MA Technology Notebook User manual

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omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein.

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Before You Start ......................................................................................... 1
Attention: Teachers and Parents.............................................................................1
For Your Safety ...........................................................................................................2
Caring for Your Netbook.........................................................................................2
Regulatory Information.............................................................................. 3
Federal Communications Commission Notice.....................................................3
Modifications................................................................................................................3
Connections to Peripheral Devices ........................................................................3
SAR Exposure..............................................................................................................4
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................4
European Notice.........................................................................................................4
Attachment Limitations Statement .........................................................................5
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Battery Pack Safety .....................................................................................................
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Lithium battery warning / Bridge battery warning...............................................
Front..............................................................................................................................
Left view ....................................................................................................................
Right view..................................................................................................................
Base.............................................................................................................................
Getting Started .........................................................................................
Installing the Battery................................................................................................
Charging the Battery...............................................................................................
Opening the LCD Panel .........................................................................................
Switching the Power On ........................................................................................
LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................
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Touring the Netbook..................................................................................
Back ............................................................................................................................
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Using the Netbook....................................................................................
Using the Keyboard.................................................................................................
Using the Touch Screen .........................................................................................
Rotating the Display Panel .....................................................................................
Using the Built-in Rotating Camera .....................................................................
Conserving the Battery Power .............................................................................
BIOS Setup ................................................................................................
Entering BIOS Setup................................................................................................
Main Setup.................................................................................................................
Advanced Setup........................................................................................................
Security Setup...........................................................................................................
Boot Setup.................................................................................................................
Exit Setup...................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting........................................................................................
Specifications.............................................................................................
Glossary......................................................................................................
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Using the Touch Pad ............................................................................................... 18

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Attention: Teachers and Parents
This product is an educational tool designed for school age children, ages 6 and
up. Make sure that students understand this product is an educational tool and
not a toy.
Students under age 10 must be supervised by an adult when using this netbook.
Explain to students the safe and proper handling of the netbook, power supply,
battery pack, and power cord.
Before students take the netbook home, instruct students to keep power cords,
small accessories, and loose parts away from younger children at all times.
Emphasize to students that any damage to the netbook or loose parts should be
reported immediately to a teacher or parent.
It is recommended that students do not use the netbook for more than 30
minutes without taking a break. A break should be at least five minutes long.
To ensure the netbook is in good working condition, periodically inspect the
netbook, power supply and power cord for damage, and replace if necessary.
Keep the power cord away
from younger children.
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For Your Safety
Before using in the classroom or home environment, make sure that students
understand the following precautions:
•Do not drop, crush, or step on the netbook.
•Do not place objects or apply heavy pressure on the netbook.
•Do not place on uneven or unstable work surfaces.
•Do not block the openings provided for ventilation, as overheating may
occur.
•Do not use or store the netbook in extreme weather conditions.
•Do not expose to sudden changes in temperature or humidity: keep the
netbook away from heating and A/C vents.
•Do not expose to magnetic fields.
•Do not expose to direct sunlight.
•Do not place near fire or other sources of heat.
•Do not expose to rain or moisture.
•Do not leave the netbook turned on or plugged in when enclosed in a non-
ventilated container, such as a backpack, as overheating may occur.
Caring for Your Netbook
•Do not spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display.
•Do not clean the netbook when it is plugged into a wall socket.
•Make sure the netbook is turned off before cleaning, and clean with a slightly
damp cloth.
•When you are not using the netbook, keep the LCD panel closed to protect
the screen from dust.
•Make sure the touch pad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids, or
grease.
•Use the AC adapter whenever an AC wall outlet is available to prolong the
battery life and usage cycle.
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Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications
made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacturer may
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Connections to Peripheral Devices
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic
RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and
Regulations.
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SAR Exposure
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits
in typical flat configurations.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
European Notice
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Norms:
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•EN300328, EN301489-1, EN301489-17
•EN60950 (IEC60950)
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EN55022:2006, Class B
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN61000-3-2:2006
EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
IEC61000-4-2:2001
IEC61000-4-3:2006
IEC61000-4-4:2004
IEC61000-4-5:2005
IEC61000-4-6:2006
IEC61000-4-8:2001
IEC61000-4-11:2004

Attachment Limitations Statement
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
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Caution
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should
contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
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Battery Pack Safety
•The battery pack is intended to use only with this netbook.
•The battery pack is not replaceable by the end user. Only qualified service
technicians should replace the battery pack.
•Do not disassemble the pack.
•Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.
•To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a
metal object to touch the battery contacts.
•Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in
contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If
it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
•Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45°C
(113°F).

•To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer.
•Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60°C,
140°F).
•When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
•Use only supplied AC Adapter for charging.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Only
qualified service technicians should replace and discard the
battery pack. Replace only with same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions or local laws.
Vorsicht: Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz ur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers.
Lithium battery warning / Bridge battery
warning
This netbook contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar
circuitry.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Il y a danger d’xplosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la
batterie. Remplacer uniquement avcc unc batterie du meme
type ou d’un type recommande par le constructer. Mettre
au rebut les batteries usages conformement aux instructions
du fabricant.
Vorsicht: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemBen Austausch der Batterie
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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Front
1. Built-in rotating
camera
Use the Built-in rotating camera for video
conferencing.
2. LCD display Contents of the current system operation are
displayed here.
3. Stereo speakers The stereo speakers allow for audio output.
4. Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter data.
5. Touch pad Use the touch pad and two buttons as a mouse. See
“Using The Touch Pad”.
6. Microphone The built-in microphone allows the netbook to
receive audio input.
7. LED status
indicators
The operation status of your netbook is displayed
here. See “System Status Indicators”.
8. Bezel button Press to enter Quick Launcher.
Press twice to enter Quick Control Panel.
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