M&A Classmate PC User manual

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Preface
Copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior
notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does
not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the
use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Limitation of Liability
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy
of this manual, the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability
resulting from errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of
the information contained herein.
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Table of Content
ATTENTION: TEACHERS, PARENTS AND ADULT SUPERVISORS .................1
AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES ...................................................3
MODIFICATIONS...................................................................................4
CONNECTIONS TO PERIPHERAL DEVICES..............................................4
SAR EXPOSURE .................................................................................4
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................................4
EUROPEAN NOTICE .............................................................................4
CANADIAN NOTICE...............................................................................5
ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS STATEMENT................................................5
POWER CORD REQUIREMENT ..............................................................6
U.S. AND CANADA ...............................................................................6
BATTERY PACK SAFETY.......................................................................7
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING / BRIDGE BATTERY WARNING ......................9
GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS ...................................................11
OPENING THE LCD PANEL .................................................................11
FRONT VIEW .....................................................................................12
SYSTEM & POWER STATUS INDICATORS.............................................13
LEFT VIEWS ......................................................................................15
RIGHT VIEW ......................................................................................16
BOTTOM VIEW...................................................................................18
GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................19
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER .........................................................19
TOINSTALL THE BATTERY PACK:........................................................21
TOREMOVE THE BATTERY PACK: ......................................................22
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY .......................................................................22
BATTERY LOW-POWER WARNING.......................................................23
CHARGING THE BATTERY AND CHARGING TIME ...................................23
CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL .........................................................24
PROLONGING THE BATTERY’SLIFE AND USAGE CYCLES......................24
STANDBY SUSPEND ...........................................................................25
HIBERNATE SUSPEND ........................................................................25
USING SECOND GENERATION INTEL-POWERED CLASSMATE PC REFRESH
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LCD CARE........................................................................................26
FUNCTION KEYS (QUICK KEYS)..........................................................26
TOUCHPAD PRECAUTIONS .................................................................27
BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE.........................................29
MAIN SETUP .....................................................................................31
ADVANCED SETUP.............................................................................32
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SECURITY .........................................................................................35
BOOT SETUP.....................................................................................36
EXIT SETUP ......................................................................................38
WEB CAMERA APPLICATION .................................................................39
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................41
NO SPEAKER OUTPUT ........................................................................42
SOUND CANNOT BE RECORDED ..........................................................42
THE HARD DRIVE IS MAKING ABNORMAL WHINING NOISES .....................43
THE HARD DISK DRIVE HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY .............................43
THE HARD DISK TAKES LONGER TO READ A FILE ...................................43
THE DISPLAY PANEL IS BLANK WHEN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON ..........43
THE SCREEN IS DIFFICULT TO READ ....................................................43
THE SCREEN FLICKERS ......................................................................43
THE BUILT-IN TOUCH PAD PERFORMS ERROTICALLY .............................44
THE BUILT-IN KEYBOARD ACCEPTS NO INPUT .......................................44
THE CHARACTERS ON THE SCREEN REPEAT WHILE ITYPE. ...................44
THE POST DOES NOT SHOW AN INCREASED MEMORY CAPACITY WHEN
YOU HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL MEMORY ..........................44
THE O/S ISSUES AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE DURING
OPERATION .......................................................................................44
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT WORK .........................................44
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO OPERATE IN THE
100MBPS TRANSMISSION MODE .........................................................45
THE COMPUTER BECOMES HOT ..........................................................45
THE PROGRAM APPEARS STOPPED OR RUNS VERY SLOWLY .................45
THE USB DEVICE DOES NOT WORK ....................................................46
SPECIFICATION .....................................................................................47
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Emphasize to student that this device is an educational tool
and not a toy. The computer, power supply, battery pack or
power cord should not be dropped, crushed, stepped on or
otherwise abused.
This product is intended for school age children, ages 6 and
up.
Ensure students understand the safe and proper handling of
power cord and power supply. Misuse could result in serious
injury.
Use caution when using this computer
around younger children. Keep power cords and small
accessories away from younger children. If computer is
damaged, keep any resulting small parts (such as a keyboard
key) away from younger children and report damage or loose
parts to their teacher, parent or adult supervisor, immediately.
The teacher, parent or adult supervisor should periodically
inspect the computer, power supply and power cord for
damage and replace, if necessary.
Students should report any damage or loose parts to their
teacher, parent or adult supervisor, immediately.
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Caution students to avoid using device in wet conditions and
to protect the unit when carrying in wet conditions.
When cleaning the unit, clean only with a slightly damp soft
cloth. Do not pour liquid onto the unit. Do not clean while
computer is “on” or plugged into wall socket.
Do not leave PC plugged in or “on” when enclosed in a non-
vented container, such as a school backpack, as overheating
may occur.
It is recommended that students take a 5 minute break every
30 minutes of use.
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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.
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This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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 Manufacture 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.
SAR Exposure
Second generation Intel-poweredclassmate PC refresh has been
tested for andfound to be in compliance with FCC RF Exposure
Limit. During extended periods of use the integrated antenna
locatedat the top left corner of the display screen should be
positioned at least 20cm from users or nearby persons.
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) issuedby the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European Norms:
EN55022: 2006, CLASS B
EN61000-3-2: 2006, CLASS D
EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005
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EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003
IEC61000-4-2: 2001 ED. 1.2
IEC61000-4-3: 2006 ED. 3.0
IEC61000-4-4: 2004 ED. 2.0
IEC61000-4-5: 2005 ED. 2.0
IEC61000-4-6: 2006 ED. 2.2
IEC61000-4-8: 2001 ED. 1.1
IEC61000-4-11: 2004 ED. 2.0
EN 300 328-2, EN 300 328-1, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17
(ETSI 300 328, ETSI 301 489) Electro-magnetic Compatibility
and Radio Spectrum Matter.
TBR21 (ETSI TBR21) Terminal Equipment.
EN60950 (IEC60950) I.T.E. Product Safety
Canadian Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits
radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le
brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des
Communications du Canada.
Attachment Limitations Statement
This equipment meets
telecommunications network protective, operational and
safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements document(s).
This is confirmed by marking the equipment with the Industry
Canada certification number. The Department does not guarantee
the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company.
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The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method
of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with
the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in
some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
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.
Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Power Cord Requirement
The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the
plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory
approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power
cord for the local area.
However, if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a
different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the power cords
listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for a country
not listed below) or a replacement AC adapter, contact your local
dealer.
U.S. and Canada
The cord set must be UL/ETL-Listed and CSA-Certified or
UL/C-ETL Listed.
The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are (1) No.
18 AWG, (2) Type SPT-2, and (3) 2-conductor.
The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 7A.
The attachment plug must be NEMA 1-15P (7A, 125V)
configuration.
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