Mobinnova Beam smartbook User manual

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Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook
User’s Guide
Welcome to the newest revoluon in mobile compung.
Your Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook is designed to go where
you go – runs on fun™. At less than two pounds, it’s easy to
pack in your purse, backpack, or briefcase. With advanced
power management, you can count on it for hours of viewing
photos, watching HD videos, browsing the Internet, and
managing email.
It’s powerful, portable, and perfect for staying connected
anywhere you go.
Thank you for choosing the Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook.
Geng started
This User’s Guide includes informaon about device features,
setup, care, and troubleshoong. It has everything you need
to get the most from your Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook.
To get up and running right out of the box, refer to our
Quick Start Guide.
For addional help and resources,
please visit www.mobinnova.com.
What’s in the box
Mobinnova Beam™
smartbook
SIM (Subscriber Identy
Module) card.
[NOTE: This may already be
installed by dealer.]
AC adapter and
power cord
VGA/RJ-45 Ethernet
adapter
User’s Guide
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

32 Front
1 Touchpad
2 AC power indicator
• Flashing – Indicates
baery is charging
• Steady light – Indicates
baery is fully charged
3 Sleep Mode indicator
• Flashing –
Device is in sleep mode
• Light O –
Not in sleep mode
4 Power state indicator
• Light On – Power is on
• Light O – Power is o
5 Caps lock indicator
• Light on –
Caps lock on
• Light o –
Caps lock o
Back
Flip down the baery bar to expose the following
connecon ports:
1 VGA-Ethernet
adapter port
2 HDMI (High Denion
Mulmedia Interface)
for connecon to
external TV
3 USB (Universal Serial
Bus) ports (2)
4 Microphone jack
5 Headset jack
6 External power port
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Keyboard Shortcuts
1Bluetooth
2WiFi
3Brightness down
4Brightness up
5LCD/VGA
6Mute/Unmute
7Pause/Resume
8Volume down
9Volume up
10 Browser
11 Music
12 Video
13 Photos
14 Extras
15 Back
16 Home
17 Rotate
Le
1SD memory card slot
Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook features (cont.)
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Right
1SIM card slot
2Power buon
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Turning on device
1. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter.
2. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
3. Flip down the baery bar at the back of device.
4. Plug the AC adapter into the device’s external power port
(see photo).
5. The baery fully charges in about 3 hours, but within 15
minutes of connecng it to the power source, the device
is ready to turn on.
6. Open the screen lid (screen must be open to turn
on device).
7. Press the power buon (right side of baery – see photo)
for less than 2 seconds.
8. The Mobinnova logo should appear on screen aer a
few seconds.
NOTE: Aer the baery is charged, device can be used
without power cord unl baery power runs out.
Touchpad
The touchpad enables you to move the cursor pointer
around on the screen by lightly touching the pad and tracing
the direcon you want the pointer to go.
To select an item, lightly tap the touchpad. You can also
press rmly on the le “L” and right “R” sides of the
touchpad itself.
Installing SIM card (if not done at factory or in store)
1. Be sure the device is powered o and the power cord is
not connected to device.
2. Find the SIM card slot on the device’s right side. Open it
by pulling it downwards.
3. Insert the SIM card into the slot with the metal contacts
face up and the notch towards the front of device
(see diagram).
4. Close the SIM card door.

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Pung device to sleep
There are two ways to put the device in “sleep” mode:
1. Close screen. The device will go to sleep in a second or
two. To wake up the device, open screen.
2. Press power buon for less than 2 seconds. (NOTE:
holding buon down for longer than 2 seconds will
iniate shutdown.) To wake device, press power buon
for less than 2 seconds.
NOTE: If the device ever freezes up or won’t power o, press
the power buon for more than 6 seconds. The device will
shut down.
Turning o device
To turn o the device, press the power buon for over 2
seconds. A “shung down” message will appear on screen.
Navigang your Home screen
The Home Screen automacally launches when you turn on
the device or press [Home key] (see Keyboard
Shortcuts). The Home Screen provides access to status bar,
widgets, and applicaons.
1. Status bar displays date, me, cellular signal strength and
Bluetooth® and connecvity status, Wi-Fi signal strength
and connecvity status, and baery level. You can select
items in the status bar to change sengs or iniate a
connecon.
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Extras
2. Widgets include: Weather, RSS, and Search. RSS (“Really
Simple Syndicaon”) is a family of web feeds that provide
news headlines, blog entries, audio and video, and more.
a) To bring a background widget into the foreground,
select it using touchpad. You can also rotate widgets
using the [Rotate key]
b) To change sengs on a widget, such as RSS feed or
weather locaon, select its .
c) When using the RSS widget, you can cycle from arcle
to arcle using [le/right arrow keys]. You can
scroll up and down within an arcle using [up/
down arrow keys]. Use that appears by the largest
displayed arcle to navigate to that arcle in the
browser.

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3. Applicaon choices appear on the boom of the screen
and include: Internet, Music, Video, Photos, Extras, and
Sengs.
a) Select an applicaon with the touchpad or a keyboard
shortcut to open it.
b) Use Sengs to view informaon and change
preferences on hardware, applicaons and sengs.
c) Use Extras to access applicaons, such as games, not
displayed on the Home Screen.
Connecng to the Internet
Using the AT&T 3G network
1. The SIM card must be installed to connect to an AT&T 3G
cellular network. If not installed, see prior instrucons on
“Install SIM card.”
2. Once the card is installed, turn on the device if it is not
already powered on.
3. If your device does not automacally connect to AT&T in
an area served by AT&T 3G, click on on the status
bar to open “3G Watcher”:
a. Click on “Tools” and then “Turn On 3G Cellular.”
b. This will turn on the cellular radio and connect the
device to the network.
c. To turn o the cellular radio, click on , click on
“Tools” and then the “Turn O 3G Cellular.”
4. If you would like your device to connect automacally to
AT&T on power-up, with “3G Watcher” open:
a. If connected to 3G, press the “Disconnect” buon.
b. Click on “Tools” and then “Connecons.”
c. This will bring up the “User Opons” dialog.
d. Select “Connecon Type (Autoconnect, etc.)”
e. Change the connecon type from “Manual Connect”
to “Autoconnect.”
NOTE: The radio must be disconnected to make this change
(see step 4a).
f. Select “OK.”
5. The cellular signal strength meter in the status bar at the
top of screen will indicate the connecvity status.
6. The number of bars displayed on the signal strength
indicator will show the signal strength.
7. The color of the bars displayed on the signal strength
indicator will show the connecvity level:
a. Green: data connecon
b. Red: no data connecon
Using Wi-Fi
1. Turn on device if it is not already powered on.
2. If Wi-Fi is turned o , press the key to turn
on Wi-Fi.
3. Click on the status bar at top of screen.

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4. Available Wi-Fi networks and their signal strength will
appear on screen. Select a Wi-Fi network you have access
to by clicking on its name and select “Connect.”
5. If the network is password protected, a screen will
come up asking you to enter the network key. This is
the password used to connect to network. Enter it and
le click OK. In a few moments, connecon should be
completed.
Using the VGA/RJ-45 Ethernet adapter
Your device comes with built-in Ethernet networking
capability, which allows you to connect to a network or a
cable or DSL modem. Flip down the baery on your device
and plug one end of the VGA/RJ-45 Ethernet adapter into
the adapter port. Plug the other end into your networking
device.
Video, music and photos
The applicaons for Video, Music and Photos are launched
from Home Screen. To get back to the Home Screen any
me you are in another applicaon, simply select in
the tool bar.
To get back to a previous screen, select when available
on the tool bar.
When you select Video, Music or Photos, the available
media will display on the screen. If you have an external
device inserted or aached, such as an SD card or Flash
drive, the media on that device will be displayed as well.
Video
a. To scroll through videos, move pointer to top or boom
of screen and a direconal arrow will appear. List will
automacally scroll in arrow’s direcon. Move pointer
away from screen top or boom and scrolling will stop.
To scroll with keyboard, use [up/down keys].
b. Select a video to play it full screen. Video will begin
playing.
c. To pause, posion pointer anywhere in video and tap
touchpad. To start playing again, posion pointer in video
and tap touchpad.
d. To adjust volume, or move forward or back in video,
access control tool by selecng on video any me during
playback. The video will pause and the control tool will
appear.
e. To stop video and return to thumbnails (video selecon
screen), select in status bar.
Music
a. To scroll through albums, move pointer to the right edge
or le edge of screen. A direconal arrow will appear and
list will automacally scroll in arrow’s direcon. Move
pointer away from right or le edge of screen and the
scrolling will stop. To scroll with keyboard, use
[le/right keys].
b. To select and play an album, if it’s not already in center
of screen, select album with touchpad. This will move the
album to center posion on screen. Select to start music.
For more funconality, select album illustraon and a
controls interface will appear.

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c. To choose a specic song on an album before you hit play
or while it is playing, select
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.
Select desired song and it will play. To close list, select
31
again.
d. Select an icon to the right of
31
to cycle through album
selecon by folder, album tle, arst, and genres. This
icon will change to represent search category you are
using.
d. To scroll through photos, move the pointer to the top or
boom of your the screen just like you did to scroll
through albums. You can also scroll with the keyboard
using [up/down keys].
e. Use touchpad to select and open a photo.
f. Once you have opened a photo, you can move forward or
back through pictures in the album by moving pointer to
right edge or le edge of screen. A direconal arrow will
appear and the list will automacally scroll in arrow’s
direcon. Move pointer away from screen’s right or le
edge and scrolling will stop. You can also navigate through
picture using [le/right keys].
g. To return to album selecon screen from viewing a photo,
select in upper right area of screen.
Installing memory
SD memory card
1. Find SD memory card slot on device’s le side.
2. Insert card with metal contacts facing down and notch
towards front of device (see photo) unl it clicks.
3. Device will recognize most media (video, music or photos)
and enable you to access it when appropriate player is
opened.
Other compable memory formats
Your device is compable with USB ash drives. Use one of
the USB ports to plug in this storage device.
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Album
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Arst
e. To pause, select pause buon. To start playing again,
select .
f. To exit out of control screen and return to album selecon
screen, select .
Photos
a. To scroll through photo albums, move pointer to the top
or boom of screen. A direconal arrow will appear and
list will automacally scroll in direcon of arrow. Move
pointer away from screen top or boom and scrolling will
stop. To scroll with keyboard, use [up/down keys].
b. Change how you sort albums by using
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or 31
(whichever is displaying at the me is your current view)
at the boom right of your screen.
c. To open an album, select it using the touchpad. The
album will open and display thumbnails of each photo.
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Genres (such as Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical)
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Folder

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Connecng to external devices
TV
– Your device has an external HDMI port that allows you
to connect it to a TV that supports HDMI input. Once
connected, you can view photos, play videos, listen to
music, and more on your TV. To navigate, you will sll
use the controls that display on your Mobinnova Beam™
smartbook. Simply tap the touchpad to display the control
panel.
– When playing a video, you will only see it on your TV
screen. It will not display on your Mobinnova Beam™’s
screen.
– When playing music, the sound will default to your TV’s
speakers. You can change this in the Sengs/Audio folder.
– The HDMI cable is not included with your device; you will
need to purchase one at your local electronics store.
Monitor
To connect to an external monitor, use the VGA/RJ-45
Ethernet adapter cord that came with your device. Simply
plug one end into the VGA-Ethernet adapter port on your
device and the other end into the corresponding slot on
your monitor.
Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth® device with your Mobinnova Beam™
smartbook, you must set it up to work with your device.
This is called “pairing.”
1. Follow the instrucons that came with your Bluetooth
device to put it in pairing mode.
2. Using the touchpad, select from the status bar at
the top right of your screen. This opens the Bluetooth
Manager window.
3. Click the “Setup” tab and make sure the “Bluetooth
Power” and “Visibility” radio buons are set to “On” and
“Yes.”
4. Click the “Search” tab to nd your Bluetooth device.
Once it appears in the search window, double click the
associated icon.
5. You will be prompted to enter a Pin Code. Enter any set of
numbers or characters and press “OK.”
6. You will then be prompted to enter this Pin Code on your
Bluetooth device. Once entered, your Bluetooth device
will be paired with your Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook.
Caring for your device
By following some roune care and maintenance
procedures, you can extend the life and performance of
your device.
The device
– Always place your device on an even surface.
– Do not store your device on or near a heat source without
proper venlaon. Do not leave your device in direct
sunlight for prolonged periods. Overheang your device
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– Your device includes venlaon openings. Do not block or
cover these openings. These venlaon openings assist in
keeping your device form overheang.
– Do not allow your device to come into contact with
magnec elds.
– Do not allow your device to get wet. This includes
exposing it to rain and moisture, and spilling liquid on it. If
the device comes in contact with water or other liquids it
may not be repairable.
– Prevent your device from heavy shock and vibraon.
– Do not expose your device to dirt or dust.
– Do not slam the device display when closing it.
– Do not force objects into cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a re or electric shock.
– Do not store items on top of your device. Your device is
not made to withstand excess weight.
– Do not store or carry ammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the
device, its parts, or enhancements
– Never use any charger or baery that is damaged.
– When carrying the device in a purse, backpack, or
briefcase ensure that there are no loose items that could
get stuck in one of the device’s openings.
– To clean the device, turn o the power and disconnect
the AC adapter. Use a so, moist cloth (e.g., microber)
to clean the display and keyboard. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Canned air can be used to clean the
debris from keyboard.
The AC adapter
– Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
– When unplugging the power cord, pull on the plug rather
than the cord.
– Keep the power cord away from foot trac. Do not step
on it or place heavy objects on top of it.
Replacement parts
For informaon about how to replace the AC adapter and
power cord or VGA/RJ-45 Ethernet adapter that came with
your Mobinnova Beam™ smartbook, refer to
www.mobinnova.com.
Safety warnings
Electrical power
– Use the device only with the supplied power supply cord
set. If you need to replace your power supply cord, please
contact Mobinnova for assistance in idenfying the proper
power supply cord.
– Do not overload a power outlet, strip, or receptacle by
plugging in too many devices.
– This device should be operated with the type of power
indicated on the supply cord. If you travel to a foreign
country, your power supply cord may not work. Using an
adaptor may result in damage to your device.