MPC TXTbook User manual

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Preface
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Table of Contents
ATTENTION:TEACHERS,PARENTS AND ADULT SUPERVISORS..................1
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE...................................3
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..................................................................................7
Other Countries ....................................................................................7
BATTERY PACK SAFETY............................................................................7
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING /BRIDGE BATTERY WARNING ..............................8
WELCOME TO THE MPC TXTBOOK™PC................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER......................................................9
OPENING THE LCD PANEL........................................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS ..............................................................9
FRONT VIEW .......................................................................................10
SYSTEM &POWER STATUS INDICATORS.....................................................11
LEFT VIEWS ........................................................................................14
RIGHT VIEW ........................................................................................15
BOTTOM VIEW .....................................................................................17
CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE ......................................................18
CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER...............................................................18
GETTING STARTED ...............................................................................18
TURNING ON YOUR COMPUTER.............................................................19
OPERATING ON BATTERY POWER..........................................................19
THE BATTERY PACK .............................................................................20

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TO INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK:.............................................................20
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK:............................................................21
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ..........................................................................21
BATTERY LOW-POWER WARNING ............................................................21
CHARGING THE BATTERY AND CHARGING TIME...........................................22
CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL...............................................................23
PROLONGING THE BATTERY’S LIFE AND USAGE CYCLES................................23
USING POWER OPTIONS........................................................................23
SUSPEND MODE ...................................................................................24
STANDBY SUSPEND................................................................................24
HIBERNATE SUSPEND.............................................................................24
POWER BUTTON ACTION.......................................................................24
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN DISPLAY.................................................25
LCD CARE ..........................................................................................25
USING MPCTXTBOOK PC REFRESH.....................................................25
MPC TXTBOOK™PC REFRESH HOT KEY CONTROLS...........................26
FUNCTION KEYS (QUICK KEYS)..........................................................26
THE TOUCH PAD...................................................................................26
TOUCH PAD PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................27
RESETTING THE SYSTEM.......................................................................27
WEB CAMERA APPLICATION .................................................................28
WEB CAMERA APPLICATION .................................................................28
Open Folder.........................................................................................29
Snapshot...............................................................................................29
Record ..................................................................................................29
THE TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVITY SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AN
ADULT..................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................30
AUDIO PROBLEMS ................................................................................31
NO SPEAKER OUTPUT ............................................................................31
SOUND CANNOT BE RECORDED................................................................31

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HARD DISK PROBLEMS.........................................................................32
THE HARD DRIVE IS MAKING ABNORMAL WHINING NOISES...............................32
THE HARD DISK DRIVE HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY.......................................32
THE HARD DISK TAKES LONGER TO READ A FILE...........................................32
DISPLAY PROBLEMS .............................................................................33
THE DISPLAY PANEL IS BLANK WHEN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON.....................33
THE SCREEN FLICKERS...........................................................................33
KEYBOARD AND TOUCH PAD PROBLEMS...............................................33
THE BUILT-IN TOUCH PAD PERFORMS ERRATICALLY......................................33
THE BUILT-IN KEYBOARD ACCEPTS NO INPUT..............................................33
THE CHARACTERS ON THE SCREEN REPEAT WHILE ITYPE..............................33
MEMORY PROBLEMS.............................................................................34
THE O/S ISSUES AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE DURING OPERATION.
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NETWORK ADAPTER /ETHERNET PROBLEMS.........................................34
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT WORK.................................................34
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO OPERATE IN THE 100MBPS
TRANSMISSION MODE.............................................................................34
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS...................................................................34
THE COMPUTER BECOMES HOT................................................................34
THE PROGRAM APPEARS STOPPED OR RUNS VERY SLOWLY.............................35
USB2.0 PROBLEMS..............................................................................35
THE USB DEVICE DOES NOT WORK...........................................................35
ENTERING THE BIOS SETUP SCREEN....................................................36
LEAVING THE BIOS SETUP SCREEN......................................................36
BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE ..................................................36
BIOS ACTION KEYS .............................................................................37
MODIFYING THE BIOS SETTINGS...........................................................37
MAIN SETUP ........................................................................................38
ADVANCED SETUP.................................................................................39
SECURITY............................................................................................42

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USING PASSWORD PROTECTION............................................................42
BOOT SETUP.....................................................................................43
EXIT SETUP ......................................................................................46
SPECIFICATION.....................................................................................47
CPU .......................................................................................................47
Memory ................................................................................................47
Core Logic............................................................................................47
Audio Codec.........................................................................................47
Card reader (2 in 1) ...........................................................................47
LAN Controller....................................................................................47
Wireless LAN .......................................................................................47
Keyboard..............................................................................................47
Pointing Device ...................................................................................48
Camera .................................................................................................48
Storage .................................................................................................48
LCD........................................................................................................48
Battery Pack ........................................................................................48
AC-Adapter ..........................................................................................48
BIOS.......................................................................................................49
Physical Outline..................................................................................49
EMC .......................................................................................................49
RF ..........................................................................................................49
Safety ...................................................................................................49
ENERGY STAR 4.0................................................................................49
EPEAT SILVER…………….……………………………...….……......49
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................................................................49

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Please ensure that students understand the
following:
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 5
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.
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
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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.