OQO E2 Guide

table of contents
1. what’s in the box
2. introducing the model e2
3. powering up and down
4. removing the battery and inserting a SIM card (optional)
5. using the thumb keyboard and track stick
6. using the TouchScrollers, digital pen, and other screen features
7. connecting to a network
8. connecting the docking station and peripherals
9. installing software and transferring files
10. using the model e2 security features
11. accessories
12. product support
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what’s in the box
Begin by comparing the list below to what’s in the box. You
should find:
OQO model e2 computer with standard battery•
pre-installed screen protector•
universal power supply and AC power cord•
VGA/Ethernet adapter•
spare track stick cap•
OQO start guide with Windows Vista• ®reinstallation DVD
Any accessories you ordered will be packed separately.
If anything is missing, contact us by phone at 1-877-676-6688
or email [email protected].
Please register your OQO model e2 by visiting
http://www.oqo.com/intl/support.
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introducing the model
Welcome to the OQO model e2 computer. The model e2 is a
full-featured Windows Vista computer that gives you the total
productivity you need to fulfil your personal and professional
requirements.
mobility
The model e2 is the world’s smallest Windows Vista computer.
Its mobile form factor allows you to take it anywhere and its
ergonomic design facilitates usability on the go. Because the
model e2 uses the Windows Vista operating system, you have
uncompromised access to software applications and seamless
connectivity – via WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth®, or mobile
broadband (optional).
flexibility
While you’re on the go, the model e2 is your standalone,
handheld computer with its own integrated keyboard, track
stick, and capacitive TouchScrollers. The rugged, magnesium
alloy chassis with shock mounted hard drive and active drop
detect technology (or optional solid state drive) helps protect
your data in the event your model e2 is dropped. At the office,
the model e2 functions as your desktop computer connected
to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Also available
is an array of accessories and a docking station that provides
additional usage modes.
power
The model e2 was designed to deliver the total computing
performance necessary to achieve personal and professional
productivity, anytime and anywhere. The model e2 – with its
robust processing power, Windows Vista operating system,
application compatibility, memory and storage capacity, and
unparalleled connectivity – is everything you need to meet your
total productivity requirements.
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powering up and down
Your model e2 ships with a screen protector and battery
attached.
To turn on your model e2, press the power button located on
the left side of the computer. When idle, conserve battery
power by putting your computer in Sleep or Hibernate mode.
To charge the battery, connect the power supply to the model
e2 as shown at right, and then plug into an outlet. The battery
will charge whenever the computer is connected to an outlet.
sleep mode
Sleep mode reduces the power consumption of your computer
by cutting power to non-critical hardware components. The
system maintains power to your computer’s random access
memory (RAM), which allows the system to quickly restore
your active applications and files. It will also save your session
to the hard drive, so you can access it even if the memory
loses power.
To put your computer into Sleep mode, press the power button.
hibernate mode
Hibernate mode saves your current system state to the
hard disk drive and then powers down your computer. When
you power up again, your open files and applications are
restored just as you left them. Hibernate mode draws no
power and is best for conserving battery life and changing
batteries.
To put your computer into Hibernate mode, click on the Start
menu and choose the ‘Hibernate’ option in the right arrow tab
menu.
conserving battery power
Additional ways to conserve battery power include:
Turn off wireless radios when not in use.•
Turn off the keyboard backlight.•
Lower the internal display brightness.•
Adjust power settings in the Power Options control panel.•
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docking connector
power button
power supply
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power

removing the battery and inserting a SIM card
On the model e2, a fully charged battery typically provides two
to three hours of operating time depending on usage. Double
capacity batteries that provide up to 6 hours of charge are also
available.
charging the battery
A battery fuel gauge is located on the right side of the battery.
When pressed and released, the fuel gauge will illuminate to
indicate remaining battery power. While the battery is charging,
the fuel gauge lights flash in sequence.
A standalone battery detached from the model e2 can be
charged using a battery charging adapter (optional accessory)
with your power supply.
removing the battery
Before replacing the battery, the computer should be plugged
into an outlet, shut down, or placed in Hibernate mode.
Removal of the battery while in Sleep mode may result in loss
of user and system data.
To remove the battery, press the battery release button located
next to the power button and lift the battery away from the
computer.
attaching the battery
To attach the battery, rest the battery hooks in the slots
alongside the back edge of the computer before lowering
the battery onto the computer. Press the battery against the
computer until the latch clicks.
inserting a SIM card
For computer configurations with the HSDPA mobile broad-
band option, the SIM card slot is located on the back side of
the computer underneath the battery.
To insert the SIM card, first shut down the computer and
disconnect the AC power supply. Remove the battery following
the previous instructions and insert the SIM card according to
the diagram shown on the right.
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battery
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battery release
battery fuel gauge
insert both
battery hooks
to attach battery
battery fuel gauge
battery release
orient the cut-
out of the SIM
card as shown

using the thumb keyboard and track stick
When using your model e2 as a handheld computer, use the
thumb keyboard and track stick for input and navigation.
using the thumb keyboard
Slide the screen upward to reveal the keyboard and track stick.
The keyboard can be backlit to accommodate use in low light
conditions. To turn the backlighting on or off, press the key
sequence:
The mouse buttons are located on the left edge of the key-
board. Use the top mouse button to left-click and the bottom
mouse button to right-click. You can control the mouse pointer
by moving the track stick with your thumb.
SmartLock™ keys
The OQO keyboard has four SmartLock keys: shift (SHIFT),
function (FN), control (CTL), and alt (ALT). These modifier keys
let you input key combinations by pressing them sequentially
instead of simultaneously.
Press a SmartLock key once and the LED next to it will start
to pulse. The next key you press will be modified. Press a
SmartLock key twice to lock it, and the LED will remain solid.
All subsequent key presses will be modified until you press the
SmartLock key a third time to unlock it and the LED turns off.
The model e2 provides a number of custom keyboard
shortcuts for quick access to functions using SmartLock
keys. Keyboard shortcuts are described in the diagram to the
right. For example, on a regular keyboard, you press three
keys (CTL, ALT, and DEL) simultaneously to pull up Windows
Task Manager (default if your computer is not connected to a
network domain). On the model e2 you can simply press the
SmartLock key sequence below to perform the same
function:
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print screen
screen brightness down
screen brightness up
launch wireless dashboard
keyboard backlight on/off
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zoom out/zoom in
volume up
volume down
rotate screen
show/hide desktop
mute on/off
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switch output display
jump to beginning of line
jump to end of line
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switch between insert and
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right mouse
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using TouchScrollers, digital pen, and other screen features
screen features
Your model e2 features a 5-inch Wide VGA LCD screen for
readability indoors and outdoors. The computer automatically
adjusts screen brightness using a sensor to detect ambient
light. To manually increase and decrease screen brightness,
use the keyboard shortcuts:
The native screen resolution is set to 800 x 480 pixels. You can
increase the resolution and adjust many other display settings
in the Display control panel. You can also rotate the display by
pressing the keyboard shortcut:
Zoom in and zoom out keys are located in the bottom left
corner of the keyboard. To pan around the screen while in a
zoomed mode, move the mouse pointer towards the screen
edge in the desired direction.
capacitive TouchScrollers
Capacitive TouchScrollers are embedded in the lower right
corner of the screen frame. To scroll horizontally or vertically
within an application window, slide your thumb along the
scrollers.
digital pen
(This feature is not available on some computer configurations)
The display is also equipped with a digitiser that accepts input
from a digital pen. Use the digital pen as follows:
To select an object, tap the object with the tip of the pen.•
To double-click an object, quickly tap it twice.•
To right-click an object, select it and click the button on the•
digital pen.
Before using the digital pen you should first calibrate the pen
to the display. Use the Pen Tablet applet in the Control Panel
to calibrate the pen and adjust user preferences. Use only
light pressure with the pen. The angle of the pen will affect its
behaviour, and it should be calibrated at the angle which feels
most natural to you. More information on the pen can be found
at http://www.oqo.com/intl/support.
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ambient light sensor
capacitive TouchScrollers™
digital pen
(optional)
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screen features

connecting to a network
The model e2 offers a number of ways to connect your
computer to a network:
Use the integrated WiFi for high-speed wireless connections•
in hot spots.
Use the integrated HSDPA WWAN technology (optional) for•
mobile broadband connectivity.
Use the VGA/Ethernet adapter to attach an Ethernet cable•
and connect to a Local Area Network (LAN).
Use the integrated Bluetooth and a Bluetooth-enabled•
cellular phone to connect to a mobile broadband network
(see http://www.oqo.com/intl/support for more information).
wireless dashboard
The OQO wireless dashboard provides fast and convenient
control of your wireless connections. You can turn radios on
and off and view connection status information. Additionally,
you can access device-specific configuration settings through
the wireless dashboard. To access the wireless dashboard, use
the keyboard shortcut:
To connect the computer to an Ethernet network, use the
supplied VGA/Ethernet adapter. Plug the VGA/Ethernet adapter
into the computer’s docking connector and connect the
Ethernet cable to the adapter.
For detailed information about configuring WiFi or Ethernet
network connections, visit Microsoft’s Vista website at
http://www.microsoft.com/vista.
connecting to mobile broadband (optional)
For computer configurations with the HSDPA mobile
broadband option, Novatel’s MobiLink connection manager
can be used to connect to your preferred carrier’s network. To
enter your carrier’s APN, click on the the upper left menu of
MobiLink to access the Profile Manager.
Alternatively, you can select OQO wireless dashboard (in the
WWAN tab of OQO settings in the Control Panel) to control
your mobile broadband connection.
For detailed instructions on how to connect your device to
your preferred carrier’s network using MobiLink or the OQO
wireless dashboard, visit OQO’s knowledgebase website at
http://www.oqo.com/intl/support.
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networking
retractable whip antenna
(WWAN models only)
standard WiFi and
optional WWAN antennas
WiFi
Wireless Wide
Area Network
(WWAN)
connect VGA/Ethernet
adapter to docking
connector
standard WiFi and
optional WWAN
antennas

connecting the docking station and peripherals
The model e2 offers a number of ways to connect peripherals
to your computer.
For USB devices, the model e2 has a USB 2.0 port for high-
speed data transfer. For multiple USB devices, you can use a
USB hub with the model e2. You can also connect peripherals
to the computer using Bluetooth. The device and the computer
must first be paired through the Toshiba Bluetooth manager.
connecting an external display
There are several ways to connect an external display or
projector to the model e2:
To attach a display using a VGA connection, plug the•
supplied VGA/Ethernet adapter into the computer’s docking
connector, and connect the video cable from the display to
the VGA port of the adapter.
To attach a display using an HDMI connection, simply plug•
the video cable from the display into the model e2’s HDMI
port.
If the external display has a DVI connection, you’ll need to•
use an HDMI to DVI adapter.
The optional OQO docking station also has VGA and HDMI•
ports for simultaneous output to two external displays.
Once an external display is connected, the model e2 with
DisplaySense™ technology should automatically detect and
output to it. You can switch video output between the external
display and internal only display by pressing the keyboard
shortcut:
Settings for external display resolution and mirrored and
extended desktop mode can be found in the Display control
panel.
connecting a docking station
OQO docking stations with port extension and optical drive
are available for the model e2. The OQO docking station is
uniquely designed with an adjustable arm that can be angled
for optimal screen viewing and compact storage.
OQO docking stations have HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, audio jack
and power ports in addition to three high-speed USB ports. To
use the optical drive, the docking station must be powered by
your computer power supply connected to an AC outlet or by
a car/aeroplane adapter (optional).
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docking station ports
•2 USB
• Ethernet
• audio jack
• VGA
• HDMI
adjustable arm
optical drive USB port
CD/DVD eject
security slot
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peripherals