MSNB- 2009 User Manual 1 Introduction Preface Welcome to the world of wireless internet, email, messaging, word processing and MP3s. This ultra mobile laptop is your gateway to a truly mobile life and a whole new way to keep in contact with friends, family & colleagues, get access to the web and relax with music, photos and videos. Your laptop runs a Microsoft® Windows® XP® operating system.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Important Safety Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Always adhere to these instructions and follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and do not forget to save your work often. Remember to periodically back-up your data as Elonex accepts no responsibility for data loss. Failure to adhere to these Safety Instructions may invalidate your warranty.
product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, please unplug it from the power socket. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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MSNB- 2009 User Manual Inputs and Outputs The laptop has a number of inputs and outputs to give you a truly versatile way to incorporate it into your daily life. When purchasing any peripheral devices, please check the peripheral’s minimum Hardware and Software requirements to ensure compatibility with your laptop and always follow manufacturer instructions. USB Ports This laptop is compatible with a whole range of USB peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, MP3 players etc.
Volume Rocker To help you enjoy your music and video the laptop has a Volume Rocker to easily adjust the volume. To turn the Volume UP rotate the rocker towards the + marking and hold until the audio reaches the desired volume. To turn the Volume DOWN rotate the rocker towards the - marking and hold until the audio becomes sufficiently quiet. To Mute or Un-Mute the audio push the Rocker inwards once.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Power Button & HotKeys Wi-Fi On / Off Press this button to turn the Wi-Fi on or off. When your computer boots into windows it will automatically have the Wi-Fi turned on. Open eMail This button will automatically open your pre-installed email client – Microsoft Outlook Express. Start Webcam Press this button to open a Window with a live feed from your webcam. Open Internet Press this button to open a fresh internet browser with your designated home page.
LED Indicators Power Indicator Off: The computer is turned off or is in hibernation mode. Green: The system is powered on. Blinking: The computer is in standby mode. Battery Status Green: The battery is fully charged Orange: The battery is charging Blinking: The battery power is low. Please save your work and recharge. HDD Read / Write HDD Read/Write indicator lights up when data is being written to or read from the hard disk. Wi-Fi On / Off Off: Your Wi-Fi card is not powered on.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Caps / Num Lock: Green: Illuminates when the Caps Lock key is pressed. Red: Illuminates when the combination of Fn and Num Lock keys are pressed. Orange: Indicates both the Caps Lock and Num Lock are active.
Power, Charging and Battery Care This laptop has a rechargeable battery which will give you usage on the move when recharged. You can also use the power adapter plugged into mains electricity for continuous use (the laptop will recharge its battery while in operation). It is recommended that the first time you charge your battery you should charge it for at least 8 hours to get the best battery life. Connecting your Battery Pack Caution: You must shut your system down before changing the battery pack. 1.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual To remove the battery pack Unlock the right battery latch to the right until it clicks, and push the right battery latch to the left and hold; then slide the battery pack out of the slot. Caring for your Battery Pack Frequent recharging of the battery pack can reduce battery life. To get the most of your battery it is recommended that you periodically fully discharge (drain the battery power to a minimum) and then fully charge the battery pack.
Connecting your Power Adapter Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your laptop or supplied by an official Elonex reseller. Using any other adapter may cause damage to your laptop. Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the other end into an AC power outlet. It is recommended that the first time you use your laptop you should charge it for at least 8 hours to get the best battery life. Warning Do not overload an electrical outlet with connections to multiple devices.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Turning the power on and off Turning ON To turn your laptop on, simply press the power button on the top of the computer. Sleep/Hibernate When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Sleep/Hibernate hotkey button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down). You can use Control Panel > Power Options to configure this feature.
Non Responsive Programs If a program does not respond, press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combination to start Windows Task Manager then quit the non-responsive program or restart the system. Forced OFF If the system hangs/crashes for an unknown reason, and the Ctrl + Alt + Del key combination doesn’t work, press the power button for over 4 seconds to force the system to turn itself off. Any unsaved data will be lost. Caution: If the HDD indicator is on, do not turn off the computer.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Using the keyboard The keyboard is used for entering text and commands in the computer. Do not spill fluids onto the keyboard as it may damage the computer and cause an electric shock. About the keyboard The keyboard is composed of character, number, and other special function keys. It also has an embedded number pad you can use for number based inputting. Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric key pad.
Special function keys Shift key: Hold the Shift key down and press another key to enter the upper case letter for the key. Caps Lock key: Press the Caps Lock key to lock the keyboard in the upper case position. Esc key: Use the Esc key to quit programs or cancel an operation in a program. PrtSc key: Press the PrtSc key to take a snapshot of the entire area visible on your screen and store it in the clipboard.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Function keys: Function keys provide you with shortcuts to operations, such as adjusting the brightness of the computer display. Fn+Esc: Force the computer to enter power-saving mode. (Ex: system standby and hibernation) Fn+F1: Enable/disable Wi-Fi Fn+F3: Enable/disable the audio output- ie Mute the sound. Fn+F4: Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn+F5: When the computer is attached to an external monitor, you can change the display output location with Fn+F5 combination.
Shortcut keys Shortcut keys are a handy way for you to quickly and easily use your software. It is highly recommended that you keep a reference of these short cut keys and try to memorise them. Doing so will dramatically increase your productivity. "Ctrl+S" is telling you to press and hold both the CTRL key and the S key simultaneously to perform the shortcut, which in this case will save your document. Ctrl + S Saves your document.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Using the touch pad The touch pad can be used with a mouse at the same time. 1. Left button: used to select or click items. 2. Right button: functions similar to the right button on a mouse. 3. Touch pad: used to move the pointer. Guidelines on using the touch pad Do not touch the touch pad with a sharp or pointed object as doing so may damage the touch pad. Do not use the touch pad with two fingers, wearing gloves or with a wet hand as it may not function correctly.
Moving the pointer on the screen Gently place your finger on the touch pad and slide it in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. Making the selection (Click) To click a button on-screen, quickly press and release the left button. You can click the left button or gently tap the touch pad once to select an item on a menu or an icon on the screen, or position the cursor in a document. Double-click To double-click a button, quickly press and release the left button twice.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Drag and drop To drag an object, select and move the object by clicking and holding the left button and sliding the finger across the touch pad without releasing the button. To drop the object you have just dragged, release the left button. You can use drag and drop to move files from one location to another.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Internet When you turn your computer on Windows will automatically scan the surrounding area for all available wireless access points (Wi-Fi hotspots). If Wi-Fi is detected the bubble below will appear. Please note that you will only be able to connect to public Wi-Fi if it is not password protected or you can connect to private Wi-Fi if you have permission and also the password. 1.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual 3. If the Wi-Fi is password protected you will be prompted to enter a key (password). Type the encryption key in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect. 4. You will then be connected to the internet. You can surf the internet using Internet Explorer (Go to Start>Internet Explorer). If the Wireless Network Connection window continues to show Acquiring Network Address, you may have mistyped the encryption key—click Cancel and return to step 3.
Setting up your email Your laptop comes with Outlook Express to send and receive email. In order to send emails you must have an email account and be connected to the internet. You can have more than one account—for business, online shopping and so on—and each person who uses your computer may have their own, completely separate account. Outlook Express will handle it all.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual 4. Second, information about your account: • Your account name and password • Find out if your ISP requires you to use Secure Password Authentication (SPA) to access your e-mail account—yes or no is all that's required. If SPA is required tick the box. Click Next, and then click Finish. You're ready to send your first email! Unsure if your new email account is working? Send an email message to a friend.
Keeping your laptop up to date Microsoft Windows is constantly being updated with programs and patches that keep your software up to date with the most modern technology and protects you from any recent security threats. Your laptop will automatically scan for any updates each time you connect to the internet however you can manually check this by going to Start>All Programs>Windows Update and following the on screen instructions. Protecting your computer.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Ergonomics • The top third of the LCD (screen) should be at eye-level or slightly lower. • The LCD should be at least 18"/45cm. directly in front of you. • If the screen resolution (e.g. 1024x600) makes you strain to read, change it to a lower resolution. Go to Start>Control Panel>Display>Settings then adjust the “Screen Resolution” to something more comfortable. • Angle the LCD so that it doesn’t reflect any light into your eyes.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual Troubleshooting I can’t connect to Wi-Fi. The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low. You forget the boot password. The screen saver is activated. The computer feels too hot. Nothing appears on screen. Firstly check your Wi-Fi is enabled by looking at the Wi-Fi indicator LED. You may have turned your Wi-Fi off by pressing FN + F1 or the Wi-Fi hotkey. To connect follow the instructions in ‘Connecting to Wi-Fi’ The volume might be set too low or be muted.
FAQ Q – How do I safely shut down my PC? A – Select the Windows “START” button By clicking on Shut Down>Shut Down, Windows will safely turn your PC off whilst storing any changes you may have made. Q – How do I create a new shortcut on my windows desktop? A – Right click in any free space on the desktop. Select ‘New’ from the list – then selecting ‘Shortcut’ By clicking on ‘Browse’ you may now select any file or program you wish.
MSNB- 2009 User Manual printer”. In the Add Printer Wizard, select “Add a local printer”. Follow the wizard’s instructions and choose the settings that are relevant to your printer. Q- How can I send pictures or videos via email? A-You can send pictures and videos stored on your computer via email as an attachment. Open your email software. Click “Attach Files” and in the dialog box that appears, browse through your My Documents, My Pictures or My Videos Folder.
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MSNB- 2009 User Manual Notice Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
