Copyright © 2009 All Right Reserved - Printed in China Q1088 Netbook User's Manual Original Issue: 2009/07 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Netbook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written consent.
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your Netbook. English I When Using Your Q1088 Netbook Computer CAUTION: Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin can cause discomfort or a burn. • Do not attempt to service the Netbook yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL NOTICE: When taking your Netbook from a colder to a warmer environment or vice versa, allow your Netbook enough time to adapt to the new environment before turning on power. • When unplugging the power cord, please make sure that you pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop, and not on the power cord itself. As you pull out the connector, please ensure that it is pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins.
Regulatory Notices English III Federal Communications Commission Notice RF exposure This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) • EN 55022 — “Limitations and Methods of Measurement for the Radio Interferences of Information Technology Equipment.” • EN 55024 — “Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.” • EN 61000-3-2 — “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Chapter 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits on the harmonic current emissions (Equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase).
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions. English V BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most Netbook computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technology equipment (ITE). The symbol above must be attached to the product indicating compliance with the BSMI standard.
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English Preface VII Congratulations on your purchase of a Netbook computer! Your new Netbook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this Netbook is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
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Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL This chapter will show you how to operate your Q1088 Netbook computer, including turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR Netbook PC English To prevent possible overheating of the computer's processor, make sure you don't block the openings provided for ventilation. DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use your Netbook computer under harsh conditions.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals. English Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents. 3 DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture. DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them away from children. DO NOT slam your Netbook shut and never pick up or hold your Netbook by the display. DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display.
English 4 1.1 Make sure you have everything 1.2 Familiarize yourself with the computer When you receive your Netbook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the items listed below.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL FRONT OVERVIEW No. Item The built-in 0.3 megapixel camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference with just a click. 2 Microphone The built-in microphone allows for stereo reception and transmission of voice and/ or other audio data onto your Netbook. 3 Status Indicator Lights The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes.
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a brief description of the left side of the Netbook. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 English 6 No. 1 Item Power Adapter Port Function The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your Netbook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery. 2 External Monitor The external monitor port allows you to Port connect an external monitor. 3 LAN (RJ-45) Port The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100 Base-TX standard RJ-45 plug.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL 5 Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your Netbook to an immovable object with an optional security cable. BACK OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the back of the Netbook.
BOTTOM OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the bottom of the Netbook. English 1 2 No. 3 Compartment Cover 2 Lithium-Ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium-Ion battery. 3 Rating Label The label shows the model number and other information about your Netbook.
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2.1 Power Sources Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery or an AC adapter. English 10 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point. To protect your computer from damage, use only the power adapter that came with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating.
Status Indicators English The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Power on/ Suspend status, battery/AC adapter status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and 3G/ Wireless LAN activity. 1 2 3 4 5 • B atteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 2.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Using the TouchPad Your computer has 8 function keys, F1 through F8. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. English 14 Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it.
Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use Q1088 Netbook. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles.
TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem English 16 If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting: 1. Turn off your notebook. 2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source. 3. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure. 4. Turn on your notebook.
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How to restore your Booktop to factory defaults English 18 Time to restore: When your computer is infected by virus or there is any other reason that you want to restore your operation system to the factory defaults Execute Xpress Recovery3 Lite (XR3 Lite) Professional Recovery Utility. Please take the following procedures. 4. Then the prompt “Restore Image?” will appear on the menu. We recommend you to select “YES” to restore an image file.
