ViewSonic ® VNB101 NetBook - User Guide - Guide de l’utilisateur - Bedienungsanleitung - Guía del usuario - Pyководство пользователя - Οδηγός χρηστών - 使用手冊(繁中) - 使用手冊 (簡中) Model No.
Compliance Information CE Conformity for European Countries The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Following information is only for EU-member states: The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
Important Safety Instructions 1. DO NOT press or touch the LCD Screen. DO NOT place the Notebook PC with small items, they may scratch LCD Screen or enter the Notebook PC. 2. DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to dirty or dusty environment. Keep the environment clean and dry. 3. DO NOT place the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surface. 4. DO NOT place or drop objects on the top of the Notebook PC. DO NOT shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT cover the LCD Screen strongly. 5.
17. Disconnect the Notebook PC from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries before cleaning. And Keep it away from children. 18. DO NOT disassemble the Notebook PC, only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Otherwise, problem may result and the manufacturer should not hold responsibility for the damage. 19. Only use Battery Packs approved by the manufacturer or else damage may occur. 20. The Notebook PC has some little metal flake to disperse heat.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/ EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration Lead (Pb) 0,1% < 0,1% Mercury
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Directions Meanings of icons: Forbidding: forbid improper operations to avoid damaging the Notebook PC. Caution: cautions for operators to avoid potential damages. Please note and remember. Importance: important information, common notes, definitions, general knowledge and references, etc.
Content 1. Knowing Your Notebook PC ............................................................................. 1 1-1 Top Side......................................................................................................... 1 1-2 Right Side....................................................................................................... 2 1-3 Left Side ......................................................................................................... 2 1-4 Rear Side ....................
8-3 Establish a connection ................................................................................. 17 8-4 Bluetooth Service Selection ......................................................................... 18 8-5 Terminate a connection................................................................................ 18 9. Power Managing System................................................................................. 19 9-1 Battery System......................................................
1. Knowing Your Notebook PC 1-1 Top Side 1. 2. Built-in Camera 7. Click Fn+F1 to turn on or off the 8. WiFi Indicator camera function. 9. LCD Screen 10. Keyboard Bluetooth Indicator Power button 3. Microphone 11. Right-key 4. HDD Status Indicator 12. Left-key 5. 6. Light is green when the HDD is in 13. Touch Pad active mode. 14.
1-2 Right Side 1. USB Port (2.0) 1-3 Left Side 1. USB Port (2.0) 2. Microphone Jack 3. Headphone Jack The USB card can only be inserted in one orientation. Force to insert the card may in result of damage. 1-4 Rear Side 1. SD/MMC/MS Port 2. Ethernet/LAN Port 3. VGA Port 4. Power Jack 5. Lock Port 1-5 Bottom Side 1. Battery Latch 2. Lithium Rechargeable Battery 3.
2. Caring the Notebook PC The Notebook PC is a precision device; the error operation may damage the device. 2-1 LCD Screen LCD Screen is the most delicate component of the Notebook PC and comprised of thin glass. It may be broken up by external abrupt force. DO NOT scratch the cover of the Notebook PC, or the scrape on the cover cannot remove. DO NOT cover the LCD Screen strongly, or else damage may occur.
2-3 Battery Pack Please recycle the Battery Pack, and check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. DO NOT put the Battery Pack near or into the fire, or else it may cause fire or explode. The Battery Pack will short circuit if the Battery Pack is punctured or reassembled The ideal temperature range that the Battery Pack be used is between 20℃-30℃. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the Battery Pack.
2-7 If the water comes into the Notebook PC DO NOT turn on the Notebook PC immediately. Disconnect the outlet cable and detach the Battery Pack in order to turn off the Notebook PC, instead of pressing the POWER button to turn off it. Disconnect all external devices. Spill out the water from the Notebook PC. Use a soft and waterish paper or cloth to wipe the surface of the Notebook PC lightly.
3. Traveling with the Notebook PC Turn off the Notebook PC and disconnect all lines before moving it. Following the below steps, if you want to travel with your Notebook PC. 3-1 Attention 1. Charge the Battery Pack and the spare Battery Pack fully. 2. Turn off the Notebook PC and disconnect from the wall outlets. 3. Shut down the LCD Screen completely and smoothly. 4. Disconnect the AC lines. 5. Disconnect all lines. 6.
4. Keep the data for future possible use Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations, mishandling or any other reasons may loss your data, e.g.: Delete or cover the data by error, Damage the HDD by vibration, Damaged by Network virus, Disaster, Loss the data because of being stolen. 4-1 HDD Partition The damage of the HDD or the operating system may be result in the loss of the data in the HDD.
5. Getting Started 5-1 Install the Rechargeable Battery Power the Notebook PC before using it. There are two ways to power the Notebook PC: Use the AC Adapter to power it or use the removable Battery Pack. The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable Battery Pack. Your Notebook PC may or may not have its Battery Pack installed.
Not Recommended to use two or more USB ports for connecting the high-consume removable devices(e.g: USB hard drive) at the same time when using the Battery Pack to power the unit. 5-3 Connecting the Power Adapter The Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter and the allowable input voltage of adapter is from 100V to 240V. Following the below steps to connect the adapter: 1. Take the adapter and the power cord, and then connect the adapter with the power cord. 2.
6. Using Your Notebook PC 6-1 Turning on the Notebook PC 1. Open the LCD screen and adjust the angle of the Notebook PC’s LCD Screen 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the Notebook PC. 6-2 Adjust the Brightness of LCD Screen The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD and provides a Display (Monitor) Output Port to connect the external monitor. The Notebook PC supports the function to adjust the LCD Screen through the following composite buttons.
Function Keys These function keys with the color word or icon sign means that their function only can be activated when clicking the function key and the key at the same time. +：Turn on or turn off the camera window. +：Turn on or turn off the WiFi. +：Turn on or turn off the mute. +：Turn down the volume. +：Turn up the volume. +：Shift between LCD Screen and external monitor. +：Decrease brightness of LCD Screen.
Click “OK” to return to menu “Mouse Properties” after adjustment, then click “Apply”—“OK” to activate the clicklock function. Since the function is activated, the mouse would be locked in the desired time and the folder would remove as the cursor; click the right button of the mouse again to place it on the new desired position, that enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button, as shown right.
6-6 The Memory Card Insert The Memory Card The card only can be inserted in one orientation (with the card’s electrical contacts towards the bottom of the unit). Force to insert the card may in result of damage. Pull out the Memory Card Stop the card’s operation, then pull the card out from the port.
7. Internet Connection 7-1 Connect the Lineate LAN Before connecting the network with your computer, setup your network system first, and then connect telecommunication line to your Notebook PC. Setting the Network system Click the right button of the mouse on the “My Network Places”, click the left button of the mouse on the “Properties” item to enter the “Network Connections” windows, as show below： Contact your Internet service provider for more information about the setting of IP and DNS.
7-2 Wireless LAN Click + to turn the wireless network on or off. When the wireless network turns on, the WIFI Indicator turns green and the icon of WIFI will display on the right-bottom of the desktop.
8. Bluetooth The Notebook PC supports Bluetooth function under Windows XP. You are enabled to communicate wirelessly with other Bluetooth enabled computers, mobile phones or the related devices. You can also purchase the Bluetooth software from the local distributor or its authorized center.
8-2 Add a Bluetooth Device Before this step, please active your Bluetooth device (mobile phone, Bluetooth earphone and ect). You can also click “Next” as in the above menu ”to start connecting with another Bluetooth device now” to add a Bluetooth device. After initialization, click the right button of the mouse on the Bluetooth icon and select “Add a Bluetooth Device” as shown below: On the above menu, click “Next” to start searching, the found Bluetooth devices will be listed on the window.
8-4 Bluetooth Service Selection Proceed, the “Bluetooth Service Selection” window would appear, which shows the Bluetooth Service that your bluetooth device can supply as shown below: On the menu, tick one panel in front of the service function item and click “Next” to set. After that, you can enjoy the Bluetooth wireless transmission function. 8-5 Terminate a connection Click the right button of the mouse on the icon ViewSonic VNB101 and select “Stop the Bluetooth Device”.
9. Power Managing System 9-1 Battery System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable and high capability Battery Pack. 9-1-1 Checking Battery Power Click the left button of the mouse on “Start”→“Control Panel” →“Performance and Maintenance “ , then click “Power Options”, the menu will display as below. On the window, click the left button of the mouse on “Power Meter” label to check the power of the battery.
9-1-2 Charging the Battery Pack When you use your Notebook PC first time, check the remaining battery power, and make sure that the new Battery Pack has been completely charged before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. The Battery Pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to the external power, and the Charge Indicator light will turn on. When the Battery Pack charges completely, the Charge Indicator light will turn off.
9-1-6 Prolonging the Battery’s Life Use the AC adapter wherever the AC wall outlet is available. Charge the battery completely for using in your traveling. The ideal working temperature is from 20℃ to 30℃. Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the actual usage time of the Battery Pack. After charging the Battery Pack completely, keep the Battery Pack in the Notebook PC. It will stop charging if the Battery Pack is fully charged and not be damaged.
9-2-3 Log Off Click the left button of the mouse on “Start” → click the left button of the mouse on “Turn Off Computer” → select “Standby” or “Hibernate” → Enter the standby mode or the hibernate mode. If the system is force to turn off because of using up the power in the standby mode. Your current data and status will be stored on the HDD. The system will operate again after changing a power-full battery or connecting the wall outlets.
10. Upgrading Your Notebook PC 10-1 Connect the External Monitor The Notebook PC supplies a VGA port for connecting External Monitor or projective device. 10-2 How to connect the External Monitor 1. Turn off the Notebook PC and insert the 15-pin D-sub monitor plug to the external monitor. 2. Turn on the Notebook PC. +：Shift between LCD Screen and external monitor. 10-3 Connect Keyboard and Mouse The Notebook PC’s integrated the keyboard with 82 keys.
11 System Recovery Management 11-1 One Key for System Recovery If the system becomes corrupted or is erased, you needs to reinstall the operating system and software and etc. Use the system recovery to restore the hard disc of your computer when you purchased. Please refer to operate as following step: 1. Turn on the Notebook PC, then press F3 button when the screen shows “To Start Windows Recovery，Press【F3】 Function Key …”. 2.
11-2 System Recovery CD You must connect an optional optical disc drive to use the System Recovery CD and operate as the prompt indication on the menu to finish the recovery. This CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and applications will be lost. The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of the system and drive originally installed on your hard disk drive. The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format.
12 Quick OS 12-1 Getting Started Welcome to Linpus Quick OS! Linpus QuickOS is an instant-on Linux operating system that gives you quick access to most popular internet services: * Internet Browser - Firefox * Instant Messenger - Pidgin * Voice over Internet Protocol - Skype The first screen will appear within about five seconds after you power on, you will see a quite different user interface which is very easy to use.
Turning off your computer To protect your system and data file integrity, please follow the steps below to safely shutdown your computer. 1. At the Tool Bar located at the bottom of the desktop, click the Power icon at the right corner. 2. Select “Shutdown” or “Restart” at the “Shutdown” dialogue to shutdown or restart the system. Please DO NOT switch the power off before your system is properly shutdown to avoid serious damages to your system files and loss of data. 12-2 System and Device Basics 1.
2. Keyboard Usage To use the Function Keys, please hold down the key then press the Functions Key to take affect and refer to the detailed description on “Function Keys”.
Keyboard Layout This shows the active using keyboard layout. The default keyboard layout is correspond to your selected language, if you want to change it, you can right click its icon, then you can click the “Keyboard Layout Settings” to open the setting application and choose your prefer keyboard layout. The system need to restart to apply your selection. Input method The input method application (SCIM) can be run by default, once your system language is Chinese.
Connection Manager 1) Connecting with the network via Wired LAN You can go online automatically that the Notebook PC can auto search an IP address to wired network connection with a DHCP server; otherwise, you can also take the following operation: Click the left button of the mouse on the icon in the right-bottom corner of the desktop and select “Connection Manager” on the popup menu and select “New” to enter the menu as shown right: 1.
2) Wireless LAN Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in Wifi wireless card that you can click + to turn the wireless network on or off. When the wireless network turns on, the WIFI Indicator turns on and the icon of WIFI will display on the right-bottom corner of the desktop. While you don’t need to use the WIFI network, press + to turn off and it can increase the usage time of the Battery Pack.
PPPoE 1. Click the left button of the mouse on the icon in the right-bottom corner of the desktop and select “Connection Manager” on the popup menu and select “New” to enter the menu then remove the mouse to tick “PPPoE” to enter the menu as show right: On the above menu, input the related Username and the Password firstly; then click “Next” to enter the window of “Summary”, click to tick the item “connect after finish” on the menu and click “Next” to start the connection.
12-4 Getting on the Internet 1. Internet[firefox] Among all, the most familiar Internet application to all of us is the web browser. The System is equipped with the popular Firefox Internet browser to bring you the best Internet surfing experience. In the following sections, you will learn the simple basics for using Firefox user interface. Tabbed Browsing Tabbed Browsing is a page management feature for enhancing your browsing experience.
2. Messenger[Pidgin] Linpus Quick OS includes “Pidgin” as the instant messaging software for popular instant messaging services like MSN, ICQ, Yahoo, AIM etc. Click the “Add” icon to add you accounts from various instant messaging services as illustrated in the picture below. 3. Skype Linpus QuickOS offers the popular Skype Internet phone application. You can access the Skype phone on the Internet tab.
Using the Bundled System Recovery Disk You can choose to restore your system through the bundled system recovery disk in a fast fashion. Please follow the steps listed below: 1. Prior to starting system recovery, please insert the System Recovery Disk into the optical driver and please make sure your system has been configured to boot up from that drive; 2. As shown in the following illustration: the default language is English when you first enter the main recovery application screen.
2> Install to the specified partition This method will format the specified partition and restore system there. Please make sure all date in your specified partition will be broken if you install to the whole partition. If the specified partition size less than 3 GB, the system recovery application can restore the system 3> Install to the left space This method will format the left space and allocate a partition which size is 5G to restore system there.
12-6 Enter the BIOS Setup Menu Choose “BIOS Setup” on the user interface “Quick OS”, then the system will enter “Setup Utility” as shown below: 1. Click the left/right direction keys to select “Boot” and click ENTER button to enter the below menu: ¾ On the menu, you can click up/down direction keys to select “Fast Boot Menu” and click ENTER to select “Disabled” to turn off Quick OS and enter the BIOS menu directly by click “F2” when turning on the unit.
On the menu, click the up/down direction keys to select “Legacy” and click ENTER button to enter the below menu: 2. Click the up/down direction keys to select “Boot Type Order” and click ENTER button to enter the below menu: 3. Click the “Shift” + ”+”or click ”-“ directly to remove the option position and then click the up/down direction button to select the startup option.
13. Appendix 13-1 Troubleshooting Q1: How to turn off the Notebook PC when the halted system cannot warm boot? A: Press the POWER button and hold 4 or 6 seconds to turn off the Notebook PC. Q2: How to check the Notebook PC if the Notebook PC cannot be turned off? A: 1.If the power is low, connect to the electric outlets. 2.Check that the video display system is not in the external monitor mode. 3.Make sure the indicator of the adapter turns on and the adapter works well. 4.
Q5: Why the system cannot be recover? A: 1.Damage from External memory or built-in memory: If the data are saved to an error memory address, the data cannot restore. 2. Incompatible external device: The system may enter the standby mode and cannot resume, when the incompatible external device is connected to the Notebook PC. 3. Error from drive program or application program: The system may refuse to operate some files (file formats: .dll, .sys, .exe and so on.
13-2 Specifications Main Feature CPU Intel Atom N280 CPU Power Consumption 2.5W MAX L1 Cache Size On-die, primary 32-kB instructions cache and 24-kB, write-back data cache L2 Cache Size 512-kB on-die second level cache Memory (#) 1GB Memory Type DDRII 533/667 MHz Storage HDD Capacities (#) 160GB TFT Screen TFT Screen Size 10” inch Screen Type TFT Description TFT LCD 1024X600 (WSVGA) Built-in Camera Resolution 0.3M Pixels Bluetooth Specification V2.
Port Standard LAN Type: 10/100Base-T LAN Wireless Card: 802.11 b/g Headphone Port, Speaker, Built-in Microphone, Audio Port Microphone Port USB Port USB-A Port(x2)，USB2.0 SD Card Port Support SD/MMC/MS Card VGA Port D-15 Output Physical Features Weight No battery About 0.9Kg With battery About 1.1Kg Dimension 266*182*27mm Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The # symbol means that the item is optional.
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