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THE eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED
The eCAFÉ™ Netbook features a very wide range of applications and extensive connectivity interfaces, which will enable you to instantly connect to the world that is best suited to your use: work, communications, games or multimedia.
2.1.
My eCAFÉ™
- Remove your eCAFÉ™ from the packaging, and ensure that all items mentioned in Section 1.2 of this
User's Manual are included.
- Remove the protection films from the display. information regarding battery installation and removal, please refer to Section
2.7.3).
- Connect the power adaptor lead to your eCAFÉ™, then connect the adaptor to the mains.
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2.2.
Turning the eCAFÉ™ on
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- Open the display (1) and press the
On/Off button located on the left-hand side of the device (2).
Do not exert excessive strength on the hinges when opening the display. Do not hold your eCAFÉ™ by the display when carrying the device.
When your computer starts up, the Windows Desktop is displayed.
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2.3.
Technical specifications
1. Webcam
2. 10.1" LCD display
3. Loudspeakers
4. English keyboard
5. WiFi activation/deactivation button
6. Left touchpad button
7. Touchpad
8. Right touchpad button
9. Numeric lock
10. Capitals lock
11. Hard disk drive activity indicator
12. Battery operation indicator
13. eCafé™ status indicator
(on/off):
14. WiFi activity indicator
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1. Removable battery
3. Air extraction grate
2. Battery locking tabs
4. Component access cover (memory, hard disk, etc.)
Any attempt to open the cover will cancel the warranty.
This part of your eCAFÉ™ is liable to heat during operation and charging. This is normal.
However, to improve thermal dissipation, we recommend you do not block the vents. Avoid placing your eCAFÉ™ on a soft surface such as a sofa or a bed, for instance.
1. USB ports 2. Microphone connector 3. Headphones connector
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1. Memory card reader
4. VGA output connector
2. USB port
5. Power supply port
3. Ethernet port
6. Kensington ® lock
2.4.
Multifunction keyboard
The eCAFÉ™ features an extended keyboard allowing you to control the display's settings.
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Put the eCafé™ to standby
Switch from the LCD display to an external display
Reduce display brightness
Increase display brightness
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Deactivate/Reactivate audio output
Lower the volume
Increase the volume
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2.5.
An ultra-mobile computer suited to large files
Equipped with a hard disk drive and a multiple-format card reader, the eCAFÉ™ enables you to take your most precious files with you, regardless of their size.
Hard disk drive
The eCAFÉ™ features a 160 GB (or more, according to versions) hard disk drive. This storage capacity allows you to save movies, images and other large files to your device.
Memory card reader
The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a multiple-format memory card reader supporting SD (Secure Digital ® ) and SD HC (Secure Digital ® HC), MMC (MultiMedia Card) MS (Memory Stick) formats; this device enables you to view pictures taken with your digital camera or to extend your system's storage capacity, for instance.
USB ports
The eCAFÉ™ is also equipped with three USB ports that enable you to connect a USB storage key or other USB devices (for further information regarding USB ports, please refer to section 2.6, "Extensive connectivity options for countless applications").
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2.6.
Extensive connectivity options for countless applications
The ports and connectivity interfaces built into your eCAFÉ™ enable you to connect all kind of USB peripherals, such as a mouse or an external hard disk drive, to your ultra-mobile personal computer.
General safety rules
Before connecting a peripheral to your Netbook, please refer to the installation instructions provided with the device.
Never remove a peripheral while your eCAFÉ™ is reading or saving data; you would risk destroying the data beyond repair.
USB ports (Universal Serial Bus)
The eCAFÉ™ features three USB 2.0 ports (USB 1.1 compatible), to which you can connect many peripherals such as a keyboard, a mouse, a USB key and more. This interface is hot-swappable, allowing you to connect and remove your peripheral without having to first shut it down.
If you have connected a USB external hard disk drive to your eCAFÉ™, please click on the
icon (located in the lower right section of the screen) and select "Remove media" prior to disconnecting your peripheral.
The system may fail to recognise some USB peripherals if they have been connected during the computer's start-up phase. Should this be the case, please remove the device from your Netbook and connect it again.
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Audio connectors
Local Area Network (LAN)
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To initiate a communication or view a video, please connect a microphone, headphones and/or a headset featuring a built-in microphone to the relevant connector: headphones or a headset
- The jack input connector to connect an MP3 player for recording purposes, or a microphone to record vocal data or chat with your contacts using a voice-over-IP application
The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a RJ45 LAN connectivity interface, which enables you to connect it to a 10/100 Mbps wired network
(corporate network, router, wired modem & router or Internet box, for instance).
2.7.
A desktop device AND a mobile device
Both a desktop device and a mobile device at once, the eCAFÉ™ can be used everywhere thanks to its dual power supply (mains or battery).
2.7.1.
Operating the eCAFÉ ™ when connected to the mains
Use the included power adaptor to power your eCAFÉ™. The device complies with the specifications of the electric network in the country in which the device was purchased.
Please make sure that the power supply plug is fully engaged into the computer's power supply connector.
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When the eCAFÉ™ is connected to the mains, the device's battery starts to charge automatically.
Please note that fully charging the eCAFÉ™ while the device is in use requires more time than when the eCAFÉ™ is turned off.
2.7.2.
Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery
The eCAFÉ™ is designed to operate on its built-in battery. When fully charged, the built-in battery guarantees ample autonomy (approximately 5 hours*).
To extend your battery's lifespan, we recommend that you charge it fully when using your eCAFÉ™ for the first time. Please refer to the battery charge status indicator for more information regarding the battery charge level.
* Autonomy is liable to vary according to your use of the eCAFÉ™ (applications, network conditions).
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2.7.3.
Installing and removing the battery
You may need to install or remove the battery, e.g. when replacing the battery.
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Before installing or removing the battery: first, place the locking tabs in the "Unlocked" position; install or remove the battery , then place the locking tabs in the "Locked" position again.
Always shut your eCAFÉ™ down before installing or removing the battery!
Use only Hercules batteries that are fully identical to the original batteries included with your eCAFÉ™. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause damage to your eCAFÉ™. Likewise, the use of an inappropriate battery may cause a risk of explosion. Please comply with the applicable regulations when discarding used device batteries.
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Installing the battery
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Removing the battery
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2.7.4.
Optimising your use of the battery
Your Netbook's lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery may be charged at any time. Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the computer for 30 days. Check beforehand that it is charged to 70% of its capacity. The device must be stored in a room in which the temperature ranges from 5 to 35°C, and should not be left in a vehicle parked in direct sunlight. The lithium ion battery (Li-Ion) loses its qualities over time, even if you do not use it. The average life cycle is 2 to 3 years.
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To extend the battery's lifespan:
- Adjust the display's luminosity to a level suited to your environment (indoors/outdoors) and to the application that you are using.
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Reduce display brightness
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Increase display brightness
- Close the display when you are not using your eCAFÉ™ for a short time. The display will automatically turn off.
- When using your eCAFÉ™ for the first time, always charge the battery entirely.
- Deactivate the WiFi feature if you are not accessing a WiFi network. You do this by pushing the button on the front of the eCafé™. The indicator switches off.
2.8.
Shutting your eCAFÉ™ down
Shutting the device down
- Before shutting your eCAFÉ™ down, make sure that all your programs and applications have shut down tidily.
- Shut your eCAFÉ™ down by clicking on the Start menu icon in the lower left-hand section of the screen, then select Shut down .
Screensaver mode
Your eCAFÉ™'s display automatically switches to the Screensaver mode when not in use for a certain time. Press on a key or on the touchpad to reactivate it.
Forcing the computer to shut down or restart
If you have trouble starting your computer up, press the device's On/Off button and hold it down until your eCAFÉ™ shuts down.
If an unexpected configuration prevents your eCAFÉ™ from reverting to its initial state, press keys
+ + simultaneously. Then select Open Task Manager .
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The Applications thumbnail of the Windows task manager displays the status of the programs that are currently running on your computer. The Task column lists the software that is running and the status column indicates whether they are working correctly. For example, if the Status column indicates “Not responding”, the corresponding software does not operate correctly. You can close an application by clicking on "End Task".
Do not use the forced shutdown or restart procedures when files are open. Irreparable loss of data may occur in this case.
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