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his chapter describes how to operate the standard 

built-in features of the UMPC.  If you are unfamiliar with 
UMPC or the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, in 
addition to this chapter, we recommend reading the 
Windows® Help and Support page located on your 
UMPC. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for UMPC CE-260

Page 1: ...CE260 1 UMPC User Guide...

Page 2: ...n any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be...

Page 3: ...MPC make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter Radio and television interference Warning Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this UM...

Page 4: ...ce Handbook stock number 004 000 00345 4 This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC20402 Warning The user must not modify or change this UMPC without approval Modi...

Page 5: ...ursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate...

Page 6: ...sion interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified It is the responsibility of the user t...

Page 7: ...ules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause und...

Page 8: ...802 11g Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz fre...

Page 9: ...tary band Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia Not implemented Czech Republic Not implemented Planned France Not implemented France will implement this band identified by the ERC DEC 99 23 when the effici...

Page 10: ...UMPCUser Guide 10 About Your UMPC Congratulation for having purchased your new UMPC This UMPC incorporates the newest features to serve your daily needs easily for anywhere you go...

Page 11: ...cepts of your new UMPC This manual is divided into eight chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your UMPC Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External de...

Page 12: ...2 GETTING STARTED 29 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK 30 Extending Battery Life 32 2 2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE 33 2 3 STARTING YOUR UMPC 34 2 4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS 35 2 5 DEVICE DRIVERS IN...

Page 13: ...DEVICE 51 3 4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY 52 Possible Display Configurations 53 ChangingtheDisplayPropertiesunderWindows 54 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES 54 3 6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT IN...

Page 14: ...MAIN MENU SETUP 78 6 2 1 Internal HDD Sub Menu 80 6 3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP 81 6 4 SECURITY MENU SETUP 82 6 5 USING THE BOOT SETUP 84 6 6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM 85 6 7 HOW TO UPGRADE TH...

Page 15: ...7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 98 Processor Unit 98 System Memory 98 LCD Display 98 VGA System 98 Storage 99 Audio System 99 Touchpad 99 Keyboard 99 Flash BIOS 99 I O Ports 99 Wireless devices 100 AC DC Power...

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Page 17: ...and shinning through with features this UMPC is to match all the demands for high performance computing and multimedia technology Your UMPC runs a wide variety to customize your special requirements p...

Page 18: ...an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Memory This UMPC provides one memory slot for installing DDRII SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 1GB using 256MB 512MB 1...

Page 19: ...not in use to reduce power consumption To execute power management you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows Closing the UMPC lowering...

Page 20: ...ponent to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the UMPC or store for an extended period of time 1 3 The Insid...

Page 21: ...with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 7 TFT color LCD with 800 x 480 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are...

Page 22: ...T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit on comfortably during typing LED Indicators Keeps you informed of you...

Page 23: ...rsor Use the selection buttons at each side of the Touchpad to select menu items UMPC STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the UMPC s current power and operating status Each LED is...

Page 24: ...s activated When LED lights off it indicates that the function is disabled Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys ty...

Page 25: ...teractive Integrated 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD MMC MS Memory Stick and MS_Pro flash memory card format You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media Ple...

Page 26: ...inch phono plug for personal listening USB 2 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your UMPC Air Outlet V...

Page 27: ...first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the right sid...

Page 28: ...t charges the battery whether or not the UMPC is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your UMPC can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Li...

Page 29: ...arted 2 29 2 Getting Started Your UMPC is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the UMPC up and running as quickly a...

Page 30: ...tery pack allows you to operate the UMPC without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance fully dischar...

Page 31: ...e directed toward the compartment insert and push the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1...

Page 32: ...be unable to restart the UMPC until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Re...

Page 33: ...onnect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapte...

Page 34: ...button is found on the right top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your UMPC and check that if the Power LED turns on After a few seconds the UMPC s display will turn on and your...

Page 35: ...to press these hot key controls after powering on your UMPC to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD The brightness hot key control will not set t...

Page 36: ...whenever you install the driver utility it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Your UMPC uses the advanced chipset Installing the driver to enhance the stability a...

Page 37: ...rectory as E Drivers WinXP VGA Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Press Finish to complete the installation INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your UMPC uses the...

Page 38: ...appears 4 Click Next to continue the installation 5 Click Install to continue the installation 6 Click Finish to complete the installation INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the p...

Page 39: ...setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click OK to choose setup language 5 Click Next to continue the following steps 6 Choose I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next 7 Click Install...

Page 40: ...box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Touch Panel Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next and Install to execu...

Page 41: ...irst close all application programs and shut down the operating system After turning off the UMPC make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time T...

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Page 43: ...er describes how to operate the standard built in features of the UMPC If you are unfamiliar with UMPC or the Microsoft Windows operating system in addition to this chapter we recommend reading the Wi...

Page 44: ...PC comes with an operating system pre installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your UMPC is equipped with an 80 keys keyboard tha...

Page 45: ...yboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls...

Page 46: ...cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave different...

Page 47: ...et letters to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this key in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the upper marked keys Also used in most a...

Page 48: ...aving to move the cursor CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Move...

Page 49: ...een or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description Start key Pulls up the Windows Start menu Right Click key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The UM...

Page 50: ...ultaneously Switches the screen between Vertical or Horizontal display To shut down or resume the built in system speaker volume Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Increases the bri...

Page 51: ...trol the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The Touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows ba...

Page 52: ...t button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragging an icon or selection use the tap and drag gesture This feels much like a double click except...

Page 53: ...set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD dis...

Page 54: ...ng the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance one of the great features in your UMPC is the ability to conserve power Your UMPC is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced p...

Page 55: ...MPC goes into hibernation Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your UMPC You don t need to save and close each document before you put your UMPC into hibernation When you press...

Page 56: ...ing Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot please pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side For MMC and SD card you should pos...

Page 57: ...th on card and the slot never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side Removing Flash Memory Card To remove the flash memory card you should first disable the card setting in the system and p...

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Page 59: ...Fun with Multimedia 4 59 4 Fun with Multimedia This chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your UMPC in having fun and excitement during work or leisure...

Page 60: ...atible 4 2 Audio Sound System Features Your UMPC has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects with built in mixer cont...

Page 61: ...alled it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you If not you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows 4 4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windo...

Page 62: ...d Recorder for recording sounds and playback Volume Control for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components run the program and click on the Help m...

Page 63: ...e simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind Fast Forward Play Stop and Record buttons Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder Figure 4 2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder...

Page 64: ...h component that list in the Shows the following Volume Controls box Figure 4 3 Audio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for t...

Page 65: ...recording voice USING THE BUILT IN COMBO DRIVE You would normally use the USB Slim Combo Drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these steps 1 Activate CD Player volume on the Recordi...

Page 66: ...he Record button 6 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording 4 6 Playing Audio and So...

Page 67: ...Accessories and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program 3 Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the P...

Page 68: ...UMPCUser Guide 68 Figure 4 6 Windows Media Player...

Page 69: ...his chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your UMPC The UMPC allows you to add a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral de...

Page 70: ...osoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to US...

Page 71: ...your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off The UMPC must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without...

Page 72: ...lay on the external monitor and shut off the LCD display you can use the Fn F3 hot key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor Keep pressing the hot key until you get the display to ex...

Page 73: ...s your UMPC to other UMPC networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps The 10Base T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is conne...

Page 74: ...n an office environment airport major railway station etc that depends on the construction of each country In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of...

Page 75: ...ur computing needs User adjustable options include system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed Default...

Page 76: ...he UMPC the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displa...

Page 77: ...ts own screen Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to mo...

Page 78: ...Hz CPU Speed 1200 MHz System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 457728 KB BIOS Version 0 4A 2309 8A20 F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save...

Page 79: ...ly as the BIOS automatically detects the storage media CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Speed This field reports the CPU spe...

Page 80: ...O Disabled Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 Ultra DMA Mode Mode 2 SMART Monitoring Enabled F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Us...

Page 81: ...ange Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit PS 2 Mouse Lets you activate or inactivate the mouse function Disabled prevents any installed PS 2 mouse from...

Page 82: ...ssword Enter setup utility Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Men...

Page 83: ...word This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot secto...

Page 84: ...Realtek Boot Agent configure devices Up or Down arrows Select a device and moves the device up or down F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F...

Page 85: ...es Save Changes F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the B...

Page 86: ...ith the diskette in the diskette drive 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Press Enter to run this BIOS utility Af...

Page 87: ...Using Options 7 87 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your UMPC...

Page 88: ...procedures include the following 7 1 Memory Upgrade Your UMPC offers 200 pin SODIMM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module with 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDRII SDRAM The memory compartment is located ins...

Page 89: ...otebook 8 89 8 Caring for Your UMPC Your UMPC the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology If properly cared for and maintained the performance and reliability of the UMPC can be...

Page 90: ...stead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the UMPC and shall be easily accessible Please keep the UMPC from humidity Lay the UMPC on a reliable surface...

Page 91: ...ce the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the UMPC should be noted If the UMPC is not in use for a long time...

Page 92: ...the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A 8 2 Cleaning Your UMPC When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dam...

Page 93: ...time Adding a screen saver also helps prolong the life of your UMPC screen Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your UMPC 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data ha...

Page 94: ...the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60...

Page 95: ...llow these instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC ada...

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Page 97: ...System Specification A 97 APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the UMPC...

Page 98: ...using 200 pin SODIMM DDRII 533 667 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 7 WXGA 16 10 Color TFT LCD 800 x 480 Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM Integrated VIA VX700 graphic engine Simultaneous...

Page 99: ...jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Sound volume adjust by K B Hot Keys TOUCHPAD Integrated Touchpad Serial USB mouse pointing device with 2 click but...

Page 100: ...SB Dongle Module AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 4 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function Approximately 4 5 Hours...

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