Gigabyte U60 Ultra Mobile PC User Manual Download Page 1

Ultra Mobile PC

User's

 

Guide

Model:

 

U60

First

 

Edition:

 

August

 

2007

Summary of Contents for U60 Ultra Mobile PC

Page 1: ...Ultra Mobile PC User s Guide Model U60 First Edition August 2007 ...

Page 2: ...s guide UMPC in boldface with or without capitalization refers to the UMPC computer that you have purchased Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document Whenever extra caution is called for the information will be boxed in a dark frame preceded by Note or Warning Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protec...

Page 3: ...2 5 Power Consumption 12 2 6 Reducing Power Consumption 12 2 7 Removing The Battery Pack 13 2 8 Connecting System To AC Adapter 13 Chapter 3 The Docking Station Optional 3 1 Different Views Of The Docking Station 15 3 2 Mounting The Detachable Stand 16 3 3 Mounting The System Unit 17 3 4 The Stylus Pen 17 Chapter 4 The BAY Module Connector 4 1 Removing The Flip Stand 19 4 2 The BAY Modules 20 4 3 ...

Page 4: ...IV ENGLISH IV ...

Page 5: ... U60 Ultra Mobile PC User s Guide ENGLISH Before You Begin Chapter 1 Before You Begin Please read this section before you start using your Ultra Mobile PC ...

Page 6: ...ption GPS Module with Antenna Option Docking Station Option Utility CD Protection Bag Warranty Card Extra stylus pen Note You should keep the original factory carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit back for servicing 1 2 Examining Your Computer Before you start using your computer you need to get acquainted with its main features and interfaces Panoramic View Slide the disp...

Page 7: ... 8 Keyboard Bottom View 1 Support Foot also serves to lock and to disassemble the Flip Stand 2 Ventilation Holes 3 Speaker 4 Battery Pack 5 Flip Stand 6 Stylus Slot Note The stylus pen together with the system touch screen LCD display provides you a touch screen operation by emulating the industry standard mouse right click You are advised to keep the stylus pen in the stylus slot when not in use ...

Page 8: ...in Front View 1 Connector for Docking Station 2 VGA Connector 3 USB Connector Rear View 1 Kensington Lock 2 Ventilation Holes Left View 1 Battery Lock 2 Battery Latch 3 USB Connector 4 Media Card Slot SD SD IO 5 Battery Pack ...

Page 9: ...e lit when the Wireless LAN is powered on For details on how to power on and power off the Wireless LAN please refer to Chapter 1 6 The HDD Access LED This LED would be lit when system is accessing the HDD drive The Battery Pack LED Below is how the LED would behave in different situations On Battery pack is being recharged fast charge or pre charge Off Battery pack is not under recharge Blinking ...

Page 10: ...to the right to emulate standard power button of a personal computer The power button is programmable by user For details on how to program the power button please refer to the Power Options of Control Panel in Windows System Slide this switch to the left HOLD to temporarily suspend inputs from the keyboard touch pad six system buttons on the left side of the LCD screen and the four communication ...

Page 11: ...odule Powering on the Bluetooth by pressing this button does not automatically activate the Bluetooth function After powering on you need to activate the Bluetooth function through Windows The main purpose of this button is to provide you a quick way to turn off the power of Bluetooth when entering venues like airplanes airports and hospitals where the usage of Bluetooth is prohibited or not advis...

Page 12: ...2 Activate the respective application programs in Windows The effective range of the system Bluetooth is 10 meters Note The Four Communication Buttons are located between the left right keyboards For exact location please refer to the Top View diagram in Chapter 1 2 1 7 Attention On Media Card Slot Please observe below safety measures When no card SD SD IO cards is inserted into the media slot mak...

Page 13: ... active cursor is shifted not exactly the same position where the stylus pen tip is tapped Periodically when you find the active cursor is shifted away from the screen position where the stylus pen tip is tapped To calibrate the touch screen go into Tablet PC Setting of Control Panel of Windows XP In the Tablet PC Setting screen select General and then Calibrate Then follow instruction to complete...

Page 14: ...10 ENGLISH Battery 10 Chapter 2 Battery ...

Page 15: ...3 Questions And Answers I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack Is it normal The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging There is a protection circuit inside the Ultra Mobile PC to prevent overheating User needs not to worry My battery operation time is not as long as it should be Why The battery is heat sensitive and can only be charged to its maximum if the battery a...

Page 16: ... C 59 77 F Then insert the AC adapter to recharge the battery 2 5 Power Consumption The Windows operating system has incorporated the latest state of the art ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface power management methodology In order to fully utilize the power of your battery packs it would be a good idea for you to spend sometime to acquire a basic understanding of the power management conc...

Page 17: ... system unit Follow the steps below to remove the battery pack Make sure the system is properly shutdown Flip the system upside down as shown Push the battery lock to the unlock position as shown by 1 Push the battery latch to the unlock position as shown by 2 Remove the battery pack as shown by 3 To insert the battery pack reverse the steps above 2 8 Connecting System To AC Adapter Connect AC ada...

Page 18: ...tation Optional 14 Chapter 3 The Docking Station Optional Depending on model your Ultra Mobile Personal Computer is equipped with an optional Docking Station This Docking Station supports hot plug and play with the system unit ...

Page 19: ...utton has the same function as the Power Switch as described in Chapter 1 4 For details please refer to Chapter 1 4 The Detachable Stand is shipped not mounted to the main body of the Docking Station as shown above For details on how to mount this Detachable Stand please refer to Chapter 3 2 Front View 1 Power Button 2 Detachable Stand Rear View 1 USB Connectors 2 RJ45 LAN Connector 3 DC In Jack 4...

Page 20: ...1 USB Connector 3 2 Mounting The Detachable Stand Align and lock the tenon from detachable stand to the mortise from the docking station as shown by 1 Slide the right side of the detachable stand in the direction as shown by 2 Gently press the detachable stand to the docking station as shown Reverse the above steps to un mount the detachable stand ...

Page 21: ... down as shown System unit is mounted when the two connectors are full engaged as shown Reverse the above steps to un mount the system unit 3 4 The Stylus Pen The stylus pen can be taken out and erected as shown below Press on the Stylus Pen Tray in the direction as shown The Tray would slide out as shown The Tray has an insertion hole where you can erect the Stylus Pan as shown ...

Page 22: ...18 ENGLISH The BAY Module Connector 18 Chapter 4 The BAY Module Connector ...

Page 23: ...ule Connector is underneath the flip stand Diagram below shows the bottom view of the system unit with the flip stand removed The rest of this chapter describes how the flip stand is removed and how the GPS Module and TV Tuner Module are installed to the system unit 4 1 Removing The Flip Stand Gently flip the flip stand to an almost erect angle as shown Press and slide the support foot in the dire...

Page 24: ... 4 3 Installing The BAY Module Align and lock the tenon from the module to the mortise from the system unit as shown by 1 Slide support foot in the direction as shown by 2 Gently press on the back of the connector to connect module as shown by 3 The support foot would slide back by itself in the direction as shown The module is locked to the system unit Reverse the above steps to remove the BAY Mo...

Page 25: ... set the GPS Module device communication port to COM4 and baud rate to 115200 4 5 The TV Tuner Module Antenna TV Tuner Module is without a built in internal antenna Therefore it is necessary to use its proprietary external antenna as shown below Note 1 Please install the TV driver Driver is on your U60 Utility CD 2 Please install the TV application software Application CD is on your accessory pack...

Page 26: ...22 ENGLISH Using the BIOS Setup Utility 22 Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility ...

Page 27: ...ing that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the Fn F2 key to enter the setup utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information Select Screen Push the up and down arrow ke...

Page 28: ...24 ENGLISH Using the BIOS Setup Utility 24 The Main Menu Figure 5 1 Advanced Menu Figure 5 2 ...

Page 29: ...25 25 U60 Ultra Mobile PC User s Guide ENGLISH Using the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu Figure 5 3 Boot menu Figure 5 4 ...

Page 30: ...or Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower level user password can be set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMO...

Page 31: ...ect this option to save changes to the field values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu screens also allows you to save settings and exit Exit Without Saving Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values ...

Page 32: ...28 ENGLISH Troubleshooting 6 28 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting In this chapter we will list some frequently encountered technical problems and tell you how to resolve them ffield Foundation ...

Page 33: ...s documentation The dial tone volume of the internal fax modem is too low How can I increase its volume Go to Start Control Panel Sounds Speech and Audio Devices under Device volume adjust your speaker volume by controlling the volume bar What kind of external microphone can I use with my UMPC computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There are echoes coming from my speakers What ...

Page 34: ...Safe Removal 2 In Safely Remove Hardware in the list of devices select the device that you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop This tells the system that you will be unplugging or ejecting the device 3 In Stop a Hardware device click OK A notification appears stating that it is now safe to unplug or eject the device Caution Unplugging or ejecting a device that supports safe removal without...

Page 35: ...31 31 U60 Ultra Mobile PC User s Guide ENGLISH Agency Regulatory Notices Appendix A Agency Regulatory Notices ...

Page 36: ... cause severe damage WARNING The openings of the enclosure are for air ventilation and are meant to protect the equipment from overheating DO NOT COVER THE VENTILATION OPENINGS CAUTION Verify the voltage of the power source before connecting the unit to any power outlet WARNING DO NOT step on or place anything over the power cord CAUTION All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted W...

Page 37: ...em telephone wires or terminals unless the modem telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface CAUTION Use caution when installing or modifying modem telephone lines WARNING Avoid using a modem telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning WARNING This computer contains an internal lithium battery powered...

Page 38: ...her your power source is compatible please contact the local dealer for assistance CAUTION For Continued Protection Against Risk of Fire Replace Only with same Type and Rating of Fuse CAUTION If the computer is not sold to German area please use only the local recognized power supply cords that are recommended by the manufacturer WARNING Don t expose your UMPC to excessive heat or coldness frost D...

Page 39: ... are not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with a...

Page 40: ...revent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 No 2 et CNR 210 No 4 Dec 2000 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisa...

Page 41: ...n the following departments of mainland France 01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhône 02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saône 03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saône et Loire 05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe 08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris 09 Ariège 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne 10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines 11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sèvres 12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 ...

Page 42: ...ith the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect proper operation of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service The FCC prohibits this equipment to be connected to party lines or coin telephone service In the event that this equipment shoul...

Page 43: ...etwork operators require that intended users of their network request permission to connect and for the installation of an appropriate socket The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of this modem is 1 REN is guide to the maximum number of apparatus that can simultaneously be connected to one telephone line The REN value of each apparatus is added together and should not exceed 4 Unless otherwise marked ...

Page 44: ...40 ENGLISH Recovery Update Notices 40 Appendix B Recovery Update Notices ...

Page 45: ... Express 2 Recovery function 2 Right after you see the startup screen such as trademark logo or text the DOS screen will appear Press F9 F9 is a typical hotkey to restore professional settings Please consult with your computer manufacture if your hotkey doesn t function 3 There are three options on the menu RESTORE to restore data ABOUT to display XR2 Lite related information and REBOOT to cancel ...

Page 46: ... After all the selections have been made the screen shows RESTORE NOW indicating your computer is now recovering the operation system data When the recovery is complete the computer will automatically restart and restore to factory defaults ...

Page 47: ...43 43 U60 Ultra Mobile PC User s Guide ENGLISH Service Center C Appendix C Service Center This appendix will list our global service centers for your U60 Ultra Mobile PC ...

Page 48: ...38 FAX 1 626 854 9339 WEB Address http www gigabyte us Japan NIPPON GIGA BYTE CORPORATION TEL 81 3 5791 5438 FAX 81 3 5791 5439 WEB Address http www gigabyte co jp China G B T TECH TRADING CO LTD Shanghai TEL 86 21 63410999 FAX 86 21 63410100 GuangZhou TEL 86 20 87586074 FAX 86 20 85517843 Beijing TEL 86 10 62102838 FAX 86 10 62102848 Chengdu TEL 86 28 85236930 FAX 86 28 85256822 Wuhan TEL 86 27 8...

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