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Page 1: ...te and time 23 3 6 2 Language 23 3 6 3 Volume 23 3 6 4 Printers 23 3 7 Cus omising your world 24 t 3 7 1 Defining user profiles 24 3 7 2 Customising the interface s appearance 24 4 C MMUNICATIONS 25 O 4 1 Connecting to the Internet 25 4 1 1 in WiFi with eCAFÉ Connect 25 4 1 2 via an Ethernet cable 27 4 1 3 Determining the connection status 27 4 2 Sending and receiving emails 28 4 3 Chatting with f...

Page 2: ...ver exert pressure on the display Never touch the display with any objects that are liable to damage it or scratch it Always make sure that you have removed any objects placed on the device s keyboard e g USB key pen or others before closing your eCAFÉ s display To avoid any risk of fire or electric shock always keep your eCAFÉ away from Rain or moisture as well as all fluids water chemical produc...

Page 3: ...icrophone input 84 key keyboard Touchpad with 2 buttons Multi format memory card drive for SD Secure Digital SD HC Secure Digital HC MMC MultiMedia Card Weight less than 1 2 kg with the battery Dimensions 251 mm x 185 mm x 31 mm The included operating system is specific to your eCAFÉ It is based on the latest Linux Mandriva operating system and includes all the essential applications you may requi...

Page 4: ...to your use work communications games or multimedia 2 1 My eCAFÉ 1 Webcam 6 Headphones connector 11 Left touchpad button 2 8 9 LCD display 7 Microphone connector 12 Capitals lock indicator 3 Loudspeakers 8 Built in microphone 13 WiFi activity indicator 4 Keyboard 9 Right touchpad button 14 Hard disk drive activity indicator 5 Lecteur de carte SD SDHC MMC 10 Touchpad 15 Battery operation indicator ...

Page 5: ...iable 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 On off button 2 Kensington lock 1 USB 2 0 ports 3 VGA output connector 2 LAN Ethernet port 4 Power supply port 5 60 User Manual ...

Page 6: ...on default inactive Lower the volume Activate Deactivate audio output Increase the volume Activate Deactivate touchpad Put the eCAFÉ to standby Switch from the LCD display to an external display Lock Unlock number pad Reduce display brightness Lock Unlock the display scrolling feature Switch from a fullscreen display to a windowed display Increase display brightness 6 60 User Manual ...

Page 7: ...hat enable you to connect a USB storage key or other USB devices for further information regarding USB ports please refer to section 2 4 Extensive connectivity options for countless applications 2 4 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 ha...

Page 8: ...deo please connect a microphone headphones and or a headset featuring a built in microphone to the relevant connector The jack output connector to connect 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 Connecting an audio peripheral device automaticall...

Page 9: ...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 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...

Page 10: ...ximately 5 minutes per hour of use Battery life duration may vary and depends on how eCAFÉ is used types of use network conditions 2 5 3 Installing and removing the battery You may need to install or remove the battery e g when replacing the battery Before installing or removing the battery place the locks in the Unlocked position install or remove the battery then place the locks in the Locked po...

Page 11: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL Installing the battery Removing the battery 11 60 User Manual ...

Page 12: ...e stored in a hot car The Li Ion battery pack deteriorates whether or not it is used Typical life is 2 3 years To extend your netbook 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 Reduce display brightness Increase display brightness Close the display when you are not using your eCAFÉ for a short ...

Page 13: ...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 Home world is displayed this page is the starting point of your journey throughout the eCAFÉ galaxy You will have the opportunity to discover many other worlds each world being dedicated to a specific use Work Communications Games vi...

Page 14: ... and hold it down until your eCAFÉ shuts down If an unexpected configuration prevents your eCAFÉ from reverting to its initial state when you press the key press keys simultaneously The system will then proceed to restart the various worlds this quick restart lasts only a few seconds Do not use the forced shutdown or restart procedures when files are open Irreparable loss of data may occur in this...

Page 15: ...nce Either by pressing the left touchpad button twice Either by briefly tapping the touchpad twice The right touchpad button is generally used to access the selected object s properties 3 4 Accessing the help interface This guide is available in the User s Manual PDF file located on your eCAFÉ s hard disk drive in the folder named MyFiles which contains your personal files or on the website http t...

Page 16: ... configuring or modifying your netbook s Settings The icon opens the eCAFÉ portal which allows you to access your online world view detailed information about the eCAFÉ solutions range discover new applications obtain hints and tricks learn whether your netbook is compatible with your equipment or simply discover new uses for your system On the left hand side of the screen an icon bar enables user...

Page 17: ...ications directly Access the Communications world Access the Personalisation Wizard to customise your netbook s settings Access the Games world Open the File Browser Access the Multimedia world Open the eCAFÉ portal Access the Work world Access the Settings world The Home world 17 60 User Manual ...

Page 18: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL The Communications world The Games world 18 60 User Manual ...

Page 19: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL The Multimedia world The Work world 19 60 User Manual ...

Page 20: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL The Settings world 20 60 User Manual ...

Page 21: ...ls we recommend you select an image with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels Direct access to all applications Access all applications directly This menu is accessible from the application quick launch bar It enables you to access all installed applications via an interface featuring an array of menus and submenus The File Browser Open the File Browser The File Browser enables you to access all the fi...

Page 22: ...the File Browser select a destination location for your files In the Edit menu select Paste Load my files via a network connection To load files via a network connection you must connect your eCAFÉ to a network using the Ethernet port or a WiFi connection You can then access the relevant files via the network Load my photos from a digital camera Connect a digital camera to one of the two available...

Page 23: ...n the Manage your system s local settings icon Select a language in the displayed list Click on Next then Next again and then click on OK to confirm your choice 3 6 3 Volume Click on the volume icon located in the status bar You can also click on the applications quick access icon Select Settings then Volume control The settings pane displays 3 6 4 Printers Access the Settings world then click on ...

Page 24: ...ge This application is accessible via the icon located in the upper left hand section of the screen To add quick access links access the Desktop thumbnail and select your world upper left hand section of the screen This list of applications currently featured in this world displays onscreen To add an application select the chosen application in the right hand list and drag it towards the world To ...

Page 25: ... take a closer look at how to connect to the Internet using your netbook s WiFi feature a feature that is hugely appreciated by mobile users who need to connect to the Internet or check their email account at all times Activate your eCAFÉ s WiFi feature by pressing on keys and The computer s WiFi indicator should light up This feature is not activated when the system starts up and the WiFi indicat...

Page 26: ...ect the relevant network Click on the Connect to the network button A Connection Wizard launches and asks you if you wish to add this network to your favourites If you wish to do so you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box you will then be requested to provide a name for the network A few seconds later a green icon displays facing the network indicating that you are succe...

Page 27: ...the network If you wish to connect to a secure network you must have access to the network s security key Before the connection can be made the eCAFÉ Connect WiFi Station application will ask you to provide this key a message will help you identify the required type of key To connect to a hidden network the Network name SSID field is empty If among the located networks one or more networks do not ...

Page 28: ... router s vendor No connection an Ethernet or WiFi device is active but is not connected physically Connect your eCAFÉ to a local area network via the WiFi connection please refer to the previous section or via the Ethernet port No peripheral no Ethernet and or WiFi peripheral has been activated Activate your peripheral to activate your WiFi peripheral simultaneously press on keys Fn and F1 on you...

Page 29: ...EC 900CL 1 In the Welcome window click on Next 2 Enter your name This information will appear in the emails that you will send Also enter your email address please make sure that it is valid Click on Next 29 60 User Manual ...

Page 30: ...e POP or IMAP Enter the names of the incoming and outgoing mail servers which respectively deal with receiving and sending your emails Click on Next 4 Enter your user name as it appears on the printed material provided by your ISP Click on Next 30 60 User Manual ...

Page 31: ...our email account appears onscreen 7 To check if you ve received any new emails click on Get Mail The system will ask you to provide your email login and password If an error message displays you can modify your email account s information by accessing Edit Account settings 31 60 User Manual ...

Page 32: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL Email 32 60 User Manual ...

Page 33: ...e your Contacts This is why the eCAFÉ features Pidgin a multi protocol instant messaging service that is compatible with the most common instant messaging applications The Pidgin configuration wizard launches when you first run the instant messaging application in order to help you setup your instant messaging account 1 Click on Add 2 In the Protocol drop down list select your instant messaging se...

Page 34: ...x and click on the suggested image to access the File Brower interface then select the image you wish to use in any of your directories 5 Your instant messaging account s configuration procedure is almost finished Click on Save 6 Your instant messaging account appears onscreen Note Your instant messaging account remains accessible via the icon located in the notification area in the lower right ha...

Page 35: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL Pidgin 35 60 User Manual ...

Page 36: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL 5 GAMES Access the Games world The eCAFÉ offers a selection of popular games as well as two games developed specially for your eCAFÉ 36 60 User Manual ...

Page 37: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL 6 MULTIMEDIA Access the Multimedia world by clicking the icon on the Home page 37 60 User Manual ...

Page 38: ...iewing and organising your photos Launch the Photos application Your eCAFÉ features a comprehensive photo management tool You can import new photos sort your photos by date or tag them in order to sort them by category 38 60 User Manual ...

Page 39: ...can take your favourite movies with you and view your favourite videos and home made holiday movies To save time and access your favourite videos directly you can also create playlists easily The multimedia player is compatible with MPEG WMV and WMA formats and the most frequently video formats available on the Internet 39 60 User Manual ...

Page 40: ...digital music player including extensive playback import and playlist creation functions If you are constantly looking for new audio contents subscribe to podcast streams and never miss your favourite radio program again or create your own personal list of Internet radio stations 40 60 User Manual ...

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Page 42: ...ing the webcam Starting the webcam Explore another side of digital communications thanks to the webcam built into your eCAFÉ take pictures and record video sequences with unrivalled ease thanks to the included software 42 60 User Manual ...

Page 43: ... and elaborate slideshows In the Work world you can click on the Spreadsheet Text or Slideshows icons to directly access the required application Regardless of the OpenOffice application in which you are working you can create a new document in this case OpenOffice automatically switches to the relevant application or open an existing document For further information regarding the selected applica...

Page 44: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL 7 1 1 A document using OpenOffice org Writer Text Editor Launch the Text Editor application 44 60 User Manual ...

Page 45: ...eCAFÉ EC 900B eCAFÉ EC 900CL 7 1 2 A spreadhseet using OpenOffice org Calc Spreadsheet Launch the Spreadsheet application User Manual 45 60 ...

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Page 47: ...plication We shall now create a simple slideshow in 5 steps using the Presentation Wizard that launches when you click on the Slideshows icon located on your desktop 1 Create a slideshow from a template Choose one of the available templates then click on Next 2 Choose your background Click on Next User Manual 47 60 ...

Page 48: ...ect a Slide transition and the speed of the transition between two slides Click on Next 4 Enter the information that you wish to include in your slideshow You will be able to amend this information after Click on Next 48 60 User Manual ...

Page 49: ...Select the pages that will comprise the structure of your slideshow Click on Create Your slideshow is now displayed in OpenOffice org Impress You can now finalise your presentation by creating objects connectors etc User Manual 49 60 ...

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Page 52: ...ule application The Schedule application allows you to take your schedule with you to make sure that you will never forget an important event You can very quickly fill in your tasks list or manage your schedule meetings appointments etc over several weeks 52 60 User Manual ...

Page 53: ...r updates are available for your netbook a message is displayed in the notification area We recommend that you install the updates so that you are using the latest version of your software An update can actually contain corrections for bugs or new practical functions However if new applications are available you are free to decide whether or not to install them according to what interest they hold...

Page 54: ...quest that you enter the user account password the default password is ec 900 and the administration account password the default password is root Select the relevant applications category in the list Office Development Graphics etc Packages lists of applications matching the selected category are displayed Select a package to view its description Check the box to select the package that you wish ...

Page 55: ...es that you wish to backup hold the key to select several consecutive files or hold the Ctrl key to select several non consecutive files In the Edit menu select Copy In the File Browser click on the name of your memory card which now appears in the left hand pane Choose the destination location for the files In the Edit menu select Paste 9 3 Restoring backup data from a USB key Connect the USB key...

Page 56: ...rchased your netbook Before restoring the system think about saving your important data to an external support USB key external hard disk The restoration operation will actually erase all the data audio files video new programmes updates drivers preferences etc added since you first used the eCAFÉ To restore the system In the Bios window that is briefly displayed when the netbook starts up press t...

Page 57: ...24 I Instant Messaging 33 34 35 L Local Area Network 8 M Memory card drive 3 7 MMC 3 7 SD 3 7 SD HC 3 7 Multifunction keyboard 2 3 6 7 28 Music 40 N Netbook 2 3 4 7 8 12 13 14 16 17 25 28 53 55 58 P Password 2 31 34 54 Personalisation Wizard 14 17 21 24 Photos 22 38 Presentation 47 S Schedule 52 Security key 26 27 Shutting the device down 14 Spreadsheet 45 T Text Editor 44 Turning the device on 13...

Page 58: ...mple geometrical shapes flashing lights or explosions These persons are prone to experience photosensitive epileptic seizures when playing video games featuring such visual stimulation even if they have no history of seizures or epilepsy If you or anyone in your family have already experienced an epileptic condition seizure or loss of conscience when subjected to the visual stimulation described a...

Page 59: ...ed by the installation of third party software or by computer viruses Guillemot shall in no event be held responsible for any damage to or loss of personal data programs software or removable storage media Before returning this program to Technical Support please create a backup of any personal and or sensitive data Guillemot shall in no event be held responsible for reinstalling or retrieving per...

Page 60: ...ided with the Software 4 The License grants the User the right to perform one 1 copy of the machine readable part of the Software for archival purposes provided that the User also copies Software s copyright 5 The free software sub applications provided by the Free Software Foundation and sublicensed by Guillemot Corporation S A are subject to the Terms Conditions of the General Public License GPL...

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