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3.

 

FIRST STEPS WITH MY ECAFÉ™ 

3.1.

 

Welcome to the eCAFÉ™ galaxy! 

 

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

, viewing 

Multimedia

 

contents and configuring or modifying your Netbook's 

Settings

. 

The  icon opens the eCAFÉ™ portal, which allows you to access your online world, use your personal 
online  storage  space,  view  detailed  information  about  the  eCAFÉ™  solutions  range,  discover  new 
applications, obtain hints and tricks, know 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 users to quickly access the various applications 
and worlds. 

You can access the eCAFÉ™'s graphic preferences by clicking on the 

 icon. 

Summary of Contents for eCafe

Page 1: ...3 2 Connecting an external display 17 3 3 Mastering the touchpad 18 3 4 Accessing the online help and tutorials 18 3 5 Extensive contents to take you further 19 3 6 Connecting to the Internet 20 3 6 1 eCAFÉ Connect and the WiFi feature 20 3 6 2 Using the Microsoft Zero Config utility to establish a connection to the WiFi network 24 3 6 3 Connecting to the Internet via a DSL network or a Local Area...

Page 2: ...play 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 products and any other liquids Heat...

Page 3: ...H Input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 1 0 A Output 19 V 2 1 A CB JPTUV 022291 M3 2 USB 2 0 ports compatible with USB 1 1 devices 10 100Mbps Ethernet port VGA output 1 headphones connector 1 microphone connector 84 key keyboard Touchpad featuring 2 buttons Multiple format memory card reader SD Secure Digital SD HC Secure Digital HC MMC MultiMedia Card Weight 1 2 Kg approx battery included Dimensions 251 mm...

Page 4: ... 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 Insert your battery for more information regarding battery installation and removal please refer to Section 2 7 3 Connect the power adaptor lead to your eCAFÉ then co...

Page 5: ...the right 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 Home world is displayed this page is the starting point of your journey throughout the eCAFÉ galaxy ...

Page 6: ...ard 5 Memory card reader 6 Microphone connector 7 Headphones connector 8 Microphone 9 Right touchpad button 10 Touchpad 11 Left touchpad button 12 Headphones connector 13 Battery operation indicator 14 WiFi activity indicator 15 Hard disk drive activity indicator 16 Mains operation indicator ...

Page 7: ...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 ON OFF button 2 Kensington lock 1 USB 2 0 ports 3 VGA output connector 2 LAN Ethernet port 4 Power supply port ...

Page 8: ... WiFi feature default is inactive Reduce volume Activate Deactivate audio output Increase volume Activate Deactivate touchpad Suspend the computer Switch from the LCD display to an external display Lock Unlock number pad Reduce display brightness Lock Unlock the display scrolling feature Increase display brightness Switch from fullscreen display to windowed display in internet browser ...

Page 9: ...ital camera or to extend your system s storage capacity for instance USB ports The eCAFÉ is also equipped with two 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 2 6 Extensive connectivity options for countless applications The ports and con...

Page 10: ... 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 Audio connectors To initiate a communication or view a video please connect a microphone headphones and or a headset featuring a built in mi...

Page 11: ... 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 When the eCAFÉ is connected to the mai...

Page 12: ...y 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 2 7 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 first place the locking tabs in the Unlocked position install o...

Page 13: ...d 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 dispose of used device batteries according to the instructions and applicable regulations Installing the battery Removing the battery ...

Page 14: ... entirely Deactivate the WiFi feature if you are not accessing a WiFi network Deactivate the WiFi feature 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 in the lower left hand section of the screen then select Shut computer down Screensav...

Page 15: ...r the software is operating correctly For instance as shown below the Windows Explorer file browser is open its status displays that this application is Running If the Status column displays Not responding this means that the relevant software is not functioning correctly You can close an application by clicking on End Task Do not use the forced shutdown or restart procedures when files are open I...

Page 16: ...s and configuring or modifying your Netbook s Settings The icon opens the eCAFÉ portal which allows you to access your online world use your personal online storage space view detailed information about the eCAFÉ solutions range discover new applications obtain hints and tricks know whether your Netbook is compatible with your equipment or simply discover new uses for your system On the left hand ...

Page 17: ...puter s settings Access the Games world Open the File Browser Access the Multimedia world Access the Work world 3 2 Connecting an external display When at home or working at the office you can connect your Netbook to a larger screen e g to surf the Internet or work on large spreadsheets To do so simply connect your eCAFÉ to a VGA display using the device s VGA connector Switch from the LCD display...

Page 18: ...double click opening audio or video contents or a document for instance 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 online help and tutorials Many guides are available on your eCAFÉ To access them click on the Start menu in the lower left hand ...

Page 19: ...ect a destination location for your files In the Edit menu select Paste Loading 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 Loading my photos from a digital camera Connect a digital camera to one of the three available USB ports T...

Page 20: ...u to manage your network connections both Ethernet and WiFi in a user friendly intuitive way It is the essential complement of the eCAFÉ s built in WiFi board To access eCAFÉ Connect option no 2 Right click on the Hercules eCAFÉ Connect icon located in the status bar using the right touchpad button Select Network connection status Activate your eCAFÉ s WiFi feature by pressing on keys and The comp...

Page 21: ... button facing the wireless connection The eCAFÉ Connect WiFi Station application proceeds to automatically locate the available networks and displays the detected networks Once your eCAFÉ is connected to the internet the application might prompt you to download the latest eCAFÉ Connect version which will provide you with an optimized version of the software ...

Page 22: ...ure mode check your router s security settings safety key MAC address filtering etc Note The Infrastructure mode is a communication mode that consists in creating a network connecting several computers equipped with a WiFi feature via a wireless access point such as an Internet box a modem router or a router connected to a modem The Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data or playing games...

Page 23: ...l help you identify the required key type Connecting manually to a hidden network the Network name SSID field is empty If among the located networks one or more networks do not have a name i e the Network name SSID field is empty this means that the network is not broadcasting its name To connect to this network select it then In the Manual connection window select the required network Enter the n...

Page 24: ...rnet access is available Please check your network connection settings IP address subnet mask etc on your local area network or your modem If necessary contact your router s or modem 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 Eth...

Page 25: ... is secure you will be prompted to enter a password or security key 3 You can now verify that the connection to the WiFi network is working properly by launching your Internet browser 3 6 3 Connecting to the Internet via a DSL network or a Local Area Network LAN To connect to the Internet via a DSL connection or a local area network simply connect your eCAFÉ to the DSL modem or local area network ...

Page 26: ...Fi peripheral is active and physically connected no Internet access is available Please check your network connection settings IP address subnet mask etc on your local area network or your modem If necessary contact your router s or modem 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 connec...

Page 27: ...count Note Your instant messaging account remains accessible via the icon located in the notification area in the lower right hand section of the screen until you definitely close Windows Live Messenger 3 9 Using the webcam Starting the webcam Explore another side of digital communications thanks to the webcam built into your eCAFÉ Take pictures Record video clips easily with the super user friend...

Page 28: ...d Processor or Slideshow you can create a new document of any type in this case the OpenOffice org suite automatically switches to the relevant application or open an existing document All your Microsoft Office documents can be opened and edited using the OpenOffice org suite For further information regarding the selected application please refer to the application s online help file you can acces...

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Page 30: ...30 40 User Manual 3 10 2 Creating editing and saving a spreadsheet using OpenOffice org Calc Spreadsheet ...

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Page 32: ...Slideshow We shall now create a simple slideshow in 5 steps using the Slideshow 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 ...

Page 33: ... Select 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 ...

Page 34: ... 5 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 ...

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Page 37: ...nsecutive files In the Edit menu select Copy In the Windows Explorer File Browser click on your removable media s name which appears in the left hand pane Choose the destination location for the files In the Edit menu select Paste Your files and or folders will be copied to your removable media Wait for the copy to end then remove your removable media click on the icon located in the lower right h...

Page 38: ...and software that may help you solve your problem If this fails to solve the problem please get in touch with Hercules Technical Support Via email To reach our Technical Support via email you must first register online on the http ts hercules com website The information that you provide will help our technicians solve your problem as swiftly as possible Click on Product Registration and follow the...

Page 39: ...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 In addition in order to preserve your data s confidentiality Guillemot recommends you de...

Page 40: ...chival 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 which is available at the following address http www gnu org licenses The source codes of these software sub applications are available...

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