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Page 3: ...vice if any On site service is provided by a third party service provider under a separate contract between customer and service provider Advertised configurations may differ from award winning configurations Customer processor performance may vary Atom Celeron Celeron Inside Centrino Centrino Inside Centrino Logo Core Inside Intel Intel Logo Intel Core Intel Inside Intel Inside Logo Intel Viiv In...

Page 4: ...MENT 5 POWER CORD REQUIREMENT 6 U S AND CANADA 7 Other Countries 7 BATTERY PACK SAFETY 7 LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING BRIDGE BATTERY WARNING 8 WELCOME TO THE MPC TXTBOOK PC 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER 9 OPENING THE LCD PANEL 9 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 9 FRONT VIEW 10 SYSTEM POWER STATUS INDICATORS 11 LEFT VIEWS 14 RIGHT VIEW 15 BOTTOM VIEW 17 CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE 18 CONNECTING THE AC ADAP...

Page 5: ...BERNATE SUSPEND 24 POWER BUTTON ACTION 24 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN DISPLAY 25 LCD CARE 25 USING MPCTXTBOOK PC REFRESH 25 MPC TXTBOOK PC REFRESH HOT KEY CONTROLS 26 FUNCTION KEYS QUICK KEYS 26 THE TOUCH PAD 26 TOUCH PAD PRECAUTIONS 27 RESETTING THE SYSTEM 27 WEB CAMERA APPLICATION 28 WEB CAMERA APPLICATION 28 Open Folder 29 Snapshot 29 Record 29 THE TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVITY SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED...

Page 6: ...N REPEAT WHILE I TYPE 33 MEMORY PROBLEMS 34 THE O S ISSUES AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE DURING OPERATION 34 NETWORK ADAPTER ETHERNET PROBLEMS 34 THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT WORK 34 THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO OPERATE IN THE 100MBPS TRANSMISSION MODE 34 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS 34 THE COMPUTER BECOMES HOT 34 THE PROGRAM APPEARS STOPPED OR RUNS VERY SLOWLY 35 USB2 0 PROBLEMS 35 THE...

Page 7: ...ry 47 Core Logic 47 Audio Codec 47 Card reader 2 in 1 47 LAN Controller 47 Wireless LAN 47 Keyboard 47 Pointing Device 48 Camera 48 Storage 48 LCD 48 Battery Pack 48 AC Adapter 48 BIOS 49 Physical Outline 49 EMC 49 RF 49 Safety 49 ENERGY STAR 4 0 49 EPEAT SILVER 49 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 49 ...

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Page 9: ...r children If computer is damaged keep any resulting small parts such as a keyboard key away from younger children and report damage or loose parts to their teacher parent or adult supervisor immediately The teacher parent or adult supervisor should periodically inspect the computer power supply and power cord for damage and replace if necessary Caution students to avoid using device in wet condit...

Page 10: ...cket Do not leave PC plugged in or on when enclosed in a non vented container such as a school backpack as overheating may occur It is recommended that students take a 5 minute break every 30 minutes of use ...

Page 11: ...rference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receivin...

Page 12: ...liance with FCC RF Exposure Limit During extended periods of use the integrated antenna located at the top left corner of the display screen should be positioned at least 20cm from users or nearby persons Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device m...

Page 13: ...Safety Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le br...

Page 14: ...unctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such con...

Page 15: ...nsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are CCC China The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5VV F 3 conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0 03 square inches The minimum specification for the flexible cord for Class II product are 1 2X0 75 mm2 conductors 2 2 conductor cord The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a nominal volta...

Page 16: ...ment battery contact your local dealer Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60 C 140 F When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries Use only supplied AC Adapter for charging Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Only qualified service technicians should ...

Page 17: ...e et tt ti in ng g t to o K Kn no ow w Y Yo ou ur r C Co om mp pu ut te er r Opening the LCD Panel To avoid damage to the display panel 1 Try not to slam the display when closing it 2 Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open 3 Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel With the LCD screen open you will see several features important f...

Page 18: ...10 Front View 1 CCD Camera Use this camera for any video conferencing application 2 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed ...

Page 19: ...escribes the indication System Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the WLAN module is active Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates the HDD is being accessed Green light indicates the system is ON When light is flashing this indicates the system is in Standby ...

Page 20: ...is being charged Blinking Orange light indicates the battery power is low Green light indicates the battery is full and the AC Adapter is plugged in When the LED reflects this status green light off orange light off green light this indicates the battery s temperature is too high 4 Built in Microphone The microphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone ...

Page 21: ...s a built in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse A mouse is a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer display The touch pad is also equipped with a scroll bar so you can move around in a large document Scrolling Bar Slides a horizontal or vertical presentation of content such as text drawings or images across a screen o...

Page 22: ... functions on a computer display 9 Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo Left Views 1 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not completely block this airway 2 Stereo Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers ...

Page 23: ...ophone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone 4 USB 2 0 Port This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards Right View 1 USB 2 0 Ports This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards ...

Page 24: ...ader slot on the right side of the computer 3 Ethernet LAN Port When using a LAN please use an EMI Shielding Cable to minimize an inteference when transmitting 4 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer 5 Power Indicator This LED will blink in green color once the AC adapter is connected ...

Page 25: ...ging mode 6 Kensington Lock This security lock provides the best options for physical security of computer in preventing the computer from being stolen Bottom View 1 Battery Release Latch Slide this latch to release the battery from its compartment 2 Battery Compartment This compartment contains the battery pack of your system 3 Battery Lock Unlock Latch Slide this lock to lock or unlock the batte...

Page 26: ...almost every country To connect the computer to an external power source Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your MPC TXTbook PC The MPC TXTbook PC comes with its own AC adapter Do not use a different adapter to power the computer and other electrical devices Whenever possible keep the AC adapter plugged into the MPC TXTbook PC and an electrical outlet to recharge t...

Page 27: ...g System such as Windows XP etc is installed it should start automatically To turn the MPC TXTbook PC off save your work and close all open applications click on Start then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and click Yes or press the power button for 4 6 seconds O Op pe er ra at ti in ng g o on n B Ba at tt te er ry y P Po ow we er r Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack t...

Page 28: ...ntil it clicks and locks in place You must charge the battery pack for at least six hours before using it for the first time In the Standby Suspend mode a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1 2 day or less When not being used the battery s power will deplete in one to two months The battery pack in this system is replaceable by the end user ...

Page 29: ...C TXTbook PC uses a Lithium Ion battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to an AC outlet Battery Low Power Warning 1 Low Battery Warning Low battery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 10 percent The orange battery status LED ...

Page 30: ...e battery pack Charging the Battery and Charging Time To charge the battery plug the AC adapter into the MPC TXTbook PC and an electrical outlet For a totally discharged battery it will take approximately two hours to charge to 90 capacity and approximately three hours to 100 capacity while MPC TXTbook PC is powered OFF It will take about 5 hrs to charge the battery to 100 capacity while MPC TXTbo...

Page 31: ...ion The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges See the notices section in the beginning of the user manual on how to care for the battery pack Use Function F9 key to decrease the brightness of the screen To achieve optimal battery performance you may need to do a battery calibration at a 3 month interval To do this Fully charge the battery Then discharge the battery by enter...

Page 32: ...is mode all system data is saved in the hard disk before powering down When this mode is activated all system state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However depending on how much RAM that has been installed on your computer the amount of time the system requi...

Page 33: ...g Please pay attention to the following precautions When you are not using the computer keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust If you need to clean your LCD screen use a soft tissue to gently wipe the LCD surface Do not put your fingers or sharp objects directly on the surface and never spray cleaner directly onto the display Do not press on or store any objects on the cover when it is...

Page 34: ...s indicator shows blinking in green light Fn F4 Mute the system audio Fn F5 Turns Speaker Volume down Fn F6 Turns Speaker Volume up Fn F7 Press this button to copy any graphic from the screen Fn F8 Press this button to hold the operation Fn F9 Decreases Display Brightness Fn F10 Increases Display Brightness T Th he e T To ou uc ch h P Pa ad d The touch pad is a rectangular electronic panel located...

Page 35: ...s You can use the touch pad with Microsoft Windows as well as non Windows applications R Re es se et tt ti in ng g t th he e S Sy ys st te em m After installing a software application package you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment To reset the system or reboot press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously This is known as warm boot This key combination ac...

Page 36: ...th one or more participants through streaming video W We eb b C Ca am me er ra a A Ap pp pl li ic ca at ti io on n Double click the icon key to display the NMG Webcam screen display Your image will immediately display on the small screen W We eb b C Ca am me er ra a A Ap pp pl li ic ca at ti io on n ...

Page 37: ...re you captured image files or recorded video files Snapshot Use this function to capture the image file of the other party when you are on video conferencing Record Use this function to start recording on the video files when you are starting video conferencing ...

Page 38: ...ring the following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see if the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet and to the computer Check to see the power indicator of the com...

Page 39: ...ing Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING after BIOS re flash A Au ud di io o P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s No speaker output Software volume control is turned down in Operating System s Sound System or is muted Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way Most audio problems are software related If...

Page 40: ...tatic electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity Archive files or programs that you no longer use by moving them to an alternative storage m...

Page 41: ...p processes K Ke ey yb bo oa ar rd d a an nd d T To ou uc ch h P Pa ad d P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s The built in touch pad performs erratically Make sure there is no excess perspiration or moisture on your hands when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad The built in keybo...

Page 42: ...Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation Make sure that your RJ 45 cable meets the 100Base TX requirements Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub socket that supports 100Base TX mode The hub may have both 10Base TX and 100Base T sockets P Pe er rf fo or rm ma an nc ce e P Pr ro ob bl le em ...

Page 43: ...u may be running too many applications Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to regulate its internal temperature Make sure the computer s ventilation grills are not blocked U US SB B2 2 0 0 P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s The USB device does not work Make sure the cable is fully connected Make ...

Page 44: ...is carried within the computer nowadays Unauthorized access can be prevented Later in this chapter you will learn how to use this security feature E En nt te er ri in ng g t th he e B BI IO OS S S Se et tu up p S Sc cr re ee en n First turn on the power When the BIOS performs the POST Power On Self Test press DEL key quickly to activate the Setup Utility You may need to press DEL key fairly quickl...

Page 45: ... OS S A Ac ct ti io on n K Ke ey ys s M Mo od di if fy yi in ng g t th he e B BI IO OS S S Se et tt ti in ng gs s The BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub menus Each menu item is described in this section ...

Page 46: ...e and view basic processor and system memory information Due to various configurations on this model your system may show different information System Time Type in the current time in HH MM SS format System Date Type in the current date in MM DD YY format ...

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Page 49: ...41 Communication See Above Item Selections Sub menu Description Card Reader Enable Disable Enable or disable the Card Reader function ...

Page 50: ...y to activate both passwords the Supervisor password must be set first The passwords activate two different levels of protection 1 System always asks for password every time it is powered on 2 System asks for password only when you attempt to enter BIOS utility The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM Make sure you write them down or memorize them If you loose the passwords the computer may...

Page 51: ...43 Boot Setup ...

Page 52: ...led The system skips certain tests while booting This shortens the boot up time Disabled The system performs full tests while booting Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled When Enabled the system will display OEM logo instead of the POST messages When Disabled the system will display POST messages i e devices information ...

Page 53: ... BIOS attempts to boot from 2nd Boot Device USB USB Hotplug FD Set the type of device for the third drive BIOS attempts to boot from 3rd Boot Device Network Realtek Boot Agent Set the type of device for the third drive BIOS attempts to boot from 4th Boot Device USB Generic Multi Set the type of device for the third drive BIOS attempts to boot from ...

Page 54: ...settings will take effect on next power up F10 key can be used for this operation Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions and exit Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Default value for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation ...

Page 55: ... DIMM 200 pin socket 1 Core Logic Intel 945GSE ICH7 M Audio Codec Realtek ALC662 Card reader 2 in 1 Support SD MMC Memory Card USB 2 0 interface LAN Controller Supports 10 and 100 Mb sec Full and half Duplex operation Wireless LAN Mini card form factor Wi Fi 802 11 b g with open mesh support Single antenna Keyboard Integrated QWERTY keyboard W Hot key 77 KEY K B ...

Page 56: ... 5mm Capacity 30GB 40GB and 60GB LCD Color LCD TFT LED Backlight 800x480 1024X600 LVDS interface 7 with 800X480 resolution 8 9 with 1024x600 resolution Battery Pack 4 cell 2S2P Li ion battery pack 7 4V 4400mAH 2S2P 3 7V 2200mAH Samsung cell 7 2V 4400mAH 2S2P 3 6V 2200mAH LG cell 6 cell 2S3P Li ion battery pack 7 4V 6600mAH 2S3P 3 7V 2200mAH Samsung cell 7 2V 6600mAH 2S3P 3 6V 2200mAH LG cell AC Ad...

Page 57: ...d without handle Weight Without PU bag and without handle 7 W LCD SSD 4 cell battery pack 1 29kg 8 9 W LCD HDD 4 cell battery pack 1 52kg EMC CE FCC CCC RF FCC R TTE Safety UL CB ETL CCC WEEE RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances EU directive 2002 95 EC amendments ENERGY STAR 4 0 S Se er rv vi ic ce e a an nd d S Su up pp po or rt t 1 877 485 1464 http support mpccorp com index html ...

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