QBOOK User’s Manual
Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Version: User’s Manual V1.1 for QBOOK. CA UT IO N Symbol description: ! Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use QBOOK better, and tells you how to avoid problems. WEEE: The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to Your QBOOK External Appearance..................................................................... 2 Setting Up Your Computer............................................................. 7 Using the Touchpad..................................................................... 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your QBOOK - First Boot............... 13 Chapter 3 Introduction to the QBOOK Windows Desktop Overview......................................................
Video Player........................................................................................31 Web Camera.......................................................................................31 gThumb Picture Manager....................................................................32 Other Applications Smarthelper........................................................................................33 Package Updater...............................................................................
The QBOOK is a compact and easy to use portable computer. It is equipped with an intuitive graphical interface and full wireless connectivity so you can use the QBOOK and access the Internet at any time and in any place.
The QBOOK is a compact and easy to use portable computer. It is equipped with an intuitive graphical interface and full wireless connectivity so you can use the QBOOK and access the Internet at any time and in any place. Provided below is an introduction to each product function. 1. Top View 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 UT IO N 8 CA 1 1-1 External Appearance ! Your QBOOK keyboard may vary depending on the country/region of purchase.
Purpose Description 1 CCD Camera Records videos or take photos 2 Color LCD Display QBOOK's screen 3 Power Button Button for turning the computer's power on/off 4 Keyboard Input device used for controlling the QBOOK's various functions 5 Touchpad Works the same way as a mouse and is used for controlling the computer cursor 6 Right Touchpad Button Works the same way as the right mouse button 7 Left Touchpad Button Works the same way as the left mouse button 8 Computer Status Light Fro
1 3. Bottom View 4 2 1 3 Purpose Description 1 Battery Lock Slide inwards to lock the battery in place. Slide outwards to unlock battery. 2 Battery Replaceable battery. Serves as the QBOOK's power supply 3 Battery Latch Push outwards to release battery for removal CA UT IO N No. ! When the computer is running or charging, heat is produced inside the QBOOK and transferred to the back of the chassis by the heat dissipation system for cooling.
4. Left View 2 3 4 6 5 No. Purpose Description 1 Vent QBOOK's cooling vent 2 Power Port Connects to the external power supply transformer 3 External Display Port Connects to an externally display 4 USB Port Connects to USB 2.0 device 5 Microphone Connects to external microphone 6 Headphone Connects to external headphone 5. Right View 1 2 3 4 5 6 No. Purpose Description 1 Multi-Function Card Reader Supports MMC/SD/MS memory cards 2 USB Port Connects to USB 2.
Please carefully read the following information about modem port : ■ Disconnect TNV circuit connector before removing cover or equivalent. ■ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. ■ Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or CA UT IO N disassembling this equipment.
1-2 Setting Up Your Computer 1 1. Installing/Removing the Battery Please install the battery before using the QBOOK and connect the external power supply transformer. The QBOOK can be powered by the battery or the external transformer. If you are in an office environment, we recommend using the external transformer as much as possible. If you are away from the office and no power socket is available, use the battery instead.
1 2 3 Removing the Battery Step 1: Shut down the QBOOK. Disconnect all cables and devices. Step 2: Turn the QBOOK over and unlock the battery by pushing the Battery Lock outwards. Step 3: Push the Battery Latch outwards and hold it in place with your finger. Now use the other hand to pull the battery out. 2 3 CA UT IO N 1 ! ■ Do not remove the battery while the QBOOK is still running. This may damage the data on the hard disk.
2. Connecting the Power Supply CA UT IO N Step 2: Insert the other end of the power supply transformer into a power socket. ! The power connector for the power socket may vary depending on the local national standards. The appropriate connector will be bundled with your QBOOK. Please always use the adapter when connecting the power supply. The connector shown here may not match the type included in the box and is provided for reference 3. Startup Step 1: Open the screen of your QBOOK.
1 Step 2: Turn on the machine by pressing the Power Button. Power Button 4. Emergency Shutdown When the QBOOK cannot be shut down through normal means, please press and hold the Power Button until the QBOOK powers off.
1-3 Using the Touchpad 1 1. Introduction to the Touchpad The touchpad is like a computer mouse. It senses the pressure from the user's finger and generates a voltage that is used to control the cursor's movements and issue commands. The touchpad senses finger movements. Simply move one finger across the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor on screen. Below the touchpad is two buttons. The left button is like the left mouse button and is used for selecting options or launching programs on screen.
When you are using the QBOOK for the first time, upon startup the computer will automatically launch "First Boot". This chapter will guide you through the setup and registration process.
Getting Started with Your QBOOK - First Boot When you are using the QBOOK for the first time, upon startup the computer will automatically launch "First Boot". This will guide you through the setup and registration process. Please follow the steps below to complete the initial setup process. Step 2:Set up the keyboard then click on “Forward” to continue 13 2 Step 1:Set the appropriate Language then click on “Forward” to continue.
2 Step 3: Set the Time zone then click on “Forward” to continue. Step 4: Set the Date and Time then click on “Forward” to continue.
Step 5: Create a user account then click on “Finish” when done. CA UT IO N 2 ! At Step 5 you can enable the "Auto Login" option. When this option is enabled, you do not need to enter the password to log into the system every time you start the computer. You can check this option if you are worried about forgetting your password. Step 6: Once setup is complete the system will go to the login screen.
This chapter introduces the QBOOK Windows desktop to you.
3-1 Overview After turning on the QBOOK, when you log into QBOOK's pre-loaded fOS system, the following screen will appear: Desktop Shortcuts – click twice to open the corresponding applications 3 Status Bar: Shows application status Fox Icon: Open program menu Screen Icon: Use this button to show the desktop Earth Icon: Open Firefox browser Bluetooth Icon: Shows bluetooth status Power Icon: Shows power usage Network Icon: Shows network status Compize Fusion Icon: Switch 3D specific effect Speaker Icon:
3-2 Chinese Input Method 3 When the user needs to input Chinese to a document, e-mail or search engine, they must switch to the Chinese input method. By default the system always uses the English input method. To switch the Chinese input method, select the desired application then "repeatedly" press + together to switch through different input methods. The current input method will be shown in the lower right of the screen.
3-4 My Documents "My Documents" is by default used for storing the user's personal documents, videos or music. Clicking the "My Documents" shortcut on the desktop brings up the screen shown below. 3 3-5 DVD Drive If an external optical disc drive is connected to the QBOOK and a disc is inserted, a shortcut to the optical disc drive will appear on the desktop. Clicking the shortcut opens the disc's contents.
3 The Copy Disc window is shown below. 3-6 Recycling Bin Deleted files are temporarily stored in the Recycling Bin. If you accidentally delete the wrong file you can restore the file from the screen shown below.
This chapter describes all kinds of applications of the QBOOK This chapter includes the following information: ■ Internet ■ Office Applications ■ Education and Learning ■ Multimedia Applications ■ Other Applications
4-1 Internet 1. Web Browsing 4 Please click on the “Earth” icon in the desktop toolbar or “Fox” -> “Internet” -> “Firefox Web Browser” to open the web browser as shown below. 2. Receive/Send E-mail Please click on “Fox” -> “Internet” -> "Thunderbird Email" from the desktop toolbar to open the Thunderbird mail client as shown below.
3. Instant Messaging Please click on “Fox” -> “Internet” -> "Internet Messenger" from the desktop toolbar to open the online instant messaging client as shown below. 4 Please click on the “Add” button to add any type of instant messaging account (e.g. Yahoo Messenger, QQ, MSN etc.) as shown below.
4-2 Office Applications 1. FOXOffice Writer 4 FoxOffice Writer is the office application used for word processing. Please click on “Fox” -> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Writer" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below. 2. FOXOffice Calc FoxOffice Calc is the office application used for spreadsheet calculations. Please click on “Fox” -> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Calc" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below.
3. FOXOffice Impress FoxOffice Impress is the office application used for creating presentations. Please click on “Fox” -> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Impress" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below. 4 4. FOXOffice Draw FoxOffice Draw is the office application used for creating graphics. Please click on “Fox”-> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Draw" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below.
5. FOXOffice Base 4 FoxOffice Base is the office application used for managing databases. Please click on “Fox”-> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Base" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below. 6. FOXOffice Math FoxOffice Math is the office application used for drawing mathematical formulae. Please click on “Fox” -> “Office” -> "FOXOffice Math" from the desktop toolbar to run the application. The program is as shown below.
7. Text Editor The Text Editor is a tool used for editing pure text files and is separate from the Office applications. Please click on “Fox” -> "Accessories" -> "Text Editor" from the desktop toolbar to run the editor. The program is as shown below.
4-3 Education and Learning 1. FreeMind 4 "FreeMind" is a visualization software that uses a tree diagram to record notes. The tree structure allows the user to quickly insert a record of any event at any node. Please click on “Fox” -> “Office” -> “FreeMind” to run this application. The program is as shown below. 2. StarDict "StarDict" is a translation program. Please click on “Fox” -> “Accessories” -> "StarDict" from the desktop toolbar to run this application. The program is as shown below.
3. Mtpaint "Mtpaint" is graphics painting software similar to Windows Paint and is used for drawing or editing simple graphics. The program is as shown below.
4-4 Multimedia Applicatios 1. Rhythmbox Music Player 4 "Rythmbox" is a music management program that allows music to be organized into play lists and can also stream radio broadcasts. To use, please click on “Fox” -> "Sound& Video" -> “Rhythmbox Music Player” from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below. 2. CD Recording fOS has full support for CD recorders. To use, please click on “Fox” -> "Sound& Video" -> "Gnome Baker CD/DVD Writer" from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below.
3. Video Player It is quite simple to use QBOOK for playing videos. Simply load the disc or file into the QBOOK then double left click to play. To use, please click on “Fox” -> "Sound& Video" -> "Movie Player" from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below. 4 4. Web Camera Please click on “Fox” -> "Sound& Video" -> “UCView” from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below.
5. gThumb Picture Manager 4 "gThumb Picture Manager" is a picture management tool with several functions. To use, please click on “Fox” -> "Graphics" -> "gThumb Image Viewer" from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below.
4-5 Other Applications 1. Smarthelper "Smarthelper" helps the user install commercial applications and third-party add-ons on the QBOOK. To use, please click on “Fox” -> “System Tools” -> "Smarthelper" from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below. 4 2. Package Updater "Package Updater" is used for updating all software currently installed on the QBOOK. If a newer version is available, it will be automatically downloaded and installed by Package Updater.
3. Sound Settings 4 To open the "Volume Controls", please click on “Fox” -> “System” -> "Preferences" -> "Hardware” -> "Volume Control" from the desktop toolbar or right click on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the desktop and select "Launch Volume Control". The program is as shown below. 4. Date and Time Please click on “Fox” -> “System” -> "Administration" -> "Date& Time" from the desktop toolbar. The program is as shown below.
Statement： This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. warning FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
