Operating Basics This chapter gives detailed information on system components. If you are a novice user, this chapter helps you better understand the operation of the computer. If you are an advanced user, simply refer to a relevant section when you need specific information.
Indicator Panel/Features and Controls On the Qbe controls and indicators have been reduced to a minimum for simplicity of use. These are placed at the top end, the rear, right and left sides of the Qbe: 2 • two LED indicators for battery and hard disk status. • built in microphone • 270K Pixel Color CCD. Higher resolution might be available. • scroll up and down button • a right mouse click/snap button.
There is an optional IC Card Reader (Smartcard - Read/Write) and Magnetic Strip Reader. (diagram) 2 Indicator Panel Descriptions of the indicators: LED AC Power Indicator lights green when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and an electrical outlet. Hard Disk Indicator flashes green when the hard disk is in operation.
Keyboard Your USB keyboard which comes bundled with the Qbe has all the functions of a standard AT-enhanced keyboard. Numeric Keypad 2 The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard as shown below. When Num Lock is on, these numeric keys take effect. Figure 2-2. Numeric Keypad If you want Num Lock to be automatically activated after the computer is turned on, enable the “Keyboard Numlock” item in the SCU program.
Touch Screen Control Silicon Motion Control Programs (SMI) 2 Calibration Before going to work on the PCT you’ll need to calibrate the Touchscreen. Calibration defines the active area of the touchscreen and aligns the active area with the underlying video.
1. In the MicroTouchscreen Properties Window, apply the pen tip or your finger lightly to the word Calibration in the rectangular box: Touch Pen or Finger Only depending on preference. 2 Apply the pen or finger tip to the four “target areas” at the corners of the screen in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. 2 3. After this, apply the pen or your finger tip to the small target area at the center of the screen. 4. Click DONE.
Screen Rotation/ Vertical/Landscape 2 Touch Screen control and screen rotation from Vertical or Landscape are distinct advantages with the QBE. These functions and features open a whole range of applications and possibilities in a number of disciplines, from distance learning to stock taking. To change the screen format click on the MicroTouch icon on your Desktop. This opens the Display Properties Window of the SMI.
In Special Modes, toggle to the OFF button, Rotation should be ON and ENABLE the Hot Key. diagram Figure 2-3. Using the Pointing Device 2 Term Action Point Slide your fingertip so that the pointer points to the selection on the screen. Press and release the button at top right hand corner of top of the Qbe Click Double-click Press and release the button (usually left button) twice in quick succession.
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Hard Disk Drive Your Qbe has a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive − Drive C. 2 A hard disk drive contains non-removable magnetic platters. When compared with a diskette, it can read and write data much faster and has a much larger storage capacity. 1. 2. 3. Regularly back up your data files from the hard disk drive to diskettes. Never turn off or reset the computer when the hard disk drive indicator is on.
4. To replace the hard disk drive, slide the hard disk drive back into the compartment. 5. Close the compartment cover.
CD-ROM Drive Your Qbe has a CD-ROM drive, usually configured as drive D. 2 A CD-ROM drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver CD-ROM disks, which look like standard music CDs. A CD-ROM disk is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia software because of its large storage capacity (up to 600MB). Inserting and Removing a CD 1. 2. 3. 4. When inserting a CD, do not use force. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray. Do not leave the CD tray open.
Figure 2-6. Inserting a CD To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it from the tray. 4. Slide the tray back into the drive bay. On some models, you can press the eject button to slide back the tray. Manually Releasing a CD Though unlikely, if you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button, you can manually release the CD using the following method: 1. Turn off the system. 2.
LCD Display You can select the resolution and the number of colors using the video drivers. The resolutions and colors supported by your LCD are: 2 Resolution Number of Colors 640 x 480 256 64K 16M 800 x 600 256 64K 16M 1024 x 768 256 64K 16M Power Management is implemented in the LCD in the following ways: • The screen goes blank when no activity has taken place within a given period of time. The screen image returns when any activity is detected.
Networking Your Qbe incorporates the 10/100 Base-T LAN (Local Area Network) capabilities to make it ready for connection to a network environment using Ethernet protocol. Connecting the Network Cable 2 1. Turn off the computer. 2. The RJ-45 connector at the rear of the PCT can be connected to a type 1 STP or category 5 UTP cable. graphic. Connecting the Network Cable 3. Turn on the computer.
4. Double click “Network Adapter”. 5. Select “General”. 6. Select “Disable in this hardware profile ” in “Device Usage” dialog to disable LAN, or not to select “Disable in this hardware profile ” to enable LAN. 7. Restart the computer.
PC Cards PC cards, sized like credit cards, are inserted into the PC card slots to provide specific functions such as memory, fax/modem, networking, and PCMCIA Type III 1.8-inch hard disk drive. PC cards that conform to the PCMCIA 2.1/3.0 standard can be used with your Qbe. Two advanced interfaces are also supported: CardBus and ZV (Zoomed Video) port.
Modem Communications This PCT is equipped with the Mini PCI Type IIIA NIC/Modem Combo Card. The latter is a 56Kbps V.90 and K56flex dual mode for fast Internet surfing. There is integrated IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compatible PHY Glueless 32-bit PCI master interface. 2 Connecting to Phone Line 1. Turn off the Qbe. 2. Access the RJ-11 port at the rear right hand side of the Qbe. Connect either end of the phone cable to the RJ-11 modem connector and the other end to the wall jack.
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