Visual Land V-NET Netbook VISUAL LAND V-NET NETBOOK Notes for this manual Information provided in this manual may vary from model to model, so your model may not have some of the features described in this book. The information contained in this document is provided “as is” and is subject to change without notice. Visual Land makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook enjoy the experience of exploring the world of broadband multimedia! The best way to learn to use your new product is to play and experiment, and refer to the online help and web links provided! Product features: • Processor: ARM 248 MHz 32 Bit-CPU • Display terminal: 7-inch 800 x 480 high resolution TFT-LCD digital screen, true color image display • Input: Standard 80key keyboard and mouse • Sound card: AC97 Voice Card • Communication: Broadband Internet Access, 10/100MB Ethernet
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Preparing your NETBOOK These are only quick instructions for using your NETBOOK. Read the following chapters for detailed information. 1. Connect the AC power adapter The wall outlet differs in type by country. Your NETBOOK ships with an adapter compliant with your national standard. 2. Open the display panel 3. Turn ON the NETBOOK When you open the display panel, do not force it down to the table or else hinges may break! Never lift the NETBOOK by the display panel. 1.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Front View LED Status Indicators (l-r): 1. Battery Charge Status 2. Ethernet Connection 3. Power On/Off 4. Num Lock Status 5. Caps Lock Status 6. WiFi Connection Status Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
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Visual Land V-NET Netbook Top side 1. Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The NETBOOK uses and active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktops monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it’s easier on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. 2.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 4. Keyboard The keyboard provides keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) and palm rest for both hands. 5. Touchpad and buttons The touchpad and its buttons comprise a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. Scrolling is available to allow easy web and document navigation. 6.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook o Wireless indicator This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN. When the built-in wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will ON. Bottom side The bottom of the NETBOOK can get very hot. Be careful when handling the NETBOOK while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas, which may block vents.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook NETBOOK. The battery pack can’t be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 3. Reset button (emergency) In case your operating system cannot be properly turned OFF or restarted, the reset button can be depressed with a pin or straightened paper clip to restart the NETBOOK. Right side 1. USB host port (2.0/1.1) The USB port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/Sec (USB 1.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 2. Headphone out jack The stereo headphone jack (3.5mm) connects the NETBOOK’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers. 3. Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Rear Side 1. Power (DC) input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use via this jack.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 3. USB host port (2.0/1.1) The USB port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, storage devices, connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites of hubs. Also, the USB supports hot swapping function.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use. Be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. Damage may occur if you used a different adapter to power the NETBOOK or use the NETBOOK’s adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC-DC adapter.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this NETBOOK or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the NETBOOK. How to Charge the Battery 1. Plug in the Power adapter to Power adaptor port of V-Net, the Battery charge LED will light up. Charging will be completed once the LED has turned off. 2. To see the charging status, turn on the V-Net by pressing and holding the Power on/off button.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Checking the Battery Level Double clicking the battery icon will show the percentage of battery power remaining. This icon can also be double clicked to show the Power Properties window. This window can also be shown by clicking the “Start” selecting and then shown, click the Power Options . When the Control Panel is icon to show Power Properties. Status Good Low Very Low Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. button, www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook When the battery is almost empty, the “Main Batteries very low” popup will appear as shown below, the V-Net will be automatically power off after this popup has been displayed for a short time. Battery care The NETBOOK battery pack, like all rechargeable batteries, has a limit on the number of times it can be recharged. The battery pack’s useful life will depend on your environment temperature, humidity, and how your NETBOOK is used.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for the NETBOOK. Because batteries also have a shelf life, it is not recommended to buy extras for storing. For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. IF there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the NETBOOK and contact an authorized service center.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Keyboard Introduction The V-Net uses a standard QWERTY keyboard layout. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook The Number Keypad (Blue Symbols on the Keyboard) becomes active when the Num Lock key has been pressed (the NUM Lock status LED will light). Pressing the Num Lock again will disable this function. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Keyboard Usage - Special function keys Function keys varies from model to model, your mini laptop may or may not support some of all the special keys. The following defines the colored hot keys on the NETBOOK keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook first pressing and holding the functioning key while pressing a key with a colored command. Some function icons appear on the OS taskbar after activation. The hot key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons whenever your hot key locations do not match the manual.
• • • • • Visual Land V-NET Netbook Page up: press to scroll up in documents or web browser. Page down: Press to scroll down in documents or web browser Home: Press to move the cursor to the beginning of the line. End: Press to move the cursor to the end of the line. Menu with cursor icon: Activates the properties menu and is equivalent to right-clicking the touchpad/mouse on an object.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Dragging- Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. Using SD Cards 1. Please insert the SD Card (Brand name side face down) into the Card slot as shown below. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Push the SD Card into the slot until it “clicks” into place to confirm the card is in correctly and locked into position. To view documents on the SD Card: 1. Double Click “My Computer” on desktop 2. Double click the icon as to view the files stored on the SD Card. 3. Files or applications stored on the SD Card can be opened or run directly from the Card or copied to the main system drive. To remove the SD card： 1.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Using Applications System applications can be started either by clicking on the icon of the relative application on the Desktop, or by clicking the Start button and selecting the required program from the Programs Menu. 1. Open through “Start” Menu，Click “Start” Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 2. Double click the required Program In order to use the V-Net in most efficient way, it is suggested not to start too many programs at the same time, or have too many Internet Explorer windows open together. Otherwise the system may start to slow down. Connecting USB Devices The V-Net has 3 USB device ports, which can be used to connect to USB devices such as Keyboards and Mouse etc. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook The Side USB Ports are for an external Mouse and Keyboard. The rear USB port is the only port for use with other USB devices such as Flash Memory Drives, Optical Drives, MP3 Players, etc. The V-Net Supports Microsoft Active Sync. For more information on ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center please refer to this web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/default.mspx Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Network Ethernet LAN Communication The V-Net has a 10/100 Ethernet Port that can be used to connect to a LAN (Local Area Network). Once a network has been connected, the network icon will change from in the Start bar, at the bottom right hand side of the display. to 1. Click the “Start” icon. 2. Select “Network Connections” and the following will be displayed: Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 3. Select and double click it, the Ethernet Driver Settings screen will appear. 4. Move the pointer to “Obtain an IP address via DHCP” to allow the V-Net to automatically be assigned its networking settings from a Router as shown below： Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook 5. Click “OK” to confirm the setting. 6. Network settings can also be manually entered, if “Specify an IP address” is selected instead. Note: Please unplug all the connections before moving the V-Net, as damage may occur if any force is applied to these connectors. Wireless Communication Before using the WiFi Connection, please make sure you know the SSID (name of the network to which you are going to connect) and security key (such as WEP, WPA) assuming the network is secure.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook All the wireless routers within range will automatically be detected as shown above. Select your router by clicking the router name in the list, such as “link2” shown above. to start the If network doesn’t have password, you can click connection, if successful, the Dialog box ”Wireless Information” will show the related information such as connection status, signal strength as shown below: Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook If the connection is successful, the menu bar icon will change from to this icon will flash during data transfer. If security Encryption is enabled on the Wireless Network you are connecting to, the Wireless Network Properties screen will be shown. This will require the Encryption type to be chosen, two Security types are supported, WEP (16 bit and32 bit), and WPA-PSK.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook equipment. If not please contact your service provider or whoever setup the Router to obtain the correct information for your wireless network. Please enter the Password in the “Network Key” box as below: After confirming the settings by clicking “OK”, it will go back to “GSPI86861” interface. Click to make the connection. If the connection fails, this may be because the wrong password has been entered. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook You can also try deleting all the detected router names (by right click and selecting “delete”), then switch the WiFi off and on again, then entering related data for your wireless network and repeat the procedure for your wireless network name again as described before. To delete a detected wireless network, in the window “GSPI86861”, press the right button once the correct wireless network has been selected as shown: Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Select the “Delete” option Note: It is recommended switching off WiFi when not in use, this will save power consumption and allow the battery to last longer. System Settings Control panel System Settings allow you to make changes to many of the systems settings like system clock, date, sound, security and power settings. All the possible settings are described below. System Settings allow you to make changes to many of the Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook systems settings like system clock, date, sound, security and power settings. All the possible settings are described below. Double click “Control Panel” folder in “My Computer.” Certificates (optional) Certificates are used to create trusted relationships between the V-Net and other Servers. To review and modify the system device certificates, click the Start button, click “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”, finally select “Certificates”.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Date/Time To modify the Date, Time, and Regional time zone information, double click clock in the bottom right hand corner of the Menu bar. The Date/Time Properties window will appear as shown below: Display (optional) To change the wallpaper background, default appearance and Backlight settings, move the pointer on to some empty space on the desktop background and press Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook the right button and select properties, The Display Properties window will appear as shown below: The background wallpaper can be changed by selecting a different image from the pull down image list or by clicking the Browse button and selecting an image file to use. Appearance and Backlight level can also be set from the relevant tabs within the Display Properties window.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Internet Options All the options for Internet Explorer can be managed within Internet Options, including the default Start Page, Search Page, Security and Privacy Settings as well as Popup blocking . Click the Start button, click “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”, finally select “Internet Options”. The Internet Options window will appear as shown below: TIPS: Users are recommended the default and not alter the network setting rashly.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Keyboard Double click “Keyboard” icon on the “Control Panel.” This is much the same as the function of “Keyboard” in “Control Panel” of PC. The function is mainly used to adjust the repeat input of soft keyboard and the setting of repeat delay time. A test dialog is available to test your setting. The “enable character repeat” in the interface is the choice box of “enable character repeat”, “Repeat Delay” is for retting repeat rate.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Mouse (optional) Double click “Mouse” icon on the “Control Panel.” Double click the grid icon above to set the mouse double-click speed. Double-click the icon below to test the mouse double-click setting. Network dial-up connections Double click “Network dial-up connections” icon on the “Control Panel.” Doubleclick and set your setting for the internet, these settings are provided by your internet service provider. Set your TCP IP setting. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Owner Double click “Owner” icon on the “Control Panel.” Set and display the owner properties information of the current system. Use the notes field to add any additional information not included in the options. IMPORTANT: Windows CE uses this information to gain access to network resources, enter the user name, password and domain provided by your network administrator. Regional Settings Double click “Regional Settings” icon on the “Control Panel.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Installing / Remove Programs You can add more functionality to your V-Net by installing third party software. A wide variety of commercial software is available for the MS Windows CE 5.0 operating system, ranging from business applications and system utilities, to games and entertainment. The only programs that will run on your V-Net are those designed specifically for MS Windows CE 5.0 running on the ARM processor.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook wizard will begin. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software has been installed on your desktop computer, the installer will automatically transfer the software to your device when it is connected via the USB cable. Installed programs can be removed from the V-Net by Clicking the Start button, click “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”, finally select “Remove Programs”.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Some of the systems memory on your V-Net is allocated between storage memory and program memory. You can specify how much of the total memory is used for storage and how much is used for running programs. If you notice that your V-Net is running slowly or that your programs do not run as expected, try increasing program memory. If you need more memory for files and documents, increase storage memory.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Click on the Memory tab, move the slider to the left to increase program memory, or move the slider to the right to increase storage memory. System Double click “System” icon on the “Control Panel.” Display the system properties of the system, e.g. process type, memory size, etc. Memory size can be altered here. User can perform the operations following the prompts on the tab. Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Storage Storage devices can be managed within “Store info”. Select the storage device and the total capacity, unallocated capacity, and sector size, etc, can be checked The selected device can be formatted and dismounted in this window. Click the Start button, click “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”, finally select “System”. The Storage Properties windows will appear as shown below: Copyright ©2009 Visual Land Inc. www.visual-land.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Volume and Sounds Double click “Volume and Sounds” icon on the “Control Panel.” Display and set the volume and sound scheme of the current user. Power Double click “Power” icon on the “Control Panel.” “Percentage of power left in main batteries” is the display of percentage of power left in the main batteries. “Main batteries were installed on” is the charging time of the batteries. “Total amount of time on main batteries” is the time left that the batteries have of working.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook “Power scheme” is the power application scheme. Battery power or AC power! “Switch state to user idle” is to switch state to user idle. “switch state to system idle” is to switch state to system idle. “Switch state to Suspend” is to switch state to suspend, i.e. auto shutdown time. NOTE: The planning of integral power of this mini laptop is much the same as the “Power” management in control panel of PC. Advance level users can set upon their specific conditions.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook System Reset During use the V-Net may encounter a system hang or abnormal operation condition. If this occurs, please use a small pointer to push the reset switch on the bottom of V-Net. This will reset the system, but won’t cause any loss to saved data. After resetting the V-Net please power on the machine to start using it.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) Safety precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the NETBOOK. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
• • • Visual Land V-NET Netbook DO NOT carry or cover a NETBOOK that is powered on with any material that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag. SAFE TEMP: This NETBOOK should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5C and 40C. INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the NETBOOK and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your NETBOOK or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Visual Land is also prohibited. Microsoft ActiveSync, Outlook, Windows, Windows CE 5.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook WARRANTY VISUAL LAND INC. warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, VISUAL LAND will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications.
Visual Land V-NET Netbook Repair/Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of VISUAL LAND.
