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USER MANUAL NBPC1023 COBY

Web camera1. Display panel2. Power button3. Stereo speakers4. AC adapter jack5. LAN connection (broadband 6. or cable internet input) VGA connection (monitor or 7. projector input) USB port (x3)8. SD card slot (SDHC compat-9. ible) Headphone jack10. Microphone jack11. Integrated mouse (left/right 12. click) Touchpad13. Keyboard14. System status indicators15.Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 9 English These indicators display your computer’s current status. Please refer to the table below for more information. Indicator Symbol Indicator Type Appearance Status Power Solid blue System on Flashing blue System in standby mode O System o/hibernating Battery O Battery charged Solid red Charging Flashing red Low battery HDD The HDD indicator will light when data is being writ- ten to/read from the hard disk. Wireless LAN O No power to wireless card/ RF deactivated Flashing blue, slow Wireless client is not associ- ated with the network Flashing blue, rapid Wireless transmitting/receiv- ing data Caps/Number Lock Solid blue Caps lock on Solid red Number lock on/numeric keypad active Solid pink Caps lock on, Number lock on/ numeric keypad active Netbook at a GlancePage 10 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 11 Left View

Stereo speakers1. Security key port (security cable not included)2. Vent 3. To avoid overheating, do not block the vents when the com- puter is in use. Netbook at a GlancePage 10 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 11 English Bottom View

Battery latch (manual)1. Battery pack2. Battery latch (automatic/3. spring-loaded) Vent4. Hard drive compartment5. Do not attempt to disassemble or replace your hard drive. For assistance with hard drive replacement and repair, contact a qualied service professional. To avoid overheating, do not block the vents when the com- puter is in use. Netbook at a GlancePage 12 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 13 Basic Operation Power Your computer includes both an AC adapter and built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery for maximum portability. AC Power Use the AC adapter to run your computer on AC power and charge the battery. To connect the AC adapter: Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the com- puter. Battery Power Make sure the battery is fully charged before rst use. The battery power status indicator will ash when the battery is low. Connect the AC adapter as instructed above to charge the battery. To replace the battery: Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables, including the AC power cord. Turn the computer over to access the battery release. Slide the bat- tery release latch to the unlock position and hold. Slide the battery out. Slide the replacement battery into the bay until it clicks into place. Slide the release latch to the locked position.Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 13 English The components and programs on your computer consume power at dierent rates. Using power-intensive components/ programs will cause the battery to drain faster. Your computer’s operating system may run more slowly when operating on battery power. Use only approved battery packs to power your computer. Us- ing an incompatible battery may increase the risk of re or ex- plosion. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specied by us, or a disassem- bled or modied battery pack, is not covered by the warranty. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances and regulations. Do not attempt to dispose of the battery in your household trash. Basic OperationPage 14 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 15 Getting Started Open the computer and adjust the display panel for comfortable viewing. Turning On Your Computer Press the power button to turn on the computer. Sleep Mode When you nish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Use sleep mode if you will be away from your computer for only a short time. To enter sleep mode: Click the Start menu and select Sleep, or Press Fn + Esc. To wake the computer, press the Power button. Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning may cause damage or loss of data. Shut Down Your computer should be shut down when not in use for 24 hours or more. Enter the Start menu and select Shut Down to turn o the com- puter. Basic OperationPage 14 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 15 English Keyboard Functions Your computer’s standard keyboard incorporates a numeric keypad and function keys. Function Key Combinations The function keys allow you to change your computer’s operating features instantly. See below for more information on using function key combinations. Key Description Fn + Esc Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F1 Enable/disable the built-in wireless internet. Fn + F3 Mute. Fn + F4 Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn + F5 Shift to other connected display devices, i.e. another monitor. Fn + F6 Decrease display brightness. Fn + F7 Increase display brightness. Fn + F8 Decrease computer volume. Fn + F9 Increase computer volume. Fn + F10 Turn on/o the LCD screen. Fn + Ins/NumLk Enable/disable the Numeric keypad. Basic OperationPage 16 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 17 Basic Operation Numeric Keypad When enabled, the keys indicated below can be used as a 10-key nu- meric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Ins/ NumLk.Page 16 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 17 English Basic Operation Using the Touchpad Use the touchpad and integrated mouse to navigate your computer’s operating system. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your ngertip over the touchpad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Use the left/right click buttons on the integrated mouse just as you would the left/right click on a conventional mouse to select objects, open programs, or retrieve information. Touchpad1. Left click2. Right click3. Use one nger only to navigate the touchpad. Moisture or dirt may cause the touchpad to function incorrectly. Sharp objects or excessive pressure may damage the touch- pad’s surface. Do not attempt to remove the cover of the touchpad.Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 19 Features Using Memory Cards Your computer includes an SD memory card slot for easy transfer of data. To insert a memory card, orient the memory card with the label upward. Gently slide the card into the slot. To remove a memory card, grasp it by the end and pull gently. When a memory card is fully inserted, the rear half of the card will remain outside of the card slot. Using the Web Camera The built-in web camera can be used for capturing photos, recording video, or as a component of chat and conferencing applications. Windows users will need to install a third-party dedicated applica- tion in order to take pictures and video using the webcam. Using the Internet Your computer comes with LAN port for Ethernet connection or local area network (LAN), as well as a built-in wireless connection. LAN Port The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to con- nect the computer to an Ethernet connection and local area network (LAN). Do not attempt to connect a telephone cable (types RJ11, RJ14, RJ25, RJ61) to the LAN port. Doing so may short-circuit your computer.Page 18 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 19 English Wireless An antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. To connect to the internet wirelessly, press Fn + F1. Installing Device Drivers A compatible device driver is required to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. Most installations require a reboot to update the driver. Be sure to perform this step when prompted. Failing to reboot may compromise the system’s stability and re- quire reinstallation of the operating system. FeaturesPage 20 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 21 External Devices Your computer includes multiple connection ports for maximum performance and productivity. Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB cables while the computer power is on. To avoid possible damage to attached devices, wait at least ve seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices. Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus Ports compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer, and scanner. USB devices may be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and allow specic classes of hardware to be used without requiring individual device drivers to be installed. When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB HDD, use an external device power adapter to avoid sys- tem damage. Connecting an External Display You can connect a VGA monitor via the computer’s built-in VGA port. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the 15-pin display cable into the cor- responding VGA port on your computer. To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F5. You may also select a device using the Control Panel Display menu.Page 20 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 21 English Connecting an Audio Device Your computer includes one headphone jack for use in connecting headphones, speakers, or other audio output devices. To connect, insert the audio device plug into the jack. Connecting an External Microphone Your computer includes one external jack for connecting a micro- phone. To connect, insert the microphone plug into the jack. External DevicesPage 22 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 23 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshoot- ing guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and rmware updates. If these re- sources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. address Coby Electronics Technical Support 150 Knowlton Way Savannah GA 31407 Email [e-mail] Web www.cobyusa.com Phone [phone]: Monday–Friday, 9:00AM–9:00PM ESTPage 22 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 23 English Problem Solution Display Computer does not turn on. If using AC power, check that the AC adapter is securely con- nected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. If using battery power, check that the battery is charged. Computer turns on, but there is no screen image. Conrm that the screen brightness level is not at its minimum setting. (To increase brightness, press Fn +F7.) If using battery power, check that the battery is installed correctly. If using AC power, check that the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. Screen goes blank while the computer is on. Screen saver may be enabled; touch the touchpad or any key to exit screen saver mode. If power management is enabled, the computer may have en- tered sleep mode. Press the power button to exit sleep mode. Keyboard A number appears when you enter a letter. The numeric lock function is enabled. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. All or some of the keys on the external numeric keypad do not work. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is securely con- nected to the computer. Sleep/Hibernation Mode The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Check that the battery is charged. TroubleshootingPage 24 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 25 Problem Solution If the processor overheats, the computer will automatically enter sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components. Check that the computer is properly ventilated and not hot to the touch. Check the sleep mode settings. The computer enters sleep mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power- on self-test (POST). The critical low-battery er- ror message appears, and the computer immediately turns o. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer does not return from sleep mode, or the sleep indicator stays on and the computer does not work. Check the sleep indicator light to conrm that your system is in sleep mode. If it has turned o, your computer has gone into hibernation mode. Press the power button to exit hibernation mode. Check that the battery is charged. A depleted battery will cause the computer to automatically enter hibernation mode. If the battery is depleted, connect to AC power and press the power button to exit hibernation mode. If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your sys- tem has stopped responding. Reset the computer by pressing and holding the Power button for 4 seconds or more. Unsaved data may be lost. If the computer fails to reset, unplug the AC adapter and remove, then reinsert, the battery. TroubleshootingPage 24 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 25 English Problem Solution The screen is unreadable or distorted. Check that screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. Check that the monitor type is correct. This information is available under the menu Display Settings Monitor. Conrm that the display device driver is installed correctly. This information is available under the menu Personalize Display Settings Advanced Settings Adapter. The Adapter Infor- mation window should display the correct device driver name. NOTE: The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer. Click the Properties button and check the “Device status” box to conrm that the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Check that your application and operating system are correctly installed. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. Check that the surface of the screen is not scratched or dam- aged. If there is no visible damage, these small idiosyncrasies are a standard element of TFT screen technology and will not aect the computer’s performance. Sound No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Conrm that the Mute function is o. Check that no external device, such as a headphone or speaker, is plugged into the audio output (headphone) jack. Check that speakers are selected as a playback device. Battery Your computer shuts down before the battery status in- dicator turns on, or continues to operate after the battery status indicator lights. Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the battery. TroubleshootingPage 26 Coby Electronics Corporation English www.cobyusa.com Page 27 Problem Solution The operating time for a fully charged battery is short, or the computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, you may need to replace the battery. The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn o the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. Replace the battery. Hard Drive The hard disk drive does not work. In the Boot menu in AMI Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence. Other Problems The computer does not respond. Turn o the computer by pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Your computer may lock if it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. To prevent this from happening, disable the sleep timer when you are working on the internet or network. For your safety, never attempt to repair the device yourself. Attempting to do so will invalidate the warranty. Internal components of the device carry a risk of electric shock. TroubleshootingPage 26 Coby Electronics Corporation www.cobyusa.com Page 27 English Specications Display Type NBPC893: 8.9” TFT LCD (Matte) NBPC1023: 10.1” TFT LCD (Matte) Display Resolution NBPC893: 1024x600 (WSVGA) NBPC1023: 1024x600 (WSVGA) CPU Intel Atom™ N450 1.66 GHz Hard Drive 2.5” SATA 160 GB (5400 RPM) Memory 1 GB DDRII RAM RAM Type: PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM (667 MHz) Installed: 1024 MB (single SO-DIMM) Maximum: 2048 MB (single SO-DIMM) Networking Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Ethernet 10/100 Mb Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (x3) A/V Connections VGA Video Out

3.5 mm Headphone Out

3.5 mm Microphone In