WeWi DBR1-Y, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WeWi SOL Solar Powered Computer ...

Page 2: ...WeWi SOL Owner s Manual Computer Model DBR1 Y ...

Page 3: ...u agree to be bound by the terms of the WeWi End User License Agreement EULA If you do not accept these license terms your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product hardware and software within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer please contact your local point of sale the s...

Page 4: ...mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness...

Page 5: ...ging all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for bundled dummy cards only for certain models Your computer shipped w...

Page 6: ...round ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot To avoid injury ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult yo...

Page 7: ...ervice personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does no...

Page 8: ...ort circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive and negative terminals of the battery These look like metal strips on the battery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object T...

Page 9: ...ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they ar...

Page 10: ...be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could ca...

Page 11: ...le computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles take short r...

Page 12: ...using a glare reduction filter o using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge o avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle o avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take sh...

Page 13: ...f you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 o C 32 o F or above 50 o C 122 o F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or v...

Page 14: ... use liquid or aerosol cleaners Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact for example the shock you receive when you walk across the carpet and touch a metal door knob A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors may damage electronic components To prevent damage to the computer damage...

Page 15: ... and provide enhanced USB power performance 2 Firewire Port Connect optional Firewire devices 3 Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats Secure Digital SD Memory Card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Memory Card Secure Digital Extended Capacity SDxC Memory Card Multi Media Card MMC ...

Page 16: ...Solar Charger 2 HDMI HDMI Port Connects a Hi Definition HDMI TV Projector 3 sVGA Port Connects a standard monitor 4 USB 2 0 Port Connect optional USB 2 0 devices and provide enhanced USB power performance 5 Headphones Connect headphones speakers 6 Microphone Connect a microphone ...

Page 17: ...xternal mouse 6 Right Button Functions like the right button on an external mouse Using the Touch Pad Scrolling Tapping Scrolling is useful for moving up down or sideways on a page or image Place two fingers slightly apart on the TouchPad zone and then drag them up down left or right To make an on screen selection use the tap function on the TouchPad Point to an item on the screen and then tap one...

Page 18: ...the Solar charger unit from the laptop 2 Charger Open button Open the solar charger while still connected to SOL Understanding the Ubuntu Desktop Note The installation media USB Thumb Drive packaged with SOL contains a complete version of Ubuntu user guide Please refer to the guide ...

Page 19: ... desktop When you log in to your desktop it will appear along the left hand side of the screen The Launcher provides you with quick access to applications workspaces removable devices and the trash If an application that you want to start using is present in the Launcher you can click on that application s icon and it will start up ready for you to use When you start an app the Launcher icon pulse...

Page 20: ...y will present you with an additional feature of the desktop the Dash The Dash is designed to make it easier to find open and use apps files music and more For example if you type the word document into the Search Bar the Dash will show you applications that help you write and edit documents It will also show you relevant folders and documents that you have been working on recently The Dash allows...

Page 21: ...or select a category and find an application from the list 4 Select the application that you are interested in and click Install 5 You will be asked to enter your password Once you have done that the installation will begin 6 The installation usually finishes quickly but could take a while if you have a slow Internet connection 7 A shortcut to your new app will be added to the Launcher To disable ...

Page 22: ...ht side of the menu bar The status menus are a convenient place where you can check and modify the state of your computer and applications Windows and workspaces Like other desktops Unity uses windows to display your running applications Using both the Dash and the Launcher you can launch new applications and control which window is active In addition to windows you can also group your application...

Page 23: ...e between the application icons in the window switcher with the or keys or select one by clicking it with the mouse Previews of applications with a single window can be displayed with the key What is a workspace and how will it help me Workspaces refer to the grouping of windows on your desktop These virtual desktops increase the size of your working area Workspaces are meant to reduce clutter and...

Page 24: ...Up Display is a search based alternative to traditional menus and is a brand new feature in Ubuntu 12 04 LTS Some apps like Gimp or Inkscape have hundreds of menu items If you re using apps like these you may remember the name of a menu option but you might not remember how to find it in the menus Using a search box can be quite a bit easier and even faster than navigating complicated hierarchies ...

Page 25: ...reen When your screen is locked other users can log in to their own accounts by clicking Switch User on the password screen You can switch back to your desktop when they are finished Suspend To save power suspend your computer when you aren t using it If you use a laptop Ubuntu suspends your computer automatically when you close the lid This saves your state to your computer s memory and powers of...

Page 26: ...indow In list view you can also click the expander next to a folder to show its contents in a tree The path bar above the list of files and folders shows you which folder you re viewing including the parent folders of the current folder Click a parent folder in the path bar to go to that folder Right click any folder in the path bar to open it in a new tab or window copy or move it or access its p...

Page 27: ...e will be taken out of its original folder and moved to the other folder Drag files to copy or move 1 Open the file manager and go to the folder which contains the file you want to copy 2 Click File New Window or press Ctrl N to open a second window In the new window navigate to the folder where you want to move or copy the file 3 Click and drag the file from one window to another This will move i...

Page 28: ...the name of the file is selected not the file extension the part after the The extension normally denotes what type of file it is e g file pdf is a PDF document and you usually do not want to change that If you need to change the extension as well select the entire file name and change it If you renamed the wrong file or named your file improperly you can undo the rename To revert the action immed...

Page 29: ...he device in the sidebar and select Eject Safely remove a device that is in use If any of the files on the device are open and in use by an application you will not be able to safely remove the device You will be prompted with a window telling you that the volume is busy and listing all the open files on the device Once you close all the files on the device the device will automatically be safe to...