OLPC XO - User Manual

XO OLPC LAPTOP USER GUIDE
Contents
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1 By the Community, For the Community: Introducing the XO
2 About computers
3 Opening the XO
4 Starting and shutting down the XO
4.1 Starting
4.2 Shutting down
5 Connecting your XO to the network
6 Cleaning and caring for your XO
7 Updating and maintaining your XO
8 Personalizing your XO
8.1 To change the name of your XO
8.2 To change the colors of your XO icon
9 Avoiding loss of your XO
10 Keeping information in the Journal
11 Copying the XO contents (backing up)
12 Conserving disk space
13 Charging the XO battery
13.1 Using Battery Power
13.2 Plugging in your XO
13.3 When to charge the battery
14 Removing / Replacing the battery
15 Activities
15.1 Chat
15.2 Browse
15.3 Write
15.4 Record
15.5 Draw
15.6 TamTam

Summary

Opening the XO Laptop

Starting and Shutting Down the XO

Starting the XO

Learn how to start your XO laptop for the first time and subsequent uses.

Shutting Down the XO

Understand the proper procedure for shutting down your XO laptop safely.

Connecting to the Network

Cleaning and Caring for Your XO

Updating and Maintaining Your XO

Maintenance Updates

Learn how to perform periodic maintenance updates for XO software.

Avoiding Loss of Your XO

Keeping Information in the Journal

Copying XO Contents (Backing Up)

Conserving Disk Space

Charging the XO Battery

Using Battery Power

Understand how the XO battery stores and indicates electricity.

Plugging in Your XO

Learn how to connect your XO to power sources for charging or operation.

When to Charge the Battery

Guidance on recognizing when your XO battery needs charging.

Removing and Replacing the Battery

XO Activities Overview

Browse Activity

Explore the internet and access web pages using the Browse Activity.

Write Activity

Quick Keyboard Shortcuts

Safety Precautions for Your XO

Navigating the XO Screen Interface

Understanding The Frame

XO Screen Views

Neighborhood View

Group View

Installing New XO Activities

Downloading.xo Files

Alternative Installation Methods

Getting Support for Your XO

OLPC XO Specifications

General

Weight	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
Processor	AMD Geode LX-700
RAM	256 MB DDR
Display	7.5" dual-mode LCD
Resolution	1200x900
Battery	NiMH or LiFePO4
Connectivity	802.11b/g WiFi, Mesh networking
Ports	3x USB 2.0
Dimensions	242 mm × 228 mm × 32 mm
Camera	640x480 resolution
Audio	Integrated microphone and speakers
Environmental Resistance	Water and dust resistant
Storage	1024 MB SLC NAND flash memory
Operating System	Linux (Fedora-based)