User manual
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So your Pandora just arrived after being in the post for two months. Jolly good! But now that it's actually here, what on earth do you do with it? Don't panic! Let's take a look at what's included in the box(so you don't miss anything!) and then hop on over to setting it up for that extended Ms. Pacman marathon you've been waiting for!
Also, don't forget to hit up GP32X for questions/info/apps/fun/discussion! Ask on the Official Open Pandora forum if you want a definitive answer.
If you find a problem which is not explained after visiting the forum, be sure to report it in the Bug Tracker
Safety Information
Warning: Choking Hazard, do not let children under the age of 3 come close to your Pandora console. The Pandora contains small parts that can be eaten by those children.
The battery of Pandora must be charged by the charger included with the Pandora (see package contents). [Open Pandora Ltd.] will not be responsible for damage arising from the use of third party chargers. Please be aware that "cheap" third party chargers often carry fake CE logos. These can damage your Pandora or burst horribly into FLAMES.
Keep the Pandora in normal temperatures under 140F/60C (Recommended temperatures are in the range between -10C and 40C)[citation needed]. The battery is a standard Lithium Polymer battery. Do not keep near fire or water. Do not disassemble, destroy or damage the battery, or it may explode! Do not short circuit external contacts! Dispose of it properly, please.
Modifications to hardware can damage your Pandora. [Open Pandora Ltd] cannot be held responsible for any resulting damages that occur from you modifying your Pandora.
Malicious software can do horrible things to your Pandora. Only download Pandora software from trusted locations such as the Pandora Apps website, the Pandora File Archive, or the websites of trusted developers.
The Pandora has a 4.3-inch touch screen. You can touch the screen to trigger an action. That's right, a touch screen - not a stab screen, punch screen, or solid mahogany workbench. Always touch the screen gently – that is more than enough to trigger the action you want.
The casing of the Pandora has been designed for maximum strength, making it quite hard to break. Please do not consider this a challenge. Do not drop, throw, clamp, launch, tumble dry, or place anvils on the Pandora. This will void your warranty.
Warranty Information
A one year warranty applies as required by law, and the device will be replaced/repaired if it is faulty. LCDs with numerous/excessive dead pixels will also be replaced.[citation needed]
Box Contents
When you first open Pandora's box, a slew of demons and raging emotions may forcibly leave the box. This is normal. After that, you should find the following items:
- Pandora console
- Stylus (located in stylus slot on the side of the Pandora)
- Battery
- Mains power adapter (charger)
- Battery case
The following items should also be present if you ordered them separately:
- TV-Out Cable (As of 3rd November 2010 these are not yet included in the box and will ship separately as available)
- Carrying Case
- Extra Battery
After you take those things out, you may find a sliver of Hope left over. It's best to keep it, as you never know when you could use some Hope.
Specifications
Highlights
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- ARM® Cortex™-A8 600Mhz+ CPU running Linux*
- 430-MHz TMS320C64x+™ DSP Core
- PowerVR SGX OpenGL 2.0 ES compliant 3D hardware
- 800x480 4.3" 16.7 million colours touchscreen LCD
- Wifi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
