The litl connects to the internet wherever you have Wi-Fi access.

The webbook can connect to public Wi-Fi signals, typically referred to as “hotspots.” The public library, coffee shops and transportation hubs are all popular places that have hotspots. Some of these will be free, but others will charge for the connection. Both types may ask you to log into their network. Use caution; not every public internet Wi-Fi signal is created by legitimate sources.

By default, the webbook will attempt to connect to any non-secure/non-hidden or “public” Wi-Fi network that doesn’t require a login. The first time you use the webbook, it will prompt you for which network to use, but after that, your choice becomes automatic. Therefore, you may want to double-check which Wi-Fi network you're connected to by going to the litl OS home page and open the Settings card, then click on “Wireless.” This will show a list of Wi-Fi hotspots (networks) in your area. Make sure that your webbook is only connecting to your own Wi-Fi network. If you’re unsure, please contact litl Customer Support, and we’re happy to help guide you.

The webbook needs to be connected to the Internet to function. It does so wirelessly via a modem and/or router - this is also known as Wi-Fi. The signal that produces Wi-Fi comes from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To get Internet connection and Wi-Fi in your location, you need to contact an Internet Service Provider and sign up for service with them. Some popular ISPs are Comcast, Verizon, AT&T and Time Warner Cable. When the service is hooked up at your home, you should be provided a modem and router. Sometimes they will be one integrated product, but you may also need to purchase these separately. The modem and router create a wireless network to which your webbook connects.

To turn on your litl: press and hold the power button on the right side of the hinge until you hear a beep.

To turn off the litl: hold down the power button for a few seconds, you will see the screen shrink down to a dot and go black, then release.

To restart: turn off, wait a few seconds, then turn on.

The litl needs power. Plug in the power cord and restart. Everything should be how you last left it.

It is likely that you have a hidden network. A hidden network does not broadcast its existence, usually for security reasons. If this is the case, you will need to enter its name specifically so the litl can find it. Then click on "Connect to hidden network," near the bottom of the wireless settings screen, and enter the name of the network when prompted. You should then be on your way. If you are still having problems you may want to restart your modem and router or contact your network administrator.

If you are seeing the message "Cannot reach litl.com" or having any additional problems, please contact asklitl@litl.com or call us at (800) 878-0900 and we will get that fixed for you. You may also check litl.com to check the status of our network.

• If you have more than one litl, linking means that they will have the same channels (black cards), and in the future there will be cool intercom features and useful channels for your family. The alarm clock settings and the web cards, however, are unique to each litl. You can name each litl in the settings card.
• Want to unlink?
  When you want a litl to be separated from the other litls in your household, you can unlink it in the settings card. When you restart the litl and it asks if you have another litl, click no to keep it unlinked. If you want to relink it, click "yes" and enter the "Magic Words" that you can get in the Settings section from one of your other litls.

• litl "family" is the group of people all using your litl or linked litls. Be sure to add (and verify) the names and emails of each family member. This way, other litl users can find and invite your family to become litl friends.
• litl "friends" are other litl users outside your family with whom you can share cards and channels. To find friends, search by name or email in the Family and Friends card, then send an invitation with a personal message.

Names and email addresses for your family members allow other litl users to find and invite your family to become litl friends.

• The litl uses several types of channels (in card view as black cards) to display feeds from websites as slideshows and article readers. You can share these channels with your litl friends, or if you have multiple linked litls in your house, they will have the same channels.
  
  
• Special litl Channels
  • We have made special channels for weather, time, facebook, and movies. You can add these to your card view through the card catalog.
    
    
• News Channels
  • News channels take feeds from blogs and news sites and present headlines and article summaries to you. To make a news channel, use a web card to go to the website, then in the right hand side of the toolbar, click add channel. Once you have your news channel, you have the option of going back to the web page, sharing your channel, or viewing articles or pictures as a slideshow.
    
    
• Photo Channels
  • Photo channels turn your online photos from flickr, Picasa, SmugMug, and Shutterfly into fun slideshows. To make a photo channel, open a white web card to the stream, set, or album, and click add channel in the toolbar. You can also make a photo channel under album view in Mediawall.

The card catalog is a collection of cards you can add to your litl. Here you can find special litl channels, news channels, and photo channels that we think you might find useful.

Easel mode is an exciting way to view your litl channels. Turn your litl into easel mode and use the wheel and the go button to change channels and browse headlines or photos. Easel mode works great with news and photo channels, Mediawall, Youtube, Vimeo, and Hulu videos.

All of your channel cards (black cards) and mediawall work in easel mode. You can watch videos in easel mode (such as from hulu or youtube) by first making the video full screen in laptop mode, then flipping it into an easel.