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Summary of Contents for Actius PC-GP20

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Page 2: ... a serious electric shock may occur To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead follow the instructions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire w...

Page 3: ...e consent which SHARP is unable to give Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956 the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958 the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders ...

Page 4: ...quipped with a call waiting facility If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call waiting you may experience communication errors To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the countries listed above the following setting should be observed Pulse dial may not be available in some countries Modem Model Name V1456VQL P1 INT Intended Use This is a Personal Computer with Mod...

Page 5: ... 5 CE Quest apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999 5 CE Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999 5 EG Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999 5 CE Η συσκευη αυτη ανταττοκρινεται στιζ ατταιτησειζ των οδηγια 1999 5 EK Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999 5 EC Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999 5 EF Dette produktet oppfy...

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Page 7: ...from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may cause damage Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet These protect the computer from overheating Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the base of this computer will get hot Usage Never push ...

Page 8: ...D USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Handling Never put the battery pack in a fire as it could explode and cause injury Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60 C 140 F Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals as it could heat up and explode Do not allow liquids to co...

Page 9: ...t use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Never install telephone wiring during a lightning ...

Page 10: ...sumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss of or alteration of stored data etc Edition 1st Edition July 2002 Copyright 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright All ...

Page 11: ...e reference please record the following information in the spaces provided below Model Number Serial Number Date of purchase Dealer s Name Place of purchase Password The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 12: ... boldface Press Enter to continue When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously the key labels are separated by a plus sign Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Sample Entries are shown in lower cases of different typeface c windows system Words Texts on Screen such as window titles or possible parameters are italicized Double click this icon to display the Power Properties window ...

Page 13: ... 1 3 Setting Up Windows XP 1 5 Turning Off Your Computer 1 6 Basic Operations Choosing Power Source 2 1 Resetting the System 2 3 Using the Glide Pad 2 4 Using the Keyboard 2 6 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 2 8 Using the SD Card Slot 2 10 Using the Smart Media Card Slot 2 12 Using the Optical Drive 2 15 Writing Data to CD R RW 2 17 Watching DVD ROM Video 2 18 Controlling Audio 2 21 Adjusting the Disp...

Page 14: ...ard 4 9 Printer 4 11 Using IEEE 1394 Devices 4 12 Communication Functions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 4 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 6 1 Main Menu 6 3 Advanced Menu 6 4 Security Menu 6 5 Exit Menu 6 7 Appendixes Memory Module A 1 Maintenance and Care A 4 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 15: ...r may be slightly different depending on the model Front A N LCD Screen 2 22 Microphone Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button Status Indicators Power Battery Status Indicators 2 2 Speaker Antenna Indicator See the supplement for Wireless LAN model Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock ...

Page 16: ...xv Right Left Optical Drive 2 15 PC Card Slot 4 9 Ventilation Openings vi Floppy Disk Drive 2 8 Smart Media Card Slot 2 12 SD Card Slot 2 10 ...

Page 17: ...rallel Port 4 11 AC Adapter Jack 1 3 Audio Output Jack S PDIF compliant 4 5 Modem Jack 5 2 IEEE1394 Connector 4 12 USB Ports 4 8 S Video Output Jack 2 20 External Monitor Port 4 3 Security Slot A 8 Reset Switch 2 3 Battery Pack 3 1 Memory Slot Cover A 2 ...

Page 18: ...ng as quickly as possible Read this chapter first Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power See the next chapter for more information on power sources Before using the computer for the first time 1 Place the computer upside down 2 Slide the battery lock lever to the unlocked position Battery Lock Lever ...

Page 19: ...3 Insert the battery pack into the computer 4 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 5 Slide the battery lock lever to the locked position 6 Turn over the computer and go to the next section ...

Page 20: ...omputer Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet Never pull on the cord When using the computer for the first time be sure to connect it to AC power When using the battery instead you may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup if the battery does not have enough power 4 Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases and...

Page 21: ...n to turn on your computer When you turn on the computer the power indicator turns green the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems and Windows XP Setup Wizard starts See the next page Power Indicator Power Button ...

Page 22: ...tup completes Otherwise your computer may malfunction If the display turns off some power management may function In this case press any key to resume your computer from the power management If you cannot operate the keyboard or the glide pad press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Be sure that the power indicator turns off then after more than 10 seconds press t...

Page 23: ... start menu 1 Click start Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer dialog box select Turn Off With the power button Before using this step confirm that Shut down is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab of Power Options Properties dialog box found in the Control Panel Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected If you have not saved th...

Page 24: ...ing Power Source You can use the computer with one of the following power sources AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible rely on the battery only when AC power is not available Rechargeable battery Your computer is equipped with a battery pack See Chapter 3 for battery information ...

Page 25: ...t connected to AC power When the battery is hot the battery status indicator may turn off and stay off until the battery becomes cool See Charging the Battery Pack section of Chapter 3 for more information For more information on System standby hibernate see Chapter 3 Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery The AC inp...

Page 26: ...only if the normal Windows XP Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction Although resetting will not damage the system you may lose the data you are processing Power Switch You can turn off the computer with the power button if you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the system In this case press the power button for more than four seconds Reset Switch If you cannot ...

Page 27: ...correctly Using the Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works Place Your Fingertip Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad resting your wrist naturally in a relaxed manner Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display As you slide your fingertip across the...

Page 28: ...t reaches its destination Or you can tap the pad twice instead of pressing the left button in step 2 Scroll You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glide pad To view information vertically place your finger on the most right part of the glide pad and slide your finger up and down To view horizontally place your finger on the bottom part of the glide pad and slide...

Page 29: ...ess LAN connection on and off This combination functions for built in wireless LAN model only and when Wireless LAN in Security menu in the Setup Utility is set to Enabled Fn F3 Decreases the audio volume Fn F4 Increases the audio volume Fn F5 Rotates display mode between LCD only CRT only and simultaneously display when connecting a CRT monitor Fn F6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Incr...

Page 30: ...2 7 2 Fn F12 Forces the computer into System standby System hibernate Shut down See Power Management of Chapter 3 for more information ...

Page 31: ...em Do not spill liquid onto floppy disks Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place When the disk is correctly inserted the eject button pops out Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive When inserting a disk make sure it is not upside down Do not u...

Page 32: ...the floppy disk is not write protected and insert it into the floppy disk drive 2 Click start My Computer 3 Right click 3 Floppy A icon then click Format from the pop up menu 4 Select the appropriate formatting options 5 Click Start to start formatting When you format a floppy disk all data previously stored on the disk is lost You cannot format a double density 2DD 720KB floppy disk Floppy Disk D...

Page 33: ...he taskbar and cannot remove the card safely and correctly Inserting a SD Memory Card Make sure to unlock the write protect switch on the SD memory card when you write data into the card Refer to the manual of the SD memory card for more information about the write protect switch Insert a SD memory card into the slot with the SD logo face up and the notched part backward until it locks into place ...

Page 34: ...ff the computer when the indicator on the taskbar is green or red Otherwise the SD memory card or the data may be damaged Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a SD memory card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 Click start My computer 2 Right click Removable Disk E then Eject The indicator on the taskbar turns to gray from green Make sure to right click Removable Disk E...

Page 35: ...orted by your computer You cannot use a 5V card with your computer Make sure to log on the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group Otherwise you do not have the indicator on the taskbar and cannot remove the card safely and correctly Inserting a Smart Media Card Insert a smart media card into the slot with the notched part set frontward When the card is inserted correctly the ind...

Page 36: ...e card Ejecting a Smart Media Card Do not remove the card nor turn off the computer when the indicator on the taskbar is red Otherwise the smart media card or the data stored on it may be damaged Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a smart media card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 Click start My computer 2 Right click Removable Disk F then Eject Make sure to right ...

Page 37: ...2 14 2 4 Gently pull out the card ...

Page 38: ...RKLASSE1 Handling Disks Do not write on either side of the disk particularly the non label side Data is read from the non label side Do not mark this surface Keep your disks away from direct sunlight heat and excessive moisture Always hold the disks by the edges Fingerprints dirt or water on the disks can cause noise or mistracking If a disk is dirty or does not play properly clean it with a soft ...

Page 39: ... until it locks into place 4 Gently push the tray back into the computer Do not leave the tray pulled out Also avoid touching the lens in the tray If the lens becomes dirty the disk may malfunction Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface such as paper towels Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens ...

Page 40: ... data and from which you can erase data CD R is non erasable disk onto which you can write data only once If free space remains you can add data until the disk is full To write data run the application called Drag n Drop CD installed with your computer See the online help of Drag n Drop CD for the details Before writing to CD R RW follow the instructions below Connect the AC adapter If the battery...

Page 41: ...orized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Make sure to remove the DVD ROM disk from the drive when you finish watching it If you turn off the computer with the disk left in the drive the drive may not be recognized when the computer is turne...

Page 42: ...from watching an inappropriate movie click icon of WinDVD to open the Properties dialog box and select Parental Control tab Select the control level and set your password if you want See online help of WinDVD for more details Disabling LCD Optimization Your computer optimizes the screen visibility automatically when you play a DVD video When the screen is not appropriate for you disable the LCD op...

Page 43: ...e television set set back the display property following the steps 4 to 6 and set the appropriate resolution Enjoying Dolby Digital Audio Your computer is Dolby Digital compliant If you connect Dolby Digital compliant audio equipment or headphones you will have an audio output similar to a big theater For connection refer to Audio System of Chapter 4 WinDVD is equipped with Dolby HeadphoneTM prope...

Page 44: ... and close the dialog box then the Control Panel window Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar on the step 3 of the above Next time you find the speaker icon on the taskbar and it is easy to control the volume If you want to control the output volume of each source individually 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then Sounds and Audio Devices If Classic v...

Page 45: ...t 64k colors To change the resolution and the number of colors follow the instructions below 1 Right click anywhere on the Windows desktop except icons or folders 2 Select Properties from the pop up menu 3 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings tab 4 Select the number of the colors in Color quality and select the resolution in Screen resolution Refer to the table below for possible r...

Page 46: ...bout 16 770 000 16M colors If you select Highest drawing speed may be delayed Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers Changing Wallpaper 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 on the previous page 2 In the Display Properties dialog box select Desktop 3 Select an appropriate wallpaper in Background 4 Click OK Setting Screen Saver 1 Follow the steps 1 ...

Page 47: ...upport Center for more details 6 Close the User Accounts dialog box then the Control Panel window If more than one user accounts are set to the computer you must select which user account you will log in when you turn on the computer Log off the Computer Log off is useful because you do not have to turn off the computer when you finish your task and pass the computer to another person There are tw...

Page 48: ...etting can cause trouble in starting the system Setting Password 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts If Classic view is selected double click User Accounts icon 3 Select the account you want to set a password to You will only have this option if you log onto the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group If you log on the computer with a limited user account skip this ...

Page 49: ... Click Change Password 8 Close the User Accounts dialog box then the Control Panel window Deleting Password 1 Follow the steps 1 2 on Setting Password 2 Select the account you want to delete if you log on to the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group If you log on the computer with a limited account skip this step You cannot delete the password of another user account 3 Select R...

Page 50: ...ration of the battery life may be longer if the computer s Power Management is active See the next section for power management To keep the battery life long Condition see Conditioning the Battery Pack in this chapter the battery pack if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates Turn off your computer when you are not using it The duration of the ba...

Page 51: ...attery pack and connect the AC adapter again If the battery status indicator still blinks orange ask your local dealer for assistance When the battery pack is hot for example after a long usage it may take longer to be fully charged Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level by pointing to the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar or double clicking the icon to open the Power Mete...

Page 52: ... tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by sounding an alarm or displaying a message and let your computer go on System standby hibernate or shut down automatically To set Windows battery alarm 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Alarms tab 2 Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated We recommend you set Critical battery alarm to 5 or more and Low batt...

Page 53: ...ged and the system shuts down automatically 5 Connect the computer to AC power and let the battery fully charged again 6 Turn on the computer and follow the steps 3 to 5 again 7 Restart the computer The conditioning process is complete Do not connect the computer to a wall outlet while discharging the battery The conditioning will be cancelled Changing the Battery Pack The capacity of a battery pa...

Page 54: ...ion 4 Slide the battery release lever to the unlocked position and hold it then pull out the battery pack slightly 5 Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the computer 6 Insert a new battery pack into the computer Battery Lock Lever Battery Release Lever ...

Page 55: ...3 6 3 7 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 8 Set the battery lock lever to the locked position 9 Turn over the computer and it s ready to use Battery Lock Lever ...

Page 56: ...e click Power Options icon Note that the power management may not seem to function when you are using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value and click OK 3 Close the Control Panel window Stopping Power Supply to the ...

Page 57: ... the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard disk and turns off the computer Your system enters and resumes from System hibernate per the conditions mentioned later In System hibernate the power indicator or the battery power indicator turns off To resume from System hibernate press the power button When entering resuming from System standby hibernate follow the instructions below...

Page 58: ...1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set the time after which the computer will enter System standby hibernate in System standby or System hibernates 3 Click OK 4 Close the Control Panel window Entering System Standby Hibernate Your computer enters System standby hibernate in one of the following cases You select Stand By or Hibernate which will appear if you pre...

Page 59: ...eep button on my computer 3 Click OK 4 Close the Control Panel window If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You press the power button or You press Fn F12 the Turn off computer dialog box will appear when you press the power button or Fn F12 key combination You can select System standby or System hibernate at that timing The battery level is low The above functions if you set the alarm...

Page 60: ...Peripherals You can use the peripheral devices shown on the next page For the details refer to the section explaining each device or contact your dealer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting them except when connecting USB devices IEEE1394 devices or inserting a PC card Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP compatible Some devices have ...

Page 61: ...4 2 4 Peripheral Connection Overview Audio Equipment S PDIF compliant USB Devices IEEE 1394 Device Video Equipment with S Video connector Microphone Printer External Monitor PC Card ...

Page 62: ...Display Properties dialog box To open the dialog box right click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop up menu Connecting External Monitor 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Connect the computer and the external monitor If the cable has screws be sure to tighten them 3 Turn on the external monitor then the computer Be sure to turn off the computer and ...

Page 63: ...CD monitor Set Driver mode to Single and Primary to LCD When displaying on the external monitor Set Driver mode to Single and Primary to VGA When displaying on both monitors simultaneously Set Driver mode to Mirror 4 Click OK twice then Yes 5 Click OK twice You can also switch the display with Fn F5 While playing video or animation you may not be able to switch the display When displaying on both ...

Page 64: ... the computer is compliant with S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface You can connect a S PDIF compliant audio equipment to the computer and output record the sound When recording sound with an audio equipment Use AC adapter for the computer and the digital audio equipment Exit other application programs Disable Windows power management Audio Output Jack Speakers with an Amplifier Audio Output Jac...

Page 65: ...f you use the synchronized recording system of the digital audio equipment Connecting Analog Audio Equipment You can adjust the output volume in Windows XP by double clicking the speaker icon on the taskbar or use Fn F3 or F4 keys combination Connecting Headphone Use headphones with an impedance of more than 8Ω 32Ω is recommended White L Red R Audio Output Jack Audio Output Jack ...

Page 66: ...ed to the microphone jack Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2 2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2 5V To record sound 1 Click start then point All Programs Accessories Entertainment 2 Click Sound Recorder 3 See Help for Sound Recorder for more details Microphone Jack ...

Page 67: ...e driver is automatically installed If the driver is not installed correctly you will see the message in the lower right of the screen In this case install the driver by following the instructions on the screen To remove USB devices you may need to perform the following before you remove them 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of ...

Page 68: ...ectly inserted the appropriate driver is automatically installed If the driver is not installed correctly you will see the message in the lower right of the screen In this case install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen 1 Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the computer cabinet If the button is not inside the computer cabinet push it back into the computer 2 Inse...

Page 69: ...work properly 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons 2 Click Safely remove xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your PC card then Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears 3 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer 4 Push the eject button and remove the PC card 5 Push the PC card eject button all...

Page 70: ...t the computer and the printer with the printer cable If the connector has screws tighten them 3 Turn on the printer then computer Connecting to USB Port Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting the USB printer to the computer Some printer may not use New Hardware Find wizard to install the printer driver You can connect the USB printer to the computer without turning off the computer ...

Page 71: ...nected device Confirm the IEEE 1394 device you will connect is Windows XP compatible Use AC power for the computer and the IEEE 1394 device especially when reading writing the data Some IEEE 1394 devices require that you install drivers before use Connecting IEEE 1394 Device Attach the provided core to the DV IEEE1394 cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing eq...

Page 72: ...ed automatically 4 Start the appropriate application for handling your data Disconnecting IEEE 1394 Device 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons If the icon does not appear go to Step 3 2 If the name of your device appears click Safely remove xxxxx xxxx is the name of your IEEE 1394 device then Safe To Remove Hardware di...

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Page 74: ...hen connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX Use TA terminal adapter to connect the built in modem to a digital telephone line If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to the modem may not function properly Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device Before connecting to a PBX consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company If the electric cha...

Page 75: ...n the computer Connect the modem to the telephone line directly Do not use a distributor or allotter Configuring the Modem You may have already configured your modem during Windows XP Setup process Otherwise make the necessary adjustments as shown below Modem Configuration When you use the modem first time you must type your location s information 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and O...

Page 76: ...the New Connection Wizard dialog box appears follow the instructions on the screen If you plan on connecting to the Internet by using the modem to dial an Internet Service Provider ISP have your account information and dial up number ready before you begin the wizard Once you set your connection you can see or edit the connection status by double clicking the icon appearing on Dial up of Network C...

Page 77: ...ry 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE T LAN and the category 5 when connecting to 100 BASE TX LAN Connect your computer to LAN 1 Turn off the computer 2 Attach the provided core to one end of your LAN cable Insert the cable into the core and put the core around your LAN cable then close the core until it clicks 3 Remove the cover of the LAN jack on the rear side of your computer Core LAN Jack ...

Page 78: ...nstruction of your network administrator Attach the provided core to your LAN cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment If you cannot access the network 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance then System If Classic view is selected double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager button 4 Double click Network a...

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Page 80: ...have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM which the system reads every time you turn on the computer Your computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate setting of the Setup Utility Leave it as default in normal use Contents of the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of four menu pages as follows Main Configures basic setting Advanced Configures device interface I O...

Page 81: ...Enter to enable or disable the item mark means the item is enabled Mark means disabled If the item has no mark except Date and Time of Main menu and Set Password of Security menu 1 Press Enter to open the sub menu 2 Use Tab key to highlight the value then use or key to select the value The value with is being selected 3 Use Tab key to highlight OK then press Enter To set Date and Time 1 Press Ente...

Page 82: ...the system boots from Press Enter to open the sub menu The system boots from the drive selected in 1st Boot Device If the system cannot find the drive it will boot from the drive selected in 2nd Boot Device then the drive selected in 3rd Boot Device Internal Numlock defines whether Fn NumLk key combination always works or not If you will use the keypad area of the external keyboard only set it to ...

Page 83: ... which will be shared with the extended memory TV SYSTEM switches TV type between PAL and NTSC Battery Low Warning Beep enables or disables the beep sound when the battery remaining capacity becomes extremely low this item does not work for Windows battery alarm LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from the PXE server when the integrated LAN is activated Wake On LAN defines whether the system...

Page 84: ...s the password when entering the Setup Utility And if Password On Boot is enabled the system will require a password when the computer is turned on Refer to the next section If you enter a wrong password three times the message The password is incorrect System will be shut down appears Press Enter to shut down the computer and after 10 seconds press the power button to turn it on again Setting the...

Page 85: ... key to highlight OK and press Enter 7 Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted then press Enter 8 Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter The system restarts Deleting the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Password and press Enter 2 Type your current password and press Enter 3 Without typing any characters press Enter 4 Press Enter twice 5 Sel...

Page 86: ...ut saving the settings you have changed Load Setup Defaults returns the values of all items to the default To exit select one of the above items Discard Changes returns the values of all items to the values you last saved To exit select one of the above two items Save Changes saves the settings you have changed To exit select one of the above two items ...

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Page 88: ... generated such as on the carpet Before installing the memory module carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area Avoid touching the integrated circuits on a memory module Handle all components by the edges Keep the memory module in the anti static wrapping until you are ready to install it 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and remov...

Page 89: ...ule with the projected part of the memory socket of the computer 4 Press the memory module softly to place it into the memory socket matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the memory socket until you hear the clicking sound Memory Slot Cover Notched Part Projected Part 20 Projected Part Notched Part Screw Sheet Memory Module Memory Socket ...

Page 90: ...hten the screws 7 Replace the battery pack turn over the computer and connect the AC adapter 8 Turn on the computer and check the memory size by clicking start My computer View system information of System Tasks Your memory size will appear at the bottom of the sentence Share video memory size will not be included with the value Screws Notched Part Projected Part ...

Page 91: ... Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Your computer is equipped with a backup battery which will keep the information of the Setup Utility etc safe If you see the message Press F1 to Continue Del to Load CMOS default replace the backup battery with a new one A new backup battery can b...

Page 92: ...y remove the cover not with great force The backup battery connected with the computer by the cable is attached to the back of the cover 4 Unplug the cable pulling in a straight line from the computer Make sure to hold the part as near to the connector of the cable as possible when pulling out the cable Connector Screw Cover ...

Page 93: ...w backup battery into the cover 7 Connect the cables of the battery to the computer Make sure to connect the cables with the projected part and the notched part of the cable connector face up Otherwise the computer and the battery may be damaged Connector Cables Projected Part Notched Part Black Cable Red Cable ...

Page 94: ...puter 11 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer 12 If you see the message Press F1 to Continue Del to Load CMOS defaults press Delete key The system starts 13 Double click the time appearing on the right of the taskbar 14 Set the time and date in Date and Time Properties dialog box and click OK 15 Close the dialog box Screw Cover ...

Page 95: ... to prevent theft Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry lint free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth Never clean the computer while it is powered on Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet Security Cable Security Slot ...

Page 96: ... of the computer Wipe the ventilation openings with a soft dry cloth Traveling with the Computer This computer is designed for portability For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these guidelines Before traveling back up your data on external media Do not carry the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damage to the hard disk drive Make sure the display cover i...

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Page 98: ...capable of generating errors and error messages If you encounter a software error try to determine if the error message is from your operating system or from an application program and refer to the appropriate manual for possible remedies You can also refer to the Windows XP manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program Click start Help and Support It also gives yo...

Page 99: ...Question Why do I get the message Invalid system disk You may have inserted a non bootable disk in the floppy disk drive either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk Question Why can t I boot from the floppy disk Check whether the floppy disk set to the floppy disk drive contains a system disk Check whether Floppy Disk Drive is selected in 1st Boot Device in...

Page 100: ...ng Fn F5 Check whether the display is on by pressing Fn F11 If you still have the problem after trying the above follow the steps in Why doesn t the keyboard or the glide pad function Question Why does the external monitor display nothing or the image on it distorted Confirm the monitor is turned on Confirm the monitor is connected correctly If the television set is connected to the computer disco...

Page 101: ...the computer disconnect it Confirm TV SYSTEM in Advanced menu of Setup Utility is set to the appropriate type Question How can I set the external monitor or the TV set selectable in Display Properties dialog box Confirm the external monitor or the television set is turned on Confirm the external monitor or the television set is connected correctly Open Driver Mode Setting dialog box refer to Chapt...

Page 102: ...stion Why can t I use a floppy disk Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly Confirm the drive and file name are correct The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted Format the disk or use another disk If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be write protected Eject the disk and ensure that the write protect tab covers the detection hole If you cannot write to a floppy...

Page 103: ... the default value of 1024x768 16bit and 60Hertz Question Why isn t the optical drive recognized If the computer is turned on with some kind of DVD disks inserted in the drive the drive may not be recognized In this case turn off the computer and open the disk tray by the way on Question Why does not the drive open on the previous page Remove the disk from the drive then turn on the computer again...

Page 104: ...of a regular analog line the modem will not function properly If you connect the modem to a digital PBX both the modem and the PBX may be damaged Question Why is the communication speed so slow Close the applications currently opened Try to connect another ISP Internet Service Provider or try to connect in some other time Question Why can t I access the LAN Confirm the cable is properly connected ...

Page 105: ...r the computer and the printer are connected correctly Check whether the printer is ready to print Check whether the printer has enough paper Check whether the printer driver is installed Click start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then Printers and Faxes If Classic view is selected double click Printers and Faxes icon Confirm your printer is installed here If not click Add a print...

Page 106: ...le click the device you cannot use 5 Confirm Use this device enable is selected in Device usage Question Why can t I produce sound Press Fn F4 to increase the output volume Double click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume If you cannot find the icon click start Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then Sounds and Audio Devices If Classic view is selected d...

Page 107: ...ne Follow the instructions below 1 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar 2 Click Options and select Properties 3 Select Recording in Adjust volume for 4 Confirm Microphone is checked in Show the following volume controls then click OK 5 Close Recording Control dialog box ...

Page 108: ...ng 2 15 removing 2 17 troubleshooting T 5 CD R RW 2 17 D Display changing brightness 2 22 changing number of colors 2 22 changing resolution 2 22 switching the display 2 6 4 4 troubleshooting T 3 turning off 2 6 DVD ROM LCD optimization 2 19 parental control 2 19 playing 2 18 region code 2 18 troubleshooting T 5 E External monitor connecting 4 3 disconnecting 4 3 switching the display 2 6 4 4 F Fl...

Page 109: ...jecting 4 10 inserting 4 9 Peripherals audio equipment 4 5 connecting guidelines 4 1 external monitor 4 3 headphones 4 6 IEEE 1394 device 4 12 microphone 4 7 PC cards 4 9 printer 4 11 speakers 4 5 television set 2 19 troubleshooting T 8 USB device 4 8 Power choosing AC or battery 2 1 indicator 1 4 2 2 Power management disabling 3 10 stopping power supply to display 3 7 stopping power supply to har...

Page 110: ... System standby about 3 8 generating conditions 3 9 resuming from 3 8 T Television set 2 19 Troubleshooting common problems T 1 communications T 6 display T 3 floppy disk drive T 5 hard disk drive T 5 keyboard or glide pad T 4 LAN T 7 optical drive T 5 peripherals T 8 reference T 1 U USB device 4 8 W Windows first time setup 1 5 properties dialog boxes 1 5 ...

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