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Changing Network Settings

To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the
settings in the

Network Setup Utility

window and click

Edit settings

in the pop-up

menu. Then, edit the settings.

Deleting Network

To delete the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to delete in the

Network Setup Utility

window and click

Delete setting

in the pop-up menu. Then,

click

Summary of Contents for Actius PC-GP22W

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Page 2: ...ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A shielded I F...

Page 3: ...ce notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice ...

Page 4: ...conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information ple...

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Page 6: ...remely 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 any objects...

Page 7: ...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 come in contact with the battery pack Avoid dropping the pack or...

Page 8: ...elephone 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 storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires o...

Page 9: ... 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 October 2002 Copyright 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved Copying or other reproduction of this...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 S...

Page 12: ...p Windows XP 1 5 Turning Off the 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 7 Using the SD Card Slot 2 9 Using the SmartMedia Card Slot 2 12 Using the Optical Drive 2 14 Writing Data to CD R RW 2 16 Watching DVD ROM Video 2 17 Controlling Audio 2 20 Adjusting the Display 2 21 Sharing ...

Page 13: ...munication Functions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 4 Wireless LAN 5 6 Network Setup Utility 5 10 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 Re installation Instructions A 10 Specifications A 14 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 14: ...rance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front A N LCD Screen 2 21 Microphone Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button 1 4 Status Indicators Power Battery Indicators 2 2 Speaker Antenna Indicator 5 6 Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock ...

Page 15: ...xiv Right Left Optical Drive 2 14 PC Card Slot 4 9 Ventilation Openings v Floppy Disk Drive 2 7 SmartMedia Card Slot 2 12 SD Card Slot 2 9 ...

Page 16: ...allel 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 19 External Monitor Port 4 3 Security Slot A 8 Reset Switch 2 3 Battery Pack 3 1 Memory Slot Cover A 2 ...

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Page 18: ...g as quickly as possible Read this chapter first Installing a 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: ...ge the computer 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 operate it on AC power On battery power 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 a...

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: ...nction 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 the power button to turn it on again After compl...

Page 23: ...enu 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 the file a...

Page 24: ...r 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 A rechargeable battery pack is supplied with the computer See Chapter 3 for the battery information ...

Page 25: ...attery is hot the battery 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 input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volt...

Page 26: ...Use the resetting process 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 by pressing the power button if you encounter hardware or software problems locking up the system In this case press the power button for more than four secon...

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: ...ireless LAN antenna on and off Fn F3 Decreases the audio volume Fn F4 Increases the audio volume Fn F5 Rotates display mode between the LCD only an external monitor only and both when connecting an external monitor Fn F6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F8 Maximizes the LCD screen brightness Returns to the previous status by pressing them again Fn F1...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...ou cannot remove the card safely and correctly Inserting a SD Memory Card You can insert a SD memory card without turning off the computer 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...

Page 33: ...Do not remove the card nor turn off the computer when the indicator on the taskbar is green or blinking 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 the icon of SD MMC then Eject The indicator on the taskbar lights off 3 Push the ...

Page 34: ...2 11 2 4 Gently pull out the card ...

Page 35: ...rwise you cannot remove the card safely and correctly Inserting a SmartMedia Card You can insert a SmartMedia card without turning off the computer Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot with the notched part set frontward When the card is inserted correctly the indicator on the taskbar turns to green and it is ready for reading or writing Make sure to insert the card with the notched part forward...

Page 36: ...t media card or the data stored on it may be damaged Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a SmartMedia card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 Click start My computer 2 Right click the icon of SmartMedia then Eject The indicator on the taskbar lights off 3 Push the card into the computer It slightly pops out Confirm that the indicator lights off black and white before e...

Page 37: ...R KLASSE1 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 38: ... 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 39: ... 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 To run the application click start All Programs Drag n Drop CD Drag n Drop CD Before writing to CD R RW follow the instructions belo...

Page 40: ...viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 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 b...

Page 41: ...ion code of your disk is checked in the right box If you want to change the drive code and play your disk click OK On some DVD ROM disks plural region codes are selectable in the right box of Confirm Region dialog box Carefully choose an appropriate code Using Parental Control If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie follow the steps bel...

Page 42: ... computer and the television set 4 Right click somewhere on the Windows desktop and click Properties from the pop up menu Display Properties dialog box opens 5 Click Settings tab Advanced button Utility Manager tab then select Driver Mode Settings icon 6 Set Primary of Driver mode to TV and click OK twice If TV option does not appear in Primary field uncheck the box of Auto 7 If you can see the sc...

Page 43: ...to open the Setup dialog box 2 Select Digital S PDIF out to External Processor then click OK WinDVD is equipped with Dolby HeadphoneTM properties You can enjoy Dolby sound just by connecting normal headphones To set this function follow the steps below 1 Connect your headphones to the computer and click the subpanel button and Audio Mode 2 Select Headphones from the Listen on pull down menu 3 Clic...

Page 44: ...and Audio Devices If Classic view is selected double click Sounds and Audio Devices icon 3 In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box click Advanced button of Device volume section 4 Slide the lever of the source that you want to control 5 Close the dialog box then click OK and close the Control Panel window If you control Wave Controlling the volume of CD DVD or WAVE file SW Synth Controll...

Page 45: ...onitor Setting dialog box appears click Yes Resolutions and Colors you can choose Resolution Number of Colors 800 x 600 64K 16M 1 1024 x 768 64K 16M 1 1280 x 1024 2 64K 16M 1600 x 1200 2 64K 16M 1920 x 1440 2 64K 16M 2048 x 1536 2 64K 16M 1 On the internal LCD screen the number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm 2 Can be chosen for an external monitor only when it is capabl...

Page 46: ...ose his her favorite desktop setting web site lists or make his her own My Documents folder etc and save them to his her user account When you turn on the computer select your user account Set a New User Account 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts If Classic view is selected double click User Accounts icon 3 Click Create a new account string 4 Type a name for the new account and clic...

Page 47: ...Off If you select Log Off the dialog box which asks you to save your data may appear 3 Select another account to start Windows XP again If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box click Change the way users log on or off in User Accounts dialog box and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options Set Password to User Account You can set a password to each user account to a...

Page 48: ...ction 2 Select the account you want to change 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 change the password for another user account 3 Select Change my password string or Change the password string If the password has not been set yet Change my password or Change the password will not a...

Page 49: ...move my password string or Remove the password string If the password has not been set yet Remove my password or Remove the password will not appear Only a member of the Computer administrators group can delete the password of another user account 4 Type your password and click Remove Password If you log on the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the passwo...

Page 50: ... management is active See the next section for power management To keep the battery life long Condition the battery pack if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates See Conditioning the Battery Pack section in this chapter Turn off your computer when you are not using it The duration of the battery depends on the computer usage Using applications w...

Page 51: ...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 Meter dialog box If the battery is fully charged ...

Page 52: ...ell 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 batter...

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: ... 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 Display This procedure is also effective for a connected external monitor complying with power management 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes ta...

Page 57: ...deo before entering System standby hibernate Do not operate the computer or peripheral devices or connect disconnect peripheral devices while entering resuming from System standby hibernate While operating with a battery the computer may not resume from System standby hibernate if the battery capacity is not enough In this case connect the AC adapter to your computer Save your data before your com...

Page 58: ... By when you press Shift key in the Turn off computer dialog box To open the dialog box click start Turn Off Computer The specified time in System standby or System hibernates in Power Schemes tab of Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any operation See the previous section The screen cover is closed The above functions if you perform the following 1 In the Power Options Propert...

Page 59: ...r 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 in Windows XP See Low Battery Indication in this chapter Disabling Power Management 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schem...

Page 60: ...pherals 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 devices 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 to ...

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: ...tor 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 Disconnecting an External Monitor 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Loosen the screws of the monitor cable if it has and remove the cable from the computer and the monitor Displaying on...

Page 63: ... F5 While playing video or animation you may not be able to switch the display When displaying on both of the LCD monitor and the external monitor simultaneously the external monitor should be capable for displaying in 1024 768 resolution or more Otherwise you may not display images on the external monitor properly To change the resolution and colors refer to Adjusting the Display of Chapter 2 Dis...

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 Audio Output Jack Speakers with an Amplifier Audio Output Jack S PDIF Compliant Audio Equipmen...

Page 65: ... you use the synchronized recording system of the digital audio equipment Connecting Analog Audio Equipment You can adjust the output volume on 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 Stereo Mini Plug St...

Page 66: ...3 See Help for Sound Recorder for more information When the recording level is low 1 Double click speaker symbol on the taskbar 2 In the Volume Control dialog box select Properties from Options menu 3 Check Recording in Adjust volume for section then click OK 4 In the Recording Control dialog box select Advanced Controls from Options menu Advanced button appears in Microphone field 5 Click Advance...

Page 67: ... 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 icons If the icon does not appear go to Step 3 2 Click on Safely remove xxxxxxx string you want to removre xxxxxxx is the name of the USB device th...

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: ... 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 on Safely remove xxxxx string 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 butt...

Page 70: ... computer and the printer with the printer cable If the connector has screws tighten them 3 Turn on the printer then computer Connecting to the 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 P...

Page 71: ...hat is directly connected but also with other devices via the directly connected 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 ...

Page 72: ...you connect the device to the computer the necessary driver will be installed 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 on Safely remove x...

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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...

Page 79: ... compliant with IEEE 802 11b standard Peer to peer wireless network consists of a number of computers each equipped with wireless networking interface Each computer can communicate directly with other wireless enabled computers The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection vary depending on the environment where you perform To communicate through wireless LAN activate the in...

Page 80: ...4 Double click Internet Protocol TCP IP in This connection uses the following items 5 In Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box select Use the following IP address and set a unique IP address to 192 168 1 2 through 192 168 1 254 and the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK The IP address of each computer should be unique The Default gateway can be blank 6 Click Wireless Networks tab ...

Page 81: ...n Properties dialog box then click OK 3 Click Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar 4 In Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box confirm your connection status The number of green signals shows the connection quality The more signals light on the better quality is given to the computer When the quality of connection is poor adjust the distance between the computer and other devices...

Page 82: ...u cannot access the network Set the same key index with the following steps 1 Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Refer to the steps in Communicating with Other Computer section 2 Select the network you want to access in Preferred networks section and click Properties button 3 Confirm the box of Data encryption WEP enabled is checked and the box of The key is provided for me...

Page 83: ...RP Network Setup Utility 2 Click OK 3 Click Set select SHARP icon or Windows icon then Select icon button 4 Select an icon and click OK Type a network name then click OK The selected icon appears in the Network Setup Utility window It takes a moment to load the network settings Switching Network To switch the network set above confirm your computer is ready to connect into the network and follow t...

Page 84: ...ange the settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop up menu Then edit the settings Deleting Network To delete the loaded network settings right click on the icon you want to delete in the Network Setup Utility window and click Delete setting in the pop up menu Then click OK ...

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Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ... 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 90: ...ystem requires 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 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 Password 1 I...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...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 94: ...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 remove the battery pack ...

Page 95: ...n below matching the notched part of the module 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...

Page 96: ...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 97: ... 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 You can purchase a new bac...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ... 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 102: ... 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...

Page 103: ... for disaster recovery purposes The Software is only authorized for distribution together with a specific computer This License authorizes you to use the Software for disaster recovery purposes only to restore the hard disk image contained on the CD to the computer with which the CD and Software were originally shipped 3 NONPERMITTED USES Without the express permission of PowerQuest you may not a ...

Page 104: ...OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS EVEN IF POWERQUEST CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT TORT WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE GROUNDS BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 8 NO WAIVER Any...

Page 105: ...n how to back up your data see the Windows online help Selecting the way to recover your system Your computer has two drives C and D in its hard disk when it was shipped from the factory You can select the way to recover your system Recovers C drive only Recommended This process will format C drive only and recover C drive to the same status as shipped from the factory Nothing will be done to D dr...

Page 106: ...uch the keyboard or the glide pad during recovery except when the message prompts you to If you touch them the re installation will be canceled 8 Read the message on the screen and select the way to recover your system then press Enter If you selected Formats hard disk and creates new partition go to the next step Otherwise go to Step 10 9 Select the volume of C drive and press Enter 10 Read the m...

Page 107: ...rnal microphone jack monaural Video External display connector S video connector I O ports Others 4 USB ports USB 2 0 compliant parallel port IEEE 1394 port Modem Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps LAN 100 BASE TX 10 BASE T Radio Technology DSSS IEEE802 11b compliant Frequency Band 2400 2483 5MHz Operating Channels 11 channels Wireless LAN Data Rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Operating system 2 M...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...on 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 Boot ...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...ed as the output display by using Display Properties dialog box Refer to Displaying Video on Your TV Set section in Chapter 2 If an external monitor is connected to the computer disconnect it Confirm TV type NTSC or PAL of TV SYSTEM in Advanced menu of Setup Utility is set to the appropriate type To change the type follow the steps below 1 Open the Setup Utility 2 In Advanced menu click TV SYSTEM ...

Page 112: ...he glide pad malfunction The surface of the glide pad or your palm may be moist or dirty and grease Wipe the glide pad with a soft dry cloth Confirm Internal Pointing Device is enabled in Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Trouble with Floppy Disks Question 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 no...

Page 113: ...ear X is a drive letter of the SD card slot or the SmartMedia card slot If not the devices are disabled To enable them restart the computer Trouble with the CD DVD Question Why does not the drive open Confirm the computer is turned on If the computer is turned off insert a fine rod into the drive tray ejection hole Question Why can t I read data from a disk or play files Confirm the disk is insert...

Page 114: ...d or communication software are matched with the telephone line If you set your connection status using New Connection Wizard check Use dialing rules in the Properties dialog box of that connection status Refer to Internet Connection of Chapter 5 Confirm the country region setting is appropriate Confirm the network configuration is appropriate Confirm the user name or password is correct Confirm t...

Page 115: ...ect the access point on my computer Confirm the access point is powered on Confirm the antenna indicator is on Restart your computer Confirm your computer is enabled for the wireless LAN Detect the access point by following the steps below 1 Click start My Computer 2 Select My Network Places in Other Places field then View network connections in Network Tasks field Network Connections dialog box a...

Page 116: ...ss LAN Confirm Computer to computer ad hoc networks only is selected in Networks to Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer To open Advanced dialog box refer to Communicating with Other Computers section in Chapter 5 Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication then try to connect again Con...

Page 117: ...e 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 printer of Printer Tasks section to install your printer See also the Window...

Page 118: ... Sounds and Audio Devices If Classic view is selected double click Sounds and Audio Devices icon Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar Question Why can t I turn off the computer Follow the instructions on Why doesn t the keyboard or the glide pad function Question Why the computer is so hot When charging the battery pack its surrounding area or the front of the keyboard may become hot ...

Page 119: ...tions You may accidentally remove them They are stored on the last recovery disk i e when two recovery CDs are provided they are stored on the Disk 2 When you are not sure how to install them or the CD does not have the drivers or applications consult local service staff ...

Page 120: ... 3 3 C Cleaning computer A 8 CD handling 2 14 inserting 2 14 removing 2 16 troubleshooting T 6 CD R RW 2 16 D Display changing brightness 2 21 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 parental control 2 18 playing 2 17 region code 2 17 troubleshooting T 6 E Encryption key 5 8 External monitor connecting 4 3 di...

Page 121: ... 2 connecting to telephone line 5 2 troubleshooting T 7 N Network setup utility changing 5 11 deleting 5 11 loading 5 10 switching 5 10 O Optical drive troubleshooting T 6 P Passwords changing 2 25 6 6 deleting 2 26 6 6 setting 2 24 6 5 PC cards ejecting 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...

Page 122: ...ut 3 7 generating conditions 3 9 resuming from 3 8 supporting 3 8 System standby about 3 7 generating conditions 3 9 resuming from 3 8 T Television set 2 19 Troubleshooting common problems T 1 communications T 7 display T 3 floppy disk drive T 5 hard disk drive T 5 keyboard or glide pad T 5 LAN T 8 optical drive T 6 peripherals T 10 SD SmartMedia cards T 6 wireless LAN T 8 U USB device 4 8 W Wallp...

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