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Re-installation Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Actius PC-MV10

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Page 2: ...g the equipment 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 s...

Page 3: ...in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance 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 ...

Page 4: ...ce complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following 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 regulat...

Page 5: ...s 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 7: ...ne equipped 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 above listed countries the following setting should be observed Pulse dial may not be available in some countries Modem Model Name T60M099 Intended Use This is a Personal Computer with Modem f...

Page 8: ...999 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 oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999 5 EC Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999 5 EY About the battery Die gebrauchte Lithiumbatterie bitte gegen Kurzschlus sichern z B durch Abkleben der beiden Batt...

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Page 10: ...t move the computer 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 h...

Page 11: ...NUFACTURER 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 come in contact with the battery pack ...

Page 12: ...sulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak Wireless LAN Precautions Do not communicat...

Page 13: ...or any other causes SHARP assumes 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 June 2002 Copyright 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is...

Page 14: ...re 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 15: ... 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 upper 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 16: ...nnecting AC Power 1 2 Setting Up Windows 1 4 Turning Off Your Computer 1 7 Basic Operations Choosing Power Source 2 1 Resetting the System 2 3 Using the Glide Pad 2 4 Using the Keyboard 2 6 Using an Optical Drive 2 7 Writing Data to CD R RW 2 10 Watching DVD ROM Video 2 11 Controlling Audio 2 15 Adjusting the Display 2 17 Sharing the Computer Windows 2000 2 20 Sharing the Computer Windows XP Profe...

Page 17: ... 1394 Devices 4 16 Communication Functions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 6 Wireless LAN 5 9 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 6 1 Main Menu 6 3 Advanced Menu 6 4 Security Menu 6 5 Boot Menu 6 7 Exit Menu 6 7 Appendixes Memory Module A 1 Installing Weight Saver A 4 Maintenance and Care A 6 Re installation Instructions A 11 Specifications A 16 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 18: ...ppearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front LCD Screen 2 17 Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button Battery Indicator 2 1 Power Indicator 2 1 Antenna Indicator 5 9 Status Indicators A N Hard Disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Optical Drive Wireless LAN Antennas 5 9 ...

Page 19: ...put Jack S PDIF Compliant 4 7 Microphone Jack 4 10 Ventilation Openings ix USB Ports 4 3 4 11 4 15 Optical Drive 2 7 LAN Jack 5 6 IEEE1394 Connector 4 16 Parallel Port 4 15 AC Adapter Jack 1 2 Security Slot A 9 External Monitor Port 4 6 Ventilation Openings ix S Video Output Jack 2 13 ...

Page 20: ...xix Bottom RESET Battery Pack 3 1 Speaker Reset Switch 2 3 ...

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Page 22: ...er 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 Insert the battery pack into the computer by matching the projected parts of the battery to the notched parts on the computer Notched Part Projected ...

Page 23: ...ways use the AC adapter included with the computer or the optional one may not be available in some countries Using other AC adapters may damage 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 connect it to AC power If using the battery instead you may not be able to complete t...

Page 24: ...es and raise the cover 5 Press the power button 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 setup process starts See the next page Display Cover Lock Lever Power Indicator ...

Page 25: ...eps are Configuring your location language and keyboard Configuring your time zone Accepting license agreement Naming your computer Creating an account Completing configuration To setup Windows follow the instructions on the screen See also the Windows manual It takes approximately 15 20 minutes to complete the entire setup process Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows setup If you...

Page 26: ...sers Then set date and time in Date Time Properties Windows 2000 or Date and Time Properties Windows XP Professional dialog box Properties Dialog Box in Windows 2000 In this manual you will often see the expression XXX Properties dialog box A dialog box is a window containing text boxes check boxes buttons etc with which you can send commands to Windows or other application programs To open the pr...

Page 27: ... may be related to what you want to do then choose your task by clicking it If Classic view selected all the icons appear simultaneously You can open a property dialog box or similar window for the component or feature represented by that icon by double clicking it ...

Page 28: ...Shut Down 2 In the Shut Down Windows dialog box select Shut down from the pull down menu and click OK From the start menu Windows XP Professional 1 Click start Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer dialog box click Turn Off Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected If you have not saved a file a dialog box will appear asking whether you want to save it Do not turn ...

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Page 30: ...rd battery You can also use an optional battery See Chapter 3 for battery information About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer Indicator Light Meaning Power On green Operating Blinking green In System Standby Off Powered off or in System Hibernate Battery On green Fully charged On orange Being charged When Connected to AC Power Blinking orange In a...

Page 31: ... AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer If you attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area check...

Page 32: ...Alt Del keys simultaneously and follow the instructions on the screen Resetting may cause data loss Use the resetting process only if the normal Windows 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 p...

Page 33: ...rectly 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 pa...

Page 34: ...utton when the object 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...

Page 35: ...on keys set specific system parameters This combination is sometimes referred to as hot keys Fn F1 Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off This key combination functions only when Wireless LAN in Security menu in the Setup Utility is set to Enabled Fn F5 Rotates display mode in between LCD only CRT only and simultaneously display Fn F6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Increases the LCD ...

Page 36: ...length of the laser 144mW 784nm CD R RW 6mW 662nm DVD ROM CLASS1LASER PRODUCT LASER 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 nois...

Page 37: ...r does not light on then press the eject button to open the drive tray slightly 2 Gentry pull out the tray 3 Place your disk label side up onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it clicks into the place Optical drive Indicator Eject Button ...

Page 38: ...face such as paper towels Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button to open the optical drive tray slightly 2 Gentry pull out the tray 3 Remove the disk from the tray by holding its edge 4 Gently push the tray back into the computer Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit or blinking befo...

Page 39: ... 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 is discharged writing to the disk will be stopped and the write process will fail Disable the power management See Power Management of chapter 3 Close any applications which a...

Page 40: ...chnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited 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 f...

Page 41: ...ht box If you want to change the code and play your disk click OK On some DVD ROM disk plural region codes appear In this case some region codes appear to be checked in the right box Check carefully which one is the appropriate region code in your country Use Parental Control If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie click icon of WinDVD ...

Page 42: ...et 2 Connect the television set to your computer 3 Turn on the computer and the television set 4 Right click somewhere on the Windows desktop 5 Click Properties from the pull down menu 6 Click Advanced in Settings tab 7 Select Intel Graphic Technology then click Graphic Properties 8 Select TV and click OK three times 9 If you can see the screen image on the television set click Yes 10 Click OK and...

Page 43: ...puter 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 properties You can enjoy Dolby sound just by connecting normal headphones To set this function click icon and select Dolby Headphone tab Refer to the o...

Page 44: ...ntrol the output volume 4 Click OK and close Control Panel window Check the box of Show volume control on the taskbar on Step 3 above Next time you find the speaker icon on the taskbar and it is easy to control volume If you want to control the output volume of each source individually 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Sounds and Multimedia icon 3 In Sounds and Multimedia Propert...

Page 45: ... then Control Panel window Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar on Step 3 above Next time you find the speaker icon on the taskbar and it is easy to control 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 view is selected double click Sounds and Audi...

Page 46: ...of Colors When shipped your computer is set to the default resolution and color The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 16 million colors To change the resolution and the number of colors perform the following 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings tab 2 Select the number of the colors in the Colors or Color quality and select the resolution in Screen area or Screen resolution Refe...

Page 47: ...e only when the screen is displayed to an external monitor 3 On the internal LCD screen the number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm You cannot switch to a display resolution and number of colors that are not available In the Colors High Color 16 bit means 65 536 64K colors and True Color 32 bit means about 16 770 000 16M colors Windows 2000 In the Color quality Medium 16 ...

Page 48: ... the resolution in Screen area or Screen resolution Refer to the table of the previous page 3 In the Display Properties dialog box select Background or Desktop 4 Select an appropriate wallpaper in Select a background picture or HTML document as Wallpaper or Background 5 Click OK Setting Screen Saver 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Screen Saver 2 Select an appropriate screen saver in ...

Page 49: ...user s access level and click Finish 8 Click OK to close the dialog box 9 Close Control Panel window Changing User Name 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 of the above 2 In Users and Passwords dialog box check Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer then double click the user name you want to change 3 Change the name and click OK twice 4 Click Yes 5 Type the user name and its passwor...

Page 50: ...or each person Every user can choose their favorite desktop setting web site lists or make their own My Documents folder etc and save them to their user accounts 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 4 Type a name for the...

Page 51: ...Off If you select Log Off the dialog box which asks you to save your data may appear 3 Select a new 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 avo...

Page 52: ...ng Password 1 Follow the steps 1 2 on the above section 2 Select the account you want to change if you log on to the computer with an Administrator account If you log on the computer with a limited account go to the next step You cannot change the password of another user account 3 Select Change the password or Change my password If the password has not been set yet Change the password or Change m...

Page 53: ...account 3 Select Remove the password or Remove my password If the password has not been set yet Remove the password or Remove my password will not appear Only an administrator can delete the password of another user account 4 Type the password you want to delete and click Remove Password If you log on to the computer as a member of the Administrators group and want to delete the password of anothe...

Page 54: ...ower Options in Category view or double click Power Options icon in Classic view Windows XP Professional Battery Pack When not connected to an external power source your computer operates with the rechargeable battery pack The duration 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...

Page 55: ...nd the charging stops temporarily When the battery becomes cool the charging will start and the battery indicator will turn on again The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator blinks orange In this case turn off the computer remove the AC adapter and the battery pack then install the battery pack and connect the AC adapter again If the battery indicator still blinks o...

Page 56: ...arning beep sounds for about ten seconds Save your data and turn off the computer or connect the computer to AC power immediately Otherwise the computer will be shut down and the data may be lost In Windows the alarm will 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 be shut down automatic...

Page 57: ...leave the computer on until the battery is completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically 5 Connect the computer to AC power and let the battery fully charge again 6 Restart the computer The conditioning process is complete Do not connect the computer to wall outlet while discharging the battery The conditioning will be cancelled Changing the Battery Pack The capacity of a battery p...

Page 58: ... hold it then pull out the battery pack 4 Insert the new battery pack into the computer by matching the projected parts of the battery with the notched parts on the computer 5 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 6 Turn over the computer and it s ready to use Battery Stopper Notched Part Battery Release Lever Projected Part ...

Page 59: ...20 may not be available in some countries Use only the appropriate optional battery CE BL20 and attach it correctly Connecting Add on Battery Follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the computer 2 Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place 3 Open the cover on the bottom of the computer Cover ...

Page 60: ...the battery up to the notched parts of the computer 5 Softly press down the battery 6 Slightly press the both levers of the battery inward and hold them then press down the battery and release the levers Notched Part Projected Part Levers ...

Page 61: ...t the AC adapter from the computer 2 Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place 3 Slightly press the both levers of the battery inward and hold them 4 Slightly lift up the front of the battery and release the levers 5 Push out the battery backward and remove it Levers ...

Page 62: ...ry You can check the add on battery level with one of the following ways With Windows Refer to Checking the Battery Level section in this chapter With the battery level lamp When you press the battery level button the battery level lamps light up Conditioning Add on Battery Pack 1 Connect the add on battery pack 2 Refer to Conditioning the Battery Pack in this chapter Cover Battery Level Button Ba...

Page 63: ... then Power Options If Classic view is selected double click Power Options icon Windows XP Professional 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 valu...

Page 64: ...nected disconnected except while using the built in modem You can also select the performance by right clicking the icon or selecting Intel R SpeedStep TM technology tab in Power Options Properties dialog box Controlling CPU Speed Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional will control the processor performance to reduce power consumption Do not control the processor performance or connect di...

Page 65: ...ry Always runs at highest performance state Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Minimal Power Management Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Max Battery Using Battery Starts at lowest performance state then uses liner performance reduction as battery discharges Note th...

Page 66: ...rnate 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 Finish communications printing and playing music or video before entering System standby hibernate Do not operate the computer or peripheral...

Page 67: ...bernates 3 Click OK 4 Close Control Panel window Entering System Standby Hibernate Your computer enters System standby hibernate in each of the following cases You select Stand by or Hibernate in the Shut Down Windows dialog box Windows 2000 You select Stand By or Hibernate which will appear if you press Shift key in the Turn off computer dialog box To open the dialog box click start Turn Off Comp...

Page 68: ...Click OK 4 Close 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 Windows XP Professional only The battery level is low The above functions if you set the alarm in...

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Page 70: ...e next page For the details refer to the section explaining each device and contact your dealer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting them except when connecting USB devices IEEE 1394 devices or inserting a PC card Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional compatible Some devices have to be turned on after the c...

Page 71: ...4 2 4 Peripheral Connection Overview Video Equipment with S video USB Devices Headphone Audio Equipment Microphone External Monitor IEEE 1394 Device Printer ...

Page 72: ...It may cause the drive to malfunction Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to either of the USB ports on the computer Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to the computer CE FD04 is required to connect the included USB cable to the drive first Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside otherwise you will not be able to read or write data to...

Page 73: ...wn Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk If you have difficulty inserting or removing disks seek the assistance of an authorized service technician Do not touch the disk while reading writing data It may cause malfunction of the computer and the drive Removing Before removing the floppy disk make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is not lit Press the eject button...

Page 74: ...usly stored on the disk is lost You cannot format a double density 2DD 720KB floppy disk for Windows XP Professional only Removing Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit To remove the unit you need to perform the following steps before you remove it In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop Mitsumi USB Floppy Drive A 3 Click OK in Safe To Remove Hardware t...

Page 75: ...the pull down menu Connecting External Monitor 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Connect one end of your external monitor cable to the external monitor port of the rear side of the computer 3 Connect the other end of the external monitor cable to your external monitor 4 Turn on the external monitor then turn on the computer Displaying on an External Monitor To display the screen o...

Page 76: ...splay with Fn F5 While playing video or animation you may not be able to switch the display The screen may be distorted when you switch the display If this occurs refresh the screen by right clicking on the Windows desktop then clicking Refresh Audio System You can output sound to speakers an audio equipment or a headphone Connecting Speakers You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to th...

Page 77: ...Do not operate the computer Use the digital audio equipment compliant to sampling rate of 48kHz Sound may not be recorded correctly if you use the synchronized recording system of the digital audio equipment Enabling the S PDIF audio output Windows 2000 only 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager 4 Double click DVD CD...

Page 78: ...t You can adjust the output volume in Windows by double clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar Connecting a Headphone Use the headphone with an impedance of more than 8Ω 32Ω is recommended Audio Output Jack White L Red R Audio Output Jack ...

Page 79: ...er microphone with an impedance of 2 2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V To record sound 1 Click start then point Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows 2000 or click start then point All Programs Accessories Entertainment Windows XP Professional 2 Click Sound Recorder 3 See Help for Sound Recorder for more details Microphone Jack ...

Page 80: ...opriate driver is automatically installed If the driver is not installed correctly you will see a message on 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 In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your USB dev...

Page 81: ...rd without turning off the computer Before inserting a PC card into the slot refer to its manual Inserting PC Card When a new card is correctly inserted the appropriate driver is automatically installed If the driver is not installed correctly you will see a message on the screen In this case install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen 1 Confirm the PC card eject button ...

Page 82: ...2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your PC card 3 Click OK and go to Ejecting PC card of the next page In Windows XP Professional 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons 2 Click Safely remove xxxx xxxxx is the name of your PC card then Safe To Remove Hardware dialo...

Page 83: ...1 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer 2 Push the eject button and remove the PC card 3 Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping Push then Pops out ...

Page 84: ...e printer manual and install the printer driver Connecting to Expansion Port 1 Turn off the computer and the printer 2 Connect the printer cable and the parallel cable adapter 3 Open the cover on the rear side of the computer 4 Connect the computer with the printer Cover Printer Cable Parallel Cable Adapter Parallel Port Parallel Cable Adapter Printer Cable ...

Page 85: ...al video digital audio and other data in two directions between devices and for controlling other equipment When two or more IEEE 1394 compatible devices are connected to the computer in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment hat is directly connected but also with other devices via the directly connected device Confirm the IEEE 1394 device you will...

Page 86: ...IEEE 1394 Device In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your IEEE 1394 device 3 Click OK then remove the DV cable from the computer In Windows XP Professional 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icon If the icon does not appear go to Step 3 2 If the name o...

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Page 88: ...ected 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 characteris...

Page 89: ... built in modem 3 Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack Do not connect the modem cable to the LAN jack next to the modem jack It may damage the LAN jack or the modem cable 4 Connect the other end of the modem cable to the telephone line 5 Turn on the computer Connect the modem to the telephone line directly Do not use a distributor or allotter Modem Jack To Telephone Line L...

Page 90: ... Service Provider ISP have your account information and dial up number ready before you begin the Internet Connection Wizard Dial Up Networking To create another dial up networking accounts 1 On the Windows desktop double click My Computer icon 2 Click Network and Dial up Connections 3 Double click Make New Connection 4 Follow the instruction of the Network Connection Wizard dialog box to create a...

Page 91: ...ocations in Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above You can change the settings or make a new location by clicking New or Edit Internet Connection Windows XP Professional has a special Internet Connection Wizard to help you to connect to the Internet with ease Click start Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections then Network Connections If Classic view is selected double cl...

Page 92: ...n the communications software you are using set the COM port of the built in modem to COM3 Do not enter System standby hibernate while using communication software The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic local telecommunications infrastructure and ISP Internet Service Provider infrastructure Before commencing with fax communication it is recommended that you exit other applicatio...

Page 93: ...100 BASE TX LAN Connect your computer to LAN 1 Turn off the computer 2 If your computer is provided with the LAN cable go to the step 4 If with the core for a LAN cable go to the next step 3 Attach the provided core to one end of your LAN cable Insert the cable into the core and close the core until it clicks 4 Open the cover of the LAN jack on the left side of your computer To avoid damaging the ...

Page 94: ...o insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment If your computer is provided with a LAN cable always use that LAN cable If your LAN cable has no core attached please attach the provided core before use If you cannot access the network 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager button 4 Dou...

Page 95: ...ith a LAN cable always use that LAN cable If your LAN cable has no core attached please attach the provided core before use 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 4 Double click Network adapters then Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx 5 Click Advanc...

Page 96: ... 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 with the wireless LAN activate the integrated antennas with the following steps Activate Antennas You can enable disable the...

Page 97: ...cal Area Connection 2 icon Local Area Connection 2 Status dialog box appears 3 Click Properties button and double click Internet Protocol TCP IP in Components checked are used by this connection 4 Select Use the following IP address in Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box and set a unique IP address to 192 168 1 2 thorough 192 168 1 254 and the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK ...

Page 98: ...enabled for wireless LAN first Ensure to log on the computer as a member of the Administrators group When you log on the computer with a limited account you cannot change some settings for wireless LAN 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections Network Connections If Classic view is selected click Network Connections 3 Select Wireless Network Connection then click Change ...

Page 99: ... are enabled for Wireless LAN 1 Click icon on the taskbar SHARP Wireless LAN Card Utility for Windows dialog box opens A connected network name appears in ESSID of Connected with AP Information if available If you cannot find the icon from the Start menu click Programs Wireless LAN Card Utility for Windows for members of the Administrators group Clicking Rescan button detects another available net...

Page 100: ...lick Advanced tab then Refresh button of Available networks in Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box then click OK When the WEP security of the wireless network which you want to access is enabled ensure to enter the Network key and select Key format and Key length correctly Click Add button in Wireless Networks tab of Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box 3 Click Wireless ...

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Page 102: ...ed 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 ports etc Security S...

Page 103: ...y Selects the item Minus or Space key Changes the value In the item with mark press Enter to open sub menu Press Esc to close the sub menu and return to the previous menu 4 Select Exit 5 Select one of the exit methods and press Enter 6 Confirm the message and press Enter again The system restarts When the Setup Utility is opened power management does not work Do not close the display cover ...

Page 104: ... be numlocked if connected USB key Mouse Emulation defines whether USB devices keyboard or mouse can be used in MS DOS mode Quick Boot defines whether the system skips the check of the internal memory while booting to shorten the boot time Quiet Boot defines whether the SHARP logo appears on the screen while booting Video RAM Size shows the minimum size of the video memory In Windows environment t...

Page 105: ... mode EPP Enhanced Parallel Port mode or Output only Disabled means that you cannot use the port Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built in glide pad Resolution Expansion defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600 Enabled means that the screen is expanded Plug Play O S enables or disables plug play function Normally this option has to be set as ...

Page 106: ...ware set to Normal Device Configuration enables and disables built in devices such as USB Audio system modem LAN PC card IEEE1394 Wireless LAN Supervisor and User Password Setting a password will protect your computer against unauthorized access Once a password is set the system requires the password when entering to the Setup Utility And if Password on boot is enabled the system will require a pa...

Page 107: ...Changing the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter 2 Type your current password and press Enter 3 Type your new password and press Enter 4 Type your new password again and press Enter twice 5 Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted then press Enter 6 Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter...

Page 108: ... server via the LAN unit of the computer Wake On LAN defines whether the system boots up or resumes from System Hibernate when the LAN unit of the computer becomes active Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed Load Setup Defaults returns the values of ...

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Page 110: ...y 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 and peripheral devices See Chapter 3 for ...

Page 111: ...crews and remove the memory slot cover 3 Open the sheet and align the memory module as shown below matching the notched part of the module with the projected part of the memory socket of the computer Notched Part Projected Part 20 ...

Page 112: ... into the memory socket until you hear the clicking sound 5 Replace the memory slot cover to the computer matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of the computer 6 Tighten the screws 7 Replace the battery pack and connect the AC adapter ...

Page 113: ...ow steps 1 2 of Installing the Memory Module 2 Slightly bend the two latches outward until the memory module is released 3 Remove the memory module and follow steps 5 8 of Installing the Memory Module Installing Weight Saver The optical drive bay on the right of your computer can be installed a weight saver contained with your computer Installing the weight saver instead of the optical drive unit ...

Page 114: ... the optical drive wrapped and in a safe place to avoid any damage 4 Install the weight saver into the bay until it clicks Replacing the Optical Drive Unit 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the computer Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter Otherwise the computer may be damaged 2 Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place 3 S...

Page 115: ...attery for keeping the information of the Setup Utility etc If you see the message Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup replace it with a Lithium CR2032 Battery on the market 1 Turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the computer Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter and the battery pack from your computer Otherwise the computer may malfun...

Page 116: ... circuit your computer may malfunction 4 Insert a new backup battery with the plus side printed a part number up Press two hooks of the box with the edge of the battery and hold it then press down the battery 5 Replace the cover on the computer matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of the computer ...

Page 117: ...up Defaults then press Enter 12 When the message Load default configuration now appears select Yes then press Enter 13 In the Exit menu select Exit Saving Changes then press Enter 14 When the message Load default configuration now appears select Yes then press Enter 15 Click start Control Panel 16 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options in Category view then click Change the date and time 17...

Page 118: ...f your computer 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 ...

Page 119: ...traveling please follow these guidelines Before traveling back up your data on floppy disks optical disks or other external media Do not travel with any peripherals such as an optional external floppy disk drive unit or the parallel cable adapter connected 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 is closed...

Page 120: ... 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 121: ...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 122: ...puter The Product Recovery CD ROMs are not for sale Keep them in a secure place Backing up the data Before formatting the hard disk you should back up your data For details on how to back up your data see the Windows Online Help Although the pointer may be shown on the screen never touch the keyboard or the mouse during recovery except when the message prompts you to If you touch them the re insta...

Page 123: ...n the computer 5 When the message Press F2 to enter SETUP appears press F2 The Setup Utility opens 6 Insert the Product Recovery CD ROM disk 1 into the CD ROM drive 7 In the Exit menu select Load Setup Defaults then press Enter twice 8 In Boot Sequence of the Boot menu set CD ROM Drive to the top of the list then press Esc 9 In the Exit menu confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Ent...

Page 124: ...the Product Recovery CD ROM disk 3 The system will restart automatically 17 When the message Press F2 to enter SETUP appears press F2 The Setup Utility opens 18 In the Exit menu select Load Setup Defaults then press Enter twice 19 In the Exit menu confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice The system restarts 20 Set up Windows following the instructions on the screen When you...

Page 125: ...ternal display connector S video connector Others 2 USB ports IEEE 1394 port parallel port mini Modem Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps LAN 100 BASE TX 10 BASE T Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b compliant Radio technology DSSS IEEE 802 11b compliant Frequency band 2400 2483 5MHz Operating channels 11 channels Wireless LAN Data rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Power AC adapter 100 240V 50 60 Hz Battery R...

Page 126: ...Appendixes A 17 Options may not be available in some countries Add on Battery Pack CE BL20 External Floppy Disk Drive CE FD04 CE FD05 AC Adapter CE MV1V ...

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Page 128: ...rs 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 manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program click Start Help for Windows 2000 or start Help and Support Windows XP Pro...

Page 129: ...e optional external floppy disk drive unit either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk Question Why can t I boot from the floppy disk Make sure that the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected to the computer Check whether the floppy disk set to the optional external floppy disk drive unit contains a system disk Check in Boot menu of...

Page 130: ...ve 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 Make sure an external monitor is selected as the display by pressing Fn F5 If you use Fn F5 to change the display the image may be ...

Page 131: ...annot turn off the system with the power switch press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system refer to page 2 3 Ten seconds later turn on the computer by pressing the power switch Question Why does the glide pad malfunction The pad of the glide pad or your palm may be moist or dirty and grease Wipe the glide pad with a soft dry cloth Trouble with Floppy Disks Questio...

Page 132: ...irm the CD is inserted correctly Confirm the drive and file names are correct Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched Confirm the CD or files are supported Confirm the optical drive unit is correctly installed to the computer Question Why the drive does not 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...

Page 133: ...the steps described Installing the Weight Saver section in Appendixes 3 Reinstall the optical drive slightly 4 Turn on the computer Trouble with Communication Question Why can t I communicate through the built in modem Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack Confirm the dial setting pulse or tone of Windows XP and or communication software are matched with the telephone ...

Page 134: ...rm the LAN driver is enabled in System Properties dialog box Click Hardware tab then Device Manager Double click Network adapters then Sis 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter and in General tab confirm Use this device enable is selected in Device usage Confirm the user name or the password is correct Question How can I detect the MAC address Follow the instructions below 1 Click start Programs Win...

Page 135: ...ork connections in Network Tasks Network Connections dialog box appears 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Disable 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Enable When you have more than one available access points your computer may be connected to other than right one you want to access 1 Right click icon on the taskbar then click View Available Wireless Networks 2 S...

Page 136: ...just 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 The distance between computers or access points should be less than approximately 60m 190 feet in direct line of sight Confirm the IP address the subnet mask and the default gateway of each computer are set correctly Confirm the ...

Page 137: ...hernet adapter Wireless Network Connection section 4 Type exit then press Enter Trouble with Peripherals Question Why don t peripheral devices function Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer Confirm they are Windows 2000 or XP Professional compliant Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Win...

Page 138: ...nfirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Windows 2000 only Other Troubles Question Why is the battery pack discharged so quickly Initialize the battery pack Question Why is the date and or time incorrect Correct the date and time in Windows Double click the time appearing on the taskbar and set them in Date Ti...

Page 139: ...e taskbar and check the Windows volume 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 but this is not a problem Question Why can t I record the sound from the microphone Follow the instructions ...

Page 140: ...g 2 7 inserting 2 8 removing 2 9 troubleshooting T 5 CD R RW 2 10 D Display changing brightness 2 19 changing resolution 2 17 changing number of colors 2 17 switching the display 2 6 4 7 troubleshooting T 3 turning off 2 6 DVD ROM parental control 2 12 playing 2 13 region code 2 11 troubleshooting T 5 E External monitor connecting 4 6 displaying on 4 6 switching the display 2 6 4 7 F Floppy disk h...

Page 141: ...rting 4 12 ejecting 4 13 Peripherals audio equipment 4 7 connecting guidelines 4 1 external monitor 4 6 headphones 4 9 IEEE 1394 device 4 16 microphone 4 10 PC cards 4 12 printer 4 15 television set 2 13 troubleshooting T 10 USB device 4 11 Power choosing AC or battery 2 1 indicator 2 1 Power management disabling 3 15 stopping power supply to display 3 10 stopping power supply to hard disk 3 10 sy...

Page 142: ...roblems T 1 communications T 6 display T 3 floppy disk drive T 5 hard disk drive T 4 keyboard or glide pad T 4 optical drive T 5 peripherals T 10 reference T 1 wired LAN T 7 wireless LAN T 7 U USB device 4 11 W Wallpaper 2 19 Weight saver A 4 Windows 2000 first time setup 1 4 properties dialog boxes 1 5 Windows XP first time setup 1 4 properties dialog boxes 1 5 Wireless LAN 5 9 activating 5 9 com...

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