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See also the section on power management in this chapter.

Charging the Battery Pack

1.

 

Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged,
the battery status indicator is orange.

2.

 

When the battery is fully charged, the battery status indicator turns green.
Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer.

When the battery is hot (for example, after long use), it may take longer
to fully charge the battery.

Initializing Battery Pack

You need to initialize the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your
battery is less than what the battery power meter suggest.

1.

 

Connect your computer to AC power and turn it on.

2.

 

When the message 

<F2> to enter System Configuration Utility

 appears, press

F2

 to open the Setup Utility.

3.

 

Disconnect the AC adapter and leave your computer turned on until the battery
is completely discharged and computer is shut down.

4.

 

Connect your computer to AC power again and charge it until the battery status
indicator turns to green.

5.

 

Follow the step 3 and 4 again. If you finish this procedure, the battery
initialization will be completed.

•

 

If the battery power remaining becomes very short after initialization
process, ask your local dealer to replace the battery pack with a new
one.

Replacing Battery Pack

Ask your local dealer for a replacement of the standard battery pack.

Summary of Contents for PC-MR70

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Page 2: ...s can be found on the warranty card inserted with the documentation Copyright Copyright may exist in material you wish to record Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be im...

Page 3: ...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 hot Do n...

Page 4: ...er 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 other violent shock Do not solder anything to the battery terminals Charging Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer Discharging Do not use th...

Page 5: ...nless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated 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 wh...

Page 6: ...y 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 February 2001 Copyright 2001 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is ...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...ne key 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 In the following case press the Enter key after you type the command C Program Files SHARP QSBKICKER Qsb QSB exe Enter Words Texts on Screen such as window titles or possible parameters are italicized Double cl...

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Page 11: ...e page referring to the part Front A N LCD Screen 1 3 Keyboard 2 6 Status Indicators 2 1 Quick Start Buttons 2 7 Glide Pad 2 4 Microphone Power Switch 1 3 Quick Start Button 2 7 Speaker Power Status Indicators 2 2 Automatic E mail Receiver Lamp Button 2 8 Speaker ...

Page 12: ...xi Right Left Audio Input Jack 2 15 IR Port 5 1 Volume Control 5 3 Audio Output Jack 6 1 PC Card Slots 4 8 Floppy Disk Drive 1 2 Microphone Jack 2 3 CD RW Drive T 5 ...

Page 13: ... 7 4 Keyboard Mouse Port 4 3 Parallel Port 4 4 RC 232C Port 4 7 Ventilation Openings 4 6 USB Ports 2 7 Reset Switch 6 3 Ventilation Openings 3 1 LAN Jack 4 6 External Monitor Port 4 6 Modem Jack 4 6 Security Slot 4 6 Battery Pack 6 3 ...

Page 14: ...g as quickly as possible Read this chapter first Turning Power On 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 Turn over your computer and place it on a flat surface 2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked point Battery Lock ...

Page 15: ...tlet Always use the AC adapter included with the computer 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 the Windows Me setup if the battery does not have eno...

Page 16: ...lock latch until the screen cover releases then raise the cover and tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position 9 Press the power switch 10 When you see Windows Me Setup program on the screen press the eject button of the CD RW drive and pull out the CD tray then remove the Eject Button Protection Sheet To Telephone Line ...

Page 17: ...r the power indicator turns green the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems and Windows Me starts When using the computer for the first time a dialog box called the Windows Me Setup appears to guide you through the Windows Me setup See the next page ...

Page 18: ...ialog Box in Windows In this manual you are often asked to open a XXX Properties dialog box such as the Modems Properties dialog box or the Display Properties dialog box These dialog boxes let you make changes to the configuration and operation of the component by clicking check boxes or selecting radio buttons To open a property dialog box from the Start menu in the taskbar at the foot of the Win...

Page 19: ...1 6 1 PC Card Power Options System ...

Page 20: ...ick Power Options 4 In the Power Options Properties dialog box click Advanced tab 5 Select Power Off in the drop down menu for When I press the power button on my computer and then click Apply and OK If you have not saved a file a dialog box will appear asking whether you want to save it Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk floppy disk or CD RWdrive indicator is lit Doing so m...

Page 21: ...On green Your keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock On green Your keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Scroll Lock On orange Your keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode Choosing Power Source You can use the computer with one of the following power sources AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible rely on the battery only when AC power is not available Rechargeable battery Your computer is equi...

Page 22: ...blems of the computer or the battery pack The battery charge indicator blinks orange when the battery which is not used for a long time is being charged In this case initialize the battery 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 ra...

Page 23: ...usly Press the Ctrl Alt Del keys again to restart the computer Resetting may cause data loss Use the software reset only if the normal Windows Me 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 switch if you encounter hardware or software problems...

Page 24: ...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 pad the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen The glide pad is very sensitive so you do not have to exert much pressure on the pad The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip Click Double click and...

Page 25: ...of the glide pad and slide your finger left or right This procedure works only in limited applications Changing the Configuration In the Mouse Properties dialog box you can change the configuration of the glide pad such as swapping left and right buttons changing the pointer size etc Double click the icon on the task bar to open the dialog box Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad wit...

Page 26: ...em parameters This combination is sometimes referred to as hot keys Fn F5 Toggles display mode in LCD only CRT only and simultaneously display See the Display section in Chapter 4 for details Fn F6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F8 Maximize the LCD screen brightness Press again to set it to the previous status Fn F10 Stop the battery warning beep T...

Page 27: ...tion keys If you change the setting of the I button the setting of the button on the front panel will be changed together Default assignments are Button Assigned Application I front button Internet Explorer II Outlook Express III Create CD IV PhotoSuite III SE V None From the Start menu select Program Quick Start Button Configuration to show Quick Start Button Utility dialog box You can drag and d...

Page 28: ...ail Receiver Timer or simply by pressing Automatic E mail Receiver button If you register specific mail addresses Automatic E mail Receiver lamp will turn on in a different colour to indicate the arrival of the letters from those addresses Before using Automatic E mail Receiver run Automatic E mail Receiver Quick Setup and configure your Internet connection and mail software From the Start menu se...

Page 29: ...ration Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on a disk Do not spill liquid onto a disk Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting A N 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 inserted correctly the eject button pops out slightly Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive W...

Page 30: ...Make sure the floppy disk is not write protected and insert it into the floppy disk drive 2 Double click My Computer on the desktop 3 Click 3 Floppy A From the File menu select Format 4 From the capacity drop down list select 1 44MB or 720KB 5 Click Start to start formatting When you format a floppy disk all data previously stored on the disk is lost Backing Up Data We recommend that you regularly...

Page 31: ...t mark this surface Keep your discs away from direct sunlight heat and excessive moisture Always hold the CDs by the edges Fingerprints dirt or water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking If a CD is dirty or does not play properly clean it with a soft dry cloth wiping straight out from the center along the radius Inserting a CD You can operate the CD RW drive only when the computer is on 1 Mak...

Page 32: ...o not leave the tray open Also avoid touching the lens in the tray If the lens becomes dirty the CD 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 Maximum output and wavelength of the laser 3 6mW 795nm CLASS1LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE1 Removing a CD 1 Make sure the CD RW drive indicator LED is off 2 Pres...

Page 33: ... t delete data from the CD R but if the disk has free space left you can add data until the disk is full CD RW is a re writable disk and you can use the disk many times about 1000 times by deleting data from the disk Run Easy CD Creator or DirectCD to write data to CD R RW See online help of them for more information Before writing data to CD R RW Connect the AC adapter to your computer Disable th...

Page 34: ...n what the battery indicator lights suggest as per the procedure on page 3 3 Turn off your computer when you are not using it The duration a battery life will depend on the computer usage Applications which heavily use the peripherals will experience shorter power duration When the battery is not charged your computer may not operate properly Connect the AC power to charge the battery If you see a...

Page 35: ...w Battery Alarm or Critical Battery Alarm in Windows Me the computer will be turned off or enter System stand by or Hibernate in case of significantly low battery power See Power Management section of this chapter The alarm of Windows Me will also tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by sounding an alarm or displaying a message and let your computer enter System stand by hibernat...

Page 36: ... what the battery power meter suggest 1 Connect your computer to AC power and turn it on 2 When the message F2 to enter System Configuration Utility appears press F2 to open the Setup Utility 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and leave your computer turned on until the battery is completely discharged and computer is shut down 4 Connect your computer to AC power again and charge it until the battery sta...

Page 37: ...the LCD screen and turn over the computer 3 Turn the battery lock to the unlocked position 4 Remove the battery pack with the battery release lever being slided 5 Install the battery pack until you hear a clicking sound 6 Slide the battery lock to locked position Battery Pack Battery Lock Battery Release Lever ...

Page 38: ...ol Panel options Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value and click OK Stopping Power Supply to the Display This procedure is also effective for an attached external monitor complying with power management 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set ...

Page 39: ... System hibernate in Power Options Properties dialog box If your battery becomes completely discharged during System stand by you will lose unsaved data Therefore if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery for long periods of time we recommend System hibernate Entering System stand by Hibernate Finish communications printing and playing music or video before entering System stan...

Page 40: ...ptions Properties dialog box select Advanced tab 2 Select Hibernate or Stand By in When I press the sleep button on my computer 3 Click Apply 4 Click OK The battery level is low The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows Me 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Alarms tab 2 Check the box of the preferable battery alarm state 3 Set the battery level at which the alarm is acti...

Page 41: ...tails refer to the section explaining each device and contact your dealer Connecting Peripheral Device 1 Turn off the computer and the peripheral device except when connecting USB devices 2 Connect the peripheral device to the computer If the connector has screws tighten them 3 Turn on the peripheral device then turn on the computer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before...

Page 42: ...4 2 4 Peripheral Connection Overview ...

Page 43: ...4 3 4 Mouse keyboard Port USB Ports Parallel Port RS 232C Port Audio Input Jack Microphone Jack Audio Output Jack Modem Jack External Monitor Port LAN Jack ...

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Page 45: ...re using a printer read the printer manual Connecting a Printer To connect to the parallel port To connect to the USB port Installing a Printer Driver To use a printer you need to install a printer driver See the manuals included with your printer Printer Parallel Port Printer USB Ports USB Cable Printer Cable ...

Page 46: ...nel Display Connecting External Monitor 1 Turn off your computer and an external monitor 2 Connect one side of the display cable to the external monitor port on the rear side of your computer 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the external monitor 4 Turn on the external monitor then your computer Installing the Display Driver You may need to install the display driver for the external monitor...

Page 47: ...htness of the screen Press Fn F8 Maximizes the brightness of the screen Pressing the combination again set the brightness to the previous settings Changing Resolution and Number of Colours When shipped your computer is set to the default resolution and colour The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64k colour To change the resolution and the number of colours perform the following steps This proce...

Page 48: ...r application windows on the external monitor To use multiple monitors 1 Connect the external monitor to your computer 2 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings then Advanced 3 Click Display Modes tab 4 In Driver Mode select Multimonitor 5 Select a primary and a secondary monitor For example if you want to use the internal LCD screen for the primary monitor select LCD2 in Primary 6 Cl...

Page 49: ...USB keyboard mouse This may cause the computer to operate improperly Using a PS 2 Mouse Keyboard You can connect a PS 2 mouse keyboard to the mouse keyboard port of the rear side of your computer Using a USB Mouse Keyboard You can connect a USB mouse keyboard to the USB port of the rear side of your computer Before removing USB mouse keyboard you may need to perform some steps See USB Device of th...

Page 50: ... analog sound to an audio equipment Output Sounds to Audio Equipment Use an audio cable compliant to the connector of the audio equipment for the connection Audio Output Jack Audio Cable Speakers with an amplifier Audio Equipment LINE IN L LINE IN R white Red Audio Output Jack With an impedance over 8 Ω 32Ω recommended Headphones Audio Output Jack Audio Cable ...

Page 51: ...OK 4 Uncheck Mute All on Spdif and close the dialog box To output analog sound again check Mute All 5 Open Volume Control dialog box again and in Wave maximize the volume The default output volume for digital sound is not enough Maximize the volume in Volume Control dialog box whenever you output digital sound Controlling Output Sound With the volume control Audio Output Jack S PDIF compliant Audi...

Page 52: ...MIDI file WAVE 3 Close the dialog box The default output volume for digital sound is not enough Maximize the volume whenever you output digital sound Input Analog Sound From Audio Equipment Before inputting analog sound from an audio equipment 1 Attach the provided core to one end of an audio cable Insert the cable into the slit of the core and put the cable around the core 2 Close the core until ...

Page 53: ... using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack RS 232C Device You can use RS 232C devices such as a modem or a terminal adapter with your computer RS 232C port is available on the rear side of your computer Audio Input Jack Core LINE OUT L LINE OUT R White Red Electret condenser microphone with the impedance of 2k Ω and the allowable voltage of 2 5 V Microphone Jack ...

Page 54: ... the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB To remove USB devices you may need to perform the following before you remove them 1 Double click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar 2 Select the device you want to remove and click Stop 3 Confirm the device name you want to remove is highlighted then click OK 4 Click OK in Safe to Remove Hardware ...

Page 55: ...t your computer on a flat surface 2 Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer 3 Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches 50 cm Setting for Infrared Communication 1 In I O Device Configuration on the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility make sure the COM2 Port is Auto and Mode to IrDA 2 Disable System standby and System hibernate in Wi...

Page 56: ...on on the task bar 2 Click icon 3 In Wireless Link dialog box select the files you want to send then click Send If the target computer is supported by Windows Me click Yes when the message Do you receive this file appears click OK The file will be sent to desktop of the target computer Or 1 Right click the file you want to send 2 Select Send To Infrared Recipient Set the communication speed of the...

Page 57: ... electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog line the modem will not function properly If you connect the modem to a digital PBX both the modem and the PBX may be damaged Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line 1 Turn off your computer 2 Connect the end nearest the core on the included modem cable to the modem jack 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the ...

Page 58: ...Within the communications software you are using set the COM port of the built in modem to COM3 if you have not changed the default settings 2 Set parameters such as modem speed baud rate and line type pulse dialing or tone dialing See also the manual or online help of the software you are using Do not enter System standby hibernate while using communication software The communication speed may va...

Page 59: ...or the LAN unit is provided go to the step 4 3 Attach the provided core to one end of your shielded LAN cable Insert the cable into the slit of the core and put the cable around the core then close the core until it clicks 4 If your LAN cable has a core connect the core end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack If not connect any side of the LAN cable into the LAN jack 5 Connect the other end of the ...

Page 60: ...5 6 5 If the LAN cable is included with your computer always use it ...

Page 61: ...I and CardBus compliant PC card Before inserting a PC card into your computer refer to its manual You cannot use a Type II and a Type III PC card at the same time To use two PC cards except CardBus compliant at the same time disable one of COM1 Port COM2 Port or Parallel Port in the Setup Utility Refer to Chapter 8 for Setup Utility Inserting PC Card 1 Make sure that PC card eject button does not ...

Page 62: ...rt and COM2 Port in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Otherwise the Modem card may not work properly Ejecting PC Card Some PC cards may become hot after long use Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting a PC card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 Click icon on the task bar then Stop xxxxxxxx and click OK 2 Gently push in the PC card eject button to be pop out Label Face ...

Page 63: ...6 3 6 3 Push the eject button again and remove the card 4 Push the eject button to store it with the computer ...

Page 64: ... 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 the battery pack and peripheral devices See chapter 3 for removing the battery Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC a...

Page 65: ...ng up the keyboard cover and remove it 4 Remove the keyboard via the metal locating tabs at the base of the keyboard Do not use the keys of keyboard to remove the keyboard assembly 5 Turn the keyboard upside down ...

Page 66: ... the computer 6 Align the memory module as shown below matching the notched part of the module with the projection part of the memory socket of the computer 7 Press the memory module slowly to place it into the memory socket until you hear the clicking sound Projection Part Notched Part About 20 ...

Page 67: ...ace the keyboard correctly then insert the projection parts of the keyboard cover into the notched part of the computer 10 Slide the keyboard cover to right until you hear the clicking sound 11 Connect the AC adapter and replace the battery pack 12 Turn on the computer and check the memory size with the procedure in the previous section ...

Page 68: ...6 6 8 Uninstalling the Memory Module 1 Follow steps 1 5 above 2 Slightly bend the two latches outward until the memory module is released 3 Remove the memory module and follow steps 8 12 above ...

Page 69: ...puter or change the configuration Make sure you select a password you will never forget and write it down and save it in a secure place Otherwise you will have to contact your dealer for assistance System Password When the system password is set the system will require the password when the system enters the Setup utility Set Password On Boot to Enabled if you want your computer to ask your passwo...

Page 70: ...nfiguration changes and exit now select Yes and press Enter The system restarts and asks the password you have set Deleting the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter 2 Type your current password and press Enter 3 Type nothing and press Enter 4 Type nothing and press Enter twice 5 In the Exit menu select Exit Saving Changes and press Ent...

Page 71: ...set the item Fixed Disk Boot Sector to Write Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above operation Even if a warning message appears the system may not be infected in some cases Security Slot You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the rear side of your computer ...

Page 72: ...7 7 4 ...

Page 73: ...called CMOS RAM which the system reads every time you turn on the computer Your computer is shipped from factory with the appropriate Setup Utility settings Leave it as default settings in normal use Contents of the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of six menu pages as follows Main configures basic system Advanced configures device interface I O ports etc Security Sets password Power Confi...

Page 74: ...nt does not work when the Setup utility is open Do not close the cover To turn off the computer when the Setup Utility is open press the power switch Using the Setup Utility To navigate through the different menus you can use the following keys Moves the cursor from one menu to another Moves the cursor from one item to another in a menu Space bar Increases the numeric value or changes an item to t...

Page 75: ...Secondary Master Appears as CD ROM Memory Cache Configures the status of the memory cache Leave it as a default in normal use Keyboard Numlock Defines whether you can input numerals through keys with blue legends on the built in keyboard System Memory shows the size of conventional memory Extended Memory Shows the size of extended memory with 1MB or larger The value changes when a memory module is...

Page 76: ...assigned Disabled means that you cannot use the port Mode Defines the IR mode You cannot use ASK on your computer Parallel Port Assigns the base I O address and IRQ for the printer port Enabled means that you can select the items yourself Auto means that the base I O address is automatically assigned Select the printer mode in Mode below Disabled means that you cannot use the port Mode Specifies t...

Page 77: ...the computer or change the configuration Make sure to select a password you will never forget or write it down and protect it in a secure place Otherwise you will have to contact your dealer for assistance Password On Boot Defines whether the system requires passwords during the boot process Enabled means that you need to input a password to continue Fixed Disk Boot Sector Defines whether the boot...

Page 78: ...PU clock speed and stop the power supply to display when you do not operate the computer for the specified length of time Suspend Timeout Defines whether the system uses the power management facility when your computer is in Standby Timeout shown above for the specified length of time The kind of the power management facilities can be defined in Suspend Mode below Suspend Mode Defines which facili...

Page 79: ...fines whether the system resumes from Standby when the built in modem receives the call Resume On Time Defines whether the system resumes from Standby on the time defined in Resume Time below Resume Time Sets the alarm for Resume On Time above using the format hour minute second 24 hour format Boot menu This menu defines where the system boots from The system boots from the drive appears on the to...

Page 80: ...ing the settings you have changed Load Setup Defaults Returns the values of all items to default To exit select one of the above items Discard Changes Returns the values of all items to the values you last saved Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed ...

Page 81: ... 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 manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program select Help from the Start menu It also gives you Troubles...

Page 82: ...oot from the floppy disk drive check whether the Diskette Drive is set to the first in Boot menu of the Setup Utility Question Why do I get Invalid system disk message 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 and press any key If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your h...

Page 83: ...e press the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system Five seconds later turn the computer on If you cannot power off the system with above procedures insert a fine rod into the reset switch on the bottom of the computer Wait five seconds and turn the computer back on Question Why does the external monitor display nothing or the image on it distorted Confirm the monitor is tur...

Page 84: ...ou cannot power off the system with above procedures insert a fine rod into the reset switch on the bottom side of the computer refer to page 2 3 Wait ten seconds and turn the computer back on Question Why doesn t the glide pad function correctly Confirm the item Pointing Device in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility is set to Enabled Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and f...

Page 85: ...tup Utility is set to Normal Trouble with Compact Discs Question Why can t I read data from a compact disc Confirm the CD is inserted correctly Confirm the drive name and the file name are correct Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched Confirm the CD or file types are supported Wait for more than 10 seconds after inserting the CD It takes some seconds for the CD RW drive to recognize the CD Qu...

Page 86: ...vices function Confirm they are compliant to Windows Me Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer Confirm drivers necessary for operating ports on the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the printer is connected correctly If you use the network print...

Page 87: ...rm the item COM1 Port is set appropriately in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Question Why doesn t work infrared communications built in modem or terminal adapter Confirm the power management is disabled Question Why doesn t the digital sound of CD output to the audio equipment connected to my computer Follow the instructions below 1 In the System Properties dialog box select Device Manager...

Page 88: ...es Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack Confirm the dial settings of Windows Me or communication software are matched with the telephone line Confirm Country Region in Dialing Properties dialog box is set correctly Confirm the network configuration is appropriate Confirm the user name or password is correct Confirm the COM port in the communication software is set app...

Page 89: ...l or the Main menu of the Setup Utility Question Why can t I produce sound Check the volume control on the left side of your computer Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control Question Why can t I use a hardware device Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the following procedure 1 In the System Properties dialog box select Device ...

Page 90: ...s Password 2 Type your current password in Old Password and click OK without typing anything in New Password 3 Click OK then Close 4 In the Network Properties dialog box select Windows Logon in Primary Network Logon and click OK 5 Click Yes to restart the system ...

Page 91: ...ical agents that may damage the cabinet Never clean the computer while it is powered on Ventilation Openings Wipe the ventilation openings with a soft dry cloth Dust on the ventilation openings may cause overheating of the computer Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system Gently wipe the sur...

Page 92: ...disks or other external media Bring an extra copy of your backup data Do not travel with a floppy disk or CD inserted in the drive Do not travel with the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damage to the hard disk drive Disconnect any peripheral devices and the AC adapter from the computer Fully charge the battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord Avoid sud...

Page 93: ...o speakers sound system compliant with AC97 I O ports Audio Audio input jack stereo Audio output jack stereo S PDIF compliant external microphone jack monaural Video External monitor port Others Parallel port RS 232C serial port keyboard mouse port two USB ports Infrared IR port IrDA 115Kbps 4Mbps SHARP ASK 9600bps Modem may not be available in some countries Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send LAN ...

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