HON HAI PRECISION IND T60H418 Users Manual

Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement

WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate th is equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a

Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designedto provid ereasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio freque nc yenergy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may causeharmful interferenceto radio communicatio ns. Ho wev er, there is no guarantee that interferenc ew illnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interferenceb yone or more of the follow ing 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 cable and included ferrite core for LAN cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.

*AsanENERGYSTAR

meets the ENERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-MV Series This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1) this device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL:1-800-BE-SHARP

Partner, SHARP has determined th at this product

guidelines for energy efficiency.

About the Modem

This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, th e FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone lin e. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not r inging in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for th e calling areas.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone companywill notifyyou 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 the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will pr ovide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the trouble is causing har m to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact th e state public utility commission, public servicecommission or corporation commission for information.)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any messageunless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each tran smitted page or on the first page of the transmission, th e date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the messageand the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) To program this information, refer to the manual of the communication software.

For Wireless LAN Bundled Model

Wireless LAN / Modem Model Name: T60H418 FCC ID: MCLT60H418

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) th is 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 in formation, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

It is the intent of Shar p th at this pr oduct be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

Product Information and Customer Assistance

For Product Information and Customer Assistance:

Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) Sharp Systems of America

5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Home Page: http://www.sharp-business.com E-mail address: support@sharp-business.com

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Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-offthe mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-offplug destroyed immediatelyand disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur. To fit an appropriate plug to the main s lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordancewith 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:

• Th e wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which

is mar ked N or coloured black.

or and of the same rating as above; which is

• Th e wire which is coloured brown must be connected to th e plug terminal

which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure th at neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth termin al in your three pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:

• If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from

the cut-off plug.

• Th e cord gr ip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over

the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the pr ovisions 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.

Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

Your Sharp PC-MV series with integral modem has been designed to work with the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:

• United Kingdom

• Ireland

• Italy

• Germany

• Switzerland

If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above, you should contact your equipment supplier for further details.

The modem is n ot designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with a call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call waiting, you may experiencecommunication errors.

To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries the following setting should be observed:

Pulsedialmaynotbeavailableinsomecountries.

Modem Model Name: T60M099

Intended Use

This is a Personal Computer with Modem for the analogue PSTN network which operates in all UK, Irish, Italian, German, Swiss networks which followthe CTR21 Standard. If you are in doubt whether your network follows the CTR21, please contact your dealer or network operator.

This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.

Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Dit a pparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999/5/CE.

Η συσκευη αυτη ανταττοκρινεται στιζ ατταιτησειζ των οδηγια

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 dir ektiivi 1999/5/EY.

1999/5/EK

About the battery

Die gebrauchte Lithiumbatterie bitte gegen Kurzschlus sichern (z.B. durch Abkleben der beiden Batterie-Pole mit Klebestreifen) und der Verkaufsstelle zuruckgeben.

Das Produkt enthalt eine Lithiumbatterie. Die gebrauchte Lithiumbatterie bitte gegen Kurzschlus sichern (z.B. durch Abkleben der beiden Batterie-Pole mit Klebestreifen) und der Verkaufsstelle zuruckgeben.

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.

CAUTION:

FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE BATTERY.

VORSICHT:

UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN.

ATTENTION:

POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEURET LA BATTERIE.

VARNING:

FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.

PRECAUCION:

PARAUNACOMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.

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Safety Precautions

General

• Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be mar ked, on the computer.

• Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified

personnel. Immediatelyshut off the computer and seek servicing under the following conditions:

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• if liquid has been spilled on the computer

• if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

Location

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

• Keep th e computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.

• Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Do not 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 in side 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 of any kind into cabinet openings. They maytouch

dangerous voltagepoints or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Turn offthe computer before in stalling or removing a peripheral device (except

when connecting USB devices, IEEE1394 devices and PC cards).

• Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage.

Replace the power cord immediatelyif damage is found.

• Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

• Do not dr op the computer nor hit it with other equipment.

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

• Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.

Battery Precautions

CAUTION

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Handling

• Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.

• Do not attempt to open or alter the batterypack.

• Do not place the batterywhere it might get hotter than 60°C (140°F).

• Do not allow metal objects such as jewelryto short across the batteryterminals,

as it could heat up and explode.

• Do not allow liquids to come in contact with th e 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 the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the computer.

Storage

• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to

exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.

• Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.

Modem Precautions

• Never in stall telephone wiring during a lightnin g storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless 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 lin es.

• Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a remote

risk ofelectricshock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.

Wireless LAN Precautions

• Do not communicate with wireless LAN in specific environment where radio-

susceptible equipments are n earby such as on airplan es, in hospital, etc.

• Do not touch the antennas while communicating.

• Keep the distance at least 20cm between the antennas and your body while

communicating..

About This Manual

Notice

Inform ation in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation.

SHARP Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

SHARP strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtuallyany electronic memoryproduct under certain circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility fordata lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other causes.

SHARP assumes no responsibility directlyorindirectly, 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.

© 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietaryinformation which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

WinDVD is a trademark of Inter Video, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Recording Important Information

For future 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 pr inted on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer.

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:

A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process.

A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware, software or data.

Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referredto in the instructions, are shown in 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 windowtitles or possible parameters, are italicized:

Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window. SettheitemtoEnabled.

Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from th e screens you see on your computer.

SectionTitles in other parts of this manual are italicized:

Refer to Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents

Notice for Users in USA........................................................................................i

Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland................................................................ iv

Notice for Users in Europe...................................................................................vi

Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................ix

About This Manual.............................................................................................xii

Recording Important Information...................................................................... xiii

Manual Conventions.......................................................................................... xiv

Table of Contents............................................................................................... xv

Overview of Computer...................................................................................... xvii

Quick Setup

Installing BatteryPack ......................................................................................1-1

Connecting 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 Professional).......................................... 2-21

Battery and Power Management

Battery Pack...................................................................................................... 3-1

Optional Add-on Battery Pack...........................................................................3-6

Power Management ......................................................................................... 3-10

Peripherals

Using Peripherals...............................................................................................4-1

Using Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit...............................................4-3

Display ..............................................................................................................4-6

AudioSystem.....................................................................................................4-7

USBDevice.....................................................................................................4-11

PC Card...........................................................................................................4-12

Printer .............................................................................................................4-15

Using IEEE 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 In structions.............................................................................A-11

Specifications..................................................................................................A-16

Troubleshooting

Index

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Overview of Computer

Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.

Front

Status Indicators

Hard Disk

Num Lock

Power Indicator →2-1

Battery Indicator →2-1

Antenna Indicator →5-9

Caps Lock

LCD Screen →2-17

Scroll LockOptical Drive

Wireless LAN Antennas →5-9

Power Button

Keyboard →2-6

Glide Pad →2-4

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Right

Left

Security Slot →A-9

Optical Drive →2-7

Ventilation Openings →ix

LAN Jack →5-6

Rear

AC Adapter Jack →1-2

USB Ports →4-3,4-11,4-15

Modem Jack →5-2

External Monitor

Port →4-6

Parallel Port →4-15

Audio Output Jack (S/PDIF Compliant) →4

PC Card Slot →4-12

Ventilation Openings →ix

IEEE1394 Connector →4-16

Volume Control →2-15

Microphone Jack →4-10

S Video Output Jack →2-13

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Bottom

Reset Switch →2-3

RESET

Battery Pack →3-1

Speaker

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your computer up and running as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first.

Installing Battery Pack

Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using th e computer for the first time:

1. Place the computer upside down.

2. Insert the battery pack into the computer by matching the pr ojected parts of the battery to the notched parts on the computer.

Notched Part

Projected Part

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3. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound.

4. Turn over your computer and go to the next section.

Connecting AC Power

1. Plug the AC adapter cable to the AC adapter jack on the rear side of your computer.

2. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.

3. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

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AC Adapter Jack

AC Adapter

AC Power Cord

• Always 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 the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power.

To Wall Outlet

4. Slide the displaycover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and raise th e cover.

Display Cover Lock Lever

5. Press the power button to turn on your computer.

Power Indicator

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.

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Setting Up Windows

Before starting the setup of Windows, you must select the operating system. There are two kinds of operating system available: Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional. You can choose one of them when starting to use the computer for the first time.

If you choose Windows 2000, the setup steps are:

• Accepting license agreement

• Configuring the name of you and your organization

• Configuring the setting of your computer within the work group

• Completing configuration

If you choose Windows XP Professional, the setup steps 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, followthe instructions on the screen. See also the Windows manual. It takes approximately15-20 minutes to completethe entire setup process.

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• Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows setup. If you turn it off, you cannot set up Windows later.

• Be sure to connect the computer to AC power. If using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power.

• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer unless

Windows setup completes. Otherwise your computer may malfunction.

• If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this case, press any key to resume your computer from the power management.

• If you c annot operate the keyboard or the touch pad, press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Be sure that the battery indicator turns off; then, after more than 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.

For Users Outside UK

After completing Windows setup, set your date and time. Double-click the time appearing on the right of the taskbar to open Date/Time Properties (Windows

2000) or Date and Time Properties (Windows XP Professional) dialog box. Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected, and set date and time.

For UK Users

After completing Windows setup, double-click README FIRST (for U.K.users) icon on the desktop an d follow the in structions in it to customize the setting suitable for UK users. 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 windowcontaining text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click the Start buttontoopentheStart menu; then, select Settings - Control Panel and double-click the XXX icon. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Mouse

• Power Options

• System

Properties Dialog Box in Windows XP Professional

In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A dialog box is a windowcontaining text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other application programs.To open the pr operties dialog boxes, click start - Control Panel. There are two types of view for the Control Panel. One is Category view, and the other is Classic view. If

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you select Category view, you can choose the category which 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 th e component or feature represented bythat icon, by double-clicking it.

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Turning Off Your Computer

When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following ways:

• With a power button (Windows 2000)

Before using this way, confirm that Power Off is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab of Power Options Properties

dialog box.

• With a power button (Windows XP Professional)

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.

• From the Start menu (Windows 2000)

1. From the Start menu, select 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 off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator, optical drive indicator, or the indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data.

• Before turning it back on, wait at least ten seconds after turning off the computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

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 equipped with a standard battery. You can also use an optional battery. See Chapter 3 for batteryinformation.

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

When Connected to AC Power

Battery

On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) Off Has powerWhen Run by Blinking (red) Almost completelydischarged

In abnormal state. Remove the batterypack and install it again.

(The warning beep sounds)

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