Notice SHARP User Manual

Notice for All Users

• Consult the operation manual (this document) for proper use of your computer.

• The product and the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

• SHARP assumes no responsibility for results arising from use of pre-installed and

third party software. Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems. (Read the service condition of the software before use.)

• SHARP assumes no responsibility for problems caused by incorrect handling,

repairs, defects, battery replacement or any other cause.

Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement

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

Note: These equipments have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

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

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These equipments generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If these equipments do cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipments off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.

* As an ENERGY STAR

the ENERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-MC Series This device 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.

Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements.

Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets

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, the 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 line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing 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 the calling areas.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you 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 provide 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 harm 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 the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

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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 message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and 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.

Warning

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

It is the intent of Sharp that this product 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.sharpsystems.com

E-mail address: ssa-support@sharpsystems.com

Notice for Users in Canada

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

About the Wireless LAN

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.

This product contains IC: 4023-MIWLGRL

About the Modem

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five (REN:0.2).

This product contains IC: 4023-11777

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

CAUTION:

FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAINS 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 SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE.

VARNING:

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

PRECAUCION:

PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.

CAUTION:

Safety Precautions

General

• Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer.

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

personnel. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the following conditions:

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• when liquid is spilled on your computer

• when your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

Location

• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

• Keep your computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Do not move your computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm

place. A temperature difference of more than 18°F (10°C) will cause condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage. (In this case, turn off your computer and leave it for about an hour to completely dry the unit.)

• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. They protect your computer

from overheating.

• Do not place your computer on an unstable or uneven work surface.

• Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the

base of your computer will become hot.

• Do not use your computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended

period during operation or while charging to avoid injury from heat exposure.

Usage

• Never push any objects into cabinet openings. They may touch the dangerous

voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer. Strong pressure can damage

the cabinet or make your computer fail.

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• If your computer and AC power cord experience abnormal situation such as heat

generation or smoking, or produces an abnormal odor, turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack immediately.

• Turn off your computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices except

USB devices, a PC card, etc.

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

• Do not drop your computer nor hit it with other equipment.

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

• Before cleaning, turn off your computer and disconnect the AC power cord.

• When carrying your computer:

• Turn off your computer.

• Remove external media such as a PC card from the slot.

• Disconnect the external peripherals, cables and cords if connected.

• Do not subject your computer to shocks.

• Do not hold your computer by the display unit.

Otherwise, your computer may be damaged or the stored data might be lost.

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 INSTRUCTIONS.

Handling

• Do not put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.

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• Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.

• Do not place the battery pack where it might become hotter than 140°F (60°C).

• The battery pack must be kept from metal objects such as keys. They might trigger

a short circuit and consequently cause the battery pack to heat up and explode.

• Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.

• Care must be taken not to drop the pack. A violent shock damages the pack.

• Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter and AC power cord included

with your computer.

Discharging

• Use the battery pack only for powering your computer. Do not use it for any other

purpose.

Storage

• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Do not store it in a place having

temperatures of above 140°F (60°C).

• Recharge the stored battery pack before using it.

AC Power Precautions

• Plug the AC power cord directly in the wall jack. Plugging too many leads into a

single socket may result in fire.

• Never plug in or remove the AC power cord or AC adapter with wet hands for

prevention of electric shock.

• The included AC power cord must be appropriate for the voltage used in your area.

Using an inappropriate cord can cause fire.

• Unplug the AC power cord when your computer is not used for a long period.

• Never disassemble, repair, or modify the AC adapter.

• Never modify, twist, forcibly bend or pull, or place heavy objects on top of the AC

cord to avoid damaging it. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shock.

• Be sure to hold the plug of the AC power cord when you remove it from a wall

socket.

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

damage is found, change the power cord immediately.

Modem Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should be always followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

• Do not use this product near water (for example near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink or laundry tub), in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

• Avoid using any telephones (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

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

• Never install a telephone wire during lightning storms.

• During thunder storms, you should turn off your computer, unplug the AC power

cord and remove the modem cable from your computer.

• Never use telephone jacks in wet locations unless they are specifically designed for

wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals while they are connected to a

network interface.

• Use caution when you install or modify telephone lines.

• Save these instructions.

Wireless LAN Precautions

• Disable the integrated antenna and do not communicate with wireless LAN in

specific environments where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby, on airplanes, in hospitals, for example.

• Disable the integrated antenna and do not communicate with wireless LAN in

crowded places for prevention of cardiac pacemaker interference.

• Maintain a space of at least 8.7” (22cm) between a cardiac pacemaker and the

active wireless LAN antenna.

• Maintain a space of at least 7.9” (20cm) between the antenna and your body while

communicating.

• Never disassemble or alter the wireless LAN unit.

• Do not remove the certification label on the wireless LAN unit.

Product Conformance

The wireless LAN unit equipped with your computer is in conformance with federal requirements. No license is required for use of the device.

Notice of Radio Interference

The wireless LAN unit equipped with your computer operates at 2.4GHz that is also used for microwaves, science or medical devices, other similar radio stations (hereafter called “other radio stations”), etc.

• Prior to using the wireless LAN function with your computer, confirm that no

“other radio stations” are operating nearby.

• If interference with “other radio stations” is experienced, change the current

channel set to your computer or move your computer. If it fails, stop operating your computer.

PC Disposal or Transfer

Before you dispose or transfer your computer, you should erase the data from hard disks.

To remove the data from the hard disk of your computer, you will need to:

• “Delete” the data by placing it in the Recycle Bin.

• Empty the Recycle Bin.

• Format the hard disk drives.

• Recover the system.

The above procedures do not completely delete all data from the hard disk drives. When a file is deleted, the disk location where it was stored is marked as unallocated space available for new data. It means that the old data is still there and can be recovered. It allows for malicious persons to recover the “deleted” data and misuse it. To avoid the data spillage, you must thoroughly erase all the data from the hard disks.

The following measures are recommended for permanent data deletion:

• Use special software or paid services for thoroughly erasing data.

• Hammer, or strongly magnetize, the hard disk to destroy the stored data.

Before you transfer your computer, delete any software in your computer including the operating system or applications to avoid conflict with the software agreement(s).

Other Precautions

• Periodic back-up copies of your important data should be made to protect your data

in the event of hard disk failure or loss of the data. Use other storage devices for the backup.

For Your Health

• Take regular breaks of ten to fifteen minutes after every hour of continuously

viewing the screen to relieve your eyes.

• Adjust the brightness for comfortable viewing. (Brightness level of about 500 lux is

recommended.)

• Avoid using your computer in an environment where sunlight or indoor lighting

reflects off the screen.

• Position the display slightly below eye level and give a space of 15.8” (40cm)

through 23.7” (60cm) between you and the display.

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Notice of Computer Security

The Windows operating system on this computer provides the Security Center, which manages the security features of the computer. It provides the status of the following security functions and enables you to change the settings.

• Firewall

• Automatic Updates

• Virus Protection

Be sure to confirm that the three functions are “ON” to ensure the safety of the computer. To open the Security Center, click start – Control Panel – Security Center.

Firewall

The firewall function blocks unauthorized connection to this computer through the Internet or a network.

Automatic Updates

The automatic updates function periodically detects new security programs to be installed and automatically installs them.

Virus Protection

The Norton AntiVirus software, which automatically checks the virus infection, is preinstalled in this computer. To protect the computer against new viruses and other security threats, the virus definition file of the software must be updated. The virus protection function monitors whether the definition file is latest. On your computer with the preinstalled Norton AntiVirus software, however, the software monitors the definition file and notifies you when the file needs to be updated.

When the Windows setup is finished, be sure to complete the Norton AntiVirus wizard and LiveUpdate to update the definition file. (You must establish the connection to the Internet for the update.)

After completing the Norton AntiVirus wizard and LiveUpdate; * The Virus Protection in the Windows Security Center always displays as ON

regardless of the definition file status. Since the preinstalled Norton Antivirus software manages virus check on your computer, be sure to perform the LiveUpdate.

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* You can enable the LiveUpdate automatically to run and update the file if any

updates are detected. (Refer to the Virus Protection section in the Appendixes.)

* You will have the message “Your computer might be at risk” at the bottom right of

the screen when one of the Firewall and Automatic updates is set to OFF.

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Notice of Security with Wireless Devices

Wireless LAN provides data transfer by means of electric waves instead of LAN cables between communicating devices such as personal computers and a wireless LAN station. Wireless LAN has an advantage of simple and ubiquitous LAN connection in the ranges where electric waves are available. Since electric waves can penetrate through walls and reach everywhere, wireless LAN without proper security settings includes some security threats and can produce the situations mentioned below.

• Eavesdropping

Malicious third parties can intercept the transmission and monitor your mail to steal personal information such as an identification number, password, and credit card number.

• Intruding

Malicious third parties can connect to a personal or office network without authorization and illegally perform the following:

• Obtaining access to confidential customer records or sensitive corporate

information (Information leakage)

• Faking the original information (Spoofing)

• Altering the monitored original data and transmitting (Falsification)

• Spreading computer viruses resulting in the destruction of data or systems

(Destruction)

Although wireless LAN cards and wireless LAN stations (Access Points) have security measures against the threats above, no security settings may have been configured at the time of your purchase. All security features must be configured according to reference manuals of the wireless LAN devices, which results in reducing vulnerability to the attacks described above. Use the wireless devices with a clear understanding that wireless LAN includes vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to simply bypass security features.

Security measures are important for all users to understand for a safe use of wireless LAN. SHARP encourages all users to configure the security settings with their own judgment and responsibility.

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About This Manual

Notice

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SHARP Electronics Corporation and its sales subsidiaries.

SHARP Electronics Corporation and its sales subsidiaries 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 virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for data 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 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.

© 2005 SHARP Electronics Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information 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 Electronics Corporation.

Trademarks

AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and AMD PowerNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

WinDVD is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Power Quest is a registered trademark and EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest Corporation.

BAPCo is a registered trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation. MobileMark is a trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.

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 printed on a sticker located on the bottom of your 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 referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.

When two or more keys are separated by a plus (+) sign, press and hold down the first key (or first two keys), and then press the last key:

Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Sample Entries are shown in lower cases of different typeface.

c:\windows\system

Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized:

Double-click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box. Set the item to Enabled.

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

Section Titles 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 All Users ................................................................................................... i

Notice for Users in the U.S.A. ..................................................................................ii

Notice for Users in Canada ....................................................................................... v

Safety Precautions................................................................................................... vii

Notice of Computer Security.................................................................................. xiii

Notice of Security with Wireless Devices............................................................... xv

About This Manual ...............................................................................................xvii

Recording Important Information ........................................................................xviii

Manual Conventions ..............................................................................................xix

Table of Contents .................................................................................................... xx

Overview of Computer.......................................................................................... xxii

Basic Operations

Connecting to AC Power Source ...........................................................................1-1

Tourning Off Your Computer ................................................................................1-3

Choosing Power Source .........................................................................................1-4

Resetting System.................................................................................................... 1-6

Using Touchpad ..................................................................................................... 1-7

Using Keyboard .....................................................................................................1-9

Using Optical Drive .............................................................................................1-10

Controlling Volume .............................................................................................1-16

Adjusting Display.................................................................................................1-17

Sharing Your Computer .......................................................................................1-19

Battery and Power Management

Battery Pack ........................................................................................................... 2-1

Power Management................................................................................................ 2-7

Peripherals

Peripheral Device Ports..........................................................................................3-1

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

External Display.....................................................................................................3-6

Audio System......................................................................................................... 3-8

USB Device.......................................................................................................... 3-10

PC Card ................................................................................................................ 3-11

Printer...................................................................................................................3-14

Communication Functions

Built-in Modem ......................................................................................................4-1

LAN Unit................................................................................................................4-4

Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................4-9

Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................4-20

Setup Utility

Running Setup Utility.............................................................................................5-1

Main Menu .............................................................................................................5-3

Advanced Menu......................................................................................................5-4

Security Menu ........................................................................................................5-4

Exit Menu ...............................................................................................................5-6

Appendixes

Memory Module....................................................................................................A-1

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-4

Virus Protection...................................................................................................A-10

Data Backup and Restore ....................................................................................A-13

Re-installation Instructions..................................................................................A-14

Specifications ......................................................................................................A-25

Troubleshooting

Common Problems ................................................................................................ T-1

Trouble with Starting............................................................................................. T-2

Trouble with Display............................................................................................. T-3

Trouble with Keyboard/Touchpad......................................................................... T-4

Trouble with Floppy Disks.................................................................................... T-5

Trouble with Hard Disks ....................................................................................... T-6

Trouble with Optical Drive.................................................................................... T-6

Trouble with Communication................................................................................ T-7

Trouble with Peripherals ..................................................................................... T-11

Trouble with Security Settings ............................................................................ T-12

Other Troubles..................................................................................................... T-12

Index…………………………………………………………………………… index-1

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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

LCD Screen →1-17

Battery Indicator →1-4, 2-3

Power Indicator →1-3, 1-4

Power Button →1-3

Antennas →4-12

Antenna Indicator →4-12

Speaker

Status Indicators

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Keyboard →1-9

Never turn off the computer when the hard disk indicator or the optical drive indicator is on. This may damage the data on the hard disk.

Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

Num Lock

Hard Disk

Optical Drive

Touchpad →1-7

Front

DirectHD READY Lamp (Disabled for this model)

DirectHD Port (Disabled for this model)

Micro

Headphone /Audio Output Jack →3-8, 9

hone Jack →3-9

Right

AC Adapter Jack→1-2

USB Ports →3-3,10,14

LAN Jack →4-5

Left

Optical Drive→1-11

Modem Jack →4-2

External Display Port →3-7

Ventilation Openings→vii

PC Card Slot→3-11

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Rear

Bottom

Securit

Slot →A-8

Battery Pack→2-1

USB Ports →3-3,10,14

Cooling Fan →vii

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Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of the computer.

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

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 properties dialog boxes, click start Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category view and Classic view. The Category view allows you to choose the category that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose the task by clicking it. The Classic view gives you the icons representing their components or features. Double-click one of the icons to open their dialog box or windows. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Mouse

• Power Options

• System

Clicking Switch to XXX View string appearing at the upper left of the Control Panel window allows you to toggle between the two views.

CHAPTER 1

Connecting to AC Power Source

• Always use the AC adapter and the AC power cord included with the

computer. Using others may damage the computer.

• Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the

wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

• Never plug in and out the AC power cord with your wet hands.

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1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the right side of the

computer.

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

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

AC Power Cord

AC Adapter

AC Adapter Jack

4. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and

raise the cover.

To Wall Outlet

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Display Cover Lock Lever

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

Power Button

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.

Do not touch or operate the keyboard and touchpad until Windows completely activates unless you are prompted to do. Otherwise, Windows may not start properly.

Power Indicator

Turning Off Your Computer

When you’ve finished using the computer, turn it off with one of the following ways:

• From the start menu

1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.

2. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off.

• With the power button

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

box.

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.

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• Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator, the

optical drive indicator, or the indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive unit 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.

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

The computer is equipped with a standard battery pack. See Chapter 2 for the battery information.

About Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of the computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power

Battery

The battery indicator is always off when the computer is turned off and not connected to AC power source.

On (green) Operating Blinking (green) In System Standby Off Powered off or in System Hibernate Connected to AC Power Source

• When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off

until the battery becomes cool.

• For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 2.

On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) Off Has power Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

In abnormal state (Remove the battery pack and install it again.)

(The warning beep sounds.)

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Using AC Adapter

When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 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 the computer. If you attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area, check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for the outlet. Consult local service staff if you are not sure.

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Resetting System

You may need to restart the system if the computer hangs up or new hardware or software is installed. When a message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. You can also restart Windows by clicking start - Turn Off Computer; then, Restart.

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.

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click the program name that hangs up, then, End Task. If this does not solve the problem, select the User tab click Disconnect or Logoff of the Windows Task Manager dialog box, then Yes.

Power Switch

You can turn off the computer with the power button if you encounter hardware or software problems that lock up the system. In this case, press the power button for more than four seconds.

Removing AC Adapter and Battery Pack

If pressing the power button fails to turn off the computer, follow these steps.

1. Confirm the hard disk indicator is off.

2. Remove the AC adapter, then, the battery pack.

Before removing the AC adapter and the battery pack, confirm the hard disk indicator is off.

3. Ten seconds later, reinstall the battery pack and then, connect the AC adapter.

4. Turn on the computer.

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Using Touchpad

The computer is equipped with an integrated touchpad pointing device. Using the touchpad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse.

Pointer

Touchpad

• Do not hit or scratch the surface of the touchpad with pointed objects

(such as a ballpoint pen).

• Do not operate the touchpad with a moist finger. This may cause the

touchpad to operate incorrectly.

Enabling Touchpad

When a USB mouse is connected to one of the USB ports of the computer, the touchpad is disabled, which means that the computer does not respond to any tapping on the pad. Therefore, confliction with the mouse and/or unexpected move of the pointer on the screen can be avoided.

To enable the touchpad, use one of the following ways.

• Disconnect the connected USB mouse. (No mouse must be connected.)

• With a USB mouse connected,

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Printers and Other Hardware - Mouse.

3. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.

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4. Clear the box of Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing

5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

6. Close the Printers and Other Hardware dialog box.

Completing the steps allows the computer always to respond to the touchpad, while the connected USB mouse also works.

Using Touchpad

Take a moment to become familiar with how the touchpad works.

Place Your Fingertip

Place your left or right hand next to the touchpad, resting your wrist naturally in a relaxed manner. Place your thumb or finger on the touchpad.

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangular pad of the touchpad is used to move the pointer around the display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen. The touchpad is very sensitive, so you do not have to exert much pressure on the pad. The touchpad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip.

Click, Double-click, and Right-click

To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse. Instead of clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button.

Drag and Drop

You can move the items by using “drag and drop” below:

1. Position the pointer over the item you wish to move.

2. Press the left button; do not release it.

device is attached.

When the touchpad is disabled, the touchpad icon ( ) on the taskbar is crossed ( ).

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not function.

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3. Move the pointer while holding the left button. The item moves together with the

pointer.

4. Release the button when the item reaches its destination. Or you can tap the pad twice and hold it instead of pressing the left button in the step 2.

Scroll

You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the touchpad. To view information vertically, place your finger on the most right part of the touchpad and slide your finger up and down. To view horizontally, place your finger on the bottom part of the touchpad and slide your finger to the left or the right. This procedure works only in limited applications.

Changing Configuration

In the Mouse Properties dialog box, you can change the configuration of the touchpad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Double-click

icon on the taskbar.

Using Keyboard

The computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard.

Special Keys

Windows Key

Application Key

System Function Keys

Your keyboard contains the function keys labeled F1 through F12 for special actions. Use them in conjunction with Fn key.

Fn + F1 ( )

Fn + F3 ( )

Fn + F4 ( )

Turns the wireless LAN antennas on and off

Decreases the audio volume

Increases the audio volume

Opens the Windows start menu. This key works in the same way as the start button on the screen.

Opens short-cut menus for the specific items. This key works in the same as the right mouse button.

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Fn + F5 ( )

Fn + F6 ( )

Rotates display mode among LCD only, an external monitor only, and both (when connecting an external monitor)

Decreases the LCD screen brightness

Fn + F7 ( )

Fn + F8 ( )

Fn + F11 ( )

Increases the LCD screen brightness

Maximizes the LCD screen brightness Returns to the previous status by pressing them again

Turns the LCD screen on and off

Fn + F12 ( )

Forces the computer into System standby, hibernate, or powered off (See Power Management of Chapter 2 for more information.)

Using Optical Drive

The computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and CD and write onto CD-R/RW.

CAUTION FOR LASER

Handling Disc

• Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side. Data is

• Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat and excessive moisture.

• Always hold the discs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the discs can

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT

read/write from/onto the non-label side. Do not mark this surface.

cause noise or mistracking. If a disc is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

LASERKLASSE1

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Inserting Disc

1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is off; then, press the eject button. The

drive tray will pop out.

Optical Drive Indicator

2. Gently pull out the tray.

3. Place your disc, label side up, onto the tray and slightly press the center of the

disc until it locks into place.

Eject Button

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4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

Removing Disc

1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button. The

2. Gently pull out the tray.

3. Remove the disc from the tray by holding its edge.

• Do not press the eject button when the optical drive indicator is lit. It

may cause malfunction of the computer.

• Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the

tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disc may malfunction.

optical drive tray will pop out.

Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit before pressing the eject button.

4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

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Writing Data to Disc

• Before writing to discs, follow the instructions below:

• Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, writing

You can use CD-R or CD-RW discs to write data on. CD-RW discs are erasable, which means that you can write and erase repeatedly. CD-R discs are non-erasable disc, which means that you can write data only once. If free space remains, you can add data until the disc is full. To write data, use the preinstalled application, Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

To run the Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, click start – All Programs – Drag’n Drop CD+DVD4 – Drag’n Drop CD+DVD4. (Refer to the online help of the Drag’n Drop CD+DVD for more information.)

process will stop and fail.

• Disable the power management. See the Power Management of

Chapter 2.

• Close all of the unnecessary or the automatic start-up applications.

• Disable the screen saver. (Refer to the Changing Wallpaper and

Setting Screen Saver section later in this chapter.)

• Some discs restrict the writing or rewriting speed to ensure recording

quality.

• When copying data with an installed application, Drag’n Drop

CD+DVD, the type of the destination media should be same as that of the source media.

• After creating an audio CD, you cannot add data into it even if it is not

full.

• See the online help of the Drag’n Drop CD+DVD for details and other

features.

• You can also write data with the Windows CD writing software on the

computer. Refer to the Windows Help and Support for more information.

Watching DVD Video

You can watch DVD videos using the application called WinDVD. See online help of WinDVD for more details. To run the application, click start – All Programs – InterVideo WinDVD - InterVideo WinDVD.

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• When you run WinDVD for the first time, you need to enter the serial

number on the bottom of the computer.

• Before watching DVD videos, follow the instructions below:

• Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, the operation

will stop.

• Disable the power management. See the Power Management of

Chapter 2.

• Close all of the unnecessary or the automatic start-up applications.

• Disable the screen saver. (Refer to the Changing Wallpaper and

Setting Screen Saver section later in this chapter.)

• When playing a DVD video, you may experience a picture with an

irregular motion, or frame dropouts, depending on videos.

Make sure to remove the DVD video from the drive when you finish watching it. If you turn off the computer with the disc left in the drive, the drive may not be recognized when the computer is turned on again.

Changing Region Code

A DVD video has a region code which prevents playback of the disc in certain regions. The region code appears on the top of the disc. When shipped from the factory, your optical drive is set to a region code applicable to your area.

Your DVD drive region code can be changed. Code change is limited. Once the limit is reached, it cannot be changed any more. To confirm the limit, click Region tab of Setup dialog box and check the bottom line in the window. (Refer to the Using Parental Control section on the next page to open the Setup dialog box.)

Make sure to log on the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise you cannot change the region code.

Available region codes are:

Region Code Area

1 U.S.A, Canada

2 West Europe, Japan, South Africa

3 South East Asia (including Hong Kong)

4 Australia, Spanish America

5 Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa

6 China

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To change the region code:

1. Insert a DVD video into the drive.

If the region code of the DVD video is different from that of your drive, the Confirm Region dialog box appears.

2. The region code currently selected is checked in the left box. Region code of

your DVD video is marked in the right box. If you want to change the drive code and play the DVD video, click OK.

On some DVD videos, plural region codes are selectable in the right box of Confirm Region dialog box. Carefully choose an appropriate one.

When Confirm Region dialog box does not appear:

Using Parental Control

If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie, follow the steps below:

1. Run the InterVideo WinDVD.

2. Right-click somewhere in the InterVideo WinDVD5 window and click Setup….

The Setup dialog box will appear.

3. In the Preferences tab, click the Set Password button in the Parental Playback

Control section.

4. Type a password twice and click OK.

5. Click OK in the confirmation window.

6. Click the Set Rating button and enter the password.

7. Click OK.

8. Select a control level and click Set.

9. Click OK. See online help of WinDVD for more details.

1. Click start - My Computer – View system information.

2. In the System Properties dialog box, select the Hardware tab and

click the Device Manager button.

3. In the Device Manager dialog box, double-click DVD/CD-ROM

drives string and MATSHITA xxxxxx. (xxxxxx is your optical drive name.)

4. Select the DVD Region tab, choose the listed distribution area

of the DVD video, then, confirm the region code shown in the New Region field is correct and click OK.

5. Read the message on the screen, then, click OK.

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Controlling Volume

You can adjust the output volume of the computer with the following volume controls that interact with each other.

With Keyboard

Press and hold Fn key and then, press F3 ( ) key to decrease the output volume. Press and hold Fn key and then, press F4 ( ) key to increase the output volume.

These functions do not work in MS-DOS mode.

On Windows

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If

the Classic view is selected, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

3. In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, slide the lever to control

the output volume.

4. Click OK and close the dialog box; then the Control Panel window.

You can also easily adjust the volume in the window that will open when you click the speaker symbol on the taskbar. If the symbol is not on the taskbar, check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar in the step 3.

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Adjusting Display

You can adjust the brightness, resolution, and number of colors of the internal LCD display for more comfortable viewing.

Changing Brightness of Display

Press and hold Fn key and then, press F6 ( ) key to decrease the brightness of the internal LCD display. Press and hold Fn key and then, press F7 ( ) to increase the brightness of the internal LCD display. Press and hold Fn key and then, press F8 ( ) to maximizes the LCD screen

brightness. Pressing them again returns the LCD screen brightness to the previous status.

Changing Resolution and Number of Colors

When shipped, the computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64K colors. To change the resolution and the number of colors, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab.

2. Select the number of the colors in the Color quality, and select the resolution in

the Screen resolution. Refer to the table bellow.

3. Click OK; then, Yes.

Available Resolutions and Colors

Resolution

800 x 600 64K

1024 x 768 64K

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

)

(*1

Can be chosen for an external monitor only when it is capable of the listed resolution

modes. Cannot be set when displaying only on the LCD monitor or on both of the LCD and an external monitor simultaneously.

(*2)

On the internal LCD screen, the number of colors in this mode is made using

a Dithering algorithm.

Number of Colors

16M

(*1)

64K

16M

(*1)

64K

16M

(*2)

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• You cannot switch to display resolutions and number of colors that are not

available.

• In the Color quality, Medium (16 bit) means 65,536 (64K) colors, and High

(24 bit) means about 16,770,000 (16M) colors.

• If you select High;

• Drawing speed may be delayed.

• When playing animation, the screen may be distorted.

Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver

You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers.

Changing Wallpaper

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Desktop tab.

2. Select appropriate wallpaper in the Background field.

3. Click OK.

Setting Screen Saver

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Screen Saver tab.

2. Select an appropriate screen saver in the Screen saver field and set time when

screen saver starts.

3. Click OK.

To disable the screen saver, select [None] from the Screen saver pulldown menu.

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Sharing Your Computer

If you are sharing the computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user account for 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.

Setting New User Account

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click the User Accounts

icon.

3. Click the Create a new account string.

4. Type a name for the new account and click Next.

5. Select the account type; then, click Create Account. If you have selected a

Limited account, then that user account has limits for using the computer. See Help and Support Center in start menu for more details.

6. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

If more than one user account are set to the computer, you must select which user account you will log in when you turn on the computer.

Log Off Your Computer

“Log off” is useful because you do not have to turn off the computer when you finish your task and pass the computer to another person. There are two ways to log off the computer, Switch User or Log Off.

If you select Switch User, you can pass the computer to another person without closing your current applications. For example, if you are viewing a Web site, and your colleague needs to open a program on the computer, use Switch User. You can then view the same Web site by just switching users after your colleague finishes with the computer.

If you select Log Off, the system will close all your session and you need to save your files before logging off the computer.

1. Click start - Log Off.

2. Select Switch User or Log Off. If you select Log Off, the dialog box, which asks

you to save your data, may appear.

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3. Select a new account to start Windows again.

If you cannot see Switch User in the Log Off Windows dialog box,

click the Change the way users log on or off string in the User Accounts dialog box, and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply

Options.

Setting Password to User Account

You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of the computer. Once you set the password, you need to enter it when you log on to its account. You cannot start the computer with the user account if its password is not correct, so unnecessary password setting can cause trouble in starting the system.

Setting Password

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click User Accounts. If the Classic view is selected, double-click the User

Accounts icon.

3. Select the account you want to set a password to. You will only have this option

if you log onto the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on the computer with a limited user account, go to the next step. (You cannot set a password to another user account.)

4. Select the Create a password string.

• If the password has been already set, Create a password will not

appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can set a

password to another user account.

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set.

8. Click Create Password.

9. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

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Changing Password

1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the previous section.

2. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to the computer as a

member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on the computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot change the password of another user account.)

3. Select the Change the password string or the Change my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, Change the password or Change

my password will not appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can change

the password of another user account.

4. Type the current password. If you are changing another user’s password, skip

this step.

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set.

8. Click Change Password.

9. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

Deleting Password

1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the Setting Password.

2. Select the account you want to delete its password, if you log on to the computer

as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on the computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot delete the password of another user account.)

3. Select Remove the password string or Remove my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, Remove the password or Remove

my password will not appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can delete the

password of another user account.

4. Type your password and click Remove Password. If you log on to the computer

as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the password of another user account, just click Remove Password.

5. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 2

Battery and Power Management

This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and use the battery pack.

In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box”. To open the dialog box:

Battery Pack

When not connected to an external power source, the 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 Power Management section in this chapter for the power management.

To keep the battery life longer:

• Condition the battery pack if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than

what the Windows Power Meter indicates. (See the Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.)

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance – Power Options in the

Category view or double-click the Power Options icon in the Classic view.

• Turn off the computer when you are not using it.

• The duration of the battery depends on the computer usage. Using

applications, which heavily use external peripherals, will result in shorter battery life.

• When using the computer for several hours with battery power, enable

power management and set the system hibernate. Refer to the Power Management section in this chapter.

• When the battery has not been charged, the computer may not operate

properly. Connect the AC power source to charge the battery.

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Charging Battery Pack

1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged, the

battery indicator lights orange.

2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging time

may vary according to the status of the computer.

• The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery is being

charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the charging stops temporarily. When the battery becomes cool, the charging will start and the battery indicator will turn on again.

• When the battery is deep discharged, it may not be charged when the

computer is powered on. In this case, charge the battery pack with the power off.

• When the power consumption is high, the indicator may turn off.

• 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 orange, ask your local dealer for assistance.

• When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long use), it may

take longer to be fully charged.

Checking Battery Level

On Windows

You can check the battery level by placing the pointer on the battery icon ( . : powered on battery) or the AC plug icon ( : powered on AC power and charging the battery pack) on the taskbar, or double-clicking one of these icons ( , or : powered on AC power) to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery is fully charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point to the icon.

If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow these instructions:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab.

2. Check the box of Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

• The remaining operating time depends on the amount of the power the

computer is consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with the computer, it may consume more battery power.

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• The Power Meter may not indicate correctly for a short period after

resuming from standby or hibernation mode.

• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the

Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per the procedure on the Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.

Low Battery Indication

On Windows, you can set the battery level for sounding an alarm and letting the computer go on System standby, System hibernate or shut down.

When the battery power level becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( ) blinks red and the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off the computer, or connect the AC power source immediately. Otherwise, the computer will be shut down and the unsaved data may be lost.

Battery Indicator

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Alarms tab.

2. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated. We recommend you set the

Critical battery alarm to 5% or more and the Low battery alarm to more than the value of the Critical battery alarm.

3. Set the Alarm Action… to the appropriate settings.

4. Click OK twice.

5. Close the Control Panel window.

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Conditioning Battery Pack

Conditioning the battery pack is needed when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the Windows Power Meter indicates, or you buy a new battery pack.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off.

2. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged.

The battery indicator turns orange first; then, turns to green when the battery pack is fully charged.

3. Turn on the computer.

4. When the message <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2

to open the Setup Utility.

5. Disconnect the AC adapter, and leave the computer on until the battery is

completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.

6. Connect the computer to AC power and let the battery fully charged again.

• Do not turn on the computer until the battery indicator turns to green

and the battery is fully charged.

• Do not connect the computer to AC power while discharging the

battery. The conditioning will be cancelled. Repeated charging and discharging or long-term storage of the battery pack cause battery deterioration. In this case, replace the battery pack with a new one.

Changing Battery Pack

The capacity of a battery pack gradually decreases when used repeatedly (the deterioration rate depends on the operating environment). If the battery life becomes extremely short even after the conditioning, you should buy a new battery pack. Consult your local dealer for a new battery pack.

When you replace the battery pack with a new one:

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.

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3. Slide the two battery stoppers to the unlocked position ( ) and hold them; then,

push out the battery pack.

4. Insert the new battery pack into the computer by matching the notched part of the

battery to the projected parts of the computer.

Battery Stoppers

Projecting Parts

Notched Parts

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5. When the battery is properly inserted, you will hear the click sound and the levers

go back to their original positions.

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Power Management

Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. You can set the following power management properties on Windows.

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

• Stopping power supply to the display

• Controlling CPU speed

• Using System standby/hibernate

To open the Power Options Properties dialog box, click start – Control Panel, and click Performance and Maintenance; then, Power Options. If the Classic view is selected, double-click the Power Options icon.

Note that the power management may not seem to function when you are using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically.

Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value, and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

Stopping Power Supply to Display

This procedure is also available for an attached external monitor complying with the power management.

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off monitor to an appropriate value, and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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Controlling CPU Speed

Windows XP controls the processor performance to reduce power consumption.

While communicating or reading/writing data, do not control the Processor Performance or connect/disconnect the AC adapter. Otherwise the computer may malfunction.

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, selected the Power Schemes tab.

2. Select an appropriate power scheme from the pull-down menu in the Power

schemes field according to the table below, and click OK.

3. Close the Power Options Properties dialog box, then, the Control Panel window.

Power Scheme Processor Performance

Portable/Laptop

Presentation

Minimal Power

Management

Max Battery

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at lower performance state

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at lower performance state

Always runs at highest performance state Home/Office Desk

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Always runs at highest performance state Always On

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

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• Note that Power schemes includes other power management settings

(such as a timer for System standby, etc.) appearing on the Power Schemes tab. Confirm those settings are set to an appropriate value when you select the processor performance using power schemes facility.

• You can set your own Power scheme. Set all power management

settings to your suitable ones, and click Save as…; then, type an appropriate name and click OK.

• Once the preinstalled Power scheme settings listed on the previous

page are deleted, there is no way but re-installation to resume them.

Using System Standby/Hibernate

System standby/hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For example, after the computer has entered the system standby mode, you can restart the computer more quickly when compared to restarting after a normal shutdown operation. When the computer resumes from the system standby/hibernate, the system restores the exact last state of the computer. In Windows, the System standby and System hibernate are defined as following:

• System standby stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops

power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and resumes from the system standby per the conditions mentioned later. In the system standby, the power indicator blinks green and the power button blinks blue. To resume from the system standby, press any key.

• System hibernate saves the current condition of the computer in part of the hard

disk and turns off the computer. Your system enters and resumes from the system hibernate per the conditions mentioned later. In the system hibernate the power indicator is off. To resume from the system hibernate, press the power button.

While the computer is entering/resuming from the system standby/hibernate, follow these instructions:

• Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before

the computer enters the system standby/hibernate.

• Do not operate the computer or peripheral devices, or

connect/disconnect peripheral devices.

• Save your data before the computer enters the system standby. If the

power supply to the computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be lost.

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Select your user account if Windows requires when the computer resumes from the system standby/hibernate.

Supporting System Hibernate

If your battery becomes completely discharged during the system standby, you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot the computer. Therefore, if you are planning to leave the computer powered by battery for long periods of time, we recommend the system hibernate.

Confirm that the system hibernate is supported with the following steps.

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Hibernate tab.

2. Confirm the box of Enable hibernation is checked.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically

The computer will enter the system standby/hibernate automatically when the specified time has passed without any operation. To set the time:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.

2. From the pull-down menu of the System standby or/and System hibernates, select

the elapsed time before the computer automatically enters the system standby/hibernate.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

Entering System Standby/Hibernate

The computer enters the system standby/hibernate in each of the following cases:

• You select Stand By or Hibernate (which will replace Stand By if your press Shift

key) in the Turn off computer dialog box. To open the dialog box, click start – Turn Off Computer.

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• The specified time in the System Standby or System hibernates in the Power

Schemes tab of the Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any

operation. (See the previous section.)

• The screen cover is closed.

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in the When I close the lid of my portable computer

field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

• You press the power button.

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in the When I press the power button on my

computer field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

• You press the Fn+F12 ( ).

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in the When I press the sleep button on my computer

field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You press the power button or You press Fn+F12 ( ), the Turn off computer dialog box will

appear when you press the power button or the Fn+F12 ( ) key combination. You can select System standby or System hibernate at that timing.

• The battery level is low.

The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows. See the Low Battery Indication section earlier in this chapter.

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Disabling Power Management

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System hibernates

to Never, then, click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 3

Peripherals

This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with the computer. You can connect an optional floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, a PC card, or other devices to the computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to the computer.

Peripheral Device Ports

The computer has connection ports for the peripheral devices shown on the next page. For connection, refer to the section explaining each device, or contact your dealer.

• Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral devices before

connecting them (except a USB device, a PC card, etc).

• Confirm the peripheral devices you will connect are Windows XP

compatible.

• When you connect some of the devices, you may have to turn on the

computer before powering on the devices.

• Some devices require that you install the appropriate drivers before

use.

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Connection Ports for Peripherals

External Display Port

Port Design

Port name Port Design

USB Port

External Display Port

Headphone /

Audio Output Jack

Microphone Jack

Headphone

Audio Output Jack

USB Ports

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Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

You can use high-density (2HD) 1.44MB or double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy disks with the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05).

• 1.44MB (2HD) disks are appropriate for the drive unit.

• There are restrictions in using 720KB (2DD) disks. Refer to the

Trouble with Floppy Disks section in the Troubleshooting in this

manual.

Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

• Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down.

• Do not press on the floppy disk drive unit. It may damage the drive or

cause malfunction.

• Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive unit. It may cause

the drive to malfunction.

Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to one of the USB ports on the computer.

When connecting the cable to one either of the USB ports on the right face of the computer, be sure to let the USB mark ( ) face upward, and when using ones on the rear face, let it downward.

Optional External

USB Ports on the Right Face

USB Mark

Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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Handling Floppy Disk

• Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to

read or write data to the disk.

• Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a

dusty place, etc.

• Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop, bend, or

place heavy objects on a disk.

• Do not spill liquid onto a disk.

Inserting Floppy Disk

Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing upward, toward the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place.

Arrow Face Up

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Indicator

• Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive.

• When inserting the disk, make sure it is not upside down.

• Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk. If you have

difficulty inserting or removing a disk, consult an authorized service technician.

• Do not touch the disk while reading/writing data. It may cause

malfunction of the computer and the drive.

Ejecting Floppy Disk

Before ejecting the floppy disk, make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is off.

1. Press the eject button firmly. The disk pops out slightly.

2. Eject it and store it properly.

Eject Button

Formatting Floppy Disk

1. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk

drive.

2. Click start – My Computer.

3. Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pop-up menu.

4. Select the appropriate formatting options.

5. Click Start to start formatting.

• When you format a floppy disk that already contains data, all of the

data stored on the disk will be lost.

• You cannot format double-density (2DD) floppy disks.

Removing Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

To remove the unit, you need to perform the following steps before you remove it.

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.

2. Click Safely remove Mitsumi USB Floppy – Drive(A:); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the unit from the computer.

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External Display

You can use an external monitor with the computer. To display the images on both displays simultaneously, use the 1024x768 resolution.

• Some monitors, which are not compatible with the computer, may not

display correctly.

• In this section, you often see the expression “Display Properties dialog

box.” To open the dialog box, right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

• To display the image on an external monitor, you may need to install

its driver. Before using the external monitor, refer to the manual included with it.

Connecting External Monitor

1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor.

2. Open the external display port cover.

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Display Port Cover

Be sure to close the display port cover when the external display port is not used.

3. Connect one end of the display cable to the external display port, then, the other end of the display cable to your external monitor. If the display cable has screws, be sure to tighten them.

External Display Port

Display Cable (supplied with the monitor or in the market)

4. Turn on the external monitor; then, the computer.

Switching Display

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select the Settings tab; then, click the Advanced button.

2. Select the S3Display tab; then, check the box of the desired output display(s) and click OK.

3. Click OK in the confirmation window.

4. Click Yes in the confirmation window.

5. Click OK and then, close the dialog box.

• You can also switch the display with the Fn+F5 ( ) keys.

• While you are logging on the computer as a member of the Limited

group, the dialog box is not available for switching. Use the Fn+F5 ( ) keys.

• While playing video or animation, you may not be able to switch the

display.

Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor.

2. Remove the display cable from the computer.

3. Close the display port cover.

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Audio System

You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones and also input sound through a microphone.

Connecting Speaker

You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to the audio output jack on the computer.

Speakers with an Amplifier

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Audio Equipment

You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the computer.

Audio Equipment

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

You can adjust the output volume on Windows by clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar or use the Fn+F3 ( ) or F4 ( ) keys combination.

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LINE IN (L)

White

Analog Audio Cable

LINE IN (R)

Red

Connecting Headphone

Use the headphone with an impedance of 8Ω or more. (32 Ω is recommended.)

Headphone

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Microphone

You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 1.5kΩ through 2.4kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2.5V.

Microphone

Microphone Jack

Mini Plug

To record sound:

1. Click start; then, point All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment.

2. Click Sound Recorder.

3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.

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USB Device

The computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). Its four USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off the computer. Generally, when you connect a device to the computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.

The USB ports have different orientations depending on their locations. Before inserting a USB cable, make sure that you are inserting in a correct orientation. (See the illustration below.) When a new device is correctly connected to the computer, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not correctly installed, you will see the message on the screen. In this case, install the driver following the instructions on the screen.

USB Ports on the Rear Face

With the USB Mark facing DOWNWARD

USB Ports on the Right Face

To remove the USB devices, you may need to perform the following instructions.

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click step 3.

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxx is the name of your USB device); then, the Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the device from the computer.

to show all kinds of icons. If the icon does not appear, go to the

With the USB Mark facing UPWARD

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PC Card

The computer is equipped with a PC card (supporting PC Card Standard, CardBus compliant) slot, which can accommodate a Type II card. You can insert/eject the card 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 the message on the screen. In this case, install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen.

• When you insert a protruding card such as wireless networking card:

• Do not give force to the card; otherwise the computer may be

damaged.

• Do not carry the computer with the card inserted.

1. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the computer cabinet. If the button is

not inside the computer cabinet, push it back into the cabinet.

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

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2. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label facing upward until it locks into

place.

Label Face Up

If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want.

Ejecting PC Card

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxx is the name of your PC card); then, the Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use. Be careful when

removing the card from the PC card slot.

• Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting the PC card.

Otherwise, the data on the PC card may be cleared or the system may not work properly.

to show all kinds of icons.

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3. Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of the

computer.

PC Card Eject Button

4. Push the PC card eject button until the inserted PC card pops out; then, remove it.

5. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

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Printer

You can connect a USB printer to any of the USB ports on the computer.

Before using a printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver.

Connecting Printer

When connecting the cable to one of the USB ports on the right face of the computer, be sure to let the USB mark ( ) face upward, and when using ones on the rear face, let it downward. Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting a USB printer to the computer. Some printer may not use the Found New Hardware wizard to install the printer driver.

You can connect the USB printer to the computer without turning off the computer.

Printer

USB Ports on the Right Face

USB Cable

To remove the printer from the computer, refer to the steps in the USB Device section.

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CHAPTER 4

Communication Functions

This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem, the wired LAN unit, and the wireless LAN function.

• When you use communication software:

• Connect the computer to the AC power source.

• Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power

Management of Chapter 2.)

• See also the manual or online help of the software you are using.

• The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic, local

telecommunications infrastructure, and ISP (Internet Service Provider) infrastructure.

Built-in Modem

You can use the built-in modem for data transfer and fax communication.

• The built-in modem on the computer is designed only for regular

analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.

• Use TA (terminal adapter) to connect the built-in modem to a digital

telephone line.

• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the

modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device.

• Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its

service company. If the electric 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.

• Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port

of the built-in modem to COM 3 and modem name to SmartLink 56K Modem if required.

• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that

you exit other application programs.

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Connecting Modem to Telephone Line

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Open the cover of the modem jack on the left side of the computer.

Modem Cover

To avoid damaging the modem, close the modem cover after you finish using the built-in modem.

3. Connect the core end of the included modem cable to the modem jack and the

other end to the telephone line.

Modem Jack

Be sure not to insert the modem cable into the LAN jack. It may damage the LAN jack and the modem cable.

Connect the modem to the telephone line directly. Do not use a distributor or allotter.

4. Turn on the computer.

To Telephone Line

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Configuring Modem

You may have already configured your modem during Windows setup process. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below.

Modem Configuration

When you use the modem first time, you must type your location’s information.

1. Click start – Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and

Modem Options. If the Classic view is selected, double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon.

2. In the Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code,

etc. and select your dial type; then, click OK.

After the configuration, click or double-click the Phone and Modem Options (icon) to open the Phone and Modem Options dialog box and double-click the location name in the Locations field of the Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above. Clicking Edit… or New…allows you to make a new location or change the settings.

Internet Connection

Windows XP has a special Internet connection wizard to help you to connect to the Internet with ease.

• If you plan to connect into the Internet and dial an Internet Service

Provider (ISP) through the modem, have your account information and dial-up number ready before you begin the wizard.

• Once you set your connection, you can see or edit the connection status

by double-clicking the icon appearing on the Dial-up field of the

Network Connections dialog box.

1. Click start – Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections; then, Network

Connections. If the Classic view is selected, double-click the Network Connections icon.

2. In the Network Connections dialog box, click Create a new connection of the

Network Tasks section. The New Connection Wizard dialog box appears.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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LAN Unit

You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN units on the computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps.

Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cable. Otherwise, the LAN unit and the cables may be damaged.

Use a category 3 or a category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE-T LAN, and the category 5 only when connecting to 100 BASE-TX LAN.

Connecting Your Computer to LAN

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Open the cover for the LAN jack on the left side of the computer.

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Cover

Do not insert the modem cable into the LAN jack It may damage the modem cable and the LAN jack.

To avoid damaging the LAN unit, close the cover after you finish using the LAN unit.

3. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other end to the

network hub.

LAN Jack

LAN Cable

4. Turn on the computer.

To Network Hub

Configuring LAN Unit

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If the

Classic view is selected, double-click the Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection.

4. From the pop-up menu, click Properties.

5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, set the network setting

according to the instruction of your network administrator.

Make sure to log on the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings for the LAN unit.

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, the Device Manager button.

4. Double-click Network adapters, then, VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet

Adapter.

5. Click the Advanced tab, and select Connection Type in the Property list and

select an appropriate value in the Value pull-down menu.

6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window.

7. Click OK and close the Control Panel window.

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Configuring Network Settings

You can configure your network settings in various manners according to network environments. This section provides one of them with the following conditions.

• Two computers, which do not have Internet connections, are connected directly

each other with a cross LAN cable.

• The two computers are running on Windows XP.

• The Network Setup Wizard is used for network configuration.

Configuring Network Settings of Your Computer

Prior to configuring, be sure to connect two computers with a cross LAN cable.

1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Communications – Network Setup

Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard dialog box will open.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Next again.

When a message “The wizard found disconnected network hardware.” appears:

• With the Local Area Connection string displayed in the

Connections field, click Cancel to quit the wizard and confirm the

other computer is powered on or the both computers are connected correctly with a cross cable.

• Otherwise, check the box of Ignore disconnected network hardware

and then, click Next.

4. Select Other and click Next.

5. Select the third option, This computer belongs to a network that does not have

an Internet connection, and click Next.

6. Select the second choice, Let me choose the connections to my network, and

click Next.

7. Clear all boxes except that of Local Area Connection.

Confirm only the box of Local Area Connection is checked.

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8. Click Next.

9. Input Computer description if necessary and Computer name, then, click Next.

The Computer name should be unique. Type a name that is different from that of the other computer.

10. Type a Workgroup name and click Next.

The Workgroup name should be same as that of the other computer.

11. Click Next. The network configuration will start.

12. Select the forth option, Just finish the wizard; I don’t need to run the wizard on

other computers, and click Next.

13. Click Finish, then, Yes. The computer will restart.

Change Your Computer Name or Workgroup Name

When you need to change the computer name or workgroup name, follow these instructions.

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Click View system information in System Tasks field. The System Properties

dialog box will open.

3. Click the Computer Name tab and the Change… button. The Computer Name

Changes dialog box will appear.

4. Type the Computer name and the Workgroup in each field and then, click OK.

5. Click OK twice and Yes. The computer will restart.

Sharing Files and Folders

You can share files and folders on each computer when they are permitted to share. With the function you can copy documents stored on your desktop computer to your notebook computer or display data on the computer and the other computer.

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Sharing Files and Folders

This section provides how to share a folder on the network. With these steps you can also share a drive.

1. Right-click a folder to be shared and click Sharing and Security…. The XXX

Properties dialog box will open. (XXX is the folder’s name.)

2. Check the box of Share this folder on the network. Confirm the name typed in

Share name field is the folder name to be shared.

When you have not used Network Setup Wizard or shared any folders or drivers before, follow these instructions to enable file sharing.

1. Click If you understand the security risks but want to share files

without running the wizard, click here in Network Sharing and Security section. Enable File Sharing dialog box will appear.

2. Select Just enable file sharing and click OK.

3. Check the box of Share this folder on the network and type the

folder name to be shared in Share name field.

3. Click OK.

A sharing symbol ( ) will be added to the icon of the shared folder.

Copying Shared File

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If the

Classic view is selected, double-click the Network Connections icon.

3. Click My Network Places in the Other Places field located on the left.

4. Click View workgroup computers in the Network Tasks field. All the icons of

computers belonging to the same workgroup will appear.

5. Double-click the icon of the other computer. The shared folder(s) will appear.

6. Double-click the shared folder. When a password is required, type it.

7. Drag and drop the desired file to the desktop of the computer. The copied file is

created on the computer.

8. Close the window.

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Wireless LAN

The computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11b standards.

• The computer can communicate with wireless devices supporting IEEE

802.11g or IEEE 802.11b. Note that there are some devices the computer cannot communicate with even if they support IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b.

• The computer cannot communicate with wireless devices only

supporting IEEE 802.11a.

• The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection

vary depending on the environment where you perform.

Wireless LAN Modes

There are two kinds of wireless LAN modes: Infrastructure mode and Ad Hoc mode.

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode

Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network in which wireless devices communicate with each other through an access point (AP). Wireless devices can communicate with each other or can communicate with a wired network through AP.

To Internet

Access Point

ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar

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Ad Hoc Mode

Ad Hoc mode refers to a type of network that consists of multiple computers each equipped with a wireless networking interface. Each computer can communicate directly with other wireless enabled computer.

The data is transmitted according to the IEEE 802.11b in ad-hoc mode.

Security Measures

Since wireless LAN provides data transfer using electric waves instead of LAN cables between communicating devices, a third party can illegally access to and monitor the transmitted information. The following security measures reduce opportunities to receive the threats. Use a combination of the following measures for more secure communications.

See the Notice of Security with Wireless Devices section on page xv.

Authentication

The following may help you to protect your important data from illegal access.

• SSID (Service Set Identifier)

“SSID” is a common network name. An SSID acts as a password that is shared with all connecting wireless devices, resulting in preventing access by any device that does not have the SSID. Set a same SSID on the computer and an access point which you are using. To enhance the security, rely on a combination of the SSID and WEP or WPA security. (For details on configuration of the access point, refer to its manual.)

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• MAC (Media Access Control) address filtering

MAC addresses are unique addresses on the network, which are assigned to the computer’s network interface cards. An access point allows access by only devices if their MAC addresses match the addresses in an authentication list used by the access point. Register your MAC address with the access point which you are using. (For more information, refer to the manual of the access point.)

To confirm the MAC address of the computer;

1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Command Prompt.

2. Type ipconfig/all and press Enter.

3. Confirm the numbers of Physical Address in the Ethernet adapter

Wireless Network Connection field.

4. Type exit and press Enter.

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

The computer supports WPA, a wireless LAN security standard increasing the level of data protection and access control compared to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. To use the WPA security, a WPA-enabled access point is required. To implement user authentication, one of the security enhancements of WPA, an authentication server is needed. For details on WPA features, consult your network administrator or the manual of the access point which you are using.

Encryption

The computer provides new encryption mechanisms, TKIP and AES, as well as the WEP. All of the TKIP, AES and WEP techniques can transmit encrypted data to make illegal interception more difficult.

• To use the WEP functions, your communication partner must support

the functions.

• To utilize TKIP, the access point which you are using must support

TKIP.

• To utilize AES, the access point which you are using must support AES.

• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

WEP relies on an encryption key that is shared between a wireless device and an access point. The key is used to encrypt data and decrypt the transmitted data.

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• The computer supports 128-bit and 64-bit WEP keys.

• For enhancement of security, the encryption keys should be

periodically changed.

• TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

TKIP provides an improved data encryption, which was weak in WEP. The TKIP encryption automatically generates a new unique encryption key periodically for each device to avoid the same key staying in use for weeks as they do with WEP.

• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

AES is a stronger form of encryption than is found in the WPA protocol and is the security standard approved by US Government organizations.

Activating Antenna

To communicate through wireless LAN, the integrated antennas must be activated. You can enable/disable the antennas by pressing the Fn+F1 ( ) key combination. When the antenna indicator ( ) lights green, the antennas are enabled. When the indicator light is off, they are disabled.

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Antenna Indicator

Disable the antennas on airplanes and in specific place where radiosusceptible equipment is nearby such as medical electrical equipment. Electric waves generated from the antennas may affect the devices and cause malfunction of the devices.

Connecting to Network via an Access Point

You can connect the computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b. For details on the access point, refer to its manual or consult your network administrator. This section describes how to communicate or access to the Internet through the access point.

Configuring Wireless LAN Setting

The following steps lead you to configure the wireless LAN setting by automatically obtaining the IP address, DNS server, etc. from an access point. By default, no configuration is needed. Skip these steps and go to the Connecting to Network section on the next page.

• There are some access points requiring the specific IP address, subnet

mask, default gateway and DNS server on the computer. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator.

• You can store the configured settings using Network Setup Utility,

which allows you to easily access to one of the stored networks appropriate to the current environment. (For the Network Setup Utility, refer to the Network Setup Utility section later in this chapter.)

1. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( , or ) on the

taskbar. If you cannot find the icon click

2. Click Change advanced settings of the Related Tasks field.

3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in This connection uses the following

items.

4. Confirm the radio buttons of Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain

DNS server address automatically are selected. If not, select them.

This step will remove the existing IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server if they have been already assigned. Write down the information before you perform this step.

to show all kinds of icons.

5. Click the Advanced button.

6. Confirm the Default gateways section is emptied. If not, remove the gateway

address.

7. Click OK each time you close the dialog boxes.

8. Close the Network Connections window.

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Connecting to Network

This section describes how to connect to a WEP enabled access point or WPAPSK/TKIP capable access point. (WPA-PSK/TKIP refers to WPA with pre-shared key (PSK) with Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption.) For access points with user authentication, consult your network administrator.

WPA-PSK is a special mode allowing only devices with a matching network key to access the WPA-PSK capable access point.

Before connecting to wireless network, confirm the access point that you are using is powered on and ready to use. (Refer to its manual.)

1. Confirm the antenna indicator is lit.

2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you

cannot find the icon click

to show all kinds of icons.

3. Click View Available Wireless Networks.

4. Select a network to be connected from the list and then, click Connect.

5. Type the correct network key in the fields of Network key and Confirm network

key.

Network keys are generated from ASCII or hexadecimal entries. Refer to the following table for available letters and digits.

WEP Access Point

WPA-PSK/TKIP or

AES Access Point

ASCII format*1 5 or 13 characters 8 to 63 characters

Hexadecimal format*2 10 or 26 digits 64 digits

0 to 9, a to z, and A to Z (The uppercase and lowercase letters are

distinguished.)

0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (The uppercase and lowercase letters are not

distinguished.)

When you select a network that is not configured for encryption settings, the caution message appears. Read the message carefully. Although you can connect to the network by clicking Connect Anyway, security is not ensured. Select a security configured network.

6. Click Connect.

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• When the computer successfully connects to the selected access point,

the Connected signage will appear in the connected network name field and the Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar will change to ( ).

• Entering an incorrect network key or selecting an inappropriate key

index will show the Limited or no connectivity signage in the network name field and the icon on the taskbar will change to ( ). Reenter the correct network key and/or change the key index referring to the Changing Security Mode section on page 4-18.

• To establish a new connection to another access point, firstly

disconnect the current connection and then, perform the steps 3 and 4. (To disconnect the current connection, select the connected access point in the Wireless Network Connection dialog box and then, click Disconnect.)

Confirming Status of Wireless Connection

The Wireless Network Connection icon on the taskbar shows the current wireless connection status.

Icon Connection status

To check the connection speed and quality:

1. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot

find the icon, click

2. In the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, confirm your connection

status.

• The number of the green signals ( ) shows the connection quality.

The more signals light on, the better quality is given to the computer.

• When the quality of connection is poor, adjust the distance between the

computer and other devices or the access point you are communicating with and/or the facing direction of the computer.

3. Click Close.

Disconnected

Trying to connect

Being connected

Failed to connect

to show all kinds of icon.

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Communicating with Other Computers

This section describes how to communicate between wireless computers with a builtin wireless module or a wireless LAN card installed.

To enable wireless communication between the computers;

• Assign IP address and subnet mask for each computer.

• Set the communication mode to ad hoc.

• Give the same network name (SSID) to each computer.

• Set the encryption key (WEP key)

TKIP and AES cannot be utilized in ad-hoc mode.

1. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( , or ) on the

taskbar. If you cannot find the icon click

2. Click Change advanced settings of the Related Tasks field.

3. Select Wireless Network Connection; then, click Change settings of this

connection of Network Tasks.

4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in This connection uses the following

items.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following

IP address and set the IP address to 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254 and the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0; then, click OK.

• The IP address of each computer should be unique.

• The same subnet mask should be set to all computers.

• The Default gateway can be blank.

6. Click the Wireless Networks tab; then, the Advanced button in the lower right of

the dialog box. The Advanced dialog box appears.

7. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only; then, click the Close

button.

8. Click the Add… button in Preferred networks of the Wireless Network

Connection Properties dialog box.

to show all kinds of icons.

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9. Type a name of the network in Network name (SSID) field of Wireless Network

Properties dialog box.

Confirm the computer and other computers are assigned the same

Network name.

10. Confirm Open is selected in the Network Authentication pull-down menu and

WEP in the Data encryption pull-down menu.

11. Clear the checkbox of The key is provided for me automatically.

12. Type the same network key as that of the partner in the Network key and Confirm

network key fields.

Network keys are generated from ASCII or hexadecimal entries. Refer to the following table for available letters and digits.

ASCII format

13. Click OK twice; then, close the Control Panel window.

14. Configure the network by setting the name of the computer and workgroup.

Hexadecimal format*2 10 or 26 digits

0 to 9, a to z, and A to Z (The uppercase and lowercase letters are distinguished.) 0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (The uppercase and lowercase letters are not distinguished.)

• The network key to be typed must be equal to that of the partner(s).

• Be sure to match the key index between the computer and the other

computer(s). Note some computers have the key index options 0 through 3. Refer to the Key index matching table on page 4-21.

To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set the computer name and the workgroup name. The computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others. (Refer to the Changing Your Computer Name or Workgroup Name section on page 4-

7.) To share the folder(s) on the computer with other computers, refer to the

Sharing File and Folders section on page 4-8.

5 or 13 characters

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Changing Security Mode

This section describes how to change the security mode to WEP or WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES.

When using the user authentication security technology, consult your network administrator for the mode changes.

WEP

1. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon ( , or ) on the

taskbar.

2. Select View Available Wireless Networks.

3. In the Related Tasks field, click Change the order of preferred networks.

The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box will appear.

4. In the Preferred networks field, select the network to be given the security

change and then, click Properties.

5. Select Open in the Network Authentication pull-down menu and WEP in the

Data encryption pull-down menu.

6. Clear the box of the The key is provided for me automatically.

7. Type the same network key as the other device to be communicated with in the

Network key and Confirm network key fields.

Available letters and digits are following;

8. If necessary, change the key index in the key index fields.

ASCII format

Hexadecimal format*2 10 or 26 digits

0 to 9, a to z, and A to Z (The uppercase and lowercase letters are

distinguished.)

0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (The uppercase and lowercase letters are

not distinguished.)

5 or 13 characters

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• The key index options of the computer are 1 through 4.

• Some access points and computers have the options 0 through 3. Refer

to the table below for matching.

Key index matching table

Access Point1

/Computer1

1 0 1

2 1 2

3 2 3

4 3 4

Access Point2

Computer2

Your computer

(ex. When your access point type is “Access Point 2” and its key index

is set to 0, set 1 to the key index of your computer.)

9. Click OK twice and close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog

box.

WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES

1. Follow the steps 1 to 4 in the WEP section above.

2. Select WPA-PSK in the Network Authentication pull-down menu and TKIP or

AES in the Data encryption pull-down menu.

3. Type the same network key as the other device to be communicated with in the

Network key and Confirm network key fields.

Available letters and digits are following;

ASCII format

8 through 63 characters

Hexadecimal format*2 64 digits

0 to 9, a to z, and A to Z (The uppercase and lowercase letters are

distinguished.)

0 to 9, a to f, and A to F (The uppercase and lowercase letters are

not distinguished.)

4. Click OK twice and close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog

box.

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Network Setup Utility

With the Network Setup Utility, you can define specific network settings based on your network environments such as work, home, etc. You can also allow for the computer automatically to switch to the appropriate network.

• Not every setting item can be stored.

• The Network Setup Utility may not be compliant with all network

environments.

• The Help of the Network Setup Utility will give you more information.

Running Network Setup Utility

For the first use;

1. Click start – All Programs – Network Setup Utility – Network Setup Utility.

The Network Setup Utility icon ( ) will appear on the taskbar.

2. Click the Network Setup Utility icon ( ) on the taskbar.

3. Read the message and then, click Yes or No.

For the second use and later;

• When Yes is chosen in the step 3 above, the Network Setup Utility will

automatically run on Windows start-up.

• When No is chosen in the step 3 above, click start – All Programs - Network Setup

Utility –Network Setup Utility.

Loading Network Settings

To set your specific network setting, confirm that the computer is connected into the network and has the proper settings for your current environment and follow the instructions below.

1. Confirm the current network setting is to be loaded.

2. Run the Network Setup Utility to display the Network Setup Utility window.

3. Click the ( ) icon.

4. Click OK in the confirmation window.

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5. In the Register an icon and network name dialog box, select the SHARP icon or

Windows icon, then, click the Select icon button.

6. Select an icon and click OK.

7. Type a network name, then, click OK. The selected icon appears on the main

screen of the Network Setup Utility window.

It takes a moment to load and register the network settings.

Using or Switching to Network

Using or Switching to Loaded Network

To use or switch the loaded network, confirm the computer is ready to connect into the network and follow these steps.

1. Run the Network Setup Utility to display the Network Setup Utility window.

2. Select the appropriate network icon in the Network Setup Utility window.

3. Click OK.

• Make sure the computer is connected to the proper environment.

• If your hardware or software configuration has been changed, you may

not be able to switch to the network properly. In this case, you may need to reconfigure the network settings.

Automatically Switching to Available Network

The computer supports the auto-switching function, “Auto Pilot,” automatically to detect one of the available networks registered and switch to it.

1. Run the Network Setup Utility to display the Network Setup Utility window.

2. Click the Auto Pilot icon ( ).

3. Read the message in the confirmation window and click OK.

• It will take a moment to switch to the auto pilot mode.

• To exit from the auto pilot mode, click the icon ( ) again.

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CHAPTER 5

Setup Utility

This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on the computer.

Running Setup Utility

With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on the computer. The computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate setting of the Setup Utility. Leave it as default in normal use.

Contents of Setup Utility

The Setup Utility consists of four menu pages, as follows:

• Main: Configures basic setting

• Advanced: Configures device interface

• Security: Sets Passwords

• Exit: Exits the Setup Utility or returns to the default values

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Entering and Exiting Setup Utility

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2.

3. Change to the desired settings. Refer to the next section.

4. Select Exit menu; then, press Enter.

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.

Changing Setting of Setup Utility

To change the settings:

1. Use → or ← key to select the menu.

2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.

If the item has

Press Enter to enable or disable the item.

enabled. _ mark means disabled.

If the item has no mark (except Date and Time of Main menu and Set Password of Security menu):

1. Press Enter to open the sub menu.

2. Use Tab key to highlight the value; then use ↑ or ↓ key to select the value. The value with • is being selected.

3. Use Tab key to highlight OK; then press Enter.

To set Date and Time:

1. Press Enter.

2. Use arrow keys to highlight the value; then use minus key or space bar to change the value.

3. Use arrow keys to highlight OK; then press Enter.

Minus or Space key : Changes the value.

3. Close the Setup Utility according to the steps above.

or _:

mark means the item is

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Main Menu

Date and Time defines the system date and time, using the format month/day/year and hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals.

Hard Disk Type defines the type of the hard disk of the computer. Normally use as default (Ultra DMA-100).

Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from. Press Enter to open the sub menu. The system boots from the drive selected in 1st Boot Device. If the system cannot find the drive, it will boot from the drive selected in 2nd Boot Device; then, the drive selected in 3rd Boot Device.

Internal NumLock defines whether the numlock keys of the built-in keyboard are always disabled or not. (Num lock indicator will turn when Fn+NumLk are pressed regardless of this setting. An external keyboard will be numlocked if connected. )

Hot Key Beep defines whether the beep sounds when Fn+F1, Fn+F5-F8, F11-F12 keys simultaneously pressed.

USB Emulation defines whether USB devices (a keyboard, a mouse or an optional external floppy disk drive) can be used in DOS mode. (When it is set to Disabled, you cannot boot the computer from a floppy disk.)

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Advanced Menu

Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in touchpad.

Shared Video Memory defines the size for the video memory that will be shared

with the extend memory. The available sizes are 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB)

Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. When this item has (this item does not work in the Windows environment).

Battery Low Warning Beep enables or disables the beep sound when the battery remaining capacity becomes extremely low (this item does not work for Windows battery alarm).

LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from the PXE server when the integrated LAN is activated.

Wake on LAN defines whether the system resumes from System Standby when the LAN unit of the computer becomes active.

Wake on Ring defines whether the system resumes from System Standby when the built-in modem receives a call.

mark, the screen is expanded

Security Menu

Set Password defines the password (up to eight characters). See the next section about the password.

If you lose your password, you will be unable to access 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.

Hard Disk Virus Protect defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is writeprotected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to “_”.

Password

Setting a password will protect the computer against unauthorized access. Once a password is set, the system requires the password when entering to the Setup Utility.

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If you enter a wrong password three times, the message “System will be shut down” appears. Press Enter to shut down the computer, and after 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.

If Password on Boot is enabled, the system will require a password when the computer is turned on.

Setting Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Password and press Enter.

2. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter.

3. Type the same password again, and press Enter twice.

4. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press

Enter.

5. Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Changing Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Password and press Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. 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 OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Deleting Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Password and press Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Without typing any characters, press Enter.

4. Press Enter twice.

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press

Enter

6. Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

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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 all items to the default. To exit, select one of the above items.

Discard Changes returns the values of all items to the values you last saved. To exit, select one of the above two items.

Save Changes saves the settings you have changed. To exit, select one of the above two items.

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