Sharp Actius PC-MP30 Operation Manual

Notice for All Users

• Consult the operation manual 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.

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Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement

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

Note: This equipment 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. This equipment generates, uses 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 this equipment does 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-MP 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.

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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

Disposal of this product 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

Copyright

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: [e-mail]

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CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

VORSICHT:

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

ATTENTION:

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

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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 heaters.

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Keep your computer away from extremely high or low temperature.

• 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 get hot.

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

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

Usage

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

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

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

damage the cabinet or make your computer fail.

• If your computer or the AC power cord experiences an 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

when connecting USB devices, a PC card, etc.

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

• Do not drop your computer or hit it with other equipment.

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

• 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 Pack 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.

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Handling

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

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

• Do not place the battery pack where it might get 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

• Do not use the battery pack for any other purpose than powering your computer.

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 not using your computer 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.

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

socket.

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

Modem Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
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 a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

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

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

• Never install telephone wiring during 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 install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically

designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone 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.

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• 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

Prior to the disposal or transfer of your computer, you should erase the data from
hard disks.

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

• “Delete” the data by placing it in your recycle bin.

• Empty the recycle bin.

• Format the hard disk drives.

• Recover the system.

The above procedures do not completely delete all data from your hard disks.
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, users must thoroughly erase all the data from the hard
disks.

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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

Be sure to delete the software, such as operating system(s) or applications, on your
hard disk when transferring your computer, 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.

• Your computer is integrated with a magnet on the right side of the display. Be sure

to keep magnetic cards and floppy disks away from the right side of your computer
to prevent the data on the cards or floppy disks from being erased.

Magnet

• Your computer has a sensor on the right side of the keyboard that responds to the

magnet. If the magnet gets close to the sensor:

• The backlight will be turned off.

• The system may enter the standby or the hibernate mode according to the

setting. (See Chapter 2.)

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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.)

• Do not use 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 Corporation and its sales subsidiaries.

SHARP 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.

Copyright

© 2004 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without
the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Transmeta and Efficeon are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Media is a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

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

BAPCo is a U.S. Registered Trademark of the Business Applications Performance
Corporation.
MobileMark is a U.S. Registered 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 the computer.

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:

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

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

Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in
boldface:
Press Enter to continue.

When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a
plus (+) sign:
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 Connecting to AC Power Source section of Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents

Notice for All Users....................................................................................................i

Notice for Users in the USA......................................................................................ii

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................vi

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

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

About This Manual................................................................................................. xvi

Recording Important Information..........................................................................xvii

Manual Conventions.............................................................................................xviii

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................xix

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

Basic Operations

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

Turning Off Your Computer ..................................................................................1-4

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

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

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

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

Using Remote Control..........................................................................................1-10

Using Optical Drive..............................................................................................1-14

Controlling Volume..............................................................................................1-21

Adjusting Display.................................................................................................1-22

Sharing Your Computer .......................................................................................1-24

Battery and Power Management

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

Power Saving..........................................................................................................2-8

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Peripherals

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

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

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

Audio System......................................................................................................... 3-9

USB Device.......................................................................................................... 3-11

PC Card ................................................................................................................ 3-12

Printer...................................................................................................................3-15

Communication Functions

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

LAN Unit ...............................................................................................................4-5

Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................4-11

Network Setup Utility .......................................................................................... 4-22

Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

Boot Menu.............................................................................................................. 5-7

Exit Menu............................................................................................................... 5-7

DirectHD Function

DirectHD Utility..................................................................................................... 6-1

Connecting MP Series to Host Computer ..............................................................6-4

Disconnecting MP Series from Host Computer..................................................... 6-6

Password Function ................................................................................................. 6-7

INSTANT PLAY

Using INSTANT PLAY......................................................................................... 7-1

INSTANT PLAY Setup Menu............................................................................... 7-7

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Appendixes

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

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-5

Virus Protection.....................................................................................................A-7

Data Execution Prevention ..................................................................................A-10

Data Backup and Restore ....................................................................................A-12

Re-installation Instructions..................................................................................A-13

Troubleshooting

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

Trouble when Starting ........................................................................................... T-2

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

Trouble with Keyboard/Touchpad......................................................................... T-5

Trouble with Remote Control................................................................................ T-5

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

Trouble with Hard Disk......................................................................................... T-6

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

Trouble with Communication................................................................................ T-8

Trouble with Peripherals ..................................................................................... T-12

Trouble with DirectHD........................................................................................ T-12

Trouble with INSTANT PLAY........................................................................... T-14

Trouble with Security Settings ............................................................................ T-15

Other Troubles..................................................................................................... T-15

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

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A

r

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 → 1-22

Mobile Mode Switch

→ 2-4, 12

Power Button

→ 1-3

Antenna→ 4-14

Optical Drive

→ 1-14

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

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Status Indicators

Speaker

Keyboard

→ 1-9

Touchpad → 1-7

DirectHD READY Lamp→ 6-3, 5

Optical Drive Indicator→ 1-15

-

ntenna Indicato

Battery Indicator→ 1-5, 2-2, 6-3

Power Indicator→ 1-3, 5

→ 4-14

Right

PC Card Slot→ 3-12

External
Display Port

→ 3-6

Left

AC Adapter Jack→ 1-2

LAN Jack→ 4-5

Security Slot

→ A-5

Modem Jack→ 4-2

DVD/CD Button

→ 7-1

USB Ports

→ 3-3, 11, 15

Headphone/Audio
Output/Remote
Control Jack

→ 1-11, 3-9, 10

DirectHD Port→ 6-5

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Rear

Bottom

Ventilation Openings
and Cooling Fan→ vi

Battery Pack→ 2-1

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Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of the computer.

Properties Dialog Box on 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

CHAPTER 1

1

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

Connecting to AC Power Source

• Always use the AC adapter (EA-MV1V) and the AC power cord

included with the computer or optional ones. 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 insert or remove the AC power cord with your wet hands.

1-1

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

2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the computer.

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

AC Adapter Jack

AC Adapter

AC Power Cord

To Wall
Outlet

4. Steady the base cabinet of the computer with your hand and hold the jutted part

with your thumb or finger and then, raise the cover.

Jutted Part

1-2

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

Power Button

1

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

1-3

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.

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• 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 the Advanced tab of the 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.

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

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 will
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.

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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)
Blinking (green)
Off
Connected to AC

Power Source

Powered by
Battery

• 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)
On (orange)
Blinking

(orange)
Off
Blinking (red)

Operating
In System Standby
Powered off or in System Hibernate
Fully charged
Being charged
In abnormal state (Remove the

battery pack and install it again.)
Has power
Almost completely discharged
(The warning beep sounds.)

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.

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Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the
normal Windows Shut Down does not work due to 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 Users tab click
Disconnect or Logoff, 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 not lit.

Be sure to confirm that the hard disk indicator is off before going on the
next step. Otherwise, the computer may be damaged.

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

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). It may damage the surface of the touchpad.

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

touchpad to operate incorrectly and to be damaged.

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.

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• 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.

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

device is attached.

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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.

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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.

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

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

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-clicking will not
work.

pointer.

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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.

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Special Keys

Windows Key

Application Key

System Function Keys

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

Fn + F1 ( )

Fn + F3 ( )

Fn + F4 ( )

Fn + F5 ( )

Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off

Decreases the audio volume

Increases the audio volume

Rotates display mode among LCD only, an external monitor

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 way as the right mouse button.

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only, and both (when connecting an external monitor).

Fn + F6 ( )

Decreases the LCD screen brightness

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Fn + F7 ( )

Fn + F10 ( )

Fn + F11 ( )

Fn + F12 ( )

Increases the LCD screen brightness

Mutes the sound. To resume, press them again.

Turns the LCD screen or an external monitor screen (when
connecting it) on and off

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

Using Remote Control

The included remote control allows you to play DVD or audio CD and performs
specific functions on the following preinstalled applications.

• INSTANT PLAY

• InterVideo WinDVD

• Windows Media Player

• Internet Explorer 6.0

• Outlook Express 6.0

• Adobe Reader 6.0

• Power Point 2003

* Power Point is not preinstalled in the computer.

For the remote control operation on INSTANT PLAY, refer to Chapter 7.

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(*)

Connecting Remote Control

• The provided remote control is designed only for the computer. Do not

use it with other devices.

• Do not connect other controls to the computer.

• The remote control can be used without the headphone connected.

• The headphone can be connected directly to the computer.

• The headphone can be used without the caps.

1. Cover the headphone with the caps.

2. Connect the remote control with the headphone.

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3. Connect the remote control to the computer.

Headphone
/Audio Output
/Remote Control
Jack

Headphone

Remote Control

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Remote Control Operation

You can slide the button up and down and also press it. Each operation gives different
results according to the applications. (Refer to the next section.)

The hold switch enables you to lock any operation on the remote control and prevent
errors.

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Slide it up.

Slide it up.

Hold Switch

Press it.

Slide it down.

Press it.

Slide it down.

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Operating Remote Control on Application

The remote control works on selected applications. The functionality differs based on
the application. Refer to the following table to use the remote control correctly.

Applications

Buttons

Previous
Button

Next Button

Stop Button

Up button

Down Button

Mute Button

Play Button

*

PowerPoint 2003 is not preinstalled in this computer.

Win DVD
/Windows

Media Player

previous

chapter/track

next

chapter/track

stop stop close

increase

volume

decrease

volume

mute Tab key Tab key actual size

play/pause Enter key open

Internet

Explorer 6.0

back

forward next mail scroll down next slide

scroll up scroll up zoom in

scroll down scroll down zoom out next slide

Outlook

Express 6.0

previous

mail

Adobe

Reader 6.0

scroll up

fit in

window

fit/unfit

width

Power Point

2003*

previous

slide

exit slide

show

previous

slide

black

screen

play

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Using Optical Drive

The computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and
write onto CD-R/RW. Refer to the table on the next page for the acceptable discs.

CAUTION FOR LASER

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Disc Type

CD-ROM*1 Yes No No

CD-R Yes Yes No

CD-RW

High Speed/Ultra Speed

DVD-ROM/DVD-VIDEO Yes No No

DVD-R Yes*2 No No

DVD-RW Yes*2 No No

DVD+R Yes*2 No No

DVD+RW Yes*2 No No

DVD-RAM*3 Yes No No

*1

Including video CD and Photo CD. (Photo CDs are not supported by INSTANT

PLAY.)

*2

To read the discs recorded by a commercial DVD recorder, they need to be finalized.

*3

Your computer supports non-cartridge discs or Type2/Type4 removable cartridge

discs. When you use the removable discs, be sure to remove the cartridge from the
discs.

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

CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT

LASERKLASSE1

CD-R/RW & DVD-ROM Drive

Reading Writing Rewriting

Yes Yes Yes

A list of recommended media may be found on the Sharp Systems website
(http://www.sharpsystems.com).

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Handling Disc

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

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

• 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

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.

Inserting Disc

• Do not give unnecessary force on the optical drive. It may damage it.

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

(except during INSTANT PLAY running). It may cause malfunction of
the computer.

• Do not press the eject button during playback on INSTANT PLAY. It

may cause malfunction of the computer. Stop the playback before
ejecting the disc.

1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit on; then, press the eject button.

The drive tray will pop out.

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Optical Drive Indicator

Eject Button

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2. Gently pull out the tray.

Lens

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Tray

3. Holding the tray to support it, place your disc with label side up onto the tray

and slightly press the center of the disc until it locks into place.

4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

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Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the
tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disc may malfunction.

Removing Disc

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

optical drive tray will pop out.

Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit before pressing the eject
button (except during INSTANT PLAY running).

2. Gently pull out the tray.

3. Steady one edge point and lift the opposite edge of the disc, then, remove the

disc from the tray.

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4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

Writing Data to Disc

• Before writing to discs, follow the instructions below:

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

process will stop and fail.

• Disable the power management. See the Power Saving section of

Chapter 2.

• Close all unnecessary and 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 the preinstalled 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.

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Writing to CD-R and CD-RW

You can use CD-R or CD-RW to write data on. CD-RW is an erasable disc onto
which you can write data and from which you can erase data. CD-R is non-erasable
disc onto which 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.

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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.)

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, or just insert a DVD video into the optical drive.

• 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.

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• Before watching DVD videos, follow the instructions below:

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

will stop.

• Close all unnecessary and 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 is 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 the Region tab of the 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

4 Australia, Spanish America

5 Russia, East Europe, 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 marked 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 the Confirm Region dialog box. Carefully choose an appropriate one.

When the Confirm Region dialog box does not appear:

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 the DVD/CD-

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ROM drives string and then, 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.

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 WinDVD 5 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 the WinDVD for more details.

Using Remote Control

The remote control operation is available on the WinDVD. Refer to the Operating
Remote Control on Application section on page 1-13.

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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 the Fn key and then, press the F3 ( ) key to decrease the output
volume.
Press and hold the Fn key and then, press the F4 ( ) key to increase the output
volume.
Press and hold the Fn key and then, press the F10 ( ) key to mute the sound. To
resume, press them again.

On Windows

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

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
clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar. When the symbol is not on the
taskbar, check the box of Place volume icon on 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

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

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 16M 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 field, and select the

resolution in the Screen resolution field. Refer to the table below.

3. Click OK; then, Yes.

Available Resolutions and Colors

Resolution

800 x 600 64K

1024 x 768 64K

1280 x 768*1 64K

1280 x 1024*1 64K

1600 x 1200*1 64K

*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

*2

16M

*2

16M

*2

16M

*2

16M

*2

16M

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

Displaying Image Upside Down

The computer enables you to show the images on the LCD screen upside down. It
may help when you show the image to someone on the opposite side.

Press and hold the Ctrl+Shift and then, press F4 ( ) to display the image upside
down.
Press and hold the Ctrl+Shift and then, press F3 ( ) to display the image in its
original position.

• When displaying images upside down, you see the pointer on the screen

move in the opposite direction. Moving your finger on the touchpad or
the mouse to the right, for example, will make the mouse pointer move to
the left.

• When displaying images upside down, drawing speed may be slower.

• Do not display images upside down when playing animation.

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 an appropriate wallpaper in the Background pull-down menu.

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 pull-down menu 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.

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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 the
Help and Support Center in the 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 asking you

to save the data may appear.

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3. Select a new account to start Windows again.

If you cannot see the Switch User in 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, the 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 Change my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, the 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 section.

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 the Remove the password string or Remove my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, the 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 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 Saving 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

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

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• 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
Saving 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

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and leave it until the battery is fully charged.

To Wall
Outlet

Battery Indicator

When the battery indicator ( ) lights orange, the battery is being charged. When
green, the battery has been fully charged.

• 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 restart
and the battery indicator will turn on again.

• The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator

blinks orange. In this case, turn off the computer, remove the AC
adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect
the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange,
consult your local dealer.

Checking Battery Level

You can check the battery level either on Windows or INSTANT PLAY.

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, the 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.

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On INSTANT PLAY

Press the B key to display a numeric indication of the remaining amount of the battery
power. To hide it, press the B key again.

• 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.

• 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.

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Battery Indicator

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

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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.

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.

1. 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.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears, immediately press the

F2 to open the Setup Utility.

4. Disconnect the AC adapter.

5. Set the mobile mode switch to the normal mode.

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Mobile Mode Switch

Discharging in the mobile mode will take longer to be completed.

6. Press and hold the Fn key and then, press the F7 ( ) key several times to

maximize the LCD screen brightness and then, leave the computer powered on
to discharge the battery pack until the system automatically shut down.

7. 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.

3. Slide the battery stopper to the unlocked position ( ).

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Battery Stopper

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4. Slide the battery release lever to the unlocked position ( ) and hold it, then, pull

out the battery pack.

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Battery Release Lever

5. Align the notched parts of a new battery pack to the projecting parts of the

computer.

Projecting Parts

Notched Parts

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6. Gently insert the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound.

7. Slide the battery stopper to the locked position ( ).

Battery Stopper

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Power Saving

The computer has some power saving function, such as power management and the
mobile mode switch, and also can turn off the optical drive to save electricity and
extend battery life. The following performance reduces power consumption.

• Power management

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

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• Stopping power supply to the display

• Using System standby/hibernate

• Using the computer in the mobile mode

• Powering off the optical drive

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 effective 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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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. 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.

When entering/resuming from the system standby/hibernate, follow these
instructions:

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

entering the system standby/hibernate.

• Do not operate the computer or peripheral devices, or

connect/disconnect peripheral devices, while entering/resuming from
the system standby/hibernate.

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

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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.

• 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.)

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• 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.

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• 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.

Using Mobile Mode Switch

The mobile mode switch enables the battery life to extend. When the computer is in
the mobile mode, it automatically controls system power consumption by reducing the
CPU performance and decreasing screen brightness.

Mobile Mode Switch

Mobile Mode

Mobile Mode

The mobile mode can obtain longer battery life. It is also available under AC powered
operation. The mobile mode provides the second lowest screen brightness.

Normal Mode

The normal mode provides the normal CPU performance even on the battery power.

• The screen brightness can be increased by pressing the Fn+F7 ( )

keys. Be sure that screen brightness and battery life are in inverse
proportion to one another. The maximized screen brightness will cause
shorter battery life.

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• The screen brightness can be adjusted respectively in mobile mode and

normal mode.

• The mobile mode may cause an animation to produce an irregular

motion or frame dropouts since the CPU performance is reduced.

Powering Off Optical Drive

Powering off the optical drive helps to reduce power consumption. Disconnect it from
the computer to turn it off when not needed.

Disconnecting Optical Drive

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

2. Click Safely remove MATSHITA xxx. (XXX is the name of the optical drive.)

When the optical drive is powered off, the eject button does not work.

Connecting Optical Drive

To power on the optical drive, press the Fn key and hold it, then, press the F2 key.

• The DVD/CD button also powers on the optical drive. Note that when

the optical drive is powered on, the DVD/CD button starts up the
Windows Media Player.

• It will take some time for the computer to recognize the optical drive

after turning it on.

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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 when connecting/inserting 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

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Headphone/Audio
Output/Remote
Control Jack

Port Design

Port name Port Design

USB Port

External Display Port

Headphone/Audio Output

/Remote Control Jack

USB Ports

External
Display
Port

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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 of the USB ports, be sure to let the
USB mark ( ) side up.

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USB Port

Optional External
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 up, toward the drive. Slide the disk into the
drive until it locks into place.

Arrow Facing 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 disks, 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 not lit.

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

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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. Connect one end of the display cable to the external display port, then, the other
end of the display cable to your external monitor.

The external display port accepts a display cable with screws.

External Display Port

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

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

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Switching Display

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

2. Click the Displays tab.

3. Click the red-colored switch button ( ).

4. Follow the appropriate steps below according to your needs.

To display on the LCD display only:

1. Click the enable button ( ) of the Panel.

2. Click the switch button ( ) of the Monitor.

To display on the external display only:

1. Click the enable button ( ) of the Monitor.

2. Click the switch button ( ) of the Panel.

To display on the both, go to the next step.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Yes in the confirmation window.

7. Click OK.

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

• When displaying on both of the LCD monitor and the external monitor

simultaneously, the external monitor should be capable for displaying
in 1024x768 resolution or more. Otherwise, the external monitor may
not display images properly.

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

display.

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Extending Image onto External Monitor

• While the image is being extended, you cannot use the Fn+F5 ( )

keys.

• Only the LCD display can be the primary monitor.

To extend the image on the LCD onto the external monitor:

1. In the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box, select the “2” display
icon, and then, check the box of Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

Change the values of the Screen resolution and Color quality, if
necessary.

2. Click OK, then, follow the instructions shown on the screen.

To stop extending the image, clear the box of Extend my Windows desktop onto this
monitor in the step 1.

Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor.

2. Remove the display cable from the computer.

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Audio System

You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones.

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 /Remote
Control Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Audio Equipment

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

Headphone/Audio
Output /Remote
Control Jack

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

Stereo
Mini Plug

LINE IN (L)

Analog Audio Cable

Audio Equipment

White

LINE IN (R)

Red

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Connecting Headphone

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

Headphone/Audio
Output /Remote
Control Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Headphone

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USB Device

The computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). Its two 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.

When connecting the cable to one of the USB ports, be sure to let the
USB mark ( ) side up.

When a new device is correctly connected to the computer, 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
driver following the instructions on the screen.

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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

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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.

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.

to show all kinds of icons.

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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 which 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

*1

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

distinguished.)

*2

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 4-20.

• 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
the 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.

Disconnected

Trying to connect

Being connected

Failed to connect

to show all kinds of icon.

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3. Click Close.

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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.

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

*1

ASCII format

5 or 13 characters

Hexadecimal format*2 10 or 26 digits

*1

*2

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.

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

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

• 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 4-9.)

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

the Sharing File and Folders section on page 4-9.

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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

*1

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

distinguished.)

*2

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

not distinguished.)

*1

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

*1

8 through 63 characters

Hexadecimal format*2 64 digits

*1

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

distinguished.)

*2

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.

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4. Click OK in the confirmation window.

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 five menu pages, as follows:

• Main: Configures basic setting.

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• Advanced: Configures device interface.

• Security: Sets Passwords.

• Boot: Sets where the system boots from.

• 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 Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2.

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

4. Select Exit.

5. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter.

6. Confirm the message and press Enter again. The system restarts.

When the Setup Utility is opened, power management does not work. Do
not close the display cover.

Changing Setting of Setup Utility

Mouse is disabled in the Setup Utility. Use the keyboard.

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To change the settings:

1. Use → or ← key to select the menu.

2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.

Minus or Space key: Changes the value.

In the item with ►mark, press Enter to open a sub menu. Press Esc to close the

cub menu and return to the previous menu.

For date and time, press Enter on the item to select the value to be changed;

then, use minus key or space bar to change the value.

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

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Main Menu

System Time defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour
format). Use Enter key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change
numerals.

System Date defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Use Enter
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.

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.)

Quiet Boot defines whether the SHARP logo appears on the screen while booting.

CPU Information shows the information on the CPU.

System Memory shows the volume of the conventional memory used in MS-DOS.

Extended Memory shows the volume of the extended memory more than 1MB. The

displayed volume is the result with the volume for CMS subtracted.

BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the system

EC/KBC Version shows the EC/keyboard controller version of the system.

CMS Version shows the CMS version of the system.

DirectHD Version shows the DirectHD version of the system.

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Advanced Menu

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

Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the

resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. Enabled means that the screen image is expanded.
(This item does not work in the Windows environment.)

Plug&Play O/S normally has to be as default “Yes”.

Max ACPI C-State normally has to be as default “C4 State”.

INSTANT PLAY at Close enables/disables the INSTANT PLAY to start up when

the display is closed. The setting of this item is always disabled when the computer
connected to the host computer and the DirectHD function is on.

With the INSTANT PLAY at Close enabled, concern about avoiding
pressing the DVD/CD button when moving or carrying the computer.

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PCI Configuration normally has to be as default.

Security Menu

Set Supervisor Password defines the supervisor password (up to eight letters, figures
or the combinations). See the next section about the supervisor 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.

Set User Password defines the user password (up to eight letters, figures or the
combinations). You can set the user password only when you have set the supervisor
password. The user password is also utilized with the DirectHD function. See the next
section about the user password.

Password on Boot defines whether the system requires the password entry to boot up.

Hard Disk Boot Sector defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write-

protected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set it to Normal.

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

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

Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor
password and User password. A user password is available to be set with the
supervisor password set. If you share the computer with others we recommend that
you set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user
password only.

Setting Password

If not necessary, do not set the supervisor password or user password. If
you forget the password, you cannot boot the computer.

The user password can change the following items:

• System Time

• System Date

• Resolution Expansion

• Set User Password

• Exit Saving Changes

• Exit Discarding Changes

• Save Changes

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

2. Type your password (up to eight letters, figures or the combinations), and press
Enter.

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

4. Press Enter.

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press
Enter.

6. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

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• To enable the supervisor password or the user password when booting

• When entering the Setup Utility, the password will be required.

Changing Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor password or Set
User password and press Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Type your new password, and press Enter.

4. Type your new password again, and press Enter twice.

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press
Enter.

6. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Deleting Password

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A deletion of the supervisor password will delete the user password.

up the computer, check the Password on Boot.

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor password or Set
User password and press Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Without typing any characters, press Enter.

4. Without typing any characters, press Enter twice.

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press
Enter.

6. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

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Boot Menu

Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from. Press Enter to open the sub
menu. The system boots from the drive at the top of the list. If the system cannot find
the drive, it will boot from the second one; then, third one; then forth one. Use arrow
keys to select the drive you want to move and then, use the space bar or minus key to
move it up or down.

USB Boot enables or disables the boot from the USB floppy disk drive or the USB
optical drive.

LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of
your computer.

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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CHAPTER 6

DirectHD Function

This chapter describes how to connect your computer (hereafter called MP series)
with another computer (hereafter called Host computer), using the DirectHD function,
to exchange data directly between the two computers without using network or
external media. With this function, you can use the MP series as an external hard disk
of your host computer and read/modify/save data stored in the MP series without
powered on.

DirectHD Utility

To exchange data with your MP series and your host computer, you need to install the
DirectHD utility into your host computer. Follow these steps.

Supporting Operating System

The DirectHD utility supports following operating systems:

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• Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

(hereafter called Windows XP)

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (hereafter called Windows 2000)

• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (hereafter called Windows Me)

MP series can be used as an external hard disk of the computer with one
of the above operating systems installed.

• When your Host computer is installed with Windows XP, log in as a

member of the Computer administrators group to install the DirectHD
utility.

• When your Host computer is installed with Windows 2000, log in with

as a member of the Administrator’s accounts to install and use the
DirectHD utility.

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DirectHD Precautions

• When the host computer is in the standby or hibernation mode, do not

turn on the MP series or connect/disconnect the DirectHD cable. It
may damage the file or cause malfunction of the host computer when
the host computer resumes.

• If you delete some files of the MP series on the host computer, you

may not be able to restore them.

• To use the DirectHD function, exit Windows and turn off the computer

before connecting it to the host computer with the DirectHD cable.

• If you remove both of the AC adapter and battery pack after exiting

Windows, the DirectHD will fail to function. Before connecting to the
host computer, start Windows on the MP series and then, exit it to turn
off the MP series.

Time Synchronization

During data communication with the host computer, set the time of the MP series and
the host computer to be synchronized. When you modify the file, the modification
time will be recorded in the Properties of the file. If the time on the host computer and
the MP series is different each other, you may not be able to properly manage the files
by the modification time or accidentally overwrite the latest file with the previous
version.

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Application Program Installation

When installing an application program, turn on the MP series and install it directly on
the hard drive of the MP series. You cannot install any application to the MP series
through the host computer.

Before installing an application program, carefully read its license
agreement.

Installing DirectHD Utility

The following shows how to install the DirectHD utility to your host computer.

1. Turn off your MP series.

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• Be sure to turn off your MP series computer. You cannot access to the

MP series from the host computer when the MP series is powered on
or in the standby/hibernate mode.

• Do not remove both of the AC adapter and the battery pack from the

MP series when turning it off. Otherwise, you cannot use the
DirectHD function. If you remove them, start Windows of the MP
series, finish it and then, connect to the host computer.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the MP series.

3. Connect your MP series and your host computer with the provided DirectHD
cable. (Refer to the Connecting MP Series to Host Computer section on the next
page.)

4. On the screen of your host computer, click start – Run....

5. Click Browse… button.

6. Open My Computer – SHP_V2600U(E:) – DIRECTHD.

The drive name (E:) differs depending on the environment of your host
computer.

7. Select setup and click Open.

8. Confirm the file name to be run is correct and then, click OK.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions.

10. Click Yes to restart the host computer.

Status Indicator for DirectHD

The following indicators show the status when the DirectHD function is used.

Battery Indicator

Red (blinking): Remained low

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DirectHD READY Lamp

Green: Connected
Off : Not connected

Hard Disk Indicator

Green: Accessed by your host computer

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When the hard disk indicator is lit:

• Do not turn off the host computer.

• Do not unplug the DirectHD cable.

• Do not remove the AC adapter or the battery pack of the MP series.

• Do not move the MP series.

Otherwise, the data may be collapsed or your MP series may
malfunction.

When you stop the device on the host computer, the connection between
the MP series and the host computer will be turned off even with the
DirectHD READY lamp lit on.

Connecting MP Series to Host Computer

Connecting MP series to Host Computer

Before connecting the MP series and the host computer to use the
DirectHD function for the first time, be sure to install the DirectHD
utility to the host computer. (Refer to the Installing DirectHD Utility
section.)

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1. Turn off your MP series.

You cannot establish the connection between your MP series and your
host computer when your MP series is powered on or in the
standby/hibernate mode.

2. Connect the AC adapter to your MP series.

• Be sure to connect the AC adapter in case the battery power becomes

discharged. If the battery power becomes extremely low, the battery
indicator ( ) will blink red and the alarm will sound. In this case,
immediately connect the AC adapter. Otherwise, the connection will
be stopped and unsaved data will be lost.

• If the battery is completely discharged during communication with the

host computer, the connection is stopped and an error message
appears on the screen of the host computer.

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3. Connect your MP series with the host computer using the supplied DirectHD
cable.

Host Computer

DirectHD Port

DirectHD Cable

Do not plug the DirectHD cable in any USB port of the MP series when
the other end is plugged in the DirectHD port.

• When the MP series is properly connected to the host computer, the

DirectHD READY lamp on the MP series turns on green.

• When the MP series is recognized as an external hard disk, a dialog

box may appear. In this case, click Cancel.

DirectHD READY Lamp

Accessing to MP series from Host Computer

Once the MP series is recognized as an external hard disk of the host computer, the
hard disk(s) of the MP series is displayed as XXX(F:) or XXX(G:) in the My
Computer window on the host computer.

• The driver name such as (F:) or (G:) varies depending on the

environment of the host computer.

• If you set a user password to the MP series in the Setup Utility, the MP

series is not recognized as the external hard disk but as removable
disk. In order to access the hard disk of the MP series, cancel the
password. (Refer to the Canceling User Password on the later page.)

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Disconnecting MP Series from Host Computer

Before unplugging the DirectHD cable, stop the device by following these steps.

You must stop the device before removing the DirectHD cable from the
MP series and the host computer.

Stopping Device

On Windows XP Professional/Home

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

2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drives (XX:, XX:). The Safe To
Remove Hardware dialog appears. (XX is a drive name of your MP series.)

On Windows 2000

1. Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.

2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drives (XX:, XX:). (XX is a
drive name of your MP series.)

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3. Click OK.

On Windows Me

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

2. Click Safely remove USB Disk – Drive (XX:, XX:). (XX is a drive name of your
MP series.)

3. Click OK.

Unplugging DirectHD Cable

1. Stop the device.

2. Unplug the DirectHD cable from the MP series and host computer.

The DirectHD READY lamp will turn off.

to show all kinds of icons.

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Password Function

You can use the password function to protect against unauthorized access to the hard
disk of the MP series by the DirectHD function.

Setting User Password

Set a user password of the MP series in the Setup Utility. (See Chapter 5.)

• If you have set a user password on the MP series, prevent the host

computer from entering the standby or hibernation mode. When the
host computer resumes, the DirectHD function may not work properly.

• A supervisor password cannot work for the password function. Be sure

to set a user password to enable the function.

Canceling User Password

When a user password is set on the MP series, the MP series is not recognized as an
external hard disk of the host computer. Cancel the password temporarily to use the
MP series as an external hard disk. The canceling should be performed on the host
computer.

1. Connect the MP series to the host computer with the provided DirectHD cable.
(Refer to the Connecting MP Series to Host Computer section on the earlier
page.)

Be sure to power off the MP series before connecting them.

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2. Click start on the host computer.

3. Click All Programs (on Windows XP) or Program (on Windows 2000) or

Programs (on Window Me) – DirectHD Utility– Password Utility. The
Password Utility window will appear.

4. Type the current password in the Password box and click OK.

5. Click OK in the confirmation window.

The password will be cancelled and the MP series will be recognized as an
external hard disk of the host computer.

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