Sharp Actius PC-RD20, PC-RD2 Series Operation Manual

PC-RD2 Series OPERATION MANUAL

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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

PC-RD2 Series

OPERATION MANUAL

Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement

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

Note: This equipment has 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 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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

receiver is connected.

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

A 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-RD 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

®

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 provided Consumer Limited
Warranty sheet). 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.)

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

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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.

For Wireless LAN Bundled Model

Wireless LAN Model Name: T60H656
FCC ID: MCLT60H65600

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.

Warning

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

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 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, which may be marked, on your computer.

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

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

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• when liquid is spilled on your computer

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

Location

• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

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

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

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

place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may cause damage.

• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. 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 kinds of objects into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous

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

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

when connecting USB devices, an IEEE1394 device, a PC card, etc.

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

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

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

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

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 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Handling

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

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

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

• The battery pack must be kept from metal objects such as jewelry and liquids. 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.

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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 at temperatures

above 60°C (140°F).

• Recharge the stored battery pack, before using it.

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
followings:

• 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 a lightning storm.

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

designed for wet locations.

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

been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Wireless LAN Precautions

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

specific environment where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby such as on
airplanes, in hospitals, etc.

• Do not communicate with wireless LAN in the following environment:

• where radio-frequency generating devices are nearby such as microwaves,

wireless applications, etc.

• where metallic materials are nearby such as steel cabinets, etc.

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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.

Edition

1st Edition, July 2003.

Copyright

© 2003 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

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
NVIDIA and NVIDIA GeForce are registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.
SD logo is a trademark.
SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Compact Flash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation.
Memory Stick, Magic Gate, MagicGate Memory Stick, and OpenMG are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.

WinDVD is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Sonic and Sonic MyDVD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 is copyrighted 2000 to 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,
Ltd.
Power Quest is a registered trademark and EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest
Corporation.

BAPCo is a registered trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.
MobileMark is a trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

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Recording Important Information

For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided
below.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of your computer.

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:

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

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

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

When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a
plus (+) sign:
Restart your computer 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 Properties window.
Set the item to Enabled.

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

Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:
Refer to Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents

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

Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................v

About This Manual.................................................................................................viii

Recording Important Information..............................................................................x

Manual Conventions.................................................................................................xi

Table of Contents.....................................................................................................xii

Overview of Computer ...........................................................................................xiv

Quick Setup

Installing Battery Pack............................................................................................1-1

Connecting to AC Power Source............................................................................1-2

Setting Up Windows...............................................................................................1-4

Turning Off Your Computer...................................................................................1-6

Basic Operations

Choosing Power Source..........................................................................................2-1

Resetting System ....................................................................................................2-2

Using Glide Pad......................................................................................................2-3

Using Keyboard......................................................................................................2-5

Using Floppy Disk Drive........................................................................................2-6

Using Memory Stick Slot .......................................................................................2-8

Using SD/SmartMedia Combo Slot......................................................................2-10

Using Compact Flash Card Slot............................................................................2-15

Using Optical Drive..............................................................................................2-19

Controlling Volume..............................................................................................2-32

Adjusting Display .................................................................................................2-33

Sharing Your Computer........................................................................................2-35

Battery and Power Management

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

Power Management ................................................................................................3-6

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Peripherals

Peripheral Device Connectors ................................................................................4-1

External Display .....................................................................................................4-3

Audio System .........................................................................................................4-5

USB Device ............................................................................................................4-8

PC Card...................................................................................................................4-9

Printer ...................................................................................................................4-12

IEEE1394 Device .................................................................................................4-13

Communication Functions

Built-in Modem ......................................................................................................5-1

LAN unit.................................................................................................................5-4

Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................5-9

Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................5-13

Setup Utility

Running Setup Utility .............................................................................................6-1

Main Menu .............................................................................................................6-3

Advanced Menu......................................................................................................6-3

Security Menu.........................................................................................................6-4

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

Appendixes

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

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-7

Troubleshooting

Index

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Overview of Computer

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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

Brightness
Button
→2-33

Power Button
→1-3

Antenna/Battery/Power
Indicators →1-3, 2-1,
3-3, 5-9

Keyboard
→2-5

LCD Screen →2-33

Speakers

Status Indicators
→Below

Ventilation Openings →v

Memory Stick Slot →2-8

Status Indicators

Optical Drive

Hard Disk Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Glide Pad →2-3

SD/SmartMedia
Combo Slot →2-10

Compact Flash Card
Slot →2-15

A

N

Scroll Loc

Caps Lock

Num Lock

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Right

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Left

Battery Pac
→3-1

Ventilation Openings →v

Optical Drive →2-19

Security Slot
→A-10

USB Ports
→4-8, 4-12

Floppy Disk Drive
→2-6

PC Card Slot
→4-9

IEEE1394 Connector →4-13

Microphone Jack →4-7

Headphone/Audio Output Jack (S/PDIF compliant)
→2-27, 4-5, 4-6

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Rear

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Cooling Fan →v

Ventilation Openings →v

AC Adapter Jack
→1-2

Bottom

Cooling Fan →v

External Monitor Port
→4-3

S Video Output Jack
→2-27

USB Ports →4-8, 4-12

LAN Jack
→5-4

Modem Jac
→5-2

Battery Pack
→3-1

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

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

Installing Battery Pack

Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power
source. See the next chapter for more information on the power sources. Before
starting to use your computer for the first time, follow these instructions.

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1. Place your computer with the bottom up on a stable work surface.

2. Hold the provided battery pack with the battery release button side up and put it
in the socket of your computer completely.

Battery Release Button

Make sure that you put in the battery pack completely until you hear the
clicking sound.

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

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Connecting to AC Power Source

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

1. Plug the AC adapter cable with the arrow side up into the AC adapter jack on the
rear side of your computer.

computer. Using others may damage your computer.

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

wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

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

• When using your computer for the first time, be sure to operate it on

AC power. On battery power instead, you may not be able to complete
the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power.

Be sure to set the arrow side up when plugging the AC adapter cable into
the AC adapter jack.

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

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

AC Ada

Arrow Side U

AC Adapter Jack

ter

To Wall
Outlet

AC Power Cord

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

Display Cover Lock Lever

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

Power Indicator

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Power Button

When you turn on your computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, your
computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows setup
process starts. See the next page.

The power button also lights green when your computer is powered on.

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Setting Up Windows

To set up Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows
quick start guide. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup
process. The steps in the setup process are as follows:

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• Configuring your location, language and keyboard type

• Configuring your time zone

• Accepting license agreement

• Naming your computer

• Creating an account

• Completing configuration

• Do not turn off your computer until completing the Windows setup. If

you turn it off, you may not be able to setup Windows later.

• Be sure to connect your computer to AC power source. An

undercharged battery may not be able to complete the Windows setup.

• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until the
Windows setup is completed. Otherwise your computer may
malfunction.

• If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this
case, press any key to resume your computer from the power
management. (Refer to Power Management section of Chapter 3.)

• If you cannot operate the keyboard or the glide pad, press the power
button for more than four seconds to turn off your computer. Be sure
that the power indicator turns off; then, after more than 10 seconds,
press the power button to turn on your computer again.

After completing the Windows setup:

• Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected and set the date and time by double-

clicking the time appearing on the right of the taskbar to open Date and Time
Properties dialog box.

• Press Fn+F1 ( ) keys to activate the integrated antennas for Wireless LAN

communication.

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Properties Dialog Box on Windows

In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” The
dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which
you can send commands to Windows or other applications. 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 your task by
clicking it. The Classic View gives you the icons representing their components or
features. Double-click one of the icons to open its dialog box or window. Some of the
dialog boxes you will often use are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Mouse

• Power Options

• System

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

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Turning Off Your Computer

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

• From the start menu

1. Click start - Turn Off Computer.

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

• With the power button

Before using this step, confirm that the power button is enabled to shut down your
computer. Follow these instructions.

1. Open Power Options Properties dialog box. Select Advanced tab.

2. Confirm that Shut down is selected in the pull-down menu of When I press the
power button on my computer.

Close the display cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected.

If you have not saved data, a dialog box will appear asking whether you
want to save it.

• Do not turn off or reset your computer when:

• The hard disk, the floppy disk drive or optical drive indicator is lit.

• The Memory Stick, Compact Flash Card or SD/SmartMedia combo

slot indicator is blinking.

Otherwise, the data may be damaged or even wiped out.

• After turning off your computer you need to wait at least ten seconds
before turning it back on. Turning the power off and on in rapid
succession can damage your computer’s electrical circuitry.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

You can use your 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

A rechargeable battery pack is supplied with your computer. See Chapter 3 for the
battery information.

About Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power

Battery

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

On (green) Operating
Blinking (green) In System Standby
Off Powered off / in System Hibernate
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. (See Charging Battery Pack section of
Chapter 3 for more information.)

• For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 3.

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

In abnormal state. Remove the battery
pack and install it again. (See Chapter 3)

Almost completely discharged
(The warning beep sounds)

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2-1

Using AC Adapter

When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and
charges the battery pack. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so
that you can use your computer with the appropriate plug adapter.

The AC power cord included with your computer is appropriate for the
voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer. If you
attempt to connect your computer to a wall outlet in other areas, 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 your computer becomes inoperable or after
adding a new hardware or software.

Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the
normal Windows Shut Down does not work because of software
malfunction. Although resetting will not damage the system, you may lose
the data you are processing.

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the
system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Applications tab of

Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click the name of the program hanging up, then,
End Task. If this does not work, select Users tab and click Disconnect or Logoff, then,
Yes.

Pressing Power Switch

You can turn off your computer by pressing the power button if you encounter
hardware or software problems locking 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 your computer, remove the AC adapter,
then, the battery pack. Ten seconds later, reinstall the battery pack, connect the AC
adapter and then, turn on your computer.

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Using Glide Pad

Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called glide pad. Using
the glide pad, 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

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Glide Pad

• Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects
(such as a ballpoint pen).

• Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the
glide pad to operate incorrectly.

Enabling Glide Pad

When a USB mouse is connected to one of the USB ports of your computer, the glide
pad is disabled, which means that your 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 glide pad, use one of the following ways.

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

• With a USB mouse connected, open Mouse Properties dialog box, click Device

Settings tab, Enable button and then, OK. (This operation allows your computer to
always respond to the glide pad, while the connected USB mouse also works.)

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

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Using Glide Pad

Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works.

Place Your Fingertip

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

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display. As
you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same

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direction across the screen. The glide pad is very sensitive, so you do not have to exert
much pressure on the pad. The glide pad responds 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 icons or windows by using “drag and drop” below:

1. Position the pointer over the object.

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

3. Holding down the button, move the pointer. The object moves together with the
pointer.

4. Release the button when the object reaches its destination.

Or you can tap the pad twice 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 glide pad.
To view information vertically, place your finger on the most right part of the glide
pad and slide your finger up and down. To view horizontally, place your finger on the
bottom part of the glide pad 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 glide
pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Double­click the pad icon ( ) on the taskbar to open the Mouse Properties dialog box.

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Using Keyboard

Your computer, equipped with the Windows enhanced keyboard, provides all the
functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard.

Special Keys

Windows Key

Application Key

System Function Keys

When pressed together with the Fn key, function keys set specific system parameters.
This combination is sometimes referred to as “hot keys”.

Fn + F1 (

Fn + F3 (

Fn + F4 (

Fn + F5 (

Fn + F6 (

Fn + F7 (

Fn + F8 (

Fn + F10 (

Fn + F11 (

Fn + F12 (

)

Turns the wireless LAN antennas on and off

)

Decreases the audio volume

)

Increases the audio volume

)

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

Decreases the LCD screen brightness

)

Increases the LCD screen brightness

)

)

Maximizes the LCD screen brightness
Returns to the previous status when pressed again

Stops the battery warning beep (This key combination does not

)

work for Windows battery warning beep)

Turns the LCD screen on and off

)

Forces your computer into System standby/System

)

hibernate/Shut down
(See Power Management of Chapter 3 for more information.)

Opens the Windows start menu.

Opens an application-specific short-cut menu.
Equivalent to right-clicking.

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Using Floppy Disk Drive

Your computer supports a double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD)

1.44MB floppy disk.

Handling Floppy Disk

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

read or write data from/to the disk.

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

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Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disk

dusty place, etc.

• Never subject floppy disks to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop or

bend them, or place heavy objects on them.

• Do not spill liquid onto floppy disks.

Inserting

Put the floppy disk with the label facing up into the drive so that it will lock into
place. When the disk is correctly inserted, the eject button pops out.

Label Facing Up

Eject Button

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

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

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

difficulty inserting or removing it, seek the assistance of an authorized
service technician.

• Do not touch the disk while reading/writing data. It may cause
malfunction of your computer and the drive.

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Ejecting

Before removing the floppy disk, make sure the floppy disk drive
indicator is not lit.

Press the eject button firmly. The disk pops out slightly. Remove it and store it
properly.

Eject Button

Floppy Disk
Drive Indicator

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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 a double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy disk.

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Using Memory Stick Slot

Your computer is equipped with the Memory Stick slot. Available card sizes are
16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB.

• Your computer support 16MB Memory Stick Duo card. (requiring an
adapter)

• Memory Stick PRO is not available for your computer.

• You cannot read/write any copy-protected data from/into a Memory

Stick with built-in copyright protection technology compliant with the

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Inserting

OpenMG specification.

• Be sure to use a Memory Stick or Memory Stick Duo formatted by the
device with which you intend to use the card.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer
administrators group. Otherwise you cannot remove the card safely and
correctly.

You can insert a Memory Stick without turning off your computer.

Insert a Memory Stick into the slot with the notched part toward the left so that it
will lock into place. When the card is inserted correctly, the Memory Stick slot
indicator lights green and it is ready for reading or writing.

Notched Part

Memory Stick
Slot Indicator

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Memory Stick Slot

Make sure to insert the card with the notched part toward the left.
Otherwise, the card and your computer may be damaged.

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

Ejecting

• Do not turn off your computer or eject a Memory Stick when the

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Right-click the icon of Memory Stick drive; then, click Eject. The Memory

Memory Stick slot indicator is blinking. Otherwise, the Memory Stick
or the data may be damaged.

• Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting the Memory

Stick. Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

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Stick slot indicator turns off.

3. Push the card into your computer and release it. It will pop out slightly.

Confirm the indicator lights off before ejecting the Memory Stick.

4. Gently pull out the card.

5. Close the My Computer window.

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Using SD/SmartMedia Combo Slot

Your computer is equipped with the SD/SmartMedia combo slot.

You cannot use a SD memory card and a SmartMedia simultaneously.

SD/SmartMedia

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SD/SmartMedia
Combo Slot

Combo Slot Indicator

Inserting and Ejecting SD Memory Card

Available card sizes are 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB and 512MB.

• Your computer does not support SD I/O cards.

• Your SD/SmartMedia Combo slot does not support multimedia cards.

Do not insert a multimedia card. Otherwise, you may have troubles in
ejecting it and your computer may be damaged.

• You cannot read/write any copy-protected data from/into a SD memory
card with built-in copyright protection technology compliant with the
SDMI specification.

• Be sure to use a SD memory card formatted by the device with which
you intend to use the card.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer
administrators group. Otherwise you cannot remove the card safely and
correctly.

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Inserting

You can insert a SD memory card without turning off your computer.

Insert a SD memory card into the slot with the SD logo faced up and the notched part
toward the right so that it will lock into place. When the card inserted correctly, the
SD/SmartMedia combo slot indicator lights green and it is ready for reading or
writing.

SD/SmartMedia

SD Logo Facing Up

Combo Slot Indicator

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Notched Part

Make sure to insert the card with the SD logo faced up and the notched

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

Ejecting

part toward the right. Otherwise, the card and your computer may be
damaged.

• Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a SD memory
card. Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

• Do not turn off your computer or eject a SD memory card when the
SD/SmartMedia combo slot indicator is blinking. Otherwise, the SD
memory card and/or data may be damaged.

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1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Right-click the icon of SD drive; then, click Eject. The SD card/SmartMedia
combo slot indicator turns off.

3. Push the card into your computer and release it. It will slightly pop out.

Confirm the indicator lights off before ejecting the SD memory card.

4. Gently pull out the card.

5. Close the My Computer window.

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia Card

The SD/SmartMedia combo slot accommodates 3.3V SmartMedia card. Available
card sizes are 16MB, 32MB, 64MB and 128MB.

• Your computer supports only a 3.3V SmartMedia. You cannot use a 5V
card with your computer.

• Be sure to use a SmartMedia card formatted by the device with which
you intend to use the card.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer
administrators group. Otherwise you cannot remove the card safely and
correctly.

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Inserting

You can insert a SmartMedia card without turning off your computer.

Insert a SmartMedia card into the slot with the notched part toward the right. When
the card is inserted correctly, the SD/SmartMedia combo slot indicator lights green
and it is ready for reading or writing.

SD/SmartMedia
Combo Slot Indicator

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Notched Part

Make sure to insert the card with the notched part toward the right.
Otherwise, the card and your computer may be damaged.

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

Ejecting

• Do not turn off your computer or eject a SmartMedia card when the
SD/SmartMedia combo slot indicator is blinking. Otherwise, the
SmartMedia card and/or data may be damaged.

• Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a SmartMedia
card. Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

1. Click start – My computer.

2. Right-click the icon of SmartMedia drive; then, click Eject. The SD
card/SmartMedia combo slot indicator turns off.

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3. Push the card into your computer and release it. It will slightly pop out.

Confirm the indicator lights off before ejecting the SmartMedia card.

4. Gently pull out the card.

5. Close the My Computer window.

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Using Compact Flash Card Slot

Your computer is equipped with the compact flash card slot supporting Type I and
Type II Compact Flash cards. Available card sizes are 32 MB to 1GB.

• Your computer does not support Compact Flash I/O cards.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer

administrators group. Otherwise you cannot remove the card safely and
correctly.

Inserting

You can insert a Compact Flash card without turning off your computer.

1. Confirm the CF card eject button is inside your computer cabinet.

Compact Flash Card Slot

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CF Card Eject Button

2. Push the CF card eject button and release it, so that it will pop out.

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3. Push the CF card eject button again until the protection card comes out.
Remove the protection card.

4. Confirm the CF card eject button is inside the cabinet. If not, push it all the way

Protection Card

inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

5. Insert a Compact Flash card into the slot as shown below. When the card is
inserted correctly, the compact flash card slot indicator lights green and it is
ready for reading or writing.

Compact Flash Card Slot Indicator

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

the task you want.

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Ejecting

• Do not turn off your computer or eject the Compact Flash card when the
compact flash card slot indicator is blinking. Otherwise, the Compact
Flash card and/or the data may be damaged.

• Be sure to follow the instructions below when ejecting a Compact Flash
card. Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Right-click the icon of Compact Flash drive; then, click Eject. The Compact
Flash card slot indicator turns off.

3. Push the CF card eject button and release it, so that it will pop out.

4. Push the CF card eject button until the CF card pops out. Remove the card.

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Confirm the indicator lights off before ejecting the Compact Flash card.

5. Confirm the CF card eject button is inside the cabinet. If not, push it all the way
inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

6. Insert the protection card, with the arrow faced up, into the slot.

Arrow Facing Up

Be sure to insert the protection card to protect the CF card slot from
being damaged after you finish using the Compact Flash card slot.

7. Close the My Computer window.

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Using Optical Drive

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

CAUTION FOR LASER

Supported Media

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Maximum output and wavelength of the laser: 90mW, 785nm(CD-R/RW)

36mW, 662nm(DVD-R/RW/RAM)

CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

DVD-R/RW/RAM & CD-R/RW Drive

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Disc Type

CD-ROM Yes No No

CD-R* Yes Yes No

CD-RW

High Speed CD-RW

Ultra Speed CD-RW Yes No No

DVD-ROM / DVD-VIDEO

DVD-R* Yes Yes No

DVD-RW Yes Yes Yes

DVD+R / DVD+RW

DVD-RAM (2.6GB/5.2GB)

DVD-RAM (4.7GB/9.4GB)

Reading Writing Rewriting

Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No

Yes No No

Yes No No

Yes Yes Yes

* If free space remains, you can add data until the disc is full even after you write data once.

• Your computer support writing to DVD-R (General Ver.2.0), DVD-RW
(Ver.1.1) or DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0/Ver.2.1).

• You cannot read/write data in VR format from/into DVD-RW.

• For DVD-RAM discs, your computer support non-cartridge discs or

Type2/Type4 removable cartridge discs. When you use the removable
disc, be sure to remove the cartridge from the media.

• 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/write from/into 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

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1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit on; then, press the eject button.
The drive tray will pop out.

Optical Drive Indicator

2. Gently pull out the tray.

Eject Button

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3. Place your disc, 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 your 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.

• Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper
towels). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.

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.

2. Gently pull out the tray.

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

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4. Gently push the tray back into your computer.

Writing Data to Disc

• Before writing to discs, follow the instructions below:

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

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

• You cannot add data into audio CDs even if they are not full.

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

process will stop and fail.

• Disable the power management. See Power Management of

Chapter 3.

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

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

Screen Saver section later in this chapter.)

Writing to CD-R or CD-RW

You can write data into CD-R or CD-RW discs. CD-RW is rewritable, meaning that
you can write/erase data into/from the disc. CD-R is non-rewritable, meaning that you
cannot erase written data. If free space remains, you can add data until the disc is full.
To write data, use an application called Drag’n Drop CD+DVD or the Windows CD
writing software on your computer.

• With the Drag’n Drop CD+DVD

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

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• With the Windows CD writing software

Prior to using this software, you need to enable the CD writing function.

To enable the Window CD writing function:

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Right-click DVD-RAM Drive (E:) and click Properties.

3. Click Recording tab and check the box of Enable CD recording on this drive.

4. Click OK.

5. Click No and close the window.

To write data:

1. Right-click a file or a folder to write into the CD and click Send To – DVD-RAM

Drive (E).

2. Insert a CD-R or a CD-RW into the optical drive.

3. Select Open writable CD folder and click OK. CD Drive (E:) window opens.

4. Confirm the file(s) or folder(s) to be written is displayed in Files Ready to Be

Written to the CD field and then, click Write theses files to CD string of the CD
Writing Tasks field. The CD Writing Wizard opens.

5. Type a CD name and click Next. Wait until the writing process is completed.

When the process is completed, the optical drive will open automatically.

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6. Remove the disc and click Finish.

Writing to DVD-R or DVD-RW

You can write data into DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. DVD-RW is rewritable, meaning
that you can write/erase data into/from the disc. DVD-R is non-rewritable, meaning
that you cannot erase written data. If free space remains, you can add data until the
disc is full.

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Use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to write data and MyDVD to create videos each installed
on your computer.
To run the Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, click start – All Programs – Drag’n Drop
CD+DVD – Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.
To run the MyDVD, click start – All Programs – Sonic – MyDVD – Start MyDVD.

• You cannot add video images to your DVD video (DVD-R or DVD-RW)
created using MyDVD even if it is not full.

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

Writing to DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM can be used in the same manner as floppy discs or memory cards,
meaning that you can record/update/remove data repeatedly. When you record image
data on a DVD-RAM, use pre-installed software called DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3. (See
the Online Manual of DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 for details.)

• You need to format a new DVD-RAM before using it. (Refer to the next
section.)

• When you use the DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 to record data, format a disc
in Universal Disk Format (UDF2.0). (Refer to the next section.)

Formatting DVD-RAM

Before using a new DVD-RAM, format it with these steps:

1. Insert a new DVD-RAM into the optical drive.

2. Click start – My Computer.

3. Right-click DVD-RAM Drive (E:), then, select Format… from the pop-up menu.

4. Select an appropriate format type from the Format Type pull-down menu
according to devices you will use with the DVD-RAM disc.

Refer to the followings to select a format type:

• Universal Disk Format (UDF2.0) allows you to read data on

Windows XP and Windows 2000. It is also compatible with DVD
video recorders and supports video recording format. Choose this
format when you use DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 for recording image
and playback it through a DVD video recorder.

• Universal Disk Format (UDF1.5) allows you to read data on

Windows XP and Windows 2000.

• FAT32 allows you to read data on Windows Me and Windows 98

as well as Windows XP and Windows 2000.

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5. Click Start, then, Yes.

6. Click OK, then, Close.

7. Close the window.

Watching DVD Video

You can enjoy watching DVD videos on your computer using the application called
WinDVD. See online help of WinDVD for more details.
To run the application, click start – All Programs – InterVideo WinDVD4 - InterVideo
WinDVD4.

• Before watching DVD videos, follow the instructions below:

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

will stop.

• Disable the power management. See Power Management of

Chapter 3.

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

• Disable the screen saver. (Refer to 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.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
(Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216;,
4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.)

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

Changing Region Code

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

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

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

Available region codes are:

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Region Code Area

1 U.S.A, Canada

2 West Europe, Japan, South Africa

3 South East Asia (including Hong Kong)

4 Australia, Spanish America

5 Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa

6 China

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, Confirm
Region dialog box appears.

2. The region code currently selected is checked in the left box. Region code of
your DVD video is checked in the right box. If you want to change the drive
code and play the DVD video, click OK.

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

When Confirm Region dialog box does not appear:

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

2. In System Properties dialog box, select Hardware tab and click
Device Manager button.

3. In Device Manager dialog box, double-click DVD/CD-ROM
drives string and MATSHITA xxxxxx.(xxxxxx is your optical
drive name.)

4. Select 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.

6. Click OK and close the dialog boxes.

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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 WinDVD4.

2. Right-click somewhere in the InterVideo WinDVD4 window and click Setup….
Setup dialog box will appear.

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

4. Type your password and click OK.

5. Click Set Rating button and enter the password.

6. Select a control level and click Set.

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

Displaying Video on TV Set

You can connect a television set with S-Video input to your computer and enjoy DVD

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video on a big display.

• Before connecting the television set, disconnect the external monitor.

• Connect the television set to your computer directly. Otherwise, the

When connecting your TV set:

1. Turn off your computer and the television set.

2. Connect the television set to your computer.

S Video
Output
Jack

screen may be distorted.

Stereo
Mini Plug

To Audio Input Jacks:

White Plug to Left
Red Plug to Right

Headphone
Audio Output
Jack

To S Video
Input Jack

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3. Turn on the television set, then, your computer.

4. Click start – Control Panel. Click Appearance and Themes – Display in

Category view, or double-click Display icon in Classic view. Display Properties
dialog box opens.

5. Click Settings tab - Advanced button.

6. Select GeForce4 440 Go 64M tab. A sub-panel will appear on the left.

7. Click nView Display Mode in the panel.

8. Click Device Settings>> button – Select Output Device.

9. Select TV and click OK twice.

10. If you can see the screen image on the television set, click Yes.

11. Click OK and close the Display Properties dialog box.

When you want to display the image on TV and the LCD display
simultaneously, see Displaying the image on LCD and External Monitor
section of Chapter 4.

When disconnecting your TV set:

1. Turn off your computer and the television set.

2. Disconnect the television set from your computer.

• Before disconnecting the television set, be sure to turn off your

computer and the television set.

• After disconnecting the television set, set back the display property.

(Refer to Adjusting Display later in this chapter.)

Enjoying Dolby Digital Audio

Your computer is Dolby Digital compliant. With Dolby Digital compliant audio
equipment or headphones, you will have an audio output similar to a big theater.
Follow the steps below. (Refer to Audio System of Chapter 4 for connection.)

1. In Setup dialog box, click Audio tab. (Refer to the steps in Using Parental
Control section to open the Setup dialog box.)

2. Select Digital (S/PDIF) out to External Processor, then, click OK.

WinDVD allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound through your
speakers or headphones. To enable this function, follow the steps on the
next page.

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When you use speakers:

1. Connect your speakers to your computer and click the subpanel
button (

2. Select Speakers from the Listen on pull-down menu.

3. Click OFF button to enable this function. It turns ON.

When you use headphones:

1. Connect your headphones to your computer and click the
subpanel button (

2. Select Headphones from the Listen on pull-down menu.

3. Click OFF button to enable this function. It turns ON.

Refer to the online help of WinDVD for more information.

Creating DVD Video

) and Audio Mode.

Subpanel Button

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) and Audio Mode.

Your computer has DVD creating /editing software installed, called MyDVD (for
DVD-R/-RW) and DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 (for DVD-RAM). This section explains
some programs of the two software, such as how to create your DVD video with
MyDVD and how to create 3D titles, using DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3, in your video
recorded by a DVD video recorder. For more information or other features, see Help
for MyDVD or Online Manual for DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3.

Creating DVD Video

When you capture image from your video device through IEEE1394 connection or
DV connection and create a DVD video, follow theses instructions.

1. Turn on your video device.

2. Connect it to your computer. (Refer to IEEE1394 Device of Chapter 4.)

3. Select Record Direct to DVD in Digital Video Device window and click OK.

When the Digital Video Device window does not appear, follow these
steps:

1. Click start – All Programs – Sonic – MyDVD – Start MyDVD.

2. In Sonic MyDVD window, confirm DVD-Video located on the left
side is selected and click Transfer Video Direct-to-DVD™.

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4. In Sonic MyDVD Wizard dialog box, type a project name in Choose a name for
your project field.

5. Insert a new DVD-R into the optical drive and then, click Next button.

6. If necessary, change record settings, create chapter points, and/or set record
length. (Refer to Help for details.)

7. Locate the section you want to record using the control buttons on the screen.
(See Help for details of the control buttons.)

8. When you has located, click the red button of Start Capturing. Capturing will
start.

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9. When you stop the capture, click the button of Stop Capturing. Building image
dialog box will appear to show the process of creating a DVD video.

• When completing the creation, the optical drive will open and a message

DVD Created successfully appears.

• If other image is played back on the screen during creating a video, stop
it on the video device.

10. Click OK and then, remove the disc.

11. Close the window.

Adding 3D Title

To add 3D characters and/or 3D animation, using DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3, to the
beginning of the image recorded by a DVD video recorder, follow theses instructions.

• DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 allows you to play or edit the images recorded
by a DVD video recorder or compliant with the video recording format.

• DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3 supports a DVD-RAM disc formatted in
Universal Disk Format (UDF2.0). (Refer to Formatting DVD-RAM

section in this chapter.)

1. Insert a DVD-RAM disc recorded by a DVD video recorder into the optical
drive.

If a dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears,
close it.

2. Click start – All Programs – Panasonic – DVD-MovieAlbumSE – DVD­MovieAlbumSE.

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3. Right-click the image to be titled in the thumbnail display field on the right side
of the DVD-MovieAlbum window and select 3D Title.

4. Type a title name up to 16 characters, if an input box appears, and then, click

OK. If not, skip this step.

The input title can be moved using the position/rotation setting buttons.
(Refer to 3D-title STUDIO [Operating Instructions] in Online Manual for
DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3.)

5. Click Visual effect button located on the left side of the window.

6. Double-click a desired 3D animation in the 3D template lists.

To check the 3D animation, click the playback button ( ).

7. Click 3D font button located on the left side of the window. The title is displayed

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in the 3D font.

You can apply various settings if desired. Refer to 3D-title STUDIO
[Operating Instructions] in Online Manual for DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3.

8. Click OK. The adding procedure will begin.

9. Click the eject button ( ) located on the bottom left of the window to eject the
disc.

10. Remove the disc from the optical drive and close the window.

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Controlling Volume

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

With keyboard

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Press and hold Fn key and then, press F3 (
Press and hold Fn key and then, press F4 (

This operation also adjusts the Windows volume control. For example, if you press
Fn+F3 (

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 Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

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

output volume.

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

) keys, the volume level on Windows will decrease, too.

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 in the taskbar in the step 3.

) key to decrease the output volume.
) key to increase the output volume.

If you want to control the output volume of each source individually:

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

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

3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click Advanced… button of

Device volume field.

4. Slide the volume lever of the source that you want to adjust.

5. Close the dialog box, then; click OK and close the Control Panel window.

If you control:

Wave  Controlling the volume of CD/DVD or WAVE file

SW Synth  Controlling the volume of MIDI file

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Adjusting Display

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

Changing Brightness of Display

Press and hold Fn key and then, press F6 ( ) key to decrease the brightness of the
internal LCD display.
Press and hold Fn key and then, press F7 (
internal LCD display.
Press and hold Fn key and then, press F8 (
brightness of the internal LCD display. To return the previous brightness, press them
again.

Brightness Button

Pressing the brightness button allows the brightness of the internal LCD display to be
maximized. To return the previous brightness, press it again. (Equivalent to pressing
Fn+F8 (

) keys.)

Brightness Button

) key to increase the brightness of the

) keys simultaneously to maximize the

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Changing Resolution and Number of Colors

When shipped, your 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. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop, except icons or folders.

2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.

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

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

Screen resolution. Refer to the table below for possible resolution and colors.

5. Click OK. If the Monitor Setting dialog box appears, click Yes.

Available Resolutions and Colors

Resolution

800 x 600 64K, 16M

1024 x 768 64K, 16M

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

1920 x 1440

2048 x 1536

)

(

*1

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

(*2)

64K, 16M

(*2)

64K, 16M

(*2)

64K, 16M

(*2)

64K

Number of Colors

(*1)

(*1)

a FRC (Frame Rate Control) dithering method. With this method, about
16,190,000 color images are displayed.

(*2)

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 the external monitor simultaneously.

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

available.

• In the Color quality, Medium (16 bit) means 65,536 (64K) colors, and
Highest (32 bit) means about 16,190,000 (16M) colors.

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 Desktop tab.

2. Select appropriate wallpaper listed in Background field.

3. Click OK.

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Setting Screen Saver

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

2. Select an appropriate screen saver from the pull-down menu in Screen saver
field and set time when screen saver starts.

3. Click OK.

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

Sharing Your Computer

If you are sharing your computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user
account for each person. Every user can choose his/her favorite desktop setting, web
site lists, or make his/her own My Documents folder etc., and save them to his/her user
account. When you turn on your computer, select your user account.

Set New User Account

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

3. Click Create a new account 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

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

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

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

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Log off Your Computer

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

If you select Switch User, you can pass your 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 your computer, use Switch User. You can
then view the same Web site by just switching back to your account after your
colleague finishes with your computer.

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

1. Click start - Log Off.

2. Select Switch User or Log Off. If you select Log Off, the dialog box that asks you
to save your data may appear.

3. Select another account to start Windows XP again.

If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box, click
Change the way users log on or off string in User Accounts dialog box,
and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options.

Set Password to User Account

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

Setting Password

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

3. Select the account to be set a password. You will only have this option if you log
onto your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you
log on your computer with a limited user account, skip this step. (You cannot set
a password to another user account.)

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4. Select Create a password string.

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

appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can set a
password to another user account.

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

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

8. Click Create Password.

9. If you are asked whether you want to make your files and folders private, click
Yes, Make Private or No. If not, go to the next step.

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

Changing Password

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

2. Select the account to be changed, if you log on to your computer as a member of
the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited
account, skip this step. (You cannot change the password for another user
account.)

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

• If the password has not been set yet, Change my password or Change
the password will not appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can change
the password of another user account.

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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.

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Deleting Password

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

2. Select the account to be deleted, if you log on to your computer as a member of
the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited
account, skip this step. (You cannot delete the password of another user
account.)

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

• If the password has not been set yet, Remove my password or Remove
the password will not appear.

• Only a member of the Computer administrators group can delete the
password of another user account.

4. Type your password and click Remove Password. If you log on your computer
as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the
password of another user account, just click Remove Password.

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

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CHAPTER 3

Battery and Power Management

This chapter explains how to manage your 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:

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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Battery Pack

When not connected to an external power source, your computer operates with the
rechargeable battery pack. The duration of the battery life may be longer if your
computer’s power management is active. See the next section for power management.

To keep the battery life long:

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

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

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

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

applications, which heavily use the optical drive or peripherals, will
result in shorter battery life.

• When using your computer powered on battery for several hours,
enable power management and set System hibernate. Refer to the
Power Management section in this chapter.

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

properly. Connect your computer to the AC power source for the
battery charging.

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Charging Battery Pack

1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. While the battery is being charged,
the battery indicator lights orange.

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

• The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery pack is being
charged. This is either because the battery pack is hot or else the

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system power consumption is very high due to using the optical drive
or CPU-intensive application, and the charging stops temporarily.
When the battery becomes cool or the system power consumption
becomes lower, the charging will start and the battery indicator will
turn on again.

• The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator
blinks orange. In this case, turn off your computer, remove the AC
adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect
the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange, ask
your local dealer for assistance.

• When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long usage), it may
take longer to be fully charged.

Checking Battery Level

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

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

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

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

3. Close the Control Panel window.

• The remaining operating time depends on the power you are
consuming. If you are using the audio system, hard disk drive, media
cards, peripherals, a floppy disk or an optical disk drive, your
computer may consume more battery life.

• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what
Windows Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack
as per the procedure on Conditioning Battery Pack section in this
chapter.

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Low Battery Indication

When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( ) blinks
red, the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off your computer, or connect
your computer to AC power source immediately. Otherwise, your computer will shut
down and the unsaved data may be lost. Pressing Fn+F10 (
the warning beep.

Battery Indicator

On Windows, a beep sound or an on-screen message will tell you when the battery
drops to the specified level and your computer will go on System standby/System

) keys allows you to stop

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hibernate or shut down automatically.

To set Windows battery alarm:

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

2. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated. We recommend you set
Critical battery alarm to 5 % or more and Low battery alarm to more than the
value of 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

When the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power
Meter indicates, you need to condition the battery pack or buy a new one.

1. Make sure your computer powered off. Connect your computer to the AC power

source and fully charge the battery.

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When the battery is full charged, the battery indicator turns green.

2. Turn on your computer and press F2 to open the Setup Utility when the message

<F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Leave your computer on until the battery is completely discharged and the

system shuts down automatically.

5. Connect your computer to AC power source and let the battery full charged

again.

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• Do not turn on your computer while charging the battery pack.

• Do not connect your computer to a wall outlet while discharging the

battery. The conditioning will be cancelled.

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

Changing Battery Pack

When repeatedly charged and discharged the battery pack or stored for a long term, it
will deteriorate (the deterioration rate depends on the operating environment). The
battery deterioration will result in declining its capacity and power. If the battery life
becomes extremely short even after the conditioning, you should buy a new battery
pack. Ask your local dealer for a new battery pack.

When you replace the battery pack with a new one:

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.

2. Close the display cover and turn your computer over on a stable surface.

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3. Slide the battery lock lever to the left and hold it, then, press the battery release

button and hold it, then, pull out the battery.

Battery Lock Lever

Battery Release Button

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4. Insert a new battery pack into your computer with the battery release button side

up.

Make sure that you put in the battery pack properly until you hear the
clicking sound.

5. Turn your computer over.

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Power Management

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

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

• Stopping power supply to the display

• Using System standby/System hibernate

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

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double-click Power Options icon.

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

Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select 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 a connected external monitor complying
with power management.

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

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

3. Close the Control Panel window.

Using System Standby/Hibernate

System standby/hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For example, you
can restart your computer from stand by mode more quickly than shut down mode.
When your computer resumes from System standby/hibernate, the system restores the
exact last state of your computer. On Windows, you can set the conditions under
which the system enters System standby or System hibernate.

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

power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and
resumes from System standby per the conditions mentioned later. In System
standby, the power indicator blinks green. To resume from System standby, operate
your computer again.

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

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

When entering/resuming from System standby/hibernate, follow the
instructions below:

• Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before
entering System standby/hibernate.

• Do not operate your computer or peripheral devices, or
connect/disconnect peripheral devices, while entering/resuming from

System standby/hibernate.

• While operating on battery power that does not have enough power,
your computer may not resume from System standby/hibernate. In this
case, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

• Save your data before your computer enters System standby. If the
power supply to your computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be
lost.

• Select your user account if Windows requires when your computer has
resumed from System standby/hibernate.

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Supporting System Hibernate

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

Confirm System hibernate is supported with the following steps.

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

2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked in Hibernate field.

3. Click OK, then, close the Control Panel window.

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Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically

Your computer will enter 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 Power Schemes tab.

2. From the pull-down menus in System standby or System hibernates, select the
elapsed time before your computer automatically enters System
standby/hibernate.

3. Click OK, then, close the Control Panel window.

Entering System Standby/Hibernate

Your computer enters System standby/hibernate in each of the following cases:

• You select Stand By or Hibernate (which replaces Stand By when you press Shift

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

• The specified time in System standby or System hibernates in Power Schemes tab

of Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any operation. (See the
previous section.)

• The screen cover is closed.

The above functions if you perform the following:

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

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

3. Click OK, then, 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 Advanced tab.

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

3. Click OK, then, close the Control Panel window.

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• You press Fn+F12 ( ).

The above functions if you perform the following:

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

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

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 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 on Windows. See Low Battery

Indication earlier in this chapter.

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Disabling Power Management

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

2. Set Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System hibernates
to Never, and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 4

Peripherals

This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can
connect a printer, an external monitor, an IEEE 1394 device, or other devices to your
computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral
device before connecting it to your computer.

Peripheral Device Connectors

Your computer has connectors for 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 your computer and the peripheral devices before
connecting them (except when connecting/inserting USB devices, an
IEEE1394 device, a PC card, etc.).

• Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP
compatible.

• When you connect some of the devices, you may have to turn on your
computer before powering on the devices.

• Some devices require that you install their drivers before use.

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Connectors for peripherals

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External Monitor Port

S Video Output Jack
(Refer to Chapter 2.)

Connector Shape

Connector name

USB Port

IEEE1394 Connector

External Monitor Port

S Video Output Jack

Headphone/

Audio Output Jack

Microphone Jack

USB Ports

Connector shape

IEEE1394

Connector

Microphone Jack

Headphone
Audio Output Jack
(S/PDIF compliant)

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External Display

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

• Some monitors, which are not compatible with your 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 your computer and the external monitor.

2. Connect the external monitor to your computer. If the monitor cable has screws,
be sure to tighten them.

External Monitor Port

Screw

Monitor Cable

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

Analogue CRT/LCD Display

Screw

Switching Display

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

2. Select GeForce4 440 Go 64M tab. A sub-panel will appear on the left.

3. Click nView Display Mode in the panel.

4. Click Device Settings>> button – Select Output Device.

5. Select an appropriate output display.

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6. Click OK; then, follow the instructions shown on the screen.

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

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

display.

• To change the resolution and colors, refer to Adjusting Display of
Chapter 2.

Displaying Image on LCD and External monitor

When displaying on both of the LCD monitor and the external monitor
simultaneously, the external monitor should be capable for displaying in

1024

×

768 resolution or more. Otherwise, you may not display images

on the external monitor properly.

To display the same image on the LCD and the external monitor simultaneously:

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

2. Select GeForce4 440 Go 64M tab. A sub-panel will appear on the left.

3. Click nView Display Mode in the panel.

4. Select Clone in nView Modes section.

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

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

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

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

To go back to standard display (the LCD screen only), uncheck the box of
Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Loosen the screws of the monitor cable if it has, and remove the cable from your
computer and the monitor.

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Audio System

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

Connecting Speakers

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

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Speakers with an Amplifier

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Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

The audio output jack of your computer is compliant with S/PDIF (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface). You can connect S/PDIF compliant audio equipment to your
computer and output/record the sound.

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

S/PDIF Compliant Optical Audio Cable

S/PDIF Compliant
Audio Equipment

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When recording sound from an audio equipment:

(R)

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• Use AC adapter for your computer and the digital audio equipment.

• Exit other application programs.

• Disable Windows power management.

• Do not enter System standby/hibernate.

• Do not operate your computer.

• Use the digital audio equipment compliant with sampling rate of

48kHz.

• Sound may not be recorded correctly if you use the synchronized

recording system of the digital audio equipment.

Connecting Analog Audio Equipment

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

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White

Stereo Mini Plug

You can adjust the output volume on Windows by pressing Fn+F3 ( )
or F4 ( ) keys or sliding the volume lever appearing when clicking
the speaker icon on the taskbar.

(L)

Connecting Headphone

Use a headphone with an impedance of 8Ω and more (32Ω is recommended).

Head

hone/Audio Output Jack

Red

Stereo Mini Plug

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Connecting Microphone

You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack.
Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2.2kΩ and an allowable
voltage of 2.5V.

Microphone Jack

Mini Plug

To record sound:

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

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2. Click Sound Recorder.

3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.

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USB Device

Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its four USB
ports support USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/
disconnect peripherals to/from the ports without turning off your computer.
Generally, when a device is connected to your computer, the necessary driver will be
installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.

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When a new device is correctly connected to your computer, the
appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed
correctly, a message will appear in the lower right of the screen. In this
case, install the driver by following the instructions on the screen.

USB Ports

To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following before you remove
them:

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

icon, click

2. Click on Safely remove xxxxxxx string you want to removre (xxxxxxx is the name

of the USB device); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears. If your USB
device name does not appear, skip this step.

3. Remove the USB cable from your computer.

to show all kinds of icons. If the icon does not appear, go to Step 3.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

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PC Card

Your computer is equipped with a PC card (supporting PC Card Standard) slot, which
can accommodate a Type II or a CardBus compliant card. You can insert/eject a PC
card without turning off your computer.

Inserting PC Card

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

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

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

• Do not give force to the card. Otherwise your computer may be
damaged.

• Do not carry your computer with the card inserted.

When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is
automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, a message
will appear in the lower right of the screen. In this case, install the PC
card driver by following the instructions on the screen.

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Eject Button

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2. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label faced up until it locks into place.

Label Face Up

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

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Ejecting PC Card

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use.

• Be sure to follow these instructions when ejecting a PC card.

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

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

3. Push the PC card eject button and release it, so that it will pop out from the side
of your computer.

Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

to show all kinds of icons.

Eject Button

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

5. Confirm the PC card eject button inside the cabinet. If not, push it all the way
inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

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Printer

You can connect a printer to one of the USB ports.

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

• Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting the USB printer to
your computer. Some printers may not use Found New Hardware
Wizard to install the printer driver.

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

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

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Printer

USB Ports

USB Cable

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IEEE1394 Device

You can connect the IEEE1394 devices to the IEEE1394 port on your computer. The
IEEE1394 is a digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data
in two directions between devices, and for controlling other equipments.

When two or more IEEE1394 compatible devices are connected to your computer in a
daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment
that is directly connected, but also with other devices via the directly connected
device.

• Confirm the IEEE1394 device you will connect is Windows XP
compatible.

• Use AC power for your computer and the IEEE1394 device especially
when reading/writing the data.

• Some IEEE1394 devices require that you install the drivers before use.

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Connecting IEEE1394 Device

• You need not turn off your computer before connecting the device.

• Be sure to read the manuals of the IEEE1394 device before connecting

1. Connect an end of the DV cable into the IEEE1394 connector of your computer
and the other end into the DV connector of the IEEE1394 device.

it to your computer.

IEEE1394 Connector

DV Cable

To IEEE1394
Compliant
Device

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2. Install the driver according to the instructions on the screen. Generally when you
connect the device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed
automatically.

3. Start the appropriate application for handling your data.

Disconnecting IEEE1394 Device

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

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the icon, click
Step 3.

2. If the name of your device appears, click on Safely remove xxxxx string (xxxx is

the name of your IEEE1394 device.); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog
appears. If your IEEE1394 device name does not appear, skip this step.

3. Remove the DV cable from your computer.

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

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CHAPTER 5

Communication Functions

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

• When you use communications software:

• Connect your computer to the AC power source.

• Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power Management

of Chapter 3.)

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

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

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

Built-in Modem

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

• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunication line cord.

• The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regular
analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected
to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.

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

• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the
modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the
dealer of the device.

• Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its
service company. If the electric characteristics of your PBX are
different from those of a regular analog line, the modem will not
function properly. If you connect the modem to a digital PBX, both the
modem and the PBX may be damaged.

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

of the built-in modem to COM 3 if required.

• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that

you exit other application programs.

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Connecting Modem to Telephone Line

1. Turn off your computer.

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2. Connect an end of the included modem cable to the modem jack (with
on the rear side of your computer. Connect the other end of the modem cable to
the telephone line.

To Telephone Line

Modem Jack

Be sure not to insert into the LAN jack (with mark). It may damage
both the modem cable and the LAN jack.

Modem Cable

mark)

3. Turn on your computer.

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

Configuring Modem

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

Modem Configuration

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

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and Modem Options. If Classic

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

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3. In Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code, etc.,

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

4. Close the Control Panel window.

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

Internet Connection

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

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

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

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

Tasks section. The New Connection Wizard dialog box appears.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

If you plan to connect into the Internet and dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
through the modem, have your account information and dial-up number ready before
you begin the wizard. Once you set your connection, you can see or edit the
connection status by double-clicking the icon appearing on Dial-up of Network
Connections dialog box.

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LAN unit

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

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

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

Connect Your Computer to LAN

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Remove the cover of the LAN jack on the rear side of your computer.

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3. Connect an end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack (with
connect the other end of the LAN cable into the network hub.

LAN Jack

LAN Jack

mark) and

To Network Hub

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LAN Cable (Straight Cable)

Be sure not to insert into the modem jack (with mark). It will damage
the LAN cable and the modem jack.

You can also directly communicate with another computer using a cross
LAN cable.

4. Turn on your computer.

Configuring LAN Unit

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection.

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

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

according to the instruction of your network administrator.

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

If you cannot access the network,

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected,
double-click System icon.

3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager button.

4. Double-click Network adapters, then, SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.

5. Click Advanced tab, and select Media Type in Property and select an appropriate
value in the Value pull-down menu.

6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window.

7. Click OK.

8. Close the Control Panel window.

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Configuring Network Settings

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

• When connecting two computers, which do not have Internet connections, directly

each other with a cross LAN cable

• When the other computer is running on Windows XP

• When using the Network Setup Wizard for network configuration

Configuring network settings of your computer

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

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

Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard dialog box will open.

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2. Click Next twice.

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

3. Select Other and click Next.

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

Internet connection, and click Next.

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

Next.

6. Uncheck the boxes of 1394 Connection and Wireless Network Connection.

• With Local Area Connection string displayed in Connections field,
click Cancel to quit the wizard and confirm the other computer is
powered on or the both computers are connected with a cross
cable.

• Otherwise, check the box of Ignore disconnected network hardware
and then, click Next.

Confirm only the box of Local Area Connection is checked.

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7. Click Next.

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

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

9. Type a Workgroup name and click Next.

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

10. Click Next. The network configuration will start.

11. Select the forth option, Just finish the wizard; I don’t need to run the wizard on
other computers, and click Next.

12. Click Finish, then, Yes. Your computer will restart.

Change Your Computer Name or Workgroup Name

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

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Click View system information in System Tasks field. System Properties dialog
box will open.

3. Click Computer Name tab and Change… button. Computer Name Changes
dialog box will appear.

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

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

Sharing Files and Folders

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

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Sharing Files and Folders

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

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1. Right-click a folder to be shared and click Sharing and Security…. XXX
Properties dialog box will open. (XXX is the folder’s name.)

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

Share name field is the folder name to be shared.

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

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

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

2. Select Just enable file sharing and click OK.

3. Check the box of Share this folder on the network and type the
folder name to be shared in Share name field.

3. Click OK.

The icon of the shared folder will be added a sharing symbol ( ).

Copying Shared File

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic
view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

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

4. Click View workgroup computers in Network Tasks field. All the icons of
computers belonging to the same workgroup will appear.

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

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

7. Drag and Drop the desired file to the desktop of your computer. The copied file
is created on your computer.

8. Close the window.

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Wireless LAN

Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE

802.11b standard. You can access the network by the wireless LAN.

There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and an
Adhoc network. You can connect your computer to a wired LAN or the Internet
through an access point that is also compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. The
Adhoc network consists of a number of computers each equipped with wireless
networking interface. Each computer can communicate directly with other wireless
enabled computers.

The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection
varies depending on the environment where you perform.

To communicate through wireless LAN, activate the integrated antennas with the
following steps.

Activating Antenna

You can enable/disable the antennas by pressing Fn +F1 ( ) key combination.
When the antenna indicator (
indicator light is off, the antennas are disabled.

) lights green, the antennas are enabled. When the

Antennas (Invisible)

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Antenna Indicator

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Connecting to Internet via Access Point

You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point
supporting IEEE 802.11b. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your
network administrator if you are not sure.

Communicating with Other Computers

• Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections – Network Connections. If Classic view

is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

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

connection of Network Tasks.

administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some
settings for wireless LAN.

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

items.

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

address and set a unique 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 Default gateway can be blank.

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

dialog box. Advanced dialog box appears.

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

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

Properties dialog box.

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

properties dialog box.

Confirm your computer and the other computers are connecting to the
same network.

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

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11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup for

the communication.

To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set your
computer name and the workgroup name. The computer name should be
unique and the workgroup name should be same as others.

Confirming Status of Wireless Connection

Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to
communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN.

1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

cannot find the icon click
Connection dialog box will appear. If Wireless Network Connection Status
dialog box appears, go to Step 7.

2. Select a network you want to access in Available wireless networks in Wireless

Network Connection dialog box. If the network requires the Network key entered,
go to Step 4. If it is not set Network key, the caution message will appear.

When the network name you want to access does not appear, click

Advanced tab; then, Refresh button of Available networks in Wireless
Network Connection Properties dialog box; then, click OK.

3. When you agree with the message, check the box of Allow me to connect… and

go to Step 5.

4. Type the required Network key. (Refer to Connecting WEP Configured Network

section.)

to show all kinds of icon. Wireless Network

or ) on the taskbar. If you

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5. Click Connect button.

6. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

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

status.

• The number of green signals (

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

• When the quality of connection is poor, adjust the distance between
your computer and other devices or the access point you are
communicating with and/or the facing direction of your computer.

) on the taskbar.

) shows the connection quality. The

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Connecting to WEP Configured Network

Wireless communication has security issues. Some networks are configured with
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys or encryption keys to protect the transmitted
data. To connect into the WEP configured network, follow the steps below.

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1. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon (
View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select the network you want to connect in Available wireless networks of
Wireless Network Connection dialog box.

3. Type its encryption key in Network key field, type it again to confirm and click
Connect button.

• When you select a network that is not configured for encryption
settings in the step 2, a caution message will appear. If you agree to
connect to the unsecured network, check the box of Allow me to
connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.

• When the key index of your computer is different from that of the
network, you cannot access the network. Set the same key index with
the following steps. Note that some access points have the key index
options 0 through 3. Refer to the table below for matching.

1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
(Refer to the steps in Communicating with Other Computer
section.)

2. Click Wireless Networks tab, select the network you want to access
in Preferred networks section and click Properties button.

3. Confirm the box of Data encryption (WEP enabled) is checked,
uncheck the box of The key is provided for me automatically and
set the key index.

) on the taskbar and click

Key index matching table

Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Your Computer

(ex. When your access point type is “Access Point 2”
and its key index is set to 0, set 1 for your computer.)

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1 0 1

2 1 2

3 2 3

4 3 4

Network Setup Utility

With the Network Setup Utility, you can set up your specific network settings
adjusted for your environment such as work, home, etc. and select the appropriate one
to the environment. You can also change the network settings.

• Not every setting item can be stored.

• The Network Setup Utility may not compliant with all network

Loading Network Settings

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

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

2. Click OK.

environments.

• See the Help for details.

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3. Click Set, select SHARP icon or Windows icon, then, Select icon button.

4. Select an icon and click OK. Type a network name, then, click OK. The selected
icon appears in the Network Setup Utility window.

• It takes a moment to load the network settings.

• You can load up to twenty networks.

Switching Network

To switch the network set above, confirm your computer is ready to connect into the
network and follow the instructions below.

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

2. Click OK.

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

4. Click OK.

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

• If your hardware or software configuration has been changed after

loading a network, you may not be able to switch to other stored
networks properly. In this case, you may need to reconfigure the
settings.

Changing Network Settings

To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the
settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop-up
menu. Then, edit the settings.

Deleting Network

To delete the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to delete in the
Network Setup Utility window and click Delete setting in the pop-up menu. Then,
click OK.

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CHAPTER 6

Setup Utility

This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your
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. Your computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate
settings of the Setup Utility. Leave it as default in normal use.

Contents of Setup Utility

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

• Main: Configures basic setting

• Advanced: Configures device interface (I/O ports, etc.)

• Security: Sets Passwords

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

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