Sharp MV12W - Actius - PIII-M 1 GHz, PC-MV 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 and included ferrite core for LAN 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-MV 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 end of this section). If the
trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request
you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

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

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/Modem Model Name: T60H418
FCC ID: MCLT60H418
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) 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.sharpsystem.com

E-mail address: [e-mail]

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Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland

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

DANGER:

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

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with

or and of the same rating as above; which is also

the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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

marked N or coloured black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is

marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in
your three pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:

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

cut-off plug.

• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the

lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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Copyright

Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable
to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the
Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection
Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

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Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

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

• United Kingdom

• Ireland

• Italy

• Germany

• Switzerland

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

The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with a
call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call
waiting, you may experience communication errors.

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

Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.

Modem Model Name: T60M099

Intended Use

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Η συσκευη αυτη ανταττοκρινεται στιζ ατταιτησειζ των οδηγια

1999/5/EK

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Dette produktet oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999/5/EY.

About the battery

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

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

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CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

VORSICHT:

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

ATTENTION:

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

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

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

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• if liquid has been spilled on the computer

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

Location

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

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

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

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

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

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

from overheating.

• Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven work surfaces.

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

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

Usage

• Never push any objects of any kind into cabinet openings. They may touch

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

• Turn off the computer before installing or removing a peripheral device (except

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

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

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

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

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

Battery Precautions

CAUTION

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

Handling

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

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

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

• Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals, as

it could heat up and explode.

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

• Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock.

• Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.

Charging

• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer.

Discharging

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

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Storage

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

exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.

• Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.

Modem Precautions

• Never 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.

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

electric shock from lightning.

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

Wireless LAN Precautions

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

susceptible equipment are nearby such as on airplanes, in hospital, etc.

• Do not touch the antennas while communicating.

• Keep the distance at least 7.9” (20cm) between the antennas and your body while

communicating.

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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 subsidies.

SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidies 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, October 2002.

Copyright

© 2002 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, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

WinDVD is a trademark of Inter Video, Inc.

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

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Recording Important Information

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

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

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

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:

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

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

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

When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a
plus (+) sign:
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 Options 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Setup

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

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

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

Turning Off the Computer......................................................................................1-6

Basic Operations

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

Resetting the System...............................................................................................2-3

Using the Glide Pad................................................................................................2-4

Using the Keyboard ................................................................................................2-6

Using the Optical Drive..........................................................................................2-7

Writing Data to CD-R/RW Disks .........................................................................2-10

Watching DVD-ROM Videos ..............................................................................2-11

Controlling Audio.................................................................................................2-15

Adjusting the Display ...........................................................................................2-16

Sharing the Computer...........................................................................................2-18

Battery and Power Management

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

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

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

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Peripherals

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

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

Display....................................................................................................................4-5

Audio System .........................................................................................................4-7

USB Device ..........................................................................................................4-11

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

Printer ...................................................................................................................4-14

IEEE 1394 Device ................................................................................................4-16

Communication Functions

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

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

Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................5-7

Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................5-11

Setup Utility

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

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

Advanced Menu......................................................................................................6-4

Security Menu.........................................................................................................6-5

Boot Menu ..............................................................................................................6-7

Exit Menu ...............................................................................................................6-8

Appendixes

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

Installing the Weight Saver....................................................................................A-4

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-6

Troubleshooting

Index

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Overview of Computer

,

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

Front

Antennas
(which function only
for built-in wireless
LAN model)
→5-7

Power Indicator
→2-1

LCD Screen
→2-16

Battery Indicator
→2-1

3-3

Antenna Indicator
( which function only for
built-in wireless LAN
model)

→5-7

Glide Pad
→2-4

Keyboard
→2-6

Power Button
→1-3

Status Indicators

A

N

Hard Disk

Num Lock

Scroll LockOptical Drive

Caps Lock

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Right

k

,8,

Security Slot
→A-9

Left

Ventilation Openings
→ix

Modem Jac
→5-2

Optical Drive
→2-7

Audio Output Jack
(S/PDIF Compliant)

→4-7

9

Rear

LAN Jack
→5-5

External Monitor
Port →4-6

AC Adapter Jack
→1-2

PC Card Slot
→4-12

Parallel Port
→4-15

USB Ports
→4-3,11,15

Volume Control
→2-15

Microphone Jack
→4-10

Ventilation Openings
→ix

S Video Output
Jack →2-13

IEEE1394
Connector
→4-16

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Bottom

k

RESET

→2-3

Reset Switch

Battery Pac
→3-1

Speaker

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

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

Installing a Battery Pack

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

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for the first time:

1. Place the computer upside down.

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

Projected Part

Notched Part

1-1

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

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

Connecting to AC Power Source

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

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

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

computer.

AC Adapter Jack

• Always use the AC adapter included with the computer or the optional
one (may not be available in some countries). Using other AC adapters
may damage the computer.

• Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

AC Adapter

AC Power Cord

To Wall Outlet

• When using the computer for the first time, be sure to operate it on AC
power. If on battery power instead, you may not be able to complete the
Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power.

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

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

Display Cover Lock Lever

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

Power Indicator

1-3

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Setting Up Windows

The steps in the setup process are as follows:

• Configuring your location, language and keyboard type

• Configuring your time zone

• Accepting license agreement

• Naming your computer

• Creating an account

• Completing configuration

To setup Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows
manual. It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the entire setup process.

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

After completing Windows setup, set your date and time. Double-click the time
appearing on the right of the taskbar to open Date and Time Properties dialog box.
Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected, and set date and time.

turn it off, you cannot set up Windows later.

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

• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until

Windows setup completes. Otherwise your computer may malfunction.

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

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

1-4

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A
dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which
you can send commands to Windows or other application programs. To open the
properties dialog boxes, click start – Control Panel. There are two types of view for
Control Panel. One is Category view, and the other is Classic view. If you select
Category view, you can choose the category that may be related to what you want to
do, then, choose your task by clicking it. If Classic view selected, all the icons appear
simultaneously. Each icon represents its component or feature. Double-click the icons
to open their dialog boxes or windows. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often
are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Mouse

• Power Options

• System

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Turning Off the Computer

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

• From the start menu

1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.

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

• With the power button

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

dialog box.

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

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

• Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator,
optical drive indicator, or the indicator on the optional external floppy
disk drive is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data.

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

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

You can use the computer with one of the following power sources:

• AC power from a wall outlet

Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not
available.

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• Rechargeable battery

A standard battery pack is supplied with the computer. You can also use an
optional add-on battery. See Chapter 3 for the battery information.

About the Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power On (green) Operating

Blinking (green) In System Standby
Off Powered off or in System Hibernate

Battery On (green) Fully charged

Off Has power

Connected to AC
Power Source

Powered by
Battery

On (orange) Being charged
Blinking

(orange)

Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

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

(The warning beep sounds.)

2-1

2

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

• When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off
until the battery becomes cool.

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

Using the AC Adapter

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

The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the
voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer. If you
attempt to connect the computer to a wall 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 the System

You may need to restart the system if the computer becomes inoperable or after
adding new hardware or software. When the message appears after the installation,
click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows.
You can also restart Windows by clicking start – Turn Off Computer; then, Restart.

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

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

Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click Disconnect or Logoff, then, Yes.

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.

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Power Switch

You can turn off the 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.

Reset Switch

If you cannot turn off the computer with the power button, you can use the reset
switch on the bottom of your computer. To reset the system, insert a narrow object
into the small hole to press the switch.

RESET

Reset Switch

2-3

2

Using the Glide Pad

Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a 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.

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.

Using the 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
direction across the screen. The glide pad is very sensitive, so you do not have to exert
much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your
fingertip.

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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 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 the Configuration

In the Mouse Properties dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide
pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Double­click

icon on the taskbar.

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Using the Keyboard

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

Special Keys

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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 Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off.

(This key combination functions for built-in wireless LAN
model only and when Wireless LAN of Device Configuration
section in Security menu in Setup Utility is set to Enabled.)

Fn + F5 Rotates display mode between the LCD only, an external

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

Fn + F6

Fn + F7 Increases the LCD screen brightness.

Fn + F11 Turns on and off the LCD screen.

Fn + F12 Forces the computer into System standby. See Power

Decreases the LCD screen brightness.

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 the Optical Drive

With the optical drive, you can read data from CD and write data into CD-R/RW.
Furthermore, you can enjoy a movie etc, with the DVD-ROM disk.

CAUTION FOR LASER

Handling Disks

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

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

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:

144mW, 784nm(CD-R/RW)
6mW,662nm(DVD-ROM)

CLASS 1LASERPRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

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

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

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

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Inserting a Disk

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

Optical Drive Indicator

Eject Button

2. Gentry pull out the tray.

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

disk until it clicks into the place.

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4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

• Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the
tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disk 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 a Disk

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

2. Gently pull out the tray.

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

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4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.

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

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Writing Data to CD-R/RW Disks

You can use a CD-R or a CD-RW disk to write data on. CD-RW is an erasable disk
onto which you can write data and from which you can erase data. CD-R is non­erasable disk onto which you can write data only once. If free space remains, you can
add data until the disk is full.

To write data, run the application called Drag’n Drop CD installed with your
computer. See the online help of Drag’n Drop CD for the details. To run the

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application, click start – All Programs - Drag’n Drop CD - Drag’n Drop CD.

Before writing to CD-R/RW, follow the instructions below:

• Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, writing to the
disk will be stopped and the write process will fail.

• Disable the power management. See Power Management of
chapter 3.

• Close any applications which are unnecessary for writing, or will
start automatically when the computer is turned on.

• Disable the screen saver.

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Watching DVD-ROM Videos

You can enjoy watching DVD-ROM video 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-ROM video, 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 any applications which are unnecessary.

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

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Changing Region Code

Each DVD-ROM disk has a region code which prevents playback of the disk in
certain regions. The region code appears on the top of the disk.

When shipped from the factory, your DVD-ROM drive is set to a region code
applicable to your area (may not be available in some areas).

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
bottom line in the window. (Refer to Using Parental Control section on
the next page to open the Setup dialog box.

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Available region codes are:

Region Code Area

1 U.S.A, Canada, U.S. Territories

2 Europe, South Africa, Middle East, Japan

3 Southeast Asia, East Asia (including Hong Kong)

4 Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central

America, Mexico, South America

5 Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa

6 China

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To change the region code:

1. Insert a DVD-ROM disk into the drive.
If the region code of your disk is different from that of your DVD-ROM drive,
Confirm Region dialog box appears.

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

On some DVD-ROM disks, plural region codes are selectable in their
right box of Confirm Region dialog box. Carefully choose an
appropriate code.

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. Click subpanel button (

). A subpanel menu appears.

2. Click one of the listed subpanels. The selected subpanel opens.

3. Click

icon at the lower right of the panel. Setup dialog box appears.

4. Click Set Password button in Parental Playback Control section of Preferences
tab.

5. Set your password. See online help of WinDVD for more details.

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Subpanel Button

Displaying Video on Your TV Set

You can connect a television set with S-Video input to your computer and enjoy DVD
video on a big display.

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

• Connect the computer and the television set directly. Otherwise, the

Connecting a TV Set

1. Turn off the computer and the television set.

2. Connect the television set to your computer.

screen may be distorted.

Audio
Output
Jack

To Audio Input Jacks:

White Plug to Left
Red Plug to Right

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Stereo

S Video
Output
Jack

3. Turn on the computer and the television set.

4. Right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and click Properties from the
pop-up menu. Display Properties dialog box opens.

5. Click Settings tab - Advanced button - Intel® Graphic Technology tab, then,
Graphic Properties button.

6. Select TV and click OK three times

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

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

Mini
Plug

To S Video Input Jack

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Disconnecting a TV Set

1. Turn off the computer and the television set.

2. Disconnect the television set from your computer.

After disconnecting the television set, set back the display property
following the steps 4 to 5 in Connecting a TV Set section.

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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 is equipped with Dolby Headphone

enjoy Dolby sound just by connecting normal headphones. To set this
function, follow the steps below:

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

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

3. Click OFF button to enable Dolby Headphone. It turns ON.

Refer to the online help of WinDVD for more information.

) and Audio Mode.

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properties. You can

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Controlling Audio

You can control the output volume of your computer with one of the following steps.

With the Volume Control

Turn the volume control on the left side of the computer backward you to increase the
volume. Turn it toward you to decrease the volume.

Increases
the volume

Decreases
the volume

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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 control the
output volume.

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

Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar in the step 3 above.
Next time you find the speaker symbol on the taskbar, and it is easy to
control 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.

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3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click Advanced of Device
volume field.

4. Slide the lever of the source that you want to control.

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 the Display

You can adjust the brightness, resolution, and number of colors of the internal LCD
display.

Changing Brightness of Display

Press Fn and F6 keys simultaneously to decrease the brightness of the display.
Press Fn and F7 keys simultaneously to increase the brightness of the display.

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 64K colors. To change the resolution and the number of
colors, perform the following:

1. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop except icons or folders.

2. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.

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

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

Screen resolution. Refer to the table on the next page.

5. Click OK; then, Yes.

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Resolutions and Colors you can choose

Resolution

800 x 600 64K

1024 x 768 64K

1280 x 1024

1400 x 1050

1600 x 1200

(*1)

Only 1024 x 768 dots appear even on the internal LCD screen of 1280 x 1024,

(*1)

64K

(*1)

64K

(*1)

64K

Number of Colors

(*2)

(*2)

(*2)

(*2)

(*2)

16M

16M

16M

16M

16M

1400 x 1050 or 1600 x 1200 resolution. To see the hidden parts, move mouse pointer
to the parts and scroll it. To set 1280 x 1024, 1400 x 1050 or 1600 x 1200 mode
selectable, open the Display Properties dialog box, click Settings tab – Advanced
button and uncheck Hide modes that this monitor cannot display of Monitor tab.

(*2)

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

a dithering algorithm.

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• 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 16,770,000 (16M) colors.

• If you select Highest;

• Drawing speed may be delayed.

• When playing animation, the screen may be distorted.

Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver

You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers.

Changing Wallpaper

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

2. Select appropriate wallpaper listed in Background field.

3. Click OK.

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.

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Sharing the Computer

If you are sharing the 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 the computer, select your user account.

Set a 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

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

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

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

Log off the Computer

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

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

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

1. Click start – Log Off.

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

3. Select another account to start Windows XP again.

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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 its
account. If you loose the password, you cannot start the computer with that user
account, so 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 you want to set a password to. You will only have this option
if you log onto the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group.
If you log on the computer with a limited user account, go to the next step. (You
cannot set a password to another user account.)

4. Select 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.

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6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

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

8. Click Create Password.

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

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

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

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

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

5. Type a new password.

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6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

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

8. Click Change Password.

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

Deleting Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHAPTER 3

Battery and Power Management

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

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

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance – Power Options in Category
view or double-click Power Options icon in Classic view.

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 the
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 the Battery Pack section
in this chapter.)

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

• The duration of the battery will depend on the computer usage. Using

applications, which heavily use the optical drive or external

peripherals, will result in shorter battery life.

• When using the computer for several hours with battery packs, 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 the AC power source to charge the battery.

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Charging the Battery Pack

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

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

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

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

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

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

Checking the Battery Level

You can check the battery level by pointing to the battery or AC plug icon on the
taskbar, or double-clicking the icon to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery
is fully charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point the icon.

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

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

2. Check 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, PC card slot, hard disk
drive, floppy disk drive or optical disk drive, your computer may
consume more battery life.

• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Power
Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per the
procedure on Conditioning the 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 for about ten seconds. Save your data and turn off the
computer, or connect the computer to AC power immediately. Otherwise, the
computer will be shut down and the data may be lost.

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Battery Indicator

On Windows, the alarm will tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by
sounding an alarm or displaying a message, and let your computer go on System
standby/System hibernate or shut down automatically.

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.

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Conditioning the Battery Pack

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

1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Connect the computer to AC power and
wait until the battery is fully charged. The battery indicator turns orange first;
then, turns to green when the battery pack is fully charged.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2 to open the
Setup Utility.

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

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completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.

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

6. Restart the computer. The conditioning process completes.

Do not connect the computer to wall outlet while discharging the battery.
The conditioning will be cancelled.

Changing the Battery Pack

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

When you replace the battery pack with a new one:

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

2. Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place.

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3. Unlock the battery stopper of the computer to the left and hold it; then, unlock

the battery release lever of the battery pack to the left and hold it; then, pull out
the battery pack.

Battery Stopper

4. Insert a new battery pack into the computer by matching the projected parts of

the battery with the notched parts on the computer.

Battery Release Lever

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Projected Part

Notched Part

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

6. Turn over the computer and it’s ready to use.

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Optional Add-on Battery Pack

The optional add-on battery pack (CE-BL20) allows you to operate the computer for
extended period. (may not be available in some countries).

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Never attach any add-on batteries but the optional ones (CE-BL20).

Attaching an Add-on Battery Pack

Follow the steps below:

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

2. Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place.

3. Open the cover of the add-on battery pack socket on the bottom of the computer.

Cover

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4. Hook the projected parts of the battery pack up to the notched parts of the
computer.

Projected Part

Notched Part

5. Softly press down the battery pack.

6. Slightly press the two levers of the battery pack inwards and hold them; then,
press down the battery pack and release the levers.

Levers

Triangle Logo

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Make sure each of the triangle logos on each of the battery pack go with
the line marks of the computer.

Line Mark

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Removing an Add-on Battery Pack

Follow the steps below:

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

2. Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place.

3. Slightly press the two levers of the battery pack inwards and hold them.

Levers

4. Slightly lift up the front of the battery pack and release the levers.

Make sure to lift up the battery pack softly and slightly. Lifting it up with
excessive force may cause the projections of the battery damaged.

5. Push out the battery backward and remove it.

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6. Close the cover on the bottom of the computer.

Cover

Be sure to close the cover when the add-on battery pack is not attached.
Otherwise some objects may damage inside the computer.

Checking the Battery Level of the Add-on Battery

You can check the add-on battery level with one of the following ways.

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On Windows

Refer to Checking the Battery Level section in this chapter.

With the battery level lamp

When you press the battery level button, the battery level lamps light up.

Battery Level Button

Battery Level Lamps

Conditioning an Add-on Battery Pack

1. Connect the add-on battery pack.

2. Refer to Conditioning the Battery Pack in this chapter.

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Power Management

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

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

• Stopping power supply to the display

• Controlling CPU speed

• Using System standby/hibernate

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

1. In 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 the Display

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

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

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

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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Controlling CPU Speed

Windows XP controls the processor performance to reduce power consumption.

Do not control the processor performance, or connect/disconnect the AC
adapter while communicating, or reading/writing data. Otherwise the
computer may malfunction.

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

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

field according to the table below, and click OK.

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

Power Scheme Processor Performance

Portable/Laptop

Presentation

Minimal Power

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as the battery

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state

Using AC

Always runs at highest performance state Home/Office Desk

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

discharges

Always runs at highest performance state Always On

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

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Management

Max Battery

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as the battery

demand

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

discharges

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• Note that Power schemes includes other power management settings

f y

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

• You can set your own Power scheme. Set all power management
settings to your suitable ones, and click Save as…; then, type an
appropriate name and click OK.

• Once the preinstalled Power scheme settings listed on the previous
page are deleted, there is no way but re-installation to resume them.

Using System Standby/Hibernate

System standby/System hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For
example, after your computer has entered System standby mode, you can restart your

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computer more quickly when compared to a restart, after a normal shutdown
operation. When your computer resumes from System standby/System Hibernate, the
system restores the exact last state of the computer. In Windows, you can define
System standby or System hibernate the system enters under what conditions.

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

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

• System hibernate saves the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard

disk and turns off the computer. Your system enters and resumes from System
hibernate per the conditions mentioned later. In System hibernate, the power
indicator or the battery power indicator turns off. To resume from a System

hibernate, press the power button.

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

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

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

System standby/System hibernate.

• While operating with a battery, the computer may not resume from

System standby/System hibernate if the battery capacity is not enough.
In this case, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

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

• Select the user account i

ou see them when the computer resumes

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from System standby/System hibernate.

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 that System hibernate is supported by the following steps below.

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.

Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically

Your computer will enter System standby/System 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/and System hibernate, select the
time after which the computer will enter System standby/System hibernate.

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

Entering System Standby/Hibernate

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

• You select Stand By or Hibernate (which will appear if you press Shift key) in

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

• The specified time in System standby or System hibernate in Power Schemes tab of

Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any operation (See the

previous section).

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• The screen cover is closed.

The above functions if you perform the following:

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

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

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

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• 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.

• 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.

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3. Click OK, then, 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+Fn12, 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 in Windows. See Low Battery Indication in
this chapter.

Disabling Power Management

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

2. Set Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks,

hibernate

3. Close the Control Panel window.

to Never, and click OK.

System standby, and System

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CHAPTER 4

Peripherals

This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can
connect a floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, 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.

Using Peripherals

You can use the peripheral devices shown on the next page. For the details, refer to
the section explaining each device, or contact your dealer.

• Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before
connecting them (except when connecting USB devices, IEEE 1394
devices or inserting a PC card).

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

• Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on.

• Some devices require that you install their drivers before use (You may

need to connect an optional external floppy disk drive unit to install the
drivers.)

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USB Devices

External Monitor

Peripheral Connection Overview

Headphone /
Audio Equipment

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IEEE 1394 Device

Video Equipment

with S video

Printer

Microphone

PC Card

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Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

Connecting the Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

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

Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to either of the USB ports on the computer.
Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to the computer.

cause malfunction.

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

the drive to malfunction.

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USB Port

USB Mark

Handling Floppy Disks

• 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

dusty place, etc.

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

place heavy objects on a disk.

• Do not spill liquid onto a disk.

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Inserting a Floppy Disk

Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk
into the drive until it locks into place.

Arrow Facing Up

Indicator

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

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

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

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

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

malfunction of the computer and the drive.

Ejecting a Floppy Disk

Before ejecting the floppy disk, make sure the indicator of the floppy disk
drive unit is not lit.

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

Eject Button

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Formatting a 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, all data previously stored on the disk is
lost.

• You cannot format a double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy.

Removing the External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (
icon, click

2. Click on Safely Remove Mitsumi USB Floppy – Drive (A:) string. Safe To
Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the unit from the computer.

to show all kinds of icons.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

Display

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

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

display properly.

• 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.

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Connecting an External Monitor

1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor.

2. Open the cover on the rear side of the computer.

Cover

3. Connect one end of your external monitor cable to the external monitor port of

the rear side of the computer.

External
Monitor Port

External Monitor Cable

4. Connect the other end of the external monitor cable to your external monitor.

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

Disconnecting an External Monitor

1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor.

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

Displaying on an External Monitor

To display the image on an external monitor, you may need to install the driver for
the external monitor. Before using the external monitor, refer to the manual included
with it.

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Switching the Display

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

2. Select Intel® Graphics Technology tab; then, click Graphic Properties….

3. Select an output display you want to display the image and click OK.

4. Click OK three times.

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

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

display.

• The screen may be distorted when you switch the display. When it
occurs, refresh the screen by right-clicking on the Windows desktop;
and clicking Refresh in the pop-up menu.

Audio System

You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or a headphone.

Connecting Speakers

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

Speakers with an Amplifier

Audio Output Jack

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Stereo Mini Plug

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Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

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

Audio Output Jack

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S/PDIF Compliant
Audio Equipment

S/PDIF Compliant Optical Audio Cable

When recording sound with an audio equipment:

• Connect AC adapter to the digital audio equipment.

• Exit other application programs.

• Disable Windows power management.

• Do not enter System standby/System hibernate.

• Do not operate the computer.

• Use the digital audio equipment compliant to sampling rate of 48kHz.

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

recording system of the digital audio equipment.

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Connecting Analog Audio Equipment

Audio Output Jack

White (L)

Stereo
Mini Plug

You can adjust the output volume on Windows by double-clicking the
speaker symbol in the taskbar.

Analog Audio Cable

Red (R)

Connecting a Headphone

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

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Audio Output Jack

Stereo
Mini Plug

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Connecting a 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 2V.

Microphone Jack

Mini Plug

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To record sound:

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

2. Click Sound Recorder.

3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.

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USB Device

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

When a new device is correctly connected to the computer, the
appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed
correctly, you will see a message on the screen. In this case, install the
driver by following the instructions on the screen.

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

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (
icon, click
Step 3.

2. Click on Safely remove xxxxx string (xxxxx is the name of your USB device).
Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the device from the computer.

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

USB Ports

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

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PC Card

Your computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot, which can accommodate a
Type II card or a CardBus compliant card. You can insert/eject a PC card without
turning off the computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual.

Inserting a PC Card

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

1. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the computer cabinet. If the button is
not inside the computer cabinet, push it back into the cabinet.

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Eject Button

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

Label Facing Up

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

Ejecting a PC Card

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use.

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

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon (
the icon, click

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

3. Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer.

Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find

to show all kinds of icons.

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4. Push the eject button so that the inserted PC card pops out, then, remove it.

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

Printer

You can connect a printer to the parallel port with the provided parallel cable adapter
(CE-PP01) or either of the USB ports.

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

Connecting to the Parallel Port

1. Turn off the computer and the printer.

2. Connect the parallel cable adapter and the printer cable. If it has screws, make
sure to tighten them.

3. Open the cover for the parallel port on the rear side of the computer.

Parallel Cable
Adapter

Cover

Printer Cable

Screw

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4. Connect the parallel cable adapter to the parallel port and the printer cable to the

printer.

Parallel
Cable
Adapter

Parallel Port

Printer Cable

5. Turn on the printer; then, the computer.

To avoid damaging the parallel port, close the cover after you finish
using the parallel port.

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Connecting to the USB Port

Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting the USB printer to
the computer. Some printer may not use New Hardware Find wizard to
install the printer driver.

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

USB Port

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IEEE 1394 Device

You can connect the IEEE 1394 devices to the IEEE 1394 port on the rear side of the
computer. The IEEE 1394 is digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio
and other data in two directions between devices, and for controlling other equipment.

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IEEE 1394 Connector

When two or more IEEE 1394 compatible devices are connected to the 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 IEEE 1394 device you will connect is Windows XP
compatible.

• Some IEEE 1394 devices require that you install drivers before use.

• Use AC power for the computer especially when reading/writing the

data.

Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device

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

• Be sure to read the manuals of the IEEE 1394 device before connecting

it to the computer.

1. Connect one end of the DV cable with the IEEE 1394 connector of the computer.

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2. Connect the other end of the DV cable with the DV connector of the IEEE 1394
device.

IEEE 1394
Connector

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

4. Start the appropriate application for handling your data.

To IEEE 1394 Compliant Device

DV Cable

Disconnecting an IEEE 1394 Device

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

2. If the name of your device appears, click on Safely remove xxxxx string. (xxxxx
is the name of your IEEE 1394 device.); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog

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

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appears.

3. Remove the DV cable from the computer.

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CHAPTER 5

Communication Functions

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

Built-in Modem

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

• 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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Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line

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1. Turn off your computer.

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

Modem Cover

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

3. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack and the other
to the telephone line.

To Telephone Line

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

Modem Jac

4. Turn on the computer.

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

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Configuring the Modem

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

Modem Configuration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Power Management

To use communication software, you may have to disable power management. See
Disabling Power Management of Chapter 3.

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

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

of the built-in modem to COM3.

• Do not enter System standby/hibernate while using communication
software.

• The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic, local
telecommunications infrastructure, and ISP (Internet Service Provider)
infrastructure.

• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that
you exit other application programs.

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

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

Connect the computer to LAN

1. Turn off the computer.

2. If your computer is provided with the LAN cable, go to Step 4. If with the core
for a LAN cable, go to the next step.

3. Attach the provided core to one end of your LAN cable. Insert the cable into the

core and close the core until it clicks.

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4. Open the cover of the LAN jack on the left side of your computer.

LAN Jack Cover

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

5. Connect the core end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other end of the
LAN cable to the network hub.

LAN Jack

LAN Jack

Core

LAN Cable

To Network

Hub

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Do not connect the LAN cable to the modem jack next to the LAN jack. It
will damage the LAN cable and the modem jack.

6. Turn on the computer.

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Configuring the 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, select Properties.

5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, set the network setting
according to the instruction of your network administrator.

• Attach the provided core to your LAN cable to insure compliance with
requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment. If your

If you cannot access the network,

computer is provided with a LAN cable, always use that LAN cable. If
your LAN cable has no core attached, please attach the provided core
before use.

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

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 on Network Adapters string, then, Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx string.

5. Click Advanced tab, and select Link Speed/Duplex Mode in Property list and
select an appropriate value in Value pull-down menu.

6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window.

7. Click OK and close the Control Panel window.

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Wireless LAN (may not be available in some countries)

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 a peer­to-peer wireless 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.
Peer-to-peer wireless 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
vary depending on the environment where you perform.

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

Activate Antennas

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

Antenna Indicator

Fn + F1 key combination functions only when Wireless LAN of Device
Configuration section in Security menu in Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

) lights green, the antennas are enabled. When the indicator light

Antennas

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Connecting to the Internet via an 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 first.

• Make sure to log on the 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.

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 on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) string 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, 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 section 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 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.

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

Confirming the Status of the 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
Network dialog box appears. If Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box
appears, go to Step 4.

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

Wireless Network dialog box; then, click Connect button.

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. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

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

• The number of green signals (

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

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

to show all kinds of icon. Connect to Wireless

or ) on the taskbar. If you

) on the taskbar.

) shows the connection. The more

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Connecting the 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 network configured with WEP keys, follow the steps below.

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

) on the taskbar and click

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2. Select the network you want to connect from Available networks of Connect to
Wireless Network dialog box.

3. Type the encryption key set to the network in Network key and click Connect.

• When you select a network that is not configured for encryption

settings in the step 2, the Network key field is grayed and you do not
have to enter the key characters.

• When the key index set to 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 1 through 4. 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. 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.

Key index compatibility table

Access Point 1 Access Point 2 PC-MV12W

1 0 0

2 1 1

3 2 2

4 3 3

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

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Network Setup Utility

With the Network Setup Utility, you can set up your specific network settings
adjusted for your environments 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.

environments.

2. Click OK.

3. Click Set, select SHARP icon or Windows icon, and then, click 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.

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.

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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, you may

not be able to switch to the network 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 the 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
setting of the Setup Utility. Leave it as default in normal use.

Contents of the Setup Utility

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

• Main: Configures basic setting

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

• Security: Sets passwords

• Boot: Defines where the system boots from

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

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Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2.

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

4. In Exit menu select one of the exit methods, and press Enter.

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

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

Changing the Setting of the Setup Utility

To change the settings:

1. Use → or ← key to select the menu; then, press Enter.

2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.

On item with mark, press Enter to open its sub menu. Press Esc to close the

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sub menu and return to the previous menu.

Most of the items without mark can be changed their values or status by
pressing Enter when selected.

For date and time, press Enter on the item to select the value you want to change,
then, use minus key or space bar to change the value.

3. Close the Setup Utility by following the steps above.

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Main Menu

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

System Date defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Use Tab key
to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals.

Hard Disk Type shows the type of the hard disk of your computer. Press Enter to
show the details.

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

USB key/Mouse Emulation defines whether USB devices (keyboard or mouse) can
be used in MS-DOS mode.

Quick Boot defines whether the system skips the check of the internal memory while
booting, to shorten the boot time.

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

Video RAM Size shows the minimum size of the video memory. In Windows

environment, the volume of the video memory varies automatically by Intel Dynamic
Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

CPU Information shows the information on the CPU.

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

Always set to 640KB.

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

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BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the system.

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

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Advanced Menu

LPT port sets the printer port, selecting the LPT port mode, the base I/O address,
IRQ, and DMA channel. Enabled means that you can set the items by yourself. Auto
means the Mode can be selected (Bi-directional, ECP (Extended Capabilities Port
mode), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port mode) or Output only). Disabled means that you
cannot use the port.

Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in glide pad.

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

resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. Enabled means that the screen is expanded.

Plug&Play O/S enables or disables plug & play function. Normally this option has to
be set as default.

PCI Configuration normally has to be as default.

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Security Menu

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

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

If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the computer or
change the configuration. Make sure to select a password you will never
forget, or write it down and protect it in a secure place. Otherwise, you
will have to contact your dealer for assistance.

Password on boot defines whether you have to type the password for booting the
computer.

Hard Disk boot Sector defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write­protected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to Normal.

Device Configuration enables and disables built-in devices such as USB, audio
system, modem, LAN, PC card, IEEE1394 and Wireless LAN.

Supervisor and User Password

Setting a password will protect your computer against unauthorized access. Once a
password is set, the system requires the password when entering to the Setup Utility.
And if Password on boot is enabled, the system will require a password when the
computer is turned on.

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

Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor
password and User password. You cannot set a user password unless you have set a
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set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user password
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With the user password, you can set System Time and System Date of the Main menu,
Resolution Expansion of the Advanced menu, and Set User Password of the Security
menu only.

Setting the Password

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

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

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

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

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

Changing the Password

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

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2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Type your new password, and press Enter.

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

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

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

Deleting the Password

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

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Without typing any characters, press Enter.

4. Press Enter twice.

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

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

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Boot Menu

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

USB FDD defines whether the system boots from the USB floppy disk drive. When
you set Auto or Enabled, the system boots according to the order set in the Boot
Sequence field. When you set Disabled, the system does not boot from the USB
floppy disk drive. (Auto allows you to use the floppy disk drive only when you boot
the system from a floppy disk or with a CD or a hard disk each formatted in an
operating system supporting USB.)

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

Wake On LAN defines whether the system boots up or resumes from System
Hibernate when the LAN unit of the computer becomes active. This setting functions
only when the computer is connected to AC power.

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Exit Menu

Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have

changed.

Load Setup Defaults returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one
of the above items.

Discard Changes returns the values of all items to the values you last saved. To exit,
select one of the above two items.

Save Changes saves the settings you have changed. To exit, select one of the above
two items.

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Appendixes

The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer.

Memory Module

You can install a memory module into some models and upgrade the memory size.
See the specification sheet in the provided supplement for the default memory size of
your computer and find whether it is expandable. For available memory modules,
contact your local dealer.

Installing a Memory Module

• Do not handle the memory module in the location where static

electricity is easily generated such as on the carpet.

• Before installing the memory module, carefully discharge static

electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.

• Avoid touching the integrated circuits on a memory module. Handle all

components by the edges.

• Keep the memory module in the anti-static wrapping until you are

ready to install it.

1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery

pack and peripheral devices. See Chapter 3 for removing the battery.

• Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter.

Otherwise you may get an electrical shock.

• After a long usage of the computer, the temperature inside the

computer may be hot. Wait until it becomes cool.

Appendixes

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