Sharp NAR0050 User 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 equipments off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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

receiver is connected.

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

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

* As an ENERGY STAR

the ENERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-TN 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.

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 (on the provided Consumer Limited Warranty sheet). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

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

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any 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

FCC ID: APYNAR0050

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This device has been tested and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines on radio frequency energy (RF) exposure. The maximum SAR levels tested for this device has been shown to be 0.560W/kg at Body.

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

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It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

Product Information and Customer Assistance

For Product Information and Customer Assistance: Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) Sharp Systems of America 5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Home Page: http://www.sharpsystems.com

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

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.

Safety Precautions

General

• Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on your computer.

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

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

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• when liquid has been spilled on your computer

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

Location

• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

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

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

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

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

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

computer from overheating.

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

• Care must be taken for children not to swallow the tablet pen tip.

• Do not store your computer in tablet mode with the LCD side up.

• Do not place or use your computer and tablet pen on any metallic object or near to

electric devices such as radio base/relay station antennas, some CRT monitors producing strong electromagnetic noise, etc. Your computer and tablet pen may not function properly due to radio interference.

Usage

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

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

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

when connecting USB devices, an IEEE1394 device, a CF card, a PC card or others).

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

• Be careful not to get burned by the heated air from the ventilation openings when

using your computer on your lap or in your hands for extended period. If you feel uncomfortable, stop using it until it becomes cool.

• Do not exposure any part of your body to the palm rest or the bottom of your

computer for extended period.

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

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

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

Battery 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).

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• 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 your computer.

Storage

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

exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.

• Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.

Modem Precautions

• Never 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

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

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

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

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

wireless applications, etc.

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

Other Precautions

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

keep the magnetic cards or floppy disks away from the left side of your computer. Otherwise the data on the cards or floppy disks may be erased.

Magnet (invisible)

• Your computer also has a sensor on the left side of the keyboard which responses to

the magnet. If you bring the magnet near the left side of the keyboard, the backlight is turned off, and the system may enter the standby or the hibernate mode depending on the setting. (See Chapter 4.)

About This Manual

Notice

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

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

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

SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.

Edition

1st Edition, June 2003.

© 2003 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Recording Important Information

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

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

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

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\sytems

Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized: Double-click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box. Set the item to Enabled.

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

your computer.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... x

Recording Important Information...............................................................................xi

Manual Conventions..................................................................................................xii

Table of Contents......................................................................................................xiii

Overview of Computer .............................................................................................. xv

Quick Setup

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

Turning On Your Computer......................... ……………………………………….1-3

Setting Up Windows.................................................................................................1-5

Turning Off Your Computer.....................................................................................1-7

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Using PC Card Slot................................... …………………………………………2-7

Using CF Card Slot.................................................................................................2-10

Controlling Volume ................................ …………………………………………2-14

Adjusting Display ...................................................................................................2-15

Sharing Your Computer..........................................................................................2-17

Tablet Mode

Rotating Your Computer Display .............................................................................3-1

Using Tablet Pen.......................................................................................................3-5

Adjusting Screen Orientation..................................................................................3-10

Using Programmable Button...................................................................................3-12

Battery and Power Management

Battery Pack..............................................................................................................4-1

Power Management ..................................................................................................4-6

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Peripherals

Using Peripherals......................................................................................................5-1

Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit ...............................................................5-3

External Display .......................................................................................................5-6

Audio System............................................................................................................5-8

USB Device ............................................................................................................5-10

Printer .....................................................................................................................5-11

IEEE1394 Device ...................................................................................................5-12

Communication Functions

Built-in Modem ........................................................................................................6-1

LAN Unit..................................................................................................................6-4

Wireless LAN ...........................................................................................................6-6

Network Setup Utility.............................................................................................6-10

Setup Utility

Running Setup Utility ...............................................................................................7-1

Main Menu................................................................................................................7-3

Advanced Menu........................................................................................................7-4

Security Menu...........................................................................................................7-5

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

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

Appendixes

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

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

Re-installation Instructions ......................................................................................A-7

Troubleshooting

Index

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Caps Lock

Scro

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Overview of Computer

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

Front

LCD Screen →2-15, 3-10

Keyboard →2-6

Windows Security Button →3-12

Battery Indicator

4-3

→2-1

Power Indicator →1-4

2-1

Glide Pad →2-4

Antenna Indicator →6-7

Hard Di

Num L

PEN EJECT

Status Indicators

Programable Buttons →3-12

ll L

Right

Left

Back

Kensington Lock Hole→A-5

PEN EJECT

Pen Eject Switch →3-7

Pen Housing→3-7

CARD

CF Card Slot →2-10

Ventilation Openings→vi

USB Ports →5-3,10,11

Power Switch→1-4

PC Card Slot →2-7

Microphone Jack →5-9

External Monitor Port →5-6

Headphone/ Audio Jack →5-8,9

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Modem Jack→6-2

LAN Jack→6-4

IEEE1394 Connector →5-12

AC Adapter Jack →1-3

Bottom

Ventilation Openings→vi

RESET

Reset Switch →2-3

Battery Pack→4-1

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

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

Installing Battery Pack

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

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

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment by matching the projected

parts of the battery with the notched parts on your computer.

Projected Part

Notched Part

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3. Push the battery pack until it is locked into the place.

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

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Turning On Your Computer

Connecting to AC Power Source

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

computer. Using others may damage your computer.

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

wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

• When using your 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.

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

Do not insert into the headphone/audio jack or the microphone jack.

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

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

AC Adapter

To Wall Outlet

AC Power Cord

AC Adapter Jack

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Opening Display

1. Unlock the display cover fastened with the hook and raise the cover. Set it in comfortable view position.

Hook

2. Slide the power switch, located on the right side of your computer, backward you to turn it on.

Power Switch

Power Indicator

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

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Setting Up Windows

To set up Windows XP, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows XP quick start guide. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process.

Use the keyboard and the glide pad for Windows setup. The tablet pen is not available for the setup.

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

• Setting the administrator’s password

• Setting your network environment

• Creating an account

• Completing configuration

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

turn it off, you cannot set up Windows later.

• Be sure to connect your computer to AC power source. An undercharged battery may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup.

• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until the

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. (Refer to Power Management section of Chapter 4.)

• If you cannot operate the keyboard or the touch pad, slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off your computer. Be sure that the power indicator turns off; then, after more than 10 seconds, slide the power switch to turn it on back.

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After completing the Windows setup:

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

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

• Press Fn+F1 ( ) keys to activate the integrated antennas for wireless networking.

• When the setup is completed, Tablet PC Tutorials window will appear.

If you want to exercise the tutorials, follow the on-screen instructions. Otherwise, close it by clicking the X button at the upper right corner of

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” The dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other applications. To open the properties dialog boxes, click start - Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category View and Classic View. The Category View allows you to choose the category that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose your task by clicking it. The Classic View gives you the icons representing their components or features. Double-click one of the icons to open its dialog box or window. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Tablet and Pen Settings

• Power Options

• System

the window.

• When you skip the tutorials, you will have them next time you log on. If you don’t need them, check the box of Do not show me this again appearing on the bottom of the window. You can display the tutorial window with the following steps if necessary.

1. Click start – All Programs.

2. Click Tablet PC – Tablet PC Tutorials.

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

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Turning Off Your Computer

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

• From the start menu

1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.

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

• With the power switch

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.

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 your computer while the hard disk indicator or the indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive unit or the external optical drive unit is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data.

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

Closing Display

After turning off your computer, close the display cover with the LCD screen side down and lock it with the hook.

Hook

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

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

• AC power from a wall outlet

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

• Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery pack is supplied with your computer. You can also use an optional battery. See Chapter 4 for the battery information.

About Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power

Battery

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

On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged

Blinking (orange) Off Has power Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

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

(The warning beep sounds.)

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The battery indicator is always off when your 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 4.

Using AC Adapter

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

The AC power cord included with your computer is appropriate for the

voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer. If you attempt to connect your computer to a wall outlet other than in this area, check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for the outlet. Consult local service staff if you are not sure.

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Resetting System

You may need to restart the system if your computer becomes inoperable or after adding new hardware or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows.

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

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or the windows security button ( ) on the right side of the display, and select Applications tab of Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click the name of the program hanging up, then, End Task. If this does not work, select Users tab and click Disconnect or Logoff, then, Yes.

Power Switch

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

Reset Switch

If you cannot turn off your computer with the power switch, 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

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Using 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.

Pointer

Glide Pad

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

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

Using Glide Pad

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

Place Your Fingertip

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

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same 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 or double-clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently or tap twice quickly anywhere on the rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button.

Drag and Drop

You can move an item by using “drag and drop” below:

1. Position the pointer over the item.

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

3. Holding it down, move the pointer. The item moves together with the pointer.

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

Scroll

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

Changing Configuration

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

icon on the taskbar.

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Using Keyboard

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

Special Keys

Windows Key

Application Key

System Function Keys

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

Fn + F1 (

Fn + F5 (

Fn + F6 (

Turns the wireless LAN antennas on and off

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Rotates display mode between LCD only, an external monitor

)

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

Decreases the LCD screen brightness.

)

Opens the Windows start menu.

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

Fn + F7 ( )

Increases the LCD screen brightness.

Fn + F11 ( )

Fn + F12 (

Do not press the Fn+F5 keys when watching DVD videos or animation, or playing a video game.

Turns the LCD screen on and off.

Forces your computer into System standby. See Power

)

Management of Chapter 4 for more information.

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Using PC Card Slot

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 the card without turning off your computer.

Inserting PC Card

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

• Do not give force to the card.

• Do not store or carry your computer with the card inserted.

When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the 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 your computer cabinet.

Eject Button

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CARD

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

computer.

3. Push the PC card eject button again until the protection card pops out and remove

it.

Protection Card

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

5. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place.

Label Face Up

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

Ejecting PC Card

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use.

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

Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

icon, click

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

Remove Hardware dialog appears.

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

computer.

Eject Button

4. Push the eject button until the inserted PC card pops out and remove it.

to show all kinds of icons.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

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

6. Insert the protection card.

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

Using CF Card Slot

Your computer is equipped with a CF card slot, which can accommodate a Type II card compliant with CompactFlash standard. You can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer.

Inserting CF Card

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

• Do not give force to the card.

• Do not store or carry your computer with the card inserted.

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

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CARD

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

Eject Button

2. Push the CF card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your

computer.

3. Push the CF card eject button again until the protection card pops out and remove

it.

Protection Card

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CARD

4. Push the CF card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

5. Insert a CF card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place.

Label Face Up

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

Ejecting CF Card

• Some CF cards may become hot after long use.

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

Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

icon, click to show all kinds of icons.

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your CF card); then, Safe To

Remove Hardware dialog appears.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

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CARD

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

computer.

Eject Button

4. Push the eject button until the inserted CF card pops out and remove it.

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

6. Insert the protection card.

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

Controlling Volume

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

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.

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

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

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

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

3. In Volume tab of the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click

Advanced… button of Device volume section.

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 WAVE file

SW Synth  Controlling the volume of MIDI file

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Adjusting Display

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

Changing Brightness of Display

Press Fn and F6 ( ) keys simultaneously to decrease the brightness of the internal LCD display. Press Fn and F7 ( LCD 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, follow the instructions below:

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

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

the Screen resolution. Refer to the table below.

3. Click OK; then, Yes.

Resolutions and Colors you can choose

1280 x 1024

1400 x 1050

1600 x 1200

(*1)

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

modes. Cannot be set when displaying on the LCD monitor only and on the LCD

(*2)

a Dithering algorithm.

and the external monitor simultaneously.

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

• When you use the tablet pen at an 800 x 600 resolution, follow these instructions to set the full screen mode. Otherwise, the cursor on the screen will mismatch the tip of the pen.

1. In the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box, click

) keys simultaneously to increase the brightness of the internal

Resolution

800 x 600 64K, 16M

1024 x 768 64K, 16M

Number of Colors

(*1)

64K, 16M

(*1)

64K, 16M

(*1)

64K, 16M

(*2)

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Advanced button.

2. Click Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab and Graphics Properties… button.

3. Check the box of Full Screen [No Border].

4. Click OK three times, and then, follow the on-screen instruction.

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

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

Rotating Image on Screen

You can adjust the screen orientation depending on the usage situation. Refer to Adjusting Screen Orientation section in Chapter 3.

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 in Background.

3. Click OK.

Setting Screen Saver

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

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

3. Click OK.

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Sharing Your Computer

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

Set New User Account

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

3. Click Create a new account string.

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

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

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

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

If more than one user account are set to your computer, you must select your account when logging on Windows.

Log off Your Computer

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

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

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

1. Click start - Log Off.

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

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

• The on-screen keyboard may be displayed over the account names. In that case, move it to show all the accounts.

3. Select another account to start Windows XP again.

Set Password to User Account

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

Your computer distinguish between upper- and lower-cases for user passwords.

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

4. Select Create a password string.

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

appear.

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

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

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

8. Click Create Password.

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

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

Changing Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

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

8. Click Change Password.

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

Deleting Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHAPTER 3

Tablet Mode

This chapter explains how to use your computer in tablet mode and the tablet pen.

In this chapter, you often see the expression “Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box.” To open the dialog box, use one of the following ways:

• With the icon on the taskbar,

Tap the Change tablet and pen settings icon ( or just double-tap the icon.

• With the Control Panel,

1. Tap start – Control Panel.

2. Tap Printers and Other Hardware – Tablet and Pen Settings in the Category view, or double-tap Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Classic view.

) – Properties…,

Rotating Your Computer Display

Your computer display unit rotates 180 degrees and folds down to cover the keyboard and becomes tablet mode.

Notebook Mode

Tablet Mode

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Switching to Tablet Mode

1. Open the display at an angle around 90 degrees.

2. Hold the front left part of the cabinet with your left hand and the right side of the

Be sure to set the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Otherwise the keyboard or cabinet of your computer will be damaged when rotating the display.

display with your right hand, then, softly rotate the display 180 degrees clockwise until it is set into place.

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Be sure slowly to turn the display in the proper direction. Never rotate it with excessive force or speed. Otherwise your computer may be damaged.

3. Fold the display over the keyboard and lock the display with the hook.

For rotating the screen image, refer to Adjusting Screen Orientation section later in this chapter.

Handling Your Computer in Tablet Mode

• When you use your computer, holding it in your arm:

• Do not cover the ventilation openings. Otherwise, the heated air

from the openings may scald your hands or arms.

• Disconnect the AC adapter and any peripherals connected by the cords.

• Remove protruding PC/CF cards such as wireless LAN cards from the card slots of your computer. Pressure onto the card may damage the card slot of your computer as well as the card itself.

• Do not use your computer on a walk or during driving.

• Do not carry your computer when it is in tablet mode.

• Never put your computer in tablet mode into a bag. The LCD screen

may be damaged.

Hook

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Switching to Notebook Mode

1. Lift the display at an angle around 90 degrees.

Be sure to set the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Otherwise the keyboard or cabinet of your computer will be damaged when rotating the display.

2. Hold the cabinet with one hand and the display with other hand, then, rotate the display 180 degrees counterclockwise until it is set into place.

Be sure to slowly turn the display in the proper direction. Never rotate it with excessive force or speed. Otherwise your computer may be damaged.

3. Set the display in comfortable view position.

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Using Tablet Pen

An electronic pen called tablet pen comes with your computer. With it, you can select items just like mouse clicks, perform the program, and write characters or draw images directly on the screen.

Use only the tablet pen provided with your computer. Using other objects, such as a fingernail, pencil or others, may damage the screen surface.

Pen Button

Pen Tip

Handling Tablet Pen

• Do not use the pen for other purpose than operating your computer.

Tale Button

• Do not disassemble the tablet pen.

• Clean the pen tip and screen of your computer before operation.

• Do not touch or hold the pen with the dirty hand.

• Do not tap the pen on surfaces other than the screen of your computer.

• Do not press the screen strongly with the pen tip (this also may damage the screen

surface).

• Never give an excessive pressure on the tip of the pen.

• Do not use the pen with the distorted tip. It may cause it to malfunction. Change the

pen tip when it is distorted, sharp or extremely short.

• Keep away something magnetic such as magnets, speakers, etc. from the pen and

your computer when operating.

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

splay, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Never store the pen with the tip down such as in a pencil cup. Store it in the pen

housing of your computer to avoid damage.

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• Do not use or store the pen in a place where the humidity changes appreciably or in a

car exposed to direct sunlight.

• Do not give an excessive pressure on the tale button and pen button when stored. It

may result in malfunction or deterioration of the pen.

• Never subject the pen to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Be sure not to drop or

shake the pen.

• Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents for cleaning the

pen. Use a dry cloth.

Care must be taken for children not to swallow the pen tip.

Replacing Tip of Tablet Pen

The tablet pen tip will become sharp and short as used. The sharp tip may damage the surface of the LCD screen. Replace the pen tip if necessary.

1. Clasp the old pen tip with a tip-replacing tool and pull it straight out of the pen.

Pen Tip

Tip Replacing Tool

2. Clasp one of the extra tips with the tip-replacing tool and slide it straight into the barrel of the pen until it stops.

• Use one of the extra tips that come with the tablet pen.

• The pen tip will wear and become short with normal use. It may

damage the internal LCD screen surface. Replace pen tip periodically to avoid this.

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PEN EJECT

Inserting or Ejecting Tablet Pen

The provided tablet pen can be stored in the pen housing on the right side of your computer.

Be sure to store the tablet pen in the pen housing to protect it from damage when you are not using it.

Inserting

Insert the tablet pen with the tip first straight into the pen housing until you can hear the clicking sound.

Pen Tip

Pen Housing

Ejecting

Slide the pen eject switch toward you so that the tablet pen will pop out and gently pull it straight out.

Pen Eject Switch

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Using Tablet Pen as Mouse

When writing or dragging with the tablet pen, giving more than necessary pressure on the screen may cause the ink to seem spreading for a moment. Although it is not a major matter, try not to press strongly.

Selecting Items with Pen

To click an item as you would with the left button of the mouse, tap the item with the tip of the pen.

To double-click an item as you would with the left button of the mouse, tap the item twice with the tip of the pen.

To right-click an item as you would with the right button of the mouse, tap the item with the tip of the pen while pressing and holding the pen button. Or touch the item with the tip of the pen and keep touching for a few seconds so that the mouse icon (

will appear, then, lift the pen.

Drag and Drop

To drag and drop an item as you would with the mouse, double-tap and hold the pen tip pressed against the screen, then, move it. When the item reaches its destination, lift the pen tip from the screen.

Using Tablet Pen to Input Data

Your computer supports handwriting recognition technology and a software keyboard (or an on-screen keyboard) allowing you to write characters or draw images directly on the screen.

Input Panel

Input Panel is an input tool, installed on your computer, including a handwriting pad with quick keys and an on-screen keyboard. To display the Input Panel, tap the Show Pen Input Area button ( Input Panel title-bar located on the bottom of the screen. When the title-bar is not there, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon (

Panel.

To open the Help menu:

1. Tap Tools button located on the title-bar of the Input Panel.

2. Tap Help – Help Topics.

) on the taskbar. Refer to Help of Input

) on the Tablet PC

)

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Windows Journal

Windows Journal is also an input tool, installed on your computer, allowing you to take notes on the screen in your handwriting just like on paper. To run Windows Journal, tap start – All Programs – Windows Journal. Refer to Help of Windows Journal.

Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes installed on your computer is utility tool allowing you to write down and keep names, telephone numbers or other information. To run Sticky Notes, tap start – All Programs – Sticky Notes. Refer to Help of Sticky

Notes.

Using Tablet Pen to Erase Data

The provided tablet pen allows you to erase the input handwriting/drawing data on selected applications. Erasing style is slightly different between the applications. See Help menu of each application.

1. Hold the tablet pen upside down.

2. Rub the ink data with the tale button just like you would with the eraser on the paper or press on a stroke of the ink data until the tale button is pushed in.

Do not rub or press the data on the screen strongly. It may damage the surface of the screen.

Calibrating Tablet Pen

When the accuracy of the pen is poor (for example, the cursor on the screen mismatches the tip of the pen), you can calibrate the pen to accurately align the cursor with the pen tip. Follow these instructions.

1. Open Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box.

2. In Calibration field on Settings tab, select an orientation from the pull-down menu, then, tap Calibrate… button. The calibration screen will appear.

3. Tap the cross hair each time it appears, then, tap OK button.

4. Tap OK button.

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Adjusting Screen Orientation

You can adjust the screen orientation depending on the usage situation. Your computer supports 90, 180 and 270-degree screen rotations. There are four views as shown below.

Primary landscape

Secondary landscape

Primary portrait

• Be sure to use the Primary landscape view when you play 3D games,

3D screensaver, animations or DVD-videos. Otherwise, they cannot be displayed properly.

• You cannot rotate the following screen images. End the task, then, rotate the screen.

• Applications or games incorporating automatic resolution switching

function and Command Prompt running in maximized screen mode

• 3D screensavers

• When the screen orientation is primary portrait, secondary portrait, or

secondary landscape, the pointer on the screen does not move in the same direction as your fingertip moves.

To adjust the orientation, use one of the following ways:

• With one of the programmable buttons

Refer to the Using Programmable Button section.

Secondary portrait

• With the Change tablet and pen settings icon ( )

1. Tap the icon on the taskbar.

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2. Tap Change screen orientation.

• Each time you tap Change screen orientation you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: Primary portrait, Secondary landscape, Secondary portrait, and Primary landscape.

• You can change the switch order with the following steps.

1. In Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box, tap Display tab.

2. Tap Change… button.

3. In Orientation Sequence Settings dialog box, change the order and tap OK twice.

• With Hot Keys

The default settings are below:

Key Combination Rotation Degree Screen Orientation

Ctrl+Alt+[↑] 0-degree rotation Primary landscape view Ctrl+Alt+[→] 90-degree rotation Primary portrait view Ctrl+Alt+[↓] 180- degree rotation Secondary landscape view Ctrl+Alt+[←] 270-degree rotation Secondary portrait view

You can change the hotkey combination with the following steps:

1. Open Display Properties dialog box.

2. Tap Settings tab – Advanced button – Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab.

3. Tap Graphics Properties button - Hot Keys tab.

4. Tap the key combination in the right column you want to change so that a pull-down menu will appear.

5. Select an appropriate one, then, tap OK three times.

• With Control Panel

1. In Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box, tap Display tab.

2. Select an appropriate view from Orientation pull-down menu.

3. Tap OK.

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Using Programmable Button

Your computer provides a Windows security button and four programmable buttons located on the right side of the display. You can have many settings of the programmable buttons for various applications as well as users.

Windows Security Button

Pro

rammable Buttons

Button 1

Button 2

E J E

Windows Security Button (

This button is equivalent to Ctrl+Alt+Del keys combination. (You cannot change the setting of this button.)

Programmable Button

The programmable buttons work just like shortcut keys. Pressing one of the buttons gives you the assigned action depending on application. Refer to the next section for more information on the programmable buttons.

The default actions and the assigned actions for the registered applications are below.

Application Button 1 (

Default Up Enter Down Rotate

Internet

Explorer

Windows

Journal

Page up WLan Switch Page dDown Rotate

) Button 2 ( ) Button 3 ( ) Button 4 ( )

Cut Copy Paste Undo

)

Button 3

Button 4

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Each time you press the Button 4 (when its assigned action is Rotate), you will move to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: Primary portrait, Secondary landscape, Secondary portrait, and Primary landscape. To change the order, refer to the With the Change tablet and pen settings

icon (

) section on page 3-10 to 3-11.

Configuring Programmable Button

The programmable buttons can be assigned to selected actions depending on applications. The settings of the buttons can be also changed for various user accounts. Use Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility for the programmable button configuration.

To run the utility, tap Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon ( and select Settings. When the icon is not there, tap start – All Programs – Sharp

Utilities – Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility.

Be sure to always use the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility to configure the programmable button settings. Using other ways such as Windows XP Control Panel will cause malfunction of the programmable buttons.

Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility Menu

When you tap Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon ( pop-up menu will appear. It provides information such as which applications have their own programmable button actions or how to configure the settings.

When you create a new button setting(s) for an application, the application name will appear in the menu.

) on the taskbar

) on the taskbar, the

Auto change allows your computer automatically to load the registered settings of the programmable buttons with switching between applications.

You can disable the Auto change function for the registered application individually as well as all together. Refer to Disabling Auto Switching section later in this chapter.

Settings allows you to add new settings or modify or delete the registered ones.

About shows the programmable buttons enhanced utility version.

Quit quits the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility.

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Creating New Setting

You cannot assign the actions to the programmable buttons in Command Prompt.

To register a new application and create new settings available in it:

1. Run an application(s) you want to register.

If you want to register more than one application, run all of them.

2. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

3. Select Settings.

4. In Settings dialog box, tap New button. Settings Button Action dialog box will

open.

5. Tap Browse button to display all currently running applications.

6. Select an application you want to register, then, tap OK. Confirm the application name appeared in Name of Setting field is correct.

7. Select an action from the pull-down menu of each button.

When you select Default option, the button will be assigned an action equivalent to the Default action.

8. Tap OK twice.

Modifying Setting

To modify the settings of the registered application(s):

1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

2. Select Settings.

3. In Settings dialog box, select the application in Name column you want to change and then, tap Edit button. Settings Button Action dialog box will open.

4. Change the action by selecting new one from the pull-down menu of each button.

5. Tap OK twice.

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Copying Setting

To copy the settings of a registered application to a new one:

1. Run an application(s) you want to copy to.

2. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

3. Select Settings.

4. In Settings dialog box, select the source application in Name column and then, tap Copy button. Settings Button Action dialog box will open.

5. Tap Browse button to display an application(s) you want to copy to.

6. Select a destination, then, tap OK. Confirm the application name appeared in

Name of Setting field is correct.

If you want to change the registered button action, select new one from the pull-down menu of each button.

7. Tap OK twice.

Deleting Setting

You cannot delete the Deault settings.

To delete the settings of the registered application(s):

1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

2. Select Settings.

3. In Settings dialog box, select the application in Name column you want to delete and tap Delete button.

4. Tap Yes, then, OK button.

Disabling Auto Switching

When you don’t like the programmable button settings to change automatically with the application switching, follow theses instructions.

• Disabling this function for all the registered applications

1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

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2. Select Settings.

3. In Settings dialog box, uncheck the box of Change the function when window is activated.

4. Tap OK button.

• Disabling this function for the registered applications individually

1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.

2. Select Settings.

3. In Settings dialog box, uncheck the box of the application in Auto Change column.

4. Tap OK button.

Loading Other Setting

When you select other application name than the activated one from the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility menu, you can load the programmable button settings assigned to the selected application.

When you want to enable auto switching function, select Auto change from the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility menu.

Programmable Button Settings Box

You have a programmable button settings box on the screen that has button action icons and names identifying the assigned functions to each programmable button.

To hide the box, uncheck the box of Always show the balloon in the Settings dialog box.

To keep the arrangement of the action buttons when the screen image is rotated, uncheck the box of Automatically rearrange the button action icons to suit the screen orientation in the Settings dialog box.

To display only icons in the box, resulting in making the box smaller, uncheck the box of Show the name of the function in the Settings dialog box.

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CHAPTER 4

Battery and Power Management

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

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

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

Battery Pack

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

To keep the battery life long:

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

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

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

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

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

• When using your 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 your computer to AC power source for the battery charging.

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Charging Battery Pack

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

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

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

charged. This is 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 your computer, remove the AC adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange, ask your local dealer for assistance.

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

Checking Battery Level

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

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

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

2. Check 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, CF card slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with your computer, it may consume more battery life.

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

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Low Battery Indication

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

Battery Indicator

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

To set Windows battery alarm:

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

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

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

4. Click OK twice.

5. Close the Control Panel window.

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Conditioning Battery Pack

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

1. Make sure your computer is turned off. Connect your 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 your computer.

3. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2 to open the Setup Utility.

4. Disconnect the AC adapter, and leave your computer on until the battery is completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.

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

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

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

battery. The conditioning will be cancelled.

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

Changing Battery Pack

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

When you replace the battery pack with a new one:

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

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

Never close the display with the screen face up (in tablet mode) when you change the battery pack.

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3. Unlock the battery stopper of your 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

Battery Release Lever

4. Insert a new battery pack into your computer by matching the projected parts of the battery with the notched parts on your computer.

Projected Part

Notched Part

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

6. Turn your computer over.

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Power Management

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

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

• Stopping power supply to the display

• 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

Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk

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

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

3. Close the Control Panel window.

Stopping Power Supply to Display

using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically.

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

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

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

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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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 your computer may malfunction.

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

2. Select an appropriate power scheme in Power schemes according to the table below, and click OK.

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

Power Scheme Processor Performance

Portable/Laptop

Presentation

Minimal Power

Management

Max Battery

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as battery

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as battery

Always runs at highest performance state Home/Office Desk

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

discharges

Always runs at highest performance state Always On

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

discharges

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

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

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

Using System Standby/Hibernate

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

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

power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and resumes

from System standby per the conditions mentioned later. In System standby, the power indicator blinks green. To resume from System standby, operate your computer again.

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

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

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

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

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

System standby/hibernate.

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

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

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

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Supporting System Hibernate

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

Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps.

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

2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically

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

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

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

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

Entering System Standby/Hibernate

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

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

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

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

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

previous section).

• The screen cover is closed.

The above functions if you perform the following:

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

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

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3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

• You slide the power switch.

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 field.

3. Click OK.

4. 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 field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You slide the power switch or You press Fn+F12 (

appear when you slide the power switch or Fn+F12 ( combination. You can select System standby or System hibernate at that timing.

), the Turn off computer dialog box will

) key

• 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, System standby, and System hibernates to Never; then, click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 5

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, an IEEE1394 device, or other devices to your computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer.

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 your computer and the peripheral devices before connecting them (except when inserting a PC card or a CF card or connecting USB devices, an IEEE 1394 device, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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Peripheral Connection Overview

USB Device*

External Monitor Port

*Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05).

Headphone Audio Equipment

Microphone

IEEE1394 Device

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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 optional 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

cause malfunction.

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

the drive to malfunction.

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

Optional Floppy Disk Drive

USB Ports

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 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 Floppy Disk

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

Arrow Facing Up

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 your computer and the drive.

Ejecting Floppy Disk

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

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

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Eject Button

Formatting Floppy Disk

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

2. Click start - My Computer.

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

4. Select the appropriate formatting options.

5. Click Start to start formatting.

• When you format a floppy disk, all data previously stored on the disk is lost.

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

Removing Optional 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 (

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

3. Remove the unit from your computer.

) on the taskbar.

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External Display

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

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

display correctly.

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

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

Connecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Open the cover on the right side of your computer.

Cover

3. Connect one end of your external monitor cable to the external monitor port of the right side of your computer and the other to your external monitor. If the monitor cable has screws, tighten them.

External Monitor Port

External Monitor Cable

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

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Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

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

Displaying on 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.

Switching Display

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

2. Select Intel(R) Extreme Graphics 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.

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(L)

Audio System

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

Connecting Speakers

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

Speakers with an Amplifier

Audio Out

Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Audio Equipment

You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the rear side of your computer.

ut Jack

Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Analog Audio Cable

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

LINE IN

White

LINE IN (R)

Red

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Connecting a Headphone

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

Audio Out

ut Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Connecting Microphone

You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2.2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V.

Micro

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.

hone Jack

Mini Plug

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USB Device

Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off your computer. Generally, when you connect a device to your 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 your computer, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the message on the screen. In this case, install the driver with the instructions on the screen.

USB Ports

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

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( icon, click

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

3. Remove the device from your computer.

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to show all kinds of icons. If the icon does not appear, go to Step3.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

Printer

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

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

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

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

USB Port

Printer

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IEEE1394 Device

You can connect an IEEE1394 device to the IEEE1394 connector on the rear side of your computer. The IEEE1394 is digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between devices, and for controlling other equipment.

IEEE1394 Connector

When two or more IEEE1394 compatible devices are connected to your computer in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment

that is directly connected, but also with other devices via the directly connected device.

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

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

• Use AC power source for your computer especially when

reading/writing the data.

Connecting IEEE1394 Device

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

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

it to your computer.

1. Connect the end of the DV cable into the IEEE1394 connector of your computer.

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

To IEEE1394 Compliant Device

IEEE1394 connector

DV Cable

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

4. Start the appropriate application for handling your data.

Disconnecting IEEE1394 Device

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

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

3. Remove the DV cable from your computer.

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

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CHAPTER 6

Communication Functions

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

• When you use communication software:

• Connect your computer to the AC power source.

• Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power

Management in Chapter 4.)

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

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

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

Built-in Modem

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

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

telecommunication line cord.

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

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

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

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

• Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port of the built-in modem to COM 4 if required.

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

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Connecting Modem To Telephone Line

1. Turn off your computer.

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

To avoid damaging the modem, close the cover when nothing is connected to the modem and LAN jacks.

3. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack.

Modem Jac

Cover

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

4. Connect the other end of the modem cable to the telephone line.

5. Turn on your computer.

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

To Telephone Line

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Configuring Modem

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

Modem Configuration

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

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

Modem Options. If 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 of Locations in Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above.

Clicking New…or Edit…allows you to make a new location or change the settings.

Internet Connection

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

1. Click start – Control Panel – Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

2. In Network Connections dialog box, click Create a new connection of Network Tasks section. The New Connection Wizard dialog box will appear.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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

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LAN unit

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

Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cables. Otherwise, the LAN unit and the cables may be damaged. Use a category 3 or a category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE-T LAN, and the category 5 only when connecting to 100 BASE-TX LAN.

Connect Your Computer To LAN

1. Turn off your computer.

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

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

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To avoid damaging the LAN unit, close the cover when nothing is connected to the modem and LAN jacks.

hub.

LAN Jack

Cover

To Network Hub

LAN Cable

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

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

4. Turn on your computer.

Configuring LAN Unit

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

3. Right-click Local Area Connection.

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

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

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

If you cannot access the network,

1. Click start - Control Panel.

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

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

4. Double-click Network adapters, then, Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx.

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

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.

• Be sure not to cover the antennas with other objects such as your

hands when communicating.

To communicate through the wireless LAN, activate the integrated antennas. Refer to the next section.

Activating Antennas

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

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

Antennas (invisible)

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Antenna Indicator

Connecting to Internet via Access Point

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

Communicating with Other Computers

• Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN first.

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

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

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.

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

5. In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following IP address and set a unique IP address to 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254 and the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0; then, click OK.

• The IP address of each computer should be unique.

• The Default gateway can be blank.

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

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

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

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

Properties dialog box.

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

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

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

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

Confirming Status of Wireless Connection

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

1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon ( find the icon click dialog box appears. If Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears, go to Step 7.

2. Select a network you want to access in Available wireless networks in Wireless Network Connection dialog box. If the network requires the Network key entered, go to Step 4. If it is not set Network key, the caution message appears.

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

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

3. When you agree with the message, check the box of Allow me to connect… and go to Step 5.

4. Type the required Network key. (Refer to Connecting the WEP configured network section.)

5. Click Connect button.

6. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

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

• The number of green signals (

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

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

to show all kinds of icon. Wireless Network Connection

or ) on the taskbar. If you cannot

) on the taskbar.

) shows the connection quality. The

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Connecting WEP Configured Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key index matching table

Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Your Computer

1 0 1

2 1 2

3 2 3

4 3 4

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

) on the taskbar and click View

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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

environments.

Loading Network Settings

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

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

2. Click OK.

3. Click Set, select SHARP icon or Windows icon, 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.

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 7

Setup Utility

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

Running Setup Utility

With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on your 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

• Security: Sets Passwords

• Boot: Sets where the system boots from

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

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Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2.

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

4. Select Exit menu; then, press Enter.

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

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

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

Changing the setting of the Setup Utility

To change the settings:

1. Use → or ← key to select the menu.

2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.

Minus or Space key : Changes the value.

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

sub menu and return to the previous menu.

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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