Sharp PC-A280 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 reason able protection ag ainst h arm fu l interferen ce in a residential installation. This equipm ent g enerates, u ses an d can radiate radio frequ ency energy and, if not ins talled and u sed in accordan ce w ith th e instru ctions, m ay cau se harmful interferen ce to radio com m un ications. However, there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipm ent does cause harmful interf erence to radio or televis ion reception , w hich can be determ in ed by turnin g the equipment off and on , the us er is encou raged to try to correct the in terferen ce by one or more of the follow ing m easures : Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

A shielded I/F cable and included cables with ferrite cores are required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.

*As an

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-A200 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

NERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets

NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

the

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

About the Modem

This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

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

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

CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE ACCESSING THE MODEM CARD.

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 Electronics Corp.

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135 Home Page: http://www.sharp-usa.com E-mail address: pcsupport@sharpsec.com CompuServe: Go Sharp

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Notice for Users in Canada

About Modem

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meet certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

“The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading, the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.”

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE ACCESSING THE MODEM CARD.

ATTENTION:

DEBRANCHER LES LIGNES TELEPHONIQUES AVANT D’ENLEVER CE COUVRICLE

Product Information and Customer Assistance

For Product Information and Customer Assistance:

Call: 1-905-890-2100 (Toronto Area)

1-800-56-SHARP (Outside Toronto)

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.

335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 Canada

Notice for Users in Australia

Service Inquiries

Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation of Australia on 1-800-807820 (free call) for referral to your nearest Sharp authorised Service Centre. Details can be found on the warranty card inserted with the documentation.

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.

Notice for Users in the UK

IMPORTANT

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

BLUE: Neutral BROWN: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution board.

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

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Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

Your Sharp PC-A200 series with integral modem has been designed to work with the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:

United Kingdom Ireland Italy Germany Switzerland

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

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

The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC(CTR21) for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network(PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTN’s provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operatio n on every PSTN ne twork termination poi nt .

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries the following settings should b e observed:

• Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.

• MODEM Name:WMPJX02.

• CE Marking :CE0197X.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 98/13/EC and

89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC both amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht de n Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 98/13/EC und 89/336/EWG, 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 98/13/EC et 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 98/13/EC en 89/336/EEG, 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest' apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 98/13/EC e 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατασταση αυτη ανταποκρινεται στιζ απαιτησειζ των οδηγιων τηζ Ευρωπαïκηζ Ενωσηζ κανονισµοι αυτοι συµπληρωθηκαν απó την οδηγια

98/13/EC

89/336/EOK, 73/23/EOK, ó

κατ

93/68/EOK.

πωζ οι

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 98/13/EC e 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 98/13/EC y 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 98/13/EC och 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC så som komplette ras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 98/13/EC ja 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

VORSICHT:

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

ATTENTION:

POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE EXTÉRIEUR.

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 EXTERNO.

Safety Precautions

General

•

Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer.

•

Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the following conditions:

•

when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

•

if liquid has been spilled on the computer

•

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

Location

•

Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.

•

Try to avoid dusty environments.

•

Keep the computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.

•

Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

•

Do not move the computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage.

•

Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. These protect the computer from overheating.

•

Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the base of this computer will get hot.

•

Do not smoke near your computer.

Usage

•

Never push any objects of any kind into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.

•

Turn off the computer before installing or removing a peripheral device(except when connecting USB devices and PC cards).

•

Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found.

•

Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

•

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

•

Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

•

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

Battery Pack Precautions

Handling

•

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

•

Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.

•

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

•

Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals, as it could heat up and explode.

•

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

•

Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock.

•

Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.

Charging

•

Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer or an optional one.

Discharging

•

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

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Modem Precautions

•

Never install te lephone wiring during a l ightning 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.

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About This Manual

Notice

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

SHARP Corporation 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, September 1999.

© 1999 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers t o proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited wit hout the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Pentium is a registered trademark, and Celeron is a trade mark, of Intel Corporation. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks of Internati onal Business M achines Corpor ation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Recording Important Information

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

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

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

Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of st yle c onventions 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 more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign:

Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

When necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:

Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following case, press the Enter key after you type the command:

C:\>DIR A: Enter

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

Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window. Set the item to Enabled.

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

Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:

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Table of Contents

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

Notice for Users in Canada...................................................................................... iv

Notice for Users in Australia.................................................................................... vi

Notice for Users in the UK...................................................................................... vii

Notice for Users in Europe..................................................................................... viii

Safety Precautions.................................................................................................... xi

About This Manual................................................................................................. xiv

Recording Important Information.............................................................................xv

Manual Conventions...............................................................................................xvi

Table of Contents.................................................................................................. xvii

Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xix

Quick Setup

Turning Power On.................................................................................................. 1-1

Setting up Windows 98.......................................................................................... 1-3

Shutting Down the System.....................................................................................1-4

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.................................................................2-7

Battery and Power Management

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

Optional External Battery Pack.............................................................................. 3-5

Power Management................................................................................................3-8

Peripherals

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

PC Card.................................................................................................................. 4-3

Keyboard / Mouse..................................................................................................4-6

Display...................................................................................................................4-7

Audio System.........................................................................................................4-9

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USB Device............................................................................................................4-9

Printer...................................................................................................................4-10

RS-232C Device...................................................................................................4-10

Communication Functions

Infrared Communication.........................................................................................5-1

Built-in Modem.......................................................................................................5-3

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

Security Features

Passwords...............................................................................................................6-1

Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses..............................................................6-4

Security Slot............................................................................................................6-4

Setup Utility

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

Main menu..............................................................................................................7-3

Advanced menu......................................................................................................7-4

Security menu.........................................................................................................7-5

Power menu............................................................................................................7-6

Exit menu................................................................................................................7-7

Appendixes

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-1

Specifications.........................................................................................................A-3

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... T-1

Index

Index................................................................................................................Index-1

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Overview of Computer

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

Front

Computer

LCD Screen

Power Switch

→

2-3

Keyboard

→

2-6

Microphone

Glide Pad

→

2-4

Battery Indicator

→

3-2

Power

Indicators

Battery Power

Hard Disk Drive

Num Lock

Indicators

Caps Lock

Floppy Disk Drive Unit

→

2-7

Scroll Lock

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Right

Volume Control

Down

External Floppy Disk Drive Port

→

2-7

Security Slot

→

6-4

Left

IR Port

→

5-1

Microphone Jack

→

4-9

Audio Output Jack

→

USB Port

4-9

→

4-9

AC Adapter JackUSB Port

→

4-9

→

2-2

Modem Jack (may not be available

in some countries)

PC Card Slot

→

4-3

→

5-3

Rear

Floppy Disk Drive Unit

Keyboard/mouse Port

→

4-6

RS-232C Serial Port

Bottom

→

Parallel Port

→

4-10

Reset Switch

2-3

Computer

LAN Jack

→

5-5

External Monitor Port

→

4-7

Optional External Battery Port

→

3-5

Monaural Speaker

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your comput er up and running as qui ckly as possible. Rea d this chapter first.

Turning Power On

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

1. Remove the battery protection sheet on the bottom of the computer.

If you do not remove the sheet, you cannot turn on the computer.

Battery Protection Sheet

2. Plug the AC adapter cable in the plug on the left side of the computer.

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

• Always use the AC adapter included with the computer or the optional

one(may not be available in some countries). Using other AC adapters may damage the computer.

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

wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

• When using the computer for the first time, be sure to connect it to AC

power. If using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the Windows 98 setup if the battery does not have enough power.

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

T o W all Outlet

5. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover.

6. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.

7. Press the power switch located just above the computer.

When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows 98 starts. When using the computer for the first time, a dialog box called

Setup Wizard

page.

appears to gui de you through the Windows 98 setup. See the next

Esc

and F1 keys on the top of the

the Windows 98

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Setting up Windows 98

The first steps in the setup process are as follows:

•

Entering your name

•

Registering your comput er

•

Accepting license agreement

•

Completing configur ation

To set up Windows 98, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows 98 manual. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process.

Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows 98 setup. If you turn off, you cannot set up Windows 98 later.

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

In the instructions in this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows 98 or other application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click the

Control Panel

use often are:

•

Display

•

Modems

•

Mouse

•

PC Card

•

Power Management

•

System

and double-click the XXX icon. Some of the dialog boxes you will

Start

button, select

Settings

1-3

Shutting Down the System

To turn off the computer:

1. From the

2. Select

Or you can turn off the computer with the power switch. Before turning off the computer with the power switch, follow the steps below:

1. From the

2. Double-click

3. In

4. Select

5. Click OK.

Start

menu, select

Shut down

Power Management Properties

Shutdown

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

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

the indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit, or optional external CD-ROM drive are lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe ou t the data.

• To protect the screen, always close the screen cover while the computer

is off.

• Before turning it back on, wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the

computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.

and click OK. The computer turns off automatically.

Start

menu, select

Power Management

When I press the power button on my computer

Shut Down

Settings – Control Panel

icon.

dialog box, select

Advanced

tab.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

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

•

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

•

Rechargeable battery There is an internal standard battery in the computer. You can use an optional external battery pack adding to the standard battery. See Chapter 3 for battery information.

About the Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Battery Power On (green) Fully charged

On (orange) Being charged Blinking (ora nge) In abnormal stat e

Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged.

The warning beep sounds.

Power On (green) Operating

Blinking (green) Off

Standby Hibernation

or powered off

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