Sharp PC-AL27 - Actius AL27 - Mobile Athlon 64 1.6 GHz, PC-AL Series Operation Manual
Notice for All Users
• Consult the operation manual for proper use of your computer.
• The product and the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
• SHARP assumes no responsibility for results arising from use of pre-installed and
third party software. Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems.
(Read the service condition of the software before use.)
• SHARP assumes no responsibility for problems caused by incorrect handling,
repairs, defects, battery replacement or any other cause.
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Notice for Users in the USA
FCC Statement
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment 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
®
Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-AL Series
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements.
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About the Modem
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements
adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements
adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided
with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The type of Connector is USOC RJ11C
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone
company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is
part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3).
For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this 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 is 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 necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information,
please refer to the provided Consumer Limited Warranty sheet. If the equipment is
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causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
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.
Warning
Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
Copyright
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the
copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever necessary.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Systems of America
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Home Page: http://www.sharpsystems.com
E-mail address: ssa-support@sharpsystems.com
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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE
BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.
CAUTION:
FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAINS
PLUG AND THE BATTERY.
VORSICHT:
UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN
NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN.
ATTENTION:
POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE
COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE.
VARNING:
FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA
UR BATTERIET.
PRECAUCION:
PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA
CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.
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Safety Precautions
General
• Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer.
• Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
• when liquid is spilled on your computer
• when your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.
• Try to avoid dusty environments.
• Keep your computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
• Keep your computer away from heaters.
• Keep your computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,
water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
• Keep your computer away from extremely high or low temperature.
• Do not move your computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm
place. A temperature difference of more than 18°F (10°C) will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may cause damage. (In this case, turn off your computer and
leave it for about an hour to completely dry the unit.)
• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. They protect your computer
from overheating.
• Do not place your computer on an unstable or uneven work surface.
• Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the
base of your computer will get hot.
• Do not use your computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended
period during operation or charging to avoid injury from heat exposure.
Usage
• Never push any objects into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage
points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.
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• Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer. Strong pressure can
damage the cabinet or make your computer fail.
• If your computer or the AC power cord experiences an abnormal situation such as
heat generation or smoking, or produces an abnormal odor, turn off your computer,
unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack immediately.
• Turn off your computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices except
when connecting USB devices, a PC card, etc.
• Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
• Do not drop your computer or hit it with other equipment.
• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.
• Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.
• When carrying your computer:
• Turn off your computer.
• Remove external media such as a PC card from the slot.
• Disconnect the external peripherals, cables and cords if connected.
• Do not subject your computer to shocks.
• Do not hold your computer by the display unit.
Otherwise, your computer may be damaged or the stored data might be lost.
Battery Pack Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Handling
• Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.
• Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
• Do not place the battery pack where it might get hotter than 140°F (60°C).
• The battery pack must be kept from metal objects such as keys. They might trigger
a short circuit and consequently cause the battery pack to heat up and explode.
• Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.
• Care must be taken not to drop the pack. A violent shock damages the pack.
• Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.
• Keep the backup battery away from children when it is taken out of your computer.
Charging
• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter and AC power cord included
with your computer.
Discharging
• Do not use the battery pack for any other purpose than powering your computer.
Storage
• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Do not store it at temperatures
above 140°F (60°C).
• Recharge the stored battery pack before using it.
AC Power Precautions
• Plug the AC power cord directly in the wall jack. Plugging too many leads into a
single socket may result in fire.
• Never plug in or remove the AC power cord or AC adapter with wet hands for
prevention of electric shock.
• The included AC power cord must be appropriate for the voltage used in your area.
Using an inappropriate cord can cause fire.
• Unplug the AC power cord when not using your computer for a long period.
• Never disassemble, repair, or modify the AC adapter.
• Never modify, twist, forcibly bend or pull, or place heavy objects on top of the AC
cord to avoid damaging it. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shock.
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• Be sure to hold the plug of the AC power cord when removing it from a wall
socket.
• Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Change
the power cord immediately if damage is found.
Modem Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:
• Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
• Never install telephone wiring during lightning storms.
• During thunder storms, you should turn off your computer, unplug the AC power
cord and remove the modem cable from your computer.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Save these instructions.
Wireless LAN Precautions
• Disable the integrated antennas and do not communicate with wireless LAN in
specific environments where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby, on airplanes,
in hospitals, for example.
• Disable the integrated antennas and do not communicate with wireless LAN in
crowded places for prevention of cardiac pacemaker interference.
• Maintain a space of at least 8.7” (22cm) between a cardiac pacemaker and active
wireless LAN antennas.
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• Keep the distance at least 7.9” (20cm) between the antennas and your body while
communicating.
• Never disassemble or alter the wireless LAN unit.
• Do not remove the certification label on the wireless LAN unit.
Product Conformance
The wireless LAN unit equipped with your computer is in conformance with federal
requirements. No license is required for use of the device.
Notice of Radio Interference
The wireless LAN card equipped with your computer operates at 2.4GHz that is also
used for microwaves, science or medical devices, other similar radio stations
(hereafter called “other radio stations”), etc.
• Prior to using the wireless LAN function with your computer, confirm that no
“other radio stations” are operating nearby.
• If interference with “other radio stations” is experienced, change the current
channel set to your computer or move your computer. If it fails, stop operating your
computer.
PC Disposal or Transfer
Prior to the disposal or transfer of your computer, you should erase the data from
hard disks.
To remove the data from your hard disk drive, you will need to:
• “Delete” the data by placing it in your recycle bin.
• Empty the recycle bin.
• Format the hard disk drives.
• Recover the system.
The above procedures do not completely delete all data from your hard disks.
When a file is deleted, the disk location where it was stored is marked as unallocated
space available for new data. It means that the old data is still there and can be
recovered. It allows for malicious persons to recover the “deleted” data and misuse
it. To avoid the data spillage, users must thoroughly erase all the data from the hard
disks.
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The following measures are recommended for permanent data deletion:
• Use special software or paid services for thoroughly erasing data
• Hammer, or strongly magnetize, the hard disk to destroy the stored data
Be sure to delete the software, such as operating system(s) or applications, on your
hard disk when transferring your computer, to avoid conflict with the software
agreement(s).
Other Precautions
• Periodic back-up copies of your important data should be made to protect your data
in the event of hard disk failure or loss of the data. Use other storage devices for the
backup.
For Your Health
• Take regular breaks of ten to fifteen minutes after every hour of continuously
viewing the screen to relieve your eyes.
• Adjust the brightness for comfortable viewing. (Brightness level of about 500 lux is
recommended.)
• Do not use your computer in an environment where sunlight or indoor lighting
reflects off the screen.
• Position the display slightly below eye level and give a space of 15.8” (40cm)
through 23.7” (60cm) between you and the display.
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Notice of Computer Security
The Windows operating system on this computer provides the Security Center, which
manages the security features of your computer. It provides the status of the following
security functions and enables you to change the settings.
• Firewall
• Automatic Updates
• Virus Protection
Be sure to confirm that the three functions are “ON” to ensure the safety of the
computer.
To open the Security Center, click start – Control Panel – Security Center.
Firewall
The firewall function blocks unauthorized connection to this computer through the
Internet or a network.
Automatic Updates
The automatic updates function periodically detects new security programs to be
installed and automatically install them.
Virus Protection
The Norton AntiVirus software, which automatically checks the virus infection, is
preinstalled in this computer. To protect the computer against new viruses and other
security threats, the virus definition file of the software must be updated. The virus
protection function monitors whether the definition file is latest. On your computer
with the preinstalled Norton AntiVirus software, however, the software monitors the
definition file and notifies you when the file needs to be updated.
When the Windows setup is finished, be sure to complete the Norton AntiVirus
wizard and LiveUpdate to update the definition file. (You must establish the
connection to the Internet for the update.)
* Note that the virus protection in the Windows Security Center always gives ON
regardless of the definition file status. Since the preinstalled Norton Antivirus
software manages virus check on your computer, be sure to perform the
LiveUpdate.
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* You can enable the LiveUpdate automatically to run and update the file if any
updates are detected. (Refer to the Virus Infection Protection section in the
Appendixes.)
* You will have the message “Your computer might be at risk” at the bottom right of
the screen when one of the Firewall and Automatic updates is set to OFF.
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Notice of Security with Wireless Devices
Wireless LAN provides data transfer by means of electric waves instead of LAN
cables between communicating devices such as personal computers and a wireless
LAN station. Wireless LAN has an advantage of simple and ubiquitous LAN
connection in the ranges where electric waves are available. Since electric waves can
penetrate through walls and reach everywhere, wireless LAN includes some security
threats and can produce the situations mentioned below without proper security
settings.
• Eavesdropping
Malicious third parties can intercept the transmission and monitor your mail to
obtain personal information such as an identification number, password, and credit
card number.
• Intruding
Malicious third parties can connect to a personal or office network without
authorization and illegally perform the following:
• Obtaining access to confidential customer records or sensitive corporate
information (Information leakage)
• Faking the original information (Spoofing)
• Altering the monitored original data and transmitting (Falsification)
• Spreading computer viruses resulting in the destruction of data or systems
(Destruction)
Although wireless LAN cards and wireless LAN stations (Access Points) have
security measures against the threats above, no security settings may have been
configured at the time of your purchase.
All security features must be configured according to reference manuals of the
wireless LAN devices, which results in reduced opportunities for the situations
described above.
Use the wireless devices with a clear understanding that wireless LAN includes
vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to simply bypass security features.
Security measures are important for all users to understand for a safe use of wireless
LAN. SHARP encourages all users to configure the security settings with their own
judgment and responsibility.
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About This Manual
Notice
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries.
SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
SHARP strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important
data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain
circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise
rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement,
use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other causes.
SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from
third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, such as stolen
credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.
Copyright
© 2004 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without
the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, and AMD PowerNow! are
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Media is a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WinDVD is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Ulead, the Ulead logo and DVD Movie Factory are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Ulead Systems, Inc.
PowerQuest is a registered trademark and EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest
Corporation.
BAPCo is a U.S. Registered Trademark of the Business Applications Performance
Corporation.
MobileMark is a U.S. Registered Trademark of the Business Applications Performance
Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
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Recording Important Information
For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided
below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s Name:
Place of purchase:
Password:
The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer.
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.
Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:
A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may
help you perform a task or better understand a process.
A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or
damage to hardware, software or data.
Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in
boldface:
Press Enter to continue.
When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a
plus (+) sign:
Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Sample Entries are shown in lower cases of different typeface.
c:\windows\system
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized:
Double-click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box.
Set the item to Enabled.
Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on
your computer.
Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:
Refer to Connecting to AC Power Source section of Chapter 1.
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Table of Contents
Notice for All Users ................................................................................................... i
Notice for Users in the USA .....................................................................................ii
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................... vi
Notice of Computer Security................................................................................... xii
Notice of Security with Wireless Devices.............................................................. xiv
About This Manual ................................................................................................. xv
Recording Important Information .......................................................................... xvi
Manual Conventions .............................................................................................xvii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. xviii
Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xxi
Basic Operations
Connecting to AC Power Source ...........................................................................1-1
Turning Off Your Computer .................................................................................. 1-3
Choosing Power Source ......................................................................................... 1-4
Resetting System....................................................................................................1-6
Using Glide Pad ..................................................................................................... 1-7
Using Keyboard .....................................................................................................1-9
Using Optical Drive .............................................................................................1-10
Controlling Volume .............................................................................................1-19
Adjusting Display.................................................................................................1-20
Sharing Your Computer ....................................................................................... 1-22
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack ...........................................................................................................2-1
Power Management................................................................................................ 2-7
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Peripherals
Peripheral Device Ports ..........................................................................................3-1
Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.............................................................3-3
External Display .....................................................................................................3-6
Audio System .........................................................................................................3-9
USB Device ..........................................................................................................3-11
PC Card ................................................................................................................3-12
Printer ...................................................................................................................3-15
IEEE1394 Device .................................................................................................3-16
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem ......................................................................................................4-1
LAN Unit................................................................................................................4-5
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................4-11
Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................4-22
Setup Utility
Running Setup Utility.............................................................................................5-1
Main Menu .............................................................................................................5-3
Advanced Menu......................................................................................................5-4
Security Menu ........................................................................................................5-4
Exit Menu ...............................................................................................................5-6
DirectHD Function
DirectHD Utility.....................................................................................................6-1
Connecting AL Series to Host Computer ...............................................................6-4
Disconnecting AL Series from Host Computer......................................................6-5
Password Function..................................................................................................6-6
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Appendixes
Memory Module.................................................................................................... A-1
Maintenance and Care........................................................................................... A-4
Virus Protection ..................................................................................................A-10
Data Execution Prevention.................................................................................. A-13
Data Backup and Restore .................................................................................... A-15
Re-installation Instructions .................................................................................A-16
Troubleshooting
Common Problems................................................................................................ T-1
Trouble with Starting ............................................................................................ T-2
Trouble with Display............................................................................................. T-3
Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad ........................................................................ T-4
Trouble with Floppy Disks.................................................................................... T-5
Trouble with Hard Disks....................................................................................... T-5
Trouble with Optical Drive ................................................................................... T-6
Trouble with Communication ............................................................................... T-7
Trouble with Peripherals ..................................................................................... T-10
Trouble with DirectHD ....................................................................................... T-11
Trouble with Security Settings............................................................................ T-12
Other Troubles .................................................................................................... T-12
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.
LCD Screen →1-20
Battery Indicator
→1-4, 2-2,3
Power Indicator
→1-3,4
Power Button
→1-3
Antennas
→4-14
Antenna
Indicator
→4-14
Status Indicators
A
N
Never turn off the computer when the hard disk indicator or the optical
drive indicator is on. This may damage the data on the hard disk.
Speakers
Keyboard
Glide Pad →1-7
Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
Num Lock
Hard Disk
Optical Drive
→1-9
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p
Front
DirectHD READY Lamp→6-3,4
Hard Disk Indicator→6-3
Right
Micro
hone Jack →3-10
Headphone
/Audio Output Jack →3-9,10
IEEE1394 Port →3-16
DirectHD Port →6-4
Security Hole→ A-7
K
AC Adapter Jack→1-2
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Optical Drive→1-10
Left
Modem Jack → 4-2
Rear
Ventilation Openings→ vi
External Display Port
→3-6
LAN Jack → 4-5
USB Ports →3-3,11,15
PC Card Slot
→3-12
Bottom
USB Ports→ 3-3,11,15
Battery Pack→2-1
Ventilation
Openings and
Cooling Fan→ vi
Inlet Openings→ vi
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Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of the computer.
Properties Dialog Box on Windows
In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog
box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes,
buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other
application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click start Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category view
and Classic view. The Category view allows you to choose the category
that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose the task by
clicking it. The Classic view gives you the icons representing their
components or features. Double-click one of the icons to open their
dialog box or windows. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:
• Display
• Phone and Modem Options
• Mouse
• Power Options
• System
CHAPTER 1
1
Clicking Switch to XXX View string appearing at the upper left of the
Control Panel window allows you to toggle between the two views.
Connecting to AC Power Source
• Always use the AC adapter (EA-AL1V) and the AC power cord
included with the computer. Using others may damage the computer.
• Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
• Never plug in and out the AC power cord with your wet hands.
1-1
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the computer.
2. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
1
To Wall
Outlet
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
AC Adapter Jack
4. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases,
and raise the cover.
Display Cover Lock Lever
1-2
5. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Power Button
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When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green,
the power button turns blue, the computer goes through a self test to
detect any problems, and Windows setup process starts.
Power Indicator
Do not touch or operate the keyboard and mouse until Windows
completely activates unless you are prompted to do. Otherwise, Windows
may not start properly.
Turning Off Your Computer
When you’ve finished using the computer, turn it off with one of the following ways:
• From the start menu
1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.
2. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off.
• With the power button
Before using this step, confirm that Shut down is selected in When I press the
power button on my computer in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties
dialog box.
Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected.
If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking whether you
want to save it.
1-3
• Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk indicator or
the optical drive indicator or the indicator on the optional external
floppy disk drive unit is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the
data.
• Before turning it back on, wait at least ten seconds after turning off the
computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can
damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
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Choosing Power Source
You can use the computer with one of the following power sources:
• AC power from a wall outlet
Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not
available.
• Rechargeable battery
The computer is equipped with a standard battery pack. See Chapter 2 for the
battery information.
About Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of the computer.
Indicator Light Meaning
Power
Battery
The battery indicator is always off when the computer is turned off and not connected
to AC power source.
On (green) Operating
Blinking (green) In System Standby
Off Powered off or in System Hibernate
Connected to AC
Power Source
Powered by
Battery
• When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off
until the battery becomes cool.
• For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 2.
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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Using AC Adapter
When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and
charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you
can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter.
The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the
voltage used in the area in which you purchased the computer. If you
attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area,
check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for
the outlet. Consult local service staff if you are not sure.
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Resetting System
You may need to restart the system if the computer hangs up or a new hardware or
software is installed. When a message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc.
to restart Windows.
You can also restart Windows by clicking start - Turn Off Computer; then, Restart.
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Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the
normal Windows Shut Down does not work due to software malfunction.
Although resetting will not damage the system, you may lose the data you
are processing.
Warm Boot (Software Reset)
If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the
system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select the Applications
tab of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click the program name that hangs up,
then, End Task. If this does not solve the problem, select the Users tab click
Disconnect or Logoff, then Yes.
Power Switch
You can turn off the computer with the power button if you encounter hardware or
software problems that lock up the system. In this case, press the power button for
more than four seconds.
Removing AC Adapter and Battery Pack
If pressing the power button fails to turn off the computer, follow these steps:
1. Confirm the hard disk indicator is not lit.
Be sure to confirm that the hard disk indicator is off before going on the
next step. Otherwise, the computer may be damaged.
2. Remove the AC adapter, then, the battery pack.
3. Ten seconds later, reinstall the battery pack and then, connect the AC adapter.
4. Turn on the computer.
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