Sharp PC-AR50 User Guide
Notice for Users in the USA
FCC Statement
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable and included ferrite core for LAN cable is required to insure
compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.
* As an ENERGY STAR
the ENERGY STAR
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-AR Series
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
®
Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About the Modem
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration
number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this
information must be provided to the telephone company.
The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC
rules.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may
be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone
company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the
necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp.
for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the
trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.)
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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.
Warning
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount
of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance:www.eiae.org
Copyright
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the
copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever necessary.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Systems of America
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Home Page: http://www.sharp-business.com
E-mail address: support@sharp-business.com
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Notice for Users in Australia
Service Inquiries
Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation of
Australia on 1300-135-022(toll free) for referral to your nearest Sharp authorised
Service Centre. Details can be found on the warranty card inserted with the
documentation.
For the latest up dates and software drivers, look on the web at www.sharp.net.au.
Copyright
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.
Warning
For safety reasons, only connect equipment with a telecommunications compliance
label.
This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.
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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.
Copyright
Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is
unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
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Notice for Users in Europe
About the Modem
Your Sharp PC-AR series with integral modem has been designed to work with the
analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:
United Kingdom
Ireland
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above, you
should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with a
call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call
waiting, you may experience communication errors.
To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries
the following setting should be observed:
Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.
Modem Name: T18N040.00
Intended Use
This is a Personal Computer with Modem for the analogue PSTN network which
operates in all UK, Irish, Italian, German, Swiss networks which follow the CTR21
Standard.
If you are in doubt whether your network follows the CTR21, please contact your
dealer or network operator.
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This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999/5/CE.
Η συσκευη αυτη ανταττοκρινεται στιζ ατταιτησειζ των οδηγια 1999/5/EK .
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dette produktet oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999/5/EY.
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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.
CAUTION:
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Safety Precautions
General
•
Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer.
•
Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
•
when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
•
if liquid has been spilled on the computer
•
if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
•
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.
•
Try to avoid dusty environments.
•
Keep the computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
•
Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,
water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
•
Do not move the computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm
place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause
condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage.
•
Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. 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, IEEE1394 devices and PC cards).
•
Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace
the power cord immediately if damage is found.
•
Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
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•
Do not drop the computer nor hit it with other equipment.
•
Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.
•
Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.
Battery Pack Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMANDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Handling
•
Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.
•
Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
•
Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60°C (140°F).
•
Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals, as
it could heat up and explode.
•
Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.
•
Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock.
•
Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.
Charging
•
Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer.
Discharging
•
Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the computer.
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Storage
•
Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to
exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.
•
Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.
Modem Precautions
•
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
•
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
•
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•
Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
•
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.
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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, May 2001.
Copyright
© 2001 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
Pentium is a registered trademark, and Celeron is a trademark, of Intel Corporation.
IBM and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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:
Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
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:
Refer to Adding a memory module section in Chapter 6.
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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in USA............................................................................................. i
Notice for Users in Australia ....................................................................................iv
Notice for Users in the UK ........................................................................................ v
Notice for Users in Europe .......................................................................................vi
Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................ix
About This Manual..................................................................................................xii
Recording Important Information ...........................................................................xiii
Manual Conventions...............................................................................................xiv
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... xv
Overview of Computer..........................................................................................xviii
Fast Start
Installing Battery Pack............................................................................................1-1
Connecting AC Power ............................................................................................1-2
Setting Up Windows Me.........................................................................................1-4
Turning Off Your Computer...................................................................................1-5
Basic Operations
Powering the Computer ..........................................................................................2-1
Resetting the System...............................................................................................2-3
Using the Keyboard ................................................................................................2-4
Using the Quick Start Buttons ................................................................................2-7
Using the Glide Pad................................................................................................2-8
Reading the Status Indicators................................................................................2-10
Adjusting the Display ...........................................................................................2-11
Controlling Audio.................................................................................................2-13
Using the Drives ...................................................................................................2-14
Changing a Unit in the Unit Bay...........................................................................2-17
Using the CD-R/RW Drive...................................................................................2-19
Using the Floppy Disk Drive Externally...............................................................2-21
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack............................................................................................................3-1
Battery Charging.....................................................................................................3-2
Battery Low Warnings............................................................................................3-4
Battery Conditioning...............................................................................................3-6
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Removing a Standard Battery Pack ........................................................................ 3-7
Programmable Power Management........................................................................ 3-8
Power Management Hot-keys...............................................................................3-12
Connecting Peripherals
Using Peripheral Devices ....................................................................................... 4-1
Connecting Peripherals Overview .......................................................................... 4-2
Using PC Cards ...................................................................................................... 4-3
Connecting an External Monitor ............................................................................4-6
Connecting an Audio Equipment and a Microphone.............................................. 4-8
Connecting USB Devices....................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting a Printer............................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting a Serial Device .................................................................................. 4-10
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard or Pointing Device................................................. 4-11
Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device ........................................................................ 4-12
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem...................................................................................................... 5-1
LAN unit.................................................................................................................5-4
Changing or Adding Options
Adding a Memory Module ..................................................................................... 6-1
Removing a Memory Module................................................................................. 6-2
Using the Optional Port Replicator (may not be available in some countries) ...... 6-3
Security Features
Passwords............................................................................................................... 7-1
Using a Security Cable........................................................................................... 7-4
Setup Utility
Running the Setup Utility ....................................................................................... 8-1
Main Page............................................................................................................... 8-3
Advanced Page....................................................................................................... 8-4
Security Page.......................................................................................................... 8-5
Power Page............................................................................................................. 8-6
Boot Page ............................................................................................................... 8-7
Exit Page ................................................................................................................8-7
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Appendices
Appendix 1: Troubleshooting................................................................................ A-1
Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance .........................................................................A-8
Appendix 3: Specifications.................................................................................. A-10
Index
Index ................................................................................................................Index-1
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Overview of Computer
In the following diagram, the labels in italics refer to the chapter and page number
in this manual where you can find more information. The actual appearance of your
computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Front View
System status indicators
See 2-10
Power button
Keyboard
See 2-4
Microphone
See 2-13
LCD screen
Glide pad
See 2-8
Audio Output
Jack
See 4-8
Microphone
Jack
See 4-8
Power & battery
indicators
See 2-2
Stereo Speakers
See 2-13
Quick Start Buttons
See 2-7
Floppy disk drive in the optional
floppy disk drive box (CE-FC02)
See 2-15 , 2-2 1
Front View Markings
Power and
System Status Indicators
Battery
indicators
CD or
Hard disk
activity
Floppy
disk
activity
Num
lock
Caps
lock
Scroll
lock
Power
indicator
Battery
indicator
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Right Side View
Unit bay with
CD-R/RW drive installed
See 2-17
Left Side View
Ventilation openings
Security slot
See 7-4
Drive activity indicator
See 2-19
Eject tray button
See 2-19
Manual tray eject
button (recessed)
See 2-19
USB port
See 4-9
PC card slots
See 4-3
Modem jack
See 5-1
IEEE 1394
Port
See 4-12
PC card
eject buttons
See 4-5
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Rear View
Parallel/FDD port
See 2-21,4-10
LAN jack
See 5-4
External monitor port
See 4-6
RS-232C Serial port
See 4-10
Bottom View
Port replicator docking connector
See 6-4
(Port replicator may not be
available in some countries)
Unit bay lock latch
See 2-17
CD-R/RW drive
installed in unit bay
See 2-15
Battery Pack
See 3-1
PS/2 port
See 4-11
USB port
See 4-9
Memory module
compartment
See 6-1
Battery release lever
See 3-7
AC adapter jack
See 1-2
Reset switch
(recessed)
See 2-3
Battery lock button
See 3-7
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CHAPTER 1
Fast Start
Your new computer is ready to use as soon as you unpack it from the box. If you’re
familiar with computers, follow the instructions in this chapter to get your system up
and running in just a few minutes. If this is your first computer, you should read
through the entire Operation Manual before starting the system.
Installing Battery Pack
Before using your computer, you need to install a standard battery pack into your
computer. Place your computer on a flat working surface and follow the steps
below.
1. Turn over your computer on a soft flat surface.
2. Align the left side of the standard battery pack along the left side of the battery
compartment and lower it into place.
3. Lower the right side of the battery all the way so that you feel the battery pack
engages with the connector inside the compartment and the battery pack locks
in place.
4. Slide the battery lock button to the locked position.
Lower battery pack into
batter y com partment
Batter y rel ease lever
Battery lock button
1
Battery pack
5. Turn over your computer and go to the next section.
1-1
Connecting AC Power
Run your computer using AC power, rather than battery power, for
the first time. This ensures that you will not lose power while you
complete the Windows setup operation.
1
1. On the front edge of the computer, slide the display cover latch to the right and
raise the cover.
• Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer, or
supplied by your computer vendor. You can damage your
computer if you try to use an AC adapter not approved for use
with this system.
• When removing the AC power cord from a wall outlet, grip the
plug and pull it from the socket. Never remove the power cord
from the outlet by pulling on the cord. Always grip the plug.
Display Cover Latch
2. Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of
the computer.
AC adapter jack
AC adapter
To power outlet
3. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
1-2
4. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The battery indicator turns on
orange when you connect AC power.
5. Press the power button located just above the F3 button on the keyboard. The
power indicator turns on green when the power is turned on.
Power Button
1
Power and battery
indicators
After a logo screen and several seconds of power-on testing, the computer loads the
Windows Me operating system.
As this is the first time you have used your computer, Windows begins by running
the Windows Me Setup Wizard.
1-3
Setting Up Windows Me
Windows Me is pre-installed on your computer, including the special drivers and
software used by built-in components such as the audio and video system, the
modem, and the PC card slot. The Windows Setup program lets you enter your
personal data such as the date and time in your location, and so on. It takes just a
1
few minutes to complete. The setup process has four steps:
•
Getting started
This section configures your keyboard, language and location.
•
Windows License
This section asks you to accept the Windows License Agreement.
•
Registration
This section configures your modem and registers your computer.
•
Final Settings
This section completes the configuration of your system
Once you start the system for the first time, be sure to complete the
setup program. Windows may not display the Setup Wizard the next
time you turn on the computer.
About Windows Properties Dialog Boxes
In this manual you are often asked to open a XXX Properties dialog box, such as the
Modems Properties dialog box, or the Display Properties dialog box. These dialog
boxes let you make changes to the configuration and operation of the component by
clicking check boxes or selecting radio buttons. To open a property dialog box,
from the Start menu in the taskbar at the foot of the Windows display, select
Settings - Control Panel. When you open Control Panel for the first time, only
commonly used items appear. You can open a property dialog box, or similar
window, for the component or feature represented by that icon, by clicking the
underlined name. If you want to show all items, click view all Control Panel
options. You can open a property dialog box by double-clicking an icon. Some of
the Properties dialog boxes that are used to configure components in your computer
include:
•
Display
1-4
•
Modems
•
•
•
•
Mouse
PC Card
Power Options
System
Turning Off Your Computer
When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following steps:
•
With a power button
Confirm that Power Off is selected in When I press the power button on my
computer in Advanced tab of Power Option Properties dialog box.
•
With Fn + F12 keys
To use these keys, follow the steps below:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, click Advanced tab.
2. Select Power Off in the drop down menu for “When I press the sleep button on
my computer”; then, click Apply and OK.
•
From the Start menu
1. From the Start menu, select Shut Down.
2. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Shut down from the pull-down
menu, and click OK.
Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected.
If you have not saved a file, a dialog box appears prompting you to
save the file.
• Don’t turn off your computer if status indicators show that the
computer is still accessing data on the hard disk drive, the floppy
disk drive or the CD-R/RW drive. Data may be lost or damaged.
• After turning off the computer, wait at least five seconds before
turning the computer back on. Turning the computer off and on
without a pause can damage the system.
1
1-5
Since this is your first session using the computer, it’s a good idea to leave the AC
adapter connected to the computer until the standard battery pack is fully charged.
The orange battery indicator turns to green when the battery is fully charged.
1
1-6
CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes some of the basic operations of your computer such as using
the keyboard, adjusting the display, and so on.
Powering the Computer
You can operate your computer by using the AC adapter to connect to a suitable
power outlet. You can also power the computer by the standard or an optional
secondary Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Whenever you use the AC adapter to power the computer, the battery automatically
begins recharging. Recharging continues whether the computer is turned on or off.
Refer to Chapter 3 Battery and Power Management for a full description of battery
charging and related information.
2
2-1
Power and Battery Indicators
For proper operations, it is important to understand the operation of the power and
battery indicators located on the left-side front corner.
Indicator Meanings
Green Power Indicator
Icon Lamp State Status
Turned on Computer is turned on.
2 2
Tri-color (green/red/orange) Battery Indicator
Icon Computer State Lamp State Status
Turned off Computer is turned off or in System Hibernate.
Slow blinking Computer is in System Stand by.
Connected to AC
power
Powered by
battery
Turned on green Battery is fully charged.
Turned on orange Battery is charging.
Flashing orange Abnormal condition – for
example the battery may
be installed incorrectly.
Turned on red Battery low warning. The
warning beep sounds.
Flashing red Critical battery warning.
The warning beep
sounds.
Turned off Battery has power.
2-2
Resetting the System
You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your
computer recognizes newly installed devices or software. When the message
appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc., to restart Windows Me.
You can also restart Windows Me from the Start menu. Select Shut Down, then
Restart.
Warm Boot (Software Reset)
If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the
system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del
keys again to restart the computer.
Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the
normal Windows Me Shut Down does not work because of software
malfunction. Although resetting does not damage the system, you may
lose the data you are processing.
Power Button
You can turn off the computer with the power button if the system has hardware or
software problems so that you can’t use the Windows Shut Down command or the
software reset. In this case, you need to hold the power button down for more than
four seconds.
Reset Switch
If all other methods fail, you can reset the computer by pressing the hardware reset
switch. The hardware reset switch is in a recessed location on the base of the
computer. Activate the switch with a straightened paper clip or similar implement.
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Reset switch
(recessed)
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Using the Keyboard
The built-in keyboard includes all the functions that you find on a full-sized
keyboard. In addition, the keyboard has built-in hot keys that you can use to control
some of the functions of the computer.
The illustration below shows the location of some important keys on your keyboard.
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Function Keys
Fn Key
Windows
Key
Keypad
Area
Windows
Key
Function Keys
On their own, the operation of the function keys is usually determined by the
software application that you are running. In combination with the Fn key they
create hot-keys that you can use to control some of the computer functions. Icons
embossed on the function key keycaps indicate the hot-key function.
Embedded Keypad
The numeric keypad is embedded in some of the right-side alphanumeric keys. The
keypad functions are embossed in the upper right corner of the keypad keycaps. You
activate the embedded numeric keypad by pressing the Num Lk key. Repeat the
keystroke to turn off the embedded keypad.
The embedded numeric keypad will be disabled if an external PS/2keyboard is
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