Sharp PC-AX10 User Manual

Table of Contents

Notice for Users in Australia...................................................................................... i

Notice for Users in the UK........................................................................................ ii

Notice for Users in Europe....................................................................................... iii

Safety Precautions......................................................................................................v

About This Manual.................................................................................................viii

Recording Important Information............................................................................. ix

Manual Conventions...................................................................................................x

Table of Contents..................................................................................................... xi

Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xiii

Quick Setup

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

Setting up Windows 98.......................................................................................... 1-4

Shutting Down the System.....................................................................................1-5

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.................................................................2-8

Using CD..............................................................................................................2-11

Battery and Power Management

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

Optional Batteries...................................................................................................3-5

Power Management..............................................................................................3-11

Peripherals

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

Keyboard / Mouse..................................................................................................4-3

Display...................................................................................................................4-3

Audio System.........................................................................................................4-5

USB Device............................................................................................................4-6

Printer..................................................................................................................... 4-6

Communication Functions

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

Built-in Modem.......................................................................................................5-4

LAN Unit................................................................................................................5-6

Hardware Expansion

PC Card ..................................................................................................................6-1

Memory Module..................................................................................................... 6-3

Security Features

Passwords...............................................................................................................7-1

Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses..............................................................7-3

Security Slot............................................................................................................7-3

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility........................................................................................8-1

Main menu..............................................................................................................8-3

Advanced menu......................................................................................................8-4

Security menu.........................................................................................................8-5

Power menu............................................................................................................8-6

Exit menu................................................................................................................8-7

Appendixes

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

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

Troubleshooting

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

Index

Index................................................................................................................Index 1

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Overview of Computer

Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.

Front

LCD Screen

Quick Start Buttons

hone

Micro

board

eaker

Microphone Jack

Volume Control

udio Output Jack

Glide Pad

Power Switch

Indicator

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Right

Ventilation Openings IR Port

USB Port

Left

C Adapter JackPower Switch

CD-ROM Drive Unit Port

PC Card Slot

Mini USB Port

LAN Jack Modem Jack (may not be

available in some countries)

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Rear

External Monitor Port Security Slot

Bottom

Sheet Battery Connector

Ventilation O

Reset Switch

enings

Battery Pack

RAM Board Slot

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 marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured 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.

must be connected to the terminal which is

BLUE

BROWN

must be connected to the terminal which is

Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

Your Sharp PC-AX 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 operation on every PSTN network termination point.

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: 1456VQL42P-1.

• 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-Ric htlinien 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.

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.

Modem Precautions

•

Never install te lephone 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 lightni ng 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.

•

Always use the modem cable included with the computer. Using other cables may damage the computer.

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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, April 2000.

© 2000 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers t o proprieta ry information which i s protected by copyright. All ri ghts 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 trade mark, of Intel Corporation. IBM is the trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, a nd the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Micros oft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or register ed trademarks of their respec tive 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 descri bed below.

Notes and Cautions

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

boldface:

Press

Enter

When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign:

Restart your computer by pressing

When necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:

Sample Entries

case, press the Enter key after you type the command:

C:\>DIR A:

are italicized with icons:

, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in

to continue.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following

Enter

Words/Texts on Screen

italicized:

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

Screens

your computer.

Section Titles

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

in other parts of this manual are italicized:

, such as window titles or possible parameters, are

CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your co mputer up and running as q uickly as possible. Read 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. Place the computer upside down.

2. Install the standard battery into the computer by matching the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on the computer.

Notched Part

Projected Parts

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3. Slide the battery stoppers to the lock position.

Battery Stopper

4. Place the computer upside down and plug the AC adapter cable in the plug on the right side of the computer.

5. 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.

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

AC Power Cord

1-2

AC Adapter

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

8. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.

9. Slide the power switch located on the right side of the computer.

When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( 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

) turns green, the

the Windows 98

1-3

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

1-4

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

Start

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.

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 Your computer is equipped with a standard battery. You can also use optional batteries. See Chapter 3 for battery information.

About the Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power On (green) Operating

Blinking (green) Standby Off Powered off or Hibernation

Battery Charge Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

(The warning beep sounds) On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) In abnormal st ate

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When the battery is hot, the battery charge indicator may turn off even

•

if the battery is being charged. For more information o n

•

Using t h e AC Ada p ter

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

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

System Standby

, see Chapter 3.

2-2

Resetting the System

You may need to reset the s ystem after adding hardware or software so that your computer will recognize the newly installed devices or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, You can also restart Windows 98 from the

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 keys again to restart the computer.

Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the normal Windows 98 Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction. Although resetting will not damage the system, you may lose the data you are processing.

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Power Switch

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

Yes

, etc. to restart Windows 98.

Start

menu. Select

keys simult aneously. Press the

Shut down

; then,

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Reset Switch

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

Reset Switch

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Using The Glide Pad

Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a glide pad. Using the glide pad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tas ks in the sa me wa y yo u would wit h a mouse .

•

Using the Glide Pad

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

Place Your Fingertip

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

Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen). Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the glide pad to operate incorrectly.

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangul ar pad of the glide pad a cts like a minia ture duplicate of the display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same directio n across the screen. The glid e pad is very se nsitive, so you do not have to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip.

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Click, Double-click, and Right-click

To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse. Instead of clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button.

Drag and Drop

You can move icons or windows by using “drag and drop” below:

1. Position the pointer over the object.

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

3. Holding down the button, move the pointer. The object moves together with the pointer.

4. Release the button when the object reaches its destination.

Scroll

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

Changing the Configuration

Mouse Properties

In the pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc.

dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide

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Using The Keyboard

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

Windows Logo Keys

Opens the Windows Start menu.

Opens an application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to rightclicking.

System Function Keys

When pressed together with the Fn key, function ke ys set spe ci fi c syst e m parameters. This combination is sometimes referred to as “hot keys”.

Rotates display mode in LCD only, CRT only, and simultaneously display. See the for details.

Decreases the LCD screen brightness.

Increases the LCD screen brightness.

Display

section in Chapter 4

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Turns on and off the screen backlighting.

Forces the computer into System Standby. See also Chapter 3.

Quick Start Buttons

The five buttons above the function keys are called “Quick Start Buttons”. You can set the buttons for specific applications and run the applications by simply pressing the buttons.

Quick Start Buttons

From the Quick Start Button Utility dialog box. You can drag and drop the application icons to the buttons in the dialogue box or right-click the button to change the settings. See online help for more details.

Start

menu, select

Program-Quick Start Button-Configuration

to show

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Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

Connecting External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

•

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

•

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

•

the drive to malfunction. Do not connect/disconnect the floppy disk drive in MS-DOS mode.

•

1. Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable into the unit.

2. Connect the core side connector of the floppy disk drive unit cable to any one of the mini USB ports on the left side of the computer. Be sure to let the arrow side down when connecting the cable to the computer.

Core

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Mini USB Port

Handling Floppy Disks

•

Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to read or write data to the disk.

•

Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a dusty place, etc.

•

Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on a disk.

•

Do not spill liquid onto a disk.

Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk

Indicator

Label Facing Up

Inserting

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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Removing

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

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

Formatting a Floppy Disk

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

2. Double-click

3. Click

4. From the capacity drop-down list, select 1.44MB or 720KB.

5. Click

3 ½ Floppy [A:]

Start

to start formatting.

My Computer

. From the

on the desktop.

File

menu, select

Format

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

Backing Up Data

We recomme nd that you r egularly bac kup the data on your hard disk drive. Windows 98 has a backup function you can use to bac k up your data. See Windows 98 Help for details.

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Using CD

Compact disc (CD) is a storage medium, with which you can read data, play music, install and run programs, etc. The CD-ROM drive can be connected to the CDROM drive unit port on the right side of the computer.

Turn off the computer before connecting/disconnecting the external CDROM drive unit; otherwise the the computer or the CD-ROM drive unit may malfunction. Furthermore, data on the hard disk may be lost.

Connecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive (CE-CD03)

Do not place the CD-ROM drive unit on its side or upside down.

•

Do not press on the CD-ROM drive unit. It may damage the drive or

•

cause malfunction. Do not place the AC adapter on the CD-ROM drive unit. It may cause

•

the drive to malfunction.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Connect the CD-ROM disk drive unit to the CD-ROM drive unit port on the right side of the computer.

3. Press the eject button on the front of the CD-ROM drive unit to open/close the CD tray slightly.

CD-ROM Drive Unit Port

Eject Button

CD Tray Eject Hole

2-11

Removing Optional External CD-ROM Drive

1. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM disk drive.

2. Turn off the computer.

3. Disconnect the CD-ROM disk drive unit by pulling out the connector.

Handling CDs

•

Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side. Data is read from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface.

•

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

•

Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

Inserting a CD

You can operate the CD-ROM drive only when the computer is on.

1. Make sure the CD-ROM drive indicator does not light on (it is supposed to blink periodically).

2. Press the eject button to open the CD tray slightly.

3. Gently pull out the tray.

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Indicator

4. Place your CD, label side up, on the tray.

5. Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place.

6. Gently push the CD tray back into the CD-ROM drive unit.

When inserting a CD, do not use force.

•

Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray.

•

Do not leave the tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray. If

•

the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction. Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper

•

towels). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens. Maximum output and wavelength of the laser: 3.6mW, 795nm

•

CLASS1LASER PRODUCT

LASERKLASSE1

FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:

“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”

Removing a CD

1. Make sure the CD-ROM drive indicator does not light on.

2. Press the eject button to open the CD tray slightly.

3. Gently pull out the tray.

4. Remove the CD from the tray.

5. Gently push the CD tray back into the CD-ROM drive unit.

When opening the CD tray, if the CD is still spin ning, wait until it has

•

stopped, then remove it. Do not remove the CD if the CD-ROM indicator LED is still lit;

•

otherwise the computer may malfunction

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CHAPTER 3

Battery and Power Management

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

Standard Battery Pack

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

To keep the battery life long:

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

what the battery indicator lights suggest as per the procedure on page 3-4.

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

• The duration a battery charge will last will depend on the computer

usage. Applications which heavily use the peripherals will experience shorter power duration.

• When the battery is not charged, your computer may not operate

properly. Connect the AC power to charge the battery.

• When using the computer for several hours with battery packs, enable

power management and set System standby. Refer to the Power

Management section in this chapter.

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Checking the Battery Level

You can check the battery level in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Control Panel or double-clicking the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar.

You can also check with the battery indicator on the front side of the computer.

Battery

Press the button on the right of the battery indicator to show the battery power remaining. Refer to the table below.

This battery indicator turns on automatically while the battery is being charged (when connected to AC power). When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns off.

The battery power remaining is an approximate figure. The remaining operating time expected may be different from the actual remaining time, depending on the use of the computer. If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest, you should initialize the battery pack as per the procedure on page 3-4.

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When the standard battery is not installed in the computer, you can check the remaining capacity with the battery indicator on bottom of the standard battery. Press the button on the right of the indicator. The status of the indicator is the same as that on the front side of the computer.

Battery Indicator

Low Battery Indication

When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery power indicator ( ) turns red, starts blinking and the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off the computer, or connect the computer to AC power immediately. Otherwise, the computer will be shut down and the data may be lost. If you set the battery alarm in Windows 98, the computer will be turned off or enter System standby in case of significantly low battery power. See Power Management section of this chapter.

The remaining operating time depends on the power you are consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk, floppy disk or CD-ROM, your computer may consume more battery life.

See also the section on power management in this chapter.

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Charging the Battery Pack

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

the battery charge indicator is orange and the battery indicator turns on.

2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator turns green and

the battery indicator turns off. Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer.

When the battery is hot (for example, after long use), it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

Initializing the Standard Battery Pack

You need to initialize the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Connect the computer to AC power and

wait until the battery is fully charged. The battery charge indicator turns green and the battery indicator turns off. It will take about 2.5 hours if the battery was previously completed discharged.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. When the message Press <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears,

press F2 to open the Setup Utility.

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

completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically. It will take about 1.3 hours.

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

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

Changing the Battery Pack

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

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Optional Batteries

Battery Release

Battery Stopper

To power your computer for extended periods of time, there are two available optional batteries, the high capacity battery pack (CE-BL10) or the sheet battery (CEBP02).

• Use only the appropriate optional battery (CE-BL10 or CE-BP02),

and attach it correctly.

• You cannot use the high capacity battery pack (CE-BL10) and the

sheet battery (CE-BP02) at the same time. Only one optional battery may be connected at any given time.

Connecting High Capacity Battery Pack (CE-BL10)

1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral devices.

2. Remove the AC adapter and peripheral devices.

3. Place the computer upside down.

4. Slide the battery stopper outward to the “unlock” position.

5. Slide the battery release lever outward to the “unlock” position and keep

pressing it. Then remove the standard battery off the computer.

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6. Connect the high capacity battery pack to the computer the way the standard

Notched Part

battery pack is connected. Make sure you direct the notched parts on both sides of the high capacity battery pack to the projected parts on the computer. If you hear a clicking sound, the high capacity battery pack should be correctly connected.

Projected

7. Slide the battery stopper inward to the “lock” position to prevent the battery

from falling off.

Battery Stopper

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Removing High Capacity Battery Pack

1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral devices.

2. Remove the AC adapter and peripheral devices.

3. Place the computer upside down.

4. Slide the battery stopper outward to the “unlock” position.

Battery Stopper

5. Slide the battery release lever outward to the “unlock” position and keep

pressing it. Then remove the battery off the computer.

Battery Release Lever

Checking the Battery Level

You can check the battery level of the high capacity battery pack (in the same way as the standard battery pack) with the battery indicator. Press the button on the right of the indicator. The status of the indicator is the same as that of the standard battery. See page 3-2. Or you can check the power remaining with AC plug icon on the task bar.

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Battery Indicator

Initializing the High Capacity Battery Pack

You can initialize the high capacity battery pack in the same way as the standard battery pack. It will take about 3.5 hours to fully charge it, and about 4 hours to discharge in the initializing process.

Connecting Sheet Battery (CE-BP02)

1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral devices.

2. Remove the AC adapter and peripheral devices.

3. Place the computer upside down and open the cover of the sheet battery port.

Sheet Battery Connector

4. Hold the computer above the sheet battery as shown below. Make sure the

sheet battery connector is directed to the sheet battery port, the projections beside the connector are directed to the corresponding holes on the bottom of the computer, and the front corners of the computer are within the protection shield of the sheet battery.

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Sheet Battery Connector

ProjectionsProtection Shield

5. Place the computer upside down and tighten the screws clockwise.

Checking the Battery Level

Press the button to show the battery power remaining.

Indicator

Or you can check the power remaining with AC plug icon on the task bar. The status of the indicator is the same as that of the standard battery.

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Initializing Sheet Battery

You can initialize the sheet battery in the same way as the standard battery pack, but you cannot initialize the sheet battery only. The standard battery will be initialized at the same time if you start initializing process. It will take about 5 hours to fully charge them, and about 2.7 hours to discharge in the initializing process.

Removing Sheet Battery

1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral devices.

2. Remove the AC adapter and peripheral devices.

3. Loosen the screws counterclockwise.

4. Take the sheet battery off the computer and close the cover of the sheet battery

port.

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Check the power remaining of the standard battery or connect AC adapter to the computer before removing the sheet battery. Otherwise the computer will be shut down and data may be lost.

Power Management

Power management saves electricit y and extends b attery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. You can set the following power management properties in Windows 98.

•

Stopping power supply to the hard disk

•

Stopping power supply to the display

•

Using System standby

Note that the power management may not seem to function under the following conditions:

When you are using an application program that accesses the hard disk

•

periodically When Windows CD Auto Play is functioning

•

Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk

1. In the

2. Set

Turn off hard disks

Power Management Properties

to an appropriate value, and click OK.

dialog box, select

Power Schemes

Stopping Power Supply to the Display

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

1. In the

2. Set

Turn off monitor

Power Management Properties

to an appropriate value, and click OK.

dialog box, select

Power Schemes

Using System Standby

System standby

computer has entered standby mode, you can restart your computer within much reduced time compared to when you turn on the computer again after shutting it down normally. When your computer resumes from

is a very useful power management tool . For example, after your

System standby

, the system

tab.

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restores the exact last state of the computer. There are two types of

Standby

system enters under what conditions.

•

Standby

supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and resumes from indicator blinks green.

•

Hibernation

disk and turns off the computer. Your system enters and resumes from

Hibernation

indicator turns off.

You can select

Standby Mode

Selecting System Standby Mode

Hibernation

and

stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops power

Standby

per the conditions mentioned below. In

saves the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard

per the conditions mentioned below. In

Standby

below.

. In Windows 98 , you can define which

Standby

Hibernation

in Windows 98. See

System standby

, the Power

Selecting System

;

the

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

1. From the

2. Double-click

3. In the

4. Check

5. Click

6. Click OK.

Entering System Standby

Start

menu, select

Power Management

Power Management Properties

Enable hibernate support

Apply

Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before

•

entering Do not operate the keyboard, glide pad or mouse while the system is

•

entering When the system enters

•

display. This is not a malfunction. Save your data before your computer enters

•

the computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be lost.

System standby

Hibernation

Settings – Control Panel

icon.

dialog box, select

if you want to support

Hibernation

, you may see some flicker on the

Hibernate

Hibernation

Standby

. If the power supply to

, you will

tab.

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Your computer enters

System standby

in each of the following cases:

•

You select

•

The specified time in

Management Properties

In the above two, your computer enters selection in

•

The screen cover is closed

The above functions if you perform the followings:

1. In the

2. Select

3. Click

4. Click OK.

•

You slide the power switch.

The above functions if you perform the followings:

1. In the

2. Select

computer:

3. Click

4. Click OK.

Stand by

Selecting System Standby Mode

Power Management Properties

Hibernate

Apply

Power Management Properties

Hibernate

Apply

Shut Down Windows

in the

System standby

dialog box has passed without any operation.

Standby

When I close the lid of my portable computer:

When I press the power button on my

Power Schemes

of this chapter.

dialog box, select

dialog box.

tab of

Hibernation

Power

depending o n your

Advanced

tab.

•

You press Fn +

The above functions if you perform the followings:

1. In the

2. Select

3. Click

4. Click OK.

•

The battery level is low.

The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows 98. See section.

Power Management Properties

Hibernate

Apply

F12

dialog box, select

Standby

When I press the sleep button on my computer:

Advanced

Battery Alarm

tab.

in this

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Resuming from Standby

Do not operate the keyboard, glide pad or mouse while the system is resuming from

Standby

Your computer resumes fr om

•

You press any key.

•

You slide the power switch.

•

You press Quick Start Button.

Resuming from Hibernation

Do not operate the keyboard, glide pad or mouse while the system is

•

resuming from If sufficient battery power does not remain, your co mputer will not resume

•

from

Hibernation

When the system resumes from

•

the display. This is not a malfunction .

Your computer resumes fr om Quick Start Button.

Disabling Power Management

1. In the

2. Set

Power Management Properties

System standby, Turn off monitor

click OK.

Standby

Hibernation

. To resume it, connect the computer to AC power.

Hibernation

in each of the following cases:

Hibernation

if you slide the power switch or press

dialog box, select

Turn off hard disks

and

, you may see some flicker on

Power Schemes

Never

tab.

, and

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When you are using communication software or if sound or voice pauses or skips while played back, disable power management.

Battery Alarm

In Windows 98, the alarm will tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by sounding an alarm or displaying a message, and let your computer go on

standby

or be shut down automatically.

System

1. From the

2. Double-click

3. Select

4. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated and the

desired.

5. Click OK twice.

Start

menu, select

Power Management

Alarms

tab.

Settings – Control Panel

icon.

Alarm Action

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CHAPTER 4

Peripherals

This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, mouse, or other device to the computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecti ng it to your compute r.

Using Peripherals

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

• Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before

connecting them (except when connecting USB devices).

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

• Some devices require that you install drivers before use.

Connecting Peripheral Device

1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral device (except when connecting USB

devices).

2. Connect the peripheral device to the computer. If the connector has screws,

tighten them.

3. Turn on the peripheral device; then, turn on the computer.

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Peripheral Connection Overview

Floppy Disk Drive Unit

Micro

hone

CRT Monitor

USB Device

CD-ROM

USB Device

udio Equipment

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Keyboard / Mouse

You can connect a USB keyboard or a USB mouse to the USB port of your computer.

You cannot use a USB keyboard/mouse in MS-DOS mode.

Display

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

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

display correctly.

• In this section, you often see the expression “

box.” To open the dialog box, double-click

Panel - Display

Display Properties

My Computer - Control

Displaying the Screen on an External Monitor

You can display the screen on an external monitor.

1. In the

2. Select

3. Click

4. Select

5. Select

6. Select the manufacturer and the model, and click

7. Close the dialog box, following the instructions on the screen.

Display Properties

Monitor Next. Display a list of all the drivers in a specific loca tion, so you can select the

driver you want

Show all hardware

tab and click

; then, click

dialog box, select

Change….

Settings

; then,

twice.

Advanced….

Switching the Display

1. In the

2. Select

3. Select the display and click OK.

4. Click OK.

Display Properties

Displays

tab.

dialog box, select

Settings

; then,

Advanced …

dialog

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• Although you can switch the display with Fn+F5, use the above

procedure in normal use.

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

display.

• While using multiple displays, you cannot switch the display.

Changing Resolution and Number of Colors

When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64k color. To change the resolution and the number of colors, perform the following:

1. In the

2. Select the number of the colors in the

3. Click OK twice.

Resolutions and Colors you can choose

Display Properties

Screen area

dialog box, select

Colors

. Refer to the table below.

Settings

, and select the resolution in

Resolution

640 x 480 256

800 x 600 256

1024 x 768 256

(*)

The number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm (on the

Number of Colors

64K

(*)

16M

64K

(*)

16M

64K

(*)

16M

internal LCD only).

• You cannot switch to a displ ay res olution and num ber of color s t hat are not

available.

• In the Color Palette, High C olor ( 16 bit) means 65,536 (64K ) col ors, and

True Color (24 bit or 32 bit) means about 16,770,000 ( 16M) colors .

• Note that the above resolutions are ones t hat you can choose w hen you

connect a monitor with appropri ate re soluti on.

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Using Multiple Displays

You can use multiple displays when an external display is connected. See Windows Help for more information.

Audio System

You can output sound to speakers or headphones.

Connecting Audio Equipment

Use the following audio cable for the connection:

To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment:

You can adjust the volume in Windows 98 by clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar or with the volume control dial on the front side of your computer.

Connecting Microphone

You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. When using an external microphone, you cannot use the built-in microphone.

Connecting Digital Audio Equipment

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

udio Equipment

udio Output Jack

udio Input Jack

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To record sound from CD with an audio equipment compliant to SPDIF:

1. From the

2. Double-click

3. Click

4. Select the drive you will use in

5. Check

USB Device

Start

menu, select

Multimedia

CD Music

Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM drive

When recording sound with an audio equipment:

• Connect AC adapter to the digital audio equipment.

• Exit other application programs.

• Disable Windows power management.

• Do not enter System Standby.

• Do not operate the computer.

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

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

recording system of the digital audio equipment.

tab.

Settings-Control Panel

icon.

Default CD-ROM drive for playing CD music

, and click OK.

Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off the computer. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.

Printer

You can connect a printer to the USB port.

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

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CHAPTER 5

Communication Functions

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

Infrared Communication

Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your computer, you can communicate wirelessly with infrared-equipped devices such as electronic organizers, computers or printers. To establish infrared communication, follow the instructions below. See the manual or online help of each application for details.

Positioning and Preparing the Computer and the Target Device

1. Put your computer on a flat surface.

2. Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer.

3. Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches (50 cm).

When using a Sharp electronic organizer, make sure the two IR ports are within 12 inches (30.5cm).

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Setting for Infrared Communication

1. In the

2. Refer to

3. In the

IR Mode

Your computer supports two available IR modes: IrDA (Infrared Data Association) and ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying). Each application automatically selects the appropriate IR mode.

Logical Port

For some software, you may have to c hange the assignment of the logical port:

1. In the

2. Change the settings, and click OK.

3. When the message

Advanced

IrDA 1.1.

Disabling Power Management

Infrared Monitor

enable infrared communication.

During infrared communication:

• Do not move the computer and the other IR device

• Do not cover the IR port of the computer with cords of peripheral

devices

• Do not enter

• Do not use a cellular phone or another IR device near the computer.

• Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light.

• Disable the screen saver.

SHARP IR

appears, click OK.

menu of the Setup Utility, make sure the

in Chapter 3.

dialog box in the

System standby

dialog box, select

You have changed the infrared communication port

Control Panel

Ports

Ir Mode

, select

IrDA 1.0

Options

and

Turning off the IR communication

For IrDA communication, your computer is continuously emitting infrared rays to search for other IR devices. If necessary, you can temporally disable this emission.

1. From the

2. Double-click the

3. Turn off the infrared communication, and click OK.

Start menu

SHARP IR

, select

Settings

icon.

Control Panel

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Communicating with Windows 98 Personal Computer

To communicate with a personal computer installed with Windows 98:

1. Right-click the file you want to send.

2. Select

Send To - Infrared Recipient

The file you send will be saved in personal computer. If you cannot send the file, confirm your computer and the target computer are located correctly. Double-click whether the name of the target computer appears in

range

. If not, relocate your computer and the target computer.

My Received Files

My computer - Infrared Recipient

in C: drive of the target

Available infrared devices within

, and check

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Built-in Modem (may not be available in some countries)

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

• The built-in modem on your comp uter is designed only for regular

analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.

• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the

modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device.

• Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its

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

Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line

1. Turn off your c omputer.

2. Remove the cover of the modem jack on the left side of your computer and connect the end nearest the core on the included modem cable to the modem jack.

Core

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the telephone line.

4. Turn on the computer.

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

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Modem Jack

Disabling Power Management

To use communication software, you may have to disable power management. See

Disabling Power Management

in Chapter 3.

Setting Communication Information

1. In the

2. Set each item, following the instructions on the screen.

Modems Properties

dialog box, select

Dialing Properties

Setting Communications Software

1. Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port of the built-in modem to COM3.

2. Set parameters such as modem speed (baud rate) and line type (pulse dialing or tone dialing).

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

• Do not enter

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

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

• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that

you exit other application programs.

• You cannot use the built-in modem when the computer is in MS-DOS

mode.

System standby

while using communication software.

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LAN unit

Your computer is equipped with a 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN interface. To activate the LAN adapter, perform the following steps.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Remove the cover of the LAN jack on the left side of your computer. Connect

3. Connect the other end of the LAN cable into the network hub.

4. Turn on the computer.

5. From the

6. Double-click

7. Click

8. Double-click

9. Double-click

10. Click

11. Click OK; then

12. In the

one end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack.

Network Hub

Start

menu, select

System

Device Manager

Network adapters Realtek RTL8139xxxx

General

Network

your network administrator.

tab and uncheck

dialog box, set fields according to your network status. Refer to

Settings-Control Panel

icon.

tab.

Disable in this hardware profile

LAN Jack

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You cannot use the LAN unit when the computer is in MS-DOS mode.

If you cannot access the network,

1. From the

2. Double-click the

3. In the

4. Click

5. Click

an appropriate value in

6. Click

Start

menu, select

Network

Network Realtek RTL8139xxxx Advanced

dialog box, select

tab, and select

twice and restart your computer.

icon.

Value:

Settings – Control Panel

Configuration

Properties

; then

Link Speed/Duplex Mode

tab.

Property:

and enter

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CHAPTER 6

Hardware Expansion

This chapter describes how to use PC cards and increase memory of your comp uter.

PC Card

Your computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot, which can accommodate one Type II card. Before inserting a PC card into your computer, refer to its manual.

Inserting PC Card

1. Push the PC card eject button twice. The protection card pops out.

2. Remove the protection card from the PC card slot.

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3. Insert the card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place. (You do not have to power down the computer to insert/remove PC cards when using Windows 98).

Ejecting PC Card

When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is no t installed correctly, you will hear a warning beep. In this ca se, install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen.

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use

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

Otherwise, the system may not work properly

1. In the

2. Click

3. When the message prompts you to eject the card, click OK.

4. Gently push in the PC card eject button. The PC card will be pushed out

5. Remove the card, and re-insert the protection card.

6. Store the eject button in the computer.

PC Card Properties

want to eject.

Stop

slightly.

dialog box, click on the icon of the PC card you

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Memory Module

You can expand the memory size by installing a memory module. For available memory modules, ask your local dealer. You can see the current memory size in the

Installing a Memory Module

• Do not handle the memory module where static electricity is easily

generated such as on the carpet.

• Before installing the memory module, carefully discharge static

electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.

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

components by the edges.

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

ready to install it.

1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and peripheral devices.

2. Close the LCD screen and turn over the computer.

3. Untighten two screws of the RAM board slot cover.

System Properties

Screws

dialog box.

RAM Board Slot Cover

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4. Open and remove the RAM board slot cover.

RAM Board Slot

5. Align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the

memory module with the projected part of the memory socket on the computer.

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Notched

ected Part

Pro

Notched

Pro

ected Part

6. Push the memory module into the slot firmly at an angle of about 20 degrees.

RAM Board

20 °

RAM Board Slot

7. Gently push the memory module down until you hear a clicking sound.

8. Replace the RAM board slot cover and tighten two screws.

Screws

RAM Board Slot Cover

9. Turn on the computer and check the memory size with the following procedure: From the icon. Select the

Start

menu, select

General

Settings-Control Panel

tab to check the memory size of your comp uter.

and double-click the

System

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Uninstalling a Memory Module

1. Follow steps 1- 4 of

2. Slightly bend the two latches outward until the memory module is released.

3. Remove the memory module and follow from step 8 of

Module

Installing a Memory Module

Installing a Memory

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CHAPTER 7

Security Features

This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, computer viruses and theft.

Passwords

Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer. When a password is set and enabled in the Setup Utility, the system will require a password when the computer is turned on or resumes from Hibernation.

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

If you enter a wrong password three times, the computer will be shut down. Slide the power switch to turn it on again, and enter the correct password.

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Setting the Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select System Password and press

Enter.

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

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

4. Click Enable Password and press Enter.

5. Click Exit and select Save Changes and Exit.

6. Press Enter twice. The system restarts and asks the password you have set.

Changing the Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select System Password and press

Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Type your new password, and press Enter.

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

5. Confirm Enable Password is checked and press Enter.

6. Click Exit and select Save Changes and Exit.

7. Press Enter twice. The system restarts.

Deleting the Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select System Password and press

Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Without typing any characters, press Enter.

4. Press Enter again.

5. Click Enable Password to uncheck it and press Enter.

6. Click Exit and select Save Changes and Exit.

7. Press Enter twice. The system restarts.

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Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses

You can enable the item Virus Alert in the Security menu of the Setup Utility. The virus warning message appears if the sector of bootable disk has been changed.

You can also protect against some viruses by limiting writing to the hard disk. To limit writing to the hard disk, enable the item BootSector Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility.

• You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above

operation.

• Even if a warning message appears, the system may not be infected in

some cases.

Security Slot

You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the rear side of your computer.

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CHAPTER 8

Setup Utility

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

Running the Setup Utility

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

Contents of the Setup Utility

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

•

Main: Basic system configuration

•

Advanced: Device interface configuration (I/O ports, etc.)

•

Security: Password settings

•

Power: Power management (batt ery saving settings)

•

Exit: Exit the Setup Utility or return to the default values

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Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When

3. Change the desired settings.

4. Click

5. Select one of the exit methods, and press

6. Confirm the message and press

Press <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility

Exit

to select the

To turn off the computer when the Setup Utility is open, slide the power switch.

Exit

menu.

Using the Setup Utility

To navigate through the different menus, you can use the following keys:

Moves the cursor from one menu to another.

Moves the cursor from one item to another in a menu.

Increases the numeric value or enable/disable the item in the sub menu.

Space bar

Enter

again. The system restarts.

appears, press F2.

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Decreases the numeric value or changes an item to the previous value in the sub menu.

When a sub-menu is open, this key closes the sub-menu.

Displays sub menu. Enable/disable the selected item.

Main menu

Date and Time

hour: minute: second

and and the space bar and the "-" key change numerals.

IDE Settings

Multiword DMA

use.

Fast Boot

Boot Sequence

Display Mode

LCD Only

defines the system date and time, using the format

(24-hour format). The "↑" and "↓" keys move the cursor,

defines IDE adapter among the following items:

Ultra DMA-33

, and

eliminates memory test and delay on power-up.

specifies where the boot program looks for operating system files.

defines the video display output among the following items:

Simultaneously

, and

. Leave this at the default value during normal

. Select

Auto

in ordinary usage.

month/day/year

Standard, Fast PIO,

Auto,

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Advanced menu

Ir Mode

during normal use.

SaveToDisk Warning Message

the system restarts if there is no suspend-to-disk partition in the hard disk.

Keyboard Numlock

always disabled or not.

Pointing Device Hot Key Beep Cache Systems Resolution Expansion

is 640x480 or 800x600.

specifies the IR mode:

defines whether the numlock keys of the built-in keyboard is

enables or disables the glide pad.

turns on/off the sound when you press a hot key.

defines internal and external cache settings.

defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution

ASK

defines whether the warning message appears after

Enabled

IrDA 1.0

, or

means that the screen is expanded.

, or

IrDA 1.1

. Set to

IrDA 1.1

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Security menu

See the previous chapter about setting passwords.

System Password

computer.

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

Virus Alert

BootSector Protect

protected. When formatting the hard disk or when reinstalling software, disable this item.

defines the password (up to eight characters) for booting the

enables virus warning by monitoring the boot sector.

defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write-

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Power menu

See Chapter 3 about power management and the battery.

•

All items except

•

98.

Battery Low Warning Beep

do not work in Windows

Enable Power Management

Regarding the power saving settings, choose one from the foll owing modes:

Max Performance

Balanced Power Saving

Max Power Saving

Customize

Hard Disk Power Down After, Standby After, Suspend After, Battery Low Warning Beep, VGA Activity, Resume On Time Data to

enables the user to change the power savi ng settings (enabling/disabling

RAM or disk; setting

sets the battery consumption to the highest values.

sets the battery consumption to the lowest values.

enables the power saving features of the computer.

sets the battery consumption to the medium values.

Resume On Modem/LAN

, and

Cover Close

to Video Off, CRT Display or Suspend).

; setting

Suspend

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Exit menu

Save Changes and Exit

Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

have changed.

Get Default Values

of the above items.

Load Previous Values

To exit, select one of the above two items.

saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup

exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you

returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one

returns the values of all items to the values you last saved.

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Appendixes

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

Maintenance and Care

This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the computer in excellent working condition.

Cleaning the Computer

Cabinet

Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth.

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

that may damage the cabinet.

• Never clean the computer while it is powered on.

Screen

The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use. Avoid touching the sc reen with your fingers when using the system. Gently wipe the surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and squeezed dry.

IR Port

Dust on the IR port will interfere with data transfer. Wipe the port clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Glide Pad

Wipe the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth.

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Ventilation Openings

Dust on the ventilation openings may cause overheating of the computer. Wipe the ventilation openings with a soft, dry cloth.

Traveling with the Computer

This computer is designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these guidelines.

•

Before traveling, back up your data on floppy disks or other external media.

•

Bring an extra copy of your backup data.

•

Do not travel with an external floppy disk drive unit or optional CD-ROM drive

connected.

•

Do not travel with the computer powered on. This may result in loss of data

and/or damage to the hard disk drive.

•

Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.

•

Fully charge the standard battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC

power cord.

•

Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

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Specifications

Parts Specifications

CPU Mobile Pentium • 500MHz Secondary cache 256KB (Integrated with CPU) ROM Including system BIOS and VGA BIOS RAM System SDRAM 64MB (expandable to 192MB)

Video 4MB

Display Panel Active Matrix (TFT) color LCD

Video controller ATI Mobility-M Keyboard IBM compatible keyboard Pointing device Glide pad (touch-sensitive control pad with 2 buttons ) Drive Hard disk IDE interface

Floppy disk

(external)

CD-ROM (external) 24x speed (option) PC card slot Type II × 1 (PCMCIA 2.1 compliant) CardBus compliant Audio system Monaural micropho ne, mo naural spe ake r, so und sy ste m co mpl iant

I/O ports Audio Audio output jack, exte rnal micro phone jack

Video External monitor port

Others Two USB ports, two mini USB ports (for floppy disk drive unit) Infrare d IR p ort (I rD A :115K bps /4Mbps, SHA RP AS K :9600bps ) Modem (may not be available in some countries) LAN 100Mbps operatio n Power AC adapter 100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Battery Rechargea ble lithium ion battery

Battery life Approximately 1.3 hours (standard battery only)

Battery charging time

*Charging time

varies depending on

usage

Dimensions Computer 10.55" wide x 8.78" deep x 0.96" (min.)/1.11" (max.) high

Floppy disk drive

unit Weights Computer About 3.52 lb (1.6 kg)

Floppy Disk Drive

Unit Operating Temperature 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) environment Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensation)

3.5", 1.44MB/720KB

with AC97 audio

Data: 56Kbps (receive), 33.6Kbps (send), Fax: 14.4Kbps,

Approximate ly 2.7 ho urs (w ith she e t batter y (CE- BP02) conne cted) Approximate ly 4.0 hours ( high capacity battery pack (CE- BL 10) only ) *battery life varies depending on usage Standard battery Turned off/hibernation: about 2.5 hours

Standard battery and sheet battery High capacity battery pack

(268mm x 223mm x 24.4mm (min.)/28.3mm (max.))

4.37" wide x 5.31" deep x 0.81" high (111mm x 135mm x 20.5mm)

About 0.57 lb (260 g)

Turned on: about 3 hours Turned off/hibernation: about 5 hours Turned on: about 6 hours Turned off/hibernation: about 3.5 hours Turned on: about 7 hours

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Options (may not be available in some countries)

High Capacity Battery Pack CE-BL10 Sheet Battery CE-BP02 External CD-ROM Drive CE-CD03

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Troubleshooting

This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems.

Common Problems

Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The information in this troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer.

The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories: hardware and software. Hardware problems can be further divided into being of an electrical or a mechanical nature. You will know you have a hardware problem if, for example, the screen is blank, or the computer cannot recognize the disk drives.

Software problems can occur at several levels. Both your operating system and your software application programs are capable of generating errors and error messages. If you encounter a software error, try to determine if the error message is from your operating system or from an application program, and refer to the appropriate manual for possible remedies.

You can also refer to the Windows 98 manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem. To access the Help program, select Help from the Start menu. It also gives you Troubl eshooting tips and an Index.

Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation, deductive reasoning, and an organized approach to solving the problem. If you encounter a problem, begin by performing a careful visual inspection. Check the exterior of the computer first. If no lights are displayed, check the battery charge or power outlet, the plug and power cord, and any power switches that may affect your computer. If the computer has been connected to any peripheral devices, look for loose or disconnected cables. You may also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box. A few common problems and suggeste d solutions are presented in the examples which follow.

Troubleshooting T-1

Troubleshooting

Trouble when Starting

Question: Why doesn't the power switch function?

•

Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet.

•

If the computer is operating with batteries, batteries may be discharged. Connect the computer to a wall outlet.

Question: Why doesn't Windows start?

•

Check whether the external floppy disk drive unit contains a non-system disk. Remove the floppy disk from the drive, and press any key.

•

If you are attempting to boot from the external floppy disk drive, check to make sure the disk is fully inserted and seated into the drive.

•

If you attempt to boot from the external floppy disk drive, check whether the Diskette A is set to the first in Boot Sequence in the Main menu of the Setup Utility.

Question: Why do I get a non-system disk or disk error message?

•

You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in the external floppy disk drive unit (either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system). Remove the disk.

•

If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive, insert a bootable disk into the external floppy disk drive unit and check the status of your hard disk drive.

•

Check whether the items IDE Settings is correctly set in the Main menu of the

Troubleshooting

Setup Utility.

Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found?

•

If you get this message when starting from the hard disk, insert the boot up disk into the external floppy disk drive unit; then check the condition of the hard disk.

•

Enter the Setup Utility and check the status of the hard disk. Check the size of the hard disk.

Troubleshooting T-2

Trouble with Displa y

See also the Display section in Chapter 4.

Question: Why is the screen blank?

•

Press any key to see if any power management feature has turned off the screen to save power.

•

See the power indicator to check whether the computer is powered.

•

If you are using a standard battery pack, make sure it has a charge remaining. If you are using an optional battery pack, make sure it is connected correctly and has a charge remaining.

•

Make sure the LCD screen is selected as the display by pressing

•

Check the brightness c ontrols for your display by pressing

•

Check whether the back light is on by pressing

•

If you still have the problem after trying the above, slide the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system. Five seconds later, turn the computer on.

•

If you cannot power off the system with above procedure, press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer and turn off the system (refer to page 2-3). Wait five seconds and turn the computer back on.

Fn+F11

Fn+F7

Fn+F5

Question: Why does the external monitor display nothing?

•

Confirm the monitor is turned on.

•

Confirm the monitor is connected correctly.

•

Make sure an external monitor is selected as the display by pressing

Question: Why is the image on an external monitor display distorted?

•

Confirm the monitor is connected correctly.

•

Make sure the CRT is not near any elec tric devices ha vi ng strong magnetic fields such as a TV set or radio.

•

Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio.

•

Make sure the value of the Screen area in the Display Properties is lower than the resolution of the CRT monitor.

Troubleshooting T-3

Fn+F5

Troubleshooting

Trouble with Hard Disk

Question: Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk?

•

Confirm the drive and file names are correct.

•

Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space.

•

The hard disk in your computer is formatted with FAT32. You cannot read or write data formatted in other operating systems, which are not FAT 32 compatible. Applications that are not compliant with FAT32 may not work properly.

•

If you cannot re-install Windows 98 correctly, check whether the item BootSector Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility is enabled.

Trouble with Floppy Disks

Question: Why can't I use a floppy disk?

•

Confirm the external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected.

•

Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly.

•

The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted.

•

If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole.

•

If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk.

Trouble with Compact Discs

Troubleshooting

Question: Why can’t I read data from a compact disc?

•

Confirm the CD is inserted correctly.

•

Confirm the drive name and the file name are correct.

•

Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched.

•

Confirm the CD or files are supported.

•

Wait for more than 10 seconds after inserting the CD. It takes some seconds for the CD-ROM drive to recognize the CD.

Question: Why can’t I play files from a compact disc?

•

Confirm the CD or files are supported.

Troubleshooting T-4

Question: Why doesn’t the CD-ROM drive open?

•

Confirm the computer is turned on.

•

After turning off the computer, insert a fine rod such as the end of a paper clip into the CD tray eject hole on the CD-ROM drive unit. For the location of the hole, see the section Using CD.

Question: If the message requiring Windows 98 CD-ROM appears?

•

Type C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS in Copy files from: dialog box.

Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad

Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function?

•

Perform a software reset b y pr essing

•

If you cannot perform a software reset, slid e the po wer switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system. Five seconds later, turn the computer on.

•

If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch, press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system (refer to page 2-3). Five seconds later, turn on the computer by pressing the power switch.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

Question: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly?

•

Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from dirt and grease.

•

Confirm the item Pointing Device in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility is enabled.

Trouble with Peripherals

Question: Why don't expansion or peripheral devices function?

•

Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer.

•

Confirm drivers necessary for operating ports on the devices are installed.

•

There may not be a free IRQ (Interrupt). Free up an IRQ from a built-in device.

Question: Why can't I print?

Troubleshooting T-5

Troubleshooting

•

Make sure the printer is turned on.

•

Check whether the computer and the printer are connected correctly.

•

Check whether the print er has enough paper.

•

Check whether the printer driver is installed.

•

From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers to confirm your printer is installed here. If not, click Add Printer to install your printer.

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