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Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur. To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the 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 product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.

or and of the same rating as above; which is also

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The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:

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If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.

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The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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.

Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

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

United Kingdom

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Ireland

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Italy

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Germany

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Switzerland

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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 countries listed above the following setting should be observed:

Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.

Modem Model Name: V1456VQL-P1(INT)

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

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.

1999/5/EK .

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

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

VORSICHT:

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

ATTENTION:

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

VARNING:

FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.

PRECAUCION:

PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.

Safety Precautions

General

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

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

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

when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

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if liquid has been spilled on the computer

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

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Location

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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

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from overheating. Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the

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base of this computer will get hot.

Usage

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

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dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock. Turn off the computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices except

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when connecting USB devices, IEEE 1394 devices, and PC cards. (Also, you do not have to turn off the computer before inserting/ejecting SD cards and smart media cards).

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

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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.

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Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

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Battery Pack Precautions

CAUTION

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

Handling

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

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Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.

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

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Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals, as

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it could heat up and explode. Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.

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Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock.

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Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.

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Charging

Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer.

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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

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exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage. Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.

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Modem Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

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kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

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There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically

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designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has

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been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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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, July 2002.

© 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Intel and Pentium are registered trade mark of Intel Corporation. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SD logo is a trademark. SmartMedia is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

WinDVDTM is a trademark of InterVideo,Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Recording Important Information

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

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

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

Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described 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

When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign: Restart your computer by pressing

Enter

are italicized with icons:

, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in

to continue.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

Sample Entries

c:/windows/system

Words/Texts on Screen

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

Screens

your computer.

Section Titles

Refer to Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.

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

are shown in lower cases of different typeface.

, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized:

in other parts of this manual are italicized:

Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland ......................................................................i

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

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

About This Manual...................................................................................................ix

Recording Important Information ..............................................................................x

Manual Conventions .................................................................................................xi

Table of Contents.....................................................................................................xii

Overview of Computer ...........................................................................................xiv

Quick Setup

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

Connecting AC Power ........................................................................................... 1-3

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

Turning Off Your Computer .................................................................................. 1-6

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ................................................................................. 2-8

Using the SD Card Slot........................................................................................ 2-10

Using the Smart Media Card Slot ........................................................................ 2-12

Using the Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 2-15

Writing Data to CD-R/RW .................................................................................. 2-17

Watching DVD-ROM Video ............................................................................... 2-18

Controlling Audio ................................................................................................ 2-21

Adjusting the Display .......................................................................................... 2-22

Sharing the Computer .......................................................................................... 2-24

Battery and Power Management

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

Power Management ............................................................................................... 3-7

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Peripherals

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

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

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

USB Device ........................................................................................................... 4-8

PC Card.................................................................................................................. 4-9

Printer .................................................................................................................. 4-11

Using IEEE 1394 Devices ................................................................................... 4-12

Communication Functions

Built-in Modem...................................................................................................... 5-1

LAN unit................................................................................................................ 5-4

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility ...................................................................................... 6-1

Main Menu............................................................................................................. 6-3

Advanced Menu..................................................................................................... 6-4

Security Menu........................................................................................................ 6-5

Exit Menu .............................................................................................................. 6-7

Appendixes

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

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

Troubleshooting

Index

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Overview of Computer

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

Front

Power/ Battery Status Indicators

→

2-2

Speaker

Microphone

LCD Screen

→

2-22

Antenna Indicator

(See the supplement for Wireless LAN model)

Power Button

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Glide Pad

→

2-4

Optical Drive

Hard Disk Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Status Indicators

Caps Lock

Num Lock

Scroll Lock

Keyboard

→

2-6

Right

Smart Media Card Slot

→

2-12

Left

SD Card Slot

→

2-10

Ventilation Openings → vi

PC Card Slot

→

4-9

Optical Drive

→

2-15

Floppy Disk Drive

→

2-8

Rear

Microphone Jack

→

4-7

IEEE1394 Connector

→

4-12

LAN Jack

→

5-4

S Video Output Jack

→

2-20

AC Adapter Jack

→

1-3

Audio Output Jack (S/PDIF compliant)

→

Bottom

4-5

Modem Jack

→

5-2

USB Ports

→

4-8

Memory Slot Cover→A-2

Battery Pack →3-1

Parallel Port

→

4-11

Security Slot

→

A-8

External Monitor Port

→

4-3

Reset Switch →2-3

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CHAPTER 1

Quick Setup

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

Installing Battery Pack

Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack 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. Slide the battery lock lever to the unlocked position(

Battery Lock Lever

1-1

3. Insert the battery pack into the computer.

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

5. Slide the battery lock lever to the locked position ( ).

6. Turn over the computer and go to the next section.

1-2

Connecting AC Power

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

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

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

AC Adapter

AC Adapter Jack

AC Power Cord

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Always use the AC adapter included with the computer. Using other AC adapters may damage the computer.

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Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

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When using the computer for the first time, be sure to connect it to AC power. When using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup if the battery does not have enough power.

4. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and raise the cover.

Display Cover Lock Lever

To Wall Outlet

1-3

5. Press the power button to turn on your computer.

Power Indicator

Power Button

When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and

starts. See the next page.

Wizard

) turns green, the

Windows XP Setup

1-4

Setting Up Windows XP

The steps in the setup process are as follows:

Configuring your location, language and keyboard

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Configuring your time zone (for U.S. Users)

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Accepting license agreement

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Naming your computer

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Creating an account

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Completing configuration

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

Do not turn off the computer while completing the Windows XP setup.

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Be sure to connect the computer to AC power. If the battery is used and

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it does not have enough power, you may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup.

Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until the

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Windows XP setup completes. Otherwise your computer may malfunction.

If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this

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case, press any key to resume your computer from the power management. If you cannot operate the keyboard or the glide pad, press the power

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button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Be sure that the power indicator turns off; then, after more than 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.

After completing the Windows XP setup, set your date and time. Double-click the time appearing on the right of the taskbar to open box. Confirm

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

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

Time Zone

Date and Time Properties

is correctly selected, and set date and time.

dialog

1-5

dialog boxes, click

. One is

Panel

, you can choose the category which may be related to what you want to do, then,

View

choose your task by clicking it. If simultaneously. You can open a property dialog box, or a similar window, for the component or feature represented by that icon, by double-clicking it. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:

Display

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Phone and Modem Options

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Mouse

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Power Options

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System

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Category View

start

Control Panel.

, and the other is

Classic View

Turning Off Your Computer

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

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From the

1. Click

2. In the

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With the power button Before using this step, confirm that

power button on my computer

dialog box (found in the

start

Turn Off Computer

Turn off computer

Control Panel

dialog box, select

Advanced

There are two types of views for the

Classic View

Shut down

tab of

is selected, all the icons appear

Turn Off

is selected in

. If you select

When I press the

Power Options Properties

Control

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

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

Rechargeable battery

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Your computer is equipped with a battery pack. See Chapter 3 for battery information.

2-1

About the Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power

Battery Status

Battery status indicator is always off when the computer is turned off and not connected to AC power.

On (green) Operating (powered by AC power) Blinking (green) In System Standby (when powered by AC

Off Powered off / in System Hibernate/

When Connected to AC Power

When Powered by Battery

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When the battery is hot, the battery status indicator may turn off and stay off until the battery becomes cool. (See section of Chapter 3 for more information.)

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For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 3.

Using the AC Adapter

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

The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the voltage used in the area in which you purchased 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 are not sure.

power)

powered by a battery pack On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) Off Has power Blinking (red)

In abnormal state. Remove the battery

pack and install it again. (See Chapter 3)

Almost completely discharged

(The warning beep sounds)

Charging the Battery Pack

2-2

Resetting the System

You may need to restart the system if the computer becomes inoperable or after adding a new hardware or software.

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 instructions on the screen.

Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the normal Windows XP 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 button if you encounter hardware or software problems, which lock up the system. In this case, press the power button for more than four seconds.

Reset Switch

If you cannot turn off the computer by pressing the power button, 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.

keys simultaneously and follow the

Reset Switch

2-3

Using the Glide Pad

Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called glide pad. By moving the pointer with the glide pad, you can select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse.

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

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

Using the Glide Pad

Glide Pad

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

Place Your Fingertip

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

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen. The glide pad is very sensitive, so you do not have to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad responds to a light touch from your fingertip.

2-4

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.

Or you can tap the pad twice instead of pressing the left button in step 2.

Scroll

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

Changing the Configuration

In the

Mouse Properties

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

icon on the taskbar to open the

dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide

Mouse Properties

dialog box.

2-5

Using the Keyboard

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

Special Keys

Windows Key

Application Key

System Function Keys

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

Fn + F1

Fn + F3

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

Fn + F8

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

Turns the wireless LAN connection on and off (This combination functions for built-in wireless LAN model only and when to

Enabled.

Decreases the audio volume

Increases the audio volume

Rotates display mode between LCD only, CRT only, and simultaneously display (when connecting a CRT monitor)

Decreases the LCD screen brightness

Increases the LCD screen brightness

Maximizes the LCD screen brightness Returns to the previous status by pressing them again

Stops the battery warning beep (This key combination does not work for Windows battery warning beep)

Turns the LCD screen on and off

Opens the Windows start menu.

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

Wireless LAN

)

Security

menu in the Setup Utility is set

2-6

Fn + F12

Forces the computer into System standby/System hibernate/ Shut down (See

Power Management

of Chapter 3 for more information.)

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