Sharp PC-GP2 User Manual
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:
•
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
•
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:
•
If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from the
cut-off plug.
•
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.
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Copyright
Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable
to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the
Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection
Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
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Notice for Users in Europe
About the Modem
Your Sharp PC-GP series with integral modem has been designed to work with the
analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:
United Kingdom
•
Ireland
•
Italy
•
Germany
•
Switzerland
•
If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above, you
should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with a
call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call
waiting, you may experience communication errors.
To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the 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 .
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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE
BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.
CAUTION:
FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE 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.
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Safety Precautions
General
Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on the computer.
•
Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
•
personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
•
if liquid has been spilled on the computer
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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
•
from overheating.
Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the
•
base of this computer will get hot.
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 any peripheral devices except
•
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
•
the power cord immediately if damage is found.
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Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
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Do not drop the computer nor hit it with other equipment.
•
Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.
•
Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.
•
Battery Pack Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE 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.
•
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.
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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
•
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,
•
kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
•
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
•
Never install telephone wiring during 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.
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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.
Copyright
© 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.
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Recording Important Information
For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided
below.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s Name:
Place of purchase:
Password:
The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer.
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.
Notes and Cautions
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:
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Table of Contents
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
A
N
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
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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(
).
1
Battery Lock Lever
1-1
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
1
AC Power Cord
•
Always use the AC adapter included with the computer. 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. 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
1
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.
•
Be sure to connect the computer to AC power. If the battery is used and
•
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
•
Windows XP setup completes. Otherwise your computer may
malfunction.
If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this
•
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
•
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
1-5
1
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
•
Phone and Modem Options
•
Mouse
•
Power Options
•
System
•
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:
•
From the
1. Click
2. In the
•
With the power button
Before using this step, confirm that
power button on my computer
dialog box (found in the
menu
start
-
start
Turn Off Computer
Turn off computer
Control Panel
dialog box, select
in
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
Category
Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected.
If you have not saved the file, a dialog box will appear asking whether
you want to save it.
1-6
•
Do not turn off or reset the computer when:
•
The hard disk, the floppy disk drive or optical drive indicator is lit.
•
The
indicator on the taskbar is green or red.
•
The
indicator on the taskbar is red.
Otherwise, the data on your computer may be damaged or even wiped
out.
•
Before turning it back on, wait at least ten seconds after turning off the
computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can
damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
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 battery pack. See Chapter 3 for battery
information.
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2-1
About the Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
Indicator Light Meaning
Power
Battery
Status
2
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
•
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.)
•
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
2
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.
2
•
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.
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
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
2
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
)
in
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.)
2
2-7
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