Sharp PC-M200 User Manual
M-Series
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
OPERATION MANUAL
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Notice for Users in the USA
FCC Statement
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide r easonable pr otection ag ainst harmf ul
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no gua rantee tha t interfer ence will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable and included cables with ferrite cores are required
to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing
equipment.
* As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-M100 Series and PC-M200 Series
SHARP PERSONAL FAX/MODEM, CE-M501
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:( 1)this device may not cause harmful interference, an d (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
About the Modem
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for
this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the
telephone company.
The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part
68 of FCC rules.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be
connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed
five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling
areas.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the
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equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp
Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to
the end of this section). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may request you remove the
equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the
telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for information.)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful
for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including
fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly
contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or
on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an
identification of the business or other entity, or other individual
sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine
or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number
provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which
charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) To
program this information, refer to the manual of the communication
software.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE
ACCESSING THE MODEM CARD.
CAUTION about CD-ROM Drive
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION about Battery
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.
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Copyright
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance
with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission
be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Electronics Corp.
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Home Page: http://www.sharp-usa.com
E-mail address: pcsupport@sharpsec.com
CompuServe: Go Sharp
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Notice for Users in Canada
About Modem
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.
This certification means that the equipment meet certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety
requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company.
The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated
with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a
certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs
or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment
malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
“The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading,
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the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the total of Ringer Equivalence
Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.”
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CAUTION:
DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE ACCESSING THE
MODEM CARD.
ATTENTION:
DEBRANCHER LES LIGNES TELEPHONIQUES AVANT
D’ENLEVER CE COUVRICLE
About Battery
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.
Attention: Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type
ou d’un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les
batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-905-890-2100 (Toronto Area)
1-800-56-SHARP (Outside Toronto)
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
335 Britannia Road East,
Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9
Canada
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Notice for Users in Australia
Service Inquiries
Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp
Corporation of Australia on 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.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not dispose of large quantities of used Lithium batteries at the
same time.
Copyright
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or
broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant
licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law.
SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of
copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL
should be implied as giving that authority.
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Notice for Users in the UK
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or
This apparatus is approved under approval number NS/G
1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to the public
telecommunication system in the United Kingdom.
Service Inquiries
For customer and service support, please refer to the documentation
included with your notebook.
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
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien
89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives
89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG
en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og
73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.
Quest' apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive
89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva
93/68/EEC.
H egkatastash autη ανταποκρινεται στιζ απαιτησειζ των
οδηγιων τηζ Ευρωπαïκηζ Ενωσηζ 89/336/EOK κατ
73/23/EOK, óπωζ οι κανονισµοι αυτοι συµπληρωθηκαν απó
την οδηγια 93/68/EOK.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas
89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva
93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas
89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la
93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC
och 73/23/EEC så som komplette ras av 93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC
og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.
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Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC
vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
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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
notebook.
•
Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to
qualified personnel. Immediately shut off the notebook and refer for
servicing under the following conditions:
• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
• if liquid has been spilled on the notebook
• if the notebook has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
•
Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight.
•
Try to avoid dusty environments.
•
Keep the notebook away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
•
Keep the notebook away from excessive humidity or fluids such as
rain, snow, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
•
Do not move the notebook from a cold place to a warm place. A
temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause
condensation inside the unit, which may damage the data.
•
Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet to protect the
notebook from over heating.
•
Do not smoke near your notebook.
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 notebook before installing or removing a peripheral
device.
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Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for
damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found.
•
Never subject your notebook to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
•
Do not drop the notebook nor hit it with other equipment.
•
Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.
•
Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC 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.
•
The battery includes a circuit breaker to help protect against short
circuiting. However, covering or pressing this breaker switch hard
could cause the battery to malfunction.
•
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
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•
Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with
your notebook.
Discharging
•
Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the
notebook 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.
Lithium Battery Precautions
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Attention
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type
équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les
batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Vorsicht
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
NOTE: See Chapter 3.
Modem Precautions
•
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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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 function during a lightning storm. There
may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
•
Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity
of the leak.
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About This Manual
Notice
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation.
SHARP Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein; nor for inciden t al o r co nsequential 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, November 1997.
Copyright
© 1997 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers t o proprieta ry information which i s protected b y copyright. All rights
are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without the prior written
permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
Pentium is a registered trademark, and MMX is a trade mark, of Intel Corporation.
IBM and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, a nd the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Micros oft
Corporation.
Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
TranXit is a trademark of P uma Technology.
Profilink is a trademark of SYS Tech.
CardWorks is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation.
Zip is a trademark of Iomega Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or register ed 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:
BIOS Version
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
notebook. You will see the BIOS Version Number on the screen when
you turn on the notebook (BIOS stands for Basic Input Output
System).
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.
Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:
A note icon informs you of a special technique or information
that may help you perform a task or better understand a
process.
A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause
problems or damage to hardware, software or data.
Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions,
are shown in boldface:
Press Enter to continue.
When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels
are separated by a plus (+) sign:
Restart your notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
When necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:
Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the
following case, press the Enter key after you type the command:
C:\>DIR A: Enter
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible
parameters, are italicized:
Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window.
Set the item to Enabled.
Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the
screens you see on your notebook.
Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:
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Refer to Infrared Communication section in Chapter 5.
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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in the USA .................................................................i
Notice for Users in Canada ................................................................. v
Notice for Users in Australia............................................................ viii
Notice for Users in the UK..................................................................ix
Notice for Users in Europe...................................................................x
Safety Precautions............................................................................ xiii
About This Manual ..........................................................................xvii
Recording Important Information .................................................. xviii
Manual Conventions .........................................................................xix
Table of Contents ..............................................................................xxi
Overview of Notebook................................................................... xxiii
Chapter 1: Quick Setup
Connecting to AC Power ................................................................. 1-1
Opening the Notebook ..................................................................... 1-2
Turning Power On............................................................................ 1-3
Setting up Windows 95 .................................................................... 1-4
Shutting Down the System............................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source ................................................................... 2-1
Resetting the System........................................................................ 2-2
Using Glide Pad ............................................................................... 2-3
Using Keyboard................................................................................ 2-5
Using Floppy Disks.......................................................................... 2-6
Using CD.......................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3: Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack ..................................................................................... 3-1
Power Management.......................................................................... 3-6
Chapter 4: Peripherals
Using Peripherals ............................................................................. 4-1
Display ............................................................................................. 4-2
Printer............................................................................................... 4-4
Keyboard / Mouse ............................................................................ 4-5
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Audio System....................................................................................4-6
RS-232C Device / USB Device ........................................................4-7
Chapter 5: Communication Functions
Infrared Communication...................................................................5-1
Modem (US and Canada only) .........................................................5-3
Chapter 6: Hardware Expansion
Expansion Bay ..................................................................................6-1
PC Cards ...........................................................................................6-2
Memory Module ...............................................................................6-5
Chapter 7: Security Features
Passwords..........................................................................................7-1
Security Slot......................................................................................7-3
Chapter 8: 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..........................................................................................8-8
Appendixes
Maintenance and Care......................................................................A-1
Power-On Self Test.......................................................................... A-2
System Mapping ..............................................................................A-3
Troubleshooting
Index
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Overview of Notebook
Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part.
Actual appearance of your notebook may be slightly different
according to the model.
Front
Microphone
LCD Screen → 4-2
Stereo Speakers
Keyboard → 2-5
Glide Pad → 2-3
Indicators
CD-ROM Hard Disk Floppy Disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock
Drive Drive Drive
Battery Charge
Battery Power
AC Power
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Reset Switch → 2-2
Keybo ard Lock → 6-5
Left
Right
Ventilation Openings
( Do not cover )
!
Floppy Disk Dri ve → 2-6
CD-ROM Drive → 2-8
PC Card Slot s → 6-2
Video Output Jack → 4-2
External Micropho ne Jack → 4-6
Audio Input Jack
Audio Output Jack
Power Switch → 1-3
IR Port → 5-1
CD Tray Ejection Hole → T-6
CD Tray Ejection Bu tton→ 2-9
4-6
→
Security Slot
7-3
→
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Cooling Fan
( Do not cover )
!
Ventilation Openings
( Do not cover )
!
Volume Control
Battery Pack
Modem Jack → 5-3
(US & Canad a only)
Rear
AC Adapter Jack → 1-1
Expansion Connector
RS-232C Serial Port → 4-7
External Monito r Port → 4-2
Bottom
Parallel Port → 4-4
Leg
USB Port → 4-7
To improve ventilation, w e
recommend that you tilt
the notebook by extending
its legs. Raised keyboard
also eases typing.
Keyboard/mouse Port → 4-5
Ventilation Openings
( Do not cover )
!
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CHAPTER 1
Quick Setup
Your notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter
describes the steps to get your notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Read
this chapter first.
Connecting to AC Power
Your notebook is powered with either the rechargeable battery or AC power. See
the next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using the notebook
for the first time:
1. Make sure the notebook is turned off.
2. Plug the adapter cable into the notebook’s AC adapter jack.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
• Always use the AC adapter included with the notebook. Using other
AC adapters may damage the notebook.
• Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
4. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
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To Wall Outlet
1-1
Opening the Notebook
1. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover.
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2. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.
1-2
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