Sharp PC-MC20 User Manual

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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

PC-MC20 Series

OPERATION MANUAL

Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement

WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to these equipments not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate these equipments.

Note: These equipments have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These equipments generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If these equipments do cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipments 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 is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.

* As an ENERGY STAR

the ENERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-MC Series This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements.

Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets

guidelines for energy efficiency.

About the Modem

This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

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.

Warning

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

Product Information and Customer Assistance

For Product Information and Customer Assistance: Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) Sharp Systems of America 5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Home Page: http://www.sharpsystems.com

E-mail address: ssa-support@sharpsystems.com

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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 MAINS 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.

• 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

• when liquid has been spilled on the computer

• when the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

Location

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

• Keep the computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.

• Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Do not move the computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm

place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage.

• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. These protect the computer

from overheating.

• Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven work surfaces.

• Do not use the computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended

period during operation or charging to avoid injury from heat exposure.

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 peripheral devices (except

when connecting USB devices and PC cards, etc.).

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

• Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

• Do not drop the computer nor hit it with other equipment.

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

Battery 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.

Charging

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

Discharging

• Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering your 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 stored battery pack after storage, before use.

Wireless LAN Precautions

• Disable the integrated antenna and do not communicate with wireless LAN in

specific environment where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby such as on airplanes, in hospitals, etc.

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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 and its sales subsidiaries.

SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries 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, September 2003.

© 2003 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

AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and AMD PowerNow! are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

WinDVD is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Power Quest is a registered trademark and EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest Corporation.

BAPCo is a registered trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation. MobileMark is a trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.

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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 are italicized with icons:

A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process.

A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware, software or data.

Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.

When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign: Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Sample Entries are shown in lower cases of different typeface.

c:\windows\system

Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized:

Double-click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box. Set the item to Enabled.

Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on your computer.

Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:

Refer to Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.

Notice for Users in the U.S.A. ................................................................................... i

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Setup

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

Connecting to AC Power Source ...........................................................................1-2

Setting Up Windows ..............................................................................................1-4

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

Basic Operations

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

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

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

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

Using Optical Drive ...............................................................................................2-7

Controlling Volume .............................................................................................2-13

Adjusting Display.................................................................................................2-14

Sharing Your Computer .......................................................................................2-16

Battery and Power Management

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

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

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Peripherals

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

Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.............................................................4-3

External Display .....................................................................................................4-5

Audio System .........................................................................................................4-8

USB Device ..........................................................................................................4-10

PC Card ................................................................................................................4-11

Printer ...................................................................................................................4-14

Communication Functions

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

LAN Unit................................................................................................................5-4

Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................5-9

Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................5-13

Setup Utility

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

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

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

Security Menu ........................................................................................................6-4

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

DirectHD Function

DirectHD Utility.....................................................................................................7-1

Connecting MC Series to Host Computer ..............................................................7-3

Password Function..................................................................................................7-4

Disconnecting MC Series from Host Computer.....................................................7-6

Synchronizing MC Series with Host Computer .....................................................7-7

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

LCD Screen →2-14

Battery Indicator →2-1, 3-3

Power Indicator →1-3, 2-1

Power Button →1-3

Wireless LAN Antennas

Speaker

Antenna Indicator →5-9

Status Indicators

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Keyboard →2-6

Never turn off the computer when the hard disk indicator or the optical drive indicator is on. This may damage the data on the hard disk.

Scroll Lock

Caps Lock

Num Lock

Hard Disk

Optical Drive

Glide Pad →2-4

Front

DirectHD Connector →7-3

Headphone

Right

Left

DirectHD READY Lamp→7-3

Microphone Jack →4-9

Audio Output Jack →4-8,9

AC Adapter Jack→1-2

Optical Drive→2-7

Modem Jack → 5-2

USB Ports →4-3,10,14

LAN Jack → 5-5

Display Connector →4-6

Ventilation Openings→ v

PC Card Slot→4-12

Rear

Bottom

Security Hole →A-8

Battery Pack→3-1

USB Ports →4-3,10,14

Cooling Fan → v

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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 up your computer and operate it as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first.

Installing Battery Pack

Your computer is powered with either the battery pack or AC power source. See the next chapter for more information on the power sources. Before using your computer for the first time:

1. Place your computer upside down.

2. Insert the battery pack into your computer by matching the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on your computer and push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound.

Notched Part

Projected Part

3. Turn your computer over and go to the next section.

Notched Part

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Connecting to AC Power Source

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the right 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 Power Cord

AC Adapter

To Wall Outlet

AC Adapter Jack

• Always use the AC adapter and the AC power cord included with your

computer. Using others may damage your computer.

• Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the

wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

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

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

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

Display Cover Lock Lever

Power Button

When you turn on your computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, your computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows setup process starts. See the next page.

Power Indicator

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Setting Up Windows

The steps in the setup process are as follows:

• Configuring your location, language and keyboard type

• Configuring your time zone

• Accepting license agreement

• Naming your computer

• Creating an account

• Completing configuration

To setup Windows, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows manual. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process.

• Do not turn off your computer until completing Windows setup. If you

turn it off, you cannot set up Windows later.

• Be sure to connect your computer to AC power source. An undercharged battery may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup.

• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until

Windows 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 touch pad, press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off your 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 Windows setup:

• Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected and set the date and time by double- clicking the time appearing on the right of the taskbar to open Date and Time Properties dialog box.

• Press Fn+F1 ( communication.

) keys to activate the integrated antennas for Wireless LAN

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Properties Dialog Box in Windows

In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows or other application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click start - Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category view and Classic view. The Category view allows you to choose the category that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose the task by clicking it. The Classic view gives you the icons representing their components or features. Double-click one of the icons to open their dialog box or windows. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:

• Display

• Phone and Modem Options

• Mouse

• Power Options

• System

Clicking Switch to XXX View string appearing at the upper left of the Control Panel window allows you to toggle between the two views.

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Turning Off Your Computer

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

• From the start menu

1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.

2. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off.

• With the power button

Before using this step, confirm that Shut down is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab of Power Options Properties dialog

box.

Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected.

If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking whether you want to save it.

• Do not turn off or reset your computer while the hard disk indicator or the optical drive indicator or the indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive unit is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data.

• Before turning it back on, wait at least ten seconds after turning off your computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can damage your computer’s electrical circuitry.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

Choosing Power Source

You can use your computer with one of the following power sources:

• AC power from a wall outlet

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

• Rechargeable battery

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

About Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power

Battery

The battery indicator is always off when your computer is turned off and not connected to AC power source.

On (green) Operating Blinking (green) In System Standby Off Powered off or in System Hibernate Connected to AC Power Source

On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged

Blinking (orange) Off Has power Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

In abnormal state (Remove the battery pack and install it again.)

(The warning beep sounds.)

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Using 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 your computer with the appropriate plug adapter.

• When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off

until the battery becomes cool.

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

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

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Resetting System

You may need to restart the system if your computer hangs up or a new hardware or software is installed. When a message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. You can also restart Windows by clicking start - Turn Off Computer; then, Restart.

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

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Applications tab of Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click the program name that hangs up, then,

End Task. If this does not solve the problem, select User tab click Disconnect or Logoff of Windows Task Manager dialog box, then Yes.

Power Switch

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

Removing AC Adapter and Battery Pack

If pressing the power button fails to turn off your computer, remove the AC adapter, then, the battery pack. Ten seconds later, reinstall the battery pack, connect the AC adapter and then, turn on your computer.

Before removing the AC adapter and the battery pack, confirm the hard disk indicator is not lit.

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Using Glide Pad

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

• 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.

Enabling Glide Pad

When a USB mouse is connected to one of the USB ports of your computer, the glide pad is disabled, which means that your computer does not respond to any tapping on the pad. Therefore, confliction with the mouse and/or unexpected move of the pointer on the screen can be avoided.

To enable the glide pad, use one of the following ways.

Glide Pad

• Disconnect the connected USB mouse. (No mouse must be connected.)

• With a USB mouse connected, open Mouse Properties dialog box, click Device

Settings tab, then, Enable button. (This operation allows your computer to always respond to the glide pad, while the connected USB mouse also works.)

When the glide pad is disabled, the Touch Pad icon ( ) on the taskbar is crossed ( ).

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Using 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 is used to move the pointer around 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 will respond to a light touch from your fingertip.

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.

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not function.

Drag and Drop

You can move the items by using “drag and drop” below:

1. Position the pointer over the item you wish to move.

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

3. Move the pointer while holding the left button. The item moves together with the pointer.

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

Or you can tap the pad twice and hold it instead of pressing the left button in the 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

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bottom part of the glide pad and slide your finger to the left or the right. This procedure works only in limited applications.

Changing Configuration

In the Mouse Properties dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Doubleclick

icon on the taskbar.

Using 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

Your keyboard contains the function keys labeled F1 through F12 for special actions. Use them in conjunction with Fn key.

Fn + F1 (

Fn + F3 (

Fn + F4 (

Fn + F5 (

Fn + F6 (

) Turns the wireless LAN antennas on and off

)

) Increases the audio volume

) Rotates display mode among LCD only, an external monitor

)

Fn + F7 ( )

Fn + F8 (

)

Opens the Windows start menu. This key functions the

Decreases the audio volume

only, and both (when connecting an external 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

same as the start button on the screen.

Opens short-cut menus for the specific items. This key functions the same as the right mouse button.

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Fn + F11 ( )

Turns the LCD screen on and off

Fn + F12 ( )

Forces your computer into System standby, hibernate, or powered off (See Power Management of Chapter 3 for more information.)

Using Optical Drive

Your computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and CD and write onto CD-R/RW.

CAUTION FOR LASER

Handling Disk

• Do not write on either side of the disk, particularly the non-label side. Data is

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

• Always hold the disks by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the disks can

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Maximum output and wavelength of the laser: 108mW, 784nm(CD-R/RW) 6mW, 662nm(DVD-ROM)

CLASS1LASERPRODUCT

LASER KLASSE1

read/write from/onto the non-label side. Do not mark this surface.

cause noise or mistracking. If a disk is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius.

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Inserting Disk

1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit on; then, press the eject button.

Optical Drive Indicator

The drive tray will pop out.

2. Gently pull out the tray.

3. Place your disk, label side up, onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it locks into place.

Eject Button

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4. Gently push the tray back into your computer.

• Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disk may malfunction.

• Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper

towels). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.

Removing Disk

1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button. The optical drive tray will pop out.

Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit before pressing the eject button.

2. Gently pull out the tray.

3. Remove the disk from the tray by holding its edge.

4. Gently push the tray back into your computer.

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Writing Data to Disk

• Before writing to disks, follow the instructions below:

You can use CD-R or CD-RW to write data on. CD-RW is an erasable disk onto which you can write data and from which you can erase data. CD-R is non-erasable disk onto which you can write data only once. If free space remains, you can add data until the disk is full. To write data, run the application called Drag’n Drop CD+DVD installed on your computer. See the online help of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD for the details. To run Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, click start – All Programs – Drag’n Drop CD+DVD – Drag’n Drop CD+DVD.

• When copying data with an installed application, Drag’n Drop

• You cannot add data into audio CDs even if they are not full.

• Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, writing

process will stop and fail.

• Disable the power management. See Power Management of

Chapter 3.

• Close all of the unnecessary or the automatic start-up applications.

• Disable the screen saver. (Refer to Changing Wallpaper and Setting

Screen Saver section later in this chapter.)

CD+DVD, the type of a destination media should be same as that of a source media.

Watching DVD Video

You can enjoy watching DVD videos on your computer using the application called WinDVD. See online help of WinDVD for more details. To run the application, click start – All Programs – InterVideo WinDVD4 - InterVideo WinDVD4.

• Before watching DVD videos, follow the instructions below:

• Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, the operation

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will stop.

• Disable the power management. See Power Management of

Chapter 3.

• Close all of the unnecessary or the automatic start-up applications.

• Disable the screen saver. (Refer to Changing Wallpaper and Setting

Screen Saver section later in this chapter.)

• When playing a DVD video, you may experience a picture with an irregular motion, or frame dropouts, depending on videos.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

(Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216;,

4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.) Make sure to remove the DVD video from the drive when you finish watching it. If you turn off your computer with the disk left in the drive, the drive may not be recognized when your computer is turned on again.

Changing Region Code

A DVD video has a region code which prevents playback of the disk in certain regions. The region code appears on the top of the disk. When shipped from the factory, your optical drive is set to a region code applicable to your area.

Your DVD drive region code can be changed. Code change is limited. Once the limit is reached, it cannot be changed any more. To confirm the limit, click Region tab of Setup dialog box and check the bottom line in the window. (Refer to Using Parental Control section on the next page to open the Setup dialog box.) Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise you cannot change the region code.

Available region codes are:

Region Code Area

1 U.S.A, Canada

2 West Europe, Japan, South Africa

3 South East Asia (including Hong Kong)

4 Australia, Spanish America

5 Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa

6 China

To change the region code:

1. Insert a DVD video into the drive. If the region code of the DVD video is different from that of your drive, Confirm Region dialog box appears.

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2. The region code currently selected is checked in the left box. Region code of your DVD video is checked in the right box. If you want to change the drive code and play the DVD video, click OK.

On some DVD videos, plural region codes are selectable in the right box of Confirm Region dialog box. Carefully choose an appropriate one.

When Confirm Region dialog box does not appear:

Using Parental Control

If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie, follow the steps below:

1. Run the InterVideo WinDVD4.

2. Right-click somewhere in the InterVideo WinDVD4 window and click Setup…. Setup dialog box will appear.

3. In Preferences tab, click Set Password button in Parental Playback Control section.

4. Type your password and click OK.

5. Click Set Rating button and enter the password.

6. Select a control level and click Set.

7. Click OK. See online help of WinDVD for more details.

1. Click start - My Computer – View system information.

2. In System Properties dialog box, select Hardware tab and click Device Manager button.

3. In Device Manager dialog box, double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives string and MATSHITA xxxxxx.(xxxxxx is your optical drive name.)

4. Select DVD Region tab, choose the listed distribution area of the DVD video, then, confirm the region code shown in the New Region field is correct and click OK.

5. Read the message on the screen, then, click OK.

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Controlling Volume

You can adjust the output volume of your computer with the following volume controls that interact with each other.

With Keyboard

Press and hold Fn key and then, press F3 ( Press and hold Fn key and then, press F4 (

These functions do not work in MS-DOS mode.

On Windows

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If Classic view is selected, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, slide the lever to control the output volume.

4. Click OK and close the dialog box; then the Control Panel window.

You can also easily adjust the volume in the window that will open when clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar. When the symbol is not on the taskbar, check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar in the step 3.

If you want to adjust the output volume of each source individually:

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If Classic view is selected, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices icon.

3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click Advanced… button of Device volume section.

4. Slide the lever of the source that you want to control.

5. Close the dialog box, then; click OK and close the Control Panel window.

If you control:

Wave  Controlling the volume of CD or WAVE file

SW Synth  Controlling the volume of MIDI file

) key to decrease the output volume. ) key to increase the output volume.

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Any software containing audio function may also have its own volume control. Note that the volume controls discussed on the previous page and the software volume control will interact with each other.

Adjusting Display

You can adjust the brightness, resolution, and number of colors of the internal LCD display for more comfortable viewing.

Changing Brightness of Display

Press and hold Fn key and then, press F6 ( ) key to decrease the brightness of the internal LCD display. Press and hold Fn key and then, press F7 ( internal LCD display. Press and hold Fn key and then, press F8 (

brightness. Pressing them again returns the LCD screen brightness to the previous status.

Changing Resolution and Number of Colors

When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64K colors. To change the resolution and the number of colors, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab.

2. Select the number of the colors in the Color quality, and select the resolution in the Screen resolution. Refer to the table on the next page.

3. Click OK; then, Yes.

Available Resolutions and Colors

Resolution

800 x 600 64K

1024 x 768 64K

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

Number of Colors

16M

(*1)

64K

16M

(*1)

64K

16M

(*2)

) to increase the brightness of the

) to maximizes the LCD screen

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)

(*1

Can be chosen for an external monitor only when it is capable of the listed resolution

modes. Cannot be set when displaying only on the LCD monitor or on both of the LCD and an external monitor simultaneously.

(*2)

On the internal LCD screen, the number of colors in this mode is made using

a Dithering algorithm.

• You cannot switch to display resolutions and number of colors that are not

available.

• In the Color quality, Medium (16 bit) means 65,536 (64K) colors, and High (24 bit) means about 16,770,000 (16M) colors.

• If you select High;

• Drawing speed may be delayed.

• When playing animation, the screen may be distorted.

Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver

You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers.

Changing Wallpaper

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Desktop tab.

2. Select appropriate wallpaper in Background.

3. Click OK.

Setting Screen Saver

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Screen Saver tab.

2. Select an appropriate screen saver in Screen saver and set time when screen saver starts.

3. Click OK.

To disable the screen saver, select [None] from the Screen saver pulldown menu.

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Sharing Your Computer

If you are sharing your computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user account for each person. Every user can choose their favorite desktop setting, web site lists, or make their own My Documents folder etc., and save them to their user accounts. When you turn on your computer, select your user account.

Setting New User Account

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click User Accounts icon.

3. Click Create a new account string.

4. Type a name for the new account and click Next.

5. Select the account type; then, click Create Account. If you have selected a

Limited account, then that user account has limits for using your computer. See Help and Support Center in start menu for more details.

6. Close User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel.

If more than one user account are set to your computer, you must select which user account you will log in when you turn on your computer.

Log Off Your Computer

“Log off” is useful because you do not have to turn off your computer when you finish your task and pass your computer to another person. There are two ways to log off your computer, Switch User or Log Off.

If you select Switch User, you can pass your computer to another person without closing your current applications. For example, if you are viewing a Web site, and your colleague needs to open a program on your computer, use Switch User. You can then view the same Web site by just switching users after your colleague finishes with your computer.

If you select Log Off, the system will close all your session and you need to save your files before logging off your computer.

1. Click start - Log Off.

2. Select Switch User or Log Off. If you select Log Off, the dialog box, which asks you to save your data may appear.

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3. Select a new account to start Windows again.

If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box, click Change the way users log on or off string in User Accounts dialog box,

and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options.

Setting Password to User Account

You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of your computer. Once you set the password, you need to enter it when you log on to its account. You cannot start your computer with the user account if its password is not correct, so unnecessary password setting can cause trouble in starting the system.

Setting Password

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click User Accounts icon.

3. Select the account you want to set a password to. You will only have this option if you log onto the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited user account, go to the next step. (You cannot set a password to another user account.)

4. Select Create a password string.

• If the password has been already set, Create a password will not

appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can set a password to another user account.

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set.

8. Click Create Password.

9. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

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Changing Password

1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the previous section.

2. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot change the password of another user account.)

3. Select Change the password string or Change my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, Change the password or Change my password will not appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can change the password of another user account.

4. Type the current password. If you are changing another user’s password, skip this step.

5. Type a new password.

6. Type the new password again to confirm it.

7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set.

8. Click Change Password.

9. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

Deleting Password

1. Follow the steps 1-2 on the Setting Password.

2. Select the account you want to delete its password, if you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot delete the password of another user account.)

3. Select Remove the password string or Remove my password string.

• If the password has not been set yet, Remove the password or Remove my password will not appear.

• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can delete the password of another user account.

4. Type your password and click Remove Password. If you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the password of another user account, just click Remove Password.

5. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 3

Battery and Power Management

This chapter explains how to manage your computer’s power effectively and use the battery pack.

In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box”. To open the dialog box:

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance - Power Options in Category view or double-click Power Options icon in Classic view.

Battery Pack

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

To keep the battery life longer:

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

what Windows Power Meter indicates. (See Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.)

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

• The duration of the battery depends on your computer usage. Using

applications, which heavily use external peripherals, will result in shorter battery life.

• When using your computer for several hours with battery power,

enable power management and set System hibernate. Refer to the Power Management section in this chapter.

• When the battery has not been charged, your computer may not operate

properly. Connect the AC power source to charge the battery.

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Charging Battery Pack

1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. While the battery is being charged, the battery indicator lights orange.

2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging time may vary according to the status of your computer.

• The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery is being

charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the charging stops temporarily. When the battery becomes cool, the charging will start and the battery indicator will turn on again.

• When the battery is deep discharged, it may not be charged when your computer is powered on. In this case, charge the battery pack with the power off.

• When the power consumption is high, the indicator may turn off.

• The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator

blinks orange. In this case, turn off your computer, remove the AC adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange, ask your local dealer for assistance.

• When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long use), it may take longer to be fully charged.

Checking Battery Level

On Windows

You can check the battery level by placing the pointer on the battery icon ( : powered on battery) or AC plug icon ( : powered on AC power and charging the battery pack) on the taskbar, or double-clicking one of these icons ( , or : powered on AC power) to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery is fully charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point to the icon.

If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow these instructions:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.

2. Check the box of Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

• The remaining operating time depends on the amount of the power you are consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with your computer, it may consume more battery power.

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• The Power Meter may not indicate correctly for a short period after resuming from standby or hibernate mode.

• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per the procedure on Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.

Low Battery Indication

When the battery power level becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( ) blinks red, the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off your computer, or connect the AC power source immediately. Otherwise, your computer will be shut down and the unsaved data may be lost.

Battery Indicator

On Windows, you can set the battery level for sounding an alarm and letting your computer go on System standby, System hibernate or shut down automatically.

To set Windows battery alarm:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Alarms tab.

2. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated. We recommend you set Critical battery alarm to 5 % or more and Low battery alarm to more than the value of Critical battery alarm.

3. Set the Alarm Action… to the appropriate settings.

4. Click OK twice.

5. Close the Control Panel window.

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Conditioning the Battery Pack

You need to condition the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates, or you buy a new battery pack.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged. The battery indicator turns orange first; then, turns to green when the battery pack is fully charged.

2. Turn on the computer.

3. When the message <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2 to open the Setup Utility.

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

completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.

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

• Do not turn on your computer while charging the battery pack.

• Do not connect your computer to a wall outlet while discharging the

battery. The conditioning will be cancelled.

Repeated charging and discharging or long-term storage of the battery pack cause battery deterioration. In this case, replace the battery pack with a new one.

Changing Battery Pack

The capacity of a battery pack gradually decreases when used repeatedly (the deterioration rate depends on the operating environment). If the battery life becomes extremely short even after the conditioning, you should buy a new battery pack. Ask your local dealer for a new battery pack.

When you replace the battery pack with the optional one:

1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.

2. Close the display cover and turn over your computer on a flat place.

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3. Slide the two battery stoppers (1) to the unlocked position ( ) and hold them; then, push the battery pack (2).

Battery Stoppers

4. Insert the new battery pack into the computer by matching the notched part of the battery to the projected parts of the computer.

Projected Parts

Notched Part

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5. When the battery is properly inserted, you will hear the click sound and the levers go back to their original positions.

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Power Management

Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. You can set the following power management properties on Windows.

• Stopping power supply to the hard disk

• Stopping power supply to the display

• Controlling CPU speed

• Using System standby/hibernate

To open Power Options Properties dialog box, click start – Control Panel, and click Performance and Maintenance; then, Power Options. If Classic view is selected, double-click Power Options icon.

Note that the power management may not seem to function when you are using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically.

Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value, and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

Stopping Power Supply to the Display

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

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off monitor to an appropriate value, and click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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Controlling CPU Speed

Windows XP controls the processor performance to reduce power consumption.

Do not control the processor performance, or connect/disconnect the AC adapter while communicating, or reading/writing data. Otherwise your computer may malfunction.

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.

2. Select an appropriate power scheme from the pull-down menu in Power schemes field according to the table below, and click OK.

3. Close the Power Options Properties dialog box, then the Control Panel window.

Power Scheme Processor Performance

Portable/Laptop

Presentation

Minimal Power

Management

Max Battery

• Note that Power schemes includes other power management settings

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at lower performance state

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

Using AC

Power

Using Battery Always runs at lower performance state

Always runs at highest performance state Home/Office Desk

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Always runs at highest performance state Always On

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

Performance state will be chosen based on CPU

demand

(such as a timer for System standby, etc.) appearing on Power Schemes tab. Confirm those settings are set to an appropriate value when you select the processor performance using power schemes facility.

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• You can set your own Power scheme. Set all power management settings to your suitable ones, and click Save as…; then, type an appropriate name and click OK.

• Once the preinstalled Power scheme settings listed on the previous page are deleted, there is no way but re-installation to resume them.

Using System Standby/Hibernate

System standby/hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For example, after your computer has entered System standby mode, you can restart your computer more quickly when compared to a restart, after a normal shutdown operation. When your computer resumes from System standby/hibernate, the system restores the exact last state of your computer. In Windows, you can define System standby or System hibernate the system enters under what conditions.

• System standby stores the current condition of your computer in RAM and stops

power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and resumes from System standby per the conditions mentioned later. In System standby, the power indicator blinks green. To resume from System standby, operate your computer again.

• System hibernate saves the current condition of your computer in part of the hard

disk and turns off your computer. Your system enters and resumes from System hibernate per the conditions mentioned later. In System hibernate the power indicator is off. To resume from System hibernate press the power button.

When entering/resuming from System standby/hibernate, follow these instructions:

• Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before

entering System standby/hibernate.

• Do not operate your computer or peripheral devices, or connect/disconnect peripheral devices, while entering/resuming from

System standby/hibernate.

• While operating with a battery, your computer may not resume from

System standby/hibernate if the battery capacity is not enough. In this case, connect the AC adapter to your computer.

• Save your data before your computer enters System standby. If the power supply to your computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be lost.

• Select your user account if Windows requires when your computer resumes from System standby/hibernate.

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Supporting System Hibernate

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

Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps.

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab.

2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked, in Hibernate field.

3. Click OK, and then, close the Control Panel window.

Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically

Your computer will enter System standby/hibernate automatically when the specified time has passed without any operation. To set the time:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.

2. From the pull-down menu of System standby or/and System hibernates, select the elapsed time before your computer automatically enters System standby/hibernate.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

Entering System Standby/Hibernate

Your computer enters System standby/hibernate in each of the following cases:

• You select Stand By or Hibernate (which will replace Stand By if you press Shift

key) in the Turn off computer dialog box. To open the dialog box, click start – Turn Off Computer.

• The specified time in System standby or System hibernates in Power Schemes tab

of Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any operation (See the previous section).

• The screen cover is closed.

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I close the lid of my portable computer field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

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• You press the power button.

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my

computer field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

• You press Fn+F12 ( ).

The above functions if you perform the following:

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.

2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the sleep button on my

computer field.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You press the power button or You press Fn+F12 (

appear when you press the power button or Fn+F12 ( combination. You can select System standby or System hibernate at that timing.

), the Turn off computer dialog box will

) key

• The battery level is low.

The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows. See Low Battery Indication earlier in this chapter.

Disabling Power Management

1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.

2. Set Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System hibernates to Never; then, click OK.

3. Close the Control Panel window.

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CHAPTER 4

Peripherals

This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, a PC card, or other devices to your computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer.

Using Peripherals

Your computer has connectors for peripheral devices, shown on the next page. For connection, refer to the section explaining each device, or contact your dealer.

• Be sure to turn off your computer and the peripheral devices before connecting them (except when connecting/inserting USB devices, a PC card, etc.).

• Confirm the peripheral devices you will connect are Windows XP compatible.

• When you connect some of the devices, you may have to turn on your computer before powering on the devices.

• Some devices require that you install their drivers before use.

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Connectors for peripherals

External Monitor Port

Connector Shape

Connector name

External Monitor Port

Audio Output Jack

Microphone Jack

USB Port

Headphone/

Microphone Jack

Headphone

Audio Output Jack

Connector shape

USB Ports

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Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05).

Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

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

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

cause malfunction.

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

the drive to malfunction.

Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to one of the USB ports on your computer.

When connecting the cable to either of the USB ports on the right side of your computer, be sure to let the USB mark side up, and let the USB mark side down when using the USB ports on the rear side of your computer.

Right Side

USB Ports

USB Mark

Optional External Floppy Disk Drive

Handling Floppy Disk

• Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to

read or write data to the disk.

• Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a

dusty place, etc.

• Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop, bend, or

place heavy objects on a disk.

• Do not spill liquid onto a disk.

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Inserting Floppy Disk

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

Arrow Facing Up

Indicator

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

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

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

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

• Do not touch the disk while reading/writing data. It may cause

malfunction of your computer and the drive.

Ejecting Floppy Disk

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

Press the eject button firmly. The disk pops out slightly. Eject it and store it properly.

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Eject Button

Formatting Floppy Disk

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

2. Click start - My Computer.

3. Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pop-up menu.

4. Select the appropriate formatting options.

5. Click Start to start formatting.

• When you format a floppy disk that already contains data, all of the data stored on the disk will be lost.

• You cannot format a double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy disk.

Removing Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

To remove the unit, you need to perform the following steps before you remove it:

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

2. Click Safely remove Mitsumi USB Floppy – Drive(A:); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the unit from your computer.

) on the taskbar.

External Display

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

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

display correctly.

• In this section, you often see the expression “Display Properties dialog

box.” To open the dialog box, right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

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Connecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Open the display connector cover.

3. Connect one end of the display cable to the display connector, then, the other

4. Turn on the external monitor; then, your computer.

Cover

Be sure to close the connector cover when the connector is not used..

end of the display cable to your external monitor. If the display cable has screws, be sure to tighten them.

Display Connector

Display Cable (supplied with the monitor or in the market)

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Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Remove the display cable from your computer.

Switching Display

1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab; then, click Advanced button.

2. Select S3Display tab; then, check the box of the desired output display(s) and click OK.

3. Click OK in the Confirmation window.

4. Click Yes in the Confirmation window.

5. Click OK.

• You can also switch the display with Fn+F5 (

• When you log on your computer as a member of the Limited group, you

cannot switch the display with the dialog box. Use Fn+F5 (

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

display.

) keys.

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Audio System

You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones and also input sound through a microphone.

Connecting Speaker

You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to the audio output jack on your computer

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Speakers with an Amplifier

Stereo Mini Plu

Connecting Audio Equipment

You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on your computer.

Headphone Audio Output Jack

Audio Equipment

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LINE IN (L)

White

Stereo Mini Plu

You can adjust the output volume on Windows by clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar or use Fn + F3 ( combination.

Analog Audio Cable

) or F4 ( ) keys

LINE IN (R)

Red

Connecting Headphone

Use the headphone with an impedance of 8Ω.or more (32Ω is recommended.)

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plug

Headphone

Connecting Microphone

You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 1.5 kΩ through 2.4kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2.5V.

Microphone Jack

Mini Plug

To record sound:

1. Click start; then, point All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment.

2. Click Sound Recorder.

3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.

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USB Device

Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its four USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off your computer. Generally, when you connect a device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.

• When a new device is correctly connected to your computer, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the message on the screen. In this case, install the driver with the instructions on the screen.

• The USB ports have different orientations according to the location on your computer. Be sure to insert a USB cable in a correct orientation. (See the illustration below.)

USB Ports

With the USB Mark DOWN

With the

To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following instructions before you remove them:

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( icon, click

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your USB device); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

3. Remove the device from your computer.

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to show all kinds of icons. If the icon does not appear, go to Step3.

USB Mark UP

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

PC Card

Your computer is equipped with a PC card (supporting PC Card Standard, CardBus compliant) slot, which can accommodate a Type II card. You can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual.

Inserting PC Card

• When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the message on the screen. In this case, install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen.

• When you insert a protruding card such as wireless networking card:,

• Do not give force to the card; otherwise your computer may be

damaged.

• Do not carry your computer with the card inserted; otherwise your computer may be damaged.

1. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside your computer cabinet. If the button is not inside your computer cabinet, push it back into the cabinet.

PC Card Slot

PC Card Eject Button

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2. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place.

Label Face Up

If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want.

Ejecting PC Card

• Some PC cards may become hot after long use.

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

Otherwise, the system may not work properly.

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your PC card); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.

to show all kinds of icons.

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3. Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your computer.

4. Push the eject button until the inserted PC card pops out; then, remove it.

5. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.

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Printer

You can connect a USB printer to any of the USB ports on your computer.

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

Connecting Printer

• Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting a USB printer to

your computer. Some printer may not use Found New Hardware wizard to install the printer driver.

• When connecting the cable to either of the USB ports on the right side of your computer, be sure to let the USB mark side up, and let the USB mark side down when using the USB ports on the rear side of your

You can connect the USB printer to your computer without turning off your computer.

computer.

Right Side

Printer

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USB Ports

USB Cable

CHAPTER 5

Communication Functions

This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem, the wired LAN unit, and the wireless LAN function.

• When you use communication software:

• Connect your computer to the AC power source.

• Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power

Management of Chapter 3.)

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

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

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

Built-in Modem

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

• The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regular analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.

• Use TA (terminal adapter) to connect the built-in modem to a digital telephone line.

• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device.

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

• Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port

of the built-in modem to COM 3 and modem name to SmartLink 56K Modem if required.

• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that you exit other application programs.

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Connecting Modem to Telephone Line

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Open the cover of the modem jack on the left side of your computer.

Modem Cover

To avoid damaging the modem, close the modem cover after you finish using the built-in modem.

3. Connect the core end of the included modem cable to the modem jack and the other end to the telephone line.

Modem Jac

Be sure not to insert the modem cable into the LAN jack. It may damage the LAN jack and the modem cable.

4. Turn on your computer.

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

To Telephone Line

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Configuring Modem

You may have already configured your modem during Windows setup process. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below.

Modem Configuration

When you use the modem first time, you must type your location’s information.

1. Click start – Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and

Modem Options. If Classic view is selected, double-click Phone and Modem Options icon.

2. In Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code, etc. and select your dial type; then, click OK.

After the configuration, click or double-click Phone and Modem Options (icon) to open Phone and Modem Options dialog box and double-click the location name in Locations field of Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above. Clicking Edit… or New…allows you to make a new location or change the settings.

Internet Connection

Windows XP has a special Internet connection wizard to help you to connect to the Internet with ease.

1. Click start – Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections; then, Network

Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

2. In Network Connections dialog box, click Create a new connection of Network

Tasks section. The New Connection Wizard dialog box appears.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

If you plan to connect into the Internet and dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP) through the modem, have your account information and dial-up number ready before you begin the wizard. Once you set your connection, you can see or edit the connection status by double-clicking the icon appearing on Dial-up of Network Connections dialog box.

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LAN Unit

You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN units on your computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps.

Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cable. Otherwise, the LAN unit and the cables may be damaged. Use a category 3 or a category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE-T LAN, and the category 5 only when connecting to 100 BASE-TX LAN.

Connecting Your Computer To LAN

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Open the cover for the LAN jack on the left side of your computer.

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Cover

To avoid damaging the LAN unit, close the cover after you finish using the LAN unit.

3. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other end to the network hub.

LAN Jack

LAN Cable

4. Turn on your computer.

To Network Hub

Configuring LAN Unit

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection.

4. From the pop-up menu, click Properties.

5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, set the network setting according to the instruction of your network administrator.

Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings for the LAN unit.

If you cannot access the network,

1. Click start - Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected, double-click System icon.

3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager button.

4. Double-click Network adapters, then, VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter.

5. Click Advanced tab, and select Connection Type in Property list and select an appropriate value in Value pull-down menu.

6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window.

7. Click OK and close the Control Panel window.

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Configuring Network Settings

You can configure your network settings in various manners according to network environments. This section provides one of them with the following conditions.

• When connecting two computers, which do not have Internet connections, directly

each other with a cross LAN cable

• When the other computer is running on Windows XP

• When using the Network Setup Wizard for network configuration

Configuring Network Settings of Your Computer

Prior to configuring, be sure to connect two computers with a cross LAN cable.

1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Communications – Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard dialog box will open.

2. Click Next.

3. Click Next again.

When a message “The wizard found disconnected network hardware.” appears:

• With Local Area Connection string displayed in Connections field, click Cancel to quit the wizard and confirm the other computer is powered on or the both computers are connected correctly with a cross cable.

• Otherwise, check the box of Ignore disconnected network hardware and then, click Next.

4. Select Other and click Next.

5. Select the third option, This computer belongs to a network that does not have an Internet connection, and click Next.

6. Select the second choice, Let me choose the connections to my network, and click Next.

7. Clear the box of Wireless Network Connection.

Confirm only the box of Local Area Connection is checked.

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8. Click Next.

9. Input Computer description if necessary and Computer name, then, click Next.

The Computer name should be unique. Type a name that is different from that of the other computer.

10. Type a Workgroup name and click Next.

The Workgroup name should be same as that of the other computer.

11. Click Next. The network configuration will start.

12. Select the forth option, Just finish the wizard; I don’t need to run the wizard on other computers, and click Next.

13. Click Finish, then, Yes. Your computer will restart.

Change Your Computer Name or Workgroup Name

When you need to change your computer name or workgroup name, follow these instructions.

1. Click start – My Computer.

2. Click View system information in System Tasks field. System Properties dialog box will open.

3. Click Computer Name tab and Change… button. Computer Name Changes dialog box will appear.

4. Type the Computer name and the Workgroup in each field and then, click OK.

5. Click OK twice and Yes. Your computer will restart.

Sharing Files and Folders

You can share files and folders on each computer when they are permitted to share. With the function you can copy documents stored on your desktop computer to your notebook computer or display data on your computer and the other computer.

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Sharing Files and Folders

This section provides how to share a folder on the network. With these steps you can also share a drive.

1. Right-click a folder to be shared and click Sharing and Security…. XXX Properties dialog box will open. (XXX is the folder’s name.)

2. Check the box of Share this folder on the network. Confirm the name typed in

Share name field is the folder name to be shared.

When you have not used Network Setup Wizard or shared any folders or drivers before, follow these instructions to enable file sharing.

1. Click If you understand the security risks but want to share files

without running the wizard, click here in Network Sharing and Security section. Enable File Sharing dialog box will appear.

2. Select Just enable file sharing and click OK.

3. Check the box of Share this folder on the network and type the folder name to be shared in Share name field.

3. Click OK.

The icon of the shared folder will be added a sharing symbol ( ).

Copying Shared File

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.

3. Click My Network Places in Other Places field located on the left.

4. Click View workgroup computers in Network Tasks field. All the icons of computers belonging to the same workgroup will appear.

5. Double-click the icon of the other computer. The shared folder(s) will appear.

6. Double-click the shared folder. When a password is required, type it.

7. Drag and Drop the desired file to the desktop of your computer. The copied file is created on your computer.

8. Close the window.

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Wireless LAN

Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE

802.11g standard . You can access the network by the wireless LAN.

There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and an Adhoc network. You can connect your computer to a wired LAN or the Internet through an access point that is also compliant with IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g standard. The Adhoc network consists of a number of computers each equipped with wireless networking interface. Each computer can communicate directly with other wireless enabled computers.

The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection vary depending on the environment where you perform.

To communicate through the wireless LAN, activate the integrated antennas with the following steps.

Activating Antenna

You can enable/disable the antennas by pressing Fn +F1 ( ) key combination. When the antenna indicator ( light is off, it is disabled.

) lights green, the antenna is enabled. When the indicator

Antennas

Antenna Indicator

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Connecting to Internet via an Access Point

You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure.

Communicating with Other Computers

• Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN.

• Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer

administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings for wireless LAN.

1. Click start – Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet Connections – Network Connections. If Classic view

is selected, double-click Network Connections.

3. Select Wireless Network Connection; then, click Change settings of this

connection of Network Tasks.

4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in This connection uses the following

items.

5. In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following IP

address and set a unique IP address to 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254 and the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0; then, click OK.

• The IP address of each computer should be unique.

• The Default gateway can be blank.

6. Click Wireless Networks tab; then, Advanced button in the lower right of the

dialog box. Advanced dialog box appears.

7. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only; then, click Close button.

8. Click Add… button in Preferred networks of Wireless Network Connection

Properties dialog box.

9. Type a name of the network in Network name (SSID) field of Wireless Network

Properties dialog box.

Confirm your computer and other computers are connecting to the same network.

10. Click OK twice; then, close the Control Panel window.

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11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup.

To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set your computer name and the workgroup name. Your computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others.

Confirming Status of Wireless Connection

Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN.

1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

cannot find the icon, click Connection dialog box appears. If Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears, go to Step 7.

2. Select a network you want to access in Available wireless networks in Wireless

Network Connection dialog box. If the network requires the Network key entered, go to Step 4. If it is not set Network key, the caution message appears.

When the network name you want to access does not appear, click

Advanced tab; then, Refresh button of Available networks in Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box; then, click OK.

3. When you agree with the message, check the box of Allow me to connect… and

go to Step 5.

4. Type the required Network key. (Refer to Connecting WEP configured network

section.)

5. Click Connect button.

6. Click Wireless Network Connection icon (

7. In Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, confirm your connection

status.

• The number of green signals (

more signals light on, the better quality is given to your computer.

• When the quality of connection is poor, adjust the distance between your computer and other devices or the access point you are communicating with and/or the facing direction of your computer.

to show all kinds of icon. Wireless Network

or ) on the taskbar. If you

) on the taskbar.

) shows the connection quality. The

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Connecting WEP configured network

Wireless communication has security issues. Some networks are configured with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys or encryption keys to protect the transmitted data. To connect into the WEP configured network, follow the steps below.

1. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( View Available Wireless Networks.

2. Select the network you want to connect in Available wireless networks of

Wireless Network Connection dialog box.

3. Type its encryption key in Network key field, type it again to confirm and click Connect button.

• When you select a network that is not configured for encryption settings in the step 2, the caution message appears. If you agree to connect to the unsecured network, check the box of Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.

• When the key index of your computer is different from that of the

Key index matching table

(ex. When your access point type is “Access Point 2” and its key index is set to 0, set 1 to the key index of your computer.)

network, you cannot access the network. Set the same key index with the following steps. Note that some access points have the key index options 0 through 3. Refer to the table below for matching.

1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. (Refer to the steps in Communicating with Other Computers section.)

2. Select the network you want to access in Preferred networks section and click Properties button.

3. Confirm the box of Data encryption (WEP enabled) is checked, uncheck the box of The key is provided for me automatically and set the key index.

Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Your computer

1 0 1

2 1 2

3 2 3

4 3 4

) on the taskbar and click

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Network Setup Utility

With the Network Setup Utility, you can set up your specific network settings adjusted for your environments such as work, home, etc. and select the appropriate one to the environment. You can also change the network settings.

• Not every setting item can be stored.

• The Network Setup Utility may not compliant with all network

environments.

Loading Network Settings

To set your specific network settings, confirm that your computer is connected into the network and has the proper settings for your current environment and follow the instructions below.

1. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Network Setup Utility – SHARP Network Setup Utility.

2. Click OK.

3. Click Set, select SHARP icon or Windows icon, then, click Select icon button.

4. Select an icon and click OK. Type a network name, then, click OK. The selected icon appears in the Network Setup Utility window.

It takes a moment to load the network settings.

Switching Network

To switch the network set above, confirm your computer is ready to connect into the network and follow the instructions below.

1. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Network Setup Utility – SHARP Network Setup Utility.

2. Click OK.

3. Select the appropriate network icon in the Network Setup Utility window.

4. Click OK.

• Make sure your computer is connected to the proper environment.

• If your hardware or software configuration has been changed, you may

not be able to switch to the network properly. In this case, you may need to reconfigure the settings.

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Changing Network Settings

To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop-up menu. Then, edit the settings.

Deleting Network

To delete the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to delete in the Network Setup Utility window and click Delete setting in the pop-up menu. Then, click OK.

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CHAPTER 6

Setup Utility

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

Running Setup Utility

With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on your computer. Your computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate setting of the Setup Utility. Leave it as default in normal use.

Contents of Setup Utility

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

• Main: Configures basic setting

• Advanced: Configures device interface

• Security: Sets Passwords

• Exit: Exits the Setup Utility or returns to the default values

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Entering and Exiting Setup Utility

1. Turn on your computer.

2. When <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2.

3. Change to the desired settings. Refer to the next section.

4. Select Exit menu; then, press Enter.

5. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter.

6. Confirm the message and press Enter again. The system restarts.

When the Setup Utility is opened, power management does not work. Do not close the display cover.

Changing Setting of Setup Utility

To change the settings:

1. Use → or ← key to select the menu.

2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.

If the item has

Press Enter to enable or disable the item. enabled. Mark means disabled.

If the item has no mark (except Date and Time of Main menu and Set Password of Security menu):

1. Press Enter to open the sub menu.

2. Use Tab key to highlight the value; then use ↑ or ↓ key to select the value. The value with • is being selected.

3. Use Tab key to highlight OK; then press Enter.

To set Date and Time:

1. Press Enter.

2. Use arrow keys to highlight the value; then use minus key or space bar to change the value.

3. Use arrow keys to highlight OK; then press Enter.

Minus or Space key : Changes the value.

3. Close the Setup Utility according to the steps above.

or _:

mark means the item is

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Main Menu

Date and Time defines the system date and time, using the format month/day/year and hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals.

Hard Disk Type defines the type of the hard disk of your computer. Normally use as default (Ultra DMA-100).

Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from. Press Enter to open the sub menu. The system boots from the drive selected in 1st Boot Device. If the system cannot find the drive, it will boot from the drive selected in 2nd Boot Device; then, the drive selected in 3rd Boot Device.

Internal NumLock defines whether the numlock keys of the built-in keyboard are always disabled or not. (Num lock indicator will turn when Fn+NumLk are pressed regardless of this setting. An external keyboard will be numlocked if connected. )

Hot Key Beep defines whether the beep sounds when Fn+F1, Fn+F5-F8, F11-F12 keys simultaneously pressed.

USB Emulation defines whether USB devices (a keyboard, a mouse or an optional external floppy disk drive) can be used in DOS mode. (When it is set to Disabled, you cannot boot your computer from a floppy disk.)

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Advanced Menu

Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in glide pad.

Shared Video Memory defines the size for the video memory that will be shared

with the extend memory. The available sizes are 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB)

Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. When this item has (this item does not work in the Windows environment).

Battery Low Warning Beep enables or disables the beep sound when the battery remaining capacity becomes extremely low (this item does not work for Windows battery alarm).

LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from the PXE server when the integrated LAN is activated.

Wake on LAN defines whether the system resumes from System Standby when the LAN unit of the computer becomes active.

Wake on Ring defines whether the system resumes from System Standby when the built-in modem receives a call.

mark, the screen is expanded

Security Menu

Set Password defines the password (up to eight characters). See the next section about the password.

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

Hard Disk Virus Protect defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is writeprotected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to “_”.

Password

Setting a password will protect your computer against unauthorized access. Once a password is set, the system requires the password when entering to the Setup Utility.

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If you enter a wrong password three times, the message “System will be shut down” appears. Press Enter to shut down your computer, and after 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.

If Password on Boot is enabled, the system will require a password when the computer is turned on.

Setting Password

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

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

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

4. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter.

5. Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Changing Password

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

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Type your new password, and press Enter.

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

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter.

6. Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Deleting Password

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

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

3. Without typing any characters, press Enter.

4. Press Enter twice.

5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter

6. Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

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Exit Menu

Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility.

Exit Discarding Changes exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have

changed.

Load Setup Defaults returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one of the above items.

Discard Changes returns the values of all items to the values you last saved. To exit, select one of the above two items.

Save Changes saves the settings you have changed. To exit, select one of the above two items.

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CHAPTER 7

DirectHD Function

This chapter describes how to connect your computer (hereafter called MC series) with another computer (hereafter called Host computer), using the DirectHD function, to exchange data directly between the two computers without using network or external media. With this function, you can use MC series as an external hard disk of your host computer and read /modify/save data stored in MC series without powered on.

DirectHD Utility

To exchange data with your MC series and your host computer, you need to install the DirectHD utility (stored on the Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk 3) into your host computer. Follow these steps.

Supporting Operating System

The DirectHD utility supports following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(hereafter called Windows XP)

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (hereafter called Windows 2000)

• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (hereafter called Windows Me)

MC series can be used as an external hard disk of the computer with one of the above operating systems installed.

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Note the restrictions below:

• When your Host computer is installed Windows XP, log in as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you may not install the application.

• When your Host computer is installed Windows 2000, log in with as a member of the Computer administrators group to install the application and also to use the DirectHD function.

• When your host computer is installed Windows Me, do not format the D: drive of your MC series as NTFS. Doing so prevents from accessing the D: drive through your host computer.

Installing DirectHD Utility

Be sure to install the application on your Host computer.

1. Insert the supplied Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk3 into the optical drive of your host computer.

2. In My Computer, double-click the CD icon to open the CD-ROM.

3. Double-click the DIRECTHD folder and setup icon to start the application installation.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

5. After the installation is successfully completed, take the CD-ROM out of the optical drive and then, restart your computer.

When installing other applications or software into your MC series, be sure to directly install it. You cannot install through your Host computer.

1. Turn on your MC series.

2. Insert the CD-ROM into the optical drive of your MC series.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Connecting MC Series to Host Computer

Use the provided DirectHD cable to connect your MC series with your host computer.

Do not turn on your MC series or connect/disconnect the DirectHD cable when your host computer is in Standby or Hibernate modes. When resuming from the modes, the files may be damaged or your host computer may malfunction.

1. Turn off your MC series.

You cannot exchange data between your MC series and your host computer when your MC series is powered on or in the standby/hibernate mode.

2. Connect the AC adapter to your MC series.

Be sure to connect the AC adapter in case the battery power becomes discharged. In this case, the connection will be stopped and unsaved data will be lost.

3. Connect your MC series with your Host computer using the supplied DirectHD

cable.

DirectHD READY Lamp

DirectHD Connector

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When the MC series is properly connected to the host computer, the READY lamp on the MC series turns green.

When the hard disk indicator is lit:

• Do not turn off your host computer.

• Do not unplug the DirectHD cable.

• Do not remove the AC adopter or the battery pack of your MC

Otherwise, the data may be collapsed or your MC series may malfunction.

Hard Disk Indicator

Green: Accessed through your host computer

DirectHD READY Lamp

Green: Connected Red: Battery is discharged Off: Not connected

series.

Password Function

You can use the password function to protect against unauthorized access to the hard

disk of the MC series by the DirectHD function.

Setting Password

Set a password of the MC series in the Setup Utility. (See Chapter 6.)

Canceling Password

When a password is set to your MC series, cancel the password temporarily to use your MC series as an external hard disk of your host computer.

1. Connect your MC series to your host computer with the provided DirectHD cable.

Be sure power off your MC series before connecting.

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2. Click start on your host computer.

3. Click All Programs (on Windows XP) or Program (on Windows 2000) or

Programs (on Window Me) – DirectHD Utility– Password Utility. The Password Utility window will appear.

4. Type the current password in the Password box and click OK.

The password will be cancelled and the MC series will be recognized as an external hard disk of your host computer.

In some cases, an alert box may appear. This is because once the password is cancelled, the USB device is stopped and then, the MC series is connected. This causes no matters.

Deleting Password

When your host computer runs Windows XP or Windows 2000

Delete the password of the MC series in the Setup Utility. (See Chapter 6.)

When your host computer runs Windows Me

1. Cancel the password. (Refer to the previous section.)

2. Stop the device. (Refer to the next section.)

3. Remove the DirectHD cable from your computer.

4. Delete the user password of the MV series in the Setup Utility. (See Chapter 6.)

Deletion of the user password without canceling in advance will cause the MC series to be recognized as a removable disk the next time you access it using DirectHD function. To allow your MC series to be recognized as an external hard disk, follow these steps.

1. Connect MC series to your host computer.

2. Open the Password Utility and click Cancel.

3. Stop the device.

4. Remove the DirectHD cable from your host computer.

5. Connect it again.

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Disconnecting MC Series from Host Computer

Before unplugging the DirectHD cable, stop the device by following these steps.

You must stop the device before disconnecting your MC series from your host computer.

On Windows XP Professional

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( icon, click

2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drives (XX:, XX:). The Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears. (XX is a drive name of your MC series.)

3. Unplug the DirectHD cable from your MC series and host computer.

On Windows 2000

1. Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon (

2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drives (XX:, XX:). (XX is a drive name of your MC series.)

3. Click OK; then, unplug the DirectHD cable from your MC series and host computer.

On Windows Me

1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

2. Click Safely remove USB Disk – Drive (XX:, XX:). (XX is a drive name of your MC series.)

3. Click OK; then, unplug the DirectHD cable from your MC series and host computer.

to show all kinds of icons.

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

) on the taskbar.

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Synchronizing MC Series with Host Computer

You can synchronize files or folders on your MC series and on your host computer. You need to install the SharpSync application onto your host computer for synchronizing.

During data communication, set the time of the MC series and the host computer synchronized. When you update the file, the updated time is recorded. If the time in the host computer is not the same as the time in the MC series, you will not be able to properly manage the files by the modification date.

Supporting Operating System

The SharpSync application supports the following operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(hereafter called Windows XP)

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (hereafter called Windows 2000)

Installing SharpSync Application and Setting Up Synchronization

The SharpSync application is stored on the provided Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk3.

Be sure to install the application on your host computer.

1. Connect your MC series and your host computer. (Refer to the Connecting MC series and Host Computer section in this chapter.)

2. Insert the provided Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk3 into the optical drive of your host computer.

3. In My Computer, double-click the CD icon to open the CD-ROM.

4. Double-click the SHPSYNC folder and then the setup icon to start the application installation.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen. When the installation process is successfully completed, the Enable SharpSync Drive wizard will start.

6. Click Next.

7. Select a destination drive of your MC series for the synchronization and then click Next.

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8. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After completing the installation of the SharpSync application, ISYNC folder, autozip.run, Autozip.bak and setup.exe may be automatically installed in the destination drive of your MC series. Do not delete the folder and files in order to keep SharpSync software working.

• The preset sync target files are doc, xls, pdf, ppt, bmp, avi and jpg. You can add other file extensions and also remove the above extensions. (Refer to the Adding/Removing Sync Target File section later in this chapter.)

• See the Help menu of the SharpSync for more information.

• After setting up the synchronization, the synchronized files will be

recognized on your host computer whenever connecting your MC series with your host computer.

• When installing other applications or software into your MC series, be sure to directly install it. You cannot install through your host computer.

1. Turn on your MC series.

2. Insert the CD-ROM into the optical drive of your MC series.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Adding Sync Set

After installing the SharpSync application and setting up the first synchronization, you can add another sync set.

Confirm that your MC series is connected with your host computer and the DirectHD status indicator is lit.

1. Double-click the SharpSync icon on your host computer’s desktop.

2. Click Add New Set button.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Stopping Synchronization

You can stop the synchronization between your MC series and host computer without deleting the Sync set.

Confirm that your MC series is connected with your host computer and the DirectHD status indicator is lit.

1. Double-click the SharpSync icon on your host computer’s desktop.

2. Select a desired Sync set.

3. Select Don’t Sync from the pull-down list.

To restart the synchronization, select Sync from the list.

Adding Sync Target File Extensions

You can add a target file extension(s) by editing settings. Follow the instructions below:

1. Right-click the SharpSync icon on the taskbar.

2. Click Open Control Panel….

3. Choose the “Sync Set ”of which you want to change the condition.

4. Click Edit Set.

5. Click Filters, then you can find the extensions that will be synchronized on the right side box.

6. Choose a file extension you want to add to the synchronization target files from the left side box.

7. Click Add.

• When you add more than one extension, repeat the step 6 to 7.

• If you want to synchronize all the data inside of chosen folder, select

8. Click OK three times.

ALL Files.

If you want to remove the target extensions, select the extension(s) to be removed in the right box and click Remove.

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Appendixes

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

Memory Module

You can upgrade the memory size of your computer up to 768MB by installing a memory module. For available memory modules, contact your local dealer.

Installing Memory Module

• Do not handle the memory module in the location where static

electricity is easily generated such as on the carpet.

• Before installing the memory module, carefully discharge static

electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.

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

components by the edges.

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

ready to install it.

1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack and peripheral devices. See Chapter 3 for removing the battery.

• Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter.

Otherwise you may get an electrical shock.

• After a long use of your computer, the temperature inside your computer may be hot. Leave it alone for a minimum of one hour before going to the next step.

2. Close the display cover and turn your computer over on a stable surface.

Appendixes

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3. Loosen two screws and remove the memory slot cover.

Screws

Memory Slot Cover

4. Align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the module with the projected part of the memory socket of your computer.

The cooling fan may be hot. Be careful not to touch it when installing the memory module.

Cooling Fan

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Projected Part

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Slot

Memory Module

20°

Slot

Notched Part

5. Press the memory module slowly to place it into the memory socket, matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the socket, until you hear the clicking sound.

Notched Parts

Projected Part

6. Replace the memory slot cover, matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of your computer.

Projected Parts

7. Tighten the screws.

Screws

Notched Parts

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8. Replace the battery pack, turn over your computer and connect the AC adapter.

See Chapter 3 for replacing the battery pack.

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Sharp PC-MC20 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

About This Manual

Recording Important Information

Manual Conventions

Table of Contents

Quick Setup

Installing Battery Pack

Connecting to AC Power Source

Setting Up Windows

Turning Off Your Computer

Basic Operations

Choosing Power Source

Using Glide Pad

Using Keyboard

Using Optical Drive

Controlling Volume

Adjusting Display

Sharing Your Computer

Battery and Power Management

Battery Pack

Power Management

Peripherals

Using Peripherals

Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

External Display

Audio System

USB Device

PC Card

Printer

Communication Functions

Built-in Modem

LAN Unit

Wireless LAN

Network Setup Utility

Setup Utility

Running Setup Utility

Main Menu

Advanced Menu

Security Menu

Exit Menu

DirectHD Function

DirectHD Utility

Connecting MC Series to Host Computer

Password Function

Disconnecting MC Series from Host Computer

Synchronizing MC Series with Host Computer

Appendixes

Memory Module