Sharp PCMM20, PC-MM Series User Manual

Notice for All Users

• Consult the operation manual for proper use of your computer.

• The product and the accessories are subject to change without prior notice.

• SHARP assumes no guarantee for results arising from use of pre-installed and

third party software. Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems.

(Read the service condition of the software before use.)

• SHARP assumes no responsibility for problems caused by incorrect handling,

repairs, defects, battery replacement or any other cause.

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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-MM 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

®

Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated
With using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low
power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to
low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. PC-MM20 has been tested
and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
on radio frequency energy (RF) exposure. The maximum SAR levels tested for the PC­MM20 has been shown to be W/kg at Body.

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Notice for PC Card Modem

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Statement

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

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

Zoom PC Card Modem: Model 1273

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:

Zoom Telephonics, INC

207 South Street Boston, MA 02111
TEL: [phone]

FCC Part 68 Statement

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

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

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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 Zoom Telephonics, Inc.
for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the provided Consumer Limited
Warranty sheet). 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.

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Product Information and Customer Assistance

For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 561-997-9686

Zoom Telephonics, INC
207 South Street Boston, MA 02111

Home Page: http://www.zoom.com

ZOOM PCMCIA Modem card does not support Microsoft Windows XP fax send and
receive functionality. For more information, please contact 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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

Copyright

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

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CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, UNPLUG THE POWER
CORD AND THE BATTERY.

VORSICHT:

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

ATTENTION:

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

VARNING:

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

PRECAUCION:

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

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Safety Precautions

General

• Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer.

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

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

• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

• when liquid is spilled on your computer

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

Location

• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.

• Try to avoid dusty environments.

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

• Keep your computer away from heaters.

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

water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.

• Keep your computer away from extremely high or low temperature.

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

place. A temperature difference of more than 18°F (10°C) will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may cause damage. (In this case, turn off your computer and
leave it for about an hour to completely dry the unit.)

• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. They protect your

computer from overheating.

• Do not place your computer on an unstable or uneven work surface.

• Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the

base of your computer will get hot.

• Do not use your 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 into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous voltage

points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer. Strong pressure can

damage the cabinet or make your computer fail.

• If your computer or the AC power cord experiences an abnormal situation such as

heat generation or smoking, or produces an abnormal odor, turn off your computer,
unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack immediately.

• Turn off your computer before installing or removing any peripheral devices

except when connecting USB devices, a PC card, etc.

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

• Do not drop your computer or hit it with other equipment.

• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.

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

• When carrying your computer:

• Turn off your computer.

• Remove external media such as a PC card from the slot.

• Disconnect the external peripherals, cables and cords if connected.

• Do not give shock to your computer.

• Do not hold the display unit.

Otherwise, the hard disk may fail or the stored data might be lost.

Battery Pack Precautions

CAUTION

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

Handling

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

• Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.

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

• The battery pack must be kept from metal objects such as jewelry and liquids.

They might trigger a short circuit and consequently cause the battery pack to heat
up and explode.

• Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.

• Care must be taken not to drop the pack. A violent shock damages the pack.

• Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.

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Charging

• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter and AC power cord included

with your computer.

Discharging

• Do not use the battery pack for any other purpose than powering your computer.

Storage

• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Do not store it at temperatures

above 140°F (60°C).

• Recharge the stored battery pack before using it.

AC Power Precautions

• Plug the AC power cord directly in the wall jack. Plugging too many leads into a

single socket may result in fire.

• Never plug in or remove the AC power cord or AC adapter with wet hands for

prevention of electric shock.

• The included AC power cord must be appropriate for the voltage used in your area.

Using an inappropriate cord can cause fire.

• Unplug the AC power cord when not using your computer for a long period.

• Never disassemble, repair, or modify the AC adapter.

• Never modify, twist, forcibly bend or pull, or place heavy objects on top of the AC

cord to avoid damaging it. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shock.

• Be sure to hold the plug of the AC power cord when removing it from a wall

socket.

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

the power cord immediately if damage is found.

Modem Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Never install telephone wiring during lightning storms.

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• During thunder storms, you should turn off your computer, unplug the AC power

cord and remove the modem cable from your computer.

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

designed for wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Wireless LAN Precautions

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

specific environments where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby, on airplanes,
in hospitals, for example.

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

crowded places for prevention of cardiac pacemaker interference.

• Maintain a space of at least 8.66” (22cm) between a cardiac pacemaker and an

active wireless LAN antenna.

• Never disassemble or alter the wireless LAN unit.

• Do not remove the certification label on the wireless LAN unit.

Product Conformance

The wireless LAN unit equipped with your computer is in conformance with federal
requirements. No license is required for use of the device.

Notice of Radio Interference

The wireless LAN card equipped with your computer operates at 2.4GHz that is also
used for microwaves, science or medical devices, other similar radio stations
(hereafter called “other radio stations”), etc.

• Prior to using the wireless LAN function with your computer, confirm that no

“other radio stations” are operating nearby.

• If interference with “other radio stations” is experienced, change the current

channel set to your computer or move your computer. If it fails, stop operating.

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PC Disposal or Transfer

Prior to the disposal or transfer of your computer, you should erase the data from
hard disks.

To remove the data from your hard disk drive, you will need to:

• “Delete” the data by placing it in your recycle bin.

• Empty the recycle bin.

• Format the hard drives.

• Recover the system.

The above procedures do not completely delete all data from your hard disks.
When a file is deleted, the disk location where it is stored is marked as unallocated
space available for new data. However, the old data is still there and can be recovered
unless new data is written. Because of the reason, malicious persons can recover the
“deleted” data and misuse it. To avoid the data spillage, users must thoroughly erase
all the data from the hard disks.
The following measures are recommended for permanent data deletion:

• Use special software or paid services for thoroughly erasing data

• Hammer, or strongly magnetize, the hard disk to destroy the stored data

Be sure to delete the software, such as operating system(s) or applications, on your
hard disk when transferring your computer, to avoid conflict with the software
agreement(s).

Other Precautions

• Periodic back-up copies of your important data should be made to protect your

data in the event of hard disk failure or loss of the data. Use other storage devices
for the backup.
(Data loss or alternation can be caused by: malfunction, repair or misuse of your
computer: improper change of the battery pack: damage by static electricity or
electrical noise.)

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• Your computer is integrated with a magnet on the right side of the display. Be sure

to keep magnetic cards and floppy disks away from the right side of your
computer to prevent the data on the cards or floppy disks from being erased.

Magnet

• This computer has a sensor on the right side of the keyboard that responds to the

magnet. If the magnet gets close to the sensor:

• The backlight will be turned off.

• The system may enter the standby or the hibernate mode depending on the

setting. (See Chapter 3.)

For Your Health

• Take regular breaks of ten to fifteen minutes after every hour of continuously

viewing the screen to relieve your eyes.

• Adjust the brightness for comfortable viewing. (Brightness level of about 500 lux

is recommended.)

• Do not use your computer in an environment where sunlight or indoor lighting

reflects off the screen.

• Position the display slightly below eye level and give a space of 15.7” (40cm)

through 23.6” (60cm) between you and the display.

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Notice of Security with Wireless Devices

Wireless LAN provides data transfer by means of electric waves instead of LAN
cables between communicating devices such as personal computers and a wireless
LAN station. Wireless LAN has an advantage of simple and ubiquitous LAN
connection in the ranges where electric waves are available.
Since electric waves can penetrate through walls and reach everywhere, wireless
LAN includes some security threats and can produce the situations mentioned below
without proper security settings.

• Eavesdropping

Malicious third parties can intercept the transmission and monitor your mail to
obtain personal information such as an identification number, password, and
credit card number.

• Intruding

Malicious third parties can connect to a personal or office network without
authorization and illegally perform the following:

• Obtaining access to confidential customer records or sensitive corporate

information (Information leakage)

• Faking the original information (Spoofing)

• Altering the monitored original data and transmitting (Falsification)

• Spreading computer viruses resulting in the destruction of data or systems

(Destruction)

Although wireless LAN cards and wireless LAN stations (Access Points) have
security measures against the threats above, no security settings may have been
configured at the time of purchase.
All security features must be configured according to reference manuals of the
wireless LAN devices, which results in reduced opportunities for the situations
described above.
Use with a clear understanding that wireless LAN includes vulnerabilities that could
allow attackers to simply bypass security features.
Security measures are important for all users to understand for a safe use of wireless
LAN. SHARP encourages all users to configure the security settings with their own
judgment and responsibility.

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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.

Copyright

© 2004 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

Transmeta and Efficeon are trademarks of Transmeta Corporation.
ATI and Mobility RADEON are trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.

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.

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

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Recording Important Information

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

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s Name:

Place of purchase:

Password:

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

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of style conventions described below.

Notes and Cautions 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 separated by a plus (+) sign, press and hold down the first
key(s), and then press the second key:

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.

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Table of Contents

Notice for All Users ..................................................................................................i

Notice for Users in the USA.....................................................................................ii

Notice for PC Card Modem......................................................................................iv

Safety Precautions..................................................................................................viii

Notice of Security with Wireless Devices..............................................................xiv

About This Manual..................................................................................................xv

Recording Important Information...........................................................................xvi

Manual Conventions..............................................................................................xvii

Table of Contents ...................................................................................................xiii

Overview of Computer...........................................................................................xxi

Quick Setup

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

Connecting to AC Power Source............................................................................1-4

Setting Up Windows ..............................................................................................1-6

Turning Off Your Computer ..................................................................................1-8

Basic Operations

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

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

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

Using Keyboard......................................................................................................2-7

Controlling Volume................................................................................................2-8

Adjusting Display.................................................................................................2-10

Sharing Your Computer .......................................................................................2-12

Battery and Power Management

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

Power Management................................................................................................3-8

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Peripherals

Peripheral Device Connectors................................................................................4-1

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

Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit ................................................................4-6

Display .................................................................................................................4-11

Audio System.......................................................................................................4-15

USB Device..........................................................................................................4-17

PC Card................................................................................................................4-18

Printer...................................................................................................................4-21

Communication Functions

LAN Unit ...............................................................................................................5-1

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

Network Setup Utility ..........................................................................................5-12

Modem Card .......................................................................................................5-14

Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

Boot Menu..............................................................................................................6-6

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

Connection Cradle

Overview of Connection Cradle ............................................................................7-3

Connecting to Host Computer................................................................................7-6

Synchronizing MM series with Host Computer...................................................7-11

Stopping Connection from Host Computer.......................................................... 7-15

Removing from Connection Cradle .....................................................................7-17

Setting Password..................................................................................................7-18

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Appendixes

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

Virus Infection Protection .....................................................................................A-3

Data Backup And Restore .....................................................................................A-6

Re-installation Instructions....................................................................................A-7

Troubleshooting

Common Problems ................................................................................................ T-1

Trouble when Starting........................................................................................... T-2

Trouble with Display............................................................................................. T-3

Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad......................................................................... T-4

Trouble with Floppy Disks.................................................................................... T-4

Trouble with Hard Disk......................................................................................... T-5

Trouble with CD.................................................................................................... T-5

Trouble with Communication................................................................................ T-5

Trouble with Peripherals ....................................................................................... T-9

Trouble with Connection Cradle ......................................................................... T-10

Other Troubles..................................................................................................... T-11

Index ...........................................................................................................Index-1

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A

r

r

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

→2-8

Power Button

→1-5

Wireless LAN Antenna

→5-4

Mobile Mode Switch

→3-12

Status Indicators

→below

Glide Pad →2-4

Keyboard →2-6

Status Indicators

Power Indicato

Battery Indicato

Hard Disk Indicator

ntenna Indicator

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

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Right

AC Adapter Jack→1-4

PC Card Slot→4-17

Left

Headphone/Audio Output Jack →4-14

Connection Cradle Port

→7-5

Rear

External MonitorPort →4-12

USB Port

→4-3,7,16,21

USB port→4-3,7,16, 21

LAN Jack →5-2

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→2-3

V

Bottom

Battery Pack→3-1

Reset Switch

entilation

Openings→ iv

Speaker

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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. Slide the battery stopper of your computer to the unlocked position(

).

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Battery Stopper

1-1

3. Insert the battery pack into your computer by matching the notched parts of the

battery to the projected parts of your computer.

Projected Part

Projected Part

1

Notched Part

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

Notched Part

1-2

5. Slide the battery stopper to the locked position ( ).

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

1-3

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.

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AC Adapter Jack

AC Adapter

1-4

AC Power Cord

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

computer or the optional one (may not be available in some countries).
Using other AC adapters and AC power cords may damage your
computer.

• Always hold the AC power cord by its 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.

To Wall
Outlet

4. Steady the base cabinet of your computer with your hand and hold the jutted part

with your thumb or finger and then, raise the display.

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Jutted Part

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

Power Button

Power Indicator

Do not touch or operate the keyboard and mouse until Windows
completely activates unless you are prompted to do. Otherwise, Window
may not start properly.

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.

1-5

Setting Up Windows

The steps in the setup process are as follows:

• Configuring your location, language and keyboard type

• Configuring your time zone

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• 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 10-15 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 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 ( ) keys to activate the integrated antenna for Wireless LAN

communication.

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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.

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• 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 indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive unit or the
external CD-ROM 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. You can also use an
optional high capacity battery. 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

Powered by
Battery

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.

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• 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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RESET

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 which hangs up, then,

End Task. If this does not solve the problem, 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 which lock up the system. In this case, press the power button for
more than four seconds.

Reset Switch

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

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Reset Switch

RESET

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Using Glide Pad

Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called 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.

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Glide Pad

• Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects

(such as a ballpoint pen).

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

glide pad to operate incorrectly.

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.

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

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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. Double-

icon on the taskbar.

click

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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 (

)

)

)

)

)

Fn + F7 ( )

Fn + F11 ( )

Fn + F12 (

)

Opens the Windows start menu. This key functions the
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.

Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off.

Decreases the audio volume.

Increases the audio volume.

Rotates display mode between LCD only, an external monitor
only, and both (when connecting an external monitor).

Decreases the LCD screen brightness.

Increases the LCD screen brightness.

Turns the LCD screen on and off.

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

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Controlling Volume

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

With Keyboard

To decrease the output volume, press and hold Fn key and then, press F3 (
To increase the output volume, press and hold Fn key and then, press F4 (

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These functions can work on Windows.

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.

) key.

) key.

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If you control:

Wave  Controlling the volume of CD or WAVE file

SW Synth  Controlling the volume of MIDI file

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.

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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

To decrease the brightness of the internal LCD display, press and hold the Fn key, and
then press the F6 (

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To increase the brightness of the internal LCD display, press and hold the Fn, and then
press the F7 (

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 below.

3. Click OK; then, Yes.

Available Resolutions and Colors

Resolution

800 x 600 64K

1024 x 768 64K

1280 x 768 64K

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200 64K

(*1) )

(*2)

a Dithering algorithm.

2048 x 1536 64K

Only 1024 x 768 dots appear even on the internal LCD screen of 1280 x 768 or
higher resolution. To see the hidden parts, move the mouse pointer to the parts and
scroll it. When the resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or higher, the number of colors
may be automatically set to 64K.

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

) key.

(*1)

) key.

Number of Colors

16M

16M

16M

64K

16M

(*2)

(*2)

(*2)

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• 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

Highest (32 bit) means about 16,770,000 (16M) colors.

Displaying on Screen Upside Down

This feature allows you to show the images on the LCD screen upside down. Use this
feature when showing the images on your computer to someone on your opposite side.

To display the image upside down, press Ctrl+Shift+F4 (

To display the image in its original position, press Ctrl+Shift+F3 (

• When displaying images upside down, you see the pointer on the screen

move in the opposite direction. Moving your finger or the mouse to the
right on the glide pad, for example, will make the mouse pointer move
to the left.

• When displaying images upside down, drawing speed may be delayed.

• Do not display upside down when playing animation..

).

).

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 pull-
down 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

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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 accounts 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 XP 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.

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

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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 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.)

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• 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.

• 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

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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.

Charging Battery Pack Using Connection Cradle

You can also charge the battery pack using the connection cradle. Insert the battery
pack in your computer, set your computer in the connection cradle and connect it to
the AC power. For details on connection cradle, see Chapter 7.

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

With Battery Level Lamp

You can also check the battery level by the battery lamp on the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack from your computer and push the battery level button on the
battery pack.

Battery Level Lamp

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Battery Level Button

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

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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 afterward.

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.

Conditioning Battery Pack

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When the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power
Meter indicates, you need to condition the battery pack or buy an optional high
capacity battery pack.

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

source 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 your computer.

3. When the message Press <F2> for System Utilities appears, press F2 to open the

Setup Utility.

4. Disconnect the AC adapter.

5. Set the mobile mode switch to the NORMAL position.

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Mobile Mode Switch

Mobile Mode Normal Mode

6. With the Fn key pressed down, press the F7 key several times so that the screen

brightness is maximized.

7. Leave your computer on to discharge the battery pack. When it is completely

discharged, the system will automatically shut down.

8. Connect your computer to AC power source 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 high capacity battery pack.

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Changing Battery Pack to Optional High Capacity 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 an optional high capacity
battery pack (CE-BL25).
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.

3. Slide the battery stopper to the unlocked position (

).

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Battery Stopper

4. Slide the battery release lever to the unlocked position (

pull out the battery pack (2).

) and hold it (1); then,

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Battery Release Lever

5. Insert the high capacity battery pack into the computer by matching the notched

parts of the battery to the projected parts of the computer.

High Capacity Battery Pack
(CE-BL25)

Notched Part

Checking Battery Level of High Capacity Battery Pack

Follow the steps in Checking Battery Level in this chapter.

Conditioning High Capacity Battery Pack

Follow the steps in Conditioning Battery Pack in this chapter.

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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

• Using System standby/hibernate

• Using mobile mode switch

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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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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, press any key.

• 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.

• 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.

3. Click OK.

4. Close the Control Panel window.

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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 enter 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 ( ), the Turn off computer dialog box will

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

• The battery level is low.

The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows. See Low Battery Indication
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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Using Mobile Mode Switch

Your computer is equipped with the mobile mode switch allowing you to extend
battery life. When your computer is in mobile mode, it automatically controls system
power consumption: by reducing CPU performance and decreasing screen brightness.
The control will make the battery life longer.

Mobile Mode Switch

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Mobile Mode

Normal Mode

Mobile Mode

Use your computer in mobile mode to obtain longer battery life when needed. The
mobile mode provides the second lowest screen brightness.

Normal Mode

Use your computer in normal mode when you do not need to power down CPU
performance even on battery operation.

• The mobile switch does not work when your computer is powered by

the AC power source.

• The screen brightness can be increased by pressing the F7 key while

holding down the Fn key. Be sure that screen brightness and battery
life are in inverse proportion to one another. The maximized screen
brightness will cause shorter battery life.

• The screen brightness can be adjusted respectively in mobile mode and

normal mode.

• Mobile mode may cause an animation to produce an irregular motion

or frame dropouts since the CPU performance is reduced.

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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, an optional CD-ROM drive unit, a printer, an external
monitor, an, PC cards, 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.

Peripheral Device Connectors

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, an
IEEE1394 device, a PC card, etc.).

• Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is 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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Peripheral Connection Overview

External Monitor Port*

USB Port

Headphone/Audio Output Jack

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USB Port

*Use the provided display converter cable to connect an external monitor to your
computer.

Connector Shape

Connector name Connector shape

USB Port

External Monitor Port

Headphone/

Audio Output Jack

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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 either of the USB ports on your computer.
Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to your computer.

Optional Floppy Disk Drive

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USB Port

USB Mark

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.

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• 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.

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Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit

A compact disc (CD) is a storage medium, with which you can read data, play music,
install and run programs, etc. The optional external CD-ROM drive unit (CE-CD05)
can be connected to either of the USB ports on your computer.

CAUTION FOR LASER
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: 903µW, 785nm

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Precautions

• Do not disassemble the CD-ROM drive unit and do not repair it by yourself. Doing

so may cause electrical shock hazard, or a laser may damage your eyes.

Lens

• Do not store or use the CD-ROM drive unit in a dusty, humid, oily environment, or

under damp or moist conditions.

• Do not turn up the volume too high, when using the headphones.

• Do not leave the CD-ROM drive unit in direct sunlight, near a heat source or

especially in a hot automobile.

• Do not drop or jar the CD-ROM drive unit.

• Do not touch the pins/terminals of the USB cable.

• When the CD-ROM drive unit has been moved from a cold place to warm place, it

may damp or moist. Leave it for about 1 hour before using.

• Keep magnetic objects away from the CD-ROM drive unit.

• Do not insert any foreign metal object inside the CD-ROM drive unit.

• Do not touch the lens.

• If noise is heard from radio or TV, move the CD-ROM drive unit 2 m (about 6 ft.)

away from the radio or TV.

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Connecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit (CE-CD05)

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

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

cause malfunction.

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

the drive to malfunction.

1. Connect the core side connector of the USB cable included in the optional

external CD-ROM drive unit to the cable connector of the drive unit.

USB Cable

Core

2. Insert the USB connector of the cable into one of the USB ports of your

computer. The CD-ROM drive unit automatically turns on and the power
indicator lights up.

USB Port

Power Indicato

Cable Connector

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3. Slide the cover latch to the right and open the cover.

Cover Latch

4. Remove the protection sheet before you use the drive for the first time.

Protection Sheet

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Handling CD

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

from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface.

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

• Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the CDs cause

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

Inserting CD

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

1. Make sure the busy indicator light is not on.

2. Slide the cover latch to the right to open the cover and raise it.

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Busy Indicator

3. Place your CD onto the disk spindle and press on the center of your CD with

label side up, until it locks onto the disk spindle.

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A

E

B

4. Close the disk cover.

• Insert a CD firmly until it is locked onto the spindle; then, close the

disk cover, or the disk may fall off the spindle and get damaged.

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

the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.

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

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

Removing CD

1. Make sure the busy indicator is not lit.

2. Slide the cover latch to the right and open the cover.

3. Press down the disk spindle and remove the CD from the tray holding its edge.

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• Make sure the busy indicator is not lit or blinking before opening the

disk cover.

• When opening the cover, if the CD is still spinning, wait until it has

stopped, then remove it.

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Playing CD

With some CD-ROMs, you can hear the sound of them through the audio out jack of
the CD-ROM drive unit. Connect headphones or speaker system with an amplifier to
the audio out jack.

Audio Out Jack

Disconnecting Optional External CD-ROM 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 USB Mass Storage Device; then, Safe To Remove Hardware

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dialog appears.

3. Remove the USB cable from the computer.

) on the taskbar.

Mode Switches

There are the mode switches on the bottom of the CD-ROM unit.
These switches are for technical services. Keep them as a default setting, OFF.

Mode Switches

Cleaning Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, record cleaner or anti-static

spray.

• Clean the outside of the drive with a soft, dried cloth.

• Clean the lens with a commercial lens blower if the lens is dirty.

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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.

Connecting External Monitor

Use the provided display converter cable to connect an external monitor with your
computer.

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Connect the provided display converter cable with the display cable as shown

below. If the display cable has screws, make sure to tighten them.

Display Converter Cable

Display Cable

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Screw

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3. Connect one end of the display cable to the external monitor port, then, the other

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

External Monitor Port

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

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

Disconnecting External Monitor

1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.

2. Press the button on the connector of the display converter cable, and hold it; then,

remove it from your computer.

Button

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Switching Display

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

button.

2. Select Display tab; then, click the button before the output display you desire and

click OK. Monitor means the internal LCD display and Panel means the external
display.

3. Click OK in the Confirmation window.

4. Click Yes in the Confirmation window.

5. Close the Control Panel window.

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Displaying Image on LCD and External Monitor

When displaying on both of the LCD monitor and the external monitor
simultaneously, the external monitor should be capable for displaying in

You can display the same image on the LCD and the external monitor simultaneously
when you connect the external monitor to your computer.
To extend the image on your LCD onto an external monitor:

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

2. Select “2”display icon, then, check the box of Extend my Windows desktop onto

this monitor at the bottom of the dialog box.

3. Click OK, then, follow the instructions shown on the screen.

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×

768 resolution or higher. Otherwise, you may not display images

1024
on the external monitor properly.

To stop extending the image onto the external monitor, uncheck the box
of Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

• 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(

• When displaying in Resolution Expansion mode (see 6-4), you cannot

switch the display using Fn+F5 (

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

display.

) keys.

).

) keys.

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Audio System

You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones.

Connecting Speaker

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

Head

hone/Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plu

Speakers with an Amplifier

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Connecting Audio Equipment

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

Headphone/
Audio Output Jack

Stereo Mini Plu

Analog Audio Cable

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

combination.

LINE IN

Audio Equipment

White

) or F4 (

LINE IN (R)

Red

) keys

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Connecting Headphone

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

hone/Audio Output Jack

Head

Stereo Mini Plug

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Headphone

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USB Device

Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two 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.

USB Port

USB Port

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.

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

) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the

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PC Card

Your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, which can accommodate a Type II
card or a CardBus compliant 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.

1. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the cabinet.

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PC Card Eject Button

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.

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

computer.

to show all kinds of icons.

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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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CHAPTER 5

Communication Functions

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

• 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.

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.

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Connecting Your Computer to LAN

1. Turn off your computer.

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

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.

Cover

4. Turn on your computer.

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LAN Jack

To Network Hub

LAN Cable

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, Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast

Ethernet NIC.

5. Click Advanced tab, and select Link Speed/Duplex Mode 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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Removing LAN Cable

Be sure to push up the locking lever when disconnecting the cable.
Excessive force may result in breaking the locking lever.

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Push up the locking lever and hold it, then, remove it straight from the LAN jack.

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3. Close the cover for safekeeping.

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Locking Lever

Wireless LAN

Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11g
and IEEE802.11b standards. You can access a network using 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 802.11g or IEEE802.11b
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 antenna with the
following steps.

Activating Antenna

You can enable/disable the antenna 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

Antenna

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Antenna Indicator

Disable the antenna on airplanes and in specific place where radio­susceptible equipment is nearby such as medical electrical equipment.
Electric waves generated from the antenna may affect the devices and
cause malfunction of the devices.

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Security Measures

Since wireless LAN provides data transfer using electric waves instead of LAN cables
between communicating devices, a third party can illegally access to and monitor the
transmitted information. The following security measures reduce opportunities to
receive the threats. Use a combination of the following measures for more secure
communications.

See Notice of Security with Wireless Devices section on page xiv.

Authentication

The following may help you receive less illegal access.

• SSID (Service Set Identifier)

“SSID” is a common network name. A SSID acts as a password that is shared with
all connecting wireless users, resulting in preventing access by any device that
does not have the SSID. Set a same SSID on your computer and access point.
Since this may be equivalent to no security, rely on a combination of the SSID and
WEP keys. (For details on configuration of an access points, refer to its manual.)

• MAC (Media Access Control) address filtering

MAC addresses are unique addresses on the network, which are allocated to the
computer’s network interface cards. An access point allows access by a device
only if that device’s MAC address matches an address in an authentication list
used by the access point. Register your MAC address with your access point. (For
more information, refer to the manual of your access point.)

• For other security measures, refer to the manual of your access point.

• To find the MAC address of your computer:

1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Command Prompt.

2. Enter ipconfig/all; then, press Enter.

3. Find the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Local

Area Connection section. They are the MAC address of your
computer.

4. Type exit; then, press Enter.

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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption

WEP reduces the opportunities for a third party to monitor the information transmitted
through wireless LAN network by encrypting the information.
To enable the WEP functions, an encryption key or network key must be registered
with both communication devices. In this case, only the receivers who have the correct
encryption key can decrypt the information.

• To use the WEP functions, your communication partner must support

the functions.

• Your computer supports 128-bit and 64-bit WEP keys.

• For enhancement of security, the encryption keys should be

periodically changed.

• The WEP key is generated from ASCII or hexadecimal entries. Refer to

the following for the entries.

ASCII format Hexadecimal format

Numbers/

Letters

Characters/

0 to 9,

a to z, and A to Z

0 to 9,

*1

a to f, and A to F

5 or 13 characters 10 or 26 digits

*2

Digits

*1

The uppercase and lowercase letters are distinguished.

*2

The uppercase and lowercase letters are not distinguished.

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 802.11g or IEEE802.11b. You may need to configure your access
point for IP address, DNS server address, and gateway address. Refer to the manual of
the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure.

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This section describes how to configure your computer for wireless communications.

Configuring Wireless LAN Setting

You can store the configured settings using Network Setup Utility, which
allows you to easily access to one of the stored networks appropriate to
the current environment. (For Network Setup Utility, refer to Network
Setup Utility later in this chapter.)

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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. Confirm the radio buttons of Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain

DNS server address automatically are selected. If not, select them.

6. Click Advanced button.

7. Confirm the Default gateways section is emptied. If not, remove the gateway

address.

8. Click OK each time you close the dialog boxes.

9. Close the Network Connections window.

Connecting to Network

Before connecting to wireless LAN, confirm your access point is ready to
use and powered on. Refer to the manual of your access point.

1. Confirm the antenna indicator is lit.

2. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot

find the icon click

3. Click View Available Wireless Networks.

4. Select a network to be connected from the list of Available wireless networks.

5. Type the network key in the fields of Network key and Confirm network key.

• You need to type the correct network key. For available letters or

digits, refer to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption section on
page 5-7.

• When you select a network that is not configured for encryption

settings, the caution message appears such as Allow me to connect to
the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. Although
you can connect to the network with the box checked, security is not
ensured. Select a security configured network.

to show all kinds of icon.

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6. Confirm the checkbox of Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network is

cleared.

Be sure to clear the box for normal use. To enable the IEEE 802.1x in the
network, the corresponding settings are required. Consult your network
administrator for more information.

7. Click Connect button.

Confirming the Status of Wireless Connection

1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find

the icon click

2. 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.

3. Close the dialog box.

to show all kinds of icon.

) shows the connection quality. The

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.

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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.

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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 same subnet mask should be set to the other computer.

• 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 the other computer(s) are connecting to the
same network.

10. Confirm the checkbox of Data encryption (WEP enabled) is checked in Wireless

network key (WEP) section.

11. If necessary, check the checkbox of Network Authentication (Shared mode).

12. Clear the checkbox of The key is provided for me automatically.

13. Type a network key in Network key and Confirm network key fields.

• The network key to be typed must be equal to that of the other

computer.

• For available letters or digits, refer to WEP (Wired Equivalent

Privacy) Encryption section on page 5-7.

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• Be sure to match the key index between your computer and the

network/the other computer. Note that some access points and
computers have the key index options 0 through 3. Refer to the table
below for matching.

Access Point 1

/Computer 1

1 0 1

2 1 2

3 2 3

4 3 4

Access Point 2

/Computer

2

Your

computer

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

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

15. 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.

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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

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

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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Modem Card

Your computer comes with the modem card. In order to use the modem on your
computer, install the supplied modem card in your computer.

• The modem in 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.

Installing Modem Card

This card is ready for Windows XP. To communicate using the modem card, follow the
instructions below:

1. Gently insert the modem card into the PC card slot. Make sure the card is firmly

seated in the slot.

This modem card is ready to use.

Connecting Modem to Telephone Line

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Connect PC card connector end of the included modem cable to the connector of

the inserted modem card.

3. Connect the modular jack end of the modem cable to the telephone line.

4. Turn on your computer.

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

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Configuring Modem

Configure your modem making 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 of
Locations in Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above.

You can change the settings or make a new location by clicking Edit… or New….

Removing Modem Card

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

icon, click

2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxx is the name of your modem card); then, Safe To

Remove Hardware dialog appears.

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.

to show all kinds of icons.

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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 five menu pages, as follows:

• Main: Configures basic setting

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• Advanced: Configures device interface

• Security: Sets Passwords

• Boot: Sets where the system boots from

• 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 Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2.

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

4. Select Exit menu.

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

6. Confirm the message and press Enter again. The system may restart according to

the exit method .

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.

Minus or Space key : Changes the value.

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In the item with mark, press Tab or Enter to open a sub menu. Press Esc to

close the sub menu and return to the previous menu.

For date and time, press Enter on the item to select the value you want to

change; then, use minus key or space bar to change the value.

3. Close the Setup Utility by following the steps above.

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Main Menu

System Time defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour
format). Use Tab or Enter key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to
change numerals.

System Date defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Use Tab or
Enter key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals.

Hard Disk Type shows the type of the hard disk of your computer, and normally has
to be as default. Press Enter key to show the details.

Internal NumLock defines whether the numlock keys of the built-in keyboard are

always disabled or not. ( An external keyboard will be numlocked if connected. )

Quick Boot defines whether the system simplifies the internal check while booting, to
shorten the boot time.

Quiet Boot defines whether the SHARP logo appears on the screen while booting.

CPU Information shows the information on the CPU.

System Memory shows the volume of the conventional memory used in MS-DOS.

Extended Memory shows the volume of the extended memory more than 1MB.

BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the system.

EC/KBC Version shows the EC/keyboard controller version of the system.

CMS Version shows the CMS version of the system.

DirectHD Version shows the DirectHD version of the system.

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Advanced Menu

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

Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the

resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. Enabled means that the screen is expanded.

Plug&Play O/S normally has to be as default “Yes”.

Max ACPI C-State normally has to be as default “C4 State”.

PCI Configuration normally has to be as default

Security Menu

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

Set User Password defines the user password (up to eight characters). You can set the
user password only when you have set the supervisor password.See the next section
about the user password. This password is used on the connection cradle.

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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.

Password On Boot defines whether you have to type the password for booting your
computer.

Hard Disk Boot Sector defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write­protected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to Normal.

Supervisor and User 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.
And if Password on boot is enabled, the system will require a password when your
computer is turned on.

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

Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor
password and User password. You cannot set a user password unless you have set a
supervisor password. If you share your computer with others, we recommend that you
set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user password
only.
If you type the user password when you enter the Setup Utility, you can change System
Time and System Date of the Main menu, Resolution Expansion of the Advanced menu
and Set User Password of the Security menu only.

Setting Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set

User 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 Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Changing Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set

User 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 Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Deleting Password

1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set

User Password and press Enter.

2. Type your current password, and press Enter.

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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 Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.

Boot Menu

Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from. Press Enter to open the sub
menu. The system boots from the drive at the top of the list. If the system cannot find
the drive, it will boot from the second one; then, third one; then forth one. Use arrow
keys to select the drive you want to move; then, use space bar or minus key or to
move it up or down.

USB Boot enables or disables the boot from the USB floppy disk drive or the USB CD
drive.

LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of
your computer.

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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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