Sharp Actius PC-UM20, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...g the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A s...

Page 3: ...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 ...

Page 4: ... To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software Warning This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org Copyrigh...

Page 5: ...s a serious electric shock may occur To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead follow the instructions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire ...

Page 6: ... consent which SHARP is unable to give Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956 the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958 the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders ...

Page 7: ...ine equipped with a call waiting facility If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with call waiting you may experience communication errors To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries the following setting should be observed Pulse dial may not be available in some countries Modem Name T60M250 00 Intended Use This is a Personal Computer with Modem for...

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Page 10: ...etc Do not move the computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may cause damage Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet These protect the computer from overheating Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the base of this computer w...

Page 11: ...MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Handling Never put the battery pack in a fire as it could explode and cause injury Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60 C 140 F Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals as it could heat up and explode Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pac...

Page 12: ...ing during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm There may be a remote risk of e...

Page 13: ...he specified battery life has expired or any other causes SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss of or alteration of stored data etc Edition 1st Edition February 2002 Copyright 2002 SHARP Corporation This document contains or ...

Page 14: ...re 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 ...

Page 15: ... boldface Press Enter to continue When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously the key labels are separated by a plus sign Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Sample Entries are shown in upper 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 Properties window ...

Page 16: ...r 1 3 Setting Up Windows 1 5 Turning Off Your Computer 1 8 Basic Operations Choosing Power Source 2 1 Resetting the System 2 3 Using the Glide Pad 2 4 Using the Keyboard 2 6 Sharing the Computer Windows 2000 2 8 Sharing the Computer Windows XP Professional 2 9 Battery and Power Management Battery Pack 3 1 Optional High Capacity Battery Pack 3 7 Power Management 3 8 Peripherals Using Peripherals 4 ...

Page 17: ...ion Functions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 5 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 6 1 Main Menu 6 3 Advanced Menu 6 4 Security Menu 6 5 Exit Menu 6 7 Appendixes Converting File Format A 1 Maintenance and Care A 2 Re installation Instructions A 4 Specifications A 9 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 18: ...ring to the part Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front LCD Screen 4 12 Microphone Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button Status Indicators A N Hard Disk Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Battery Indicator 2 1 Power Indicator 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...m Battery Pack 3 1 Speaker Reset Switch 2 3 AC Adapter Jack 1 3 Expansion Port 4 12 4 22 PC Card Slot 4 18 Audio Output Jack 4 15 Microphone Jack 4 16 Ventilation Openings ix USB Port 4 3 4 7 4 17 Modem Jack 5 2 LAN Jack 5 5 ...

Page 20: ...uickly as possible Read this chapter first Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power See the next chapter for more information on power sources Before using the computer for the first time 1 Place the computer upside down 2 Slide the battery stopper on the battery pack to the unlocked position Battery Stopper ...

Page 21: ... the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on the computer 4 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 5 Slide the battery stopper to the locked position 6 Turn over your computer and go to the next section Notched Part Projected Part ...

Page 22: ...g other AC adapters may damage the computer Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet Never pull on the cord When using the computer for the first time be sure to connect it to AC power If using the battery instead you may not be able to complete the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power 4 Press the display cover lock button until the display...

Page 23: ...cover more than 90 degrees to raise the keyboard completely Otherwise the keyboard or the computer may malfunction 6 Press the power button to turn on your computer When you turn on the computer the power indicator turns green the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems and Windows setup process starts See the next page 90 Power Indicator ...

Page 24: ...guring your location language and keyboard Configuring your time zone Accepting license agreement Naming your computer Registering your computer Creating an account Completing configuration To setup Windows follow the instructions on the screen See also the Windows manual It takes approximately 15 20 minutes to complete the entire setup process Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows...

Page 25: ... date and time in Date Time Properties Windows 2000 or Date and Time Properties Windows XP Professional dialog box Properties Dialog Box in Windows 2000 In the instructions 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...

Page 26: ...1 1 7 box or similar window for the component or feature represented by that icon by double clicking it ...

Page 27: ... In the Shut Down Windows dialog box select Shut down from the pull down menu and click OK From the start menu Windows XP Professional 1 Click start Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer dialog box click Turn Off 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 rese...

Page 28: ...ndard battery You can also use an optional battery See Chapter 3 for battery information About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer Indicator Light Meaning Power On green Operating Blinking green In System Standby Off Powered off or in System Hibernate Battery On green Fully charged On orange Being charged When Connected to AC Power Blinking orange I...

Page 29: ... AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer If you attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area check...

Page 30: ...rl Alt Del keys simultaneously and follow the instructions on the screen 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 Power Switch You can turn off the computer with the power button if you encounter hardware or softwar...

Page 31: ...finger This may cause the glide pad to operate incorrectly Using the Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works Place Your Fingertip Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad resting your wrist naturally in a relaxed manner Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of t...

Page 32: ...he object moves together with the pointer 4 Release the button when the object reaches its destination Or you can tap the pad twice instead of pressing the left button in step 2 Scroll You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glide pad To view information vertically place your finger on the most right part of the glide pad and slide your finger up and down To view...

Page 33: ...0 degrees to raise the keyboard completely Otherwise the keyboard or the computer may malfunction Special Keys Windows Key Opens the Windows Start menu Application Key Opens an application specific short cut menu equivalent to right clicking System Function Keys When pressed together with the Fn key function keys set specific system parameters This combination is sometimes referred to as hot keys ...

Page 34: ...creases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F11 Turns on and off the LCD screen Fn F12 Forces the computer into System standby See Power Management of Chapter 3 for more information ...

Page 35: ...ser s access level and click Finish 8 Click OK to close the dialog box 9 Close Control Panel window Changing User Name 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 of the above 2 In Users and Passwords dialog box check Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer then double click the user name you want to change 3 Change the name and click OK twice 4 Click Yes 5 Type the user name and its password...

Page 36: ...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 the computer select your user account Set a New User Account 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts If Classic view is selected double click User Accounts icon 3 Click Create a new account 4 Type a name for th...

Page 37: ...f If you select Log Off the dialog box which asks you to save your data may appear 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 in User Accounts dialog box and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options Set Password to User Account You can set the password to a user account to avoid ...

Page 38: ... you log on to the computer with an Administrator account If you log on the computer with a limited account go to the next step You cannot change the password for another user account 3 Select Change the password or my password If the password has not been set yet Change the password or my password will not appear Only the administrator can change the password of another user account 4 Type a new ...

Page 39: ...has not been set yet Remove the password or my password will not appear Only the administrator can delete the password of other user accounts 4 If you log on to the computer with the name of administrator and want to delete the password of that administrator type the password and click Remove Password 5 Close User Accounts dialog box then Control Panel window ...

Page 40: ...XP Professional 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 the computer s Power Management is active See the next section for power management To keep the battery life long Condition see Conditioning the Battery Pack later in the chapter the battery pack if the actual remain...

Page 41: ...t be installed correctly if the battery status indicator blinks orange In this case turn off the computer remove the AC adapter and the battery pack then install the battery pack and connect the AC adapter again If the battery status indicator still blinks orange ask your local dealer for assistance When the battery pack is hot for example after a long usage it may take longer to fully charge the ...

Page 42: ...ter or connect the computer to AC power immediately Otherwise the computer will be shut down and the data may be lost In Windows the alarm will tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by sounding an alarm or displaying a message and let your computer go on System standby hibernate or be shut down automatically 1 In the Power Options dialog box select Alarms tab 2 Set the battery lev...

Page 43: ...utomatically 5 Connect the computer to AC power and let the battery fully charge again 6 Turn on the computer and follow the steps 3 to 5 again 7 Restart the computer The conditioning process is complete Do not connect the computer to wall outlet while discharging the battery The conditioning will be cancelled Changing the Battery Pack The capacity of a battery pack gradually decreases when used r...

Page 44: ...n 4 Slide the battery release lever to right and hold it then pull out the battery pack 5 Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the computer 6 Slide the battery stopper of a new battery pack to the unlocked position Battery Stopper Battery Release Lever ...

Page 45: ...puter by matching the notched part of the battery to the projected parts on the computer 8 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 9 Slide the battery stopper to the locked position 10 Turn over the computer and it s ready to use ...

Page 46: ...rrectly Connecting High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Changing the battery pack of this chapter Charging High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Charging the battery pack of this chapter Checking the Battery Level of High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Checking the Battery Level of this chapter Conditioning the High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Conditioni...

Page 47: ...then Power Options If Classic view is selected double click Power Options icon Windows XP Professional 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 the Hard Disk 1 In the Power Options Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value...

Page 48: ...ected disconnected except while using the built in modem You can also select the performance by right clicking the icon or selecting Intel R SpeedStep TM technology tab in Power Options Properties dialog box Controlling CPU Speed Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional will control the processor performance to reduce power consumption Do not control the processor performance or connect dis...

Page 49: ... On Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Minimal Power Management Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Max Battery Using Battery Starts at lowest performance state then uses liner performance reduction as battery dis...

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Page 51: ...ater In System hibernate the power indicator or the battery power indicator turns off To resume from System hibernate press the power button When entering resuming from System standby hibernate follow the instructions below Finish communications printing and playing music or video before entering System standby hibernate Do not operate the computer or peripheral devices or connect disconnect perip...

Page 52: ...Entering System Standby Hibernate Your computer enters System standby hibernate in each of the following cases You select Stand by or Hibernate in the Shut Down Windows dialog box Windows 2000 You select Stand By or Hibernate which will appear if you press Shift key in the Turn off computer dialog box To open the dialog box click start Turn Off Computer Windows XP Professional The specified time i...

Page 53: ...ose 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 Windows XP Professional only The battery level is low The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows See ...

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Page 55: ...hown on the next page For the details refer to the section explaining each device and contact your dealer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting them except when connecting USB devices or inserting a PC card Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional compatible Some devices have to be turned on after the computer ...

Page 56: ...ripheral Connection Overview Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit CE FD04 05 and the optional external CD ROM drive unit CE CD05 Audio Equipment USB Device Port Bar Display PC Card Microphone ...

Page 57: ... unit It may cause the drive to malfunction Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to the USB port on the computer Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to the computer CE FD04 is required to connect the included USB cable to the drive first Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside otherwise you will not be able to read or write data to the ...

Page 58: ...wn 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 the computer and the drive Removing Before removing the floppy disk make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is not lit Press the eject button...

Page 59: ...isk all data previously stored on the disk is 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 before you remove it In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop Mitsumi USB Floppy Drive A 3 Click OK in Safe To Remove Hardware then remove the unit ...

Page 60: ... unit and do not repair by yourself otherwise it may cause electrical shock hazard or a laser may damage your eyes 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 ...

Page 61: ...OM 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 included USB cable to the cable connector of the drive unit 2 Connect the USB connector of the cable into the USB port of the computer The CD ROM drive unit turns on automatically and the power indicator is li...

Page 62: ...eat and excessive moisture Always hold the CDs by the edges Fingerprints dirt or water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking 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 a CD You can operate the optional external CD ROM drive unit only when the computer is on 1 Make sure the busy indicator does not ligh...

Page 63: ... 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 a CD 1 Make sure the busy indicator is not lit 2 Slide the cover latch to open the cover and raise it 3 Press on the disk spindle and remove the CD from the tray by holding its edge Make sure the Busy i...

Page 64: ...or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Click Stop USB Mass Storage Device 4 Click OK then remove the USB cable from the computer In Windows XP Professional 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device then Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears 3 Remove the USB cable from the computer Mode Switches There are the mode switches on the bottom of th...

Page 65: ...rnal 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 ...

Page 66: ... down menu Connecting External Monitor Use the included external monitor cable adapter QCNWA1587ACZZ to connect an external monitor to your computer 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Connect the included external monitor cable adapter to the expansion port of the left side of the computer 3 Connect the other end of the external monitor cable adapter to one end of your external mon...

Page 67: ...ct Settings tab then Advanced 2 Select Displays tab 3 Select the display and click OK 4 Click Yes then OK You can also switch the display with Fn F5 While playing video or animation you may not be able to switch the display 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 color To change the r...

Page 68: ... cannot display of Monitor tab must be unchecked in order to set 1280 x 1024 and 1600 x 1200 resolution mode selectable Monitor tab will appear when you click Advanced tab in the Display Properties dialog box You cannot switch to a display resolution and number of colors that are not available In the Colors High Color 16 bit means 65 536 64K colors and True Color 24 bit or 32 bit means about 16 77...

Page 69: ... You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier or an audio equipment to the audio output jack on the right side of the computer You can adjust the output volume in Windows by double clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar or use Fn F3 or F4 keys combination White Black LINE OUT R LINE IN L ...

Page 70: ...ith an impedance of more than 8Ω 32Ω is recommended Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2 2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V ...

Page 71: ...emove USB devices you may need to perform the following before you remove them In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your USB device 3 Click OK then remove the device from the computer In Windows XP Professional 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons 2 Cli...

Page 72: ...talled If the driver is not installed correctly you will hear a warning beep 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 computer cabinet 2 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer ...

Page 73: ... with the label face up until it locks into place 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 In Windows 2000 1 Click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your PC card 3 Click OK and go to Ejecting PC card of the next page ...

Page 74: ...ve Hardware dialog appears Go to Ejecting PC card below Ejecting PC Card 1 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer 2 Push the eject button and remove the PC card 3 Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping 4 Insert the protection card Be sure to insert the protection card after you finish using the PC card to protect the PC...

Page 75: ...as a printer or an external display permanently connected to the port bar and take your computer out of your office or house When you connect the port bar to your computer again all the devices connected are instantly available External Display USB Devices RS 232C Serial Device Printer Connecting the Port Bar Be sure to turn off the computer before connecting disconnecting the port bar Otherwise t...

Page 76: ...isconnect the devices to from the external monitor port the USB ports and the parallel port while the computer is on When you use the serial port be sure to connect the device to the port bar before you turn on the computer Disconnecting the Port Bar 1 Turn off the computer and the devices connected to the port bar Expansion Port AC Adapter Jack Parallel Port Serial Port USB Ports External Monitor...

Page 77: ...4 23 4 2 Press the buttons on the both sides of the connector and remove the connector from the expansion port 3 Store the connector into the port bar ...

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Page 79: ...X 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 r...

Page 80: ... the telephone line 5 Turn on the computer Connect the modem to the telephone line directly Do not use a distributor or allotter Configuring the Modem in Windows 2000 Make the necessary adjustments as shown below 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Phone and Modem Options icon 3 Select New Location and click Edit 4 Type in the details about your location and dial...

Page 81: ...nt Hyper Terminal and Phone Dialer You can find these applications by opening the Start menu and selecting Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal lets you connect to other computer terminals for example Bulletin Boards Phone Dialer lets you store and dial numbers for quick access Modem Settings The settings for your modem are pre installed in the Windows 2000 installed on your computer ...

Page 82: ...a new connection of Network Tasks When the New Connection Wizard dialog box appears follow the instructions on the screen If you plan on connecting to the Internet by using the modem to dial an Internet Service Provider ISP have your account information and dial up number ready before you begin the wizard Once you set your connection you can see or edit the connection status by double clicking the...

Page 83: ... your computer is provided with the LAN cable go to the step 4 If with the core for a LAN cable go to the next step 3 Attach the provided core to one end of your LAN cable Insert the cable into the core and close the core until it clicks 4 Remove the cover of the LAN jack on the right side of your computer 5 Connect the core end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack Do not connect the LAN cable to th...

Page 84: ...ttings Control Panel 2 Double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager button 4 Double click Network adapters then Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx 5 Click Advanced tab and select Link Speed Duplex Mode in Property and select an appropriate value in Value 6 Click OK and close Device Manager window 7 Click OK and close Control Panel window Configuring the LAN Unit in Windows XP Professional ...

Page 85: ...ew is selected double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager 4 Double click Network adapters then Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx 5 Click Advanced tab and select Link Speed Duplex Mode in Property and select an appropriate value in Value 6 Click OK and close Device Manager window 7 Click OK 8 Close Control Panel window ...

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Page 87: ...have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM which the system reads every time you turn on the 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 the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of four menu pages as follows Main Configures basic setting Advanced Configures device interface I O...

Page 88: ... the item Minus or Space key Changes the value In the item with mark press Enter to open sub menu Press Esc to close the sub menu and return to the previous menu 4 Select Exit 5 Select one of the exit methods and press Enter 6 Confirm the message and press Enter again The system restarts When the Setup Utility is opened power management does not work Do not close the display cover ...

Page 89: ... keys to select the drive you want to move then use minus key or space bar to move it up and down Internal NumLock defines whether the numlock keys of the built in keyboard are always disabled or not Num lock indicator will turn when Fn NumLk are pressed regardless of this setting An external keyboard will be numlocked if connected Memory Cache defines whether the primary cache or the secondary ca...

Page 90: ...ress Enabled means that you can set the items by yourself Auto means the Mode can be selected Bi directional ECP Extended Capabilities Port mode EPP Enhanced Parallel Port mode or Output only Disabled means that you cannot use the port Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built in glide pad Resolution Expansion defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 80...

Page 91: ...visor 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 the computer is turned on If you enter a wrong password three times the message System Disabled appears Press the power button to shut d...

Page 92: ...ser 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 the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Supervi...

Page 93: ...ut 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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Page 95: ...art menu select Programs Accessories Command Prompt 3 Type CONVERT9C 9 FS NTFS and press Enter 4 Type the volume label of your computer and press Enter You can see the volume label of the C drive by double clicking My Computer 5 Type Y and press Enter 6 Type Exit and press Enter 7 From the Start menu select Shut Down 8 Select Restart and click OK The system restarts and the drive will be converted...

Page 96: ... Enter 3 If you see the message Task is completed successfully type Exit and press Enter In Windows XP Professional 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 of the above Windows XP Professional section 2 Type SECEDIT9 CONFIGURE9 DB9C WINDOWS TEMP MDB9 CFG9C WI NDOWS INF DEFLTWK INF9 AREAS9FILESTORE and press Enter 3 If you see the message Task is completed successfully type Exit and press Enter Maintenance and ...

Page 97: ...is computer is designed for portability For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these guidelines Before traveling back up your data on floppy disks or other external media Do not travel with an optional external floppy disk drive unit an optional external CD ROM drive or an optional port bar connected Do not carry the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damag...

Page 98: ...License Agreement The Software contains pre installed software for disaster recovery purposes The Software is only authorized for distribution together with a specific computer This License authorizes you to use the Software for disaster recovery purposes only to restore the hard disk image contained on the CD to the computer with which the CD and Software were originally shipped 3 NONPERMITTED US...

Page 99: ...AGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS EVEN IF POWERQUEST CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT TORT WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE GROUNDS BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMA...

Page 100: ...our computer The Product Recovery CD ROMs are not for sale Keep them in a secure place Backing up the data Before formatting the hard disk you should back up your data For details on how to back up your data see the Windows Online Help Although the pointer may be shown on the screen never touch the keyboard or the mouse during recovery except when the message prompts you to If you touch them the r...

Page 101: ...he Product Recovery CD ROM disk 1 into the CD ROM drive 6 In the Exit menu select Load Setup Defaults then press Enter twice 7 In Boot Sequence of the Main menu set CD ROM Drive to the top of the list then press ESC 8 In the Exit menu confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice 9 Read the message on the screen and select the operating system which you had selected for the firs...

Page 102: ...ly 16 When the message Press F2 to enter SETUP appears press F2 The Setup Utility opens 17 In the Exit menu select Load Setup Defaults then press Enter twice 18 In the Exit menu confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice The system restarts 19 Set up Windows following the instructions on the screen When you finish the setup the recovery is completed ...

Page 103: ...ompliant with AC97 audio I O ports Audio Audio output jack stereo external microphone jack Others USB port expansion port for external display optional port bar Modem Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps LAN 100 BASE TX 10 BASE T Power AC adapter 100 240V 50 60 Hz Battery Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life Approximately 3 hours standard battery pack only Approximately9hours hi...

Page 104: ...tions may not be available in some countries Standard Battery Pack CE BL17 High Capacity Battery Pack CE BL18 External CD ROM Drive CE CD05 External Floppy Disk Drive CE FD04 CE FD05 AC Adapter CE MU01V Port Bar CE PB01 ...

Page 105: ...capable of generating errors and error messages If you encounter a software error try to determine if the error message is from your operating system or from an application program and refer to the appropriate manual for possible remedies You can also refer to the Windows manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program select Help from the Start menu It also gives yo...

Page 106: ...stion Why do I get the message Invalid system disk You may have inserted a non bootable disk in the optional external floppy disk drive unit either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk Question Why can t I boot from the floppy disk Make sure that the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected to the computer Check whether the floppy dis...

Page 107: ... still have the problem after trying the above follow the steps in Why doesn t the keyboard or the glide pad function Question Why does the external monitor display nothing or the image on it distorted Confirm the monitor is turned on Confirm the monitor is connected correctly Make sure an external monitor is selected as the display by pressing Fn F5 If you use Fn F5 to change the display the imag...

Page 108: ...not turn off the system with the power switch press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system refer to page 2 3 Ten seconds later turn on the computer by pressing the power switch Question Why does the glide pad malfunction The pad of the glide pad or your palm may be moist or dirty and grease Wipe the glide pad with a soft dry cloth Trouble with Floppy Disks Question ...

Page 109: ...Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched Confirm the CD or files are supported Trouble with Communication Question Why can t I communicate through the built in modem Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack Confirm the dial setting plus or tone of Windows or communication software is matched with the telephone line Confirm the country region setting is appropriate Confi...

Page 110: ...als Question Why don t peripheral devices function Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer Confirm they are Windows 2000 or XP Professional compliant Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Windows 2000 only Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the comput...

Page 111: ...rect Correct the date and time in Windows Double click the time appearing on the taskbar and set them in Date Time Properties Windows 2000 or Date and Time Properties Windows XP Professional dialog box Question Why can t I use a hardware device Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the following procedure Windows 2000 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Pa...

Page 112: ...rd or the glide pad function Question Why the computer is so hot When charging the battery pack its surrounding area or the front of the keyboard may become hot but this is not a problem Question Why can t I record the sound from the microphone Follow the instructions below 1 Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar 2 Click Options and select Properties 3 Select Recording in Adjust volume for ...

Page 113: ...dling 4 8 inserting 4 8 playing 4 10 removing 4 9 D Display changing brightness 2 7 changing number of colors 4 13 changing resolution 4 13 switching the display 2 6 4 13 troubleshooting T 3 turning off 2 7 E External monitor connecting 4 12 disconnecting 4 13 switching the display 2 6 4 13 F floppy disk formatting 4 5 handling 4 3 inserting 4 4 removing 4 4 Floppy disk drive unit external optiona...

Page 114: ...16 PC cards 4 17 port bar optional 4 21 printer 4 21 troubleshooting T 6 USB device 4 17 Port bar optional connecting 4 21 disconnecting 4 22 ports 4 22 using 4 22 Power choosing AC or battery 2 1 indicator 2 1 Power management controlling CPU speed 3 9 disabling 3 13 stopping power supply to display 3 8 stopping power supply to hard disk 3 8 system hibernate 3 11 system standby 3 11 Printer 4 21 ...

Page 115: ...4 peripherals T 6 reference T 1 U USB device 4 17 W Windows 2000 changing user name 2 8 changing user password 2 8 first time setup 1 5 properties dialog boxes 1 6 registering user 2 8 Windows XP Professional changing a password 2 11 deleting a password 2 11 first time setup 1 5 properties dialog boxes 1 6 set a password 2 10 set a user account 2 9 ...

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