Sharp Actius PC-UM32W, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...s 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 the included ferrit...

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: ...vice 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 Warning This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regul...

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Page 6: ...to an extremely warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may cause damage Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet These protect the computer from overheating Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven work surfaces Do not use the computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended period during operation ...

Page 7: ...NUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Handling Never put the battery pack in a fire as it could explode and cause injury Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60 C 140 F Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals as it could heat up and explode Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack ...

Page 8: ...ulated 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 electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak Wireless LAN Precautions Do not communicate...

Page 9: ...cement use after the specified battery life has expired or any other causes SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions such as stolen credit card numbers the loss of or alteration of stored data etc Edition 1st Edition October 2002 Copyright 2002 SHARP Corporation This docu...

Page 10: ...e 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 11: ...ce 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 lower cases of different typeface c windows sytems Words Texts on Screen such as window titles or possible parameters are italicized Double click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog...

Page 12: ...dows 1 5 Turning Off the Computer 1 6 Basic Operations Choosing Power Source 2 1 Resetting the System 2 3 Using the Glide Pad 2 4 Using the Keyboard 2 6 Controlling Audio 2 7 Adjusting the Display 2 8 Sharing the Computer 2 10 Battery and Power Management Battery Pack 3 1 Optional High Capacity Battery Pack 3 7 Power Management 3 8 Peripherals Using Peripherals 4 1 Optional External Floppy Disk Dr...

Page 13: ...unctions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 4 Wireless LAN 5 7 Network Setup Utility 5 11 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 6 1 Main Menu 6 3 Advanced Menu 6 4 Security Menu 6 5 Boot Menu 6 7 Exit Menu 6 7 Appendixes Memory Module A 1 Maintenance and Care A 5 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 14: ...ghtly different depending on the model Front A N LCD Screen 2 8 Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button 1 4 Status Indicators Antenna Indicator for built in wireless LAN model only 5 7 Battery Indicator 2 1 3 3 Antennas which function only for built in wireless LAN model 5 7 Power Indicator 1 4 2 1 Hard Disk Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock ...

Page 15: ...xpansion Port 4 11 22 CF Card Slot 4 19 PC Card Slot 4 16 Audio Output Jack 4 13 14 Microphone Jack 4 14 Ventilation Openings v USB Ports 4 3 7 15 23 Modem Jack 5 2 LAN Jack 5 5 IEEE1394 Connector 4 24 AC Adapter Jack 1 3 CF Card Eject Switch 4 19 21 Security Slot A 5 ...

Page 16: ...ickly as possible Read this chapter first Installing a 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 17: ...the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on the computer then push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 4 Slide the battery stopper to the locked position 5 Turn over your computer and go to the next section Notched Part Projected Part ...

Page 18: ...ng 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 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 4 Slide the display cover lock lever to the left until ...

Page 19: ...e 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 Power Indicator Keyboard Power Button ...

Page 20: ...ay not be able to complete the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power 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...

Page 21: ... Modem Options Mouse Power Options System Turning Off the Computer When you re finished using your computer turn it off with one of the following ways From the start menu 1 Click start Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer dialog box click Turn Off With the power button Before using this step confirm that Shut down is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab ...

Page 22: ...pter 3 for the battery information About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer Indicator Light Meaning On green Operating Blinking green In System Standby Power Off Powered off or in System Hibernate On green Fully charged On orange Being charged Connected to AC Power Source Blinking orange In abnormal state Remove the battery pack and install it agai...

Page 23: ...rges the battery The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer If you attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power c...

Page 24: ...er dialog box Click Disconnect or Logoff then Yes 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 software problems which lock u...

Page 25: ...rectly 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 the display As you slide your fingertip across the pa...

Page 26: ...he object 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...

Page 27: ...ns 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 Fn F1 Turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off This combination functions for built in wireless LAN model only and when Wirel...

Page 28: ... 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 Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar in the step 3 Next time you find the speaker symbol on the taskbar and it is easy to control the volume If you want to control the output volume of ea...

Page 29: ...f 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 Resolutions and Colors you can choose Resolution Number of Colors 800 x 600 64K 16M 2 1024 x 768 64K 16M 2 1280 x 1024 1 64K 16M 2 1400 x 1050 1 64K 16...

Page 30: ... 32 bit means about 16 770 000 16M colors If you select Highest Drawing speed may be delayed When playing animation the screen may be distorted Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers Changing Wallpaper 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Desktop tab 2 Select appropriate wallpaper in Background 3 Click OK Setting Screen Saver 1 ...

Page 31: ...ialog box then the Control Panel If more than one user accounts are set to the computer you must select which user account you will log in when you turn on the computer Log off the Computer Log off is useful because you do not have to turn off the computer when you finish your task and pass the computer to another person There are two ways to log off the computer Switch User or Log Off If you sele...

Page 32: ...elect 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 the 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 memb...

Page 33: ... 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 the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group If you log on the 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 ...

Page 34: ...s power management is active See the next section for power management To keep the battery life long Condition the battery pack if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates See Conditioning the Battery Pack section in this chapter Turn off your computer when you are not using it The duration of the battery depends on the computer usage Using applica...

Page 35: ...sistance When the battery pack is hot for example after a long usage it may take longer to be fully charged Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level by pointing to the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar or double clicking the icon to open the Power Meter dialog box If the battery is fully charged remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point the icon If you canno...

Page 36: ...battery drops to the specified level by sounding an alarm or displaying a message and let your computer go on System standby System hibernate or shut down automatically 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 Criti...

Page 37: ... Turn on the computer and follow the steps 2 to 4 again 6 Restart the computer The conditioning process completes 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 repeatedly the deterioration rate depends on the operating environment If the battery life ...

Page 38: ...ttery release lever to the unlocked position 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 Battery Stopper ...

Page 39: ...ng the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts of the computer then push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 8 Slide the battery stopper to the locked position 9 Turn over the computer and it s ready to use Notched Part Projected Part ...

Page 40: ... CE BL18 Connecting High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Changing the Battery Pack in this chapter Charging High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Charging the Battery Pack in this chapter Checking the Battery Level of High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Checking the Battery Level in this chapter Conditioning the High Capacity Battery Pack Follow the steps in Condition...

Page 41: ...ted 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 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 and click OK 3 Close the Control Panel window Stopping Power Suppl...

Page 42: ...fice Desk Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Portable Laptop Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Using AC Power Performance state will be chosen based on CPU demand Presentation Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as battery discharges Using AC Power Always ...

Page 43: ...the appropriate value when you select the processor performance using power schemes facility You can set your own power scheme Set all power management settings to your suitable ones and click Save as then type an appropriate name and click OK Once the preinstalled power scheme settings listed on the previous page are deleted there is no way but re installation to resume them ...

Page 44: ...s the current condition of the computer in an area of the hard disk and turns off the computer Your system enters and resumes from System hibernate per the conditions mentioned later 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 belo...

Page 45: ...x select Power Schemes tab 2 From the pull down menu of System standby or and System hibernates select the elapsed time before the 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...

Page 46: ...y 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 Windo...

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Page 48: ...ripheral devices shown on the next page For the details refer to the section explaining each device or contact your dealer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral devices before connecting them except when inserting a PC card or a CF card or connecting USB devices an IEEE 1394 device etc Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP compatible Some devices have to be tur...

Page 49: ...onnection Overview Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit CE FD05 and the external CD ROM drive unit CE CD05 Headphone Audio Equipment USB Device PC Card Microphone CF Card IEEE 1394 Device Expansion Port ...

Page 50: ...ve unit It may cause the drive to malfunction Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to either of the USB ports on the right side of the computer Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to the computer 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 disk Do not place floppy disks near magnet...

Page 51: ...orce 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 Ejecting a 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...

Page 52: ... Start to start formatting When you format a floppy disk 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 steps before you remove it 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Click Safely remove Mitsumi USB Floppy Drive A then Safe...

Page 53: ...SER KLASSE1 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 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 ne...

Page 54: ...t 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 Insert the USB connector of the cable into one of the USB ports of the computer The CD ROM drive unit automatically turns on and the power indicator lights up USB...

Page 55: ...ght 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 a 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...

Page 56: ...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 a 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 Make sure the busy...

Page 57: ...age 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 the CD ROM unit These switches are for technical services Keep them as a default setting OFF Cleaning the 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...

Page 58: ...able CE PB02 to connect an external monitor with your computer 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Connect the provided parallel VGA converter cable with the display cable as shown below If the display cable has screws make sure to tighten them 3 Open the cover of the expansion port on the left side of your computer 4 Connect the parallel VGA converter cable to the expansion port th...

Page 59: ...ing the external monitor refer to the manual included with your external monitor Switching the Display 1 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings tab then click Advanced button 2 Select Intel Graphics Technology tab then click Graphics Properties 3 Select the output display and click OK 4 Click OK three times and close the Control Panel window You can also switch the display with Fn F5...

Page 60: ...uter Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the right side of the computer You can adjust the output volume on Windows by double clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar or use Fn F3 or F4 keys combination White Red LINE IN R LINE IN L Audio Output Jack Audio Output Jack Speakers with an Amplifier Stereo Mini Plug Stereo Mini Plug Analog Aud...

Page 61: ...ernal microphone connected to the microphone jack Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2 2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V To record sound 1 Click start then point All Programs Accessories Entertainment 2 Click Sound Recorder 3 See Help for Sound Recorder for more information Audio Output Jack Microphone Jack Stereo Mini Plug Mini Plug ...

Page 62: ...ected to the 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 To remove USB devices you may need to perform the following instructions before you remove them 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click...

Page 63: ...o its manual Inserting a 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 computer cabinet 2 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops o...

Page 64: ...p until it locks into place If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do appears select the task you want Ejecting a 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 to show all kinds of icons La...

Page 65: ... it pops out from the side of the computer 4 Push the eject button so that the inserted PC card pops out then remove it 5 Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping 6 Insert the protection card Be sure to insert the protection card after you finish using the PC card slot to protect the PC card slot from being damaged ...

Page 66: ...manual Inserting a CF 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 CF card driver by following the instructions on the screen 1 Lift up the front of the computer 2 Slide the CF card eject switch inward which is on the bottom of the computer and re...

Page 67: ...g a CF Card Some CF cards may become hot after long use Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting a CF card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 Click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons 2 Click Safely remove xxxx xxxxx is the name of your CF card then Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears Label Facing Up ...

Page 68: ... eject switch inward which is on the bottom of the computer and remove the CF card 4 Insert the protection card Be sure to insert the protection card after you finish using the CF card slot to protect the CF card slot from being damaged Protection Card Eject Switch ...

Page 69: ...f the computer and the printer 2 Connect the provided parallel VGA converter cable with the printer cable If the printer cable has screws make sure to tighten them 3 Open the cover for the expansion port on the left side of the computer then connect the parallel VGA converter cable to the expansion port and the other end of the printer cable to the printer Parallel VGA Converter Cable CE PB02 Prin...

Page 70: ...the parallel cable from the port Connecting to the USB Port Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting the USB printer to the computer Some printer may not use New Hardware Find wizard to install the printer driver You can connect the USB printer to the computer without turning off the computer Printer Cable USB Ports Printer ...

Page 71: ... two or more IEEE 1394 compatible devices are connected to the computer in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment that is directly connected but also with other devices via the directly connected device Confirm the IEEE 1394 device you will connect is Windows XP compatible Some IEEE 1394 devices require that you install drivers before use Use AC pow...

Page 72: ...he screen Generally when you connect the device to the computer the necessary driver will be installed automatically 4 Start the appropriate application for handling your data Disconnecting an IEEE 1394 Device 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icon If the icon does not appear go to Step 3 2 If the name of your device appea...

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Page 74: ... 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 a...

Page 75: ...modem cable into the LAN jack It may damage the LAN jack or the modem cable 4 Connect the other end of the modem cable to 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 You may have already configured your modem during Windows Setup process Otherwise make the necessary adjustments as shown below ...

Page 76: ...x click Create 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 doub...

Page 77: ... category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE T LAN and the category 5 only when connecting to 100 BASE TX LAN Connect the Computer To LAN 1 Turn off the computer 2 If your computer is provided with the LAN cable go to 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 cli...

Page 78: ...n 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 Attach the provided core to your LAN cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment If your computer is provided with a LAN cable always use that LAN cable If your LAN cable has no ...

Page 79: ...le 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 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 ...

Page 80: ...f computers each equipped with wireless networking interface Each computer can communicate directly with other wireless enabled computers The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection vary depending on the environment where you perform To communicate through the wireless LAN activate the integrated antennas with the following steps Activate Antennas You can enable disable th...

Page 81: ... this connection of Network Tasks 4 Double click Internet Protocol TCP IP in This connection uses the following items 5 In Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box select Use the following IP address and set a unique IP address to 192 168 1 2 through 192 168 1 254 and the Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 then click OK The IP address of each computer should be unique The Default gateway can be bl...

Page 82: ...ction dialog box If the network requires the Network key entered go to Step 4 If it is not set Network key the caution message appears When the network name you want to access does not appear click Advanced tab then Refresh button of Available networks in Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box then click OK 3 When you agree with the message check the box of Allow me to connect and go to...

Page 83: ...cured network check the box of Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure When the key index of your computer is different from that of the network you cannot access the network Set the same key index with the following steps Note that some access points have the key index options 0 through 3 Refer to the table below for matching 1 Open the Wireless Network C...

Page 84: ...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 follo...

Page 85: ...ange 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 ...

Page 86: ...aved 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 five menu pages as follows Main Configures basic setting Advanced Configures device interface I O ports etc Security...

Page 87: ...ty is opened power management does not work Do not close the display cover Changing the setting of the 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 In the item with mark press 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 ...

Page 88: ...d will be numlocked if connected C3 State defines whether the system reduces power consumption while the CPU is idling Quick Boot defines whether the system skips the check of the internal memory while booting to shorten the boot time Quiet Boot defines whether the SHARP logo appears on the screen while booting Video RAM Size shows the minimum size of the video memory on Windows The volume of the ...

Page 89: ...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 System Beep controls the volume level of the beep before Windows starts 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...

Page 90: ...re set to Normal Device Configuration enables and disables built in devices such as USB Audio system modem LAN PC card IEEE1394 and wireless LAN 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 ...

Page 91: ...s Changing the 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 Ent...

Page 92: ... disk drive LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of the computer 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 Dis...

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Page 94: ...ly generated such as on the carpet Before installing the memory module carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area Avoid touching the integrated circuits on a memory module Handle all components by the edges Keep the memory module in the anti static wrapping until you are ready to install it 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and rem...

Page 95: ...insert the tool straight into the small hole of the glide pad Never insert anything but the provided memory upgrade tool 3 Push down the tool into the hole slide it completely to the left and lift it up The glide pad is slightly opened 4 Hold the tool with its projected part hooked on the glide pad and gently open the pad Glide Pad Memory Upgrade Tool ...

Page 96: ...ule is set correctly 6 Press the memory module softly into the memory socket matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the socket until you hear the clicking sound When you have difficulty inserting the memory module try to bend the both latches of the slot outwards and press down the module into place Projected Part Notched Part 20 Projected Part Notched Parts Latch Mem...

Page 97: ... the battery 10 Open the display cover turn on the computer and check the memory size Click start My computer View system information of System Tasks Your memory size appears at the bottom of the sentence Share video memory size will not be included with the value Uninstalling the Memory Module 1 Follow the steps 1 through 4 on Installing a Memory Module section 2 Slightly bend the two latches out...

Page 98: ...y cable into the security slot on the right side of your computer to prevent theft Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry lint free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth Never clean the computer while it is powered on Do not use alcohol benzene thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet Security Cable Security Slot ...

Page 99: ...se guidelines Before traveling back up your data on floppy disks or other external media Do not travel with any peripheral devices connected such as an optional external floppy disk drive unit or the external CD ROM drive and also the parallel VGA converter cable connected Do not carry the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damage to the hard disk drive Make sure the displa...

Page 100: ... are 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 click start Help and Support It also gives ...

Page 101: ...fective 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 disk set to the optional external floppy disk drive unit contains a system disk Check whether Floppy Disk Drive is set to the first in Boot Sequence and US...

Page 102: ...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 image may be distorted Press Fn F5 again to return the previous display and use Display Properties dialog box to change it again Refer to Chapter 4 Make sure the value of the Screen resolution in ...

Page 103: ...turn off the system refer to Resetting the System section of Chapter 2 Ten seconds later turn on the computer by pressing the power switch Question Why does the glide pad malfunction The surface 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 Why can t I use a floppy disk Confirm the optional external floppy...

Page 104: ...ly connected to the modem jack Confirm the dial setting pulse or tone of Windows or communication software is matched with the telephone line Confirm the country region setting is appropriate Confirm the network configuration is appropriate Confirm the user name or password is correct Confirm the COM port in the communication software is set appropriately Turn off the power management in the Windo...

Page 105: ...ee the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection section For the Wireless LAN see the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection section 4 Type exit then press Enter Question Why can t I detect the access point on my computer for wireless LAN communication Confirm the access point is powered on Confirm the antenna indicator is lit Restar...

Page 106: ...firm the ESSID of your computer matches the ESSID of the access point you want communicate with Confirm the Network key is correctly entered if the WEP security of the access point is enabled You may accidentally enable IEEE802 1x authentication Uncheck the box of Enable IEEE802 1x authentication for this network when you connect the network in Wireless Network Connection dialog box Refer to Conne...

Page 107: ...or the devices are installed Set System standby and System hibernates to Never in Power Options Properties dialog box If this does not work set Turn off hard disks to Never Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the computer and the printer are connected correctly Check whether the printer is ready to print Check whether the printer has enough paper Check wheth...

Page 108: ...k Performance and Maintenance then System If Classic view is selected double click System icon 3 Click Hardware tab then Device Manager 4 Double click the device you cannot use 5 Confirm Use this device enable appears in Device usage Question Why can t I produce sound Press Fn F4 to increase the output volume Double click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume Question Why ...

Page 109: ...following volume controls then click OK 4 Confirm the box of Select is checked in Microphone of Recording Control dialog box 5 Close the Recording Control dialog box Question Why can t find the drivers and applications You may accidentally remove them They are stored on the last recovery disk i e when two recovery CDs are provided they are stored on the Disk 2 When you are not sure how to install ...

Page 110: ...er A 5 external CD ROM drive unit 4 10 CD ROM drive unit external connecting 4 7 mode switch 4 10 removing 4 10 CD handling 4 8 inserting 4 8 playing 4 10 removing 4 9 troubleshooting T 5 CF Cards ejecting 4 20 inserting 4 19 D Display changing brightness 2 8 changing number of colors 2 8 changing resolution 2 8 switching the display 2 6 4 12 troubleshooting T 3 turning off 2 7 E Encryption key 5 ...

Page 111: ...oubleshooting T 5 N Network setup utility changing 5 12 deleting 5 12 loading 5 11 switching 5 11 P Passwords changing 2 11 6 6 deleting 2 12 6 6 setting 2 11 6 6 supervisor 6 5 user 6 5 PC cards ejecting 4 17 inserting 4 16 Peripherals audio equipment 4 13 CF card 4 19 connecting guidelines 4 1 external CD ROM drive 4 6 external floppy disk drive 4 3 external monitor 4 11 headphones 4 14 IEEE 139...

Page 112: ...g from 3 11 supporting 3 12 System standby about 3 11 generating conditions 3 12 resuming from 3 11 T Troubleshooting common problems T 1 communications T 5 display T 3 external CD ROM drive T 5 external floppy disk drive T 4 hard disk drive T 5 keyboard or glide pad T 4 LAN T 6 peripherals T 8 wireless LAN T 6 U USB device 4 15 W Wallpaper 2 9 WEP key 5 10 Windows XP first time setup 1 5 properti...

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