Sharp PC-GP10 Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...PC 9800T英 outside â â SHARP CORPORATION NOTEBOOK COMPUTER PC GP10 Series OPERATION MANUAL PC GP10 Series OPERATION MANUAL ã 2001 SHARP CORPORATION PRINTED IN CHINA TINSE3354ACZZ 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 w...

Page 3: ...e 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 4: ...e 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 V1456VQL P1 INT Intended Use This is a Personal Computer with Modem ...

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Page 7: ...t 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 will get h...

Page 8: ... 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 pa...

Page 9: ...ring 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 ...

Page 10: ...ny 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 refers to proprietary information which is...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...in 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 windo...

Page 13: ...wer 1 3 Setting Up Windows XP 1 5 Turning Off Your 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 Using the Floppy Disk 2 7 Using an Optical Drive 2 9 Writing Data to CD R RW 2 12 Watching DVD ROM Video 2 13 Controlling Audio 2 17 Adjusting the Display 2 18 Sharing the Computer 2 20 Battery and Power Management Batter...

Page 14: ...nctions Built in Modem 5 1 LAN unit 5 4 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 Memory Module PC GP10 CM only A 1 Maintenance and Care A 4 Re installation Instructions A 9 Specifications A 14 Troubleshooting Index ...

Page 15: ... appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front LCD Screen 2 18 Microphone Keyboard 2 6 Glide Pad 2 4 Power Button Status Indicators A N Power Battery Power Battery Status Indicator 2 2 Optical Drive Hard disk Drive Floppy disk drive Scroll Lock Caps Lock Num Lock ...

Page 16: ...xv Right Left Optical Drive 2 9 PC Card Slot 4 8 Ventilation Openings vi Floppy Disk Drive 2 7 ...

Page 17: ...l Port 4 11 AC Adapter Jack 1 3 Audio Output Jack S PDIF compliant 4 4 Modem Jack 5 2 IEEE1394 Connector 4 12 USB Connectors 4 8 S Video Output Jack 2 14 External Monitor Connector 4 3 Security Slot A 7 Reset Switch 2 3 Battery Pack 3 1 Memory Slot Cover A 1 ...

Page 18: ...ng as quickly 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 lock lever to the unlocked position Battery Lock Lever ...

Page 19: ...3 Insert the battery pack into the computer 4 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound 5 Slide the battery lock lever to the locked position 6 Turn over your computer and go to the next section ...

Page 20: ...luded with the computer Using 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 XP setup if the battery does not have enough power AC Adapter AC Power Cord...

Page 21: ...d raise the cover 5 Press the power button to turn on your computer When you turn on the computer the power indicator or turns green the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems and Windows XP Setup Wizard starts See the next page Display Cover Lock Button Power Indicator ...

Page 22: ...anagement may function In this case press any key to resume your computer from the power management If you cannot operate the keyboard or the glide pad press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the 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 XP setup set your date and tim...

Page 23: ...rt Turn Off Computer 2 In the Turn off computer dialog box select Turn Off With the power button Before using this step confirm that Shut down is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab of Power Options Properties dialog box found in the Control Panel Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected If you have not saved a file a dialog box will ...

Page 24: ...ing Power Source You can use the 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 battery pack See Chapter 3 for battery information ...

Page 25: ...etely discharged The warning beep sounds Battery status indicator is always off when the computer is turned off and not connected to AC power When the battery is hot the battery status indicator may turn off even if the battery is being charged For more information on System standby hibernate see Chapter 3 Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet the AC adapter provides power for opera...

Page 26: ...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 up the system In this case press the power button for more than four seconds Reset Switch If you cannot turn off the computer by pressing the power button you can use the reset switch on the bottom of your com...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ease 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 horizontally place your finger on the bottom p...

Page 29: ...s referred to as hot keys Fn F3 Decreases the audio volume Fn F4 Increases the audio volume Fn F5 Rotates display mode between LCD only CRT only and simultaneously display Fn F6 Decreases the LCD screen brightness Fn F7 Increases the LCD screen brightness Fn F8 Maximize the LCD screen brightness Return to the previous status by pressing them again Fn F10 Stops the battery warning beep This key com...

Page 30: ...sudden shocks or extreme vibration Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on a disk Do not spill liquid onto a disk Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place When the disk is correctly inserted the eject button will be popped out Always insert a floppy disk straight int...

Page 31: ...utton firmly The disk will pop out slightly Remove it and store it properly Formatting a 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 Floppy A icon then click Format from the pull down menu 4 Select the appropriate formatting options 5 Click Start to start formatting When you format a floppy disk a...

Page 32: ...velength of the laser 85mW 795nm CD R RW 6mW 668nm DVD ROM CLASS1LASERPRODUCT LASERKLASSE1 Handling Disks 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 disks by the edges Fingerprints dirt or water on the disks can cause noise...

Page 33: ...ndicator does not light on then press the eject button to open the drive tray slightly 2 Gentry pull out the tray 3 Place your disk label side up onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it clicks into the place Optical drive Indicator ...

Page 34: ...rface such as paper towels Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button to open the optical drive tray slightly 2 Gentry pull out the tray 3 Remove the disk from the tray by holding its edge 4 Gently push the tray back into the computer Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit or blinking bef...

Page 35: ...e data run the application called Drag n Drop CD installed with your computer See the online help of Drag n Drop CD for the details Before writing to CD R RW follow the instructions below Connect the AC adapter If the battery is discharged writing to the disk will be stopped and the write process will fail Disable the power management See Power Management of chapter 3 Close any applications which ...

Page 36: ...atching it If you turn off the computer with the disk inserted in the drive the drive may not be recognized when the computer is turned on again Changing Region Code DVD ROM disks have a Region code which prevents playback of the disks in certain regions Region code appears on the top of the disk When shipped from the factory the region code of your DVD ROM drive is set to Region 2 Available regio...

Page 37: ...n this case some region codes appear to be checked in the right box Check carefully which one is the appropriate region code in your country Use Parental Control If you want to set the parental control to prevent your children from watching an inappropriate movie click icon of WinDVD to open the Properties dialog box and select Parental Control tab Select the control level and set your password if...

Page 38: ...ect S3Display and check the box of TV in Display Devices 9 Click OK twice 10 If you can see the screen image on the television set click Yes 11 Click OK and close Display Properties dialog box Before disconnecting the television set be sure to turn off the computer and the television set After disconnecting the television set set back the display property following the steps 4 to 6 and set the app...

Page 39: ...hones you will have an audio output similar to a big theater For connection refer to Audio System of Chapter 4 WinDVD is equipped with Dolby HeadphoneTM properties You can enjoy Dolby sound just by connecting normal headphones To set this function click icon and select Dolby Headphone tab Refer to the online help of WinDVD for more details ...

Page 40: ...ck OK and close the dialog box then Control Panel window Check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar on the step 3 of the above Next time you find the speaker icon on the taskbar and it is easy to control volume If you want to control 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...

Page 41: ...1 Right click anywhere on the Windows desktop except icons or folders 2 Select Properties from the pull down menu 3 In the Display Properties dialog box select Settings tab 4 Select the number of the colors in Color quality and select the resolution in Screen resolution Refer to the table on the next page for possible resolution and colors 5 Click OK If the Monitor Setting dialog box appears click...

Page 42: ...d may be delayed Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers Changing Wallpaper 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 of the previous page 2 In the Display Properties dialog box select Desktop 3 Select an appropriate wallpaper in Background 4 Click OK Setting Screen Saver 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 of the previous page 2 In the Display Properties dialog...

Page 43: ...er See Help and Support Center for more details 6 Close User Accounts dialog box then Control Panel If you add a new user account s 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...

Page 44: ... 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 with an Administrator account If you log on the computer with a limited user account go to ...

Page 45: ...ber the password you set 7 Click Change Password 8 Close User Accounts dialog box then Control Panel window Deleting Password 1 Follow the steps 1 2 on Setting Password 2 Select the account you want to delete if 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 delete the password for another user account 3 Sel...

Page 46: ...y 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 remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates Turn off your computer when you are not using it The ...

Page 47: ...nnect 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 battery pack 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 dia...

Page 48: ...t down automatically To set Windows battery alarm 1 In the Power Options dialog box select Alarms tab 2 Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated We recommend you set Critical battery alarm to more than 5 3 Set the Alarm Action desired 4 Click OK twice 5 Close the Control Panel window Conditioning the Battery Pack You need to condition the battery pack when the actual remaining power...

Page 49: ...nect 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 becomes extremely short even after the conditioning you should buy a new battery pack Ask your local dealer for a new batter...

Page 50: ...er to right and hold it then pull out the battery pack 5 Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the computer 6 Insert a new battery pack into the computer 7 Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound Battery Release Lever ...

Page 51: ...3 6 3 8 Slide the battery lock lever to the locked position 9 Turn over the computer and it s ready to use ...

Page 52: ...ouble 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 Control Panel window Stopping Power Supply to the ...

Page 53: ...ters 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 below Finish communications printing and playing music or video before entering System standby hibernate Do not o...

Page 54: ...em standby hibernate in System standby or System hibernates 3 Click OK 4 Close 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 appear 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 Syst...

Page 55: ...my computer 3 Click OK 4 Close 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 XP See...

Page 56: ...Peripherals You can use the peripheral 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 device before connecting them except when connecting USB devices IEEE1394 devices or inserting a PC card Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP compatible Some devices have ...

Page 57: ...4 2 4 Peripheral Connection Overview Audio Equipment S PDIF compliant USB Devices IEEE 1394 Device Video Equipment with S Video connector Microphone Printer External Monitor ...

Page 58: ...ression Display Properties dialog box To open the dialog box right click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pull down menu Connecting External Monitor 1 Turn off the computer and the external monitor 2 Connect the computer and the external monitor Be sure to tighten screws 3 Turn on the external monitor then turn on the computer Be sure to turn off the computer and the...

Page 59: ...ed 2 Select S3Display tab 3 Select the display and click OK twice 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 To change the resolution and colors refer to Adjusting the Display of chapter 2 Audio System You can output sound to speakers an audio equipment or a headphone Connecting Speakers You can connect ...

Page 60: ...dio equipment Connect AC adapter to the digital audio equipment Exit other application programs Disable Windows power management Do not enter System standby hibernate Do not operate the computer Use the digital audio equipment compliant to sampling rate of 48kHz Sound may not be recorded correctly if you use the synchronized recording system of the digital audio equipment Audio Output Jack S PDIF ...

Page 61: ...keys combination Connecting Headphone Use headphones with an impedance of more than 8Ω 32Ω is recommended Connecting a 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 2 5V White L Red R Audio Output Jack Audio Output Jack ...

Page 62: ...4 7 4 To record sound 1 Click start then point All Programs Accessories Entertainment 2 Click Sound Recorder 3 See Help for Sound Recorder for more details Microphone Jack ...

Page 63: ...you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icons 2 Click Stop xxxxxxx xxxxxxx is the name of the USB device PC Card Your computer is equipped with PC card PCMCIA slots which can accommodate one Type II Type III or CardBus compliant card You can insert eject a PC card without turning off the computer Before inserting a PC card into your computer refer to its manual In upper slot which is c...

Page 64: ...ase install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen 1 Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the computer cabinet If the button is not inside the computer cabinet push it back into the computer 2 Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do appears select the task you want ...

Page 65: ...lick the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar If you cannot find the icon click to show all kinds of icon 2 Click Stop xxxxx xxxxx is the name of your PC card 3 Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer 4 Push the eject button and remove the PC card 5 Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping ...

Page 66: ...r 2 Connect the computer and the printer with the printer cable If the connector has screws tighten them 3 Turn on the printer then computer Connecting to 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...

Page 67: ...ctly 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 Connecting IEEE 1394 Device Attach the provided core to the DV IEEE1394 cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment You need not turn off the computer before connecting the device Be sure to read ...

Page 68: ...ssary driver will be installed automatically 5 Start the appropriate application for handling your data Disconnecting IEEE 1394 Device 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar 2 If the name of your device appears click Stop xxxxx xxxx is the name of your IEEE 1394 device If not remove the DV cable from the computer 3 Remove the DV cable from the computer IEEE 1394 connector To IEEE...

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Page 70: ...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 digi...

Page 71: ...own below Modem Configuration When you use the modem first time you must type your location s information 1 Click start Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware then Phone and Modem Options If Classic view is selected double click Phone and Modem Options icon 3 In Location Information dialog box select your country type your area code etc and select your dial type then click OK Next time ...

Page 72: ...r ready before you begin the wizard Once you set your connection you can see or edit the connection status by double clicking the icon appearing Dial up of Network Connections dialog box Power Management To use the communication software you may have to disable power management See Disabling Power Management of Chapter 3 See also the manual or online help of the software you are using Within the c...

Page 73: ...when connecting to 100 BASE TX LAN Connect your computer to LAN 1 Turn off the computer 2 Attach the provided core to one end of your LAN cable Insert the cable into the core and put the core around your LAN cable then close the core until it clicks 3 Remove the cover of the LAN jack on the rear side of your computer 4 Connect the core end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack with mark and connect t...

Page 74: ...h the provided core to your LAN cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment 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 4 Double click Network adapters then VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter 5 C...

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Page 76: ...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 77: ... to enable or disable the item mark means the item is enabled Mark means disabled If the item has no mark except Date and Time of Main menu and Set Password of Security menu 1 Press Enter to open the sub menu 2 Use Tab key to highlight the value then use or key to select the value The value with is being selected 3 Use Tab key to highlight OK then press Enter To set Date and Time 1 Press Enter 2 U...

Page 78: ...b menu The system boots from the drive selected in 1st Boot Device If the system cannot find the drive it will boot from the drive selected in 2nd Boot Device then the drive selected in 3rd Boot Device Internal Numlock defines whether Fn NumLk key combination always works or not If you will use the keypad area of the external keyboard only set it to Disabled Hot Key Beep defines whether the beep s...

Page 79: ...ry which will be shared with the extended memory Resolution Expansion defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600 If set to enabled the screen is expanded Battery Low Warning Beep enables or disables the beep sound when the battery remaining capacity becomes extremely low this item does not work for Windows battery alarm Wake On LAN defines whether the system r...

Page 80: ...e 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 Refer to the next section If you enter a wrong password three times the message This password is incorrect System will be shut down appears Press Enter to shut down the computer and after 10 seconds press the power button to turn it on again Setting the...

Page 81: ...b key to highlight OK and press Enter 7 Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted then press Enter 8 Confirm OK is highlighted and press Enter The system restarts Deleting the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select Set Password and press Enter 2 Type your current password and press Enter 3 Without typing any characters press Enter 4 Press Enter twice 5 Se...

Page 82: ...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 84: ...e 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 remove the battery pack and p...

Page 85: ...omputer Your computer is equipped with a 128 MB memory module within the mother board and in the left slot when shipped from the factory You can insert a memory module to the blank right slot or remove the memory module set in the left slot 128MB and replace it with the memory module which has the volume larger than the current one Memory Slot Cover Notched Part Projected Part 20 Right Slot Left S...

Page 86: ... memory slot cover to the computer matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of the computer 6 Tighten the screws 7 Replace the battery pack and connect the AC adapter 8 Turn on the computer and check the memory size by clicking start My computer View system information of System Tasks Your memory size will ...

Page 87: ...tion on how to maintain the computer in excellent working condition Replacing Backup Battery Your computer is equipped with a backup battery which will keep the information of the Setup Utility etc safe If you see the message Press F1 to Continue Del to Load CMOS default replace the backup battery with a new one Ask your local dealer for a new backup battery 1 Turn off the computer and remove the ...

Page 88: ...ry CR2 032 3V C R 2 0 3 2 3 V Never use a metallic material If the material touches to the circuit your computer may malfunction 4 Insert a new backup battery with the plus side a part number is printed up Insert a battery into two hooks of the box and press down the battery CR2 032 3V C R 2 0 3 2 3 V Hooks ...

Page 89: ...e screw 7 Insert the battery pack and turn over the computer 8 Connect the AC adapter and turn on the computer 9 If you see the message Press F1 to Continue Del to Load CMOS defaults press Delete key The system starts 10 Double click the time appearing on the right of the taskbar 11 Set the time and date in Date and Time Properties dialog box and click OK 12 Close the dialog box ...

Page 90: ... 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 ...

Page 91: ... of the computer Wipe the ventilation openings with a soft dry cloth Traveling with the Computer This computer is designed for portability For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these guidelines Before traveling back up your data on external media 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 display cover i...

Page 92: ...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 USES Witho...

Page 93: ...R 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 DAMAGES THE...

Page 94: ... up your data For details on how to back up your data see the Windows Online Help Selecting the way to recover your system Your computer has two drives C and D when it was shipped from the factory You can select the way to recover your system Recovers C drive only Recommended This process will format C drive only and recover C drive to the same status as shipped from the factory Nothing will be do...

Page 95: ...anges is highlighted and press Enter twice The system restarts Although the pointer may be shown on the screen never touch the keyboard or the glide pad during recovery except when the message prompts you to If you touch them the re installation will be canceled 8 Read the message on the screen and select the way to recover your system then press Enter 9 If you selected Formats hard disk and creat...

Page 96: ...essfully the Optical drive will be opened automatically Remove the Product Recovery CD ROM disk 2 The system will restart automatically 13 Set up Windows XP following the instructions on the screen Make sure to set date and time When you finish the setup the recovery is completed ...

Page 97: ...ompliant Audio system Monaural microphone stereo speakers sound system compliant with AC97 audio I O ports Audio Audio output jack stereo S PDIF compliant external microphone jack monaural Video External display connector S video connector Others 4 USB ports parallel port IEEE 1394 port Modem Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps LAN 100 BASE TX 10 BASE T AC adapter 100 240V 50 60 Hz Batt...

Page 98: ...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 XP manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program Click start Help and Support It also gives yo...

Page 99: ...Question Why do I get the message Invalid system disk You may have inserted a non bootable disk in the floppy disk drive either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk Question Why can t I boot from the floppy disk Check whether the floppy disk set to the floppy disk drive contains a system disk Check whether Floppy Disk Drive is selected in 1st Boot Device in...

Page 100: ...y by pressing Fn F5 Check whether the display is on by pressing Fn F11 If you 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 If the television set is connected to the com...

Page 101: ...n Display Properties dialog box Refer to Displaying Video on Your TV Set of chapter 2 Trouble with Keyboard Glide Pad Question Why doesn t the keyboard or the glide pad function Follow the steps below 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultanelusly and follow the message on the screen 2 If step1 does not work press the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system Ten seconds later turn th...

Page 102: ... write protect tab covers the detection hole If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be full Use another disk Trouble with the Hard Disk Question Why can t I read or write data to from the hard disk Confirm the drive and file names are correct Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space Trouble with the CD DVD Question Why does not the drive open Confirm the computer is turned on If ...

Page 103: ...nnected to the modem jack Confirm the dial setting plus or tone of Windows XP or communication software are matched with the telephone line If you set your connection status using New Connection Wizard check Use dialing rules in the Properties dialog box of that connection status Refer to Internet Connection of chapter 5 Confirm the country region setting is appropriate Confirm the network configu...

Page 104: ...e this device enable is selected in Device usage Confirm the user name or password is correct Trouble with Peripherals Question Why don t peripheral devices function Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer Confirm they are Windows XP compliant Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the comput...

Page 105: ...Properties dialog box Question Why can t I use a hardware device Make sure the hardware device is not disabled 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 4 Double click the device you cannot use 5 Confirm Use this device enable is selected in Device Usage Question Why can ...

Page 106: ...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 4 Confirm Microphone is checked in Show the following volume controls 5 Close Recording Control ...

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Page 108: ... 3 3 low battery indication 3 3 C Cleaning computer A 7 CD handling 2 9 inserting 2 10 removing 2 11 CD R RW 2 12 D Display changing brightness 2 18 changing resolution 2 18 changing number of colors 2 18 switching the display 2 6 4 4 troubleshooting T 3 turning off 2 6 DVD ROM parental control 2 14 playing 2 13 region code 2 13 E External monitor connecting 4 3 disconnecting 4 3 switching the dis...

Page 109: ... 4 Modem configuring 5 2 connecting to telephone line 5 1 troubleshooting T 6 O Optical drive troubleshooting T 5 P Passwords changing 6 6 deleting 6 6 setting 6 5 PC cards inserting 4 9 ejecting 4 10 Peripherals audio equipment 4 4 connecting guidelines 4 1 external monitor 4 3 headphones 4 6 IEEE 1394 device 4 12 microphone 4 6 PC cards 4 8 printer 4 11 television set 2 14 troubleshooting T 7 US...

Page 110: ... 14 System standby about 3 8 generating conditions 3 9 resuming from 3 8 System hibernate about 3 8 generating conditions 3 9 resuming from 3 8 supporting 3 8 Status indicators xiv T Television set 2 14 Troubleshooting common problems T 1 communications T 6 display T 3 floppy disk drive T 5 hard disk drive T 5 keyboard or glide pad T 4 peripherals T 7 reference T 1 U USB device 4 8 W Windows XP fi...

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