Mobile mini note PC MP-XV841GB VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED · · 0197 This equipment with RLAN is intended to be used in Germany, UK, Austria and Switzerland. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a licence for operation. The built-in V.90 modem is installed for use on official analog telephone lines in Germany, UK, Austria, France and Switzerland. 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-XV841GB Mobile mini note PC.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Mobile mini note PC. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Hereby, JVC declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 / 5 / EC. The modem incorporated in this product was tested according to the standard TBR21.
EN CAUTIONS: ● This Mobile mini note PC is designed to be used with the JVC BN-LS12E/LL22E battery packs and, to LL23E recharge them or to supply power to the Mobile mini note PC from an AC outlet, use the provided AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.
EN Mobile mini note PC with Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) 0197 OPERATING AT 2412 TO 2462 MHz • This equipment with RLAN is intended to be used in Germany, UK, Austria and Switzerland. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a licence for operation. Hereby, JVC declares that this MP-XP73 XV8411GB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 / 5 / EC. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
EN Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. WARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire. Caution! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
EN CHECKING INVENTORY Before using your Mobile mini note PC (hereinafter Mobile PC), make sure that all of the following system components have been included in the container. If you have found any shortage or problem, contact the sales shop. * The illustrations provided in these instructions may differ in part from the actual products. •Mobile mini note PC •MP-ACX21 AC power adapter (including dedicated AC cable) •Modem cable (1.
EN JVC Software License Agreement Important: Thank you for purchasing JVC Mobile mini note PC (“Product”). Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) before installing or using JVC original software accompanied with or pre-installed into the Product (“Software”). The right to use the Software is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Agreement.
EN 5. Limited Warranty (1) THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE SOFTWARE, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (2) THIS SECTION PROVIDES JVC’S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. JVC DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 6.
EN END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Important: Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) before installing or using the G.726 Decoder (“Software”) on your PC. The right to use the Software is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Agreement. If You do not agree to the terms of the Agreement, you may not install the Software any more.
EN 6. Limitation of Liability JVC WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY OTHER PERSONS RELATING TO THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. 7.
EN 11 Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 SOME DO’S AND DON‘TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT .......................................... 3 When Using The Wireless LAN ............................ 4 Radio Waves Emitted From Wireless LANs ...................................................... 4 CAUTIONS ......................................................... 5 CHECKING INVENTORY ..................................... 6 JVC Software License Agreement ................
EN PARTS AND COMPONENT NAMES Your Mobile PC has the following parts and components. Stick Wireless LAN antenna Stick 内臓マイク （ネットミーティングに使います） Internal Microphone Speakers スピーカー (On/Off) Key 左ボタン Left（64 buttonページ） Lithium ion battery pack DC Input connector BN-LS12E standard Left button スクロールボタン Scroll button Scroll botton （64 ページ） ) （25 ページ） DC Inputconnector connector i.Link Right ページ） button 右ボタン(64 Right button i.
EN Wireless LAN antenna ワイヤレス LAN 用アンテナ(78 ページ） Wireless LAN antenna は じ め に リチウムイオンバッテリーパック （26 ページ）(BN-LL23) Wireless LAN antenna 通風孔 Ventilation slots Microphone input マイク入力 リセットスイッチ Reset button （97 ページ） ヘッドホン出力 Headphone output SDSD メモリーカードスロット memory card slot （00 ページ） MP-XV631̲020-030 Page 21 04.2.4, 15:46 Adobe PageMaker 7.
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SETTING UP EN SETTING UP When you first use your Mobile PC, always plug the AC power cord into the DC Input connector. The built-in lithium-ion battery pack will be recharged during your PC setup. To avoid data loss due to power failure or any other cause, check the points for battery recharging in Page 18. 1.
EN 17 3. Open the display panel Buckle 1 Slightly pull up the buckle of the Note PC, and the display panel will be unlocked. 2 Carefully open the display panel to the desired angle. You can open the display panel to 180 degrees. 4. Recharge the built-in battery pack by plugging the AC cord into DC Input connector When recharging the built-in battery pack: 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. 2 Plug the DC cord of the adapter into the DC Input connector of the Mobile PC.
SETTING UP EN 5. Make sure that the battery pack is fully recharged To avoid an interruption of your operation due to power failure, check the battery voltage when you start to use your PC in the field. See “Checking the battery level” (see Page 76) to check the battery voltage level. ¡ Make sure that the battery pack is fully recharged ) lights in green, the When you are using the AC adapter and when the battery indicator ( battery pack is fully (100%) recharged.
EN 19 TURN-ON Turning (On/Off) Key On Press the (On/Off) key. The PC will turn on and the Windows logo will appear. 1 A (On/Off) Key Caution • Turn Off the PC (On/Off) key in areas such as hospitals and aircraft where use of the PC is prohibited. Otherwise, your PC may influence the electronic and medical equipment and may cause a serious problem.
EN TURN-ON Initial Setup of Microsoft Windows When using your PC for first time, you must prepare to use Microsoft Windows. Once you have finished the initial Windows setup, you can use the software and various PC functions. Use the following procedure to initially set up Microsoft Windows. For pointing device and keyboard operations, see Pages 54 to 56. 1. When the “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” screen appears, click [Next] at the right lower corner of the screen.
EN 21 6. Enter the user name and click [Next]. The “Thank you!” screen will appear. Tips The name you have entered is shown on the “welcome” screen that appears when you turn the PC power switch on after initial Windows setup. To start up Microsoft Windows, click the user name shown on the screen. 7. Click [Finish]. The initial Windows setup has completed. Cautions • No guarantees are made for operation if an operating system other than the one already installed in your PC is installed.
EN TURN-ON Turn-Off Caution • Always use this procedure to turn off the PC. Otherwise, your PC may fail. 1. Click [start]. The “start” menu will appear. 2. Click [Turn Off computer]. The “Turn off computer” screen will appear. 3. Click [Turn Off]. The PC will be turned off automatically, and (Stand By) lamp will go out. Before closing the LCD panel, make sure that (Stand By) lamp has turned off.
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EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE To use the JVC original software, you must set it up in the “Setup of JVC Original Software” given below. You can setup the following software programs. Setup software • CC converter (See Page 27.
EN 25 4. When the software has been set up, a prompt for PC restarting appears. Click [Finish] to restart the PC. Caution This setup cannot install all DVC utilities. After you have set up the original software, plug the DVC cable into the USB socket of your PC. The device type will be recognized automatically and setup of its USB driver will start up. DVC’s USB Drivers The DVC connection and the USB driver to be set up vary depending on the DVC model you use.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS 4. Click [Continue Anyway]. The driver will be installed automatically. 5. When “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” message appears, click [Finish]. Caution As your PC has two USB ports, you need to set up both of them if you use them. If you are prompted to set up the USB port when you attach a device to it, repeat the above procedure again.
EN 27 CC Converter This is a data-band expansion system JVC has developed for audio applications. It reproduces the timbre of the original sound from high-quality and compressed music data as well. The CC converter operates as a system filter so that it takes effect regardless of the playback application. To make the effect valid or invalid or to change the effect level: 1. Open a shortcut of mouse button).
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS The following menu options are effective only when you have checked the “Enable” option. About the expansion effect modes One of the following three effect modes can be selected. Each has its own special characteristics as described below depending on the frequency band pattern which is to be expanded. • Harmonic Expansion Expanding the harmonic components contained in music accentuates the lingering tones and gives the sound an added brilliance.
EN 29 • About CC converter Shows the CC converter version and other information. Click [OK] to close the displayed subwindow. • Exit Quits the CC converter. The CC converter status you have set at this point is held. If you wish to restart the CC converter, you can start up the program from the Start menu. Cautions • Do not change the sound playback device when you are playing back the sound data (such as an audio file).
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS Easy Network Changer The Easy Network Changer is a network setting utility which enables network settings to be changed easily. This utility makes it possible to register a multiple number of profiles that define the network settings for use at home, in the office or other connection locations. When InterLink has been moved to a different network environment, it allows easy connection to a network by selecting the corresponding profile.
EN 31 Using Bootable CD Creator (BCDC) 1. To create the removable recovery CDs using Bootable CD Creator (BCDC), connect the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to Interlink. 2. Once the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive has been recognized, click [Start] [ [All Programs] [ [BCDC SE] to start BCDC. 3. Select the writing speed, and press the “Create Recovery CD” button. 4. The “Once you have successfully created Restore CD, Create Restore CD function is no longer available. Continue?” message now appears. Select “Yes.” 5.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS STANDARD APPLICATION Your Mobile PC has the following standard applications. Open the Help menu of each application to check the application usage. If you have any question, contact the nearest support centre listed on Page 98. • Adobe Reader 6.0 Can display and print out a PDF file. Using the Adobe Reader, you can display and print out a PDF format file. • Norton AntiVirus 2004 The software to prevent virus infection from the Internet.
EN • 33 PINNACLE STUDIO 8 SE The video editing software for the broadband age. This software makes it possible to capture moving pictures or still pictures from a digital video camera or digital camera, add various video effects and output them to a digital video camera or create movies in a variety of formats. The software comes with authoring and writing functions for DVDs, VCDs and SVCDs so that finished movies can be viewed on a home-use DVD player, for instance.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS To Set Up the Standard Applications Again You can set up the standard applications using the Application CD-ROM. (The optional CD-ROM drive is required.) If you have erroneously deleted any of the standard applications, you can reinstall it from the Application CD-ROM. For details, see the “readme.txt” file in the Application CD-ROM. Warning • Use the standard CD-ROMs only on the CD-ROM drive.
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EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET You must contract with an Internet service provider. Also, you need to have a telephone line to be connected to the service provider. Contracting with the Internet Service Provider An Internet service provider (an enterprise or an organization that provides the Internet connection and related services) is generally called a “provider.
EN 37 Connection of Telephone Line and Modem Setup Your PC has a built-in modem and a cable attached to it. You can enjoy the Internet and e-mail services by simply connecting your PC to the telephone line. 1. Plug the attached modem cable into the Modem jack of your PC until it clicks. Insert the cable connector into the jack in the correct direction. Modem cable to modem jack 2. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the telephone line wall jack.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Seting up the modem 1 2 3 4 Click [start] and [Control Panel] in this order. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. Click [Phone and Modem Options]. When the “Location Information” screen appears, enter a city code in the “area code” field. Usually, enter your city code here. Enter the phone company ID number and extension number as necessary. (They are usually not required.) 5 Check the dialing type of your telephone line, and select it correctly.
EN 39 The Internet Connection Setup Use the following procedure to connect your PC to the Internet network. This setup example uses the built-in modem of your PC and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) for the Internet connection. If you have already contracted with a provider, you can manually set up the Internet connection using the following procedure. Tips As your PC has networking functions, you can connect it to the Internet via the network.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Click [Connect to the Internet] option, and click [Next]. The “Getting Ready” screen will appear. 4. Click [Set up my connection manually] option, and click [Next]. The “Internet Connection” screen will appear. 5. Click [Connect using a dial-up modem] option, and click [Next]. The “Connection Name” screen will appear. 6. Enter the “ISP name” and click [Next]. The “Phone Number to Dial” screen may appear.
EN 41 7. Enter the phone number, and click [Next]. The “Internet Account Information” screen will appear. 8. Enter the User name and Password (and enter the password again for confirmation), and click [Next]. The “Completing the New Connection Wizard” screen will appear. 9. Click [Finish]. The setup for connection wizard is complete.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! Tips If you need to set up the DNS server address, follow steps 10 to 20. You may need to set up DNS server addresses (the primary and secondary DNS addresses) for some providers. If the DNS server addresses are stated on the documents sent from your provider, you need to set them up. If not specified, you need not set these addresses. 10. Click [start] and [Control Panel] in this order. The “Pick a category” screen of the Control panel will appear. 11.
EN 43 15. Click [Networking]. 16. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen will appear. 17. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically], click [Use the following DNS server addresses], and enter the DNS server address printed on the document sent from the provider. 18. After you have entered the addresses, click [OK]. 19. Respond with [OK] to the “Dial-up Connection Properties”. 20.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! Connecting to the Internet After you have completed the “The Internet Connection Setup” procedure (pages 39 to 43), you can connect to the Internet. Use the following procedure. 1. Click [start] and click [Internet] at the upper left part of the Menu. The Internet Explorer will start up and the “Dial-up Connection” screen will appear. If the “Dial-up Connection” does not start, use the following steps.
EN 45 Disconnection from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet, the use of the telephone line and the access to the provider are charged. Disconnect your PC from the Internet in one of the following ways when you are finished using the Internet. • Double-click the task tray connection icon at the bottom right corner of the desktop screen. When the “Auto Disconnect” dialog box appears, click [Disconnect Now]. • Quit the Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE).
NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! EN Accessing a Web Page There is a large number of Web sites available. You can access a Web site using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in your PC. The following shows three typical ways you can use to access a Web site. Before starting the following steps, connect your PC to the Internet using the “Connecting to the Internet” procedure on Page 44. When Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is active, you can access a Web site in one of the following ways. 1.
EN 47 E-MAILING You need to set up a mailing software to send and receive E-mails. Setting Up E-Mail Software Set up the E-mail transmission using the Outlook Express installed on your PC. Tips It is convenient for E-mail setup if you have the document sent from the provider to hand. 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express will start and the “Internet Connection Wizard” screen will appear. 2. Enter the name you wish to display in the “Display name” and click [Next].
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Enter your E-mail address in the “E-mail address” field, and click [Next]. The “E-mail Server Name” screen will appear. 4. Enter the “Incoming mail server” and “Outgoing mail server”, and click [Next]. server.” but you Usually select “POP3” as the “My incoming mail server is a can change it if necessary. The “Internet Mail Logon” screen will appear.
EN 5. Enter the “Account name” and “Password,” and click [Next]. The “Congratulations” screen will appear. 6. Click [Finish]. The “Congratulations” screen will close, and Outlook Express will start up. The setup for the E-mail software is complete. 7. To quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right corner of the screen.
NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! EN Sending and Receiving E-mails You can create and send E-mail messages, and receive and read E-mail from others. You can learn procedures to enjoy E-mailing. Use Outlook Express installed on your PC for E-mail transmission. Transmission Connect to the provider. Disconnect from the provider. Create Read (Create a response/return E-mail message) 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express will start. 2.
EN 51 3. Create a message. Enter the E-mail address Enter the message title Enter the message text here Destination: Enter the receiver's E-mail address. (Enter your E-mail address first to test E-mail transmission.) Title: Enter the message title. 4. Click [Send] at the left upper end of the screen to send the created message. The “Dial-up Connection” screen will appear.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 7. To check the received messages, click [Inbox] on the screen. The received E-mail messages will be displayed. 8. To quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right corner of the screen. Cautions • Disconnect your PC from the Internet after you have transmitted E-mail and finished accessing a Web site. • It may not be possible to send mail properly using a company network or roaming service. If this problem arises, the method below may solve it.
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HARDWARE EN Using the Pointing Device The pointing devices allow you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. You can move the cursor using the centre stick and three buttons in the similar way as the mouse. Mouse pointer Left button Scroll button Stick Right button • Stick operations Usually operate the stick using your index finger. The mouse pointer moves in the direction you press the stick. You can adjust the pointer moving speed by controlling the power to press.
EN 55 • Double-click Press the mouse left button twice in succession and release it immediately. • Drag Use this operation to move an icon or a file. To do so, select an icon or a file, hold down the mouse left button and move it to the desired position, and release the mouse button. Note The pointing devices have initially been set for the “right-handed person” on the “Mouse properties” tab.
EN HARDWARE Using Hot keys You can use the coloured hot keys of the PC keyboard. Hold down the Fn key and press one of the Hot keys to execute its command. List of hot keys F1 Reduces the screen brightness level. Use this command to reduce the brightness level if the screen is too bright. F2 Increases the screen brightness level. Use this command to increase the brightness level if the screen is too dark. F3 Stand by the Mobile PC. F4 Hibernate the Mobile PC. F5 Reduces the volume.
EN 57 If a Key Top Has Come Off If a key top has come off from the keyboard, put it back in place by following the procedure below. • How to attach the Enter key, left Shift key or Space key top 1 Take out the disengaged wire rod, and snag it onto the two projections as shown in the figure below. 2 Place the disengaged rubber cushion at the position shown in the figure below.
EN HARDWARE Increasing the (Optional) Memory Capacity You can increase the PC memory capacity up to 768M bytes. For the built-in memory capacity, see the Product Specifications on Page 101. You can reduce the application startup time and increase the data process speed by adding an optional memory board. Consult the JVC PC Technical Support Centre listed at the end of this manual for memory expansion. Notes • Check the memories supported by your PC by accessing: http://www.jvc.co.
EN 59 Adding or Removing a Memory Board If you have operated your PC, its inside may be hot and you may get a burn. Turn the power switch off and wait for the PC to cool down. 1. Turn the PC Power switch off, and disconnect AC adapter from your PC. Then, remove the standard lithium ion battery pack (if any) and all other peripherals from your PC. 2. Remove the built-in lithium ion battery pack and the memory expansion cover by taking the following steps.
HARDWARE EN 1) Mounting a memory board 1 Check the correct mounting direction of memory board (by observing the cut area). 2 Slant the memory board and insert it into its socket. 3 Push the memory board until it is locked, but do not apply excessive force to it. Caution If it is difficult to lock the memory board, make sure that the board has been inserted securely. Do not apply excessive force to it, or the memory board may be damaged.
EN 61 Checking the Additional Memory Board Use the following procedure to check the memory board installation. 1. Turn on your PC and start Windows. 2. Click [start] and select [Control Panel]. 3. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 4. Click the [System] icon. The “System Properties” screen will appear. Checking here (*) 5. The total amount of memory appears on the screen. • When a memory board has been added, the number indicated by the * location increases.
HARDWARE EN Using an External Monitor To attach an external monitor to your PC, use the MP-VGX3E external display cable. Connecting an external monitor When you connect an external monitor to your PC, it looks like an ordinary desktop PC. You can use the monitor by just connecting it with the MP-VGX3E cable. You can display images on the external monitor for other people and you can watch them on the LCD panel of your PC. Face the PUSH button upward.
EN 63 Connecting to a Network With the network function, you can connect to a network at your office or home to transfer data between PCs and access the Internet from multiple PCs. For setting for intranet connection, consult a system administrator at your company. Connection to a network requires the following items. • LAN cable • Communication devices including a hub or router Important LAN cables are available in straight and cross types. Use a cable of the correct type for your LAN environment.
EN HARDWARE 4 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear. 5 Click the [Properties] button. The “Local Area Connection Properties” screen will appear. 6 On the [General] tab, double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. The “Properties of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” screen will appear. 7 Enter appropriate values in the [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses] fields. 8 Click the [OK] button to save the setting.
EN 65 8 Click the [OK] button. A message prompting you to restart the computer will appear. 9 Click the [OK] button to make the change take effect. 0 Restart the computer. • Checking the MAC address Use the following procedure to check the MAC address of the internal LAN card. Important To check the MAC address, you have to set a LAN (local area) connection in the [Network connection] screen. 1 Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2 Click the [Network and Internet Connections] icon.
EN HARDWARE 5 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear. 6 Click the [Support] tab and the [Details] button. The “Network Connection Details” screen will appear. 7 The MAC address is displayed as the “Physical Address” on the list.
EN 67 Network Connections Using a Wireless LAN The model MP-XP731GB PC comes with wireless LAN functions. XV841 You can connect to a LAN system from any location within the wireless communication area to access the Internal LAN or send and receive mail. By using a wireless LAN access point (available from a retail store) which is connected to an ADSL modem (available from a retail store), you can access broadband environments from a multiple number of PCs.
HARDWARE EN Suggestions for Using the Wireless LAN • Use the wireless LAN in a location where there are as few obstacles as possible. To maximize the distance over which communication with the wireless LAN is possible, open the display, and point its reverse side (the side with JVC logo) at the access point. Do not place any obstacles such as books or thick stacks of paper between the PC and access point.
EN 69 1. Start up the PC. If the [Intel(R) Setting Service] screen appears, click the [No] button. This message will no longer appear if a check mark is entered for “Do not display in the future” . 2. Set the wireless LAN to ON using the wireless LAN ON/OFF switch. The wireless LAN now starts up, and the wireless LAN indicator above the F10 key flashes while a search is being conducted, and it lights when a connection is made.
EN HARDWARE 2 Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection] screen. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen now appears. 3 Click the [General] tab on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen, and click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] to select the Internet protocol. A screen such as the one shown below appears.
EN 71 4 Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] screen shown below now appears. 5 Use the following example as a reference, and proceed with the settings to suit how the wireless LAN is to be used. For making a wireless network connection using a public wireless LAN service: With a public wireless LAN service, it is customary for the DHCP server function that automatically allocates the IP address to be enabled.
EN HARDWARE For making the wireless network connection via an access point: In cases involving an in-company LAN, etc. where a DHCP server is in operation on the wired network to which the access point is connected, click and select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” on the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] screen, and click the [OK] button. (Check with a network administrator to ascertain whether the DHCP server is in operation.
EN 73 Tips In order to prevent wiretapping and unauthorized intrusions, a network key (WEP key) may have been set for each access point. If a network key has been set, input as required. For details on how to set the network key, refer to “How to Set the Wireless LAN Functions” on page 74.
EN HARDWARE How to Set the Wireless LAN Function 1. Double-click the [Wireless Network Connections] icon on the task tray. The “Wireless Network Connection Status” screen will appear. 2. Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection Status] screen. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen will appear. 3. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab on [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen.
EN 75 4. Select the network used from the list of [Preferred Networks], and click the [Properties] button. 5. Set the necessary items, and click the [OK] button. Example 1) Set [Data encryption] to [WEP]. 2) Remove the check from the “The key is provided automatically” item. 3) Input the “Network key.” (Verification input included) With 64-bit WEP, a key consisting of up to five half-size alphanumerics (or 10 characters in the hexadecimal format) may be input.
EN HARDWARE Checking the Battery Level On the “Power Option Properties” screen, click the [Power Meter] tab. The current total battery level is displayed. Use the following procedure. 1. Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 3. Click the [Power Options] icon. The [Power Option Properties] screen will appear. 4. Click the [Power Meter] tab.
EN 77 Power-saving Mode In compliance with the operation regulations of the International Energy Star Program, this unit enters the power-saving mode when no operation is performed for a certain period. On the [Power Schemes] tab in the “Power Option Properties” screen (page 76), you can specify the time that must expire before the unit enters the power-saving mode. The table below shows the factory settings.
EN HARDWARE • System in standby status The built-in battery discharges whilst the PC is in system standby status. As a result, any unsaved data may be lost or the system may not start up. Be sure to turn off the PC when it is not used for a long time. Under fully charged condition, the unit can maintain the system standby status for the following periods.
EN 79 Unknown Partition on Hard Disk IMPORTANT!! This PC reserves the image data required for recovery as a “recovery area” in the hard disk. If you accidentally delete a partition of the recovery area, you cannot recover it. The important points to keep in mind are: • DO NOT attempt to delete a hard disk area shown as an “Unknown partition” using the Windows XP “Administrative Tools”, or to assign it as another drive name.
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EN PC RECOVERY (REPEATED PC SETUP) Setting Up Your PC Again 1. What is the Recovery? When you return your PC to the original state during shipment, it is called “PC recovery.” You can recover your PC in one of the following two ways. (1) Initialize the hard disk and restore all files. (2) Restore the first partition of the hard disk only. Caution Do not reduce the capacity of drive C below 11G bytes. For details, see “Select the recovery method (disk partitioning)” on Page 83. 2.
EN 83 System Recovery Procedure 1. Hold down the F10 key and press the Power button to start up your PC. When message “Do you wish to continue? (Y/N)” appears, respond with Y. Tips • If you respond with N, the recovery is canceled. The PC will restart and the Windows OS will start up. • If too much time is taken to press the key or a continuous beep is heard for other reasons, turn off the power, and repeat the process.
EN COMPUTER WIEDERHERSTELLUNG (RECOVERY) 5. After the system recovery has been completed, the message “Turn Power switch off and restart the PC.” appears. Restart your PC. Your PC has been returned to the original state before shipment. 6. Set up the Windows OS by following the “Initial Setup of Microsoft Windows” procedure on Page 20.
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EN TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A There are several troubleshooting keys. If you are not sure how to operate your PC, your PC does not work well, or you suspect that your PC has been damaged, follow the relevant troubleshooting steps in the Q&A section. If the Q&A does not help you Contact us. If you cannot remove the trouble successfully, contact the JVC PC Technical Support Centre. See the back cover for the phone number. Power Q. The power does not turn on. A. Check the following.
EN 87 Startup and Operation of Windows Q. The screen has hung. A. Use the following procedure to forcibly exit the applications running on your PC. Important When applications are forcibly terminated through this procedure, any unsaved unsaved data will be lost. Terminating an application forcibly 1. While holding down the [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys, press the [Del] key once. The “Windows Task Manager” screen will appear. 2. Click the [Applications] tab. 3. Click the application that hung, then [End Task].
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Q. If the system fails to start up when I have tried to start it up with a USB device connected A. Disconnect the connected USB device, start up the system, and then re-connect the device. Q. A. If Windows will not start When “Power On Self Test” is carried out at the time of power on and something wrong or out of order is detected, an error code (2 digits) is indicated on the screen, and start-up is suspended.
EN 89 Display Q. The PC is turned on but nothing appears on the screen. A. If the screen blacks out during operation, check the following. • When the (Stand By) lamp is lit. • Move the stick or press any key on the keyboard to check if the power-saving function is working. • Check if the display is configured as an external display device. While pressing Fn , press F10 . (Each time you do this, you can change between external display and LCD modes.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Using the Internet Q. I cannot dial up. A. Check the connection. • • • • Check that the modem cable is connected. If you see the “There was no dial tone.” message, check the connection between the unit and the telephone line connector on the wall. Insert the modem fully until it is locked. When a divider is used Connect the modem cable directly to the phone jack for checking. When you are connecting via an ISDN line Check that the terminal adapter is ready.
EN 91 Q. The PC dials but connection is not established. A. Check the dialing setting. • Check that the dialing type (tone or pulse) is correctly set for your telephone line. For checking and configuration procedures, see “3. Setting up the modem” on page 38. • When no connection operation occurs, check the destination setting. Use the following procedure to check the setting for connecting to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network. 1. Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING Q. The PC makes a connection operation but connection is not established. A. Check the following. • Check the user name and password. Refer to the material sent from your ISP for correct user name and password. • The internal modem dials but negotiation is not made. The access point may have a problem. Try to establish a connection later. If this attempt fails, use a different access point.
EN 93 Wireless LAN Q. A. I can’t communicate. Check the following. • Is the device serving as the other end of the communication the kind of device which can communicate with the PC? A number of communication systems can be used with the wireless LAN, but unless the same system is used at both ends, communication will not be possible. • Has the security been set correctly? Select the same setting for the network key (WEP encryption) of this PC’s wireless LAN as the one used by the access point.
Q. A. EN TROUBLESHOOTING How can I check the MAC address? Proceed as follows to check the MAC address of the PC’s wireless LAN. * In order to check the MAC address, the wireless network connection must first be set using [Network Connections]. 1. Click the [Start] menu, and click [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Network and Internet Connections] icon. 3. Click the [Network Connections] icon. 4. Check that [Wireless Network Connections] is enabled. 5. Double-click [Wireless Network Connections].
EN 95 Miscellaneous Q. The PC is hot. A. The PC may become warm when used for a long time, but this is not a failure. Do not block the vents in the bottom or sides through which internal heat is removed. Q. The PC makes no sound. A. Check the following. • Check if the speaker is muted. To use the volume control, press Fn and F7 . (This key combination turns on and off the volume control.) Pressing Fn and F5 turns down the volume. Pressing Fn and F6 turns up the volume. Q. I forgot the password. A.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING • If you forget the BIOS password The following passwords can be set on the BIOS. • Supervisor Password This is the password used by the administrator. If it has been set, it means that only an individual who inputs this password correctly can set or change any of the items. The user will be asked for this password at boot-up and BIOS setup. • User password When this password is set, the user is requested to enter the password to start Windows or change a BIOS setting.
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EN List of Support Centres 1. ImageMixer with VCD 1.1 VJ http://www.imagemixer.com 2. Norton AntiVirus 2004 http://www.symantec.com/region/reg-eu/techsupp/index.html 3. RealOne Player http://www.service.real.com 4. PINNACLE STUDIO 8 SE http://www.pinnaclesys.
EN 99 Trademark Notice 1. i.LINK refers to IEEE1394-1995 and their expanded specifications. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation, devised to make people more familiar with IEEE 1394. 2. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The official name for Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. 3. RealOne Player is a registered trademark or pending trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the U.S.
APPENDIX EN How to Disposal Recommendations for product disposal Warning Under no circumstances must the lithium-ion battery packs be disassembled. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shocks and/or injury. Lithium-ion battery packs which are no longer required constitute a precious recyclable resource. When disposing of the product, do not dispose of the lithium-ion battery pack but recycle it instead. • How to remove the lithium-ion battery pack 1.
EN Specification 101 Main unit Model Name MP-XV841GB OS Microsoft CPU Model Windows XP Professional (Build in Service Pack 1) Ulta Law Voltage Intel Clock speed Bus clock speed Pentium M processor 1GHz 400MHz Secondary cache memory 1MB Intel Chipset Main memory 855GME 256MB, standard (256MB on-board)/768MB, max. Extended memory slot (available slot) MicroDIMM (DDR333) slot x 1 (1) 40GB* 1 Hard disk Graphic accelerator 855GME Built-in Intel Shared with main memory (max.
APPENDIX EN *4 An optional connecting cable (MP-VGX2E) is required for the connection with the external monitor. Depending on the external monitor used, some modes may not be displayed. *5 Displayed on the external monitor only. *6 The channels which can be used by this wireless LAN are 1 to 11. An access point is required in addition if the wireless LAN is to be used to connect to a LAN system or the Internet. Use a Wi-Fi certified unit. *7 Not all operations of USB-support devices are guaranteed.
EN 103 Options (separately available) Option name CD-ROM drive *1 Model MP-CDX1E DDVD-ROM/CD-RW/RCDtandard lithium ion bat MMP-WDX2Eery pack *2 BN-LS12E *1 *2 *3 *4 Large-capacity lithium ion battery pack *3 BN-LL232E Battery charger *4 MP-BCX1E AC adapter *2 MP-ACX21GB External display cable MP-VGX32E Connected with a PC card and powered from the Mobile mini note PC. Maximum read speed is 16x. (Not corresponding to boot.) Same items as those supplied with the product. Enables 7.
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Mobile mini note PC MP-XP731GB VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED · · 0197 This equipment with RLAN is intended to be used in Germany, UK, Austria and Switzerland. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a licence for operation. The built-in V.90 modem is installed for use on official analog telephone lines in Germany, UK, Austria, France and Switzerland. 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-XP731GB Mobile mini note PC.
