Notice for Users in the USA FCC Statement WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
About the Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE BATTERY. VORSICHT: UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN. ATTENTION: POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE. VARNING: FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.
Safety Precautions General • • Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on your computer. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• Turn off your computer before installing or removing peripheral devices (except when connecting USB devices, an IEEE1394 device, a CF card, a PC card or others). • Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found. • Be careful not to get burned by the heated air from the ventilation openings when using your computer on your lap or in your hands for extended period.
• 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. Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock. Do not solder anything to the battery terminals. Charging • Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer. Discharging • Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering your computer.
• Do not communicate with wireless LAN in the following environment: • where radio-frequency generating devices are nearby such as microwaves, wireless applications, etc. • where metallic materials are nearby such as steel cabinets, etc. Other Precautions • Your computer is integrated with a magnet on the left side of the display. Be sure to keep the magnetic cards or floppy disks away from the left side of your computer. Otherwise the data on the cards or floppy disks may be erased.
About This Manual Notice Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries. SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Recording Important Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of your computer.
Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of style conventions described below. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process. A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware, software or data. Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.
Table of Contents Notice for Users in the USA .........................................................................................i Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................vi About This Manual ...................................................................................................... x Recording Important Information ...............................................................................
Peripherals Using Peripherals......................................................................................................5-1 Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit ...............................................................5-3 External Display .......................................................................................................5-6 Audio System............................................................................................................5-8 USB Device ..........
Overview of Computer Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Right Kensington Lock Hole→A-5 USB Ports →5-3,10,11 External Monitor Port →5-6 PEN EJECT Pen Eject Switch →3-7 Pen Housing→3-7 Power Switch→1-4 Left CF CARD CF Card Slot →2-10 PC Card Slot →2-7 Back Microphone Jack →5-9 Ventilation Openings→vi Headphone/ Audio Jack →5-8,9 Modem Jack→6-2 LAN Jack→6-4 IEEE1394 Connector →5-12 xvi AC Adapter Jack →1-3
Bottom Ventilation Openings→vi RESET Reset Switch →2-3 Battery Pack→4-1 xvii
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CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to set up and run your computer as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first. Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power source. See the next chapter for more information on the power sources. Before starting to use your computer for the first time, follow these instructions. 1.
1 3. Push the battery pack until it is locked into the place. 4. Turn your computer over and go to the next section.
Turning On Your Computer Connecting to AC Power Source • Always use the AC adapter and AC power cord included with your computer. Using others may damage your computer. • Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. • When using your computer for the first time, be sure to operate it on AC power. If on battery power instead, you may not be able to complete the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power. 1.
Opening Display 1. Unlock the display cover fastened with the hook and raise the cover. Set it in comfortable view position. 1 Hook 2. Slide the power switch, located on the right side of your computer, backward you to turn it on. Power Switch Power Indicator When you power on your computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, your computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows XP setup process starts. See the next section.
Setting Up Windows To set up Windows XP, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows XP quick start guide. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process. Use the keyboard and the glide pad for Windows setup. The tablet pen is not available for the setup.
After completing the Windows setup: • Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected, and set date and time by double-clicking the time appearing on the right of the taskbar to open Date and Time Properties dialog box. • Press Fn+F1 ( ) keys to activate the integrated antennas for wireless networking. • When the setup is completed, Tablet PC Tutorials window will appear. If you want to exercise the tutorials, follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off Your Computer When you’ve finished using your computer, turn it off with one of the following ways: • 1. 2. • From the start menu Click start – Turn Off Computer. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off. With the power switch 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. If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking whether you want to save it.
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CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. 2 Choosing Power Source You can use your computer with one of the following power sources: • AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not available. • Rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery pack is supplied with your computer. You can also use an optional battery. See Chapter 4 for the battery information.
The battery indicator is always off when your computer is turned off and not connected to AC power source. • When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off until the battery becomes cool. • For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 4. Using AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery.
Resetting System You may need to restart the system if your computer becomes inoperable or after adding new hardware or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. Resetting may cause data loss. Use the resetting process only if the normal Windows Turn Off does not work because of software malfunction. Although resetting will not damage the system, you may lose the data you are processing.
Using Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a glide pad. Using the glide pad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse. Pointer 2 Glide Pad • Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen, the provided tablet pen or others). • Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the glide pad to operate incorrectly.
Click, Double-click, and Right-click To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse. Instead of clicking or double-clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently or tap twice quickly anywhere on the rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button. Drag and Drop You can move an item by using “drag and drop” below: 1. Position the pointer over the item. 2. Press the left button; do not release it. 3. Holding it down, move the pointer.
Using Keyboard Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. Special Keys Windows Key Opens the Windows start menu. Application Key Opens an application-specific short-cut menu. Equivalent to right-clicking. 2 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”.
Using PC Card Slot Your computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot, which can accommodate a Type II card or a CardBus compliant card. You can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer. Inserting PC Card When you insert a protruding PC card such as wireless networking card: • Do not give force to the card. • Do not store or carry your computer with the card inserted. When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed.
2 2. Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your computer. 3. Push the PC card eject button again until the protection card pops out and remove it. Protection Card 4. 5. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place.
If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want. Ejecting PC Card • Some PC cards may become hot after long use. • Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting a PC card. Otherwise, the system may not work properly. 1. 2. 3. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click to show all kinds of icons. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your PC card); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.
5. 6. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping. Insert the protection card. C CA F RD 2 Be sure to insert the protection card after you finish using the PC card slot to protect the slot from being damaged. Using CF Card Slot Your computer is equipped with a CF card slot, which can accommodate a Type II card compliant with CompactFlash standard. You can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer.
1. Confirm the CF card eject button is inside your computer cabinet. C CA F RD Eject Button 2. 2 Push the CF card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your computer. C CA F RD C CA F RD 3. Push the CF card eject button again until the protection card pops out and remove it.
4. 5. Push the CF card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping. Insert a CF card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place. Label Face Up C CA F RD 2 If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want. Ejecting 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.
3. Push the CF card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your computer. C CA F RD Eject Button C CA F RD 4. 2 Push the eject button until the inserted CF card pops out and remove it. C CA F RD C CA F RD 5. Push the CF 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 CF card slot to protect the slot from being damaged. Controlling Volume You can control the output volume of your computer with the following step. 2 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If Classic view is selected, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices icon. 3. In Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, slide the lever to control the output volume. 4.
Adjusting Display You can adjust the brightness, resolution, and number of colors of the internal LCD display. Changing Brightness of Display Press Fn and F6 ( LCD display. Press Fn and F7 ( LCD display. ) keys simultaneously to decrease the brightness of the internal ) keys simultaneously to increase the brightness of the internal 2 Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64K colors.
Advanced button. 2. Click Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab and Graphics Properties… button. 3. Check the box of Full Screen [No Border]. 4. Click OK three times, and then, follow the on-screen instruction. • You cannot switch to display resolutions and number of colors that are not available. • In the Color quality, Medium (16 bit) means 65,536 (64K) colors, and Highest (32 bit) means about 16,770,000 (16M) colors. • If you select Highest; • Drawing speed may be delayed.
Sharing Your Computer If you are sharing your computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user account for each person. Every user can choose their favorite desktop setting, web site lists, or make their own My Documents folder etc., and save them to their user accounts. Set New User Account 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click User Accounts icon. 3. Click Create a new account string. 4.
2. Select Switch User or Log Off. If you select Log Off, the dialog box that asks you to save your data may appear. • If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box, click Change the way users log on or off in User Accounts dialog box, and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options. • The on-screen keyboard may be displayed over the account names. In that case, move it to show all the accounts. 3. 2 Select another account to start Windows XP again.
7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set. 8. Click Create Password. 9. If you are asked whether you want to make your files and folders private, click Yes, Make Private or No. If not, go to the next step. 10. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window. Changing Password 1. Follow the steps 1-2 on Setting Password section. 2.
• If the password has not been set yet, Remove my password or Remove the password will not appear. • Only a member of the Computer administrators group can delete the password of another user account. 4. Type your password and click Remove Password. If you log on your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group and want to delete the password of another user account, just click Remove Password. 5. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.
CHAPTER 3 Tablet Mode This chapter explains how to use your computer in tablet mode and the tablet pen. In this chapter, you often see the expression “Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box.” To open the dialog box, use one of the following ways: • With the icon on the taskbar, Tap the Change tablet and pen settings icon ( ) – Properties…, or just double-tap the icon. • With the Control Panel, 1. Tap start – Control Panel. 2.
Switching to Tablet Mode 1. 3 Open the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Be sure to set the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Otherwise the keyboard or cabinet of your computer will be damaged when rotating the display. 2. Hold the front left part of the cabinet with your left hand and the right side of the display with your right hand, then, softly rotate the display 180 degrees clockwise until it is set into place. Be sure slowly to turn the display in the proper direction.
3. Fold the display over the keyboard and lock the display with the hook. Hook For rotating the screen image, refer to Adjusting Screen Orientation section later in this chapter. 3 Handling Your Computer in Tablet Mode • When you use your computer, holding it in your arm: • Do not cover the ventilation openings. Otherwise, the heated air from the openings may scald your hands or arms. • Disconnect the AC adapter and any peripherals connected by the cords.
Switching to Notebook Mode 1. Lift the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Be sure to set the display at an angle around 90 degrees. Otherwise the keyboard or cabinet of your computer will be damaged when rotating the display. 2. Hold the cabinet with one hand and the display with other hand, then, rotate the display 180 degrees counterclockwise until it is set into place. 3 Be sure to slowly turn the display in the proper direction. Never rotate it with excessive force or speed.
Using Tablet Pen An electronic pen called tablet pen comes with your computer. With it, you can select items just like mouse clicks, perform the program, and write characters or draw images directly on the screen. Use only the tablet pen provided with your computer. Using other objects, such as a fingernail, pencil or others, may damage the screen surface. Pen Button Tale Button Pen Tip 3 Handling Tablet Pen • • • • • • Do not use the pen for other purpose than operating your computer.
• Do not use or store the pen in a place where the humidity changes appreciably or in a car exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not give an excessive pressure on the tale button and pen button when stored. It may result in malfunction or deterioration of the pen. • Never subject the pen to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Be sure not to drop or shake the pen. • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents for cleaning the pen. Use a dry cloth.
Inserting or Ejecting Tablet Pen The provided tablet pen can be stored in the pen housing on the right side of your computer. Be sure to store the tablet pen in the pen housing to protect it from damage when you are not using it. Inserting Insert the tablet pen with the tip first straight into the pen housing until you can hear the clicking sound. 3 Pen Tip N PE CT EJE Pen Housing Ejecting Slide the pen eject switch toward you so that the tablet pen will pop out and gently pull it straight out.
Using Tablet Pen as Mouse When writing or dragging with the tablet pen, giving more than necessary pressure on the screen may cause the ink to seem spreading for a moment. Although it is not a major matter, try not to press strongly. Selecting Items with Pen To click an item as you would with the left button of the mouse, tap the item with the tip of the pen. To double-click an item as you would with the left button of the mouse, tap the item twice with the tip of the pen.
Windows Journal Windows Journal is also an input tool, installed on your computer, allowing you to take notes on the screen in your handwriting just like on paper. To run Windows Journal, tap start – All Programs – Windows Journal. Refer to Help of Windows Journal. Sticky Notes Sticky Notes installed on your computer is utility tool allowing you to write down and keep names, telephone numbers or other information. To run Sticky Notes, tap start – All Programs – Sticky Notes. Refer to Help of Sticky Notes.
Adjusting Screen Orientation You can adjust the screen orientation depending on the usage situation. Your computer supports 90, 180 and 270-degree screen rotations. There are four views as shown below. 3 Primary landscape Secondary landscape Primary portrait Secondary portrait • Be sure to use the Primary landscape view when you play 3D games, 3D screensaver, animations or DVD-videos. Otherwise, they cannot be displayed properly. • You cannot rotate the following screen images.
2. Tap Change screen orientation. • Each time you tap Change screen orientation you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: Primary portrait, Secondary landscape, Secondary portrait, and Primary landscape. • You can change the switch order with the following steps. 1. In Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box, tap Display tab. 2. Tap Change… button. 3. In Orientation Sequence Settings dialog box, change the order and tap OK twice.
Using Programmable Button Your computer provides a Windows security button and four programmable buttons located on the right side of the display. You can have many settings of the programmable buttons for various applications as well as users. Windows Security Button Programmable Buttons Button 1 Button 2 3 Button 3 Button 4 N PE CT EJE Windows Security Button ( ) This button is equivalent to Ctrl+Alt+Del keys combination. (You cannot change the setting of this button.
Each time you press the Button 4 (when its assigned action is Rotate), you will move to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: Primary portrait, Secondary landscape, Secondary portrait, and Primary landscape. To change the order, refer to the With the Change tablet and pen settings icon ( ) section on page 3-10 to 3-11. Configuring Programmable Button The programmable buttons can be assigned to selected actions depending on applications.
Creating New Setting You cannot assign the actions to the programmable buttons in Command Prompt. To register a new application and create new settings available in it: 1. Run an application(s) you want to register. If you want to register more than one application, run all of them. 3 2. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar. 3. Select Settings. 4. In Settings dialog box, tap New button. Settings Button Action dialog box will open. 5.
Copying Setting To copy the settings of a registered application to a new one: 1. Run an application(s) you want to copy to. 2. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar. 3. Select Settings. 4. In Settings dialog box, select the source application in Name column and then, tap Copy button. Settings Button Action dialog box will open. 5. Tap Browse button to display an application(s) you want to copy to. 6. Select a destination, then, tap OK.
2. Select Settings. 3. In Settings dialog box, uncheck the box of Change the function when window is activated. 4. Tap OK button. • 3 Disabling this function for the registered applications individually 1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar. 2. Select Settings. 3. In Settings dialog box, uncheck the box of the application in Auto Change column. 4. Tap OK button.
CHAPTER 4 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage your computer’s power effectively and use the battery pack. In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box”. To open the dialog box: 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance - Power Options in Category view or double-click Power Options icon in Classic view.
Charging Battery Pack 1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. While the battery is being charged, the battery indicator lights orange. 2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging time may vary according to the status of your computer. • The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery pack is being charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the charging stops temporarily.
Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( ) blinks red, the warning beep sounds. Save your data and turn off your computer, or connect your computer to AC power immediately. Otherwise, your computer will be shut down and the data may be lost.
Conditioning Battery Pack When the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates, you need to condition the battery pack or buy a new one. 1. Make sure your computer is turned off. Connect your computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged. The battery indicator turns orange first; then, turns to green when the battery pack is fully charged. 2. Turn on your computer. 3.
3. Unlock the battery stopper of your computer to the left and hold it; then, unlock the battery release lever of the battery pack to the left and hold it; then, pull out the battery pack. Battery Release Lever Battery Stopper 4. Insert a new battery pack into your computer by matching the projected parts of the battery with the notched parts on your computer. Projected Part 4 Notched Part 5. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound. 6. Turn your computer over.
Power Management Power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. You can set the following power management properties on Windows. • • • • Stopping power supply to the hard disk Stopping power supply to the display Controlling CPU speed Using System standby/hibernate To open Power Options Properties dialog box, click start – Control Panel, and click Performance and Maintenance; then, Power Options.
Controlling CPU Speed Windows XP controls the processor performance to reduce power consumption. Do not control the processor performance, or connect/disconnect the AC adapter while communicating, or reading/writing data. Otherwise your computer may malfunction. 1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab. 2. Select an appropriate power scheme in Power schemes according to the table below, and click OK. 3.
• Note that Power schemes includes other power management settings (such as a timer for System standby, etc.) appearing on Power Schemes tab. Confirm those settings are set to 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.
Supporting System Hibernate If your battery becomes completely discharged during System standby, you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer. Therefore, if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery for long periods of time, we recommend System hibernate. Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked. Click OK.
3. 4. • Click OK. Close the Control Panel window. You slide the power switch. The above functions if you perform the following: • 1. 2. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my computer field. 3. 4. Click OK. Close the Control Panel window. You press Fn+F12 ( ). The above functions if you perform the following: 1. 2. 4 3. 4. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
CHAPTER 5 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, an IEEE1394 device, or other devices to your computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer. Using 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.
Peripheral Connection Overview Headphone/ Audio Equipment USB Device* Microphone External Monitor Port *Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05).
Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05). Connecting the Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit • Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down. • Do not press on the floppy disk drive unit. It may damage the drive or cause malfunction. • Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive unit. It may cause the drive to malfunction.
Inserting Floppy Disk Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up, toward the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place. Arrow Facing Up Indicator • Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive. • When inserting the disk, make sure it is not upside down. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk. If you have difficulty inserting or removing disks, seek the assistance of an authorized service technician.
Formatting Floppy Disk 1. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. 2. Click start - My Computer. 3. Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pop-up menu. 4. Select the appropriate formatting options. 5. Click Start to start formatting. • When you format a floppy disk, all data previously stored on the disk is lost. • You cannot format a double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy disk.
External Display You can use an external monitor with your computer. To display the images on both displays simultaneously, use the 1024x768 resolution. • Some monitors, which are not compatible with your computer, may not display correctly. • In this section, you often see the expression “Display Properties dialog box.” To open the dialog box, right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Connecting External Monitor 1.
Disconnecting External Monitor 1. Turn off your computer and the external monitor. 2. Loosen the screws of the monitor cable if it has, and remove the cable from your computer and the monitor. Displaying on External Monitor To display the image on an external monitor, you may need to install the driver for the external monitor. Before using the external monitor, refer to the manual included with it. Switching Display 1.
Audio System You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones. Connecting Speakers You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to the audio output jack on the rear side of your computer. Speakers with an Amplifier Audio Output Jack Stereo Mini Plug 5 Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the rear side of your computer.
Connecting a Headphone Use the headphone with an impedance of more than 8Ω. (32Ω is recommended.) Audio Output Jack Stereo Mini Plug Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2.2kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2V. 5 Microphone Jack Mini Plug To record sound: 1. Click start; then, point All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment. 2. Click Sound Recorder. 3.
USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off your computer. Generally, when you connect a device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB. When a new device is correctly connected to your computer, the appropriate driver is automatically installed.
Printer You can connect a USB printer to either of the USB ports. • Before using a printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver. • Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting the USB printer to your computer. Some printer may not use Found New Hardware Wizard to install the printer driver. • You can connect the USB printer to your computer without turning off your computer.
IEEE1394 Device You can connect an IEEE1394 device to the IEEE1394 connector on the rear side of your computer. The IEEE1394 is digital interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between devices, and for controlling other equipment.
2. Connect the other end of the DV cable into the DV connector of the IEEE 1394 device. To IEEE1394 Compliant Device IEEE1394 connector DV Cable 3. Install the driver according to the instructions on the screen. Generally when you connect the device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. 4. Start the appropriate application for handling your data. Disconnecting IEEE1394 Device 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.
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CHAPTER 6 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem, the wired LAN unit and the wireless LAN function. • When you use communication software: • Connect your computer to the AC power source. • Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power Management in Chapter 4.) • See also manual or online help of the software you are using.
Connecting Modem To Telephone Line 1. 2. Turn off your computer. Open the cover on the rear side of your computer. Cover To avoid damaging the modem, close the cover when nothing is connected to the modem and LAN jacks. 3. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack. To Telephone Line Modem Jack 6 Do not insert the 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.
Configuring Modem You may have already configured your modem during Windows setup process. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below. Modem Configuration When you use the modem first time, you must type your location’s information. 1. Click start - Control Panel - Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and Modem Options. If Classic view is selected, double-click Phone and Modem Options icon. 2. In Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code, etc.
LAN unit You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN units on your computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps. Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cables. Otherwise, the LAN unit and the cables may be damaged. Use a category 3 or a category 5 LAN cable when connecting to 10 BASE-T LAN, and the category 5 only when connecting to 100 BASE-TX LAN. Connect Your Computer To LAN 1.
Do not insert the LAN cable into the modem jack. It will damage the LAN cable and the modem jack. You can also directly communicate with another computer using a cross LAN cable. 4. Turn on your computer. Configuring LAN Unit 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection. 4. From the pop-up menu, click Properties. 5.
Wireless LAN Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. You can access the network by the wireless LAN. There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and a peerto-peer wireless network. You can connect your computer to a wired LAN or the Internet through an access point that is also compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. Peer-to-peer wireless network consists of a number of computers each equipped with wireless networking interface.
Connecting to Internet via Access Point You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11b. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure. Communicating with Other Computers • Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN first. • Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings for wireless LAN. 1.
10. Click OK twice; then, close the Control Panel window. 11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup. To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set your computer name and the workgroup name. Your computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others. Confirming Status of Wireless Connection Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN. 6 1.
Connecting WEP Configured Network Wireless communication has security issues. Some networks are configured with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys or encryption keys to protect the transmitted data. To connect into the WEP configured network, follow the steps below. 1. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( Available Wireless Networks. 2. Select the network you want to connect in Available wireless networks of Wireless Network Connection dialog box. 3.
Network Setup Utility With the Network Setup Utility, you can set up your specific network settings adjusted for your environments such as work. home, etc. and select the appropriate one to the environment. You can also change the network settings. • Not every setting item can be stored. • The Network Setup Utility may not compliant with all network environments.
• Make sure your computer is connected to the proper environment. • If your hardware or software configuration has been changed, you may not be able to switch to the network properly. In this case, you may need to reconfigure the settings. Changing Network Settings To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop-up menu. Then, edit the settings.
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CHAPTER 7 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer. Running Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on your computer. Your computer is shipped from the factory with the appropriate setting of the Setup Utility.
Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2. 3. Change to the desired settings. Refer to the next section. 4. Select Exit menu; then, press Enter. 5. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter. 6. Confirm the message and press Enter again. The system restarts. When the Setup Utility is opened, power management does not work. Do not close the display cover.
Main Menu System Time defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals. System Date defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals. Hard Disk Type shows the type of the hard disk of your computer. Press Enter to show the details.
EC/KBC Version shows the EC or keyboard controller version of the system. Advanced Menu Tablet Device sets the tablet pen, selecting the base I/O address. Enabled means that you can set the item by yourself. Auto means that the item is automatically assigned. Disabled means that you cannot use the tablet pen. Tablet Button Device enables or disables the programmable buttons. Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in glide pad.
Device Configuration enables or 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 password when the computer is turned on.
5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter. 6. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts. Deleting Password 1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter. 2. Type your current password, and press Enter. 3. Without typing any characters, press Enter. 4. Press Enter twice. 5. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press Enter 6.
Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots. Press Enter to open the sub menu. The system boots from the drive at the top of the list. If the system cannot find the drive, it will boot from the second one; then, third one; then forth one. Use arrow keys to select the drive you want to move; then, use minus key or space bar to move it up and down. USB FDD/CD enables or disables the USB floppy disk drive and the USB optical drive.
Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Installing Microsoft Office XP for Tablet PC Your computer provides an installation program of Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC allowing you to write directly with the provided tablet pen in Microsoft XP documents. You must have installed Microsoft Office XP on your computer before installing the Office XP pack for Tablet PC. To install the pack, follow the instructions below. 1. Click start – Run…. 2.
Memory Module You can install a memory module into your computer and upgrade its memory size. See the provided specification sheet for the default and maximum memory size of your computer. For available memory modules, contact your local dealer. Installing Memory Module • Do not handle the memory module in the location where static electricity is easily generated such as on the carpet.
3. Loosen two screws and remove the memory slot cover. Screws Memory Slot Cover Turn over the sheet and align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the module with the projected part of the memory socket of your computer. Sheet Projected Part Memory Module Appendixes 4.
5. Press the memory module slowly to place it into the memory socket, matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the socket, until you hear the clicking sound. Notched Parts Projected Part Replace the sheet and memory slot cover, matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of your computer. 7. Tighten the screws. 8. Replace the battery pack and connect the AC adapter. Refer to Chapter 4 for installing the battery pack. 9.
Uninstalling the Memory Module 1. 2. 3. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing Memory Module. Turn over the sheet and slightly bend both latches outwards until the memory module is released. Latches Remove the memory module and follow steps 6-9 of Installing Memory Module. Maintenance and Care This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain your computer in excellent working condition.
Cleaning Your 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 your computer while it is powered on. • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet. Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use. Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system.
• Make sure your computer is not in tablet mode. Otherwise the display will be damaged. • If you carry your computer in a bag, try to avoid unnecessary pressure, caused by the stuff of the bag, to your computer. • • Disconnect the AC adapter from your computer. • Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Appendixes Fully charge the standard battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord.
Re-installation Instructions To recover your hard disk, you will use PowerQuest®EasyRestore™. Before starting reinstallation, read the following End User License Agreement first. PowerQuest(R) EasyRestore (TM) End User License Agreement IMPORTANT: Read this before using your copy of PowerQuest software. This document is a legal agreement between you, the "end user," and PowerQuest Corporation. Use of the software indicates your acceptance of these terms.
the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Contractor/manufacturer is PowerQuest Corporation/P.O. Box 1911/Orem, UT 84059. 6. NO WARRANTY. The Software is being provided to you AS IS. PowerQuest does not warrant the Software to end users.
Recovery Way You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as you used for the first time. There are two ways to recover the hard disk drive(s) of your computer: via hard disk and via recovery CD. The former saves your time, while the latter secures the re-installation data from potential loss or corruption. The later section describes the specific steps for each way.
Backing Up Data Before formatting the hard disk, you should back up your data. For details on how to back up your data, see the Windows online help. Selecting 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 performed to D: drive.
4. Turn on your computer. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears on the bottom left of the screen, press F2. Then, the Setup Utility will open. 5. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice. 6. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice. 7. The system will restart. When the message Press F10 to Recover appears on the upper left of the screen, press F10. 8.
Creating Recovery CD To create the recovery CD, you will use Bootable CD Creator. Read the following End User License Agreement first. Before creating the recovery CD, follow the instructions below: • Prepare three blank 650MB or 700MB CD-R/RW discs. • Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, the operation will stop and fail. • Disable the power management. See Power Management section in Chapter 4. • Close all of the unnecessary or the automatic start-up applications.
• Never use the hard-tip materials to write on the CD-R for labeling. • Do not write on the non-label side. Data is read from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface. Wait about ten seconds for recognizing it after replacing a blank CDR/RW; then, click OK. Otherwise, an error will occur when starting burning process. 7. When you see the message CD creation complete on the screen, click OK, then, Close. 8. Click Yes and remove the CD-R/RW from the optical drive. 9. Restart your computer.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery is completely discharged, the installation process will be canceled. 5. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2. The Setup Utility opens. 6. Insert the Recovery CD disc 1 into the optical drive. Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt or water on the CDs cause improper tracking. If a CD is dirty or does not work properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the radius. 7.
14. After the recovery process completed, the system will start automatically. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2. The Setup Utility will open. 15. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice. 16. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter twice. The system will restart. 17. Set up Windows, following the instructions on the screen. Make sure to set date and time. 18.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems. Common Problems Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The information in this troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer.
Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power indicator or the battery indicator turn on? • Make sure the AC adapter is correctly connected to the AC adapter jack of your computer. • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. Connect another electric equipment to the wall outlet and check whether it is live or not. • • Make sure the battery pack is correctly installed and charged. If the battery pack is discharged, connect the AC adapter.
Trouble with Display See the Display section in Chapter 2 and 4. Question: Why is the screen blank? • Press any key to see if any power management feature has turned off the screen to save power. • • See the power indicator to check whether your computer is turned on. • • • Make sure the LCD screen is selected as the display by pressing Fn+F5 ( ). If you are using a battery pack, make sure it is correctly installed and has a charge remaining. Check whether the display is on by pressing Fn+F11 ( ).
• When you select Extended Desktop mode, Fn+F5 ( ) key combination does not work. Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function? • Try the following in this order: 1. Press the windows security button ( ) or Ctrl+Alt+Delete key combination and select Users tab of Windows Task Manager dialog box. Click Disconnect or Logoff; then, Yes. 2. If the step 1 fails to work, slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system.
• If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the 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.
line, the modem will not function properly. If you connect the modem to a digital PBX, both the modem and the PBX may be damaged. Question: Why is the communication speed so slow? • • Close the applications currently opened. Try to connect another ISP (Internet Service Provider), or try to connect in some other time. Question: Why can't I access the LAN? • • • Confirm the cable is properly connected to the LAN jack and the network hub. Confirm the network configuration is appropriate.
• When you have more than one available access points, your computer may be connected to the access point other than the one you want to access: ) on the taskbar; then, click 1. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Select the desired network in the Available wireless networks list; then, connect to the network. (Refer to Confirming Status of Wireless Connection section in Chapter 6.) • Confirm the wireless LAN antennas are enabled.
• • Confirm each computer is enabled for wireless LAN. Confirm Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only is selected in Networks to Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer. (To open Advanced dialog box, refer to Communicating with Other Computers section of Wireless LAN in Chapter 6.) • Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication; then, try to connect again.
Other Troubles Question: Why is the battery pack discharged so quickly? • Initialize the battery pack. Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect? • Correct the date and time in Windows. Double-click the time appearing on the taskbar and set them in Date and Time Properties dialog box. Question: Why can't I use a hardware device? • Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the following procedure. 1. Click start– Control Panel. 2.
2. Click Options and select Properties. 3. Select Recording in Adjust volume for and confirm Microphone is checked in Show the 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? • Troubleshooting T-10 You may accidentally remove them. They are stored on the last recovery disk if you have created recovery CDs. (i.e.
Index AC adapter connecting, 1-3 using, 2-2 Account creating, 2-10 switching, 2-10 Antenna indicator, 5-7 Audio connecting audio equipment, 4-13 connecting headphone, 4-14 connecting microphone, 4-14 connecting speakers, 4-13 controlling output volume, 2-7 B Battery pack changing, 3-4 charging, 3-2 checking level, 3-2 conditioning, 3-4 indicator, 2-1, 3-3 installing, 1-1 low battery indication, 3-3 C Cleaning computer, A-5 tablet pen, CD troubleshooting, T-5 CF Cards, ejecting, 4-20 inserting, 4-19 D Di
H Handling in tablet mode, 3-3 Hard disk drive troubleshooting, T-5 I IEEE1394 device connecting, 4-25 disconnecting, 4-25 Indicators antenna, 5-7 battery, 2-1, 3-3 power, 1-4, 2-1 status, xiii K Keyboard function keys, 2-6 special keys, 2-6 troubleshooting, T-4 windows key, 2-6 L LAN configuring, 5-5 connecting to network, 5-4 troubleshooting, T-6 M Memory module installing, A-1 uninstalling, A-4 Modem configuring, 5-2 connecting to telephone line, 5-2 troubleshooting, T-5 Index N Network setup utili
S Screen Saver, 2-9 Security cable, A-5 Setup utility advanced menu, 6-4 boot menu, 6-7 changing, 6-2 entering and exiting, 6-2 exit menu, 6-7 main menu, 6-3 running, 6-1 security menu, 6-5 Status indicators, xiii System hibernate about, 3-11 generating conditions, 3-12 resuming from, 3-11 supporting, 3-12 System standby about, 3-11 generating conditions, 3-12 resuming from, 3-11 keyboard or glide pad, T-4 LAN, T-6 peripherals, T-8 tablet pen, wireless LAN, T-6 U USB device, 4-15 W Wallpaper, 2-9 WEP key
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