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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipments off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B
computing equipment.
* As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-TN Series.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
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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. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary
modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp.
for repair and (or) warranty information (on the provided Consumer Limited Warranty
sheet). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission
for information.)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to
use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message
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unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and
an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message
and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other
number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) To
program this information, refer to the manual of the communication software.
For Wireless LAN Bundled Model
FCC ID: APYNAR0050
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated
with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low
power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to
low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This device has been tested
and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines
on radio frequency energy (RF) exposure. The maximum SAR levels tested for this
device has been shown to be 0.560W/kg at Body.
Warning
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of
mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
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Copyright
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright
laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners
whenever necessary.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Systems of America
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Home Page: http://www.sharpsystems.com
E-mail address: ssa-support@sharpsystems.com
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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.
PRECAUCION:
PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA
CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.
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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. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
• when liquid has been spilled on your computer
• when your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.
• Try to avoid dusty environments.
• Keep your computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
• Keep your computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,
water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
• Do not move your computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm
place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause condensation
inside the unit, which may cause damage.
• Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. These protect your
computer from overheating.
• Do not place your computer on unstable or uneven work surfaces.
• Care must be taken for children not to swallow the tablet pen tip.
• Do not store your computer in tablet mode with the LCD side up.
• Do not place or use your computer and tablet pen on any metallic object or near to
electric devices such as radio base/relay station antennas, some CRT monitors
producing strong electromagnetic noise, etc. Your computer and tablet pen may not
function properly due to radio interference.
Usage
• Never push any kind of objects into cabinet openings. They may touch dangerous
voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.
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• 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. If you feel
uncomfortable, stop using it until it becomes cool.
• Do not exposure any part of your body to the palm rest or the bottom of your
computer for extended period.
• Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
• Do not drop your computer nor hit it with other equipment.
• Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen.
• Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning.
Battery Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Handling
• Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.
• Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
• Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60°C (140°F).
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• 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.
Storage
• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to
exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.
• Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.
Modem Precautions
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using the telephone during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.
Wireless LAN Precautions
• Disable the integrated antennas and do not communicate with wireless LAN in
specific environment where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby such as on
airplanes, in hospitals, etc.
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• 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.
• Your computer also has a sensor on the left side of the keyboard which responses to
the magnet. If you bring the magnet near the left side of the keyboard, the backlight
is turned off, and the system may enter the standby or the hibernate mode depending
on the setting. (See Chapter 4.)
Magnet
(invisible)
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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.
SHARP strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important
data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain
circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise
rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement,
use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other causes.
SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from
third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, such as stolen
credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.
Edition
1st Edition, June 2003.
Copyright
© 2003 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without
the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
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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.
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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.
When two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a
plus (+) sign:
Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Sample Entries are shown in lower cases of different typeface.
c:\windows\sytems
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized:
Double-click this icon to display the Power Options Properties dialog box.
Set the item to Enabled.
Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on
your computer.
Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:
Refer to Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.
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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in the USA .........................................................................................i
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................vi
About This Manual ......................................................................................................x
Recording Important Information ...............................................................................xi
Manual Conventions..................................................................................................xii
Table of Contents......................................................................................................xiii
Overview of Computer .............................................................................................. xv
Quick Setup
Installing Battery Pack..............................................................................................1-1
Turning On Your Computer......................... ……………………………………….1-3
Setting Up Windows.................................................................................................1-5
Turning Off Your Computer.....................................................................................1-7
Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source............................................................................................2-1
Resetting System.......................................................................................................2-3
Using Glide Pad........................................................................................................2-4
Using Keyboard ........................................................................................................2-6
Using PC Card Slot................................... …………………………………………2-7
Using CF Card Slot.................................................................................................2-10
Controlling Volume ................................ …………………………………………2-14
Adjusting Display ...................................................................................................2-15
Sharing Your Computer..........................................................................................2-17
Tablet Mode
Rotating Your Computer Display .............................................................................3-1
Using Tablet Pen.......................................................................................................3-5
Adjusting Screen Orientation..................................................................................3-10
Using Programmable Button...................................................................................3-12
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack..............................................................................................................4-1
Power Management ..................................................................................................4-6
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Peripherals
Using Peripherals......................................................................................................5-1
Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit ...............................................................5-3
External Display .......................................................................................................5-6
Audio System............................................................................................................5-8
USB Device ............................................................................................................5-10
Printer .....................................................................................................................5-11
IEEE1394 Device ...................................................................................................5-12
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem ........................................................................................................6-1
LAN Unit..................................................................................................................6-4
Wireless LAN ...........................................................................................................6-6
Network Setup Utility.............................................................................................6-10
Setup Utility
Running Setup Utility ...............................................................................................7-1
Main Menu................................................................................................................7-3
Advanced Menu........................................................................................................7-4
Security Menu...........................................................................................................7-5
Boot Menu ................................................................................................................7-7
Exit Menu .................................................................................................................7-7
Appendixes
Memory Module .....................................................................................................A-1
Maintenance and Care .............................................................................................A-4
Re-installation Instructions ......................................................................................A-7
Troubleshooting
Index
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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.
Front
PEN
EJECT
LCD Screen
→2-15, 3-10
Keyboard
→2-6
Glide Pad
→2-4
Programable Buttons
→3-12
Status Indicators
Antenna Indicator
→6-7
Battery Indicator
→2-1
,
4-3
Power Indicator
→1-4
,
2-1
H
a
r
d
Di
sk
Caps
L
ock
Sc
r
o
ll L
ock
N
u
m L
ock
Windows
Security Button
→3-12
AN
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Right
PEN
EJECT
Left
CF
CARD
Back
Ventilation Openings→vi
CF Card Slot
→2-10
PC Card Slot
→2-7
Pen Eject Switch
→3-7 Power Switch→1-4
Pen Housing→3-7
USB Ports
→5-3,10,11
External Monitor Port
→5-6
LAN Jack→6-4
IEEE1394 Connector
→5-12
AC Adapter Jack
→1-3
Kensington
Lock Hole→A-5
Modem Jac
k
→6-2
Microphone Jack
→5-9
Headphone
/
Audio Jack
→5-8,9
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Bottom
RESET
Battery Pack→4-1
Reset Switch
→2-3
Ventilation Openings→vi
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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. Place your computer with the bottom up on a stable work surface.
2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment by matching the projected
parts of the battery with the notched parts on your computer.
Projected Part
Notched Part
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3. Push the battery pack until it is locked into the place.
4. Turn your computer over and go to the next section.
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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. Plug the AC adapter cable to the AC adapter jack on the rear side of your
computer.
Do not insert into the headphone/audio jack or the microphone jack.
2. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
AC Adapter
To Wall Outlet
AC Adapter Jack
AC Power Cord
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Opening Display
1. Unlock the display cover fastened with the hook and raise the cover. Set it in
comfortable view position.
2. Slide the power switch, located on the right side of your computer, backward you
to turn it on.
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.
Hook
Power Indicator
Power Switch
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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.
The steps in the setup process are as follows:
• Configuring your location, language and keyboard type
• Configuring your time zone
• Accepting license agreement
• Naming your computer
• Setting the administrator’s password
• Setting your network environment
• Creating an account
• Completing configuration
• Do not turn off your computer until completing Windows setup. If you
turn it off, you cannot set up Windows later.
• Be sure to connect your computer to AC power source. An
undercharged battery may not be able to complete the Windows XP
setup.
• Do not connect any peripheral devices to your computer until the
Windows setup completes. Otherwise your computer may malfunction.
• If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this
case, press any key to resume your computer from the power
management. (Refer to Power Management section of Chapter 4.)
• If you cannot operate the keyboard or the touch pad, slide and hold the
power switch for more than four seconds to turn off your computer. Be
sure that the power indicator turns off; then, after more than 10
seconds, slide the power switch to turn it on back.
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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.
Otherwise, close it by clicking the X button at the upper right corner of
the window.
• When you skip the tutorials, you will have them next time you log on. If
you don’t need them, check the box of Do not show me this again
appearing on the bottom of the window. You can display the tutorial
window with the following steps if necessary.
1. Click start – All Programs.
2. Click Tablet PC – Tablet PC Tutorials.
Properties Dialog Box in Windows
In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” The
dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which
you can send commands to Windows or other applications. To open the properties
dialog boxes, click start - Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views:
Category View and Classic View. The Category View allows you to choose the
category that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose your task by clicking
it. The Classic View gives you the icons representing their components or features.
Double-click one of the icons to open its dialog box or window. Some of the dialog
boxes you will use often are:
• Display
• Phone and Modem Options
• Tablet and Pen Settings
• Power Options
• System
Clicking Switch to XXX View string appearing at the upper left of the
Control Panel window allows you to toggle between the two views.
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Turning Off Your Computer
When you’ve finished using your computer, turn it off with one of the following ways:
• From the start menu
1. Click start – Turn Off Computer.
2. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off.
• With the power 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.
• Do not turn off or reset your computer while the hard disk indicator or
the indicator on the optional external floppy disk drive unit or the
external optical drive unit is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out
the data.
• Before turning it on back, wait at least ten seconds after turning off
your computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can
damage your computer’s electrical circuitry.
Closing Display
After turning off your computer, close the display cover with the LCD screen side
down and lock it with the hook.
Hook
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CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.
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.
About Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
Indicator Light Meaning
On (green) Operating
Blinking (green) In System Standby
Power
Off Powered off or in System Hibernate
On (green) Fully charged
On (orange) Being charged
Connected to AC
Power Source
Blinking
(orange)
In abnormal state (Remove the
battery pack and install it again.)
Off Has power
Battery
Powered by
Battery
Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged
(The warning beep sounds.)
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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. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you
can use your computer with the appropriate plug adapter.
The AC power cord included with your computer is appropriate for the
voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer. If you
attempt to connect your computer to a wall outlet other than in this area,
check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for
the outlet. Consult local service staff if you are not sure.
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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.
Warm Boot (Software Reset)
If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the
system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or the windows security
button ( ) on the right side of the display, and select Applications tab of Windows
Task Manager dialog box. Click the name of the program hanging up, then, End Task.
If this does not work, select Users tab and click Disconnect or Logoff, then, Yes.
Power Switch
You can turn off your computer with the power switch if you encounter hardware or
software problems that lock up the system. In this case, slide and hold the switch for
more than four seconds.
Reset Switch
If you cannot turn off your computer with the power switch, you can use the reset
switch on the bottom of your computer. To reset the system, insert a narrow object into
the small hole to press the switch.
RESET
Reset Switch
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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.
• 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.
Using Glide Pad
Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works.
Place Your Fingertip
Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad, resting your wrist naturally in a
relaxed manner. Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad.
Move Your Fingertip
The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplicate of the display. As
you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same
direction across the screen. The glide pad is very sensitive, so you do not have to exert
much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your
fingertip.
Glide Pad
Pointer
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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. The item moves together with the pointer.
4. Release the button when the item reaches its destination.
Or you can tap the pad twice and hold it instead of pressing the left button in the
step 2.
Scroll
You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glide pad. To
view information vertically, place your finger on the most right part of the glide pad
and slide your finger up and down. To view horizontally, place your finger on the
bottom part of the glide pad and slide your finger to the left or the right. This procedure
works only in limited applications.
Changing Configuration
In the Mouse Properties dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide
pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Double-
click icon on the taskbar.
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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.
System Function Keys
When pressed together with the Fn key, function keys set specific system parameters.
This combination is sometimes referred to as “hot keys”.
Fn + F1 ( ) Turns the wireless LAN antennas on and off
Fn + F5 ( ) Rotates display mode between LCD only, an external monitor
only, and both (when connecting an external monitor).
Fn + F6 ( ) Decreases the LCD screen brightness.
Fn + F7 ( ) Increases the LCD screen brightness.
Fn + F11 ( ) Turns the LCD screen on and off.
Fn + F12 ( ) Forces your computer into System standby. See Power
Management of Chapter 4 for more information.
Do not press the Fn+F5 keys when watching DVD videos or animation,
or playing a video game.
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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. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will
see the message on the screen. In this case, install the PC card driver by
following the instructions on the screen.
1. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside your computer cabinet.
CF
CARD
Eject Button
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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.
4. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.
5. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place.
CF
CARD
Label Face Up
Protection
Card
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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. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the
icon, click to show all kinds of icons.
2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your PC card); then, Safe To
Remove Hardware dialog appears.
3. Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your
computer.
4. Push the eject button until the inserted PC card pops out and remove it.
Eject Button
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5. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.
6. Insert the protection card.
CF
CARD
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.
Inserting CF Card
When you insert a protruding CF 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. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will
see the message on the screen. In this case, install the CF card driver by
following the instructions on the screen.
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1. Confirm the CF card eject button is inside your computer cabinet.
CF
CARD
2. Push the CF card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your
computer.
CF
CARD
CF
CARD
3. Push the CF card eject button again until the protection card pops out and remove
it.
CF
CARD
CF
CARD
Eject Button
Protection Card
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4. Push the CF card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.
5. Insert a CF card into the slot with the label face up until it is locked into place.
CF
CARD
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. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the
icon, click to show all kinds of icons.
2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your CF card); then, Safe To
Remove Hardware dialog appears.
Label Face Up
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3. Push the CF card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your
computer.
CF
CARD
CF
CARD
4. Push the eject button until the inserted CF card pops out and remove it.
CF
CARD
CF
CARD
5. Push the CF card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.
6. Insert the protection card.
CF
CARD
Eject Button
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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.
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. Click OK and close the dialog box; then the Control Panel window.
You can also easily adjust the volume in the window that will open when
clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar. When the symbol is not on the
taskbar, check the box of Place volume icon in the taskbar in the step 3.
If you want to control the output volume of each source individually:
1. Click start - Control Panel.
2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If
Classic view is selected, double-click Sounds and Audio Devices icon.
3. In Volume tab of the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, click
Advanced… button of Device volume section.
4. Slide the lever of the source that you want to control.
5. Close the dialog box, then; click OK and close the Control Panel window.
If you control:
Wave Controlling the volume of WAVE file
SW Synth Controlling the volume of MIDI file
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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 ( ) keys simultaneously to decrease the brightness of the internal
LCD display.
Press Fn and F7 ( ) keys simultaneously to increase the brightness of the internal
LCD display.
Changing Resolution and Number of Colors
When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default
resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64K colors. To change the resolution and the number of
colors, follow the instructions below:
1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab.
2. Select the number of the colors in the Color quality, and select the resolution in
the Screen resolution. Refer to the table below.
3. Click OK; then, Yes.
Resolutions and Colors you can choose
Resolution Number of Colors
800 x 600 64K, 16M(*2)
1024 x 768 64K, 16M(*2)
1280 x 1024(*1) 64K, 16M
1400 x 1050(*1) 64K, 16M
1600 x 1200(*1) 64K, 16M
(*1) Can be chosen for an external monitor only when it is capable of the listed resolution
modes. Cannot be set when displaying on the LCD monitor only and on the LCD
and the external monitor simultaneously.
(*2) On the internal LCD screen, the number of colors in this mode is made using
a Dithering algorithm.
• When you use the tablet pen at an 800 x 600 resolution, follow these
instructions to set the full screen mode. Otherwise, the cursor on the screen
will mismatch the tip of the pen.
1. In the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box, click
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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.
• When playing animation, the screen may be distorted.
Rotating Image on Screen
You can adjust the screen orientation depending on the usage situation. Refer to
Adjusting Screen Orientation section in Chapter 3.
Changing Wallpaper and Setting Screen Saver
You can enjoy various desktop patterns or screen savers.
Changing Wallpaper
1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Desktop tab.
2. Select appropriate wallpaper in Background.
3. Click OK.
Setting Screen Saver
1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Screen Saver tab.
2. Select an appropriate screen saver in Screen saver and set time when screen saver
starts.
3. Click OK.
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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. Type a name for the new account and click Next.
5. Select the account type; then, click Create Account. If you have selected a
Limited account, then that user account has limits for using your computer. See
Help and Support Center in start menu for more details.
6. Close User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel.
If more than one user account are set to your computer, you must select your account
when logging on Windows.
Log off Your Computer
“Log off” is useful because you do not have to turn off your computer when you finish
your task and pass your computer to another person. There are two ways to log off
your computer; Switch User and Log Off.
If you select Switch User, you can pass your computer to another person without
closing your current applications. For example, if you are viewing a Web site, and your
colleague needs to open a program on your computer, use Switch User. You can then
view the same Web site by just switching back to your account after your colleague
finishes with your computer.
If you select Log Off, the system will close all your session and you need to save your
files before logging off your computer.
1. Click start - Log Off.
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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. Select another account to start Windows XP again.
Set Password to User Account
You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of your
computer. Once you set the password, you need to enter it when you log on to your
account. If the entered password is not correct, you cannot start your computer with the
user account. Unnecessary password setting can cause trouble in starting the system.
Your computer distinguish between upper- and lower-cases for user
passwords.
Setting Password
1. Click start - Control Panel.
2. Click User Accounts. If Classic view is selected, double-click User Accounts
icon.
3. Select the account you want to set a password to. You will only have this option if
you log onto your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group.
If you log on your computer with a limited user account, skip this step. (You
cannot set a password to another user account.)
4. Select Create a password string.
• If the password has been already set, Create a password will not
appear.
• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can set a
password to another user account.
5. Type a new password.
6. Type the new password again to confirm it.
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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. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to your computer as a
member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with
a limited account, skip this step. (You cannot change the password for another
user account.)
3. Select Change my password string or Change the password string.
• If the password has not been set yet, Change my password or Change
the password will not appear.
• Only the members of the Computer administrators group can change
the password of another user account.
4. Type the current password. If you are changing another user’s password, skip this
step.
5. Type a new password.
6. Type the new password again to confirm it.
7. If necessary, type a password hints word to remember the password you set.
8. Click Change Password.
9. Close the User Accounts dialog box; then, the Control Panel window.
Deleting Password
1. Follow the steps 1-2 on Setting Password.
2. Select the account you want to delete, if you log on to your computer as a
member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with
a limited account, skip this step. (You cannot delete the password of another user
account.)
3. Select Remove my password string or Remove the password string.
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• 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.
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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. Tap Printers and Other Hardware – Tablet and Pen Settings
in the Category view, or double-tap Tablet and Pen Settings
icon in the Classic view.
Rotating Your Computer Display
Your computer display unit rotates 180 degrees and folds down to cover the keyboard
and becomes tablet mode.
Notebook Mode Tablet Mode
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Switching to Tablet Mode
1. 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. Never rotate it
with excessive force or speed. Otherwise your computer may be
damaged.
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3. Fold the display over the keyboard and lock the display with the hook.
For rotating the screen image, refer to Adjusting Screen Orientation
section later in this chapter.
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.
• Remove protruding PC/CF cards such as wireless LAN cards from
the card slots of your computer. Pressure onto the card may damage
the card slot of your computer as well as the card itself.
• Do not use your computer on a walk or during driving.
• Do not carry your computer when it is in tablet mode.
• Never put your computer in tablet mode into a bag. The LCD screen
may be damaged.
Hook
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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.
Be sure to slowly turn the display in the proper direction. Never rotate it
with excessive force or speed. Otherwise your computer may be
damaged.
3. Set the display in comfortable view position.
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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.
Handling Tablet Pen
• Do not use the pen for other purpose than operating your computer.
• Do not disassemble the tablet pen.
• Clean the pen tip and screen of your computer before operation.
• Do not touch or hold the pen with the dirty hand.
• Do not tap the pen on surfaces other than the screen of your computer.
• Do not press the screen strongly with the pen tip (this also may damage the screen
surface).
• Never give an excessive pressure on the tip of the pen.
• Do not use the pen with the distorted tip. It may cause it to malfunction. Change the
pen tip when it is distorted, sharp or extremely short.
• Keep away something magnetic such as magnets, speakers, etc. from the pen and
your computer when operating.
• Keep away the pen from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow, water
splay, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
• Never store the pen with the tip down such as in a pencil cup. Store it in the pen
housing of your computer to avoid damage.
Pen Button
Pen Tip
Tale Button
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• 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.
Care must be taken for children not to swallow the pen tip.
Replacing Tip of Tablet Pen
The tablet pen tip will become sharp and short as used. The sharp tip may damage the
surface of the LCD screen. Replace the pen tip if necessary.
1. Clasp the old pen tip with a tip-replacing tool and pull it straight out of the pen.
2. Clasp one of the extra tips with the tip-replacing tool and slide it straight into the
barrel of the pen until it stops.
• Use one of the extra tips that come with the tablet pen.
• The pen tip will wear and become short with normal use. It may
damage the internal LCD screen surface. Replace pen tip periodically
to avoid this.
Tip Replacing Tool
Pen Tip
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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.
PEN
EJECT
Ejecting
Slide the pen eject switch toward you so that the tablet pen will pop out and gently pull
it straight out.
PEN
EJECT
Pen Housing
Pen Tip
Pen Eject Switch
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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.
To right-click an item as you would with the right button of the mouse, tap the item
with the tip of the pen while pressing and holding the pen button. Or touch the item
with the tip of the pen and keep touching for a few seconds so that the mouse icon ( )
will appear, then, lift the pen.
Drag and Drop
To drag and drop an item as you would with the mouse, double-tap and hold the pen tip
pressed against the screen, then, move it. When the item reaches its destination, lift the
pen tip from the screen.
Using Tablet Pen to Input Data
Your computer supports handwriting recognition technology and a software keyboard
(or an on-screen keyboard) allowing you to write characters or draw images directly on
the screen.
Input Panel
Input Panel is an input tool, installed on your computer, including a handwriting pad
with quick keys and an on-screen keyboard.
To display the Input Panel, tap the Show Pen Input Area button ( ) on the Tablet PC
Input Panel title-bar located on the bottom of the screen. When the title-bar is not
there, tap the Tablet PC Input Panel icon ( ) on the taskbar. Refer to Help of Input
Panel.
To open the Help menu:
1. Tap Tools button located on the title-bar of the Input Panel.
2. Tap Help – Help Topics.
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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.
Using Tablet Pen to Erase Data
The provided tablet pen allows you to erase the input handwriting/drawing data on
selected applications. Erasing style is slightly different between the applications. See
Help menu of each application.
1. Hold the tablet pen upside down.
2. Rub the ink data with the tale button just like you would with the eraser on the
paper or press on a stroke of the ink data until the tale button is pushed in.
Do not rub or press the data on the screen strongly. It may damage the
surface of the screen.
Calibrating Tablet Pen
When the accuracy of the pen is poor (for example, the cursor on the screen
mismatches the tip of the pen), you can calibrate the pen to accurately align the cursor
with the pen tip. Follow these instructions.
1. Open Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box.
2. In Calibration field on Settings tab, select an orientation from the pull-down
menu, then, tap Calibrate… button. The calibration screen will appear.
3. Tap the cross hair each time it appears, then, tap OK button.
4. Tap OK button.
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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.
• 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. End the task, then,
rotate the screen.
• Applications or games incorporating automatic resolution switching
function and Command Prompt running in maximized screen mode
• 3D screensavers
• When the screen orientation is primary portrait, secondary portrait, or
secondary landscape, the pointer on the screen does not move in the
same direction as your fingertip moves.
To adjust the orientation, use one of the following ways:
• With one of the programmable buttons
Refer to the Using Programmable Button section.
• With the Change tablet and pen settings icon ( )
1. Tap the icon on the taskbar.
Primary landscape
Primary portrait
Secondary landscape
Secondary portrait
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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.
• With Hot Keys
The default settings are below:
Key Combination Rotation Degree Screen Orientation
Ctrl+Alt+[↑] 0-degree rotation Primary landscape view
Ctrl+Alt+[→] 90-degree rotation Primary portrait view
Ctrl+Alt+[↓] 180- degree rotation Secondary landscape view
Ctrl+Alt+[←] 270-degree rotation Secondary portrait view
You can change the hotkey combination with the following steps:
1. Open Display Properties dialog box.
2. Tap Settings tab – Advanced button – Intel(R) Extreme
Graphics tab.
3. Tap Graphics Properties button - Hot Keys tab.
4. Tap the key combination in the right column you want to change
so that a pull-down menu will appear.
5. Select an appropriate one, then, tap OK three times.
• With Control Panel
1. In Tablet and Pen Settings dialog box, tap Display tab.
2. Select an appropriate view from Orientation pull-down menu.
3. Tap OK.
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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.
PEN
EJECT
Windows Security Button ( )
This button is equivalent to Ctrl+Alt+Del keys combination. (You cannot change the
setting of this button.)
Programmable Button
The programmable buttons work just like shortcut keys. Pressing one of the buttons
gives you the assigned action depending on application. Refer to the next section for
more information on the programmable buttons.
The default actions and the assigned actions for the registered applications are below.
Application Button 1 ( ) Button 2 ( ) Button 3 ( ) Button 4 ( )
Default Up Enter Down Rotate
Internet
Explorer
Page up WLan Switch Page dDown Rotate
Windows
Journal
Cut Copy Paste Undo
Windows Securit
y
Button
Pro
g
rammable Buttons
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Button 4
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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. The settings of the buttons can be also changed for various user accounts.
Use Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility for the programmable button
configuration.
To run the utility, tap Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon ( ) on the taskbar
and select Settings. When the icon is not there, tap start – All Programs – Sharp
Utilities – Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility.
Be sure to always use the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility to
configure the programmable button settings. Using other ways such as
Windows XP Control Panel will cause malfunction of the programmable
buttons.
Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility Menu
When you tap Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon ( ) on the taskbar, the
pop-up menu will appear. It provides information such as which applications have their
own programmable button actions or how to configure the settings.
When you create a new button setting(s) for an application, the
application name will appear in the menu.
Auto change allows your computer automatically to load the registered settings of the
programmable buttons with switching between applications.
You can disable the Auto change function for the registered application
individually as well as all together. Refer to Disabling Auto Switching
section later in this chapter.
Settings allows you to add new settings or modify or delete the registered ones.
About shows the programmable buttons enhanced utility version.
Quit quits the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility.
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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.
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. Tap Browse button to display all currently running applications.
6. Select an application you want to register, then, tap OK. Confirm the application
name appeared in Name of Setting field is correct.
7. Select an action from the pull-down menu of each button.
When you select Default option, the button will be assigned an action
equivalent to the Default action.
8. Tap OK twice.
Modifying Setting
To modify the settings of the registered application(s):
1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.
2. Select Settings.
3. In Settings dialog box, select the application in Name column you want to change
and then, tap Edit button. Settings Button Action dialog box will open.
4. Change the action by selecting new one from the pull-down menu of each button.
5. Tap OK twice.
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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. Confirm the application name appeared in
Name of Setting field is correct.
If you want to change the registered button action, select new one from
the pull-down menu of each button.
7. Tap OK twice.
Deleting Setting
You cannot delete the Deault settings.
To delete the settings of the registered application(s):
1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.
2. Select Settings.
3. In Settings dialog box, select the application in Name column you want to delete
and tap Delete button.
4. Tap Yes, then, OK button.
Disabling Auto Switching
When you don’t like the programmable button settings to change automatically with
the application switching, follow theses instructions.
• Disabling this function for all the registered applications
1. Tap the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility icon on the taskbar.
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2. Select Settings.
3. In Settings dialog box, uncheck the box of Change the function when window is
activated.
4. Tap OK button.
• 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.
Loading Other Setting
When you select other application name than the activated one from the Programmable
Buttons Enhanced Utility menu, you can load the programmable button settings
assigned to the selected application.
When you want to enable auto switching function, select Auto change
from the Programmable Buttons Enhanced Utility menu.
Programmable Button Settings Box
You have a programmable button settings box on the screen that has button action
icons and names identifying the assigned functions to each programmable button.
To hide the box, uncheck the box of Always show the balloon in the Settings dialog
box.
To keep the arrangement of the action buttons when the screen image is rotated,
uncheck the box of Automatically rearrange the button action icons to suit the screen
orientation in the Settings dialog box.
To display only icons in the box, resulting in making the box smaller, uncheck the box
of Show the name of the function in the Settings dialog box.
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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.
Battery Pack
When not connected to an external power source, your computer operates with the
rechargeable battery pack. The duration of the battery life may be longer if your
computer’s power management is active. See the next section for power management.
To keep the battery life long:
• Condition the battery pack if the actual remaining power in your battery is less than
what Windows Power Meter indicates. (See Conditioning Battery Pack section in
this chapter.)
• Turn off your computer when you are not using it.
• The duration of the battery depends on your computer usage. Using
applications, which heavily use external peripherals, will result in
shorter battery life.
• When using your computer for several hours with battery packs, enable
power management and set System hibernate. Refer to the Power
Management section in this chapter.
• When the battery has not been charged, your computer may not operate
properly. Connect your computer to AC power source for the battery
charging.
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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. When the battery becomes cool, the charging will
start and the battery indicator will turn on again.
• The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator
blinks orange. In this case, turn off your computer, remove the AC
adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect
the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange, ask
your local dealer for assistance.
• When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long usage), it may
take longer to be fully charged.
Checking Battery Level
You can check the battery level by placing the pointer on the battery icon ( : powered
on battery) or AC plug icon ( : powered on AC power and charging the battery
pack) on the taskbar, or double-clicking one of these icons ( , or : powered on
AC power) to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery is fully charged,
remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point to the icon.
If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow these instructions:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Check Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
• The remaining operating time depends on the power you are
consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, CF card
slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with your computer, it may
consume more battery life.
• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what
Windows Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack
as per the procedure on Conditioning Battery Pack section in this
chapter.
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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.
On Windows XP, a beep sound or an on-screen message will tell you when the battery
drops to the specified level and your computer will go on System standby/System
hibernate or shut down automatically.
To set Windows battery alarm:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Alarms tab.
2. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated. We recommend you set
Critical battery alarm to 5 % or more and Low battery alarm to more than the
value of Critical battery alarm.
3. Set the Alarm Action… to the appropriate settings.
4. Click OK twice.
5. Close the Control Panel window.
Battery Indicator
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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. When the message Press F2 for System Utilities appears, press F2 to open the
Setup Utility.
4. Disconnect the AC adapter, and leave your computer on until the battery is
completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.
5. Connect your computer to AC power and let the battery fully charged again.
• Do not turn on your computer while charging the battery pack.
• Do not connect your computer to a wall outlet while discharging the
battery. The conditioning will be cancelled.
Repeated charging and discharging or long-term storage of the battery
pack cause battery deterioration. In this case, replace the battery pack
with a new one.
Changing Battery Pack
When the battery pack is repeatedly charged and discharged or stored for a long term,
it will deteriorate (the deterioration rate depends on the operating environment). The
battery deterioration will result in declining its capacity and power. If the battery life
becomes extremely short even after the conditioning, you should buy a new battery
pack. Ask your local dealer for a new battery pack.
When you replace the battery pack with a new one:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.
2. Close the display cover and turn your computer over on a stable surface.
Never close the display with the screen face up (in tablet mode) when you
change the battery pack.
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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.
4. Insert a new battery pack into your computer by matching the projected parts of
the battery with the notched parts on your computer.
5. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound.
6. Turn your computer over.
Battery Stopper
Notched Part
Battery Release Lever
Projected Part
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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. If Classic view is selected,
double-click Power Options icon.
Note that the power management may not seem to function when you are
using an application program that accesses the hard disk periodically.
Stopping Power Supply to Hard Disk
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.
2. Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value, and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
Stopping Power Supply to Display
This procedure is also effective for an attached external monitor complying
with power management.
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.
2. Set Turn off monitor to an appropriate value, and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
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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. Close the Power Options Properties dialog box; then the Control Panel window.
Power Scheme Processor Performance
Using AC
Power
Always runs at highest performance state Home/Office Desk
Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Using AC
Power
Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Portable/Laptop
Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Using AC
Power
Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Presentation
Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as battery
discharges
Using AC
Power
Always runs at highest performance state Always On
Using Battery Always runs at highest performance state
Using AC
Power
Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Minimal Power
Management
Using Battery Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Using AC
Power
Performance state will be chosen based on CPU
demand
Max Battery
Using Battery Uses liner performance reduction as battery
discharges
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• 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.
• Once the preinstalled power scheme settings listed on the previous
page are deleted, there is no way but re-installation to resume them.
Using System Standby/Hibernate
System standby/hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For example, you
can restart your computer from stand by mode more quickly than being shut down.
When your computer resumes from System standby/hibernate, the system restores the
exact last state of your computer. On Windows XP, you can set the conditions under
which the system enters System standby or System hibernate.
• System standby stores the current condition of your computer in RAM and stops
power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters and resumes
from System standby per the conditions mentioned later. In System standby, the
power indicator blinks green. To resume from System standby, operate your
computer again.
• System hibernate saves the current condition of your computer in part of the hard
disk and turns off your computer. Your system enters and resumes from System
hibernate per the conditions mentioned later. In System hibernate the power
indicator is off. To resume from System hibernate, slide the power switch.
When entering/resuming from System standby/hibernate, follow the
instructions below:
• Finish communications, printing, and playing music or video before
entering System standby/hibernate.
• Do not operate your computer or peripheral devices, or
connect/disconnect peripheral devices, while entering/resuming from
System standby/hibernate.
• While operating on battery that does not have enough power, your
computer may not resume from System standby/hibernate. In this case,
connect the AC adapter to your computer.
• Save your data before your computer enters System standby. If the
power supply to your computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be
lost.
• Select your user account if Windows requires when your computer has
resumed from System standby/hibernate.
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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. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab.
2. Confirm Enable hibernation is checked.
3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
Set Timer to Enter System Standby/Hibernate Automatically
Your computer will enter System standby/hibernate automatically when the specified
time has passed without any operation. To set the time:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.
2. From the pull-down menu of System standby or/and System hibernates, select the
elapsed time before your computer automatically enters System
standby/hibernate.
3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
Entering System Standby/Hibernate
Your computer enters System standby/hibernate in each of the following cases:
• You select Stand By or Hibernate (which will replace Stand By if you press Shift
key) in the Turn off computer dialog box. To open the dialog box, click start – Turn
Off Computer.
• The specified time in System standby or System hibernates in Power Schemes tab of
Power Options Properties dialog box has passed without any operation (See the
previous section).
• The screen cover is closed.
The above functions if you perform the following:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I close the lid of my portable computer
field.
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3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
• You slide the power switch.
The above functions if you perform the following:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my
computer field.
3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
• You press Fn+F12 ( ).
The above functions if you perform the following:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the sleep button on my
computer field.
3. Click OK.
4. Close the Control Panel window.
If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You slide the power
switch or You press Fn+F12 (), the Turn off computer dialog box will
appear when you slide the power switch or Fn+F12 ( ) key
combination. You can select System standby or System hibernate at that
timing.
• The battery level is low.
The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows. See Low Battery Indication
in this chapter.
Disabling Power Management
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Power Schemes tab.
2. Set Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System hibernates
to Never; then, click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
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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.
• Be sure to turn off your computer and the peripheral devices before
connecting them (except when inserting a PC card or a CF card or
connecting USB devices, an IEEE 1394 device, etc.).
• Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP
compatible.
• Some devices have to be turned on after your computer is turned on.
• Some devices require that you install the drivers before use (You may
need to connect the optional external floppy disk drive unit or an
external optical drive unit to install the drivers.)
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Peripheral Connection Overview
*Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05).
Headphone
/
Audio Equipment
USB Device*
Microphone
IEEE1394 Device
External
Monitor Port
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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.
Connect the floppy disk drive unit cable to either of the USB ports on the right side of
your computer. Be sure to let the USB mark side up when connecting the cable to your
computer.
Handling Floppy Disks
• Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to
read or write data to the disk.
• Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a
dusty place, etc.
• Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop, bend, or
place heavy objects on a disk.
• Do not spill liquid onto a disk.
USB Mark
Optional Floppy Disk Drive
USB Ports
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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.
• 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.
• Do not touch the disk while reading/writing data. It may cause
malfunction of your computer and the drive.
Ejecting Floppy Disk
Before ejecting the floppy disk, make sure the indicator of the floppy disk
drive unit is not lit.
Press the eject button firmly. The disk pops out slightly. Eject it and store it properly.
Indicator
Arrow Facing Up
Eject Button
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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.
Removing Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit
To remove the unit, you need to perform the following steps before you remove it:
1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar.
2. Click Safely remove Mitsumi USB Floppy – Drive(A:); then, Safe To Remove
Hardware dialog appears.
3. Remove the unit from your computer.
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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. Turn off your computer and the external monitor.
2. Open the cover on the right side of your computer.
3. Connect one end of your external monitor cable to the external monitor port of
the right side of your computer and the other to your external monitor. If the
monitor cable has screws, tighten them.
4. Turn on the external monitor; then, your computer.
External
Monitor Port
External Monitor Cable
Cover
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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. In Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab; then, click Advanced button.
2. Select Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab; then, click Graphic Properties….
3. Select an output display you want to display the image and click OK.
4. Click OK three times.
• You can also switch the display with Fn+F5 ().
• While playing video or animation, you may not be able to switch the
display.
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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.
Connecting Audio Equipment
You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the rear side of
your computer.
You can adjust the output volume on Windows by clicking the speaker
symbol on the taskbar.
White Red
LINE IN (R)
LINE IN
(
L
)
Audio Out
p
ut Jack
Audio Out
p
ut Jack
S
p
eakers with an Am
p
lifier
Stereo Mini Plug
Stereo Mini Plug
Analog Audio Cable
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Connecting a Headphone
Use the headphone with an impedance of more than 8Ω. (32Ω is recommended.)
Connecting Microphone
You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack.
Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2.2kΩ and an allowable
voltage of 2V.
To record sound:
1. Click start; then, point All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment.
2. Click Sound Recorder.
3. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information.
Audio Out
p
ut Jack
Micro
p
hone Jack
Stereo Mini Plug
Mini Plug
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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. If the driver is not installed
correctly, you will see the message on the screen. In this case, install the
driver with the instructions on the screen.
To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following instructions before
you remove them:
1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the
icon, click to show all kinds of icons. If the icon does not appear, go to Step3.
2. Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your USB device); then, Safe To
Remove Hardware dialog appears.
3. Remove the device from your computer.
USB Ports
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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.
USB Port
Printer
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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.
When two or more IEEE1394 compatible devices are connected to your computer in a
daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible not only with the equipment
that is directly connected, but also with other devices via the directly connected device.
• Confirm the IEEE1394 device you will connect is Windows XP
compatible.
• Some IEEE1394 devices require that you install drivers before use.
• Use AC power source for your computer especially when
reading/writing the data.
Connecting IEEE1394 Device
• You need not turn off your computer before connecting the device.
• Be sure to read the manuals of the IEEE1394 device before connecting
it to your computer.
1. Connect the end of the DV cable into the IEEE1394 connector of your computer.
IEEE1394
Connector
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2. Connect the other end of the DV cable into the DV connector of the IEEE 1394
device.
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. If you cannot find
the icon, click to show all kinds of icon. If the icon does not appear, go to
Step 3.
2. If the name of your device appears, click Safely remove xxxxx (xxxx is the name
of your IEEE 1394 device.); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.
3. Remove the DV cable from your computer.
IEEE1394 connector
To IEEE1394
Compliant Device
DV Cable
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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.
• The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic, local
telecommunications infrastructure, and ISP (Internet Service Provider)
infrastructure.
Built-in Modem
You can use the built-in modem for data transfer and fax communication.
• To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
• The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regular
analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected
to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.
• Use TA (terminal adapter) to connect the built-in modem to a digital
telephone line.
• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the
modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the
dealer of the device.
• Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its
service company. If the electric characteristics of your PBX are
different from those of a regular analog 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.
• Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port
of the built-in modem to COM 4 if required.
• Before commencing with fax communication, it is recommended that
you exit other application programs.
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Connecting Modem To Telephone Line
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Open the cover on the rear side of your computer.
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.
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. Turn on your computer.
Connect the modem to the telephone line directly. Do not use a
distributor or allotter.
Modem Jac
k
Cover
To Telephone Line
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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.,
and select your dial type; then, click OK.
After the configuration, click or double-click Phone and Modem Options (icon) to
open Phone and Modem Options dialog box and double-click the location name of
Locations in Dialing Rules tab for the information you set above.
Clicking New…or Edit…allows you to make a new location or change the settings.
Internet Connection
Windows XP has a special Internet connection wizard to help you to connect to the
Internet with ease.
1. Click start – Control Panel – Network and Internet Connections; then, Network
Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.
2. In Network Connections dialog box, click Create a new connection of Network
Tasks section. The New Connection Wizard dialog box will appear.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you plan to connect into the Internet and dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
through the modem, have your account information and dial-up number ready before
you begin the wizard. Once you set your connection, you can see or edit the connection
status by double-clicking the icon appearing on Dial-up of Network Connections dialog
box.
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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. Turn off your computer.
2. Open the cover on the rear side of your computer.
To avoid damaging the LAN unit, close the cover when nothing is
connected to the modem and LAN jacks.
3. Connect one end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other to the network
hub.
LAN Jack To Network Hub
Cover
LAN Cable
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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. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, set the network setting
according to the instruction of your network administrator.
Make sure to log on your computer as a member of the Computer
administrators group. Otherwise, you cannot set or change some settings
for the LAN unit.
If you cannot access the network,
1. Click start - Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected,
double-click System icon.
3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager button.
4. Double-click Network adapters, then, Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx.
5. Click Advanced tab, and select Link Speed/Duplex Mode in Property list and
select an appropriate value in Value pull-down menu.
6. Click OK and close the Device Manager window.
7. Click OK and close the Control Panel window.
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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 peer-
to-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. Each computer can communicate directly with other
wireless enabled computers.
• The range to give reliable performance and the quality of connection
vary depending on the environment where you perform.
• Be sure not to cover the antennas with other objects such as your
hands when communicating.
To communicate through the wireless LAN, activate the integrated antennas. Refer to
the next section.
Activating Antennas
You can enable/disable the antennas by pressing Fn+F1 () key combination. When
the antenna indicator ( ) lights green, the antennas are enabled. When the indicator
light is off, they are disabled.
Antenna Indicator
Antennas
(invisible)
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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. Click start – Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections – Network Connections. If Classic view
is selected, double-click Network Connections.
3. Select Wireless Network Connection; then, click Change settings of this
connection of Network Tasks.
4. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in This connection uses the following
items.
5. In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following IP
address and set a unique IP address to 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254 and
the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0; then, click OK.
• The IP address of each computer should be unique.
• The Default gateway can be blank.
6. Click Wireless Networks tab; then, Advanced button in the lower right of the
dialog box. Advanced dialog box appears.
7. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only; then, click Close button.
8. Click Add… button in Preferred networks of Wireless Network Connection
Properties dialog box.
9. Type a name of the network in Network name (SSID) field of Wireless Network
Properties dialog box.
Confirm your computer and other computers are connecting to the same
network.
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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.
1. Click Wireless Network Connection icon ( or ) on the taskbar. If you cannot
find the icon click to show all kinds of icon. Wireless Network Connection
dialog box appears. If Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box appears, go
to Step 7.
2. Select a network you want to access in Available wireless networks in Wireless
Network Connection dialog box. If the network requires the Network key entered,
go to Step 4. If it is not set Network key, the caution message appears.
When the network name you want to access does not appear, click
Advanced tab; then, Refresh button of Available networks in Wireless
Network Connection Properties dialog box; then, click OK.
3. When you agree with the message, check the box of Allow me to connect… and
go to Step 5.
4. Type the required Network key. (Refer to Connecting the WEP configured
network section.)
5. Click Connect button.
6. Click Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar.
7. In Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, confirm your connection
status.
• The number of green signals ( ) shows the connection quality. The
more signals light on, the better quality is given to your computer.
• When the quality of connection is poor, adjust the distance between
your computer and other devices or the access point you are
communicating with and/or the facing direction of your computer.
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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 ( ) on the taskbar and click View
Available Wireless Networks.
2. Select the network you want to connect in Available wireless networks of
Wireless Network Connection dialog box.
3. Type its encryption key in Network key field, type it again to confirm and click
Connect button.
• When you select a network that is not configured for encryption
settings in the step 2, the caution message appears. If you agree to
connect to the unsecured network, check the box of Allow me to
connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.
• When the key index of your computer is different from that of the
network, you cannot access the network. Set the same key index with
the following steps. Note that some access points have the key index
options 0 through 3. Refer to the table on the next page for matching.
1. Open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box.
(Refer to the steps in Communicating with Other Computer
section.)
2. Click Wireless Networks tab, select the network you want to access
in Preferred networks section and click Properties button.
3. Confirm the box of Data encryption (WEP enabled) is checked,
uncheck the box of The key is provided for me automatically and
set the key index.
Key index matching table
Access Point 1 Access Point 2 Your Computer
1 0 1
2 1 2
3 2 3
4 3 4
(ex. When your access point type is “Access Point 2”
and its key index is set to 0, set 1 for your computer.)
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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.
Loading Network Settings
To set your specific network settings, confirm that your computer is connected into the
network and has the proper settings for your current environment and follow the
instructions below.
1. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Network Setup Utility – SHARP Network
Setup Utility.
2. Click OK.
3. Click Set, select SHARP icon or Windows icon, then, click Select icon button.
4. Select an icon and click OK. Type a network name, then, click OK. The selected
icon appears in the Network Setup Utility window.
It takes a moment to load the network settings.
Switching Network
To switch the network set above, confirm your computer is ready to connect into the
network and follow the instructions below.
1. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Network Setup Utility – SHARP Network
Setup Utility.
2. Click OK.
3. Select the appropriate network icon in the Network Setup Utility window.
4. Click OK.
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• 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.
Deleting Network
To delete the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to delete in the
Network Setup Utility window and click Delete setting in the pop-up menu. Then,
click OK.
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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. Leave it as default in normal use.
Contents of the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility consists of five menu pages, as follows:
• Main: Configures basic setting
• Advanced: Configures device interface
• Security: Sets Passwords
• Boot: Sets where the system boots from
• Exit: Exits the Setup Utility or returns to the default values
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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.
Changing the setting of the Setup Utility
To change the settings:
1. Use → or ← key to select the menu.
2. Use ↑ or ↓ key to select the item.
Minus or Space key : Changes the value.
In the item with mark, press Enter to open a sub menu. Press Esc to close the
sub menu and return to the previous menu.
For date and time, press Enter on the item to select the value you want to
change; then, use minus key or space bar to change the value.
3. Close the Setup Utility by following the steps above.
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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.
Internal NumLock defines whether the numlock keys of the built-in keyboard are
always disabled or not. (Num lock indicator will turn when Fn+NumLk are pressed
regardless of this setting. An external keyboard will be numlocked if connected. )
USB Key/Mouse Emulation defines whether USB devices (a keyboard or a mouse)
can be used in DOS mode.
C3 State defines whether the system reduces power consumption while the CPU is
idling.
Quick Boot defines whether the system skips the check of the internal memory while
booting, to shorten the boot time
Quiet Boot defines whether the SHARP logo appears on the screen while booting.
Video RAM Size shows the minimum size of the video memory on Windows. The
volume of the video memory varies automatically by the integrated video controller in
Windows environment.
CPU Information shows the information on the CPU.
System Memory shows the volume of the conventional memory used in MS-DOS.
Always set to 640KB.
Extended Memory shows the volume of the extended memory more than 1MB.
BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the system.
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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.
System Beep controls the volume level of the beep before Windows starts.
Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the
resolution is 640x480 or 800x600. Enabled means that the screen is expanded.
Plug&Play O/S enables or disables plug & play function.
PCI Configuration normally has to be as default.
Security Menu
Set Supervisor Password defines the supervisor password (up to eight characters).
See the next section about the supervisor password.
Set User Password defines the user password (up to eight characters). See the next
section about the user password.
If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the computer or
change the configuration. Make sure to select a password you will never
forget, or write it down and protect it in a secure place. Otherwise, you
will have to contact your dealer for assistance.
Hard Disk boot Sector defines whether the boot sector of the hard disk is write-
protected. When formatting the hard disk or reinstalling software, set to Normal.
Password on boot defines whether you have to type the password for booting the
computer.
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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.
If you enter a wrong password three times, the message System Disabled
appears. Press the power button to shut down the computer, and after 10
seconds, press the power button to turn it on again.
Your computer supports two different levels of password security: Supervisor
password and User password. You cannot set a user password unless you have set a
supervisor password. If you share the computer with others, we recommend that you
set both the supervisor and the user password, and let others know the user password
only.
If you type the user password when you enter the Setup Utility, you can change System
Time and System Date of the Main menu, Resolution Expansion of the Advanced menu
and Set User Password of the Security menu only.
Setting Password
1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set
User Password and press Enter.
2. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter.
3. Type the same password again, and press Enter twice.
4. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted; then press
Enter.
5. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.
Changing Password
1. In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set
User Password and press Enter.
2. Type your current password, and press Enter.
3. Type your new password, and press Enter.
4. Type your new password again, and press Enter twice.
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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. Confirm Yes is highlighted and press Enter. The system restarts.
Boot Menu
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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.
LAN Boot defines whether the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of the
computer.
Exit Menu
Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility.
Exit Discarding Changes exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have
changed.
Load Setup Defaults returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one
of the above items.
Discard Changes returns the values of all items to the values you last saved. To exit,
select one of the above two items.
Save Changes saves the settings you have changed. To exit, select one of the above
two items.
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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.
• The Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC can only be installed on a
Tablet PC that has Office XP installed.
• When your computer is connected to network, Microsoft Office XP
Pack for Tablet PC Tutorial will start after completing the installation.
If you want to exercise the tutorial, follow the on-screen instructions. If
not, close the window. You can start the tutorial later by following the
instructions bellow.
1. Click start – All Programs.
2. Click Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC – Tablet Pack
Tutorial.
1. Click start – Run….
2. Type \Program Files\Sharp\Drivers\SUPPLMNT\OPSETUP.EXE.
3. Click OK button. Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC Setup window will
open.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you have installed the pack, the Microsoft Office XP documents are
provided some new functions. For use, see Help menu of each document.
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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.
• Before installing the memory module, carefully discharge static
electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.
• Avoid touching the integrated circuits on a memory module. Handle all
components by the edges.
• Keep the memory module in the anti-static wrapping until you are
ready to install it.
1. Turn off your computer, and disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery
pack and peripheral devices. See Chapter 4 for removing the battery.
• Make sure to turn off your computer and remove the AC adapter.
Otherwise you may receive an electrical shock.
• After a long usage of your computer, the temperature inside your
computer may be hot. Wait until it becomes cool.
2. Close the display, the LCD display side down, and turn your computer over on a
stable surface. See Chapter 1 for closing the display.
• Never close the display with the LCD side up.
• Be sure to lock the display with the hook.
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3. Loosen two screws and remove the memory slot cover.
4. 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.
Screws
Memory Slot Cover
Notched Part
Projected Part
20°
Memory Module
Memory Socket
Sheet
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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.
6. 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. Open the display cover; turn on your computer and check the memory size; by
clicking start – My Computer – View system information of System Tasks. Your
memory size appears at the bottom of the sentence in General tab. Share video
memory size will not be included with the value.
Notched Parts
Projected Part
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Uninstalling the Memory Module
1. Follow steps 1-3 of Installing Memory Module.
2. Turn over the sheet and slightly bend both latches outwards until the memory
module is released.
3. 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.
Using a Security Cable
You can connect a security cable into the security slot on the right side of your
computer to prevent theft.
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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. Gently wipe the
surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution
and squeezed dry.
Glide Pad
Wipe the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth.
Ventilation Openings
Dust on the ventilation openings may cause overheating of your computer. Wipe the
ventilation openings with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning Your Tablet Pen
Use either a silicone cloth or if not available a dry clothe for cleaning. Do not use
volatile liquids such as alcohol, thinner, or benzine etc.
Traveling With Your Computer
Your computer is designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling,
please follow these guidelines.
• Before traveling, back up your data on floppy disks or other external media.
• Do not travel with any peripheral devices connected such as an optional external
floppy disk drive unit or the external optical drive.
• Do not travel with a protruding PC card or CF card such as a wireless networking
card inserted into the slots.
• Do not carry your computer powered on. This may result in loss of data and/or
damage to the hard disk drive.
• Make sure the display cover is closed before traveling. Otherwise, the cover may be
opened unawares, and the display or the keyboard will be damaged.
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• 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.
• Fully charge the standard battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power
cord.
• Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
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Re-installation Instructions
To recover your hard disk, you will use PowerQuest®EasyRestore™. Before starting re-
installation, 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. As used in this License Agreement, the term "Software"
means the EasyRestore software included on the CD provided with this License Agreement.
1. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. The Software is a proprietary product of PowerQuest Corporation
("PowerQuest") or its licensors and is protected under U.S. copyright laws and international treaty
provisions. Ownership of the Software and all copies, modifications, and merged portions thereof shall at all
times remain with PowerQuest or its licensors.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE. The Software is being licensed to you, which means you have the right to use the
Software only in accordance with this License Agreement. The Software contains pre-installed software for
disaster recovery purposes. The Software is only authorized for distribution together with a specific
computer. This License authorizes you to use the Software for disaster recovery purposes only, to restore
the hard disk image contained on the CD to the computer with which the CD and Software were originally
shipped.
3. NONPERMITTED USES. Without the express permission of PowerQuest, you may not (a) use, copy,
modify, alter, or transfer, electronically or otherwise, the Software or documentation except as expressly
permitted in this License Agreement, or (b) translate, reverse program, disassemble, decompile, or
otherwise reverse engineer the Software.
4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PowerQuest is NOT responsible to provide technical support. Any and all
technical support questions, regarding the Software, should be referred to the place of purchase.
5. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit
or agency of the United States Government, the following provision applies: It is acknowledged that the
Software and the documentation were developed at private expense and that no part is in the public domain
and that the Software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or
disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in
Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of
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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. If the Software fails to perform substantially in accordance with the documentation
provided to your hardware supplier, PowerQuest will repair or replace the copy of the Software provided to
your hardware supplier and will authorize your hardware supplier to provide such repaired or replaced
Software to you without charge.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER POWERQUEST NOR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL IN ANY
EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO
THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, EVEN IF POWERQUEST CORPORATION HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
GROUNDS. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. NO WAIVER. Any failure by either party to this agreement to enforce a specific part of the agreement in
a specific situation is not a waiver of rights under the agreement. The party may still enforce the rest of the
agreement in that situation and may still enforce some or all of the agreement in other situations.
9. This License Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and PowerQuest pertaining to its
subject matter. This License Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. Any litigation arising
from this license will be pursued only in the state or federal courts located in the State of Utah.
Copyright 1994-2003, PowerQuest Corporation. All rights reserved. U.S. Patents 5,675,769; 5,706,472; and
5,930,831; other patents pending in the U.S.A. and elsewhere. PowerQuest is a registered trademark and
EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest Corporation.
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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.
Before you recover via recovery CD, you need to write the recovery data
already installed on your computer onto blank CD-R/RW discs. (Refer to
the later section.) You are required to create the recovery CD only once.
Preparation For Re-installation
The following items are necessary for re-installation.
Via Hard Disk
• Operation Manual
Via Recovery CD
When you recover first time:
• Operation Manual
• External CD-R/RW drive unit (LITEON LSC-24081M USB Drive (Combo)
recommended)
• Three blank 650MB or 700MB CD-R/RW discs for creating recovery CD
When you recover after preparing the recovery CD:
• Operation Manual
• External CD-R/RW drive unit (LITEON LSC-24081M USB Drive (Combo)
recommended) or CD-ROM drive unit (SHARP CE-CD05 recommended)
• The created recovery CDs
When recovering with recovery CDs, use one of the recommended drive
units (LITEON LSC-24081M USB Drive (Combo) or SHARP CE-CD05).
Otherwise, you may not be able to recover your system properly.
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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. The volume of the
drives will not be changed and will keep current one.
• Recovers both C: and D: drive.
This process will format both C: and D: drives, and contents of the hard disk will
be restored to its original state in C: drive. The volume of the drives will be back
to the same as you used for the first time.
• Formats hard disk and creates new partition.
This process will format whole hard disk drive and create new partition. You can
select the volume of C: and D: drives. The contents of the hard disk will be restored
to its original state in C: drive.
Formatting Drives And Re-installing Windows
Via Hard Disk
With this way, recovery will come from data already installed on your computer rather
than from external media such as CD. It will save your time but if the recovery data is
lost or corrupted, there is no way to recover your system.
Note that if there is any chance of the data loss or corruption, you cannot
recover your hard disk.
1. Make sure your computer is turned off.
2. If any peripheral devices are connected to your computer, disconnect them.
3. Connect the AC adapter.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery power becomes
significantly low, the installation process will be canceled.
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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. Read the message on the screen, and select the way to recover your system; then,
press Enter. If you selected Formats hard disk and creates new partition, go to
the next step. Otherwise, go to Step 10.
9. Select the volume of C: drive and press Enter.
10. Read the message and select Continue; then, press Enter. The formatting and re-
installation will start.
Although the pointer may be shown on the screen, never touch the
keyboard or the mouse during recovery except when the message prompts
you to. If you touch them, the re-installation will be canceled.
11. When the re-installation process is completed, the system will restart
automatically.
12. Set up Windows XP by following the on-screen instructions. When you complete
the Windows setup, make sure to set date and time.
Via Recovery CD
Recovery CD does not come with your computer. First, you need to replicate the
recovery data by copying onto CDs and then, recover the system with them.
• You will have only one duplicate copy. Once you successfully burn the
data onto CD, you do not have to do it anymore.
• Even if you cancel the CD burning process, you can create the recovery
CD by following the entire burning steps from the first step.
• You can recover your system via hard disk after succeeding in creating
the recovery CD.
• You need an external optical drive for CD recovery. Read its manual
carefully before using the drive.
• The CD creating time varies depending on your optical drive and
selected burning speed.
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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.
• Disable the wireless LAN antennas. See Wireless LAN section in
Chapter 6.
• Disable the screen saver. See Changing Wallpaper and Setting
Screen Saver section in Chapter 2.
1. Connect the AC adapters to your computer and the external optical drive unit.
Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery is completely
discharged, the burning CD process will be canceled.
2. Insert a blank CD-R/RW onto the external CD drive unit. (If you see a dialog box
or window, close it.)
3. Click start – All Programs – Create Product Recovery CD-ROM.
4. In the Bootable CD Creator SE1.0 window, select the appropriate speed from the
speed pull-down menu, then, click Create Recovery CD.
5. Read the message on the screen and then, click Yes, then, OK. The burning
process will start.
Never touch the keyboard, the mouse or the screen during burning
process except when the message prompts you to. If you touch them, the
re-installation may be canceled.
6. Replace the CD-R/RW by following the instructions on the screen. Assign names
to each CD-R/RW in the order of burning so that you will set them in correct
order when recovering.
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• 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 CD-
R/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.
• Store the burned discs in a secure place.
• Keep your disks away from direct sunlight, heat and excessive
moisture.
10. Remove the external optical drive if you don’t use it.
When you disconnect the external optical drive, you need to stop the
device. Follow the instructions on USB Device section of Chapter 5.
Recovering with Recovery CD
• When you format entire of the hard disk drive (both C: and D: drives),
the recovery data installed in it will be eliminated. Therefore you will
not be able to recovery your system via hard disk.
• Be sure to use one of the recommended drive units (LITEON LSC-
24081M USB Drive (Combo) or SHARP CE-CD05).
1. Make sure your computer is turned off.
2. If any peripheral devices are connected to your computer, disconnect them.
3. Connect an external optical drive unit.
4. Connect the AC adapters to your computer and the external CD drive unit; then,
turn on your computer.
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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. In the Exit menu, select Load Setup Defaults; then, press Enter twice.
8. In Boot Sequence of the Boot menu, set CD-ROM Drive to the top of the list;
then, press ESC.
9. In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted and press Enter
twice.
10. Select your optical drive from the options on the screen, then, press Enter.
11. Read the message on the screen, and select the way to recover your system; then,
press Enter. If you select Formats hard disk and creates new partition, go to the
next step. Otherwise, go to Step 13.
When you select Recovers both C: and D: drive or Formats hard disk and
creates new partition, the recovery process will delete the recovery data
installed in the hard disk.
12. Select the volume of C: drive and press Enter.
13. Read the message and select Continue; then, press Enter. Follow the on-screen
instructions for replacing the recovery CDs.
Although the pointer may be shown on the screen, never touch the
keyboard, the mouse or the screen during recovery except when the
message prompts you to. If you touch them, the re-installation will be
canceled.
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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. Remove the external optical drive if you don’t use it.
When you disconnect the external optical drive, you need to stop the
device. Follow the instructions on USB Device section of Chapter 5.
T-1
Troubleshooting
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.
The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories:
hardware and software. Hardware problems can be further divided into being of an
electrical or a mechanical nature. You will know you have a hardware problem if, for
example, the screen is blank, or your computer cannot recognize the disk drives.
Software problems can occur at several levels. Both your operating system and your
software application programs are capable of generating errors and error messages. If
you encounter a software error, try to determine if the error message is from your
operating system or from an application program, and refer to the appropriate manual
for possible remedies.
You can also refer to the Windows manual or Windows help program to solve the
problem. To access the help program, click start –Help and Support. It also gives you
troubleshooting tips and an index.
Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation, deductive reasoning,
and an organized approach to solving the problem. If you encounter a problem, begin
by performing a careful visual inspection. Check the exterior of your computer first. If
no lights are lit, check the battery charge or power outlet, the plug and power cord,
and any power switches that may affect your computer. If your computer has been
connected to any peripheral devices, look for loose or disconnected cables. You may
also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box. A few common
problems and suggested solutions are presented in the examples that follow.
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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.
Question: Why do I get the message Invalid system disk?
• You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in the optional external floppy disk
drive unit (either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system).
Remove the disk.
Question: Why can’t I boot from the floppy disk?
• Make sure that the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected to
your computer.
• Check whether the floppy disk set to the optional external floppy disk drive unit
contains a system disk.
• Check whether Floppy Disk Drive is set to the first in Boot Sequence and USB FDD
is set to Enabled in Boot menu of the Setup Utility.
Question: Why do I get the message Press<F1> to resume, <F2> to setup?
• The setting of the Setup Utility is deleted. Run the Setup Utility and get default
value of the Setup Utility. Be sure to set the date and time correctly.
Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found?
• Run the Setup Utility and get default value of the Setup Utility. Be sure to set the
date and time correctly.
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Troubleshooting
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.
• If you are using a battery pack, make sure it is correctly installed and has a charge
remaining.
• Make sure the LCD screen is selected as the display by pressing Fn+F5 ( ).
• Check whether the display is on by pressing Fn+F11 ( ).
• If you still have the problem after trying the above, follow the steps in Why doesn't
the keyboard or the glide pad function?
Question: Why does the external monitor display nothing or the image on
it distorted?
• Confirm the monitor is turned on.
• Confirm the monitor is connected correctly.
• Make sure an external monitor is selected as the display by pressing Fn+F5 ().
• If you use Fn+F5 to change the display, the image may be distorted.
Press Fn+F5 () again to return the previous display and use Display Properties
dialog box to change it again. (Refer to Chapter 5.)
• Make sure the value of the Screen resolution in the Settings tab of the Display
Properties is same as or lower than the resolution of the external monitor.
• Make sure the external monitor is not near any electric devices having strong
magnetic fields such as a TV set or radio.
• Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio.
Question: Why can’t I change the display with Fn+F5 ( ) keys?
• When playing the animation or game, Fn+F5 ( ) key combination may not work.
Close the currently running application.
• Use Display Properties dialog box to change it. (Refer to Chapter 5.)
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• 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. Ten seconds later, turn your computer on.
3. If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch, confirm the hard
disk indicator is not lit and press the reset switch on the bottom of your computer
to turn off the system (refer to Resetting System section of Chapter 2). Ten
seconds later, turn on your computer by sliding the power switch.
Question: Why does the glide pad malfunction?
• The surface of the glide pad or your palm may be moist or dirty and grease. Wipe
the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth.
Trouble with Tablet Pen
Question: Why the tablet pen doesn’t work properly?
• Calibrate the tablet pen. Refer to Calibrating Tablet Pen section in Chapter 3.
Trouble with Floppy Disks
Question: Why can't I use a floppy disk?
• Confirm the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected.
• Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly.
• Confirm the drive or file name is correct.
• The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted. Format the disk or use
another disk.
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Troubleshooting
• 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.
Trouble with the CD
Question: Why can’t I read data from a compact disc or play files?
• Confirm the external optical drive unit is correctly connected to your computer.
• Confirm the CD is inserted correctly.
• Confirm the drive and file names are correct.
• Confirm the CD is not stained or scratched.
• Confirm the CD or files are supported.
Trouble with Communication
Question: Why can't I communicate through the built-in modem?
• Confirm the telephone line is properly connected to the modem jack.
• Confirm the dial setting (pulse or tone) of Windows or communication software is
matched with the telephone line.
• Confirm the country/region setting is appropriate.
• Confirm the network configuration is appropriate.
• Confirm the user name or password is correct.
• Confirm the COM port in the communication software is set appropriately.
• Turn off the power management in the Windows.
• If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the modem may
not function properly. Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device.
• If connected to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company. If
the electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog
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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.
• Confirm the user name or password is correct.
Question: How can I detect the MAC address?
• Follow the instructions below:
1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Command Prompt.
2. Type ipconfig/all; then, press Enter. The IP information appears.
3. For the LAN, see the numbers of Physical Address in Ethernet adapter Local
Area Connection section. For the Wireless LAN, see the numbers of Physical
Address in Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection section.
4. Type exit; then, press Enter.
Question: Why can't I detect the access point on my computer? (for
wireless LAN communication)
• Confirm the access point is powered on.
• Confirm the antenna indicator is lit.
• Restart your computer.
• Confirm your computer is enabled for the wireless LAN.
• Detect the access point by following the steps below
1. Click start – My Computer.
2. Select My Network Places in Other Places field; then, View network connections
in Network Tasks field. Network Connections dialog box appears.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection; then, click Disable.
4. Right-click Wireless Network Connection; then, click Enable.
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Troubleshooting
• 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:
1. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( ) on the taskbar; then, click
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.)
Question: Why can't I connect to the network via an access point? (for
wireless LAN communication)
• Confirm the wireless LAN antennas are enabled. When the antenna indicator lights
green, the antennas are enabled. If not, press Fn+F1 ( ) keys.
• Confirm Any available network (access point preferred) is selected in Networks to
access of Advanced dialog box. (To open Advanced dialog box, refer to
Communicating with Other Computers section of Wireless LAN in Chapter 6.)
• Confirm the ESSID of your computer matches the ESSID of the access point you
want communicate with.
• Confirm the Network key is correctly entered if the WEP security of the access point
is enabled.
• You may accidentally enable IEEE802.1x authentication. Disable it with the
following steps.
1. Click start – Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections – Network Connections. If Classic view
is selected, double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties.
4. Click Wireless Networks tab, select the network in Preferred networks field and
click Properties button.
5. Select Authentication tab, then, uncheck the box of Enable IEEE802.1x
authentication for this network.
6. Click OK twice and close the window.
Question: Why can't I communicate with other computers through a
wireless LAN?
• Confirm the wireless LAN antennas are enabled. When the antenna indicator lights
green, the antennas are enabled. If not, press Fn+F1 ( ) keys.
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• 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. (The distance between computers or access points should be less
than approximately 190 ft. (60 m) in the direct line-of-sight.)
• Confirm the IP address and the subnet mask of each computer are set correctly.
• Confirm the WEP key is correctly entered if the WEP security of other devices,
which you want to communicate with, is enabled.
Trouble with Peripherals
Question: Why don't peripheral devices function correctly?
• Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer.
• Confirm they are Windows XP compliant.
• Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed.
• Set System standby and System hibernates to Never in Power Options Properties
dialog box. If this does not work, set Turn off hard disks to Never.
Question: Why can't I print?
• Make sure the printer is turned on.
• Check whether your computer and the printer are connected correctly.
• Check whether the printer is ready to print.
• Check whether the printer has enough paper.
• Check whether the printer driver is installed.
• From the start menu, select Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware -Printers
and Faxes. If Classic view is selected, double-click Printers and Faxes icon.
Confirm your printer is installed there. If not, click Add a printer of Printer Tasks to
install your printer.
• See also the Windows help program by clicking start – Help and Support.
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Troubleshooting
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. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected,
double-click System icon.
3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager.
4. Double-click the device you cannot use.
5. Confirm Use this device (enable) appears in Device usage.
Question: Why can't I produce sound?
• Click or double-click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows
volume.
Question: Why can't I turn off my computer?
• Follow the instructions on Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function?
section.
Question: Why my computer is so hot?
• When charging the battery pack, its surrounding area or the front of the keyboard
may become hot, but this is not a problem.
Question: Why can’t I record the sound from the microphone?
• Follow the instructions below:
1. Double-click the speaker symbol on the taskbar.
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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?
• You may accidentally remove them. They are stored on the last recovery disk if you
have created recovery CDs. (i.e. when three recovery CDs are created, they are
stored on the “Disk 3”.) When you are not sure how to install them or the CD does
not have the drivers or applications, consult local service staff.
Index-1
Index
Index
A
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
Display
adjusting orientation,
changing brightness, 2-8
changing number of colors, 2-8
changing resolution, 2-8
rotating,
switching, 2-6, 4-12
troubleshooting, T-3
turning off, 2-7
E
Encryption key, 5-10
External monitor
connecting, 4-11
disconnecting, 4-12
displaying, 4-12
switching, 2-6, 4-12
F
Floppy disk
ejecting, 4-4
formatting, 4-5
handling, 4-3
inserting, 4-4
troubleshooting, T-4
Floppy disk drive unit (external)
connecting, 4-3
removing, 4-5
G
Glide pad
changing configuration, 2-5
clicking and double-clicking, 2-5
drag and drop, 2-5
scroll, 2-5
troubleshooting, T-4
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Index
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
N
Network setup utility
changing, 5-12
deleting, 5-12
loading, 5-11
switching, 5-11
P
Passwords
changing, 2-11, 6-6
deleting, 2-12, 6-6
setting, 2-11, 6-6
supervisor, 6-5
user, 6-5
PC cards
ejecting, 4-17
inserting, 4-16
Peripherals
audio equipment, 4-13
CF card, 4-19
connecting guidelines, 4-1
external floppy disk drive, 4-3
external monitor, 4-11
headphones, 4-14
IEEE1394 device, 4-24
microphone, 4-14
PC card, 4-16
printer, 4-22
speakers, 4-13
troubleshooting, T-8
USB device, 4-15
Power
choosing AC or battery, 2-1
indicator, 1-4, 2-1
Power management
controlling CPU speed, 3-9
disabling, 3-13
stopping power supply to display, 3-8
stopping power supply to hard disk, 3-8
system hibernate, 3-11
system standby, 3-11
Printer, 4-22
R
Re-install the system
CD recovery
creating recovery CD
hard disk recovery
preparation
Resetting
power switch, 2-3
reset switch, 2-3
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Index
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
T
Tablet button
configuring,
coppying setting,
creating setting,
deleting setting,
modifying setting,
setting window,
tablet button menu,
Tablet pen
calibrating,
cleaning,
ejecting,
handling
installing,
replacing tip
using,
Troubleshooting
common problems, T-1
communications, T-5
display, T-3
external CD-ROM drive, T-5
external floppy disk drive, T-4
hard disk drive, T-5
keyboard or glide pad, T-4
LAN, T-6
peripherals, T-8
tablet pen,
wireless LAN, T-6
U
USB device, 4-15
W
Wallpaper, 2-9
WEP key, 5-10
Windows security button,
Windows XP
first-time setup, 1-5
properties dialog boxes, 1-6
Wireless LAN
activating, 5-7
communicating, 5-8
confirming the status, 5-9
connecting to Access point, 5-8
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