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  • Page 1 NOTEBOOK COMPUTER PC - UM20 Series OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Notice For Users In The Usa

    (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 ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product ® guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 3: About The Modem

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). 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.
  • Page 4 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 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.

  • Page 5: Notice For Users In The Uk And Ireland

    Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
  • Page 6 Copyright Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and...

  • Page 7: Notice For Users In Europe

    Notice for Users in Europe About the Modem Your Sharp PC-UM series with integral modem has been designed to work with the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries: United Kingdom Ireland Italy Germany Switzerland If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above, you should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
  • Page 8 This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE. Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 1999/5/CE. Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions General Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on the computer. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed if liquid has been spilled on the computer if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged...
  • Page 11 Do not drop the computer nor hit it with other equipment. Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Battery Pack Precautions CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMANDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
  • Page 12 Discharging Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the 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.

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation. SHARP Corporation 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.

  • Page 14: Recording Important Information

    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 the computer. xiii...

  • Page 15: Manual Conventions

    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.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users in USA...i Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland...iv Notice for Users in Europe ...vi Safety Precautions ...ix About This Manual...xii Recording Important Information...xiii Manual Conventions...xiv Table of Contents ...xv Overview of Computer ...xvii Quick Setup Installing Battery Pack...1-1 Connecting AC Power ...1-3...
  • Page 17 USB Device... 4-17 PC Card ... 4-17 Printer... 4-21 Using the Optional Port Bar ... 4-21 Communication Functions Built-in Modem... 5-1 LAN unit ... 5-5 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility... 6-1 Main Menu ... 6-3 Advanced Menu ... 6-4 Security Menu ...

  • Page 18: Overview Of Computer

    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 Power Button Glide Pad →2-4 Power Indicator →2-1 Battery Indicator →2-1 Status Indicators Hard Disk...
  • Page 19 Right Microphone Jack →4-16 Audio Output Jack →4-15 Left AC Adapter Jack →1-3 Bottom xviii USB Port →4-3,4-7,4-17 Ventilation Openings →ix Modem Jack →5-2 Expansion Port →4-12,4-22 PC Card Slot →4-18 Battery Pack →3-1 Speaker LAN Jack →5-5 Reset Switch →2-3...

  • Page 20: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your computer up and running as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first. Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources.
  • Page 21 Insert the battery pack into the computer by matching the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on the computer. Projected Part Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound. Slide the battery stopper to the locked position ( ). Turn over your computer and go to the next section.

  • Page 22: Connecting Ac Power

    Connecting AC Power Plug the AC adapter cable to the AC adapter jack on the left side of your computer. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. AC Adapter To Wall Outlet •...
  • Page 23 Tilt the cover to more than 90-degrees. • The keyboard of your computer will raise automatically when you open the display cover. You need to tilt the cover more than degrees to raise the keyboard completely. Otherwise the keyboard or the computer may malfunction.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Windows

    Setting Up Windows Before starting the setup of Windows, you must select the operating system. There are two kinds of operating system available: Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional. You can choose one of them when starting to use the computer for the first time.
  • Page 25 • If the display turns off, some power management may function. In this case, press any key to resume your computer from the power management. • If you cannot operate the keyboard or the touch pad, press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Be sure that the battery indicator turns off;...
  • Page 26 box, or similar window, for the component or feature represented by that icon, by double-clicking it.

  • Page 27: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off Your Computer When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following ways: • With a power button (Windows 2000) Before using this way, confirm that Power Off is selected in When I press the power button on my computer in Advanced tab of Power Options Properties dialog box.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use the computer with one of the following power sources: • AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not available.

  • Page 29: Using The Ac Adapter

    Battery indicator is always off when the computer is turned off and not connected to AC power. • 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 3. Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery.

  • Page 30: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System You may need to restart the system if the computer becomes unoperable or after adding new hardware or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. You can also restart Windows 2000 from the Start menu. Select Shut down…; then, Restart.

  • Page 31: Using The Glide Pad

    Using the 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. •...

  • Page 32: Changing The Configuration

    have to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip. 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 the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad.

  • Page 33: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. The keyboard will raise automatically when you open the display cover. • The keyboard of your computer will raise automatically when you open the display cover.
  • Page 34 Decreases the LCD screen brightness. Fn + F6 Increases the LCD screen brightness. Fn + F7 Turns on and off the LCD screen. Fn + F11 Forces the computer into System standby. See Power Fn + F12 Management of Chapter 3 for more information.

  • Page 35: Sharing The Computer (Windows 2000)

    Sharing the Computer (Windows 2000) For the details, refer to Windows 2000 Professional Quick Start Guide. Registering New Users to Your Computer Log on to your computer with the name of the administrator. From the Start menu, select Settings – Control Panel. Double-click Users and Passwords icon.

  • Page 36: Sharing The Computer (Windows Xp Professional)

    Click OK twice. Click Cancel to back to Windows 2000. If you want to change the password of another user (For administrator only); Follow the steps 1 to 3 on Registering New Users to Your Computer. In Users and Passwords dialog box, check Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer;...

  • Page 37: Set Password To User Account

    Log off the Computer “Log off” is useful because you do not have to turn off the computer when you finish your task and pass the computer to another person. There are two ways to log off the computer, Switch User or Log Off. If you select Switch User, you can pass the computer to another person without closing your current applications.
  • Page 38 on the computer with a limited user account, go to the next step. (You cannot set the password for another user account.) Select Create a password. • If the password has been already set, Create a password will not appear. •...
  • Page 39 limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot delete the password for another user account.) Select Remove the password or my password. • If the password has not been set yet, Remove the password or my password will not appear. •...

  • Page 40: Battery And Power Management

    Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the 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. From the Start menu, select Settings – Control Panel. 2.

  • Page 41: Charging The Battery Pack

    peripherals, will experience shorter battery life. When using the 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.
  • Page 42 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 the Battery Pack”. Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery indicator ( red, the warning beep sounds for about ten seconds.
  • Page 43 Conditioning the Battery Pack You need to condition the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates, or you buy a new battery pack. Make sure the computer is turned off. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 44 Slide the battery stopper to the unlocked position ( ). Slide the battery release lever to right and hold it; then, pull out the battery pack. Battery Release Lever Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the computer. Slide the battery stopper of a new battery pack to the unlocked position ( ).
  • Page 45 Insert the battery pack into the computer by matching the notched part of the battery to the projected parts on the computer. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound. Slide the battery stopper to the locked position ( ). 10.

  • Page 46: Optional High Capacity Battery Pack

    Optional High Capacity Battery Pack To power your computer for extended periods of time, there is an optional battery pack, the high capacity battery pack (CE-BL18)(may not be available in some countries). Battery Release Lever Use only the appropriate optional battery (CE-BL18), and attach it correctly.

  • Page 47: Power Management

    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 in 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, from the Start menu, select Settings...
  • Page 48 Controlling CPU Speed (Windows 2000) Your computer is equipped with Intel® SpeedStep™ technology which can control CPU speed to reduce power consumption. Do not control CPU speed while communicating, or reading/writing data. Otherwise the computer may malfunction. Double-click In Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology dialog box, select the CPU speed performance.
  • Page 49 Power Scheme Home/Office Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Note that Power scheme includes other power management settings (such as a timer for System standby, etc.) appearing on Power Schemes tab. Check those settings are set to an appropriate value when you select the processor performance using Power schemes facility.
  • Page 50 appropriate name and click OK. 3-11...
  • Page 51 Using System Standby/Hibernate System standby/hibernate is a very useful power management tool. For example, after your computer has entered System standby mode, you can restart your computer more quickly when compared to a restart, after a normal shutdown operation. When your computer resumes from System standby/hibernate, the system restores the exact last state of the computer.
  • Page 52 In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab. Confirm Enable hibernation Support (Windows 2000) or Enable hibernation (Windows XP Professional) is checked. Click OK. Close 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.
  • Page 53 The above functions if you perform the following: In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my computer: Click OK. Close Control Panel window. You press Fn+F12. The above functions if you perform the following: In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
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  • Page 55: Peripherals

    Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a floppy disk drive unit, a CD-ROM drive unit, a printer, external monitor, 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.
  • Page 56 Peripheral Connection Overview *Including the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD04/05) and the optional external CD-ROM drive unit (CE-CD05). USB Device* Microphone Port Bar/Display Audio Equipment PC Card...

  • Page 57: Using Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

    Using 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-FD04/05). Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit • Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down. •...
  • Page 58 Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Label Facing Up Inserting Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place. • Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive. •...
  • Page 59 Formatting a Floppy Disk Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. Double-click My Computer on the desktop (Windows 2000). Or click start - My Computer (Windows XP Professional). Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 60: Using Optional External Cd-Rom Drive Unit

    Using Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit Compact disc (CD) is a storage medium, with which you can read data, play music, install and run programs, etc. The optional external CD-ROM drive unit (CE- CD05) can be connected to the USB port on the right side of the computer. CAUTION FOR LASER Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 61 • If noise is heard from radio or TV, move the CD-ROM drive unit 2 m (about 6 ft.) away from the radio or TV. Connecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit (CE-CD05) • Do not place the CD-ROM drive unit on its side or upside down. •...
  • Page 62 3. Slide the cover latch to the right and open the cover. Cover Latch 4. Remove the protection sheet before you use the drive for the first time. Protection Sheet Handling CDs • Do not write on either side of the disk, particularly the non-label side. Data is read from the non-label side.

  • Page 63: Removing A Cd

    Place your CD onto the disk spindle and press on the center of your CD with label side up, until it locks onto the disk spindle. Close the disk cover. • Insert a CD firmly until it locks onto the spindle; then, close the disk cover, or the disk may fall off the spindle and get damaged.
  • Page 64 Playing a CD With some CD-ROMs, you can hear the sound of them through the audio out jack of the CD-ROM drive unit. Audio Out Jack Connect headphones or speaker system with an amplifier to the audio out jack. Removing Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit In Windows 2000 1.
  • Page 65 Cleaning Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, record cleaner or anti- static spray. • Clean the outside of the drive with a soft, dried cloth. • Clean the lens with a commercial lens blower if the lens is dirty. 4-11...

  • Page 66: Display

    Display You can use an external monitor with your computer. To display 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.”...
  • Page 67 Disconnecting External Monitor Turn off the computer and the external monitor. Press the buttons on the both sides of the connector of the external monitor cable adapter and remove the connector from the expansion port. Remove the external monitor adapter from the display cable. Displaying the Screen on an External Monitor To display the screen on an external monitor, you may need to install the driver for your external monitor.
  • Page 68 Resolution 640 x 480 (Windows 2000 only) 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 On the internal LCD screen, the number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm. Only 1024 x 768 dots appear even on the internal LCD screen of 1280 x 1024 or 1600 x 1200 resolution.

  • Page 69: Audio System

    Audio System You can output sound to speakers or headphones. Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier or an audio equipment to the audio output jack on the right side of the computer. You can adjust the output volume in Windows by double-clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar or use Fn + F3 or F4 keys combination.
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Usb Device

    USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off the computer. Generally, when you connect a device to the computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB.

  • Page 72: Inserting Pc Card

    Inserting PC Card When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will hear a warning beep. In this case, install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen. Confirm the PC card eject button is inside the computer cabinet.

  • Page 73: Ejecting Pc Card

    Push the PC card eject button again and remove the protection card. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place. Ejecting PC Card •...
  • Page 74 In Windows XP Professional Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( the icon, click Click Safely remove xxxx (xxxxx is the name of your USB device); then, Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears. Go to Ejecting PC card below. Ejecting PC Card Push the PC card eject button so that it pops out from the side of the computer.

  • Page 75: Printer

    Printer You can connect a printer to the USB port. Before using a printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver. Using the Optional Port Bar The optional port bar (CE-PB01) is a convenient station adding extra ports to your computer.
  • Page 76 Connect the cable of the port bar to the expansion port of the computer. Turn on the computer. Using the Port Bar All the ports available are located on the back of the port bar. AC Adapter Jack You can connect/disconnect the devices to/from the external monitor port, the USB ports, and the parallel port while the computer is on.
  • Page 77 Press the buttons on the both sides of the connector and remove the connector from the expansion port. Store the connector into the port bar. 4-23...
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  • Page 79: Communication Functions

    Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem and the LAN unit. Built-in Modem You can use the built-in modem for data transfer and fax communication. The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regular analog telephone lines.
  • Page 80 Remove the cover of the modem jack on the right side of your computer. To avoid damaging the modem, keep the modem cover, and attach it after you finish using the built-in modem. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack. Do not connect the modem cable to the LAN jack next to the modem jack.
  • Page 81 Internet Connection Windows 2000 has a special Internet Connection Wizard to help you to connect to the Internet with ease. Simply double-click on the Connect to the Internet icon on the Windows desktop. If you plan on connecting to the Internet by using the modem to dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP), have your account information and dial-up number ready before you begin the Internet Connection Wizard.
  • Page 82 Click Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and Modem Options. If Classic view is selected, double-click Phone and Modem Options icon. In Location Information dialog box, select your country, type your area code, etc., and select your dial type; then, click OK. Next time you click or double-click Phone and Modem Options, Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears.

  • Page 83: Lan Unit

    LAN unit You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN unit on your computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps. 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.
  • Page 84 Configuring the LAN Unit in Windows 2000 Turn on the computer. On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer icon. Click Network and Dial-up Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection. From the pull-down menu, click Properties. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, set fields according to your network status.
  • Page 85 If you cannot access the network, Click start - Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected, double-click System icon. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager. Double-click Network adapters, then, Realtek RTL8139 xxxxx. Click Advanced tab, and select Link Speed/Duplex Mode in Property: and select an appropriate value in Value:.

  • Page 87: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer. Running the 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 the computer.
  • Page 88 Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. 3. Change to the desired settings. ← or → key : Selects the menu ↓ or ↑ key : Selects the item Minus or Space key : Changes the value.

  • Page 89: Main Menu

    QuickBoot Mode 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. System Memory shows the volume of the conventional memory used in MS-DOS.

  • Page 90: Advanced Menu

    BIOS Version shows the BIOS version of the system. EC/KBC Version shows the EC or keyboard controller version of the system. Advanced Menu Serial port A sets the RS-232C serial port, selecting the base I/O address. Enabled means that you can set the item by yourself. Auto means that the item is automatically assigned.

  • Page 91: Security Menu

    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.

  • Page 92: Setting The Password

    Setting the Password In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter. Type the same password again, and press Enter twice. Select Exit menu and confirm Exit Saving Changes is highlighted;...

  • Page 93: Exit Menu

    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.

  • Page 95: Appendixes

    Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Converting File Format The C: drive of your computer is formatted with FAT 32 when shipped from the factory or after re-installation. The drive can be formatted with NTFS by following the instructions below: Converting to NTFS Format Once formatted with NTFS, it cannot be re-formatted again.

  • Page 96: Maintenance And Care

    5. Type Y and press Enter. 6. Type Y and press Enter again. 7. Type Exit and press Enter. 8. From the start menu, select Turn Off Computer. 9. Select Restart and click OK. The system restarts and the drive will be converted to NTFS.
  • Page 97 • Never clean the computer while it is powered on. • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet. 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.

  • Page 98: Re-Installation Instructions

    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,"...
  • Page 99 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 the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227- 19, as applicable.
  • Page 100 Preparation for Re-installation You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the recovery CD-ROMs, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as you used for the first time. The following items are necessary for re-installation: •...
  • Page 101 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. •...
  • Page 102 15. If you see the message The Operating System has been recovered successfully, remove the Product Recovery CD-ROM disk 3. The system will restart automatically. 16. When the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP appears, press F2. The Setup Utility opens. 17.

  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications Parts Primary cache Secondary cache System Video Display Panel Video controller Resolution/color Keyboard Pointing device Drive Hard disk Floppy disk (option/external) CD-ROM (option/external) PC card slot Audio system I/O ports Audio Others Modem Power AC adapter Battery Battery life Battery charging time *Charging time varies depending on usage...
  • Page 104 Options (may not be available in some countries) Standard Battery Pack High Capacity Battery Pack External CD-ROM Drive External Floppy Disk Drive AC Adapter Port Bar A-10 CE-BL17 CE-BL18 CE-CD05 CE-FD04 / CE-FD05 CE-MU01V CE-PB01...

  • Page 105: 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.
  • Page 106 Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power indicator or the battery indicator turn • 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.
  • Page 107 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. Trouble with Display See also the Display section in Chapter 4. Question: Why is the screen blank? •...
  • Page 108 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. Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function? •...
  • Page 109 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: If the message requiring Windows 2000 CD-ROM appears? •...
  • Page 110 • 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 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.
  • Page 111 • See also the Windows Help. Question: Why don't peripheral devices function correctly? • 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. •...
  • Page 112 5. Confirm Use this device (enable) appears in Device usage. Question: Why can't I produce sound? • Press Fn + F4 to increase the output volume. • Double-click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume. Question: Why can't I turn off the computer? •...
  • Page 113 Index AC adapter connecting, 1-3 using, 2-2 Audio connecting audio equipment, 4-15 Battery pack changing, 3-4 charging, 3-2 checking level, 3-2 conditioning, 3-4 indicator, 2-1, 3-3 low battery indication, 3-3 optional battery pack, 3-7 Cleaning computer, A-2 optional CD-ROM drive unit, 4-7 CD-ROM drive unit (external/optional) connecting, 4-7 disconnecting, 4-10...
  • Page 114 Indicators power and battery, 2-1 sttatus, xvii Keyboard function keys, 2-6 special keys, 2-6 troubleshooting, T-4 windows keys, 2-6 configuring, 5-6 connecting to network, 5-5 troubleshooting, T-6 Modem configuring, 5-2,3 connecting to telephone line, 5-1 troubleshooting, T-5 Passwords changing, 6-6 deleting, 6-6 setting, 6-6 supervisor, 6-5...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting common problems, T-1 communications, T-5 display, T-3 floppy disk drive, T-4 hard disk drive, T-5 keyboard or glide pad, T-4 peripherals, T-6 reference, T-1 USB device, 4-17 Windows 2000 changing user name, 2-8 changing user password, 2-8 first-time setup, 1-5 properties dialog boxes, 1-6 registering user, 2-8 Windows XP Professional...
  • Page 116 Index-2...
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