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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.
CAUTION:
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving...

  • Page 3: 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 4 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 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.
  • Page 5 Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use. Modem Precautions(Built-in modem may not be available in some countries) 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.

  • Page 6: 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 7 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.

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following case, press the Enter key after you type the command: C:\Program Files\SHARP\QSBKICKER\Qsb\QSB.exe Enter Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized: Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Overview of Computer Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Front Microphone Quick Start Buttons 2-7 Status Indicators Screen 1-3 Power Switch 1-3 Glide Pad 2-4 Speaker Keyboard 2-6 Automatic E-mail Receiver Quick Start Button 2-7 Lamp/Button 2-8 Power Status Speaker...
  • Page 12 Right CD-RW Drive T-5 IR Port 5-1 Left Audio Input Jack 2-15 Audio Output Jack 6-1 PC Card Slots 4-8 Volume Control 5-3 Floppy Disk Drive 1-2 Microphone Jack 2-3...
  • Page 13 Rear LAN Jack 4-6 AC Adapter Jack 7-4 External Monitor Port 4-6 USB Ports 2-7 Security Slot 4-6 Modem Jack 4-6 Keyboard Mouse Port 4-3 Ventilation Openings 4-6 RC-232C Port 4-7 Parallel Port 4-4 Bottom Ventilation Openings 3-1 Reset Switch 6-3 Battery Pack 6-3...

  • Page 14: Battery Pack

    CHAPTER 1 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. Turning Power On Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources.

  • Page 15: Ac Adapter Jack

    Insert the battery pack into your computer and slide the battery lock into the locked point. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the computer. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Cd-Rw Drive

    If you want to register your computer on the Web site, connect your computer into a telephone line. To Telephone Line Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases; then raise the cover and tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position. Press the power switch.
  • Page 17 protection sheet of the tray. 11. When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows Me starts. When using the computer for the first time, a dialog box called the Windows Me Setup appears to guide you through the Windows Me setup.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Windows Me

    Setting up Windows Me The first steps in the setup process are as follows: Getting Started This section configures your location, language, and keyboard. Windows License This section asks you to accept the Windows License Agreement. Registration This section configures your built-in modem and register your computer on the Web site.
  • Page 19 PC Card Power Options System...

  • Page 20: Shutting Down The System

    Shutting Down the System To turnoff your computer: From the Start menu, select Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Shut down from the pull-down menu, and click OK. The power indicator/battery stutas indicator turns off. Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected. You can shut down the computer with the power button using the steps below: From the Start menu, select Settings –...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators Lcd

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Status Indicators The status indicators show the status of your computer. Indicator Light Meaning Blinking (green) Accessing to CD in the CD-RW drive Hard Disk Blinking (green) Accessing to hard disk drive Floppy Disk Blinking (green) Accessing to floppy disk drive Num Lock...
  • Page 22 Indicator Light Meaning Power On (green) Operating with AC power Blinking (green) System standby Powered off /System hibernate Battery Status On (green) Operating with a battery pack Blinking (green) System standby Powered off /System hibernate Battery Charge Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged (The warning beep sounds) On (green) Fully charged...

  • Page 23: Power Switch

    Resetting the System You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your computer will recognize the newly installed devices or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows Me. You can also restart Windows Me from the Start menu.

  • Page 24: 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. Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen).

  • Page 25: Changing The Configuration

    Release the button when the object reaches its destination. 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Keyboard

    Using The Keyboard Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. Windows Logo Keys Opens the Windows Start menu. 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.

  • Page 27: Quick Start Buttons

    Quick Start Buttons The five buttons above the function keys, and one located on the front panel are called “Quick Start Buttons”. Assign an application to a button, and you can run the applications by simply pressing the button. Or you can turn on the computer with this button;...

  • Page 28: Automatic E-Mail

    Do not set a password. Otherwise, if you turn on the computer with a Quick Start Button, the system requires a password, and you need to enter it. Automatic E-mail Receiver Your computer is equipped with the utility called Automatic E-mail Receiver, and its button/lamp.

  • Page 29: Indicators

    Using Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with floppy disk drive unit. 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.
  • Page 30 authorized service technician. Do not touch the disk while reading/writing data. It may cause malfunction of the computer and the drive. Removing Before removing the floppy disk, make sure the floppy disk drive indicator is not lit. Press the eject button firmly. The disk will pop out slightly. Remove it and store it properly.
  • Page 31 Using CD-RW Drive Your computer is installed with a CD-RW drive. You can read data from compact disc (CD), play music, or install and run programs, etc. You can also write data to CD-R/RW disks using the installed applications called Easy CD Creator or Direct Handling CDs Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side.
  • Page 32 Place your CD, label side up, on the tray. Gently press the center of the CD until it clicks into place. Gently push the CD tray back into the computer. When inserting a CD, do not use force. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray. Do not leave the tray open.
  • Page 33 Remove the CD from the tray. Gently push the CD tray back into the CD-RWdrive unit. When opening the CD tray, if the CD is still spinning, wait until it has stopped, then remove it. Do not remove the CD if the CD-RW indicator LED is still lit; otherwise the computer may malfunction.

  • Page 34: Battery And Power Management

    CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and use the standard battery. 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 the computer’s Power Management is active.

  • Page 35: Pc Card Slots

    Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level in the Power Options properties dialog box in the Control Panel or double-clicking the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar. The battery power remaining is an approximate figure. The remaining operating time expected may be different from the actual remaining time, depending on the use of the computer.
  • Page 36 See also the section on power management in this chapter. Charging the Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged, the battery status indicator is orange. When the battery is fully charged, the battery status indicator turns green. Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer.
  • Page 37 Removing Battery Pack Shut down the computer and disconnect AC adapter and peripheral devices. Close the LCD screen and turn over the computer. Turn the battery lock to the unlocked position. 4. Remove the battery pack with the battery release lever being slided. Battery Lock Battery Pack Battery Release Lever...

  • Page 38: 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 Me using Power Options Properties dialog box. Stopping power supply to the hard disk Stopping power supply to the display Using System stand by/hibernate To open Power Options Properties dialog box:...
  • Page 39 the exact state and you can reopen the same windows after your computer resumes from System stand by/hibernate in a very short time. System stand by stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops power supply to all but a few essential components. Your system enters System stand by per the conditions mentioned below.
  • Page 40 The above functions if you perform the followings: In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. Select Hibernate or Stand By in When I close the lid of my portable computer: Click Apply. Click OK. You press the power switch. The above functions if you perform the followings: In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.

  • Page 41: Using Peripherals

    CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, mouse, or other device to the parallel, RS-232C serial, USB or keyboard/mouse ports. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer.
  • Page 42 Peripheral Connection Overview...

  • Page 43: Lan Jack

    Audio Input Jack Microphone Jack Audio Output Jack Mouse/keyboard Port Modem Jack USB Ports External Monitor Port Parallel Port RS-232C Port LAN Jack...

  • Page 45: Usb Ports

    Printer You can connect a printer to a parallel port or USB ports of the rear side of your computer. Before using a printer, read the printer manual. Connecting a Printer To connect to the parallel port: Parallel Port Printer Printer Cable To connect to the USB port: USB Ports...
  • Page 46 Display You can use an external CRT or LCD monitor with your computer. To display images on both displays simultaneously, a monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 is to be selected. Some monitors, which are not compatible with your computer, may not display correctly.
  • Page 47 3. In Driver Mode, select Single. 4. In Primary, if you want to use the external monitor, select VGA1. If the internal LCD screen, select LCD2; then click OK. 5. In Compatibility Warning dialog box, select Apply the settings without restarting? and click OK twice.
  • Page 48 In Colours, High Colour (16 bit) means 65,536 (64K) colours, and True Colour (32 bit) means about 262,144 (260K) colours. If you select True Colour (32 bit) in the Colour Palette, * The drawing speed of screen is decreased. * The speed of displaying video or animation is decreased. Using Multiple Monitors The multiple monitors function allows you to display two independent displays simultaneously.
  • Page 49 Keyboard/Mouse You can use a full size desktop keyboard or external mouse with your computer. Never connect or disconnect the devices to the keyboard/mouse port when the computer is powered on (except for USB keyboard/mouse). This may cause the computer to operate improperly. Using a PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard You can connect a PS/2 mouse/keyboard to the mouse/keyboard port of the rear side of your computer.

  • Page 50: Audio System

    Audio System You can input/output sound to/from audio equipments using an audio cable. Output Analog Sound to Audio Equipment Use an audio cable to output analog sound to an audio equipment. Speakers with an Audio Output Jack amplifier Audio Cable Audio Cable Audio Output Jack Audio Equipment...

  • Page 51: Volume Control

    Audio Output Jack(S/PDIF compliant) Audio Equipment (S/PDIF compliant) Audio Cable(S/PDIF compliant) To OPTICAL Jack To output digital sound to the audio equipment, follow the steps below. The default status outputs analog sound. Double-click the icon on the taskbar. In Volume Control dialog box, click Options – Properties – Other. Check Spdif in show the following volume controls: and click OK.
  • Page 52 With Windows Me Double-click icon on the task bar. In Volume Control dialog box, choose an appropriate level in each media section. When: Section Playing a CD WAVE Running a WAVE file WAVE Running a MIDI file Wavetable Running a software MIDI file WAVE Close the dialog box.

  • Page 53: Audio Input Jack

    Connect the core side jack to the audio input jack on the left side of your computer, and the other side jacks to the audio equipment. Audio Input Jack Core LINE OUT(L) White LINE OUT( R) Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack.

  • Page 54: Usb Device

    USB Device USB port is available on the rear side of your computer. You can connect/disconnect USB peripherals without turning off the computer. See also the manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB. To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following before you remove them: Double-click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon ( ) on the task bar.

  • Page 55: Communication Functions

    CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built-in modem. Infrared Communication Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your computer, you can communicate wirelessly with infrared-equipped devices such as electronic organizers, computers or printers.
  • Page 56 IR Mode Your computer supports IrDA (Infrared Data Association) mode only. Sending Files Between Computers Between computers with Windows Me/98 O/S, follow the instructions below to send files. Place your computer and the target one. If set appropriately, you can find icon on the task bar.
  • Page 57 Built-in Modem (may not be available in some countries) 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. The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.
  • Page 58 Disabling Power Management To use communication software, you may have to disable System standby/hibernate. See Disabling Power Management in Chapter 3. Setting Communication Information In the Modems Properties dialog box, select Dialing Properties. In Dialing Properties dialog box, set country/region, line type, outside line dial etc., following the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 59: Lan Unit

    LAN Unit Your computer is equipped with a 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN unit. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps. Use a UTP LAN cable over category 3 if connected to 10 Base-T LAN unit. If connected to 100 Base-TX, use the cable over category 5. Turn off the computer.
  • Page 60 If the LAN cable is included with your computer, always use it.

  • Page 61: Hardware Expansion

    CHAPTER 6 Hardware Expansion This chapter describes how to use PC cards and increase memory of your computer PC Card Your computer is equipped with two PC card (PCMCIA) slots, which can accommodate one Type II, Type III, and CardBus compliant PC card. Before inserting a PC card into your computer, refer to its manual.
  • Page 62 Insert the card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place. Label Face You cannot use a Type II and a Type III PC card at the same time. When you use the Modem card, disable COM1 Port and COM2 Port in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 63 Push the eject button again and remove the card. Push the eject button to store it with the computer.

  • Page 64: Memory Module

    Memory Module You can expand the memory size by installing a memory module. For available memory modules, ask your local dealer. You can see the current memory size in the System Properties dialog box. Default memory size is 128MB. Installing a Memory Module Do not handle the memory module where static electricity is easily generated such as on the carpet.
  • Page 65 Bring up the keyboard cover and remove it. Remove the keyboard via the metal locating tabs at the base of the keyboard. Do not use the keys of keyboard to remove the keyboard assembly. Turn the keyboard upside down.
  • Page 66 Do not pull the keyboard cables out. Place a soft cloth under the keyboard to avoid damage the computer. Align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the module with the projection part of the memory socket of the computer. Projection Part Notched Part About 20...
  • Page 67 Insert five projection parts of the keyboard into the notched part of the computer and replace the keyboard on the computer. Place the keyboard correctly; then, insert the projection parts of the keyboard cover into the notched part of the computer. 10.
  • Page 68 Uninstalling the Memory Module Follow steps 1-5 above. Slightly bend the two latches outward until the memory module is released. Remove the memory module and follow steps 8-12 above.

  • Page 69: Security Features

    CHAPTER 7 Security Features This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, computer viruses and theft. Passwords Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer. When a password is set and the computer is turned on, resumes from Hibernation, or enters the Setup utility, the system will require a password.
  • Page 70 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Type your current password, and press Enter. (If you set the password first time, you need not perform this step). Type your (new) password (up to eight characters), and press Enter. Type the same password again, and press Enter.

  • Page 71: Preventing Infection Of Computer Viruses

    Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses You can protect against some viruses by limiting writing to boot sector of your computer. To limit writing to boot sector, set the item Fixed Disk Boot Sector to Write Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility. You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above operation.

  • Page 73: Setup Utility

    CHAPTER 8 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, passwords, or power management settings. 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 74 Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2. 3. Change the desired settings. 4. In the Exit menu, select one of the exit methods, and press Enter. 5.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    Main menu System Time Defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24- hour format). The Tab key moves the cursor, and the space bar and the "-" key change numerals. System Date Defines the system date. The Tab key moves the cursor, and the space bar and the "-"...

  • Page 76: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu Advanced Chipset Control Share Memory Sets the video memory size shared with the extend memory. Device Menu Enables or disables the internal devices (audio, LAN, or the built-in modem). I/O Device Configuration COM1 Port Assigns the base I/O address and IRQ for the RS-232C serial port. Enabled means that you can select the item by yourself.

  • Page 77: Security Menu

    Security menu See the previous chapter about setting passwords. System Password Is Shows the status of your password. Set means your password has already been set. Clear means it has not been set yet. Set Supervisor Password Defines your password (up to eight characters). If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the computer or change the configuration.

  • Page 78: Power Menu

    Power menu Only Battery Low Beep, Resume On Modem Ring and Resume On LAN are effective in Windows Me. See Chapter 3 about power management and the battery. Power Savings Defines the level of the power management in Standby Timeout, Suspend Timeout, Hard Disk Timeout, and Video Timeout.

  • Page 79: Boot Menu

    Battery Low Beep Defines whether the system alarms when the battery level is low. Resume On LAN Defines whether the system resumes from Standby when the LAN device receives the packet. To wake your computer through your network, perform the following steps after set this item to Enabled. 1.
  • Page 80 Exit Discarding Changes Exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed. Load Setup Defaults Returns the values of all items to default. To exit, select one of the above items. Discard Changes Returns the values of all items to the values you last saved. Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed.

  • Page 81: 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 82 Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power switch function? Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. If the computer is operating with batteries, batteries may be discharged. Connect the computer to a wall outlet. If the above steps fail, press the reset switch on the bottom of the computer with a narrow object such as a ball paint pen.
  • Page 83 Trouble with Display See also the Display section in Chapter 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 the computer is powered. If you are using a battery pack, make sure it is installed correctly and has a charge remaining.
  • Page 84 Question: Why can’t I select the display with Fn+F5 key combination? Confirm the refresh rate of the external monitor is set to 60Hz. Refresh rate larger than 60Hz disables Fn+F5 key combination. Select the display in Display Properties dialog box of Control Panel. Question: Why can’t I change the display mode? Set Colors to 256 colors, and Screen Area to 640 by 480 pixels once;...
  • Page 85 Trouble with 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. The hard disk in your computer is formatted with FAT32. You cannot read or write data formatted in other operating systems, which are not FAT 32 compatible.
  • Page 86 Question: When the message requiring Windows Me CD-ROM appears? Type C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS in Copy files from: dialog box. Question: Why the sound skips when playing music CD with Windows Media Player? Follow the instructions below: From the Start menu, select Programs – Windows Media Player. Click Tools;...
  • Page 87 See also the Windows Help. Question: Why doesn't the device connected to the RS-232C serial port function? Confirm the device is correctly connected to the computer with an appropriate cable. Confirm the application program is compliant with the RS-232C standard interface.
  • Page 88 If you still have the problem after performing the above, set Turn off hard disks to Never in the Power Schemes tab of the Power Options Properties dialog box If communicating with Sharp organizer, confirm it’s battery power is full and the settings for communication is correct.
  • Page 89 In Network Properties dialog box of Control Panel, double-click SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter. Select Advanced tab; then Media Type in Property:. Set an appropriate value in Value:. And click OK twice. Click Yes. The system restarts. Try another phone numbers or period of time. Set the transfer mode of your network Hub to Auto.
  • Page 90 In the Passwords Properties dialog box, select Change Windows Password….. Type your current password in Old Password, and click OK without typing anything in New Password. Click OK; then, Close. In the Network Properties dialog box, select Windows Logon in Primary Network Logon and click OK.

  • Page 91: Ventilation Openings

    Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Maintenance and Care This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the computer in excellent working condition. Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth.

  • Page 92: Traveling With The Computer

    Wipe the glide pad with a soft, dry cloth. Traveling with the Computer This computer is designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these guidelines. Before traveling, back up your data on floppy disks or other external media. Bring an extra copy of your backup data.

  • Page 93: Parallel Port

    Video External monitor port Others Parallel port, RS-232C serial port, keyboard/mouse port, two USB ports Infrared IR port (IrDA:115Kbps/4Mbps, SHARP ASK:9600bps) Modem (may not be available in some Data: 56Kbps(receive), 33.6Kbps(send) countries) 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Power AC adapter...

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