Mobile Mini Note PC MP-XV841US VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the Mobile Mini Note PC. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited XV841US_Cover.1_4 7.0J Page 1 Printed in Taiwan 0504KHY IDASS * LET0248-006A 04.5.10, 7:43 PM Adobe PageMaker 7.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Mobile Mini Note PC. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual It is recommended that you... ... . read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.
EN When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
EN Battery Packs LCD Screen The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. To avoid hazards . . . Terminals .... do not burn. .... do not short-circuit the terminals. .... do not modify or disassemble. .... do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire. .... use only specified chargers. 2.
EN 3. DO NOT leave the unit..., .... in places of over 50°C (122°F). .... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). .... in direct sunlight. .... in a closed car in summer. .... near a heater. 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT..., .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... carry it by holding the LCD screen. ....
EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number : MP-XV841US Trade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
EN CHECKING INVENTORY Before using your Mobile Mini Note PC (hereinafter Mobile PC), make sure that all of the following system components have been included in the container. If you have found any shortage or problem, contact the sales shop. * The illustrations provided in these instructions may differ in part from the actual products. •AC power adapter •Mobile Mini Note PC •Modem cable (1.
EN JVC Software License Agreement Important: Thank you for purchasing JVC Mobile Mini Note PC (“Product”). Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) before installing or using JVC original software accompanied with or pre-installed into the Product (“Software”). The right to use the Software is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Agreement.
EN 5. Limited Warranty (1) THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE SOFTWARE, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM AT YOUR OWN COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (2) THIS SECTION PROVIDES JVC’S EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. JVC DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. 6.
EN END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Important: Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) before installing or using the G.726 Decoder (“Software”) on your PC. The right to use the Software is granted by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (“JVC”) to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Agreement. If You do not agree to the terms of the Agreement, you may not install the Software any more.
EN 11 6. Limitation of Liability JVC WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED TO CLAIMS FROM ANY OTHER PERSONS RELATING TO THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. 7.
EN Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 SOME DO’S AND DON‘TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT .......................................... 3 When using the wireless LAN .............................. 5 Radio waves emitted from wireless LANs ...................................................... 5 CAUTIONS ......................................................... 6 CHECKING INVENTORY ..................................... 7 JVC Software License Agreement ..............
EN 13 PARTS AND COMPONENT NAMES Your Mobile PC has the following parts and components. Stick Internal microphone (used for network meetings, etc.
EN Wireless LAN antenna Built-in lithium-ion battery pack (BN-LL23E) Ventilation slots Microphone input Reset button Headphone output SD memory card slot XP841US_002_022.p7.0J 14 04.5.
EN 1 SETTING UP XP841US_002_022.p7.0J 15 04.5.
SETTING UP EN SETTING UP When you first use your-Mobile PC, always plug the AC power cord into the DC Input connector. First, install the lithium-ion battery pack in the PC by following the steps below. Proceed with the setup while the battery pack is charging. To avoid data loss due to power failure or any other cause, check the points for battery recharging in Page 18. 1.
EN 17 3. Recharge the battery pack by plugging the AC cord into DC Input connector When recharging the battery pack: 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. 2 Plug the DC cord of the adapter into the DC Input connector ( 3 Plug the AC cord of the AC adapter into the power receptacle. ) of the Mobile PC. 1 2 DC cord 3 Continue to next page XP841US_002_022.p7.0J 17 04.5.
SETTING UP EN 4. Make sure that the battery pack is fully recharged To avoid an interruption of your operation due to power failure, check the battery voltage when you start to use your PC in the field. See “Checking the Battery Level” (see Page 79) to check the battery voltage level. • Make sure that the battery pack is fully recharged When you are using the AC adapter and when the battery indicator ( ) lights in green, the battery pack is fully (100%) recharged.
EN 19 TURN-ON Turning Press the (On/Off) Key On (On/Off) key. The PC will turn on and the Windows logo will appear. 1 A (On/Off) Key Caution • Turn Off the PC (On/Off) key in areas such as hospitals where use of the PC is prohibited. Otherwise, your PC may influence the electronic and medical equipment and may cause a serious problem. At present, most airlines prohibit the use of electronic devices in an airplane according to the flight condition (taking off and landing) of the aircraft and others.
SETTING UP EN Initial Setup of Microsoft Windows When using your PC for first time, you must prepare the PC to use Microsoft Windows. Once you have finished the initial Windows setup, you can use the software and various PC functions. Use the following procedure to initially set up Microsoft Windows. For pointing device and keyboard operations, see Pages 54 to 57. 1. When the “Welcome to Microsoft Windows” screen appears, click [Next] at the right lower corner of the screen.
EN 21 6. Enter the user name and click [Next]. The “Thank you!” screen will appear. Tips The name you have entered is shown on the “welcome” screen that appears when you turn the PC power switch on after initial Windows setup. To start up Microsoft Windows, click the user name shown on the screen. 7. Click [Finish]. The initial Windows setup has completed. Cautions • No guarantees are made for operation if an operating system other than the one already installed in your PC is installed.
SETTING UP EN Turn-Off Cautions • Check the battery level before turning off the power to ensure that the charge caution screen will not appear while you are using the PC on the move, interrupting your work. To check the battery level, refer to "Checking the Battery Level" on page 79. • Always use this procedure to turn off the PC. Otherwise, your PC may fail. 1. Click [start]. The “start” menu will appear. 2. Click [Turn Off computer]. The “Turn off computer” screen will appear. 3.
EN 2 JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS XP841US_023_035.p7.0J 23 04.5.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE To use the JVC original software, you must set it up in the “Setup of JVC Original Software” given below. You can setup the following software program. Setup software • CC converter (See Page 26.) Tips • When connecting this PC to a digital video camera (DVC) made by JVC, the USB drivers must be set up from the CD-ROM that is provided with the DVC. • For DVC connection and operations, see its instruction manual.
EN 25 4. When the software has been set up, a prompt for PC restarting appears. Click [Finish] to restart the PC. XP841US_023_035.p7.0J 25 04.5.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS CC Converter This is a data-band expansion system JVC has developed for audio applications. It reproduces the timbre of the original sound from high-quality and compressed music data as well. The CC converter operates as a system filter so that it takes effect regardless of the playback application. To make the effect valid or invalid or to change the effect level: 1. Open a shortcut of mouse button).
EN 27 The following menu options are effective only when you have checked the “Enable” option. About the expansion effect modes One of the following three effect modes can be selected. Each has its own special characteristics as described below depending on the frequency band pattern which is to be expanded. • Harmonic Expansion Expanding the harmonic components contained in music accentuates the lingering tones and gives the sound an added brilliance.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS • Exit Quits the CC converter. The CC converter status you have set at this point is held. If you wish to restart the CC converter, you can start up the program from the Start menu. * To change the CC converter setting and save the new status, you must click [Exit]. To restart the CC converter, click [Start] [ [All Programs] [ [CC Converter] [ [CC Converter].
EN 29 Easy Network Changer The Easy Network Changer is a network setting utility which enables network settings to be changed easily. This utility makes it possible to register a multiple number of profiles that define the network settings for use at home, in the office or other connection locations. When InterLink has been moved to a different network environment, it allows easy connection to a network by selecting the corresponding profile.
EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS You can create the removable recovery CDs using Bootable CD Creator (BCDC). 1. Click [Start] [ [All Programs] [ [BCDC SE] to start BCDC. 2. Select the writing speed, and press the “Create Recovery Disc” button. 3. The “Once you have successfully created Restore Disc, Create Restore Disc function is no longer available. Continue?” message now appears. Select “Yes.” 4. The number of CD-R discs required is displayed.
EN 31 STANDARD APPLICATION Your Mobile PC has the following standard applications. Open the Help menu of each application to check the application usage. If you have any question, contact the nearest support center listed on Page 108. 䢇 Adobe Reader 6.0 Can display and print out a PDF file. Using the Adobe Reader, you can display and print out a PDF format file. 䢇 Norton AntiVirus 2004 The software to prevent virus infection from the Internet. This is a highly reliable antivirus program.
䢇 EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM APPLICATIONS InterVideo WinDVD 5 for JVC WinDVD 5 with Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone is a software DVD player which is extremely easy to use. It combines all the advantages of a regular DVD player found in the home with a number of advanced functions available only with software DVD players. Audio CDs and video CDs can be played using WinDVD 5. Caution DVD-Video play may become unstable immediately after the WinDVD 5's settings have been changed.
EN 33 To Set Up the Standard Applications Again You can set up the standard applications using the Application CD-ROM. (The optional CD-ROM drive is required.) If you have erroneously deleted any of the standard applications, you can reinstall it from the Application CD-ROM. For details, see the “readme.txt” file in the Application CD-ROM. Warning • Use the Application CD-ROMs only on this PC. Otherwise, your ears or speaker system may be damaged due to loud noise.
EN MEMO XP841US_023_035.p7.0J 34 04.5.
EN 3 NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! XP841US_023_035.p7.0J 35 04.5.
NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! EN TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET You must contract with an Internet service provider. Also, you need to have a telephone line to be connected to the service provider. Contracting with the Internet Service Provider An Internet service provider (an enterprise or an organization that provides the Internet connection and related services) is generally called a “provider.
EN 37 Connection of Telephone Line and Modem Setup Your PC has a built-in modem and a cable attached to it. You can enjoy the Internet and e-mail services by simply connecting your PC to the telephone line. 1. Plug the attached modem cable into the Modem jack of your PC until it clicks. Insert the cable connector into the jack in the correct direction. Modem cable to modem jack 2. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the telephone line wall jack.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Setting up the modem 1 2 3 4 5 Click [start] and [Control Panel] in this order. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. Click [Phone and Modem Options]. Click [New]. When the “New Location” screen appears, enter a city code in the “Area code” field. Usually, enter your city code here. Enter the phone company ID number and extension number as necessary. (They are usually not required.) 6 Check the dialing type of your telephone line, and select it correctly.
EN 39 The Internet Connection Setup Use the following procedure to connect your PC to the Internet network. This setup example uses the built-in modem of your PC and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) for the Internet connection. If you have already contracted with a provider, you can manually set up the Internet connection using the following procedure. Tips As your PC has networking functions, you can connect it to the Internet via the network.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Click [Connect to the Internet] option, and click [Next]. The “Getting Ready” screen will appear. 4. Click [Set up my connection manually] option, and click [Next]. The “Internet Connection” screen will appear. 5. Click [Connect using a dial-up modem] option, and click [Next]. The “Connection Name” screen will appear. 6. Enter the “ISP name” and click [Next]. The “Phone Number to Dial” screen may appear.
EN 41 7. Enter the phone number, and click [Next]. The “Internet Account Information” screen will appear. 8. Enter the User name and Password (and enter the password again for confirmation), and click [Next]. The “Completing the New Connection Wizard” screen will appear. 9. Click [Finish]. The setup for connection wizard is complete. Continue to next page XP841US_036_053.p7.0J 41 04.5.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! Tips If you need to set up the DNS server address, follow steps 10 to 20. You may need to set up DNS server addresses (the primary and secondary DNS addresses) for some providers. If the DNS server addresses are stated on the documents sent from your provider, you need to set them up. If not specified, you need not set these addresses. 10. Click [start] and [Control Panel] in this order. The “Pick a category” screen of the Control panel will appear. 11.
EN 43 15. Click [Networking]. 16. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen will appear. 17. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically], click [Use the following DNS server addresses], and enter the DNS server address printed on the document sent from the provider. 18. After you have entered the addresses, click [OK]. 19. Respond with [OK] to the “*** Properties”. 20. Click [x] at the upper right corner of the “Connect ***” screen.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! Connecting to the Internet After you have completed the “The Internet Connection Setup” procedure (pages 39 to 43), you can connect to the Internet. Use the following procedure. 1. Click [start] and click [Internet] at the upper left part of the Menu. The Internet Explorer will start up and the “Dial-up Connection” screen will appear. If the “Dial-up Connection” does not start, use the following steps.
EN 45 Disconnection from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet, the use of the telephone line and the access to the provider are charged. Disconnect your PC from the Internet in one of the following ways when you are finished using the Internet. • Double-click the task tray connection icon at the bottom right corner of the desktop screen. When the “Auto Disconnect” dialog box appears, click [Disconnect Now]. • Quit the Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE).
NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! EN Accessing a Web Page There is a large number of Web sites available. You can access a Web site using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in your PC. The following shows three typical ways you can use to access a Web site. Before starting the following steps, connect your PC to the Internet using the “Connecting to the Internet” procedure on Page 44. When Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is active, you can access a Web site in one of the following ways. 1.
EN 47 E-MAILING You need to set up a mailing software to send and receive E-mails. Setting Up E-Mail Software Set up the E-mail transmission using the Outlook Express installed on your PC. Tips It is convenient for E-mail setup if you have the document sent from the provider to hand. 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express will start and the “Internet Connection Wizard” screen will appear. 2. Enter the name you wish to display in the “Display name” and click [Next].
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Enter your E-mail address in the “E-mail address” field, and click [Next]. The “E-mail Server Name” screen will appear. 4. Enter the “Incoming mail server” and “Outgoing mail server”, and click [Next]. Usually select “POP3” as the “My incoming mail server is a server.” but you can change it if necessary. The “Internet Mail Logon” screen will appear. XP841US_036_053.p7.0J 48 04.5.
EN 5. Enter the “Account name” and “Password,” and click [Next]. The “Congratulations” screen will appear. 6. Click [Finish]. The “Congratulations” screen will close, and Outlook Express will start up. The setup for the E-mail software is complete. 7. To quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right corner of the screen. XP841US_036_053.p7.0J 49 04.5.
NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! EN Sending and Receiving E-mails You can create and send E-mail messages, and receive and read E-mail from others. You can learn procedures to enjoy E-mailing. Use Outlook Express installed on your PC for E-mail transmission. Transmission Connect to the provider. Disconnect from the provider. Create Read (Create a response/return E-mail message) 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express will start. 2.
EN 51 3. Create a message. Enter the E-mail address Enter the message title Enter the message text here Destination: Enter the receiver's E-mail address. (Enter your E-mail address first to test E-mail transmission.) Title: Enter the message title. 4. Click [Send] at the left upper end of the screen to send the created message. The “Dial-up Connection” screen will appear.
EN NAVIGATE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 7. To check the received messages, click [Inbox] on the screen. The received E-mail messages will be displayed. 8. To quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right corner of the screen. Cautions • Disconnect your PC from the Internet after you have transmitted E-mail and finished accessing a Web site. • It may not be possible to send mail properly using a company network or roaming service. If this problem arises, the method below may solve it.
EN 4 OPERATIONS XP841US_036_053.p7.0J 53 04.5.
OPERATIONS EN Using the Pointing Device The pointing devices allow you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. You can move the cursor using the center stick and three buttons in the similar way as the mouse. Mouse pointer Left button Scroll button Stick Right button ● Stick operations Usually operate the stick using your index finger. The mouse pointer moves in the direction you press the stick. You can control the speed of mouse pointer movement by changing the pressure on the stick.
EN 55 • Double-click Press the left button twice in succession and release it immediately. • Drag Use this operation to move an icon or a file. To do so, select an icon or a file, hold down the left button and move it to the desired position, and release the button. Note The pointing devices have initially been set for the “right-handed person” on the “Mouse properties” tab.
OPERATIONS EN Using Keyboard Using Hot keys You can use the colored hot keys of the PC keyboard. Hold down the Fn key and press one of the Hot keys to execute its command. List of hot keys F3 Stand by the Mobile PC. F4 Hibernate the Mobile PC. F10 Switches between the LCD display and an external monitor. (Please refer to page 65 about mode switching from LCD panel to CRT display, to LCD plus CRT display.) F11 Turns the Num Lock key on or off.
EN 57 If a Key Top Has Come Off If a key top has come off from the keyboard, put it back in place by following the procedure below. • How to attach the Enter key, left Shift key or Space key top 1 Take out the disengaged wire rod, and snag it onto the two projections as shown in the figure below. 2 Place the disengaged rubber cushion at the position shown in the figure below.
OPERATIONS EN Using the center keys Using the center keys on the left of the in a single action. KEY LOCK (On/Off) key, you can perform a number of operations SURROUND UNLOCK indicator ● Center keys KEY LOCK This disables operations to be performed using the DVD/CD function keys. When the UNLOCK indicator on the left of the DVD/CD function keys is off, it means that the operations you intend to perform using the DVD/CD function keys will be canceled.
EN 59 Using the DVD/CD function keys By using the DVD/CD function keys at the bottom left of the keyboard, you can play DVDs or CDs in a single action. KEY LOCK DVD/CD function keys Volume control Caution When the UNLOCK indicator on the left of the DVD/CD function keys is off, it means that the operations you intend to perform using the DVD/CD function keys will be canceled. To use the DVD/CD function keys, press the KEY LOCK key among the center keys, and check that the UNLOCK indicator is lit.
EN MEMO XP841US_054_069.p7.0J 60 04.5.
5 HARDWARE XP841US_054_069.p7.0J 61 04.5.
HARDWARE EN Using the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive This PC comes with a DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive. Types of discs supported ● DVD-RAM: Use discs bearing the mark. ● DVD-ROM: Use discs bearing the mark. ● DVD-R: Use discs bearing the mark. ● DVD-RW: Use discs bearing the mark. ● DVD-Video: Use discs bearing the mark. ● Video CD: Use discs bearing the mark. , or ● CD-ROM: Use discs bearing the mark. ● Music CD: Use discs bearing the mark. Ultra Speed ● CD-RW: Use discs bearing the mark.
EN 3. With the label surface facing up, align the hole in the center of the disc with the central protrusion of the disc tray, and push down on the disc to seat it properly. 63 Central protrusion • Check that the disc clicks into place. Lens 4. Push the disc tray back inside the PC until you hear a clicking sound. Removing 1. Press the (On/Off) key to turn on the PC's power. 2. Press the Eject button, and pull out the open disc tray. 3. Take hold of the disc on both sides, and pull it up to remove.
HARDWARE EN Using the SD Memory Card Slot Your PC has an SD memory card slot. An SD memory card or multimedia card can be used. When you use an SD memory card, remove the dummy card from the SD memory card slot. 1. Remove the dummy card. 1 Press the dummy card slightly, and it will be ejected. 2 Hold the ejected card and remove it from your PC. 2. Insert an SD memory card. Caution: Insert the SD card in the correct direction. Check the cut area. (The terminal side must face downward.
EN 65 Using an External Monitor To attach an external monitor to your PC, use the external display cable. Connecting an external monitor When you connect an external monitor to your PC, it looks like an ordinary desktop PC. You can use the monitor by just connecting it with the external display cable. You can display images on the external monitor for other people and you can watch them on the LCD panel of your PC.
HARDWARE EN Connecting to a Network With the network function, you can connect to a network at your office or home to transfer data between PCs and access the Internet from multiple PCs. For setting for intranet connection, consult a system administrator at your company. Connection to a network requires the following items. • LAN cable • Communication devices including a hub or router Important LAN cables are available in straight and cross types.
EN 67 4 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear. 5 Click the [Properties] button. The “Local Area Connection Properties” screen will appear. 6 On the [General] tab, double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. The “Properties of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” screen will appear. 7 Enter appropriate values in the [Use the following IP address] and [Use the following DNS server addresses] fields. 8 Click the [OK] button to save the setting.
HARDWARE EN 8 Click the [OK] button. A message prompting you to restart the computer will appear. 9 Click the [OK] button to make the change take effect. 0 Restart the computer. • Checking the MAC address Use the following procedure to check the MAC address of the internal LAN card. Important To check the MAC address, you have to set a LAN (local area) connection in the [Network connection] screen. 1 Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2 Click the [Network and Internet Connections] icon.
EN 5 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear. 6 Click the [Support] tab and the [Details] button. The “Network Connection Details” screen will appear. 7 The MAC address is displayed as the “Physical Address” on the list. XP841US_054_069.p7.0J 69 04.5.
HARDWARE EN Network Connections Using a Wireless LAN The model MP-XV841GB PC comes with wireless LAN functions. You can connect to a LAN system from any location within the wireless communication area to access the Internal LAN or send and receive mail. By using a wireless LAN access point (available from a retail store) which is connected to an ADSL modem (available from a retail store), you can access broadband environments from a multiple number of PCs.
EN 71 Suggestions for Using the Wireless LAN • Use the wireless LAN in a location where there are as few obstacles as possible. To maximize the distance over which communication with the wireless LAN is possible, open the display, and point its reverse side (the side with JVC logo) at the access point. Do not place any obstacles such as books or thick stacks of paper between the PC and access point.
HARDWARE EN 1. Start up the PC. If the [Intel Setting Service] screen appears, click the [No] button. This message will no longer appear if a check mark is entered for “Do not display in the future”. 2. Set the wireless LAN to ON using the wireless LAN ON/OFF switch. The wireless LAN now starts up, and the wireless LAN indicator on the right of the center keys flashes while a search is being conducted, and it lights when a connection is made.
EN 73 2 Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection] screen. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen now appears. 3 Click the [General] tab on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen, and click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] to select the Internet protocol. A screen such as the one shown below appears. Continue to next page XP841US_070_087.p7.0J 73 04.5.
HARDWARE EN 4 Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] screen shown below now appears. 5 Use the following example as a reference, and proceed with the settings to suit how the wireless LAN is to be used.
EN 75 For making the wireless network connection via an access point: In cases involving an in-company LAN, etc. where a DHCP server is in operation on the wired network to which the access point is connected, click and select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” on the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] screen, and click the [OK] button. (Check with a network administrator to ascertain whether the DHCP server is in operation.
HARDWARE EN Tips In order to prevent wiretapping and unauthorized intrusions, a network key (WEP key) may have been set for each access point. Depending on the access point, a WPA setting with a raised security level may have been established. If a network key has been set, input as required. For details on how to set the network key, refer to “How to Set the Wireless LAN Functions” on page 77. WPA : This stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. It is designed to raise the security level of wireless LANs.
EN 77 How to Set the Wireless LAN Function 1. Double-click the [Wireless Network Connections] icon on the task tray. The “Wireless Network Connection Status” screen will appear. 2. Click the [Properties] button on the [Wireless Network Connection Status] screen. The [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen will appear. 3. Click the [Wireless Networks] tab on [Wireless Network Connection Properties] screen. Continue to next page XP841US_070_087.p7.0J 77 04.5.
HARDWARE EN 4. Select the network used from the list of [Preferred Networks], and click the [Properties] button. 5. Set the necessary items, and click the [OK] button. Example 1) 2) 3) 4) Set [Data encryption] to [WEP]. Remove the check from the “The key is provided automatically” item. Select “Data encryption”. Input the “Network key.” With 64-bit WEP, a key consisting of up to five half-size alphanumerics (or 10 characters in the hexadecimal format) may be input.
EN 79 Checking the Battery Level On the “Power Option Properties” screen, click the [Power Meter] tab. The current total battery level is displayed. Use the following procedure. 1. Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 3. Click the [Power Options] icon. The [Power Option Properties] screen will appear. 4. Click the [Power Meter] tab. The total level of battery is displayed. XP841US_070_087.p7.0J 79 04.5.
HARDWARE EN Power-saving Mode In compliance with the operation regulations of the International Energy Star Program, this unit enters the power-saving mode when no operation is performed for a certain period. On the [Power Schemes] tab in the “Power Option Properties” screen (page 79), you can specify the time that must expire before the unit enters the power-saving mode. The table below shows the factory settings.
EN 81 • System in standby status The battery discharges whilst the PC is in system standby status. As a result, any unsaved data may be lost or the system may not start up. Be sure to turn off the PC when it is not used for a long time. • System in halt status Continued operation on the PC displaying a battery-low warning causes the result as follows: 1 When the halt status is enabled The PC turns off while maintaining the current data.
HARDWARE EN Increasing the (Optional) Memory Capacity You can increase the PC memory capacity up to 768M bytes (built-in memory 256M bytes + added memory 512M bytes). For the built-in memory capacity, see the Product Specifications on Page 112. You can reduce the application startup time and increase the data process speed by adding an optional memory board. Consult the JVC Support below.
EN 83 Adding or Removing a Memory Board If you have operated your PC, its inside may be hot and you may get a burn. Turn the power switch off and wait for the PC to cool down. 1. Turn the PC Power switch off, and disconnect AC adapter from your PC. Then, remove the lithium-ion battery pack (if any) and all other peripherals from your PC. 2. Remove the lithium-ion battery pack and the memory expansion cover by taking the following steps. 1) Turn your PC upside down, and remove screws 1 to 3.
HARDWARE EN 1) Mounting a memory board 1 Check the correct mounting direction of memory board (by observing the cut area). 2 Slant the memory board and insert it into its socket. 3 Push the memory board until it is locked, but do not apply excessive force to it. Caution If it is difficult to lock the memory board, make sure that the board has been inserted securely. Do not apply excessive force to it, or the memory board may be damaged.
EN 85 Checking the Additional Memory Board Use the following procedure to check the memory board installation. 1. Turn on your PC and start Windows. 2. Click [start] and select [Control Panel]. 3. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 4. Click the [System] icon. The “System Properties” screen will appear. Checking here (*) 5. The total amount of memory appears on the screen. • When a memory board has been added, the number indicated by the * location increases.
HARDWARE EN Using the UltraPOST self-diagnosis tool Using this tool, you can check whether the following 13 items are operating properly: CPU, System Board, HDD, DVD-ROM*, RAM, SVGA, Sound, PCI Network, USB, SD Card, Card Bus, FireWire and Wireless Net. To check the operation, follow the steps below. 1. Turn on the PC's power, and press [F11] while the JVC logo is displayed. 2. When the “Please select boot device:” screen appears, press the [∫] key, select “UltraPOST,” and press [Enter].
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PC RECOVERY (REPEATED PC SETUP) EN Setting Up Your PC Again 1. What is the Recovery? When you return your PC to the original state as during shipment, it is called “PC Recovery.” You can recover your PC in one of the following two ways. (1) Initialize the hard disk and restore all files. (2) Restore the first partition of the hard disk only. Caution • Do not reduce the capacity of drive C below 11G bytes. For details, see “3. Select the recovery method (disk partitioning)” on Page 89.
EN 89 System Recovery Procedure 1. Hold down the F10 key and press the Power button to start up your PC. When message “Do you wish to continue? (Y/N)” appears, respond with Y. Tips • If you respond with N, the recovery is canceled. The PC will restart and the Windows OS will start up. • If too much time is taken to press the key or a continuous beep is heard for other reasons, turn off the power, and repeat the process.
PC RECOVERY (REPEATED PC SETUP) EN 5. After the system recovery has been completed, the message “Turn Power switch off and restart the PC.” appears. Restart your PC. Your PC has been returned to the original state before shipment. 6. Set up the Windows OS by following the “Initial Setup of Microsoft Windows” procedure on Page 20. XP841US_088_115.p7.0J 90 04.5.
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TROUBLESHOOTING EN Q&A There are several troubleshooting keys. If you are not sure how to operate your PC, your PC does not work well, or you suspect that your PC has been damaged, follow the relevant troubleshooting steps in the Q&A section. If the Q&A does not help you Contact us. Refer to page 82 for JVC Support. Power Q. The power does not turn on. A. Check the following. • • • Check that the Power key is pressed. Press the (On/Off) key to turn on your PC. See “Turning 19.
EN 93 Startup and Operation of Windows Q. The screen has hung. A. Use the following procedure to forcibly exit the applications running on your PC. Important When applications are forcibly terminated through this procedure, any unsaved data will be lost. Terminating an application forcibly 1. While holding down the [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys, press the [Del] key once. The “Windows Task Manager” screen will appear. 2. Click the [Applications] tab. 3. Click the application that hung, then [End Task].
TROUBLESHOOTING EN Q. If the system fails to start up when I have tried to start it up with a USB device connected A. Disconnect the connected USB device, start up the system, and then re-connect the device. Q. Starting the PC in the safe mode A. If some kind of trouble occurs on the PC, use the safe mode where the PC starts up with minimum functions. Use the following procedure to start up your PC in the safe mode. 1. Turn on the PC. 2. As soon as the JVC logo appears, hold down the F8 key.
EN 95 Display Q. The PC is turned on but nothing appears on the screen. A. If the screen blacks out during operation, check the following. • When the (Stand By) lamp is lit. • Move the stick or press any key on the keyboard to check if the power-saving function is working. • Check whether the VGA cable has been disconnected with the external display mode still set. While pressing Fn , press F10 . (Each time you do this, you can change between external display and LCD modes.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN Using the Internet Q. I cannot dial up. A. Check the connection. • • • • Check that the modem cable is connected. If you see the “There was no dial tone.” message, check the connection between the unit and the telephone line connector on the wall. Insert the modem fully until it is locked. When a divider is used Connect the modem cable directly to the phone jack for checking. When you are connecting via an ISDN line Check that the terminal adapter is ready.
EN 97 Q. The PC dials but connection is not established. A. Check the dialing setting. • Check that the dialing type (tone or pulse) is correctly set for your telephone line. For checking and configuration procedures, see “3. Setting up the modem” on page 38. • When no connection operation occurs, check the destination setting. Use the following procedure to check the setting for connecting to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network. 1. Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN Q. The PC makes a connection operation but connection is not established. A. Check the following. • Check the user name and password. Refer to the material sent from your ISP for correct user name and password. • The internal modem dials but negotiation is not made. The access point may have a problem. Try to establish a connection later. If this attempt fails, use a different access point.
EN 99 Wireless LAN Q. A. I can’t communicate. Check the following. • Is the device serving as the other end of the communication the kind of device which can communicate with the PC? A number of communication systems can be used with the wireless LAN, but unless the same system is used at both ends, communication will not be possible. • Has the security been set correctly? Select the same setting for the network key (WEP, WPA encryption, etc.
Q. A. TROUBLESHOOTING EN How can I check the MAC address? Proceed as follows to check the MAC address of the PC’s wireless LAN. * In order to check the MAC address, the wireless network connection must first be set using [Network Connections]. 1. Click the [Start] menu, and click [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Network and Internet Connections] icon. 3. Click the [Network Connections] icon. 4. Check that [Wireless Network Connections] is enabled. 5. Double-click [Wireless Network Connections].
EN 101 DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive Q. A. I can’t remove the disc (the disc won’t eject). While data is being saved on a CD-R/CD-RW medium, the disc tray will not pop out even if you press the Eject button. Wait until the data save operation is completed. Tip If the disc tray fails to pop out even when you press the Eject button, push a sharp-pointed object (such as a paper clip) into the Eject hole on the left of the Eject button. Q. A.
Q. A. TROUBLESHOOTING EN Data saving fails midway through the process. Before actually saving the data, conduct a data writing test with the writing program/software, and check the results. The usable writing speed may change according to the conditions under which the PC is used so try the following. • Change the writing speed (to a lower speed). • Proceed with hard disk maintenance. (After disk scanning, proceed with defragmentation.
EN 103 Q. The data written on CD-R/RW media using another unit cannot be read on this PC. A. • You may not be able to read the data which has been written using a multiple number of drives. You may not be able to read the data on the media written by some drives. • You may not be able to use the PC to read the data on some high-speed rewritable or high-speed writable discs. Q. The “Region verification” screen appeared when attempting to play a DVD title. A.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN SD memory cards Q. The “Not formatted” or “Not initialized” error message appears when I insert an SD card, CF card or other memory card with a memory capacity exceeding 32MB into a digital camera or other device even though the card has been formatted, and I cannot use the card. A.
EN 105 Miscellaneous Q. The PC is hot. A. The PC may become warm when used for a long time, but this is not a failure. Do not block the vents in the bottom or sides through which internal heat is removed. Q. The PC makes no sound. A. Check the following. • Is the volume at its lowest level? Use the volume control on the PC’s left side panel to adjust the volume level. The volume is increased when it is turned toward you.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN • If you forget the BIOS password The following passwords can be set on the BIOS. • Supervisor Password This is the password used by the administrator. If it has been set, it means that only an individual who inputs this password correctly can set or change any of the items. The user will be asked for this password at boot-up and BIOS setup. • User password When this password is set, the user is requested to enter the password to start Windows or change a BIOS setting.
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APPENDIX EN List of Support Centers 1. Norton AntiVirus 2004 http://www.symantec.com/region/reg-eu/techsupp/index.html 2. RealOne Player http://www.service.real.com 3. InterVideo WinDVD 5 for JVC http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Home.jsp 4. PINNACLE STUDIO 9 SE http://www.pinnaclesys.com XP841US_088_115.p7.0J 108 04.5.
EN 109 Trademark Notice 1. i.LINK refers to IEEE1394-1995 and their expanded specifications. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation, devised to make people more familiar with IEEE 1394. 2. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The official name for Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. 3. RealOne Player is a registered trademark or pending trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the U.
APPENDIX EN Maintenance 8 When the surface of the unit is dirty: • Wipe with a soft cloth. • Remove the dirt and dust on the keyboard using a camera lens blower. 8 If the turntable is dirty: Use a cotton swab (sold in stores) to wipe the turntable (black area) gently in a circumferential motion. • Do not remove the key-tops on the keyboard to clean them. Cotton swab Turntable Do not touch the lens.
EN How to Dispose Recommendations for product disposal Warning Do not dispose of the used lithium-ion battery packs with ordinary trash. Return this battery pack to the sales dealer or to the municipal waste processor, making sure that the battery pack is completely discharged. Be aware of short-circuiting for the not completely discharged batteries.
APPENDIX EN Specification Main unit Model Name MP-XV841US OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Built-in Service Pack 1) CPU Model Ultra Low Voltage Intel Pentium M processor Clock speed 1.0 GHz Bus clock speed 400MHz Secondary cache memory 1MB Chipset Intel 855GME Main memory 256MB, standard/768MB, max. (PC2700 DDR SDRAM) Extended memory slot (available slot) MicroDIMM slot x 1 (1) 40GB* 1 Hard disk Graphic accelerator Built-in Intel 855GME Shared with main memory (max.
EN 113 *2 The video memory of 8MB to 64MB is automatically assigned from the main memory depending on the PC’s operating conditions. For this reason, it cannot be changed manually. *3 This is achieved by the dithering function. *4 The external display cable is required for the connection with the external monitor. Depending on the external monitor used, some modes may not be displayed. *5 Displayed on the external monitor only. *6 The channels which can be used by this wireless LAN are 1 to 11 (b/g mode).
APPENDIX EN Options (separately available) Option name Model Lithium-ion battery pack BN-LL23E Port replicator MP-DPX1E XP841US_088_115.p7.0J 114 04.5.