Operation Manual Preface Notice for All Users • • • • Consult the operation manual (this document) for proper use of your computer. The product and the accessories are subject to change without prior notice. SHARP assumes no responsibility for results arising from use of pre-installed and third party software. Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems. (Read the service condition of the software before use.
Preface Notice for Users in the USA FCC Statement WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation Manual About the Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
Preface Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
Operation Manual Notice for Users in Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. About the Wireless LAN Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Preface CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND REMOVE THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAINS 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.
Operation Manual Safety Precautions General • • Follow all cautions and instructions marked on your computer. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Immediately shut off your computer and seek servicing under the following conditions. • • • The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Liquid is spilled on your computer. Your computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Location • • • • Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight.
Preface Usage • Never push any objects into the cabinet openings. They may touch the dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock. • Do not press or place heavy objects on your computer. Strong pressure can damage the cabinet or make your computer fail.
Operation Manual Battery Pack Precautions CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Handling • • • • Do not put the battery pack in a fire. It could explode and cause injury. • • • Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack. Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
Preface AC Power Precautions • Plug the AC power cord directly in a wall jack. Plugging too many leads into a single socket may result in fire. • Never plug in or remove the AC power cord or AC adapter with wet hands for prevention of electric shock. • The included AC power cord must be appropriate for the voltage used in your area. Using an inappropriate cord can cause a fire. • • • Unplug the AC power cord when your computer is not used for a long period.
Operation Manual • • Do not use the telephones to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals while they are connected to a network interface. • • Use caution when you install or modify telephone lines. Never use telephone jacks in wet locations unless they are specifically designed for wet locations. Save these instructions.
Preface PC Disposal or Transfer Warning This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Data Erasing Before you dispose or transfer your computer, you should erase the data from hard disks.
Operation Manual Other Precautions • Periodic back-up copies of your important data should be made to protect your data in the event of hard disk failure or loss of the data on the hard disks. Use other storage devices for the backup. • Your computer is integrated with a magnet on the left side of the display. Be sure to keep magnetic sensitive cards and floppy disks away from the left part of your computer to prevent the data on the cards or floppy disks from being erased.
Preface Notice of Computer Security The Windows operating system on this computer provides the Security Center, which manages the security features of your computer. It provides the status of the following security functions and enables you to change their settings: Firewall, Automatic Updates, and Virus Protection. By default, the three functions are enabled in the Security Center to ensure the safety of the computer.
Operation Manual Notice of Security with Wireless Devices Wireless LAN provides data transfer by means of electric waves instead of LAN cables between communicating devices such as personal computers and a wireless LAN station. Wireless LAN has an advantage of simple and ubiquitous LAN connection in the ranges where electric waves are available.
Preface About This Manual Notice Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries. SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Operation Manual 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.
Preface 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 a problem or damage to hardware, software or data. Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface Notice for All Users ....................................................................................................i Notice for Users in the USA ......................................................................................ii Notice for Users in Canada ........................................................................................v Safety Precautions............................................................................................
Operation Manual Peripherals Peripheral Device Ports ..........................................................................................3-1 USB Devices ..........................................................................................................3-3 Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit .............................................................3-4 Printers ...................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Troubleshooting Common Problems................................................................................................. T-1 Trouble when Starting............................................................................................ T-2 Trouble with the Keyboard or Touchpad ............................................................... T-3 Trouble with the Display........................................................................................
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.
Operation Manual Right LAN Jack → 4-2 USB Ports → 3-3,4,7 Optical Drive → 1-9 Left AC Adapter Jack → 1-2 External Display Port → 3-8 Ventilation Openings→ vii Security Slot→ A-5 PC Card Slot→ 3-14 Microphone Jack → 3-13 Headphone/Audio Output Jack→ 3-11,12 xxiii
Overview of Computer Rear Modem Jack → 4-20 Bottom Battery Pack→ 2-1 Ventilation Openings→ vii xxiv
Operation Manual CHAPTER 1 Basic Operations 1 This chapter describes the basic operations of the computer. Properties Dialog Box on Windows In this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc, with which you can send commands to Windows or other application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click start Control Panel. The Control Panel has two types of views: Category view and Classic view.
Basic Operations 1. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the computer. 3. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. AC Adapter Cable 1 AC Adapter Jack AC Power Cord AC Adapter To Wall Outlet 4. Steady the base cabinet of the computer with one hand and hold the jutted part with your thumb or finger of the other hand, and then raise the cover.
Operation Manual 5. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Power Button 1 Power Indicator When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( ) lights green, the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and the Windows setup process starts. Do not touch or operate the keyboard and touchpad until Windows completely activates unless you are prompted to do so. Otherwise, Windows may not start properly.
Basic Operations 1 • Do not turn off, reset or move the computer while the hard disk indicator, the optical drive indicator or the indicator on an optional external floppy disk drive unit is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data. • Before turning it back on, wait at least ten seconds after the computer is turned off. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
Operation Manual Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter. The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the voltage used in the area in which you purchased the computer.
Basic Operations Using the Touchpad The computer is equipped with an integrated touchpad pointing device. Using the touchpad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse. 1 Pointer Touchpad • Do not hit or scratch the surface of the touchpad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen). It may damage the surface of the touchpad. • Do not operate the touchpad with a moist finger.
Operation Manual 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. For right-clicking, you must use the right button. If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-clicking will not work. 1 Drag and Drop You can move items by using the “drag and drop” method described below: 1. Position the pointer over the item you wish to move.
Basic Operations Using the Keyboard The computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. Special Keys 1 Windows Key Opens the Windows start menu. This key works in the same way as the start button on the screen. Application Key Opens short-cut menus for the specific items. This key works in the same way as the right mouse button.
Operation Manual (See the Power Saving section on page 2-7 for more information.) * The APM button provides the same functions. If you press the APM button, the settings of the currently selected APM button mode will be applied. (For more information, refer to the Using the Advanced Power Management Button section on page 2-9.) 1 Using the Optical Drive The computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and CD, and write onto CD-R/RW disks.
Basic Operations *1 Including Video CD and Photo CD. *2 To play a disk that is created by a commercial DVD authoring software or recorded by a commercial DVD recorder, it must have been finalized by the authoring software or recorder. *3 The computer supports non-cartridge disks or Type2/Type4 removable cartridge disks. Before inserting a removable disk, remove the cartridge from the disk. • The Sharp Systems website at http://www.sharpsystems.com may provide a list of recommended media.
Operation Manual 2. Gently pull out the tray. Lens 1 Tray Do not touch the lens in the tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the drive may malfunction. 3. Place your disk with label face up onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it locks into place. 4. Gently push the tray back into the computer.
Basic Operations Removing Disks 1. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit and press the eject button. The optical drive tray will pop out. Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit before pressing the eject button. 1 2. Gently pull out the tray. 3. Holding its edge, remove the disk from the tray. 4. Gently push the tray back into the computer. Do not leave the tray pulled out. Writing Data to the Disk You can use CD-R or CD-RW disks to write data.
Operation Manual section on page 2-7.) • Close all unnecessary and automatic start-up applications. • Disable the screen saver. (Refer to the Wallpaper and Screen Saver section on page 1-20.) • Some disks restrict the writing or rewriting speed to ensure recording quality. • When you copy data using the Backup utility of the preinstalled application, Drag’n Drop CD+DVD4, the backup destination should be the same disk type as the backup source.
Basic Operations Changing the Region Code A DVD video has a region code which prevents playback of the disk in certain regions. The region code is labeled on the top of the disk. When shipped from the factory, your optical drive is set to a region code applicable to your area. Your optical drive region code can be changed. Code change is limited. Once the limit is reached, it cannot be changed any more. To confirm the limit, 1. Click start – My Computer – View system information. 2.
Operation Manual 2. The region code currently selected is marked in the left box. The region code of your DVD video is marked in the right box. If you want to change the drive code and play the DVD video, click OK. On some DVD videos, plural region codes are selectable in the right box of the Confirm Region dialog box. Carefully choose an appropriate one. If the Confirm Region dialog box does not appear: 1.
Basic Operations Using the SD Card Slot The computer is equipped with an SD card slot. You can insert/eject an SD memory card without turning off the computer. Before inserting an SD memory card into the slot, refer to its manual. 1 • You can use an SD memory card and a miniSD card (requiring a commercial adapter) on this computer. Note that copyright protection technology and high-speed transfer cannot be utilized. • The computer does not support SD I/O cards.
Operation Manual 2. Hold an SD memory card with the SD logo face up and the notched part toward the right and then insert it into the SD card slot. SD Card Slot 1 SD Logo Face UP Notched Part Make sure to insert the card with the SD logo face up and the notched part toward the right. Otherwise, the SD memory card and the computer may be damaged. If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want.
Basic Operations 3. Push the card into the computer and release it. The card will pop out slightly. SD Memory Card 1 4. Gently pull out the card. Controlling the Volume You can adjust the output volume of the computer with the following volume controls that interact with each other. • If you mute the sound, a warning beep for critical or low battery power will not sound.
Operation Manual On Windows 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices; then, Sounds and Audio Devices. If Classic view is selected, double-click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon. 3. In the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box, slide the lever to control the output volume. 4. Click OK and close the dialog box; then the Control Panel window. 1 You can also easily adjust the volume in the window that will open when clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar.
Basic Operations Available Resolutions and Colors Resolution *1 : 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800 Number of Colors *2: 64K, 16M *1 1 When displaying on your external display only, you can set any of the available resolutions for the external monitor. Note that some of the resolutions may not allow the monitor to work properly. Please check your monitor’s specifications or with your monitor manufacturer.
Operation Manual Sharing Your Computer If you are sharing the computer with your colleagues or family members, set a user account for each person. Every user can choose their favorite desktop setting, web site lists, or make their own My Documents folder etc., and save them to their user accounts. When you turn on the computer, select your user account. 1 Setting a New User Account 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2. Click User Accounts.
Basic Operations 3. Select a new account to start Windows again. If you cannot see the Switch User in the Log Off Windows dialog box, click the Change the way users log on or off string in the User Accounts dialog box, and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options. 1 Setting the Password to User Account You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of the computer. Once you set the password, you need to enter it when you log on to its account.
Operation Manual Changing the Password 1. Follow the steps 1-2 in the Setting Password section on the previous page. 2. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to the computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on the computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot change the password of another user account.) 3. Select the Change the password string or Change my password string.
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Operation Manual CHAPTER 2 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and how to use the battery pack. 2 In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box.” To open the dialog box: 1. Click start – Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance – Power Options in the Category view or double-click the Power Options icon in the Classic view.
Battery and Power Management Charging the Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer and leave it until the battery is fully charged. To Wall Outlet 2 Battery Indicator When the battery indicator ( ) lights orange, the battery is being charged. When the light turns green, the battery has been fully charged. • Charging time may vary depending on the status of the computer. • The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery is being charged.
Operation Manual • The remaining operating time depends on the amount of the power the computer is consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, SD card slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with the computer, it will consume more battery power. • The Power Meter may not indicate correctly for a short period after the computer has resumed from a standby or hibernation mode.
Battery and Power Management 2 1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Alarms tab. 2. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated. The recommended values of the Critical battery alarm are 5% or more and the Low battery alarm more than the value of the Critical battery alarm. 3. Set the Alarm Action… to the appropriate settings. 4. Click OK twice. 5. Close the Control Panel window.
Operation Manual Changing the Battery Pack Repeated use of the battery pack gradually decreases its capacity and its deterioration rate depends on the operating environment. If the battery life becomes extremely short even after conditioning the battery pack, you should buy a new battery pack. Consult your local dealer for a new battery pack. When you replace the battery pack with a new one: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. 2.
Battery and Power Management 5. Align the projecting parts of the new battery pack to the notched parts of the computer. Projecting Parts 2 Notched Parts Be sure to completely match the projecting parts of the battery pack with the notched parts of the computer. Otherwise, the battery pack may drop out of the socket, and damage itself or cause injury. 6. 2-6 Keeping the projecting parts and notched parts matched, gently push down on the battery pack until you hear it click into place.
Operation Manual 7. Confim that the spring release battery lever is in the locked position ( slide the battery lever back to the locked position ( ). Spring Release Battery Lever ) and then Battery Lever 2 Power Saving The computer is equipped with Advanced Power Management software that is activated by the APM button.
Battery and Power Management About the APM Button Modes • • • Max Power mode: Provides maximum system and subsystem performance. Mobile mode: Provides controlled CPU performance and screen brightness. Max Mobile mode: Provides more controlled CPU performance and most components are in low power mode. These three modes are defined here according to their default values. (Refer to the table in the Setting Items and Default Values section on page 2-9 for the default values.
Operation Manual resuming from a standby or hibernation mode. • Save your data before the computer enters a standby mode. If the power supply to the computer is stopped, the RAM contents will be lost. Select your user account if Windows requires when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. Using the Advanced Power Management Button The APM button provides three modes that you can select depending on operation and activity: Max Power mode, Mobile mode, and Max Mobile mode.
Battery and Power Management • Controlled CPU performance levels (that are other than 100%) may cause some applications such as DVD playback to perform improperly. Change the CPU performance level back to 100%. • When you press the APM button, the current setting levels of the selected mode is applied. In this case, the values you have applied in the Power Options Properties dialog box or by the keyboard are replaced with those of the selected mode of the APM button.
Operation Manual 2. While one of the windows is on the screen, press the APM button to change to the desired mode. Pressing the APM button rotates the mode in this order. Max Power Mobile Max Mobile Changing the APM Button Setting Levels The setting levels of each mode can be separately determined from the provided lists. To change the values, follow theses steps. 1. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Advanced Power Management Utility – Advanced Power Management Button Settings.
Battery and Power Management Available APM Button Setting Levels 2 CPU performance Four options are provided: 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. *1 Brightness Thirteen options are provided: 100%, 92%, 85%, 76%, 69%, 62%, 54%, 46%, 38%, 31%, 23%, 15%, and 8%. *2 Wireless LAN ON OFF Do nothing Optical drive Turn off monitor Turn off hard disk System standby System hibernate Wallpaper Enables the wireless LAN antenna. Disables the wireless LAN antenna. Makes no changes to the setting.
Operation Manual *2 Smaller value saves more power. *3 The process will start after the specified time with no activity. The process will start after the specified time with no access to the hard disks. *5 The White wallpaper covers the screen with white. Increasing the amount of white area on the screen will reduce power consumption. *6 60 Hz of the LCD refresh rate provides highest quality pictures and 40 Hz saves power.
Battery and Power Management Entering a Standby/Hibernation Mode Immediately You can allow the computer to enter a system standby or system hibernation mode in each of the following cases: 2 • You select Stand By or Hibernate (which will replace Stand By if you press Shift key) in the Turn off computer dialog box. To open the dialog box, click start – Turn Off Computer. • The screen cover is closed. The above functions after you perform the following: 1.
Operation Manual If Ask me what to do is selected in the step 2 of You press the power button or You press Fn+F12 ( ), the Turn off computer dialog box will appear when you press the power button or the Fn+F12 ( ) key combination. You can select System standby or System hibernate at that timing. • The battery level is low. The above functions after you set the alarm in Windows. See the Low Battery Indication section on page 2-3.
Battery and Power Management Reconnecting the Optical Drive To power on the optical drive and resume the connection, use one of the following instructions. It will take some time for the optical drive to be recognized by the computer after you complete one of the following: • • Press the Fn key and hold it, then, press the F2 key. Press the eject button of the optical drive. 2 Eject Button The eject button does not work for reconnecting immediately after you turn on the computer.
Operation Manual CHAPTER 3 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with the computer. You can connect an optional floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, a PC card, or other devices to the computer. To ensure the proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to the computer. 3 Peripheral Device Ports The computer has connection ports for the peripheral devices shown on the next page.
Peripherals Connection Ports for Peripherals 3 Headphone /Audio Output Jack Microphone Jack External Display Port Port Design Port name USB Port External Display Port Headphone / Audio Output Jack Microphone Jack 3-2 Port Design USB Ports
Operation Manual USB Devices The computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). Its two USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. 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. When connecting the cable to one of the USB ports, be sure to keep the USB mark ( ) side up.
Peripherals Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use high-density (2HD) 1.44MB or double-density (2DD) 720KB floppy disks with the optional SHARP external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05). • 1.44MB (2HD) disks are appropriate for the drive unit. • There are some restrictions in using 720KB (2DD) disks. Refer to the Trouble with Floppy Disks section on page T-5. Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit 3 • Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down.
Operation Manual Handling the Floppy Disk • Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to read or write data to the disk. • Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a dusty place, etc. • Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on a disk. • Do not spill liquid onto a disk.
Peripherals Ejecting the Floppy Disk Before ejecting the floppy disk, make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is not lit. 1. Press the eject button firmly so that the disk pops out slightly. 2. Eject and store the disk properly. 3 Eject Button Removing Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit To remove the unit, follow these instructions. 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ( 2. Click Safely remove Mitsumi USB Floppy – Drive(A:); then, the Safe To Remove Hardware dialog appears.
Operation Manual Printers You can use a USB printer by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the computer. Before using a printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver to the computer. Connecting the Printer When connecting the cable to one of the USB ports, be sure to keep the USB mark ( ) side up. Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting a USB printer to the computer. Some printer may not use the Found New Hardware wizard to install the printer driver.
Peripherals External Monitors You can connect an external monitor to the computer to display images on it. • Some external monitors, which are not compatible with the computer, may not display correctly. • In this section, you often see the expression “Display Properties dialog box.” To open the dialog box, right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. • To display the image on an external monitor, you may need to install its driver.
Operation Manual Switching the Display You can switch the output display by the Fn+F5 ( performance on Windows. ) keys or the specified • When displaying on both the LCD monitor and an external monitor simultaneously, the external monitor must be capable of a 1280 x 800 resolution. Otherwise, the external monitor may not display images properly. • While playing a video or animation, you may not be able to switch the display. • Refer to the Changing Resolution and Number of Colors section on page 1-19.
Peripherals Switching the Display on Windows 1. Click the Display Properties icon ( If you cannot find the icon, click ) on the taskbar. to show all kinds of icons. 2. Point to Graphics Options and Output To. 3. Select your favorite output display. Refer to the following to select the appropriate output display. LCD display only: select “Notebook.” External display only: select “Monitor.” Both displays: select “Intel(R) Dual Display Clone” – “Notebook+Monitor.
Operation Manual 4. Click OK. 5. Click OK in the Confirm the Desktop Changes dialog box. Disconnecting the External Monitor 1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor. 2. Remove the display cable from the computer. Audio System You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment, or a headphone and also input it through a microphone. Connecting Speakers You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to the audio output jack on the computer.
Peripherals Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on the computer. Audio Equipment Headphone/Audio Output Jack LINE IN (L) White LINE IN (R) Red Stereo Mini Plug Analog Audio Cable 3 You can adjust the output volume on Windows by clicking the speaker symbol on the taskbar or use the Fn+F3 ( ) or F4 ( ) keys. Connecting the Headphone Use a headphone with an impedance of 8 Ω or more. (32 Ω is recommended.
Operation Manual Connecting the Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electric condenser microphone with an impedance of 1.5k Ω through 2.4k Ω and an allowable voltage of 2.5 V. Microphone Microphone Jack Mini Plug 3 To input sound, 1. Click start – All Programs – Accessories – Entertainment – Sound Recorder. 2. In the Sound Recorder dialog box, click 3. Click button to start input. button to stop the input.
Peripherals PC Cards The computer is equipped with a PC card (supporting PC Card Standard, CardBus compliant) slot, which can accommodate a Type II card. You can insert/eject the card without turning off the computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual. Inserting the PC Card • When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed. If the driver is not installed correctly, you will see a message on the screen.
Operation Manual 2. Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place. Label Face Up 3 If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want. Ejecting the PC Card • Some PC cards may become hot after long use. Be careful when you remove the card from the PC card slot. • Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting the PC card. Otherwise, the data on the PC card may be cleared or the system may not work properly. 1.
Peripherals 3. Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of the computer. PC Card Eject Button 3 4. Push the PC card eject button until the inserted PC card pops out; then, remove it. 5. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping.
