Basic Operations; Connecting To Ac Power Source - Sharp Actius PC-MC24 Operation Manual

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of the computer.
Properties Dialog Box in 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. The Category view allows you to choose the category
that may be related to what you want to do, then, choose the task by
clicking it. The Classic view gives you the icons representing their
components or features. Double-click one of the icons to open their
dialog box or windows. Some of the dialog boxes you will use often are:
•
Display
•
Phone and Modem Options
•
Mouse
•
Power Options
•
System
Clicking Switch to XXX View string appearing at the upper left of the
Control Panel window allows you to toggle between the two views.

Connecting to AC Power Source

• Always use the AC adapter and the AC power cord included with the
computer. Using others may damage the computer.
• Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
• Never plug in and out the AC power cord with your wet hands.
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