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  • Page 2: Notice For Users In The Usa

    Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements. ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets guidelines for energy efficiency.

  • Page 3: About The Modem

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 4 For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org Copyright It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
  • Page 5 TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND 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.

  • Page 6: 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 •...

  • Page 7: Battery Precautions

    • 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 Precautions CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
  • Page 8 Charging • Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer. Discharging • Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering your computer. Storage • Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.

  • Page 9: 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 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.
  • Page 10 All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 11: Recording Important Information

    Recording Important Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the computer.

  • Page 12: Manual Conventions

    Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of style conventions described below. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may help you perform a task or better understand a process. A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or damage to hardware, software or data.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users in the U.S.A..i Safety Precautions ... v About This Manual ... viii Recording Important Information ... x Manual Conventions ... xi Table of Contents ... xii Overview of Computer... xiv Quick Setup Installing Battery Pack ...
  • Page 14 Peripherals Using Peripherals...4-1 Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit...4-3 External Display ...4-5 Audio System ...4-8 USB Device ...4-10 PC Card ...4-11 Printer ...4-14 Communication Functions Built-in Modem ...5-1 LAN Unit...5-4 Wireless LAN...5-9 Network Setup Utility...5-13 Setup Utility Running Setup Utility...6-1 Main Menu ...6-3 Advanced Menu...6-4 Security Menu ...6-4...

  • Page 15: Overview Of Computer

    Overview of Computer Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model. Front LCD Screen →2-14 Battery Indicator →2-1, 3-3 Power Indicator →1-3, 2-1 Power Button →1-3 Status Indicators...
  • Page 16 Front DirectHD Connector →7-3 Headphone /Audio Output Jack →4-8,9 Right Optical Drive→2-7 Left Modem Jack → 5-2 Display Connector →4-6 DirectHD READY Lamp→7-3 Microphone Jack →4-9 AC Adapter Jack→1-2 Ventilation Openings→ v USB Ports →4-3,10,14 LAN Jack → 5-5 PC Card Slot→4-12...
  • Page 17 Rear Security Hole →A-8 Bottom Battery Pack→3-1 USB Ports →4-3,10,14 Cooling Fan → v...

  • Page 18: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to set up your computer and operate it as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first. Installing Battery Pack Your computer is powered with either the battery pack or AC power source. See the next chapter for more information on the power sources.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Ac Power Source

    Connecting to AC Power Source Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the right side of your computer. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. •...
  • Page 20 Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and raise the cover. Display Cover Lock Lever Press the power button to turn on your computer. Power Button When you turn on your computer, the power indicator ( computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows setup process starts.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Windows

    Setting Up Windows The steps in the setup process are as follows: • Configuring your location, language and keyboard type • Configuring your time zone • Accepting license agreement • Naming your computer • Creating an account • Completing configuration To setup Windows, follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off Your Computer When you’ve finished using your computer, turn it off with one of the following ways: • From the start menu Click start – Turn Off Computer. In the Turn off computer dialog box, click Turn Off. •...

  • Page 24: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use your computer with one of the following power sources: • AC power from a wall outlet Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not available.
  • Page 25 • When the battery is hot, the battery indicator may turn off and stay off until the battery becomes cool. • For more information on System standby/hibernate, see Chapter 3. Using AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery.

  • Page 26: Resetting System

    Resetting System You may need to restart the system if your computer hangs up or a new hardware or software is installed. When a message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows. You can also restart Windows by clicking start - Turn Off Computer; then, Restart. Resetting may cause data loss.

  • Page 27: Using Glide Pad

    Using Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a glide pad. Using the glide pad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you would with a mouse. •...
  • Page 28 Using Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works. Place Your Fingertip Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad, resting your wrist naturally in a relaxed manner. Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad. Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the glide pad is used to move the pointer around the display.

  • Page 29: Using Keyboard

    bottom part of the glide pad and slide your finger to the left or the right. This procedure works only in limited applications. Changing Configuration In the Mouse Properties dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Double- click icon on the taskbar.

  • Page 30: Using Optical Drive

    Turns the LCD screen on and off Fn + F11 ( ) Forces your computer into System standby, hibernate, or Fn + F12 ( ) powered off (See Power Management of Chapter 3 for more information.) Using Optical Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical drive allowing you to read from DVD and CD and write onto CD-R/RW.
  • Page 31 Inserting Disk Make sure the optical drive indicator is not lit on; then, press the eject button. The drive tray will pop out. Optical Drive Indicator Gently pull out the tray. Place your disk, label side up, onto the tray and slightly press the center of the disk until it locks into place.
  • Page 32 Gently push the tray back into your computer. • Do not leave the tray pulled out. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the disk may malfunction. • Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towels).

  • Page 33: Watching Dvd Video

    Writing Data to Disk • Before writing to disks, follow the instructions below: • Connect the AC adapter. If the battery is discharged, writing process will stop and fail. • Disable the power management. See Power Management of Chapter 3. •...
  • Page 34 • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 35 The region code currently selected is checked in the left box. Region code of your DVD video is checked 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 Confirm Region dialog box.

  • Page 36: Controlling Volume

    Controlling Volume You can adjust the output volume of your computer with the following volume controls that interact with each other. With Keyboard Press and hold Fn key and then, press F3 ( Press and hold Fn key and then, press F4 ( These functions do not work in MS-DOS mode.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Display

    Any software containing audio function may also have its own volume control. Note that the volume controls discussed on the previous page and the software volume control will interact with each other. Adjusting Display You can adjust the brightness, resolution, and number of colors of the internal LCD display for more comfortable viewing.

  • Page 38: Changing Wallpaper And Setting Screen Saver

    Can be chosen for an external monitor only when it is capable of the listed resolution modes. Cannot be set when displaying only on the LCD monitor or on both of the LCD and an external monitor simultaneously. On the internal LCD screen, the number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm.

  • Page 39: Sharing Your Computer

    Sharing Your Computer If you are sharing your 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.
  • Page 40 Select a new account to start Windows again. If you cannot see Switch User in Log Off Windows dialog box, click Change the way users log on or off string in User Accounts dialog box, and check Use Fast User Switching and click Apply Options. Setting Password to User Account You can set a password to each user account to avoid unauthorized use of your computer.
  • Page 41 Changing Password Follow the steps 1-2 on the previous section. Select the account you want to change, if you log on to your computer as a member of the Computer administrators group. If you log on your computer with a limited account, go to the next step. (You cannot change the password of another user account.) Select Change the password string or Change my password string.

  • Page 42: Battery And Power Management

    Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage your computer’s power effectively and use the battery pack. In this section, you often see the expression “Power Options Properties dialog box”. To open the dialog box: 1. Click start - Control Panel. 2.

  • Page 43: Checking Battery Level

    Charging Battery Pack Connect the AC adapter to your computer. While the battery is being charged, the battery indicator lights orange. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging time may vary according to the status of your computer. •...

  • Page 44: Low Battery Indication

    • The Power Meter may not indicate correctly for a short period after resuming from standby or hibernate mode. • If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per the procedure on Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.

  • Page 45: Conditioning The Battery Pack

    Conditioning the Battery Pack You need to condition the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Windows Power Meter indicates, or you buy a new battery pack. Make sure the computer is turned off. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 46 Slide the two battery stoppers (1) to the unlocked position ( ) and hold them; then, push the battery pack (2). Insert the new battery pack into the computer by matching the notched part of the battery to the projected parts of the computer. Notched Part Battery Stoppers Projected Parts...
  • Page 47 When the battery is properly inserted, you will hear the click sound and the levers go back to their original positions.

  • Page 48: 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 on Windows. • Stopping power supply to the hard disk • Stopping power supply to the display •...

  • Page 49: Power Scheme

    OK. Close the Power Options Properties dialog box, then the Control Panel window. Power Scheme Home/Office Desk Using AC Power Using Battery Portable/Laptop Using AC Power Using Battery Presentation Using AC Power...
  • Page 50 • You can set your own Power scheme. Set all power management settings to your suitable ones, and click Save as…; then, type an appropriate name and click OK. • Once the preinstalled Power scheme settings listed on the previous page are deleted, there is no way but re-installation to resume them.
  • Page 51 Supporting System Hibernate If your battery becomes completely discharged during System standby, you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer. Therefore, if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery for long periods of time, we recommend System hibernate. Confirm that System hibernate is supported with the following steps.

  • Page 52: Disabling Power Management

    • You press the power button. The above functions if you perform the following: In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab. Select Hibernate or Stand by in When I press the power button on my computer field. Click OK.
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  • Page 54: Peripherals

    Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a floppy disk drive unit, a printer, an external monitor, a PC card, or other devices to your computer. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer.
  • Page 55 Connectors for peripherals External Monitor Port Connector Shape Connector name USB Port External Monitor Port Headphone/ Audio Output Jack Microphone Jack Microphone Jack Headphone /Audio Output Jack Connector shape USB Ports...

  • Page 56: Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

    Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with the optional external floppy disk drive unit (CE-FD05). Connecting Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit • Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down. •...
  • Page 57 Inserting Floppy Disk Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up, toward the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it locks into place. Arrow Facing Up • Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive. •...

  • Page 58: External Display

    Formatting Floppy Disk Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. Click start - My Computer. Right-click 3 ½ Floppy (A:) icon; then, click Format… from the pop-up menu. Select the appropriate formatting options. Click Start to start formatting.
  • Page 59 Connecting External Monitor Turn off your computer and the external monitor. Open the display connector cover. Cover Be sure to close the connector cover when the connector is not used.. Connect one end of the display cable to the display connector, then, the other end of the display cable to your external monitor.
  • Page 60 Disconnecting External Monitor Turn off your computer and the external monitor. Remove the display cable from your computer. Switching Display In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings tab; then, click Advanced button. Select S3Display tab; then, check the box of the desired output display(s) and click OK.

  • Page 61: Audio System

    Audio System You can output sound to speakers, audio equipment or headphones and also input sound through a microphone. Connecting Speaker You can connect stereo speakers with an amplifier to the audio output jack on your computer Headphone/Audio Output Jack Stereo Mini Plug Connecting Audio Equipment You can connect analog audio equipment to the audio output jack on your computer.
  • Page 62 Connecting Headphone Use the headphone with an impedance of 8Ω.or more (32Ω is recommended.) Headphone/Audio Output Jack Stereo Mini Plug Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 1.5 kΩ through 2.4kΩ and an allowable voltage of 2.5V.

  • Page 63: Usb Device

    USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its four USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. With a USB connection, you can connect/disconnect peripherals without turning off your computer. Generally, when you connect a device to your computer, the necessary driver will be installed automatically.

  • Page 64: Pc Card

    PC Card Your 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 your computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual.

  • Page 65: Ejecting Pc Card

    Insert a PC card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place. Label Face Up If the dialog box asking you What do you want Windows to do? appears, select the task you want. Ejecting PC Card •...
  • Page 66 Push the PC card eject button so that it will pop out from the side of your computer. Push the eject button until the inserted PC card pops out; then, remove it. Push the PC card eject button all the way inside the cabinet for safekeeping. 4-13...

  • Page 67: Printer

    Printer You can connect a USB printer to any of the USB ports on your computer. Before using a printer, read the printer manual and install the printer driver. Connecting Printer • Be sure to read the printer manual before connecting a USB printer to your computer.

  • Page 68: Communication Functions

    Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use the built-in modem, the wired LAN unit, and the wireless LAN function. • When you use communication software: • Connect your computer to the AC power source. • Disable power management. (Refer to Disabling Power Management of Chapter 3.) •...
  • Page 69 Connecting Modem to Telephone Line Turn off your computer. Open the cover of the modem jack on the left side of your computer. To avoid damaging the modem, close the modem cover after you finish using the built-in modem. Connect the core end of the included modem cable to the modem jack and the other end to the telephone line.
  • Page 70 Configuring Modem You may have already configured your modem during Windows setup process. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below. Modem Configuration When you use the modem first time, you must type your location’s information. Click start – Control Panel – Printers and Other Hardware; then, Phone and Modem Options.

  • Page 71: Lan Unit

    LAN Unit You can connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) with the 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN units on your computer. To activate the LAN unit, perform the following steps. Never insert any cables, but a LAN cable, which have different electric characteristics from those of the LAN cable.
  • Page 72 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the LAN jack and the other end to the network hub. LAN Jack Turn on your computer. Configuring LAN Unit Click start - Control Panel. Click Network and Internet Connections; then, Network Connections. If Classic view is selected, double-click Network Connections icon.
  • Page 73 Configuring Network Settings You can configure your network settings in various manners according to network environments. This section provides one of them with the following conditions. • When connecting two computers, which do not have Internet connections, directly each other with a cross LAN cable •...
  • Page 74 Click Next. Input Computer description if necessary and Computer name, then, click Next. The Computer name should be unique. Type a name that is different from that of the other computer. 10. Type a Workgroup name and click Next. The Workgroup name should be same as that of the other computer. 11.
  • Page 75 Sharing Files and Folders This section provides how to share a folder on the network. With these steps you can also share a drive. Right-click a folder to be shared and click Sharing and Security…. XXX Properties dialog box will open. (XXX is the folder’s name.) Check the box of Share this folder on the network.

  • Page 76: Wireless Lan

    Wireless LAN Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11g standard . You can access the network by the wireless LAN. There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and an Adhoc network.
  • Page 77 Connecting to Internet via an Access Point You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure. Communicating with Other Computers •...
  • Page 78 11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup. To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set your computer name and the workgroup name. Your computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others. Confirming Status of Wireless Connection Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN.
  • Page 79 Connecting WEP configured network Wireless communication has security issues. Some networks are configured with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) keys or encryption keys to protect the transmitted data. To connect into the WEP configured network, follow the steps below. Right-click Wireless Network Connection icon ( View Available Wireless Networks.

  • Page 80: Network Setup Utility

    To set your specific network settings, confirm that your computer is connected into the network and has the proper settings for your current environment and follow the instructions below. Click start – All Programs – SHARP Network Setup Utility – SHARP Network Setup Utility. Click OK.
  • Page 81 Changing Network Settings To change the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to change the settings in the Network Setup Utility window and click Edit settings in the pop-up menu. Then, edit the settings. Deleting Network To delete the loaded network settings, right-click on the icon you want to delete in the Network Setup Utility window and click Delete setting in the pop-up menu.

  • Page 82: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer. Running Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, or passwords. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on your computer.
  • Page 83 Entering and Exiting Setup Utility Turn on your computer. When <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2. Change to the desired settings. Refer to the next section. Select Exit menu; then, press Enter. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter. Confirm the message and press Enter again.

  • Page 84: Main Menu

    Main Menu Date and Time defines the system date and time, using the format month/day/year and hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Use Tab key to move the cursor, and minus key or space bar to change numerals. Hard Disk Type defines the type of the hard disk of your computer. Normally use as default (Ultra DMA-100).

  • Page 85: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Internal Pointing Device enables or disables the built-in glide pad. Shared Video Memory defines the size for the video memory that will be shared with the extend memory. The available sizes are 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB) Resolution Expansion defines whether the Setup Utility screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 or 800x600.

  • Page 86: Setting Password

    If you enter a wrong password three times, the message “System will be shut down” appears. Press Enter to shut down your computer, and after 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it on again. If Password on Boot is enabled, the system will require a password when the computer is turned on.

  • Page 87: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility. Exit Discarding Changes exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed. Load Setup Defaults returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one of the above items.

  • Page 88: Directhd Function

    DirectHD Function This chapter describes how to connect your computer (hereafter called MC series) with another computer (hereafter called Host computer), using the DirectHD function, to exchange data directly between the two computers without using network or external media. With this function, you can use MC series as an external hard disk of your host computer and read /modify/save data stored in MC series without powered on.
  • Page 89 Note the restrictions below: • When your Host computer is installed Windows XP, log in as a member of the Computer administrators group. Otherwise, you may not install the application. • When your Host computer is installed Windows 2000, log in with as a member of the Computer administrators group to install the application and also to use the DirectHD function.

  • Page 90: Connecting Mc Series To Host Computer

    Connecting MC Series to Host Computer Use the provided DirectHD cable to connect your MC series with your host computer. Do not turn on your MC series or connect/disconnect the DirectHD cable when your host computer is in Standby or Hibernate modes. When resuming from the modes, the files may be damaged or your host computer may malfunction.

  • Page 91: Password Function

    When the MC series is properly connected to the host computer, the READY lamp on the MC series turns green. Hard Disk Indicator DirectHD READY Lamp When the hard disk indicator is lit: • Do not turn off your host computer. •...
  • Page 92 Click start on your host computer. Click All Programs (on Windows XP) or Program (on Windows 2000) or Programs (on Window Me) – DirectHD Utility– Password Utility. The Password Utility window will appear. Type the current password in the Password box and click OK. The password will be cancelled and the MC series will be recognized as an external hard disk of your host computer.

  • Page 93: Disconnecting Mc Series From Host Computer

    Disconnecting MC Series from Host Computer Before unplugging the DirectHD cable, stop the device by following these steps. You must stop the device before disconnecting your MC series from your host computer. On Windows XP Professional Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the icon, click to show all kinds of icons.

  • Page 94: Synchronizing Mc Series With Host Computer

    Synchronizing MC Series with Host Computer You can synchronize files or folders on your MC series and on your host computer. You need to install the SharpSync application onto your host computer for synchronizing. During data communication, set the time of the MC series and the host computer synchronized.
  • Page 95 Follow the on-screen instructions. After completing the installation of the SharpSync application, ISYNC folder, autozip.run, Autozip.bak and setup.exe may be automatically installed in the destination drive of your MC series. Do not delete the folder and files in order to keep SharpSync software working. •...
  • Page 96 Stopping Synchronization You can stop the synchronization between your MC series and host computer without deleting the Sync set. Confirm that your MC series is connected with your host computer and the DirectHD status indicator is lit. Double-click the SharpSync icon on your host computer’s desktop. Select a desired Sync set.
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  • Page 98: Appendixes

    Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Memory Module You can upgrade the memory size of your computer up to 768MB by installing a memory module. For available memory modules, contact your local dealer. Installing Memory Module •...
  • Page 99 Loosen two screws and remove the memory slot cover. Align the memory module as shown below, matching the notched part of the module with the projected part of the memory socket of your computer. The cooling fan may be hot. Be careful not to touch it when installing the memory module.
  • Page 100 Press the memory module slowly to place it into the memory socket, matching the notched parts of the module with the projected parts of the socket, until you hear the clicking sound. Projected Part Replace the memory slot cover, matching the projected parts of the cover with the notched parts of your computer.

  • Page 101: Maintenance And Care

    Open the display cover; turn on your computer and check the memory size; by clicking start – My Computer – View system information of System Tasks. Your memory size appears at the bottom of the sentence in General tab. Shared video memory size will not be included with the value.
  • Page 102 Loosen the screws and remove the cover of the backup battery box. Remove the tape securing the cables and pull out the cable connecting the backup battery with your computer. Pinch the cable as close to the connector as possible. Slowly remove the backup battery while lightly holding the sponge.
  • Page 103 Plug the connector of a new backup battery to your computer with the notched side up. Make sure the black cable comes right and the red cable comes left. Notched Part Insert the new backup battery to your computer with its tape side down into the pattern on the sponge and properly attach it with the adhesive tape.
  • Page 104 Tighten the screws. Insert the battery pack. 10. Turn your computer over and connect the AC adapter. 11. Turn on your computer. 12. If you see the message Press F1 to Continue, Del. to Load CMOS defaults. It may take approximately one minute for this message to appear. 13.
  • Page 105 Using Security Cable You can connect a security cable to the security slot on your computer to prevent theft. Security Slot Security Cable Cleaning Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth.

  • Page 106: Traveling With Your Computer

    Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use. Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system. Gently wipe the surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and squeezed dry.
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  • Page 108: 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 109: Trouble When Starting

    Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power indicator or the battery indicator turn • Make sure the AC adapter is correctly connected to the AC adapter jack of your computer. • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. Connect another electric equipment to the wall outlet and check whether it is live or not.

  • Page 110: Trouble With Display

    • If you often see the message, the backup battery has no capacity left. Replace the backup battery with the steps in Replacing Backup Battery of Appendixes. Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found? • Run the Setup Utility and get default value of the Setup Utility. Be sure to set the date and time correctly.

  • Page 111: Trouble With Floppy Disks

    • Make sure the external monitor is not near any electric devices having strong magnetic fields such as a TV set or radio. • Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio. Question: Why can’t I change the display with Fn+F5 keys? •...
  • Page 112 • Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly. • Confirm the drive or file name is correct. • The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted. Format the disk or use another disk. • If you cannot write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole.

  • Page 113: Trouble With Communication

    Question: Why can’t I read data from a disk or play files? • Confirm your computer is turned on. • Confirm the disk is inserted correctly. • Confirm the drive and file names are correct. • Confirm the disk is not stained or scratched. •...
  • Page 114 • If your computer is connected to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company. If the electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog line, the modem will not function properly. If you connect the modem to a digital PBX, both the modem and the PBX may be damaged.
  • Page 115 Question: Why can't I connect to the network via an access point? • Confirm the wireless LAN antennas are enabled. When the antenna indicator lights green, the antennas are enabled. If not, press Fn+F1 ( • Confirm Any available network (access point preferred) is selected in Networks to access of Advanced dialog box.
  • Page 116 • Adjust the distance between your computers by bringing your computer closer to others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication; then, try to connect again. • Confirm the IP address and the subnet mask of each computer are set correctly. •...

  • Page 117: Trouble With Directhd

    • See also the Windows help program by clicking start - Help and Support. Question: Why don't peripheral devices function correctly? • Set System standby/hibernate to Never in Power Options Properties dialog box. If this does not work, set Turn off hard disks to Never. •...

  • Page 118: Other Troubles

    Stop the device. Unplug the DirectHD cable. Connect your MC series and your host computer with the DirectHD cable. Question: Why is the access speed so slow or why can’t I take advantage of the speed of USB 2.0? • Confirm your host computer supports USB 2.0.
  • Page 119 Question: Why is the battery pack discharged so quickly? • Initialize the battery pack. Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect? • Correct the date and time in Windows. Double-click the time appearing on the taskbar and set them in Date and Time Properties dialog box. Question: Why can't I use a hardware device? •...
  • Page 120 Confirm Select is checked in Microphone of Recording Control dialog box. Close the Recording Control dialog box. Question: Why can’t find the drivers and applications? • You may accidentally remove them. They are stored on the last recovery disk. (i.e. when three recovery CDs are provided, they are stored on the “Disk 3”.) When you are not sure how to install them or the CD does not have the drivers or applications, consult local service staff.
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  • Page 122 Index AC adapter connecting, 1-2 using, 2-2 Account creating, 2-16 switching, 2-16 Antenna, 5-9 Audio controlling output volume, 2-13 Battery pack backup battery, A-4 changing, 3-4 charging, 3-2 checking level, 3-2 conditioning, 3-4 indicator, 2-1 3-3 low battery indication, 3-3 Cleaning computer, A-8 handling, 2-7...
  • Page 123 Hard disk drive troubleshooting, T-5 Indicators antenna,5-9 power,1-3, 2-1 battery status, 2-1,3-3 status, xiv Keyboard aplication key, 2-6 function keys, 2-6 special keys, 2-6 troubleshooting, T-4 windows key, 2-6 configuring network, 5-6 configuring unit, 5-5 connecting to wired network, 5-4 troubleshooting, T-7 Modem configuring, 5-3...
  • Page 124 main menu, 6-3 running, 6-1 security menu, 6-4 Security cable, A-8 Sharpsync adding file extension, 7-9 adding sync set, 7-8 installing, 7-7 setting up, 7-7 stopping synchronization, 7-9 System standby about, 3-9 generating conditions, 3-10 resuming from, 3-9 System hibernate about, 3-9 generating conditions, 3-10 resuming from, 3-9...
  • Page 125 Index-2...

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