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i Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems. (Read the service condition of the software before 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 .) • SHARP assumes no guarantee for problems caused by incorrect handling, repairs, defects, battery replacement or any other cause. Notice for All Users • Consult the operation manual for proper use of pre-installed and third party software.
i Consult the software vendor for resolution of problems. (Read the service condition of the software before 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 .) • SHARP assumes no guarantee for problems caused by incorrect handling, repairs, defects, battery replacement or any other cause. Notice for All Users • Consult the operation manual for proper use of pre-installed and third party software.
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... data lost or altered in virtually any of its functions, such as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use of SHARP Corporation. Copyright © 2004 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to change without the prior written permission of this material. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;
... data lost or altered in virtually any of its functions, such as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use of SHARP Corporation. Copyright © 2004 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to change without the prior written permission of this material. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;
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... second key: Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. xvii Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of different typeface. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of this manual are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue. Sample Entries are italicized: Refer to display the Power Options Properties dialog box. c:\windows\system Words/Texts on Screen, such as window...
... second key: Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. xvii Manual Conventions This manual uses a set of different typeface. Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons: A note icon informs you of this manual are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue. Sample Entries are italicized: Refer to display the Power Options Properties dialog box. c:\windows\system Words/Texts on Screen, such as window...
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... Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit 4-6 Display ...4-11 Audio System ...4-15 USB Device...4-17 PC Card ...4-18 Printer...4-21 Communication Functions LAN Unit ...5-1 Wireless LAN...5-5 Network Setup Utility 5-12 Modem Card ...5-14 Setup Utility Running Setup Utility 6-1 Main Menu ...6-3 Advanced Menu ...6-4 Security Menu ...6-4 Boot Menu...6-6 Exit Menu...6-6 Connection Cradle Overview of Connection Cradle 7-3 Connecting to Host Computer 7-6 Synchronizing MM series with Host Computer 7-11 Stopping Connection from Host Computer 7-15 Removing from Connection Cradle 7-17 Setting Password...
... Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit 4-6 Display ...4-11 Audio System ...4-15 USB Device...4-17 PC Card ...4-18 Printer...4-21 Communication Functions LAN Unit ...5-1 Wireless LAN...5-5 Network Setup Utility 5-12 Modem Card ...5-14 Setup Utility Running Setup Utility 6-1 Main Menu ...6-3 Advanced Menu ...6-4 Security Menu ...6-4 Boot Menu...6-6 Exit Menu...6-6 Connection Cradle Overview of Connection Cradle 7-3 Connecting to Host Computer 7-6 Synchronizing MM series with Host Computer 7-11 Stopping Connection from Host Computer 7-15 Removing from Connection Cradle 7-17 Setting Password...
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... operate the keyboard or the touch pad, press the power button for Wireless LAN communication. 1-6 then, after more than 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it off your computer. Setting Up Windows The steps in the setup process are as follows: • Configuring your location, language and keyboard type 1 • Configuring your time zone • Accepting license agreement • Naming your computer • Creating an account • Completing configuration...
... operate the keyboard or the touch pad, press the power button for Wireless LAN communication. 1-6 then, after more than 10 seconds, press the power button to turn it off your computer. Setting Up Windows The steps in the setup process are as follows: • Configuring your location, language and keyboard type 1 • Configuring your time zone • Accepting license agreement • Naming your computer • Creating an account • Completing configuration...
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... disabled, the Touch Pad icon ( ) on the taskbar is crossed ( ). 2-4 Using Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with the mouse and/or unexpected move of the pointer on the screen can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you can be connected.) • With a USB mouse connected, open Mouse Properties dialog box, click Device Settings tab, then, Enable button...
... disabled, the Touch Pad icon ( ) on the taskbar is crossed ( ). 2-4 Using Glide Pad Your computer is equipped with the mouse and/or unexpected move of the pointer on the screen can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks in the same way you can be connected.) • With a USB mouse connected, open Mouse Properties dialog box, click Device Settings tab, then, Enable button...
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.... Use them in conjunction with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of Chapter 3 for more information. 2-7 Fn + F7 ( ) Increases the LCD screen brightness. Special Keys Windows Key ( ) Opens the Windows start button on the screen. This key functions the same as the right mouse button. 2 System Function Keys Your keyboard contains the function keys labeled F1 through F12 for the specific items. This key functions the same as the start menu. Fn + F5 ( ) Rotates display mode between LCD only, an external monitor...
.... Use them in conjunction with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of Chapter 3 for more information. 2-7 Fn + F7 ( ) Increases the LCD screen brightness. Special Keys Windows Key ( ) Opens the Windows start button on the screen. This key functions the same as the right mouse button. 2 System Function Keys Your keyboard contains the function keys labeled F1 through F12 for the specific items. This key functions the same as the start menu. Fn + F5 ( ) Rotates display mode between LCD only, an external monitor...
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.... 1. Audio Out Jack Disconnecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit To remove the unit, you need to the audio out jack. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device; Remove the USB cable from the computer. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the bottom of the CD-ROM drive unit. Mode Switches There are for technical services. then, Safe To Remove Hardware 4 dialog appears. 3. These switches are the mode switches on the taskbar. 2. Mode Switches Cleaning Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit • Do not use solvents such as a default setting...
.... 1. Audio Out Jack Disconnecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit To remove the unit, you need to the audio out jack. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device; Remove the USB cable from the computer. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the bottom of the CD-ROM drive unit. Mode Switches There are for technical services. then, Safe To Remove Hardware 4 dialog appears. 3. These switches are the mode switches on the taskbar. 2. Mode Switches Cleaning Optional External CD-ROM Drive Unit • Do not use solvents such as a default setting...
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USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. In this case, install the driver with the instructions on the taskbar. See also the manuals of icons. When a new device is automatically installed. USB Port 4 USB Port To remove USB devices, you may need to your computer, the appropriate driver is correctly connected to perform the following instructions before you remove them: 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on...
USB Device Your computer has an interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB) and its two USB ports support USB1.1 and USB2.0. In this case, install the driver with the instructions on the taskbar. See also the manuals of icons. When a new device is automatically installed. USB Port 4 USB Port To remove USB devices, you may need to your computer, the appropriate driver is correctly connected to perform the following instructions before you remove them: 1. Click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on...
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... the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the message on the screen. 1. Inserting PC Card When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is inside the cabinet. 4 PC Card Eject Button 4-18 PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, which can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual.
... the driver is not installed correctly, you will see the message on the screen. 1. Inserting PC Card When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is inside the cabinet. 4 PC Card Eject Button 4-18 PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, which can insert/eject the card without turning off your computer. Before inserting a PC card into the slot, refer to its manual.
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... press Enter 6. Without typing any characters, press Enter. 4. USB Boot enables or disables the boot from the second one of your computer. 6 Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed . Use arrow keys to move it will boot from the USB floppy disk drive or the USB CD drive. Boot Menu Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of the above two items. 6-6 LAN Boot defines whether...
... press Enter 6. Without typing any characters, press Enter. 4. USB Boot enables or disables the boot from the second one of your computer. 6 Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes saves the settings you have changed . Use arrow keys to move it will boot from the USB floppy disk drive or the USB CD drive. Boot Menu Boot Sequence specifies where the system boots from other server via the LAN unit of the above two items. 6-6 LAN Boot defines whether...
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... (in the system standby/hibernate state. The Connection Cradle Setup Wizard starts up. You might not install application programs when you log on the previous page). 7-7 Double-click My Computer , then double-click the CD drive icon. 3. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to the computer as an external hard disk when it is powered on the screen and install the Connection Cradle 2 program. 7 4.
... (in the system standby/hibernate state. The Connection Cradle Setup Wizard starts up. You might not install application programs when you log on the previous page). 7-7 Double-click My Computer , then double-click the CD drive icon. 3. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to the computer as an external hard disk when it is powered on the screen and install the Connection Cradle 2 program. 7 4.
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... the\SOFTWARE\SHPSYNC folder and then the setup icon to install the SharpSync application (stored on the screen. Follow the instructions on the provided Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk3) onto your host computer for synchronizing. You need to start . 6. Connect your MM series and your host computer. 3. Click Next. 7-11 Supporting Operating System The SharpSync application supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows XP Home...
... the\SOFTWARE\SHPSYNC folder and then the setup icon to install the SharpSync application (stored on the screen. Follow the instructions on the provided Product Recovery CD-ROM Disk3) onto your host computer for synchronizing. You need to start . 6. Connect your MM series and your host computer. 3. Click Next. 7-11 Supporting Operating System The SharpSync application supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows XP Home...
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... on the screen. 7-12 Click Add New Set button. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. Confirm that your MM series is connected with your host computer. • When installing the application into the optical drive of your host computer's desktop. 2. You can add another sync set. Insert the CD-ROM into your host computer and the DirectHD status indicator is lit...
... on the screen. 7-12 Click Add New Set button. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the on -screen instructions. Confirm that your MM series is connected with your host computer. • When installing the application into the optical drive of your host computer's desktop. 2. You can add another sync set. Insert the CD-ROM into your host computer and the DirectHD status indicator is lit...
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Stop the device. 3. Connect the MM series to make the MM series recognized as a removable disk, when you connect the MM series to the host computer, before deleting the password. In order to the host computer. 2. Turn on the DirectHD switch on the connection cradle. 6. Cancel the password. 2. Open the Password Utility and type the user password. 7 3. Turn off the DirectHD switch on the connection cradle. 7-17 For details, see Security Menu in Chapter 6. Remove the MM...
Stop the device. 3. Connect the MM series to make the MM series recognized as a removable disk, when you connect the MM series to the host computer, before deleting the password. In order to the host computer. 2. Turn on the DirectHD switch on the connection cradle. 6. Cancel the password. 2. Open the Password Utility and type the user password. 7 3. Turn off the DirectHD switch on the connection cradle. 7-17 For details, see Security Menu in Chapter 6. Remove the MM...
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In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is completed. Set up Windows, following the instructions on the screen. When you finish the Setup, the recovery is highlighted and press Enter twice. Be sure to set date and time. A-11 Appendixes Set back the appropriate value for each Setup setting. 17. 16. The system will restart. 18.
In the Exit menu, confirm Exit Saving Changes is completed. Set up Windows, following the instructions on the screen. When you finish the Setup, the recovery is highlighted and press Enter twice. Be sure to set date and time. A-11 Appendixes Set back the appropriate value for each Setup setting. 17. 16. The system will restart. 18.
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... Windows manual or Windows help program, click start -Help and Support. You can be caused by performing a careful visual inspection. Hardware problems can also refer to help you find and solve minor problems. If you troubleshooting tips and an index. If no lights are lit, check the battery charge or power outlet, the plug and power cord, and any peripheral devices, look for example, the screen...
... Windows manual or Windows help program, click start -Help and Support. You can be caused by performing a careful visual inspection. Hardware problems can also refer to help you find and solve minor problems. If you troubleshooting tips and an index. If no lights are lit, check the battery charge or power outlet, the plug and power cord, and any peripheral devices, look for example, the screen...
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... an operating system) in Boot menu of the Setup Utility. Why do I boot from the floppy disk? • Make sure that the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected to your computer. • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live or not. • Make sure the battery pack is correctly installed and charged. • If the battery pack is discharged, connect the AC adapter. Be sure to set the...
... an operating system) in Boot menu of the Setup Utility. Why do I boot from the floppy disk? • Make sure that the optional external floppy disk drive unit is correctly connected to your computer. • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live or not. • Make sure the battery pack is correctly installed and charged. • If the battery pack is discharged, connect the AC adapter. Be sure to set the...
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... Mode, 3-12 Modem card Installing, 5-14 Removing, 5-15 Index-2 N Network Setup Utility changing, 5-13 deleting, 5-13 loading, 5-12 switching, 5-12 P Passwords changing, 2-13, 6-5 deleting, 2-14, 6-5 setting, 2-13, 6-5 PC cards ejecting, 4-19 inserting, 4-18 Peripherals audio equipment, 4-15 connecting guidelines, 4-1 external monitor, 4-11 headphones, 4-16 PC cards, 4-18 printer, 4-21 troubleshooting, T-9 USB device, 4-17 Power button,1-5 choosing AC or battery, 2-1 indicator, 1-5,2-1 Power management disabling, 3-11 stopping power supply to display, 3-8 stopping power supply to hard disk...
... Mode, 3-12 Modem card Installing, 5-14 Removing, 5-15 Index-2 N Network Setup Utility changing, 5-13 deleting, 5-13 loading, 5-12 switching, 5-12 P Passwords changing, 2-13, 6-5 deleting, 2-14, 6-5 setting, 2-13, 6-5 PC cards ejecting, 4-19 inserting, 4-18 Peripherals audio equipment, 4-15 connecting guidelines, 4-1 external monitor, 4-11 headphones, 4-16 PC cards, 4-18 printer, 4-21 troubleshooting, T-9 USB device, 4-17 Power button,1-5 choosing AC or battery, 2-1 indicator, 1-5,2-1 Power management disabling, 3-11 stopping power supply to display, 3-8 stopping power supply to hard disk...
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reset switch, 2-3 Restore data, A-5 Re-installation, A-7 S Screen Saver, 2-11 Setup utility advanced menu, 6-4 boot menu, 6-6 Changing setting,6-2 entering and exiting, 6-2 exit menu, 6-6 main menu, 6-3 running, 6-1 security menu, 6-4 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 supporting, 3-10 Status indicators, xv T Troubleshooting common problems, T-1 communications, T-5 CD, T-5 Connection Cradle, T-10 display, T-3 floppy disk drive, T-4 hard disk drive, T-5 keyboard or glide pad, T-4 ...
reset switch, 2-3 Restore data, A-5 Re-installation, A-7 S Screen Saver, 2-11 Setup utility advanced menu, 6-4 boot menu, 6-6 Changing setting,6-2 entering and exiting, 6-2 exit menu, 6-6 main menu, 6-3 running, 6-1 security menu, 6-4 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 supporting, 3-10 Status indicators, xv T Troubleshooting common problems, T-1 communications, T-5 CD, T-5 Connection Cradle, T-10 display, T-3 floppy disk drive, T-4 hard disk drive, T-5 keyboard or glide pad, T-4 ...