JVC MP-XP7230GB manual

LET0235-002A INSTRUCTIONS Before Use Read and follow the instructions of this manual to use your Mobile mini note PC correctly. Always read the "Safety Precautions" and "Operation Notes." Keep this manual and the warranty card for further reference. Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-XP7230GB/MP-XP5230GB Mobile mini note PC. 20[...]

2 EN It is recommended that you . . . .... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caut[...]

EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This Mobile mini note PC is designed to be used with the JVC BN-LS12E/LL21E battery packs and, to rechar ge them or to supply power to the Mobile mini note PC from an AC outlet, use the provided AC Adapter and Power Cord. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in differe[...]

4 EN CAUTION T o reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 A WG or lar ger telecommunication line cord. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. A void using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 2. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of [...]

EN 5 Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. About Batteries DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as it may cause a fire or explosion. W ARNING! Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals, as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire[...]

6 EN • Mobile mini note PC • MP-ACX1E AC power adapter (including dedicated AC cable) • T wo Application CD-ROMs • Instruction manual (this book) Lithium ion battery pack • BN-LL21E Large-capacity (only MP-XP7230GB) • BN-LS12E standard (only MP-XP5230GB) • W arranty card CHECKING INVENTORY Before using your Mobile mini note PC (herein[...]

EN 7 JVC Software License Agreement Important: Thank you for pur chasing JVC Mobile mini note PC ("Product"). Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) before installing or using JVC original software accompanied with or pre-installed into the Product (“Software”). The right to use the Software is granted[...]

8 EN 5. Limited W arranty (1) THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND. SHOULD THERE BE ANY PROBLEM ARISING FROM OR CAUSED BY THE SOFTW ARE, YOU SHOULD SETTLE ALL SUCH PROBLEM A T YOUR OWN COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (2) THIS SECTION PROVIDES JVC’S EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY REGARDING THE SOFTW ARE. JVC DOES NOT MAKE ANY OTHER [...]

EN 9 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Important: Please carefully read this End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") before installing or using the G.726 Decoder ("Software") on your PC. The right to use the Software is granted by V ictor Company of Japan, Limited ("JVC") to Y ou only on the condition that Y ou agree to the [...]

10 EN 6. Limitation of Liability JVC WILL HA VE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGA TIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHER WISE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLAR Y , INCIDENT AL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS JVC FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY OR COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR [...]

EN 11 T able of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 2 SOME DO’S AND DON‘TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT .......................................... 3 WHEN USING THE WIRELESS LAN .................... 4 RADIO WA VES EMITTED FROM WIRELESS LANS .................................................. 4 CAUTIONS ............[...]

12 EN P ARTS AND COMPONENT NAMES Y our Mobile PC has the following parts and components. Built-in lithium ion battery pack Display panel Buckle i-Link connector RESET button Keyboard Speakers V entilation slots PC card slot SD card slot PC card eject button Stick Scroll button Headphone output Microphone input USB connectors External monitor output[...]

EN 13 Wireless LAN antenna (model MP-XP7230GB only) Wireless LAN antenna (model MP-XP7230GB only) XP72305230E_02_22 2/25/3, 6:23 PM 13[...]

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16 EN ( ) SETTING UP When you first use your Mobile PC, always plug the AC power cord into the DC Input connector. The built-in lithium-ion battery pack will be recharged during your PC setup. T o avoid data loss due to power failure or any others cause, check the points for battery recharging in Page 18. 1. Unplug the jumper pin before recharging [...]

EN 17 3. Open the display panel Buckle 1 Slightly pull up the buckle of the Note PC, and the display panel will be unlocked. 2 Carefully open the display panel to the desired angle. Y ou can open the display panel to 180 degrees. 4. Recharge the built-in battery pack by plugging the AC cord into DC Input connector When rechar ging the built-in batt[...]

18 EN 5. Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged T o avoid an interruption of your operation due to power failure, check the battery voltage when you start to use your PC in the field. See "Checking the battery level" (see Page 76) to check the battery voltage level. ¡ Make sure that the battery pack is fully recharged When you [...]

EN 19 1 2 or SD 1 A 1 A TURN-ON T urning (On/Off) Key On Press the (On/Of f) key . The PC will turn on and the Windows logo will appear . Cautions ¡ T urn Off the PC (On/Off) key in areas such as hospitals and air craft where use of the PC is prohibited. Otherwise, your PC may influence the electronic and medical equipment and may cause a serious [...]

20 EN Initial Setup of Microsoft Windows When using your PC for first time, you must prepare to use Microsoft Windows. Once you have finished the initial W indows setup, you can use the software and various PC functions. Use the following procedure to initially set up Microsoft W indows. For pointing device and keyboard operations, see Pages 52 to [...]

EN 21 6. Enter the user name and click [Next]. The "Thank you!" screen will appear . T ips The name you have entered is shown on the "welcome" screen that appears when you turn the PC power switch on after initial W indows setup. T o start up Microsoft W indows, click the user name shown on the screen. 7. Click [Finish]. The ini[...]

22 EN T urn-Of f Cautions • Always use this procedure to turn off the PC. Otherwise, your PC may fail. 1. Click [start]. The "start" menu will appear . 2. Click [T urn Off computer]. The "T urn off computer" screen will appear . 3. Click [T urn Off]. The PC will be turned off automatically , and (Stand By) lamp will go out. Be[...]

EN 23 JVC ORIGINAL SOFTW ARE AND SYSTEM APPLICA TIONS 2 XP72305230E_23_33 2/25/3, 5:44 PM 23[...]

24 EN JVC ORIGINAL SOFTW ARE AND SYSTEM APPLICA TIONS JVC ORIGINAL SOFTW ARE T o use the JVC original software, you must set it up in the "Original Software Setup Procedure" given below . Y ou can setup the following software programs. Setup software • CC converter (See Page 27.) • JVC’ s DVC (Digital Video Camera) utilities Tips ?[...]

EN 25 4. When the software has been set up, a prompt for PC restarting appears. Click [Finish] to restart the PC. Cautions This setup cannot install all DVC utilities. After you have set up the original software, plug the DVC cable into the USB socket of your PC. The device type will be recognized automatically and setup of its USB driver will star[...]

26 EN 1 Click [Continue Anyway]. 2 The driver will be installed automatically . 3 When "Completing the Found New Hardware W izard" message appears, click [Finish]. 2) If "The hardware: JVC W eb Camera" message appears: 1 Click [Continue Anyway]. 2 The driver will be installed automatically . 3 When "Completing the Found New[...]

EN 27 About the expansion effect modes (see next page for details) About the intensity (see next page for details) CC Converter This is a data-band expansion system JVC has developed for audio applications. It reproduces the timbre of the original sound from high-quality and compressed music data as well. The CC converter operates as a system filte[...]

28 EN The following menu options are ef fective only when you have checked the "Enable" option. About the expansion effect modes One of the following three effect modes can be selected. Each has its own special characteristics as described below depending on the frequency band pattern which is to be expanded. ¡ Harmonic expansion mode Ex[...]

EN 29 ¡ About CC converter Shows the CC converter version and other information. Click [OK] to close the displayed subwindow . ¡ Exit Quits the CC converter . The CC converter status you have set at this point is held. If you wish to restart the CC converter , you can start up the program from the Start menu. Cautions • Do not change the sound [...]

30 EN ST ANDARD APPLICA TION Y our Mobile PC has the following standard applications. Open the Help menu of each application to check the application usage. If you have any question, contact the nearest support centre listed on Page 100. ¡ Acrobat Reader 5.1 Can display and print out a PDF file. Using the Acrobat Reader , you can display and print[...]

EN 31 ¡ Pinnacle Studio 8 SE (only MP-XP7230GB) The video editing software for the broadband age. This software makes it possible to capture moving pictures or still pictures from a digital video camera or digital camera, add various video effects and output them to a digital video camera or create movies in a variety of formats. The software come[...]

32 EN T o Set Up the Standard Applications Again Y ou can set up the standard applications using the Application CD-ROM. (The optional CD- ROM drive is required.) If you have erroneously deleted any of the standard applications, you can reinstall it from the Application CD-ROM. For details, see the "readme.txt" file in the Application CD-[...]

EN 33 NA VIGA TE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3 XP72305230E_23_33 2/25/3, 5:44 PM 33[...]

34 EN NA VIGA TE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Y ou must contract with an Internet service provider . Also, you need to have a telephone line to be connected to the service provider . Contracting with the Internet Service Provider An Internet service provider (an enterprise or an or ganization that provides the Internet connecti[...]

EN 35 Connection of T elephone Line and Modem Setup Y our PC has a built-in modem and a cable attached to it. Y ou can enjoy the Internet and e-mail services by simply connecting your PC to the telephone line. 1. Plug the attached modem cable into the Modem jack of your PC until it clicks. Insert the cable connector into the jack in the correct dir[...]

36 EN 3. Seting up the modem 1 Click [start] and [Control Panel] in this order . 2 Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. 3 Click [Phone and Modem Options]. 4 When the "Location Information" screen appears, enter a city code in the "area code" field. Usually , enter your city code here. Enter the phone company ID number and extens[...]

EN 37 The Internet Connection Setup Use the following procedure to connect your PC to the Internet network. This setup example uses the built-in modem of your PC and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) for the Internet connection. If you have already contracted with a provider , you can manually set up the Internet connection using the following p[...]

38 EN 3. Click [Connect to the Internet] option, and click [Next]. The "Getting Ready" screen will appear . 4. Click [Set up my connection manually] option, and click [Next]. The "Internet Connection" screen will appear . 5. Click [Connect using a dial-up modem] option, and click [Next]. The "Connection Name" screen wi[...]

EN 39 7. Enter the phone number , and click [Next]. The "Internet Account Information" screen will appear . 8. Enter the User name and Password (and enter the password again for confirmation), and click [Next]. The "Completing the New Connection Wizard" screen will appear . 9. Click [Finish]. The setup for connection wizard is c[...]

40 EN Tips If you need to set up the DNS server address, follow steps 10 to 20. Y ou may need to set up DNS server addresses (the primary and secondary DNS addresses) for some providers. If the DNS server addresses are stated on the documents sent from your provider , you need to set them up. If not specified, you need not set these addresses. 10. [...]

EN 41 15. Click [Networking]. 16. Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" screen will appear . 17. Click [Obtain an IP address automatically], click [Use the following DNS server addresses], and enter the DNS server address printed on the document sent from the provider . 18. [...]

42 EN Connecting to the Internet After you have completed the "The Internet Connection Setup" procedure (pages 37 to 41), you can connect to the Internet. Use the following procedure. 1. Click [start] and click [Internet] at the upper left part of the Menu. The Internet Explorer will start up and the "Dial-up Connection" screen [...]

EN 43 Disconnection from the Internet When you are connected to the Internet, the use of the telephone line and the access to the provider are char ged. Disconnect your PC from the Internet in one of the following ways when you are finished using the Internet. ¡ Double-click the task tray connection icon at the bottom right corner of the desktop s[...]

44 EN Accessing a W eb Page There is a lar ge number of Web sites available. Y ou can access a W eb site using Microsoft’ s Internet Explorer in your PC. The following shows three typical ways you can use to access a W eb site. Before starting the following steps, connect your PC to the Internet using the "Connecting to the Internet" pr[...]

EN 45 E-MAILING Y ou need to set up a mailing software to send and receive E-mails. Setting up E-Mail Software Set up the E-mail transmission using the Outlook Express installed on your PC. Tips It is convenient for E-mail setup if you have the document sent from the provider to hand. 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express[...]

46 EN NA VIGA TE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 3. Enter your E-mail address in the "E-mail address" field, and click [Next]. The "E-mail Server Name" screen will appear . 4. Enter the "Incoming mail server" and "Outgoing mail server", and click [Next]. Usually select "POP3" as the "My incoming mail se[...]

EN 47 5. Enter the "Account name" and "Password," and click [Next]. The "Congratulations" screen will appear . 6. Click [Finish]. The "Congratulations" screen will close, and Outlook Express will start up. The setup for the E-mail software is complete. 7. T o quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right[...]

48 EN NA VIGA TE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! Sending and Receiving E-mails Y ou can create and send E-mail messages, and receive and read E-mail from others. Y ou can learn procedures to enjoy E-mailing. Use Outlook Express installed on your PC for E-mail transmission. 1. Click [start] and click [E-mail] on the Menu. Outlook Express will start. 2. Click[...]

EN 49 3. Create a message. Destination: Enter the receiver's E-mail address. (Enter your E-mail address first to test E-mail transmission.) Title: Enter the message title. 4. Click [Send] at the left upper end of the screen to send the created message. The "Dial-up Connection" screen will appear . Tips If you have already connected t[...]

50 EN NA VIGA TE IN THE INTERNET WORLD! 7. T o check the received messages, click [Inbox] on the screen. The received E-mail messages will be displayed. 8. T o quit Outlook Express, click [x] at the upper right corner of the screen. Caution • Disconnect your PC from the Internet after you have transmitted E-mail and finished accessing a W eb site[...]

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52 EN Using the Pointing Device The pointing devices allow you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. Y ou can move the cursor using the centre stick and three buttons in the similar way as the mouse. ¡ Stick operations Usually operate the stick using your index finger . The mouse pointer moves in the direction you press the stick. Y ou can adju[...]

EN 53 • Double-click Press the mouse left button twice in succession and release it immediately . • Drag Use this operation to move an icon or a file. T o do so, select an icon or a file, hold down the mouse left button and move it to the desired position, and release the mouse button. Notes The pointing devices have initially been set for the [...]

54 EN HARDW ARE Using Hot keys Y ou can use the coloured hot keys of the PC keyboard. Hold down the Fn key and press one of the Hot keys to execute its command. List of hot keys F1 Reduces the screen brightness level. Use this command to reduce the brightness level if the screen is too bright. F2 Increases the screen brightness level. Use this comm[...]

EN 55 If a key top has come of f If a key top has come off from the keyboard, put it back in place by following the procedure below . ¡ How to attach the Enter key , left Shift key or Space key top 1 T ake out the disengaged wire rod, and snag it onto the two projections as shown in the figure below . 2 Place the disengaged rubber cushion at the p[...]

56 EN Increasing the (Optional) Memory Capacity Y ou can increase the PC memory capacity up to 384M bytes. For the built-in memory capacity , see the Product Specifications on Page 102. Y ou can reduce the application startup time and increase the data process speed by adding an optional memory board. Consult the JVC PC T echnical Support Centre li[...]

EN 57 Adding or Removing a Memory Board I f you have operated your PC, its inside may be hot and you may get a burn. T urn the power switch off and wait for the PC to cool down. 1. T urn the PC Power switch of f, and disconnect AC adapter from your PC. Then, remove the standard lithium ion battery pack (if any) and all other peripherals from your P[...]

58 EN 1) Mounting a memory board 1 Check the correct mounting direction of memory board (by observing the cut area). 2 Slant the memory board and insert it into its socket. 3 Push the memory board until it is locked, but do not apply excessive force t o it. Cautions If it is difficult to lock the memory board, make sure that the board has been inse[...]

EN 59 Checking the Additional Memory Board Use the following procedure to check the memory board installation. 1. T urn on your PC and start W indows. 2. Click [start] and select [Control Panel]. 3. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 4. Click the [System] icon. The "System Properties" screen will appear . 5. The total amount of[...]

60 EN Using the SD Memory Card Slot Y our PC has an SD memory card slot. An SD memory card or multimedia card can be used. When you use an SD memory card, remove the dummy card from the SD memory card slot. 1. Remove the dummy card. 2. Insert an SD memory card. Caution: Insert the SD card in the correct direction. Notes • The SD memory card and m[...]

EN 61 Using an External Monitor T o attach an external monitor to your PC, use the MP-VGX1E external display cable. Connecting an external monitor When you connect an external monitor to your PC, it looks like an ordinary desktop PC. Y ou can use the monitor by just connecting it with the MP-VGX1E cable. Y ou can display images on the external moni[...]

62 EN • The display max resolution you can set for the external monitor is 1600 x 1200 x 32 bits, which depends on monitor performance. • When the display resolution is set to 1024 x 600 x 32-bit colours, enabling the simultaneous display of internal and external monitors automatically changes the number of display colours to 16-bit colour disp[...]

EN 63 Connecting to a network With the network function, you can connect to a network at your office or home to transfer data between PCs and access the Internet from multiple PCs. For setting for intranet connection, consult a system administrator at your company . Connection to a network requires the following items. • LAN cable • Communicati[...]

64 EN 4 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear . 5 Click the [Properties] button. The “Local Area Connection Properties” screen will appear . 6 On the [General] tab, double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]. The “Properties of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” screen will appear . 7 Enter [...]

EN 65 8 Click the [OK] button. A message prompting you to restart the computer will appear . 9 Click the [OK] button to make the change take effect. 0 Restart the computer . ¡ Checking the MAC address Use the following procedure to check the MAC address of the internal LAN card. Important T o check the MAC address, you have to set a LAN (local are[...]

66 EN 5 Double-click [Local Area Connection]. The “Local Area Connection Status” screen will appear . 6 Click the [Support] tab and the [Details] button. The “Network Connection Details” screen will appear . 7 The MAC address is displayed as the “Physical Address” on the list. HARDW ARE XP72305230E_66-81 2/25/3, 5:44 PM 66[...]

EN 67 Network connections using a wireless LAN (MP-XP7230GB only) The model MP-XP7230GB PC comes with wireless LAN functions. (The MP-XP5230GB series does not come with these functions, and the details provided in “Network connections using a wireless LAN” do not apply .) Y ou can connect to a LAN system from any location within the wireless co[...]

68 EN HARDW ARE Suggestions for using the wireless LAN • Use the wireless LAN in a location where there are as few obstacles as possible. T o maximize the distance over which communication with the wireless LAN is possible, open the display , and point its reverse side (the side with JVC logo) at the access point. Do not place any obstacles such [...]

EN 69 1 Start up the PC. 2 Set the IP address to be used by the wireless LAN. 1 Click [Start], and select [Show all connections] from [Connect T o] on the start menu. 2 Select [Wireless Network Connection] on the [Network Connections] screen, and select [Properties] on the [File menu]. XP72305230E_66-81 2/25/3, 5:45 PM 69[...]

70 EN HARDW ARE 3 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] on the [General] screen of [W ireless Network Connection Properties]. 4 The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] screen appears. 5 Use the following example as a reference, and proceed with the settings depending on how the wireless LAN is to be used. XP72305230E_66-81 2/25/3, 5:45 PM 70[...]

EN 71 For making the wireless network connection using a public wireless LAN service : With a public wireless LAN service, it is customary for the DHCP server function that automatically allocates the IP address to be enabled. On the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen, click and select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and ?[...]

72 EN HARDW ARE When the wireless LAN status icon is clicked on the task tray , the main menu of the wireless LAN setting utility is opened, enabling the wireless LAN status to be checked or set. The color of the wireless LAN status icon indicates the connection status and signal strength status. Green on a white ground: Now connected (signal stren[...]

EN 73 2 Settings Perform the wireless LAN communication settings. This utility can retain multiple sets of setting information, and these sets can be selected for use. The settings are each managed by a [Profile]. When new settings are to be added, input the profile name of your choice, and then proceed with the settings. [SSID] Perform the ESS-ID [...]

74 EN HARDW ARE 3 Encryption Perform the encryption (WEP security) settings for communication. The WEP function encrypts key words and scrambles them in the transmission data. A network using a high level of security can be configured when it is activated. While the function is activated, the same WEP keys must be used by all the computers in the g[...]

EN 75 4 About The software version information and MAC address of the wireless LAN mode are displayed. [Network Driver] The network driver version information is displayed. [Configuration Utility] The configuration utility version information is displayed. [NIC Firmware] The version information and MAC address of the wireless LAN module’ s firmwa[...]

76 EN Checking the battery level On the “Power Option Properties” screen, click the [Power Meter] tab. The current total battery level is displayed. Use the following procedure. 1. Click the [start] button and [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon. 3. Click the [Power Options] icon. The [Power Option Properties] scree[...]

EN 77 Power-saving mode In compliance with the operation regulations of the International Energy Star Program, this unit enters the power-saving mode when no operation is performed for a certain period. On the [Power Schemes] tab in the “Power Option Properties” screen (page 76), you can specify the time that must expire before the unit enters [...]

78 EN • System in standby status The built-in battery discharges whilst the PC is in system standby status. As a result, any unsaved data may be lost or the system may not start up. Be sure to turn off the PC when it is not used for a long time. Under fully char ged condition, the unit can maintain the system standby status for the following peri[...]

EN 79 Unknown partition on hard disk IMPORT ANT!! This PC reserves the image data required for recovery as a “recovery area” in the hard disk. If you accidentally delete a partition of the recovery area, you cannot recover it. The important points to keep in mind are: • DO NOT attempt to delete a hard disk area shown as an “Unknown partitio[...]

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82 EN PC RECOVERY (REPEA TED PC SETUP) Setting Up Y our PC Again 1. What is the Recovery? When you return your PC to the original state during shipment, it is called "PC recovery ." Y ou can recover your PC in one of the following two ways. (1) Initialize the hard disk and restore all files. (2) Restore the first partition of the hard dis[...]

EN 83 System Recovery Procedure 1. Hold down the Alt and F8 keys and press the Power button to start up your PC. When message "Do you wish to continue? (Y/N)" appears, respond with Y . T ips • If you respond with N, the recovery is canceled. The PC will restart and the Windows OS will start up. • If too much time is taken to press the[...]

84 EN COMPUTER WIEDERHERSTELLUNG (RECOVERY) 5. After the system recovery has been completed, the message "T urn Power switch off and restart the PC." appears. Restart your PC. Y our PC has been returned to the original state before shipment. 6. Set up the Windows OS by following the "Initial Setup of Microsoft W indows" procedur[...]

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86 EN Q&A There are several troubleshooting keys. If you are not sure how to operate your PC, your PC does not work well, or you suspect that your PC has been damaged, follow the relevant troubleshooting steps in the Q&A section. If the Q&A does not help you Contact us. If you cannot remove the trouble successfully , contact the JVC PC [...]

EN 87 Startup and Operation of W indows Q. The screen has hung. A. Use the following procedure to forcibly exit the applications running on your PC. Important When applications are forcibly terminated through this procedure, any unsaved unsaved data will be lost. T erminating an application forcibly 1. While holding down the [Ctrl] and [Alt] keys, [...]

88 EN Q. Starting the PC in the safe mode A. If some kind of trouble occurs on the PC, use the safe mode where the PC starts up with minimum functions. Use the following procedure to start up your PC in the safe mode. 1. T urn on the PC. 2. As soon as the JVC logo appears, hold down the F8 key . T ips If the F8 key is pressed too late, W indows tri[...]

EN 89 Display Q. The PC is turned on but nothing appears on the screen. A. If the screen blacks out during operation, check the following. ¡ When the (Stand By) lamp is lit. • Move the stick or press any key on the keyboard to check if the power -saving function is working. • Check if the display is configured as an external display device. [W[...]

90 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Using the Internet Q. I cannot dial up. A. Check the connection. ¡ Check that the modem cable is connected. If you see the “There was no dial tone.” message, check the connection between the unit and the telephone line connector on the wall. Insert the modem fully until it is locked. ¡ When a divider is used Connect the [...]

EN 91 Q. The PC dials but connection is not established. A. Check the dialing setting. ¡ Check that the dialing type (tone or pulse) is correctly set for your telephone line. For checking and configuration procedures, see “3. Setting up the modem” on page 36. ¡ When no connection operation occurs, check the destination setting. Use the follow[...]

92 EN Q. The PC makes a connection operation but connection is not established. A. Check the following. ¡ Check the user name and password. Refer to the material sent from your ISP for correct user name and password. ¡ The internal modem dials but negotiation is not made. The access point may have a problem. T ry to establish a connection later. [...]

EN 93 Wireless LAN (MP-XP7230GB only) Q. I can’ t communicate. A. Check the following. ¡ Is the device serving as the other end of the communication the kind of device which can communicate with the PC? A number of communication systems can be used with the wireless LAN, but unless the same system is used at both ends, communication will not be [...]

94 EN Q. How can I check the MAC address? A. Proceed as follows to check the MAC address of the PC’ s wireless LAN. * In order to check the MAC address, the wireless network connection must first be set using [Network Connections]. 1. Click the [Start] menu, and click [Control Panel]. 2. Click the [Network and Internet Connections] icon. 3. Click[...]

EN 95 SD memory cards Q. The “Not formatted” or “Not initialized” error message appears when I insert an SD card, CF card or other memory card with a memory capacity exceeding 32MB into a digital camera or other device even though the card has been formatted, and I cannot use the card. A. T o format an SD card, CF card or other memory card [...]

96 EN TROUBLESHOOTING Miscellaneous Q. The PC is hot. A. The PC may become warm when used for a long time, but this is not a failure. Do not block the vents in the bottom or sides through which internal heat is removed. Q. The PC makes no sound. A. Check the following ¡ Check if the speaker is muted. T o use the volume control, press Fn and F7 . ([...]

EN 97 ¡ If you forget the BIOS password The following passwords can be set on the BIOS. • User password When this password is set, the user is requested to enter the password to start W indows or change a BIOS setting. • HDD password The password required for accessing the hard disk. Important • Y ou cannot delete the BIOS password even if y[...]

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100 EN List of Support Centres 1. ImageMixer with VCD 1.1 VJ http://www .imagemixer .com 2. Norton AntiV irus 2003 http://www .symantec.com/region/reg-eu/techsupp/index.html 3. RealPlayer 8 Basic http://www .service.real.com 4. Pinnacle Studio 8 SE http://www .pinnaclesys.com APPENDIX XP72305230E-82-104 2/26/3, 8:57 AM 100[...]

EN 101 T rademark notice 1. i.LINK refers to IEEE1394-1995 and their expanded specifications. i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation, devised to make people more familiar with IEEE 1394. 2. Microsoft, W indows, W indows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The[...]

102 EN Model Name MP-XP7230GB OS Windows XP Professional MP-XP5230GB CPU Model Mobile Intel Pentium III processor-M Clock speed 933MHz Bus clock speed 133MHz Secondary cache memory 512KB Main memory 256MB, standard (128MB on-board)/384MB, max. 128MB, standard (128MB on-board)/384MB, max. Extended memory slot (available slot) Memory slot x 1 (0) Mem[...]

EN 103 Wireless LAN specifications (MP-XP7230GB only) W ireless frequency band 2412 to 2472 MHz (all 13 channels) Modulation system DSS (Direct Spread Spectrum system) CCK (communication speed: 5.5 Mbps, 1 1 Mbps) DQPSK (communication speed: 2 Mbps) DBPSK (communication speed: 1 Mbps) Spread spectrum system 1 1-chip Barker sequence Rated output 15 [...]

104 EN Options (separately available) Option name Model CD-ROM drive *1 MP-CDX1E Standard lithium ion battery pack *2 BN-LS12E Lar ge-capacity lithium ion battery pack *3 BN-LL21E Battery char ger *4 MP-BCX1E AC adapter *2 MP-ACX1GB External display cable MP-VGX1E APPENDIX *1 Connected with a PC card and powered from the Mobile mini note PC. Maximu[...]

LET0235-002A INSTRUCTIONS Before Use Read and follow the instructions of this manual to use your Mobile mini note PC correctly. Always read the "Safety Precautions" and "Operation Notes." Keep this manual and the warranty card for further reference. Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-XP7230GB/MP-XP5230GB Mobile mini note PC. 20[...]

How you can use the built-in wireless LAN even more easily Y ou can reduce the wireless LAN connection time by using the accessory utility . The Instructions of this PC are written on the assumption that this accessory utility will be used. The utility can be used by taking the following steps. 1 Double-click the [W ireless Network Connections] ico[...]

Supplementary instructions for using internal wireless LAN If the wireless network connection has been disabled, the wireless LAN status icon and the wireless network icon may not appear on the taskbar . The wireless LAN ON/OFF hot keys ( Fn + F9 ) will not work, either . When the wireless LAN is to be used in a situation like this, the wireless ne[...]

LET0238-001A INSTRUCTIONS Before Use Read and follow the instructions of this manual to use your USB Port Replicator. Always read the "Safety Instructions". Keep this manual for further reference. Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-PRX 1GB USB Port Replicator. 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED MP-PRX 1GB Printed in Taiwan 0203KHY * I[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the JVC USB Port Replicator . This unit is to be used with JVC AC Adapter AA-E5025GB. T o avoid problems and obtain the best results, please read this instruction booklet carefully before use. W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: T o prevent el[...]

EN 3 Introduction This USB Port Replicator is a unique expansion unit specially designed to comple- ment the Notebook Computer and make it equivalent in many ways to a desktop PC. It provides some of the connection functions found on a desktop system. The USB Port Replicator allows you to add multiple high–performance USB 2.0 pe- ripheral devices[...]

4 EN Package Contents USB Port Replicator USB PORT REPLICA TOR MP-PRX1 AA-E5025GB AC Power Adapter USB Cable (1.8 meters long) Software CD-ROM Instruction Manual (this booklet) MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:11 PM 4[...]

EN 5 Hardware Installation LED Status Indicators LED Color Descriptions POWER Red Indicates that the power is on. 2 PORT HUB Green Indicates that both USB 2.0 ports are now ready and active. LAN (10/100) Green Indicates a data transfer rate of up to 100 Mbps. LAN (LINK) Green Indicates that an external device is connected to the LAN port and is rea[...]

6 EN Connection to Mobile Mini Note PC Figure 2: Connection to Mobile mini note PC • Insert the jack of the AC adapter into the power adapter port ( ). • Connect the T O PC port to the Mobile mini note PC using the USB cable. • In the case of the Mobile mini note PC MP-XP7210GB/XP5230GB/XP3210GB, W indows will automatically find the USB Port [...]

EN 7 Other I/O Por ts Figure 3: Other I/O ports USB 2.0 Ports Before connecting a USB 2.0 device to one of the USB 2.0 ports, refer to the Software Installation section of this Instruction Manual. PS/2 KEYBOARD and MOUSE Ports If you connect an IBM PC compatible PS/2 standard keyboard or mouse to the USB Port Replicator , Windows will automatically[...]

8 EN Software Installation STEP 1 Connect the CD-ROM drive to the Mobile mini note PC and turn it on. Insert the Software CD-ROM. Supply power to USB Port Replicator using AC power adapter . Connect the Mobile mini note PC and the USB Port Replicator using the High-Speed Cable (USB cable) included with this port replicator . STEP 2 The Mobile mini [...]

EN 9 The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish to continue. STEP 3 The Mobile mini note PC finds the USB Bridge Cable (USB device) of the USB Port Replicator . This wizard helps you install the device driver . Select “Install the software automatically [Recommended]” . Click Next to continue. MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:12 PM 9[...]

10 EN The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish to continue. STEP 4 Next the PC-Linq Software is installed to enable the data link connection between the Mobile mini note PC and other external PC via the USB file transfer data link port (DA T A LINK port). The “W elcome to the Install Shield Wizard for PC-linq” dialog window[...]

EN 11 Click Next to continue. Setup will add the program icon to the Program Folder . Y ou may type a new folder name or select the default folder name. Click Next to continue. The PC-Linq icon will appear on the desktop. • Support Center PC-Linq software and driver http://www .goodway .com.tw/shop/online_service.asp MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:12 P[...]

12 EN STEP 5 The Mobile mini note PC finds the Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port of the USB Port Replicator . This wizard helps you install the device driver . Select “Install the software automatically [Recommended]” . Click Next to continue. The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish to continue. MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:12 [...]

EN 13 STEP 6 Installation V erification MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:12 PM 13[...]

14 EN Appendix: Installing the PC-Linq Software and Driver in an External PC If you connect an external PC to the Mobile mini note PC via the DA T A LINK port of the USB Port Replicator , you must install the PC-Linq software and driver on the external PC as well as instructed below . STEP 1A Start the PC you want to connect to. Insert the software[...]

EN 15 The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish to continue. STEP 4A The PC-Linq Software is now installed. The “W elcome to the Install Shield Wizard for PC-Linq” dialog window appears. Click Next to continue. MP-PRX1GB p.m 2/21/03, 5:12 PM 15[...]

16 EN Click Next to continue. Setup will add the program icon to the Program Folder . Y ou may type a new folder name or select the default folder name. Click Next to continue. The PC-Linq icon will appear on the desktop of the external PC. • Support Center PC-Linq software and driver http://www .goodway .com.tw/shop/online_service.asp MP-PRX1GB [...]

EN 17 Specifications Computer Port TO PC port (Upstream port) T ype B receptacle I/O Ports 2 USB 2.0 ports T ype A receptacles PS/2 KEYBOARD port Mini Din 6 pin PS/2 MOUSE port Mini Din 6 pin DA T A LINK port T ype B receptacle SERIAL port DB 9 pin male P ARALLEL port DB 25 pin female 10/100Base-T LAN port 8P8C RJ45 shielding Power DC Input 5V , 2.[...]

LET0238-001A INSTRUCTIONS Before Use Read and follow the instructions of this manual to use your USB Port Replicator. Always read the "Safety Instructions". Keep this manual for further reference. Thank you for purchasing the JVC MP-PRX 1GB USB Port Replicator. 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED MP-PRX 1GB Printed in Taiwan 0203KHY * I[...]

Setting Up of USB Port Replicator (MP-PRX1GB) Installing the device driver Note ● Log on to the computer using user with administrator privilege to install. ● If the setting for "Driver Signing Options" is set to "Block", then the device driver cannot be installed. Change the "Driver Signing Options" settings. 1. T[...]