Mitsubishi Electric Apricot AL Series Owner's Handbook Manual

Apricot

AL SERIES

Owner’s Handbook

including

Quick Start

Guide

1

QUICK START GUIDE

APRICOT AL SERIES QUICK START GUIDE

For your own safety

Read through the Safety & Regulatory Notices section at the

start of the Owner’s Handbook before using the computer

for the first time.

2

QUICK START GUIDE

Fitting and charging the battery

Fitting the battery

The battery compartment is located on the underside of

the computer, as shown below. Make sure the system is

switched off and the AC adapter is disconnected before

fitting the battery. To insert the battery, place the end with

the two protruding tabs in the compartment first, then

gently lower the other end until it clicks into place.

Connecting to mains power

Plug one end of the adapter into the mains adapter socket

on the rear of the computer and plug into the mains socket.

AC

outlet

Charging the battery

To charge the battery, just switch the computer on using

the AC power adapter. A full charge takes approximately 4

hours. The battery charge indicator LED (located on the

display hinge, just behind the power switch) is yellow when

the battery is charging, and becomes green when the battery

is fully charged. Once the battery is fully charged, it stops

charging automatically. You can use the computer from

mains power while the battery is charging.

3

QUICK START GUIDE

Starting up

Opening the display

Gently push the display release button on the front of the

computer, as shown in the following figure, and lift the

display. Position it at a suitable angle for viewing.

Switching the computer on

Press the Power button, located above the top right hand

side of the keyboard, as shown in the following figure.The

LEDs will light, and the computer will start up.

Switching the computer off

To shut down the computer safely, click the Start button

in the Windows taskbar, then click Shut Down. Select

Shutdown the computer and click Yes.

1

This pocedure applies to Windows 95, and may be different for

Windows 98. If your computer has Windows 98 installed, refer to

your documentation or on-line Help.

4

QUICK START GUIDE

Using the Emergency shutdown button

If the system develops a fault and you cannot access the

Windows Shutdown command, you can quickly shut

down your computer by using the Emergency shutdown

button. This is located on the right side of the computer, as

shown below. This will shut the computer down completely.

Make sure it is an emergency!

In an emergency shut down, you may lose any recent changes

made to the files you are currently working on. The Microsoft

ScanDisk program will run automatically when the computer

next starts, to check for disk errors.

Emergency shutdown

button

5

QUICK START GUIDE

Power saving

Suspend and Standby modes

In order to keep running as long as possible when using

the battery, the computer can be set to enter low power

Suspend and Standby modes when not being used. Full

details of using these modes are explained in Chapter 4,

Battery and Power Management.

Your computer will always meet the Energy Star standard

when it is in Suspend mode.

6

QUICK START GUIDE

Registering Windows 9x

Your computer has the Microsoft Windows 9x operating

system already in place or pre-installed, so that it is ready for

you to set up when you turn the computer on.

The first time you turn on the computer you must tell

Windows 9x your name (and the name of the company

for which you work, if applicable) and agree to the legal

terms and conditions of the Windows 9x Licence

Agreement.

Windows 9x then spends a few minutes analysing your

computer and configuring itself to take full advantage of

your computer’s components. It also gives you the

opportunity to install a printer. However, you do not have

to install a printer at this time if you don’t want to.

Help files

There are various help files available on the computer. In

particular, you should use the Windows Help, which can

be found in the Start menu, to help with Windows-related

problems. We also recommend that you double-click the

'Important Apricot User Information' icon on your desktop

for late-breaking information relating to your computer.

APRICOT AL SERIES OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Intel , Pentium and Pentium II are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows

and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and

other countries.

Other trademarks mentioned within this document and not listed above are the properties of their respective owners.

Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the

part of Apricot Computers Limited. Any software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement. The

software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of this agreement. It is against the law to copy any disk

supplied for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including

photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of the publishers.

Published by:

Apricot Computers Limited

3500 Parkside

Birmingham Business Park

Birmingham, England

B37 7YS

http://www.mitsubishi-computers.com

Printed in the United Kingdom

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Safety & regulatory notices 1

SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES

General

Electrical

The system uses a safety ground and must be

earthed.

The AC adapter and the AC power cord is a

‘disconnect device’. Ensure that the AC adapter is

positioned close to the AC power outlet and that the

plug is easily accessible.

The power cord packed with the computer complies

with the safety standards applicable in the country in

which it is first sold. Use only this power cord. Do

not substitute a power cord from any other

equipment.

To prevent fire and electric shock, do not expose any

part of the computer to rain or moisture. Turn off the

computer and unplug all power cords before moving or

cleaning the system unit.

Laser products

Any CD-ROM drive fitted in this system is classified

as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to

IEC825 Radiation Safety of Laser Products (Equipment

Classification: Requirements and User's Guide). The

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the

underside of the system unit.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

The CD-ROM drive contains a laser system which is

harmful to the eyes if exposed. Do not attempt to

disassemble the CD-ROM drive; if a fault occurs, call

an authorised maintainer.

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2 Safety & regulatory notices

Use the CD-ROM drive only as described in this

manual. Failure to do so may result in exposure to

hazardous radiation.

Ergonomic

When positioning the system unit, take into account

any local or national regulations relating to ergonomic

requirements.

Anti-static precautions

WARNING

Static electricity can cause permanent damage to

electronic components. You should be aware of this risk,

and take precautions against the discharge of static

electricity into the computer.

The computer is at risk from static discharge while the

bottom panels are off. This is because the electronic

components are exposed. Memory modules,

expansion cards and replacement processors are

examples of electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSDs).

All work that involves removing the panels must be

done in an area completely free of static electricity.

We recommend using a Special Handling Area (SHA)

as defined by EN 100015-1: 1992. This means that

working surfaces, floor coverings and chairs must be

connected to a common earth reference point, and

you should wear an earthed wrist strap and anti-static

clothing. It is also a good idea to use an ionizer or

humidifier to remove static from the air.

When installing any upgrade, be sure you understand

what the installation procedure involves before you

start. This will enable you to plan your work, and so

minimise the amount of time that sensitive

components are exposed.

Do not remove the system panels, nor the anti-static

bag or wrapping of any upgrade, until you need to.

Handle static-sensitive items with extreme care.

Keep all conductive material, and food and drink,

away from your work area and the open computer.

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Safety & regulatory notices 3

Maintenance

Switch off and disconnect all cables before attempting

to clean the computer.

Do not use sprays, solvents or abrasives that might

damage the system unit surface. Do not use cleaning

fluids or sprays near air vents, ports, or the diskette

and CD-ROM drives.

Occasionally clean the diskette and CD-ROM drives

using a proprietary head cleaner.

Occasionally wipe the screen with a soft, slightly

damp, lint-free cloth. It is best to use anti-static glass

cleaner on the screen, but do not spray glass cleaner

directly onto the screen; it could run down inside the

case and damage the circuitry.

Transporting

Use common sense when handling the computer;

hard disks in particular can be damaged if the

computer is dropped or handled roughly. As a

precaution, back up the contents of the hard disk to

tape or diskettes before moving the computer.

Switch off and disconnect all cables before attempting

to move the computer. In particular, do not try to

move the computer while it is plugged into the AC

power supply.

If you are planning to use the computer in another

country, it may not be suitable, check with your

supplier, particularly on the availability of the correct

AC power cords and AC adapter.

Note

Any existing maintenance or warranty agreement may

not be supportable in another country. The system may

have to be returned to the supplier.

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4 Safety & regulatory notices

Standards

Safety

This product complies with the European safety

standard EN60950 which will, when applicable,

include the national deviations for the country in

which it is sold.

Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This product complies with the following European

EMC standards:

Emissions EN50022 Class B

Immunity EN50082

Notes

All interconnecting cables (for example, signal and

communication cables) should be less than 2 metres

in length. If cable extensions are used, ensure

adequate earth connections are provided and screened

cables are used.

If any metal casework components are removed,

during upgrade work for example, ensure that all

metal parts are correctly re-assembled and all internal

and external screws are re-fitted and correctly

tightened.

Lithium ion battery pack

Using an incorrect battery can result in explosion; replace

only with Mitsubishi Electric Type XB62674 battery.

Return the used battery to your Mitsubishi dealer for

proper disposal. Do not dismantle, burn or expose battery

to temperatures above 100°C/212°F. Remove used

battery from system unit immediately. Keep spare and

used batteries out of the reach of children.

Memory expansion

Turn off power and remove all cables from system and

peripherals before removing memory expansion bay cover.

After installing memory, replace the bay cover before

switching machine on again.

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Safety & regulatory notices 5

Legalities

This equipment complies with the relevant clauses of

the following European Directives (and all subsequent

amendments):

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC

Important

This system complies with the CE Marking Directive

and its strict legal requirements. Use only parts tested

and approved by Mitsubishi Electric PC Division.

Failure to do so may result in invalidating both the

compliance and your warranty. All expansion cards,

drives and peripherals must carry the CE mark to ensure

continued compliance.

Power Connection

Typical AC plugs

250V

E

LN

E

NL

250V

E

N

L

125V

250V

N

L

E

250V

BS1363A SHUCO NEMA 5-15P SRAF 1962/DB16/87 ASE 1011

U. K. Austria Belgium Taiwan Denmark Switzerland

Finland France Thailand

Italy Germany Japan

Sweden Norway USA

Holland Canada

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6 Safety & regulatory notices

Checking the AC power supply

When this product is delivered, it is ready for the

commercial AC power supply generally available in

the country in which it is first sold. It is supplied with

an AC power cord and plug which comply with the

relevant safety standards.

Before using the product in a country other than that in

which it was originally sold, you must check the voltage

and frequency of that country’s AC power supply, and

the type of power cord required there. Check the power

rating labels on the bottom of the computer to ensure

that they are compatible with the AC power supply.

Connecting to the AC power supply

Important

Any peripheral equipment that requires an AC power

cord must be earthed.

Use the following guidance to connect the

components together. It is important that you take

each step in the order indicated.

1.

Before connecting any components, ensure that

the AC power supply is switched off or

disconnected, and that the system unit, and any

peripherals are turned off.

2.

Where appropriate, connect the computer to the

network.

3.

Connect the component power cords: system

unit plus any other peripherals to nearby,

grounded AC power outlets. (Never substitute a

power cord from any other appliance). Then

switch on or connect the AC power supply.

4.

Turn on the system unit first then any other

peripherals.

Power Cable Connections - UK ONLY

This product is supplied with an AC power unit that

has a non-removable moulded plug.

Always replace the fuse with one of the same type and

rating which is BSI or ASTA approved to BS1362.

Always refit the fuse cover, never use the plug with the

fuse cover omitted.

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Contents i

CONTENTS

1 Welcome

Pictorial guide to the system unit .......................... 1/2

Backing up the pre-installed software.................... 1/7

General advice...................................................... 1/9

2 Using the computer’s controls

Using the trackpad ............................................... 2/1

Using the keyboard............................................... 2/2

Use of the infra-red facility ................................... 2/6

3 Diskettes and CDs

Diskette drive ....................................................... 3/1

CD-ROM drive ................................................... 3/3

Changing the drive configuration ......................... 3/5

Using the floppy diskette drive

as an external device ............................ 3/6

4 Battery and power management

Battery information...............................................4/1

Power management...............................................4/5

5 Optional devices

Connecting external keyboard or mouse ................5/1

Connecting a serial device......................................5/2

Connecting an external monitor ............................5/2

Connecting a television .........................................5/3

Universal serial bus................................................5/4

6 Upgrading

Adding memory ....................................................6/1

Fitting a PC card...................................................6/3

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7 BIOS setup

What is the BIOS setup utility............................. .7/1

Basic operation of the Setup utility ....................... 7/3

Summary of main options within Setup................ 7/5

8 Troubleshooting

System unit .......................................................... 8/2

Floppy diskette drive (FDD)................................. 8/2

Hard disk drive (HDD)........................................ 8/3

CD-ROM ............................................................ 8/4

Battery.................................................................. 8/4

LCD screen .......................................................... 8/4

Serial interface...................................................... 8/5

PC cards.............................................................. 8/5

Expansion memory............................................... 8/6

External keyboard, 10-key pad, mouse.................. 8/6

Printer.................................................................. 8/6

Trackpad...............................................................8/7

External display.................................................... 8/8

Infrared port..........................................................8/9

Microphones, headphones, audio ........................8/10

USB connection ..................................................8/10

Appendix

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Welcome 1/1

1WELCOME

This first chapter gives you a quick tour of your new

Apricot AL Series Notebook PC. It lists the special

features of the computer and has pictorial guides to

help you identify the various parts.

If you want to get started working with your Apricot

notebook computer straight away, follow the

instructions given in the Quick Start Guide at the

front of this manual.

Use the page at the end of this manual to make a note

of the manufacturer’s data recorded on the various

components (product codes, serial numbers, etc.). A

service engineer may need this information if the

computer develops a fault.

For your own safety

Read the Safety & Regulatory Notices section at the start

of this manual before using the computer for the first

time.

Features

Pentium mobile processor

233MHz (AL700)

266/300MHz Pentium II (AL720)

48Mb SDRAM (expandable to 144Mb)

512Kb level 2 cache

2Mb/4Mb

1

video RAM

3.5" 1.44Mb FDD (Floppy Disk Drive)

20x/24x

1

(max) CD-ROM drive

2.5" 3.2Gb/4.0Gb

1

HDD

PC card (PCMCIA) Type II/Type III expansion slot

13.3"/14.2"

1

Thin Film Transistor (TFT)

colour LCD display

Infra-red port (IrDA 1.1 compliant)

Lithium ion battery

1

AL700/AL720

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1/2 Welcome

Pictorial guide to the system unit

1

2

3

4

5

8

6

7

10

9

5

11

1.

LCD unit

2.

TFT display

3.

Power switch

4.

Trackpad

5.

Internal speakers

6.

Right button

7.

Left button

8.

CD-ROM/FDD drive

9.

PC card sockets

10.

USB port

11.

LED indicators

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Welcome 1/3

Underside of computer

1

2

3

5

4

6

1.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2.

Ventilation grille

3.

Lock for CD-ROM/FDD drive bay

4.

Internal battery (not fitted initially)

5.

Internal battery lock

6.

System memory (RAM) compartment

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