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Notice for Users in the USA

FCC Statement
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable and included cables with ferrite cores are required to insure
compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-A200 Series
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
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Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
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  • Page 1: Notice For Users In The Usa

    A shielded I/F cable and included cables with ferrite cores are required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment. ® * As an NERGY Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. Declaration of Conformity SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-A200 Series This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 2 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 3 CAUTION: DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE ACCESSING THE MODEM CARD. 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 4: Notice For Users In Canada

    Notice for Users in Canada About Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meet certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
  • Page 5 DEBRANCHER LES LIGNES TELEPHONIQUES AVANT D’ENLEVER CE COUVRICLE Product Information and Customer Assistance For Product Information and Customer Assistance: Call: 1-905-890-2100 (Toronto Area) 1-800-56-SHARP (Outside Toronto) Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1W9 Canada...

  • Page 6: Notice For Users In Australia

    SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving...

  • Page 7: Notice For Users In The Uk

    This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution board. Copyright Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

  • Page 8: Notice For Users In Europe

    Notice for Users in Europe About the Modem Your Sharp PC-A200 series with integral modem has been designed to work with the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries: United Kingdom Ireland Italy Germany Switzerland If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above, you should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
  • Page 9 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 98/13/EC and 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC both amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 98/13/EC und 89/336/EWG, 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 98/13/EC et 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE EXTERNAL BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE EXTERNAL BATTERY. VORSICHT: UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE EXTERNE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN.

  • Page 11: 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 if liquid has been spilled on the computer if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged...
  • Page 12 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 Pack Precautions Handling Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury. Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
  • Page 13 Modem Precautions Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

  • Page 14: 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. SHARP Corporation 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users in the USA..................i Notice for Users in Canada ..................iv Notice for Users in Australia..................vi Notice for Users in the UK..................vii Notice for Users in Europe..................viii Safety Precautions ....................xi About This Manual....................
  • Page 18 USB Device ......................4-9 Printer ........................4-10 RS-232C Device ....................4-10 Communication Functions Infrared Communication ..................5-1 Built-in Modem.......................5-3 LAN Unit ........................5-5 Security Features Passwords .......................6-1 Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses..............6-4 Security Slot......................6-4 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility..................7-1 Main menu ......................7-3 Advanced menu ......................7-4 Security menu ......................7-5 Power menu ......................7-6 Exit menu........................7-7...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your computer up and running as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first. Turning Power On Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources.
  • Page 20 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. To Wall Outlet Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position. Press the power switch located just above the Esc and F1 keys on the top of the computer.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Windows 98

    Setting up Windows 98 The first steps in the setup process are as follows: Entering your name Registering your computer Accepting license agreement Completing configuration To set up Windows 98, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows 98 manual.

  • Page 22: Shutting Down The System

    Shutting Down the System To turn off the computer: From the Start menu, select Shut Down. Select Shut down and click OK. The computer turns off automatically. Or you can turn off the computer with the power switch. Before turning off the computer with the power switch, follow the steps below: From the Start menu, select Settings –...

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer. Choosing Power Source You can use the 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 24 For more information on Standby and Hibernation, see Chapter 3. Using the AC Adapter When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter.

  • Page 25: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your computer will recognize the newly installed devices or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows 98. You can also restart Windows 98 from the Start menu.

  • Page 26: Using The Glide Pad

    Using The 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. Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen).

  • Page 27: Changing The Configuration

    to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from your fingertip. Click, Double-click, and Right-click To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse. Instead of clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad.

  • Page 28: Using The Keyboard

    Using The Keyboard Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. Windows Logo Keys Opens the Windows Start menu. Opens an application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to right- clicking. System Function Keys When pressed together with the Fn key, function keys set specific system parameters.

  • Page 29: Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit

    Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks with the external floppy disk drive unit. The keyboard/mouse port, RS-232C serial port and parallel port are available on the rear side of the floppy disk drive unit. You can connect peripherals to the floppy disk drive unit.
  • Page 30 Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the floppy disk drive unit by simultaneously pressing the buttons on each side of the connector and pulling it out. Close the cover of the floppy disk drive port on the computer. Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside;...

  • Page 31: Formatting A Floppy Disk

    Always insert a floppy disk straight into the floppy disk drive. When inserting the disk, make sure it is not upside down. Do not use excessive force when inserting the floppy disk. If you have difficulty inserting or removing disks, seek the assistance of an authorized service technician.

  • Page 32: Battery And Power Management

    CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and use the standard battery or an optional battery pack. Standard Battery Pack When not connected to an external power source, your computer operates with the rechargeable internal standard battery pack.

  • Page 33: Battery Indicator

    Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Control Panel or double-clicking the battery or AC plug icon on the taskbar. You can also check with the battery indicator on the front side of the computer. Battery Indicator Press the button on the right of the battery indicator to show the battery power remaining.
  • Page 34 Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery power indicator ( turns red and the warning beep sounds. Then the indicator starts blinking and the computer will be shut down soon and the data may be lost. Save your data and turn off the computer, or connect the computer to AC power immediately.
  • Page 35 When the message Press <F2> to enter Setup Utility appears, press F2 to open the Setup Utility. Disable the power management and set Critical Battery Suspend to Disabled in the Power menu of the Setup Utility. See Power menu in Chapter 7. Press Esc;...

  • Page 36: Optional Batteries

    Optional Batteries To power your computer for extended periods of time, there are two available optional batteries, the external battery pack(CE-BL03) or the flat panel battery(CE- BP01). For more details about using the flat panel battery, refer to the operation manual provided with it.
  • Page 37 Removing External Battery Pack Before removing the external battery pack, turn off the computer or confirm that the standard battery pack has power remaining. If the standard battery pack has no power remaining, connect the computer to AC power; otherwise the computer will be shut down and data may be lost.
  • Page 38 Charging External Battery Pack You can charge the external battery pack by connecting AC power to the computer with the external battery connected. To charge most effectively, the standard and external battery pack will be charged as follows: 1. Charge standard battery pack to about 80%. 2.

  • Page 39: 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 in Windows 98. Stopping power supply to the hard disk Stopping power supply to the display Using System standby Note that the power management may not seem to function under the following conditions:...
  • Page 40 down normally. When your computer resumes from System standby, the system restores the exact last state of the computer. There are two types of System standby; Standby and Hibernation. In Windows 98, you can define which System standby the system enters under what conditions. Standby stores the current condition of the computer in RAM and stops power supply to all but a few essential components.
  • Page 41 Your computer enters System standby in each of the following cases. You select Stand by in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. The specified time in System standby in Power Schemes tab of Power Management Properties dialog box has passed without any operation. In the above two, your computer enters Standby or Hibernation depending on your selection in Selecting System Standby Mode of this chapter.
  • Page 42 Resuming from Standby Do not operate the keyboard, glide pad or mouse while the system is resuming from Standby. Your computer resumes from Standby in each of the following cases: You press any key. The screen cover is opened. The built-in modem receives a call while a communication software is running (the built-in modem may not be available in some countries).
  • Page 43 From the Start menu, select Settings – Control Panel. Double-click Power Management icon. Select Alarms tab. Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated and the Alarm Action desired. Click OK twice. 3-12...

  • Page 44: Peripherals

    CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices with your computer. You can connect a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, mouse, or other device to the parallel, RS-232C serial, USB or keyboard/mouse ports. To ensure proper use, be sure to read the instructions for each peripheral device before connecting it to your computer.
  • Page 45 Computer USB Device PC Card Audio Equipment USB Device Microphone CRT Monitor Floppy Disk Drive RS-232C Device Printer Mouse/Keyboard...

  • Page 46: Pc Card

    PC Card Your computer is equipped with a PC card (PCMCIA) slot, which can accommodate one Type II card. Before inserting a PC card into your computer, refer to its manual. When using a PC card which needs an IRQ, disable one of the following ports: Serial, IR, LPT, or LAN.
  • Page 47 Raise the PC card eject button only when you need to push it. The eject button may get knocked off the computer if it is not pushed down. In this case, replace the button while the inserted PC card is held in. When a new card is correctly inserted, the appropriate driver is automatically installed.
  • Page 48 Connecting Optional External CD-ROM Drive You can connect the optional external CD-ROM drive using the PC card slot. Optional CD-ROM Drive...

  • Page 49: Keyboard / Mouse

    Keyboard / Mouse You can use a full size desktop keyboard or external mouse with your computer. A keyboard/mouse port and a RS-232C serial port are available when the external floppy disk drive is connected. The ways of connecting a PS/2 mouse and a serial mouse are slightly different. Never connect or disconnect the devices to the keyboard/mouse port when the computer is powered on.

  • Page 50: Display

    Display You can use an external monitor with your computer. To display images on both displays simultaneously, use the 1024x768 resolution. Some monitors, which are not compatible with your computer, may not display correctly. In this section, you often see the expression “Display Properties dialog box.”...
  • Page 51 Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 1024 x 768 at 64k color. To change the resolution and the number of colors, perform the following: In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings.

  • Page 52: Audio System

    Audio System You can output sound to speakers or headphones using an ordinary audio cable. Connecting audio equipment Turn off the computer. Use the following audio cable for the connection: To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment: Turn on the computer. You can adjust the volume in Windows 98 by clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar or with the volume control dial on the right side of your computer.

  • Page 53: Printer

    Printer You can connect a printer to a parallel port of the external floppy disk drive unit. Before using a printer, read the printer manual. Setting the Setup Utility In the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility, set the LPT Port: to Auto or Enabled. Also set the Mode:, referring to your printer manual.

  • Page 54: Infrared Communication

    Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer. Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches (50 cm). When using a Sharp electronic organizer, make sure the two IR ports are within 12 inches (30.5cm).
  • Page 55 Logical Port For some software, you may have to change the assignment of the logical port: In the SHARP IR dialog box, select Ports. Change the settings, and click OK. When the message You have changed the infrared communication port appears, click OK.

  • Page 56: Built-In Modem

    Built-in Modem (may not be available in some countries) You can use the built-in modem for data transfer and fax communication. The built-in modem on your computer is designed only for regular analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged when connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX.
  • Page 57 Disabling Power Management To use communication software, you may have to disable power management. See Disabling Power Management in Chapter 3. Setting Communication Information In the Modems Properties dialog box, select Dialing Properties. Set each item, following the instructions on the screen. Setting Communications Software Within the communications software you are using, set the COM port of the built-in modem to COM3 if you have not changed the settings in the Advanced...

  • Page 58: Lan Unit

    LAN unit Your computer is equipped with a 100 Base-TX/10 Base-T LAN interface. To activate the LAN adapter, perform the following steps. Turn off the computer. Connect one end of the LAN cable into the LAN jack on the rear side of the computer.

  • Page 59: Passwords

    CHAPTER 6 Security Features This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, computer viruses and theft. Passwords Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer. When a password is set and the computer is turned on or resumes from the suspend- to-disk mode, the system will require a password.
  • Page 60 When setting items in the Setup Utility The person who does not know the supervisor password cannot set: Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Password on boot Power Management Security Diskette access Fixed disk boot sector Exit Menu Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes and cannot get default value with F9 key.
  • Page 61 If you share the computer with others We recommend that a person who administers the computer sets both supervisor and user passwords and lets the other people know only the user password. Changing the Password In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, select the password item you want to change and press Enter.

  • Page 62: Preventing Infection Of Computer Viruses

    Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses You can protect against some viruses by limiting writing to the hard disk. To limit writing to the hard disk, set the item Fixed disk boot sector to Write Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility. You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above operation.

  • Page 63: Running The Setup Utility

    CHAPTER 7 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your computer. Running the Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on the computer.
  • Page 64 5. Select one of the exit methods, and press Enter. 6. When the message Setup Confirmation appears, press Enter again. The system restarts. To turn off the computer when the Setup Utility is open, press the power switch. Using the Setup Utility To navigate through the different menus, you can use the following keys: Moves the cursor from one menu to another.

  • Page 65: Main Menu

    Quiet Boot Enables or disables the quiet boot function. When this item is enabled, the system shows SHARP logo screen while booting. BIOS version Shows BIOS version of your notebook. EC version Shows the version of power source firmware.

  • Page 66: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu Serial Port Sets the RS-232C serial port, selecting the base I/O address. Enabled means that you can select the item yourself. Auto means that the item is automatically assigned. Disabled means that you cannot use the port. IR Port Sets the infrared port, selecting the mode, the I/O channel, the IRQ channel, and the DMA channel.

  • Page 67: Security Menu

    Security menu See the previous chapter about setting passwords. In some password settings, you cannot select some items. Set Supervisor Password Defines the supervisor password (up to eight characters). Set User Password Defines the user password (up to eight characters). You cannot set the user password unless you have set the supervisor password.

  • Page 68: Power Menu

    Power menu All items you set except for Auto Backlight Control do not work in Windows 98. See Chapter 3 about power management and the battery. Power Switch Function Defines the function of the power switch. If you select On/Off , the switch works only to turn on/off the computer. If you select Suspend/Resume, the system enters the mode that is specified in the item Suspend Mode when you press the power switch.

  • Page 69: Exit Menu

    Resume On Modem Ring Defines whether the system resumes from Standby when the modem receives a call. (may not be available in some countries) The built-in modem may not be available in some countries. Battery Level Shows the amount of battery power remaining. Battery 1 refers to the standard battery;...

  • Page 70: Maintenance And Care

    Appendixes The appendixes contain additional information on the use and care of your computer. Maintenance and Care This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the computer in excellent working condition. Cleaning the Computer Cabinet Apply a small amount of mild cleaning solution to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth.
  • Page 71 This computer is designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these guidelines. Before traveling, back up your data on floppy disks or other external media. Bring an extra copy of your backup data. Do not travel with an external floppy disk drive unit or optional CD-ROM drive connected.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Two USB ports, modem jack, LAN jack Others(on external Parallel port, RS-232C serial port, keyboard/mouse port floppy disk drive) Infrared IR port (IrDA:115Kbps/4Mbps, SHARP ASK:9600bps) Modem (may not be available in some Data: 56Kbps(receive), 33.6Kbps(send), Fax: 14.4Kbps, countries) Power AC adapter...
  • Page 73 Memory Module (64MB) CE-ME64A (Ask your local service dealer for installation)

  • Page 74: Index

    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 75 Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power switch function? Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. If the computer is operating with batteries, batteries may be discharged. Connect the computer to a wall outlet. Question: Why doesn't Windows start? Check whether the external floppy disk drive unit contains a non-system disk.

  • Page 76: Trouble With Display

    Trouble with Display See also the Display section in Chapter 4. Question: Why is the screen blank? Press any key to see if any power management feature has turned off the screen to save power. See the power indicator to check whether the computer is powered. If you are using a standard battery pack, make sure it has a charge remaining.
  • Page 77 Trouble with Hard Disk Question: Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk? Confirm the drive and file names are correct. Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space. The hard disk in your computer is formatted with FAT32. You cannot read or write data formatted in other operating systems, which are not FAT 32 compatible.
  • Page 78 If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch, slide the reset switch on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system(refer to page 2-3). Five seconds later, turn on the computer by pressing the power switch. Question: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly? Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from dirt and grease.
  • Page 79 These ports should be no more than 20 inches (50 cm) apart without any obstacles. Confirm that IR communication is not turned off in the Sharp IR dialog box. Confirm the item Mode of IR Port is set to IrDA in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 80 Question: Why can't I access the network? Confirm the item LAN is set to Enabled in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility. Confirm the cable is properly connected to the LAN jack and the network hub. Confirm the network configuration is appropriate. Confirm the user name or password are correct.
  • Page 81 Index AC adapter, 2-2 flat panel battery, 3-5 audio, 4-9 floppy disk formatting, 2-9 handling, 2-8 inserting and removing, 2-8 backing up data, 2-9 battery alarm, 3-11 battery pack changing, 3-4 glide pad, 2-4 charging, 3-3;3-7 changing the configuration, 2-5 checking the battery level, 3-2;...
  • Page 82 setting up Windows 98, 1-3 Setup Utility optional external CD-ROM drive, 4-5 Advanced menu, 7-4 entering and exiting, 7-1 Exit menu, 7-7 Main menu, 7-3 Power menu, 7-6 password running, 7-1 changing, 6-2 Security menu, 7-5 deleting, 6-3 using, 7-2 setting, 6-2 shutting down the system, 1-4 PC card...

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