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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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SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-A800 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.
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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-A800 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 the 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 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
  • Page 9 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING. CAUTION: FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE BATTERY. VORSICHT: UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN. ATTENTION: POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE.

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 12 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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...................... x About This Manual ....................xiii Recording Important Information ................xiv Manual Conventions ....................
  • Page 17 Programmable Power Management................ 3-6 Power Management Hot-keys ................3-10 Connecting Peripherals Using Peripheral Devices ..................4-1 Connecting Peripherals Overview................4-2 Using PC Cards ...................... 4-3 Connecting an External Monitor ................4-6 Connecting Headphones..................4-10 Connecting USB Devices..................4-10 Connecting a Printer..................... 4-11 Communication Functions Infrared Communication ..................
  • Page 18 Appendices Appendix 1: Troubleshooting ................A-1 Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance .................A-8 Appendix 3: Specifications ..................A-10 Index Index ........................Index-1 xviii...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Computer

    Overview of Computer In the following diagram, the labels in italics refer to the chapter and page number in this manual where you can find more information. The actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model. Front View LCD screen See 2-9...
  • Page 20 Right Side View Drive bay with CD-ROM PC card slot drive installed See 4-3 See 2-15 PC card eject Manual tray eject Drive activity button button (recessed) indicator See 4-4 Eject tray button Left Side View Slot for security cable See 7-4 Battery lock button AC adapter jack...
  • Page 21 Rear View Modem Monitor port USB port jack See 4-6 See 4-10 See 5-4 Parallel/FDD port See 4-11 Headphone jack Infrared port See 4-10 See 5-1 Bottom View Memory module compartment See 6-4 Port replicator docking connector See 6-6 Reset switch Drive bay lock latch (recessed) See 2-3...

  • Page 22: Fast Start

    CHAPTER 1 Fast Start Your new computer is ready to use as soon as you unpack it from the box. If you’re familiar with computers, follow the instructions in this chapter to get your system up and running in just a few minutes. If this is your first computer, you should read through the entire Operation Manual before starting the system.
  • Page 23 Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the left side of the computer. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The orange battery charge indicator turns on when you connect AC power.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Windows 98

    Setting Up Windows 98 Windows 98 is pre-installed on your computer, including the special drivers and software used by built-in components such as the audio and video system, the modem, and the PC card slot. The Windows Setup program lets you enter personal data such as your name, the date and time in your location, and so on.

  • Page 25: Turning Off Your Computer

    PC Card Power Management System Turning Off Your Computer When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following steps: Click the Start button in the taskbar and click on Shut Down from the Start menu. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, check the Shut down item and then click the OK button.

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes some of the basic operations of your computer such as using the keyboard, adjusting the display, and so on. Powering the Computer You can operate your computer by using the AC adapter to connect to a suitable power outlet.
  • Page 27 Power and Battery Indicators For proper operations it is important to understand the operation of the power and battery indicators located beside the right-side hinge of the upper cover. Indicator Meanings Green Power Indicator Icon Lamp State Status Turned on Computer is turned on Turned off Computer is turned off...

  • Page 28: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your computer recognizes 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 29: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The built-in keyboard includes all the functions that you find on a full-sized keyboard. In addition, the keyboard has built-in hot keys that you can use to control some of the functions of the computer. The illustration below shows the location of some important keys on your keyboard. Function Keys Pause...

  • Page 30: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys There are two different Windows keys as shown below. The keyboard repeats the Windows Start key on either side of the Space bar. Windows Start Key. This key opens the Windows Start menu on the taskbar. In combination with other keys it provides short cuts to some Windows functions.
  • Page 31 Returns the Sys Request keystroke Returns the Num Lock keystroke – activates the Insert embedded numeric keypad NumLk Returns the Scroll Lock keystroke Delete ScrLk Returns the Home keystroke Pg Up Home Returns the End keystroke Pg Dn Pop-Up Power Management Information Box When you hold down the Fn key and press the F2 function key, a pop-up information box appears for about five seconds in the top left corner of the display.

  • Page 32: Using The Glide Pad

    Using the Glide Pad Your computer has a built-in pointing device called a glide pad. The glide pad consists of the glide pad surface, a large left button and a smaller right button. Glide pad surface Left button Right button Using the Glide Pad When you slide your finger across the glide pad surface, the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction as your fingertip.

  • Page 33: Reading The Status Indicators

    Changing the Glide Pad Configuration You can change the way the glide pad operates in the Mouse Properties window. From Windows Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel and double-click Mouse to open up the Mouse Properties window. Click on any of the tabs; Buttons, Pointers or motion.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Display

    Adjusting the Display The most important adjustment you can make to the display is to set it to the best viewing angle. The display contrast decreases if you look at it from a wide angle above or below, or from side to side. Changing the Brightness Change the screen brightness by using the Fn+F6 and Fn+F7 hot keys.
  • Page 35 Changing the Display Properties The Windows Display Properties window lets you make many different kinds of changes to the appearance of the screen under Windows. Place the screen pointer on any empty area of the Windows desktop and click the right glide pad button to pull down a menu.

  • Page 36: Controlling Audio

    Controlling Audio Your computer is installed with a built-in speaker and a built-in microphone. You can use Windows Entertainment Accessories to play CDs, record messages and sound, play computer games with sound tracks, and so on. Microphone Speaker You can control the audio volume by using the audio hot keys Fn+F8 and Fn+F9. Press keys to decrease the audio volume Press keys to increase the audio volume You can use the Windows volume control meter to visually judge the audio level...

  • Page 37: Using The Drives

    Using the Drives Your computer has three different drives; the internal hard disk drive, the CD-ROM drive module, and the floppy disk drive module. The CD-ROM and floppy disk drive modules can be installed in the drive bay on the right side of the computer. If you want to use the CD-ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same time, you can install the CD-ROM drive in the drive bay, and use the floppy disk drive as an external component connected to your computer through the parallel/FDD port on...

  • Page 38: Floppy Disk Drive

    CD-ROM drive The CD-ROM drive lets you read information from CDs. Your computer identifies the CD-ROM as drive R: and it is a read-only drive. You cannot write information to CD-ROMs. Many software applications and reference works are shipped on CDs because they store over 600 MB of data.

  • Page 39: Installing A Drive In The Drive Bay

    Installing a Drive in the Drive Bay The drive bay on the right side of your computer can be installed with a CD-ROM drive or a floppy disk drive. Change the drives in the bay by following the steps below. Remove any floppy disks or CD-ROMs from the drive that is currently installed in the drive bay.

  • Page 40: Using The Cd-Rom Drive

    Using the CD-ROM Drive If the CD-ROM drive is installed in the drive bay, use it as follows. Locate and identify the three features on the front of the CD-ROM drive; the eject tray button, the recessed mechanical eject button, and the drive activity indicator.

  • Page 41: Using The Floppy Disk Drive Externally

    Using the Floppy Disk Drive Externally To remove the floppy disk drive from the optional floppy disk drive box (CE-FC01), press the lock latch on the top edge of the cover and pull the floppy disk drive out of the box. Press lock latch back Pull drive out of...

  • Page 42: Battery And Power Management

    CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to charge your computer’s internal battery and keep it in good condition. It also explains how you can use the power management features to maximize battery life while operating under battery power. Battery Pack The removable battery pack is installed in the base of the computer.
  • Page 43 Battery Charging The battery pack begins charging anytime your computer is connected to AC power using the AC adapter. If the battery pack is fully discharged and your computer is turned off or in standby mode, the battery pack fully recharges in about 2 hours. If the battery pack is fully discharged and your computer is turned on, the battery pack fully recharges in about 4 hours.

  • Page 44: Battery Low Warnings

    Battery Low Warnings The battery low warnings are set using the Windows Power Management Properties application. See later in this chapter for a full discussion of this topic. The Power Management Properties application lets you set a Low Battery Alarm and a Critical Battery Alarm.

  • Page 45: Battery Conditioning

    Go to the Exit page of the setup utility, highlight Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Press Enter again when the dialog asks for confirmation. When the system restarts and the Sharp logo and prompt appear, press F2 again to enter the setup utility.

  • Page 46: Changing A Battery Pack

    Changing a Battery Pack The procedure to remove and install a battery pack is as follows: Turn off the computer, close the upper cover and turn the computer over and lay on a soft surface. On the left side of the computer, locate the battery lock button. On the base of the computer, locate the pressure point embossed on the base of the battery pack for pushing it out of the battery compartment.

  • Page 47: Programmable Power Management

    Programmable Power Management Your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) which is a powerful feature of the Windows 98 operating system. Therefore you can select and control all the power management of your computer through the Windows Power Management Properties application in Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 48 Setting Power Schemes The Power Management Properties window opens on the Power Schemes tab. You can use this window to create and name different Power Schemes. For each Power Scheme, you can use the drop down menus to set the timeouts for System standby, for Turn off monitor, and for Turn off hard disks.
  • Page 49 Resuming from Standby/suspend-to-RAM Mode Your computer will resume from a standby/suspend-to-RAM mode under the following conditions: The power button is pressed Any key on the keyboard is pressed An incoming call to the built-in fax/modem, or a PC card modem in the PC card slot, is received Setting Alarms Click on the Alarms tab of the Power Management Properties window to display the...
  • Page 50 Use the check boxes to turn the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm on or off. Use the slider bars to set the percentage of battery charge remaining required to trigger the alarms. Click on the Alarm Action button to define the actions that are generated by the alarms.

  • Page 51: Power Management Hot-Keys

    Power Management Hot-keys In addition to the programmable power management, you can use the power management hot-keys to directly control the power consumption of your computer with just a keystroke. Pops up an information box in the upper left corner of the screen Turns off the display on the built-in screen Puts the system into standby/suspend-to-RAM mode...

  • Page 52: Connecting Peripherals

    CHAPTER 4 Connecting Peripherals This chapter describes how to connect your computer to peripheral devices using the input/output ports on the rear edge of the unit. To ensure correct operation follow the instructions given in this chapter, and always read the instructions given with the peripheral device as well.

  • Page 53: Connecting Peripherals Overview

    Connecting Peripherals Overview The illustration below shows many of the peripheral devices that can be connected to your computer. PC card slot Modem jack Parallel (printer)/FDD port External monitor port Infrared port USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Headphone jack For information on using the modem telephone socket and the infrared port, see the following chapter Chapter5 Communication Functions.

  • Page 54: Using Pc Cards

    Using PC Cards Your computer has a PC card slot on the right side. The PC card slot accepts type-1 and type-II PC cards. It supports the 32-bit Cardbus standard. You can use PC cards to add many different features to your computer such as a network adapter, a SCSI host adapter, and so on.
  • Page 55 Configuring a PC Card The Windows operating system immediately detects the insertion of the card. If Windows recognizes the card it automatically loads any drivers required by the card, and allocates any resources that are required by the card. Windows usually displays a New Hardware Found dialog box that tells you that the card has been successfully configured.
  • Page 56 Push the eject button straight into the computer chassis so that it forces the PC card out of the PC card slot. Push eject button straight into the chassis to force the card from the slot Pull the card out of the slot. Pull the eject card button out of the computer chassis and fold it back against the side of the computer for safekeeping.

  • Page 57: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to your computer and then display the video output to either the built-in screen, the external monitor, or a simultaneous display to both the monitor and the screen. You can even create dual independent displays so that, for example, you can run one application on the built-in screen, and run a different application on the external monitor.
  • Page 58 4. Use the check boxes to turn on or off the display to the built-in screen (called LCD in this window) and the external monitor (called CRT for Cathode Ray Tube in this window). 5. Use the slider bars to adjust the resolution and the refresh rate of the display on the external monitor.
  • Page 59 When you connect an external monitor and turn on the computer, the system defaults to a simultaneous display on the built-in screen. Press Fn+F5 one time Video display to built-in screen only Press Fn+F5 two times Video display to external monitor only Press Fn+F5 three times Video display to both built-in screen and external monitor...
  • Page 60 9. Click on the monitor marked with a number 2. Windows asks if you want to enable the monitor as an extension of your Windows desktop. Click the Yes button. 10. Use the glide pad to drag monitor 2 around monitor 1 so that it is in the same location as the real external monitor is in relation to the built-in screen.

  • Page 61: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones You can connect headphones to your computer so that you can listen to audio in private. When you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in speaker in the computer cabinet is automatically turned off. Headphone jack You can adjust the volume by clicking on the loudspeaker icon on the right side of the taskbar, or by pressing the audio volume control hot keys.

  • Page 62: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer Most printers connect through the parallel/FDD port on the rear edge of your computer. Parallel/FDD port Installing a Printer Driver After you have connected the printer to your computer through the parallel/FDD port, install a printer driver following the steps below: From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers.

  • Page 63: Communication Functions

    CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions Your computer has two important features that let you establish communications with other computers and devices. The infrared port lets you establish wireless communication with other infrared devices that are at close range. The built-in modem lets you connect to the telephone system so that you can communicate with the whole world through the internet, e-mail, etc,.
  • Page 64 As a default, the infrared port is turned off. When the infrared port is turned on, it continually emits infrared signals to try and find a receiver. We suggest that you only turn on the infrared port when you want to use it. During infrared communications: Do not move the computer or the target device Do not enter standby/suspend-to-RAM mode...
  • Page 65 File Transfers 1. To send a file from your computer to another Windows 98 computer, use Windows Explorer to browse to the files you want to transfer. Right click the file and select Send To from the drop down menu Click on Infrared Recipient in the Send To menu.

  • Page 66: Built-In Modem(May Not Available In Some Countries)

    Built-in Modem(may not available in some countries) The built-in modem may not be available in some countries. You cannot use the built-in modem in MS-DOS mode. You can use the built-in modem for data transfer, fax communication, and voice communication. You can also use it to establish a dial-up connection to the internet through an Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 67 Connect to the telephone line directly. Do not use a distributor or allotter. Configuring the Modem You may have already configured your modem during Windows 98 Personal Setup. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below. Telephony Configuration From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. Double-click the Telephony icon.
  • Page 68 Hyper Terminal and Phone Dialer You can find these applications by opening the Start menu and selecting Programs, then Accessories, and then Communications. HyperTerminal lets you connect to other computer terminals, for example, Bulletin Boards. Phone Dialer lets you store and dial numbers for quick access.

  • Page 69: Changing Or Adding Options

    CHAPTER 6 Changing or Adding Options This chapter describes how you can change or add two important optional items to your computer; a port replicator, and a memory card. It also explains how to use the Recovery CD to repair a corrupted hard disk drive. Using the Recovery CD If your hard disk drive ever gets corrupted, for example by a computer virus, you can use the recovery CD to return the state of your hard disk to the way it was when your...
  • Page 70 2. Turn on your computer and at the Sharp logo and setup prompt, press F2 to run the setup utility. 3. In the setup utility, open the Boot page and make the CD-ROM the first boot location. See Boot Page in Chapter 8 for more information.

  • Page 71: Adding A Memory Module

    Adding a Memory Module Your computer comes complete with 64 MB of main memory. This is plenty of memory for most applications. However, if you want to enjoy the increased performance that extra memory can bring, you can easily add a memory module to your system using the spare memory compartment in the base of your computer.
  • Page 72 When you restart your computer, press the Esc key or the F2 key when you see the Sharp logo and setup prompt. You can verify that the new memory is installed and functional by checking how much System RAM is displayed on the...

  • Page 73: Using The Optional Port Replicator

    Using the Optional Port Replicator The optional port replicator (model CE-DS02) provides a convenient “parking place” for your computer on your desktop or working area. It duplicates the ports on the rear edge of your computer and adds extra ports as well. You can leave peripheral devices permanently connected to the port replicator.
  • Page 74 Port Replicator Ports The port replicator ports are all located on the back side. PS/2 Keyboard Telephone PS/2 Parallel Mouse Microphone Line-out Infrared RS-232C Serial Monitor Line-in AC Adapter Docking and Undocking Your computer has a connector in the base of the unit that automatically engages with the docking connector on the port replicator.
  • Page 75 Before docking your computer to the port replicator, either turn off the computer or suspend the computer by pressing the hot keys Fn+F12. After the computer is shut down or suspended, install the computer in the port replicator. The guide pins ensure that the computer is positioned correctly.

  • Page 76: Security Features

    CHAPTER 7 Security Features This chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, and theft. Passwords Setting a password will help protect against unauthorized access to your computer. When password protection is correctly set, you can leave your computer turned off or in standby/suspend-to-RAM mode.
  • Page 77 Change diskette access Setting the Password in the Setup Utility In the Security menu of the setup utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter. Type the same password again, and press Enter. When the confirmation message appears, press Enter.
  • Page 78 Password Requirements If you have enabled Password on boot in the Security page of the setup utility, the system will ask for a password when the system is started. If a user password is entered, then the user has limited access to the floppy disk drive as set by holder of the supervisor password.

  • Page 79: Using A Security Cable

    Using a Security Cable You can prevent theft by connecting a laptop security cable to a fixed object and locking the other end of the cable in the slot on the left side of the computer. Slot for security cable...

  • Page 80: Setup Utility

    Exit the setup utility or return to the default values Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the Sharp logo appears with the prompt Press <Esc> for diagnostic screen, <F2> for Setup, press F2. 3. Change the desired settings.
  • Page 81 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 button . Using the Setup Utility To navigate through the different menus, you can use the following keys: Use the Left and Right cursor arrow keys to choose the pages from the main menu bar across the top of the screen.

  • Page 82: Main Page

    Boot Options Press Enter to display the Boot Options sub-menu. If Summary screen is Enabled, the system shows a hardware summary at start-up time. If Quiet boot is Enabled, the system displays the Sharp logo screen. Press Esc to return to the Main page.

  • Page 83: Advanced Page

    Extended Memory Shows the size of extended memory beyond 1 MB. Advanced Page Serial port Sets the RS-232C serial port (only available on the optional Port Replicator), selecting the base I/O address. Enabled means that you can set the item yourself.

  • Page 84: Security Page

    Security Page See Chapter 7 for detailed information on setting passwords in the Security page. Under some password settings, not all items are available to all users . 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 85: Power Page

    Power Page Because your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface), a powerful feature of the Windows 98 operating system, the power management for your system is controlled by the Windows OS and the items on this page have no function. See Chapter 3 for information on using the Windows Power Management Properties program.

  • Page 86: Boot Page

    Resume on Time If you enable this item, the system can resume from suspend mode by an alarm set on the computer’s realtime clock. Resume Time If you have enabled the Resume on Time item, use this item to set the alarm time.

  • Page 87: Appendix 1: Troubleshooting

    Appendix 1: Troubleshooting This appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems with your computer. 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 88 Trouble when Starting Question: Why doesn't the power switch function? Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live power outlet. If the computer is operating with batteries, the batteries may be discharged. Connect the computer to a power outlet. Question: Why doesn't Windows start? Check whether the floppy disk drive unit contains a non-system disk.

  • Page 89: Trouble With The Display

    Trouble with the Display 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 battery pack, make sure it has a charge remaining Make sure the LCD screen is selected as the display by pressing Fn+F5.
  • Page 90 Trouble with the 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 91 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. Confirm the item PS/2 Mouse in the Main menu of the setup utility is enabled. Trouble with Peripherals Question: Why don't expansion or peripheral devices function? Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer.
  • Page 92 Confirm the item Serial Port is set appropriately in the Advanced menu of the setup utility. Trouble with Communication Question: Why can't I communicate through the built-in IR port? Confirm the IR port of your computer is lined up with the IR port of the other device.
  • Page 93 Other Troubles Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect? Correct the date and time using the Date/Time icon in the Windows Control Panel or the Main menu of the setup utility. Question: Why can't I produce sound? Check the volume control with the Fn+F9 hot keys. Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control.

  • Page 94: Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance

    Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain your 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 95 Do not travel with the computer powered on. This may result in loss of data and/or damage to the hard disk drive. Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer. Fully charge the battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord. Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

  • Page 96: Appendix 3: Specifications

    Appendix 3: Specifications Parts Specifications Mobile Pentium II Processor (frequency differs by configuration) Secondary cache 256 KB (Integrated with CPU) Including system BIOS and VGA BIOS System SDRAM 64 MB (expandable to 192 MB) Video 2.5 MB Display Panel Active Matrix (TFT) color LCD Video controller NeoMagic NM2200 Keyboard...
  • Page 97 Options AC adapter........ CE-A80V Battery Pack ......CE-BL08 Floppy Disk Drive Box .... CD-FC01 Port Replicator ......CE-DS02 (May not be available in some countries) A-11...
  • Page 98 Index troubleshooting, A-3 turning off, 2-9 using settings tab, 2-10 Drives AC adapter CD-ROM drive, 2-13 first -time use, 1-1 floppy disk drive, 2-13 Audio hard disk drive, 2-12 connecting headphones, 4-10 using, 2-12 controlling, 2-11 using the drive bay, 2-14 hot-keys, 2-11 External monitor Battery...
  • Page 99 removing, 4-4 using, 4-3 Indicators Peripheral devices power and battery, 2-2 connecting guidelines, 4-1 external monitor, 4-6 Infrared communication about, 5-1 headphones, 4-10 eastablishing a connection, 5-2 infrared, 5-1 file transfers, 5-3 overview, 4-2 postioning the ports, 5-1 PC cards, 4-3 port replicator, 6-5 troubleshooting, A-6 turning off, 5-3...
  • Page 100 reset switch, 2-3 setup utility, 8-1 warm boot, 2-3 specifications, A-10 status indicators, 2-8 turning off, 1-4 using a security cable, 7-4 Security locking cable, 7-4 passwords, 7-1 Setup utility Troubleshooting about, 8-1 common problems, A-1 advanced page, 8-4 communications, A-6 boot page, 8-7 display, A-3 entering and exiting, 8-1...

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