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  • Page 1 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 that authority.

  • Page 2: 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 3: Notice For Users In Europe

    Notice for Users in Europe About the Modem Your Sharp PC-AR 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 4 This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 1999/5/EC. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 1999/5/EC. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 1999/5/EC. Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 1999/5/EC. Quest' apparecchio è...
  • Page 5 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 6: 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 7 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 CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMANDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
  • Page 8 Storage Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to exceed 60 C (140 F) during storage. Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use. 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.

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users in Australia ..................i Notice for Users in the UK ..................ii Notice for Users in Europe ..................iii Safety Precautions.....................vi About This Manual ....................ix Recording Important Information ................x Manual Conventions ....................xi Table of Contents.....................xii Overview of Computer..................... xv Fast Start Connecting AC Power ....................1-1 Setting Up Windows Me..................1-4...
  • Page 13 Programmable Power Management................ 3-8 Power Management Hot-keys ................3-12 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 and a Microphone............4-10 Connecting USB Devices..................4-10 Connecting a Printer.....................
  • Page 14 Appendices Appendix 1: Troubleshooting ................A-1 Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance .................A-8 Appendix 3: Specifications ..................A-10 Index Index ........................Index-1...

  • Page 15: 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 System status indicators...
  • Page 16 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 18 Right Side View Drive activity indicator Eject tray button Drive bay with Manual tray eject CD-RW drive installed button (recessed) See 2-15, 2-16 Left Side View USB port PC card slots Ventilation openings See 4-10 See 4-3 Security slot See 7-4 Modem jack PC card See 5-1...
  • Page 19 Rear View Parallel/FDD port LAN jack External monitor port See 4-11 See 5-4 See 4-6 RS-232C Serial port USB port AC adapter jack See 4-12 See 4-10 See 1-1 PS/2 port See 4-13 Bottom View Memory module compartment Port replicator docking connector See 6-3 See 6-6 Drive bay lock latch...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Lower battery pack into Battery release lever battery compartment Battery lock button Battery pack Turn over your computer. On the front edge of the computer, slide the cover latch to the right and raise the cover. Cover latch Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the computer.
  • Page 22 AC adapter jack AC adapter To power outlet Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The orange battery charge indicator turns on when you connect AC power. 10. Press the power button located just above the F3 button on the keyboard. The green power indicator turns on when the power is turned on.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Windows Me

    Setting Up Windows Me Windows Me 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 your personal data such as the date and time in your location, and so on.

  • Page 24: Turning Off Your Computer

    PC Card Power Options System Turning Off Your Computer When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following steps: From the Start menu, select Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Shut down from the pull-down menu, and click OK.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Power and Battery Indicators For proper operations it is important to understand the operation of the power and battery indicators located on the left-side front corner. Indicator Meanings Green Power Indicator Icon Lamp State Status Turned on Computer is turned on Turned off Computer is turned off Computer is in System...

  • Page 27: 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 Me. You can also restart Windows Me from the Start menu.

  • Page 28: 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 FN Key Keypad...

  • Page 29: Windows Keys

    The embedded numeric keypad will be disabled if an external keyboard is connected. If you want to enable it, set NumLock to Enabled in the Main menu of the Setup utility. See chapter 8 for more information. Windows Keys There are two different Windows keys as shown below. Windows Start Key.
  • Page 30 Puts the system into System standby/Hibernation– see Programmable Power Management in Chapter 3 Returns the Sys Request keystroke Returns the Scroll Lock keystroke NumLk ScrLk Pop-Up 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 31: Using The Quick Start Buttons

    Using the Quick Start Buttons In addition to the function keys embedded on the keyboard as discussed before, your computer has five more quick start buttons located above the keyboard next to the power button. The buttons are identified by icons printed above each button. The use of each button can be user defined.

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

  • Page 34: Reading The Status Indicators

    Reading the Status Indicators As well as the Power and Battery Charge indicators discussed before, your computer has five more status indicators located above the keyboard between the power button and the quick start buttons. The indicators are identified by icons printed above each lamp.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Changing the Display Properties The Windows Display Properties dialog box 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 37: Controlling Audio

    Controlling Audio Your computer is installed with built-in stereo speakers and a built-in monaural microphone. You can use Windows entertainment accessories to play CDs, record messages and sound, play computer games with sound tracks, and so on. Speaker Microphone Speaker You can control the audio volume by using the audio hot keys Fn+F8 and Fn+F9.

  • Page 38: Using The Drives

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

  • Page 39: Floppy Disk Drive

    CD-RW drive The CD-RW drive lets you read information from CDs. You can also write information to CD-R/RW disks using the installed applications called Easy CD Creator or Direct CD. For more details, see online help of the applications. Your computer identifies the CD-RW drive as drive R:.
  • Page 40 Do not touch the disc while reading/writing data. It may cause malfunction of the computer and the drive. Before removing the floppy disk, make sure the indicator of the floppy disk drive unit is not lit. 2-16...

  • Page 41: Changing A Unit In The Unit Bay

    Changing a Unit in the Unit Bay The Unit bay on the right side of your computer can be installed with a CD-RW drive, a floppy disk drive or an optional secondary battery. Your computer supports hot-swap, so you can change units without turning off your computer. Change the units in the bay by following the steps below.
  • Page 42 For information on using an optional secondary battery, see Battery and Power Management of chapter 3. When removing an optional secondary battery, make sure the internal standard battery has power remaining, or connect your computer to AC power; otherwise your computer will be shut down and data may be lost. 2-18...

  • Page 43: Using The Cd-Rw Drive

    Using the CD-RW Drive If the CD-RW drive is installed in the unit bay, use it as follows. Locate and identify the three features on the front of the CD-RW drive; the eject tray button, the recessed mechanical eject button, and the drive activity indicator.
  • Page 44 When inserting a CD, do not use force. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray. Do not leave the tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-RW drive may malfunction. Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towels).

  • Page 45: 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-FC02), release the lock latch on the base of the cover and pull the floppy disk drive out of the box. Release lock latch on the base Pull drive out of...

  • Page 46: Battery And Power Management

    CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to charge your computer’s internal or an optional secondary battery and how to keep them in good condition. It also explains how you can use the power management features to maximize battery life while operating under battery power.

  • Page 47: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The battery packs begin charging anytime your computer is connected to AC power using the AC adapter. If the standard battery pack is fully discharged and your computer is turned off or in System hibernate, it fully recharges in about 2 hours. If the standard battery pack is fully discharged and your computer is turned on, it fully recharges in about 4 hours.
  • Page 48 Or you can use the battery charge indicator located on the corner of the standard battery. There are 5 indicator lamps, and if you press the button above lamps, they will show you the charging status. If all 5 lamps are lit, the battery is fully charged. If only an orange lamp is lit, it will discharge soon.

  • Page 49: Battery Low Warnings

    Battery Low Warnings The battery low warnings are set in Windows Power Options properties dialog box. Click Alarms tab, and you can set a Low battery alarm and a Critical battery alarm. The alarms are triggered when battery charge decreases to a user-defined percentage set.
  • Page 50 After you have shut down your computer in a low battery condition, don’t try to restart the computer until you have replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery pack, or connected the computer to a power outlet using the AC adapter.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Removing A Standard Internal Battery Pack

    Removing a Standard Internal Battery Pack Turn off the computer and close the upper cover. Turn the computer over and lay on a soft surface. On the base of the computer, locate the battery pack and the battery lock button. Slide the battery lock button to the unlocked potion.

  • Page 53: Programmable Power Management

    Programmable Power Management Your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) which is a powerful feature of the Windows Me operating system. Therefore you can select and control all the power management of your computer through the Windows Power Options properties application in Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 54 Intel Speed Step Technology You can control processor core speed to reduce the power consumption with Intel Speed Step technology. Right-click icon and select Adjust Properties to change the performance. Setting Power Schemes The Power Options properties dialog box opens on the Power Schemes tab. You can use this dialog box to create and name different Power Schemes.
  • Page 55 Supporting System Hibernate To support System Hibernate mode, you need to perform the following: In the Power Options properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab. Check Enable hibernate support. Click Apply and OK. Entering System Standby/Hibernate Your computer will enter System Standby/Hibernate under several sets of conditions as follows: The System stand by/System hibernate timeout in the Power Options properties dialog box elapses.
  • Page 56 Power Meter Click on the Power Meter tab of the Power Options properties window to show the battery charge meter. You can also display this information by clicking on the battery meter icon displayed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Advanced Options Click on the Advanced tab of the Power Options properties window to display the advanced options.

  • Page 57: 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. Turns off the display on the built-in screen Puts the system into System Standby/Hibernation Note that you can also reduce power consumption by decreasing the screen brightness and decreasing the audio volume using the brightness and volume hot-keys.

  • Page 58: Connecting Peripherals

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

  • Page 59: Connecting Peripherals Overview

    Connecting Peripherals Overview The illustration below shows many of the peripheral devices that can be connected to your computer. Microphone jack Headphone jack PC card slot IEEE 1394 port USB port Modem jack External monitor port USB (Universal Serial Bus) port LAN Jack PS/2 Port RS-232C Serial port...

  • Page 60: Using Pc Cards

    Using PC Cards Your computer has PC card slots on the left side. The PC card slots accept type-I, type-II, and type-III PC cards. It also supports the 32-bit CardBus standard or Zoomed Video(ZV) port compliant PC card. You can insert a combination of two type-I and type-II cards simultaneously.
  • Page 61 If you plan on using a type-III PC card, all other cards must be removed first. You can only use a single type-III card at a time. 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.
  • Page 62 Removing a PC Card Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar. In Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the card you want to remove and click the Stop button. In Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the card name you want to remove is highlighted, and click OK.

  • Page 63: 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 64 4. Use the green button to turn on or off the display to the built-in screen (called Panel in this window) and the external monitor (called Monitor in this window). 5. If both displays are activated, and you want to use dual independent displays, use the blue button to set one display to Primary, and the other display to Secondary.
  • Page 65 10. Click on OK to exit the Properties dialog box. Switching with Hot-keys After switching the display with software in the first instance, you can then use the display switching hot-keys Switch display between the built-in screen, an external monitor, and a simultaneous display When you connect an external monitor and turn on the computer, the system defaults to a simultaneous display on the built-in screen.
  • Page 66 5. 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. 6. 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 67: Connecting Headphones And A Microphone

    8. To turn off the dual independent display, return to the Settings page of the Display Properties dialog box and right-mouse click the monitor marked with a number 2. A pop-up menu appears, deselect Enabled. The dual independent display feature is now disabled. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone You can connect headphones to your computer so that you can listen to audio in private.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Printer

    Rear side USB port Left side USB port To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following before you remove them: Double-click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar. Select the device you want to remove and click Stop. Confirm the device name you want to remove is highlighted, then click OK.

  • Page 69: Connecting A Serial Device

    Confirm Local printer is selected and click Next. Select the manufacturer and the printer and then click Next. If you cannot find the model name of your printer, you have to install the printer driver included with your printer. See your printer manual for more information. Select LPT1 and click Next.

  • Page 70: Connecting A Ps/2 Keyboard Or Pointing Device

    Serial Devices The serial port also allows you to connect external devices such as a modem or a scanner to your computer. Devices connected to the unit while the power is powered up, may not work reliably. Connect devices to the serial port while the computer is turned off.
  • Page 71 IEEE 1394 port Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. A SHARP digital View Cam camcorder can be connected to the IEEE 1394 port with an optional connection cable. You can capture the image and edit the data transmitted to your computer with Studio DV, which is pre-installed in your computer.

  • Page 72: Communication Functions

    CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions Your computer has two important features that let you establish communications with other computers and devices. 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 73 Modem jack 3. Plug one end of the telephone cable supplied with your computer into the modem jack. (If the cable is fitted with a core, plug the end of the cable nearest the core into the computer.) 4. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall telephone socket. 5.

  • Page 74: Lan Unit

    Dial-Up Networking To create other dial-up networking accounts: 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer icon. 2. Click Dial-Up Networking. 3. Click Next. 4. Follow the prompts of the Make New Connection dialog box to create a new account. Hyper Terminal and Phone Dialer You can find these applications by opening the Start menu and selecting Programs- Accessories- Communications.
  • Page 75 Connecting the computer to a local network Connect your computer to a local network as follows: Turn off your computer. Locate the LAN jack on the rear edge of your computer. LAN jack Plug one end of a network cable into the network jack. Plug the other end of the cable into a network router or another computer.
  • Page 76 Double-click on the Network icon in the Control Panel. This will bring up the Networking window. Click on the File and Print Sharing button. You will be asked to decided if you want to allow file sharing, print sharing, or both, click on the appropriate checkboxes.

  • Page 77: 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. Adding a Memory Module Your computer comes complete with 64 MB of main memory. This is plenty of memory for most applications.

  • Page 78: Removing A Memory Module

    3. Use a small, Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws. Lift the cover from the memory compartment using the indent on one side of the compartment cover. 4. Hold the memory module over the memory compartment. The edge connector on the module is divided into two unequal parts and the edge connector slot inside the memory compartment is also divided into two unequal parts.

  • Page 79: Using The Optional Port Replicator (May Not Be Available In Some Countries)

    Using the Optional Port Replicator (may not be available in some countries) The optional port replicator (model CE-DS03) provides a convenient “parking place” for your computer on your desktop or working area. It duplicates the ports on the rear side of your computer and adds extra ports as well. You can leave peripheral devices permanently connected to the port replicator.
  • Page 80 Port Replicator Ports The port replicator ports are all located on the back side. PS/2 Keyboard USB LAN jack PS/2 Parallel/FDD Mouse Microphone Headphone RS-232C Serial External Monitor Audio-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 81 Before docking your computer to the port replicator, either turn off the computer or let the computer enter to System Standby/Hibernate by pressing the hot keys Fn+F12. After the computer is shut down or in System Standby/Hibernate, install the computer in the port replicator. The guide pins ensure that the computer is positioned correctly.

  • Page 82: 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 System Standby/Hibernate.
  • Page 83 The following items can only be changed if you know the Supervisor password. Advanced page All items Security page Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot Floppy Disk Access Power page Resume on Time Resume on Modem Ring Boot page All items Exit page Load Setup Defaults Setting the Password in the Setup Utility...
  • Page 84 To change the password, type the new password again and press Enter. To delete the password, just press Enter again. When the confirmation message appears, press Enter. Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes. Press Enter twice. The system restarts. 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.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Setup Utility

    Exits the setup utility or returns to the default values Entering and Exiting the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the Sharp logo appears with the prompt <ESC> for Diagnostic screen, <F2> for Setup, press F2. 3. Change the desired settings.
  • Page 87 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: Use the Left and Right cursor arrow keys to choose the pages from the Main menu bar to the Exit menu across the top of the screen.

  • Page 88: Main Page

    Boot Options Configures the status of system when starting. Press Enter to display the Boot Options sub-menu. If Quiet boot is Enabled, the system displays the Sharp logo screen. If Summary screen is Enabled, the system shows a hardware summary at start-up time.

  • Page 89: Advanced Page

    System Memory Shows the size of conventional memory. Extended Memory Shows the size of extended memory beyond 1 MB. Advanced Page Serial port A Sets the RS-232C serial port, selecting the base I/O address. Enabled means that you can set the item by yourself. Auto means that the item is automatically assigned.

  • Page 90: 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 . Supervisor Password Is Shows the current status of the supervisor password. User Password Is Shows the current status of the user password You cannot set the user password unless you have set the supervisor password.

  • Page 91: Power Page

    Power Page Because your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface), a powerful feature of the Windows Me 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 Option Properties program.

  • Page 92: Boot Page

    Resume on Modem Ring Enables the system to resume from suspend mode when an incoming call is received by the modem if set to Enabled. The built-in modem may not be available in some countries . Resume on Time Enables the system to resume from suspend mode by an alarm set on the computer’s realtime clock if set to Enabled.
  • Page 93 Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed.

  • Page 94: 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 95 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 96: 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 97 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 98 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 Pointing Device in the Main menu of the setup utility is set to Enabled.
  • Page 99 1. In the System Properties dialog box, select Device Manager. 2. Double-click Ports(COM&LPT); then, Communications Port (COM1). 3. Make sure the item Disable in this hardware profile is unchecked. Confirm the COM 1 port is not used by another applications. Confirm the item Serial Port is set appropriately in the Advanced menu of the setup utility.
  • Page 100 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+F8 and Fn+F9 hot keys. Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control.

  • Page 101: 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 102 Fully charge the battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord. Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

  • Page 103: Appendix 3: Specifications

    Appendix 3: Specifications Parts Specifications Mobile Pentium III 650MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep Technology Secondary cache 256 KB (Integrated with CPU) Including system BIOS and VGA BIOS System SDRAM 64 MB (expandable to 192 MB) Video 4 MB Display Panel Active Matrix (TFT) color LCD Video controller ATI Rage Mobility M Keyboard...
  • Page 104 Dimensions Computer 12.16" wide x 9.62" deep x 1.30” high (309mm x 252mm x 33.3mm) 5.7 lbs (2.6 Kg) FDD box 5.66” wide x 6.16” deep x 0.74” high 145mm x 158mm x 19mm Operating Temperature 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) Environment Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensation)
  • Page 105 Index turning off, 2-11 using settings tab, 2-12 Drives CD-R/RW drive, 2-15 AC adapter floppy disk drive, 2-15 first-time use, 1-1 hard disk drive, 2-14 Audio using, 2-14 connecting headphones, 4-10 using the drive bay, 2-17 controlling, 2-13 hot-keys, 2-13 External monitor connecting, 4-6 Battery...
  • Page 106 PC cards, 4-3 port replicator, Indicators printer, 4-11 power and battery, 2-2 troubleshooting, A-5 USB devices, 4-10 using, 4-1 Port replicator docking and undocking, 6-4 keyboard illustration, 6-3 using, 2-4 Keyboard ports, 6-4 using, 6-3 embedded keypad, 2-4 Power Fn key combinations, 2-5 choosing AC or battery, 2-1 function keys, 2-4 indicator, 2-2...
  • Page 107 entering and exiting, 8-1 exit page, 8-7 main page, 8-3 Troubleshooting power page, 8-6 common problems, A-1 running, 8-1 communications, A-6 security page, 8-5 display, A-3 using, 8-2 floppy diskette drive, A-4 Specifications hard disk drive, A-4 reference, A-10 keyboard or glide pad, A-4 Standby/Hibernate mode peripherals, A-5 about, 3-9...

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