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.
About Modem This equipment PC-9080 complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC rules. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or
Notice for Users in Canada About Modem The Load Number of your modem is 6. 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 facilites of the local telecommunications company.
“The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading, the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
Notice for Users in Australia Service Inquiries Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation of Australia on 1-800-807820 (free call) for referral to your nearest Sharp authorised Service Centre. Details can be found on the warranty card inserted with the documentation. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Notice for Users in the UK IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE: Neutral BROWN: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
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. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
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 LE FIL DE LA BATTERIE. VARNING: FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.
Safety Precautions • • • • • • • • • x Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the notebook. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
About This Manual Notice 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. Sharp strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data.
Recording the Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: BIOS Version 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 notebook. You will see the BIOS Version number on the middle line of the LCD screen when you turn on the notebook.
How to Use this Manual This manual describes your new notebook and contains all the information you need to set up and use the notebook. Whether you are a new or an experienced user, you will benefit more from this manual if you are familiar with its organization. The manual is divided into four chapters, plus appendixes. Chapter 1 Quick Setup provides step-by-step instructions to help you setup and begin using the notebook as quickly as possible.
Manual Conventions Throughout this manual we have used a set of style conventions. These conventions are described below. Keyboard Keys Key labels, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface as below: Press Enter to continue. When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign, as shown below: Restart your notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. This means hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys, and press Delete simultaneously.
Words/Texts on Screen Words and texts displayed on the screen, such as window titles or possible paramenters, are italicized in this manual. For example, Double-check this icon to display the Power Properties window. Set the item to Enabled. Sample Entries/Screens In the following case, press the Enter key after you type the command. C:\>FORMAT A: Enter Note that the screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on your notebook.
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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Status Indicator LEDs .......................................................................3-1 Power Sources...................................................................................3-3 CD-ROM Drive.................................................................................3-7 Floppy Disk.....................................................................................3-11 Hard Disk Drive .....................................................................
Appearance of the Notebook Front Color LCD Screen (See page 3-19) Keyboard (See page 3-14) Stereo Speakers (See page 3-25) GlidePoint (See page 3-16) Figure 1. The Front of the Notebook Right Side Audio Volume Audio Connectors (See page 3-26) PC Card Slot Eject Button (See page 3-21) PC Card Slot (See page 3-21) S-Input Connector Floppy Disk Drive (See page 4-14) (See page 3-11) Modem Jack Video Input Jack (See page 3(See page 4-14) 24) Telephone Jack Figure 2.
Left Side AC Adapter Jack (See page 1-5) Cooling Fan CD-ROM Drive (See page 3-7) Power Switch (See page 1-8) Figure 3. The Left Side of the Notebook Rear CRT Connector (See page 4-10) PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (See page 4-12) Bottom Video Output Jack (See page 4-13) Parallel Port (See page 4-8) Expansion Bus Connector (See page 4-16) RS-232C Serial Port (See page 4-11) Figure 4.
CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. You should read this chapter first.
Getting Started This chapter explains the whole procedure to get your notebook up and running in the following sequence. 1. Unpacking the Notebook 2. Installing the Battery Pack 3. Connecting to AC Power 4. Opening the Notebook 5. Turning on the Power 6. Adjusting Screen Brightness 7. Setting up Windows 95 8. Setting Initial Condition 9.
Unpacking the Notebook Your notebook comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your notebook, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
Installing the Battery Pack The notebook has been shipped with the battery separate to preserve battery life. You can install up to two battery packs, one into the CD-ROM drive slot and the other into the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive slot. The following steps describe how to install the battery pack into either the CD-ROM drive slot or the floppy disk drive slot: 1. Make sure the notebook is not connected to AC power. 2.
4. If you have selected the CD-ROM slot, slide the supplied blank battery filler cover into place as shown. This cover is not needed for the floppy disk drive. 1 Figure 1-2. Installing Blank Battery Filler Cover 5. With the bottom of the battery pack facing up, insert the connector into the notebook. When the battery pack clicks into place, slide the retaining levers outward. When using the battery pack for the first time, connect the notebook to an AC power source and charge the battery pack fully.
Connecting to AC Power The notebook can be powered by either the rechargeable battery pack or the built-in AC adapter. You will find detailed instructions on using both power sources in Chapter 3, but to get the notebook up and running for the first time, follow the steps below to prepare the battery pack and attach the AC cord. Before using the notebook for the first time, charge the battery pack by attaching the AC cord, as follows. 1.
When you connect the AC cord to the notebook and to a wall outlet, the outlet supplies power to the notebook and recharges the battery. Whenever possible, keep the AC cord plugged into the notebook and a wall outlet to recharge the battery. Although not necessary, it is also a good idea to protect the display panel by always lowering it when the notebook is powered off. It is important for the notebook to be located near the electrical outlet while connected, and for the AC plug to be easily removable.
Opening the Notebook At the front of the notebook you will find a retaining button on the display panel which locks the display in the closed position when the notebook is not in use. To raise the display follow these steps: 1. Press the display lock latch until the display panel releases, and then raise the LCD screen. 2. Tilt the display to a comfortable viewing position. 1 ➁ ➀ Figure 1-4.
Turning on the Power You can find the power switch near the center of the left side of the notebook. Press the switch firmly to turn it on. The power switch does not operate with only a light touch. 1 After a few seconds, the notebook begins to execute the Power-On-Self-Test (or POST) which is automatically run whenever the notebook is turned on. It checks the memory, keyboard, system board and other components of your notebook before the notebook begins normal operation.
Adjusting Screen Brightness If you have trouble reading the screen, you can adjust the display through the use of special key combinations. The display control key combinations are as follows: Fn F6 This key combination decreases LCD screen brightness incrementally. Fn F7 This key combination increases LCD screen brightness incrementally.
Setting up Windows 95 The first screen lets you know what is happening by the following steps: • • • Gathering information Configuring your computer Restarting your computer To set up Windows 95, follow the instructions on the screen. It takes approx. 20 minutes to complete all of the Setup procedures.
Setting Initial Condition After setting up Windows 95, you need to set the initial condition of this notebook in the following procedure. 1. 2. Double-click the Sharp Startup icon at the upper right corner of the screen. When the message appears, click OK. The system restarts, and the initial condition is set. In this condition, several programs are set in the StartUp folder, and the SHARP original wallpaper is displayed on the screen as default.
Shutting Down the System To power off the notebook, from the Start menu, select Shut Down and then click Yes. The notebook turns off automatically. If the notebook becomes hot during the operation, the cooling fan will continue to turn around until the temperature is low enough after you shut down the system. If You Cannot Shut Down 1 Software Reset You can reset the software when you encounter software problems which lock up the notebook.
CHAPTER 2 Customizing Your Notebook As with most other computers, your notebook employs a Setup Utility that stores the basic bootup configuration and power management settings. This chapter describes how to customize your notebook using the Setup Utility.
Running the Setup Utility Your notebook has been properly set up and configured prior to delivery. However, you may find it is necessary to use the notebook’s Setup Utility to change system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords or power management settings. The Setup Utility can be accessed when “Press to enter setup” appears at boot time. The settings you specify with the Setup Utility are recorded in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM.
Press this key to increase the numeric value or change to the next value of an option. Press this key to decrease the numeric value or change to the previous value of an option. 2 Esc Press this key to enter the Exit menu. From the Exit menu, you can make default settings or load previous values and so on. F9 Press this key to replace only the settings on the current setup page with their default values (date and time are not changed).
Changing Main Configuration Settings The Main setup page of the Setup Utility which is illustrated below allows you to change the following information. 2 Figure 2-1. Setup Utility Main Configuration Screen System Time Allows you to change the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour format). Press the Enter key to move the cursor. You can also change the system time from the Windows Control Panel. System Date Allows you to change the system date, using the format month/day/year.
Diskette A This setting should generally be set to 1.44MB,3½". Hard Disk Type Determines the type of the internal hard disk. If it is set to Auto, the type of the new hard disk will automatically be identified when the hard disk is replaced. Boot Sequence Determines where the boot program will look for operating system files. The default is C: then A:, which checks the hard disk first, and only checks the floppy disk drive if no system files are found on the hard disk.
Changing Advanced Configuration Settings The Advanced setup page of the Setup Utility lets you configure I/O settings. 2 Figure 2-2. Setup Utility Advanced Configuration Screen COM1 Port Indicates the I/O address and interrupt (IRQ) to be used when COM1 is selected by software. COM2 Port Indicates the I/O address and interrupt to be used when COM2 is selected by software.
COM1/COM2 Function Determines which combination of Serial Port, FAX modem or IR is assigned to the COM1 and COM2. IR Type Determines the communications compatibility mode for the infrared port. However, this setting should be fixed at IrDA 1.1. To change the IR type, refer to the section of Infrared Communications in Chapter 3. LPT Port Indicates the I/O address and interrupt to be used when printer port LPT1 is selected by software.
Changing Security Configuration Settings The Security setup page of the Setup Utility lets you set passwords. 2 Figure 2-3. Setup Utility Security Configuration Screen Supervisor Password is Indicates whether a Supervisor Password is required (Enabled) or not. If enabled, the password will be required to change certain configuration settings. User Password is Indicates whether a User Password is required (Enabled) or not. If enabled, the password will be required to use the notebook.
Set User Password Select this field and press Enter to set a password. Passwords can be up to seven characters in length, and can be cleared by pressing Enter without typing any characters. In order to set the User password, the Supervisor password must be set in advance. If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the notebook or change the configuration. Make sure to select a password you will never forget, or write it down and protect it in a secure place.
CHAPTER 3 Using Your Notebook This chapter describes basic features and procedures for using the notebook. Topics covered include power sources, using CDs, diskettes and the hard disk drive, the GlidePoint, PC Cards and devices, the video subsystem, and enjoying the audio capabilities of the notebook.
Status Indicator LEDs The nine status indicator LEDs are located just above the keyboard, as illustrated below. AC Power Battery Power Battery Status N CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Num Lock A Caps Lock Scroll Lock 3 Figure 3-1. Status Indicator LEDs Power Status Indicators AC Power This LED lights green when the notebook is being powered by AC, and blinks when Suspend to RAM is active using AC power.
If the battery is allowed to discharge further during operation, this LED starts blinking red and a continuous alarm sounds, indicating a critical battery condition. During Suspend to RAM, however, the alarm does not sound. The Suspend to Disk mode activates automatically, and you will have to connect AC or replace the battery with a charged pack to resume working. When AC is connected, this indicator glows green if the battery pack is fully charged, or orange if the battery is being charged.
Power Sources The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • • AC power from a wall outlet one or two Lithium-ion battery packs Use AC power whenever possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. Using AC Power An AC adapter is built into the notebook, to provide power for operation and to charge the batteries when the AC cord is connected to a wall outlet.
Using Battery Power The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source. When fully charged, a single battery pack can supply power to your notebook for up to 2 hours; much longer periods of time may be possible if the notebook’s advanced power management features have been activated. You can also install a second battery pack in place of the floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive, to double the capacity.
• If you have not used the notebook for a long time, the battery may become completely discharged. In such a case, recharging will take more time than usual. • If you use the notebook for a while, the battery will become hot. The notebook starts recharging after getting back to the normal temperature. Maintaining the Battery Pack You should discharge the battery pack if you do not use the notebook for a long time and should recharge it fully before use.
Battery Precautions Handling • • • • • 3 • • • 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. Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60°C (140°F). Do not allow metal objects such as jewelry to short across the battery terminals, as it could heat up and explode. The battery includes a circuit breaker to help protect against short circuiting.
CD-ROM Drive The built-in CD-ROM drive is accessible on the left side of the notebook. The drive supports all of the major compact discs, including CD-DA, CD-ROM XA (ADPCM), CD-I and Photo CD (multisession). You can use the drive to play music CDs, install and run programs, or you can install a battery pack in place of the CDROM drive. The Sharp Player software provided with the computer allows you to use CDs. See the online help included with the software for use instructions.
4. Slide out the supplied blank battery filler cover. Figure 3-3. Removing the Blank Battery Filler Cover 3 5. Make sure the bottom of the CD-ROM drive is facing up, then push the connectors all the way into the notebook until the CD-ROM drive clicks into place; the retaining levers will slide out automatically. Figure 3-4.
Inserting a CD 1. Press the eject button to pop out the CD tray slightly. 2. Gently pull out the tray. 3 Figure 3-5. Opening the CD Tray 3. Place your CD, label side up, into the tray. 4. Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place. 5. Gently push the CD tray back into the notebook.
• 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 CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the • tray with your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction. • Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towel). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
Floppy Disk Floppy disks used by the notebook are made of magnetic material and enclosed in a protective plastic case. The case protects the magnetic surface of the disk against scratches, bending and dust. A shutter on the case opens automatically when inserted into the notebook’s floppy disk drive, exposing the disk to the drive’s read/write head, which can then retrieve, record or erase data on the disk’s magnetic surface.
Formatting a Floppy Disk Using Windows 95 Insert a new floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, double-click My Computer then click 3½ Floppy [A:]. From the File menu, click Format. A dialog box appears to allow you to select some settings. Click Start to begin formatting. After completed, the floppy disk is now ready to use. • Never turn off or reset the notebook while the FDD indicator LED is on. • Insert a floppy disk properly and gently. • Do not give an impact on the FDD.
Hard Disk Drive Unlike a floppy disk, a hard disk drive is rigid and completely sealed in a protective, dust-free environment. A hard disk drive works very much the same as a disk, but it can retrieve and record data much faster and has a much larger storage capacity. The notebook is equipped with a removable 2.5-inch integrated drive electronics (or IDE) hard disk drive.
Keyboard The notebook provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop 101- or 102-key keyboard. You should familiarize yourself with the special notebook function keystrokes which allow you to quickly and easily control and adjust such features as display brightness and access to power management.
System Function Keys The notebook has special system function keys which activate key functions printed on keys serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the Fn or Ctrl key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as “hot keys”. toggles between video display output to the LCD screen, external CRT monitor, SimulScan (display on both), and the video out jack. F5 Fn • When you play video or animation, this key combination may not funktion.
GlidePoint Your notebook features GlidePoint, an integrated pointing device, connected internally to a PS/2 port and compatible with the Microsoft Mouse and IBM PS/2 mouse. The GlidePoint combines high resolution fingertip control and an ergonomic design equally suitable for left-handed and right-handed users. Most software applications will require use of the “left” button. 3 Figure 3-8. The Integrated GlidePoint Using the GlidePoint Take a moment to become familiar with how the GlidePoint works.
Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the GlidePoint acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen, called the cursor, moves in the same direction across the screen as your fingertip moves across the pad. The GlidePoint is very sensitive and you don’t need to exert much pressure on the pad at all. You’ll get the best results by sliding your fingertip over the pad very lightly.
Changing the Configuration Double-click the Mouse icon in the Windows Control Panel. The Mouse Properties window allows you to change various configurations. For example, if you are a lefthanded user, you can swap the buttons over so that you can use the right button to generate events that are normally generated by the left button. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of the pointer and so on.
Video Subsystem The built-in display is an active matrix which is adjustable to provide comfortable viewing. Connecting an External Monitor The notebook is equipped with a CRT connector for connecting an external monitor. See Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting your notebook to an external monitor. Changing Resolution and Number of Colors To change the resolution and the number of colors, 1. From the Start menu, select Setting - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Display. 3. Click the Settings tab.
Resolution and Colors You can Select Resolution Colors 640 × 400 256 64K 640 × 480 256 64K 16M 800 × 600 256 64K 16M 1024 × 768 256 64K Switching Display Mode 3 You can switch the display mode in the following procedure. 1. From the Start menu, select Setting - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Display. 3. Click the Monitor tab. 4. Select Center or Expand. 5. Click OK twice. In the Expand mode, you cannot capture video, and the drawing speed of screen is decreased.
PC Cards and Devices The notebook is equipped with two PC Card slots which can accommodate two Type II or one Type III card conforming to the standards of the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). The slots accept a variety of PC Cards including ZV-port compliant cards. Some examples of PC Cards are: • • • • • • Fax/Modem Card A device that connects the notebook to the telephone line for use as a fax and/or a modem.
Inserting and Ejecting PC Cards PC Cards are inserted and ejected in much the same way as floppy disks. The upper and lower slots both accept Type II cards. Therefore, you can insert up to two Type II cards at the same time. For Type III card, use the lower slot. When a Type III card is inserted, the upper slot cannot be used. Note that some PC Card memory cards must be formatted before you can use them for data storage; see your PC Card manual for details. 1.
Infrared Communications Using the IR port located on the right side of your notebook, you can wirelessly communicate with a Sharp electronic organizer, infrared-equipped computers and printers. Refer to the manual or online help of each application for the detail. Positioning and Preparing the Notebook and the Target Device Before you establish wireless communication, both the notebook and the target device should be properly positioned.
Modem You can use the modem built in your notebook, for data transfer, fax communication and voice communication. Connecting the Modem to Telephone Line 1. Connect one end of the attached modem cable to the modem jack on the right side of your notebook. 2. Connect another end of the cable to the telephone line. Using Communication Software To use communication software, 3 1. Turn on your notebook. 2. Press the F2 key when the message Press to enter Setup appears. 3.
Audio System The audio capabilities of the notebook’s stereo speakers add sound to your software applications, including features like an FM synthesizer, and digital recording and playback. It is compatible with the Sound Blaster 16, and includes a number of applications which allow you to record, compress, store and playback voice, sound and music in the Windows environment. You can hear all the digital sound effects and voice recordings used by the latest entertainment software.
Audio Connectors Audio Output Jack Audio Input Jack External Microphone Jack Figure 3-10. The Audio Connectors You can find the audio connectors on the right side of the notebook, just above the floppy disk slot. 3 External Microphone Jack You can connect an external dynamic microphone for use in place of the notebook’s built-in microphone. Audio Input Jack You can feed an audio signal, such as from a compact disc or tape recorder, into the notebook’s integrated audio system through this jack.
Audio Features The notebook’s audio capabilities include the following features: • • • • • Digitized audio playback capability (up to 44kHz), which faithfully plays back and reproduces all kinds of digitized sounds with a 16-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). The audio system works with a number of applications that utilize the digital voice channel to deliver realistic human speech and sound effects.
Turning on Automatic Gain Control 1. From the Start menu, select Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control. 2. Select Options - Properties. 3. Select Recording in Adjust volume for and check Microphone in Show the following volume controls:. 4. Click OK. 5. Check Advacned Controls in the Options menu. The Advanced button appears. 6. Click the Advanced button. 7. Check 1 Automatic Gain Control. 8. Click Close. To turn off the AGC, uncheck 1 Recording Input Monitor in the step 7.
CHAPTER Connecting Peripherals This chapter describes how to attach optional devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer, connect an external monitor and keyboard, a mouse or modem, or any other peripheral device that connects to a parallel, serial or PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.
Handling Precautions The notebook’s components are easily damaged by static electricity. Observe the following precautions while handling components and performing upgrades: • • • • • • Power off the notebook before you do any system expansion. Before handling system components, carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area. While performing upgrades, ground yourself frequently to discharge any static electricity that may accumulate on your body.
Installing a Memory Module The notebook allows you to expand system memory via two on-board SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) sockets. The SO-DIMM sockets are easily accessible and can accept optional CE-501B (4MB×2), CE-502B (8MB×2), or CE-503B (16MB×2) memory modules, which are available from your dealer. Always install in pairs of two memory modules. To upgrade memory on the notebook follow the steps below: 1. Review the section on handling precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
3. Open the memory expansion cover. Figure 4-2. Opening the Memory Expansion Cover 4. Remove the memory module from its anti-static wrapping. 5. Hold the memory module so that the edge connector is pointed towards the socket. Make sure the notch on the corner of the memory module mates with the notch on the socket. 6. Insert the memory module into the lower socket. Gently move the memory module back and forth until it is firmly seated.
7. Slowly move the memory module to a horizontal position until the locking tabs snap into the retaining notches or holes at each end of the module. Figure 4-3. Securing the Memory Module 4 8. Repeat the same for the other memory module into the upper socket. 9. Close the memory expansion cover. Then close the PC card slot cover and return the locking knob to its original position.
Changing the Hard Disk Drive You can easily remove the hard disk drive for upgrade or exchange with another optional hard disk drive (CE-A40HD). To remove or replace the hard disk drive, follow the steps below. Before changing the hard disk drive, be sure to power off the notebook and wait 10 seconds or more. Not doing so could damage the system and hard disk drive’s sensitive electrical circuitry, and result in loss of data. 1. Power off the notebook, then disconnect the AC cord. 2.
4. Detach the cable to completely remove the hard disk drive. Figure 4-5. Detaching the Cable 4 5. Connect the cable to the new hard disk drive. 6. Fasten the hard disk drive screw removed earlier in step 3. 7. Turn the notebook upside down again. The new hard disk will be automatically configured by the Setup Utility. • Do not give a shock to the hard disk. • Do not touch the connectors on the hard disk. • Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk to diskettes.
Changing the Battery If you plan to make frequent and prolonged use of the battery pack while traveling, you may want to consider the purchase of an optional CE-A40EB battery pack from your dealer, and keep it with you in fully charged state as a backup. Install the second battery pack in place of the CD-ROM drive or the 3.5-inch floppy drive. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with Sharp’s optional battery packs.
Connecting a Printer The notebook has both a parallel and a serial interface. You can easily connect your notebook to a printer that has either of these types of interfaces, by following the instructions below. Before you begin, read the manual of your printer and determine the type of its interface. If your printer supports both a parallel and a serial interface, it is recommended that you configure your printer to use the parallel interface, which is faster and easier to configure than a serial interface.
5. Power on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the notebook, and then turn on the notebook. 6. If necessary, run the notebook’s Setup Utility to configure the parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software operating environment. 7. The newly connected printer must be configured in Windows. Refer to the Windows 95 manual for details on setting up a printer.
Connecting an External Monitor Follow the instructions below to use an external monitor with the notebook. 4 1. Be sure that both the notebook and the external monitor are turned off. 2. Open the I/O port cover at the rear of the notebook and locate the 15-pin female CRT connector. 3. Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to the CRT connector on your notebook. Connect the other end of the monitor cable to your monitor and tighten monitor cable connector retaining screws. 4.
Connecting a Serial Device You can easily attach a serial device to the notebook, such as an external modem or pointing device, by following the steps below. 1. Be sure the notebook and any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the notebook are turned off. 2. Open the I/O port cover at the rear of the notebook and locate the 9-pin male serial port. 3. Attach the interface cable from your serial device to the notebook’s serial port.
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse If you wish to use a full size desktop keyboard or external PS/2 mouse with your notebook, follow the instructions below. 1. Be sure that the notebook is turned off. 2. Locate the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port on the rear of the notebook. 3. Attach the PS/2 cable from your mouse or keyboard cable to the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, as illustrated below. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Figure 4-9. Connecting an External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse 4 4.
Connecting Audio/TV/Video Equipment You can connect the notebook to an audio, TV, or video equipment, using the steps below. In some countries, the video output jack of your notebook is not available. Connecting Audio Equipment 1. Turn off the power to the notebook as well as any connected peripherals. 2.
Connecting Video Equipment 1. Turn off the notebook and its peripherals. 2. Connect one end of an attached cable to the output terminal of the video equipment, and connect the other end to the video input jack or S video connector of your notebook. When inputing normal video signals to the notebook, use the TV cable. When inputing S-video signals to the notebook, use the S-video cable. 4 3. Turn on the notebook. 4. Press the F2 key when the message Press to enter SETUP appears. 5.
11. Click Yes to restart the system. 12. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel - Display. 13. Select Monitor. 14. In Monitor Select, select TV. 15. Click OK. The screen is switched from the LCD to the TV. 16. To the question “Do you want to keep this setting?” click Yes. Switching is completed. • To output to a TV using the video output jack, do not connect an external monitor to the CRT connector.
Port Replicator If you need additional ports for the notebook, you can attach the CE-A40PR Port Replicator to the expansion bus connector on the back while the notebook is turned off. This allows you to quickly detach or re-attach your system from or to your office or work desk apparatus. To install the port replilcator 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Push down to open the cover of the expansion bus connector on the rear side of the notebook. Figure 4-11.
Appendixes The appendixes which follow contain additional and more advanced information on the use and care of your notebook as well as detailed technical specifications.
Appendix A: Care and Maintenance This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the notebook in top working condition. Environment When using or storing the notebook, try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the surroundings are within the following ranges: Temperature Operating: Storage: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Operating Storage 20% to 80% 10% to 90% Travel The notebook is designed for portability.
Maintenance The notebook requires little physical maintenance. As with any piece of electrical equipment, however, you should follow a few simple maintenance routines and precautions so that your notebook could provide outstanding performance for many years to come. • • • • • • • Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found.
Cleaning the Notebook Cabinet Apply a small amount of dust remover to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth. • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet. • Never clean the notebook while it is powered on. Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use. Try not to touch the screen with your fingers when using the system.
Appendix B: Recreating the Suspend-to-Disk Partition 51MB of your hard disk space has been reserved as the suspend-to-disk partition when shipped from the factory. This means you can safely suspend to disk if the notebook has 48MB of installed memory, 16MB of default plus 32MB of additional memory module. The extra 3MB allows for the overhead of the program and data held in video memory. If you have destroyed the suspend-to-disk partition for any reason, you can create the partition by the following steps.
You should prepare the following items: • • • Backup CD-ROM. CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk. Two or more boxes of 1.44 MB diskettes, depending on how much you have used your hard disk. Backing up all the data of the hard disk 1. 2. 3. From the Start menu, select Help. Open the topic on Backup. Start Backup from the Help windows. Deleting the current suspend-to-disk partition 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Insert the CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk into the floppy disk drive. Reboot the notebook.
Creating the new suspend-to-disk partition At the A:\ prompt, type PHDISK /CREATE /PARTITION and press Enter. Creating the new suspend-to-disk partition The size of the suspend-to-disk partition is automatically difined as the total of the current memory size and extra 3 MB. If expanding the memory size after creating the suspend-to-disk partition, you should recreate the partition to renew its size. Restoring the System 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix provides information on pinpointing and solving common problems that you may encounter using the notebook. Problems with your notebook 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 appendix is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this appendix contact your dealer.
• • If operating from a battery, it may be discharged. Connect the AC cord. Disconnect any peripherals such as an external mouse or keyboard, depress the hardware reset switch on the bottom side of the notebook to reset the notebook. Question: Why can’t I start up the notebook? • Use a diagnostics software available commercially to check the notebook.
Question: Why can’t I use a floppy disk? • • • • The floppy disk may not be formatted, or could be corrupted. If you can’t write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole. If you can’t write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full. Use another disk. The system BIOS boot settings for the floppy disk drive type is incorrect. In the Setup Utility, ensure that Drive A: is set to the proper type (1.
Question: Why can’t I communicate through the built-in modem? • • • • Confirm the telephone line is properly connected tothe modem jack. Confirm the COM1/COM2 Function in the Advanced Menu of the Setup Utility is set to FAX modem/IR or Serial Port/FAX modem. If using the notebook in the MS-DOS mode, confirm the setting of the communication port in the communication software is complied with the one in the Advanced Menu of the Setup Utility.
Question: Why can’t I produce sound? • • • Confirm the sound driver is installed. From the Windows Control Panel, click System, Device Manger tab, then Sound, video and game controllers. Verify the Audio Driver is installed. If not, install the driver from the Add New Hardware applet in the Control Panel. Check the Windows volume control and mute button. Click the speaker symbol beside the clock on the taskbar to open the Volume Control window.
Appendix D: System Mapping The tables below list the memory map and system interrupt/DMA channel assignments for the notebook.
DMA Channels Table D-2: DMA Channel Assignments DMA Channel Assignment DMA 0 Available DMA 1 Used - Audio DMA 2 Used - Floppy Disk Drive DMA 3 Available DMA 4 System Reserved DMA 5 Used - Audio DMA 6 IrDA1.1 DMA 7 Available System Interrupts IRQ assignments can be changed by Windows 95. The following are fixed, or defaults.
I/O Address Map Table D-4: I/O Address Map Address 000-01F 020-021 040-05F 060-06F 070-07F 080-08F-091 092-09F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 1F0-1FF 170-17F 200-207 200-20F 240-253 2F8-2FF 330,331 350-35F 376,377 378-37A 388-38B 3B0-3BB 3CO-3DF FCFC-FCFF 3F0-3F7 3F8-3FF CF8-CFF Device DMA Controller 1 Interrupt Controller 1 Timer/Counter Keyboard Controller RTC & NMI Mask DMA Page Register System Control Port Interrupt Controller 2 DMA Controller 2 Math Coprocessor Hard Disk Controller CD-ROM Game port System Co
Appendix E: Port Pin Assignments The tables below lists the pin assignments for the notebook’s various ports.
Table E-2: Serial Port Pin Assignments Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RD 7 RTS 3 SD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND Table E-3: Monitor Port Pin Assignments Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Red 9 NC 2 Green 10 GND 3 Blue 11 NC 4 NC 12 SDA 5 GND 13 HSYNC 6 R-RTN 14 VSYNC 7 G-RTN 15 SCL 8 B-RTN Table E-4: External PS/2 Port Pin Assignments (PS/2 Keyboard) Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 KBDATA 4 VCC 2 NC 5 KBCLOCK 3 GND 6 NC Table E-5: External PS/2 Port Pin A
Appendix F: Technical Specifications The table below shows the physical and technical characteristics of the notebook. Table F-1: Notebook Specifications Specification CPU PC-9080 Intel Pentium 133MHz System BIOS 256KB Flash EPROM On board Memory 16MB EDO RAM standard (max. 48MB) Expandable with the pair of 4, 8 or 16MB memory modules (2 sockets) L2 Cache 256KB PBSRAM CD-ROM 6-time speed, interchangeable with battery pack Floppy disk drive 3.5", 1.
Power supply One or two 2500-mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery packs (in place of CD-ROM and/or floppy drive), or built-in AC adapter (must be used when both CD-ROM and floppy drives are installed). Second Battery Pack is an option. Battery life: approx. 500 charge/discharge cycles with 1.5-2.5 hours operation per cycle, per pack (3-5 hours with two) AC Adapter Built-in auto-switching AC adapter (100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz) Dimensions 11.69 (w) × 9.65(d) × 2.28(h) inches (297 × 245 × 58 mm) Weight 7.
Table F-4: Optional Battery Pack Specifications Specification CE-A40EB Capacity 2500mAh Size 5.18(w) × 4.57(d) × 0.98(h) inches (131.5 × 116 × 24.8 mm) Weight 0.95 lb. (430 g) Table F-5: Optional Port Replicator Specifications Specification CE-A40PR Ports One PC Card Type III (two PC Card Type II), One each serial, parallel, VGA, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, MIDI/Joystick, Stereo Line-in, Stereo phones-out, Video Out Powered by notebook supply Size 11.7(w) × 5.7(d) × 3.03(h) inches (298 × 145.
