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.
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-9800T This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP About the Modem This equipment PC-9800T complies with Part 68 of FCC rules.
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. The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes 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
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Notice for Users in Canada About Modem The REN is 0.3. 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.
“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.” Product Information and Customer Assistance For Product Information and Customer Assistance: Call: 1-905-890-2100 Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
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 EGRichtlinien 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.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som komplette ras av 93/68/EEC. Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC. Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
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. VARNING: FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH TA UR BATTERIET.
Safety Precautions General • 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.
• Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for • • • • damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found. Never subject your notebook to sudden shocks or extreme vibration. Do not drop the notebook nor hit it with other equipment. Do not scratch the surface of the LCD screen. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC cord before cleaning. Battery Pack Precautions Handling • Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.
• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your notebook. Discharging • Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the notebook computer. 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. Lithium Battery Precautions Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• 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. • Avoid using the telephone function during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
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 Important 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.
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. Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface: Press Enter to continue.
Refer to Infrared Communication section in Chapter 5.
Appearance of the Notebook Each number after the arrow indicates the page referring to the part.
Right External Microphone Jack → 4-7 Audio Output Jack → 4-6 Audio Input Jack IR Port → 5-1 CD Tray Eject Hole → T-3 CD-ROM Drive → 2-13 Modem Jack → 5-4 (US & Canada only) Left PC Card Slots → 6-1 Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive → 2-10 Keyboard/mouse Port → 4-4 Rear Expansion Connector RS-232C Serial Port → 4-5 USB Port → 4-8 Security Slot → 7-3 Parallel Port → 4-3 External Monitor Port → 4-2 AC Adapter Jack → 1-2 xix
Bottom Left-side bay lock latch → 2-8 Right-side bay lock latch → 2-7 Ventilation Openings ( ! Do not cover) Legs You can tilt the notebook by rotating its legs.
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...............................................................
Chapter 4: Peripherals Display..............................................................................................4-1 Printer ...............................................................................................4-3 Keyboard/Mouse...............................................................................4-4 Audio System....................................................................................4-6 Universal Serial Bus ...........................................................
Appearance of the Notebook Each number after the arrow indicates the page referring to the part.
Right External Microphone Jack → 4-7 Audio Output Jack → 4-6 Audio Input Jack IR Port → 5-1 CD Tray Eject Hole → T-3 CD-ROM Drive → 2-13 Modem Jack → 5-4 (US & Canada only) Left PC Card Slots → 6-1 Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive → 2-10 Keyboard/mouse Port → 4-4 Rear Expansion Connector RS-232C Serial Port → 4-5 USB Port → 4-8 Security Slot → 7-3 Parallel Port → 4-3 External Monitor Port → 4-2 AC Adapter Jack → 1-2 xix
Bottom Left-side bay lock latch → 2-8 Right-side bay lock latch → 2-7 Ventilation Openings ( ! Do not cover) Legs You can tilt the notebook by rotating its legs.
CHAPTER 1 Quick Setup Your notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps to get your notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first.
Unpacking the Notebook Your notebook comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your notebook, open the carton and carefully remove its contents.
Connecting to AC Power 1 Your notebook works with either the rechargeable battery or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using the notebook for the first time: 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off. 2. Connect the notebook and the AC adapter with the adapter cable. 3. Plug the AC cord into the AC adapter. • Always use the AC adapter included with the notebook. Using other AC adapters may damage the notebook.
Opening the Notebook To open your notebook, 1. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover. 2. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position. Display Lock Latch Figure 1-2.
Turning Power On To turn on the power, 1 1. Make sure your notebook is connected to the AC Power. When using the notebook the first time, be sure to connect it to an AC power. If you use the battery instead, the Windows 95 setup may not be able to finish when the battery does not have enough power. 2. Press the power switch. Power Switch Figure 1-3.
Setting up Windows 95 The first steps in the setup process are as follows: • • • 1 Gathering information Configuring your computer Restarting your computer To set up Windows 95, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the manual of Windows 95. It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the entire setup process.
Setting Original Wallpaper 1 After setting up Windows 95, set the SHARP original wallpaper in the following procedure. 1. Double-click the Click me to set up SHARP Wallpaper icon at the upper right corner of the screen. 2. When the message appears, click OK. The SHARP original wallpaper is displayed on the screen.
Shutting Down the System To turn off the notebook: 1. 2. 1 From the Start menu, select Shut Down. Click Yes, and the notebook turns off automatically. If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking if you want to save it or not. • Do not turn off or reset the notebook while the hard disk or floppy disk drive indicator is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data. • To protect the screen, always close the screen cover while the notebook is off.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations you can perform on the notebook.
Choosing Power Source You can use the notebook with one of the following power sources: • • AC power from a wall outlet Rechargeable battery pack Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery pack only when AC power is not available. About the Power Indicators The power indicators show the power status of your notebook.
Resetting the System 2 You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your notebook will recognize the newly installed devices or software. When a message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc. to restart Windows 95. You can also restart Windows 95 from the Start menu. Select Shut down; then, Restart the computer?.
Operating GlidePoint Your notebook is provided with an integrated pointing device called GlidePoint. Through GlidePoint, you can move the pointer, select an item among the menu, etc. just like with a mouse. GlidePoint is also compatible with a PS/2 mouse. • Do not hit or scratch the surface of the GlidePoint with pointed objects (such as a ballpoint pen). • Do not operate the GlidePoint with a moist finger. This may cause GlidePoint to operate incorrectly.
Click, Double-click, and Right-click To click, double-click, or right-click, you can use the left or right button just like those of a mouse. Instead of clicking by pressing the left button, you can just tap gently anywhere on the rectangular pad of the GlidePoint. For double-clicking, tap twice gently. 2 Drag and Drop You can move icons or windows by using ‘‘drag and drop.” 1. Position the pointer over the object such as an icon or window. 2. Press the left button; do not release it. 3.
Using Keyboard Your notebook, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard. You should familiarize yourself with the special notebook function keystrokes. 2 Windows Logo Keys Opens the Windows Start menu. Provides application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to the right-clicking. System Function Keys Your notebook provides system function keys.
Increases the LCD screen brightness. Decreases the LCD screen contrast (only for DSTN models). 2 Increases the LCD screen contrast (only for DSTN models). Turns on and off the battery low warning beep. Turns on and off the screen backlighting. Puts the notebook in suspend mode (to RAM or to Disk, according to the setup selection).
Installing Units into Bays When shipped, your notebook is equipped with the CD-ROM drive in the right-side bay and with the floppy disk drive in the left-side bay. You can uninstall these drives and install other units such as the battery pack and the AC adapter. • After installing or uninstalling the floppy disk drive, change the settings. See the end of this section. • You can install the AC adapter only in the left-side bay. • You can install the CD-ROM drive only in the right-side bay.
2. Insert the unit into the bay with the connector forward. When the unit is correctly installed, you hear a clicking sound, and the bay lock latch returns to the original position. Left-side Bay 2 The left-side bay is installed with the floppy disk drive when the notebook is shipped. You can install the following units into the left-side bay. • • Battery pack AC adapter To uninstall the unit in the left-side bay: 1. Turn off the notebook. 2.
Installing and Uninstalling the Floppy Disk Drive After installing or uninstalling the floppy disk drive, you have to change the settings as follows. After installing the floppy disk drive: 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2. 3. In the Main menu, set the item of Diskette A: to 1.44 MB, 3 1/2. 4. Press Esc; then, Enter twice. The system restarts. 5. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 6.
Using Floppy Disks You can use double-density (2DD) 720KB or high-density (2HD) 1.44MB floppy disks. 2 Handling Floppy Disks • • • • • Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside; otherwise, you will not be able to read or write data to the disk. Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source, in direct sunlight or in a dusty place, etc. Do not leave floppy disks on the built-in speakers; the magnets inside the speakers may destroy the data in the disks.
Always insert a floppy disk straight into the notebook. When inserting the disk into the notebook, make sure it is not upside down. Do not push the disk into the notebook by excessive force. Removing Make sure the floppy disk drive indicator is off. Press the eject button to pop out the disk slightly. Remove it and store it away properly. Figure 2-5. Removing a Floppy Disk Formatting a Floppy Disk 1. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. 2.
Backing Up Data We recommend that you regularly backup the data on your hard disk drive in case. Windows 95 has a backup function to let you easily back up your data. From the Start menu, select Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Backup to start the backup operation. For more information, see the Windows 95 Help. 2 Backup method may differ depending on software in use.
Using CD Compact disc (CD) is a storage medium with which you can read data, play music, install and run programs, etc. The CD-ROM drive is available in the right-side bay of your notebook. 2 Handling CDs • • • Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side. Data is read from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface. Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat and excessive moisture. Always hold the CDs by the edges.
6. 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. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction. • Do not wipe the lens with materials with rough surface (such as paper towels). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power Management This chapter explains how to manage the notebook's power effectively and use optional battery packs.
Battery Pack When not connected to an external power source, your notebook operates with the rechargeable battery pack. The battery pack, when fully charged, can provide power to your notebook for up to 1.5 hours. The duration of the battery life may be longer if the notebook’s Power Management is active. An optional battery pack, which is the same type with the standard battery pack, is also available. • When the battery is not charged, your notebook may not operate properly.
5. Connect the notebook to the AC adapter and fully charge the battery pack. • If you connect the notebook to wall outlet while discharging the battery, the initialization is cancelled. • You cannot initialize two battery packs at the same time. Charging the Battery 3 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 3. Wait until the battery is fully charged. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator lights green. It usually takes about one and half hours.
Low Battery Indication When the battery power becomes significantly low, the battery charge indicator ( ) blinks red and the warning beep sounds. To stop the beep, press Fn + F10. When the low battery power is indicated, connect the notebook to a wall outlet quickly. If not, the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and will store the contents of the memory in the suspend-to-disk partition.
Power Management The power management saves electricity and extends battery life by controlling power supply to built-in devices. In power management are the following four modes: 3 • • • • Idle mode Stand-by mode Suspend-to-RAM mode Suspend-to-disk mode Switching to Each Mode If you do not input any data through the keyboard or GlidePoint, your system enters a power management mode, depending on the duration of no operation.
Idle Mode Your notebook enters the idle mode if you do not use the keyboard, GlidePoint, the mouse, the hard disk, or the serial port for about ten seconds. In the idle mode, the CPU speed is decreased. When you begin using the notebook again, the CPU will resume its normal speed. Standby Mode Your notebook enters the standby mode if the specified time has passed without any operation.
• • You open the screen cover and press any key if the system enters the suspend mode by closing the cover (as long as the battery voltage is sufficient), or The modem receives a call (in US and Canada only). If you do not want to resume your system by calling: 1. Restart the notebook. 2. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2. 3. Press the right arrow key to select Power menu. 4. Set the item of Resume On Modem Ring to Disabled. 3 5. Press Esc; then, Enter twice. 6.
Suspend-to-Disk Mode The Suspend to Disk mode saves the current condition in an area of hard disk, which is called ‘‘suspend-to-disk partition,’’ and the notebook is automatically turned off.
Setting Power Configuration You can configure power management settings in the Power menu of the Setup Utility. 3 Figure 3-1. Setup Utility Power Configuration Screen Power Management Enables or disables power management. Hard Disk Power Down After Specifies a period of inactivity after which the system does not supply power to the hard disk drive.
Hot-Key Suspend Data to Switches whether the system enters the Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk when you press Fn + F12. Cover Close Specifies the status when the cover is closed. Since Windows 95 periodically accesses the hard disk and automatically writes to the display, the Auto Suspend functions above sometimes do not work. Battery Low Warning Beep Defines whether the system makes a beep when the battery power becomes low.
Windows Power Management Besides the power management features you can adjust in the Setup Utility, your notebook complies with the Windows power management called Advanced Power Management (APM). Through APM, your notebook selectively powers down system components that are not in use. To adjust the Windows power management, 3 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Power. 3. In the Power Properties dialog box, set each item. 4. Click OK to close the dialog box.
CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to use peripheral devices of your notebook. You can connect a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, mouse, or any other device to the parallel, RS-232C serial or keyboard/mouse ports.
Display You can use a CRT monitor as an external monitor. To display only on a CRT monitor, use a VGA-compliant model or model with 1024x768 or higher resolution. To display on CRT and LCD simultaneously, use a model with 1024x768 or higher resolution. You can switch the display output with Fn +F5. Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped, your notebook has the default resolution of 1024x768 and the color palette of High Color (16 bit). To change the resolution and the number of colors: 1.
• If you select True Color in the Color Palette, * The drawing speed of screen is decreased, * The screen seems corrupted when displaying video or animation, and * The screen cannot display when you use a ZV port compliant PC card. Connecting a CRT Monitor Follow the instructions below to use a CRT monitor with the notebook. 4 1. Turn off the notebook and the CRT monitor. 2. Open the connector compartment cover on the rear side of the notebook. 3.
Printer Before using the printer, read the printer manual. Connecting a Printer 1. Turn off the notebook and the printer. 2. Open the connector compartment cover on the rear side of the notebook. 3. With a 25-pin cable, connect the printer to the parallel port of your notebook. If the connector has screws, tighten them. 4 Parallel Port Figure 4-2. Connecting a Printer to the Parallel Port Installing the Printer Driver To use a printer, you have to install the printer driver. 1.
Keyboard/Mouse Connecting a Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse If you wish to use a full size desktop keyboard or external PS/2 mouse with your notebook, follow the instructions below. 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Connect the cable from your mouse or keyboard to the keyboard/mouse port on the left side. 4 Keyboard/mouse Port Figure 4-3. Connecting an External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse 3. Turn on the notebook. • Never connect or disconnect the devices to the keyboard/mouse port when the notebook is powered on.
Connecting a Serial Mouse 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Open the connector compartment cover on the rear side. 3. Connect the serial mouse to the RS-232C serial port. Tighten the screws if they are present. 4 RS-232C Serial Port Figure 4-4. Connecting a Serial Mouse 5. Turn on the notebook. 6. When the message Press to enter SETUP appears, press F2. 7. In the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility, set the GlidePoint (PS/2 Mouse) to Disabled. 8. Press Esc; then, Enter twice. 9.
Audio System Connecting audio equipment 1. Turn off the notebook and any connected peripherals. 2. Use the following audio cable for the connection: To output the notebook’s audio signal to the audio equipment: Audio Equipment Red Black LINE IN (R) Audio Output Jack White 4 Notebook LINE IN (L) To input audio signal from the audio equipment to the notebook: Audio Equipment Red Black LINE OUT (R) White LINE OUT (L) Notebook Audio Input Jack Figure 4-5. Connecting Audio Equipment 3.
Connecting an external microphone 1. Turn off the notebook. 2. Connect the external microphone to the external microphone jack on the right side. 4 Figure 4-6. Connecting an External Microphone 3. Turn on the notebook. When using an external microphone, you cannot use the built-in microphone.
Universal Serial Bus Your notebook has a new interface called Universal Serial Bus (USB). This interface unifies the connection between computers and peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, speakers, modems, and printers. Through the USB, you could connect/disconnect the peripherals without turning off the notebook. See manuals of peripheral devices supporting USB. Connecting a USB-supporting peripheral device 4 1. Turn on or restart the notebook. 2.
CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built-in modem.
Infrared Communication Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your notebook, you can wirelessly communicate with infrared-equipped devices such as electronic organizers, computers or printers. See the manual or online help of each application for the details. Positioning and Preparing the Notebook and the Target Device To establish wireless communication: 1. Put your notebook on a flat surface. 2. Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of the notebook. 3.
Setting for Each Application The settings for each communications software are different as below; however, most of them are automatically done. Communications software Physical Port Logical Port TranXit (Variable mode) IrDA COM2 Disabled Zrlink ASK COM2 COM4 Import/Export (not available in Germany) ASK COM2 COM4 Profilink (only in Germany) ASK COM2 COM4 Windows 95 Communications software (Direct Cable Connection, etc.
3. Disable the IR communication. 4. Click OK. To use IR communications software again, select IrDA (even when using ASK-type application). Other Communications software For some communications software, you may have to change the logical port: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select Infrared Support for Window 95 Version X.X. 4. Click Add/Remove; then, No. 5. Select SHARP IR for Window 95 Version X.X. 6.
Modem (US and Canada only) You can use the built-in modem for data transfer, fax communication and voice communication. Connecting the Modem to Telephone Line 1. Turn off your notebook. 2. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack on the right side of your notebook. 3. Connect another end of the cable to the telephone line. 4. Turn on the notebook. Modem Jack 5 Figure 5-1. Connecting to telephone Line Connect the modem to the telephone line directly.
4. In the Power menu, set Power Management to Disabled. 5. Press Esc, select Save Changes & Exit, and press Enter. 6. After the notebook restarts, turn off the Windows power management (see Chapter 3). Using communications software Do not enter suspend mode while using communications software. You have to set parameters such as modem speed (baud rate) and line type (pulse dialing or tone dialing) within the communications software you are using.
CHAPTER 6 Hardware Expansion This chapter describes how to handle PC cards and increase memory of the notebook.
PC Cards Your notebook is equipped with two PC card slots which can accommodate two Type II or one Type III card(s) conforming to the standards of the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). When using a PC card, see its manual. Inserting PC Cards You can insert/eject PC cards in the same way as floppy disks. PC Card Slot Compatibility Upper Lower Type II 3 3 Type III ZV-port compliant 3 3 CardBus compliant 3 3 1.
3. Slightly pull out the PC card eject button, and fold it down toward the right. 4. Close the PC card slot cover. If the inserted card has a cable, slide down the door of the cover. In Windows 95, the upper slot is identified as Socket 2 and the lower as Socket 1. When Using Two PC Cards If two PC cards do not work properly, you may have to open an IRQ (Interrupt Request). For the procedure, see System Mapping in the Appendixes. Ejecting PC Cards 6 1.
ZV-Port Compliant PC Card To use a ZV-port compliant PC Card, you need to install CardWorks. When not using ZV-port compliant PC Cards, uninstall CardWorks. Installing CardWorks 1. From the Start menu, select Programs - Accessories - Notepad. 2. 3. From the File menu, select Open. In the field of File name, type: C:\CONFIG.SYS and click Open. Change the following lines respectively device=c:\windows\emm386.exe ram DOS=HIGH,UMB to device=c:\windows\emm386.
• If you cannot use a ZV-port compliant PC Card after the above procedure, install the other version of CardWorks, which is stored at: R:\PCCARD95\OLD in the backup CD-ROM.The ZV-port compliant card may function. • To adjust the screen, select My Computer - C: - Vpmutil - Adjust. Uninstalling CardWorks 1. From the Start menu, select Programs - Accessories - Notepad. 2. From the File menu, select Open. 3. In the field of File name, type: C:\CONFIG.SYS 4.
17. Repeat the above steps to remove another Cirrus Logic PD6832 CardBus Controller. 18. Click Refresh. 19. Make sure both of Cirrus Logic PD6832 CardBus Controller are attached with the X marks. 20. Click Close; then, Yes. 21. Restart the system. To use other PC cards, you need the following settings after the above steps: 1. From the Start menu select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click the PC Card icon. 3. In the PC Card Wizard, make sure No is selected, and click Next. 4.
Memory Module Your notebook comes with 32MB of memory. You can expand the memory size by installing a pair of 4MB, 8MB or 16MB memory modules. Standard 32MB Memory Modules 4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 Total 40MB 48MB 64MB Installing a Memory Module • Do not handle the memory module where static electricity is easily generated such as on the carpet. • Before installing the memory module, carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.
5. Turn over the notebook to the ordinary position, and open the display panel. 6. Remove the memory compartment cover by pressing down and then out. Figure 6-3. Removing the Compartment Cover 7. Raise the tape attached on the memory module board until it snaps up, and gently draw out the module board. Tape Figure 6-4. Removing the Memory Board 8. Inclining the memory module, match its notched part with the board, and push down the memory module on both ends. Notched part Figure 6-5.
9. With the connector face down, insert the board until the end of the board is matched with the two lines on the slot. Connector Figure 6-6. Inserting the Memory Module 6 Connector part Two lines Figure 6-7. Connector Part and Two Lines 10. Insert the connector of the memory board into the female connector of the notebook. 11. Replace the cover, and refit the screw you have removed in the step 4. 12. Insert the right-side bay unit.
CHAPTER 7 Using Passwords This chapter describes how to set up security to limit access to the notebook.
Passwords If you set a password, only a person who knows the password can use certain functions of your notebook. The password feature protects your data from unauthorized access and helps prevent computer virus infections.
Figure 7-1. Setup Utility Security Configuration Screen Setting Up the User Password To set the user password, you have to set the supervisor password first. 7 1. Open the Security menu of the Setup Utility as in the previous subsection. 2. Select Set User Password with the arrow key, and press Enter. 3. Type your user password, and press Enter. The password can be up to seven characters. 4. Type the same password for confirmation, and press Enter. 5. Press Enter again.
Security Slot You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the rear side of your notebook. Figure 7-2.
CHAPTER 8 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the Setup Utility to change settings on your notebook.
Running the Setup Utility With the Setup Utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, and the system reads it every time you turn on the notebook.
Using the Setup Utility You can use the following keys: Moves the cursor from one menu to another. Moves the cursor from one item to another in a menu. Moves the cursor to the first or last item. Increases the numeric value or changes to the next value of an item. Decreases the numeric value or changes to the previous value of an item. If you use the German keyboard, use the Fn+P keys instead. Enters the Exit menu.
Settings That You Can Change Main menu In the Main menu of the Setup Utility, you can change the following settings: Figure 8-1. Setup Utility Main Configuration Screen System Time Defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24hour format). Press Enter to move the cursor. You can also change the system time in the Windows Control Panel. System Date Defines the system date, using the format month/day/year. Press Enter to move the cursor.
Boot Sequence Specifies where the boot program looks for operating system files. When you select A: then C:, for example, the system checks the floppy disk drive first, and if no system disk is found in the drive, the system boots from the hard disk drive. Key Click Turns on/off the sound when you press a key. Display Mode Specifies on which display the screen appears when the system starts. The default value is Auto, in which a CRT monitor gets the priority.
Advanced menu In the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility, you can change the following settings: Figure 8-2. Setup Utility Advanced Configuration Screen COM1/COM2 Specifies the serial communication devices assigned to COM1 and COM2. IR Mode Specifies the mode of the IR Port. Select IrDA1.1 in ordinary usage. LPT Extended Mode Specifies the mode of the printer port among Output Only, Bi-Directional, EPP and ECP. If you set ECP as LPT Extended Mode, you cannot use IrDA1.1 in the IR Mode.
When this item is Yes, you cannot use a PC card in the MS-DOS mode. Keyboard NumLock Defines whether you can use the NumLock keys on the builtin keyboard when you connect an external keyboard. GlidePoint(PS/2 Mouse) Defines whether you can use GlidePoint and a PS/2 mouse. While you connect a PS/2 mouse, the GlidePoint is automatically disabled. To use a serial mouse, set this item to Disabled. Hot Key Beep Turns on/off the sound when you press a hot key. USB Device Enables/disable the USB port.
Security menu In the Security menu of the Setup Utility, you can change the following settings. See also the previous chapter about setting the password. Figure 8-3. Security Menu Supervisor Password is Defines whether a supervisor password is required. If Password on boot is enabled and if this item is enabled, you have to input the supervisor password when the system boots. User Password is Defines whether a user password is required.
Password on boot Defines whether the system requires passwords on boot time. If this item is enabled, you need to input the password to start the operation. If this item is disabled, you can start the operation without any passwords; however, you cannot access the floppy disk drive if Diskette access is set to Supervisor. When setting the supervisor password, always enable this item. Otherwise, you cannot operate the system as supervisor. Diskette access Specifies who can access the floppy disk drive.
Power menu In the Power menu of the Setup Utility, you can change the following settings. See also the Chapter 3 on power management and battery. Figure 8-4. Power Menu Power Management Enables or disables the power management of your notebook, not Windows 95 power management. Specify this item to Customize to adjust Hard Disk Power Down After, Idle Mode, Standby After, Auto Suspend-to-RAM After, and Auto Suspend-to-Disk After.
Auto Suspend-to-Disk After Defines the duration before your notebook enters the Suspend to Disk. Hot Key Suspend Data to Defines whether the system enters the Suspend to RAM or Suspend to Disk when you press Fn+F12 or when you close the cover screen. If you do not set the next item, Cover Close, to Suspend, however, the system does not enter the suspend mode when you close the screen. Cover Close Specifies the status when you close the screen cover.
Exit menu In the Exit menu of the Setup Utility, you can select one of the following items. Figure 8-5. Exit Menu Save Changes & Exit Saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility. Discard Changes & Exit Exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed. Get Default Values Returns the values of all items to the default. To exit, select one of the above items. Load Previous Values Returns the values of all items to the value you have saved last time.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot notebook problems.
Common Problems 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 troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer. The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories: hardware and software.
Troubleshooting T-2 Troubleshooting
Question: Why does the power switch not function? • Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet. • The power switch does not accept just a light touch. Press the switch firmly. • If the notebook is operating with a battery, the battery may be discharged. Connect the notebook to a wall outlet. Question: Why does Windows not start? • Check whether the floppy disk drive contains a disk without the operating system. Remove the floppy disk from the drive, and press any key.
• If you cannot do the software reset, turn the notebook off, wait more than ten seconds, and turn the notebook back on. Question: Why is the battery discharged so quickly? • Initialize the battery pack.
Question: Why can I not read or write data in the hard disk? • Confirm the drive name and the file name are correct. • Confirm the hard disk has sufficient free space. • The hard disk of your notebook is formatted with FAT32. You cannot read or write data in other operating systems, such as MSDOS, which are not FAT 32 compatible. Applications that are not compliant with FAT32 may not work normally. Question: Why can I not use a floppy disk? • The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted.
Figure T-1. Inserting a Fine Rod Question: Why do I get a non-system disk or disk error message? • You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in Drive A: (either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system). Remove the disk. • Check the Setup Utility to ensure that the drive types are correctly identified. • If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive, insert a bootable disk and check the integrity of your hard disk drive.
• Check whether the notebook and the printer are connected correctly. • Check whether the printer has enough paper. • From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers to confirm your printer is installed here. If not, click Add Printer to install your printer. • See also the Windows Help. Question: Why does the PC card not function when I use the COM interface? • The COM3 or COM4 port may conflict with the COM1 or COM2 port used by another device.
• Confirm the monitor is connected correctly. • Make sure the CRT monitor is selected as the display by pressing Fn+F5. • Make sure the value of the Desktop area in the Display Properties dialog box is lower than the resolution of the CRT monitor. Question: Why is the CRT display corrupted? • Place the monitor away from electric devices making strong magnetic field such as a TV set or radio. • Do not share an outlet with a TV set or radio.
• Confirm the item of the GlidePoint in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility is Enabled. • If a PS/2 mouse is connected to the notebook, the GlidePoint does not work. Remove the PS/2 mouse. Question: Why can I not communicate through the built-in IR port? • Confirm the IR port of your notebook is lined up with the IR port of the other device. These ports should be no more than 30 inches (80 cm) apart without any obstacles. • Confirm the COM2 is set to IR in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility.
Question: Why does the “Autotyping” message appear when I start the notebook? • You may have installed or uninstalled the floppy disk drive without changing the settings. To change the setteings, see page 2-9.
Index A AC adapter 1-2, 2-1 jack xix AC cord 1-2 AC power indicator xviii, 2-1 advanced menu of setup utility 8-5 advanced power management 3-10 audio equipment 4-6 audio input jack xix audio output jack xix B backing up data 2-12 backup battery 3-3 battery charge indicator xviii, 2-1 low warning beep 2-6 power indicator xviii, 2-1 battery level 3-2 battery pack 3-1, A-9, T-2 C Caps lock indicator xviii CardBus compliant card 6-1 CD (compact disc) 2-13, T-3 CD-ROM drive xix, 2-7, T-3 indicator xviii CD tra
scroll lock indicator xviii security menu of setup utility M main menu of setup utility 8-3 memory module 6-6, A-9 microphone xviii modem (only in US and Canada) 8-7 security slot xix, 7-3 serial mouse 4-5 setup utility 8-1 advanced menu 8-5 exit menu 8-11 main menu 8-3 power menu 8-9 security menu 8-7 5-4, T-6 jack xix, 5-4 mouse T-6 PS/2 4-4 serial 4-5 short-cut menu 2-5 shutting down the system 1-7 simultaneous display 4-1 sound T-5 volume 2-5 specifications A-8 standby mode 3-5 status indicators x
V ventilation openings xx W warm boot 2-2 Windows T-2 logo keys 2-5 power management 3-10 setting up 1-5 Start menu 2-5 Z ZV-port compliant card 6-3 Index 3
