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. Copyright Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law.
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 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. The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with a call waiting facility.
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 conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 1999/5/EC. Η εγκατασταση αυτη ανταποκρινεται στιζ απαιτησειζ των οδηγιων τηζ Ευρωπαïκηζ Ενωσηζ 1999/5/EC .
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. 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 computer. Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• • • 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. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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 • • • • • • viii Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
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: 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.
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.
Table of Contents Notice for Users in Australia ......................................................................................i Notice for Users in the UK ........................................................................................ii Notice for Users in Europe .......................................................................................iii Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................
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 ..............................
Appendices Appendix 1: Troubleshooting ................................................................................A-1 Appendix 2: Care & Maintenance .........................................................................A-8 Appendix 3: Specifications ..................................................................................A-10 Index Index ................................................................................................................
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.
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.
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Right Side View Drive activity indicator Eject tray button Drive bay with CD-RW drive installed Manual tray eject button (recessed) See 2-15, 2-16 Left Side View Ventilation openings USB port PC card slots See 4-10 See 4-3 Security slot See 7-4 Modem jack See 5-1 (may not be available in some countries) IEEE 1394 Port PC card eject buttons See 4-4 See 4-13 xvii
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 Port replicator docking connector See 6-6 Memory module compartment See 6-3 Drive bay lock latch Reset switch (recessed) See 2-3 Battery lock button CD-RW drive installed in drive bay See 2-15, 2-16 Battery release lever Battery See 3-1, 3-5 xviii
CHAPTER 1 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. Connecting AC Power Run your computer the first time using AC power, rather than battery power.
Lower battery pack into battery compartment Battery release lever Battery lock button 1 Battery pack 5. 6. Turn over your computer. On the front edge of the computer, slide the cover latch to the right and raise the cover. Cover latch 7. 8. 1-2 Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the computer. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
1 AC adapter jack AC adapter To power outlet 9. 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. Power Button Battery charge and power indicators 11. After a logo screen and several seconds of power-on testing, the computer loads the Windows Me operating system. 12.
Setting Up Windows Me 1 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. It takes just a few minutes to complete. The setup process has four steps: • Getting started This section configures your keyboard and your location.
• • • PC Card Power Options System 1 Turning Off Your Computer When you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 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. The power indicator turns off. Close the cover to keep the screen and keyboard clean and protected. You can shut down the computer with the power button using the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations 2 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. You can also power the computer by the internal or an optional secondary Lithium-Ion battery Whenever you use the AC adapter to power the computer, the battery automatically begins recharging.
Power and Battery Indicators 2 For proper operations it is important to understand the operation of the power and battery indicators located on the left-side front corner.
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. Select Shut Down, then Restart. Warm Boot (Software Reset) If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously.
Using the Keyboard 2 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 Windows Key Keypad Area Windows Key Function Keys On their own, the operation of the function keys is usually determined by the software application that you are running.
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. 2 Windows Start Key. This key opens the Windows Start menu on the taskbar. In combination with other keys it provides short cuts to some Windows functions. See Windows help for more information. Windows Pull-down Menu key.
2 Fn + Fn + Fn + F12 NumLk ScrLk Puts the system into System standby/Hibernation– see Programmable Power Management in Chapter 3 Returns the Sys Request keystroke Returns the Scroll Lock keystroke 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.
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. From the Start menu, select Programs – Quick Start Button – Configuration to show the Quick Start Button Utility dialog box.
Using the Glide Pad 2 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. Clicking and double-clicking To click or double-click objects, you can use the left button, just as you do when using a mouse.
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. Use the checkboxes, drop down menus, and so on, to configure the glide pad so that it operates to your satisfaction.
Reading the Status Indicators 2 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. Indicator Icon System Status This indicator turns on when your computer is reading or writing to the hard disk drive or a CD in the CD-RW drive.
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. 2 Changing the Brightness Change the screen brightness by using the Fn+F6 and Fn+F7 hot keys.
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. 2 Place the screen pointer on any empty area of the Windows desktop and click the right glide pad button to pull down a menu. Click on Properties to open the Display Properties window.
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. 2 Speaker Microphone Speaker You can control the audio volume by using the audio hot keys Fn+F8 and Fn+F9.
Using the Drives 2 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.
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:. Many software applications and reference works are shipped on CDs because they store over 600 MB of data.
• • 2 2-16 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.
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. 2 Change the units in the bay by following the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove any floppy disks or CDs from the drive if currently installed in the unit bay. Click icon on the taskbar; then Change device in Swappable Bay (xxxxx).
For information on using an optional secondary battery, see Battery and Power Management of chapter 3. 2 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.
Using the CD-RW Drive If the CD-RW drive is installed in the unit bay, use it as follows. 1. 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. Activity indicator Eject tray button Manual tray eject button (recessed) 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the eject tray button to eject the tray for the CDs. Place the CD on the tray so that the central hole in the CD fits over the spindle in the disk tray.
• • • 2 • • 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). Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
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. 2 Release lock latch on the base Pull drive out of box To use the floppy disk drive as an external drive, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk drive box. Simply slide the drive in until it clicks into place. Shut down your computer.
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. Battery Pack The removable battery pack is installed in the base of the computer.
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. 3 If an optional secondary battery is installed in to the drive bay, it will be charged together with the standard battery.
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. An optional secondary battery also has the battery charge indicator. If you press a white circle, lamps will show you the charging status. The charging status is same as that of the standard battery.
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. 3 We recommend that you set the Low battery alarm to about 10% and the Critical battery alarm to about 3-5%.
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.
Battery Conditioning If you feel that the battery charge meter in Windows is becoming inaccurate, we recommend that you ”condition” the battery using the following steps below. The following procedure helps to keep your battery in good condition so we suggest that you carry out the procedure each time you complete about 30 cycles of charging and discharging the battery pack. 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Connect your computer to a power outlet with the AC adapter.
Removing a Standard Internal Battery Pack 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Lift battery pack out of battery compartment Battery release lever Battery lock button 3 Battery pack 5. 6. 7.
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. If you ever run your computer using an operating system that does not have ACPI, you can use the power management features that are built into the system hardware.
Intel Speed Step Technology You can control processor core speed to reduce the power consumption with Intel or icon and select Adjust Properties to Speed Step technology. Right-click 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.
Supporting System Hibernate To support System Hibernate mode, you need to perform the following: 1. In the Power Options properties dialog box, select Hibernate tab. 2. Check Enable hibernate support. 3. Click Apply and OK. Entering System Standby/Hibernate 3 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. • Hot keys Fn+F12 are pressed.
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.
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. 3 Turns off the display on the built-in screen Fn + F11 Fn + F12 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.
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. 4 Using Peripheral Devices You can connect and use the peripheral devices shown in the overview on the following page.
Connecting Peripherals Overview The illustration below shows many of the peripheral devices that can be connected to your computer. Microphone jack Headphone jack 4 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 Parallel (printer)/FDD port For information on using the modem or LAN jack, see the following chapter Chapter 5 Communication Functions.
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. Because of the thickness of a type-III card, you can only use a single type-III card at a time. When using a ZV port compliant PC card, insert it into the lower slot.
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. Windows usually displays a New Hardware Found dialog box that tells you that the card has been successfully configured.
Removing a PC Card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. This ensures that any resources reserved for the card are freed up and become available for other devices. Click OK in Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box.
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. Connecting the monitor 1. 2.
4 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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). 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. See Dual Independent Displays later in this chapter for information about Primary and Secondary.
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 Fn + F5 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.
4 5. 6. 7. 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. 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. The location of the monitors determines on which edge of the built-in screen the screen pointer transits from the screen to the external monitor.
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 4 You can connect headphones to your computer so that you can listen to audio in private. Additionally you can connect a microphone for better recording quality.
Rear side USB port Left side USB port To remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following before you remove them: 1. Double-click Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the task bar. 2. Select the device you want to remove and click Stop. 3. Confirm the device name you want to remove is highlighted, then click OK. 4. Click OK in Safe To Remove Hardware. If you use the USB port to install a pointing device or a keyboard, the built-in glide pad and the built-in keyboard remain active.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. Read the message and click Next. Click the Finish button. If you have checked the Print Test Page box, make sure that the printer is ready before clicking the Finish button.
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. This allows the computer to prepare itself and to device to operate together. Serial Port Settings The settings of the serial port on your computer can be changed using the system setup utility.
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. See online help of Studio DV for more details.
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,. The built-in LAN adapter lets you join your computer to a local network for sharing data.
Modem jack 3. 4. 5. 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.) Plug the other end of the cable into a wall telephone socket. Turn on your computer. Connect to the telephone line directly. Do not use a distributor or allotter. Configuring the Modem 5 You may have already configured your modem during Windows Me Personal Setup.
Dial-Up Networking To create other dial-up networking accounts: 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer icon. Click Dial-Up Networking. Click Next. 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 ProgramsAccessories- Communications. HyperTerminal lets you connect to other computer terminals, for example, Bulletin Boards.
Connecting the computer to a local network Connect your computer to a local network as follows: 1. 2. Turn off your computer. Locate the LAN jack on the rear edge of your computer. LAN jack 3. 4. 5. 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. Turn on your computer.
1. 2. 3. 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. You have now established the file and print sharing for your computer. You can click OK to exit the Network utility, you might be asked to reboot.
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. However, if you want to enjoy the increased performance that extra memory can bring, you can easily add a memory module to your system using the spare memory compartment in the base of your computer.
3. 4. 5. 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. 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. Position the module so that the edge connector on the module matches the edge connector slot in the compartment.
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. When you dock your computer to the replicator, all the devices are instantly available.
Port Replicator Ports The port replicator ports are all located on the back side. PS/2 Keyboard USB LAN jack PS/2 Mouse Parallel/FDD Microphone Headphone RS-232C Serial External Monitor Audio-in AC Adapter Docking and Undocking 6 Your computer has a connector in the base of the unit that automatically engages with the docking connector on the port replicator. The connector on the base of the computer is protected by a spring-loaded cover.
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. Restart your computer by pressing the power button, or resume from System Standby mode by pressing any key.
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. No unauthorized users can restart the system without typing in the correct password.
The following items can only be changed if you know the Supervisor password. Advanced page Security page Power page Boot page Exit page All items Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot Floppy Disk Access Resume on Time Resume on Modem Ring All items Load Setup Defaults Setting the Password in the Setup Utility 1. In the Security menu of the setup utility, select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and press Enter. 2. Type your password (up to eight characters), and press Enter. 3.
4. To change the password, type the new password again and press Enter. To delete the password, just press Enter again. 5. When the confirmation message appears, press Enter. 6. Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes. 7. 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.
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.
CHAPTER 8 Setup Utility This chapter describes how to run the setup utility to change settings on your computer. Running the Setup Utility With the setup utility, you can customize the system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on the computer.
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. Use the Up and Down cursor arrow keys to select the items on each page.
Main Page System Date Defines the system date, using the format month:day:year. The Tab key moves the cursor, and the Space bar, F6 key or Shift plus Plus keys and F5 key or Minus keys change numbers. System Time Defines the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24hour format). The Tab key moves the cursor, and the Space bar, F6 key or Shift plus Plus keys and F5 key or Minus keys change numbers. Floppy Disk Drive Always sets to 1.44MB,3½. You cannot change this item.
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. Disabled means that you cannot use the port. Parallel port Sets the printer port, selecting the mode, the base I/O address and DMA channel. Enabled means that you can set the items by yourself.
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. Set Supervisor Password Sets the supervisor password (up to eight characters).
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.
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. Resume Time Sets the alarm time if you have enabled the Resume on Time . Cooling Control Determines how the system controls the thermal management of your system.
Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed.
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. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer.
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. Remove the floppy disk from the drive, and press any key.
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. Check the brightness controls for your display by pressing Fn+F7. Check whether the back light is on by pressing any key.
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. Applications that are not compliant with FAT32 may not work properly.
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. If the item Pointing Device in the Main menu of the setup utility is set to Auto and an external PS/2 mouse is connected, remove the mouse and restart your computer.
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.
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. Question: Why can't I use a hardware device? Make sure the hardware device is not disabled using the following procedure. 1.
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. • • Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents or solvents that may damage the cabinet. Never clean the computer while it is turned on.
Fully charge the battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord. Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
Appendix 3: Specifications Parts CPU Secondary cache ROM RAM System Video Display Panel Video controller Keyboard Pointing device Drive Hard disk CD-RW Floppy disk PC card slots Audio system I/O ports Audio Video Others Specifications Modem (may not be available in some countries) Power AC adapter Battery Battery life *Battery life may vary depending on usage Battery charging time *Charging time may vary depending on usage A-10 Specifications Mobile Pentium III 650MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep Techn
Dimensions Computer FDD box Operating Environment Temperature Humidity 12.16" wide x 9.62" deep x 1.30” high (309mm x 252mm x 33.3mm) 5.7 lbs (2.6 Kg) 5.66” wide x 6.16” deep x 0.74” high 145mm x 158mm x 19mm 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) 20% to 80% (non-condensation) Options Battery Pack ............................. CE-BL11 Floppy Disk Drive Box ............ CE-FC02 Port Replicator .........................
Index A AC adapter first-time use, 1-1 Audio connecting headphones, 4-10 controlling, 2-13 hot-keys, 2-13 turning off, 2-11 using settings tab, 2-12 Drives CD-R/RW drive, 2-15 floppy disk drive, 2-15 hard disk drive, 2-14 using, 2-14 using the drive bay, 2-17 E Battery about, 3-1 charging, 3-2 conditioning, 3-6 indicator, 2-2, 3-2 low charge warnings, 3-4 removing battery pack, 3-7 C Care & maintenance cleaning, A-8 traveling, A-8 CD-RW drive about, 2-15 illustration, 2-19 installing in drive bay, 2-17 u
I Indicators power and battery, 2-2 K keyboard using, 2-4 Keyboard embedded keypad, 2-4 Fn key combinations, 2-5 function keys, 2-4 hot-keys, 2-5 illustration, 2-4 power management hot-keys, 3-12 troubleshooting, A-4 windows keys, 2-5 M Memory module adding, 6-1 Modem about, 5-1 configuring, 5-2 connecting to telephone line, 5-1 settings, 5-3 troubleshooting, A-6 P Index Passwords about, 7-1 changing or deleting, 7-2 setting for standby/hibernate, 7-3 setting in setup, 7-2 Supervisor and User, 7-1 PC c
T Troubleshooting common problems, A-1 communications, A-6 display, A-3 floppy diskette drive, A-4 hard disk drive, A-4 keyboard or glide pad, A-4 peripherals, A-5 reference, A-1 U USB devices connecting, 4-10 W Windows Me first-time setup, 1-4 properties dialog boxes, 1-4 special keys, 2-5 standby/hibernate resume password, 7-3 Index entering and exiting, 8-1 exit page, 8-7 main page, 8-3 power page, 8-6 running, 8-1 security page, 8-5 using, 8-2 Specifications reference, A-10 Standby/Hibernate mode ab