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 the Modem This equipment PC-W100 Series 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 When locating the notebook, slots and openings are provided for ventilation. To protect the notebook from over heating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. 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.
Battery Precautions Handling • • • • • • • • Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury. Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack. 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.
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.
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Setup Provides step-by-step instructions to help you setup and begin using the notebook as quickly as possible. You should read this chapter first before you do any operations. Chapter 2 Basic Operations Explains the basic operations of power sources, GlidePoint, keyboard, online help and floppy disks, Chapter 3 Power Management and Battery Describes how to effectively manage power and use the battery packs.
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+Del. This means hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys, and press Del 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.
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 up and run the notebook as quickly as possible.You should read this chapter first.
Connecting to AC Power The notebook can be powered by either the rechargeable battery pack or AC adapter. See the next chapter for more information on power sources. The first time you use the notebook, be sure to perform the steps below: 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off. 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the notebook. (À) 3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. (Á) • Always use the AC adapter supplied with the notebook (EA-W100V). Using other AC adapters may damage the notebook.
Opening the Notebook 1 At the front of the notebook you will find a locking latch at the front end of the screen cover. The latch locks the cover in the closed position when the notebook is not in use. To raise the cover follow these steps: 1. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and then raise the cover. 2. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position. Figure 1-2.
Turning Power On To turn on the power following these steps: 1. 1 Connect the notebook to 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. 3. Open the screen cover. Press the power switch. Power Switch Figure 1-3. Turning Power On • While "Starting Windows 95..." appears, pressing F8 allows you to choose how to start Windows 95.
Making Adjustments 1 You can adjust the screen brightness and sound volume to provide confortable usage while operating the notebook. Adjusting the Screen Brightness decreases the screen brightness. increases the screen brightness. turns the LCD backlighting on or off. Adjusting Sound Volume Use the audio volume control (on the right side of the notebook) to adjust the speaker volume. Turn it away from you to increase the volume, or towards you to decrease the volume.
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 It takes approx. 20 minutes to complete all of the Setup procedures. 1. Regional Settings Many Windows programs support international settings. These settings affect how these programs display and sort numbers, currency, the time and the date. Select the regional setting that most closely matches where you live.
1 11. Set Up Printer You must select a printer before you can print from Windows. Click the manufacture and model of your printer. If your printer is not listed, consult your printer documentation for a compatible printer. Then select the port you want to use with this printer, and then click Next. All your Windowsbased programs will use this printer as the default printer. 12.
Creating the Setup Disks The notebook proceeds to the next step "Microsoft Create System Disks ". This program backs up most of the pre-installed software including Windows 95 on your hard disk by creating Setup disks. These disks will help protect your software investment.
Microsoft Windows 95 Setup Disks Use to restore Windows 95 from disks if the software is damaged on your computer. 1 Netscape Navigator Setup Disks Use to restore Netscape Navigator program for accessing to the Internet. Zrlink Setup Disks Use to restore Sharp ZR link program for communicating with the Sharp electronic organizer. Sharp Import/Export Setup Disks Use to restore Sharp Import/Export program for communicating with the Sharp electronic organizer.
You can choose one of the items from the lists for creating the Setup Disks, then follow the on-screen prompt to create all the Setup Disks.You can use the lables provided in the shrinks pack of the Windows 95 manual to label the 31 pcs of Windows 95 Setup Disks, but the labels of the other Setup Disks are not provided with your notebook.
Setting Initial Condition 1 After setting up Windows 95, you need to set the initial condition of this notebook in the following procedure. 1. Double-click the Sharp Startup icon at the upper right corner of the screen. 2. When the message appears, click OK. The next time the computer is restarted, 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 a file is not saved yet, then a dialog box will appear asking you if you want to save it or not. • While the hard disk or floppy disk drive indicator is lit, do not turn off the power or reset the notebook. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data. • To protect the screen, always close the screen cover when the power is turned off.
Resetting the System 1 Software Reset You can reset the software if you encounter software problems which lock up the notebook. To reset the system or “reboot,” press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. Then, follow the instructions on the screen: press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys again. The notebook restarts. This is known as a “warm boot.” Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the normal Windows 95 Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction.
CHAPTER Basic Operations This chapter describes the basic operations you can perform on the notebook.
Choosing a Power Source The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • • AC power from a wall outlet Lithium-ion battery pack Use AC power whenever possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable. About the Power Indicator ( ) The power indicator shows the power status of your notebook. Power Indicator On Blinking Off Meaning Power is on. The notebook is in Suspend to RAM mode. The notebook is in Suspend to Disk mode or the power is off.
Using the Battery Pack The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source. When fully charged, a 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. 2 The amount of time a battery charge will last will depend on the notebook usage.
About the Battery Indicator ( ) The battery indicator shows you the status of the battery pack. Battery Indicator On (green) On (orange) Blinking (orange) On (red) Operating Environment AC power or battery AC power AC power or battery Battery Blinking (red) Status The battery pack is fully charged. The battery pack is being charged. An error has occurred. The battery power will last for only few more minutes. The warning beeps continues for 10 seconds. The battery power is almost gone.
2 Low Battery Indication When your notebook senses that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you to a low battery condition by blinking red the battery indicator and sounding a battery low warning beep. The remaining operating time depends on the power you are consuming: if you are using the audio system, PCMCIA slot or hard and floppy disk drives, your notebook might run out of charge very quickly.
Operating the 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. • Do not hit or scratch the surface of the GlidPoint with pointed objects (such as ballpoint pen).
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, 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.
Understanding the Keyboard Layout 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. 2 Figure 2-2. Keyboard Layouts Windows Logo Keys opens the Windows Start menu. provides application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to the right button.
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 key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as “hot keys”. 2 toggles between video display output to the LCD screen, SimulScan (display on the LCD and external CRT monitor), and the CRT. decreases the LCD screen brightness. increases the LCD screen brightness. Fn + F8 and Fn + F9 do not function.
Using Floppy Disks 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 a 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.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Follow these steps to connect a floppy disk drive to the notebook: 2 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off. 2. Plug the large connector of the drive into the printer/floppy disk drive connector on the back of the notebook. Then plug the small connector into the external keyboard and PS/2 mouse port. Figure 2-4. Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive When turned on, the notebook will be able to recognize the floppy disk drive automatically.
Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk Inserting Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place. 2 Figure 2-5. Inserting a Floppy Disk • 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.
Formatting a Floppy Disk 2 1. Connect the floppy disk drive to the notebook, and turn the notebook on. 2. Make sure the floppy disk is not write-protected, and insert it into the floppy disk drive. 3. Double-click My Computer on the desktop. 4. Click 3 ½ Floppy [A:]. From the File menu, select Format. 5. From the format drop-down list, select 1.44MB or 720KB. 6. Click Start to start formatting.
CHAPTER 3 Power Management and Battery This chapter explains how to better manage the notebook's power and use additional battery packs.
Activating Power Management In addition to superior performance and an enhanced feature set, your notebook incorporates sophisticated power management features which allow you to extend battery life. You should think of your notebook’s power conservation features as being organized into several, sometimes overlapping, levels of management, which together provide both manual and automatic control over which components of the notebook are drawing current at any given time.
Power Switch Function Selects whether the power switch turns the notebook on and off (the default), or makes the notebook enter the suspend mode and resume from it. Power Management Allows you to enable or disable power management. When this option is Disabled, all power management settings specified are ignored. When set to AC Disabled (the default), power management is disabled only when the notebook is powered by AC. 3 CPU Performance Specifies the CPU performance. High refers to normal performance.
Auto Suspend to Disk Determines whether or not the notebook suspends to disk if battery voltage drops to the critical level during Suspend to RAM. PCMCIA Power when Suspend to RAM Determines whether power is applied to the PCMCIA slot while the notebook is in the Suspend to RAM state. You can disable it to save power, but any PCMCIA card will be disabled when a Suspend to RAM occurs, and may require re-initialization when operation resumes.
Suspend to Disk is a very useful feature. People frequently open many applications and have them iconized on the Windows screen. It takes some time to get all these applications open and running, and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off. If you use the Suspend to Disk feature, you don’t need to close the applications as the state of your notebook is saved to disk.
When entering or returning from suspended mode, be sure to observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the notebook may not operate correctly after the notebook has resumed from the suspend mode. • Do not operate the keyboard, Glide Point or mouse in the process of entering or returning from suspended mode. • Before activating suspended mode, terminate any optical or modem communications and make sure that no video or audio playback is in progress.
Using Battery Packs If you need to operate the notebook on battery for extended period of time, you may purchase additional battery packs (CE-W10EB) as the same type as the bundled battery pack with the notebook. Replacing a Battery Pack Use the following steps to replace a battery pack: 1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter as well as any peripherals in use. 2. Close the screen cover. Place the notebook on a flat surface, then turn it upside down so that the front is facing you. 3.
5. Return the two battery locks to their original positions. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with Sharp's optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer's instructions. • When using a new battery pack for the first time, be sure to initialize and charge it.
Reading the Indicators power lamp battery lamp Figure 3-5. Indicator on Battery Charger Power Indicator 3 Meaning On The AC adapter is connected. Off The AC adapter is not connected. Battery Indicator Meaning On (green) The battery is fully charged. On (orange) Charging Blinking (orange) An error occured. Fully charging a new battery pack takes about three hours. If the battery indictor blinks in orange, an error has occurred during the charge.
CHAPTER 4 Peripherals This chapter describes how to attach optional devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer, connect an external monitor or keyboard, a mouse, or any other peripheral device that connects to a parallel, serial or PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.
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 your printer manual, and determine its interface type. 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.
4. If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to your printer, and tighten any retaining screws. A typical parallel printer connection is illustrated below. 4 Figure 4-1. Connecting a Printer (Parallel Port) 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.
External Monitor Connecting an External Monitor Follow the instructions below to use an external monitor with the notebook. 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 if necessary.
Switching Display Output You can switch the display output by pressing Fn+F5 key combination in the order: LCD → CRT&LCD → CRT → LCD. For simultaneous display on the CRT and LCD, use a monitor with 1024 × 768 resolution capability. When using Fn + F5 keycombination to change the display output, be sure the Power Management in the Windows 95 Control Panel is set to Advanced. Changing Resolution and Number of Colors To change the resolution and the number of colors, 4 1.
Resolutions in Windows 95 Source resolution 256 Colors High Color 1024×768 1024x768 dots 1024×600 1024x600 dots 800×600 800x600 dots 640×480 CRT only 1024×600 1024×768 *2 256 Colors High Color True Color 256 Colors High Color True Color *1 When FULLSCR utility is loaded 640x480 dots LCD only Simultaneous display LCD display CRT display 1024×600 1024×768 *2 1024×600 1024×600 1024×600 1024×600 800×600 800×600 800×600 800×600 1000×600 800×600 1000×600 800×600 Expanded display 256
Resolutions in MS-DOS In the MS-DOS environment, simultaneous display is possible only if a multiscan type monitor is used.
Text mode Source resolution 640×350 640x350 dots text mode 720×350 720x350 dots text mode 640×400 LCD only 960×525 960×600 Expanded display 720×400 960×600 720x400 dots text mode Expanded display 960×525 960×525 Expanded display Expanded display 960×525 960×525 Expanded display Expanded display 960×600 960×600 Expanded display Expanded display 960×600 960×600 Expanded display Expanded display 720×350 Expanded display 640x400 dots text mode *1 640×350 Expanded display 960×5
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. 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. 4 Figure 4-3. Connecting an External Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse 4.
Disabling the GlidePoint When connecting a mouse to your notebook, you can disable the GlidePoint in the following steps: 1. Make sure the mouse is enabled before disabling the GlidePoint. If the mouse is not enabled, the cursor does not move when you move the mouse. 2. From the Start menu, select SHARP Applications - GlidePoint Control. 3. Select Disables GlidePoint. 4. Click OK. If the Glide Point was disabled when entering suspended mode, it will be enabled after returning from suspended mode.
Audio Equipment You can connect the notebook to an audio equipment, using the steps below. 1. Turn off the power to the notebook as well as any connected peripherals. 2. Use the following audio cable for the connection: To output the notebook’s audio signal to the audio equipment: 4 To input audio signal from the audio equipment to the notebook: Figure 4-5.
AGC Control Procedure 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: if it is not checked. 4. Click OK. 5. If you do not see the Advanced button, check Advanced Controls in the Options menu. The Advanced button appears. 6. Click the Advanced button. 7. Check 1 Microphone Gain Control. 8. Click Close.
CHAPTER Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use the infrared communication and the built-in modem.
Infrared Communication Using the IR port located on the right side of your notebook, you can wirelessly communicate with ifrared-equipped devices such as a Sharp electronic organizer, computers or 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.
Enabling or Disabling Windows 95 IrDA Communication Windows 95 IrDA communication is disabled by default. To enable it, 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click Infrared. 3. Select Options. 4. Check the item of Enable infrared communication on. 5. Click OK. Using Communication Applications in Windows 95 Your notebook assigns the physical IR port to COM2 while Windows 95 assigns the logical IR port to COM4 as default.
Modem You can use the modem built into your notebook, for data transfer, fax communication and voice communication. The internal modem is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Connecting the Modem to Telephone Line 1. Connect one end of the included modem cable to the modem jack on the left side of your notebook. 2. Connect another end of the cable to the telephone line. 5 Figure 5-1.
Setting Modem Port To use communication software, 1. Turn on your notebook. 2. Press the F2 key when the message Press to enter Setup appears. 3. On the Advanced page of the Setup Utility, set the COM1/COM2 Function to FAX Modem/IR or Serial Port/FAX Modem. 4. If you assign the modem to COM1, set the COM1 Port to 3F8, IRQ4. If you assign the modem to COM2, set the COM2 Port to 2F8, IRQ3. 5. Press the Esc key and select Save Changes & Exit. 6.
CHAPTER Hardware Expansion This chapter describes how to handle PCMCIA cards and increase memory of the notebook.
PCMCIA Cards Your notebook is equipped with two PCMCIA 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 PCMCIA cards. Some examples of PCMCIA cards are: • • • • • • Fax/Modem Card A device that connects the notebook to the telephone line for use as a fax and/or a modem (although one is already built in).
Inserting and Ejecting PCMCIA 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 PCMCIA memory cards must be formatted before you can use them for data storage; see your PCMCIA card manual for details. 1.
Installing the PCMCIA Card Driver When you insert a PCMCIA card into the notebook, the driver for the card will usually be installed automatically. If automatic installation is not possible, a dialog box will appear so that you can follow its instructions to complete the installation. Some PCMCIA cards use the COM3 or COM4 port which may conflict with the COM1 or COM2 port already used by other devices in the notebook.
Memory Module The notebook comes standard with 16MB of memory, but you can add another 16MB to obtain a total of 32MB of memory. See the following sections on how to install a memory module (CE-W102B). Installing a Memory Module • Do not handle a component at a place where static electricity is easily generated, such as on the carpet. • Before installing a memory module, carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.
3. Remove the memory module from its wrapping. 4. Hold the memory module so that its edge connector is facing the socket. Make sure the notch on the corner of the memory module mates with the notch on the socket. Figure 6-3. Securing the Memory Module 5. Insert the memory module into the socket and gently push it until it is firmly seated (➀). 6. 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 (➁). 7.
4. Replace the keyboard and push back the locking knobs. Store the memory module in an anti-static wrapping or other conductive shield such as aluminum foil.
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.
Care and Maintenance This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the notebook in top working condition. Travel The notebook is designed for portability. For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these guidelines. • • • • • • Before traveling, save your data by backing it up onto diskettes. Take along an extra backup copy of your data. Do not travel with a diskette in the drive. Do not travel with the notebook powered on.
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 can 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 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 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.
Suspend-to-Disk Partition The suspend-to-disk partition is an area of the hard disk reserved for the suspend-todisk operation. When suspend-to-disk operation activates, information in the memory is saved in this area and restored into the memory when the notebook is turned on again. If you change the partition of the hard disk, you must also create the suspend-todisk partition again. Changing the size of the suspend-to-disk partition will destroy data on the hard disk.
Recreating the Suspend-to-Disk Partition Carefully follow the steps below to create a new suspend-to-disk partition. Since creating a new suspend-to-disk partition destroys all the data on the hard disk, you must first backup all the data on the hard disk drive.
8. 9. Press the N key. A:\> prompt appears. Type PHDISK /DELETE /PARTITION and press Enter. Deleting the partition that contains current files Following the above steps, 1. Type FDISK and press Enter. 2. Select 3. Delete partition or Logical DOS Drive and press Enter. 3. Select 1. Delete Primary DOS Partition and press Enter. 4. Press the Enter key, input the volume label and press the Enter key again. 5. Press the Y key and then the Enter key. 6. Press the Esc key twice. 7.
Power-On Self Test The notebook performs the Power-On Self Test (POST) every time you turn on or reset the notebook. The POST is a series of system checks that verifies the correct operation of your notebook's hardware. If the POST detects a critical error (e.g., a system board failure), the notebook will halt and generate an audible alarm. If a failure is detected in an area other than the system board (such as the keyboard), a non-critical error message is displayed on the screen and testing is stopped.
System Mapping You can check the IRQ, I/O port address, DMA, and memory usage, as follows: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Select the Device Manager tab. 4. Click Properties. 5. Click the item you want to check.
Pin Assignment Parallel Port (25-pin D-SUB Female End) Pin Printer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18• 23 *24 25 Strobe PData0 PData1 PData2 PData3 PData4 PData5 PData6 PData7 Ack Busy PE Select Autofd Error Init Selectin GND PNF=GND GND When FDD is connected INDEX TRK0 WP RDATA DSKCHG MSEN0 DRATE0 MSEN1 DR1 MTR1 WDATA WGATE DENSEL HDSEL DIR STEP GND PNF=+5V GND * PNF=GND: Printer PNF=+5V: when FDD is connected Appendixes A-9
RS-232C Serial Port (9-Pin D-SUB Male End) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Signal DCD RD SD DTR GND Pin 6 7 8 9 Signal DSR RTS CTS RI External Monitor (3-Row 15-Pin D-SUB Female End) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A-10 Pin Assignment Signal Red Green Blue NC GND R-RTN G-RTN B-RTN Pin 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal NC GND NC SDA HSYNC VSYNC SCL
External Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port (6-Pin Mini DIN Female End) Pin 1 2 3 Signal KBDATA/MSDAT A NC GND Pin 4 Signal VCC 5 6 KBCLOCK/MSCLK NC Appendixes A-11
Specifications Notebook Parts CPU Secondary cache ROM RAM System Display Video Screen Video Controller Graphics LCD CRT Calendar/Clock Keyboard Pointing device Drive Floppy disk Hard disk *1 Interface Audio Modem (US only) PCMCIA slot Power supply Battery life *2 Power consumption Operating Temperature environment Humidity Storage Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Specification Pentium 133 Mhz 16KB cache memory, math co-processor 256KB (synchronize pipburst SRAM) IPL, BIOS, selfchec
*3: Only 1024 × 600 dots can be displayed. Memory Module (CE-W102B) Capacity Dimensions Weight 16MB EDO RAM 2.66 (w) × 1.11(d) × 0.15 (h) inches (67.6 × 28.0 × 3.8 mm) 0.02 lbs (9g) Battery Pack (CE-W10EB) Type Capacity Dimensions Weight lithium-ion battery pack 37wh 11.61 (w) × 2.59(d) × 0.99 (h) inches (295 × 65.9 × 25.2 mm) 0.93 lbs (420g) Battery Charger (CE-W10CH) Input Output Dimensions Weight 22V 1.8A 16.4 ± 0.2V/2.6A 5.31 (w) × 3.29(d) × 1.69 (h) inches (135 × 83.5 × 43 mm) 0.