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iNotice for Users in AustraliaService InquiriesPlease contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation ofAustralia on 1-800-80

xRecording Important InformationFor future reference, please record the following information in the spaces providedbelow.Model Number:Serial Number:D

A-7TroubleshootingOther TroublesQuestion: Why is the date and/or time incorrect?• Correct the date and time using the Date/Time icon in the Windows C

A-8CareAppendix 2: Care & MaintenanceThis appendix provides you with information on how to maintain your computer inexcellent working condition.Cl

A-9Care• Fully charge the battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord.• Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibration.

A-10SpecificationsAppendix 3: SpecificationsParts SpecificationsCPU Mobile Pentium III 650MHz featuring Intel SpeedStepTechnologySecondary cache 25

A-11SpecificationsDimensions Computer 12.16" wide x 9.62" deep x 1.30” high(309mm x 252mm x 33.3mm)5.7 lbs (2.6 Kg)FDD box 5.66” wide x 6.1

Index-1IndexIndexAAC adapterfirst-time use, 1-1Audioconnecting headphones, 4-10controlling, 2-13hot-keys, 2-13BBatteryabout, 3-1charging, 3-2conditio

Index-2IndexIIndicatorspower and battery, 2-2Kkeyboardusing, 2-4Keyboardembedded keypad, 2-4Fn key combinations, 2-5function keys, 2-4hot-keys, 2-5ill

Index-3Indexentering and exiting, 8-1exit page, 8-7main page, 8-3power page, 8-6running, 8-1security page, 8-5using, 8-2Specificationsreference, A-10

xiManual ConventionsThis manual uses a set of style conventions described below.Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:A note icon informs you o

xiiTable of ContentsNotice for Users in Australia ...iNotice for Us

xiiiProgrammable Power Management... 3-8Power Management Hot-keys ...

xivAppendicesAppendix 1: Troubleshooting...A-1Appendix 2: Care & Main

xvOverview of ComputerIn the following diagram, the labels in italics refer to the chapter andpage number in this manual where you can find more infor

xiManual ConventionsThis manual uses a set of style conventions described below.Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:A note icon informs you o

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xviiRight Side ViewManual tray ejectbutton (recessed)Eject tray buttonDrive bay withCD-RW drive installedSee 2-15, 2-16Drive activity indicatorLeft Si

xviiiRear ViewExternal monitor portSee 4-6PS/2 portSee 4-13USB portSee 4-10AC adapter jackSee 1-1Parallel/FDD portSee 4-11LAN jackSee 5-4RS-232C Seria

iiNotice for Users in the UKCopyrightRecording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP isunable to give. Please refer particula

1-11CHAPTER 1 Fast StartYour new computer is ready to use as soon as you unpack it from the box. If you’refamiliar with computers, follow the instru

1-21 Battery lock button Lower battery pack into battery compartment Battery pack Battery release lever 5. Turn over your computer.6. On the front edg

1-31To power outletAC adapterAC adapter jack9. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The orange battery chargeindicator turns on when you

1-41Setting Up Windows MeWindows Me is pre-installed on your computer, including the special drivers andsoftware used by built-in components such as t

1-51• PC Card• Power Options• SystemTurning Off Your ComputerWhen you’re finished using your computer, turn it off with the following steps:1. From t

2-12CHAPTER 2 Basic OperationsThis chapter describes some of the basic operations of your computer such as usingthe keyboard, adjusting the display,

2-22Power and Battery IndicatorsFor proper operations it is important to understand the operation of the power andbattery indicators located on the le

2-32Resetting the SystemYou may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that yourcomputer recognizes newly installed devices or

2-42Using the KeyboardThe built-in keyboard includes all the functions that you find on a full-sizedkeyboard. In addition, the keyboard has built-in h

2-52The embedded numeric keypad will be disabled if an external keyboard isconnected. If you want to enable it, set NumLock to Enabled in the Main men

iiiNotice for Users in EuropeAbout the ModemYour Sharp PC-AR series with integral modem has been designed to work with theanalogue PSTN’s in the follo

2-62Fn+F12Puts the system into Systemstandby/Hibernation– see Programmable PowerManagement in Chapter 3Fn+Returns the Sys Request keystrokeFn+NumLkSc

2-72Using the Quick Start ButtonsIn addition to the function keys embedded on the keyboard as discussed before, yourcomputer has five more quick start

2-82Using the Glide PadYour computer has a built-in pointing device called a glide pad. The glide padconsists of the glide pad surface, a left button

2-92Changing the Glide Pad ConfigurationYou can change the way the glide pad operates in the Mouse Properties dialog box.From Windows Start menu, sele

2-102Reading the Status IndicatorsAs well as the Power and Battery Charge indicators discussed before, your computerhas five more status indicators lo

2-112Adjusting the DisplayThe most important adjustment you can make to the display is to set it to the bestviewing angle. The display contrast decrea

2-122Changing the Display PropertiesThe Windows Display Properties dialog box lets you make many different kinds ofchanges to the appearance of the sc

2-132Controlling AudioYour computer is installed with built-in stereo speakers and a built-in monauralmicrophone. You can use Windows entertainment ac

2-142Using the DrivesYour computer has three different drives; the internal hard disk drive, the CD-RWdrive unit, and the floppy disk drive unit. The

2-152CD-RW driveThe CD-RW drive lets you read information from CDs. You can also writeinformation to CD-R/RW disks using the installed applications ca

ivThis equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 1999/5/EC.Ce m

2-162• Do not touch the disc while reading/writing data. It may causemalfunction of the computer and the drive.• Before removing the floppy disk, make

2-172Changing a Unit in the Unit BayThe Unit bay on the right side of your computer can be installed with a CD-RWdrive, a floppy disk drive or an opti

2-182For information on using an optional secondary battery, see Batteryand Power Management of chapter 3.When removing an optional secondary battery,

2-192Using the CD-RW DriveIf 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

2-202• When inserting a CD, do not use force.• Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close thetray.• Do not leave the tray open.

2-212Using the Floppy Disk Drive ExternallyTo remove the floppy disk drive from the optional floppy disk drive box (CE-FC02),release the lock latch on

3-133CHAPTER 3 Battery and Power ManagementThis chapter explains how to charge your computer’s internal or an optionalsecondary battery and how to ke

3-233Battery ChargingThe battery packs begin charging anytime your computer is connected to AC powerusing the AC adapter.If the standard battery pack

3-333Or you can use the battery charge indicator located on the corner of the standardbattery. There are 5 indicator lamps, and if you press the butto

3-433Battery Low WarningsThe battery low warnings are set in Windows Power Options properties dialog box.Click Alarms tab, and you can set a Low batte

vCAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD ANDTHE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.CAUTION:FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT

3-533After you have shut down your computer in a low battery condition, don’t try torestart the computer until you have replaced the discharged batter

3-633Battery ConditioningIf you feel that the battery charge meter in Windows is becoming inaccurate, werecommend that you ”condition” the battery usi

3-733 Removing a Standard Internal Battery Pack1. Turn off the computer and close the upper cover.2. Turn the computer over and lay on a soft surface.

3-833Programmable Power ManagementYour computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power managementInterface) which is a powerful feature of th

3-933Intel Speed Step TechnologyYou can control processor core speed to reduce the power consumption with IntelSpeed Step technology. Right-

3-1033Supporting System HibernateTo support System Hibernate mode, you need to perform the following:1. In the Power Options properties dialog box, se

3-1133Power MeterClick on the Power Meter tab of the Power Options properties window to show thebattery charge meter. You can also display this inform

3-1233Power Management Hot-keysIn addition to the programmable power management, you can use the powermanagement hot-keys to directly control the powe

4-14CHAPTER 4 Connecting PeripheralsThis chapter describes how to connect your computer to peripheral devices using theinput/output ports on the edg

4-24Connecting Peripherals OverviewThe illustration below shows many of the peripheral devices that can be connected toyour computer.For information o

viSafety PrecautionsGeneral• Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer.• Except as described elsewhere in this manual,

4-34Using PC CardsYour 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

4-44If you plan on using a type-III PC card, all other cards must beremoved first. You can only use a single type-III card at a time.Configuring a PC

4-54Removing a PC Card1. Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar.2. In Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the card you

4-64Connecting an External MonitorYou can connect an external monitor to your computer and then display the videooutput to either the built-in screen,

4-744. Use the green button to turn on or off the display to the built-in screen (calledPanel in this window) and the external monitor (called Monito

4-8410. Click on OK to exit the Properties dialog box.Switching with Hot-keysAfter switching the display with software in the first instance, you can

4-945. Click on the monitor marked with a number 2. Windows asks if you want toenable the monitor as an extension of your Windows desktop. Click the

4-1048. To turn off the dual independent display, return to the Settings page of theDisplay Properties dialog box and right-mouse click the monitor ma

4-114Rear side USB portLeft side USB portTo remove USB devices, you may need to perform the following before you removethem:1. Double-click Unplug or

4-1244. Confirm Local printer is selected and click Next.5. Select the manufacturer and the printer and then click Next. If you cannot findthe model n

vii• 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 th

4-134Serial DevicesThe serial port also allows you to connect external devices such as a modem or ascanner to your computer. Devices connected to the

4-144IEEE 1394 portPossible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AVequipment. A SHARP digital View Cam camcorder can

5-15CHAPTER 5 Communication FunctionsYour computer has two important features that let you establish communicationswith other computers and devices.

5-25Modem jack3. Plug one end of the telephone cable supplied with your computer into themodem jack. (If the cable is fitted with a core, plug the end

5-35Dial-Up NetworkingTo create other dial-up networking accounts:1. On the Windows desktop, double-click My Computer icon.2. Click Dial-Up Networking

5-45Connecting the computer to a local networkConnect your computer to a local network as follows:1. Turn off your computer.2. Locate the LAN jack on

5-551. Double-click on the Network icon in the Control Panel. This will bring up theNetworking window.2. Click on the File and Print Sharing button. Y

6-16CHAPTER 6 Changing or Adding OptionsThis chapter describes how you can change or add two important optional items toyour computer; a port replic

66-23. Use a small, Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws. Lift the cover fromthe memory compartment using the indent on one side of the comp

6-36Using the Optional Port Replicator(may not be available in some countries)The optional port replicator (model CE-DS03) provides a convenient “par

viiiStorage• Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature toexceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.• Recharge the battery

66-4Port Replicator PortsThe port replicator ports are all located on the back side.PS/2KeyboardUSBLAN jackRS-232C SerialParallel/FDDExternal MonitorP

6-56Before docking your computer to the port replicator, either turn off the computer orlet the computer enter to System Standby/Hibernate by pressin

7-17CHAPTER 7 Security FeaturesThis chapter describes how to protect your computer against unauthorized use, andtheft.PasswordsSetting a password wi

77-2The following items can only be changed if you know the Supervisor password.Advanced pageAll itemsSet Supervisor PasswordPassword on BootSecurity

7-374. To change the password, type the new password again and press Enter. Todelete the password, just press Enter again.5. When the confirmation me

77-4Using a Security CableYou can prevent theft by connecting a laptop security cable to a fixed object andlocking the other end of the cable in the s

8-18CHAPTER 8 Setup UtilityThis chapter describes how to run the setup utility to change settings on yourcomputer.Running the Setup UtilityWith the s

8-286. When the message Setup Confirmation appears, press Enter again. The systemrestarts.To turn off the computer when the setup utility is open, pre

8-38Main PageSystem Date Defines the system date, using the format month:day:year. The Tabkey moves the cursor, and the Space bar, F6 key or Shift plu

8-48System Memory Shows the size of conventional memory.Extended Memory Shows the size of extended memory beyond 1 MB.Advanced PageSerial port A Sets

ixAbout This ManualNoticeInformation in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent acommitment on the part of SHARP Corpor

8-58Security PageSee Chapter 7 for detailed information on setting passwords in theSecurity page. Under some password settings, not all items areavail

8-68Power PageBecause your computer supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Powermanagement Interface), a powerful feature of the Windows Me operati

8-78Resume on Modem Ring Enables the system to resume from suspend mode whenan incoming call is received by the modem if set to Enabled.The built-in m

8-88Save Changes Saves the settings you have changed.

A-1TroubleshootingAppendix 1: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes how to troubleshoot problems with your computer.Common ProblemsProblems with you

A-2TroubleshootingTrouble when StartingQuestion: Why doesn't the power switch function?• Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a

A-3TroubleshootingTrouble with the DisplayQuestion: Why is the screen blank?• Press any key to see if any power management feature has turned off the

A-4TroubleshootingTrouble with the Hard DiskQuestion: Why can't I read or write data to/from the hard disk?• Confirm the drive and file names are

A-5TroubleshootingQuestion: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly?• Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from

A-6Troubleshooting1. In the System Properties dialog box, select Device Manager.2. Double-click Ports(COM&LPT); then, Communications Port (COM1).3