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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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class
B computing equipment.
* As an Energy Star Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
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  • Page 1: Notice For Users In The Usa

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment. * As an Energy Star Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 2 About Modem This equipment PC-9080 complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 3 Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Copyright It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

  • Page 4: Notice For Users In Canada

    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.
  • Page 5 “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.”...

  • Page 6: Notice For Users In Australia

    SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving...

  • Page 7: Notice For Users In The Uk

    United Kingdom. Copyright Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

  • Page 8: Notice For Users In Europe

    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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 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. Immediately shut off the notebook and refer for servicing under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed if liquid has been spilled on the notebook if the notebook has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 12: Recording The Information

    Recording the Information For future reference, please record the following information in the spaces provided below. Model Number: Serial Number: BIOS Version Number: Date of purchase: Dealer’s Name: Place of purchase: Password: The serial number is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the notebook. You will see the BIOS Version number on the middle line of the LCD screen when you turn on the notebook.

  • Page 13: How To Use This Manual

    In addition to this manual, you may want to consult the Windows 95 manual, and the manuals for your software applications. The Sharp Online Manual accessible from the Windows 95 Help button will also help your computing.

  • Page 14: Manual Conventions

    Manual Conventions Throughout this manual we have used a set of style conventions. These conventions are described below. Keyboard Keys Key labels, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in boldface as below: Press Enter to continue. When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign, as shown below: Restart your notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Notice for Users in the USA ..............i Notice for Users in CANADA ............iv Notice for Users in Australia .............. vi Notice for Users in the UK ..............vii Notice for Users in Europe ............... viii Safety Precautions................
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook Status Indicator LEDs ...............3-1 Power Sources...................3-3 CD-ROM Drive.................3-7 Floppy Disk..................3-11 Hard Disk Drive ................3-13 Keyboard..................3-14 GlidePoint ..................3-16 Video Subsystem................3-19 PC Cards and Devices..............3-21 Infrared Communications..............3-23 Modem ....................3-24 Audio System ..................3-25 Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals Handling Precautions ................4-1 Installing a Memory Module.............4-2 Changing the Hard Disk Drive ............4-5 Changing the Battery.................4-7...

  • Page 18: Appearance Of The Notebook

    Appearance of the Notebook Front Color LCD Screen (See page 3-19) Keyboard (See page 3-14) Stereo Speakers GlidePoint (See page 3-25) (See page 3-16) Figure 1. The Front of the Notebook Right Side Audio Volume Audio Connectors (See page 3-26) PC Card Slot Eject Button (See page 3-21)

  • Page 19: Left Side

    Left Side AC Adapter Jack CD-ROM Drive Power Switch Cooling Fan (See page 1-5) (See page 1-8) (See page 3-7) Figure 3. The Left Side of the Notebook Rear CRT Connector Video Output Jack Parallel Port (See page 4-10) (See page 4-13) (See page 4-8) RS-232C Serial Port PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse...

  • Page 20: Chapter 1 Quick Setup

    C H A P T E R Quick Setup Your notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. You should read this chapter first.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter explains the whole procedure to get your notebook up and running in the following sequence. Unpacking the Notebook Installing the Battery Pack Connecting to AC Power Opening the Notebook Turning on the Power Adjusting Screen Brightness Setting up Windows 95 Setting Initial Condition Shutting Down the System...

  • Page 23: Unpacking The Notebook

    Unpacking the Notebook Your notebook comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your notebook, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this Operation Manual, the shipping carton should contain the following items: Notebook computer AC power cord Lithium-ion battery pack...

  • Page 24: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack The notebook has been shipped with the battery separate to preserve battery life. You can install up to two battery packs, one into the CD-ROM drive slot and the other into the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive slot. The following steps describe how to install the battery pack into either the CD-ROM drive slot or the floppy disk drive slot: Make sure the notebook is not connected to AC power.
  • Page 25 If you have selected the CD-ROM slot, slide the supplied blank battery filler cover into place as shown. This cover is not needed for the floppy disk drive. Figure 1-2. Installing Blank Battery Filler Cover With the bottom of the battery pack facing up, insert the connector into the notebook.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Ac Power

    Connecting to AC Power The notebook can be powered by either the rechargeable battery pack or the built-in AC adapter. You will find detailed instructions on using both power sources in Chapter 3, but to get the notebook up and running for the first time, follow the steps below to prepare the battery pack and attach the AC cord.
  • Page 27 When you connect the AC cord to the notebook and to a wall outlet, the outlet supplies power to the notebook and recharges the battery. Whenever possible, keep the AC cord plugged into the notebook and a wall outlet to recharge the battery.

  • Page 28: Opening The Notebook

    Opening the Notebook At the front of the notebook you will find a retaining button on the display panel which locks the display in the closed position when the notebook is not in use. To raise the display follow these steps: Press the display lock latch until the display panel releases, and then raise the LCD screen.

  • Page 29: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power You can find the power switch near the center of the left side of the notebook. Press the switch firmly to turn it on. The power switch does not operate with only a light touch. After a few seconds, the notebook begins to execute the Power-On-Self-Test (or POST) which is automatically run whenever the notebook is turned on.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    Adjusting Screen Brightness If you have trouble reading the screen, you can adjust the display through the use of special key combinations. The display control key combinations are as follows: This key combination decreases LCD screen brightness incrementally. This key combination increases LCD screen brightness incrementally. Quick Setup 1-9...

  • Page 31: Setting Up Windows 95

    Setting up Windows 95 The first screen lets you know what is happening by the following steps: Gathering information Configuring your computer Restarting your computer To set up Windows 95, follow the instructions on the screen. It takes approx. 20 minutes to complete all of the Setup procedures.

  • Page 32: Setting Initial Condition

    When the message appears, click OK. The system restarts, and the initial condition is set. In this condition, several programs are set in the StartUp folder, and the SHARP original wallpaper is displayed on the screen as default. The instructions in the documents attached to the notebook premises that you have set the initial condition.

  • Page 33: Shutting Down The System

    Shutting Down the System To power off the notebook, from the Start menu, select Shut Down and then click Yes. The notebook turns off automatically. If the notebook becomes hot during the operation, the cooling fan will continue to turn around until the temperature is low enough after you shut down the system.

  • Page 34: Chapter 2 Customizing Your Notebook

    C H A P T E R Customizing Your Notebook As with most other computers, your notebook employs a Setup Utility that stores the basic bootup configuration and power management settings. This chapter describes how to customize your notebook using the Setup Utility.

  • Page 36: Running The Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility Your notebook has been properly set up and configured prior to delivery. However, you may find it is necessary to use the notebook’s Setup Utility to change system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords or power management settings.
  • Page 37 Press this key to increase the numeric value or change to the next value of an option. Press this key to decrease the numeric value or change to the previous value of an option. Press this key to enter the Exit menu. From the Exit menu, you can make default settings or load previous values and so on.
  • Page 38 Changing Main Configuration Settings The Main setup page of the Setup Utility which is illustrated below allows you to change the following information. Figure 2-1. Setup Utility Main Configuration Screen System Time Allows you to change the system time, using the format hour:minute:second (24-hour format).
  • Page 39 Diskette A This setting should generally be set to 1.44MB,3½". Hard Disk Type Determines the type of the internal hard disk. If it is set to Auto, the type of the new hard disk will automatically be identified when the hard disk is replaced.
  • Page 40 Changing Advanced Configuration Settings The Advanced setup page of the Setup Utility lets you configure I/O settings. Figure 2-2. Setup Utility Advanced Configuration Screen COM1 Port Indicates the I/O address and interrupt (IRQ) to be used when COM1 is selected by software. COM2 Port Indicates the I/O address and interrupt to be used when COM2 is selected by software.
  • Page 41 COM1/COM2 Function Determines which combination of Serial Port, FAX modem or IR is assigned to the COM1 and COM2. IR Type Determines the communications compatibility mode for the infrared port. However, this setting should be fixed at IrDA 1.1. To change the IR type, refer to the section of Infrared Communications in Chapter 3.
  • Page 42 Changing Security Configuration Settings The Security setup page of the Setup Utility lets you set passwords. Figure 2-3. Setup Utility Security Configuration Screen Supervisor Password is Indicates whether a Supervisor Password is required (Enabled) or not. If enabled, the password will be required to change certain configuration settings.
  • Page 43 Set User Password Select this field and press Enter to set a password. Passwords can be up to seven characters in length, and can be cleared by pressing Enter without typing any characters. In order to set the User password, the Supervisor password must be set in advance. If you lose your password, you will be unable to access the notebook or change the configuration.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook

    C H A P T E R Using Your Notebook This chapter describes basic features and procedures for using the notebook. Topics covered include power sources, using CDs, diskettes and the hard disk drive, the GlidePoint, PC Cards and devices, the video subsystem, and enjoying the audio capabilities of the notebook.

  • Page 46: Status Indicator Leds

    Status Indicator LEDs The nine status indicator LEDs are located just above the keyboard, as illustrated below. AC Power Battery Power Battery Status Floppy Disk Caps Lock CD-ROM Hard Disk Num Lock Scroll Lock Drive Drive Drive Figure 3-1. Status Indicator LEDs Power Status Indicators AC Power This LED lights green when the notebook is being powered by...
  • Page 47 If the battery is allowed to discharge further during operation, this LED starts blinking red and a continuous alarm sounds, indicating a critical battery condition. During Suspend to RAM, however, the alarm does not sound. The Suspend to Disk mode activates automatically, and you will have to connect AC or replace the battery with a charged pack to resume working.

  • Page 48: Power Sources

    Power Sources The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: AC power from a wall outlet one or two Lithium-ion battery packs Use AC power whenever possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.
  • Page 49 Using Battery Power The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source. When fully charged, a single battery pack can supply power to your notebook for up to 2 hours; much longer periods of time may be possible if the notebook’s advanced power management features have been activated.
  • Page 50 If you have not used the notebook for a long time, the battery may become completely discharged. In such a case, recharging will take more time than usual. If you use the notebook for a while, the battery will become hot. The notebook starts recharging after getting back to the normal temperature.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Cd-Rom Drive

    CDs, install and run programs, or you can install a battery pack in place of the CD- ROM drive. The Sharp Player software provided with the computer allows you to use CDs. See the online help included with the software for use instructions.
  • Page 53 Slide out the supplied blank battery filler cover. Figure 3-3. Removing the Blank Battery Filler Cover Make sure the bottom of the CD-ROM drive is facing up, then push the connectors all the way into the notebook until the CD-ROM drive clicks into place;...
  • Page 54 Inserting a CD Press the eject button to pop out the CD tray slightly. Gently pull out the tray. Figure 3-5. Opening the CD Tray Place your CD, label side up, into the tray. Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place. Gently push the CD tray back into the notebook.
  • Page 55 When inserting a CD, do not use force. Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, then close the tray. Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.

  • Page 56: Floppy Disk

    Floppy Disk Floppy disks used by the notebook are made of magnetic material and enclosed in a protective plastic case. The case protects the magnetic surface of the disk against scratches, bending and dust. A shutter on the case opens automatically when inserted into the notebook’s floppy disk drive, exposing the disk to the drive’s read/write head, which can then retrieve, record or erase data on the disk’s magnetic surface.
  • Page 57 Formatting a Floppy Disk Using Windows 95 Insert a new floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, double-click My Computer then click 3½ Floppy [A:]. From the File menu, click Format. A dialog box appears to allow you to select some settings. Click Start to begin formatting. After completed, the floppy disk is now ready to use.

  • Page 58: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Unlike a floppy disk, a hard disk drive is rigid and completely sealed in a protective, dust-free environment. A hard disk drive works very much the same as a disk, but it can retrieve and record data much faster and has a much larger storage capacity. The notebook is equipped with a removable 2.5-inch integrated drive electronics (or IDE) hard disk drive.

  • Page 59: Keyboard

    Keyboard The notebook provides all the functionality of a full-sized desktop 101- or 102-key keyboard. You should familiarize yourself with the special notebook function keystrokes which allow you to quickly and easily control and adjust such features as display brightness and access to power management. Prt Sc Scroll Pause...
  • Page 60 System Function Keys The notebook has special system function keys which activate key functions printed on keys serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the Fn or Ctrl key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as “hot keys”.

  • Page 61: Glidepoint

    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”...
  • Page 62 Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the GlidePoint acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen, called the cursor, moves in the same direction across the screen as your fingertip moves across the pad.
  • Page 63 Changing the Configuration Double-click the Mouse icon in the Windows Control Panel. The Mouse Properties window allows you to change various configurations. For example, if you are a left- handed user, you can swap the buttons over so that you can use the right button to generate events that are normally generated by the left button.

  • Page 64: Video Subsystem

    Video Subsystem The built-in display is an active matrix which is adjustable to provide comfortable viewing. Connecting an External Monitor The notebook is equipped with a CRT connector for connecting an external monitor. See Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting your notebook to an external monitor. Changing Resolution and Number of Colors To change the resolution and the number of colors, From the Start menu, select Setting - Control Panel.
  • Page 65 Resolution and Colors You can Select Resolution Colors 1024 Switching Display Mode You can switch the display mode in the following procedure. From the Start menu, select Setting - Control Panel. Double-click Display. Click the Monitor tab. Select Center or Expand. Click OK twice.

  • Page 66: Pc Cards And Devices

    PC Cards and Devices The notebook is equipped with two PC Card slots which can accommodate two Type II or one Type III card conforming to the standards of the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). The slots accept a variety of PC Cards including ZV-port compliant cards.
  • Page 67 Inserting and Ejecting PC Cards PC Cards are inserted and ejected in much the same way as floppy disks. The upper and lower slots both accept Type II cards. Therefore, you can insert up to two Type II cards at the same time. For Type III card, use the lower slot. When a Type III card is inserted, the upper slot cannot be used.

  • Page 68: Infrared Communications

    IR ports are in line and within approximately 30 inches (80 cm) of each other. When using a Sharp electronic organizer, make sure they are within 15 inches (40 cm) apart. Settings for Each Application You need to set the IR type for each communication application.

  • Page 69: Modem

    Modem You can use the modem built in your notebook, for data transfer, fax communication and voice communication. Connecting the Modem to Telephone Line Connect one end of the attached modem cable to the modem jack on the right side of your notebook. Connect another end of the cable to the telephone line.

  • Page 70: Audio System

    Audio System The audio capabilities of the notebook’s stereo speakers add sound to your software applications, including features like an FM synthesizer, and digital recording and playback. It is compatible with the Sound Blaster 16, and includes a number of applications which allow you to record, compress, store and playback voice, sound and music in the Windows environment.
  • Page 71 Audio Connectors Audio Output Audio Input External Microphone Jack Jack Jack Figure 3-10. The Audio Connectors You can find the audio connectors on the right side of the notebook, just above the floppy disk slot. External Microphone Jack You can connect an external dynamic microphone for use in place of the notebook’s built-in microphone.
  • Page 72 Audio Features The notebook’s audio capabilities include the following features: Digitized audio playback capability (up to 44kHz), which faithfully plays back and reproduces all kinds of digitized sounds with a 16-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). The audio system works with a number of applications that utilize the digital voice channel to deliver realistic human speech and sound effects.
  • Page 73 Turning on Automatic Gain Control From the Start menu, select Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control. Select Options - Properties. Select Recording in Adjust volume for and check Microphone in Show the following volume controls:. Click OK. Check Advacned Controls in the Options menu. The Advanced button appears. Click the Advanced button.

  • Page 74: Chapter 4 Connecting Peripherals

    C H A P T E R Connecting Peripherals This chapter describes how to attach optional devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer, connect an external monitor and keyboard, a mouse or modem, or any other peripheral device that connects to a parallel, serial or PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.

  • Page 76: Handling Precautions

    Handling Precautions The notebook’s components are easily damaged by static electricity. Observe the following precautions while handling components and performing upgrades: Power off the notebook before you do any system expansion. Before handling system components, carefully discharge static electricity from your body by touching an unpainted metal area.

  • Page 77: Installing A Memory Module

    Installing a Memory Module The notebook allows you to expand system memory via two on-board SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) sockets. The SO-DIMM sockets are easily accessible and can accept optional CE-501B (4MB 2), CE-502B (8MB 2), or CE-503B (16MB 2) memory modules, which are available from your dealer.
  • Page 78 Open the memory expansion cover. Figure 4-2. Opening the Memory Expansion Cover Remove the memory module from its anti-static wrapping. Hold the memory module so that the edge connector is pointed towards the socket. Make sure the notch on the corner of the memory module mates with the notch on the socket.
  • Page 79 Slowly move the memory module to a horizontal position until the locking tabs snap into the retaining notches or holes at each end of the module. Figure 4-3. Securing the Memory Module Repeat the same for the other memory module into the upper socket. Close the memory expansion cover.

  • Page 80: Changing The Hard Disk Drive

    Changing the Hard Disk Drive You can easily remove the hard disk drive for upgrade or exchange with another optional hard disk drive (CE-A40HD). To remove or replace the hard disk drive, follow the steps below. Before changing the hard disk drive, be sure to power off the notebook and wait 10 seconds or more.
  • Page 81 Detach the cable to completely remove the hard disk drive. Figure 4-5. Detaching the Cable Connect the cable to the new hard disk drive. Fasten the hard disk drive screw removed earlier in step 3. Turn the notebook upside down again. The new hard disk will be automatically configured by the Setup Utility.

  • Page 82: Changing The Battery

    CD-ROM drive or the 3.5-inch floppy drive. There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with Sharp’s optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s instructions.

  • Page 83: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a Printer The notebook has both a parallel and a serial interface. You can easily connect your notebook to a printer that has either of these types of interfaces, by following the instructions below. Before you begin, read the manual of your printer and determine the type of its interface.
  • Page 84 Power on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the notebook, and then turn on the notebook. If necessary, run the notebook’s Setup Utility to configure the parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software operating environment. The newly connected printer must be configured in Windows.

  • Page 85: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an External Monitor Follow the instructions below to use an external monitor with the notebook. Be sure that both the notebook and the external monitor are turned off. Open the I/O port cover at the rear of the notebook and locate the 15-pin female CRT connector.

  • Page 86: Connecting A Serial Device

    Connecting a Serial Device You can easily attach a serial device to the notebook, such as an external modem or pointing device, by following the steps below. Be sure the notebook and any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the notebook are turned off.

  • Page 87: Connecting A Keyboard Or Mouse

    GlidePoint Control When connecting a mouse to your notebook, disable the GlidePoint. When disconnecting, enable back the GlidePoint. From the Start menu, select Programs - SHARP Applications - GlidePoint Control. Select Disables or Enables GlidePoint. Click OK. 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.

  • Page 88: Connecting Audio/Tv/Video Equipment

    Connecting Audio/TV/Video Equipment You can connect the notebook to an audio, TV, or video equipment, using the steps below. In some countries, the video output jack of your notebook is not available. Connecting Audio Equipment Turn off the power to the notebook as well as any connected peripherals. Use the following audio cable for the connection: To output the notebook’s audio signal to the audio equipment: Audio Equipment...
  • Page 89 Connecting Video Equipment Turn off the notebook and its peripherals. Connect one end of an attached cable to the output terminal of the video equipment, and connect the other end to the video input jack or S video connector of your notebook. When inputing normal video signals to the notebook, use the TV cable.
  • Page 90 11. Click Yes to restart the system. 12. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel - Display. 13. Select Monitor. 14. In Monitor Select, select TV. 15. Click OK. The screen is switched from the LCD to the TV. 16.

  • Page 91: Port Replicator

    Port Replicator If you need additional ports for the notebook, you can attach the CE-A40PR Port Replicator to the expansion bus connector on the back while the notebook is turned off. This allows you to quickly detach or re-attach your system from or to your office or work desk apparatus.

  • Page 92: Appendixes

    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.

  • Page 94: Care And Maintenance

    Appendix A: Care and Maintenance This appendix provides you with information on how to maintain the notebook in top working condition. Environment When using or storing the notebook, try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the surroundings are within the following ranges: Temperature Operating: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
  • Page 95 Maintenance The notebook requires little physical maintenance. As with any piece of electrical equipment, however, you should follow a few simple maintenance routines and precautions so that your notebook could provide outstanding performance for many years to come. Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage. Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found.
  • Page 96 Cleaning the Notebook Cabinet Apply a small amount of dust remover to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the cabinet with the cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet. Never clean the notebook while it is powered on. Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use.

  • Page 97: Recreating The Suspend-To-Disk Partition

    Appendix B: Recreating the Suspend-to-Disk Partition 51MB of your hard disk space has been reserved as the suspend-to-disk partition when shipped from the factory. This means you can safely suspend to disk if the notebook has 48MB of installed memory, 16MB of default plus 32MB of additional memory module.
  • Page 98 You should prepare the following items: Backup CD-ROM. CD-ROM Setup Boot Disk. Two or more boxes of 1.44 MB diskettes, depending on how much you have used your hard disk. Backing up all the data of the hard disk From the Start menu, select Help. Open the topic on Backup.
  • Page 99 Creating the new suspend-to-disk partition At the A:\ prompt, type PHDISK /CREATE /PARTITION and press Enter. Creating the new suspend-to-disk partition The size of the suspend-to-disk partition is automatically difined as the total of the current memory size and extra 3 MB. If expanding the memory size after creating the suspend-to-disk partition, you should recreate the partition to renew its size.
  • Page 100 Appendixes...

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting This appendix provides information on pinpointing and solving common problems that you may encounter using the notebook. Problems with your notebook can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The information in this appendix is designed to help you find and solve minor problems.
  • Page 103 If operating from a battery, it may be discharged. Connect the AC cord. Disconnect any peripherals such as an external mouse or keyboard, depress the hardware reset switch on the bottom side of the notebook to reset the notebook. Question: Why can’t I start up the notebook? Use a diagnostics software available commercially to check the notebook.
  • Page 104 Question: Why can’t I use a floppy disk? The floppy disk may not be formatted, or could be corrupted. If you can’t write to a floppy disk, the disk may be write-protected. Eject the disk and ensure that the write-protect tab covers the detection hole. If you can’t write to a floppy disk, the disk may be full.
  • Page 105 Question: Why can’t I communicate through the built-in modem? Confirm the telephone line is properly connected tothe modem jack. Confirm the COM1/COM2 Function in the Advanced Menu of the Setup Utility is set to FAX modem/IR or Serial Port/FAX modem. If using the notebook in the MS-DOS mode, confirm the setting of the communication port in the communication software is complied with the one in the Advanced Menu of the Setup Utility.
  • Page 106 Question: Why can’t I produce sound? Confirm the sound driver is installed. From the Windows Control Panel, click System, Device Manger tab, then Sound, video and game controllers. Verify the Audio Driver is installed. If not, install the driver from the Add New Hardware applet in the Control Panel.

  • Page 107: System Mapping

    Appendix D: System Mapping The tables below list the memory map and system interrupt/DMA channel assignments for the notebook. Memory Map Table D-1: Upper Memory Address Map Memory Address Description Size A0000-BFFFFh Used - VGA graphics 128KB C0000-C7FFFh Used - Video BIOS 32KB C8000-EFFFFh Available (UMB and...
  • Page 108 DMA Channels Table D-2: DMA Channel Assignments DMA Channel Assignment DMA 0 Available DMA 1 Used - Audio DMA 2 Used - Floppy Disk Drive DMA 3 Available DMA 4 System Reserved DMA 5 Used - Audio DMA 6 IrDA1.1 DMA 7 Available System Interrupts...
  • Page 109 I/O Address Map Table D-4: I/O Address Map Address Device 000-01F DMA Controller 1 020-021 Interrupt Controller 1 040-05F Timer/Counter 060-06F Keyboard Controller 070-07F RTC & NMI Mask 080-08F-091 DMA Page Register 092-09F System Control Port 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller 2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 2 0F0-0FF...

  • Page 110: Port Pin Assignments

    Appendix E: Port Pin Assignments The tables below lists the pin assignments for the notebook’s various ports. Table E-1: Parallel Port Pin Assignments Standard Strobe Write Strobe PData 0 PData 0 PData 0 PData 1 PData 1 PData 1 PData 2 PData 2 PData 2 PData 3...
  • Page 111 Table E-2: Serial Port Pin Assignments Signal Signal Table E-3: Monitor Port Pin Assignments Signal Signal Green Blue HSYNC R-RTN VSYNC G-RTN B-RTN Table E-4: External PS/2 Port Pin Assignments (PS/2 Keyboard) Signal Signal KBDATA KBCLOCK Table E-5: External PS/2 Port Pin Assignments (PS/2 Mouse) Signal Signal MSDATA...

  • Page 112: Technical Specifications

    Appendix F: Technical Specifications The table below shows the physical and technical characteristics of the notebook. Table F-1: Notebook Specifications Specification PC-9080 Intel Pentium 133MHz System BIOS 256KB Flash EPROM On board Memory 16MB EDO RAM standard (max. 48MB) Expandable with the pair of 4, 8 or 16MB memory modules...
  • Page 113 Power supply One or two 2500-mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery packs (in place of CD-ROM and/or floppy drive), or built-in AC adapter (must be used when both CD-ROM and floppy drives are installed). Second Battery Pack is an option. Battery life: approx. 500 charge/discharge cycles with 1.5-2.5 hours operation per cycle, per pack (3-5 hours with two) AC Adapter...
  • Page 114 Table F-4: Optional Battery Pack Specifications Specification CE-A40EB Capacity 2500mAh Size 5.18(w) (h) inches (131.5 24.8 mm) Weight 0.95 lb. (430 g) Table F-5: Optional Port Replicator Specifications Specification CE-A40PR Ports One PC Card Type III (two PC Card Type II), One each serial, parallel, VGA, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, MIDI/Joystick, Stereo Line-in, Stereo phones-out, Video Out...

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