Sharp PC-MR70 User Manual
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.
PRECAUCION:
PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA
CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.
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Notice for Users in Australia
Service Inquiries
Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation of
Australia on 1300-13-50-22 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.
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
that authority.
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Safety Precautions
General
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Follow all cautions and instructions which may be marked on the computer.
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Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
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if liquid has been spilled on the computer
•
if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
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Location
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Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.
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Try to avoid dusty environments.
•
Keep the computer away from any magnetic devices and TVs.
•
Keep the computer away from excessive humidity or fluids such as rain, snow,
water spray, juice, coffee, steam, etc.
•
Do not move the computer from an extremely cold place to an extremely warm
place. A temperature difference of more than 10°C (18°F) will cause
condensation inside the unit, which may cause damage.
•
Do not block or cover slots or openings on the cabinet. These protect the
computer from overheating.
•
Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the
base of this computer will get hot.
•
Do not smoke near your computer.
Usage
•
Never push any objects of any kind into cabinet openings. They may touch
dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in fire or electrical shock.
•
Turn off the computer before installing or removing a peripheral device(except
when connecting USB devices and PC cards).
•
Check the AC power cord and power connectors periodically for damage.
Replace the power cord immediately if damage is found.
•
Never subject your computer to sudden shocks or extreme vibration.
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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
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.
•
Do not allow liquids to come in contact with the battery pack.
•
Avoid dropping the pack or other violent shock.
•
Do not solder anything to the battery terminals.
Charging
•
Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer.
Discharging
•
Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering the computer.
Storage
•
Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to
exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.
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•
Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.
Modem Precautions(Built-in modem may not be available in some
countries)
•
Never install te lephone 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.
•
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•
Avoid using the telephone during a light ni ng storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
•
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak while in the vicinity of the leak.
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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. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under
certain circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for data lost or
otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery
replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other causes.
SHARP assumes no responsibility directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from
third persons resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, such as stolen
credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.
Edition
1st Edition, February 2001.
Copyright
© 2001 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information whic h is protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited wi thout the prior wr itten
permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
Pentium is a registered trademark, and Celeron is a trade mark, of Intel Corporation.
IBM and PS/2 are trademarks of International Busines s Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsof t Corporation.
Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
All other brand and product na mes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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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.
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses a set of st yle c onventions descri bed 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.
When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by
a plus (+) sign:
Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following
case, press the Enter key after you type the command:
C:\Program Files\SHARP\QSBKICKER\Qsb\QSB.exe Enter
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are
italicized:
Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window.
Set the item to Enabled.
Screens reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on
your computer.
Section Titles in other parts of this manual are italicized:
Refer to Infrared Communication section in Chapter 5.
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Overview of Computer
Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part.
Front
Microphone
Quick Start Buttons→2-7
Glide Pad→2-4
Speaker
Automatic E-mail
Receiver
Lamp/Button→2-8
Status Indicators
→
2-1
Power
Switch→1-3
Power Status
Indicators→2-2
LCD
Screen→1-3
N
A
Keyboard→2-6
Quick Start Button→2-7
Speaker
x
Right
Left
Audio Input Jack→2-15
Audio Output Jack→6-1
CD-RW Drive→T-5
IR Port→5-1
PC Card Slots→4-8
Volume Control→5-3
Microphone Jack→2-3
Floppy Disk Drive→1-2
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Rear
A
aralle
t
→
C Adapter Jack→7-4
Keyboard Mouse Port→4-3
Bottom
Ventilation Openings→3-1
USB Ports→2-7
RC-232C Port→4-7
P
l Por
LAN Jack→4-6
External Monitor Port→4-6
Security Slot→4-6
Modem Jack→4-6
Ventilation Openings→4-6
4-4
Reset Switch→6-3
Battery Pack→6-3
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CHAPTER 1
Quick Setup
Your computer is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter
describes the steps to get your co mput er up and running as q ui ckly as possible. Read
this chapter first.
Turning Power On
Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack or AC power.
See the next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using the
computer for the first time:
1. Turn over your computer and place it on a flat surface.
2. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked point.
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Battery Lock
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3. Insert the battery pack into your computer and slide the battery lock into the
locked point.
4. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the
computer.
5. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.
6. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
AC Power Cord
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AC Adapter Cable
AC Adapter Jack
To Wall Outlet
• Always use the AC adapter included with the computer. Using other AC
adapters may damage the computer.
• Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
• When using the computer for the first time, be sure to connect it to AC
power. If using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the
Windows Me setup if the battery does not have enough power.
7. If you want to register your computer on the Web site, connect your computer
into a telephone line.
To Telephone Line
8. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases; then raise the cover
and tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.
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9. Press the power switch.
10. When you see “Windows Me Setup” program on the screen, press the eject
button of the CD-RW drive and pull out the CD tray; then remove the
Protection Sheet
Eject Button
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protection sheet of the tray.
11. When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, the
computer goes through a self test to de t ect any problems, and Windows Me
starts. When using the computer for the first time, a dialog box called
Windows Me Setup
the next page.
appears to gui de you through the Wind ows Me setup. See
the
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Setting up Windows Me
The first steps in the setup process are as follows:
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Getting Started
This sectio n configures your location, language, and keyboard.
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Windows License
This section asks you to accept the Windows License Agreement.
•
Registration
This section configures your built-in modem and register your computer on the
Web site.
•
Final Settings
This section completes the configuration of your system.
To set up Windows Me, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows
Me Quick Start Guide. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire
setup process.
Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows Me setup. If you
turn off, you may not set up Windows Me later.
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Properties Dialog Box in Windows
In this manual you are o ften asked to open a
Modems Properties
boxes let you make changes to the configuration and operation of the component by
clicking check boxes or selecting radio buttons. To open a property dialog box, from
Start
the
Control Panel
items appear. You can open a property dialog box, or similar window, for the
component or feature represented by that icon, by clicking the underlined name. If
you want to show all items, click
property dialog box by double-clicking icons. Some of the Properties dialog boxes
that are used to configure components in your computer include:
•
•
•
menu in the taskbar at the foot of the Windows display select
Display
Modems
Mouse
dialog box, or the
. When you open Control Panel for the first time, only commonly used
view all Control Panel options
XXX Properties
Display Properties
dialog box, such as the
dialog box. These dialog
Settings
. You can op en a
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•
PC Card
•
Power Options
•
System
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Shutting Down the System
To turnoff yo ur computer:
1. From the
2. In the
menu, and click OK. The power indicator/battery stutas indicator turns off.
3. 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:
Start
menu, select
Shut Down Windows
Shut Down
dialog box, select
.
Shut down
from the pull-down
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1. From the
2. Click
3. Double-click
4. In the
5. Select
on my computer”
Start
view all Control Panel options
Power Options
Power Off
If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear asking whether you
want to save it.
• Do not turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk, floppy disk or
CD-RWdrive indicator is lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out
the data.
• To protect the screen, always close the screen cover while the computer
is off.
• Before turning it back on, wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the
computer. Turning the power off and on in rapid succession can
damage the computer’s electrical circuitry.
menu, select
Power Options
in the drop down menu for
, and then click
Settings – Control Panel
.
Properties dialog box, click
Apply
.
and OK.
.
Advanced
“When I press the power button
tab.
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CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.
Status Indicators
The status indicators show the status of your computer.
Indicator Light Meaning
CD
Hard Disk Blinking (green) Accessing to hard disk drive
Floppy Disk
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Blinking (green) Accessing to CD in the CD-RW drive
Blinking (green) Accessing to floppy disk drive
On (green) Your keyboard is in Num Lock mode
On (green) Your keyboard is in Caps Lock mode
On (orange) Your keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode
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Choosing Power Source
You can use the computer with one of the following power sources:
•
AC power from a wall outlet
Use AC power whenever possible; rely on the battery only when AC power is not
available.
•
Rechargeable battery
Your computer is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack. See Chapter 3 for
battery information.
About the Power Indicators
The following indicators show the power status of your computer.
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Indicator Light Meaning
Power
Battery Status
Battery Charge
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•
•
•
On (green) Operating with AC power
Blinking (green) System standby
Off Powered off /System hibernate
On (green) Operating with a battery pack
Blinking (green) System standby
Off Powered off /System hibernate
Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged
(The warning beep sounds)
On (green) Fully charged
On (orange) Being charged
Blinking (orange) In abnormal state
When the battery is hot, the battery charge indicator may turn off even
if the battery is being charged.
When the battery charge indicator blinks orange, remove the AC
adapter. If it continues to blink, it has the circuit problems of the
computer or the battery pack.
The battery charge indicator blinks orange when the battery which is
not used for a long time is being charged. In this case, initialize the
battery.
For more information o n
System standby/hibernate
, see Chapter 3.
Using t h e AC Ada p ter
When connected to a wall outlet, the AC adapter provides power for operation and
charges the battery. The AC input voltage can range from 100 to 240 volts so that
you can use the computer with the appropriate plug adapter.
The AC power cord included with the computer is appropriate for the
voltage used in the area in which you purchased your computer. If you
attempt to connect the computer to a wall outlet other than in this area,
check the voltage of the outlet and use an AC power cord appropriate for
the outlet. Consult local service staff if you a re unsure.
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Resetting the System
You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or softwar e so that your
computer will recognize the newly installed devices or software. When the message
appears after the installation, click OK,
You can also restart Windows Me from the
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
keys again to restart the computer.
Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the normal
Windows Me Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction.
Although resetting will not damage the system, you may lose the data you
are processing.
Ctrl+Alt+Del
Power Switch
You can turn off the computer with the power switch if you encounter hardware or
software problems which lock up the system. In this case, press the switch for more
than four seconds.
Yes
, etc. to restart Windows Me.
Start
menu. Select
keys simult aneously. P ress the
Shut down
; then,
Ctrl+Alt+Del
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Reset Switch
If you cannot turn off the computer by pressing the power switch, you can use the
reset switch on the bottom of your computer. To reset the system, insert a narrow
object into the small hole to press the switch.
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Using The Glide Pad
Your computer is equipped with an integrated pointing device called a glide pad.
Using the glide pad, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and
perform other tas ks in the sa me wa y yo u would wit h a mouse .
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•
•
Using the Glide Pad
Take a moment to become familiar with how the glide pad works.
Place Your Fingertip
Place your left or right hand next to the glide pad, resting your wrist naturally in a
relaxed manner. Place your thumb or finger on the glide pad.
Move Your Fingertip
The rectangul ar pad of the glide pad acts like a mini ature duplica te of the disp l ay.
As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the
same directio n across the screen. The glide pad is ver y sensitive, so you do not have
to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from
your fingertip.
Click, Double-click, and Right-click
To click or double-click, you can use the left button just like that of a mouse.
Instead of clicking the left button, you can also just tap gently anywhere on the
rectangular pad. For right-clicking, you must use the right button.
Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects
(such as a ballpoint pen).
Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the
glide pad to operate incorrectly.
Drag and Drop
You can move icons or windows by using “drag and drop” below:
1. Position the pointer over the object.
2. Press the left button; do not release it.
3. Holding down the button, move the pointer. The object moves together with
the pointer.
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4. Release the button when the object reaches its destination.
Scroll
You can scroll through information in a list or in a document by using the glide pad.
To view information vertically, place your finger on the most right part of the glide
pad and slide your finger up and down. To view horizontally, place your finger on
the bottom part of the glide pad and slide your finger left or right. This procedure
works only in limited applications.
Changing the Configuration
Mouse Properties
In the
pad, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc. Doubleclick the
icon on the task bar to open the dialog box.
Do not hit or scratch the surface of the glide pad with pointed objects
•
(such as a ballpoint pen).
Do not operate the glide pad with a moist finger. This may cause the
•
glide pad to operate incorrectly.
dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide
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Using The Keyboard
Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the
functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard.
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Windows Logo Keys
Opens the Windows Start menu.
Opens an application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to rightclicking.
System Function Keys
When pressed together with the Fn key, function ke ys set spe ci fi c syst e m
parameters. This combination is sometimes referred to as “hot keys”.
Fn + F5
Fn + F6
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Toggles display mode in LCD only, CRT only, and
simultaneously display. See the
for details.
Decreases the LCD screen brightness.
Increases the LCD screen brightness.
Maximize the LCD screen brightness. Press again to set it to
the previous status.
Display
section in Chapter 4
Fn + F10
Fn + F11
Fn + F12
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Stop the battery warning beep. (This doesn’t work for
Windows battery
Turns on and off the screen backlighting.
Forces the computer into System standby/hibernate. See also
Chapter 3.
Quick Start Buttons
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The five buttons above the function keys, and one located on the front panel are
called “Quick Start Buttons”. Assign an application to a button, and you can run the
applications by simply pressing the button. Or you can turn on the computer with
this button; then, open the application, too.
The button on the front panel works with the I
If you change the setting of the I
panel will be changed together.
button, the setting of the button on the front
button above the function keys.
Quick Start Button on
the front
anel
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Default assignments are:
Button Assigned Application
I /front button Internet Explorer
II Outlook Express
III Create CD
IV PhotoSuite III SE
VNone
From the
Quick Start Button Utility dialog box. You can drag and drop the application icons
to the buttons in the dialog box or right-click the button to change the settings. See
online help for more details.
Start
menu, select
Program-Quick Start Button-Configuration
to show
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Do not set a password. Otherwise, if you turn on the computer with a
•
Quick Start Button, the system requires a password, and you need to
enter it.
Automatic E-mail Receiver
2
Your computer is equipped with the utility called Automatic E-mail Receiver, and
its button/lamp.
N
A
Automatic E-mail Receiver
Lamp/Button
When your computer receives mails, Automatic E-mail Receiver indicates you have
new mail coming by turning on Automatic E-mail Receiver lamp.
You can receive new mail automatically with Automatic E-mail Receiver Timer or
simply by pressing Automatic E-mail Receiver button.
If you register specific mail addresses, Automatic E-mail Receiver lamp will turn on
in a different colour to indicate the arrival of the letters from those addresses.
Before using Automatic E-mail Receiver, run Automatic E-mail Receiver Quick
Setup, and co nfigure your Internet co nnection and mail software*.
From the
Start
menu, select
Programs – Automatic E-mail Receiver – Quick Setup
and follow the instruction on the screen of the setup wizard.
*We recommend using Microsoft Outlook Express. Other mail software may not function
properly with Automatic E-mail Receiver.
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