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i
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 and included ferrite core for LAN cable is required to insure
compliance with FCC regulation for Class B computing equipment.
*AsanENERGYSTAR
®Partner, SHARP has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-MV Series
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

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About the Modem
This equipment 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. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices
not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of
the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that
may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may
be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will
notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations,
or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the
necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics
Corp. for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section).
If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company
may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is
resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.)

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes 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 individual. (The telephone number provided may not be
a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance
transmission charges.) To program this information, refer to the manual of the
communication software.
For Wireless LAN Bundled Model
Wireless LAN / Modem Model Name: T60H418
FCC ID: MCLT60H418
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Warning
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small
amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
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.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Systems of America
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Home Page: http://www.sharp-business.com
E-mail address: [e-mail]

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Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug
incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA
approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above; which is
also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed
immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A
socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the 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 product 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 plug terminal which
is marked N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal
which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal
in your three pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
• If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from
the cut-off plug.
• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over
the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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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.

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Notice for Users in Europe
About the Modem
Your Sharp PC-MV series with integral modem has been designed to work with
the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:
• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Italy
• Germany
• Switzerland
If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed above,
you should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped with
a call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone line with
call waiting, you may experience communication errors.
To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries
the following setting should be observed:
Pulsedialmaynotbeavailableinsomecountries.
Modem Model Name: T60M099
Intended Use
This is a Personal Computer with Modem for the analogue PSTN network which
operates in all UK, Irish, Italian, German, Swiss networks which follow the
CTR21 Standard.
If you are in doubt whether your network follows the CTR21, please contact your
dealer or network operator.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999/5/CE.
Η συσκευη αυτη ανταττοκρινεται στιζ ατταιτησειζ των οδηγια
1999/5/EK .
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dette produktet oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999/5/EY.
About the battery
Die gebrauchte Lithiumbatterie bitte gegen Kurzschlus sichern (z.B. durch
Abkleben der beiden Batterie-Pole mit Klebestreifen) und der Verkaufsstelle
zuruckgeben.
Das Produkt enthalt eine Lithiumbatterie. Die gebrauchte Lithiumbatterie bitte
gegen Kurzschlus sichern (z.B. durch Abkleben der beiden Batterie-Pole mit
Klebestreifen) und der Verkaufsstelle zuruckgeben.

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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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Safety Precautions
General
• Follow all cautions and instructions, which may be marked, on the computer.
• Except as described elsewhere in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Immediately shut off the computer and seek servicing under the
following conditions:
• when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
• if liquid has been spilled on the computer
• if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
Location
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.
• 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.
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, IEEE1394 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 Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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.

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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.
• Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.
Modem Precautions
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using the telephone during a lightning 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.
Wireless LAN Precautions
• Do not communicate with wireless LAN in specific environment where radio-
susceptible equipments are nearby such as on airplanes, in hospital, etc.
• Do not touch the antennas while communicating.
• Keep the distance at least 20cm between the antennas and your body while
communicating..

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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, June 2002.
Copyright
© 2002 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited without
the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel
Corporation.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
WinDVD is a trademark of Inter Video, Inc.
All other brand and product names 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 style conventions described below.
Notes and Cautions are italicized with icons:
A note icon informs you of a special technique or information that may
help you perform a task or better understand a process.
A caution icon alerts you to something that may cause problems or
damage to hardware, software or data.
Key Labels on the Keyboard, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in
boldface:
Press Enter to continue.
When two or more keys 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.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are
italicized:
Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window.
SettheitemtoEnabled.
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 Installing Battery Pack section of Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in USA........................................................................................i
Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland................................................................ iv
Notice for Users in Europe................................................................................... vi
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................... ix
About This Manual.............................................................................................xii
Recording Important Information ......................................................................xiii
Manual Conventions.......................................................................................... xiv
Table of Contents ............................................................................................... xv
Overview of Computer...................................................................................... xvii
Quick Setup
Installing Battery Pack ......................................................................................1-1
Connecting AC Power.......................................................................................1-2
Setting Up Windows..........................................................................................1-4
Turning Off Your Computer..............................................................................1-7
Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source.....................................................................................2-1
Resetting the System..........................................................................................2-3
Using the Glide Pad...........................................................................................2-4
Using the Keyboard...........................................................................................2-6
Using an Optical Drive......................................................................................2-7
Writing Data to CD-R/RW..............................................................................2-10
Watching DVD-ROM Video ...........................................................................2-11
Controlling Audio...........................................................................................2-15
Adjusting the Display......................................................................................2-17
Sharing the Computer (Windows 2000)...........................................................2-20
Sharing the Computer (Windows XP Professional)..........................................2-21
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack......................................................................................................3-1
Optional Add-on Battery Pack...........................................................................3-6
Power Management......................................................................................... 3-10

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Peripherals
Using Peripherals...............................................................................................4-1
Using Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit...............................................4-3
Display..............................................................................................................4-6
Audio System.....................................................................................................4-7
USB Device.....................................................................................................4-11
PC Card...........................................................................................................4-12
Printer .............................................................................................................4-15
Using IEEE 1394 Devices................................................................................4-16
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem .................................................................................................5-1
LAN unit...........................................................................................................5-6
Wireless LAN....................................................................................................5-9
Setup Utility
Running the Setup Utility ..................................................................................6-1
Main Menu........................................................................................................6-3
Advanced Menu.................................................................................................6-4
Security Menu....................................................................................................6-5
Boot Menu.........................................................................................................6-7
Exit Menu..........................................................................................................6-7
Appendixes
Memory Module ...............................................................................................A-1
Installing Weight Saver ....................................................................................A-4
Maintenance and Care......................................................................................A-6
Re-installation Instructions.............................................................................A-11
Specifications..................................................................................................A-16
Troubleshooting
Index

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Overview of Computer
Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual
appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Front LCD Screen
→2-17
Keyboard
→2-6
Glide Pad
→2-4
Power Button
Battery Indicator
→2-1
Power Indicator
→2-1
Antenna Indicator
→5-9
Status Indicators
A
N
Hard Disk
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll LockOptical Drive
Wireless
LAN
Antennas
→5-9

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Right
Left
Rear
Modem Jack
→5-2
Volume Control
→2-15
PC Card Slot
→4-12
Audio Output Jack
(S/PDIF Compliant)
→4
-
7
Microphone Jack
→4-10
Ventilation Openings
→ix
USB Ports
→4-3,4-11,4-15
Optical Drive
→2-7
LAN Jack
→5-6
IEEE1394
Connector
→4-16
Parallel Port
→4-15
AC Adapter Jack
→1-2
Security Slot
→A-9
External Monitor
Port →4-6
Ventilation Openings
→ix
S Video Output
Jack →2-13

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Bottom
RESET
Battery Pack
→3-1
Speaker
Reset Switch
→2-3