Sharp PC-AX20 User Manual

Table of Contents

Notice for Users in Australia...................................................................................... i

Notice for Users in the UK........................................................................................ ii

Notice for Users in Europe....................................................................................... iii

Caution.......................................................................................................................v

Safety Precautions.................................................................................................... vi

About This Manual................................................................................................... ix

Recording Important Information...............................................................................x

Manual Conventions.................................................................................................xi

Table of Contents................................................................................................... xiii

Overview of Computer.............................................................................................xv

Quick Setup

Turning Power On.................................................................................................. 1-1

Setting up Windows 98.......................................................................................... 1-4

Shutting Down the System..................................................................................... 1-5

Basic Operations

Choosing Power Source .........................................................................................2-1

Resetting the System..............................................................................................2-3

Using The Glide Pad.............................................................................................. 2-4

Using The Keyboard.............................................................................................. 2-6

Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.................................................................2-8

Using CD..............................................................................................................2-11

Battery and Power Management

Standard Battery Pack............................................................................................3-1

Optional Batteries...................................................................................................3-5

Power Management..............................................................................................3-11

Peripherals

Using Peripherals................................................................................................... 4-1

Keyboard / Mouse..................................................................................................4-3

Display................................................................................................................... 4-3

Audio System.........................................................................................................4-5

USB Device............................................................................................................4-6

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Printer.....................................................................................................................4-6

Communication Functions

Infrared Communication.........................................................................................5-1

Built-in Modem.......................................................................................................5-4

LAN Unit................................................................................................................5-6

Hardware Expansion

PC Card ..................................................................................................................6-1

Memory Module.....................................................................................................6-3

Security Features

Passwords...............................................................................................................7-1

Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses..............................................................7-3

Security Slot............................................................................................................7-3

Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility........................................................................................8-1

Main menu..............................................................................................................8-3

Advanced menu......................................................................................................8-4

Security menu.........................................................................................................8-5

Power menu............................................................................................................8-6

Exit menu................................................................................................................8-7

Appendixes

Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-1

Specifications.........................................................................................................A-3

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... T-1

Index

Index................................................................................................................Index 1

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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 1-800-807820 (free call) for referral to your nearest Sharp authorised Service Centre. Details can be found on the warranty card inserted with the documentation.

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.

Warning

For safety reasons, only connect equipment with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.

Notice for Users in the UK

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE: Neutral BROWN: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured marked with the letter L or coloured red. This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution board.

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.

must be connected to the terminal which is

BLUE

BROWN

must be connected to the terminal which is

Notice for Users in Europe

About the Modem

Your Sharp PC-AX 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.

The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) and 1999/303/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTN’s provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on e very PSTN network terminati on point.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries the following settings should be observed:

• Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.

• MODEM Name: 1456VQL42P-1.

• CE Marking : CE0197X.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 98/13/EC and

89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC both amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht de n Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 98/13/EC und 89/336/EWG, 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 98/13/EC et 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 98/13/EC en 89/336/EEG, 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest' apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 98/13/EC e 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατασταση αυτη ανταποκρινεται στιζ απαιτησειζ των οδηγιων τηζ Ευρωπαïκηζ Ενωσηζ κανονισµοι αυτοι συµπληρωθηκαν απó την οδηγια

98/13/EC

89/336/EOK, 73/23/EOK, ó

κατ

93/68/EOK.

πωζ οι

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 98/13/EC e 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 98/13/EC y 89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 98/13/EC och 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC så som komplette ras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 98/13/EC ja 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND THE EXTERNAL BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.

CAUTION:

FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG AND THE EXTERNAL BATTERY.

VORSICHT:

UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE EXTERNE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN.

ATTENTION:

POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE EXTÉRIEUR.

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 EXTERNO.

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.

•

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.

•

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 or an optional one.

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.

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Lithium Battery Precautions

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Attention

Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une b atterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent reco mmandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Explosionsgefa hr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersat z nur durch denselben oder einen vom Herstel l er empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Baterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

Modem Precautions

•

Never install te lephone wiring during a lightni ng st orm.

•

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 ri sk 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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Always use the modem cable included with the computer. Using other cables may damage the computer.

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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, July 2000.

© 2000 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 prohib ited without the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.

Trademarks

Pentium is a registered trademark, and Celeron is a trade mark, of Intel Corporation. IBM is the trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names ar e trademarks or regi stered trademarks of their respective holders.

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.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses a set of st yle c onventions described below.

Notes and Cautions

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

boldface:

Press

Enter

When more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign:

Restart your computer by pressing

When necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:

Sample Entries

case, press the Enter key after you type the command:

C:\>DIR A:

are italicized with icons:

, when referred to in the instructions, are shown in

to continue.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following

Enter

Words/Texts on Screen

italicized:

Double-click this icon to display the Power Properties window. Set the item to Enabled.

Screens

your computer.

Section Titles

reproduced in this manual may differ slightly from the screens you see on

in other parts of this manual are italicized:

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, such as window titles or possible parameters, are

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Overview of Computer

Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.

Front

LCD Screen

Keyboard

Speaker

Microphone Jack

Volume Control

Micro

hone

Audio Output Jack

Indicator

Quick Start Buttons

Glide Pad

Battery Indicator

Power Switch

Indicator

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Right

Ventilation Openings IR Port

USB Port

Left

C Adapter JackPower Switch

CD-ROM Drive Unit Port

PC Card Slot

Mini USB Port

LAN Jack Modem Jack (may not be

available in some countries)

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Rear

External Monitor Port Security Slot

Bottom

Sheet Battery Connector

Ventilation O

Reset Switch

enings

Battery Pack

RAM Board Slot

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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 computer up and running as quickly as possible. Read this chapter first.

Turning Power On

Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery or AC power. See the next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using the computer for the first time:

1. Place the computer upside down.

2. Install the standard battery into the computer by matching the notched parts of the battery to the projected parts on the computer.

Notched Part

Projected Parts

1-1

3. Slide the battery stoppers to the lock position.

Battery Stopper

4. Place the computer upside down and plug the AC adapter cable in the plug on the right side of the computer.

5. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter.

• Always use the AC adapter included with the computer or the optional

one (may not be available in some countries). 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 98 setup if the battery does not have enough power.

6. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

AC Power Cord

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AC Adapter

7. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover.

8. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.

9. Slide the power switch located on the right side of the computer.

When you turn on the computer, the power indicator ( computer goes through a self test to detect a ny problems, and Windows 98 sta rts. When using the computer for the first time, a dialog box called

Setup Wizard

page.

appears to gui de you through the Windows 98 setup. See the next

) turns green, the

the Windows 98

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Setting up Windows 98

The first steps in the setup process are as follows:

•

Entering your name

•

Registering your comput er

•

Accepting license agreement

•

Completing configur ation

To set up Windows 98, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows 98 manual. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup process.

Do not turn off the computer until completing Windows 98 setup. If you turn off, you cannot set up Windows 98 later.

Properties Dialog Box in Windows

In the instructions in this manual, you will often see the expression “XXX Properties dialog box.” A dialog box is a window containing text boxes, check boxes, buttons, etc., with which you can send commands to Windows 98 or other application programs. To open the properties dialog boxes, click the

Control Panel

use often are:

•

Display

•

Modems

•

Mouse

•

PC Card

•

Power Management

•

System

and double-click the XXX icon. Some of the dialog boxes you will

Start

button, select

Settings

1-4

Shutting Down the System

To turn off the computer:

1. From the

2. Select

Or you can turn off the computer with the power switch. Before turning off the computer with the power switch, follow the steps below:

1. From the

2. Double-click

3. In

4. Select

5. Click OK.

Start

menu, select

Shut down

Start

Power Management Properties

Shutdown

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 indicator, or

the indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit, or optional external CD-ROM drive are lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe ou t 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.

and click OK. The computer turns off automatically.

menu, select

Power Management

When I press the power button on my computer

Shut Down

Settings – Control Panel

icon. dialog box, select

Advanced

tab.

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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

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 standard battery. You can also use optional batteries. See Chapter 3 for battery information.

About the Power Indicators

The following indicators show the power status of your computer.

Indicator Light Meaning

Power On (green) Operating

Blinking (green) Standby Off Powered off or Hibernation

Battery Charge Blinking (red) Almost completely discharged

(The warning beep sounds) On (green) Fully charged On (orange) Being charged Blinking (orange) In abnormal state

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When the battery is hot, the battery charge indicator may turn off even

•

if the battery is being charged. For more information o n

•

Using t h e AC Adapter

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.

System Standby

, see Chapter 3.

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Resetting the System

You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software 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 98 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 98 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, slide the switch for more than four seconds.

Yes

, etc. to restart Windows 98.

Start

menu. Select

keys simult aneously. Press the

Shut down

; then,

Ctrl+Alt+Del

Reset Switch

If you cannot turn off the computer by sliding 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.

Reset 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 .

•

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.

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.

Move Your Fingertip

The rectangul ar pad of the glide pad acts like a miniature duplic ate of the display. As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the same directio n across the scree n. The glide pad is very 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.

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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.

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.

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.

dialog box, you can change the configuration of the glide

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