Sharp PC-AX series User Guide
Table of Contents
Notice for Users in Australia...................................................................................... i
Notice for Users in the UK........................................................................................ ii
Notice for Users in Europe....................................................................................... iii
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................v
About This Manual.................................................................................................viii
Recording Important Information............................................................................. ix
Manual Conventions...................................................................................................x
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... xi
Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xiii
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
Printer..................................................................................................................... 4-6
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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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Overview of Computer
A
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Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the
model.
Front
LCD Screen
Quick Start Buttons
hone
Micro
board
Ke
eaker
S
Microphone Jack
Volume Control
udio Output Jack
Glide Pad
Power
Switch
Indicator
Indicator
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Right
A
Ventilation Openings IR Port
USB Port
USB Port
Left
C Adapter JackPower Switch
CD-ROM Drive Unit Port
PC Card Slot
Mini USB Port
Mini USB Port
LAN Jack Modem Jack (may not be
available in some countries)
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Rear
p
External Monitor Port Security Slot
Bottom
Sheet Battery Connector
Ventilation O
Reset Switch
enings
Battery Pack
RAM Board Slot
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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
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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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.
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.
must be connected to the terminal which is
BLUE
BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is
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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) 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 every PSTN network termination 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 b e 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-Ric htlinien 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.
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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.
•
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 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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Modem Precautions
•
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 lightni 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.
•
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, April 2000.
Copyright
© 2000 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers t o proprieta ry information which i s protected by copyright. All ri ghts
are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of this document is prohibited 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, a nd the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Micros oft
Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or register ed trademarks of their respec tive 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
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:
x
, such as window titles or possible parameters, are
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 mputer up and running as q uickly 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.
1
Notched Part
Projected Parts
1-1
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
1-2
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.
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When you turn on the computer, the power indicator (
computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows 98 starts.
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
1-3
Setting up Windows 98
The first steps in the setup process are as follows:
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•
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
in
Shut Down
Settings – Control Panel
.
icon.
dialog box, select
.
Advanced
tab.
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.
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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.
2
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 st ate
2-1
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 Ada p ter
2
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.
2-2
Resetting the System
You may need to reset the s ystem 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
2
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
2-3
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 .
2
•
•
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 a cts like a minia ture duplicate of the display.
As you slide your fingertip across the pad, the pointer on the screen moves in the
same directio n across the screen. The glid e pad is very se nsitive, so you do not have
to exert much pressure on the pad. The glide pad will respond to a light touch from
your fingertip.
2-4
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
2
2-5
Using The Keyboard
Your computer, equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard, provides all the
functionality of a full-sized desktop keyboard.
2
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”.
Rotates display mode in LCD only, CRT only, and
simultaneously display. See the
for details.
Decreases the LCD screen brightness.
Increases the LCD screen brightness.
Display
section in Chapter 4
2-6
Turns on and off the screen backlighting.
Forces the computer into System Standby. See also Chapter 3.
Quick Start Buttons
The five buttons above the function keys are called “Quick Start Buttons”. You can
set the buttons for specific applications and run the applications by simply pressing
the buttons.
Quick Start Buttons
2
From the
Quick Start Button Utility dialog box. You can drag and drop the application icons
to the buttons in the dialogue 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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