Sharp PC-DJ20 User Manual

PERSONAL COMPUTER
PC-DJ20
OPERATION MANUAL
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD BEFORE SERVICING.
CAUTION:
FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN PLUG.
VORSICHT:
UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN.
ATTENTION:
POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE COURANT SECTEUR.
VARNING:
FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN.
PRECAUCION:
PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA CLAVIJA DE LA RED.
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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.
Do not smoke near your computer.
Usage
Never insert 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.
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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.
Modem Precautions
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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.
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, 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, November 2000.
Copyright
© 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 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, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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 more than one key are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by a plus (+) sign: Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
When necessary, important key combinations are shown in graphics:
Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface. In the following case, press the Enter key after you type the command: C:\>DIR A: Enter
Words/Texts on Screen, such as window titles or possible parameters, are italicized: Double-click this icon to display the Power Options dialog box. 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:
See Using Keyboard in chapter2.
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Overview of Computer

Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Front
LCD Screen
Power Switch
Speaker
Hard Disk Drive Indicator
CD-ROM Drive
Automatic E-mail Receiver Button
Speaker
Optional Floppy Disk
Drive(CE-FD04)
PC Card Slot (for memory card only)
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Right
Brightness Control
Volume Control
Audio Output Jack (S/PDIF compliant)
Microphone Jack
Audio Input Jack
Bright
Dark
Up
Down
Left
Modem Jack
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Rear
Handl
Stand
Ventilation Openings
AC Power Jack
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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions................................................................................ii
About This Manual............................................................................. iv
Recording Important Information........................................................ v
Manual Conventions........................................................................... vi
Overview of Computer ......................................................................vii
Table of Contents................................................................................. x
Quick Setup
Before Using Your Computer........................................................... 1-1
Setting up Windows Me ...................................................................1-5
Shutting Down the System ...............................................................1-6
Basic Operations
Resetting the System.........................................................................2-1
Using Mouse..................................................................................... 2-3
Using Keyboard ................................................................................2-5
Using Quick Start Buttons................................................................ 2-6
Automatic E-mail Receiver ..............................................................2-7
Using Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit ............................ 2-9
Using CD ........................................................................................ 2-13
Using Display .................................................................................2-16
Power Management
Power Management ..........................................................................3-1
Peripherals
Using Peripherals..............................................................................4-1
Audio System....................................................................................4-3
USB Device ...................................................................................... 4-5
Printer ...............................................................................................4-5
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem ................................................................................5-1
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Hardware Expansion
PC Card ............................................................................................ 6-1
Memory Module............................................................................... 6-5
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................................................................................ 8-3
Chipset menu.................................................................................... 8-4
Security menu................................................................................... 8-4
Power menu...................................................................................... 8-4
Boot menu ........................................................................................ 8-5
Exit menu ......................................................................................... 8-5
Appendixes
Maintenance and Care......................................................................A-1
Specifications ...................................................................................A-2
Troubleshooting
Index
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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.

Before Using Your Computer

1. Plug the mouse into the USB port located on the right side of your computer. There are four USB ports. You can use any of them for the mouse.
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2. Plug the keyboard into the USB port located on the right side of your computer. There are four USB ports. You can use any of them for the keyboard.
3. Plug the AC power cord into the computer’s AC power jack.
4. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
To Wall Outlet
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5. If you want to register your computer on the web site, connect the modem to a telephone line.
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Modem Cable
6. Set the display at an appropriate angle.
Stand
If you like a lower angle, place your computer with the stand stored into your computer.
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7. Press the power switch.
Power Switch
Always use the AC power cord included with the computer. Using other AC power cord 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 you turn on the computer, the power switch turns to green, and the computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows Me starts. When using the computer for the first time, a dialog box called guide you through the Windows Me setup. See the next page.
Setup Windows Me
appears to
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Setting up Windows Me

The setup processes are as follows:
Configures your keyboard and location
Accepts license agreement
Configures your modem and registers your computer
Completes final configuration
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.
After you finish setup, you may need to set some items by using some icons. To show them:
2.Click this menu
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3.Click this menu
1.Click this button
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Shutting Down the System

To turn off the computer:
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2.Click this menu
3.Confirm this message is selected
Or you can turn off the computer with the power switch. See Chapter 3.
1.Click this button
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 Hard disk drive, CD­ROM drive indicator or the indicator on the external floppy disk drive unit are lit. Doing so may damage or even wipe out the data.
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.
4.Click this button
Power Management
of
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CHAPTER 2

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer.

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 Me by following the steps below:
Yes
, etc. to restart Windows Me.
3.Confirm this message is selected
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2.Click this menu
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
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
1.Click this button
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
keys again to restart the computer.
4.Click this button
keys simultaneously. Press the
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Power Switch
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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.
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.
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Using Mouse

Your computer is equipped with a USB mouse. Using the mouse, you can move the pointer, select an item from a menu, and perform other tasks.
Using Mouse
Move Mouse
Place the mouse on a flat surface and cover it with your palm, with fingers on the left and the right buttons. If you move the mouse, the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction across the screen.
Click, Double-click, and Right-click
To click or double-click, press the left button of a mouse once or twice. To right­click, press 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 scrol l through informatio n i n a list or in a document by using wheel on the mouse. To view information vertically, place your finger on the wheel and slide your finger up and down. To view horizontally, press the wheel once, and if you find mark, move the mouse in any direction you want. This process also l et you view information vertically, too. These procedures work only in limited applications.
Zoom
To make fonts of the active window larger or smaller, place your finger on the wheel and slide your finger up and down with
Ctrl
key pressed.
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Other functions
Place your finger on the wheel and slide your finger up and down with pressed. You can move to the previous page or to the next page in some applications compliant to this function. Or you can open or close folders in
Changing the Configuration
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In the dialog box shown, you can change the configuration of the mouse, such as swapping left and right buttons, changing the pointer size, etc.
Shift
key
Windows Explorer
.
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Double-click this icon.

Using Keyboard

Your computer i s equipped with the Windows Enhanced Keyboard.
Special Keys
Opens the Windows Start menu.
Opens an application-specific short-cut menu equivalent to right­clicking.
Activates your command.
Moves cursor.
Enters a space.
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Space bar
Delete
ScrLk
Backspace
Delete a character located on the cursor.
Delete a character located on the left of the cursor.
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Using Quick Start Buttons

The three buttons located next to the indicators of the keyboard are called “Quick Start Buttons”. You can set the buttons for specific applications and run the applications by simply pressing the buttons.
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You can drag and drop the application icons to the buttons or right-click the button to change the settings in the
Quick Start Buttons
Quick Start Button
dialog box. To open it
:
See online help for more details.
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2.Click this menu
1.Click this button
3.Click this menu; then,
Configuration
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