Sharp PC-GP20 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a SHARP PC-GP Series personal computer. Follow the instructions below to use the comput er for the first time.

• Notebook Computer

• AC Power Code

• AC Adapter

• Battery Pack

• Modem Cable

• Core for a IEEE1394 cable

• Core for a LAN cable

• Recovery CD-ROM Pack

• Windows XP Quick Start Guide

• Operation Manual

• Supplement Booklet

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Always use the AC adapter included w ith the computer or the optional one (may not be available in some countries). Using other AC adapters may damage the computer.

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Always hold the AC power cord by its plug when removing it from the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

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When using the comp u te r for th e firs t tim e , be sure to connect it to AC power. If using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the Windows XP setup if the battery does not have enough power.

Battery Lock Lever

AC Adapter

AC Power Cord

To Wall Outlet

AC Adapter Jack

Please turn over and go to the next section

Be sure to check all the following items are included:

Carefully inspect each component to make sure nothing is missing or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and carton in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future.

Attach the included cores to your LAN cable and IEEE 1394 cable to insure compliance with requirements of EMC regulations for computing equipment.

Some other brochures or supplements may also be contained.

PC-GP Series Quick Setup Guide

Install the battery pack included with your computer.

1. Slide the battery lock lever to the left.

2. Install the battery into the computer.

3. Push the battery pack in to the computer until you hear the clicking sound.

4. Slide the battery lock lever to the right. The battery pack is locked.

5. Turn over th e computer and go to the next section.

Connect AC adapter to the computer.

1. Plug the AC adapter cable to the AC adapter jack on the rear side of your computer.

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

3. Plu g the AC power cord int o a wall outlet.

PC-GP Series Quick Setup Guide

Now your PC-GP series personal computer is ready!

Enjoy your comfortable computing.

For more information, please refer to the Operation Manual or Windows XP Quick Start Guide.

Protection Sheet

Eject Button

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Display Cover Lock Lever

Power Button

Open the display cover and turn on the computer.

1. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right unti l the display cover releases, and raise the cover.

2. Press the power button to turn on your computer.

Remove the optical drive protection sheet.

Press the eject button to draw ou t the tray; then, remove the sheet.

Setup Windows XP

After completing a self test to detect any problems, Welcome to Microsof t Wi ndows screen appears. For the detail, refer to Windows XP Quick Start Guide.

1. Follow the instruc tion on the screen.

2. Select your country, language and keyboard type; then, click Next.

3. Select your time zone; then, click Next.

4. Accept the license agreement; then, click Next.

5. Name your computer if you will be connecting to a LAN; then, click Next. If you want to skip, click Skip.

6. Click Skip on An Internet connection could not be ch os en dialog box. You will be able to s et up your internet connection once you ha ve completed Wind ows setup.

7. Select No… and click Next. You can register with Microsoft later.

8. Register a user account. You can add the account except User1 after you finish the Windows setup. Type a name and click Next.

9. Click Finish. Windows XP will start.

10. Double-click the time appear i ng in th e lower right of the screen to open Date and Time Properties dialog box.

11. Confirm Time Zone is correctly selected,

and set date and time.