Sharp PC-A200 Series, Manual

Page 1: ... 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 sh...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...er 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 CAUTION DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES BEFORE ACCESSING THE MODEM CARD Copyright It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and ...

Page 4: ...uipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines ...

Page 5: ...LIGNES TELEPHONIQUES AVANT D ENLEVER CE COUVRICLE Product Information and Customer Assistance For Product Information and Customer Assistance Call 1 905 890 2100 Toronto Area 1 800 56 SHARP Outside Toronto Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W9 Canada ...

Page 6: ...tails 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 b...

Page 7: ...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 BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is colou...

Page 8: ...iting 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 98 13 EC κατ 89 336 EOK 73 23 EOK óπωζ οι κανονισµοι αυτοι συµπληρωθηκαν απó την οδηγια 93 68 EOK 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 satisf...

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Page 11: ...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 n...

Page 12: ...tal 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 ...

Page 13: ...ations 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 ...

Page 14: ...her 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 September 1999 Copyright 1999 SHARP Corporation This document contains or refers to proprietary information which is pro...

Page 15: ...e 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 poss...

Page 17: ...le of Contents xvii Overview of Computer xix Quick Setup Turning Power On 1 1 Setting up Windows 98 1 3 Shutting Down the System 1 4 Basic Operations Choosing Power Source 2 1 Resetting the System 2 3 Using Glide Pad 2 4 Using Keyboard 2 6 Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit 2 7 Battery and Power Management Standard Battery Pack 3 1 Optional External Battery Pack 3 5 Power Management 3 8 Periphe...

Page 18: ... 5 5 Security Features Passwords 6 1 Preventing Infection of Computer Viruses 6 4 Security Slot 6 4 Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility 7 1 Main menu 7 3 Advanced menu 7 4 Security menu 7 5 Power menu 7 6 Exit menu 7 7 Appendixes Maintenance and Care A 1 Specifications A 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting T 1 Index Index Index 1 ...

Page 19: ... appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model Front A N LCD Screen Microphone Floppy Disk Drive Unit Power Switch Keyboard Glide Pad Battery Indicator Indicators Power Battery Power Hard Disk Drive Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Indicators Computer 2 6 2 4 2 7 3 2 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...Drive Port Security Slot Modem Jack may not be available in some countries Microphone Jack USB Port Audio Output Jack IR Port Volume Control Up Down Left PC Card Slot AC Adapter Jack USB Port 2 7 6 4 5 3 5 1 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 2 2 4 3 ...

Page 21: ...yboard mouse Port RS 232C Serial Port Parallel Port LAN Jack External Monitor Port Optional External Battery Port Computer Floppy Disk Drive Unit Bottom Monaural Speaker Reset Switch 4 6 4 10 4 10 5 5 4 7 3 5 2 3 ...

Page 22: ...ter If you do not remove the sheet you cannot turn on the computer Battery Protection Sheet 2 Plug the AC adapter cable in the plug on the left side of the computer 3 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 ...

Page 23: ...on 7 Press the power switch located just above the Esc and F1 keys on the top of the computer When you turn on the computer the power indicator turns green the 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 the Windows 98 Setup Wizard appears to guide you through the Windows 98 setup See the next page ...

Page 24: ...l 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 t...

Page 25: ...nced tab 4 Select Shutdown in When I press the power button on my computer 5 Click OK 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 out the data To protect th...

Page 26: ...ere is an internal standard battery in the computer You can use an optional external battery pack adding to the standard battery See Chapter 3 for battery information About the Power Indicators The following indicators show the power status of your computer Indicator Light Meaning Battery Power On green Fully charged On orange Being charged Blinking orange In abnormal state Blinking red Almost com...

Page 27: ...m 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 servic...

Page 28: ...etting 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 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 press the switch for more t...

Page 29: ... glide pad to operate incorrectly You cannot use the glide pad when a mouse is connected 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 Move Your Fingertip The rectangular pad of the glide pad acts l...

Page 30: ...gether 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 Place your finger on the most right part of the glide pad and slide your finger up and down This procedure works only vertically and in limited applications Changing the Configuration In the Mouse Properties dialog box you ...

Page 31: ...n pressed together with the Fn key function keys set specific system parameters This combination is sometimes referred to as hot keys Switches the display output between the LCD screen and external monitor if connected See the Display section in Chapter 4 for details Decreases the LCD screen brightness Increases the LCD screen brightness Turns the screen backlight on and off Puts the computer in S...

Page 32: ...g External Floppy Disk Drive Unit Turn off the computer before connecting the external floppy disk drive unit otherwise the floppy disk drive unit may not be recognized Do not place the floppy disk drive unit on its side or upside down Do not press on the floppy disk drive unit It may damage the drive or cause malfunction Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive It may cause the drive ...

Page 33: ...y Disks Do not open the shutter and touch the disk inside otherwise you will not be able to read or write data to the disk Do not place floppy disks near magnets or heat source in direct sunlight or in a dusty place etc Never subject a disk to sudden shocks or extreme vibration Do not drop bend or place heavy objects on a disk Do not spill liquid onto a disk Inserting and Removing a Floppy Disk In...

Page 34: ...The disk will pop out slightly Remove it and store it properly Formatting a Floppy Disk 1 Make sure the floppy disk is not write protected and insert it into the floppy disk drive 2 Double click My Computer on the desktop 3 Click 3 Floppy A From the File menu select Format 4 From the capacity drop down list select 1 44MB or 720KB 5 Click Start to start formatting When you format a floppy disk all ...

Page 35: ... battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest as per the procedure on page 3 3 Turn off your computer when you are not using it The duration a battery charge will last will depend on the computer usage Applications which heavily use the peripherals will experience shorter power duration When the battery is not charged your computer may not operate properly Connect the AC power to...

Page 36: ...ree on 51 75 All on 76 100 Battery Indicator Status Capacity Remaining All off One blinking Nearly 0 Empty 0 Empty This battery indicator turns on automatically while the battery is being charged when connected to AC power When the battery is fully charged the battery indicator turns off The battery power remaining is an approximate figure The remaining operating time expected may be different fro...

Page 37: ...er to the computer While the battery is being charged the battery power indicator is orange and the battery indicator turns on 2 When the battery is fully charged the battery power indicator turns green and the battery indicator turns off Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer When the battery is hot for example after long use it may take longer to fully charge the battery ...

Page 38: ...charge Do not connect the computer to wall outlet while discharging the battery The initialization will be cancelled You can initialize the standard battery alone if the optional external battery pack is disconnected When the external battery pack is connected both the standard and the external battery will be initialized together Changing the Battery Pack The capacity of a battery pack gradually ...

Page 39: ... battery by matching the projections on either of the battery side to the notched parts of the computer Make sure that the battery connector lines up with the external battery port of the computer If you hear a clicking sound the external battery pack should be correctly connected While the external battery pack is connected do not carry the computer by holding the battery pack only Firmly hold bo...

Page 40: ... lost Remove the optional battery by pressing the buttons on each end of the battery and sliding the battery off the computer Close the cover of the external battery port after the external battery pack is removed Checking the Battery Level You can check the battery level of the external battery pack in the same way as the standard battery pack with the battery indicator Press the button on the ri...

Page 41: ...pack remaining 20 When the computer is turned off or in Hibernation it will take about 5 hours and 30 minutes to charge both the standard and external battery packs from empty to full When the computer is turned on it will take about 7 hours and 30 minutes The charging time depends on the power you are consuming Initializing External Battery Pack The procedure for initializing an external battery ...

Page 42: ...ioning Stopping Power Supply to the Hard Disk 1 In the Power Management Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set Turn off hard disks to an appropriate value and click OK Stopping Power Supply to the Display This procedure is also effective for an attached external monitor complying with power management 1 In the Power Management Properties dialog box select Power Schemes tab 2 Set Turn...

Page 43: ...System Standby Mode below Selecting System Standby Mode If your battery becomes completely discharged during Standby you will lose unsaved data and will need to reboot your computer Therefore if you are planning to leave your computer powered by battery for long periods of time we recommend Hibernation 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Power Management icon 3 In th...

Page 44: ...Select Hibernate or Standby in When I close the lid of my portable computer 3 Click Apply 4 Click OK You press the power switch The above functions if you perform the followings 1 In the Power Management Properties dialog box select Advanced tab 2 Select Hibernate or Standby in When I press the power button on my computer 3 Click Apply 4 Click OK You press Fn F12 The above functions if you perform...

Page 45: ...not operate the keyboard glide pad or mouse while the system is resuming from Hibernation If sufficient battery power does not remain your computer will not resume from Hibernation To resume it connect the computer to AC power When the system resumes from Hibernation you can see some flicker on the display This is not a malfunction Your computer resumes from Hibernation if you press the power swit...

Page 46: ...an alarm or displaying a message and let your computer go on System standby or be shut down automatically 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Power Management icon 3 Select Alarms tab 4 Set the battery level at which the alarms are activated and the Alarm Action desired 5 Click OK twice ...

Page 47: ...or the details refer to the section explaining each device and contact your dealer Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting them except when connecting USB devices and PC cards Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on Some devices require that you install drivers before use Connecting Peripheral Device 1 Turn off the computer and the per...

Page 48: ...4 2 4 Printer Mouse Keyboard RS 232C Device CRT Monitor USB Device PC Card Microphone Audio Equipment USB Device Computer Floppy Disk Drive ...

Page 49: ... disable the USB port Disabling the USB port in the Setup Utility may cause some PC cards to malfunction Inserting PC Card 1 Raise the PC card eject button and push it in The protection card pops out 2 Remove the protection card from the PC card slot 3 Insert the card into the slot with the label face up until it locks into place You do not have to power down the computer to insert remove PC cards...

Page 50: ... In this case install the PC card driver by following the instructions on the screen Ejecting PC Card Some PC cards may become hot after long use Be sure to use the procedure below when ejecting a PC card Otherwise the system may not work properly 1 In the PC Card Properties dialog box click on the icon of the PC card you want to eject 2 Click Stop 3 When the message prompts you to eject the card ...

Page 51: ...4 5 4 Connecting Optional External CD ROM Drive You can connect the optional external CD ROM drive using the PC card slot Optional CD ROM Drive ...

Page 52: ...r is powered on This may cause the computer to operate improperly Using a PS 2 Mouse You have only to connect the mouse to the keyboard mouse port of the external floppy disk drive unit You cannot use the glide pad when a PS 2 mouse is connected Using a Serial Mouse Connect the serial mouse to the RS 232C serial port of the external floppy disk drive unit When starting the system enter the Setup U...

Page 53: ...Display Properties dialog box select Settings then Advanced 2 Select Monitor tab and click Change 3 Click Next 4 Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want then click Next 5 Select Show all hardware 6 Select the manufacturer and the model and click Next twice 7 Close the dialog box following the instructions on the screen Switching the Dis...

Page 54: ...0 dots are displayed on the internal LCD Move the cursor to show the remainder of the 1024x768 dots 3 The number of colors in this mode is made using a Dithering algorithm on the internal LCD only You cannot switch to a display resolution and number of colors that are not available In the Color Palette High Color 16 bit means 65 536 64K colors and True Color 24 bit or 32 bit means about 16 770 000...

Page 55: ...utput jack you cannot use the built in speakers Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack When using an external microphone you cannot use the built in microphone USB Device Your computer has a interface called Universal Serial Bus USB With a USB connection you can connect disconnect peripherals without turning off the computer Remove t...

Page 56: ... and click Next 5 Select the manufacturer and the printer and click Next If you cannot find the model name of your printer you have to install the printer driver included with your printer See your printer manual for details 6 Select LPT1 and click Next 7 Make sure the printer name is correct and click Next 8 Decide whether to print a test page and click Finish Before printing a test page make sur...

Page 57: ...uter and the Target Device 1 Put your computer on a flat surface 2 Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer 3 Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches 50 cm When using a Sharp electronic organizer make sure the two IR ports are within 12 inches 30 5cm Setting for Infrared Communication 1 In the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility ma...

Page 58: ...off the IR communication For IrDA communication your computer is continuously emitting infrared rays to search for other IR devices If necessary you can temporally disable this emission 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the SHARP IR icon 3 Turn off the infrared communication and click OK Communicating with Windows 98 Personal Computer To communicate with a personal...

Page 59: ...BX consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company If the electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog line the modem will not function properly If you connect the modem to a digital PBX both the modem and the PBX may be damaged Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line 1 Turn off your computer 2 Remove the cover of the modem jack on the right side of y...

Page 60: ...m to COM3 if you have not changed the settings in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility 2 Set parameters such as modem speed baud rate and line type pulse dialing or tone dialing See also the manual or online help of the software you are using Do not enter System standby while using communication software The communication speed may vary depending on the traffic local telecommunications infrastru...

Page 61: ...then Enter twice The system restarts 8 In the Network dialog box set fields according to your network status Refer to your network administrator You cannot use the LAN unit when your notebook is in MS DOS mode You cannot use the LAN unit when you connect an optional external battery If you cannot access the network 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon...

Page 62: ...forget and write it down and save it in a secure place Otherwise you will have to contact your dealer for assistance If you enter a wrong password three times the message System Disabled appears Press the power switch to turn off the computer turn it on again and enter the correct password Supervisor Password and User Password Two types of passwords limit the access at different levels To set the ...

Page 63: ...r Password and press Enter 2 Type your password up to eight characters and press Enter 3 Type the same password again and press Enter 4 When the confirmation message appears press Enter 5 Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes 6 Press Enter twice The system restarts and asks the password you have set If you use the computer personally We recommend that you set the supervisor password You can pre...

Page 64: ...nter twice The system restarts Deleting the Password 1 In the Security menu of the Setup Utility select the password item you want to delete and press Enter 2 Type your current password and press Enter 3 Without typing any characters press Enter 4 Press Enter again 5 When the confirmation message appears press Enter 6 Press Esc and select Exit Saving Changes 7 Press Enter twice The system restarts...

Page 65: ... item Fixed disk boot sector to Write Protect in the Security menu of the Setup Utility You cannot prevent infection of all types of viruses with the above operation Even if a warning message appears the system may not be infected in some cases Security Slot You can prevent theft by using a security cable and the security slot on the right side of your computer ...

Page 66: ...ea called CMOS RAM which the system reads every time you turn on the computer Contents of the Setup Utility The Setup Utility consists of five menu pages as follows Main Basic system configuration Advanced Device interface configuration I O ports etc Security Password settings Power Power management battery saving settings Exit Exit the Setup Utility or return to the default values Entering and Ex...

Page 67: ...enu to another Moves the cursor from one item to another in a menu Space bar Increases the numeric value or changes an item to the next value Decreases the numeric value or changes an item to the previous value Enters the Exit menu When a sub menu is open this key closes the sub menu Replaces the settings on the current menu with their default values date and time are not changed Saves the setting...

Page 68: ...ether you can input numerals through keys with blue legends on the built in keyboard when you connect an external keyboard and lock its numeral keys Memory Cache Enables or disables the memory cache function that accelerates the access speed to data previously accessed QuickBoot Mode Enables or disables the quick boot function When this item is enabled the system skips certain tests while booting ...

Page 69: ...means that the base I O address is automatically assigned Disabled means that you cannot use the port Mode Specifies the LPT port mode Bi directional Output Only EPP Enhanced Parallel Port mode or ECP Extended Capabilities Port mode Internal Pointing Device Enables or disables the glide pad Resolution Expansion Defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is 640x480 Enabled means tha...

Page 70: ...l never forget or write it down and protect it in a secure place Otherwise you will have to contact your dealer for assistance Password on boot Defines whether the system requires passwords during the boot process Enabled means that you need to input a password to continue Power Management Security Defines whether the system requires a password when it resumes from the suspend to disk mode Enabled...

Page 71: ... Suspend Hard Disk Power Down after Defines the duration of non access to the hard disk after which the power supply for the hard disk stops automatically Video Power Down after Defines the duration of non access to the screen after which the power supply for the screen stops automatically Suspend Mode Defines which mode the system enters when the system is suspended Auto Suspend Defines whether t...

Page 72: ... standard battery Battery 2 refers to the optional external battery pack Exit menu Exit Saving Changes Saves the settings you have changed and exits the Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes Exits the Setup Utility without saving the settings you have changed Load Setup Defaults Returns the values of all items to default To exit select one of the above items Discard Changes Returns the values of a...

Page 73: ...ol benzene thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the cabinet Never clean the computer while it is powered on Screen The surface of the screen may become smeared and accumulate dust during use Avoid touching the screen with your fingers when using the system Gently wipe the surface of the screen with a soft cloth that has been dipped in a mild detergent solution and squeezed dry I...

Page 74: ... extra copy of your backup data Do not travel with an external floppy disk drive unit or optional CD ROM drive connected Do not travel with the computer powered on This may result in loss of data and or damage to the hard disk drive Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer Fully charge the standard battery pack and bring the AC adapter and the AC power cord Avoid sudden shocks or extreme vibrat...

Page 75: ...d mouse port Infrared IR port IrDA 115Kbps 4Mbps SHARP ASK 9600bps Modem may not be available in some countries Data 56Kbps receive 33 6Kbps send Fax 14 4Kbps Power AC adapter 100 240V 50 60 Hz Battery Rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life Approximately 2 hours standard battery only Approximately 6 5 hours when external battery connected battery life may vary depending on usage Battery cha...

Page 76: ...s are capable of generating errors and error messages If you encounter a software error try to determine if the error message is from your operating system or from an application program and refer to the appropriate manual for possible remedies You can also refer to the Windows 98 manual or Windows Help program to solve the problem To access the Help program select Help from the Start menu It also...

Page 77: ... menu of the Setup Utility Question Why do I get a non system disk or disk error message You may have inserted a non bootable disk in the external floppy disk drive unit either a defective disk or one without an installed operating system Remove the disk If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive insert a bootable disk into the external floppy disk drive unit and ...

Page 78: ... the above press the power switch for more than six seconds to turn off the system Five seconds later turn the computer on If you cannot power off the system with above procedure slide the reset switch on the bottom of your computer and turn off the system refer to page 2 3 Wait five seconds and turn the computer back on Question Why does the external monitor display nothing Confirm the monitor is...

Page 79: ... disk drive unit is correctly connected Confirm the floppy disk is inserted correctly The floppy disk may not be formatted or could be corrupted If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be write protected Eject the disk and ensure that the write protect tab covers the detection hole If you cannot write to a floppy disk the disk may be full Use another disk Confirm the item Diskette A is 1...

Page 80: ...connected correctly to the computer if peripheral devices are connected to the external floppy disk drive Confirm drivers necessary for operating ports on the devices are installed There may not be a free IRQ Interrupt Free up an IRQ from a built in device Question Why can t I print Make sure the printer is turned on Check whether the external floppy disk drive and the printer are connected correc...

Page 81: ... other device These ports should be no more than 20 inches 50 cm apart without any obstacles Confirm that IR communication is not turned off in the Sharp IR dialog box Confirm the item Mode of IR Port is set to IrDA in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility Turn off power management in the Windows Do not use the IR port under intense fluorescent light or near cellular phones Question Why can t I c...

Page 82: ...ct Correct the date and time using the Date Time icon in the Windows Control Panel or the Main menu of the Setup Utility Question Why can t I produce sound Check the volume control on the right side of your computer Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control Question Why can t I use a hardware device Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark ...

Page 83: ...esolution and number of colors 4 8 switching 4 7 E external battery pack connecting 3 5 removing 3 6 external floppy disk drive unit connecting 2 7 removing 2 8 F floppy disk formatting 2 9 handling 2 8 inserting and removing 2 8 G glide pad 2 4 changing the configuration 2 5 using 2 4 H hibernation 3 9 resuming from 3 11 I indicator battery power 2 1 power 2 1 infrared communication 5 1 communica...

Page 84: ...r switch 2 3 properties dialog box 1 3 R reset switch 2 3 resetting 2 3 RS 232C device 4 10 S security slot 6 4 setting up Windows 98 1 3 Setup Utility Advanced menu 7 4 entering and exiting 7 1 Exit menu 7 7 Main menu 7 3 Power menu 7 6 running 7 1 Security menu 7 5 using 7 2 shutting down the system 1 4 standby 3 9 resuming from 3 11 supervisor password 6 1 system standby 3 8 entering 3 9 T turn...

Page 85: ... data transfer rate of the CD ROM drive It takes about five seconds for the system to recognize a CD ROM If you operate too quickly an error message may appear In this case return to the first step and repeat the installation Use the Product Recovery CD ROM only for your computer Unless otherwise specified the instructions in this booklet assume that you are installing Windows 98 into the C WINDOW...

Page 86: ...t 1 to Option CD ROM Drive Power Power Management Function Disabled 8 Press Esc then Enter twice The system restarts 9 Read the message and press Enter 10 Follow the instruction on the screen 11 After the hard disk is recovered remove the Product Recovery CD ROM and press any key The system restarts 12 Set up Windows 98 following the instructions on the screen 13 After the setup is completed selec...