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Sharp PC-A500 User Manual
Sharp PC-A500 User Guide
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  • Sharp PC-A500, 2-12 2 Using CD Compact disc (CD) is a storage media with which you can read data, play music, install and run programs, etc. Your computer is shipped from factory with the CD- ROM drive installed in the expansion bay of your computer. Handling CDs • Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side. Data is read from the non-label side. Do not mark this surface. • Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat and excessive moisture. • Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt

  • 1-4 1 Shutting Down the System To turn off the computer: 1. From the Start menu, select Shut Down . 2. Select Shut down and click OK . The computer turns off automatically. 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 Start menu, select Settings – Control Panel . 2.

  • Sharp PC-A500, 5-1 5 CHAPTER 5 Communication Functions This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built-in modem. Infrared Communication Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your computer, you can communicate wirelessly with infrared-equipped devices such as electronic organizers, computers or printers. To establish infrared communication, follow the instructions below. See the manual or online help of each application for details. Positioning and Preparing the Computer and the Target Device 1. Put your computer on a flat surface. 2. Place the target device so that its IR port is

  • Sharp PC-A500, 3-12 3 Battery Alarm In Windows 98, the alarm will tell you when the battery drops to the specified level by sounding 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. Check the box of the preferable battery alarm state. 5. Set the battery level at which the alarm is activated and click Alarm Action… 6. In Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box, Check the preferable notification status in Notification . 7. Ch

  • Sharp PC-A500, 2-10 2 Handling Floppy 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 Inserting Hold the floppy disk with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it locks

  • Sharp PC-A500, 2-2 2 For more information on Standby or Hibernation , see Chapter 3. Using the 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 th

  • 3-11 3 • The battery level is low. The above functions if you set the alarm in Windows 98. See Battery Alarm in this section. Resuming from Standby • Do not operate the keyboard, glide pad or mouse while the system is resuming Standby . Your computer resumes from Standby in each of the following cases: • You press any key. • The screen cover is opened. • The built-in mo

  • xi Right Reset Switch IR Port Volume control Down Up Expantion Bay CD Tray Eject Hole Left AC Adapter Jack USB Port Modem Jack(may not be available in some countries) Security Slot Ventilation Openings Ventilaiton Openings PC Card Slot → 2-15 → 5-1 → 5-3 → 6-1 → 7-4 → 4-8 → 1-2 → 2-3 → T-5

  • Sharp PC-A500, 4-6 4 Keyboard / Mouse You can use a full size desktop keyboard or external mouse with your computer. Never connect or disconnect the devices to the keyboard/mouse port when the computer is powered on(except for USB keyboard/mouse). This may cause the computer to operate improperly. Using a PS/2 Mouse You can connect the mouse to the keyboard/mouse port of the rear side of your computer. Before using a PS/2 mouse, set the Pointing Device to Auto or External PS/2Mouse in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility. If you want to disable the glide pad, set it to External PS/2Mouse . Using a Serial Mouse You can co

  • Sharp PC-A500, 2-4 2 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 tasks in the same way you would with a mouse. • 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. Using the Glide Pad Take a moment to become familiar

  • Sharp PC-A500, Troubleshooting T-1 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot computer problems. Common Problems Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk drive. The information in this troubleshooting section is designed to help you find and solve minor problems. If you still have a problem after trying all the suggested remedies in this chapter, contact your dealer. The problems that you might encounter can be divided into two basic categories: hardware and software. Hardware problems c

  • Sharp PC-A500, v 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

  • Sharp PC-A500, 6-5 6 7. Push the memory module into the slot firmly at an angle of about 20 degrees. 20 º 8. Gently push the memory module down until you hear a clicking sound . Projected Part Notched part 9. Replace the RAM board slot cover. Make sure two ▼ marks face each other; then, slide the cover to the left.

  • Sharp PC-A500, 4-5 4 Changing Resolution and Number of Colors When shipped, your computer is set to the default resolution and color. The default resolution is 800 x 600 at 64k color. To change the resolution and the number of colors, perform the following: 1. In the Display Properties dialog box, select Settings . 2. Select the number of the colors in the Colors , and select the resolution in Screen area . Refer to the table below. 3. Click OK twice. Resolutions and Colors you can choose Number of Colors Resolution LCD CRT Simultaneous Display(LCD + CRT) 640 x

  • Sharp PC-A500, Troubleshooting T-4 Trouble with Keyboard/Glide Pad Question: Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function? • Perform a software reset by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete . • If you cannot perform a software reset, press the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the system. Five seconds later, turn the computer on. • If you cannot power off the system with above procedures, insert a fine rod into the reset switch on the right side of the computer (refer to page 2-3). Wait five seconds and turn the computer back on. Question: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly? • Confirm the item Pointing Device

  • Sharp PC-A500, 1-2 1 3. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. To Wall Outlet 4. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover. 5. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position. 6. Press the power switch. Power Switch 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.

  • Sharp PC-A500, 4-7 4 Audio System You can output sound to speakers or headphones using an audio cable. Connecting audio equipment Use the following audio cable for the connection: To output the computer’s audio signal to audio equipment: • You can adjust the volume in Windows 98 by clicking the speaker icon in the taskbar or with the volume control dial on the right side of your computer. • You can connect headphones with the impedance of over 8 Ω . Connecting Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack.

  • Sharp PC-A500, 8-6 8 Power menu • All items you set except for Battery Low Warning Beep do not work in Windows 98. • See Chapter 3 about power management and the battery. Power Management Defines the level of the power management in Hard disk Power Down After , Video Power Down After , and Auto Suspend After . Customized means you can define each item individually. Max. Power Savings means setting the power management performance to the maximum level. Max. Performance means setting the power management to the minimum level. Disab

  • Sharp PC-A500, Re-installation Instructions Preparation for Re-installation You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the recovery CD-ROM, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as shipped from the factory. Necessary for re-installation are the following: • Product Recovery CD-ROM • Floppy disks or other external media for data backup • Getting Started Microsoft Windows 98 manual • It will take about 30 minutes to complete the re-installation. • It takes about five seconds for the system to recognize

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