Sharp PT-9000 User manual

SHARR
PT-9000
OPERATION MANUAL
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FCC STATEMENT
WARNING -FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning 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 separation 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 I TV technician for help.
A shielded 1/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class B
computing equipment.

COPYRIGHT
© 1994 Sharp Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietary information which
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other reproduction of this document is prohibited without the
prior written permission of Sharp Corporation.
TRADEMARKS
• IBM PC and XT are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• GeoWorks, GEOS, and GeoManager, GeoFile, GeoComm are
registered trademarks of Geo Works, and Geo Write, GeoCalc,
and GeoHost are trademarks of Geo Works.
• PalmAddress, PalmSchedule, and PalmNotes are trademarks of
Palm Computing, Inc.
• LapLink is a trademark of Travering Software, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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 cause.
• 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.

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT
You should carefully read the following terms and conditions
before using GeoWorks and Palm Computing software and all
other software provided with the PT-9000 (the "Software"). This is
a legal document which constitutes the agreement between you,
the end user, and Sharp Corporation for the use of the Software.
Using the Software indicates your acceptance of the terms of this
Agreement, which includes the Limited Use Software License and
Limited Warranty.
LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE
In consideration of the license fee, which is a part of the price you
paid for the computer, Sharp Corporation, as Licensor, grants to
you, the Licensee, a non-exclusive software license to use the
Software and related documentation supplied herein. The terms of
this license are as follows.
1. You may use the Software on a single computer at a single
location.
2. As the Licensee, you own the magnetic or other physical media
on which the Software is recorded, but Sharp Corporation or its
licensors retains title and ownership of the Software recorded on
the original disk copies and all subsequent copies of the Software,
regardless of the form or media in or on which the original and
other copies may exist. This License is not a sale of the original
Software or any copy thereof.
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copyright of the Software and license for this Software. You may
NOT distribute or otherwise make the Software or documentation
available to any third party, by time-sharing or otherwise, without
the prior written consent of Sharp Corporation. You may be held
legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused or
encouraged by your failure to abide by the terms of this
Agreement.
4. You may NOT modify or alter the Software .. Any portion of the
Software that is merged into or used in conjunction with another
software will continue to be the property of Sharp Corporation or
its licensors and will be subject to the terms of this Agreement.

5. You are permitted to copy the Software for exclusive use as
your working copy. Any such copy must contain the same
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6. You may not transfer or assign the Software or this License to
any other person without the prior written consent of Sharp
Corporation. Any authorized transferee of the Software shall be
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such case your License is automatically terminated. In no event
may you transfer, assign, rent, sell, or otherwise dispose of the
Software on a temporary or permanent basis except as expressly
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7. This License is effective until terminated. This License will
terminate automatically without notice from Sharp Corporation if
you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Upon
termination you shall destroy the Software together will all copies
and modifications in any form.
8. The restrictions in this license are for the benefit of the party
who holds title to any part of the Software.
SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY
Sharp Corporation and its licensors provide the Software with no
warranty and make the Software and media available solely on an
"AS IS" basis. In no event shall Sharp Corporation or its licensors
be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or
consequential economic or property damage caused by using the
Software. However, if a modified version of the Software is
released within one year from the Software release, Sharp
Corporation shall make reasonable effort to provide you with
information concerning the modified version.
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AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT, AND THAT BY USING THE
SOF1W ARE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT, EXCEPT FOR
SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SHARP
CORPORATION AND YOU, THIS AGREEMENT IS THE
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UNDERSTANDINGS, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS
AGREEMENT.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The PT-9000 manual is divided into two books, Operation Manual
and Application Manual. The Operation Manual describes how
each part of hardware works, how to get started and the optional
devices you can purchase to expand the capability of your PT-
9000. Application Manual describes how to use each application
and accessory. The following topics are mentioned in this
Operation Manual.
Chapter 1 Hardware Description provides a brief overview of
the PT-9000's capabilities.
Chapter 2 Getting Started describes step by step how to set up
the PT-9000 before use.
Chapter 3 Information on Batteries provides you important
information on choosing batteries, operating time, and low battery
indications.
Chapter 4 Options introduces the optional devices available
with the PT-9000 and how to use them.
Appendices describes a variety of topics including handwriting
recognition, connector pin-assignments, maintenance and
troubleshooting, and specifications.
Manual Conventions
NOTE
Notes provide helpful hints or suggestions on ways of performing
certain operations.
CAUTION
Cautions warn you about how you might damage equipment or lose
information if you do not follow a procedure very carefully.

Table of Contents
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ................................. 1.1
Opening the Cover............................................................. 1.2
The Front Panel.................................................................. 1.3
The Left Side Panel ............................................................ 1.4
The Rear Panel................................................................... 1. 5
The Right Side Panel .......................................................... 1.6
The Bottom Panel .............................................................. 1. 7
GETTING STARTED .......................................... 2.1
Installing the Batteries........................................................ 2.2
Opening the Battery Compartment Cover................... 2.2
Installing the Lithium Backup Batteries....................... 2.2
Installing the Main Batteries ........................................ 2.3
Pressing the Reset Button............................................ 2.5
The Startup Program .......................................................... 2.5
INFORMATION ON BATTERIES ........................... 3.1
Using the Proper Batteries ................................................. 3.2
Battery Life ......................................................................... 3.2
Low Battery Indicator......................................................... 3.3
Replacing the Batteries ...................................................... 3.5
Replacing the Lithium Backup Batteries...................... 3.5
Replacing the Main Batteries....................................... 3. 7
OPTIONS ....................................................... 4.1
Memory Card ..................................................................... 4.2
Installing the Memory Card ......................................... 4.2
Changing the Memory Assignment.............................. 4.4
AC Adaptors....................................................................... 4.5

Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries ................................... 4.5
Installing the Lithium-ion Batteries ............................. 4.5
Charging the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries ....... 4.7
Changing the Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries ...... 4.8
3.5" Floppy Disk Drive Unit ............................................... 4.8
Low Battery Indicator.................................................. 4.9
LapLink Cable .................................................................. 4.10
External Keyboard ........................................................... 4.11
PC cards ........................................................................... 4.11
Using PC Cards .......................................................... 4.12
Card Drive Assignment.............................................. 4.12
Formatting a Hard Disk Card..................................... 4.13
Formatting a Series I Flash Card................................ 4.13
APPENDICES
Handwriting Recognition.................................................. A.1
Connector Pin-Assignments ........................................... 8.1
Taking Care and Troubleshooting .................................. C.1
Specifications .................................................................. D.1