Sharp PC-AX Series User manual

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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in Australia...................................................................................... i
Notice for Users in the UK........................................................................................ ii
Notice for Users in Europe.......................................................................................iii
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................v
About This Manual.................................................................................................viii
Recording Important Information............................................................................. ix
Manual Conventions...................................................................................................x
Table of Contents..................................................................................................... xi
Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xiii
Quick Setup
Turning Power On.................................................................................................. 1-1
Setting up Windows 98 .......................................................................................... 1-4
Shutting Down the System.....................................................................................1-5
Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source ......................................................................................... 2-1
Resetting the System ..............................................................................................2-3
Using The Glide Pad..............................................................................................2-4
Using The Keyboard .............................................................................................. 2-6
Using External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.................................................................2-8
Using CD..............................................................................................................2-11
Battery and Power Management
Standard Battery Pack............................................................................................ 3-1
Optional Batteries...................................................................................................3-5
Power Management..............................................................................................3-11
Peripherals
Using Peripherals...................................................................................................4-1
Keyboard / Mouse.................................................................................................. 4-3
Display...................................................................................................................4-3
Audio System.........................................................................................................4-5
USB Device............................................................................................................4-6
Printer.....................................................................................................................4-6

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Communication Functions
Infrared Communication.........................................................................................5-1
Built-in Modem.......................................................................................................5-4
LAN Unit................................................................................................................5-6
Hardware Expansion
PC Card ..................................................................................................................6-1
Memory Module.....................................................................................................6-3
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 ......................................................................................................8-4
Security menu .........................................................................................................8-5
Power menu ............................................................................................................8-6
Exit menu................................................................................................................8-7
Appendixes
Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-1
Specifications.........................................................................................................A-3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................T-1
Index
Index................................................................................................................Index 1

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Overview of Computer
Actual appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the
model.
Front
LCD Screen
Quick Start Buttons
Power
Switch
Glide Pad
A
udio Out
p
ut Jack
Microphone Jack
Micro
p
hone
Ke
y
board
S
p
eaker
Volume Control Indicator
Indicator

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Right
Left
Ventilation Openings IR Port
USB Port
A
C Ada
p
ter JackPower Switch
CD-ROM Drive Unit Port
USB Port
PC Card Slot
Mini USB Port
LAN Jack Modem Jack (may not be
available in some countries)
Mini USB Port

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Rear
Bottom
External Monitor Port Security Slot
Sheet Batter
y
Connector
Reset Switch
Ventilation O
p
enin
g
s
RAM Board Slot
Batter
y
Pack

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Notice for Users in Australia
Service Inquiries
Please contact your dealer for service if required or contact Sharp Corporation of
Australia on 1-800-807820 (free call) for referral to your nearest Sharp authorised
Service Centre. Details 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 be implied as giving
that authority.

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Notice for Users in the UK
Copyright
Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is
unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and
orders.
IMPORTANT
The wires in 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 Nor coloured black.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter Lor coloured red.
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse in the mains plug or distribution
board.

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Notice for Users in Europe
About the Modem
Your Sharp PC-AX series with integral modem has been designed to work
with the analogue PSTN’s in the following countries:
United Kingdom
Ireland
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
If you wish to connect the equipment to the PSTN in a country not listed
above, you should contact your equipment supplier for further details.
The modem is not designed for use on a shared service line or a line equipped
with a call waiting facility. If you attempt to use the modem on a telephone
line with call waiting, 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 every PSTN network termination point.
In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the
first instance.
To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed
countries the following settings should be observed:
•Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.
•MODEM Name: 1456VQL42P-1.
•CE Marking :CE0197X.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 98/13/EC and
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC both amended by 93/68/EEC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 98/13/EC und
89/336/EWG, 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 98/13/EC et
89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 98/13/EC en 89/336/EEG,
73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.
Quest' apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 98/13/EC e
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
Ηεγκατασταση 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 satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 98/13/EC y
89/336/CEE, 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 98/13/EC och
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC så som komplette ras av 93/68/EEC.
Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 98/13/EC og 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 98/13/EC ja 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

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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.
•Care should be exercised when using on heat sensitive surfaces or your lap as the
base of this computer will get hot.
•Do not smoke near your computer.
Usage
•Never push 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.
•Turn off the computer before installing or removing a peripheral device(except
when connecting USB devices and PC cards).
•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.

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•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.
Battery Pack Precautions
Handling
•Never put the battery pack in a fire, as it could explode and cause injury.
•Do not attempt to open or alter the battery pack.
•Do not place the battery where it might get hotter than 60°C (140°F).
•Do not allow metal 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 for any purpose other than powering the computer.
Storage
•Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. Never allow the temperature to
exceed 60°C (140°F) during storage.
•Recharge the battery pack after storage, before use.

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Modem Precautions
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•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.
•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.
•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, battery
replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, 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, April 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 Properties window.
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:

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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.
Turning Power On
Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery or AC power. See the
next chapter for more information on power sources. Before using the computer for
the first time:
1. Place the computer upside down.
2. Install the standard battery into the computer by matching the notched parts of
the battery to the projected parts on the computer.
Notched Part
Projected Parts

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3. Slide the battery stoppers to the lock position.
4. Place the computer upside down and plug the AC adapter cable in the plug on
the right side of the computer.
5. 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 by its plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
•When using the computer for the first time, be sure to connect it to AC
power. If using the battery instead, you may not be able to complete the
Windows 98 setup if the battery does not have enough power.
6. Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
Batter
y
Sto
pp
er

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7. Slide the display lock latch until the screen cover releases, and raise the cover.
8. Tilt the cover to a comfortable viewing position.
9. Slide the power switch located on the right side 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.

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Setting up Windows 98
The first steps in the setup process are as follows:
•Entering your name
•Registering your computer
•Accepting license agreement
•Completing configuration
To set up Windows 98, follow the instructions on the screen. See also the Windows
98 manual. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete the entire setup
process.
Do not turn off the computer until 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 the Start button, select Settings
- Control Panel and double-click the XXX icon. Some of the dialog boxes you will
use often are:
•Display
•Modems
•Mouse
•PC Card
•Power Management
•System

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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. Double-click Power Management icon.
3. In Power Management Properties dialog box, select Advanced 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 the screen, always close the screen cover while the computer
is off.
•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.