Sharp PC-GP Series User manual

PC-GP Series Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for purchasing a SHARP PC-GP Series personal computer. Follow the instructions below to use the computer for the first time.
Be sure to check all the
following items are included:
• 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
c 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.
c Attach the included cores to your LAN cable
and IEEE 1394 cable to insure compliance
with requirements of EMC regulations for
computing equipment.
c Some other brochures or supplements may
also be contained.
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 into 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 the 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. Plug the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
• 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 XP setup if the
battery does not have enough power.
Battery Lock Lever
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
To Wall
Outlet
AC Adapter Jack
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Please turn over and
go to the next section

PC-GP Series Quick Setup Guide
Open the display cover and turn
on the computer.
1. Slide the display cover lock lever to the
right until 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 out the
tray; then, remove the sheet.
Setup Windows XP
After completing a self test to detect any
problems, Welcome to Microsoft Windows
screen appears. For the detail, refer to
Windows XP Quick Start Guide.
1. Follow the instruction 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 chosen dialog box. You will
be able to set up your internet connection
once you have completed Windows
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 appearing in the
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.
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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.
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Protection Sheet
Eject Button
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Display Cover Lock Lever
Power Button