Sharp PC-GP10 Series User manual

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SHARP CORPORATION
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
PC-GP10 Series
OPERATION MANUAL
PC-GP10 Series OPERATION MANUAL
ã 2001 SHARP CORPORATION
PRINTED IN CHINA
TINSE3354ACZZ 1

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Notice for Users in the UK and Ireland
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug
incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA
approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above; which is
also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed
immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A
socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the 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 product 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 plug terminal which
is marked N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal
which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal
in your three pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
• If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from
the cut-off plug.
• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over
the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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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.

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Notice for Users in Europe
About the Modem
Your Sharp PC-GP 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.
To maintain CTR21 network compatibility when used in the above listed countries
the following setting should be observed:
Pulse dial may not be available in some countries.
Modem Name: V1456VQL-P1(INT)
Intended Use
This is a Personal Computer with Modem for the analogue PSTN network which
operates in all UK, Irish, Italian, German, Swiss networks which follow the
CTR21 Standard.
If you are in doubt whether your network follows the CTR21, please contact your
dealer or network operator.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Quest'apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ησυσκευηαυτηανταττοκρινεται στιζατταιτησειζ των οδηγια1999/5/EK .
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Dette produktet oppfyller kravene i direktiv 1999/5/EC.
Tämä laite täyttää direktiivi 1999/5/EY.

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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONNECT THE AC CORD AND
THE BATTERY BEFORE SERVICING.
CAUTION:
FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION, PULL OUT THE MAIN
PLUG AND THE BATTERY.
VORSICHT:
UM DIE STROMZUFUHR VOLLSTÄNDIG ZU UNTERBRECHEN, DEN
NETZSTECKER HERAUSZIEHEN UND DIE BATTERIE ÈNTFERNEN.
ATTENTION:
POUR UN ARRET TOTAL DU SYSTEME, DECONNECTEZ LA PRISE DE
COURANT SECTEUR ET LA BATTERIE.
VARNING:
FÖR TOTAL ELEKTRISK URKOPPLING, KOPPLA UR KONTAKTEN OCH
TA UR BATTERIET.
PRECAUCION:
PARA UNA COMPLETA DESCONEXION ELECTRICA DESENCHUFE LA
CLAVIJA DE LA RED Y LA BATERIA.

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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.
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, IEEE 1394 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
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMANDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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.

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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.
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.

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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 ofthis 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, February2002.
Copyright
© 2002 SHARP Corporation
This document contains or refers to proprietaryinformation which is protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction ofthis document is prohibited without
the prior written permission of SHARP Corporation.
Trademarks
AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
WinDVDTM is trademark of InterVideo,Inc.
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 two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the key labels are separated by
a plus (+) sign:
Restart your computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Sample Entries are shown in upper cases of different typeface.
C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM
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:
Refer to
Installing Battery section in Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in UK and Ireland........................................................................i
Notice for Users in Europe...................................................................................iii
Safety Precautions................................................................................................vi
About This Manual..............................................................................................ix
Recording Important Information..........................................................................x
Manual Conventions............................................................................................xi
Table of Contents................................................................................................xii
Overview of Computer.......................................................................................xiv
Quick Setup
Installing Battery Pack.......................................................................................1-1
Connecting AC Power .......................................................................................1-3
Setting Up Windows XP ....................................................................................1-5
Turning Off Your Computer..............................................................................1-6
Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source .....................................................................................2-1
Resetting the System..........................................................................................2-3
Using the Glide Pad...........................................................................................2-4
Using the Keyboard ...........................................................................................2-6
Using the Floppy Disk .......................................................................................2-7
Using an Optical Drive......................................................................................2-9
Writing Data to CD-R/RW...............................................................................2-12
Watching DVD-ROM Video............................................................................2-13
Controlling Audio............................................................................................2-17
Adjusting the Display ......................................................................................2-18
Sharing the Computer......................................................................................2-20
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack.......................................................................................................3-1
Power Management ...........................................................................................3-7
Peripherals
Using Peripherals...............................................................................................4-1
Display..............................................................................................................4-3
Audio System.....................................................................................................4-4

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USB Device.......................................................................................................4-8
PC Card ............................................................................................................4-8
Printer............................................................................................................. 4-11
Using IEEE 1394 Devices................................................................................ 4-12
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem.................................................................................................5-1
LAN unit...........................................................................................................5-4
Setup Utility
Running the Setup Utility..................................................................................6-1
Main Menu........................................................................................................6-3
Advanced Menu ................................................................................................6-4
Security Menu...................................................................................................6-5
Exit Menu .........................................................................................................6-7
Appendixes
Memory Module(PC-GP10-CM only)............................................................... A-1
Maintenance and Care...................................................................................... A-4
Re-installation Instructions............................................................................... A-9
Specifications ................................................................................................. A-14
Troubleshooting
Index

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Overview of Computer
Each number after an arrow indicates the page referring to the part. Actual
appearance of your computer may be slightly different depending on the model.
Front
L
CD Screen
→2-18
M
icrophone
K
eyboard
→
2-6
G
lide Pad
→
2-4
Power Button
S
tatus Indicators
A
N
P
ower/
B
attery Power/
B
attery Status
I
ndicator
→2-2
O
ptical Drive
H
ard disk Driv
e
F
loppy disk drive
S
croll Lock
C
aps Lock
N
um Lock

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Right
Left
O
ptical Drive
→2-9
PC Card Slot
→4-8
V
entilation Openings
→vi
F
loppy Disk Driv
e
→2-7

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Rear
Bottom
M
icrophone Jack
→
4-6
L
AN Jack
→
5-4
P
arallel Port→4-11
A
C Adapter Jac
k
→1-3
A
udio Output
J
ack (S/PDIF
c
ompliant)
→4-4
M
odem Jack
→5-2
I
EEE1394 Connector
→
4-12
U
SB Connector
s
→4-8
S
Video Outpu
t
J
ack
→2-14
E
xternal Monitor Connector
→4-3
S
ecurity Slot
→A-7
R
eset Switch →2-3
B
attery Pack →3-1
M
emory Slot Cover→A-1

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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.
Installing Battery Pack
Your computer is powered with either the rechargeable battery pack 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. Slide the battery lock lever to the unlocked position( ).
B
attery Lock Lev
er

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3. Insert the battery pack into the computer.
4. Push the battery pack until you hear the clicking sound.
5. Slide the battery lock lever to the locked position ( ).
6. Turn over your computer and go to the next section.

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Connecting AC Power
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. 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.
AC Adapter
AC Power Co
rd
T
o Wall Outlet
AC Adapter Jack