Sharp PC-MC20 Series User manual

SHARP CORPORATION
PC-MC20 Series OPERATION MANUAL
2003 SHARP CORPORATION
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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
PC-MC20 Series
OPERATION MANUAL

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Notice for Users in the USA
FCC Statement
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to these equipments not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate these equipments.
Note: These equipments have 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. These equipments generate, use 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 these equipments do cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipments 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 distance 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/TV technician for help.
A shielded I/F cable is required to insure compliance with FCC regulation for Class
B computing equipment.
* As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Declaration of Conformity
SHARP PERSONAL COMPUTER, PC-MC Series
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
This device complies with the FCC RF exposure requirements.

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About the Modem
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration
number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this
information must be provided to the telephone company.
The modem jack of this equipment complies with Sub-part F of Part 68 of FCC
rules.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may
be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone
company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the
necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact Sharp Electronics Corp.
for repair and (or) warranty information (Refer to the end of this section). If the
trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may
request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the
state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation
commission for information.)

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person
to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any
message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is
sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending
the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business,
other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900
number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance
transmission charges.) To program this information, refer to the manual of the
communication software.
Warning
This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount
of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
Copyright
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the
copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever necessary.
Product Information and Customer Assistance
For Product Information and Customer Assistance:
Call: 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277)
Sharp Systems of America
5901 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Home Page: http://www.sharpsystems.com
E-mail address: ssa-s[email protected]

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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 MAINS
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
• when liquid has been spilled on the computer
• when 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.
• Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven work surfaces.
• Do not use the computer on your lap or any part of your body for an extended
period during operation or charging to avoid injury from heat exposure.
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 peripheral devices (except
when connecting USB devices and PC cards, etc.).
• 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 Precautions
CAUTION
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED
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.

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Charging
• Charge the battery pack only with the AC adapter included with your computer.
Discharging
• Do not use the battery pack for any purpose other than powering your 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 stored battery pack after storage, before use.
Wireless LAN Precautions
• Disable the integrated antenna and do not communicate with wireless LAN in
specific environment where radio-susceptible equipment is nearby such as on
airplanes, in hospitals, etc.

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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 and its sales subsidiaries.
SHARP Corporation and its sales subsidiaries 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, September 2003.
Copyright
© 2003 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
AMD, the AMD logo, AMD Athlon, and AMD PowerNow! are trademarks of Advanced
Micro Devices, Inc.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries.
WinDVD is a registered trademark of InterVideo, Inc.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Power Quest is a registered trademark and EasyRestore is a trademark of PowerQuest
Corporation.
BAPCo is a registered trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.
MobileMark is a trademark of the Business Applications Performance Corporation.

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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:
Run Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Sample Entries are shown in lower 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 Options Properties dialog box.
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 Pack section of Chapter 1.

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Table of Contents
Notice for Users in the U.S.A. ................................................................................... i
Safety Precautions..................................................................................................... v
About This Manual ................................................................................................ viii
Recording Important Information ............................................................................. x
Manual Conventions ................................................................................................ xi
Table of Contents .................................................................................................... xii
Overview of Computer........................................................................................... xiv
Quick Setup
Installing Battery Pack ...........................................................................................1-1
Connecting to AC Power Source ........................................................................... 1-2
Setting Up Windows .............................................................................................. 1-4
Turning Off Your Computer ..................................................................................1-6
Basic Operations
Choosing Power Source ......................................................................................... 2-1
Resetting System....................................................................................................2-3
Using Glide Pad .....................................................................................................2-4
Using Keyboard .....................................................................................................2-6
Using Optical Drive ...............................................................................................2-7
Controlling Volume .............................................................................................2-13
Adjusting Display.................................................................................................2-14
Sharing Your Computer .......................................................................................2-16
Battery and Power Management
Battery Pack ...........................................................................................................3-1
Power Management................................................................................................ 3-7

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Peripherals
Using Peripherals....................................................................................................4-1
Optional External Floppy Disk Drive Unit.............................................................4-3
External Display .....................................................................................................4-5
Audio System .........................................................................................................4-8
USB Device ..........................................................................................................4-10
PC Card ................................................................................................................4-11
Printer ...................................................................................................................4-14
Communication Functions
Built-in Modem ......................................................................................................5-1
LAN Unit................................................................................................................5-4
Wireless LAN.........................................................................................................5-9
Network Setup Utility...........................................................................................5-13
Setup Utility
Running Setup Utility.............................................................................................6-1
Main Menu .............................................................................................................6-3
Advanced Menu......................................................................................................6-4
Security Menu ........................................................................................................6-4
Exit Menu ...............................................................................................................6-6
DirectHD Function
DirectHD Utility.....................................................................................................7-1
Connecting MC Series to Host Computer ..............................................................7-3
Password Function..................................................................................................7-4
Disconnecting MC Series from Host Computer.....................................................7-6
Synchronizing MC Series with Host Computer .....................................................7-7
Appendixes
Memory Module....................................................................................................A-1
Maintenance and Care ...........................................................................................A-4
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
Never turn off the computer when the hard disk indicator or the optical
drive indicator is on. This may damage the data on the hard disk.
Keyboard
→2-6
Glide Pad →2-4
Power Button
→1-3
Status Indicators
Speaker
Battery Indicator
→2-1, 3-3
Wireless LAN Antennas
Power Indicator
→1-3, 2-1
A
N
LCD Screen →2-14
Antenna
Indicator
→5-9
Optical Drive
Scroll Lock
Caps Lock
Num Lock
Hard Disk

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Front
Right
Left
Headphone
/
Audio Output Jack →4-8,9
Optical Drive→2-7
AC Adapter Jack→1-2
USB Ports
→4-3,10,14
LAN Jack →5-5
DirectHD Connector
→7-3
PC Card Slot→4-12
Display Connector
→4-6
Ventilation
Openings→v
Modem Jack →5-2
DirectHD READY Lamp→7-3
Micro
p
hone Jack →4-9

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Rear
Bottom
Battery Pack→3-1
Cooling Fan
→v
Securit
y
Hole →A-8 USB Ports
→4-3,10,14

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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 set up your computer and operate it as quickly as possible. Read
this chapter first.
Installing Battery Pack
Your computer is powered with either the battery pack or AC power source. See the
next chapter for more information on the power sources. Before using your computer
for the first time:
1. Place your computer upside down.
2. Insert the battery pack into your computer by matching the notched parts of the
battery to the projected parts on your computer and push the battery pack until
you hear the clicking sound.
3. Turn your computer over and go to the next section.
Notched Part Projected Part
Projected Part
Notched Part

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Connecting to AC Power Source
1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the AC adapter jack on the right 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 and the AC power cord included with your
computer. Using others may damage your computer.
• Always hold the AC power cord by the plug when removing it from the
wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
• When using your computer for the first time, be sure to operate it on
AC power. If on battery power instead, you may not be able to
complete the Windows setup if the battery does not have enough power.
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
To Wall
Outlet
AC Adapter Jack

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4. Slide the display cover lock lever to the right until the display cover releases, and
raise the cover.
5. Press the power button to turn on your computer.
When you turn on your computer, the power indicator ( ) turns green, your
computer goes through a self test to detect any problems, and Windows setup
process starts. See the next page.
Display Cover Lock Lever
Power Indicator
Power Button