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Sharp Actius PC-GP20 Troubleshooting Manual

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Supplement for PC-GP20
Notice for Users in the USA.............................................2
Specifications...............................................................6
Wireless LAN..............................................................7
Troubleshooting for Wireless LAN .................................10
Re-installation Instructions............................................12
Errata......................................................................16
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Summary of Contents for Sharp Actius PC-GP20

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Supplement for PC-GP20 Notice for Users in the USA..…………………………………….2 Specifications...…………………………………………………..6 Wireless LAN..……………………………………………………7 Troubleshooting for Wireless LAN ...…………………………10 Re-installation Instructions…………………………………...12 Errata……...…………………………………………………….16...
  • Page 2: Notice For Users In The Usa

    (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 ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets ® guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 3: About The Modem

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Wireless LAN Precautions • Do not communicate with wireless LAN in specific environment where radio- susceptible equipments are nearby such as on airplanes, in hospitals, etc. • Do not touch the antennas while communicating. • Keep the distance at least 20cm between the antennas and your body while communicating.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Parts Primary cache Secondary cache System Video Display Panel Video controller Resolution/color Keyboard Pointing device Drive Hard disk Floppy disk Optical PC card slot SD card slot Smart Media card slot Audio system I/O ports Audio Video Others Modem Wireless LAN Power AC adapter...
  • Page 7: Wireless Lan

    Wireless LAN Your computer has an integrated wireless LAN function compliant with IEEE 802.11b standard. You can access the network by the wireless LAN. See the attached specification sheet to confirm your computer has a built-in wireless LAN function. There are two kinds of wireless networks: a network using an access point and a peer- to-peer wireless network.
  • Page 8 Connecting to the Internet via an Access Point You can connect your computer to the Internet or a wired network via an access point supporting IEEE 802.11b. Refer to the manual of the access point or consult your network administrator if you are not sure. Communicating with Other Computers •...
  • Page 9 11. Configure the network by setting the name of your computer and workgroup. To communicate with other wireless enabled computers, set the computer name and the workgroup name. The computer name should be unique and the workgroup name should be same as others. Confirming the Status of the Wireless Connection Before performing the following instructions, confirm the devices that you want to communicate with are enabled for wireless LAN.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting For Wireless Lan

    Troubleshooting for Wireless LAN Question: Why can't I detect the access point on my computer? • Confirm the access point is powered on. • Confirm the antenna indicator is on. • Restart your computer. • Confirm your computer is enabled for the wireless LAN. •...
  • Page 11 Confirm Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only is selected in Networks to Access of Advanced dialog box of each computer. (To open Advanced dialog box, refer to Communicating with Other Computers section on page 8.) • Adjust the distance between the computers by bringing your computer closer to others and remove any obstructions that may impede the communication;...
  • Page 12: Re-Installation Instructions

    Re-installation Instructions To recover your hard disk, you will use PowerQuest®EasyRestore™. Before starting re- installation, read the following End User License Agreement first. PowerQuest(R) EasyRestore (TM) End User License Agreement IMPORTANT: Read this before using your copy of PowerQuest software. This document is a legal agreement between you, the "end user,"...
  • Page 13 Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Contractor/manufacturer is PowerQuest Corporation/P.O. Box 1911/Orem, UT 84059. 6. NO WARRANTY. The Software is being provided to you AS IS. PowerQuest does not warrant the Software to end users.
  • Page 14 Preparation for Re-installation You can format the hard disk and re-install the preinstalled software with the recovery CD-ROM, and set the status of your computer to the same configuration as shipped from the factory. The following items are necessary for re-installation: •...
  • Page 15 Formatting the drives and re-installing Windows XP 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. If any peripheral devices are connected to your computer, disconnect them. 3. Connect the AC adapter; then, turn on the computer. Be sure to connect the AC adapter. If the battery is completely discharged, the installation process will be canceled.
  • Page 16: Errata

    on page 2-6 in the Operation Manual Correct Fn + F1 Turns the wireless LAN connection on and off (for built-in wireless LAN model only) Wrong Fn + F1 Turns the wireless LAN connection on and off (This combination functions for built-in wireless LAN model only and when Wireless LAN in Security menu in the Setup Utility is set to Enabled.) Errata...