Sharp PC-A280 Specifications download pdf (Page 80)

Troubleshooting T-5

Troubleshooting

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If you still cannot turn off the system with the power switch, slide the reset switch

on the bottom of your computer to turn off the system(refer to page 2-3). Five

seconds later, turn on the computer by sliding the power switch.

Question: Why doesn't the glide pad function correctly?

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Confirm the surface of the glide pad is completely dry and free from dirt and

grease.

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Confirm the item Internal Pointing Device in the Advanced menu of the Setup

Utility is enabled.

Trouble with Peripherals

Question: Why don't expansion or peripheral devices function?

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Confirm they are correctly connected to your computer or the external floppy disk

drive.

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Confirm the external floppy disk drive is connected correctly to the computer if

peripheral devices are connected to the external floppy disk drive.

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Confirm drivers necessary for operating ports on the devices are installed.

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There may not be a free IRQ (Interrupt). Free up an IRQ from a built-in device.

Question: Why can't I print?

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Make sure the printer is turned on.

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Check whether the external floppy disk drive and the printer are connected

correctly.

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Check whether the printer has enough paper.

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Check whether the printer driver is installed.

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Make sure LPT Port in the Advanced menu of the Setup Utility is set correctly.

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From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers to confirm your printer is installed

here. If not, click Add Printer to install your printer.

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Sharp PC-A280 Specifications Page 80