User manual SHARP PC-A290

[. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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. [. . . ] · Confirm the peripheral device you will connect is Windows XP compatible. · Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on. · Some devices require that you install their drivers before use. 4-1 Peripheral Connection Overview Audio Equipment (S/PDIF compliant) Microphone PC Card External Monitor Printer Video Equipment with S Video connector 4 IEEE 1394 Device USB Devices 4-2 Display You can use an external monitor with your computer. To display images on both displays simultaneously, use the 1024x768 resolution. · Some monitors, which are not compatible with your computer, may not display correctly. · In this section, you often see the expression "Display Properties dialog box. " To open the dialog box, right-click somewhere on the Windows desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Connecting an External Monitor 1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor. Connect the computer and the external monitor. If the cable has screws, be sure to tighten them. 4 External Monitor Port Screw 3. Turn on the external monitor; then, the computer. Disconnecting an External Monitor 1. Turn off the computer and the external monitor. Loosen the screws of the monitor cable if it has, and remove the cable from the computer and the monitor. Displaying on an External Monitor To display the image on an external monitor, you may need to install the driver for the external monitor. 4-5 · · · · · Disable Windows power management. Use the digital audio equipment compliant with sampling rate of 48kHz. Sound may not be recorded correctly if you use the synchronized recording system of the digital audio equipment. Connecting Analog Audio Equipment Audio Output Jack White (L) Red(R) 4 Stereo Mini Plug You can adjust the output volume on Windows XP by double-clicking the speaker icon on the taskbar or use Fn + F3 or F4 keys combination. Connecting Headphone Use headphones with an impedance of more than 8 (32 is recommended). Audio Output Jack Stereo Mini Plug 4-6 Connecting a Microphone You can input sound using an external microphone connected to the microphone jack. Use an electret condenser microphone with an impedance of 2. 2k and an allowable voltage of 2. 5V. Microphone Jack Mini Plug To record sound: 1. Click start; then, point All Programs ­ Accessories ­ Entertainment. See Help for Sound Recorder for more information. Double-click speaker symbol on the taskbar. In the Volume Control dialog box, select Properties from Options menu. Check Recording in Adjust volume for section, then, click OK. In the Recording Control dialog box, select Advanced Controls from Options menu. [. . . ] Confirm drivers necessary for the devices are installed. Set System standby and System hibernates to Never in Power Options Properties dialog box. If this does not work, set Turn off hard disks to Never. Question: Why can't I print? · · · · · · Troubleshooting Make sure the printer is turned on. Check whether the computer and the printer are connected correctly. [. . . ]