Sharp PC-MM1 Laptop User Manual


 
T-9
Other Troubles
Question: Why is the battery pack discharged so quickly?
Condition the battery pack. (Refer to Conditioning the Battery Pack section of
Chapter 3.)
Question: Why is the date and/or time incorrect?
Correct the date and time in Windows. Double-click the time appearing on the
taskbar and set them in Date and Time Properties dialog box.
Question: Why can't I use a hardware device?
Make sure the hardware device is not crossed out with an X mark using the
following procedure.
1. Click start– Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance; then, System. If Classic view is selected,
double-click System icon.
3. Click Hardware tab; then, Device Manager.
4. Double-click the device you cannot use.
5. Confirm Use this device (enable) string is selected in Device usage field.
Question: Why can't I produce sound?
Press Fn + F4 to increase the output volume.
Double-click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume.
Question: Why can't I turn off my computer?
Follow the instructions on Why doesn't the keyboard or the glide pad function?
section.
Question: Why my computer is so hot?
When charging the battery pack, its surrounding area or the front of the keyboard
may become hot, but this is not a problem.