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Epson ActionNote 650 User's Manual

1. Connecting a Parallel Device 2 2 ee Connecting a Serial Device Checking the Serial Port Settings 2 2 002 Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse Installing a PC Card Fe e Installing a Memory Module 0 2 2 2 2 00 0 000 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 4 vi Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System Error Messages pa eese ee we ee E A The Computer Won t Start 00 Battery Problems 2 00000 AC Adapter Problems The LCD Screen Is Blank The External Monitor Screen Is Blank The Computer Locks Up o 0 2 2 Password Problems Trackball Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems PC Card Problems Appendix A Specifications Embedded Keypad Problems External Pointing Device Problems Printer Problems 00 00 0004 Memory Module Problems CPU and Memory 0 Controllers r iee ee ee Tnt maces saorte o a e i r E E ar E a a e a Keypoatd sc para m 24 ek a h Rw eee ee ai Trackball 4 a seire de ce ee et e E N a Mass Storage Ana a e a o k i a S E 020008 LCD Strei p cos cc eae Ce Eee ee we ee ee System Configuration Utility Power sources 2 apn ee ee Environmenta
2. 2 4 Using Your Computer Key command Function Fn F11 or Increases ordecreasesthe size of the vertical screen space Ctr Alt F11 used by the images displayed use with MS DOS only Fn F12 or For the active matrix and monochrome LCDS toggles the Ctr Alt F12 display three ways from the LCD to the extemal monitor then to both simultaneously then back to the LCD For the dual scan LCD toggles the display between the LCD and the extemal monitor Fn Esc Displays the Power Management screen when you are using MS DOS or Windows Fn Locks the embedded keypad as described in the next Num Lock section Using the Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad shown below allows you to enter numbers symbols and cursor control commands from a keypad arrangement on the main keyboard Use the Num Lock and Fn keys to control the operation of the embedded keypad amp 8 10 7 a D ka cs T an a ae i 1m a lt 7 1 x a Using Your Computer 2 5 First lock the keypad by pressing Fn Num Lock You see the Embedded Keypad Locked icon in the System Window To unlock it press Fn Num Lock again the icon disappears Depending on whether the keypad is locked or not the embedded keypad works as described in the table below Keypad Keys pressed Keypad locked unlocked Any embedded keypad key Cursor control Alphanumeric function characters F
3. The computer s Battery Charging and Battery Status icons work together to let you know how the battery is charging if the AC adapter is attached and how much power the battery contains 3 4 Powering the Computer If you have the AC adapter connected you see the AC Power icon in the System Window If the battery is currently charging you see the Battery Charging icon and the Battery Status icon changes as follows to inform you of the charging status lt lt rt lt a lt lt a mI lt gt mt lt J When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charging icon disappears and the AC Power and Battery Status icons appear as follows Powering the Computer 3 5 If you are using only battery power to run your computer you do not see the AC Power or Battery Charging icons The Battery Status icon changes as follows as you use up battery power wer Your battery is charged at approximately 76 to TOO 100 of capacity woe gvour battery is charged at approximately 51 to MENI 75 of capacity aa gyour battery is charged at approximately 26 to To 50 of capacity wwe Your battery is charged between low battery TD status and 25 of capacity Your battery power is low you have m APProximately 20 minutes of power left Note Times and percentages are approximates only and may differ depending on how you are using your computer When the Battery Status icon blinks you have about
4. VGA port Note There is a plastic pad that adheres to the CPU or to the heat spreader Do not remove this pad If it adheres to the heat spreader make sure it aligns with the CPU when you replace the heat spreader in the steps below Installing Optional Deices 4 11 10 11 12 13 Locate the two connectors on the base of the memory module so you can align them with the two small sockets on the system board Align the module connectors with the computer s sockets as shown below and lower the module into position Carefully press the module connectors into the sockets making sure you align the connector pins and the socket holes Do not force the connectors into the sockets if you have trouble remove the module and try again Now replace the CPU heat spreader in the position shown in step 8 and secure it to the back of the computer with its retaining screw Close the port cover door Replace the memory module cover in the position shown in step 5 and secure it to the bottom of the computer with its two retaining screws 4 12 Installing Optional Devices 14 15 16 Turn the computer over and open the LCD screen Run the System Configuration utility as described in Chapter 1 to make sure your computer recognizes the new memory configuration As soon as you turn on the computer it will prompt you to run the SCU because of the memory size mismatch If you later remo
5. Identifying system 5 1 2 Interfaces K Keyboard configuring external see External keyboard Fn key functions 2 3 4 layouts 2 4 6 specifications using 2 3 6 Keypad embedded 1 7 2 5 6 5 9 2 Index L LCD screen adjusting display 1 6 2 34 2 13 4 2 3 cleaning closing SEC EGR option 1 12 opening precautions problems specifications M Marketing locations EPSON Intro 6 Mass storage Math coprocessor configuring 1 11 4 13 manager program Monitor see External monitor Mouse configuring PSI 2 4 6 connecting PS 2 4 5 6 connecting serial 4 4 5 driver port specifications A 3 problems 5 10 11 utilities 2 7 N NiMH see Battery Num Lock 0 configuring default mode icon I key functions 2 3 2 5 6 On line documentation Intro 2 Options available A wad 1 18 0S 2 1 6 P Parallel port configuring 4 3 device connection 4 34 specifications Passwords changing 1 13 15 deleting 1 13 15 entering 2 10 11 problems 5 9 setting 1 12 15 PC card activity icon 1 7 8 additional drivers x d aniis 2210 driver prompt 1 installing 1 6 4 ms problems 5 15 16 removing Speciticeto storing 4 8 using 3 1 2 write protect switch 4 8 4 8 PCMCIA slots address 1 11 specifications b 7 A 2 using 4 7 8 Index 3 Pointing device connecting 4 5
6. 6 port specifications A 3 problems 5 10 11 Power button 1 5 6 E icon papa 3 4 6 problems 5 3 4 sources 3 1 5 4 5 4 A 4 5 Power management APM interface 3 4 3 11 automatic 3 12 13 defaults stings exiting 1 18 features Ee 3 3 3 3 3 3 10 20 manual 3 13 s options N Eas resuming activity s 13 15 screen 1 10 1 13 1 1542 E A 1 standby modes see Standby modes suspend modes see Suspend modes Power Savings option Power on diagnostics 5 1 5 3 YPN Printer problems Processor speed 2 9 5 13 R RAM 5 Real E To AT A 1 Resetting the computer 2 9 ROM 1 8 5 3 A 1 3 15 16 3 12 13 S Safety instructions see iii iv at front of manual Scanner 4 34 Scroll Lock icon 1 7 Serial number Serial port address configuring device connection 4 4 5 specifications Shadow RAM Software pre installed Intro 2 problems 5 13 support Intro 2 version numbers 5 1 2 Specifications A l 6 Standby modes configuring power saving operations 3 10 11 Suspend modes configuring 1 16 17 icon power saving operations 3 10 11 problems 5 45 6 5 8 resuming on to disk 1 17 Aust 3 14 20 4 13 to memory 1 17 3 10 1 Suspend Resume button 3 13 14 System components locating 4 Index System Configuration utility boot drive boot password 1 12 15 cache changing settings 1 10 13 COM po
7. Like a diskette a new RAM or hard disk PC card may need to be formatted initialized before you can use it See the documentation that came with the card for instructions 6 Are you using a LAN PC card with the power management features enabled or running only on battery power You should disable the power management features when you are using the computer on a network because these features can interfere with your network software Also be sure to connect the AC adapter when you use a LAN PC card because these cards consume a lot of power 7 Is your PC card compatible with the ActionNote The PC card slots in your computer support PCMCIA version 2 1 or earlier and accept up to two Type I or II cards or one Type III card If you aren t sure your card is compatible call the EPSON Connection to ask about tested cards 8 Did you run the MS DOS MEMMAKER utility or load a memory manager such as MS DOS EMM386 EXE If so you must ensure that these programs do not interfere with the memory addresses and other settings used by your PCMCIA drivers by editing your CONFIG SYS file See the EPSON Card and Socket Services User s Guide for more information 5 16 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory CPU System speed Memory ROM Video RAM Shadow RAM Clock calendar Cyrix SL enhanced CX486DX2 microprocessor includes built in math coprocessor 8KB of internal cache and power management fea
8. 10 minutes of power left insert a spare battery as described in the next section or connect the AC adapter as described in Chapter 1 3 6 Powering the Computer Replacing the Battery Follow these steps to replace the battery 1 Complete your current activity and save your data 2 Slide the battery release grip on the battery cover toward the front of the computer until the cover disengages from the computer case Then pull the battery straight out of its compartment battery release grip Note Avoid touching the battery contacts with any metal objects such as keys or coins because they may short out the battery s circuits Powering the Computer 3 7 3 Insert the new battery into its compartment and push it in almost all the way 4 Slide the battery cover toward the back of the computer while pushing the battery the rest of the way into its compartment Make sure the locking tabs click into place and that you see the Battery Status icon in the System Window when you open the LCD screen Recharging the Battery The battery that comes with your system is rechargeable You may need to charge the battery before using it for the first time and you must recharge it when it runs out of power If you have additional batteries it s a good idea to keep them fully charged so you can replace the battery in your computer when it runs low This is especially useful if you are traveling and
9. 2 0 51 6 8 3 1 Specifications A 5 Optional Equipment Q 4MB 8MB and 16MB memory expansion modules Q External keyboard Q External numeric keypad Q Additional NiMH batteries Q External battery charger Q Automobile cigarette lighter adapter Q Additional AC adapter Q PCMCIA cards including Flash RAM SRAM Hard disk modem fax modem LAN cards etc A 6 Specifications Index A AC adapter automobile 3 1 connecting 1 34 model number power icon 1 4f1 7 3 2 3 5 6 power light 1 4 precautions specifications 1 3 using 3 1 2 Airplane travel precautions Alarm Resume option 1 16 jin APM interface 3 1 Auto Suspend option 1 17 AUTOEXEC BAT B Backup copies 1 8 Battery FI charging B1 3 4 6 3 8 9 external charger interna A 1 lite 2 model number A 5 monitoring power 3 4 6 precautions B 3 3 7 problems 5 4 5 recycling replacing 3 7 8 safety timer specifications A 4 using 3 2 9 Battery Low option 3 3 Beeps configuring BIOS 5 1 Bidirectional parallel port see Parallel port Boot drive 1 121 Brightness 2 4 5 7 Cache Calendar A 1 Caps Lock icon 1 Z ChipsCPL utility 2 13 5 6 7 Clock real time A 1 CMOS RAM 1 8A 1 CompuServe Intro 6 Computer caring for 2 l 2 dimensions A 5 features Intro power button 1 5 6 5 3 powering 3 1 20 rote 35 es resetting ser
10. BACKUP You should make backup copies of any diskettes you have that contain programs and store the copies away from your originals Also be sure to regularly backup your hard disk drive in case you need to restore the files and programs you keep there Running the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration utility SCU defines your system s configuration so the computer recognizes all of its devices The SCU is stored in the computer s ROM read only memory where you can access it whenever you turn on or reset the computer or when you press Ctrl Alt S at the MS DOS prompt Caution The SCU reboots your computer when you exit the utility and any data left in your computer s memory at that time is lost If you want to run the SCU while you are using an MS DOS application save your data and exit the program before you press Ctrl Alt S To protect you from losing any data you cannot run the SCU from Windows The configuration you define through the SCU is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM which is backed up by a battery and is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer 1 8 Seating Up the Computer Note If you remove the computer s battery and leave your system without a power source for more than 10 days the internal battery runs out of power and does not retain your configuration information If this happens you must run the SCU again and re enter any changes you made to
11. Meaning Enter Keys you press on the keyboard Fn F12 Keys you press at the same time hold down the key marked Fn and press the F12 key C DOS Text asit appearson the screen DISKCOPY A B Text that you type exactly as shown 4 Introduction Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection In the United States or Canada dial 800 922 8911 Call the EPSON Connection for the following Q Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of EPSON products Q Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center LJ Assistance with Extra Care Road Service Q Customer relations Q EPSON technical information library fax service Q Product literature on current and new products You can purchase accessories manuals or parts for EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada call 800 922 8911 When you call for technical assistance be ready to identify your system and its configuration and provide any error messages to the support staff See Chapter 5 for more information If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada EPSON also provides Extra Care Road Service Your ActionNote package
12. Press any key or press the Suspend Resume or power button depending on the type of suspend mode you are using to resume activity See Chapter 3 for more information Note If your battery power is low and your computer is in Suspend to Disk mode it may not have enough power to boot your system when you press the power button to resume Connect the AC adapter or install a spare charged battery then press the power button You may be able to resume activity by canceling the current operation If you are executing an MS DOS command try pressing Ctrl C or Ctrl Break In Windows press Ctrl Alt Del to reset the system Try pressing the Num Lock key If the Num Lock icon does not appear in the System Window the computer is probably locked up If the computer remains locked up after you ve tried the solutions listed above reset it by pressing Ctrl Alt Del If resetting does not work the keyboard is probably locked Turn off the computer wait five seconds and turn it back on 5 8 Troubleshooting Password Problems If you set a password and you have trouble using it try the following 1 If you type the password and then see the password prompt again type the password again and press Enter If you type it incorrectly three times the computer reboots and prompts you again 2 If you know the current password but you want to change or delete it see Chapter 1 for instructions 3 If you have forgott
13. enter commands that access the hard disk the icon should appear in the System Window If the icon is blinking continually there may be a problem with the hard disk contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection 5 12 Troubleshooting 3 Make sure the Hard Disk option is set correctly in the SCU See Chapter 1 for instructions 4 Make sure the hard disk drive cable is securely connected as described in the Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive section of Chapter 4 Sotfware Problems If you are having trouble with an application program try the following solutions 1 If the application program does not start check that you are following the correct procedure for starting the program and that it is installed correctly 2 If the program is running see if it includes on line help to assist you in diagnosing the problem 3 Your computer can run at either high speed or low speed While almost all programs work properly at high speed some must run at the slower speed Check your software manual to see if this is the case and change the CPU speed if necessary See Chapter 2 for instructions 4 If you have entered an MS DOS command that you want to stop press Ctrl C or Ctrl Break If you are using Windows press Ctrl Alt Del to reset the system 5 An application program can occasionally lockup the computer making it unresponsive to the keyboard If your computer does not respond when you pr
14. password from 4 to 8 characters long You see only asterisks displayed on the screen Press Enter You see another password entry screen asking you to verify the password by entering it again 1 14 Setting Up the Computer 6 Type the password again and press Enter If you enter an incorrect password you see an error message start over again at step 1 7 You see a message verifying that a password is set Press any key to continue The selected password option setting is changed to Vi Enabled Setting the Power Management Options When you select the PowerMgmt option from the SCU menu bar the screen changes to the Power Management screen Use the menu bar and pull down menu options the same way you use them on the SCU screen Note You can also access this screen outside of the SCU by pressing Ctrl Alt P or Fn Esc at the MS DOS prompt or by pressing Fn Esc from Windows Then when you exit the Power Management screen you return to the MS DOS prompt or to Windows depending on where you were when you brought up the screen Seating Up the Compute 1 15 The table below lists the power management options For a complete description of how these options work see Chapter 3 Caution If you use your ActionNote on a network you should disable the computer s power management features because they can interfere with your network software and prevent proper connection to the network Po
15. run the computer only off the battery 3 8 Powering the Computer To charge the battery leave it in the computer and connect the AC adapter The computer automatically charges the battery whenever the AC adapter is attached Note You can purchase an optional external battery charger so you can charge an extra battery while using another in your computer To monitor the progress of battery charging watch the Battery Charging and Battery Status icons as described on page 3 5 It takes approximately 1 5 hours to charge a completely discharged battery when the computer is off or when it is in suspend mode If you use the system while the battery is recharging it can take up to 3 hours Your computer has a safety timer that prevents it from charging the battery too long The timer stops charging after 2 hours if the computer is turned off and after 4 hours if it is turned on If you find that over time the battery is losing its charge sooner the life of the battery may be reaching its end As an NiMH battery loses its charge it can have a slight effect on computer memory Make sure you recondition the battery pack about once a month by letting the battery discharge completely then recharge it If this fails replace it with a new battery Note When you need to discard your battery contact your local government agency for recycling information Powering the Computer 3 9 Using the Power Managem
16. should contain information on this program if not call the EPSON Connection Introduction 5 If you purchased your computer outside the United States or Canada contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service International marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual If you need help with any software application program you are using see the documentation that came with that program for technical support information CompuServe On line Support Your computer includes the CompuServe WinCIM information manager and a free CompuServe membership This membership entitles you to an introductory 15 usage credit on CompuServe s extended services and forums The brochure that came with your computer describes the CompuServe services and how to access them as well as providing subscription information Note To access CompuServe you must install a modem PC card in your computer The fastest way to access helpful tips specifications drivers application notes tables for DIP switch or jumper settings and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe To access the Epson America Forum simply click on the green traffic light icon and type EPSON at the menu prompt 6 Introduction Chapter Setting Up the Computer This chapter describes how to setup your computer It covers Q Opening the screen Q Identify
17. slots in the computer case Then secure it with its two retaining screws Replace the CPU heat spreader and memory module cover by reversing steps 5 through 8 on pages 4 10 and 4 11 Run the System Configuration utility as described in Chapter 1 to automatically configure or reconfigure your drive Installing Optional Devices 4 17 4 18 Installing Optional Devices Chapter 5 Troubleshooting You probably won t encounter any difficulties as you setup and use your ActionNote If anything out of the ordinary happens however refer to this chapter for help If the suggestions here do not solve the problem use the guidelines below to identify your system and make a note of any error messages your computer displays Then contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or call the EPSON Connection at 800 922 8911 Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance be ready to provide the serial number of your computer its system BIOS version number its configuration including the types of disk drives and options and the names and version numbers of any software programs you are using Use these guidelines to gather information about your system Serial number Look on the underside of the computer to find the serial number System BIOS Restart your system The computer version displays the system BIOS version number as it performs power on diagnostics System Press Ctrl Alt S and write down the confi
18. software Refer to the EPSON Card and Socket Services User s Guide for more information on configuring your PC card Caution If you run the MS DOS MEMMAKER utility or load a memory manager program such as EMM386 EXE you must ensure that these programs do not interfere with the memory addresses and other settings used by your PC card drivers See PC Card Problems in Chapter 5 for instructions on using these programs 2 14 Using Your Computer Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities While the ActionNote is fully compatible with PCMCIA version 2 1 and JEIDA 4 1 some PC cards such as LAN cards require that you install special drivers or software before they can work correctly For example a LAN card may require that you install a socket services enabler either as a device driver or command that is executed when you load the network operating system See the documentation that came with your PC card to see if you need to install any additional drivers You can obtain the latest information on available PC card drivers by checking the Epson America Forum on CompuServe See Where to Get Help in the Introduction to this manual for information about connecting to the Epson America Forum Using Your Compute 2 15 2 16 Using Your Computer Chapter 3 Powering the Computer You can power your ActionNote with its compact AC adapter removable NiMH battery or optional automobile cigarette li
19. suspend mode Suspend to Memory Disabled or Suspend to Disk Enabled see Using Suspend to Disk Mode in Chapter 3 before you enable this option Video Monitoring Determines whether video y Enabled 2 3 activity prevents the system No V Disabled from entering a standby or suspend mode Device menu Video Sets an inactivity time period 1 Min afterwhich the computertums 2 Min off the LCD screen or you can 4 Min specify that the LCD screen is 6 Min always on 8 Min 12 Min 16 Min Always On Hard Disk Sets an inactivity time period 1 Min after which the computer 2 Min places the hard disk drive in 4 Min power down mode in minutes 6 Min oryou can specify thatitnever 8 Min enters this mode always on 12 Min 16 Min Always On Setting Up the Computer 1 17 Power management options continued Option Description Settings Defaults menu Sets all the power management options to their default values Exit menu Allows you to save your settings and exit the Power Management Screen if you changed settings or exit without saving your settings retums to SCU MS DOS prompt or Windows depending on how you brought up the Power Management screen Default setting 1 To enable an Alarm Resume time press Enter and then press ot 4 until you see Enabled Then press Enter again and use the arrow keys to select a resume time in hours and minutes Press Enter again to retum
20. the built in serial COM2 2F8h port address the COM4 2E8h PCMCIA slots are COM3 Disa ble Parallel Mode 1 Assigns the operation Normal mode of the parallel port Bidirectional Disa ble Diskette Drive Specifies a diskette drive 1 44MB type for drive A drive B 1 2 MB option is inoperable None Hard Disk 2 Automatically detects the Custom drive type or allows you Auto to define the parameters None Preferences menu Quick Boot Allows you to skip V Enabled non essential diagnostic No V Disabled tests at startup Num Lock Sets whether Num Lock V On mode is on or off when No V Off you tum on or reset the computer Seating Up the Computer ied SCU options continued black background reverse black ona white background Option Description Settings Typematic Rate Sets the speed at which 2CPS characters repeat when 6CPS you hold down a key in 10 CPS characters per second 15 CPS Cps 20 CPS 30 CPS Typematic Delay Sets the amount of time it 250 ms takes before a key 500 ms repeats input when you 750 ms hold it down in 1000 ms milliseconds ins Boot Password See Setting Deleting V Enabled and Changing a No V Disabled Password below SCU Password See Setting Deleting y Enabled and Changing a No V Disabled Password below Boot Drive Selects the drive the Drive A computer should check Drive C fi
21. to the pul down menu 2 If you enabled Auto Suspend and Video Monitoring you should not use any Windowsscreen saver programs because the screen saver may prevent your computer from entering suspend mode 3 If you enable Video Monitoring and your system s video is active the system does not enter any standby or suspend modes If you disable Video Monitoring the system ignores video activity such asa blinking cursor and enters these modes as necessary Existing the System Configuration Utility When you are ready to exit the SCU press Esc or select the Exit menu bar option If you have not changed any settings you see a message telling you to press Esc to exit the SCU If you have changed any settings you see a screen offering two exit options Esc Returns you to the SCU screen press Esc again to exit the SCU without saving any changes and reboot the computer Enter Saves your settings and reboots the computer 1 18 Setting Up the Computer Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter describes basic computer operations including CCaring for the computer Using energy wisely DUsing the keyboard Using the trackball Resetting the computer OChanging the CPU speed OUsing password security OUsing diskettes OUsing video drivers and utilities CConfiguring PC cards Caring for the Computer Follow these guidelines to keep your computer working well CKeep the computer and AC adapter dry and
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24. User s Guide KA Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content es IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anything in this manual and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Action Note is a trademark and EPSON Connection and EPSON Direct are service marks of Epson America Inc General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those ma
25. acked Type I and Type II cards or one Type II card JEIDA 4 1 compatible supports standby and suspend modes supports hot insertion including ExCA standards A 2 Specifications Interfaces External VGA Parallel Serial External keyboard mouse Keyboard Trackball Mass Storage Hard disk drive Diskette drive 15 pin D sub female connector for analog monitor Centronics compatible 25 pin D sub fern ale connector supports norm al 8 bit AT compatible unidirectional and bidirectional 16 bit PS 2 compatible modes RS 232C programm able asynchronous 9 pin D sub male connector Auto sensing 6 pin mini DIN connector for a PSI 2 type external keyboard keypad mouse or other pointing device 85 86 keys 101 102 key keyboard compatible embedded keypad support for hot key commands Built in 16 mm serial trackball with two buttons One internal 2 5 inch long 12 5 mm to 19 mm high IDE hard disk drive SCU automatically detects standard IDE drive types One internal 3 5 inch low power consumption diskette drive 720KB or 1 44MB format Specifications A 3 LCD Screen Active matrix color 9 5 inch diagonal 640 x 480 x 256 colors Dual scan twisted nematic DSTN color 10 3 inch diagonal 640 x 480 x 256 colors backlit Monochrome 9 4 inch diagonal 64 gray shades 640 x 480 backlit System Stored in ROM accessible by pressing Configuration Ctrl Alt S at system star
26. al outlet Be sure the monitor cable is properly connected to both the monitor and the computer If you need to adjust the connection turn the computer off adjust the cables and then turn on the computer again Check the monitor setting to make sure the correct one is selected Some computers can accept input from two computers You may have switched your display to LCD mode Press Fn F12 until you see the display on your external monitor Make sure the default display selected in the SCU Display Mode option and the setting in the Windows ChipsCPL utility are correct for your system See Chapters 1 and 2 for more information If the monitor still does not work turn off both the computer and the monitor Then check the electrical outlet for power Plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on to see if the outlet supplies power If the outlet works and an image still does not appear on your monitor when you turn on the computer contact your monitor dealer or call your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection Troubleshooting 5 7 The Computer Locks Up If the computer locks up try the following l Some operations take longer than others to perform For example a spreadsheet program takes a long time to recalculate a spreadsheet and many program calculations can take several minutes to complete Wait a few minutes to see if the computer returns to normal operations The computer may be in suspend mode
27. an use the parallel port to connect a parallel device such as a printer or scanner Before you connect the device check its manual to see if you need to change any of its settings You may also need to change the Parallel Mode option in the SCU to match the mode for your device See Chapter 1 for more information Then follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer and the parallel device are turned off then place the device near your computer 2 If necessary open the port cover on the back of the computer 3 Connect the appropriate end of the device cable to the parallel port Installing Optional Devices 4 3 4 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel device If the device port has retaining clips squeeze them gently until they snap into place 6 Connect the device s power cable to a grounded electrical outlet Connecting a Serial Device You can use the RS 232C serial port to connect a serial device such as a serial printer plotter or mouse Follow these steps 1 Make sure both the computer and the serial device are turned off 2 If necessary connect the serial cable to your serial device 3 If necessary open the port cover on the back of the computer 4 Connect the serial cable to the computer s serial port serial port 4 4 Installing Optional Devices 5 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 6 If the se
28. ata file resides in the boot partition of the drive and not in the doubled partition If you use DRVSPACE later be sure to remove the Suspend to Disk data file from the hard disk run DRVSPACE and DEFRAG then create the new file in the boot partition using OVMAKFIL EXE as described below Follow these steps 1 If necessary exit Windows to the MS DOS prompt 2 Log onto the C PM directory 3 Type the following at the MS DOS prompt and press Enter to remove the existing Suspend to Disk data file OVMAKFIL R You see the following message Deleted Existing Suspend To Disk Data File 4 Type the following and press Enter to run the DEFRAG EXE utility DEFRAG C Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the defragmentation process 5 Follow the steps under Creating the Suspend to Disk data file above to recreate the file 3 20 Powering the Computer Chapter 4 Installing Optional Devices This chapter explains how to connect or install these devices O External monitor O Parallel device O Serial device O External keyboard keypad mouse or other PS 2 device O PC card O Expansion memory module O Hard disk drive Connecting an External Monitor The VGA port on the back of your computer allows you to connect an external color or monochrome VGA monitor Follow these steps 1 Make sure both the computer and monitor are turned off 2 If necessary connect the monitor cable
29. authority to operate the equipment FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class Blimits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicable aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada Contents Introduction Computer Features Power saving Features 2 1 ee ee What This Manual Covers e Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help on Be CompuServe On line Support Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer Opening the Screen 2 4 5b 8 bebe een DEER bee we Identifying the System Components Connecting the AC Adapter Both ae she he BA Turning the Computer On and Off 2 2 0 2 Reading the System Window Icons poa Making Backup Copies of Your Files Running the System Configuration Utility When to Run the System Configuration Utility Starting the Utility 2 2 2 Changing the Settings 00 4 Setting Deleting and Changing a Password Setting a password 000 00 000005 Deleting or changing a password 4 Setting the Power Management Options Exiting
30. computer operations System Window icons Icon Name Meaning QlA T Caps Lock Caps Lock ison amp 1 Num Lock Num Lock is on also helps control eel embedded keypad see Chapter 2 ra 4 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is on zry Embedded Embedded keypad is locked see amp Keypad Chapter 2 Locked o Hard Disk Computer is accessing the hard disk drive Activity o Diskette Computer is accessing a diskette Drive Activity PC Card Computer is accessing a PC card PTT Activity K Suspend System is in suspend mode see Chapter 3 OOH Battery Gauges charging status and power left in j Status the battery see Chapter 3 Battery AC adapter is charging the battery see Charging Chapter 3 D AC Power AC adapter is connected to the computer see Chapter 3 For more information about the AC Power Battery Charging Battery Status and Suspend icons see Chapter 3 For information on the Num Lock and Embedded Keypad Locked icons see Chapter 2 Setting Up the Computer 1 7 Making Backup Copies of Your Files Before you start using your computer it s a good idea to make a backup copy of your hard disk drive Use the MWBACKUP utility in the Windows Applications group or the MS DOS BACKUP command to back up the contents of the drive Refer to your on line Windows manual or Windows Help utility for instructions on using MWBACKUP use the MS DOS help utility for instructions on using
31. do not subject them to extreme heat or cold O To prevent damage to the LCD do not place anything on top of the computer even if it is closed Using Your Computer 2 1 Q When you are not using the serial parallel or VGA ports keep the port cover closed to prevent damage to the pins Q Occasionally clean the computer s exterior with a soft damp cloth Q Occasionally clean the LCD screen using glass cleaner on a soft cloth do not spray the cleaner directly onto the screen Q If your trackball is not working correctly you may need to clean it Follow the instructions on page 2 8 Protecting the Hard Disk Observe these precautions to protect your hard disk and data Q Never turn off or reset the computer when the Hard Disk Activity icon appears in the System Window This icon indicates that the computer is copying data to or from the hard disk Q Never remove the hard disk drive when the computer is on Q After turning the power off wait 20 seconds before moving the computer This allows the disks in the drive to stop spinning and the hard disk read write heads to lock in place so you do not damage the drive Q Although the hard disk is very reliable be sure to backup your files regularly Make copies of all your system and program diskettes before copying them to the hard disk Caution When traveling by airplane be sure to take your computer into the passenger compartment as carry on luggage so it
32. e You may need to remove and recreate the file later if you use any doubling software such as the MS DOS DRVSPACE utility or if you increase or decrease the size of your system memory See Recreating the Suspend to Disk data file on page 3 19 for instructions Creating the Suspend to Disk data file To create a Suspend to Disk data file follow these steps 1 If necessary exit Windows to the MS DOS prompt 2 Log onto the C PM directory 3 Type the following at the MS DOS prompt and press Enter to create the Suspend to Disk data file OVMAKFIL 4 You see a message listing the parameters of your hard disk drive and the following prompt Okay to allocate Suspend To Disk Data File y n Press Y and Enter to continue Powering the Compute 3 17 5 The OVMAKFIL utility creates the Suspend to Disk data file After several minutes the utility displays a confirmation message and a prompt to reboot your system Press Ctrl Alt Del If the utility cannot create the file successfully you may see one of the following error messages No Suspend To Disk File Allocated Failed to open taporary file Disk too fragmented targets contiguous area nnn sectors If you see the last message check the hard disk drive for any files you don t need then delete them Then run the MS DOS DEFRAG EXE utility to defragment your hard disk drive See your on line MS DOS help utility for instructions 6 When your system reboots
33. e following operations are performed by APM O Monitors all system activity O Detects true inactive states and power demands of the operating system and applications O Determines when to activate the necessary power management features O Allows MS DOS the computer s BIOS and your application programs to share power management features in the most efficient manner Note If you disable your computer s power management features APM is also disabled even if you have configured your software to use it Using Suspend to Disk Mode If you select Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode you must create a Suspend to Disk data file on the hard disk drive The computer writes the contents of system and video memory in this file when it enters Suspend to Disk mode The Suspend to Disk data file must reside in a contiguous space on an uncompressed hard disk partition In addition its size must be at least the sum of your system memory plus your video memory 512KB 3 16 Powering the Computer Note If you select Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode but do not create the Suspend to Disk data file the computer uses Suspend to Memory mode until you create the file The hard disk drive includes a Suspend to Disk data file allocation utility called OVMAKFIL EXE that you can use to create remove and recreate the Suspend to Disk data file Follow the instructions below to create the file on your hard disk driv
34. e system beeps and reboots then you must enter Ctrl Alt S again Using Your Compute 2 11 Using Diskettes You can use either of the following types of diskettes in your 3 5 inch 1 44MB diskette drive O 720KB double sided double density usually labeled 2DD O 1 44MB double sided high density usually labeled 2HD To insert a diskette hold it with the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive Slide it into the drive until it clicks into place To remove the diskette make sure the Diskette Drive Activity icon does not appear in the System Window then press the release button When the diskette pops out remove it 2 12 Using Your Computer Caution Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while the diskette drive is being accessed you could lose data Also be sure to remove the diskette before you turn off the computer Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system comes with high resolution video display drivers for Windows installed on your hard disk drive You can select the resolution screen size color font size cursor size or enable backlight and display timeout periods for these drivers using the Windows ChipsCPL utility in the Control Panel You can also use the Chip sCPL utility to switch your display between the LCD screen or an external monitor When you use the Chip sCPL utility to switch your computer s display mode Windows saves it as the permane
35. elease button Installing Optional Devices 4 7 3 Align the card in the card guides of the appropriate slot Then push the card gently but firmly into the slot as far as it will go When you feel resistance stop pushing do not force it into the slot When you have fully inserted the card the release button on the side of the slot pops out When you want to remove the PC card check the PC Card Activity icon in the System Window to verify that the computer is not accessing the card then press the release button to eject it Store the card properly in the case that came with it Caution Do not change the setting of a memory PC card s write protect switch while the card is installed in the computer or you may damage the card First eject the card then change the switch setting and reinsert it See Chapter 2 for instructions on configuring your PC card s Installing a Memory Module Your computer comes with at least 4MB of memory soldered on the system board If your computer s startup screen shows more than 4MB of memory installed your computer already has a memory module installed You can increase the memory by installing a 4MB 8MB or 16MB memory module as described in the table below Insta ll this size memory module For this amount of total memory 4MB 8MB 8MB 12MB 16MB 20MB 4 8 Installing Optional Devices Caution The memory module can be easily damaged and is expensive t
36. en your password call the EPSON Connection for assistance Embedded Keypad Problems If you have trouble using the embedded keypad or any of the keys involved with the keypad review the information in Chapter 2 If you have accidentally locked the keypad the Embedded Keypad Locked icon appears in the System Window Press Fn Num Lock to unlock it Trackball Problems If your trackball is not working properly check the following 1 Make sure the trackball is enabled in the System Configuration utility See Chapter 1 for instructions 2 Your trackball may be dirty Follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to clean it Troubleshooting 5 9 3 If you still have trouble with the trackball contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection for assistance External Pointing Device Problems If your trackball mouse or other PS 2 compatible pointing device does not work properly try these solutions 1 Did you install any necessary drivers and load them into your computer s memory See the documentation that came with your device for instructions Your built in trackball is PS 2 compatible so be sure to select these drivers when necessary PS 2 compatible drivers for Windows and MS DOS applications are already installed on your system 2 Did you disable the computer s built in trackball in the System Configuration utility If not you must disable it in order to use an external pointing device with you
37. ent Features Your ActionNote offers a variety of automatic and manual power management features to help you conserve battery and electrical power These features slow down or stop the operation of various system component such as the CPU the hard disk and the LCD screen when you are not using your computer but are leaving the power on There are four levels of power savings that your computer can enter two standby modes and two suspend modes Each of the four modes provides progressively increased power conservation and affects the functioning of progressively more components in your computer The standby modes CPU Standby and Global Standby reduce the speed and performance of the CPU components related to CPU operations and peripheral components such as the hard disk and LCD screen The suspend modes Suspend to Memory and Suspend to Disk cut off power to the CPU and many other components to provide the maximum power savings Caution Read Using Suspend to Disk Mode on page 3 16 before using Suspend to Disk mode so you can configure the computer correctly for it 3 10 Powering the Computer The power saving operations performed by the computer in each of these modes are summarized in the table below Power saving operations Mode Function CPU Standby Reduces the CPU speed and the power used by CPU related components Global Standby Reduces the CPU speed and the power used by CPU related comp
38. ess the Num Lock key turn off your system wait five seconds and then turn it back on and restart your application program 6 If none of these solutions solve your software problem contact the software manufacturer for technical support Troubleshooting 5 13 Printer Problems You can solve most printer problems by following the instructions in your printer manual If you have just connected the printer check that it has power and is properly connected to the computer See Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting a printer The printer manual also gives instructions on cable connections If you have a serial printer or if the printer has problems feeding paper check the printer manual for the correct DIP switch settings and for serial operation settings Memory Module Problems If you have trouble with memory you have added to your system check the following 1 Make sure the power on diagnostics memory count and the SCU are displaying the correct amount of memory See Chapter 1 for more information 2 Did you insert the memory module correctly See Installing a Memory Module in Chapter 4 3 Have you defined the memory properly in your CONFIG SYS file See your MS DOS on line help utility for more information 5 14 Troubleshooting PC Card Problems If you are having trouble with a PC card inserted in your PC card slot check the following 1 Did you insert the card properly Press the release butto
39. external keyboard mouse port If you connected an external keyboard you can use it immediately after connecting it If you connected an external pointing device you must disable the computer s built in trackball using the SCU before you can use the device See Chapter 1 for instructions Before you can use a pointing device with your applications you may need to install the special software driver that came with it See the documentation supplied with the device for instructions 4 6 Installing Optional Devices Installing a PC Card A PC card is a credit card sized device that meets the PCMCIA universal standard for adding memory storage and interface cap abilities to portable systems See the EPSON Card and Socket Services User s Guide for more in formation Your computer supports up to two Type I and Type H PC cards or one Type II PC card In addition your computer uses the Intel ExCa standard for hot insertion which means the system recognizes a PC card inserted into a card slot with the computer turned on The upper PC card slot is slot O and the lower slot is slot 1 If you install a Type III PC card you must install it in slot 1 Follow these steps to install a PC card 1 Open the door covering the PC card slots on the left side of your computer 2 Hold the PC card so the 68 pin connector on the edge of the card faces the PC card slot and the card s label it usually contains an arrow faces up r
40. eyboard controller and the hard disk drive When the diagnostics test RAM you can see the total amount of memory currently installed in your system If the computer finds an error it displays an error message on the screen Write down the message and give it to the person who is helping you when you report the problem If the error is serious the computer cancels further checking and halts system initialization The error message remains on the screen and the computer locks up If this happens contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection to report the problem The Computer Won t Start If your computer does not start when you press the power button try the following 1 Check the AC Power Battery Charging and Battery Status icons See Chapter 3 for a description of these icons 2 Press the power button to turn off the computer You need to press the power button for two second s If you are using the battery remove it and reinstall it If you are using the AC adapter disconnect it and then reconnect it Then turn the power on again Troubleshooting 5 3 3 If the computer still does not start the problem is probably caused by the power source see Battery Problems or AC Adapter Problems below Battery Problems If you have trouble running the computer from a battery follow the steps in this section to find the problem Be sure to read Chapter 3 for information on powering your syste
41. from Suspend to Disk mode any PCMCIA card and socket services that you loaded and initialized before you suspended to disk are not reloaded or reinitialized after you resume Your computer may recognize SRAM PC cards but it will not recognize most other PC cards To reload and reinitialize these services exit any application programs you are using and exit Windows Then press Ctrl Alt Del to reboot your computer Then select the option to load your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt Using the APM Interface In addition to your computer s power management features your system supports the Intel Microsoft Advanced Power Management APM interface version 1 0 or higher This interface enhances your system s power saving abilities by providing increasing inactivity detection and lower CPU power states without degrading performance APM is already enabled in the versions of MS DOS and Windows installed on your computer MS DOS provides APM through the POWER EXE utility See your MS DOS on line help utility for more inform ation about POWER EXE Powering the Compute 3 15 Windows provides a Power icon in the Control Panel that allows you to select Standard Advanced or no APM power management mode and includes a battery status gauge Use the Windows on line help utility and see the on line Windows manual for instructions on using these features When you have enabled your computer s power management features and APM th
42. functions are described below Using Your Computer 2 3 Note The keyboard on the ActionNote is available with different layouts for different languages Additionally you can use MS DOS or Windows to reassign the layout of your keyboard to duplicate that of another country See your on line Windows manual or the MS DOS help utility for more information Using the Fn Key When pressed with other keys the Fn key lets you control certain operations as described in the following table To use these commands hold down the Fn key and then press the second key If you are using an external keyboard one without an Fn key use the alternative Ctrl Alt key sequence as described below Fn key functions Key command Function Fn F1 or Decreases LCD brightness Ctr Alt F1 Fn F2 or Increases LCD brightness Ctr Alt F2 Fn F3 or Decreases contrast active matrix LCD does not require this Ctrl Alt F3 feature corect contrast adjusts automatically Fn F4 or Increases contrast active matrix LCD does not require this Ctr AltF4 feature corect contrast adjusts automatically Fn F9 or Toggles between disabling and enabling text enhancement Ctr Alt F9 so the characters stand out cleanly in text display mode monochrome LCD only Fn F10 or Toggles the video between nomal white characters on Ctrl Alt F10 black background and reverse black characters on white background monochrome LCD only
43. ghter adapter This chapter describes how to use the AC adapter and battery and how to conserve energy by using the computer s power management features Note In addition to the AC adapter and battery that come with your computer you can purchase additional NiMH batteries an AC adapter that plugs into an automobile cigarette lighter and an external battery charger Contact your Authorized EPSON dealer or EPSON Accessories for more information about these options Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter allows you to connect the ActionNote to a standard electrical outlet to power the computer and charge the battery You should use it whenever you have access to an electrical outlet especially when you are using a PC card to conserve battery power Note Because LAN PC cards use a lot of power you should power your computer from the AC adapter and disable power management when you are connecting to and using the network Powering the Computer 3 1 The compact AC adapter included with your computer is designed to operate in 100 250 VAC ranges with a frequency of 47 63 Hz If you use the AC adapter in a foreign country be sure to use the correct plug adapter to fit the electrical outlet To connect the AC adapter see the instructions in Chapter 1 The adapter s power light comes on and the computer s AC Power icon appears in the System Window The Battery Charging and Battery Status icons also ap
44. guration configuration settings shown on the SCU screen and Power Management screen Troubleshooting 5 1 Windows version Software versions MS DOS version CONFIG SYS AUTOEXEC BAT SYSTEMLINI and WIN INI When your computer has loaded Windows select Help from the menu bar Then select About program Manager to see the version number In Windows applications select About from the Help menu or read the version number from the banner screen displayed when the program starts or check your software manual In Windows select the MS DOS Prompt icon When the MS DOS prompt appears type VER and press Enter to display the MS DOS version number In Windows use the Sysedit utility in the Applications group to see a list of the system configuration commands in the file At the MS DOS prompt type TYPE c CONFIG SYS and press Enter In Windows use the Sysedit utility in the Applications group to see a list of the system startup commands in the file At the MS DOS prompt type TYPE C AUTOEXEC BAT and press Enter Use the Sysedit utility in the Applications group to see the Windows initialization commands in these files 5 2 Troubleshooting Error Messages Your computer s built in memory ROM contains a series of diagnostic programs called power on diagnostics which your computer runs automatically every time you turn it on These programs check internal devices such as ROM RAM the timer the k
45. ial number setting up 1 1 18 turning on and off 1 5 6 using 2 1 16 CONFIG SYS file Configuration 1 8 5 1 Contrast 2 4 5 7 Copy protected 2 9 CPU speed CPU Standby option D Date 1 11 Defaults power management o ption 1 18 SCU option is 01 DEFRAG EXE utility 18 20 Depth A 5 Disk Suspend option 1 17 Index 1 Diskette drive activity icon configuring 1 11 controller A 2 specifications Diskettes backing up 1 8 problems 5 11 12 using 2 12 13 Display Mode option 1 12 2 13 4 2 5 6 7 DRVSPACE utility 3 17 3 20 E Embedded keypad 1 7 5 45 9 EMM386 EXE Energy saving tips Energy Star Intro 3 Environmental requirements A 5 EPSON Accessories Intro 5 America Forum Intro 6 2 14 15 Connection Intro 5 Extra Care Road Service Intro 5 help Intro 6 5 7 marketing locations Intro 4 Intro 6 Error messages External keyboard configuring connecting 4 5 6 port specifications A 3 problems 5 10 11 External monitor connecting 4 1 3 problems resolutions specifications switching display 4 2 3 F Fn key functions 1 6 2 3 5 G Global Standby option 1 16 H Hard disk drive activity icon backup configuring controller power management option 1 17 problems 5 12 13 protecting replacing 4 13 17 specifications Height Help see EPSON Humidity Icons 3 46 3 8 9
46. icient printers computers and monitors Your computer s power management features place the system in low power standby and suspend modes when it has been inactive for specified periods of time The System Configuration utility lets you customize the way your computer saves power so you can ensure that the power management features fit the way you work Note If you use an Energy Star compliant external monitor with your computer it also enters a low power standby mode because it is not receiving video signals from your computer Screens on non compliant monitors become blank but do not enter a low power mode What This Manual Covers You do not need to read everything in this book to use your computer see the following chapter summaries Chapter 1 provides steps for setting up your computer Chapter 2 covers basic information about using the computer Chapter 3 explains how to power your computer with the AC adapter or the battery and how to conserve battery power Chapter 4 describes how to connect optional devices install additional memory and remove the hard disk drive Introduction 3 Chapter 5 provides troubleshooting tips Appendix A lists the computer s specifications At the end of them anual you ll find an Index and a list of EPSON U S and international marketing locations Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following type conventions in the text Example
47. ing the system components Q Connecting the AC adapter Q Turning the computer on and off Q Reading the System Window icons Q Backing up files Q Running the System Configuration utility SCU Opening the Screen To open the LCD screen slide the latch on the computer s lid to the right and lift the lid upward latch Seting Up the Compute 1 1 Identifying the System Components Use the illustrations below to help you identify your system components liquid crystal trackball and buttons AC adapter port speaker 3 5 inch diskette drive power serial port parallel VGA external button port cover port port keyboard mouse port 1 2 Setting Up the Computer Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter included with your computer can be used in most countries because it operates in the input ranges 100 250 VAC with frequencies of 47 63 Hz If you are using the adapter in a country other than the one where you purchased your computer make sure you have the correct power cord before you connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet Caution Use only the adapter designed for the ActionNote 600 Series computer model number TSA3 or you could damage the computer To connect the AC adapter first connect the adapter s power cord to the connector as shown below 75N P Seating Up the Computer 1 3 Position the connector on the AC adapter cable so the side with the arr
48. is not stored in an unpressurized storage area 2 2 Using Your Computer Using Energy Wisely By purchasing this Energy Star compliant computer you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy Here are a few additional energy saving tips m If your printer and external monitor aren t Energy Star compliant turn them off when you re not using them Use the print preview option in your software before you print something You ll be able to catch formatting errors before you commit them to paper Remove PC cards when you are not using them When inserted they use battery power Fax Modem cards use the most power they can reduce battery life to under an hour The ActionNote computer allows you to hot swap PC cards so that you can insert and remove a card as you need it without having to restart or reconfigure your system If you have an electronic m ail system available to you send E mail rather than memos Not only is this faster but you 11 save paper and storage space too Use recycled paper and recycle your used paper whenever you can Using the Keyboard Although the keyboard on your computer has only 85 or 86 keys it provides all the functions of a 101 or 102 key keyboard It has an embedded keypad that you can access using the Num Lock and Fn keys You can also control other features such as the LCD screen using the Fn key The embedded keypad and the Fn key
49. is prompt also See Configuring PC Cards in Chapter 2 for more information about this prompt Your computer comes with MS DOS and Microsoft Windows installed on the hard disk so it starts Windows next Setting Up the Computer 1 5 Note If you want to adjust the brightness contrast or other aspects of the display see Using the Fn Key in Chapter 2 for keyboard commands you can use If you plan to use another operating system such as OS 2 UNIX or Windows NT perform the necessary steps to install the program now See the documentation that came with it for installation instructions Before you turn off the computer save your data and exit the program you are currently using Make sure the computer is not accessing data from the diskette drive hard disk drive or a PC card by checking the icons in the System Window see page 1 7 for more information Press the power button for two seconds to turn off the computer This two second delay is a safety feature to prevent you from accidentally turning off the computer Caution Always make sure the computer is off before you connect or disconnect equipment such as an external keyboard You can however insert or remove a PC card or connect a printer while the computer is on 1 6 Seating Up the Computer Reading the System Window Icons These icons appear in the System Window above the keyboard to indicate the status of certain
50. just only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions When traveling by airplane be sure to take your computer into the passenger compartment as carry on luggage to prevent it from being stored in an unpressurized storage area If you plan to use the computer in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this computer the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Beim Anschlu des Computers an die Netzversorgung mu sichergestellt werden da die Gebdudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist iii Importances Instructions de S curit Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques surl ordinateur e D brancher l ordinateur avant de le nettoyer N utiliser qu un chiffon humide Veiller ne pas renverser de liquides sur l appareil e Utiliser seulement le type de source d alimentation lectrique indiqu sur l tiquette e Tout l quipement doit tre branch sur des prises de courant propre Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m me circuit qu un appareil photocopies ou un syst me de contr le de ventilation avec commutation marche arr t automatique eS assurer que le cordon d alimentation de l ordinateur n est pas ab m ni effiloch e
51. ke a note of it If you forget your password call the EPSON Connection 2 10 Using Your Computer Entering a Boot Password When the computer requires you to enter a Boot password you see a screen containing this prompt after you turn on or reset the computer Enter your BOOT PASSWORD Type the correct password and press Enter To protect your password the screen does not display the characters you type you only see a box indicating each character as you type it If you do not type the correct password the computer repeats the password prompt Try typing the password again the computer allows you three tries to enter it correctly After the third incorrect attempt the system beeps reboots and displays another prompt You have three more tries Entering an SCU Password When you set an SCU password the computer prompts you for it only after you have pressed Ctrl Alt S to enter the System Configuration utility Before you see the SCU screen you see the following prompt on the password entry screen Enter your SCU PASSWORD Type your password and press Enter To protect your password the screen does not display the characters you type you only see a box indicating each character as you type it If you do not type the correct password the computer repeats the password prompt Try typing the password again the computer allows you three tries to enter it correctly After the third incorrect attempt th
52. l Requirements Physical Dimensions Optional Equipment 0 0 000048 vit Introduction The EPSON ActionNote 600 Series notebook computers give you exceptional speed display quality and expaddability all packaged in the latest in notebook computer technology The ActionNote computer has 4MB of standard memory on the system board Some systems have an additional 4MB memory module installed check your system startup screen Your ActionNote also comes with pre installed MS DOS Microsoft Windows and other software so you can run a vast array of the latest programs utilities and games designed for productivity and fun Your high capacity hard disk drive will hold the hundreds of program and data files you create as you use your computer And when you re ready to acquire more capability your computer s two PCMCIA card slots allow you to quickly and easily add flash RAM fax modem local area network LAN and other PC card options You can even use your ActionNote like a desktop PC when you re not on the road just connect an external monitor keyboard mouse and printer Computer Features Your computer comes with the following features O 486DX2 microprocessor with 8KB of internal cache O 4MB of RAM on the system board additional 4MB memory module installed on some systems expandable to 20MB O 512KB of video RAM Introduction 1 Q LCD screen supporting VGA res
53. l for instructions 5 Is the diskette damaged If you have a backup copy of the diskette use it to repeat the operation that caused the problem If it works using the copy the original diskette is probably damaged Discard the original and use the copy If you need to save the files on the original diskette try copying one file at a time Troubleshooting 5 11 6 Try formatting a blank diskette to determine if the diskette drive is operating properly If you cannot format a diskette see the next section Diskette Drive Problems If you are having problems with the diskette drive check the following 1 If the drive does not seem to be working try performing a similar operation with a diskette in another computer s drive if you have access to one 2 Make sure the diskette drive is set to the correct type in the System Configuration utility See Chapter 1 for instructions 3 If the drive is making loud or unusual noises stop the current operation immediately and contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with your hard disk drive check the following 1 If you have set an inactivity time period in the Hard Disk option on the Power Management screen and the drive powered down the hard disk may still be coming back up to speed Your drive needs about 15 seconds to resume speed when you access it again 2 Check the Hard Disk Activity icon If you
54. m Check the Battery Status and Suspend icons in the System Window If the Battery Status icon indicates there is sufficient battery power left and you see a Suspend icon the computer is in Suspend to Memory mode press any key or press the Suspend Resume button to continue If you are using Suspend to Disk as your Suspend mode press the computer s power button to resume See Chapter 3 for more information If the Battery Status icon is empty and blinking the battery power is very low If you have a second battery that is fully charged first turn off your computer then use the second battery to replace the one in the computer If the computer then works properly you need to recharge the other battery See Chapter 3 for instructions If you replace the battery and the computer does not work properly the new battery may also not be fully charged Recharge this battery until it reaches its maximum capacity If you think the battery is not providing any power it may not be installed properly Try removing and reinstalling it according to the instructions in Chapter 3 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet Turn on the computer and see if it works using the AC adapter 5 4 Troubleshooting 6 If the computer does not work with the AC adapter see AC Adapter Problems If the computer works using the AC adapter the problem may be that you have no
55. m CPU Standby mode the system responds immediately When you resume from Global Standby mode it can take up to 15 seconds for the hard disk drive to return to a fully active state When the computer enters Suspend to Memory mode the Suspend icon appears in the System Window and the screen goes dark If the computer is in Suspend to Disk mode no icon appears before the screen goes dark The method you use to resume activity depends on the type of suspend mode you selected at the Power Management screen See Resuming Activity From Suspend Mode below for instructions on resuming from suspend mode Manual Features You can also enter the suspend mode you selected at the Power Management screen by pressing the computer s Suspend Resume button located just above the Num Lock key If you need to step away from your computer for a while but do not want to turn off the power you can save energy by pressing this button When you press the Suspend Resume button the computer beeps and then activates the suspend mode you selected on the Power Management screen After a moment the Suspend icon appears in the System Window and the screen becomes dark Powering the Compute 3 13 Note If you selected Suspend to Disk mode the computer may not suspend immediately after you press the Suspend Resume button This is because your computer may be performing a background task which is not apparent to you that prevents it from en
56. menu bar at the top of the screen Some of the menu bar options access other screens such as the Power Management option PowerMgmt Use the gt and keys to highlight the menu bar option you want to select then press Enter If you prefer you can also press the key for the highlighted letter in the menu option to select it The Defaults and Exit options do not have pull down menus see the table below for more information Once you see a pull down menu use the or keys to highlight the option you want to change and press Enter You ll notice two ways to change a particular option s setting O Select a setting or respond to a prompt displayed in a dialog box on the screen OPress Enter to enable or disable the option a check mark o indicates an enabled option To close a pull down menu or dialog box press Esc 1 10 Seting Up the Computer The SCU screen displays the detected size of your system memory areas including base extended and shadow memory It also lets you change or verify the settings listed in the following table An asterisk next to an option indicates the default setting SCU options Option Description Settings Standard menu Date Setsthe date used by the mm old yyyy system Time Sets the time used by the hh mm ss system 24 hour format Trackball Enables or disables the y Enabled built in trackball assigned No V Disabled asCOM1 COM Port Assigns
57. n embedded keypad key Alphanumeric Cursor control characters function Num Lock key you see the Numeric Alphanumeric Num Lock icon characters characters Using the Trackball The trackball on your ActionNote is a built in pointing device very similar to a mouse you can use it to move the cursor select text or objects cut and paste or choose menu items The trackball is compatible with most software applications that support pointing devices with PS 2 compatible drivers Note PS 2 compatible trackball drivers for Windows and MS DOS applications are already loaded on your computer 2 6 Using Your Computer To use the trackball roll it to move the cursor in the direction of the ball up down left right or diagonally Like the mouse you can click or double click the left button press it once or twice quickly to make menu selections or block text Press the left button and hold it down while you move the trackball to drag objects around the screen Note The right button is sometimes used with programs written for a two button mouse but you can use it as your primary button If you want to reassign the buttons and or adjust the trackball sensitivity use the Windows Mouse utility in the Control Panel or the MS DOS PANEL utility Using Your Computer 2 7 Cleaning the Trackball If your trackball is not working properly you may need to clean it Follow these steps 1 In
58. n to remove the card then try inserting it again See Chapter 4 for installation instructions 2 Did you load any PCMCIA drivers when you booted the computer Reboot your computer and select the appropriate option at the PCMCIA driver prompt Then try your PC card operation again See Chapter 2 for more information about the PCMCIA drivers and utilities that come with your computer 3 Did you resume from Suspend to Disk mode and then were unable to use the card When you resume from Suspend to Disk mode any PCMCIA card and socket services that you loaded and initialized before you suspended to disk are not reloaded or reinitialized after you resume Your computer may recognize SRAM PC cards but it will not recognize most other PC cards To reload and reinitialize these services exit any application programs you are using and exit Windows Then press Ctrl Alt Del to reboot your computer Select the option to load your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt 4 Have you loaded the correct PCMCIA drivers and utilities Your computer is setup to work with most PCMCIA cards but some cards require that you install special drivers or software For example a LAN card may require you to install a socket services enabler either as a device driver or command that is executed when you load the network See the documentation that came with the card for details Troubleshooting 5 15 5 If you inserted a RAM or hard disk card did you format it
59. nt display mode You can use the SCU utility or the Fn keys to change your computer s display mode too Using an Fn key only changes the display mode for the current session while using the SCU utility changes the display mode permanently Note Your ActionNote is configured to display in a 640x 480 VGA resolution of 256 colors on your LCD or an external monitor You can toggle between displaying on the LCD and the CRT or simultaneously to both for active matrix and monochrome LCDS by pressing Fn F12 You can also set the default video mode the computer uses every time you turn it on or reset it using the Display Mode option in the SCU see Chapter 1 for more information Using Your Compute 2 13 To check on the availability of drivers for non Windows applications call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe Configuring PC Cards Whenever you turn on or reset your computer you have a number of options for configuring your PC card The default setting loads all PCMCIA drivers You must load PCMCIA drivers if you are going to use a PC card If you are not going to use a PC card do not load any PCMCIA drivers because they take up system memory that could be free for other uses See the EPSON Card and Socket Services User s Guide for more information Once you have loaded the drivers and inserted a PC card your computer configures most cards automatically using card and socket services
60. o replace so if you don t feel confident about installing it yourself ask your Authorized EPSON Servicer for assistance To install a memory module you must first remove the memory module cover and the CPU heat spreader Follow these steps l Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices 2 Disconnect any external device cables connected to the computer 3 Close the LCD screen if necessary 4 Turn the computer over so it is upside down Installing Optional Devices 4 9 5 Use a cross head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the vented memory module cover on the bottom of the computer as shown below These screws are created exclusively for the memory module cover so keep them with the cover until you replace it 6 Lift off the cover and set it aside 7 Beneath the cover is a black metal CPU heat spreader with holes in it To remove it first open the door covering the ports on the back of your computer Caution The CPU heat spreader may be hot if the computer has been running recently You may want to use a cloth to protect your hands as you follow the next step 4 10 Installing Optional Devices 8 Remove the screw directly above the VGA port that secures the CPU heat spreader to the computer Then lift out the heat spreader and set it aside This screw is created exclusively for the CPU heat spreader so keep it with the heat spreader until you replace it
61. olutions of 640 x 480 in 256 colors or 64 gray shades Q High speed 32 bit local bus video technology supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors or 800 x 600 in 256 colors on an external monitor Q High capacity hard disk drive Built in 16 mm trackball with two buttons L Two stacked PCMCIA Type II slots supporting two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card Q Long lasting rechargeable NiMH battery Q Compact AC adapter Q Pre installed software on your hard disk drive including MS DOS Microsoft Windows and in any other programs Q On line computer user s guide Windows manual and other manuals providing instructions and inform ation while you are on the road Your ActionNote has been configured for you and the hard disk drive already contains most of the software you need Video drivers have already been installed and you can select whether to load your PCMCIA drivers and utilities each time you boot your computer See the card titled For Software Support that came with your computer for a list of the manuals diskettes and brochures that are included with your software Also see the About EPSON group window in Windows for the latest information about your ActionNote and about EPSON s services 2 Introduction Power saving Features The ActionNote complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star Program which prom otes the manufacture of energy eff
62. omputer Note The hard disk drive compartment on your computer can accommodate drives up to 19 mm high The drive that comes with your computer is 12 5 mm 15 5 mm or 19 mm high 12 5 mm and 15 5 mm drives come with a spacer underneath them If you are going to install a drive that is more than 15 5 mm high remove the spacer from the compartment before you perform step 10 Installing Optional Devices 4 15 10 To reinstall the drive or install a new one position it as shown below then place the rear of the drive beneath the lip of the computer s side panel Leave the side of the drive containing the drive connector slightly above the compartment so you can connect the cable in the next step drive connector side panel lio 11 Align the holes in the cable connector with the group of 44 pins on the right side of the drive connector Make sure the connector does not cover the group of four pins on the left side of the connector 4 pin group Aa 44 pin DH 12 When you are sure the holes and pins are properly aligned carefully push the cable connector straight onto the pins pressing firmly and evenly along the width of the connector until it is fully seated 4 16 Installing Optional Devices 13 14 15 16 Lower the drive into its compartment To replace the hard disk drive cover hold it in the position shown in step 6 on page 4 14 and insert the three tabs along its edge into the three
63. onents places peripheral components such as the hard disk LCD screen and screen backlight in their lowest active states Suspend to Memory Shuts off powerto the CPU and DMA clocks tums off the video and all other controllable peripheral devices Suspend to Disk Tums off all system logic except for the system wakeup Circuitry and battery charger the system and video memory contents are saved to a file in one contiguous space on the hard disk for later restoration As Dower saving increases response time decreases Power saving increases with each mode listed CPU Standby saves the least amount of power while Suspend to Disk mode saves the most You can enable any or all of these power saving modes by using a combination of automatic and manual power management features as described in the next sections Note You can use all of the computer s power management features in conjunction with the Intel Microsoft Advanced Power Management APM interface version 1 0 or higher This interface is provided with Windows and may be provided with other software on your system See Using the APM Interface on page 3 15 for more information about how APM works along with your computer s power management features Powering the Compute 3 11 Automatic Features Using the Power Management screen you can select individual system inactivity time periods at the end of which your computer can automaticall
64. ow faces up Then connect the cable to the AC adapter port on the right side of the computer Plug the adapter s power cord into an electrical outlet The green power light on the adapter comes on and the AC Power icon the plug appears in the computer s System Window See page 1 7 for a description of the System Window icons For more information about powering the computer with the AC adapter see Chapter 3 For instructions on connecting optional equipment to your computer see Chapter 4 1 4 Setting Up the Computer Turning the Computer On and Off The first time you use your computer the battery may not be charged NiMH batteries lose up to 20 of their charge each week they aren t recharged so make sure the AC adapter is connected Then press the power button on the back panel to turn on the computer The computer beeps and then begins a series of power on diagnostics that check the circuit boards memory ports keyboard and disk drives First you see this prompt Press SPACEBAR to skip memory test Press the spacebar or let the power on diagnostic tests continue Then you see this prompt on the bottom of the screen for 1 second lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter System Configuration Utility Ignore this prompt for now You then see a prompt asking if you want to load PC card drivers If you do not respond to the prompt within 5 seconds the computer loads the drivers and continues to boot Ignore th
65. pear to show you the charging status of the battery See page 3 5 for more information on these icons Using the Battery The removable NiMH battery powers the computer when the AC adapter is not connected The battery provides from 4 to 6 hours of power for monochrome LCD models and from 2 5 to 4 hours for color LCD models when you use the computer s power management features Caution Use only the NiMH battery designed for use with this computer model number 1OHR 4 3AU The length of time the battery provides power depends on how you use the computer It consumes more battery power if you use a bright screen display access the hard disk and diskette drive often or if you are using a PC card or the built in serial port To increase the amount of time you can use the computer without the AC adapter you can keep a supply of charged batteries This allows you to replace a spent battery and continue your work 3 2 Powering the Computer Note You can save power when you are not using the serial port by setting the COM Port option to Disable in the SCU Just be sure to run the SCU to enable the port again before you connect a device to it The ActionNote includes special power management features that protect your data even when there is very little power left in the battery If the Battery Low option in the SCU is enabled default setting the computer automatically enters suspend mode when the batte
66. r computer See Chapter 1 for instructions 3 Is the external device connected properly Make sure you connected it to the external key board mouse port before you turned on the computer as described in Chapter 4 4 If the device is connected to the computer s serial port make sure the device and the COM port option in the SCU are set to use the same COM port See Chapter 1 for more information 5 10 Troubleshooting 5 If you still have trouble with an external device check the manual that came with it or contact the manufacturer Diskette Problems If you have trouble accessing data on a diskette follow these steps to identify the problem 1 Is the diskette properly inserted in the drive Remove the diskette and make sure it is inserted with the label facing up 2 Are you using the right type of diskette for your drive The 3 5 inch drive in your computer can read either 720KB or 1 44MBdiskettes 3 Is the diskette write protected If the write protect switch is set first make sure the diskette does not contain files you do not want to change or lose Then move the switch to remove the write protection Ordinarily it s a good idea to leave program diskettes write protected but some programs don t work properly using write protected diskettes 4 Is the diskette formatted A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it See your MS DOS on line help utility or your on line Windows manua
67. r date ae 1 9 10 4113 dialog boxes diskette drive display mode 1 12 2 1 A 2 5 6 7 exiting 1 PROVES Es 1 hard disk 1 11 LCD 1 12 gt 2 13 memory_display menus parallel mode power management see Power management prompt quick boot running 1 8 15 SCU password 1 12 15 ene 1 8 9 A 4 time B y 1 11 typematic delay typematic rar when to run yen Window 1 4 1 7 3 2 3 8 ae a 5 1 2 SYSTEM INI file T Temperature Text conventions Intro 4 Text mode enhancement Time 1 11 FIE BDE Trackball cleaning 2 n 2 configuring 1 11 714 6 drivers problems 5 9 11 specifications using 2 6 8 Travel precautions Troubleshooting 5 1 17 Turning computer on and off 1 5 6 U UNIX V Vertical screen space VGA drivers and utilities 2 13 14 4 3 5 6 7 resolutions A 1 2 VGA port connecting to 4 1 3 controller specifications Video Monitoring ng option 1217 Video option Video cpton W Weight A 5 Width A 5 WIN INI file Windows NT 0 OVMAKFIL EXE utility 3 17 20 Index 5 Epson America USA EPSON Connection Tel 800 922 8911 U S and Canada EPSON Accessories Tel 800 873 7766 Fax 310 782 4401 U S sales 800 922 8911 Canada EPSON Direct P O Box 2858 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance CA 90509 1111 Computer system sales Tel 800 374 7300 31
68. r Suspend mode press the computer s power button to resume 2 You may have set a timeout period for the LCD screen on the Power Management screen or with the Windows ChipsCPL utility This turns off the screen automatically after a specified period of time has clap sed with no system activity Press any key to restore the display See Chapters 1 and 3 for information about the power management options and Chapter 2 for information on the ChipsCPL utility 3 Use the brightness and contrast key commands to adjust the screen display The contrast adjustment has no effect on active matrix screen s See Chapter 2 for instructions 4 You may have switched your display to external monitor mode Press Fn F12 until you see the display on your LCD screen Make sure the default display selected in the SCU Display Mode option and the setting in the Windows ChipsCPL utility are correct for your system See Chapters 1 and 2 for more information 5 6 Troubleshooting The Internal Monitor Screen is Blank If you are using an external monitor and no image appears on its screen follow these steps to solve the problem 1 2 Make sure the monitor and then the computer are turned on Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor screen using the controls on the monitor The contrast adjustment has no effect on active matrix screens Check that the monitor s power cable is securely connected to the monitor and to an electric
69. rial device has a power cable connect it to a grounded electrical outlet See the next section and the documentation that came with your serial device to see if any other steps are necessary Checking the Serial Port Settings The serial port can send and receive data at a variety of speeds and with many different protocols This means you need to configure the port to match the signals of the serial device you connect As a general rule choose the highest speed baud rate and the protocol that provides the best error detection Also check the documentation that came with your serial device to see if you need to adjust any of the device settings Your computer s default setting for the serial port is COM2 the trackball is COM1 and the PC card slots are COM3 If you want to change the serial port setting to COM4 run the System Configuration utility as described in Chapter 1 Make sure your serial device is set up to use COM2 or COM4 and that the settings shown in the Ports icon in the Windows Control Panel match these settings Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse You can use the external key board mouse port to connect a variety of PS 2 compatible devices including an external keyboard keypad or mouse Installing Optional Devices 4 5 To connect a device turn off your computer Then align the device s connector with the external keyboard mouse port on the back of the computer and push in the connector
70. rks The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service Copyright 1995 by Epson America Inc 400387400 2 Torrance California USA 3 95 ii Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer Turn off the computer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the computer Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the computer s power cord become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the computer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service the computer yourself Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the computer if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Ad
71. rst as it boots the system VGA menu Display Mode Selects the display mode LCD the computer uses when CRT you boot the system BOTH active matrix and monochrome only LCD Sets the mode used to Normal appears display text and graphics Reverse only on against the background monochrome on your screen models nomal white ona 1 12 Setting Up the Computer SCU options continued Option Description Settings Memory menu Cache Enable Controls the processor s V Enabled intemal cache operation Nov Disabled PowemMgmt See Setting the Power Management Options below menu Defaults Sets all options to their default values Exit See Exiting the SCU below Default setting 1 The parallel port is always LPTl Some hardware diagnostic programs may only be able to read the parallel port in Normal mode 2 Select Auto so the computer can try to automatically configure your hard disk drive select Custom to enter the specific parameters select None if you removed your hard disk drive Setting Deleting and Changing a Password You can set two types of passwords on your system a Boot password and an SCU password The Boot password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing any programs or data on your computer including the System Configuration utility The SCU password prevents access only to the SCU and your system configuration information If you set a Boot password the comp
72. ry power reaches a critically low level If you selected Suspend to Memory as your suspend mode the contents of memory are protected for several hours If you selected Suspend to Disk the default setting the memory contents are saved in a data file on your hard disk drive so they are always available See Chapter 1 for instructions on selecting your suspend mode and see Using the Power Management Features on page 3 10 for more information about these modes Note Do not remove the computer s battery and leave it without a power source for more than 10 days If this happens the real time clock battery runs out of power and cannot retain your system configuration information You must run the SCU and re enter any changes you made to the default settings The following sections describe how to monitor the battery life how to recharge the battery and how to replace it Powering the Computer 3 3 Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor the battery power in your computer O Select the Windows Power icon in the Control Panel window O Watch the computer s Battery Charging and Battery Status icons If you are using Windows you can select the Power icon in the Control Panel window to see a status screen that gives information about your battery Note For a description of the power management modes available from the Power dialog box see Using the APM Interface on page 3 15
73. sert the trackball removal tool that came with your computer into the two holes on the dial surrounding the trackball Then turn the dial counterclockwise until it stops holes 2 Use the tool if necessary to lift out the dial and the trackball 3 Blow any dust out of the trackball base If the metal rollers inside the base seem dirty clean them gently with a cotton swab 4 Wash the trackball with warm water and a mild soap then dry it thoroughly with a lint free cloth 5 Place the trackball back in the base 6 Place the dial over the trackball in the position it was in when you removed it Then use the trackball tool to turn it clockwise until it locks into place 2 8 Using Your Computer Resetting the Computer If necessary you can reset the computer without turning it off by pressing a combination of keys This reloads the operating system To reset the computer press Ctrl Alt Del If you are in Windows you first see a warning screen reminding you to save your data and exit any open applications Press Ctrl Alt Del again to reset The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer resets itself Caution Resetting the computer erases any data in memory that you have not saved so do not use the reset function unless it is necessary Also some programs classify and store new data only when you exit them properly so do not reset the computer before you exit a program if possible If rese
74. t used the battery in a long time three months or more and you may need to recharge it If the Battery Charging icon appears the battery is charging See Chapter 3 for more information about charging the battery 7 If you find that over time the battery is losing its charge in less and less time it may be reaching the end of its life You may need to replace it with a new battery Note When you need to discard your battery contact your local government agency for recycling information AC Adapter Problems If the computer does not work with the AC adapter check the adapter s power light and AC Power icon in the computer s System Window If they are not on try the following 1 Disconnect the AC adapter and then reconnect it 2 Make sure the AC adapter is securely connected to the computer and the electrical outlet 3 If the connections are secure check the electrical outlet to make sure it is supplying power For example plug a lamp into the socket and turn it on If the outlet is working and the connections are secure there may be something wrong with your AC adapter Troubleshooting 5 5 The LCD Screen is Blank If the computer starts up power icons appear in the status panel but no image appears on the LCD screen follow these steps to solve the problem 1 The computer may be in suspend mode press any key or the Suspend Resume button to resume If you are using Suspend to Disk as you
75. tering Suspend to Disk mode If your computer does not suspend after a few seconds press the Suspend Resume button again You can reduce power consumption without affecting performance by closing the ActionNote s cover and turning off the LCD backlight Simply close the cover or press the Suspend Resume button for more than two seconds When you release the button or open the cover the LCD backlight comes back on Resuming Activity From Suspend Mode If you selected Suspend to Memory as your suspend mode you can press the Suspend Resume button above the Num Lock key to resume activity Then the Suspend icon disappears the hard disk spins up and the video screen comes back on If you selected Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode the current system state is written to a file on your hard disk This file is hidden to prevent you from accidentally deleting it Because this mode essentially turns off your system you must press the power button on the computer s back panel to resume using your computer Note See Using Suspend to Disk Mode on page 3 16 before using Suspend to Disk mode 3 14 Powering the Computer When your computer comes back on you see this message Previous System State is being Restored Please Wait After a few moments the data is restored to your computer s memory and the screen returns to the state in which operations were suspended Note When you resume
76. the System Configuration Utility Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Caring for the Computer 020 0 0 000008 Protecting the Hard Disk i Using Energy Wisely oaoa e Using the Keyboard s s s as inok a g eu e a i a 0 048 Using the Fn Key aaa 0088 Using the Embedded Keypad Using the Trackball 2 r aerer cr eer Cleaning the Trackball 2 2 0 00 0 00008 Resetting the Computer Changing the CPU Speed Using Password Security 00048 Entering a Boot Password Entering an SCU Password a GO 2 ee ae ty a Using Diskettes gt soe fbb eee eR ee ee ee Using Video Drivers and Utilities 2002 Configuring PC Cards 2 200 0 00048 Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter 0200 00 00008 Using the Battery cS Monitoring Battery Power eA he Ge ok E Replacing the Battery 0 0 00000 0 en Recharging the Battery 2 02 00 0 om Using the Power Management Features 2 Automatic Features 2 Manual Feattires 2 04 224 A yd S ew Be a aS Be Resuming Activity From Suspend Mode Using the APM Interface bia Ae eight A Using Suspend to Disk Mode 204 Creating the Suspend to Disk data file Recreating the Suspend to Disk data file Chapter 4 Installing Optional Devices Connecting an External Monitor
77. the default settings When to Run the System Configuration Utility Because your computer was set up and configured for you the configuration information may already be correct for your needs However you may want to run the SCU to enter the correct time and date set a password or customize the power management features You can also access the power management features by pressing Ctrl Alt P or Fn Esc In addition any time you change the computer s configuration by installing or removing memory for example you need to run the SCU to update the configuration Starting the Utility You can start the SCU by pressing Ctrl Alt S at the MS DOS prompt or during power on diagnostics To start the SCU during power on diagnostics make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive then turn on your computer You see the following prompt at the bottom of your screen for 1 second lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter System Configuration Utility As soon as you see this message press Ctrl Alt S Seating Up the Computer 1 9 If you do not press Ctrl Alt S within 1 second the computer loads Windows If this happens exit Windows and press Ctrl Alt S at the MS DOS prompt to start the SCU Changing the Settings When the computer starts the SCU you see the System Configuration screen which lists the current configuration option settings To select the options you want to change use the pull down menus that you open from the
78. to the monitor 3 If necessary open the port cover on the back of the computer Installing Optional Devices 4 1 4 Connect the monitor cable to the VGA port VGA port 5 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 6 Connect the monitor power cable to a grounded electrical outlet 7 Turn on the monitor first then the computer The display mode your computer uses depends on the setting you selected for the Display Mode option in the System Configuration utility If you selected crt you see a display only on the external monitor If you selected LCD you must press Fn F12 to change the display to the external monitor If you selected BOTH available with active matrix or monochrome LCDS you see a display on the external monitor and LCD simultaneously and may want to press Fn F12 to change the display to the external monitor only If you are using an external keyboard press Ctrl Alt F12 to change the display mode Be sure to run the SCU to change the setting of the Display Mode option so your monitor displays the way you want it to whenever you turn on or reset your computer See Chapter 1 for instructions 4 2 Installing Optional Devices Your computer also includes a Windows utility that allows you to enhance the display characteristics of your LCD and external monitor and select your display mode For details see Using Video Drivers and Utilities in Chapter 2 Connecting a Parallel Device You c
79. ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna O Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected QO Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levas that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s
80. tting the computer does not work you probably need to turn it off wait five seconds and turn it back on again Changing the CPU Speed Your computer s processor can operate at two speeds high speed and 12 MHz At high speed the computer performs almost all its tasks faster You may need to select the slower speed to run copy protected programs or a program with a specific timing requirement You may also want to select the slower speed to save power when you are using programs that do not require a high processor speed Using Your Computer 2 9 Your computer is setup to start at high speed If you want to change the speed through MS DOS only use the following key sequences Command Function Ctr Alt 4 Sets CPU speed to low 12 MHz Ctr Alt T Sets CPU speed to high Using Password Security Your ActionNote offers two types of passwords a Boot password and an SCU password If you set a Boot password you must enter the password every time you turn on or reset your computer If you set an SCU password the computer prompts you to enter the password only when you press Ctrl Alt S to run the System Configuration utility If you want to enter change or delete a password run the System Configuration utility as described in Chapter 1 When you see a prompt to enter a password see the next sections Caution Once you set a Boot password you cannot access your system unless you enter it correctly so ma
81. tup or at MS DOS Utility prompt includes power management features Power Sources AC adapter Size 5 3 inches L x 2 8 inches W x 1 5 inches H 136 mm L x 72mm W x 37 mm H Weight 13 5 ounces 380 grams AC cable length 6 ft 1 8 meters DC cable length 39 in 1 meter Input voltage 100 VAC to 250 VAC autosensing Input frequency 40 to 63 Hz Output voltage 17 VDC with 2 Amp maximum and 20 VDC with 1 05 Amp maximum Battery Rechargeable 12 Volt 2 6Ah NiMH battery current regulation and automatic charge stop by thermistor A 4 Specifications Caution Use only the adapters and replacement batteries designed for use with the ActionNote 600 series AC adapter model number TSA3 and battery model number 10 HR 4 3AU Environmental Requirements Condition Operating Non operating Temperature 42 to 95 F 4 to 140 F 5 to 35 c 20 to 60 C Humidity 30 to 90 5 to 95 non c ondensing Altitude 200 to 12 000 ft 200 to 30 000 ft 67 to 4 000 m 47 to 10 000 m Caution When traveling by airplane take the computer into the passenger compartment as carry on luggage to prevent it from being stored in an unpressurized storage compartment Physical Dimensions Model Depth Width Height Weight inches mm inches mm inches mm lb kg Monochrome 86 219 ll 279 1 75 445 58 2 7 SIN color 8 6 219 11 279 2 0 51 6 8 3 1 Active matrix 8 6 219 11 279
82. tures cache can be enabled or disabled using the SCU Maximum speed and low speed 12 MHz available speed selection through keyboard commands 4MB or 8MB RAM standard on the system board expandable to 8MB 12MB or 20MB using a 4MB 8MB or 16MBmemory module 128KB Flash ROM device containing the system and VGA BIOS and System Configuration utility code 512KB DRAM supports resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 256 colors on the color LCD and up to 1024 x 768 in 16 or 800 x 600 in 256 colors on an external monitor Supports shadowing of 128KB of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM Real time clock calendar and CMOS RAM backed up by internal battery Specifications A 1 Controllers Video Diskette drive Hard disk PCMCIA Chips and Technology 32 bit local bus interface to the microprocessor supports enhanced video modes on an external monitor supports resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 256 colors on the color LCD and up to 1024 x 768 in 16 or 800 x 600 in 256 colors on an external monitor display mode selectable using the SCU the Fn F12 command or Windows ChipsCPL utility Built in super I O controller for one internal 3 5 inch diskette drive supports 720KB and 1 44MB formats Built in super I O controller for standard IDE HDD drive compartment accommodates a standard 2 5 inch wide hard disk drive up to 19 mm high Built in controller for PCMCIA version 2 1 Type I UJ or III cards supports up to two st
83. uter prompts you to enter it each time you turn on or reset your computer If you set an SCU password the computer prompts you to enter it each time you press Ctrl Alt S to run the SCU Follow the instructions in the next sections to set delete or change your password See the instructions in Chapter 2 for entering your password when the system prompts you for it Seating Up the Compute 1 13 Setting a password Follow these steps to set a password 2 Highlight the Boot Password or SCU Password option Press Enter You see the password entry screen Press Esc to exit this screen if necessary Type a password from 4 to 8 characters long As you type you see only asterisks displayed on the screen Press Enter You see another password entry screen asking you to verify the password by entering it again Type the password again and press Enter If you enter an incorrect password you see an error message start over again at step 1 You see a message verifying that a password is set Press any key to continue The selected password option setting is changed to y Enabled Deleting or changing a password If you want to delete or change a password follow these steps 1 2 Highlight the Boot Password or SCU Password option Press Enter the y c disappears and the password is disabled If you want to change the password press Enter again You see the password entry screen Type a new
84. ve or change the memory module be sure to run the SCU again If you are using Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode you should recreate the Suspend to Disk data file on your computer s hard disk drive so its size corresponds to your new memory size See Using Suspend To Disk Mode in Chapter 3 for instructions Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive If you need to remove the hard disk drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the computer and any peripheral devices Disconnect any external device cables connected to the computer Close the LCD screen if necessary Turn the computer over so the bottom faces up Follow the steps on pages 4 10 through 4 11 to remove the memory module cover and the CPU heat spreader Installing Optional Devics 4 13 6 Now remove the two screws securing the hard disk drive cover to the bottom of the computer These screws are created exclusively for the hard disk drive cover so keep them with the cover until you replace it 7 Lift off the cover and set it aside 4 14 Installing Optional Devices 8 To disconnect the cable from the drive grasp the clear plastic pull strap and carefully pull it straight out from the drive connector You may need to lift up the drive slightly to pull out the cable connector Be sure to pull evenly along the width of the strap so you do not bend any of the pins in the drive connector 9 Then lift the drive out of the c
85. wer management options Option Controls menu Power Savings Battery Low Alarm Resume 1 System menu CPU Standby Global Standby Description Selects when the power management features are enabled set Battery enable when using battery power only Selects whether to wam you of a low battery and enter suspend mode or to wam you and not enter suspend mode Sets a time in which the system automatically resumes activity after entering suspend mode if enabled select a time Sets an inactivity time period after which the system slows down the CPU in seconds Sets an inactivity time period after which the system tums off all devices and slows down the CPU in minutes Settings Always Battery Disa ble 4 Suspend No V Wam only y Enable No V Disable 4Sec 8 Sec 16 Sec Disa ble 1 Min 2 Min 4 Min 6 Min 8 Min 12 Min 16 Min Disa ble 1 16 Setting Up the Computer Power management options continued Option Description Settings Auto Suspend Sets the inactivity time period 1 Min 2 after which the system 5 Min automatically enters suspend 10 Min mode in minutes or you can 20 Min disable automatic suspend 30 Min mode the type of suspend 40 Min mode entered depends on the 60 Min setting of the Disk Suspend Disa ble option described below Disk Suspend Selectsthe type of suspend V Enabled mode the system uses when it No V Disabled enters
86. y enter any or all of the power saving modes You can access the Power Management screen in two ways O Run the SCU from the DOS prompt only and select the PowerMgmt menu bar option When you save and exit the computer restarts O Press Ctrl Alt P from the DOS prompt or Windows or Fn Esc from Windows only The Power Management screen allows you to select progressively longer timeout periods in which the system must be inactive before the computer enters CPU Standby mode Global Standby mode or either type of Suspend mode You can also do the following Q Disable any or all of the power savings modes L Select Suspend to Memory or Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode Q Enable or disable the computer s ability to enter suspend mode automatically if your battery power is low Q Activate an alarm which sounds before the computer enters suspend mode Q Select whether video activity is counted as system activity Q Select discrete timeout periods for the video and hard disk components 3 12 Powering the Computer See Chapter 1 for information on setting the Power Management screen options When your computer has been inactive for one of the timeout periods you set it performs the power savings operations listed in the table on page 3 11 depending on which mode it is entering When your system enters one of the standby modes you probably will not notice any difference However when you resume activity fro
87. you see the following message SystemSoft Suspend To Disk Enabled Suspend To Disk File Found 3 18 Powering the Computer If you see an error message instead one of the following problems has occurred O Suspend to Disk data file does not exist O Suspend to Disk data file is not a hidden file O Suspend to Disk data file is not large enough to contain your system memory plus your video memory O Your computer cannot determine the location of the first sector in the Suspend to Disk data file or the first sector does not contain the correct signature Check that you followed the steps above correctly specified a large enough Suspend to Disk data file and have enough room on the hard disk drive for the file Note If you see the following error message when your system attempts to enter Suspend to Disk mode you must run the MS DOS DEFRAG EXE utility to defragment your hard disk drive Suspend to Disk Disabled Suspend to disk file not contiguous Then run OVMAKFIL EXE as described above to recreate the Suspend to Disk data file Recreating the Suspend to Disk data file Before you can recreate your Suspend to Disk data file you must remove the old data file and run the MS DOS DEFRAG EXE utility to make enough room for the file on your hard disk Powering the Compute 3 19 Caution If you have used a disk doubling software program such as MS DOS DRVSPACE you must make sure the Suspend to Disk d

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