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Epson ActionNote 4SLC/25 User's Manual

1. C Lorsque l ordinateur refuse de fonctionner normalement m me en suivant les instructions N ajuster que les commandes qui sont tum r s clans les instructions de fonctionnement Tout ajustement inad quat de tout autre contr le peut provoquer un dommage et souvent n cessiter des reparations labor es par un technicien qualifi afin de remettre l appareil en service D Lorsqu on a chapp l ordinateur ou que l on a endommag le bo tier E Lorsque l ordinateur d montre un changement note au niveau de sa performance vi Contents Introduction Standard Configuration ssssccesscscsscesssceus Optional Equipment 2 lt tcesccetecseascesae css Where to G amp Hap 23033202 2 2e How to Use This Manual nanaonan aaa aaa Conventions Used in This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer Unpacking the Computer ssscssssscsonssssesuss Identifying the System Parts Front View cae ie hee Re aa el n Rear Panel and Left Side Connecting the AC Adapter Opening the Screen cscs cede e dw deed ede dans Turning On the Computer oko bo bee os Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Taking Care of the Computer Copying the Reference Diskette Utilities Using the Password Function Typing the Password s ries kee ae ae ey Using the Keyboard cov eine eset eee ye eee eee s DEA RS Lines reer eeee eee eee ee ee ed Using F11 and F12 4 2icsteiesvanr eee aav eas Using
2. command line promp ina ea disp 7 2 el display JS LE options 7 7 0 parameters 7 10 11 settings using 7 6 VGACONP EXE file Video adapter testing 6 116 8 Video graphics array see VGA VIDEO port 1 744 2 3 Video RAM W Windows see Microsoft Windows ii dPe ee VGA drivers whe a N Write protecting 5 2 14 Index 7 Epson Overseas Marketing locations Epson Deutschland GmbH Ziilpicher Stra8e 6 4000 Diisseldorf 11 Germany Phone 21 1 56030 Telex 41 8584786 Epson lberica S A Avda de Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del valles 08036 Barcelona Spain Phone 3 582 15X 0 Fax 3 582 15 55 Telex 50129 Epson Hong Kong Ltd 25 F Harbour Centre 25 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Phone 831 4600 Fax 572 5792 Telex 65542 EPSCO HX Epson Electronics Trading Ltd Taiwan Branch 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C Phone 886 2 717 7360 Free phone 886 080 211172 Fax 886 2 712 9164 Telex 785 24444 Epson U K Ltd Business Management Dept PC Campus 100 Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 7EZ UK Phone 044261144 Free phone linkline 0800 289622 Fax 0422 227227 Telex 51 824767 Epson France S A B P 320 68 Bis Rue Marjohn 92305 Levallois Perret Cedex France Phone 33 1 4737 3333 Telex 42610657 Epson Italia s p a V le F lli Casiraghi 427 28099 Sesto S Giovanni Milano Italy Phone 2 262331 Fax 2 2440641 or
3. Wemory access K M Enter the number of minutes to wait before entering standby mode and press Then enter K or to indicate the type of activity If you enter x theLCD pane will enter standby mode if there is no keyboard activity for the specified number of minutes If you enter m the LCD pane will enter standby mode if video memory is not accessed for the specified number of minutes Press gn to initiatethe timer The standby mode initiated by the VGACONF utility is exactly the same as Suspend mode You can reactivate the system at any time by pressing the SARI key Select Quit to exit the VGACONF program and return to the operating system prompt Using VGACONF From the Command fine To quickly change one or more VGA configuration settings you can initiate VGACONF from the command line with option parameters At the command prompt enter the VGACONF command in the following format VGACONF options Using the VGA Utilities 7 9 In place of the options parameter you enter one or more of the following option names separated by spaces Option name Descripiion orH Display the help screen Display status information N Disable standby mode Set standby timer for keyboard to xx minutes Set standby timer for memory access to xx minutes EDG Enable text and disable graphics reverse video mode NOREVERSE Disable text and araphics reverse video l REVERSE Enable text and graphics reverse video DTEG Disable text
4. computer is described later in this chapter The computer prompts you for the password after it completes its power on diagnostics If you enable the Setup password you must enter it before you can use the Setup program The computer prompts you for the password after you press to start Setup Typing the Password 2 4 You see this prompt when the password feature is activated Enter CURRENT gassword Type the correct password and press Enter To protect your password the screen does not display the characters you type If you do not type the correct password the screen displays an x and 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 displays a blinking face icon and locks up You must reset the system to try again Using Your Computer Note If you want to change your current password or disable the password function you need to use the Setup program See Chapter 5 for instructions If you forget your password call the Epson Connection at 1 800 922 8911 for assistance Using the Keyboard Although the keyboard on the ActionN ote has only 84 keys 85 on the international version it still provides all the functions of a full size 102 key keyboard For example a full size keyboard has a separate numeric keypad you can use for both numeric entry and cursor control The ActionN ote has an embedd
5. documentation that came with it for information about the VGA drivers you can use If you are displaying data simultaneously on both the LCD and an external monitor the screens will default to a resolution of 640 x 480 regardless of what drivers are loaded This is because the LCD supports 640 x 480 only To display in a resolution of 800 X 600 make sure you are displaying on the external monitor only You can control where data is displayed using the VGACONF utility described later in this chapter Using the VGA Utilities Lotus 1 2 3 Version 2 x The Lotus display driver supports text mode operations for Lotus 1 2 3 version 2 x at a resolution of 100 x 60 To install the driver follow these steps 1 Log onto the Lotus directory on your hard disk that contains the Lotus INSTALL files 2 Insert the Reference diskette into drive A 3 Copy the Lotus driver from the Reference diskette to this directory Atthe command prompt type the following and press COPY A LOTUS L100X60 DRV 4 TYypernsrazz and press m to run the Lotus installation program 5 From the main menu select Advanced options and press Enter 6 Then select Add NeW drivers to library and press Em 7 When the program finishes adding drivers to thelibrary select Modify current driver set and press 8 Select Text display to modify the text mode and press 9 Select the following display and text mode VGA 100 x 60 10 Sele
6. Assistance in On Site Warranty Service for your Epson products Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Introduction 3 Customer relations Epson technical information library fax service also available directly by calling 310 782 4214 Q Product literature with technical specifications on current and new products When you call for technical assistance you need to be able to identify your system and its configuration and provide any error messages to the support staff See Appendix A for more information If you purchased your computer in the United States Epson also provides On Site Warranty Service Your ActionNote package should contain a packet describing the program If a packet is not included call the Epson Connection for information For your convenience there is a sticker located on the bottom of your computer with the number to call for product support and On Site Warranty Service If you purchased your computer outside the United States please contact your Epson dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service International marketing locations are listed on the inside back cover of this manual If you need help with any software application program you are using see the documentation that came with the program for technical support information 4 Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and operate your
7. Disk Format option only When you need to perform a low level format of the hard disk The program displays this screen Hard Disk Format Disk Drive C D Disk Drive Type Interleave 1 1 6 Mark Bad Tracks Y N Proceed Y N The Mark Bad Tracks option allows you to specify the bad tracks on the hard disk If you do not enter a bad track list before you format the disk the format program analyzes the surface of the hard disk to determine the bad tracks Auto interleave This option is available for service personne only You should never select this option Media Analysis This test identifies the bad tracks on thehard disk by analyzing the surface of the disk to find then The program uses three different bit patterns formatting the disk marking the bad tracks and displaying the bad track list Caution The Media Analysis test destroys any data on your hard disk Running Setup 5 15 Chapter 6 Running System Diagnostics You can test the following devices using System diagnostics Systen board Numeric coprocessor System memory Diskette drive Hard disk drive Serial port s Parallel port Video adapter Keyboard 0 O O O O O O O COC O Dot matrix printer s See the table on page 6 7 for a list of the tests available for each device Note The Write read checks for the hard disk drive and diskette drive destroy data on the disk Be sure to back up any data on your hard disk or insert a blank fo
8. If the outlet is working and the connections are secure there may be something wrong with your adapter Caution Use only the AC adapter model number AP 3S25 supplied with the computer Troubleshooting A 5 The LCD Screen Is Blank If the computer starts up but no image appears on the LCD screen follow these steps to solve the problem 1 Use the brightness and contrast controls to adjust the screen display 2 To save power you may have set a timeout period for the LCD screen in the Setup program This turns off the screen automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed with no keyboard input Press any key to see if this restores the display See Chapter 5 for information about the power management options 3 Make sure the suspend resume switch is set to the left The computer may just be in Suspend mode 4 If you have connected an external monitor to your computer and you are using it you should not have any problem displaying information on both screens at the same time Check your VGACONF settings see Chapter 7 for details The Extemal 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 Make sure the power switches on the computer and the monitor are turned on 2 Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor screen 3 If your LCD screen is displaying information you may have disabled the external
9. LCD screen If you attach it to the right side of your keyboard make sure there is not a diskette in the diskette drive Also you will not be able to access the diskette drive while the trackball is attached Before you can use an optional device you must install special software called a device driver The device driver allows the operating system and your application software to recognize the device The device driver for the Logitech trackball has already been installed on your hard disk so the ActionNote will recognize the trackball as soon as you turn it on For information on using the trackball or if you would like to know more about its device driver see the documentation that came with it Connecting Optional Devices To use the trackball or any other pointing device attached to the EXT KB port you must enable the ps 2 Mouse Support option in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP portion of the Setup program This option has been enabled for you but if you want more information on the Setup program see chapter 5 Connecting Any Other Pointing Device You can connect a PS 2 type mouse or other pointing device to the EXT KB port as shown above Before you can use the mouse or other pointing device with your applications you need to install the special software driver that came with it See the documentation supplied with the device for instructions Also before using a pointing device attached to the EXT KB port you must enable
10. Lines angles curves and other non alphanumeric data Hard disk A sealed mass storage device you use to store large amounts of data HDD Hard disk drive See Hard disk Hexadecimal A base 16 numbering system commonly used by programmers Any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be represented by a two digit hexadecimal number in the range 0 through FT High density A type of diskette format A 3M inch high density diskette has a capacity of I amp MB Input Output I O port See Port Integrated circuit See Chip Interface A hardware or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs Glossary 11 KB Kilobyte A unit used to measure storage space in a computer s memory or on a disk One kilobyte equals 1 024 bytes LCD Liquid Crystal Display A thin backlit panel containing thousands of pixels that can be turned on and off individually by electric currents Used as the main display on most portable computers LED Light Emitting Diode An indicator light such as those used for the ActionNote power disk drives and keyboard settings LIM EMS 4 0 Lotus Intel Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification version 4 A standard that enables certain applications to use more than 640KB of memory Main memory See Base memo y Moth coprocessor See Coprocessor MB Megabyte A unit used to measure storage space in a computer s memory or on a disk One megabyte equals 1 048 5
11. Suspend Resume Switch in Chapter 3 Note To eas the system from Suspend mode press the ey Using Memory Your computer comes with 2MB 4MB or 8MB of memory and you may have installed an optional expansion memory module to increase the total amount This section describes how the memory in your computer works Also be sure to see your MS DOS manual for complete information on memory management A computer s memory is divided into three types conventional reserved and extended The following diagram shows the relationships between these types of memory and their addresses Using Your Computer 2 17 Conventional Reserved Extended memory memory memory 0 640KB 1MB 8MB Addresses a ad All memory in a computer is managed using addresses numbers that describe the location of each byte of data Each memory chip must have its own set of unique addresses so that the operating systen knows where to store and find data Conventional memory is memory that MS DOS recognizes and manages directly The size of conventional memory is limited to 640KB and has addresses in the range 0 to 640KB Reserved memory is memory in the range 640KB to 1MB The system enhances its performance by using 128KB of this memory as shadow RAM and the remaining memory is available Extended memory is memory with addresses in the range 1MB to 8MB and is used only by the following Q Certain operating systems such as OS 2 Some MS
12. Two processing speeds Turbo 25 or 33 MHz and Normal 8 MHz Suspend mode to save battery power Carrying case with room for the computer AC adapter power cable diskettes and manuals Depending on the configuration you purchased your computer may also include the following a Q Q Internal 9600 2400 fax modem Logitech Trackman trackball or other pointing device MS DOS operating system including diskettes and manuals Microsoft Windows including diskettes and manuals Data communications and or fax transmission software 2 Introduction Optional Equipment You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and adding optional devices including Q Co D O O Expansion memory module 2MB or 6MB Cyrix Cx387SLC or Intel 387SX numeric coprocessor chip External PS 2 compatible keyboard Extra battery packs Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter Third party external diskette drive Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of Authorized Epson Service Centers Epson also provides support services through the Epson Connection at 1 800 922 8911 Call the Epson Connection for the following Q Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of Epson products Sales of accessories manuals or parts for your Epson products
13. XOFF pass through and proces Y Establish an MNP reliable link while already connected in direct mode Z Swttch to direct mode fail Fe cal nr set one Ol o zZ els 5 B 6 Fax Modem Command Sa MNP Command Summary continued Command Description amp Q5 Select enor conection mode To make an MNP5 connection amp Q5 plus S36 7 MNP S46 138 MNP5 S48 128 Fallback no V 42 To make an MNP4 connection Q5 plus S36 7 MNP S46 133 No compression S48 128 Fallback no V 42 syo co a D1 D0 Set dictionary sze to 512 entries and one two way mode BTU D1 Set dictionary sze to 1024 entries and one two way mode BTU Text Set dictionary sze to 2048 entries and one two way mode BTU Text Set dictionary sze to 4096 entries and one two way mode BIA Text Ignore parity for special characters Text Process special characters only if they have corect parity N Fax M odem Command Set B AT Register Summary B 8 Commend oops rango vat Dou CD facons ons fine o0 ST foen Jens Des Le EME TEST os fearon racea oar aa os s fiesdensens Jour far jun S worre acing fans free joe 7 ware votre corer ss ie on See ee Carierloss disconnect Carierloss disconnect disconnect 1 255 1 10sec 1 10sec sec se fen duration and 1 1000 sec spacing s2 2 S2 Escapeguaratime guard time pee pos Les sec s3 Reseed CE register _ Cac
14. action you need to perform next See also Command prompt RAM Random Access Memory The portion of the computer s memory that runs programs and temporarily stores data while you work All data stored in RAM is temporarily maintained while the computer is in Suspend mode but erased when you turn off the computer You must save any data you want to keep on a diskette or hard disk See also ROM Read To copy data from one area to another For example when you open a text file stored on disk the computer reads the data from the disk and displays it on the screen Read write head The physical device inside a disk drive that reads and records data on the magnetic surface of a disk Reul time clock A battery powered clock in the computer that keeps track of the current time and date even when the computer s power is off Reset To reload a computer s operating system so you can retry a task or begin using a different operating system Resetting erases any information stored in RAM 16 Glossary ROM Read Only Memory The portion of the computer s memory that contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified Unlike RAM ROM retains its contents even after you turn off the computer See also RAM ROM BIOS See BIOS Root directory The top level MS DOS directory on a diskette or hard disk The root directory is designated by a backslash All other directories are subdirectories of the root directory o
15. and enable graphics reverse video Enable bold mode NOBOLD Disable bold mode ATIREMUL Disable Automap NOATIREM UL Enable Automap BKG ND 1 Enable background enhancement BKFRG ND Enable background and foregound enhancement EXPAND Enable expand mode NO EXPAND Disable expand mode CENTER Center the screen on the panel TOP Align the screen on the top of the panel Align the screen on the bottom of the panel PANEL Switch the display to the panel CRT switch the display to the CRT monitor SIMUL Use the panel and the CRT simultaneously 7 10 Using the VGA Utilities Option name Description 1687 Enable 16 bit oberations Allow font loading when witching display FULLHGT Select full heiaht cursol NO FULLHGT Select normal cursor Select RGB weighting 2 5 9 Select RGB weighting 5 2 9 Select RGB weighting 2 9 5 Select RGB weighting 5 9 2 Select RGB weighting 9 2 5 W952 Select RGB weighting 9 5 2 You can abbreviate any of the VGACONF options by typing only the first three characters of the option name The following examples show how to enter the VGACONF command with the options parameters VGACONF SIMUL VGACONF SIM VGACONF PANEL NOATTRBMULNOBOLD NOEXPAND VGACONF PAN NOA NOB NOE VGACONF S VGACONF M 4 Using the VGA Utilities 7 11 Appendix A Troubleshooting You should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and use your ActionNote If anything out of the
16. by hand or with a screwdriver 5 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer If the printer interface has retaining clips squeeze then gently until they snap into place 6 Connect the printer s power cable to a grounded earthed electrical socket If the printer is connected when you turn on the ActionNote the computer automatically configures the port as the primary parallel port Connecting a Serial Device You can use the COM 1 and or COM 2 port to connect serial devices such as a Serial printer or plotter You could also connect a modem or pointing device such as a trackball or mouse Note You cannot use the COM 2 port if the internal fax modem is installed Follow these steps to connect a serial device 1 Make sure both computer and the serial device are off Connecting Optional Devices 4 5 2 Connect the serial cable to the COM 1 or COM 2 port C l N Je Tete CZ es y 3 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial device If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 5 Connect the serial device s power cable if it has one to a grounded earthed electrical socket Check the documentation that came with your serial device to see if any other steps are necessary 4 6 Connecting Optional Devices Checking the Serial Port Settings The COM land COM 2 ports are cap
17. computer install options and run diagnostic tests You do not need to read everything in this book to use your computer see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need 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 using the AC adapter and the battery It also describes ways to conserve battery power Chapter 4 describes how to connect optional devices Chapter 5 describes how to run the Setup program this is necessary if you want to set a password or you change the configuration of your computer Chapter 6 gives instructions for running the System Diagnostics program to test system devices Chapter 7 describes the VGA utilities provided with your system Appendix A provides troubleshooting tips Appendix B summarizes the internal modem commands Appendix C contains the specifications for your ActionNote computer At the end of the manual you ll find a Glossary and an Index Introduction 5 Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following type conventions to represent commands DISKCOPY A B path filename 6 Introduction Keys you press at the same time hold down the key marked ew and then pressthe letter e orhold down the key Hal Cm andthenpressthe F ey Text as it appears on the screen Text that you type exactly as shown Words printed in lowerca
18. manual Q Telephone cable for the internal fax modem Keep the packing materials and use them if you need to ship your computer later Setting Up the Computer Identifying the System Parts Before getting started refer to the illustrations below to identify the different parts of your computer Front View The main components on the front and right side of the ActionNote are shown below LCD screen brightness switch contrast switch button DC input port release button diskette drive drive light release latches Setting Up the Computer 1 3 LCD screen Your ActionNote has a backlit monochrome LCD that supports VGA resolutions up to 640 x 480 dpi x 32 shades of gray Suspend resume switch Slide this switch to the right to suspend power to the computer when it is on This places the computer in a very low power consumption state Slide the switch to the left to return the computer to its previous state Brightness switch This switch controls the brightness of the LCD screen Slide the switch to the right to lighten the screen and to the left to darken it Contrast switch This switch controls the contrast on the LCD screen Slide the switch to the right to lighten the screen and to the left to darken it Keyboard area This is where you type commands and enter data For a full description see Chapter 2 Release latches Slide these latches outward to release the top cover and open the
19. monitor Check your VGACONF settings see Chapter 7 for details A 6 Troubleshooting 4 Remove any diskette from drive A and turn off the computer and the monitor Check that the monitor s power cable is securely connected to the monitor and to an electrical outlet Be sure the monitor cable is properly connected to both the monitor and the computer Then turn both power switches back on If the monitor still does not work turn off both the computer and the monitor Then check the electrical outlet for power Plug a portable 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 Authorized Epson Servicer The Computer Locks Up If the computer locks up and does not respond to your keyboard entries try the following 1 Wait a few minutes to see if the computer really is disabled Some operations take longer than others to perform For example a spreadsheet program takes longer to recalculate an entire spreadsheet than to record one figure Also programs involving many calculations can take several minutes to complete Make sure the suspend resume switch is set to the left The computer may just be suspended You may be able to resume activity by cancelling the current Operation Try pressing em or Com Break Troubleshooting A 7 4 If the computer remains locked up a
20. of data transmission speed Usually equivalent to bits per second BIOS Basic Input Output System Routines in ROM that handle the basic input output functions of the operating system In the ActionNote the Setup program is contained in the computer s ROM BIOS Bit A binary digit 0 or 1 The smallest unit of information a computer can store Byte A sequence or group of eight bits that represents one character of data in the ASCII encoding system Character Any number letter punctuation mark or graphic symbol which can be represented by one byte of data Chip A hardware component of your system formally known as an integrated circuit Examples of chips include memory chips and the microprocessor Ciock speed See CPU speed Glossary 3 CMOS Complementary M etalOcide Semiconductor A type of low power integrated circuit chip CMOS RAM A special type of low power memory in your ActionNote that records information about your system configuration Unlike ordinary RAM CMOS RAM is backed up by a battery and is not erased when you turn off the computer Code A system of symbols for representing data or instructions Also any software program or part of a program COM1 The name that MS DOS uses to identify the primary serial port COM2 The name that MS DOS uses to identify the secondary serial port Command An instruction you give the computer to direct it to perform a specific function 4
21. on 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 If the computer works using the AC adapter you may need to check your battery pack If the computer does not work with the AC adapter see AC Adapter Problems later in this appendix If you have not used a battery in a long time three months or more you may need to recharge it 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 pack A 4 Troubleshooting AC Adapter Problems If the computer does not work properly when you have connected the AC adapter check the power light If it is on the AC adapter is working and supplying power to the computer If it is not on follow these steps to find the problem 1 Remove any diskette from the diskette drive and turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and then reconnect it Then turn the computer back on If the power light is stiu off go to step 2 2 Check the connections make sure the AC adapter cable is securely connected to the computer and that the power cable is properly connected to both the AC adapter and an electrical outlet 3 If the connections are good then check the electrical outlet to make sure it is supplying power For example plug a portable lamp into the socket and turn it on
22. on the following procedures Q Taking care of the computer Copying utilities from the Reference diskette Using the password function Using the keyboard Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Turning off the computer Changing the CPU speed Using the LCD scren Using diskettes Using the hard disk oO oO O O O D O O O O O Using memory Using Your Computer 2 1 Taking Care of the Computer Before you begin using your computer read the following guidelines to ensure proper maintenance of the ActionNote Q Q 2 2 Keep the computer and AC adapter dry and do not subject them to extreme heat or cold Do not place external devices on top of the computer even if it is dosed to prevent damage to the LCD display When you are not using the external device connectors keep the covers closed to prevent damage to the ports Always operate the computer with the battery pack installed to maintain a full battery charge Occasionally clean the exterior of the computer with a soft damp cloth Occasionally clean the LCD display using glass cleaner on a soft cloth do not apply the cleaner directly to the screen Using Your Computer Copying the Reference Diskette Utilities Your Reference diskette contains the system diagnostics programs as well as VGA drivers and a VGA utility program These programs are organized in the following directories on the diskette Directory Includes DIAG System dia
23. on the screen Change the value of an option on the STANDARD CMOS SETUP screen Change the value of an option on the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP or ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP screen Running Setup 5 3 CA Displays help information about the option currently selected CRI or Ca Reverses the color of the screen Crs Automatically changes ail settings to their Original values before changes were made Automatically changes ail settings to their BIOS default values Save the curent values and exit Automatically Configuring Your System You can use the auo CONFIGURATION WITH BIOS DEFAULTS option to automatically configure your system to the default settings When you select this option the program asks you to confirm that you want to load the defaults Saving Your Selections The changes you make in the Setup program are temporary until you save them This is important to renember in case you change any settings by mistake and want to return to your previous settings Whenever you want to save your new settings select the WRITE TO CMOS AND EXIT option The program asks you to confirm that you want to save the new settings and exit Press and Emer The system restarts with the new configuration settings 5 4 Running Setup You can also exit the Setup program without writing the new selections to CMOS RAM Select the DO NOT WRITE TO CMOS AND Eex1T option The program asks you if you want to quit without saving the current setting
24. power light If it is on the computer is on and you should follow the steps under The LCD Screen is Blank later in this chapter If the light is not on go to step 2 2 Press the power button to turn off the computer If you are using the battery pack remove it and reinstall it If you are using the AC adapter disconnect it and then reconnect it Then turn the power on again 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 Troubleshooting A 3 Battery Ploblems If you have trouble running the computer from the battery pack follow the steps in this section to find the problem Be sure to read Chapter 3 for information on the battery L Check the low battery light If it is blinking the battery is low and you need to recharge it See Chapter 3 for instructions 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 Make sure the battery cover is closed securdy If you replace the battery pack and the computer works properly then you need to recharge the other battery that is out of power If you replace the battery pack and the computer does not work properly the new battery may not be fully charged Recharge this battery until it reaches its maximum capacity If the power light still does not come
25. see the Execute menu such as the following System Board Numeric Coprocessor system Metmory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive 1 Serial Port COM1 Serial Port COM2 Printer Port LPTIL Video Adapter Test Keyboard Test 2 Press or to highlight the device you want to test and press nr You see the Repeat prompt How often to repeat test 1 3 If you want to run the test once press Eme To run the test more than once type the number of times and press Enter 4 If there is only one test for a device the program begins testing immediately If there is more than one test for the device you see a Submenu such as the following HARD DISK DRIVE S AND CONTROLLER CHECK MENU 1 Seek check 2 Write read check 3 Read verify check 4 Run all above checks 0 Exit Running System Diagnostics 6 5 Use T or or type the number of the desired option to highlight a test and then press emer to run it Note If you selected to run the tests more than once you do not see a submenu The program immediately begins executing all tests that do not destroy data 5 When the test is completed you see the Execute menu or the test submenu again You can select another test or exit the menu To exit System diagnostics press to select Quit and press ener You return to the operating system command prompt Resuming From an Enor If an error prevents a test from running you see a Runtime Error info
26. tested during system startup Enables or disables the message that prompts you to Message Display run the Setup program if you disable this message you will not see Hit lt Del gt If you want to run setup you_can still start the Setup program by pressing Coss during the memory t Hard Disk Type Identifies where the hard disk drive RUE table is 47 Data Area stored it Is not necessary to change this setting Wait For lt Fl gt Enables or disables the message that prompts you to if Any Error press CF to run Setup when an error occurs RE Boot Up Turns the Num Lock function either On or Off whenever um Lock the system starts up Floppy Drive Enables or disables checking the diskette drive for Seek At Boot COMMAND COM during aem startup enable this option if you plan to start t e computer from drive A 5 8 Running Setup ADVANCED CMOS SETUP Options continued System Boot Up Specifies the order in which the computer checks the Sequence drives when looking for the operating system the default C A loads the operating system from drive C if you want to load the operating system from diskette change this setting to A C Password Enables or disables password security select Checking Always to enable password checking whenever the Option computer is tumed on or reset select Setup to enable password checking only when you start the Setup program if you enable this option you then select the CHANGE passworp
27. the Embedded Numeric Keypad Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Turning Off the Computer 222esee eevee ewes Changing the CPU Speed Using the LCD Sereen Using Diskettes see ne Inserting and Removing Diskettes Write protecting Diskettes Making Backup Copies 6 5 5404s eee ee es Using a Single Diskette Drive System Using a Hard DISK ss ssie es eee9 eee eee se ees Backing Up the Hard Disk Saving Battery Power ss scvrererrnrre es ewes Using Memory 244 2222 626 SS EEL GEESEEG t Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter Using the Battery Pack onc esse semer Replacing the Battery Pak 2er Recharging the Battery Low Battery Indicator Using the Suspend Resume Switch Using Setup to Conserve Battery Power Chapter 4 Connecting Optional Devices Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Parallel Printer lt s 2s0ssseseeees Connecting a Serial Device Checking the Serial Port Settings Using the EXT KB Port ss eee eee eee owen nas Connecting the Trackball Connecting Any Other Pointing Device Connecting an External Keyboard viii Connecting the I
28. there is no guarantee that interference wig not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming 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 Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a telephone company line to this equipment other than the one supplied with the modem will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device It is the responsibility of the user to connect and use only the ferrite loaded telephone company line supplied with this modem Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Fax Modem CommandSe B 15 Appendix C Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your ActionN ote It also includes a table of hard disk drive types and the specifications for international power cables Main Unit CPU System memory ROM BIOS Numeric coprocessor Clock Calendar video RAM 486SLC microprocessor 25 or 33 MHz and simulated 8 MHz clock speed 2MB 4MB or 8MB expandable to
29. to a directory on your hard disk if so log onto that directory before running the program This utility allows you to change your system s default graphic configuration Follow these steps to run VGACONF 1 Log onto the directory that contains the VGACONF EXE file This is either A UTILS or a directory on your hard disk 7 6 Using the VGA Utilities 2 Typeveaconr and press Emer JY ou see this main menu Display Status Display current user options Select Option Select user option Standby Timer Standby timer control Quit Quit and return to DOS UseCt J 2 Ce to highlight the selection you want and press _Enter_ The Display Statusoptiondisplays thecurrentsettings For example Display Status Reverse video is set to enable text and disable graphics Bold font is disabled Contrast enhancement is set to automap Expanded mode is enabled Vertical position is set to center unexpanded modes Display type is set to panel 16 bit ram access is enabled Font load is inhibited Full height cursor is disabled RGB weighting is set to 5 9 2 Tiner is set to enable stand by mode timer for no CPU video access Power save timer 4 to 6 minutes Press any key to return to the main menu Select option allows you to change the current settings Youseethisscreen SELECT OPTION Reverange Reverage text and graphicm control Bold Bold font roda Contract enhancement Map color to black and white Expand Expansion cont
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31. 4 10 Connecting Optional Devices Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor The sections below describe how to add memory to your computer and install a numeric coprocessor To access the sockets for these options you need to renove the keyboard Caution It is best to have your Authorized Epson Servicer install the memory module or a numeric coprocessor for you because they can be damaged easily if installed incorrectly If you prefer to install then yourself carefully follow all the instructions in this section If you have any questions at all please contact your Authorized Epson Servicer or call the Epson Connection Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Disconnect all cables from the ports and connectors on both the sides and back of the computer Unplug the AC adapter from its wall outlet if necessary 3 Turn the computer upside down with the front facing you 4 Remove the battery pack as described in Chapter 3 Connecting Optional Devices 4 11 5 Remove the three screws on the front edge of the computer s case 6 Turn the computer right side up 7 Open the top cover 8 Carefully detach the keyboard by lifting up on the front and sides of the keyboard Then pull it toward you onnecting Optional Devices 9 Turn the keyboard upside down by tilting the front of the keyboard up and back toward the LCD Carefully s
32. 76 bytes or 1024KB 12 Glossay Megahertz See MHz Memory The area where the computer stores data Memory contents may be permanent ROM or temporary RAM See also ROM and RAM Memory module An optional card that adds 2MB or 6MB of extended memory to your computer Also called an extension memory module Memory resident program A program that remains in RAM so you can access it while another program is running MHz Megahertz A unit used to measure the oscillation frequency of a computer s internal timing clock One megahertz is one million cydes per second Microprocessor A CPU chip such as the 486SLC See CPU Modem MOdulator DEModulator A serial device that allows the computer to send and receive data over the telephone lines Monitor A device that contains a screen and displays keyboard input and other information See also CRT Glossary 13 MS DOS A common operating systen for IBM compatible computers developed by Microsoft See also Operating system NiCad Nickel cadmium The type of battery used by your ActionNote Numeric coprocessor See Coprocessor Numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad in the ActionNote keyboard which you can activate either by turning on the Num Lock function or by holding down the CFn J Chin Jkeys Operafing speed See CPU speed Operating system A collection of programs for example MS DOS that control the operation of a computer The opera
33. AC adapter also charges the battery pack while it is in the computer Address A number or name that identifies the location of each piece of information in the computer s memory Application program A software program that performs a specific task such as word processing spreadsheet analysis or database management Glossary 1 ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange A standard system for encoding text characters such as letters numbers and symbols An ASCII character occupies one byte of storage Many different computers printers and programs can use files stored in ASCII code AUTOEXEC BAT file A batch file that MS DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer See also Batchfle Backlighting or backlit The internal fluorescent illumination of the computer s LCD screen LCD screens that are not backlit are difficult to see without an external source of light Backup A copy of a program data file or disk kept in case the original is damaged or lost Base memoty See Conventional memor y Batch file A type of file that allows you to execute a series of MS DOS commands by typing one command Batch files are text files with the filename extension BAT In a batch file each command is entered on a separate line When you type the filename MS DOS executes each command in the file in sequence See also AUTOEXECBATfle 2 Glossary Baud rate A measure
34. Cen Cyrix_Cx387S a3 My a i E C coprocessor 5 D Dallas dock chip A 14 JC 1 Data communications software Intro 2 H 10 DC input port 1 611 9 Device drivers DIAG BAT batch file 2 3 6 2 Diagnostics see System diagnostics Dial modifiers fax modem Dimensions physical C4 Directories RS a ette Diskette s backup copies choosing 2 12 inserting and removing 2 13 problems A 9 Reference using 2 12 16 write protecting 2 14 Display characteristics 14 3 drivers 7 2 modes status VGACONF Disposal battery pack 3 6 Dot matrix printer s one 6 1 Drive light E Embedded numeric keypad see Numeric keypad Eas memory manager 2 19 19 E if Emer Key 2 7 Environmental requirements Epson Connection Intro 3 4 Error messages power on diagnostics system diagnostics 6 8 10 Expanded memory 2 19 Expansion memory module see Memory module EXTKB port 1 8 4 2 4 7 9 Extended memory 2 17 19 External diskette drive Intro 314 4 External keyboard g 14 9 ron Te Externa monitor blank A 6 7 connecting 4 2 3 External VGA controlle C 2 port 1 7 F Ca HC keys 2 8 a Kpa moa 4 10 Fax modem AT command summary AT register sum m y B 8 command set command state 7 9 MNP command summary B 5 7 MNF register summary B 12 13 on line state B 1 option registers B 9 result code summary B 13
35. DOS interfaces such as Windows QI Q Some RAM disk programs such as VDISK Q Some hard disk caching programs such as SMARTDRV Q Certain specially written MS DOS applications 2 18 Using Your Computer Use of extended memory requires a memory manager Most versions of MS DOS include a standard extended memory manager If you are using MS DOS Windows and other compatible programs it is best to use one of the memory managers such as HIMEM SYS that came with your software because these memory managers have been tested and proven reliable Most MS DOS commands and application programs cannot use extended memory directly They need to use expanded memory which uses a portion of reserved memory as a window to access RAM beyond 1MB This type of memory allows some MS DOS applications to get around the 640KB size limitation You control expanded memory with a memory manager such as EMM 386 EXE which enables the computer to use extended memory as expanded memory Using Your Computer 2 19 Chapter 3 Powering the Computer You can operate your ActionNote using the AC adapter or the removable battery pack This chapter describes how to use these power sources and how to best conserve energy when using the battery pack Using the AC Adapter To conserve the battery use the AC adapter whenever you have access to an electrical outlet When the computer runs on the AC adapter it draws power from the adapter instead of using the b
36. EPSON ActionNote User s Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100 recyclable FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Fart 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein 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 Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver G Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q 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 levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibili
37. ETUP option from the main menu you see this screen BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP C 1990 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Power Management Function Bnabled Display Timeout Counter HDD Timeout Counter System Timeout Counter Bsc Exit J ofe rsel Ctrl Pu Pd Modify Fl Help F2 F3 Color P5 014 Values Y6 BIOS Setup Defaults Press _t_ 2 Ce or to select the option you want to change When an option is highlighted you can press CF1 to display information about the option including the possible settings U seem PgUp or Pg n to change the value of an option Press CE to return to the main menu 5 10 Running Setup The options on the ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP screen are described in the following table Note that the Setup program displays the possible settings for each option when the option is highlighted and you press the Cri kg ADVANCED CHIPS T SETUP Options Function Power Management Enables or disables the power management Function functions if enabled you can set the next three counters Display Timeout Enables or disables a timeout period forthe LCD Counter display If enabled and the LCD screen Is not accessed for the specified period of time the computer goes Into Suspend mode HDD Timeout Counter Enables or disables a timeout period for the hard disk drive if enabled and the hard disk drive Is not accessed for the specified period of time the computer goes Into Su
38. FCC information modem B 14 15 key 2 7 8 G Graphic configuration 7 6 H Hard disk drive auto interleave controller error messages es 6 9 format _5 14 15 LED 1 5 low leve forma media anal testing 6 Il 6 7 timeout using 2 16 utility 5 13 15 write read checks 6 1 Help Intro 3 4 oura Memory manager 2 19 key Humidity I IBM eet Insert key 2 8 Inserting dis ettes 2 13 Intel 387SX coprocessor 2 44 16 Internal fax modem see Fax modem Issuing commands fax modem Bl Index 3 K Keyboard error messages removing 4 11 13 replacing ia 18 19 using Keyboard_area Keypad 2 9 Keytop sets iF LCD screen blank AO 6 ee display cha a resolution specifications C standby m F LEDs wE Z8 LINE port ee 17 24 10 Low battery LED 1 5 3 6 ne Main unit specification C1 Manual conventions Intro 6 Mass storage C 3 Math coprocessor see Numeric coprocessor Media analysis 5 15 Memory addresses _2 17 18 erasing 2 10 error message managers 2 19 specifications System using 19 4 Index 7 2 4 Memory module N Microprocessor Microsoft Windows MNP command summary adding 4 11 15 installing 4 problems A13 Intro 1 C 1 27 45 fax modem B 5 7 MNP register summary fax modem B 12 13 Modem see Fax modem Modem FCC information B Mouse keyboa ae ge
39. Glossary Command prompt The characters the operating system displays to indicate it is loaded and ready to receive instructions The MS DOS command prompt usually displays the current drive and directory with a greater than symbol A gt or CA gt for example You can add other information to the command prompt using the PROMPT command described in your MS DOS manual CONFIG SYS file A special system file that MS DOS executes each time you turn on or reset the computer You use this file to customize your system by installing device drivers setting limits for files and buffers and specifying MS DOS commands to be run during startup Configuration The particular arrangement of the hardware components installed in or attached to your computer For example your configuration might include the built in 3M inch diskette drive a hard disk a trackball and an internal modem Control code A command generated by holding down and pressing another key on the keyboard that instructs the computer to perform a specific function Controller A hardware component of your computer that manages the Operation of the display hard disk or diskette drive Glossary 5 Conventional memory The amount of memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to MS DOS and application programs usually 640K B Also called base memory or main memory Coprocessor An optional integrated circuit chip that assists the CPU in performin
40. LCD screen 1 4 S ting Up the Computer LEDs The LEDs light emitting diodes on your computer provide information about its operation O Power Indicates the power is on either the AC adapter or the battery pack is supplying power to the computer Low battery Indicates the battery capacity is less than 20 Charging Indicates the battery is fully charged blinks when the AC adapter is connected and charging the battery Suspend mode Indicates the computer is in Suspend mode Hard disk drive Indicates the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Num Lock Indicates that Num Lock is set on the keyboard This activates the enbedded numeric keypad on the keyboard Caps Lock Indicates that Caps Lock is set on the keyboard Scroll Lock Indicates that Scroll Lock is set on the keyboard Setting Up the Computer 1 5 Power button This button turns the computer on and off DC input port Connect the AC adapter cable here See page 1 8 for instructions Release button Press this button to eect a diskette from the drive Diskette drive Your computer comes with a 32inch 1 44MB diskette drive For instructions on using diskettes see Chapter 2 Drive light This light is on when the computer is accessing the diskette drive Rear Panel and Left Side The components on the rear panel and left side of the computer are shown below battery cover external eee external keyboard rinter port
41. NF From the Command Line Appendix A Troubleshooting Identifying Your System Error Messages vnc owns ee 55 ER 54 MEL ALES The Computer Won t Start Battery Problems s4 lt cce44eeeeeseeeaeeeaue er AC Adapter Problems 2ccansccne eee ee tee ee rcs The LCD Screen Is Blank The External Monitor Screen is Blank The Computer Locks Up secre setete e ee we ees Password Problems 222s eons ee eeee seo eeoee ss Diskette Problems 2 ss eserreeerrrrrreeee ees Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems sans eerie eb ee eee be ee ee en Printer Problems 200s ce eee ee ee ee eee ee ees Memory Module Problems Numeric Coprocessor Problems CMOS Battery Problems Appendix 5 Fax Modem Command Set When to Issue Commands 44242420 ruxe AT Command Summary 666 ew eee eee ee ee ely Dial Modifiers oaaae MNP Command Summary AT Register Summary 2484488244 88 0 8888068 Option Registers lt r rede eres eee sede MNP Register SUMMary ssssessnssesasesnesesse Result Code Summary eea Appendix C Specifications Main UNIE eo eree e e anaiena ae a a a ae ae en ns nn Controllers c cac2oct6sc5600000se00e0e0008 84 Keyboard sacian aaa eas E a Mass S06 e s cae eae ee eRe eee a LED DiS a a ene aaa aa
42. a maximum of 8MB the first 640K B is conventional memory and 128KB is used for shadow RAM the rest can be used as extended or expanded memory 128KB on a single one time PROM includes system BIOS VGA BIOS and the Setup program Socket for optional Cyrix Cx387SLC or Intel 387SX multifrequency numeric coprocessor Real time clock calendar and CMOS RAM for configuration backed up by built in Dallas clock chip DS 1287 256KB Specifications C 1 Controllers Diskette drive Hard disk LCD External VGA Parallel Serial 2 Pointing device or external keyboard Speaker Modem Phone jack C 2 Specifications Built in controller for one internal 3M inch diskette drive supports 1 44MB and 720KB formats Built in controller for internal hard disk drive Built in controller supporting standard monochrome LCD maximum resolution of 640x480dots 15 pin D sub female connector for analog VGA or SVGA monitor maximum resolution of 800 x 600 dots Centronics compatible 25 pin D sub female connector standard S bit parallel RS 232C programmable asynchronous g pin D sub male connector 6 pin mini DIN connector for a PS Ztype pointing device or for the mouse keyboard adapter which allows you to connect both a pointing device and an external keyboard Built in ISA compatible speaker controller internal Internal connector for fax modem may or may not be instaRed Standard RJ 11 con
43. a aa aaa aa Power Supply PRES eevee ee eee ee eee ee eA Physical DIMENSIONS 44 sas eee Environmental Requirements Power Source Requirements Introduction With your purchase of the Epson ActionN ote computer you have chosen state of the art notebook computing The 486SLC microprocessor chip designed for portable computers provides high speed performance in a compact lightweight notebook size form Standard Configuration The ActionNote is a versatile computer supporting a wide range of applications and hardware Its standard features include the following Q 2MB 4MB or 8MB of RAM random access memory expandable to a maximum of 8MB Q 640 x 480 dpi dots per inch VGA video graphics array backlit monochrome LCD liquid crystal display screen which emulates VGA color with 32 shades of gray Internal hard disk drive One 3 zinch 1 44MB diskette drive Parallel port for a paralla printer Two serial ports for serial devices RJ 11 standard phone jack for an internal modem C co oO 0 Video port for an external color or monochrome VGA monitor Q Port for a PS 2 compatible pointing device Introduction 1 Q Q Mouse keyboard adapter for simultaneously attaching an external PS 2 type keyboard and a pointing device Rechargeable battery pack AC adapter for powering the computer and recharging the battery pack Socket for an optional Cyrix Cx387SLC or Intel 387SX numeric coprocessor
44. a hard disk you ll probably use it to store the programs and data files you use regularly Keep backup copies of all your files on diskettes You can copy your data in several ways See your MS DOS or other operating system manual for instructions Using a Single Diskette Drive System MS DOS expects a computer to have at least two diskette drives A and B and displays prompts and messages accordingly Your ActionNote has one 32inch diskette drive this is drive A MS DOS uses the one drive as two by displaying alternate prompts for the source and target diskettes For example if you need to make a copy of a diskette you can insert the diskette in drive A and enter the following command DISKCOPY A B MS DOS copies the data from drive A the source diskette to its memory and then prompts you to insert the diskette for drive B At this point you remove the original diskette insert a blank diskette the target diskette and press any key to continue Then the operating system copies the data from its memory to the second diskette Using Your Computer 2 15 When you swap diskettes this way it is a good idea to write protect the original diskette so you don t accidentally write over it See Write protecting Diskettes earlier in this chapter for more information Using a Hard Disk The hard disk installed in the ActionNote has been prepared for use at the factory It also may have MS DOS and Windows installed If y
45. able of sending and receiving 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 As a general rule choose the highest speed baud rate and the protocol that provides the best error detection Check the documentation that came with your serial device to see if you need to adjust any of its settings Note If your application program cannot send printer output directly to the serial port you can use the MS DOS MODE command to redirect the output You can even tell the computer to redirect printer and serial port settings automatically if you place the appropriate MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC BAT file See your MS DOS manual for instructions Using the EXTKB Port You can use the EXT KB port to connect the Logitech trackball or any PS 2 compatible pointing device You can also connect the mouse keyboard adapter to this port This adapter has two ports which allow you to connect both a pointing device and an external keyboard at the same time You can connect a PS 2 compatible keyboard to this adapter it does not support Al type keyboards Connecting Optional Devices 4 7 Connecting the Trackball 4 8 Your computer package may include the Logitech Trackman trackball You connect this trackball to the EXT KB port on the left side of the computer You can attach the trackball to the right or left side of your keyboard or
46. ae 4 7 4 6 MS DOS application program keyboard layouts memory 2 18 19 MODE command 4 7 operating systems 1 12 13 starting up 1 12 VER command A 2 version number A 2 VGA drivers NiCad battery pack see battery Normal speed I Num Lock function rad key 2 8 pack Tntro 2 11 Num Lock LED 1 5 Numeric copr ET Numeric keypad adding 4 11 4 16 17 error messages problems A 13 removing 4 17 ZT specifications testing 6 116 7 2 5 2 4 2 11 O On line state fax modem B L On Site Warranty Service Opening screen Operating system s 1 12 4 8 Option registers fax modem B 9 12 eT devices Intro 34 1 19 5 1 P Parallel port controller C 2 error message 16 9 PRINTER _port 1 testing 6 1 6 7 Parallel printer connecting 4 4 5 Password Pause key key key Phone jack connectin Ris 4 9 10 controller LINE port 1 7 Physical dimensions Pointing device connecting controller C 2 enabling Ports 1 7 8 Power button 1 6 A 3 cable 1 2 1 9 LED 1 5 management 3 8 5 10 11 source requirements C 5 supply Power on diagnostics 1 11 A 2 3 Powering computer 3 1 B Primary parallel port 4 5 PRINTER port 1 7 4 214 7 Printer problems A 12 Processing speeds 2 Program stopping 2 9 Protocol serial _ports 4 7 Brey PS 2 compatible keyboard mouse 4 9 po
47. al Devices 2 Connect the monitor cable to the port labelled VIDEO on the back of the computer 3 If the connector has retaining screws tighten then by hand or with a screwdriver 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the monitor if it is not already attached 5 Connect the monitor s power cable to a grounded earthed electrical socket See Chapter 7 for details on using the VGACONF utility which allows you to change the display characteristics of your LCD and or external monitor Connecting Optional Devices 4 3 Connecting a Parallel Printer You can use the PRINTER port to connect a parallel device such as a Centronics compatible printer Before connecting a printer check the manual that came with it to see if you need to change any of its settings You can also connect some third party external diskette drives to this port Check with the Epson Connection for product compatibility requirements If you do connect an external diskette drive to this port be sure to run the Setup program to identify the drive Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer 1 Place the printer in a convenient location near your computer so that the power and data cables will not interfere with the paper or paper trays 2 Make sure both the computer and printer are turned off 3 Connect the printer cable to the PRINTER port 4 4 Connecting Optional Devices 4 If the connector has retaining screws tighten then
48. ant to change or lose Then move the switch to remove the write protection Ordinarily it s a good idea to leave program disketes writeprotected but some programs don t work properly using write protected diskettes Is the diskette formatted A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it See your operating system manual for instructions Is the diskette damaged Use your backup copy of the diskette and repeat the operation that caused the problem If the operation works using the copy the original diskette is probably damaged Discard it and use the copy If you need to save the files on the original diskette try using the COPY command to copy one file at a time Try formatting a blank diskette to determine if the diskette drive is operating properly If you cannot format a diskette see the following section Troubleshooting A 9 Disketie Drive Problems If you are having problems with the diskette drive check the following 1 If the drive does not seem to be working as it should try performing a similar operation with a diskette in another computer s drive if you have access to one 2 If the drive is making loud or unusual noises stop the current operation immediately If the problem continues contact your Authorized Epson Servicer 3 You can run a diagnostic check for the diskette drive see Chapter 6 for instructions Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with your hard disk drive c
49. assurer une protection ad quate l ordinateur contre les court circuits et le survoltage l installation de l difice doit comprendre un disjoncteur de 16 amp 9 On doit brancher tout l quipement dans une sortie reli e la masse Lorsqu il est impossible d ins rer la fiche dans la prise on doit retenir les services d un lectricien ou remplacer la prise Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m me circuit qu un appareil photocopie ou un syst me de contr le d a ration avec commutation marchearr t 10 S assurer que le cordon d alimentation de l ordinateur n est pas effrit 11 Dans le cas o on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l ordinateur on doit s assurer que la valeur totale d amp res branches dans le cordon n exc de en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge La quantit totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exc der 15 amperes 12 Ne jamais ins rer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit clans les cavit s de cet appareil 13 Sauf tel que sp ifi dans la notice d utilisation on ne doit jamais tenter d effectuer une r paration de l ordinateur On doit r f rer le service de cet appareil un technicien qualifi 14 Debrancher l ordinateur de la prise murale et confier le service au personnel de service qualifi selon les conditions qui suivent A Lorsque le cordon d alimentation ou la prise sont endommag s B Lorsqu un liquide s est infiltre dans l ordinateur
50. attery Whenever the AC adapter is connected it recharges the battery pack The AC adapter is ideally suited for travel to foreign countries It is designed to operate in 100 240 VAC ranges with a frequency of 50 60 Hz All you need is an appropriate plug for the electrical socket see Appendix C for specifications See Chapter 1 for instructions on how to connect the AC adapter to the computer Powering the Compute 3 1 Using the Battery Pack The removable NiCad battery pack powers the computer when the AC adapter is not connected The length of time the battery can provide power depends on how you use the ActionNote If you operate the computer using a bright screen display and access the hard disk often you will consume more battery power and shorten the length of the charge To increase the amount of time you can use the computer without electrical power you can purchase additional battery packs Maintaining a supply of charged battery packs allows you to replace a low battery and continue your work Note Use only the battery pack designed for use with the ActionN ote model number 8KR 1700AE Replacing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to install the battery pack L Turn off the computer 2 If the AC adapter is connected disconnect it 3 Turn the computer upside down with the back facing you 3 2 Powering the Computer 4 Press down on the release buttons on the battery compartment cover and slide the c
51. below Reserved a a ee si fema ES ER e EME TN EN EEE C ae eee Reseved EME register see below Option register see below Fax M odem Command Set AT Register Summary continued Command Command Description Option register None ae below S24 Reserved Z mes DIRdelayvaiue value sec RTS to CTS turnaround delay Option register None see below MNP modem line connect speed Option Registers S 14 Bit mapped configuration register bit 1 o Command echo disabled E0 Em Command echo enabled default E1 bit 2 Result codes enabled default Q0 Result codes disabled Q1 Digit resutt codes VO Word result codes default V1 bit 5 Tone dial M Pulse dial default P a7 o amn O Originate mode default Fax M odem Command Set B 9 S2 I Bit mapped configuration register bit 012 Unused bit 34 Modem ignores DIR amp DO ON to OFF transition on DIR cusses the modem to go DE the command state amp DI ON to OFF transition on DIR causes the modem to PAC up default amp D2 ON to OFF transition on DIR causes the modem to reset c amp D31 FE DCD aways ON SCO DCD tracks the actual state of the data camer default amp C 1 bte Unused o C 7 Long Space Disconnect ne default YO La Long Space Disconnect enabled WI 22 Bit mapped configuration register CR Speaker volume low LO Speak
52. cording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assume with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damage 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 ActionNote is a trademark of Epson America Inc General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1993 by Epson America Inc Torrance California 400210900 ii Important Safety Instructions L 2 3 Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer Do not place the computer on an unstable cart stand or table Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation do not block or cover these openings Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat register Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated on its label If you plan to operate the computer in Germany observe the following safet
53. ct Return to menu and press Enter Using the VGA Utilities 7 3 11 At the installation menu select Save changes 12 At the prompt enter a name that identifies this driver it s a good idea to include the driver s resolution 100x60 The default driver name assigned by the program is 123 SET 13 Exit the Lotus Install program To start Lotus with the new driver resolution you include the name of the driver with the Lotus prompt For example if you named your driver OOx60SET you would type the following and press Enter 133 100X60 Microsoft Windows Version 3 0 The Microsoft Windows driver supports a resolution of 800 x 600 with 16 colors Note Even though this driver is specific to Windows 3 0 you can use it with Windows version 3 1 Check with the Epson Connection for the availability of the Windows 3 1 driver To install the driver follow these steps 1 Log onto the Windows directory on your hard disk 2 At the command prompt type serve and press Enter 3 Atthe System information screen select Display and press Ener 7 4 Using the VGA Utilities 4 From the Displaymenu select other Recauires disk provided bya hardware manufacturer and press l The program prompts you to insert your display driver diskette into drive A Insert the Reference diskette into driveA Typewrn3 asthe pathname and press Ener The program displays a list of drivers and their associated resolutions For exa
54. diskette make sure the drive light is off then press the release button When the diskette pops out remove it and store it properly Caution Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while the drive light is on You could lose data Also be sure to remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer Using Your Compute 2 13 White protecting Diskettes You can write protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered When a diskette is write protected you can read it and copy data from it but you cannot store new data on it or delete any files it contains If you try to change data stored on a write protected diskette you see an error message To write protect a 3 inch diskette turn the diskette over so you are looking at the underside Slide the switch in the lower left corner toward the edge of the diskette until it clicks into position exposing a hole write protect switch To remove the write protection slide the switch toward the center of the diskette until the hole is covered 2 14 Using Your Computer Making Backup Copies It is important to make copies of all your data and system diskettes Make backup working copies of all diskettes that contain programs such as your MS DOS and Reference diskettes then use only the copies Store the original diskettes away from your working diskettes Also copy your data diskettes as necessary to keep your files up to date If you have
55. e When an option is highlighted you can press CF1_Jto display information about the option including the possible settings Use Ccm Pgup Or PgDn to change the value of an option Press Ces Jto return to the main menu The options on the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP screen are described in the following table Note that the Setup program displays the possible settings for each option when the option is highlighted and you press the CFt key Running Setup 5 7 ADVANCED CMOS SETUP Options opton nur Sd Typematic Rate Enables or disables programming of the typematic Programming rats if enabled you can change the next two options on the screen pene Rate Sets the dday period between the time you press a day key and the time the character appears on the screen in milliseconds the niga the number the longer the delay the default is 500 msec or 1 2 second Typematic Rate Sets the rate at which a character repeats when you hold down a key the higher the number the faster the repeat rate the default is 24 characters per second PS 2 Mouse Enables or disables PS 2 type mouse support for the Support Option EXT KB port always enable this option when you connect a pointing device to the EXT KB po Above 1 MB Enables or disables testing of memory above 1 MB Memory Test during system startup disabling this option speeds up the startup process Memory Test Enables or disables an audible ticking sound as Tick Sound memory Is
56. e error 0607 Insert error coprocessor 0701 Coprocessor not installed 0702 Coprocessor Initialize error 0703 Coprocessor invalid operation mask error 0704 Coprocessor field error 0705 Coprocessor comparison emor 0706 Coprocessor zero divide mask enor 0707 Coprocessor addition emor 0708 Coprocessor subtraction enor 0709 Coprocessor multiplication eror 0710 Coprocessor precision error Parallel port 0901 Eror pin p Serial port s 1101 control sgnal always low 1101 control signal always high 1102 Timeout eror 1103 Verify enor Running System Diagnostics 69 System diagnostic enor messages continued Hard disk drive 1701 Seek enor 1702 Wite enor 1703 Read enor 6 10 Running Systen Diagnostics Chapter 7 Using the VGA Utilities The Reference diskette included with your system contains special VGA video graphics array drivers and utilities for your computer s built m VGA adapter This chapter describes how to install and use these drivers and utilities Note You need to install these drivers only if you plan to use an external VGA or SVGA monitor Your LCD screen which provides a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 with 32 shades of gray does not require a driver Because software programs can run on different types of display adapters with different types of monitors the VGA drivers identify your display adapter and monitor for the software These drivers are files your software uses to communica
57. ed numeric keypad that you access using the Cm and nr Keys in the same way you use the shn J key to enter uppercase characters Using the enbedded numeric keypad is described later in this section Note The keyboard on the ActionNote is available with different layouts for different languages Special keytop sets are available in some countries Additionally you can use MS DOS to reassign the layout of your keyboard to duplicate that of another country See your MS DOS manual for more information Using Your Computer 2 5 The following illustration shows the 84 key US keyboard layout This section describes how to use the following features on your keyboard QSpecial keys a TheCr Jand F2 jkeys Q The embedded numeric keypad 2 6 Using Your Computer Special Keys Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer isrunning MS DOS or application programs The special keys are described in the following table Moves the cursor one tab to the right in nomal mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode Changes the letter keys from lower to uppercase changes back to lowercase when pressed again The number symbol keys on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of the keyboard are not affected Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with the main character keys Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is on Note Use
58. ed to be used in most countries as it can operate in the ranges 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Caution Use only the AC adapter model number AP 3525 supplied with the computer If you are using the adapter in a country other than the one where you purchased your ActionNote make sure you have the correct power cable for the electrical socket See the power cable specifications in Appendix C for details You may need to connect the AC adapter to charge the battery before you use it for the first time See Chapter 3 for complete instructions on powering the computer with the AC adapter and or the battery Setting Up the Computer Follow these steps to connect the adapter to the computer 1 Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC input port on the right side of the computer 2 Connect the power cable to the AC adapter 3 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded earthed electrical outlet Setting Up the Computer 1 9 Opening the Screen Follow these steps to open the LCD screen Place the computer on a level surface 1 2 Turn the computer so its front is facing you 3 Slide the release latches on the front sides of the computer toward the sides and lift up the screen Setting Up the Computer 1 10 Tuming On the Computer When you first use the ActionNote the battery may not be charged so make sure the AC adapter is connected when you turn it on for the first time Before you
59. en BIOS SETUP PROGRAM AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITIES C 1990 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP ADVANCED CMOS SETUP ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP AUTO CONFIGURATION WITH BIOS DEFAULTS CHANGE PASSWORD HARD DISK UTILITY WRITE TO CMOS AND EXIT DO NOT WRITE TO CMOS AND EXIT Standard CMOS Setup for changing Time Data Hard Disk Type etc ESC Exit Loto Sel F2 F3 Color F10 Save amp Exit item to the next The screen displays a brief description of the highlighted menu item When the correct procedure is 5 2 Running Setup When you select one of the SETUP options you see this screen BIOS SETUP PROGRAM WARNING INFORMATION C 1990 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Improper Use of Setup may Cause Problems II If system Hangs Reboot system and Enter setup by Pressing the lt DEL gt key Do any of the following After Entering Setup i Alter Options to make System Work ii Load BIOS Setup Defaults Hit lt ESC gt to Stop now any other Key to Continue Press any key to continue or press Es to exit the Setup program Changing the Settings At the bottom of each Setup screen you see a list of the keys you can use to select options on that screen Their functions are described in the following table Each screen lists the keys available use only the keys listed for that screen Function Cancels the current screen and retums to the previous menu Move between options
60. er volume low U Speaker volume medium default L2 ES Speaker volume high L3 00 Speaker disabled MO Speaker on until camer detected default M 1 E Speaker always on M2 Speaker on until camer detected but off during dialing M3 B 10 Fax Modem Command Se S22 Bit mapped configuration register continued bit 456 000 Select basic result code set x0 Select first extended result code set o 1 Select second extended result code set X2 ovaires saser orus tietue 23 Bit mapped configuration register bit O Unused funaes o ornas om comme oi communas aos Communications rate 4800 bps 101 Communications rate 9600 bps 01 spaca par sas eme pore pay Fax M odem Command Set B 22 S27 Bit mapped configuration register 0 CCII V 22 1200 bps V 21 300 bps BO Unused Bell 212A 1200 bps MNP Register Summary S36 Negotiate failure teatment 0 Hang up l Attempt direct connection PI __ Attempt nomal connection Attempt V 42bis then MNP 5 connection if fail hang up Attempt V 42bls then V 42 men MNP 5 connection ff fail negotiate MNP 2 4 with constant terminal speed S46 Protocol selection 136 Execute LAPM protocol with no BILZ compression 1138 Execute apm protocol with snzcompression S48 VA2 negotiation action Disable the negotiation process remote modem must be configured the same Half duplex negotiation your modem remains silent during d
61. es you can reset it to reload the Operating system and try again Caution Resetting the computer erases any data in memory you have not saved so do not use the reset function unless necessary Also some programs classify and store new data when you exit then properly so do not reset the computer before you exit a program if possible To reset the computer the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A If you are using MS DOS hold down Cen and ar J and press Delete The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer reloads MS DOS If resetting the computer does not correct the problem you probably need to turn it off and back on again 2 10 Using Your Computer Tuming Off the Computer Before turning off the computer save your data and leave the application program you are using Make sure the hard disk drive and the diskette drive lights are off then turn off the computer by pressing the power button on top of the computer Caution Always make sure the computer is off when you connect or disconnect equipment such as a printer or the trackball Changing the CPU Speed Your computer s processor can operate at two speeds Turbo 25 or 33 MHz or Normal 8 MHz At the higher speed the computer performs all tasks faster You may need to select the slower speed however to run some copy protected programs or a program that has a specific timing requirement Whenever
62. et the keyboard on top of the computer Be careful not to strain or twist the keyboard cables ceyboard coprocessor socket memory module Installing a Memory Module Your computer comes with 2MB 4MB or 8MB of memory 2MB are soldered directly onto the system board You can increase your memory up to a maximum of 8MB by adding either a 2MB or 6MB memory module If your computer comes with 4MB of memory a 2MB memory module is already installed in the computer as shown above You can increase your memory to 8MB by replacing the 2MB memory module with a 6MB memory module Connecting Optional Devices 4 13 Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 Remove the keyboard as described above 2 If the 2MB memory module is installed remove the screw that attaches the memory module to the systen board memory module 3 Gently disconnect the memory module from its socket by sliding the module toward the front of the computer 4 14 Connecting Optional Devices 4 Lift the memory module out of the computer 5 Lower the new memory module 2MB or 6MB straight down into the computer until its connector aligns with the socket on the system board Make sure the hole for the attachment screw is on your left 6 Carefully press the module straight into the socket The connector and socket are designed so they fit together only if you have aligned them correctly so do not force them If you have trouble renove the
63. etection 7 Enable negotiatien 28 Disable negotiation bypass the detection and negotiation phases proceed at once with the fallback action specified in S36 B 12 Fax M odem Command Set S82 Break handling affected by K commands 13 1 Send break immediately and save data in buffers l Send break Immedlately and Ignore data in butters 128 Break Is sent In sequence with the transmitted data as K5 Result Code Summary word ok o Command ecw RING Telephone is ringing is ringing Camer lost or not detected ee Command entry eror CONNECT 1200 5 Connect at 1200 bps NO DIALTONE 6 No dial tone detected 1 BUSY Called line was busy NO ANSWER Called line did not answer CONNECT 2400 E Connect at 24CCI bps CONNECT 12WREL 4 MNP Class 4 Link CONNECT 1200 REL5 22 MNP Class 5 Link CONNECT 2400 REL4 MNP Class 4 Link CONNECT 2400 REL 5 MNP Class 5 Link CONNECT 12CWV 42 22 V 42 Link CONNECT2400 V 42 23 V 42 Link l Fax M odem Command Set B 13 MODEM FCC INFORMATION FCC part68 This equipment complies with FCC rules Part 68 On the underside of your computer is a label that contains among other things the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment You must uponrequest provide this information to your telephone company An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone
64. feet Caution When travelling 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 C 4 Specifications Power Source Requirements 120 Voitpower source requi emenis North Amerca 125V 10A Europe 240V 10A to 16A Australia 240V 10A North America 240V 15A Reference standards ANS C73 11 NEMA5 15 P IEC 83 CEE 7 7 IEC 83 IEC 127 HD 21 BS 1362 BS 1363A IEC 83 IEC 127 HD 21 EN 60 320 1 ASTA mark ASC112 IEC 127 HD 21 ANSI C73 20 Powefc ord UL CSA Listed Type ST no 18 3AWG or no 16 3AWG or cHAR gt 300V 10A or 13A lt HAR gt 1 00 mm 300V 10A lt HAR gt 1 00 mm 300V 10A UL CSA Usted NEMA 6 15 P Type SUT IEC 83 UL 198 6 No 18 3AWG 300V 10A Specifications C 5 Glossary 387SX A special purpose CMOS integrated circuit used to assist the microprocessor chip and speed up certain kinds of mathematical calculations and graphics displays The computer has a socket to accommodate either a Cyrix Cx387SLC or an Intel 387SX multifrequency numeric coprocessor 486SLC A CMOS process technology integrated circuit the central processing unit CPU of your ActionNote which controls all the processing of your computer AC adapter The device that converts AC voltage from a wall outlet into the proper DC voltage to power your ActionNote The
65. fter you ve waited a reasonable amount of time reset it by pressing Com J at Goleta 5 If resetting does not work you probably need to turn off the computer wait five seconds and turn it back on Password Problems If you set a password using the Setup program you must enter it at the times you selected in setup either whenever you start or reset the computer or whenever you start the Setup program If you have trouble using your password try the following L If you type the password and then see an x type it again and press If you typeit wron_ three times the computer locks up Press Cam Car J to reset the computer and try again 2 If you know the current password but you want to change it see Chapter 5 for instructions 3 If you have forgotten your password call the Epson Connection for assistance A 8 Troubleshooting Diskette Problems If you have trouble accessing data on a diskette follow these steps to identify the problem L Is the diskete properly inserted in the drive Remove the diskette from the drive and make sure it is inserted with the label facing up Are you using the right type of diskette for your drive The 3Winch drive in your computer can read ether 720KB or 1 amp MB diskettes Is the diskette writeprotected If you want to copy to a diskete it must not be writeprotected If the writeprotect switch is set first make sure the diskette does not contain files you do not w
66. g certain numeric calculations faster See also 387SX Copy protected program A type of program that cannot be copied Some copy protected programs require you to leave the program diskette in the diskette drive while you are using it Some also require the computer to be running at low speed instead of high speed CPU Central Processing Unit The integrated circuit chip responsible for integrating program instructions performing calculations and controlling all input and output operations CPU speed The speed at which the CPU can execute commands The ActionN ote can run at 25 or 33 MHz Turbo or 8 MHz Normal Also called clock speed execution speed or operating speed CRT Cathode Ray Tube A type of video display such as a color monitor or a TV screen 6 Glossary cursor The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen and moves as you enter and delete data Cylinder A set of tracks in a hard disk which can be lined up under one read write head The number of tracks in a disk is equal to the number of cylinders tunes the number of heads Data The information a computer stores or processes Data diskette A formatted diskette you use to store data files Data file A file you create using an application program for example a memo created by a word processor as opposed to a file containing program code Default A value or setting that takes effect when you turn on or reset the c
67. gnostics program which is initiated by the DIAG batch file DIAG BAT see Chapter 6 for details UTLS VGA utility programs see Chapter 7 for details LOTUS Lotus 1 2 3 VGA drivers see Chapter 7 for details WIN3 Microsoft Windows VGA drivers see Chapter 7 for details WP WordPerfect VGA drivers see Chapter 7 for details You may want to copy the VGA utility program in the UTILS directory to your hard disk If so you may want to create a directory called UTILS on the hard disk You can easily copy the files using the MS DOS COPY command See your MS DOS eee for details on creating directories and copying iles You don t need to copy the diagnostics programs or the VGA drivers to your hard disk You always run the diagnostics programs from the diskette as described in Chapter 6 and you can easily install the VGA drivers from the diskette as described in Chapter 7 Using Your Computer 2 3 Using the Password Function The ActionN ote provides password security for the entire system or only the Setup program This allows you to safeguard all your data or only your Set up configuration The password function is optional and you do not have to set a password if you don t want to use one You use the Setup program to first enable or disable a password and then define it See Chapter 5 for instructions If you enable the power on password you must enter it each time you turn on or reset your computer Resetting the
68. heck the following 1 Check the hard disk drive light If you enter commands such as COPY to access the hard disk the light should be on when the computer accesses the drive If the light is blinking there may be a problem with the hard disk Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer if this occurs 2 If you have set a timeout for the hard disk in the Setup program and it has timed out the hard disk drive requires about 15 seconds to come back up to speed when you access it again 3 Make sure you have formatted the hard disk correctly for MS DOS or the operating system you are using See the instructions in your operating system manual A 10 Troublesooting 4 Try running the hard disk diagnostic check described in Chapter 6 If you still cannot identify the problem contact your Authorized Epson Servicer Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program try the following solutions 1 2 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 If the program is stored in a directory on the hard disk drive make sure you are working in or specifying the correct directory If you are using a program on a diskette make sure you have inserted the correct diskette in the correct drive Your computer can run at either Turbo speed 25 or 33 MHz or Normal speed 8 MHz While almost all programs wo
69. hem follow these steps 1 Press C gt to select Delete Tests You see the Delete menu such as the following System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive 1 Serial Port COM1 Serial Port COM2 Printer Port LPTI Video Adapter Test Keyboard Test 2 Press TT jor to highlight the device you want to delete and press Enter The device is removed from the Delete menu You can delete as many devices as you want 3 When you finished deleting devices press C to select Execute and see Running Tests on page 6 5 Running System Diagnostics 6 3 Adding Tests If you want to add devices to the Items Detected list follow these steps 1 Press or to select Add Tests You see the Add menu such as the following Numeric Coprocessor Diskette Drive B LPT1 Printer Test The Add menu lists the testable devices that the computer has not detected as Enabled in your system You also see any devices that you deleted from the Delete menu in case you want to be able to test them 2 Press J or to highlight the device you want to add and press Ems The device is removed from the Add menu and added to the Execute list You can add as many devices as you want 3 When you are finished adding devices press to select Execute and see the next section 6 4 Running System Diagnostics Running Tests Follow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu 1 Press or to select Execute You
70. ic keypad allows you to enter numeric characters from the keyboard when the Num Lock function is on The numeric keypad is shown below Press Wumtoa to turn Num Lock and its LED on and off Then here the key to enter the numeric character printed on the ront of the key You can press C Fa plus the key to enter the alphabetic character on the key press _Fn_ plus the key to enter the alphabetic character in uppercase When Num Lock is off you can generate the numeric character by pressing _Fn_ Csnn plus the key Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running Many programs provide a command you can use to cancel or even undo an operation If you have entered an MS DOS command that you want to stop try one of the following commands a Hold down cm J and press c a Hold down es and press Brea Using Your Computer 2 9 These methods may also work in your application program If not you may need to reset the computer as described below Caution It is best not to turn off the computer to stop a program or command If you have created new data and have not yet stored it it will be erased if you turn off the computer Resetting the Computer If necessary you can clear the computer s current settings or its memory without turning it off you do this by resetting it For example if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entri
71. ing MNP level 5 reliable link connection L Enable data compression during MNP level 5 reliable link connection Kl Empty data buffers and immediately send a break to the remote system K3 Send a break to the remote modem in sequence with data Send a break to the remote terminal or computer in sequence with any data received fom the serial port Set nomal mode Set reliable mode Set auto reliable mode Set V 42 LAP M mode Fax M odem Command Set B 5 MNP Command Summary continued Command Description N5 Set V 42 auto reliable mode Set V 42 MNP reliable mode N7 Set V 42 MNP auto reliable mode Force a reliable link Independent of whether or not the modem originated or answered the call Disable flow control Enable XON XOFF flow control Enable RTS CTS flow control Enable XON XOFF software flow control Q4 Enable unidirectional hardware flow control keeping CTS off until connection is established Q5 Unidirectional keep CTS off until connection established Q6 Kept CTS off until connection for bidirectional hardware flow control established Display on line modem status Inactivity timer Disables timer Sets timer to number n up to 90 minutes u Accept a reliable link request Independent of whether or not the modem originated or answered the Call vo Disable extended MNP and V 42 result codes VI Enable extended MNP and V 42 result codes xo Disable XON XOFF pass though but still process XI Enable XON
72. inting device Intro 1 4 7 4 9 a Quick Reference guide 1 2 R RAM random access memory Read only memory ROM 5 1 Recharging battery _3 5 6 Reference siskette A gt 162 7 1 7 3 7 5 6 Release button 1 6 Release latches Removable battery pack 3 1 Removing diskettes 2 13 keyboard 4 11 13 Replacing battery pack 3 2 4 keyboard 4 18 19 index 5 Reserved memory 2 17 18 Resetting computer Resolutions VGA 7 I C 2 Result code su fax modem B 13 5 1 A 2 C 1 Runtime Error information box 6 6 S Saving battery powe Screen openin Scroll Lock LED Security see Password Serial device connecting 4 5 7 Serial number A 2 Serial ports COM I and compl connecting 4 5 controller C 2 error messages settings checking 4 7 testing 6 1 6 7 Serial printer 4 5 Setting up computer 1 1 13 Setup program changing 5 3 4 identifying a pointing device password security 2 4 power management options 3 8 5 10 11 running 5 1 15 settings saving 5 4 5 starting 5 2 5 svstem startup Single diskette drive system using 2 15 16 6 Index Software data communications fax transmission Lotus 1 2 4 2 3 7 2 4 problems A 11 12 Windows 1 2 1 13 WordPerfect 2 47 2 Speaker controller Special keys 2 7 8 Specifications C 1 5 Speed Intro 2 Standard CMOS setup changing 5 5 6 senings 5 1 4 S
73. k Tests the operation Of the Adapter Attribute check built in VGA display adapter Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Sync check Run all above checks Keyboard Tests the operation of your keyboard by displaying an asterisk on a keyboard diagram for each key you press The Write read check destroys data on the disk Be sure to back up data ona hard disk or insert a blank formatted diskette before running this test Error Messages The following table lists all the error messages that may appear during System diagnostic testing System diagnostic enor messages Eror code System board 0101 CPU error 0102 ROM checksum enor 0103 Timer counter register error 0104 Timer counter eror 0105 Refresh error 0105 DMA controller register error 0106 DMA page register eror 0107 Refresh error 0108 Keyboard controller timeout enor 0108 Keyboard controller self diagnostic eror 0108 Keyboard controller write command eror 0109 CMOS checksum enor 0110 CMOS shutdown byte enor 0111 CPU instruction eror 6 8 Running System Diagnostics System diagnostic enor messages continued CMOS battery enor Interupt controller eror Protect mode enor 1 Protect mode enor 2 Memory error Parity eror Keyboard 0302 Keyboard Is non standard or defective Diskette drive s 0601 Diskette drive controller error 0602 Sequential seek error 0603 Random seek eror 0604 Write enor 0605 Read eror 0606 Remov
74. lled Floppy drive A Identifies the diskette drive which is 1 44MB 3 inch do not change this setting Floppy drive B Always set to Not Installed Unless you install an optional extemal diskette drive Primary display Identifies the LCD display Keyboard Tells the system whether or not to test the keyboard during system setup 5 6 Running Setup Changing the Advanced CMOS Setup When you select the ADVANCED cmos SETUP option from the main menu you see this screen BIOS SETUP PROGRAM ADVANCED CMOS SETUP C 1990 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Typematic Rate Programming Disabled Non cacheable Block 1 Addr 000000h Typematic Rate Delay msec 250 Non cacheable Block 2 Size Disabled Typematic Rate Chars Sec 30 Non cacheable Block 2 Addr 000000h P8 2 Mouse Support Option Above i MB Memory Test Memory Test Tick Sound Hit lt DEL gt Message Display Hard Disk Type 47 Data Area DOS 1KB Wait Por lt Pi gt If Any Error Disabled System Boot Up Num Lock Ploppy Drive Seek At Boot System Boot Up Sequence Password Checking Option Video BIOS Shadow H000 64K Disabled LCD Contrast Enhancement Pull Height Cursor Internal cache memory 2 B Non cacheable Block 1 Size Disabled ESC Exit dfe Sel Ctrl Pu Pd Modify Pl Help F2 F3 Color P5 0ld Values F6 BIOS Setup Defaults Note This screen shows the BIOS default settings PressC Tt CLJ C or to select the option you want to chang
75. module and try again 7 When the connector is firmly attached to the socket replace the screw on the left side of the module 8 Replace the keyboard as described later in this chapter Connecting Optional Devices 4 15 After you reassemble your computer you need to run the Setup program to make sure it recognizes the new amount As soon as you turn on the computer it will prompt you to run Setup because of the memory mismatch See Chapter 5 for instructions If you later renove a memory module be sure to run the Setup program again Installing a Numeric Coprocessor Your computer has a socket for a numeric math coprocessor You can install ether a Cyrix Cx387SLC or an Intel 387SX multifrequency coprocessor Installing a numeric coprocessor speeds up your computer s numeric calculations and graphic displays when you are using certain application software The coprocessor chip can be easily damaged and is expensive to replace so if you don t feel confident about installing it yourself ask your Authorized Epson Servicer for assistance To install the coprocessor follow these steps 1 Remove the keyboard as described on page 4 11 4 16 Connecting Optional Devices 2 Place the coprocessor onto the socket so that the round indentation indicating pin 1 is in the upper left corner Then push it down 3 Replace the keyboard as described in the next section The computer automatically detects when a coprocesso
76. mple Cirrus Logic VGA 800x600 16 colors Select the display driver you want and press Remove the Reference diskette from drive A Complete the Windows Setup WordPerfect Version 5 The WordPerfect driver supports high resolution text and graphics WordPerfect allows text and graphics drivers to be set up separately so be sure to install both of these drivers Follows these steps L Log onto the WordPerfect directory on your hard disk This directory is normally called WP51 Copy the WordPerfect driver from the Reference diskette to this direct0 At the command prompt type the following and press COPY A WP CIRRUS VRS 3 Start WordPerfect Using the VGA Utilities 7 5 4 To display the Setup menu press sat CFL 5 SelectDisglay bytyping 2 6 If you areinstalling the driver for text mode select Text Screen me If you are installing the driver for graphics mode selectGraphics Screen Type 7 Move the cursor until cirrus Logic vca appears on the list and choose SELECT The program displays a list of all the resolutions supported by the Cirrus Logic text driver 8 Select the desired resolution 9 Press m to exit Your selection is saved and used for displaying text and the print preview and graphics functions of WordPerfect Using the VGACONF Uiilty Program The Reference diskette includes the utility program VGACONF This program is located in the UTILS directory You may have copied the program
77. ms used by your computer 18 Glossary Timeout period An amount of time you can specify using the Setup program if the selected device is not accessed for the specified amount of time the computer enters Suspend mode Track A circular region on a diskette which is divided into sectors Each side of a 1 44MB 1 2MB or 720KB diskette has 80 concentric tracks Each side of a 360KB diskette has 40 tracks Utility program A type of program designed to allow you to change computer settings and perform useful applications The utility programs for your ActionNote are included on the Reference diskette VGA Video Graphics Array A type of high resolution display adapter The VGA capabilities of the ActionNote can display resolutions up to 640 x 480 on the LCD screen and up to 800 x 600 on an external VGA monitor Write To record data on a disk White profect To prevent a diskette from being overwritten When a diskette is write protected you cannot erase change or record over its contents Glossary 29 Index A AC adapter connecting low batter problems A 5 recharging batter specifications using 3 1 Acoustical noise C 4 Adapter automobile cigarette lighter mouse keyboard Advanced chipset settings 5 1 5 10 11 Advanced CMOS settings 5 1 5 7 10 Can key 2 7 Altitude C4 Application programs device drivers 4 8 problems A 11 12 VGA drivers 7 2 AT comma
78. nd summary B 24 AT register summa 8 12 AT type keyboard Auto interleave AUTOEXEC BA B Backin up ie 2 7 ile key 2 7 Backup copies diskettes 2 15 Basic input output system 5 1 Battery compartment cover Battery pack s disposal recharging replacing 3 2 4 specifications unpacking 1 2 using 3 2 4 Battery power saving Tntro 2 2 17 Baud rate serial port 4 6 BIOS Break Key 2 8 Brightness control switch 1 42 12 Built in VGA adapter 7 1 C key 27 Caps Lock LED COM port s 1 74 4 2 4 5 Command stopping Command set fax modem B 1 13 Command state fax modem B 1 Compute care 2 1 locks up A 7 B powering 3 1 8 problems A 1 14 resetting 2 10 setting up 1 1 13 turning off 2 11 index 1 Computer continued turning on unpacking using 2 1 won t start Configuration automatic 5 4 Connecting AC adapter 1 8 9 external keyboard 4 external monitor 4 7 internal fax modem 4 9 10 optional devices 4 1 19 parallel printer 4 4 5 pointing device serial device 4 5 trackball 4 8 9 Conserving battery power using sep 54 using VGACONF 7 8 9 Contrast Controllers Conventional memory _2 17 18 Conventions manual Coprocessor see Numeric coprocessor Copying Reference diskette 2 3 specifications s eed changin 2 11 Con Jkey27 Com J 2 Com J Can sn Com as Dore Cem
79. nector for the internal fax modem Keyboard Mass Storage Diskette drives Hard disk drive LCD Display Power Supply AC adupter Buitefypuck Caution amp S 85 US keys embedded numeric keypad andri and F12 Jkeys Support for one internal 314 inch diskette drive supports 1 44MB and 720KB formats Support for one internal hard disk drive Monochrome 640 x 480 dots x 32 shades of gray 0 3 mm high contrast two film paper white backlit by one cooled cathode fluorescent tube CCITT continuous brightness and contrast controls power saving feature brightness and contrast enhancement 15 5VDC 2 4A continuous AC adapter with international voltage input 50 60 Hz Rechargeable internal NiCad battery pack S call 9 6 volt 1 7AH 16 3W Use only the AC adapter and battery designed for use with the ActionNote AC adapter model number AP3S25 and battery model number 8KR 1700AE Specifications C 3 Physical Dimensions Height 42mm 1 6in Width 280 mm 11 0 in Depth 225 mm 8 7 in Weight with 2 5 kg 55 Ibs buttery puck installed Environmental Requirements Tempemture Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 30 to 90 noncondensing Non operating 5 to 95 non condensing Acoustical 35dB 1 meter Noise Attitude Operating 61 to 3048 m 200 to 10 000 feet Non operating 261 to 10 668m 200 to 35 000
80. network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 65 compliant See the installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the REN s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum RRN for your area Should this equipment cause harm to the telephone network the telephone company sha11 where practical notify the customer that temporary discontinuance of service may be required however where prior written notice is not practical the telephone company may discontinue service forthwith if such action is reasonable in the circumstances You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes inits communications facilities equipment operation procedures where such action is reasonable required in the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service Do not attempt to repair o
81. ng optional devices however you need to run the Setup program to update the system The Setup program is stored in the computer s ROM BIOS read only memory basic input output system so you can run the program any time you turn on or reset the computer Setup lets you verify or change the following settings Q Standard CMOS settings such as the current date and time and drive types Q Advanced CMOS settings such as typematic rates startup functions and password checking Q Advanced chipset settings such as power management functions The configuration you define through the Setup program is stored in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer Whenever you start the computer it checks the settings and if it discovers a difference between the information in CMOS RAM and your system s configuration it prompts you to run Setup You see a message such as the following CMOS display type mismatch RUN SETUP UTILITY Press lt F1 gt to RESUME Running Setup 5 1 If this happens pressCF1_ to run Setup and correct the setting Starting the Setup Program To start the Setup program you must turn on or reset the computer During the memory test press pss to start the Setup program If you have already enabled the Password function for the Setup program you will be prompted to enter it now You see the first menu scre
82. nternal Fax Modem Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor 4 11 Removing the Keyboard ES Installing a Memory Module ESE Installing a Numeric Coprocessor 4 16 Replacing the Keyboard Chapter 5 Running Setup Starting the Setup Program gt 2 Changing the Settings 5 3 Automatically Configuring Your System 4 Saving Your S dections sda dk ko aaa gt 4 Changing the Standard CMOS Setup gt Changing the Advanced CMOS Setup gt Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup gt 10 Changing the Password ss ne eats 68a aaa aaa ae gt Hard Disk Utility Hard Disk Format 2 14 Auto Interleave nnau uaaa bab Media Analysis Chapter 6 Running System Diagnostics Starting the Program 6 2 Daeing Tests Hussein eeenesee eee due Adding Tests auauua aaa a di id an Running Tess Li Li oi aaa Resuming From an Error 6 0 System Diagnostic Tests Error Messages Chapter 7 Using the VGA Utilities Lotus 1 2 3 VESION 2X 2c so HAS SR eee eee ee eee ees Microsoft Windows Version 30 WordPerfect Version 5 1 a0 e s en s mamie miens ee me Using the VGACONF Utility Program Using VGACO
83. oar P serial serial phone or pointing port port jack device port 1 6 S ting Up the Computer Battery compartment cover Turn the computer upside down and open this cover to access the battery pack The rechargeable NiCad battery pack powers your computer when the AC adapter is not connected For a full description see Chapter 3 External VGA port VIDEO You can connect a VGA monochrome or color monitor to this port The ActionN ote displays information on both the LCD screen and an external monitor at the same tune Parallel port PRINTER You can connect a parallel device such as a printer to this port See Chapter 4 for instructions Serial port COM 1 This port supports a serial RSX232C device See Chapter 4 for more information Serial port COM 2 This port supports a serial RS 232C device See Chapter 4 for more information Note that when the internal fax moden is installed this port is disabled Phone jack LINE Use this standard RJ 11 jack to connect a phone line when the internal fax modem is installed Seating Up the Computer 1 7 External keyboard port EXT KB Use this port to connect any PS 2 compatible pointing device This port also supports a mouse keyboard adapter for attaching both an external PS 2 type keyboard and a pointing device at the same time See Chapter 4 for instructions on installing optional devices Connecting the AC Adapter 1 8 The AC adapter is design
84. omputer Also the response to a command that the systen uses unless you provide a different response Device A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and performs a specific task such as your hard disk diskette drive or printer Glossary 7 Device driver See Drive Diagnostics The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration DIP switch Dual In line Package switch A small switch on a piece of hardware such as a printer that controls a particular function Directory A group of files stored in a particular area on a disk part of a structure for organizing files into groups Disk A general term meaning either a diskette or a hard disk See also Diskette and Hard disk Disk drive The physical device that allows the computer to read from and write to a disk A diskette drive has a slot into which you insert a diskette A hard disk is permanently sealed inside its own container Diskette A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material and used to store data Also called a floppy disk 8 Glossary Diskette drive The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write to a diskette Double density A type of diskette format A 3Winch doubledensity diskette has a capacity of 720KB Drive See Disk drizx Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system Examples of drive
85. option to specify your password Video BIOS Enables or disables shadow RAM for the video BIOS If Shadow you enable this feature the system copies the E000 64K contents of its video BIOS into RAM so it can perform certain operations faster LCD Contrast Enables or disables the LCD contrast enhancement Enhancement feature to enable this feature you can specify foreground background or both Full Height Enables or disables a full height cursor the normal Cursor Cursor is an underscore _ the full height cursor is a rectangle E Intemal cache Enables or disables the 1 KB Intemal memory cache memory built into the microprocessor when the cache is enabled the system performs most efficiently Non cacheable Enables or disables a non cache block of memory Block 1 Size your computer automatically caches all system memory unless you enable a non cache block of memory Non cacheable Displays the starting address of the non cache block of Block 1 Addr memory Non cacheable Enables or disables a non cache block of memory Block 2 Size your computer automatically caches ail sytem memory unless you enable a non cache block of memory Non cacheable Displays me starting address of the non cache block of Block 2 Addr memory Running Setup 5 9 Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup These configuration settings include the power management functions that allow you to conserve battery power When you select the ADVANCED CHIPSET S
86. ordinary happens refer to this appendix It provides you with the following problem solving sections Q The computer won t start Battery problens AC adapter problems The LCD screen is blank The external monitor screen is blank The computer locks up Password problems Diskette problems Diskette drive problens Hard disk problems Software problems Printer problems Memory module problens Math coprocessor problems e OD O D O O O DO Q O 0 0 0 0 CMOS battery problems Troubleshooting A 1 Besides trying the suggestions in this appendix you can run diagnostic tests on your system See Chapter 6 for instructions If the suggestions here or the diagnostic tests do not solve the problem perform the steps 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 1 800 922 8911 Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance be ready to provide the serial number of your computer its ROM 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 You can find the serial number on the underside of the computer If you are able to use your computer follow these steps to obtain information about your configuration as well as the version numbers of your system BIOS and MS DOS L Turn on your comput
87. ormat the disk again using your operating system Running Setup 5 13 When you select them pisx uriziry from the main Setup menu you see this screen SETUP PROGRAM HARD DISK UTILITY c 1990 Aar ICAN Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Cyln Head WPcom LZone fect Size MB Hard Disk C Type 47 USER TYPE 988 10 o o 17 82 Hard Disk D Type Not Installed Hard Disk Type can be changed from the STANDARD CMOS SETUP option in Main Menu Hard Disk Format Auto Interleave Media Analysis BSC Exit Jte 801 r2 P3 Color The three options listed on the bottom half of the screen are hard disk diagnostic tests These tests are destructive in that they destroy data on the hard disk Therefore if possible be sure to back up any data on your hard disk before performing these tests Hard Disk Fomat The hard disk in your computer has already been formatted for you You need to reformat this hard disk only if you have a serious problem with the drive However before formatting a disk with data on it try every other recovery procedure described in your operating system manuals Then if possible back up all the data on the disk before you begin You must still partition and format the hard disk for the operating system after performing this low level format See your operating system manuals for instructions 5 14 Running Setup Caution The hard disk format procedure destroys any data on your hard disk select the Hard
88. ou plan to use MS DOS or Windows you can install your application programs and begin work See the documentation that came with your programs for instructions Follow these precautions to protect your hard disk from damage and to avoid losing data a Never turn off or reset the computer when the hard disk drive light is on This light indicates that the computer is copying data to or from the hard disk 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 Backing Up the Hard Disk Although the hard disk is very reliable be sure to back up your files onto diskettes in case you lose some data accidentally Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk See your operating system manual for instructions 2 16 Using Your Computer Saving Battery Power If you are using the hard disk while the computer is running on the battery remember that it uses more battery power You can reduce the power consumption however with the following conservation measures Q Define a timeout period for the hard disk through the Setup program See Chapter 5 for instructions Q Use the suspend resume switch to place the computer in Suspend mode when you are not using your computer but you want to leave it turned on See Using the
89. over toward you Pull up on the cloth tab and lift out the low battery Slide the fully charged battery pack into the slot Insert the right side with contacts first then press on the left side to secure the battery owering the Computer 7 Slide the battery cover back into place making sure the tabs on the cover fit into the slots on the computer s cover Press the cover from the back side until it snaps closed When you replace the battery pack make sure the new battery is fully charged otherwise you ll need to recharge it before you can use it 8 Turn the computer right side up 3 4 Powering the Computer Recharging the Battery The battery pack that comes with your ActionN ote is rechargeable You may need to charge the battery pack before using it for the first time and you must charge it when it runs low on power Your computer warns you when the battery is low through the low battery light To charge the battery pack leave it in the computer Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet The computer charges the battery whenever the AC adapter is attached The charging light blinks while the battery is charging When the battery is completely charged the light stays on The computer takes approximately 342 hours to charge a completely discharged battery pack If the battery still has some charge left when you start charging the time will be less If you have additional ba
90. place and run Setup Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer to install a new battery for you or call the Epson Connection for referral information A 14 Troubleshooting Appendix B Fax Modem Command Set This appendix summarizes the built in set of commands supported by the internal fax modem that may be installed in your ActionN ote computer This command set is compatible with the Hayes Smartmodem series of modems Note If you are using a telecommunications software program it provides its own set of commands that control the fax modem You will use the program s commands instead of the built in set You need the information in this appendix only if you are not using a telecommunications software program and need to use the fax modem s built in set of commands When to Issue Commands Your fax modem has two operating states command state and on line state The fax modem must be in command state to receive commands from you in on line state your keystrokes are passed directly to the telephone line The fax modem enters the command state when you Q Turn on your computer Select the Reset command ATZn a Q Place a call but are unable to make a connection a Exit the on line state using the escape sequence 4 Fax Modem Command Set B 1 AT Command Summary Repeat last command string 1 AT Attention l A Answer Immediate incoming call CCIT V 22 protocol at 1200 bps Bell 103 212A pro
91. r is installed When you turn on the computer the system configuration screen shows that a numeric coprocessor is present Caution If you need to remove the math coprocessor do not try to do it yourself This procedure requires a special extraction tool Contract your Authorized Epson Servicer Connecting Optional Devices 4 17 Replacing the Keyboard After installing a memory module or numeric coprocessor you must replace the keyboard Follow these steps 1 Carefully lift the keyboard off the top of the computer turn it right side up and align it over the front of the computer Make sure the keyboard cables are not twisted 2 Carefully press the keyboard forward until the tabs on the keyboard fit into the slots on the computer s cover 3 Press down on the front of the keyboard until it is securely in place 4 18 Connecting Optional Devices 4 Turn the computer upside down with the front facing you and replace the three screws on the front side of the cover 5 Turn the computer right side up 6 Connect any optional devices that you may have installed previously Connecting Optional Devices 4 19 Chapter 5 Running Setup The Setup program defines your system s configuration so the computer uses all of its devices properly Because your computer was set up at the factory the configuration information is accurate when you first set up the computer If you change the computer s configuration by addi
92. r manual for the correct DIP switch settings Refer to your printer documentation to see whether you need to use the MODE command described in the MS DOS manual to match the serial settings A 12 Troubleshooting Memory Module Problems If you have added extra memory to your system and that memory is not operating properly check the following 1 Make sure the Setup program is displaying the correct amount of memory See Chapter 5 for instructions 2 Have you defined the memory properly in your CONFIG SYS file See Using Memory in Chapter 2 and your MS DOS manual for more information Numeric Coprocessor Problems If you have installed a numeric coprocessor but it doesn t seem to be operating properly check the documentation that came with it for troubleshooting information and for any diagnostic procedures you can perform Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer or call the Epson Connection if you cannot solve the problem Caution Do not attempt to renove the numeric coprocessor yourself this requires a special extraction tool Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer for assistance Troubleshooting A 13 CMOS Battery Problems The Dallas dock chip in your computer preserves the contents of CMOS RAM even when the power is off This battery should last more than a year before you need to replace it When this battery s life is exhausted you see a message similar to the following System battery is dead Re
93. r modify this equipment If defective return it to the person from whom it was purchased who will in tum arrange to return it or to have it repaired by the manufacturer or his authorized agent The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning If equipment is determined to be malfunctioning its use shag be discontinued until the problem has been corrected This equipment should not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line is subject to state tariffs B 24 Fax Modem Command Set KC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS Note FCC ID J RUAM 3S2S This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesiredoperation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits 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 or television reception However
94. r of other subdirectories RS 232C A standard serial interface The ActionN ote has a connector that lets you attach an RX32C compatible device to your computer Sector A contiguous section of a disk track that provides an address at which the computer can access data Self tests See Power on diagnostics Serial A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent sequentially See also Parallel Glossary 17 Setup The program you run to define the configuration settings and Power Management options of your computer Shadow RAM The function that copies the system video ROM into RAM to speed up processing Software The programs that enable the computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate Subdirectory A disk directory that branches down from another directory or from the root directory Suspend mode The power saving mode your computer enters after you slide the suspend resume switch to the right or it detects a standby timeout period specified in the Setup program Switch An option you can add to a command that modifies the way the command works Switches are usually preceded by a forward slash For example if you add the S switch to the FORMAT command MS DOS installs the operating systen on a diskette as it formats it See also Parameter System disk A disk containing one of the operating syste
95. red the computer C If the computer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the computer to normal operation D If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance Instuctions Importantes de S curit L Lire compl tement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour r f rences futures 2 Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqu s sur l ordinateur 3 D brancher l ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage Utiliser un chiffon humide ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne a rosol 4 Ne jamais renverser un liquide d aucune sorte sur l ordinateur 5 Ne pas placer l ordinateur sur un chariot un support ou une table instable 6 Les events dans le meubles l arri re et en dessous sont con us pour a ration on ne doit jamais les bloquer Ne pas placer l ordinateur pres d une source de chaleur directe 7 Le fonctionnement de l ordinateur doit s effectuer conform ment au type de source d alimentation indiqu e sur l tiquette 8 Lorsqu on d sire utiliser l ordinateur en Allemagne on doit observer les normes s curitaires qui suivent Afin d
96. rk properly at the faster 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 Changing the CPU Speed in Chapter 2 for instructions If you have entered an MS DOS command that you want to stop there are special key commands you can use to tell MS DOS to stop what it is doing These methods may also work in your application programs a Holddown ewahdpress ec Q Hold down_ew Jand press Break Troubleshooting A 11 4 An application program can occasionally lock up the computer making it unresponsive to the keyboard If your computer does not respond when youtype on the keyboard you can reset it Press Con Cat to reset the computer 5 If resetting the computer doesn t help turn off your system wait five seconds and then turn it back on Then you can restart your application program 6 If none of these solutions solve your software problem contact the software manufacturer for technical support Printer Problems You can solve most printer problems by following the instructions in your printer manual If you have just connected the printer first check that the printer has power and is correctly 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 you have problems feeding paper check the printe
97. rmation box Follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem If an error occurs during a test the test stops and an error message appears Follow the instructions on the screen to print the message or to continue without printing it For a complete list of the error messages the program may display see the table at the end of this chapter 6 6 Running Systen Diagnostics System Diagnostic Tests The table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can run on your system System diagnostic tests System Board Checks the system board components Numeric Tests the operation of any Coprocessor existing numeric coprocessor System Checks all memory and displays Memory a memory count Diskette Sequential seek Tests the operation of the Drive s check selected diskette drive requires AorB Random seek check a formatted diskette for some Write read check eme Disk change check Run all above checks Hard Disk Seek check Tests the operation of the Drive Write read check intemal hard disk drive Read verify check Run all above checks Serial Port s Tests the selected serial port COM1 or requires a loop back connector COM2 Printer Port Tests the selected printer port LPTI requires a loop back connector LPTI Tests the operation of the Printer Test s selected dot matrix printer and prints a test pattem Running System Diagnostics 6 7 System diagnostic tests continued Come savin Video Adapter chec
98. rmatted diskette before you run this test Also be sure to do this if you select Run all above checks Running System Diagnostics 6 1 Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the System diagnostics program 1 Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer Note Always start the computer from the Reference diskette to run System diagnostics This clears any terminate and stay resident TSR programs or other utilities from memory and frees it for use by the diagnostics program 2 AttheA prompt type DIAG and press Enter This executes the DIAG BAT batch file in the root directory of your Reference diskette 3 You s a menu bar at the top of the screen with Items Detected highlighted Press enter 4 You see a list of all the testable devices the computer detects in your system Check to be sure the list is correct 5 If the list is not correct press to select Quit and press Enter Run the Setup program to make sure any missing devices are configured properly See Chapter 5 for instructions Then run System diagnostics again beginning at step 1 When the list is correct you can run diagnostic tests on each device If you do not want to test a device you can renove it from the list You can also add a device to the list 6 2 Running System Diagnostics Deleting Tests To remove devices from the Items Detected list so the Systen diagnostics program cannot test t
99. rol Vertical Pomition Vartical portion of non expanded mode Display Display device selection Bue width Select bus width Inhibit Font Inhibit automatic font load when switching display cursor lull height cursor control Rgb Change RQB weighting Using the VGA Utilities 7 7 7 8 Highlight the option you want to change and prespress Enter You see a submenu of the available selectiahe Use J Ci Ce or C2 to highlight the desired setting and press m to return to the SELECT OPTION menu Some options are designed for a specific display mode CRT SimulSCAN or panel CRT mode refers to a VGA monitor connected to the VIDEO port ShulSCAN refers to both the LCD screen and a VGA monitor panel refers to the LCD screen The following table shows the display modes available for each option Option Displaymode Bold _ Panel Contrast enhancement Panel Vertical position Panel Display CRT SimulSCAN panel Bus width CRT SmulSCAN oanel Inhibit font CRT SimulSCAN Panel Standby Timer dews you toSsetatimeout period for the LCD display pand if the Display option is set tO PANEL When yOU select Standby Timer your see this menu STANDBY TIMER Timer Set standby timer Normal Disable standby mode Using the VGA Utilities Select Timer toSsetatimeout period or select Normal to disable standby mode When you select Timer you See these prompts Standby Time minutes Time out on K eyboard activity or
100. ror em J Cat to restart it 2 As the computer performs its power on diagnostics it displays the version number of your system BIOS as part of the copyright information Write down the number 3 Write down any information about your setup shown on the configuraton screen that may help in identifying the problem 4 After the MS DOS prompt appears type ver and press to display the MS DOS version number Write it down A 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 keyboard controller and the hard disk drive When the diagnostics test RAM you 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 error 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 as soon as possible to report this information and the error message The Computer Won t Start If your computer does not start when you press the power button try the following 1 Check the
101. roximately two minutes to save your data If the batteries run out suddenly you will lose any data you have not saved Turn off the computer before replacing the battery pack Replacing the battery pack when the computer is turned on causes the computer to restart and any data stored in RAM is lost Powering the Computer Using the Suspend Resume Switch The suspend resume switch provides an efficient way to save battery power This switch is located on the top left side of the computer suspend resume switch Slide the suspend resume switch to the right to temporarily stop system activity when you do not need to use your computer for short periods of time The screen goes dark and the computer suspends power to its components and devices it continues to supply power to the RAM If you are not going to use the computer for a longer time 20 minutes or more for example turn it off To resume activity slide the switch to the left or press the key The computer resumes normal operation at the point at which you suspended it Powering the Compute 3 7 3 8 Using Setup to Conserve Battery Power The Setup program includes power management options that enable you to conserve battery power These options allow you to control various functions of the computer so you don t waste power on devices you are not using The power management options are available from the ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP portion of the setup program Yo
102. rs include expanded memory managers display drivers printer drivers and mouse drivers Embedded numeric keypad See Numeric keypad EMS or Expanded memory Memory that can be used by applications and programs conforming to version 4 0 of the Lotus Intel Microsoft LIM Expanded memory Specification EMS Expanded memory does not have addresses like conventional or extended memory Expansion memory module See Memory module Glossary 9 Extended memory Memory with addresses above 1MB Extended memory is generally not available to MS DOS applications but can be used by some RAM disk programs such as VDISK and some hard disk caching programs such as SMARTDRV Extended memory can also be used with OS 2 and some versions of Windows External device See Peripheral device FDD Floppy disk drive See Diskette drim File A group of related pieces of information sometimes called records or entries stored together on a disk Text files consist of words and sentences Program files consist of codes which computers use to perform instructions Floppy disk See Diskette Fn A key provided on the ActionNote keyboard to access alternate key functions for the embedded numeric keypad and the CF11 and CF12 keys Format To prepare a new disk or erase an old one so that it can store information Formatting a disk divides it into tracks and sectors and creates addressable locations on it 10 Glossary Graphics
103. s Press and Enter The system restarts with the previous configuration settings Changing the Standard CMOS Setup When you select the STANDARD cmos SETUP option from the main menu you see this screen BIOS SBTUP PROGRAM STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 1990 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Date mn date year Time hour min sec Ext Memory 7424 KB Daylight saving ln Head WPcom LZone sect Bize Hard disk C type 47 USER TYPE Seat ch 0 S 0 Hard disk D type Not Installed Floppy drive A 2 1 44 MB 34 2 2 3 3 Sun Feb 14 1993 Base Memory 640 KB 0 15 35 0 2 Disabled Floppy drive B Not Installed Primary display VGA PGA EGA Keyboard Installed Month Jan Feb Date 01 02 03 31 Year 1901 1902 2099 Press CT CL J Ce or 7 Jto select the option you want to change The Setup program displays information about each option as you highlight it Use Or Pg to change the value of an option Press gse_ to return to the main menu Running Setup 5 5 The options on the STANDARD CMOS SETUP screen are described in the following table Note that the Setup program displays the possible settings for each option when the option is highlighted STANDARD CMOS SETUP Options opto Hard disk C type Identifies the hard disk drive installed in the computer this setting is accurate for the factory installed hard disk do not change it Hard disk D type Always set to Not Insta
104. same password again and press Enter This confirms your password for the system The program displays the following message NEW Password Installed Press Ese to return to the main menu screen Highlight WRITE TO CMOS AND EXIT and press Enter 5 12 Running Setup Now you must enter the password each time you start or reset the computer and or before the Setup program will start See Chapter 2 for information about using the password you have defined Hard Disk Utility You need to select this option only if you are having serious problems with your hard disk such as not being able to access it This option provides utilities that allow you to perform a low level or physical format of your hard disk Do not confuse this procedure with the logical format performed by your operating system The physical formatting of a hard disk is a separate step that is usually done at the factory by the disk manufacturer Caution Physically formatting a hard disk erases any data it contains Be sure to back up any data on your hard disk before you format it If you are unsure whether formatting is necessary contact your Authorized Epson Servicer or call the Epson Connection 1 800 922 8911 for assistance In addition to destroying all the data on the hard disk formatting removes any partitions and logical formatting defined on the disk by your operating system After you physically format a hard disk you need to logically f
105. se ltallcs represent optional parameter names here you would type the actual path and filename such as WORK CONTACT Names of hardware elements Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer This chapter describes how to complete the basic setup of your ActionNote computer It covers Q Unpacking the computer Q Identifying the system parts Q Connecting the AC adapter Q Opening the screen Q Turning on the computer Instructions for installing optional equipment such as a memory module or a numeric coprocessor or connecting external equipment such as a trackball monitor or printer are provided in Chapter 4 Seating Up the Computer 1 1 1 2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer package contains the following Q The Epson ActionNote computer Q A rechargeable battery pack installed in the computer Q An AC adapter and power cord a A mouse keyboard adapter for connecting an external keyboard and a pointing device at the same time a This manual a Quick Reference guide and the Reference diskette Q A lightweght carrying case Depending on the configuration you purchased your computer package may also include the following Q MSDOS diskettes and manuals Q Windows diskettes and manuals Q Logitech Trackman trackball diskette and manual If your configuration includes the internal fax modem your package may include Q Data communications program diskette and manual Q Fax transmission program diskette and
106. spend mode System Timeout Enables or disables a tlmeout period for the Counter system if enabled and the system is not accessed forthe specified period of time the computer goes into Suspend mode Highlight the option you want to change and press _F1_ to see what timeout periods are available If you do not use the keyboard for the specified amount of time the computer turns off the LCD screen hard disk drive or the entire systen to save battery power The next time you press a key the system comes back on It s a good idea to always press the sna key when you want to resume activity on the computer Running Setup 5 11 Changing the Password If you enable the Password Checking Opt ion on the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP screen you use the CHANGE PASSWORD option to specify the password Caution If you do set a password be sure it is easy to remember If ou forget your password you will have to call the Epson onnection for assistance When you select the CHANGE passworp option you see the following prompt Enter CURRENT Password Type the current password When you enable a password for the first time the current password is AMI You see the following prompt Enter NEW Password Type your password using up to six characters To protect your password the screen does not display what you type After typing the password press Ener Then you see the following prompt Re Enter NEW Password Type the
107. tandard configuration Intro 1 2 Standard VGA monitor Standby timer VGACONF Stopping command or program Suspend mode Intro 2B 47 8 Suspend mode LED Suspend resume switch location 1 4 saving battery power 2 17 using 3 7 SVGA monitor key 2 8 System configuration een 1 12 identifying password security 2 4 testing timeout 5 11 1 System BIOS version number A 2 System board error messages 6 8 9 System configuration 1 12 5 1 15 System diagnostics adding eleal deleting tests error messages 6 8 10 execute menu Reference diskette 2 3 resuming from an error 6 3 running tests 6 5 6 starting 6 2 4 tests 6 7 8 System memory see System a 6 System parts identifying 1 3 8 T key 2 T lccommunicatio NS SO Telephone cable 1 4 10 Telephone line 4 9 Temperature zi Terminate and i resident TSR programs 62 Testing EE 1 10 Text mode Pl Timeout counters Timeout period Eee ak DAT Trackball attaching 4 8 connecting 4 8 9 Logitech Trackman Travelling C4 Troubleshooting Turning off computer Z T Turning on computer password 2 4 5 US keyboa Utilities 2 co mapper mue 6 V VGA adapte ilt in 7 1 BIOS display arcteristics 4 3 een re VGA drivers applications installing 7 3 6 Reference ce diskette 2 3 using VGA utilities program 2 3 using 7 1 11 VGACONF utility
108. te with your display adapter and monitor A utility is a program that supports the processes of a computer The utilities on your VGA diskette allow you to change the system s default graphic configuration and enhance your system operation by setting various video modes The ActionNote s built in VGA adapter is 100 compatible with IBM VGA This adapter allows you to use the computer with Epson VGA monitors other brands of VGA monitors and VGA compatible multifrequency monitors that use analog input The drivers and utilities described in this chapter work with any of these monitors Using the VGA Utilities 7 1 7 2 Standard VGA monitors display resolutions up to 640 x 480 and you do not need to install the drivers for your monitor to Operate properly with your application programs at this resolution However the display drivers provide improved resolution for each application supported The following table lists the applications for which high resolution VGA drivers are provided as well as the supported text modes or graphics resolutions and colors for each application For additional driver support call the Epson Connection Supported applications Application Lotus 1 2 3 version 2 x 100x60te xt i Microsoft Windows version 3 0 640x480 16 800x6C KI 16 WordPerfect version 5 1 800x6C KI Note These drivers and utilities are designed for systems running MS DOS If you are using another operating system see the
109. the ps 2 Mouse support Option in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP portion of the Setup program See Chapter 5 for details on using the Setup program Connecting an Extemal Keyboard If you are typing for extended periods of time you may want to connect an optional external keyboard You connect the keyboard to the mouse keyboard adapter in the EXT KB port on the computer Connecting the Intemal Fax Modem If the internal fax modem is installed in your ActionNote computer you can connect it directly to your telephone line using a standard phone jack The modem will then be ready to use Connecting Optional Devices 4 9 A telephone cable is included in your computer package Insert one end of the modular jack cable into the LINE port on the left side of the computer and insert the other end into a modular jack outlet Your computer package may have included data communications and fax transmission software If so this software is already loaded on your hard disk drive See the documentation that came with these applications for details on how to use them Appendix B provides a summary of the modem s internal command set You need to use the fax modem s built in set of commands only if you are not using a tdecommunications software package Each communications program provides its own set of commands that you will use to control the modem instead of the built in set Note Be sure to read the moden FCC information in Appendix B
110. this key to reactivate the system when it is in Suspend mode Controls functions on the embedded numeric keypad as well as other special functions Works with other keys to perform special control functions Works with other keys to enter altemate character codes or functions Moves the cursor back one space Ends line of keyboard input or executes a command Control cursor location Cancels the current command line or operation Using Your Computer 2 7 Key Purpose A Perform special t unctions within application TD Caz programs Tums on the numeric keypad changes back when pressed again Prints the screen display on a printer Works as defined by an application Controls scrolling in some applications Suspends the current operation Terminates the curent operation when used with Tums the insert function on and off reee Deletes the character marked by the cursor The Chimio Este and keys work as toggles press them once to turn on the function and again to turn it off When the function is on the corresponding LED above the keyboard is lit Using FLL and F12 2 8 The r11 and F12 keys perform special functions within application programs You activate these keys by using _Fr_J with the and _F2_ keys Hold down and press CA _Jto produce Fn hold down Cm and press _F2_ to produce _Fiz Using Your Computer Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The enbedded numer
111. ting system determines how programs run on the computer and supervises all input and output See also MS DOS Parallel A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent simultaneously See also Serial 14 Glossary Parameter A qualifier added to a command that tells the computer how to perform the command such as what data file to use or what particular conditions to expect For example in the command FORMAT A the a parameter tells the computer to format the diskette in drive A See also Switch Partition The area defined on a hard disk to run an operating system Also to divide a hard disk into separate logical drives Pathname The list of directories the MS DOS operating system must search through to locate a file For example the pathname for a file named CONTRACT TXT that is located in the BUSINESS subdirectory is BUSINESS CONTRACT TXT Peripheral device An external device such as a printer or mouse connected to the computer Port An input output connection on a computer to which you can attach a peripheral device Power on diagnostics A set of testing routines the computer performs automatically every time you turn it on Program A file that contains coded instructions telling the computer what to do and how to do it Glossay 15 Prompt A message on the screen that requests information or tells you the
112. tocol at 1200 bps Dial originates a call EO Echo off command mode El Echo on command mode Retums modem s product ID code Retums modem s ROM checksum Tests modem s intemal memory Speaker volume high MO Speaker always ott Speaker on until ca mer is detected Speaker always on Speaker on after last digit dialed off when camer is detected O Retum on line 01 Retum on line and initiate eaualizer retrain 2400 bps Result codes on a Sets polnter to register r B 2 Fax Modem Command Se AT Commund Summary continued Conant ones id fa Ignore DTR signal Returns to command mode when an on to off DTR transition occurs Hangs up and returns to command mode when an on to off DTR transition occurs FaxModem Command Set B 3 ATCommand Summary continued Desc fiplion Display configuration values and dialog settings Save storable parameters as user configuration O AW Save storable parameters as user configuration 1 Load user configuration 0 on power up Load user configuration 1 on power uP Store phone number x in location n Vd 3 Dial Modifiers Hookfiash 0 5 seconds Pause 2 seconds Retum to command state after dialing Reverse to answer mode Is Dial stored number Touchtone dialing Walt 30 seconds for second dialtone B 4 Fax M odem Command Set MNP Command Summary C CO Disable data compression dur
113. ttery packs it is a good idea to keep them fully charged so you can use them to replace the battery pack in your computer when it runs low This is especially useful if you are travelling and will need to run the computer off the battery an extra battery pack or two extends the length of time you can power the computer If you use the battery pack frequently it is a good idea to let it discharge completely before you recharge it then recharge it to its maximum power This extends the life of the battery If you find that over time the battery is losing its charge sooner the life of the battery may be reaching its end You may need to replace it with a new battery pack Powering the Computer 3 5 Note When your battery can no longer be recharged please contact your local government agency responsible for hazardous waste disposal NiCad batteries are considered hazardous waste and should be recycled or disposed of properly Low Battery Indicator 3 6 When the battery s power is getting low the low battery light starts flashing orange and the computer starts beeping At this point connect the AC adapter You need to recharge the battery as described above before you can use it again to power the computer without the AC adapter If your AC adapter is not available follow these steps 1 Complete your current activity 2 Save your data 3 Exit the program you are using 4 Turn off the computer You have app
114. turn on the computer first connect and turn on any external devices you will be using such as a printer monitor or pointing device See Chapter 4 for information about installing optional devices Then press the power button on the top of the computer to turn it on The computer displays copyright information and then performs a series of power on diagnostics that check the circuit boards memory ports keyboard and disk drives The computer displays several messages during the diagnostics including this prompt Hit lt DEL gt If you Want to run SETUP Seating Up the Computer 1 11 If the tests indicate a problem with the system you will see an error message followed by this prompt RUN SETUP UTILITY Press lt F1 gt to RESUME If this happens press C1 to run the Setup program and check your system configuration See Chapter 5 for a complete description of the Setup program When the computer completes its testing it displays a screen describing the system s configuration System Configuration C Copyright 1985 1990 American Megatrends Inc Main Processor 80486 Base Memory Size Numeric Processor None Bxt Memory 3ize Ploppy Drive A 1 44 MB 3 2 Hard Disk C Type Floppy Drive B None Hard Disk D Type Display Type VGA PGA EGA Serial Port s ROM BIOS Date 05 05 91 Parallel Ports s If necessary press the button on the keyboard to view the configuration screen After viewing the screen press any ke
115. ty 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 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 present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables 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 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 re
116. u can specify timeout periods for the LCD display the hard disk drive and or the system For a complete description of these options and the Setup program see Chapter 5 Powering the Computer Chapter 4 Connecting Optional Devices This chapter describes how to connect the following optional devices to your ActionN ote a a a Q a Q Q External monitor Parallel printer Serial device Logitech trackball mouse or other pointing device or an external keyboard Internal 9600 2400 fax modem Expansion memory modules Numeric coprocessor Make sure the computer is turned off before you install or connect any of these devices This is a safety precaution and is also necessary for the computer to recognize that you connected a new device Connecting Optional Devices 4 1 The interfaces for the VIDEO PRINTER and COM 1 ports are located on the back of the computer The interfaces for the COM 2 UNE and EXT KB ports are located on the left side of the computer To access any of these ports open the port cover by pulling down on the notch at the top Connecting an Extemal Monitor The VIDEO port on your computer allows you to connect an external color or monochrome VGA monitor When a monitor is connected you can display text and graphics on both the LCD screen and the monitor Follow these steps to connect a monitor 1 Make sure both the computer and the monitor are turned Off 4 2 Connecting Option
117. y precaution 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 Gebaudeinstallation mit einen 16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist Connect all equipment to properly grounded earthed power outlets If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact your electrician to replace your outlet Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off iii 10 IL 12 Do not allow the computer s power cord to become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the computer make sure the total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord Also make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots 13 Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service the computer yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnd 14 Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to iv qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has ente
118. y to continue the startup process Because your computer was set up at the factory the configuration information should be accurate If you have changed the computer s setup so that this information does not match your configuration run the Setup program described in Chapter 5 to correct it Depending on your configuration your computer may come with MS DOS and Microsoft Windows installed on the hard disk However you can use another operating system such as 0S 2 UNIX or XENIX Although this manual includes sample MS DOS commands it does not explain how to use the operating system see your MS DOS or other operating systen manuals for complete instructions 1 12 Setting Up the Computer If MS DOS was loaded on your computer at the factory the computer starts up in MS DOS as soon as it completes the power on diagnostics The messages you see as the computer loads MS DOS depend on how your computer has been set up If you plan to use another operating system you need to install it now See the documentation that came with your operating system for installation instructions The procedures described in this manual assume you are using MS DOS If you are using another operating system see your documentation for instructions on how to perform the various procedures Seating Up the Computer 1 13 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter describes how to use your ActionNote computer on a daily basis It provides information
119. you turn on or reset the computer it starts up in Turbo speed To change the speed you must turn on the Num Lock feature If necessary pressimise to turn Num Lock and its LED on Then to change to Normal speed pressen at To change back to Turbo speed make sure Num Lock is on and press em Ca GJ Note You must press or on the embedded numeric keypad only Using Your Computer 2 11 Using the LCD Screen The screen on your ActionNote is a backlit monochrome LCD You can adjust the brightness and contrast with the two controls on the top left side of the computer Adjust the switches to produce the best display for your viewing angle Slide the brightness switch to the right to lighten the brightness and to the left to darken the brightness Slide the contrast switch to the right to lighten the contrast and to the left to darken the contrast Using Diskettes Be sure to purchase high quality diskettes to ensure reliability For the 3 2inch 1 44MB diskette drive in your ActionN ote you can use either of the following types of diskettes Q 720KB doublesided doubledensity usually labelled 2DD QG 144MB doublesided high density labelled 2H D 2 12 Using Your Computer Inserting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette hold it with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive Slide it into the drive until it clicks into place When you want to remove the

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