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Epson ActionNote Laptop User Manual

1. 2 9 Defining Your Own Drive Type Checking System Memory deed dc CR OR RE ZIT Setting the Rooting Sequence 2 12 Setting the Virus Warning 12 12 Setting the Default Speed diver sed dd dd se sd ded ares Setting the Power Management Options Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP Post SETUP Procedures Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Taking Care of the Computer Using the Password Function Typing the Password uus a Using the Keyboard s c 0 000 seeceee sce caeaes Sedal KES wearer 44 Using ETIGnd De ao er es erecta ee e eere o Ro Display Key Combinations 55 iesechehe eee ed Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Turning Off the Computer oie ae our Changing the CPU Speed 44 444454444444444444 Adjusting the LCD Screen Using the Trackball ee ee bu eee eee eee eee EE Using Disk tes coke booed dores 6 Inserting and Removing Diskettes Write protecting Diskettes Making Backup Copies Using a Single Diskette Drive System Using a Hard DISK ne a tees ew Ic Backing Up the Hard Disk Removing and Inserting the Hard Disk Saving Battery Power Using PC Cards cece sas s
2. Is the diskette properly inserted in the drive Remove the diskette from the drive and make sure it is inserted with the label facing up If you think the external diskette drive may not be connected properly or the computer does not seem to recognize the drive s External Diskette Drive Problems on the following page Are you using the right type of diskette for your drive The external 3 5 inch drive can read either 720KB or 1 44MB diskettes Is the diskette write protected If you want to copy to a diskette it must not be write protected If the write protect switch is set first make sure the diskette does not contain files you do not want to change or lose Then move the switch to remove the write protection Ordinarily it s a good idea to leave program diskettes write protected but some programs don t work properly using write protected diskettes Is the diskette formatted A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it See your operating system manual for instructions Troubleshooting A 9 6 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 MS DOS COPY command to copy one file at a time 7 Try formatting a blank diskette to determine if the disket
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4. If you try to change data stored on a write protected diskette you will see an error message To write protect a diskette turn it over so you are looking at the underside Slide the switch in the lower right comer toward the outer edge of the diskette until it clicks into position exposing a hole write protect switch write protected To remove the write protection slide the switch toward the center of the diskette until the hole is covered Using Your Computer 3 15 Making Backup Copies It is important to make copies of all your diskettes Make backup working copies of all diskettes that contain programs such as your operating system 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 You ll probably use your hard disk to store the programs and data files you use regularly Keep backup copies of all these files on diskettes You can copy your data in several ways See your 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 supports one 3 5 inch external 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 ma
5. Slide the switch down to lighten the contrast or up to darken it Trackball Use this built in pointing device to move around the screen select items or choose commands in application programs that support a pointing device Power switch This switch turns the computer on and off Hard disk drive Your computer comes with a removable hard disk drive Slide the drive to the right to remove it See Chapter 3 for instructions Access cover Remove this cover to install a numeric coprocessor or additional memory See Chapter 5 for details Keyboard urea This is where you type commands and enter data For more information see Chapter 3 1 4 Setting Up the Computer Indicator lights The indicator lights on your computer provide information about its operation Power Indicates the computer is turned on a D 1 At Low battery Flashes to indicate the battery capacity is less than 20 Suspend mode Indicates the computer is in Suspend mode Hard disk drive Indicates the computer is accessing the hard disk drive PC card slot Indicates a PC card is inserted in the PC card slot Num Lock Indicates that Num Lock is set on the keyboard This activates the embedded 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 Rear Panel and Left Side The components on the r
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7. The number of cylinders on the drive The number of read write heads in the drive The precompensation cylinder LANDZONE The landing zone the area on which the computer parks the heads Press after typing each number Check your drive documentation for the correct value if the SETUP program does not accept a value you ve typed SETUP provides the hard disk size based on the other values you entered 2 10 Running SETUP Checking System Memory Your computer comes with either 2M B 4MB or 8MB of random access memory MS DOS and application programs that run under MS DOS use the first 640K B of memory You can use the memory above 1MB as extended or expanded memory Expanded memory can be used by application programs conforming to the Lotus Intel Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification LIM EMS Your computer is compatible with version 4 0 of the LIM EMS The memory portion of the SETUP program s STATUS page displays the total memory available as well as the amount of memory contained in each of the following Q Basenemory Q Extended memory Q Expanded memory Q Reserved memory between 640 KB and 1MB Q Other memory Note See Chapter 3 for more information on system memory Running SETUP 2 11 Setting the Booting Sequence The booting sequence determines the order in which the computer checks the drives when it looks for the operating system For example if you select A c each time you turn
8. press Cm J plus the key to enter the alphabetic character in uppercase When Num Lock is off you can generate the numeric character by pressing Ce J swe plusthe 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 C and press c a Holddown ew iand press Break 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 3 8 Using Your Computer Resetting the Computer If necessary you can reset the computer without turning it off by pressing a combination of keys This clears the computer s RAM and restores any default configuration settings For example if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries you can reset it to reload the Operating system and try again To reset the computer the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in driveA If you are using MS DOS hold down Lew and Cat Jand press Delete The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer rel
9. 11 12 Typing password U Unix utilities 6 1 18 V VGA adapter built in 1 6 7 5 2 3 6 1 2 BIOS controller display characteristics 6 1 external port 1 6 7 monitor 5 mud 2 6 6 12 resolutions ftro ese ST 612 83 1 2 B 3 VGA drivers applications 6 2 6 installing 6 2 6 Reference diskette 6 1 using 6 1 6 VGA utilities using 6 1 12 VGACONF utility command line prompt 6 10 controlling display 6 7 18 display status 6 7 options 6 6 12 parameters 6 10 12 settings using 6 6 VGACONF EXE file 6 6 Video graphics pk see VGA VIDEO port 1 6 7 5 2 3 Video RAM Virus warning 2 3 2 12 13 W Warning virus 2 3 2 12 13 Warranty information Intro 2 3 Windows see Microsoft Windows WordPerfect VGA drivers 6 5 6 Write protecting diskettes X Xenix 1 12 Index 7 Epson Overseas Marketing locations Epson Deutschland GmbH Zulpicher Strafe 6 4000 Dusseldorf 11 Germany Phone 211 56030 Telex 41 8584786 Epson Iberica S A Avda de Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del valles 08036 Barcelona Spain Phone 3 582 15 00 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 I IX Epson Electronics Trading Ltd Taiwan Branch 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C Phone 886 2 717 m Free phone 886 080 211172 Fax 886 2 712 9164
10. 5 p m would be 17 Setting the Diskette Drive or Printer Your system may have come with one external diskette drive and you may want to connect a printer to the computer The Parallel option lets you select one of the following Q 1 4MB 3 5 inch a Extprinter If you want to connect the Epson external diskette drive select 1 44MB 3 5 inch For a printer select Ext printer Setting the Trackball This option enables or disables the computer s built in trackball To use a mouse or other pointing device connected to the EXT KB or COM 1 port setthis option to Disabled TO use the built in trackball set this option to Enabled Running SETUP 2 5 Setting the Self Test Halt On Eror Level When you start your system it performs a self test The Halt On option determines the point at which the system will stop if it finds an error during the self test This option allows flexibility in your configuration If your computer is running without an external diskette drive or it must always start you can choose one of the options in the following table to ensure the computer will boot Self test error levels select If All emors You want your sytem to stop booting it it encounters any emors during the self test All but diskette You want your sytem to stop booting If it encounters any eror except a diskette drive emor during the self test No enors You don t want your system to stop booting even if it encounters emors dur
11. America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation 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 400221000 ii Important Safety Instructions 11 12 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 safety precaution To provide adequate short circuit protection and o
12. BIOS VGA BIOS and the SETUP program 256K B 80ns video memory on main System board 256KB x 4 frame buffer Shadowing of system and VGA BIOS 128KB at E0000 to FFFFF Real time dock calendar and CMOS RAM for configuration backed up by built in Dallas clock chip DS 1287 Socket for optional Cyrix Cx387SLC or Intel 387SX SL multifrequency numeric coprocessor Specifications B 1 Contollers Diskette drive Hard disk Video PCMCIA Speaker Interfaces Extemal VGA Parallel Serial B 2 Specifications Built in controller for one external 3 5 inch 1 44MB diskette drive supports 144MB and 720KB diskette formats Built in controller for removable internal hard disk drive Cirrus GD6410B 16 bit VGA controller fully backward compatible with CGA and EGA supports standard monochrome LCD with maximum resolution of 640 x 480 with 64 gray scales and external monitor with resolutions up to 800 x 600 x 16 colors simultaneous LCD and CRT operation Databook DB86082 PCMCIA version 2 0 controller Type II connector supports Type and Type Il memory and 1 O cards Built in ISA compatible speaker controller internal 15 pin D sub female connector for external analog VGA or SVGA monitor Centronics compatible 25 pin D sub female connector standard g bit parallel RS 232C programmable asynchronous pin D sub male connector Pointing device or extemal keyboard AC adapter Input Devic
13. 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 computer s keyboard to access alternate ke functions for the embedded numeric keypad th Ft Jand keys and the Suspend mode 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 Frame buffer The portion of the computer s display memory that holds the contents of a single Screen image The VGA controller on the ActionNote enables simultaneous dual Scan on the LCD screen and an external monitor Graphics Lines angles curves and other non alphanumeric data 6 Glossary Hard disk A sealed mass storage device you use to store large amounts of data HDD Hard disk drive See Hard disk High density A type of diskette format A 3 5 inch high density diskette has a capacity of 1 44MB 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 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 backl
14. For instructions on running SETUP see chapter 2 Powering the Computer Chapter 5 Connecting Optional Devices This chapter shows you how to connect these optional devices to your computer Q External monitor Q Parallel printer Q Serialdevice Q External keyboard keypad mouse or other pointing device Q Expansion memory modules Q 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 5 1 The interfaces for the VIDEO PRINTER and COM 1 ports are located on the back of the computer To access any of these ports open the port cover by pulling down on the notch at the top The EXT KB port is on the far right next to the battery 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 l Make sure both the computer and the monitor are turned off 5 2 Connecting Optional 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 them by hand or with a screwdriver 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the monitor if
15. The Epson ActionNote is a light weight computer supporting a wide range of applications and hardware in a compact subnotebook size form Its 33 MHz 486SLC microprocessor chip designed for portable computers provides high speed performance Standard features include m Q oO C D 0 oO D 2MB 4MB or 8MB of RAM Backlit monochrome LCD screen which supports VGA resolutions of 640 x 480 and emulates VGA color with 64 shades of gray Removable hard disk drive Built in trackball PCMCIA version 2 0 Type II expansion PC card slot Parallel port for an external 3 5 inch 1 44MB diskette drive or a parallel printer Serial port for a serial device Video port for an external color or monochrome VGA monitor Port for a PS 28 compatible pointing device or external keyboard Rechargeable battery Q AC adapter for powering the computer and recharging the battery Q Socket for an optional numeric coprocessor Q Suspend mode 1 MHz to save battery power Introduction 1 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 man
16. Up the Computer Chapter 2 Running SETUP The SETUP program defines your system s configuration so the computer recognizes all of its devices Because your computer was set up at the factory the configuration information is accurate the first time you start the computer If you change the computer s configuration by adding optional devices however you need to update the SETUP settings The SETUP program is stored in the computer s ROM BIOS read only memory basic input output system so you can access it any time you turn on or reset the computer SETUP lets you verify or change the following settings d co CO 8 oO D D UD 0 Current date and time Diskette drive or printer connection Self test error level Halt on Shadow RAM Password feature Hard disk drive type System booting sequence Virus warning Power management options Running SETUP 2 1 The configuration you define through SETUP 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 memory mismatch Run SETUP You also see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen Press F1 to continue or Delete to run SETUP If this hap
17. battery use the AC adapter whenever you have access to an electrical outlet When the AC adapter is connected it supplies power to the computer and recharges the battery 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 B for specifications See Chapter 1 for instructions on how to connect the AC adapter to the computer Powering the Computer 4 1 Using the Battery The removable NiCad battery 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 computer If you use a bright screen display and access the hard disk and diskette drive often you consume more battery power and shorten the length of the charge The computer alerts you by flashing the low battery light when the battery is low When you have only 1 to 3 minutes of battery power remaining the system beeps loudly If you have the AC adapter you can connect it now and continue using the computer Otherwise save your work and exit your program to preserve any data To increase the amount of time you can use the computer without electrical power you can purchase additional batteries Maintaining a supply of charged batteries allows you to replace a spent battery and continue your work Note Use only the battery designed f
18. executes each command in the file in sequence See also AUTOEXEC BAT file Baud rate A measure 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 For example the SETUP program is contained in the computer s ROM BIOS Chip A hardware component of your system formally known as an integrated circuit Examples of chips include memory chips and the microprocessor Clock speed See CPU speed CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor A type of low power integrated circuit chip 2 Glossary CMOS RAM A special type of low power memory 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 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 V or C V for example CONRG 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 com
19. function that copies the system video ROM into RAM to speed up processing 12 Glossary Subdirectory A disk directory that branches down from another directory or from the root directory Suspend mode The power saving mode our computer enters after you close the screen press r when 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 system on a diskette as it formats it See also Parameter System disk A disk containing one of the operating systems used by your computer Timeout period An amount of time you can specify using the SETUP program or VGACONF utility if the hard disk or system is not accessed for the specified amount of time the computer enters Suspend mode Utility program A type of program designed to allow you to change computer settings and perform useful applications VGA Video Graphics Array A type of high resolution display adapter Your computer s VGA adapter can display resolutions up to 640 x 480 on the LCD screen and 800 x 600 on an external VGA monitor Glossary 13 Write To record data on a disk White protect To prevent a diskette from being overwritten When a diskette is write protected you cannot erase change or record over its con
20. it is not already attached 5 Connect the monitor s power cable to a grounded earthed electrical socket Note An external monitor draws more battery power than the LCD screen For best results power your system with the AC adapter when you connect a monitor See Chapter 6 for details on using the VGACONF utility which allows you to enhance the display characteristics of your LCD and or external monitor Connecting Optional Devices 5 3 5 4 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 Note If you are using an external diskette drive you ll have to disconnect it before you can connect a printer to this port You cannot use both devices at the same time Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer 1 Place the printer in a convenient location near your computer 2 Make sure both the computer and printer are turned off 3 Disconnect the external diskette drive if connected 4 Connect the printer cable to the PRINTER port Connecting Optional Devices 5 f the connector has retaining screws tighten then by hand or with a screwdriver 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer If the printer interface has retaining clips squeeze them gently until they snap into place 7 Conn
21. on the computer it first checks drive A the external diskette drive for an operating system diskette and loads the operating system from that diskette If drive A does not contain an operating System diskette the computer loads the operating system from drive C This is the default setting because you may sometimes want to boot the computer from a system diskette in drive A If you selectc A the computer loads the operating system from drive C If it doesn t find the operating system on drive C it checks the diskette in drive A This setting allows the computer to load the operating system a little faster Setting the Virus Waming Your computer contains a built in virus warning function to protect your data should a software virus come in contact with your system Ifthevirus warning option is enabled the system displays a virus warning message when it detects a program attempting to write to the boot sector on either a diskette or the hard disk drive You must respond to a prompt either to allow a legitimate program such as the MS DOS FORMAT command to write to the boot sector or to deny access to a program that shouldn t be writing to the boot sector 2 12 Running SETUP If you install an operating system it writes to the boot sector as you install it In this case you probably do not want the virus warning feature enabled Therefore your system initially has the virus warning feature disabled This way you won t need to res
22. press Eme Remove the Reference diskette from drive A Complee the Windows Setup WordPerfect Version 5 1 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 2 Insert the Reference diskette into the external diskette drive 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 directory _ At the command prompt type the following and press f COPY A WP CIRRUS VRS Using the VGA Utilities 6 5 4 Start WordPerfect 5 To display the Setup menu press ht Fi 6 Select Display by typing 2 7 If you are installing the driver for text mode select Text Screen Type If you are installing the driver forgraphics mode select Graphics Screen Type 8 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 9 Select the desired resolution 10 Press CF to exit Your selection is saved and used for displaying text and the print preview and graphics functions of WordPerfect Using the VGACONF Utility Program The Reference diskette includes one utility program VGACONF which is located in the UTILS directory This utility allows you to c
23. under The LCD Screen is Blank later in this appendix If the light is not on go to step 2 2 Pressthe 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 Problems If you have trouble running the computer from the battery follow the steps in this section to find the problem Be sure to read Chapter 4 for complete 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 4 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 4 If you have a second battery that is fully charged replace the one in the computer with the charged one If you do not have a spare battery you need to recharge the one in the computer If you have the AC adapter with you connect it to the computer to begin recharging the battery The battery light on the AC adapter blinks to indicate it is charging You can continue using the computer while the battery is being recharged If you replace the battery and the computer d
24. 5 Expanded memory 3 22 23 Expansion memory module see Memory module EXT KB port L67574511 Extended memory 3 22 2 External diskette drive connecting 1 11 12 enabling problem A 10 11 SETUP External keyboard connecting 5 7 9 5 11 controller port 1 6 25 7 9 problems External keypad 5 7 9 External monitor connecting 5 2 3 problems A VGA drivers 6 2 6 VGACONF utility 6 6 12 External mouse pointing device External A controller port 1 6 7 using 5 2 3 6 1 2 Extra Care Road Service Intro 2 F F1 F12 keys 3 6 Features computer Intro 1 Fn key commands 3 6 7 G Graphic configuration 6 6 H Hard disk drive backing ws configuring 2 0 10 conserving power 3 19 contro removing 3 17 19 replacing 3 17 19 Suspend mode 2 14 3 19 using 3 17 19 Help Intro 2 3 High speed Intro T 3 11 HIMEM SYS memory manager Home key Humidity I IBM VGA Indicator lig Input device Insert key Inserting diskettes Intel coprocessor 5 16 B 1 K Keyboard specifications using 3 4 8 Keyboard area 1 3 4 Keyboard external connecting 5 9 5 11 robes A15 Index 3 Keyboard mouse adapter 5 9 11 Keypad external 5 7 9 Keytop sets 3 4 L LCD screen Lights indicator We Lotus 1 2 3 VGA drivers 6 2 4 Mass storage Math coprocessor see Numeric coprocessor Main unit specifications B L Manual
25. EPSON ActionNote User s Guide 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 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 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 hurting 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 separationbetween 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 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 responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cabl
26. PC cards problems readme file PC cards continued using 3 20 21 PC card slot lig Intro I PgUp key Physical dimensions B 4 Plugs AC B 6 Pointing device adapter 5 9 11 connecting controller disabling 2 5 enabling 2 5 problems 14 Ports 1 6 7 Power ble 1 8 9 eae Li management 3 19 4 8 plugs B 6 problems Source rements B 6 supply Made ET Power on diagnostics A 2 3 Powering computer 4 I 8 PRINTER port 1 6 7 Printer problems Processing speeds 3 11 Program stopping 3 8 Protocol serial ports PrtScr key PS 2 compatible keyboard 7 4 5 11 mouse 5 7 5 9 11 pointing device 5 9 11 Index 5 R Serial printer 5 5 Setting up computer 1 1 12 RAM ES access memory SETUP program 1 2 12 A 3 B L booting sequence 2 12 Readme file PC card 1320 date and time 2 45 ice E emo ON default speed 2 13 Rehar ino biten d m external diskette drive 1 11 2 5 ging pakten hard disk drive type 2 9 10 Reference diskette 3 16 options 2 3 25 Release button diskette drive parallel printer 2 5 d security 2 7 9 PC card 3 21 passwor 2 Release latch T pointing device 2 5 Removable battery 4 2 6 power management options 2 14 Removing printer running access cover 5 11 12 battery 4 2 4 saving settings diskettes 3 14 15 self test errors 2 6 hard disk drive 3 17 19 shadow RAM Replaci
27. R n OU iio E bbb doh s bs HRS a dcs cs 6 10 Using VGACONF From the Command Line Appendix A Troubleshooting Identifying Your System secet eagle Error Messages usd RAO ee es The Computer Won t Start Battery Problems s 4ssssressssss AC Adapter Problems sss n eres es The LCD Screen Is Blank sms i The External Monitor Screen is Blank The Computer Locks Up sesstssse russste essres Password Problems 22 xs e RR CERE ee E E A ORC E RR Diskette Problems External Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems exeun eee ws Software Problems Printer Problems PC Card Problems Mouse or Pointing Device Problems External Keyboard Problems Memory Module Problems Numeric Coprocessor Problems CMOS Battery Problems cssaseeenee eae ee ea es Appendix B Specifications Main Unit uode ok 2e Controllers u222242222 44223543544235 3x Interfaces Input Devices a 6 6999 99 9 o9 9 evi ev Mass Storage Monochrome VGA LCD RII IR Power SUDDIV lt 6 0 vssssessrcsssessussssas Physical Dimensions waxes 0 on Du DD Dn Environmental Requirements Power Source Requirements B3 3 IN EF Introduction
28. ain The computer allows you three tries to enter it correctly After the third incorrect attempt the system locks up and you see the following message Password check failed system halted You must reset to try again Note If you want to change your current password or disable the password function you need to use the SETUP program See Chapter 2 for instructions If you forget your password call the Epson Connection at 1 800 922 8911 for assistance Using Your Computer 3 3 Using the Keyboard 3 4 Although the keyboard on your computer has only 79 keys SO 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 Your keyboard has an embedded numeric keypad that you access using the Cn andCsnm keys Using the embedded numeic 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 This section describes how to use the following features on your keyboard Q Special keys a Thern and re jkeys Q Display key combinations Q The embedded numeric keypad Usi
29. assword prompt only when you use the SETUP program If you select Systen Access you ll see the password prompt both for the SETUP program and whenever the computer boots loads the operating system Running SETUP 2 7 Follow these steps to enter a password 1 Move your cursor to the security option 2 Use or to seed ather setup Access or System Access then press 3 You ll seethe following prompt in a window at the center of the screen Enter Password 4 Enter the password you want to use As you type the password the screen displays an asterisk for each letter Then you see this prompt Confirm Password Again you ll see an asterisk for each letter you type If the password you type the second time doesn t match the first password you entered you see the Enter Password prompt again 5 As you exit the SETUP program make sure you press Fs to save the new settings If you set the System A ccess password when the system reboots you will see the password prompt Changing or Deleting a Password If you want to change one of the Password options follow the same steps as to enter a new one When you see the Enter Password prompt just type the new password you want to use 2 8 Running SETUP If you want to delete a password move your cursor to the Security option and press or until you seethe Disabledoption Whenever you change or delete your password using the SETUP program make sure you sa
30. 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 l 10 Log onto the Lotus directory on your hard disk that contains the Lotus INSTALL files Insert the Reference diskette into drive A the external diskette drive Copy the Lotus driver from the Reference diskette to this directory At the command prompt type the following and presS Ene COPY A LOTUS L100X60 DRV Type instazz and press w to run the Lotus installation program From the main menu select Advanced options and pres ener Then select Add new drivers to libraryand press Ene When the program inishes adding drivers to the library CE select Modify current driver set and press Select Text display to modify the text mode and press Select the following display and text mode VGA 100 x 60 Select Return to menu and press Eme Using the VGA Utilities 6 3 11 At the installation menu select Save
31. changes 12 At the prompt enter a name that identifies this driver it s a good idea to include the driver s resolution 100 x 60 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 when you load the program For example if you named your driver 100X60 SET you would type the following and press Ente 123 100X60 Microsoft Windows Version 3 0 6 4 The Microsoft Windows driver supports a resolution of 800 x 600 with 16 colors Note Even though this driver specific to Windows 3 0 you can use it with Windows version 3 1 Check with the Epson Connection for the availability the Windows 3 1 driver To install the driver follow these steps l Log onto the Windows directory on your hard disk 2 At the command prompt type SETUP and presc Enter 3 At the System information screen select Display and press Enter Using the VGA Utilities From the Display menu select Other Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer and press Emer The program prompts you to insert your display driver diskette into drive A Insert the Reference diskette into the external diskette drive TypewIN3 asthe pathname and press Eme The program displays a list of drivers and their associated resolutions For example Cirrus Logic VGA 800x600 16 colors Select the display driver you want and
32. conve rs Q B B 3 Memory adding 5 11 addresse 2 11 3 22 23 erasing expanded 3 22 23 extended 3 22 rae managers 3 23 problems TA T5 specifications B 1 syste 2 using 2 2 11 3 27 4 Index Memory module adding 5 11 15 installing 5 12 15 problems Nicropraces on TI ue BA Microsoft Windows 1 12 6 2 6 4 5 Monitor external connecting 5 2 3 controller problems VGA drivers 6 2 6 VGACONF utility 6 6 12 Mouse externa adapter 1 45 7 5 9 11 connecting 15 7 5 9 11 controller B 3 disabling 2 5 enabling 2 5 problems A Mouse keyboard adapter 5 9 11 MS DOS Mice pim pro grams 1 12 keyboard layouts memory 3 22 ms 137 operating systems starting ERIT stopping a command 3 8 VER command rule version number A 2 VGA drivers 6 I N NiCad battery see Battery Num Lock function 3 6 8 Num Lock key 3 6 Num Lock light 1 5 Numeric coprocessor specifications Numeric keypad 0 Opening screen Operating system s 1 12 2 16 Optional devices 5 T 0S 2 1 12 P Parallel port connecting diskette drive 1 11 12 connecting printer 5 4 5 controller location 1 6 problem A 10 11 A 13 SETUP Parallel printer connecting 5 4 5 Parts identifying 1 3 7 Password changing 2 8 9 current 3 3 function 3 2 3 problems A 8 9 SETUP system typing using Pause key 1 12 3 6
33. d 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 If the outlet is working and the connections are secure there may be something wrong with your adapter Caution Use only the AC adapter mode number AP 006 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 L Use the brightness and contrast controls to adjust the screen display To save power you may have set a timeout period for the system in the SETUP program This turns off the screen automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed with no keyboard input Press the spacebar to see if this restores the display See Chapter 2 for information about the Power Management options The computer may just be in Suspend mode Press the spacebar to resume activity If you have connected an external monitor to your computer and you are using it you should not have any problen displayin information on both screens at the same time Press Fn F5_Jto toggle between simultaneous display on both screens the LCD only or the monitor only If you are using the VGACONF utility you may have selected the CRT or Pane setting check your VGACONF settings See Chapter 6 for details A 6 Troublesho
34. e are three ways to enter Suspend mode Q Close the computer cover Q Pres Press the spacebar to resume Q Set the Power Management options in SETUP An easy way to enter Suspend mode is to close the computer s cover The Suspend light on the computer comes on When you open the cover the Suspend light goes out and you can resume activity immediately You can also press En J to enter Suspend mode and temporarily stop system activity when you do not need to use your computer for short periods of time The Suspend light lights up and the screen goes dark The computer suspends power to its components and devices but continues to supply power to the RAM If you are not going to use the computer for a longer time 20 minutes or so turn it off To resume activity press the spacebar The computer resumes normal operation at the point at which you suspended it If you want to set regular suspend intervals you can set the Power Management timeout options in SETUP When you enable these options the computer automatically enters Suspend mode if you have not used it for the specified period of time When you are ready to resume activity press the spacebar Powering the Computer 4 7 Using SETUP to Conserve Battery Power 4 8 The SETUP program includes Power Management options that enable you to conserve battery power These options allow you to set timeout periods for your system and or hard disk drive so you don t waste power
35. e 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 If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance Instuctions Importantes de S urit 1 Lire compl tement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour r f rences futures 2 Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqu s sur l ordinateur 3 Debrancher 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 Ne pas placer l ordinateur sur un chariot un support ou une table instable 6 Les vents dans les meubles l arri re et en dessous sont con us pour l a ration on ne doit jamais les bloquer Ne pas placer l ordinateur pr s 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 desire utiliser l ordinateur en Allemagne on doit observer les normes securitaires qui suivent Afin d assurer une protection adequate l ordinateur contre les court circuits et le survoltage l installation de l
36. e 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 B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites 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 recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson
37. ear panel and left side of the computer are shown here DC input port PC card slot Cexternal VGA port COM 1 battery serial EXT KB port PRINTER external parallel keyboard port and mouse PC card slot Insert PCMCIA version 2 0 Type or II PC cards here See Chapter 3 for instructions Battery The rechargeable NiCad battery powers your computer when the AC adapter is not connected To remove the battery slide this edge toward the back of the computer For a full description see Chapter 4 1 6 Setting Up the Computer EXT KB extemal keyboard mouse port Use this port to connect any PS 2 compatible keyboard or keypad Additionally if you attach the adapter to this port you can connect a mouse or other pointing device and a keyboard or keypad When used along with the PRINTER port this port also supports an external diskette drive See page 1 10 for instructions on connecting a diskette drive or Chapter 5 for instructions on installing optional devices PRINTER parallel port You can connect a parallel device such as a printer to this port When used along with the EXT KB port this port also supports an external diskette drive See page 1 10 or Chapter 5 for instructions COM 1 senal port This port supports a serial RS 232C device See Chapter 5 for more information VIDEO extemal VGA port You can connect aVGA monochrome or color monitor to this port Your computer displays informa
38. ect the printer s power cable to a grounded earthed electrical socket 8 Now run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to set the Parallel option to Ext printer Connecting a Serial Device You can use the COM 1 port to connect serial devices such as a serial printer or plotter You could also connect a modem or mouse Follow these steps to connect a serial device 1 Make sure both the computer and the serial device are off Connecting Optional Devices 5 5 2 Connect the serial cable to the COM 1 port 3 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the serial device 5 If the serial device has a power cable connect it to a grounded earthed electrical socket Check the documentation that came with your serial device to see if any other steps are necessary 5 6 Connecting Optional Devices Checking the Serial Port Settings The com 1 port is capable 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 redi
39. ency responsible for hazardous waste disposal NiCad batteries are considered hazardous waste and should be recyded or disposed of properly Powering the Computer 4 5 Low Battery Indicator When the battery s power is getting low and you have approximately 8 to 12 minutes of power left the low battery light starts to flash Immediately before the battery runs out the computer starts beeping At this point you have only approximately 1 to 3 minutes to save your data If the battery runs out suddenly you will lose any data you have not saved If you are close to a power source connect the AC adapter to avoid an interruption in your work If you don t have your AC adapter with you follow these steps 1 Complete your current activity as quickly as possible 2 Save your data 3 Exit the program you are using 4 Turn off the computer 5 f you have a spare charged battery you can install it now See Replacing the Battery on page 4 2 Caution Make sure you turn off the computer before replacing a battery Removing the battery when the computer is turned on causes the computer to restart and any data not saved to disk is lost If you do not have another battery you need to wait until you have the AC adapter to continue using your computer Then see Recharging the Battery on page 4 4 4 6 Powering the Computer Using the Suspend Mode The Suspend mode provides an efficient way to save battery power Ther
40. es Trackball Keyboard Mass Storage Hard disk drive Diskette drive Monochrome VGA LCD 6 pin mini DIN connector for a PS 2 type pointing device or keyboard keyboard supported directly pointing device requires adapter DC input port for external AC adapter 4 pin mini DIN connector Built in two button trackball 79 80 US keys embedded numeric keypad and Cer and Ft2 keys inverted T cursor control key layout One removable 24 inch internal hard disk drive Optional external 3 5 inch diskette drive supports 1 44MB and 720KB diskette formats 640x480 dots x 64 shades of gray 0 23 nun high contrast two film paper white backlit by one cooled cathode fluorescent tube CCFT continuous brightness and contrast controls power saving feature brightness and contrast enhancement contrast ratio 18 Specifications B 3 Power Supply AC adapter 12VDC to computer H6VDC to battery charger 2 4A continuous AC adapter with international voltage input 47 63 Hz Battery Removable and rechargeable internal AE size NiCad battery pack 9 cell 9 6 volt 1 7AH 16 3W minimum 2 hours battery life typical Caution Use only the ActionNote AC adapter model number AP 006 and battery model number A 880632 Physical Dimensions Height 38 mm 1 5 in Width 252 mm 10 0 in Depth 190 mm 7 6 in Weight with 1 75 kg 3 85 Ib battery and hard disk drive installed B 4 Specifications Env
41. f enabled and the system is not accessed for the specified period of time the computer goes into Suspend mode Highlight the option you want to change and press the or key repeatedly to see what timeout periods are available then press Eme to make your selection If you do not use the keyboard for the specified amount of time the computer suspends the hard disk drive or the entire system to save battery power To resume activity simply press the spacebar You may have to wait a few seconds until the hard disk drive reaches operating speed 2 14 Running SETUP Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP When you leave the SETUP program you can choose to either save the settings you have changed or exit the program without saving any changes Follow these steps L Press Ft You see the following prompt PRESS F5 TO SAVE AND EXIT PRESS F1 TO EXIT W O SAVE 2 f you want to save your changes pri vee don t want to save your changes press ee Either way the system reboots 3 If you have just run SETUP for the first time see Post SETUP Procedures below Note You may see an error message and a prompt to run SETUP when your computer is rebooting if it detects a problem in your SETUP configuration If so follow the instructions on the screen to run SETUP and correct the problem Y ou may also see an error message if you have not installed your operating system on the hard disk and you have not inserted a system d
42. f you have aligned then correctly so do not force them If you have trouble renove the module and try again 6 Replace the access cover as described on page 5 17 After you reassemble your computer you need to run the SETUP program to make sure it recognizes the new amount of memory As soon as you turn on the computer it will prompt you to run SETUP because of the memory mismatch See Chapter 2 for instructions If you later remove or change the memory module be sure to run the SETUP program again Connecting Optional Devices 5 15 Installing a Numeric Coprocessor Your computer has a socket for a numeric math coprocessor You can install either a Cyrix Cx387SLC or an Intel 387SX SL 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 access cover as described on page 5 11 2 Placethe coprocessor onto the socket so that the round indentation indicating pin 1 is in the upper right comer Then press it down firmly 5 16 Connecting Optional Devices 3 Replace the access cover as described in the next section The computer automatically detects the co
43. hange your system s default graphic configuration Note You may want to copy this program to a directory on your hard disk for convenience if so log onto that directory before running the program Follow these steps to run VGACONF l Log onto the directory that contains the VGACONF EXE file This is either A UTILS or a directory on your hard disk 6 6 Using the VGA Utilities 2 TypeVGACONF and press Eme You seethis main menu MAIN MEN Display Statue Display current user options Select option Select user option Standby Timer Standby timer control Quit Quit and return to DOS 3 UseCt Ct Ce orC Jto highlight the selection you want and press enter Then see the appropriate section below Display Status TheDisplay Status option displays the current VGACONF settings For example isplay 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 mode 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 Timer is set to disable power saver mode Press any key to return to the main menu Using the VGA Utilities 6 7 Select Option 6 8 Select Option allows you to change the current settings You see this screen BBLBCT OPTION Reverse text and graphics contr
44. his appendix It provides the following problem solving sections DO CO O CO D O C O O C DO O UO Q Q The computer won t start Battery problems AC adapter problems The LCD screen is blank The external monitor screen is blank The computer locks up Password problems Diskette problems External diskette drive problems Hard disk problems Software problems Printer problems PC card problems Mouse or pointing device problems External keyboard problems Memory module problems Troubleshooting A 1 Q Numeric coprocessor problems Q CMOS battery problems If the suggestions here 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 induding 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 computer or press ce At to restart it 2 Asthe computer performs its power on diag
45. ies 6 9 Enter the number of minutes to wait before entering standby mode and press Enter Then enter x or m to indicate the type of activity If you enter x the LCD panel will enter standby mode if there is no keyboard activity for the specified number of minutes If you enter m the LCD panel will enter standby mode if video memory is not accessed for the specified number of minutes Press Pgon to initiate the 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 spacebar Quit Select Quit to exit the VGACONF program and return to the operating systen 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 In place of the options parameter you enter one or more of the option names listed in the following table If you enter two or more separate the options with a space 6 10 Using the VGA Utilities VGACONF parameters Option name Description or H Display the help screen S Display status information N Disable standby mode Koxx Set sandby timer for keyboard to xx minutes M x Set standby timer for memory access to xx minutes EIDG Enable text and disable graphics reverse video mode NO REVERSE Disable te
46. ing system for IBM compatible computers developed by Microsoft See also Operating system NiCad Nickel Cadmium The type of battery used by your notebook computer Numeric coprocessor See Coprocessor Numeric keypad The embedded numerickeypad in the keyboard which you can os Key activate by pressing the Operating speed See CPU speed Operating system A collection of programs for example MS DOS that control the operation of a computer The operating 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 Glossary 9 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 Stitch 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 MS DOS must search through to locate a file For example the pathname for a file named CONTRACT TXT in the BUSINESS subdirectory is BUSINESS CONTRACT TXT PC card These credit card sized products provide a universal ex
47. ing the self test Default setting Setting the Shadow RAM Your computer can access RAM random access memory faster than ROM read only memory The Shadow option allows your system to copy the contents of its system BIOS and or video BIOS into RAM so it can perform certain operations faster If you set this option to System amp Video your system automatically enables shadow RAM for both the systen BIOS and the video BIOS You may need to disable one or both shadow options however if you install a device that locates its RAM in one of these areas 2 6 Running SETUP The Shadow option lets you choose what to place in the shadow RAM area Shadow RAM options Sytem amp You want to copy both your system and video BIOS into Video RAM Video BIOS You want to copy your video BIOS into RAM System BIOS You want to copy only your system BIOS Into RAM Disabled You don t want to use shadow RAM Default setting Setting the Password Security Options The SETUP program lets you enter change or disable an optional password to control who can access your system The following table lists the available options Security options Select If Disa ble You do not want to set a password Setup Access You want to set a password to use the SETUP program System Access You want to set a password to use the system computer Including the SETUP program Default setting If you select Setup Access you ll see the p
48. ional Devices 5 11 4 Insert a small flathead screwdriver in the notch on top of the cover to release it from the case Then lift it off and set it aside in a safe place Installing a Memory Module Your computer comes with 2MB of memory soldered directly onto the system board You can increase your memory up to a maximum of 8MB by installing a 2MB or 6MB memory module Note If your system came with a 2M B memory module already installed and you want to increase the memory to 8MB you need to remove the 2MB module and replace it with a 6MB module 5 12 Connecting Optional Devices Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 2 Remove the access cover as described on page 5 11 If there is no memory module installed go to step 4 If a memory module is installed as shown below and you need to remove it go to step 3 memory module Connecting Optional Devices 5 13 3 Gently disconnect the module from its socket by sliding it toward the front of the computer as shown below Then lift the memory module out of the computer and store it safely in case you need to use it again 4 Lower the new memory module straight down into the computer with the chip side up Align its connector with the socket on the system board 5 I4 Connecting Optional Devices 5 Carefully slide the module connector straight into the socket as shown below The connector pins and socket are designed so they fit together only i
49. ironmental Requirements Temperature Operating 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Non operating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 30 to 90 non condensing Non operating 5 to 95 non condensing Acoustical 35dB 1 meter no amp e Altitude Operating 61 to 3048 m 200 to 10 000 feet Non operating 261 to 9 090 m 200 to 30 000 feet Caution When travelling by airplane bring your computer into the passenger compartment as carry on luggage to prevent it from being stored in an unpressurized storage area Specifications B 5 Power Source Requirements 120 Volt power source requirements Reference AC plug Plug type standards Power cord North America ANSI C73 11 UL CSA Listed 125V 10A NEMA 5 15 P Type ST IEC 83 no 18 3AWG b 16 3AWG or HAR 300V 10A or 13A 240 Volt power source requirements Plug type Power cord Europe CEE 7 7 lt HAR gt 240V 10A to IEC 83 100mm 16A IEC 127 300V 10A HD 21 UK BS 1362 lt HAR gt 240V 10A BS 1363A 100mm IEC 83 300V 10A IEC 127 HD 21 EN 60 320 1 ASIA mark Australia ASC 112 lt HAR gt 240V 10A IEC 127 1 00mm HD 21 300V 10A North America ANSI C73 20 UL CSA Listed 240V 15A NEMA 6 15 P Type ST IEC 83 No 18 3AWG UL 198 6 300V 10A B 6 Specifications Glossary 387SX SL A special purpose CMOS integrated circuit used to assist the microprocessor chip and speed up certain kinds of mathema
50. iskette in drive A If you receive this error message follow the instructions in your operating system manual to install the software Running SETUP 2 15 Post SETUP Procedures If you have just run SETUP for the first time and your system has not been configured you now need to install the operating system on your computer See your operating system manual for instructions After you have installed your operating system you can install any software you plan to use See your application program manual for instructions 2 16 Running SETUP Chapter 3 Using Your Computer This chapter describes daily use of your computer including Q Q D 0 OD O CO D OU O D D Taking care of the computer Using the password Using the keyboard Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Turning off the computer Adjusting the LCD screen Using the trackball Using diskettes Using the hard disk Using PC cards Using memory Using Your Computer 3 1 3 2 Taking Care of the Computer Before you use your computer take note of these guidelines to ensure proper maintenance Q Keep the computer and AC adapter dry and do not subject them to extreme heat or cold Q To prevent damage to the LCD display do not place external devices on top of the computer even if it is dosed Q When you are not using the external device connectors keep the covers dosed to prevent damage to the ports Q Always operate the co
51. it 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 LIM EMS 4 0 Lot us Intel Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification version 4 A standard that enables certain applications to use more than 640KB of memory Glossary 7 Main memory The amount of memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to your operating system and application programs usually 640KB Also called base or conventional memory Math coprocessor See Coprocessor MB Megabyte A unit used to measure storage space in a computer s memory or on a disk One megabyte equals 1 048 576 bytes or 1024KB 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 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 cycles per second Microprocessor A CPU chip such as the 486SLC See CPU 8 Glossary Modem MOdulator DEModulator A serial device that allows the computer to send and receive data over the telephone lines Your computer supports PCMCIA Type II modem cards MS DOS A common operat
52. ive when the computer is on 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 Using Your Computer 3 17 Removing and Insetting the Hard Disk You can easily renove and replace the hard disk drive in your computer This is useful for sharing the computer among several people keeping data confidential or managing very large programs To remove the hard disk drive slide it to the left as far as it will go You ll feel it ease away from the case 3 18 Using Your Computer To insert the drive slide it straight into the compartment as far as it will go then slide it to the right until you feel it snap into place Caution Use only the appropriate Epson hard disk drives Inserting an incompatible drive could damage your system 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 2 for instructions Q Closethecover or press CF site to placethe computer in Suspend mode when you are not using it but you want to leave it turned on Open the cover or
53. ke 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 MS DOS copies the data from its memory to the target diskette 3 16 Using Your Computer 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 on page 3 15 Using a Hard Disk The removable hard disk in your computer has been prepared for use at the factory It also may have MS DOS and Windows installed If you 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 Q 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 Q Never remove the hard disk dr
54. me 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 The computer may just be suspended Press the spacebar to resume activity You may be able to resume activity by cancelling the current operation Try pressind cw c or Cex Break If the computer remains locked up after you ve waited a reasonable amount of time reset it by pressing Con J ar Deiete 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 thepassword but nothing happens type it again and press Emer JIf you type it wrong three times the computer locks up Press em n to reset the computer and try again A 8 Troubleshooting If you Know the current password but you want to change it see Chapter 2 for instructions If you have forgotten your password call the Epson Connection for assistance Diskette Problems If you have trouble accessing data on a diskette follow these steps to identify the problem L
55. mputer with the battery pack installed to maintain a full battery charge Q Occasionally clean the exterior of the computer with a soft damp cloth Q Occasionally clean the LCD screen using glass cleaner on a soft cloth do not apply the cleaner directly to the screen Using the Password Function You can select password security for the entire system or only the SETUP program This allows you to safeguard all your data or to prevent unauthorized access to your SETUP configuration The password function is optional you do not have to set a password You use the SETUP program to enable and define a password or disable it See Chapter 2 for instructions Using Your Computer If you enable the System password you must enter it each time you turn on or reset your computer Resetting the 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 You see a box with this prompt when the password feature is active Enter Password Type the correct password and press Ener To protect your password the screen does not display the characters you type If you do not type the correct password the system beeps and repeats the password prompt Try typing the password ag
56. n 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 Real 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 Glossary 11 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 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 or of other subdirectories RS 232C A standard serial interface Your computer has a connector that lets you attach an RS 232C compatible device to your computer 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 SETUP The program you run to define the configuration settings and power management options of your computer Shadow RAM The
57. n you want to change back to Hi h speed make sure N um Lock is on and press Cen Cu GI Note You must press Jor 4 on the embedded numeric keypad If you want your computer to always start at Low speed you can change the default setting through SETUP See Chapter 2 for instructions Using Your Computer 3 11 Adjusting the LCD Screen The screen on your ActionNote is a backlit monochrome LCD You can adjust the brightness and contrast with the two switches next to the screen Adjust these switches to produce the best display for your viewing angle Slide the brightness switch down to increase the background brightness or up to darken it Slide the contrast switch down to lighten the contrast between the background and foreground or up to darken it brightness switch contrast switch 3 12 Using Your Computer Using the Trackball The trackball in the upper right comer of your ActionNote is a built in pointing device very similar to a mouse You can use it with most software applications that support pointing devices Inside your application use the trackball to move the cursor select text or objects cut and paste or choose menu items trackball right button Roll the trackball with your thumb and place your index finger on the right button The cursor moves in response to the direction of the ball up down left or right You can press the right button and hold it down while you move
58. naining memory is available 3 22 Using Your Computer Extended memory S 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 DOS interfaces such as Windows Some RAM disk programs such as VDISK oO Some hard disk caching programs such as SMARTDRV Q Certain specially written MS DOS applications Use of extended memory requires a memory manager M ost versions of MS DOS indude 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 M S 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 640K B size limitation You control expanded memory with a memory manager such as EMM386EXE which enables the computer to use extended memory as expanded memory Using Your Computer 3 23 Chapter 4 Powering the Computer You can operate your ActionNote with the AC adapter or the removable battery This chapter describes how to use these power sources and how to best conserve energy when using the battery Using the AC Adapter To conserve the
59. nected properly Make sure you connected it to the adapter as described in chapter 5 2 Did you install any necessary drivers and load them into your computer s memory See the documentation that came with your device for instructions 3 Did you run SETUP to disable the built in trackball See Chapter 2 for instructions 4 f you are still having trouble check the documentation that came with the device for troubleshooting information or contact the manufacturer for assistance A 14 Troubleshooting Extemal Keyboard Problems 1 Make sure the external keyboard is firmly connected to the correct port You can connect it to the EXT KB port the keyboard port on the adapter or the 6 pin connector on the back of the external hard disk drive See Chapter 5 for instructions 2 f you think there is something wrong with the keyboard consult the dealer from whom you purchased it or call the Epson Connection for assistance Memory Module Problems If you have added extra memory to your system and that memory is not operating properly check the following l S if the SETUP program is displaying the correct amount of memory See Chapter 2 for instructions 2 Did you insert the memory module correctly See Installing a Memory Module in Chapter 5 3 Have you defined the memory properly in your CONFIG SYS file See Using Memory in Chapter 3 and your operating system manual for more information Troubleshoo
60. ng v access cover system memor battery 4 2 4 trackball 2 3 hard disk drive 3 17 19 Reserved memory 3 22 23 virus warning Resetting computer 3 9 pate a jerar oe Ac Intro T 1 3 Simultaneous nrc ROM BIOS 2 1 A 2 B 1 ing 316 UE S Socket services 3 20 Software MOM 2 1443 19 Lotus 1 2 3 6 2 4 mE PC card 3 20 Screen opening roblems A 12 13 ScrLock key 3 6 P ket A 3 0 Scroll Lock light 1 5 Lineas S Windows 11 12 67 6 2 6 4 5 ecurity see Password ae WordPerfect 6 2 6 5 6 Serial device connecting 5 5 7 Speaker controller am Serial mmber A2 P Serial port Speed changing Special keys 3 5 Baud aie od 4 Specifications B 1 6 controller B Speed ano T A s location 1 6 settings 5 7 6 Index Standby timer VGACONF 6 9 Stopping command or program 3 8 Suspend light 15 Suspend mode dtro T 5 19 4 7 SVGA monitor SysReq key 3 System configuration 1 12 2 1 16 features Intro 1 identifying parts 1 3 7 password security cub System BIOS version number System board memo 11 1 System configuration 2 1 16 System memory see Memory System parts identifying 1 3 7 T Tab key 3 Temo aa IB 5 Timeout counters 12 14 3 19 Timeout period m dis Trackball disabling enabling specifications using 1 3 4 3 13 Travelling Troubleshooting A 1 16 Turning off computer 3 10 Turning on computer 1
61. ng Your Computer Special Keys Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS DOS or application programs These special keys are described below Special key functions Key RES i RR Hee A J Purpose 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 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 a line of keyboard input or executes a command Control cursor location Cancels the current command line or operation Using Your Compute 3 5 Special key functions Continued Purpose CA J rte Perform special functions within application CR CHa prgrams nno Tums on the numeric keypad changes back when pressed again Prints the screen display on a printer Corne Works as defined by an application Controls scrolli
62. ng in some applications Suspends the curent operation Terminates the current operation when used with Inest Tums the insert function on and off Deletes the character marked by the cursor The Cima Cop anser keys work as toggles press them once to turn on the function and again to turn it off When the fundion is on the corresponding light above the keyboard is lit Using FLL and F12 The Fn Jand F2 keys perform special functions within application programs You activate these keys by using with the and r2 Jkeys Hold down and press CF1 to produce Fn hold down fa and press to produce En 3 6 Using Your Computer Display Key Combinations You can use the key combinations listed below in most DOS applications to control the display Display key Combinations Key Function Enters Suspend mode Toggles nomal and reverse video Toggles between LCD CRT and smultaneous display Toggles LCD backlight on and off Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad allows you to enter numeric characters from the keyboard when the Num Lock function is on The numeric keypad is shown below Li E 1 Li E 3 E E Using Your Computer 3 7 Press to turn Num Lock and its indicator light on and off When you press the key in Num Lock mode you enter the numeric character instead of the letter You can press plus the key to enter the alphabetic character on the key
63. nostics 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 configuration screen that may help in identifying the problem 4 After the MS DOS prompt appears type ver and press Ene 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 l Check the power light If it is on the computer is on and you should follow the steps
64. o use the MODE command described in the MS DOS manual to match the serial settings PC Card Problems If you inserted a PC card in the PC card slot and you cannot access data on the card follow these steps to solve the problem 1 Make sure the card is the right type for your system The ActionNote accepts Type and Type II cards that conform to PCMCIA version 2 0 2 Isthe PC card inserted properly in the slot Press the release button to remove the card then try inserting it again Most cards have a label indicating which side goes up When the card is inserted correctly the PC card light goes on See Chapter 3 for instructions Troubleshooting A 13 3 Is the card formatted Some PC cards must be formatted before you can use them See the documentation that came with the card for instructions 4 Did you install the PC card driver from your Reference diskette See the file named PCREADME TXT on your Reference diskette for instructions 5 Did you install any socket services software or card services software that came with the card See the documentation included with your card for instructions 6 If none of these solutions solves your PC card problem contact the card manufacturer or call the Epson Connection for assistance Mouse or Pointing Device Problems If you installed a mouse or other PS 2 compatible pointing device and it doesn t work properly try these solutions L Is the mouse or pointing device con
65. oads MS DOS 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 only when you exit then properly so do not reset the computer before you exit a program if possible If resetting the computer does not correct the problem you probably need to turn it off and back on again Using Your Computer 3 9 Tuming Off the Computer Before turning off the computer save your data and exit the program you are using Make sure the hard disk drive and the diskette drive lights are off then turn off the computer by sliding the power switch on the right side of the computer power switch Caution Always make sure the computer is off when you connect or disconnect equipment such as a printer or diskette drive 3 10 Using Your Computer Changing the CPU Speed Your computer s processor can operate at two speeds High 33 MHz or Low 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 Unless you change the default setting in SETUP whenever you turn on or reset the computer it starts up in Hi_h speed To change the speed temporarily first press Clute to turn Num Lock and its indicator west Then to change to Low speed press Cei Car Whe
66. oes not work properly the new battery may not be fully charged Use the AC adapter to recharge this battery until it reaches its maximum capacity If the power light still does not come 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 replace your battery with a new one If the computer does not work with the AC adapter see AC Adapter Problems below A 4 Troubleshooting 6 If you have not used a battery in a long time three months or more you may need to recharge it 7 f 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 AC Adapter Problems If the computer does not work properly when the AC adapter is connected check the power light on the adapter 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 still 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 an
67. ol Bold font mode Contrast enhancement Map color to black and white Expand Expansion control Vertical Position Vertical position of non expanded modes Display Display device selection Bus Width Select bus width Inhibit Pont Inh bit automatic font load when switching display Cursor Full height cursor control Rgb Change RGB weighting Highlight the option you want to change and press Enter You see a submenu of the available selections Use CT Coe to highlight the desired setting and press CE 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 SimulSCAN refers to both the LCD screen and a VGA monitor panel refers to the LCD screen on your computer The following table shows the display modes available for each option Using the VGA Utilities VGACONEF options and display modes CRT SimulSCAN panel Emm quem Sandby Timer Standby Timer allows you to set a timeout 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 Select Timer to set a timeout 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 M emory access K M Using the VGA Utilit
68. on diskettes You can connect an Epson 3 5 inch external diskette drive every time you use your computer or just when you want to use diskettes Follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer power is off Caution Make sure the computer is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the external diskette drive otherwise you could damage the drive 2 Open the port cover on the back of the computer by pulling down on the notch at the top 3 Align the diskette drive cable connector with the parallel port and external keyboard port Push it firmly into place over both ports 1 10 Setting Up the Computer 4 Tighten the retaining screws to secure the connection 5 Run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to set the Parallel Option to1 44MB 3 5 Tuming On the Computer When you first use your computer 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 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 5 for information about installing optional devices Then slide the power switch on the right side of the computer to turn it on power switch Setting Up the Computer 1 11 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 It displa
69. or use with the ActionNote model number A 880632 Replacing the Battery Follow these steps to replace the battery in the computer with a new one 1 Complete your current activity 2 Save your data and exit the program you are using 3 Turn off the computer 4 2 Powering the Computer 4 If the AC adapter is connected disconnect it 5 Turn the computer so that the left side is facing you 6 Slide the battery to the left as far as it will go You ll feel it ease away from the case 7 Grasp the edge of the battery and pull it straight out of the computer Powering the Computer 4 3 8 Insert the replacement battery into the compartment as far as it will go and slide it to the right until it snaps into place When you replace the battery make sure the new oneis fully charged otherwise you may run out of power unexpectedly Recharging the Battery 4 4 The battery that comes with your system is rechargeable You may need to charge the battery before using it for the first time and you must charge it when it runs out of power To charge the battery leave it in the computer Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet The computer automatically charges the battery whenever the AC adapter is attached The charging light on the AC adapter blinks whilethe battery is charging When the battery is completely charged the light stays on Powering the Computer It takes app
70. oting 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 L Make sure the power switches on the computer and the monitor are turned on Adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor screen If your LCD screen is displaying information you ma have disabled the external monitor rer Crs several times to toggle between simultaneous display on both screens the LCD only or the monitor only Also check your VGACONF settings see Chapter 6 for details Remove any diskette from the external diskette drive 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 Troubleshooting A 7 The Computer Locks Up If the computer locks up and does not respond to your keyboard entries try the following L Wait a few minutes to s if the computer really is disabled So
71. our Computer Inserting a PC Card Follow these steps to insert a Type II PC card into the computer 1 Open the PCMCIA slot cover on the right side of the computer by pulling down the notch at the top 2 nsert the card into the slot as far as it will go A portion of the card may extend from the slot this is okay release button 3 When you want to remove the card press the release button to eje it Using Your Computer 3 21 Using Memory Your computer can use up to 8MB of memory This section describes how the memory in your computer works Also be sure to see your operating system 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 Conventional Extended Addresses 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 re
72. pansion capability across PC platforms PC cards can emulate a storage device such as a hard disk provide a fax modem or serve as a LAN adapter Your system includes a PCMCIA Version 2 0 PC card slot which accepts Type I or Type II cards up to 5 mm thick See also PCM CIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association This organization sets the technical standard of interchangeability for 68 pin PC cards among a variety of computer and other electronic products Cards meeting the PCMCIA standard can be exchanged freely among several devices See also PC card Text An input output connection on a computer to which you can attach a peripheral device 10 Glossary Power on diagnostics A set of testing routines the computer performs automatically each time you turn it on Program A file that contains coded instructions telling the computer what to do and how to do it Prompt A message on the screen that requests information or tells you the 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 ope
73. pens press Delete to run SETUP and correct the setting Starting the SETUP Program To start SETUP make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive then turn on your computer If your computer is already on turn it off wait 20 seconds and then turn it on again After the self test you see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen Press Delete to run SETUP As soon as you see this message press Delete If you do not press delete within approximately five seconds the computer starts loading the operating system and you will not be able to run SETUP If this happens restart or reset the computer and try again 2 2 Running SETUP When you press Delete you ll see the first SETUP screen The options for each setting are shown in the following table SETUP options Setting Parallel Trackball Halt On Shadow security Boot Sequence Virus Waming Default Speed Drive C Note If you are having trouble seeing your cursor position press to change the screen colors Your cursor changes to a solid highlight bar over the option Options Ext printer 1 44MB 3 5 Enabled Disabled All errors All but diskette No enors System amp Video video BIOS System BIOS Disabled Disabled System access Setup access A C C A Enabled Disabled High Low None Type 1 85MB Type 2 120MB Type 49 MB Running SETUP 2 3 The table below lists the keys you can use
74. pond to the virus warning prompts if you install an operating system Once you have installed it you can enable this option to take advantage of the virus warning feature Setting the Default Speed Your computer s processor can operate at two speeds High 33 MHz or Low 8 MHz The processor is factory set to High speed where it can access memory faster If you want the computer to always start at Low speed change this option to Low Use High speed for everything you do unless you have an application program that requires a slower speed Some applications like word processing programs don t need the performance of a high CPU speed Check your application software manual for guidelines You may also want to set this option to Low to conserve battery power Running SETUP 2 13 Setting the Power Management Options The options on the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP screen allow you to set custom timeout periods to conserve battery power Each setting is described in the following table POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Options Option Function Power management Enables or disables the power management function functions If enabled you can Set the next two counters HDD timeout 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 hard disk drive goes into Suspend mode System timeout Enables or disables a timeout period for the system i
75. ponents installed in or attached to your computer For example your configuration might include a hard disk a printer and a PC modem card Control code A command generated by holding down em 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 Coprocessor An optional integrated circuit chip that assists the CPU in performing certain numeric calculations faster See also 387SX SL Glossary 3 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 use them 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 Your system can run at 33 MHz High or 8 MHz Low In Suspend mode the CPU automatically runs at 1 MHZ Also called clock speed execution speed or operating speed Cursor The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen and moves as you enter and delete data Default A value or setting that takes effect when you turn on or reset the compu
76. press the spacebar when you are ready to resume See Using the Suspend Mode in Chapter 4 Using Your Computer 3 19 Using PC Cards 3 20 A PC card is a credit card sized adapter for your personal computer designed to meet the PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association version 2 0 universal standard for adding memory storage and interface capabilities to portable systems Your computer accepts Type and Type II PC cards such as fax modem cards RAM cards FLASH memory cards and LAN local area network cards If you want to use PC cards with your system be sure to see the PCREADME TXT file on your Reference diskette It provides information on installing a PC card driver and updating your CONFIG SYS file To access PCREADME TXT from the DOS prompt follow these steps l1 Connect the external diskette drive as described in Chapter 1 2 Log onto Drive A and type the following command A TYPE PCREADME TXT MORE You can also use any text editor or word processing program to access this file 3 Follow the instructions in the file to load the PC card drivers and configure your system for the card Depending on the PC card you use you may have to load additional socket services or card services software before it can work properly You may also need to format the card before you can use it See the documentation that came with the card for additional information for your specific card Using Y
77. processor When you turn on the computer the system configuration screen shows that a numeric coprocessor is present Replacing the Access Cover After installing a memory module or numeric coprocessor you must replace the access cover Follow these steps L Turn the computer upside down with the front facing you 2 Replace the access cover as shown below Gently press down on it until you feet it snap into place 3 Turn the computer right side up 4 Connect any external devices you are using Connecting Optional Devices 5 17 Chapter 6 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 in 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 64 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 communicate 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 g
78. pter included with your system Follow these steps 1 Connect the adapter to the EXT KB port cC Connecting Optional Devices 5 9 If an external diskette drive is connected to the computer connect the adapter to the 6 pin port on the back of the drive s connector cable as shown below 2 Connect the pointing device plug to the lower connector on the adapter 5 10 Connecting Optional Devices Note You can also connect an external keyboard to the second port on the adapter However note that connecting several devices will quickly drain the battery so you may want to use the AC adapter to power the computer if you connect more than one device before you can use the mouse or other pointing device with your applications you may need to install the special software driver that came with it See the documentation supplied with the device for instructions Installing a Memory Module or a Numeric Coprocessor The sections below describe how to add a memory module to your computer and install a numeric coprocessor To access the sockets for these options you need to remove the access cover on the bottom of the computer Removing the Access Cover To remove the access cover follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Disconnect all cables from the ports and connectors on the back of the computer 3 Close the screen and turn the computer upside down with the front facing you Connecting Opt
79. r parts Connecting the AC adapter Connecting an external diskette drive D D O O Turning on the computer Note For instructions on installing or connecting additional equipment such as a memory module a monitor or a printer see Chapter 5 Setting Up the Computer 1 1 Opening the Screen Follow these steps to open the LCD screen 1 Place the computer on a level surface 2 Turn the computer so its front is facing you 3 Slide the release latch on the cover to the right and lift up the screen 1 2 Setting Up the Computer Identifying the System Parts Before getting started look at the illustrations below to identify the different parts of your computer Front View The main components on the front and right side are shown here oa aca release latch indicator brightness keyboard lights switch area contrast switch trackball power access switch cover hard disk drive LCD screen Your computer has a backlit monochrome LCD that supports VGA resolutions up to 640 x 480 dpi x 64 shades of gray Release latch Slide this latch to the right to release the top cover and open the LCD screen Setting Up the Computer 1 3 Brightness switch This switch controls the background brightness of the LCD screen Slide the switch down to lighten the screen or up to darken it Contrast switch This switch controls the contrast between the background and foreground on the LCD screen
80. raphic configuration and enhance your system operation by setting various video modes The ActionNote s built in VGA adapter is 10096 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 6 1 6 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 unproved 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 p o supported Supported Application resolutions colors Lotus 12 36 version 2x 100 x 60 text i 2 4 Microsoft Windows version 3 0 640 x 480 16 800 x 600 16 WordPerfect version 5 1 800 x 600 Note These drivers and utilities are designed for systems running MS DOS If you are using another operating system see the documentation that came with it for information about the VGA drivers you can use If you are displaying data simultaneously on
81. rd disk Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer if this occurs 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 Make sure you have formatted the hard disk correctly for the Operating system you are using See the instructions in your operating systen manual Make sure the hard disk drive is inserted correctly See Chapter 3 for instructions on removing and inserting the hard disk drive If you still cannot identify the problem contact your Authorized Epson Servicer Troubleshooting A 11 Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program try the following solutions L 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 drive Your computer can run at either High speed 33 MHz or Low speed 8 MHz While almost all programs work 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 3 for instruction
82. rect 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 usethe EXT KB port to connect a variety of PS 2 compatible pointing devices including an external keyboard or keypad You can also connect the mouse adapter to this port and then connect a PS 2 mouse or other pointing device The adapter has two ports which allow you to connect both a pointing device and an external keyboard at the same time Connect each device as described in the following sections Connecting Optional Devices 5 7 Note If you are using an external diskette drive use the 6 pin port on the back of its connector cable to connect a PS 2 device Connecting an Extemal Keyboard or Keypad If you are typing text or entering numbers for extended periods of time you may want to connect an optional external keyboard or keypad You connect either of these devices directly to the EXT KB port on the computer as shown below 5 8 Connecting Optional Devices If an external diskette drive is connected to the computer plug the keyboard connector into the 6 pin port on the back of the drive connector cable as shown below Connecting a Mouse or Other Pointing Device You can connect a PS 2 type mouse or other pointing device to your computer using the special ada
83. roximately 1 hours to charge a completely discharged battery when the computer is off If you use the system while the battery is recharging it can take up to 6 hours If the battery still has some charge left when you start charging the time will be less If you have additional batteries it is a good idea to keep them fully charged so you can replace the battery in your computer when it runs low This is especially useful if you are travelling and run the computer only off the battery an extra battery or two extends the length of time you can power the computer without the AC adapter Rechargeable batteries like the one supplied with your ActionNote have a charge memory If you frequently start to recharge the battery before it runs out completely it starts to remember this discharge level When you use it again it may stop supplying power at that level To reduce the memory effect and extend the life of your battery you should let it discharge completely whenever possible before recharging it If you use the computer every day you should completely discharge the battery at least once a week If you find that over time the battery is losing its charge sooner the life of the battery may be reaching its end Try letting the battery discharge completely then recharge it If this fails you may need to replace it with a new battery Note When your battery will no longer recharge please contact your local government ag
84. s 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 Hold down Ce Jand press e Hold down Cem Jand press Break J An application program can occasionally lock up the computer making it unresponsive to the keyboard If your computer does not respond when you type on the keyboard you can reset it Press Cer Ca to reset the computer 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 A 12 Troubleshooting 6 If none of these solutions solves 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 Be sure to check that the printer has power and is correctly connected to the computer See Chapter 5 for instructions on connecting a printer The printer manual also gives instructions on cable connections If you have a parallel printer connected to the PRINTER port make sure the Parallel option in SETUP is set to Ext printer If you have a serial printer or if you have problems feeding paper check the printer manual for the correct DIP switch settings If you are using MS DOS refer to your printer documentation to see whether you need t
85. s N ajuster que les commandes qui sont num r es dans 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 Lorsqu on a chapp l ordinateur ou que l on a endommag le boitier Lorsque l ordinateur d montre un changement not au niveau de sa performance Contents Introduction Where to Ge Hap 2 9 x E CREE EC CE ICE ss What This Manual Covers Conventions Used in This Manual Chapter 1 setting up the computer Opening the STEN a kev ee ee dde eee Identifying the System Parts Front VIE 23 99 2 942 9 2 E S S S S SCR S S SPP S RI RES Rear Panel and Left Side Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting an External Diskette Drive Turning On the Computer idc tee ci eve erences Chapter 2 Running SETUP Starting the SETUP Program 4 Setting th Date and Time a mn x 2 5 Setting the Diskette Drive or Printer Setting the Trackball Setting the Self Test Halt On Error Leva 2 6 Setting the Shadow RAM 53 525 65 9E RSTTTS 2 6 Setting the Password Security Options 12 7 Changing or Deleting a Password Setting the Hard Disk Drivds
86. s eee eee a Inserting a PC Card D Using Memory sa eae eee ee eee ee a ee ee nn us viil Chapter 4 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter auge ce a ch a a D i e 4 1 Using the Balle Loos been eee bed eee XX 4 2 Replacing the Battery Recharging the Battery Ez Low Battery Indicator aaa Using the Suspend Mode Using SETUP to Conserve Battery Power Chapter5 Connecting Optional Devices Connecting an External Monitor 22 Connecting a Paralld Printer 5 4 Connecting a Serial Device 2 1 L2 2 Checking the Serial Port Settings gt 71 Using the EXT KB P LES eee ne ee ew eee ew S 5 7 Connecting an External Keyboard or Keypad Connecting a Mouse or Other Pointing Device 5 9 Installing a Memory Module or a Numeric Coprocessor SIL Removing the Access Cover Installing a Memory Module Installing a Numeric Coprocessor Replacing the Access Cover Chapter 6 Using the VGA Utilities Lotus 1 2 3 Version 2X uhr Dos uie hs TR TR T eS 63 Microsoft Windows Version 30 6 4 WordPerfect Version 5 1 Los osos nra ses teens Using the VGACONF Utility Program Display status Select Option Standby TIME 2 esso 9 RR RR R
87. te drive is operating properly If you cannot format a diskette see the following section Extemal Diskette Drive Problems If you are having problems with an external diskette drive check the following 1 Is the external diskette drive connected properly Remove any diskette from the drive and turn off the computer Make sure the connector is inserted firmly into the EXT KB and PRINTER port and that the retaining screws are tightened to secure the connection See Chapter 1 for instructions 2 Are you using the Epson external diskette drive Other drives may not work with your system 3 Is your computer set to recognize the external diskette drive Run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to make sure the Parallel option is set to 1 44MB 3 5 4 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 The problem may be with the diskette A 10 Troubleshooting 5 If the drive is making loud or unusual noises stop the current operation immediately If the problem continues contact your Authorized Epson Servicer Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with your hard disk drive check the following L 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 ha
88. tents 14 Glossary Index A AC adapter connecting 1 8 9 1 11 lights specifications B 3 4 using 1 8 9 4 1 Access cover location 1 4 removing 5 11 12 replacing AC plugs B 6 i noise A dD See bond Application program ms device aive S205 11 6 1 12 problems A 1 TF VGA drivers 6 1 12 AUTOEXEC BAT file 5 7 B Backing up sins dik i Backspace key 3 5 Backup boe i ettes ag Ba El d system 2 1 A2 B 1 Bl Battery disposal extra 4 in light EE part number 4 2 problems A 4 c Battery continued recharging 4 4 5 removing 4 2 4 replacing 4 2 1 specifications B using 4 2 6 Battery power saving 2 14 3 19 4 7 8 6 9 10 Baud rate serial port 5 7 BIOS version number A 2 Break ey Brightness control 3 12 switch I 4 3 12 Built in adapter 6 1 2 C Caps Lock key Caps Lock light Card PC see PC cards Centronics compatible printer 5 4 5 Charging batte Charging light m ren Clock calendar B 1 CMOS battery problems CO RAM T2 mas COM port 1 6 7 5 Command stopping features I locks up A 8 ports 1 3 715 2 powering 4 1 8 problems 1 16 resetting 3 setting up t 1 12 2 2 3 Index 1 Computer continued turning ot 10 turning on 1 11 12 using 3 1 23 won t start CONFIG SYS file 3 20J1A 5 Configuration system 1 12 1 16 Connecting AC adap
89. ter 1 8 9 1 11 external diskette drive 1 11 12 external keyboard 5 7 9 5 11 external keypad 5 7 9 external monitor 5 2 3 external mouse 575 91 mouse keyboard adapter 5 9 11 optional devices 5 1 17 parallel printer 5 4 5 pointing device 5 7 5 9 11 serial device 5 5 7 Conserving_batter F Suspend mode VGACONF 6 9 10 Contrast Controllers B 2 Conventional memory 3 22 23 Conventions manual Coprocessor see Numeric coprocessor Copying Reference diskette CPU specifications speed changing 3 11 Ctrl key commands 3 8 11 Cursor control Cyrix coprocessor naex D Dallas clock chip A 16 B 1 DC input port 1 6 8 Delete key 3 3 Device drivers 3 20 5 11 6 1 12 Diagnostics power on 1 12 Dimensions physical B 4 Diskette drive external connecting 1 10 11 controller using Diskette s backup copies choosing 3 14 inserting 3 14 15 problems A 9 10 Reference 3 16161 removing 3 14 15 using 3 14 17 write protecting 3 15 characteristics drivers 6 1 12 key combinations 3 7 modes eat specifications B 2 status VGACONF VGACONF utility 6 6 12 Disposal battery 4 5 E Embedded numeric keypad see Numeric keypad EMM386 EXE memory manager 3 23 End key 3 5 Enter key 3 5 Environmental requirements B 5 Epson Connection Intro 2 3 A 24 Error messages Are diagnostics BAS Esc key 3
90. ter Also the response to a command that the system 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 Device driver See Driver 4 Glossary 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 Diskette A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material and used to store data Also called a floppy disk Diskette drive The physical device that enables the computer to read from and write to a diskette Your system supports a 3 5 inch external diskette drive Double density A type of diskette format A 3 5 inch doubledensity diskette has a capacity of 720KB Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers VGA display drivers printer drivers and mouse drivers Glossary 5 Embedded numeric keypad See Numeric keypad FDD Floppy disk drive See Diskette drive
91. the trackball to drag objects around the screen Like the mouse you can doubleclick the right button press it twice quickly to make menu selections or block text The lower button is sometimes used by programs written for a two button mouse See your application program documentation for information Using Your Computer 3 13 Using Diskettes Be sure to purchase highquality diskettes to ensure reliability For the 3 5 inch 1 44MB external diskette drive you can use either of the following types of diskettes Q 720KB doublesided doubledensity usually labelled 2DD Q 144MB doublesided highdensity labelled 2HD Inserting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette hold it with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the diskette drive Slide it into the drive until it dicks into place 77 3 14 Using Your Computer To remove the diskette make sure the drive light is off then press the release button When the diskette pops out renove 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 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
92. tical calculations and graphics displays The computer has a socket to accommodate either a Cyrix Cx387SLC or an Intel 387SX SL multifrequency numeric coprocessor 486SLC A CMOS process technology integrated circuit the central processing unit CPU of your computer AC adapter The device that converts AC voltage from a wall outlet into the proper DC voltage to power your computer The 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 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 Batch file Glossay 1 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 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
93. ting A 15 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 CMOS Battery Problems The Dallas clock 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 CMOS battery has failed Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer to install a new battery for you or call the Epson Connection for referral information A 16 Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications This appendix lists the computer s specifications It also includes the specifications for international power cables Main Unit CPU System memory ROM BIOS Video RAM Shadow RAM Clock calendar Numeric coprocessor 486SLC microprocessor 33 MHz and simulated 8 MHz clock speed 1 MHz in Suspend mode 2MB of DRAM soldered on main system board expandable to 4MB or 8MB using a memory module 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 programmable ROM includes system
94. tion on both the LCD screen and an external monitor at the same time DC input port Connect the AC adapter cable here See page 1 8 for instructions Setting Up the Computer 1 7 Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter is designed to be used in most countries as it can operate in the ranges 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz If you are using the adapter in a country other than the one where you purchased your computer make sure you have the correct power cable for the electrical socket See the power cable specifications in Appendix B for details Caution Use only the AC adapter model number AP 006 supplied with the computer You may need to connect the AC adapter to charge the battery before you use it the first tune Follow these steps L Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC input port on the back of the computer 1 8 Setting Up 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 The indicator lights on the AC adapter tell you the adapter is working properly Indicates the adapter is connected to an outlet ifj Flashes when the battery is recharging remains steady when the battery is fully charged Note For complete instructions on using the AC adapter see chapter 4 Setting Up the Computer 1 9 Connecting an Extemal Diskette Drive An external diskette drive is a portable device for accessing data
95. to perform SETUP Operations Setup function keys Function Car CF Diplays a help screen describing some of the keys you can use with the program Displays a help screen describing the option currently selected Changes screen colors if you have a color monitor pressing this key changes the display from color to monochrome or monochrome to Color Changes the curent setting for numeric parameters increases or decreases the current numeric value Cancels the exit menu and returns to the current screen Cm Co Displaysthe nex page CR Displays me previous page Setting the Date and Time The real time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time even when the computer is turned off The first time you run SETUP you ll want to enter the correct date and time Once you set the date and time using SETUP you should not need to change them unless you need to adjust the time for daylight savings or other seasonal adjustments The computer automatically changes the date for leap years 2 4 Running SETUP Use the cursor arrow keys to position the cursor over the portion of the date or time you want to change For the date option you can change the first two digits of the year field separately from the last two digits Use the J or 4J key to modify the date or time You can also turn on NumLock and type numbers into the fields that accept numbers Change the time using a 24 hour clock For example
96. uals or parts for Epson products Q Assistance with Extra Care Road Service Q Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center 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 be ready 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 Extra Care Road Service Your ActionN ote package should contain a packet describing this program If a packet is not included call the Epson Connection For your convenience there is a sticker located on the bottom of your computer with the number to call for assistance 2 Introduction If you purchased your computer outside the United States contact your Epson dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service International marketing locations are listed inside the back cover of this manual If you need help with any software application program you are using see the documentation that came with that program for technical support information What This Manual Covers You do not need to read everything in this book to use your computer see the following chapter summaries to find the sections
97. ve the new settings as you exit the program Setting the Hard Disk Drive s The SETUP program lets you set the type of hard disk drive installed in your computer The system is set at the factory for the type of hard disk drive installed so you should only change this setting if you purchase an additional Epson ActionNote drive with a different capacity Caution Use only the appropriate removable hard disk drives designed for your ActionNote computer Inserting an incompatible drive could damage your system Drive C options are as follows Q None Q Type 1 85MB Q Type 2 120MB Q Type 49 userdefined When you install another Epson ActionNote hard disk drive choose the drive type number that matches your drive s parameters Future drives with higher capacities may require you to define your own drive type see the next section Running SETUP 2 9 Defining Your Own Drive Type If the parameters for your hard disk listed in its documentation do not match either of the types listed by SETUP you can define your own type Follow these steps 1 With the cursor on the drive you are defining pres or until you see Type 49 2 Press to move the cursor into the parameter fields 3 Enter the appropriate values for these parameters or press or Jto scroll through the available options Drive type options Heading CYLS HEADS SECTORS The number of sectors on the drive PRECOMP Description
98. ver current protection for this computer the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Beim Anschlu des Computer an die Netzversorgung mu sichergestellt werden da die Geb udeinstallation mit einem 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 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 personnel Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A B C When the power cord or plug is damaged If liquid has entered the computer If the computer does not operate normally when the operating instructions ar
99. xt and graphics reverse video Enable text and graphics reverse video Disable text and enable graphics reverse video Enable bold mode Disable bold mode ATIREMUL Disable Automap NOATIREMUL Enable Automap NOEXPAND Disable expand mode CENTER Center the display on the screen TOP Align the display on the top of the screen PANEL Switch the display to the LCD CRT Switch me display to the CRT monitor SIMUL Use the LCD and the CRT simultaneously 16BIT Enable 16 bit operations NO 16BIT Force 8 bit operations Using the VGA Utilities 6 11 VGACONF parameters continued Option name Description INHFO NT Inhibit font loading when switching display NOI Allow font loading when switching display FULLHGT Select full height cursor NO FULLHGT Select normal cursor W259 Select RGB weighting 2 5 9 W529 Select RGB weighting 5 2 9 W295 Select RGB weighting 2 9 5 W592 Select RGB weighting 5 9 2 W925 Select RGB weighting 9 2 5 w 52 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 NOATTREMUL NOBOLD NOEXPAND VGACONF PAN NOA NOB NOE VGACONF s VGACONF M 4 6 12 Using the VGA Utilities Appendix A Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem while using your computer refer to t
100. you need Chapter 1 provides steps for setting up your computer Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program run this program the first time you start your system This is also necessary if you want to set a password or if you change the configuration of your computer Chapter 3 covers basic information about using the computer Chapter 4 explains how to power your computer using the AC adapter and the battery and how to conserve battery power Chapter 5 describes how to connect optional devices Chapter 6 describes your VGA utilities Appendix A provides troubleshooting tips Appendix B lists the computer s specifications At the end of the manual you ll find a Glossary and an Index Introduction 3 Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following type conventions Meaning Enter Keys you press on the keyboard Keys you press at the same time hold down the al marked Cen_ and press r the lette marked or hold down the key and press the CF key ci DOS Text as it appears on the screen DISKCOPY A B Text that you type exactly as shown path filename Words printed in lowercase italics represent optional parameter names here you would type the actual path and filename such as WORK CONTACT Names of hardware elements 4 introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer This chapter describes how to set up your computer It covers Q Opening the screen Identifying the compute
101. ys several messages including this prompt Press Delete to run SETUP You may also see an error message followed by this prompt Press lt F1 gt to resume or Delete to run SETUP If this happens press Det to run the SETUP program and check your system configuration See Chapter 2 for a complete description of the SETUP program While the computer finishes its testing it displays several screens showing your system configuration If necessary press the button on the keyboard to view the configuration screens Then press any key to continue the startup process Because your computer was set up at the factory the configuration listing should be accurate but you will want to run SETUP to enter the correct time and date Additionally if you have changed the computer s setup so that this information does not match your configuration be sure to run SETUP Depending on your configuration your computer may come with MSDOS and Microsoft Windows installed on the hard disk If your computer comes with MS DOS it starts up in MS DOS as soon as it completes the power on diagnostics If you plan to use another operating system such as OS 2 Unix or Xenix install it now See the documentation that came with it for installation instructions Although this manual includes sample MS DOS commands it does not explain how to use your operating system see your operating system manuals for complete instructions 1 12 Setting

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