Product Information Guide
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... mouse/ keyboard adapter (for internal hard disk drive 25-pin, D-sub, female connector; embedded numeric keypad and F11 and F12 keys Mass Storage Diskette drive Hard disk drive One internal, 3tl-inch diskette drive; To select Turbo speed, press the Ctrl, Alt, and + keys simultaneously. (Use the - or + key on main system board Supports shadowing of standard memory EPSON ActionNote ROM Video RAM Shadow RAM Numeric coprocessor Clock/calendar 128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and Setup code located in ISA compatible speaker controller...
... mouse/ keyboard adapter (for internal hard disk drive 25-pin, D-sub, female connector; embedded numeric keypad and F11 and F12 keys Mass Storage Diskette drive Hard disk drive One internal, 3tl-inch diskette drive; To select Turbo speed, press the Ctrl, Alt, and + keys simultaneously. (Use the - or + key on main system board Supports shadowing of standard memory EPSON ActionNote ROM Video RAM Shadow RAM Numeric coprocessor Clock/calendar 128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and Setup code located in ISA compatible speaker controller...
Product Information Guide
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... Caution When traveling by one CCFT (cooled cathode fluorescent tube); EPSON ActionNote LCD Display Monochrome: 640 x 480 x 32 shades of gray, 0.3 mm, high-contrast 2-film; blinks when the AC adapter is connected and charging the battery Suspend mode-Computer is in Suspend mode Hard disk drive-Computer is accessing the hard disk drive Num Lock-Num Lock is on, which activates the embedded numeric keypad Caps Lock--caps Lock is on Scroll Lock-Scroll Lock is fully...
... Caution When traveling by one CCFT (cooled cathode fluorescent tube); EPSON ActionNote LCD Display Monochrome: 640 x 480 x 32 shades of gray, 0.3 mm, high-contrast 2-film; blinks when the AC adapter is connected and charging the battery Suspend mode-Computer is in Suspend mode Hard disk drive-Computer is accessing the hard disk drive Num Lock-Num Lock is on, which activates the embedded numeric keypad Caps Lock--caps Lock is on Scroll Lock-Scroll Lock is fully...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... or internal LCD through a utility program called VGACONF.EXE . A19. inch by 5 3/4- the computer will automatically recognize the external VGA monitor if it is attached before the AN-4SLC/33 is used ? The maximum resolution for the built in LCD is 800 x 600 x 16 colors. Can you display on . The Teac FD-05HF, 3.5" 1.44MB HDD. The maximum resolution for the external CRT port...
... or internal LCD through a utility program called VGACONF.EXE . A19. inch by 5 3/4- the computer will automatically recognize the external VGA monitor if it is attached before the AN-4SLC/33 is used ? The maximum resolution for the built in LCD is 800 x 600 x 16 colors. Can you display on . The Teac FD-05HF, 3.5" 1.44MB HDD. The maximum resolution for the external CRT port...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... User's Guide. Additionally: If the unit was purchased with the AN-4SLC/33? What about power management software? On the AN-4SLC/33 Reference Diskette, under the UTILS sub-directory you need to Seiko Epson BIOS specifications in VGACONF.EXE is the Standby Timer option. Currently we are included. PSB No: S-0169 Page: 5 of System BIOS is in the SETUP utility. What type of 8 Q25. Q26. This feature sets the LCD power...
... User's Guide. Additionally: If the unit was purchased with the AN-4SLC/33? What about power management software? On the AN-4SLC/33 Reference Diskette, under the UTILS sub-directory you need to Seiko Epson BIOS specifications in VGACONF.EXE is the Standby Timer option. Currently we are included. PSB No: S-0169 Page: 5 of System BIOS is in the SETUP utility. What type of 8 Q25. Q26. This feature sets the LCD power...
User Manual
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... Help 3 How to Use This Manual 5 Conventions Used in This Manual 6 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP THE COMPUTER Unpacking the Computer 1-2 Identifying the System Parts 1-3 Front View 1-3 Rear Panel and Left Side 1-6 Connecting the AC Adapter 1-8 Opening the Screen 1-10 Turning On the Computer 1-11 CHAPTER 2 USING YOUR COMPUTER Taking Care of the Computer 2-2 Copying the Reference Diskette Utilities 2-3 Using the Password Function 2-4 Typing the Password 2-4 Using the Keyboard 2-5 Special Keys 2-7 Using F11 and F12...
... Help 3 How to Use This Manual 5 Conventions Used in This Manual 6 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP THE COMPUTER Unpacking the Computer 1-2 Identifying the System Parts 1-3 Front View 1-3 Rear Panel and Left Side 1-6 Connecting the AC Adapter 1-8 Opening the Screen 1-10 Turning On the Computer 1-11 CHAPTER 2 USING YOUR COMPUTER Taking Care of the Computer 2-2 Copying the Reference Diskette Utilities 2-3 Using the Password Function 2-4 Typing the Password 2-4 Using the Keyboard 2-5 Special Keys 2-7 Using F11 and F12...
User Manual
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...14 Making Backup Copies 2-15 Using a Single Diskette Drive System 2-15 Using a Hard Disk 2-16 Backing Up the Hard Disk 2-16 Saving Battery Power 2-17 Using Memory 2-17 CHAPTER 3 POWERING THE COMPUTER Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery Pack 3-2 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-2 Recharging the Battery 3-5 Low Battery Indicator 3-6 Using the Suspend/ResumeSwitch 3-7 Using Setup to Conserve Battery Power 3-8 CHAPTER 4 CONNECTING OPTIONAL DEVICES Connecting an External Monitor 4-2 Connecting a Parallel Printer 4-4 Connecting a Serial Device 4-5 Checking the Serial Port Settings...
...14 Making Backup Copies 2-15 Using a Single Diskette Drive System 2-15 Using a Hard Disk 2-16 Backing Up the Hard Disk 2-16 Saving Battery Power 2-17 Using Memory 2-17 CHAPTER 3 POWERING THE COMPUTER Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery Pack 3-2 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-2 Recharging the Battery 3-5 Low Battery Indicator 3-6 Using the Suspend/ResumeSwitch 3-7 Using Setup to Conserve Battery Power 3-8 CHAPTER 4 CONNECTING OPTIONAL DEVICES Connecting an External Monitor 4-2 Connecting a Parallel Printer 4-4 Connecting a Serial Device 4-5 Checking the Serial Port Settings...
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.../Modem 4-9 Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor . . . . . 4-11 Removing the Keyboard 4-11 Installing a Memory Module 4-13 Installing a Numeric Coprocessor 4-16 Replacing the Keyboard 4-18 CHAPTER 5 RUNNING SETUP Starting the Setup Program 5-2 Changing the settings 5-3 Automatically Configuring Your System 5-4 Saving Your Selections 5-4 Changing the Standard CMOS Setup 5-5 Changing the Advanced CMOS Setup 5-7 Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup 5-10 Changing the Password 5-12 Hard Disk Utility 5-13 Hard Disk Format 5-14 Auto Interleave 5-15 Media Analysis 5-15 CHAPTER...
.../Modem 4-9 Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor . . . . . 4-11 Removing the Keyboard 4-11 Installing a Memory Module 4-13 Installing a Numeric Coprocessor 4-16 Replacing the Keyboard 4-18 CHAPTER 5 RUNNING SETUP Starting the Setup Program 5-2 Changing the settings 5-3 Automatically Configuring Your System 5-4 Saving Your Selections 5-4 Changing the Standard CMOS Setup 5-5 Changing the Advanced CMOS Setup 5-7 Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup 5-10 Changing the Password 5-12 Hard Disk Utility 5-13 Hard Disk Format 5-14 Auto Interleave 5-15 Media Analysis 5-15 CHAPTER...
User Manual
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... USING THE VGA UTILITIES Lotus 1-2-3, Version 2.x 7-3 Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0 7-4 WordPerfect, Version 5.1 7-5 Using the VGACONF Utility Program 7-6 Using VGACONF From the Command Line 7-9 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your System Error Messages 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 Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Memory Module Problems Numeric Coprocessor Problems CMOS...
... USING THE VGA UTILITIES Lotus 1-2-3, Version 2.x 7-3 Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0 7-4 WordPerfect, Version 5.1 7-5 Using the VGACONF Utility Program 7-6 Using VGACONF From the Command Line 7-9 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your System Error Messages 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 Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Memory Module Problems Numeric Coprocessor Problems CMOS...
User Manual
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... chip External PS/2-compatible keyboard Extra battery packs Adapter for your Epson products Assistance in On-Site Warranty Service for an automobile cigarette lighter Third-party external diskette drive. Call the Epson Connection for the following: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Sales of Authorized Epson Service Centers. Epson also provides support services through a nationwide network of accessories, manuals, or parts for your Epson products Assistance in locating your...
... chip External PS/2-compatible keyboard Extra battery packs Adapter for your Epson products Assistance in On-Site Warranty Service for an automobile cigarette lighter Third-party external diskette drive. Call the Epson Connection for the following: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Sales of Authorized Epson Service Centers. Epson also provides support services through a nationwide network of accessories, manuals, or parts for your Epson products Assistance in locating your...
User Manual
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... forget your password, call the Epson Connection at 1-800-922-8911 for both numeric entry and cursor control. Additionally, you can use the key to duplicate that you access using the and keys in the same way you use for assistance. See your MS-DOS manual for more information. Note If you want to change your current password or disable the password function, you need to use MS...
... forget your password, call the Epson Connection at 1-800-922-8911 for both numeric entry and cursor control. Additionally, you can use the key to duplicate that you access using the and keys in the same way you use for assistance. See your MS-DOS manual for more information. Note If you want to change your current password or disable the password function, you need to use MS...
User Manual
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... EXT KB port, you must enable the PS/2 Mouse Support option in the EXT KB port on the computer. Connecting Optional Devices 4-9 Connecting Any Other Pointing Device You can connect it directly to your applications, you need to the EXT KB port, you are typing for instructions. Also, before using a pointing device attached to install the special software driver that came with it. You connect the keyboard to the mouse/keyboard adapter in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP portion...
... EXT KB port, you must enable the PS/2 Mouse Support option in the EXT KB port on the computer. Connecting Optional Devices 4-9 Connecting Any Other Pointing Device You can connect it directly to your applications, you need to the EXT KB port, you are typing for instructions. Also, before using a pointing device attached to install the special software driver that came with it. You connect the keyboard to the mouse/keyboard adapter in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP portion...
User Manual
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... PS/2 Mouse Support Option Enables or disables PS/2-type mouse support for COMMAND.COM during system startup; the default is 500 msec, or 1/2 second Typematic Rate Sets the rate at which a character repeats when you connect a pointing device to start the Setup program by pressing during the memory test Hard Disk Type 47 Data Area Identifies where the hard disk drive parameters table is not necessary to run Setup:you press a key and the...
... PS/2 Mouse Support Option Enables or disables PS/2-type mouse support for COMMAND.COM during system startup; the default is 500 msec, or 1/2 second Typematic Rate Sets the rate at which a character repeats when you connect a pointing device to start the Setup program by pressing during the memory test Hard Disk Type 47 Data Area Identifies where the hard disk drive parameters table is not necessary to run Setup:you press a key and the...
User Manual
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Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup These configuration settings include the power management functions that allow you want to change the value of an option. When you select the ADVANCED CHIP SET SETUP option from the main menu, you see this screen: Press or to select the option you to change . When an option is highlighted, you can press to the main menu. 5-10 Running Setup Press to return to display information about the option including the possible settings. Use or to conserve battery power.
Changing the Advanced Chipset Setup These configuration settings include the power management functions that allow you want to change the value of an option. When you select the ADVANCED CHIP SET SETUP option from the main menu, you see this screen: Press or to select the option you to change . When an option is highlighted, you can press to the main menu. 5-10 Running Setup Press to return to display information about the option including the possible settings. Use or to conserve battery power.
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... press The program displays a list of these steps: 1. Complete the Windows Setup. From the Display menu, select Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) and press 5. This directory is normally called WP51. 2. For example Cirrus Logic VGA 800 x 600 (16 colors) 7. 4. WordPerfect allows text and graphics drivers to be set up separately, so be sure to insert your hard disk. Using the VGA Utilities 7-5
... press The program displays a list of these steps: 1. Complete the Windows Setup. From the Display menu, select Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) and press 5. This directory is normally called WP51. 2. For example Cirrus Logic VGA 800 x 600 (16 colors) 7. 4. WordPerfect allows text and graphics drivers to be set up separately, so be sure to insert your hard disk. Using the VGA Utilities 7-5
User Manual
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... not start, check that you are using a program on the hard disk drive, make sure you are following Solutions: 1. 4. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that it is installed correctly. If you are working in your software manual to stop , there are having trouble with an application program, try the following the correct procedure for instructions. 3. Software Problems If you are special key coremands...
... not start, check that you are using a program on the hard disk drive, make sure you are following Solutions: 1. 4. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that it is installed correctly. If you are working in your software manual to stop , there are having trouble with an application program, try the following the correct procedure for instructions. 3. Software Problems If you are special key coremands...
User Manual
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...up hard disk, 2-16 key, 2-7 Backup copies, diskettes, 2-15 Basic input/output system, 5-1, C-1 Battery compartment cover, 1-7 Battery pack(s), disposal, 3-6 extra, Intro-3 problems, A4 recharging, 3-5-6 replacing, 3-2 specifications, C-3 unpacking, 1-2 using, 3-2 Battery power, saving, Intro-2, 2-17 Baud rate, serial port, 4-6 BIOS, 5-1, C-1 Break key, 2-8 Brightness control, 2-12 switch, 1-4,2-12 Built-in VGA adapter, 7-1 C key, 2-7 Caps Lock LED, 1-5 carrying case, 2 Centronics-compatible printer, 4-4 Charging battery pack, 3-5 Charging LED, 1-5,3-5 Clock/calendar, C-1 CMOS battery problems...
...up hard disk, 2-16 key, 2-7 Backup copies, diskettes, 2-15 Basic input/output system, 5-1, C-1 Battery compartment cover, 1-7 Battery pack(s), disposal, 3-6 extra, Intro-3 problems, A4 recharging, 3-5-6 replacing, 3-2 specifications, C-3 unpacking, 1-2 using, 3-2 Battery power, saving, Intro-2, 2-17 Baud rate, serial port, 4-6 BIOS, 5-1, C-1 Break key, 2-8 Brightness control, 2-12 switch, 1-4,2-12 Built-in VGA adapter, 7-1 C key, 2-7 Caps Lock LED, 1-5 carrying case, 2 Centronics-compatible printer, 4-4 Charging battery pack, 3-5 Charging LED, 1-5,3-5 Clock/calendar, C-1 CMOS battery problems...
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..., 5-4 standard, 1-2 system, 1-12, 5-1-15 Connecting, AC adapter, 1-8-9 external keyboard, 4-9 external monitor, 4-2-3 internal fax/ modem, 4-9-10 optional devices, 4-1-19 parallel printer, 4-4-5 pointing device, 4-9 serial device, 4-5-7 trackball, 4-8-9 Conserving battery power, using Setup, 3-8 using VGACONF, 7-8-9 Contrast, control, 2-12 switch, 14,2-12 Controllers, C-2 Conventional memory, 2-17-18 Conventions, manual, 6 Coprocessor, see Numeric coprocessor Copying Reference diskette, 2-3 CPU, specifications, C-1 speed, changing, 2-11 Cursor control, 2-7 Cyrix Cx387SLC coprocessor, 2-3, 4-16...
..., 5-4 standard, 1-2 system, 1-12, 5-1-15 Connecting, AC adapter, 1-8-9 external keyboard, 4-9 external monitor, 4-2-3 internal fax/ modem, 4-9-10 optional devices, 4-1-19 parallel printer, 4-4-5 pointing device, 4-9 serial device, 4-5-7 trackball, 4-8-9 Conserving battery power, using Setup, 3-8 using VGACONF, 7-8-9 Contrast, control, 2-12 switch, 14,2-12 Controllers, C-2 Conventional memory, 2-17-18 Conventions, manual, 6 Coprocessor, see Numeric coprocessor Copying Reference diskette, 2-3 CPU, specifications, C-1 speed, changing, 2-11 Cursor control, 2-7 Cyrix Cx387SLC coprocessor, 2-3, 4-16...
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K Keyboard, error messages, 6-9 removing, 411-13 replacing, 418-19 specifications, C-3 testing, 6-1,6-8 using, 2-5-9 Keyboard area, 1-4 Keypad, 2-9 Keytop sets, 2-5 L LCD screen, blank, A-6 controller, C-2 display characteristics, 4-3 resolution, 1-4,7-2 specifications, C-3 standby mode, 7-8 timeout, 5-11 using, 2-12 LEDs, 1-5,2-8 LINE port, 1-7,4-2,4-10 Lotus 1-2-3 VGA drivers, 2-3,7-2-4 Low battery LED, 1-5,3-6, A-4 M Main unit, specifications, C-1 Manual conventions, Intro-6 Mass storage, C-3 Math coprocessor, see Numeric coprocessor Media analysis, 5-15 Memory, addresses, 2-17-18 erasing, ...
K Keyboard, error messages, 6-9 removing, 411-13 replacing, 418-19 specifications, C-3 testing, 6-1,6-8 using, 2-5-9 Keyboard area, 1-4 Keypad, 2-9 Keytop sets, 2-5 L LCD screen, blank, A-6 controller, C-2 display characteristics, 4-3 resolution, 1-4,7-2 specifications, C-3 standby mode, 7-8 timeout, 5-11 using, 2-12 LEDs, 1-5,2-8 LINE port, 1-7,4-2,4-10 Lotus 1-2-3 VGA drivers, 2-3,7-2-4 Low battery LED, 1-5,3-6, A-4 M Main unit, specifications, C-1 Manual conventions, Intro-6 Mass storage, C-3 Math coprocessor, see Numeric coprocessor Media analysis, 5-15 Memory, addresses, 2-17-18 erasing, ...
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... Speaker, controller, C-2 Special keys, 2-7-8 Specifications, C-l-5 Speed, Intro-2 Standard CMOS setup, changing, 5-5-6 settings, 5-1,5-6 Standard configuration, Intro-l-2 Standard VGA monitor, 7-2 Standby timer, VGACONF, 7-8 Stopping command or program, 2-9 Suspend mode, Intro-2, 3-7,7-8 Suspend mode LED, 1-5 Suspend/resume switch, location, 1-4 saving battery power, 2-17 using, 3-7 SVGA monitor, 7-1 key, 2-8 System, configuration screen, 1-12 identifying, A-2 password security, 2-4 testing, 6-1-10 timeout, 5-11 System BIOS, version number, A-2 System board, error messages, 6-8-9 memory, 4-13...
... Speaker, controller, C-2 Special keys, 2-7-8 Specifications, C-l-5 Speed, Intro-2 Standard CMOS setup, changing, 5-5-6 settings, 5-1,5-6 Standard configuration, Intro-l-2 Standard VGA monitor, 7-2 Standby timer, VGACONF, 7-8 Stopping command or program, 2-9 Suspend mode, Intro-2, 3-7,7-8 Suspend mode LED, 1-5 Suspend/resume switch, location, 1-4 saving battery power, 2-17 using, 3-7 SVGA monitor, 7-1 key, 2-8 System, configuration screen, 1-12 identifying, A-2 password security, 2-4 testing, 6-1-10 timeout, 5-11 System BIOS, version number, A-2 System board, error messages, 6-8-9 memory, 4-13...
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... Typing password, 2-4-5 U Unpacking computer, 1-2 US keyboard, 2-6 Utilities, 2-3,7-1-11 V VGA, adapter, built-in, 7-1 BIOS, C-1 display characteristics, 4-3 monitor, 4-2,7-1,7-8 resolutions, Intro-1, 1-4 VGA drivers, applications, 7-2 installing, 7-3-6 Reference diskette, 2-3 using, 7-1 VGA utilities, program, 2-3 using, 7-1-11 VGACONF utility, command line prompt, 7-9 controlling display, 7-2 display status, 7-7 options, 7-7,7-10-11 parameters, 7-10-11 settings, 7-7 using, 7-6-11 VGACONF.EXE file, 7-6 Video adapter, testing, 6-1,6-8 Video graphics array, see VGA VIDEO port, 1-7,4-2-3 Video...
... Typing password, 2-4-5 U Unpacking computer, 1-2 US keyboard, 2-6 Utilities, 2-3,7-1-11 V VGA, adapter, built-in, 7-1 BIOS, C-1 display characteristics, 4-3 monitor, 4-2,7-1,7-8 resolutions, Intro-1, 1-4 VGA drivers, applications, 7-2 installing, 7-3-6 Reference diskette, 2-3 using, 7-1 VGA utilities, program, 2-3 using, 7-1-11 VGACONF utility, command line prompt, 7-9 controlling display, 7-2 display status, 7-7 options, 7-7,7-10-11 parameters, 7-10-11 settings, 7-7 using, 7-6-11 VGACONF.EXE file, 7-6 Video adapter, testing, 6-1,6-8 Video graphics array, see VGA VIDEO port, 1-7,4-2-3 Video...