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...press any key to return to full power Flashing green -Suspend mode; accessible by pressing F8 at system startup; embedded numeric keypad; EPSON ActionNote 800 Series Serial External keyboard/ mouse Phone jack Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator Keyboard Trackpad Fax/Modem RS-232C, programmable, ... receive fax/ modem Volume Control Knob adjusts sound of CompuServe® WinCIM,® America Online,® and OAG FlightDisk;® drivers and utilities for hot key commands Built-in , and Line-out when optional audio card is on Suspend Charge Diskette drive Green -...
...press any key to return to full power Flashing green -Suspend mode; accessible by pressing F8 at system startup; embedded numeric keypad; EPSON ActionNote 800 Series Serial External keyboard/ mouse Phone jack Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator Keyboard Trackpad Fax/Modem RS-232C, programmable, ... receive fax/ modem Volume Control Knob adjusts sound of CompuServe® WinCIM,® America Online,® and OAG FlightDisk;® drivers and utilities for hot key commands Built-in , and Line-out when optional audio card is on Suspend Charge Diskette drive Green -...
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...Adjusting the LCD Screen 2-8 Using Password Security 2-8 Entering a System Password 2-9 Entering a Setup Password 2-10 Using Diskettes 2-10 Using Video Drivers and Utilities 2-12 Configuring PC Cards 2-13 Using CardSoft 2-14 Using CardView 2-19 Using Fax/ Modem PC Cards 2-20 Using PC ...Cards with Instant On 2-20 Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities . . . . . 2-21 Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery 3-2 Low Battery Protection 3-3 ...
...Adjusting the LCD Screen 2-8 Using Password Security 2-8 Entering a System Password 2-9 Entering a Setup Password 2-10 Using Diskettes 2-10 Using Video Drivers and Utilities 2-12 Configuring PC Cards 2-13 Using CardSoft 2-14 Using CardView 2-19 Using Fax/ Modem PC Cards 2-20 Using PC ...Cards with Instant On 2-20 Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities . . . . . 2-21 Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery 3-2 Low Battery Protection 3-3 ...
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...version of MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows; See the About EPSON on the road Your ActionNote has been configured for you and the hard disk drive already contains most of the software you are included. In addition, drivers and utilities for the latest information about your hard disk... Chapter 4 for instructions on your computer and the software, manuals, diskettes, and brochures that are on -line group for your ActionNote with drivers and software applications 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 20MB memory module Higher-performance microprocessor Higher-capacity hard disk drive Extra battery pack Extra...
...version of MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows; See the About EPSON on the road Your ActionNote has been configured for you and the hard disk drive already contains most of the software you are included. In addition, drivers and utilities for the latest information about your hard disk... Chapter 4 for instructions on your computer and the software, manuals, diskettes, and brochures that are on -line group for your ActionNote with drivers and software applications 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 20MB memory module Higher-performance microprocessor Higher-capacity hard disk drive Extra battery pack Extra...
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The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on the green traffic light icon and type EPSON at the menu prompt. 8 Introduction To access the Epson America Forum in WinCIM, simply click on CompuServe.
The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on the green traffic light icon and type EPSON at the menu prompt. 8 Introduction To access the Epson America Forum in WinCIM, simply click on CompuServe.
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....) Your computer comes with the AC adapter, see a prompt asking if you want to load PC card drivers. Note If you do not respond to the prompt within 5 seconds, the computer loads the drivers and continues to make sure the AC adapter is connected. so make sure the computer works properly.) You...
....) Your computer comes with the AC adapter, see a prompt asking if you want to load PC card drivers. Note If you do not respond to the prompt within 5 seconds, the computer loads the drivers and continues to make sure the AC adapter is connected. so make sure the computer works properly.) You...
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Using Your Computer 2 - 1 Using Your Computer This chapter describes the daily use of your computer, including: Caring for the computer Using energy wisely Using the keyboard Using the trackpad Resetting the computer Changing the CPU speed Adjusting the LCD screen Using password security Using diskettes Using video drivers and utilities Configuring PC cards.
Using Your Computer 2 - 1 Using Your Computer This chapter describes the daily use of your computer, including: Caring for the computer Using energy wisely Using the keyboard Using the trackpad Resetting the computer Changing the CPU speed Adjusting the LCD screen Using password security Using diskettes Using video drivers and utilities Configuring PC cards.
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... and paste, or choose menu items. The trackpad is compatible with most software applications that support pointing devices with PS/2 compatible drivers. Using the Trackpad The trackpad on your ActionNote is a state-of-the-art pointing device which you can use the trackpad, simply move your fingertip across the pad in the...
... and paste, or choose menu items. The trackpad is compatible with most software applications that support pointing devices with PS/2 compatible drivers. Using the Trackpad The trackpad on your ActionNote is a state-of-the-art pointing device which you can use the trackpad, simply move your fingertip across the pad in the...
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...To run the utility, select its icon in the Windows Control Panel. Note Your ActionNote is configured to see Chapter 1 for Windows installed on an external monitor. If you can use these drivers, you select a higher resolution for your display between displaying on the LCD, the... program; see the entire display. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for more information. To check on the availability of drivers for non-Windows applications, call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on your hard disk drive.
...To run the utility, select its icon in the Windows Control Panel. Note Your ActionNote is configured to see Chapter 1 for Windows installed on an external monitor. If you can use these drivers, you select a higher resolution for your display between displaying on the LCD, the... program; see the entire display. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for more information. To check on the availability of drivers for non-Windows applications, call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on your hard disk drive.
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...to use with Windows. See "PC Card Problems" in the C:\ UTIL directory: SETCOL SETVGA Configuring PC Cards Whenever you are for use a PC card. CardSoft drivers and utilities are going to use with the memory addresses and other uses. Caution If you run the MS-DOS MEMMAKER utility, or load a memory... manager program (such as EMM386.EXE), you must load the drivers (the default setting) if you turn off or reset your computer configures most PC cards automatically using these programs do not load the...
...to use with Windows. See "PC Card Problems" in the C:\ UTIL directory: SETCOL SETVGA Configuring PC Cards Whenever you are for use a PC card. CardSoft drivers and utilities are going to use with the memory addresses and other uses. Caution If you run the MS-DOS MEMMAKER utility, or load a memory... manager program (such as EMM386.EXE), you must load the drivers (the default setting) if you turn off or reset your computer configures most PC cards automatically using these programs do not load the...
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... detecting card insertion and removal, and for configuring the socket and card CARDINFO.EXE Card and slot information display utility. The following drivers and utilities are not using the type of card supported by one or more of these programs, you can use . The CardSoft programs ...are located in the MS-DOS environment. Using CardSoft The PCMCIA driver and utilities, collectively called CardSoft, help you configure and manage PC cards in the CARDSOFT directory on your computer's hard disk drive. For example,...
... detecting card insertion and removal, and for configuring the socket and card CARDINFO.EXE Card and slot information display utility. The following drivers and utilities are not using the type of card supported by one or more of these programs, you can use . The CardSoft programs ...are located in the MS-DOS environment. Using CardSoft The PCMCIA driver and utilities, collectively called CardSoft, help you configure and manage PC cards in the CARDSOFT directory on your computer's hard disk drive. For example,...
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... these cards are installed. * This command works only with ATA cards that are supported by the ATADRV driver. 2-18 Using Your Computer MTDDRV Displays the drive letter for SRAM and ATA cards. Since these drivers are loaded in your PCMCIA slots. When you start your system, you see a message identifying the drive...
... these cards are installed. * This command works only with ATA cards that are supported by the ATADRV driver. 2-18 Using Your Computer MTDDRV Displays the drive letter for SRAM and ATA cards. Since these drivers are loaded in your PCMCIA slots. When you start your system, you see a message identifying the drive...
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You see the main CardView window. Note If you choose not to load the PCMCIA drivers when you of any status changes for the PC cards in 386 enhanced mode (the default). CardView performs the following functions: Displays detailed information about ...
You see the main CardView window. Note If you choose not to load the PCMCIA drivers when you of any status changes for the PC cards in 386 enhanced mode (the default). CardView performs the following functions: Displays detailed information about ...
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...socket services enabler either as a device driver or command that is fully compatible with your computer. To reinitialize the services, exit any special drivers. You can obtain the latest information on available PC card drivers by checking the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. See the documentation... software before the card works correctly. In this manual for information about connecting to the Epson America Forum. Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities While the ActionNote is executed when you are not reinitialized. For example, a LAN card may require you use ...
...socket services enabler either as a device driver or command that is fully compatible with your computer. To reinitialize the services, exit any special drivers. You can obtain the latest information on available PC card drivers by checking the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. See the documentation... software before the card works correctly. In this manual for information about connecting to the Epson America Forum. Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities While the ActionNote is executed when you are not reinitialized. For example, a LAN card may require you use ...
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.... Also, check the documentation that came with many different protocols. If you connect a serial mouse, you want to see "Using Video Drivers and Utilities" in Chapter 1. See Chapter 1 for the serial port is capable of sending and receiving data at a variety of your ... computer's default setting for instructions. You can also change this setting, run Setup as explained in Chapter 2. Your computer includes special Windows drivers and the ChipsCPL utility that provides the best error detection. The serial port is 3F8H (COM1). Installing Optional Devices 4-3 You can press...
.... Also, check the documentation that came with many different protocols. If you connect a serial mouse, you want to see "Using Video Drivers and Utilities" in Chapter 1. See Chapter 1 for the serial port is capable of sending and receiving data at a variety of your ... computer's default setting for instructions. You can also change this setting, run Setup as explained in Chapter 2. Your computer includes special Windows drivers and the ChipsCPL utility that provides the best error detection. The serial port is 3F8H (COM1). Installing Optional Devices 4-3 You can press...
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... lower slot is off before you connect it . Before you can insert a PC card into the card slot with the computer turned on. The ActionNote also supports the Intel® ExCA standard for hot insertion, which means you can use the external keyboard/ mouse port to connect a variety of..., or mouse. Using an External Keyboard or Mouse You can use the device with your applications, you may need to install the special software driver that meets the PCMCIA universal standard for adding memory, storage, and interface capabilities to portable systems. Your computer's built-in PCMCIA slots support up...
... lower slot is off before you connect it . Before you can insert a PC card into the card slot with the computer turned on. The ActionNote also supports the Intel® ExCA standard for hot insertion, which means you can use the external keyboard/ mouse port to connect a variety of..., or mouse. Using an External Keyboard or Mouse You can use the device with your applications, you may need to install the special software driver that meets the PCMCIA universal standard for adding memory, storage, and interface capabilities to portable systems. Your computer's built-in PCMCIA slots support up...
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...password and then see Chapter 1 for assistance. 5 - 1 0 Troubleshooting Make sure the trackpad drivers are loaded. See Chapter 1 for assistance. If you know the current password but you still have forgotten your password, call the EPSON Connection for instructions. 2. If you want to be working properly, check the following : 1. See... again and press Enter. If you must turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and try the following : 1. Trackpad Problems If your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection for instructions. 3. Make sure the trackpad is enabled in Setup.
...password and then see Chapter 1 for assistance. 5 - 1 0 Troubleshooting Make sure the trackpad drivers are loaded. See Chapter 1 for assistance. If you know the current password but you still have forgotten your password, call the EPSON Connection for instructions. 2. If you want to be working properly, check the following : 1. See... again and press Enter. If you must turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and try the following : 1. Trackpad Problems If your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection for instructions. 3. Make sure the trackpad is enabled in Setup.
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... with your device for instructions. 2. Your computer's built-in trackpad is automatically disabled when a device is connected to the serial port, you install any necessary drivers and load them into your external keyboard, mouse, or other PS/ 2 compatible pointing device does not work properly, try these solutions: 1. If you connect a pointing...
... with your device for instructions. 2. Your computer's built-in trackpad is automatically disabled when a device is connected to the serial port, you install any necessary drivers and load them into your external keyboard, mouse, or other PS/ 2 compatible pointing device does not work properly, try these solutions: 1. If you connect a pointing...
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.... Press the release button to work with a PC card inserted in Setup. PC Card Problems If you install special drivers or software. Your computer is executed when you can use with PCMCIA drivers and utilities (for details. Also check the memory address (COM port) setting in the Fax/Modem option in your... the documentation that came with the card for MS-DOS and Windows) that you are using a PC card fax/ modem, see Chapter 2. 5-16 Troubleshooting The ActionNote comes with your card. then try inserting it again.
.... Press the release button to work with a PC card inserted in Setup. PC Card Problems If you install special drivers or software. Your computer is executed when you can use with PCMCIA drivers and utilities (for details. Also check the memory address (COM port) setting in the Fax/Modem option in your... the documentation that came with the card for MS-DOS and Windows) that you are using a PC card fax/ modem, see Chapter 2. 5-16 Troubleshooting The ActionNote comes with your card. then try inserting it again.
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...memory range D000h to ask about tested cards. 5. Troubleshooting 5 - 1 7 If you ran a non-MS-DOS memory manager program, see your Authorized EPSON Servicer to DFFFh. Your system comes with the card for EMM386.EXE in your computer support PCMCIA version 2.1 or earlier and accept up to DFFFh... CONFIG.SYS file so that these programs do not interfere with the memory addresses and other settings used by your PCMCIA drivers by editing your PC card compatible with the ActionNote? Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may have modified the command line for instructions. 4....
...memory range D000h to ask about tested cards. 5. Troubleshooting 5 - 1 7 If you ran a non-MS-DOS memory manager program, see your Authorized EPSON Servicer to DFFFh. Your system comes with the card for EMM386.EXE in your computer support PCMCIA version 2.1 or earlier and accept up to DFFFh... CONFIG.SYS file so that these programs do not interfere with the memory addresses and other settings used by your PCMCIA drivers by editing your PC card compatible with the ActionNote? Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may have modified the command line for instructions. 4....
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...5-12 Diskette drive controller, A-1-2 light, 1-8 problems, 5-12-13 specifications, Intro-2, A-4 using diskettes, 2-10 Display, controlling, 2-4, 2-12, 4-3 Drivers external keyboard/ mouse, 4-4 PC card, 2-20 trackpad, 2-6 video, 2-12, 4-3 E Embedded numeric keypad, 2-5 EMM386.EXE, 2-13, 5-17 ...Energy saving tips, 2-3 Energy Star, Intro-4, 2-3 Energy, conserving, 2-3 Environmental requirements, A-6 EPSON Accessories, Intro-6-7 America Forum, Intro-7, 2-20 Connection, Intro-5-7, 5-2, 5-10, 5-18 Extra Care Road Service, Intro-5-7 help, Intro-5-7 marketing...
...5-12 Diskette drive controller, A-1-2 light, 1-8 problems, 5-12-13 specifications, Intro-2, A-4 using diskettes, 2-10 Display, controlling, 2-4, 2-12, 4-3 Drivers external keyboard/ mouse, 4-4 PC card, 2-20 trackpad, 2-6 video, 2-12, 4-3 E Embedded numeric keypad, 2-5 EMM386.EXE, 2-13, 5-17 ...Energy saving tips, 2-3 Energy Star, Intro-4, 2-3 Energy, conserving, 2-3 Environmental requirements, A-6 EPSON Accessories, Intro-6-7 America Forum, Intro-7, 2-20 Connection, Intro-5-7, 5-2, 5-10, 5-18 Extra Care Road Service, Intro-5-7 help, Intro-5-7 marketing...