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... super I/O controller for two stacked slots; PCMCIA version 2.01 and JEIDA 4.1 compatible; EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Front View l These parts function only with 4MB on the system board) 128KB Flash ROM device containing the system and video BIOS and Setup program code 512KB DRAM supports resolutions up to 640 X 480 in 256 colors on an external monitor; supports 720KB and 1.44MB formats Built-in super I or II cards, or one internal 3.5-inch diskette drive;
... super I/O controller for two stacked slots; PCMCIA version 2.01 and JEIDA 4.1 compatible; EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Front View l These parts function only with 4MB on the system board) 128KB Flash ROM device containing the system and video BIOS and Setup program code 512KB DRAM supports resolutions up to 640 X 480 in 256 colors on an external monitor; supports 720KB and 1.44MB formats Built-in super I or II cards, or one internal 3.5-inch diskette drive;
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... hard disk drive; parameters for analog monitor; Active color 10.4 inches AN890-2 8/25/95 can use COM1(3F8h) or COM2 (2F8h) Internal; maximum height 19 mm; also pre-installed Lotus® Smart Suite,® NetCom™ NetCruiser™ trial versions of User's Guide; Fn key for video system and touchpad; Setup automatically recognizes and configures drives that support the IDE interface; EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Interfaces External VGA Parallel Serial External keyboard/mouse Phone jack or infrared option...
... hard disk drive; parameters for analog monitor; Active color 10.4 inches AN890-2 8/25/95 can use COM1(3F8h) or COM2 (2F8h) Internal; maximum height 19 mm; also pre-installed Lotus® Smart Suite,® NetCom™ NetCruiser™ trial versions of User's Guide; Fn key for video system and touchpad; Setup automatically recognizes and configures drives that support the IDE interface; EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Interfaces External VGA Parallel Serial External keyboard/mouse Phone jack or infrared option...
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.... EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Fax/modem Specifications Characteristic Compatibility speeds Command set Data correction Data compression Dialing type LED Panel Fax Modem Group 3, CCITT G3 V.2.1, V.27ter. press Suspend/Resume button to return to full power Orange-battery is charging normally Green-battery is fully charged Flashing orange-battery is not installed correctly or is damaged Computer is accessing the diskette drive Hard disk Computer is accessing the hard disk drive drive PCMCIA PC card is inserted Num Lock Num Lock...
.... EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Fax/modem Specifications Characteristic Compatibility speeds Command set Data correction Data compression Dialing type LED Panel Fax Modem Group 3, CCITT G3 V.2.1, V.27ter. press Suspend/Resume button to return to full power Orange-battery is charging normally Green-battery is fully charged Flashing orange-battery is not installed correctly or is damaged Computer is accessing the diskette drive Hard disk Computer is accessing the hard disk drive drive PCMCIA PC card is inserted Num Lock Num Lock...
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EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Optional Equipment I 4MB, 8MB, or 16MB memory expansion module I User-removable 540MB, 810MB, or 1.2GB hard disk drive I 14.4Kbps baud internal data fax/modem I 115.2 kbits/second IrDA-compliant infrared device I 16-bit, SoundBlaste®l6-compatible stereo audio card I Additional NiMH batteries I Extra AC adapter or international AC adapter I Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter I External battery charger I External keyboard I Numeric keypad I PCMCIA Type I, II, and III cards including flash RAM, SRAM, modem, fax...
EPSON ActionNote 890 Series Optional Equipment I 4MB, 8MB, or 16MB memory expansion module I User-removable 540MB, 810MB, or 1.2GB hard disk drive I 14.4Kbps baud internal data fax/modem I 115.2 kbits/second IrDA-compliant infrared device I 16-bit, SoundBlaste®l6-compatible stereo audio card I Additional NiMH batteries I Extra AC adapter or international AC adapter I Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter I External battery charger I External keyboard I Numeric keypad I PCMCIA Type I, II, and III cards including flash RAM, SRAM, modem, fax...
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... Display Printer Adapter Reserved Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter PCMCIA Controller I Diskette Drive Controller Serial Port 1 Installation/Support Tips Using Low Battery Save to HDD and Instant On I The ActionNote 890 series hard disk drive is partitioned at the DOS prompt and press Enter: PHDISK/CREATE I If you install a new hard disk drive and want to use the Setup program to disable the built-in the C:\PM directory. You also need to switch your system memory. Press Fn F10 to leave sufficient space on both screens...
... Display Printer Adapter Reserved Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter PCMCIA Controller I Diskette Drive Controller Serial Port 1 Installation/Support Tips Using Low Battery Save to HDD and Instant On I The ActionNote 890 series hard disk drive is partitioned at the DOS prompt and press Enter: PHDISK/CREATE I If you install a new hard disk drive and want to use the Setup program to disable the built-in the C:\PM directory. You also need to switch your system memory. Press Fn F10 to leave sufficient space on both screens...
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... memory module inserted in the control panel. In addition to the options documented in your BIOS contain more options to determine the size of your operating system, you can also enable a time out interval for the Power Management option is 24MB. Also, the default for the serial port, the parallel port, and the diskette drive (FDD). Setup Option Changes The power management functions in your computer. ActionNote 890 Series Update This update sheet contains additional information about your User's Guide...
... memory module inserted in the control panel. In addition to the options documented in your BIOS contain more options to determine the size of your operating system, you can also enable a time out interval for the Power Management option is 24MB. Also, the default for the serial port, the parallel port, and the diskette drive (FDD). Setup Option Changes The power management functions in your computer. ActionNote 890 Series Update This update sheet contains additional information about your User's Guide...
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... online user manual. check your software documentation for instructions. Where to Go for assistance at any of the numbers given on this card about the software and online manuals installed on your system. Some 800 numbers may not be sure to read the information on this card. About Your Software Before you can install an optional internal fax/modem, connect an external modem to your serial port, or use a modem...
... online user manual. check your software documentation for instructions. Where to Go for assistance at any of the numbers given on this card about the software and online manuals installed on your system. Some 800 numbers may not be sure to read the information on this card. About Your Software Before you can install an optional internal fax/modem, connect an external modem to your serial port, or use a modem...
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...4-4 5 Upgrading Internal Components Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 5-1 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 5-2 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5-4 Removing and Replacing the Keyboard ....... .5-7 Removing the Keyboard 5-7 Replacing the Keyboard 5-10 Upgrading Your Memory 5-11 Removing a Memory Module 5-12 Installing a Memory Module 5-13 Installing a Fax/Modem or Infrared Device .... 5-14 Connecting a Phone Line 5-17 6 Customizing Your Computer Customizing Your ActionPoint 6-1 Customizing Computer Settings 6-3 Starting Setup 6-4 Changing the Settings 6-4 Customizing Power Management 6-8 Using...
...4-4 5 Upgrading Internal Components Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 5-1 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 5-2 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive 5-4 Removing and Replacing the Keyboard ....... .5-7 Removing the Keyboard 5-7 Replacing the Keyboard 5-10 Upgrading Your Memory 5-11 Removing a Memory Module 5-12 Installing a Memory Module 5-13 Installing a Fax/Modem or Infrared Device .... 5-14 Connecting a Phone Line 5-17 6 Customizing Your Computer Customizing Your ActionPoint 6-1 Customizing Computer Settings 6-3 Starting Setup 6-4 Changing the Settings 6-4 Customizing Power Management 6-8 Using...
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Close the screen and turn the computer over. Press the on NiMH batteries. Save the files you're revising. 2. Press the battery release lever, then lift the battery up and out of the online manual for recycling information on /off button 3. Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. NOTE Contact your local government agency for more information. "Using the Battery HyperCharger/ Conditioner" in Appendix B of the case. 2-4 Powering the Computer CAUTION To avoid a short, do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects. 4.
Close the screen and turn the computer over. Press the on NiMH batteries. Save the files you're revising. 2. Press the battery release lever, then lift the battery up and out of the online manual for recycling information on /off button 3. Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. NOTE Contact your local government agency for more information. "Using the Battery HyperCharger/ Conditioner" in Appendix B of the case. 2-4 Powering the Computer CAUTION To avoid a short, do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects. 4.
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... reduced, screen backlight turned off, hard disk drive and other components in low power state I CPU clock stopped, screen and hard disk drive turned off, ad other components The screen and hard disk drive also have their own independent timeout periods and the screen backlight turns off whenever you conserve battery power. Insert the new battery at any time to help you close the cover. Using Power Management Your ActionNote offers a variety of power management features to enter Suspend mode Powering the...
... reduced, screen backlight turned off, hard disk drive and other components in low power state I CPU clock stopped, screen and hard disk drive turned off, ad other components The screen and hard disk drive also have their own independent timeout periods and the screen backlight turns off whenever you conserve battery power. Insert the new battery at any time to help you close the cover. Using Power Management Your ActionNote offers a variety of power management features to enter Suspend mode Powering the...
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...'s CMOS ROM (read-only memory) Because this area of the touchpad Touch threshold Controls how much finger pressure you turn off or reset the computer. Customizing Your Computer 6-3 However, you may need to run Setup to exit. When you upgrade your computer or connect new equipment You can also run Setup when you 've made changes, click OK to customize power management. Your settings take effect immediately. ActionPoint configuration panels...
...'s CMOS ROM (read-only memory) Because this area of the touchpad Touch threshold Controls how much finger pressure you turn off or reset the computer. Customizing Your Computer 6-3 However, you may need to run Setup to exit. When you upgrade your computer or connect new equipment You can also run Setup when you 've made changes, click OK to customize power management. Your settings take effect immediately. ActionPoint configuration panels...
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... changing your password, type the new password You see only squares on your hard disk drive. Highlight the Password option 2. You see only squares displayed on the screen 6. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for Windows® installed on the screen 4. Press Enter. 5. Type the password again and press Enter. 8. If you want to delete or change a password, follow these drivers to Customizing Your Computer 6-13 The Password option setting is changed to continue. Press Enter. 7. Press Enter. 3 Type...
... changing your password, type the new password You see only squares on your hard disk drive. Highlight the Password option 2. You see only squares displayed on the screen 6. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for Windows® installed on the screen 4. Press Enter. 5. Type the password again and press Enter. 8. If you want to delete or change a password, follow these drivers to Customizing Your Computer 6-13 The Password option setting is changed to continue. Press Enter. 7. Press Enter. 3 Type...
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... default video mode by using Setup; To check on the availability of drivers for nonWindows applications, call the EPSON Connection or access one of the EPSON electronic support services, as described under "Where to Get Help" in standard VGA resolution on both screens simultaneously bypressing Fn F10. NOTE Your Action/We is larger than the screen itself. see "Charging the Settings" for your LCD screen, your LCD or an external monitor...
... default video mode by using Setup; To check on the availability of drivers for nonWindows applications, call the EPSON Connection or access one of the EPSON electronic support services, as described under "Where to Get Help" in standard VGA resolution on both screens simultaneously bypressing Fn F10. NOTE Your Action/We is larger than the screen itself. see "Charging the Settings" for your LCD screen, your LCD or an external monitor...
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... logo for your ActionNote) EPSON product code (Axxxxxx) Serial number (on base of ActionNote) System BIOS version (displayed during startup) System configuration information from Setup Operating system version number Hardware configuration (connections to external devices, memory size, and so on) Names and version numbers of software you're using Any installed options Any error message displayed Once you gather this information, write it down at the back of this manual to keep it handy whenever you need it. 7-4 Troubleshooting
... logo for your ActionNote) EPSON product code (Axxxxxx) Serial number (on base of ActionNote) System BIOS version (displayed during startup) System configuration information from Setup Operating system version number Hardware configuration (connections to external devices, memory size, and so on) Names and version numbers of software you're using Any installed options Any error message displayed Once you gather this information, write it down at the back of this manual to keep it handy whenever you need it. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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..., call the EPSON Connection or your card Your operating system may also include drivers. Press the release button to be reloaded or reinitialized. then try your PCMCIA drivers may need to remove the card; When you resume from Suspend to Disk mode, your PC card operation again. Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may need to work with PCMCIA drivers and utilities that you are using and 7-12 Troubleshooting See the documentation...
..., call the EPSON Connection or your card Your operating system may also include drivers. Press the release button to be reloaded or reinitialized. then try your PCMCIA drivers may need to remove the card; When you resume from Suspend to Disk mode, your PC card operation again. Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may need to work with PCMCIA drivers and utilities that you are using and 7-12 Troubleshooting See the documentation...
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... the EPSON PCMCIA Card Software User's Guide for information about configuring PC cards using the drivers supplied with the ActionPoint, contact your computer. See "Changing the Settings" in Setup. Clean the ActionPoint (see "Cleaning your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt. then, if necessary, select the option to load your ActionNote" in Chapter 6 for more information The touchpad is highly sensitive to moisture. The ActionPoint Isn't Working Correctly Make...
... the EPSON PCMCIA Card Software User's Guide for information about configuring PC cards using the drivers supplied with the ActionPoint, contact your computer. See "Changing the Settings" in Setup. Clean the ActionPoint (see "Cleaning your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt. then, if necessary, select the option to load your ActionNote" in Chapter 6 for more information The touchpad is highly sensitive to moisture. The ActionPoint Isn't Working Correctly Make...
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Troubleshooting 7-15 If the device is disabled when you connect a device to the external keyboard/mouse port and use it or contact the manufacturer. Your ActionPoint touchpad is connected to the computer's serial port, make sure the device and the serial port options in Setup are set to use the same memory address or COM port See "Changing the Settings" in Chapter 6 for instructions Make sure you connected the device to the external keyboard/mouse port (or serial port) before you must disable the touchpad in Setup. If you connect a pointing...
Troubleshooting 7-15 If the device is disabled when you connect a device to the external keyboard/mouse port and use it or contact the manufacturer. Your ActionPoint touchpad is connected to the computer's serial port, make sure the device and the serial port options in Setup are set to use the same memory address or COM port See "Changing the Settings" in Chapter 6 for instructions Make sure you connected the device to the external keyboard/mouse port (or serial port) before you must disable the touchpad in Setup. If you connect a pointing...
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... internal speaker or audio card (if installed) A-4 Specifications can be disabled with PS/2 mouse driver software; embedded numeric keypad; Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator Security Internal; Fn key for hot key commands ActionPoint Touchpad Built-in , stereo line-out and for security cable Keyboard 85 keys 101-key keyboard compatible; automatically disabled when the audio output port is used with the optional audio cord Connectors for stereo line-in pointing device with two buttons compatible with Setup Volume Control Knob adjusts sound...
... internal speaker or audio card (if installed) A-4 Specifications can be disabled with PS/2 mouse driver software; embedded numeric keypad; Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator Security Internal; Fn key for hot key commands ActionPoint Touchpad Built-in , stereo line-out and for security cable Keyboard 85 keys 101-key keyboard compatible; automatically disabled when the audio output port is used with the optional audio cord Connectors for stereo line-in pointing device with two buttons compatible with Setup Volume Control Knob adjusts sound...
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M Mass storage, see Diskette drive, Hard disk drive Memory capacity, 5-11 module, 5-12 problems 7-16 specifications, A-1 upgrading 5-11-5-14 Model number, 7-4 Moisture, 4-4 Monitor, external, 6-14, 7-14 Mouse problems, 7-14 Moving the computer, 4-3 N NiMH battery, 2-3 Num Lock indicator light 1-5 key, 1-9 O On/off button, 1-4 Opening your computer, 1-2 P Parallel interface, A-3 Parallel port, enabling 6-6 Password changing, 6-13 deleting 6-13 entering 3-1 incorrect 3-2 losing 6-11 problems, 7-9 setting 6-11-6-12 setup 6-11 system, 6-11 types, 3-1, 6-11 using 3-1-3-2 Index 5
M Mass storage, see Diskette drive, Hard disk drive Memory capacity, 5-11 module, 5-12 problems 7-16 specifications, A-1 upgrading 5-11-5-14 Model number, 7-4 Moisture, 4-4 Monitor, external, 6-14, 7-14 Mouse problems, 7-14 Moving the computer, 4-3 N NiMH battery, 2-3 Num Lock indicator light 1-5 key, 1-9 O On/off button, 1-4 Opening your computer, 1-2 P Parallel interface, A-3 Parallel port, enabling 6-6 Password changing, 6-13 deleting 6-13 entering 3-1 incorrect 3-2 losing 6-11 problems, 7-9 setting 6-11-6-12 setup 6-11 system, 6-11 types, 3-1, 6-11 using 3-1-3-2 Index 5
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PC card controller, A-2 indicator light, 1-5 problems 7-11 PCMCIA, see PC card PHDISK utility, 5-6, 5-11, 6-10 Phone line, connecting, 5-17 Pointing device, see Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad Ports, enabling, 6-6 Power AC adapter, 1-2, 1-4 automobile adapter, 2-2 battery, 1-2 conserving 1-6, 2-5-2-8 consumption with battery, 2-2 function keys 6-9 hard disk drive, 4-2 Instant On feature, 2-7, 6-7, 6-9-6-10 Low Battery option, 6-9 low battery protection 2-6-2-7 managing 2-5-2-6, 6-8-6-10 precautions, 4-1 recharging 2-3 replacing battery, 2-7 resume mode, 2-6 saving to disk, 6-9-6-10 sources, A-6 ...
PC card controller, A-2 indicator light, 1-5 problems 7-11 PCMCIA, see PC card PHDISK utility, 5-6, 5-11, 6-10 Phone line, connecting, 5-17 Pointing device, see Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad Ports, enabling, 6-6 Power AC adapter, 1-2, 1-4 automobile adapter, 2-2 battery, 1-2 conserving 1-6, 2-5-2-8 consumption with battery, 2-2 function keys 6-9 hard disk drive, 4-2 Instant On feature, 2-7, 6-7, 6-9-6-10 Low Battery option, 6-9 low battery protection 2-6-2-7 managing 2-5-2-6, 6-8-6-10 precautions, 4-1 recharging 2-3 replacing battery, 2-7 resume mode, 2-6 saving to disk, 6-9-6-10 sources, A-6 ...