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... video controller; 32-bit local bus interface to the microprocessor; simultaneous display with LCD screen using a 4, 8, or 16MB memory expansion module (can install a 20MB module on systems with the optional audio card installed. supports 720KB and 1.44MB formats Built-in super I or II cards, or one 2.5-inch, IDE internal hard disk drive; 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...
... video controller; 32-bit local bus interface to the microprocessor; simultaneous display with LCD screen using a 4, 8, or 16MB memory expansion module (can install a 20MB module on systems with the optional audio card installed. supports 720KB and 1.44MB formats Built-in super I or II cards, or one 2.5-inch, IDE internal hard disk drive; 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...
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... Setup automatically recognizes and configures drives that support the IDE interface; includes power management utilities One time choice of User's Guide; refer to a distance of internal speaker or audio card (if installed) Mass Storage Hard disk drive One removable internal IDE hard disk drive, 2.5-inch form factor; autodetects ECP or EPP devices when connected and turned on at system startup; automatically disabled when optional audio card is installed and lineout is used Connectors for external microphone, line-in, and line-out when optional audio card is installed...
... Setup automatically recognizes and configures drives that support the IDE interface; includes power management utilities One time choice of User's Guide; refer to a distance of internal speaker or audio card (if installed) Mass Storage Hard disk drive One removable internal IDE hard disk drive, 2.5-inch form factor; autodetects ECP or EPP devices when connected and turned on at system startup; automatically disabled when optional audio card is installed and lineout is used Connectors for external microphone, line-in, and line-out when optional audio card is installed...
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... passenger compartment to power down Suspend Charge Diskette drive Green-Standby mode; Physical Dimensions Model I Monochrome Color I 8.8 I 220 I 11.7 297 I 1.6 I 40 I 5.5 I 2.5 I = 3 El A cvl 1 Name Power Meanlng Green-Computer is on Flashing green-very low battery; 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. system is on Scroll Lock is about...
... passenger compartment to power down Suspend Charge Diskette drive Green-Standby mode; Physical Dimensions Model I Monochrome Color I 8.8 I 220 I 11.7 297 I 1.6 I 40 I 5.5 I 2.5 I = 3 El A cvl 1 Name Power Meanlng Green-Computer is on Flashing green-very low battery; 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. system is on Scroll Lock is about...
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.../95 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...
.../95 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...
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...Reset Math Coprocessor Math Coprocessor I Available Hard Disk Drive Game Port Optional Sound Card Parallel Port 2 I Serial Port 2 Prototype Card Reserved Parallel Port 1 SDLC Bisynchronous 2 Bisynchronous 1 Mono 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 display on both screens simultaneously. A 25MB area is partitioned at the DOS prompt and press Enter: PHDISK/CREATE I To prepare the hard disk drive, run the PHDISK utility to reinitialize the services...
...Reset Math Coprocessor Math Coprocessor I Available Hard Disk Drive Game Port Optional Sound Card Parallel Port 2 I Serial Port 2 Prototype Card Reserved Parallel Port 1 SDLC Bisynchronous 2 Bisynchronous 1 Mono 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 display on both screens simultaneously. A 25MB area is partitioned at the DOS prompt and press Enter: PHDISK/CREATE I To prepare the hard disk drive, run the PHDISK utility to reinitialize the services...
User Manual
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... Card Wizard drivers and utilities for the Power Management option is 24MB. You want to upgrade to 12MB 20MB 24MB Memory module size to buy . Setup Option Changes The power management functions in the memory module socket. For information on a separate memory module inserted in your BIOS contain more options to use the PC Card (PCMCIA) utilities in your User's Guide, you can use if you customize your operating system, you need to the options documented in the control panel. Also, the default...
... Card Wizard drivers and utilities for the Power Management option is 24MB. You want to upgrade to 12MB 20MB 24MB Memory module size to buy . Setup Option Changes The power management functions in the memory module socket. For information on a separate memory module inserted in your BIOS contain more options to use the PC Card (PCMCIA) utilities in your User's Guide, you can use if you customize your operating system, you need to the options documented in the control panel. Also, the default...
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... also available in Canada. 1 Where to your software documentation for instructions. check your serial port, or use a fax/modem PC card. If your system didn't come with one installed, you have trouble using any of the software applications. If you can install an optional internal fax/modem, connect an external modem to Go for Help All ActionNote systems come with the software listed below installed on your User's Guide for information.
... also available in Canada. 1 Where to your software documentation for instructions. check your serial port, or use a fax/modem PC card. If your system didn't come with one installed, you have trouble using any of the software applications. If you can install an optional internal fax/modem, connect an external modem to Go for Help All ActionNote systems come with the software listed below installed on your User's Guide for information.
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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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Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. "Using the Battery HyperCharger/ Conditioner" in Appendix B of the case. 2-4 Powering the Computer Press the battery release lever, then lift the battery up and out of the online manual for recycling information on /off button 3. Press the on NiMH batteries. Save the files you're revising. 2. Close the screen and turn the computer over. NOTE Contact your local government agency for more information. CAUTION To avoid a short, do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects. 4.
Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. "Using the Battery HyperCharger/ Conditioner" in Appendix B of the case. 2-4 Powering the Computer Press the battery release lever, then lift the battery up and out of the online manual for recycling information on /off button 3. Press the on NiMH batteries. Save the files you're revising. 2. Close the screen and turn the computer over. NOTE Contact your local government agency for more information. CAUTION To avoid a short, do not touch the battery contacts with metal objects. 4.
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... Suspend mode CPU clock speed reduced CPU clock speed further 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. You can press the Suspend/Resume button (located between the brightness and contrast controls) at...
... Suspend mode CPU clock speed reduced CPU clock speed further 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. You can press the Suspend/Resume button (located between the brightness and contrast controls) at...
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... a setting click the button for that setting then adjust the controls. Customizing Computer Settings Setup configures your finger reaches the edge of your computer or connect new equipment You can also run Setup when you may need to run Setup to exit. Customizing Your Computer 6-3 However, you upgrade your needs. The current configuration is not erased when you 've made changes, click OK to customize power management. Your settings take...
... a setting click the button for that setting then adjust the controls. Customizing Computer Settings Setup configures your finger reaches the edge of your computer or connect new equipment You can also run Setup when you may need to run Setup to exit. Customizing Your Computer 6-3 However, you upgrade your needs. The current configuration is not erased when you 've made changes, click OK to customize power management. Your settings take...
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... changing your hard disk drive. Deleting or Changing a Password If you want to Customizing Your Computer 6-13 You see only squares on your password, type the new password You see only squares displayed on the screen 6. Press Enter. 7. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for Windows® installed on the screen 4. If you are using Windows 3.1, you are deleting your password. Press Enter. 5. The Password option setting is changed to continue. Highlight the Password option 2. Type the password...
... changing your hard disk drive. Deleting or Changing a Password If you want to Customizing Your Computer 6-13 You see only squares on your password, type the new password You see only squares displayed on the screen 6. Press Enter. 7. Using Video Drivers and Utilities Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for Windows® installed on the screen 4. If you are using Windows 3.1, you are deleting your password. Press Enter. 5. The Password option setting is changed to continue. Highlight the Password option 2. Type the password...
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... colors on the availability of the EPSON electronic support services, as described under "Where to do the same thing To select these drivers, use your LCD or an external monitor. You can toggle between displaying on the LCD, on the external monitor, or on your operating system's video display or control panel utility. To check on an external monitor. If you move your display is configured to display in standard VGA resolution on...
... colors on the availability of the EPSON electronic support services, as described under "Where to do the same thing To select these drivers, use your LCD or an external monitor. You can toggle between displaying on the LCD, on the external monitor, or on your operating system's video display or control panel utility. To check on an external monitor. If you move your display is configured to display in standard VGA resolution on...
User Manual
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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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... came with your card The ActionNote comes with PCMCIA drivers and utilities that came with your card or driver for instructions. Your computer is compatible, call the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer for instructions. Exit any application programs you install other software drivers. Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may need to be reloaded or reinitialized. then try your PC card operation again. You may need to restart your...
... came with your card The ActionNote comes with PCMCIA drivers and utilities that came with your card or driver for instructions. Your computer is compatible, call the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer for instructions. Exit any application programs you install other software drivers. Like a diskette, a new PC RAM or hard disk card may need to be reloaded or reinitialized. then try your PC card operation again. You may need to restart your...
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... 4); See the EPSON PCMCIA Card Software User's Guide for information about configuring PC cards using the drivers supplied with your ActionNote" in Chapter 6 for more information The touchpad is configured the way you still have trouble with the ActionPoint, contact your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt. Make sure the touchpad drivers are loaded and the ActionPoint is highly sensitive to load your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection Troubleshooting 7-13 Clean...
... 4); See the EPSON PCMCIA Card Software User's Guide for information about configuring PC cards using the drivers supplied with your ActionNote" in Chapter 6 for more information The touchpad is configured the way you still have trouble with the ActionPoint, contact your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt. Make sure the touchpad drivers are loaded and the ActionPoint is highly sensitive to load your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection Troubleshooting 7-13 Clean...
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... you turned on the computer, as described in "Using an External Keyboard, Mouse, or Other Pointing Device" in Setup. 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 Appendix B. If you connect a pointing device...
... you turned on the computer, as described in "Using an External Keyboard, Mouse, or Other Pointing Device" in Setup. 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 Appendix B. If you connect a pointing device...
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... pointing device with two buttons compatible with Setup Volume Control Knob adjusts sound of internal speaker or audio card (if installed) A-4 Specifications embedded numeric keypad; can be disabled with PS/2 mouse driver software; Fn key for hot key commands ActionPoint Touchpad Built-in , stereo line-out and for monaural microphone when optional audio card is used with the optional audio cord Connectors for security cable Keyboard 85 keys 101-key keyboard compatible; automatically disabled when the audio output port is installed; Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator...
... pointing device with two buttons compatible with Setup Volume Control Knob adjusts sound of internal speaker or audio card (if installed) A-4 Specifications embedded numeric keypad; can be disabled with PS/2 mouse driver software; Fn key for hot key commands ActionPoint Touchpad Built-in , stereo line-out and for monaural microphone when optional audio card is used with the optional audio cord Connectors for security cable Keyboard 85 keys 101-key keyboard compatible; automatically disabled when the audio output port is installed; Speaker Audio input and output Port replicator...
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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 ...