Epson 500 Series Manuel utilisateur

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subject to change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

ActionNote is a trademark and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America,

Inc.

General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

may be trademarks of their respective companies.

The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA

endorsement of any product or service

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Important Safety Instructions

•

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow

all warnings and instructions market on the computer.

Turn off the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.

•

Do not spill liquid on the computer.

•Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer's label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid

using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control

systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not let the computer's power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt

to service the computer yourself.

Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following contitions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the

computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;

if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct

change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions.

When travelling by airplane, be sure to take your computer into the

passenger compartment as carry-on luggage to prevent it from being

stored in an unpressurized storage area.

If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current

protection for this computer, the building installation must be

protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Beim Anschluß des Computers an die Netzversorgung muß

sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudienstallation mit einem

16 A Uberstromschutzchalter abgesichert ist.

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Débrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon

humide. Veiller à ne pas renverser de liquides sur l'appareil.

Utilisers seulement le type de source d'alimentation électrique indiqué

sur l'étiquette.

Tout l'équipement doit être branché sur des prises de courant avec

contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit

qu’un appareil à photocopies ou un systéme de contrôle de

ventilation avec commutation marche-arrêt automatique.

S'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation de l'ordinateur n'set pas

abimé ni effiloché.

•

Importants Instructions de Securite

Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour less

consulter en cas besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les

avertissements et directives marques sur I'ordinateur.

ampéres pour l'ensemble des appareils.

Sauf dans les cas spécifiques expliqués dans ce manuel de l'usager, ne

pas essayer d'entretenir ou de réparer l'ordinateur somémme.

Débrancher l'ordinateur et contracter un technicien qualifié dans les

circonstances suivantes:

Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimés; si un liquide a pénétré à

l'intérieur de l'appareil; si on a laissé tomber l'appareil ou si le boîtier

est endommagé; si l'ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou

fonctionne d'une maniére trés defférente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que

les commandes décrites dans les directives.

Pour les voyages par avion, prendre l'ordinateur avec soi dans la

cabine comme bagage à main, pour éviter qu'il soit transporté dans

une soute non pressurisée.

Pour utiliser l'irdubateyr eb Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le

bâtiment siut nuni d'un dijoncteur de 16 ampères pour protéger

l'ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

Dans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l'ordinateur,

s'assurer que l'intensite en amperes requise pour tours les apparils

branches sur ce cordon ne soit pas superieure a la capacite du cordon.

S'assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamails la somme de 15

Contents

Introduction

Standard Configuration

.........................

OptionaI Equipment

...........................

Where to Get Help

............................

Compuserve online Support

..................

How to Use This Manual

.........................

Conventions Used in This Manual

...............

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer

Identifying the System Park

......................

1-2

Front View

.............................

1-2

Rear Panel and Left Side

.....................

1-4

Connecting the AC Adapter

......................

1-4

Opening the Screen

...........................

1-6

Connecting the Trackball

........................

1-6

Attaching the Trackball ......................

1-7

Turning On the Computer

.......................

1-8

Using Your Operating System ..................

1-10

Chapter 2

Using Your Computer

Taking Care of the Computer

.....................

2-2

Backing Up Your Files

..........................

2-3

Using the Password Function

.....................

2-3

Typing the Password

.......................

2-4

Using the Keyboard

...........................

2-5

Using Fn, F11, and F12

......................

2-5

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

.............

2-6

Resetting the Computer .........................

2-7

Turning Off the Computer

.......................

2-8

Changing the CPU Speed

........................

2-8

Adjusting the LCD Screen

.......................

2-9

Using Diskettes

.............................

2-9

Using the Video Utilities and Drivers

.................

2-10

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 .........................

3-4

Extending Battery Life

......................

3-5

Low Battery Indicator

.......................

3-6

Using the Suspend/Resume Switch

.................

3-7

Using setup toConserve Battery Power

...............

3-8

Using Energy Wisely

..........................

3-8

Chapter 4 Connecting Optional Devices

Connecting an External Monitor

...................

4-2

Using the External Monitor

...................

4-4

Connecting a Parallel Printer

.....................

4-5

Connecting a Serial Device

.......................

4-6

Checking the Serial Port Settings

................

4-7

Connecting an External Keyboard

..................

4-8

Connecting a Pointing Device

.....................

4-8

Connecting the Fax/Modern Telephone Line

4-9

...........................

Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor

4-10

...................

Removing the Keyboard

4-11

.......................................

Installing a Memory Module

4-13

................................

Installing a Numeric Coprocessors

4-15

.............................

Replacing the Keyboard

4-17

...........................................

Chapter 5

Running Setup

Starting the Setup Program

......................

5-2

Changing the Settings

......................

5-3

Automatically Configuring Your System

...........

5-3

Saving Your Selections

......................

5-3

Changing the Basic Settings

......................

5-4

Changing the Custom Settings

....................

5-5

Changing Power Management Settings

.............

5-7

Changing the Password

........................

5-8

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System

........................

A-2

Error Messages

..............................

A-3

The Computer Won’t Start

.......................

A-3

Battery Problems

.............................

A-4

AC Adapter Problems

..........................

A-5

The LCD Screen Is Blank

........................

A-6

The External Monitor Screen Is Blank

.................

A-6

The Computer Locks Up

........................

A-7

Password Problems

...........................

A-8

Diskette Problems............................

A-9

Diskette Drive Problems

........................

A-10

Hard Disk Problems

...........................

A-10

Software Problems

............................

A-11

Printer Problems

.............................

A-12

Memory Module problems

.......................

A-12

Trackball or Pointing Device Problems

................

A-13

External Keyboard Problems

......................

A-13

Numeric Coprocessor

Problems

....................

A-14

CMOS Battery Problems

........................

A-14

Appendix B Fax/Modem

Built-in Command Set

.........................

B-3

AT Command Summary

........................

B-4

Dial Modifiers.........................

B-6

MNP Command Summary

.......................

B-7

AT Register Summary

..........................

B-8

Option Registers

..........................

B-10

MNP Register Summary

........................

B-12

Result Code Summary

.........................

B-13

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Appendix C

Specifications

Main Unit ................................................................................

C-1

Controllers and Connectors ......................................................

C-2

Input Devices .........................................................................

C-3

Mass Storage ............................................................................

C-3

Display .................................................................................... C-3

Power Supply ...........................................................................

C-3

Physical Dimensions ................................................................

C-4

Environmental Requirements ...................................................

C-4

Power Source Requirements ......................................................

C-5

Glossary

Index

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3With your purchase of an EPSON

ActionNote™ 500 series

computer, you have chosen state-of-the-art notebook computing.

The 486SLC2-50 microprocessor chip, designed for portable

computers, packs high-speed performance into your compact,

lightweight notebook.

Introduction

Standard Configuration

The ActionNote 500 notebooks are versatile computers supporting

a wide range of applications and hardware. Their standard

features include the following:

Cyrix™ 486SLC2-50 processor with clock-doubling technology,

which enables the processor to operate at twice the speed of

the system

4MB or 8MB of RAM (random access memory), expandable to

8MB

Backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) screen supporting

standard VGA resolutions (up to 640 x 480) in 256 colors

16-bit local bus video controller for LCD and external monitor

Jntemal hard disk drive

Internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive

Bidirectional parallel port for a printer or other parallel device

Serial port for a serial device

RJ-11 standard phone jack for an internal modem

Introduction 1

Autosensing video port for an external color or monochrome

VGA or SVGA monitor

Port for a PS/2

-compatible pointing device

Trackball with drivers and utilities

Port for a PS/2-compatible external keyboard

Rechargeable battery pack

AC adapter for the computer and recharging the

battery pack

Socket for an optional numeric coprocessar

Two processing speeds: high and low (8MHz)

Suspend mode to save battery power

Carrying case with room for the computer, trackball,

AC adapter, power cable, diskettes, and manuals

MS-DOS

Operating system, including diskettes and manuals

Microsoft® Windows,™ including and manuals.

Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer

may also include the following:

Internal 9600/2400 fax/modem

Internal 14.4/14.4 fax/modem

BitCom

modem software and WinFax™ LITE fax

transmission software, including disckettes and manuals.

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