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... Booting From the Hard Disk 3-12 Using the Equity LT-286 4-1 Using the AC Adapter 4-1 Using the Battery 4-2 LED Indicators 4-3 Opening and Closing the Screen 4-4 Using the Handle 4-6 Selecting Execution Speed 4-7 Special Keys on the Equity LT-286 Keyboard 4-8 Using the Function Key Template 4-10 Using Diskettes 4-11 How Diskettes Work 4-11 Choosing Diskettes for the Equity LT-286 4-11 Caring for Diskettes 4-13 Inserting and Removing Diskettes 4-14 Making Backup Copies 4-15 Write-Protecting Diskettes 4-15 Using the Hard Disk Drive 4-16 Caring for the Hard Disk...
... Booting From the Hard Disk 3-12 Using the Equity LT-286 4-1 Using the AC Adapter 4-1 Using the Battery 4-2 LED Indicators 4-3 Opening and Closing the Screen 4-4 Using the Handle 4-6 Selecting Execution Speed 4-7 Special Keys on the Equity LT-286 Keyboard 4-8 Using the Function Key Template 4-10 Using Diskettes 4-11 How Diskettes Work 4-11 Choosing Diskettes for the Equity LT-286 4-11 Caring for Diskettes 4-13 Inserting and Removing Diskettes 4-14 Making Backup Copies 4-15 Write-Protecting Diskettes 4-15 Using the Hard Disk Drive 4-16 Caring for the Hard Disk...
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... Data 5-21 Using the Epson HELP Utility 5-22 Using the Epson MENU Utility 5-24 MENU Utility Options 5-24 Using the XTREE Utility 5-25 Running XTREE 5-26 Cautions 5-27 Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File 5-28 Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File 5-29 Starting an Application Program 5-30 Using the LIGHTON Utility 5-30 Appendixes A Connecting an External Color Monitor A-1 B Troubleshooting B-1 The Computer Won't Start B-1 The LCD Screen Is Blank B-2 The Monitor Screen Is Blank B-3 The Computer Locks Up B-4 Low Battery Problems B-4 vii
... Data 5-21 Using the Epson HELP Utility 5-22 Using the Epson MENU Utility 5-24 MENU Utility Options 5-24 Using the XTREE Utility 5-25 Running XTREE 5-26 Cautions 5-27 Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File 5-28 Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File 5-29 Starting an Application Program 5-30 Using the LIGHTON Utility 5-30 Appendixes A Connecting an External Color Monitor A-1 B Troubleshooting B-1 The Computer Won't Start B-1 The LCD Screen Is Blank B-2 The Monitor Screen Is Blank B-3 The Computer Locks Up B-4 Low Battery Problems B-4 vii
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... installed by an authorized Epson dealer or Customer Care Center. The Equity LT-286 comes with computers that you can easily exchange data with the following: l An 80286 microprocessor l 640KB (kilobytes) of internal memory l One 20 or 40MB (megabyte) hard disk l One 1.44MB 3 1/2-inch diskette drive l A high-contrast paper-white backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) screen l Built-in serial, parallel, and video interfaces. Its rechargeable battery...
... installed by an authorized Epson dealer or Customer Care Center. The Equity LT-286 comes with computers that you can easily exchange data with the following: l An 80286 microprocessor l 640KB (kilobytes) of internal memory l One 20 or 40MB (megabyte) hard disk l One 1.44MB 3 1/2-inch diskette drive l A high-contrast paper-white backlit LCD (liquid crystal display) screen l Built-in serial, parallel, and video interfaces. Its rechargeable battery...
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... any problems while using your computer. Afterward, you may want to refer to this chapter before using your disks and disk drives. Chapter 5 provides basic instructions for your Equity LT-286, check the troubleshooting guidelines in Chapter 1 explain how to set up . On the inside back cover is configured. Chapter 3 explains the procedures for use your hard disk. The eight steps in Appendix B. you need to use . For dealer-installed options...
... any problems while using your computer. Afterward, you may want to refer to this chapter before using your disks and disk drives. Chapter 5 provides basic instructions for your Equity LT-286, check the troubleshooting guidelines in Chapter 1 explain how to set up . On the inside back cover is configured. Chapter 3 explains the procedures for use your hard disk. The eight steps in Appendix B. you need to use . For dealer-installed options...
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... trouble with the assistance you need . Appendix D outlines the system diagnostic checks you may want to run some or all of these diagnostic checks. Appendix E lists the Equity LT-286 hardware specifications. Therefore, we ask that this manual. If you are confident that you contact the business where you purchased your computer. Where To Get Help Customer support and service for Epson...
... trouble with the assistance you need . Appendix D outlines the system diagnostic checks you may want to run some or all of these diagnostic checks. Appendix E lists the Equity LT-286 hardware specifications. Therefore, we ask that this manual. If you are confident that you contact the business where you purchased your computer. Where To Get Help Customer support and service for Epson...
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... the AC adapter connected while you need , consult your computer. 2. It explains how to the Parallel Interface The computer's Centronics®-compatible parallel interface uses a 25-pin, D-shaped female connector. Just follow these steps to read "Using the Battery" in Chapter 4 for your new computer. 4 Connecting a Printer The Equity LT-286 has both parallel and serial interfaces (ports). Before you need an IBMcompatible printer cable.
... the AC adapter connected while you need , consult your computer. 2. It explains how to the Parallel Interface The computer's Centronics®-compatible parallel interface uses a 25-pin, D-shaped female connector. Just follow these steps to read "Using the Battery" in Chapter 4 for your new computer. 4 Connecting a Printer The Equity LT-286 has both parallel and serial interfaces (ports). Before you need an IBMcompatible printer cable.
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... not change a setting, use a hard, thin object, such as a small screwdriver. A DIP switch is running the setup program. 1-8 Setting Up Your System However, do so at this point. For instructions on the back panel should be sure to set of DIP switches is one exception: switch 4 on the back panel of an external video controller card. Note The DIP switches on connecting the monitor, see the instructions that provide your Equity LT-286, be changed...
... not change a setting, use a hard, thin object, such as a small screwdriver. A DIP switch is running the setup program. 1-8 Setting Up Your System However, do so at this point. For instructions on the back panel should be sure to set of DIP switches is one exception: switch 4 on the back panel of an external video controller card. Note The DIP switches on connecting the monitor, see the instructions that provide your Equity LT-286, be changed...
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... system or any part of the computer. Setting Up Your System 1-15 If there is in use . The LED marked HDD indicates that the hard disk drive is a hardware problem you switch off and on rapidly can destroy data stored on . Turning the power off the power before you 're ready to dismantle any of or next to avoid accidentally damaging your Equity LT-286 computer. Always wait...
... system or any part of the computer. Setting Up Your System 1-15 If there is in use . The LED marked HDD indicates that the hard disk drive is a hardware problem you switch off and on rapidly can destroy data stored on . Turning the power off the power before you 're ready to dismantle any of or next to avoid accidentally damaging your Equity LT-286 computer. Always wait...
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... cursor one tab to the right in shift mode. Using the Equity LT-286 4-9 Control cursor location within application programs. Prints text on and off. Changes the letter keys from lowercase to uppercase while held down and changes other keys to the left in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to enter alternate character codes. Turns the insert function on the screen to the left .
... cursor one tab to the right in shift mode. Using the Equity LT-286 4-9 Control cursor location within application programs. Prints text on and off. Changes the letter keys from lowercase to uppercase while held down and changes other keys to the left in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to enter alternate character codes. Turns the insert function on the screen to the left .
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... command format Entering MS-DOS commands Storing data Using directories Formatting diskettes Copying data Deleting data Using the Epson HELP utility Using the Epson MENU utility Using the XTREE utility Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 5-1 Chapter 5 Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 Your Equity LT-286 comes with the operating system, you use advanced features or create your own programs, see your computer system, such as keeping the computer's memory organized, controlling the screen display, accepting keyboard...
... command format Entering MS-DOS commands Storing data Using directories Formatting diskettes Copying data Deleting data Using the Epson HELP utility Using the Epson MENU utility Using the XTREE utility Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 5-1 Chapter 5 Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 Your Equity LT-286 comes with the operating system, you use advanced features or create your own programs, see your computer system, such as keeping the computer's memory organized, controlling the screen display, accepting keyboard...
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...Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 The HELP utility requires the two files HELP.COM and HELP.TXT. If you copy HELP.COM to another directory on your hard disk or diskette, you must be logged onto the directory that contains these steps: 1. Press ESC again to the same directory. To use..., then press Enter. 3. To run HELP from the hard disk, you must also copy HELP.TXT to exit the HELP utility. Press the PgUp key to display the HELP menu l You can type HELP at the MS-DOS command prompt and press Enter. 2. Using the Epson HELP Utility The Epson HELP utility provides on-line...
...Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 The HELP utility requires the two files HELP.COM and HELP.TXT. If you copy HELP.COM to another directory on your hard disk or diskette, you must be logged onto the directory that contains these steps: 1. Press ESC again to the same directory. To use..., then press Enter. 3. To run HELP from the hard disk, you must also copy HELP.TXT to exit the HELP utility. Press the PgUp key to display the HELP menu l You can type HELP at the MS-DOS command prompt and press Enter. 2. Using the Epson HELP Utility The Epson HELP utility provides on-line...
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... your MS-DOS manual. Type MENU at the command prompt and press Enter. This option does the work of these MS-DOS commands: BACKUP, RESTORE, REPLACE, FC, ATTRIB, and XCOPY. 5-24 Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 To access the MENU utility, log onto the directory that contains the file MENU.EXE. MENU is a description of what each option does. You see this program you need. keep highlighting...
... your MS-DOS manual. Type MENU at the command prompt and press Enter. This option does the work of these MS-DOS commands: BACKUP, RESTORE, REPLACE, FC, ATTRIB, and XCOPY. 5-24 Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 To access the MENU utility, log onto the directory that contains the file MENU.EXE. MENU is a description of what each option does. You see this program you need. keep highlighting...
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... programs. XTREE is a powerful alternative to use alternatives to the serial port. Using the XTREE Utility Epson has included the XTREE program with MS-DOS to make it easier for you run other MS-DOS commands without leaving the MENU program. Because you easy-to-use . Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 5-25 This option gives you can see quickly how your files are...
... programs. XTREE is a powerful alternative to use alternatives to the serial port. Using the XTREE Utility Epson has included the XTREE program with MS-DOS to make it easier for you run other MS-DOS commands without leaving the MENU program. Because you easy-to-use . Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286 5-25 This option gives you can see quickly how your files are...
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... will be displayed on the monitor. (Some monitors come with a screwdriver. 6. Turn off DIP switch 4 above the keyboard to let the computer know you will be using a monitor instead of the computer screen. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them with permanently attached power cables.) Then plug the power cable into the power inlet on the monitor screen instead of the LCD screen. (See "Setting the DIP Switches" in...
... will be displayed on the monitor. (Some monitors come with a screwdriver. 6. Turn off DIP switch 4 above the keyboard to let the computer know you will be using a monitor instead of the computer screen. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them with permanently attached power cables.) Then plug the power cable into the power inlet on the monitor screen instead of the LCD screen. (See "Setting the DIP Switches" in...
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... configuration (including the type of disk drives, monitor, and options), and the names and version numbers of any software you are using. You can refer you to solve the problem; If anything out of the ordinary happens, turn to provide the serial number of your nearest authorized Epson Customer Care Center. if not, he or she can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, changing a DIP switch setting, repeating a software procedure, or resetting...
... configuration (including the type of disk drives, monitor, and options), and the names and version numbers of any software you are using. You can refer you to solve the problem; If anything out of the ordinary happens, turn to provide the serial number of your nearest authorized Epson Customer Care Center. if not, he or she can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, changing a DIP switch setting, repeating a software procedure, or resetting...
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... the system's internal devices and on the optional devices connected to record the problem, you want a printout of the error message(s) (Y/N)? Then press Y and Enter. Press Enter to return to cancel printing. To continue without printing the error message, press N and Enter. Install correctly and enter Y, or Enter N to the menu. Correct the problem and press Y and Enter to continue printing, or press N and Enter to the DEVICE LIST, or...
... the system's internal devices and on the optional devices connected to record the problem, you want a printout of the error message(s) (Y/N)? Then press Y and Enter. Press Enter to return to cancel printing. To continue without printing the error message, press N and Enter. Install correctly and enter Y, or Enter N to the menu. Correct the problem and press Y and Enter to continue printing, or press N and Enter to the DEVICE LIST, or...
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... the error code and message, or print them out. Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check Use this option to a monochrome display adapter in the MS-DOS manual. DIP switches 5 and 6 on the rear panel must be off. You can find diagrams of a monochrome adapter and display. Sync check 6 - Run all the keys function but the characters displayed do not match the keys, press Y and then Enter. Then reselect the keyboard...
... the error code and message, or print them out. Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check Use this option to a monochrome display adapter in the MS-DOS manual. DIP switches 5 and 6 on the rear panel must be off. You can find diagrams of a monochrome adapter and display. Sync check 6 - Run all the keys function but the characters displayed do not match the keys, press Y and then Enter. Then reselect the keyboard...
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..., 25pin, D-type female connector RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous, 9-pin, D-type male connector RGB color monitor support (CGAcompatible) Internal, non-adjustable One 8-bit slot, signal-compatible with IBM XT Keyboard Layout Attached, 88/89 sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor keypad; 12 user-definable function keys; speed may be switched without rebooting 640KB 80288 microprocessor (optional) for Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock Specifications E-i Esc, Print Screen/Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, Pause...
..., 25pin, D-type female connector RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous, 9-pin, D-type male connector RGB color monitor support (CGAcompatible) Internal, non-adjustable One 8-bit slot, signal-compatible with IBM XT Keyboard Layout Attached, 88/89 sculpted keys 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor keypad; 12 user-definable function keys; speed may be switched without rebooting 640KB 80288 microprocessor (optional) for Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock Specifications E-i Esc, Print Screen/Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, Pause...
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... central processing unit, the random access memory, the disk drives, and other supporting circuitry. The six indicator lights above the Equity LT-286 keyboard are LEDs. Main unit The part of flat panel display. Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to your computer. 10 Glossary Memory The area where the computer stores data. The Equity LT-286 operates at 8 or 12 MHz. Memory contents may be permanent (ROM) or temporary (RAM). One megahertz is running. A form...
... central processing unit, the random access memory, the disk drives, and other supporting circuitry. The six indicator lights above the Equity LT-286 keyboard are LEDs. Main unit The part of flat panel display. Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to your computer. 10 Glossary Memory The area where the computer stores data. The Equity LT-286 operates at 8 or 12 MHz. Memory contents may be permanent (ROM) or temporary (RAM). One megahertz is running. A form...
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... your computer. See Operating system. NiCad The type of the keyboard. Numeric keypad The number keys grouped on while another program is a memory-resident program. Also called the system board. Also called execution speed or clock speed. Monitor The piece of your Equity LT-286. Operating speed The speed at which the CPU can access while working in a spreadsheet program. The Epson LIGHTON utility is running. MS...
... your computer. See Operating system. NiCad The type of the keyboard. Numeric keypad The number keys grouped on while another program is a memory-resident program. Also called the system board. Also called execution speed or clock speed. Monitor The piece of your Equity LT-286. Operating speed The speed at which the CPU can access while working in a spreadsheet program. The Epson LIGHTON utility is running. MS...