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... - supports 1.44MB and 720KB formats Built-in controller supporting standard VGA monochrome LCD; EPSON ActionNote 4SLC2-50 suspend/resume SW Computer Specifications Main Unit CPU System speed Memory 486SLC2-50 microprocessor High and low speeds available; Num Lock must be offered with drivers and utilities installed Mass Storage Diskette drive Hard disk drive One internal, 31...
... - supports 1.44MB and 720KB formats Built-in controller supporting standard VGA monochrome LCD; EPSON ActionNote 4SLC2-50 suspend/resume SW Computer Specifications Main Unit CPU System speed Memory 486SLC2-50 microprocessor High and low speeds available; Num Lock must be offered with drivers and utilities installed Mass Storage Diskette drive Hard disk drive One internal, 31...
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... pointing device with room for an optional numeric coprocessor Two processing speeds: high and low (8 MHz) Suspend mode to save battery power Carrying case with drivers and utilities MS-DOS® operating system, including diskettes and manuals Microsoft® Windows,™ including diskettes and manuals.
... pointing device with room for an optional numeric coprocessor Two processing speeds: high and low (8 MHz) Suspend mode to save battery power Carrying case with drivers and utilities MS-DOS® operating system, including diskettes and manuals Microsoft® Windows,™ including diskettes and manuals.
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... Your computer package includes a trackball, which you connect to the EXT KB port on the left - The device driver allows the operating system and your hard disk so the ActionNote will not be able to access the diskette drive while the trackball is not a diskette in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP... like the trackball, you must enable the PS/2 Mouse Support Option in the diskette drive. Before you must install special software, called a device driver. Also, you will recognize the trackball as soon as left side of the Setup program. you turn it to recognize the device. This option ...
... Your computer package includes a trackball, which you connect to the EXT KB port on the left - The device driver allows the operating system and your hard disk so the ActionNote will not be able to access the diskette drive while the trackball is not a diskette in the ADVANCED CMOS SETUP... like the trackball, you must enable the PS/2 Mouse Support Option in the diskette drive. Before you must install special software, called a device driver. Also, you will recognize the trackball as soon as left side of the Setup program. you turn it to recognize the device. This option ...
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... first time. Setting Up the Computer 1-11 so make sure the AC adapter is connected when you turn it on for information about its device driver and utilities, see the documentation that came with it on the top of the computer to know more about installing optional devices.) Then press the... On the Computer When you would like to turn on any external devices you will be using the trackball, or if you first use the ActionNote, the battery may not be charged;
... first time. Setting Up the Computer 1-11 so make sure the AC adapter is connected when you turn it on for information about its device driver and utilities, see the documentation that came with it on the top of the computer to know more about installing optional devices.) Then press the... On the Computer When you would like to turn on any external devices you will be using the trackball, or if you first use the ActionNote, the battery may not be charged;
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... configuration. Using Your Computer 2-3 Backing Up the VGA Utilities Your computer comes with VGA drivers and utilities already loaded on using the VGA utilities and installing the drivers, see Chapter 6. You use one. Using the Password Function The ActionNote provides password security for the entire system or only the Setup program. The password...
... configuration. Using Your Computer 2-3 Backing Up the VGA Utilities Your computer comes with VGA drivers and utilities already loaded on using the VGA utilities and installing the drivers, see Chapter 6. You use one. Using the Password Function The ActionNote provides password security for the entire system or only the Setup program. The password...
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... KB port as shown below, Before you can use the mouse or other pointing device with your applications, you need to install the special software driver that came with the device for instructions. Connecting an External Keyboard If you are typing for extended periods of the Setup program. See the documentation...
... KB port as shown below, Before you can use the mouse or other pointing device with your applications, you need to install the special software driver that came with the device for instructions. Connecting an External Keyboard If you are typing for extended periods of the Setup program. See the documentation...
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... utilities for the software. These drivers are files your software uses to communicate with different types of a computer. The ActionNote's built-in VGA controller. Your LCD screen, which provides a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 with Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, ...and VGA-compatible, multifrequency monitors that supports the processes of monitors, the VGA drivers identify your system operation...
... utilities for the software. These drivers are files your software uses to communicate with different types of a computer. The ActionNote's built-in VGA controller. Your LCD screen, which provides a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 with Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, ...and VGA-compatible, multifrequency monitors that supports the processes of monitors, the VGA drivers identify your system operation...
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... 600 in 16 colors for Windows applications. If you are designed for other applications, call the Epson Connection. Microsoft Windows, Version 3.1 The Microsoft Windows drivers support a resolution of what drivers are displaying on your application programs at this chapter. At the command prompt, type SETUP and ...are loaded. (This is displayed using another operating system, see the documentation that came with it for information about the VGA drivers you are displaying data simultaneously on both the LCD and an external monitor, the screens will default to a resolution of 640 ...
... 600 in 16 colors for Windows applications. If you are designed for other applications, call the Epson Connection. Microsoft Windows, Version 3.1 The Microsoft Windows drivers support a resolution of what drivers are displaying on your application programs at this chapter. At the command prompt, type SETUP and ...are loaded. (This is displayed using another operating system, see the documentation that came with it for information about the VGA drivers you are displaying data simultaneously on both the LCD and an external monitor, the screens will default to a resolution of 640 ...
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...colors) 7. Using the VGACONF Utility Program Your hard disk drive includes the utility program, VGACONF. Follow these steps to change your display driver diskette into drive A. 6. From the Display menu, select Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) and press Enter. 5. The program ...displays a list of drivers and their associated resolutions. This program is located in the VGAUTILS directory. You see this main menu: Using the VGA Utilities 6-3 This ...
...colors) 7. Using the VGACONF Utility Program Your hard disk drive includes the utility program, VGACONF. Follow these steps to change your display driver diskette into drive A. 6. From the Display menu, select Other (Requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) and press Enter. 5. The program ...displays a list of drivers and their associated resolutions. This program is located in the VGAUTILS directory. You see this main menu: Using the VGA Utilities 6-3 This ...
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... these solutions: 1. See the documentation that the adapter is something wrong with the keyboard, consult the dealer from whom you connected it , or call the Epson Connection for instructions. 4. External Keyboard Problems 1. Did you run Setup to the adapter as described in Chapter 4. 2. Make sure you purchased it to the EXT... port or to make sure the PS/2 Mouse Support Option is enabled? Is the trackball or pointing device connected properly? Did you install any necessary drivers and load them into your computer's memory?
... these solutions: 1. See the documentation that the adapter is something wrong with the keyboard, consult the dealer from whom you connected it , or call the Epson Connection for instructions. 4. External Keyboard Problems 1. Did you run Setup to the adapter as described in Chapter 4. 2. Make sure you purchased it to the EXT... port or to make sure the PS/2 Mouse Support Option is enabled? Is the trackball or pointing device connected properly? Did you install any necessary drivers and load them into your computer's memory?
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... A command (generated by holding down Ctrl and pressing another key on or reset the computer. Conventional memory The amount of memory in your ActionNote that records information about your system configuration. Glossary 3 COM1 The name that manages the operation of the display, hard disk, or diskette drive...main memory. COM2 The name that MS-DOS executes each time you turn on the keyboard) that is backed up by installing device drivers, setting limits for files and buffers, and specifying MS-DOS commands to identify the primary serial port. CONFIG.SYS file A special ...
... A command (generated by holding down Ctrl and pressing another key on or reset the computer. Conventional memory The amount of memory in your ActionNote that records information about your system configuration. Glossary 3 COM1 The name that manages the operation of the display, hard disk, or diskette drive...main memory. COM2 The name that MS-DOS executes each time you turn on the keyboard) that is backed up by installing device drivers, setting limits for files and buffers, and specifying MS-DOS commands to identify the primary serial port. CONFIG.SYS file A special ...
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...printer, that controls a particular function. 4 Glossary CRT Cathode Ray Tube. Some copy-protected programs require you to be copied. The ActionNote can execute commands. CPU Central Processing Unit. A type of high speed. Copy-protected program A type of hardware, such as a... The integrated circuit (chip) responsible for integrating program instructions, performing calculations, and controlling all input and output operations. Device driver See Driver. DIP switch Dual In-line Package switch. Also called clock speed, execution speed, or operating speed. A small switch ...
...printer, that controls a particular function. 4 Glossary CRT Cathode Ray Tube. Some copy-protected programs require you to be copied. The ActionNote can execute commands. CPU Central Processing Unit. A type of high speed. Copy-protected program A type of hardware, such as a... The integrated circuit (chip) responsible for integrating program instructions, performing calculations, and controlling all input and output operations. Device driver See Driver. DIP switch Dual In-line Package switch. Also called clock speed, execution speed, or operating speed. A small switch ...
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Driver A program that can be used by some RAM disk programs, such as SMARTDRV. Extended memory is generally not available to MS-DOS applications but can ... numeric keypad See Numeric keypad. Extended memory Memory with OS/2 and some hard disk caching programs, such as VDISK, and some versions of drivers include expanded memory managers, display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers. Drive See Disk drive. Double-density A type of 720KB. A 3½-inch, double-density diskette has a capacity of diskette format.
Driver A program that can be used by some RAM disk programs, such as SMARTDRV. Extended memory is generally not available to MS-DOS applications but can ... numeric keypad See Numeric keypad. Extended memory Memory with OS/2 and some hard disk caching programs, such as VDISK, and some versions of drivers include expanded memory managers, display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers. Drive See Disk drive. Double-density A type of 720KB. A 3½-inch, double-density diskette has a capacity of diskette format.
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..., C-4 Adapter, automobile cigarette lighter, Intro-3, 3-1 mouse/keyboard, Intro-1, 4-7-8 Advanced chipset settings, 5-1, 5-10-11 Advanced CMOS settings, 5-1, 5-7-10 Alt key, 2-6 Altitude, C-4 Application programs, device drivers, 4-8 problems, A-11-12 VGA drivers, 6-1-2 AT command summary, B-4-6 AT register summary, B-l0-14 AT-type keyboard, 4-7 Auto interleave, 5-15 AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 4-7 B Backing up hard disk, 2-15 Backing...
..., C-4 Adapter, automobile cigarette lighter, Intro-3, 3-1 mouse/keyboard, Intro-1, 4-7-8 Advanced chipset settings, 5-1, 5-10-11 Advanced CMOS settings, 5-1, 5-7-10 Alt key, 2-6 Altitude, C-4 Application programs, device drivers, 4-8 problems, A-11-12 VGA drivers, 6-1-2 AT command summary, B-4-6 AT register summary, B-l0-14 AT-type keyboard, 4-7 Auto interleave, 5-15 AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 4-7 B Backing up hard disk, 2-15 Backing...
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...Cyrix 83S87-25 coprocessor, 4-16,C-1 D Data communications software, Intro-2, 4-9, B-1 Data compression, B-2 DC input port, 1-5,1-8 Delete key, 2-7,5-2 Device drivers, 4-8 Dial modifiers, fax/modem, B-6 Dimensions, physical, C-4 Diskette drive(s), 1-5,2-13, 2-14-15, C-3 controller, C-2 problems, A-10 Diskette..., 2-14-15 choosing, 2-11 inserting and removing, 2-12 problems, A-9 using, 2-12-15 write-protecting, 2-13 Display, characteristics, 4-3 drivers, 6-1-3 modes, 6-5 status, VGACONF, 6-4 Disposal, battery pack, 3-6 Drive light, 1-5 E Embedded numeric keypad, see Numeric keypad EMM386.EXE...
...Cyrix 83S87-25 coprocessor, 4-16,C-1 D Data communications software, Intro-2, 4-9, B-1 Data compression, B-2 DC input port, 1-5,1-8 Delete key, 2-7,5-2 Device drivers, 4-8 Dial modifiers, fax/modem, B-6 Dimensions, physical, C-4 Diskette drive(s), 1-5,2-13, 2-14-15, C-3 controller, C-2 problems, A-10 Diskette..., 2-14-15 choosing, 2-11 inserting and removing, 2-12 problems, A-9 using, 2-12-15 write-protecting, 2-13 Display, characteristics, 4-3 drivers, 6-1-3 modes, 6-5 status, VGACONF, 6-4 Disposal, battery pack, 3-6 Drive light, 1-5 E Embedded numeric keypad, see Numeric keypad EMM386.EXE...
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..., Intro-1, 4-7-8 MS-DOS, application programs, 2-9 keyboard layouts, 2-5 memory, 2-16-18 MODE command, 4-7 operating systems, 1-12-13 starting up, 1-12-13 VER command, A-2 version number, A-2 VGA drivers, 6-2 N NiCad battery pack, see Battery pack Num Lock function, 2-8,2-10-11 Num Lock LED, 1-4 NumLock key, 2-7 Numeric coprocessor, adding, 4-10,4-16-17 problems, A-14 removing...
..., Intro-1, 4-7-8 MS-DOS, application programs, 2-9 keyboard layouts, 2-5 memory, 2-16-18 MODE command, 4-7 operating systems, 1-12-13 starting up, 1-12-13 VER command, A-2 version number, A-2 VGA drivers, 6-2 N NiCad battery pack, see Battery pack Num Lock function, 2-8,2-10-11 Num Lock LED, 1-4 NumLock key, 2-7 Numeric coprocessor, adding, 4-10,4-16-17 problems, A-14 removing...
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... off computer, 2-10 Turning on computer, 1-11-13 Typing password, 2-4 U US keyboard, 2-5 Utilities, 2-3, 6-1-11 V VGA, adapter, built-in, 6-1 BIOS, C-1 display characteristics, 4-3 monitor, 4-2,6-1, 6-5 resolutions, Intro-1, 1-3 VGA drivers, applications, 6-2 backing up, 2-3 installing, 6-2-3 using, 6-1 VGA utilities, backing up, 2-3 using, 6-l-8 VGACONF utility, command line prompt, 6-6 controlling display, 6-l-2 display status, 6-4 options, 6-4, 6-7-8 6 Index
... off computer, 2-10 Turning on computer, 1-11-13 Typing password, 2-4 U US keyboard, 2-5 Utilities, 2-3, 6-1-11 V VGA, adapter, built-in, 6-1 BIOS, C-1 display characteristics, 4-3 monitor, 4-2,6-1, 6-5 resolutions, Intro-1, 1-3 VGA drivers, applications, 6-2 backing up, 2-3 installing, 6-2-3 using, 6-1 VGA utilities, backing up, 2-3 using, 6-l-8 VGACONF utility, command line prompt, 6-6 controlling display, 6-l-2 display status, 6-4 options, 6-4, 6-7-8 6 Index