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... in This Manual 4 Where to Get Help 5 CompuServe On-line Support 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer Opening the Screen 1-1 Identifying the System Components 1-2 Connecting the AC Adapter 1-3 Turning the Computer On and Off 1-5 Reading the System Window Icons 1-7 Making Backup Copies of Your Files 1-8 Running the System Configuration Utility 1-8 When to Run...
... in This Manual 4 Where to Get Help 5 CompuServe On-line Support 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer Opening the Screen 1-1 Identifying the System Components 1-2 Connecting the AC Adapter 1-3 Turning the Computer On and Off 1-5 Reading the System Window Icons 1-7 Making Backup Copies of Your Files 1-8 Running the System Configuration Utility 1-8 When to Run...
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... 2-12 Using Video Drivers and Utilities 2-13 Configuring PC Cards 2-14 Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities 2-15 Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery 3-2 Monitoring Battery Power 3-4 Replacing the Battery 3-7 Recharging the Battery 3-8 Using the Power Management Features 3-10 Automatic Features 3-12 Manual Features 3-13 Resuming...
... 2-12 Using Video Drivers and Utilities 2-13 Configuring PC Cards 2-14 Installing Additional PC Card Drivers and Utilities 2-15 Chapter 3 Powering the Computer Using the AC Adapter 3-1 Using the Battery 3-2 Monitoring Battery Power 3-4 Replacing the Battery 3-7 Recharging the Battery 3-8 Using the Power Management Features 3-10 Automatic Features 3-12 Manual Features 3-13 Resuming...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System 5-1 Error Messages 5-3 The Computer Won't Start 5-3 Battery Problems 5-4 AC Adapter Problems 5-5 The LCD Screen Is Blank 5-6 The External Monitor Screen Is Blank 5-7 The Computer Locks Up 5-8 Password Problems 5-9 Embedded Keypad Problems 5-9 Trackball Problems 5-9 External Pointing ...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System 5-1 Error Messages 5-3 The Computer Won't Start 5-3 Battery Problems 5-4 AC Adapter Problems 5-5 The LCD Screen Is Blank 5-6 The External Monitor Screen Is Blank 5-7 The Computer Locks Up 5-8 Password Problems 5-9 Embedded Keypad Problems 5-9 Trackball Problems 5-9 External Pointing ...
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... window in Windows for the latest information about EPSON's services. 2 Introduction See the card titled "For Software Support" that are on your computer. u LCD screen supporting VGA resolutions of the software you are included with your ActionNote and about your software. Your ActionNote has been configured for a list of the manuals, diskettes, and... buttons u Two stacked PCMCIA Type II slots, supporting two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card u Long-lasting, rechargeable NiMH battery u Compact AC adapter u Pre-installed software on the road.
... window in Windows for the latest information about EPSON's services. 2 Introduction See the card titled "For Software Support" that are on your computer. u LCD screen supporting VGA resolutions of the software you are included with your ActionNote and about your software. Your ActionNote has been configured for a list of the manuals, diskettes, and... buttons u Two stacked PCMCIA Type II slots, supporting two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III card u Long-lasting, rechargeable NiMH battery u Compact AC adapter u Pre-installed software on the road.
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... with the AC adapter or the battery and how to power your computer saves power so you can ensure that the power management features fit the way you use your computer; Chapter 2 covers basic information about using the computer. Chapter 3 explains how to conserve battery power. Power-saving Features The ActionNote complies with...
... with the AC adapter or the battery and how to power your computer saves power so you can ensure that the power management features fit the way you use your computer; Chapter 2 covers basic information about using the computer. Chapter 3 explains how to conserve battery power. Power-saving Features The ActionNote complies with...
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It covers: u Opening the screen u Identifying the system components u Connecting the AC adapter u Turning the computer on the computer's lid to setup your computer. Setting Up the Computer 1-1 Opening the Screen To open the LCD screen, slide the latch on and off u Reading the System Window icons u Backing up files u Running the System Configuration utility (SCU). Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer This chapter describes how to the right and lift the lid upward.
It covers: u Opening the screen u Identifying the system components u Connecting the AC adapter u Turning the computer on the computer's lid to setup your computer. Setting Up the Computer 1-1 Opening the Screen To open the LCD screen, slide the latch on and off u Reading the System Window icons u Backing up files u Running the System Configuration utility (SCU). Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer This chapter describes how to the right and lift the lid upward.
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... cord to an electrical outlet. Caution Use only the adapter designed for the ActionNote 600 Series computer (model number TSA3), or you are using the adapter in the input ranges 100-250 VAC with frequencies of 47-63 Hz. Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter included with your computer can be used in most countries because... it operates in a country other than the one where you purchased your computer, make sure you have the correct power cord before you connect the AC adapter to the connector, as shown below. If you could damage the computer. Setting Up the Computer 1-3
... cord to an electrical outlet. Caution Use only the adapter designed for the ActionNote 600 Series computer (model number TSA3), or you are using the adapter in the input ranges 100-250 VAC with frequencies of 47-63 Hz. Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter included with your computer can be used in most countries because... it operates in a country other than the one where you purchased your computer, make sure you have the correct power cord before you connect the AC adapter to the connector, as shown below. If you could damage the computer. Setting Up the Computer 1-3
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... to your computer, see Chapter 3. Position the connector on the AC adapter cable so the side with the AC adapter, see Chapter 4. 1-4 Setting Up the Computer Plug the adapter's power cord into an electrical outlet. The green power light on the adapter comes on and the AC Power icon (the plug) appears in the computer's System Window...
... to your computer, see Chapter 3. Position the connector on the AC adapter cable so the side with the AC adapter, see Chapter 4. 1-4 Setting Up the Computer Plug the adapter's power cord into an electrical outlet. The green power light on the adapter comes on and the AC Power icon (the plug) appears in the computer's System Window...
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... Utility (Ignore this prompt for more information about this prompt on the bottom of their charge each week they aren't recharged), so make sure the AC adapter is connected. First you do not respond to the prompt within 5 seconds, the computer loads the drivers and continues to skip memory test Press the...
... Utility (Ignore this prompt for more information about this prompt on the bottom of their charge each week they aren't recharged), so make sure the AC adapter is connected. First you do not respond to the prompt within 5 seconds, the computer loads the drivers and continues to skip memory test Press the...
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... accessing a PC card System is in suspend mode; Setting Up the Computer 1-7 also helps control embedded keypad; see Chapter 3 AC adapter is charging the battery; see Chapter 3 AC adapter is connected to indicate the status of certain computer operations. For information on the Num Lock and Embedded Keypad Locked icons, see... Locked Hard Disk Activity Diskette Drive Activity PC Card Activity Suspend Embedded keypad is on ; see Chapter 3 Battery Status Battery Charging AC Power Gauges charging status and power left in the System Window above the keyboard to the computer;
... accessing a PC card System is in suspend mode; Setting Up the Computer 1-7 also helps control embedded keypad; see Chapter 3 AC adapter is charging the battery; see Chapter 3 AC adapter is connected to indicate the status of certain computer operations. For information on the Num Lock and Embedded Keypad Locked icons, see... Locked Hard Disk Activity Diskette Drive Activity PC Card Activity Suspend Embedded keypad is on ; see Chapter 3 Battery Status Battery Charging AC Power Gauges charging status and power left in the System Window above the keyboard to the computer;
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Using Your Computer 2-1 To prevent damage to the LCD, do not subject them to keep your computer working well: Keep the computer and AC adapter dry, and do not place anything on top of the computer, even if it is closed. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter describes basic computer ...
Using Your Computer 2-1 To prevent damage to the LCD, do not subject them to keep your computer working well: Keep the computer and AC adapter dry, and do not place anything on top of the computer, even if it is closed. Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter describes basic computer ...
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... management features. You should power your computer from the AC adapter and disable power management when you can power your ActionNote with your Authorized EPSON dealer or EPSON Accessories for I more information about these options. Note In addition to the AC adapter and battery that come with its compact AC adapter, removable NiMH battery, or optional automobile cigarette lighter...
... management features. You should power your computer from the AC adapter and disable power management when you can power your ActionNote with your Authorized EPSON dealer or EPSON Accessories for I more information about these options. Note In addition to the AC adapter and battery that come with its compact AC adapter, removable NiMH battery, or optional automobile cigarette lighter...
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... System Window. It consumes more information on how you are using a PC card or the built-in serial port. If you use the AC adapter in 100-250 VAC ranges with a frequency of time you use the computer's power management features. To increase the amount of 47-63 ...). Using the Battery The removable NiMH battery powers the computer when the AC adapter is designed to operate in a foreign country, be sure to use the correct plug adapter to 4 hours for use the computer without the AC adapter, you the charging status of charged batteries. The Battery Charging and Battery...
... System Window. It consumes more information on how you are using a PC card or the built-in serial port. If you use the AC adapter in 100-250 VAC ranges with a frequency of time you use the computer's power management features. To increase the amount of 47-63 ...). Using the Battery The removable NiMH battery powers the computer when the AC adapter is designed to operate in a foreign country, be sure to use the correct plug adapter to 4 hours for use the computer without the AC adapter, you the charging status of charged batteries. The Battery Charging and Battery...
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... Watch the computer's Battery Charging and Battery Status icons. Monitoring Battery Power There are using Windows, you know how the battery is charging (if the AC adapter is attached) and how much power the battery contains. 3-4 Powering the Computer If you are two ways to see "Using the APM Interface" on page...
... Watch the computer's Battery Charging and Battery Status icons. Monitoring Battery Power There are using Windows, you know how the battery is charging (if the AC adapter is attached) and how much power the battery contains. 3-4 Powering the Computer If you are two ways to see "Using the APM Interface" on page...
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If you have the AC adapter connected, you see the Battery Charging icon and the Battery Status icon changes as follows to inform you see the AC Power icon in the System Window. If the battery is currently charging, you of the charging status: When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charging icon disappears and the AC Power and Battery Status icons appear as follows: Powering the Computer 3-5
If you have the AC adapter connected, you see the Battery Charging icon and the Battery Status icon changes as follows to inform you see the AC Power icon in the System Window. If the battery is currently charging, you of the charging status: When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charging icon disappears and the AC Power and Battery Status icons appear as follows: Powering the Computer 3-5
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... 20 minutes of power left ; you have about 10 minutes of power left . insert a spare battery (as described in the next section) or connect the AC adapter (as you use up battery power: Your battery is charged at approximately 76% to 100% of capacity Your battery is charged at approximately 51% to... is low; Note Times and percentages are approximates only, and may differ depending on how you are using your computer, you do not see the AC Power or Battery Charging icons. If you are using only battery power to 50%of capacity Your battery is charged between low battery status and...
... 20 minutes of power left ; you have about 10 minutes of power left . insert a spare battery (as described in the next section) or connect the AC adapter (as you use up battery power: Your battery is charged at approximately 76% to 100% of capacity Your battery is charged at approximately 51% to... is low; Note Times and percentages are approximates only, and may differ depending on how you are using your computer, you do not see the AC Power or Battery Charging icons. If you are using only battery power to 50%of capacity Your battery is charged between low battery status and...
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... about once a month by letting the battery discharge completely; Note When you use the system while the battery is in the computer and connect the AC adapter. If you find that prevents it from charging the battery too long. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to charge a completely discharged battery when the computer is... up to discard your battery, contact your computer. To charge the battery, leave it in suspend mode. The computer automatically charges the battery whenever the AC adapter is turned on computer memory. If this fails, replace it .
... about once a month by letting the battery discharge completely; Note When you use the system while the battery is in the computer and connect the AC adapter. If you find that prevents it from charging the battery too long. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to charge a completely discharged battery when the computer is... up to discard your battery, contact your computer. To charge the battery, leave it in suspend mode. The computer automatically charges the battery whenever the AC adapter is turned on computer memory. If this fails, replace it .
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...diagnostics test RAM, you turn it on again. The error message remains on the screen. If this happens, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection to press the power button for a description of diagnostic programs, called power-on diagnostics, which your computer runs automatically every ...on the screen and the computer locks up. The Computer Won't Start If your computer does not start when you are using the AC adapter, disconnect it and then reconnect it to the person who is serious, the computer cancels further checking and halts system initialization. See Chapter...
...diagnostics test RAM, you turn it on again. The error message remains on the screen. If this happens, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection to press the power button for a description of diagnostic programs, called power-on diagnostics, which your computer runs automatically every ...on the screen and the computer locks up. The Computer Won't Start If your computer does not start when you are using the AC adapter, disconnect it and then reconnect it to the person who is serious, the computer cancels further checking and halts system initialization. See Chapter...
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...if it may also not be installed properly. If you are using the AC adapter. 5-4 Troubleshooting Try removing and reinstalling it reaches its maximum capacity. 4. See Chapter 3 for more information. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the instructions in Chapter 3. 5. Battery Problems If you have a ...your Suspend mode, press the computer's power button to resume. If the computer then works properly, you see "Battery Problems" or "AC Adapter Problems," below. If you have trouble running the computer from a battery, follow the steps in the computer. 3. If the computer ...
...if it may also not be installed properly. If you are using the AC adapter. 5-4 Troubleshooting Try removing and reinstalling it reaches its maximum capacity. 4. See Chapter 3 for more information. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the instructions in Chapter 3. 5. Battery Problems If you have a ...your Suspend mode, press the computer's power button to resume. If the computer then works properly, you see "Battery Problems" or "AC Adapter Problems," below. If you have trouble running the computer from a battery, follow the steps in the computer. 3. If the computer ...
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...3 for recycling information. You may need to discard your battery, contact your AC adapter. Disconnect the AC adapter and then reconnect it on , try the following: 1. If the computer works using the AC adapter, the problem may be that over time the battery is securely connected to recharge...information about charging the battery. 7. If the computer does not work with the AC adapter, see "AC Adapter Problems." If they are not on .) If the outlet is charging. Make sure the AC adapter is losing its life. Troubleshooting 5-5 If the Battery Charging icon appears, the battery...
...3 for recycling information. You may need to discard your battery, contact your AC adapter. Disconnect the AC adapter and then reconnect it on , try the following: 1. If the computer works using the AC adapter, the problem may be that over time the battery is securely connected to recharge...information about charging the battery. 7. If the computer does not work with the AC adapter, see "AC Adapter Problems." If they are not on .) If the outlet is charging. Make sure the AC adapter is losing its life. Troubleshooting 5-5 If the Battery Charging icon appears, the battery...