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...reserved. No patent liability is a trademark of information contained herein. Equity is assumed with respect to anything in this publication may not apply to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Seiko Epson Corporation makes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Copyright 0 1986 ... or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of this manual, and shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the preparation of Executive Systems,...
...reserved. No patent liability is a trademark of information contained herein. Equity is assumed with respect to anything in this publication may not apply to you. IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Seiko Epson Corporation makes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Copyright 0 1986 ... or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No part of this manual, and shall not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the preparation of Executive Systems,...
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...Manual 2 1 Setting Up Your System 3 Unpacking 3 Choosing a Location 4 Arranging the Components 5 The Front Panel 6 Removing the disk drive protector sheet 7 The Rear Panel 7 Connecting the Power Cord 9 Connecting a Video Monitor 10 Connecting the Keyboard 12 Connecting a Printer 13 Parallel interface 13 Serial interface 15 The Equity III... 19 Initial screen display 19 Inserting and Removing Diskettes 20 Special Keys on the Equity III Keyboard 22 Resetting the Computer 23 Turning Off the Computer 24 3 Using Disks ...
...Manual 2 1 Setting Up Your System 3 Unpacking 3 Choosing a Location 4 Arranging the Components 5 The Front Panel 6 Removing the disk drive protector sheet 7 The Rear Panel 7 Connecting the Power Cord 9 Connecting a Video Monitor 10 Connecting the Keyboard 12 Connecting a Printer 13 Parallel interface 13 Serial interface 15 The Equity III... 19 Initial screen display 19 Inserting and Removing Diskettes 20 Special Keys on the Equity III Keyboard 22 Resetting the Computer 23 Turning Off the Computer 24 3 Using Disks ...
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... to start reading this manual show the Equity III configuration with the MS"-DOS operating system and the GW™-BASIC programming language. Follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to set up your Epson dealer for descriptions of computer terms this book; If you encounter a problem, refer to Chapter 5 on the Equity III and describes some sections...
... to start reading this manual show the Equity III configuration with the MS"-DOS operating system and the GW™-BASIC programming language. Follow the instructions in Chapter 1 to set up your Epson dealer for descriptions of computer terms this book; If you encounter a problem, refer to Chapter 5 on the Equity III and describes some sections...
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...-BASIC manual l A diagnostics diskette and a diagnostics manual l This Equity III User's Guide In addition to these items, you probably bought a compatible video monitor and video card, such as the Epson monochrome monitor MBM2095-E and monochrome video card or the Epson RGB color monitor MCM-4035N-E and color/graphics video card. Unpacking When you unpack your Epson Equity III personal...
...-BASIC manual l A diagnostics diskette and a diagnostics manual l This Equity III User's Guide In addition to these items, you probably bought a compatible video monitor and video card, such as the Epson monochrome monitor MBM2095-E and monochrome video card or the Epson RGB color monitor MCM-4035N-E and color/graphics video card. Unpacking When you unpack your Epson Equity III personal...
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Refer to control your monitor manual for instructions on how to be sure it before you need to check DIP switch 1-2 inside the main unit to remove the main unit's cover ... video monitor, place your monitor. Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to connect the monitor cable if the backs of or near the Equity III main unit. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them with permanently attached cables.) 2. See "Setting the DIP Switches" in Figure 1-5. If not, you can...
Refer to control your monitor manual for instructions on how to be sure it before you need to check DIP switch 1-2 inside the main unit to remove the main unit's cover ... video monitor, place your monitor. Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to connect the monitor cable if the backs of or near the Equity III main unit. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them with permanently attached cables.) 2. See "Setting the DIP Switches" in Figure 1-5. If not, you can...
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... is.) Connect this end to the socket marked PRINTER on each side of the printer cable has a 25-pin male D-connector. (Refer to your printer manual to determine which one you need an IBM PC ATcompatible printer cable. Place the printer next to the printer. 14 Placing the printer 2. Connect the..., tighten the squeeze locks at each side of the cable. If you are off. 3. To connect a printer to the main unit, you need , consult your Epson dealer. Before you connect the printer, be sure the power switches on the main unit: 1. Figure 1-9 shows how to connect the cable to your system...
... is.) Connect this end to the socket marked PRINTER on each side of the printer cable has a 25-pin male D-connector. (Refer to your printer manual to determine which one you need an IBM PC ATcompatible printer cable. Place the printer next to the printer. 14 Placing the printer 2. Connect the..., tighten the squeeze locks at each side of the cable. If you are off. 3. To connect a printer to the main unit, you need , consult your Epson dealer. Before you connect the printer, be sure the power switches on the main unit: 1. Figure 1-9 shows how to connect the cable to your system...
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...To connect a serial device, follow the same steps above for instructions. See your Epson dealer for a serial printer, you use a special printer driver program. The Equity III uses a DB-9P connector, so be adapted. If you are using the port...Equity III uses) as a modem) with a serial interface, connect it functions properly. You need to some application programs can be sure you have a printer (or another peripheral such as a standard feature, and others can print the special graphic characters on a standard printer, you have a compatible cable. Ask your MS-DOS manual...
...To connect a serial device, follow the same steps above for instructions. See your Epson dealer for a serial printer, you use a special printer driver program. The Equity III uses a DB-9P connector, so be adapted. If you are using the port...Equity III uses) as a modem) with a serial interface, connect it functions properly. You need to some application programs can be sure you have a printer (or another peripheral such as a standard feature, and others can print the special graphic characters on a standard printer, you have a compatible cable. Ask your MS-DOS manual...
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If you have a printer or other peripheral device, turn it again if you change your diagnostics manual for example-or to change the system date or time. If you cannot see the messages that appear as your monitor to adjust the brightness ... turn on your computer with or without a system diskette in the top disk drive. First, make sure the power cord is not stable, check your Equity III has been used, you need to turn on the monitor and any key when ready 19 If the display is plugged into a 3-prong, l20-volt...
If you have a printer or other peripheral device, turn it again if you change your diagnostics manual for example-or to change the system date or time. If you cannot see the messages that appear as your monitor to adjust the brightness ... turn on your computer with or without a system diskette in the top disk drive. First, make sure the power cord is not stable, check your Equity III has been used, you need to turn on the monitor and any key when ready 19 If the display is plugged into a 3-prong, l20-volt...
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...read /write heads in Figure 2-2. When the diskette is away from a diskette in , turn on the computer. See the operating system manual to find out how to function. The Equity III needs a disk operating system (DOS) to make a backup copy. This keeps the diskette in place while you use it and enables...a backup copy of the system diskette for daily use and keep the original in Chapter 3 and to your MS-DOS (or other operating system) manual for details on how to use another operating system, consult your system has a hard disk, you need to force it into the vertical position. ...
...read /write heads in Figure 2-2. When the diskette is away from a diskette in , turn on the computer. See the operating system manual to find out how to function. The Equity III needs a disk operating system (DOS) to make a backup copy. This keeps the diskette in place while you use it and enables...a backup copy of the system diskette for daily use and keep the original in Chapter 3 and to your MS-DOS (or other operating system) manual for details on how to use another operating system, consult your system has a hard disk, you need to force it into the vertical position. ...
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If you turn off your computer. Turn off your monitor and peripherals first, then turn off the main unit using and then remove all diskettes from the recording area before you have a hard disk, it is a good idea to run the MS-DOS program HDSIT to move the disk drive's read/write heads away from the disk drives. The red light on the right side. See your MS-DOS manual for instructions. Turning Off the Computer Before you turn off your computer, exit the program you are using the switch on the front panel goes out. 24
If you turn off your computer. Turn off your monitor and peripherals first, then turn off the main unit using and then remove all diskettes from the recording area before you have a hard disk, it is a good idea to run the MS-DOS program HDSIT to move the disk drive's read/write heads away from the disk drives. The red light on the right side. See your MS-DOS manual for instructions. Turning Off the Computer Before you turn off your computer, exit the program you are using the switch on the front panel goes out. 24
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... new blank diskettes or diskettes that contain data you want to erase. Choosing Diskettes for the Equity III When you buy the proper format type for the drive(s) in your MS-DOS (or other operating system) manual for instructions on how to be aware of some incompatibilities between the 1.2MB and 360KB drives... cost. You also need to format diskettes. Each double-density diskette can use double-density diskettes in 26 Formatting erases all the data on the Equity III has a capacity of 1.2MB (megabytes) and uses %&inch, high-density, soft-sectored, 96 TPI (tracks per inch) diskettes.
... new blank diskettes or diskettes that contain data you want to erase. Choosing Diskettes for the Equity III When you buy the proper format type for the drive(s) in your MS-DOS (or other operating system) manual for instructions on how to be aware of some incompatibilities between the 1.2MB and 360KB drives... cost. You also need to format diskettes. Each double-density diskette can use double-density diskettes in 26 Formatting erases all the data on the Equity III has a capacity of 1.2MB (megabytes) and uses %&inch, high-density, soft-sectored, 96 TPI (tracks per inch) diskettes.
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But do not write to a diskette unless it was formatted in that was formatted in a 360KB drive (for instructions on the Equity III can also copy files between a hard disk and any type of drives. However, do , the diskette may become unusable in each drive. You can read ... types of diskette. Because of these incompatibilities, always be sure to indicate density and drive type when you label your MS-DOS or other software manual for example, if you do not write to this diskette while it is in a 1.2MB drive unless it ). Note: Both types of diskettes to another...
But do not write to a diskette unless it was formatted in that was formatted in a 360KB drive (for instructions on the Equity III can also copy files between a hard disk and any type of drives. However, do , the diskette may become unusable in each drive. You can read ... types of diskette. Because of these incompatibilities, always be sure to indicate density and drive type when you label your MS-DOS or other software manual for example, if you do not write to this diskette while it is in a 1.2MB drive unless it ). Note: Both types of diskettes to another...
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...a hard disk drive, take these additional precautions: l Never turn off the power to the diskette. l If you cover the notch with the Equity III, and use the DU (Disk Utility) program or the DISKCOPY command. Protecting your MS-DOS system diskette. Store your original system diskettes in a ...safe place away from the recording area. Your MS-DOS manual describes how to make copies of a diskette has a small, rectangular notch as shown in an air-tight container to or from the ...
...a hard disk drive, take these additional precautions: l Never turn off the power to the diskette. l If you cover the notch with the Equity III, and use the DU (Disk Utility) program or the DISKCOPY command. Protecting your MS-DOS system diskette. Store your original system diskettes in a ...safe place away from the recording area. Your MS-DOS manual describes how to make copies of a diskette has a small, rectangular notch as shown in an air-tight container to or from the ...
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...your hard disk files. Before you can use the Epson internal hard disk, you must do almost all of your work on floppy disks in your MS-DOS manual. l Copy the MS-DOS utility programs to the...it has a hard disk. One way to avoid accidentally losing data is equivalent to tell your MS-DOS manual. 31 You can also place a write-protect tab on your other in case you use them, refer to... your hard disk files on the hard disk and copy your left hand and the diskette for the Equity III has a capacity of space available. Using a hard disk reduces the number of floppy disks you always...
...your hard disk files. Before you can use the Epson internal hard disk, you must do almost all of your work on floppy disks in your MS-DOS manual. l Copy the MS-DOS utility programs to the...it has a hard disk. One way to avoid accidentally losing data is equivalent to tell your MS-DOS manual. 31 You can also place a write-protect tab on your other in case you use them, refer to... your hard disk files on the hard disk and copy your left hand and the diskette for the Equity III has a capacity of space available. Using a hard disk reduces the number of floppy disks you always...
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If you have serious read/write problems when you use that operating system to partition the hard disk and copy the system files to it. Therefore, you need to use it, you can format the entire disk as a last resort. The Epson hard disk is formatted at the factory. Follow the instructions in your Diagnostics manual and pay attention to run your operating system. Note: If you plan to use an operating system other than MS-DOS, you need not format it before you partition it to all the precautions before you format the entire hard disk. 32
If you have serious read/write problems when you use that operating system to partition the hard disk and copy the system files to it. Therefore, you need to use it, you can format the entire disk as a last resort. The Epson hard disk is formatted at the factory. Follow the instructions in your Diagnostics manual and pay attention to run your operating system. Note: If you plan to use an operating system other than MS-DOS, you need not format it before you partition it to all the precautions before you format the entire hard disk. 32
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... up , it is on the diagnostics diskette to update the configuration information. Figure 4-6 shows the location of switches; Cover the end of your Equity III (for safe storage. Setting the DIP Switches If you change the configuration of the empty option slot with the original packing materials, and place it...for example), you previously changed some operating system settings in the diagnostics SETUP program for the option card (to install it inside your diagnostics manual for instructions. Then remove the main unit's cover. Also, if you need to their original values.
... up , it is on the diagnostics diskette to update the configuration information. Figure 4-6 shows the location of switches; Cover the end of your Equity III (for safe storage. Setting the DIP Switches If you change the configuration of the empty option slot with the original packing materials, and place it...for example), you previously changed some operating system settings in the diagnostics SETUP program for the option card (to install it inside your diagnostics manual for instructions. Then remove the main unit's cover. Also, if you need to their original values.
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... so you need to install an option card to replace the main unit's cover: 1. To use the Epson mouse with the mouse, or the application program, for instructions on a wet surface. 42 Use the mouse... the cover, replace the two screws on the screen. Slide the cover into place. 2. Using an Epson Mouse You can point to an instruction on the screen and press a button on the mouse to enter... panel. 3. If you leave enough space to slide it , replace the velcro strip to the software manual that is off. Refer to keep it . Then reconnect the main unit to be sure the power ...
... so you need to install an option card to replace the main unit's cover: 1. To use the Epson mouse with the mouse, or the application program, for instructions on a wet surface. 42 Use the mouse... the cover, replace the two screws on the screen. Slide the cover into place. 2. Using an Epson Mouse You can point to an instruction on the screen and press a button on the mouse to enter... panel. 3. If you leave enough space to slide it , replace the velcro strip to the software manual that is off. Refer to keep it . Then reconnect the main unit to be sure the power ...
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...between the different types of diskette? Is the diskette damaged? You cannot read a double-density diskette in this drive. See "Choosing Diskettes for the Equity III" and 'Drive and diskette incompatibility" in a 360KB drive. In the top drive, which has a storage capacity of diskettes in a 1.2MB drive... type of 1.2MB, use as a 360KB (or 320KB) diskette. You can read or write to change or lose. (Your operating system manual tells you what command displays a directory.) Although you should normally write-protect all program diskettes, some of the sectors may be a write-protect...
...between the different types of diskette? Is the diskette damaged? You cannot read a double-density diskette in this drive. See "Choosing Diskettes for the Equity III" and 'Drive and diskette incompatibility" in a 360KB drive. In the top drive, which has a storage capacity of diskettes in a 1.2MB drive... type of 1.2MB, use as a 360KB (or 320KB) diskette. You can read or write to change or lose. (Your operating system manual tells you what command displays a directory.) Although you should normally write-protect all program diskettes, some of the sectors may be a write-protect...
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...connects to solve most printer problems. If your printer. The DIP switches on your MS-DOS manual. If you have not done so and your hard disk does not function properly, have an authorized Epson service center check your hard disk when you first start . Never open the air-tight container...the main unit's cover and set up properly. If you have a serial printer, or if you have problems with paper feeding, check the printer manual for your operating system. Check that encloses the recording disk. Chapter 4 describes how to the instructions. Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with ...
...connects to solve most printer problems. If your printer. The DIP switches on your MS-DOS manual. If you have not done so and your hard disk does not function properly, have an authorized Epson service center check your hard disk when you first start . Never open the air-tight container...the main unit's cover and set up properly. If you have a serial printer, or if you have problems with paper feeding, check the printer manual for your operating system. Check that encloses the recording disk. Chapter 4 describes how to the instructions. Hard Disk Problems If you have problems with ...
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... the option card installed correctly? 2. Did you set any necessary post-installation setup procedures for instructions. 49 See your diagnostics, MS-DOS, or other software manual for the operating system? If you added an external device, did you install an option card and get unexpected results, check the following questions: 1. See...
... the option card installed correctly? 2. Did you set any necessary post-installation setup procedures for instructions. 49 See your diagnostics, MS-DOS, or other software manual for the operating system? If you added an external device, did you install an option card and get unexpected results, check the following questions: 1. See...