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... shown (no "/" or ":" characters) 8148 printer RS-232 interface card, installed in an Epson printer prints "*" characters (framing errors). Recommend using another I HX-20 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOM System displays garbage on the main menu, or a "trap" error is slow. The HX-20 RS-232 port signal rise time is displayed. POSSIBLE SOLUTION/REASON Initialize the...
... shown (no "/" or ":" characters) 8148 printer RS-232 interface card, installed in an Epson printer prints "*" characters (framing errors). Recommend using another I HX-20 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS SYMPTOM System displays garbage on the main menu, or a "trap" error is slow. The HX-20 RS-232 port signal rise time is displayed. POSSIBLE SOLUTION/REASON Initialize the...
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Cambridge, Massachusetts EPSON HX-20 OPERATIONS MANUAL BY Kenneth Skier President SkiSoft, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts EPSON HX-20 OPERATIONS MANUAL BY Kenneth Skier President SkiSoft, Inc.
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No patent liability is any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California 90505 ii Neither is assumed with respect to the use of Source Telecomputing Corporation. CompuServe® is a...any liability assumed for errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Inc. Inc. While every precaution has been taken in any form or by Epson America, Inc. No part of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this publication ...
No patent liability is any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California 90505 ii Neither is assumed with respect to the use of Source Telecomputing Corporation. CompuServe® is a...any liability assumed for errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Inc. Inc. While every precaution has been taken in any form or by Epson America, Inc. No part of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this publication ...
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The user may cause interference to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This booklet is available from the receiver l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that com- However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the following booklet prepared by turning the equipment off and on ...
The user may cause interference to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This booklet is available from the receiver l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that com- However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the following booklet prepared by turning the equipment off and on ...
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...System bus cover 6 Circuitry cover 7 Battery charger 7 Batteries 8 Printer 9 Peripherals 9 Physicalshock 10 Humidity 10 Extreme temperatures 11 3 Preparing your HX-20 for use 13 Unpackingthe HX-20 13 Charging the batteries 14 Preparing the printer for use 15 Removing the printer cover 16 Inserting the paper roll 17 Inserting the...22 Adjusting the viewing angle 23 initializing memory and the calendar clock 25 Selecting a different character set 27 4 Using the HX-20 31 Turning it on 31 Viewing the menu 31 Choosing an item from the menu 33 5 The screen editor 35 ...
...System bus cover 6 Circuitry cover 7 Battery charger 7 Batteries 8 Printer 9 Peripherals 9 Physicalshock 10 Humidity 10 Extreme temperatures 11 3 Preparing your HX-20 for use 13 Unpackingthe HX-20 13 Charging the batteries 14 Preparing the printer for use 15 Removing the printer cover 16 Inserting the paper roll 17 Inserting the...22 Adjusting the viewing angle 23 initializing memory and the calendar clock 25 Selecting a different character set 27 4 Using the HX-20 31 Turning it on 31 Viewing the menu 31 Choosing an item from the menu 33 5 The screen editor 35 ...
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... mode 45 Upper and lower case 46 Numeric mode 47 Graphic characters 49 Printing the screen 50 Using the special function keys 52 6 Connecting your HX-20 to other devices 55 -to a cassette recorder 55 -to an RS-232 device 57 -to a few hours 63 - for a few hours to a few weeks 63... Expansion 67 Help 73 vi for a few weeks to a bar code reader 58 7 What if you have problems 61 If you can't turn off your HX-20 61 If the menu displays garbage 62 If you encounter other problems 62 8 Storing your...
... mode 45 Upper and lower case 46 Numeric mode 47 Graphic characters 49 Printing the screen 50 Using the special function keys 52 6 Connecting your HX-20 to other devices 55 -to a cassette recorder 55 -to an RS-232 device 57 -to a few hours 63 - for a few hours to a few weeks 63... Expansion 67 Help 73 vi for a few weeks to a bar code reader 58 7 What if you have problems 61 If you can't turn off your HX-20 61 If the menu displays garbage 62 If you encounter other problems 62 8 Storing your...
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...dangling cords or external paraphernalia, the HX-20 is a compact and uncluttered system, at home in its memory. (Five of these programs. You can store up to seventeen programs in the classroom or the conference room, on the menu simply by its 1 The Epson HX-20 is unlike any program in memory as... soon as they are "powered down," the HX-20 remembers all programs in your desk or in its own internal batteries, with the portability of personal ...
...dangling cords or external paraphernalia, the HX-20 is a compact and uncluttered system, at home in its memory. (Five of these programs. You can store up to seventeen programs in the classroom or the conference room, on the menu simply by its 1 The Epson HX-20 is unlike any program in memory as... soon as they are "powered down," the HX-20 remembers all programs in your desk or in its own internal batteries, with the portability of personal ...
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... everything you can purchase programs and run them on your HX-20. But if you 'll notice that are extremely easy to use the HX-20, you do wish to learn about programming, the accompanying Epson HX-20 BASIC Tutorial and Reference Manual will fit inside the HX-20, enhancing it a snap to develop programs that its built-in...
... everything you can purchase programs and run them on your HX-20. But if you 'll notice that are extremely easy to use the HX-20, you do wish to learn about programming, the accompanying Epson HX-20 BASIC Tutorial and Reference Manual will fit inside the HX-20, enhancing it a snap to develop programs that its built-in...
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... contains a complete microcassette recorder suitable for specific applications. I -a modem or acoustic coupler, to enable your HX-20 even further, you decide to expand the capabilities of customizing the HX-20 for a desired application-without diminishing in the case of text and graphics; Should you may connect it 's... the read-write memory and permanent memory of the system. -an ordinary cassette recorder, for full-page printouts of the HX-20. municate over telephone lines to -run BASIC programs or to such external devices as CompuServe@ and The Source"; 3 Option cartridges also...
... contains a complete microcassette recorder suitable for specific applications. I -a modem or acoustic coupler, to enable your HX-20 even further, you decide to expand the capabilities of customizing the HX-20 for a desired application-without diminishing in the case of text and graphics; Should you may connect it 's... the read-write memory and permanent memory of the system. -an ordinary cassette recorder, for full-page printouts of the HX-20. municate over telephone lines to -run BASIC programs or to such external devices as CompuServe@ and The Source"; 3 Option cartridges also...
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So, once again, Congratulations! -a bar code reader, to use it for school, for business, or just for virtually instant access; I I -one or more floppy-disk units, which may store dozens or hundreds of programs and data files on-line, for fun, you could hardly choose a more personal personal computer. Whether you can see, the HX-20 is powerful, portable, easy to scan barcoded programs, songs, and data sheets. 4 As you wish to use and expandable.
So, once again, Congratulations! -a bar code reader, to use it for school, for business, or just for virtually instant access; I I -one or more floppy-disk units, which may store dozens or hundreds of programs and data files on-line, for fun, you could hardly choose a more personal personal computer. Whether you can see, the HX-20 is powerful, portable, easy to scan barcoded programs, songs, and data sheets. 4 As you wish to use and expandable.
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...of reliable service. Although it is solid and well-built, it should provide you will notice a dummy cartridge. 5 Treat it with years of your HX-20 that hold the case together, you with the care it deserves, and it is not a toy. If you connect your...contained within the documentation for those peripherals. (Note: failure to observe the following cautions may void the warranty on these pages concern only the HX-20. Chapter 2 Cautions The HX-20 is not invulnerable. If you remove the screws that you will risk damaging the static-sensitive circuitry and/or the batteries.
...of reliable service. Although it is solid and well-built, it should provide you will notice a dummy cartridge. 5 Treat it with years of your HX-20 that hold the case together, you with the care it deserves, and it is not a toy. If you connect your...contained within the documentation for those peripherals. (Note: failure to observe the following cautions may void the warranty on these pages concern only the HX-20. Chapter 2 Cautions The HX-20 is not invulnerable. If you remove the screws that you will risk damaging the static-sensitive circuitry and/or the batteries.
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... remove the dummy cartridge in order to insert the option cartridge. This covers up this connector can damage the HX-20's circuitry. Carefully remove it only to install the HX-20 expansion unit. 6 But until then, please leave the dummy cartridge in place. By covering up a connector ...called the system bus. The system bus cover protects your HX-20, you will notice a small strip of dark plastic. Static electricity or metal objects contacting this connector, the dummy cartridge prevents such mishaps. ...
... remove the dummy cartridge in order to insert the option cartridge. This covers up this connector can damage the HX-20's circuitry. Carefully remove it only to install the HX-20 expansion unit. 6 But until then, please leave the dummy cartridge in place. By covering up a connector ...called the system bus. The system bus cover protects your HX-20, you will notice a small strip of dark plastic. Static electricity or metal objects contacting this connector, the dummy cartridge prevents such mishaps. ...
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...It is not designed to interfere with television or radio reception nearby. This covers the HX-20's internal circuitry. Use only the HX-20 AC adapter to possible damage. You may cause the HX-20 to run your HX-20 directly from those of chargers and adapters rated at 6 volts, and equipped with ...) to install an option ROM. 2.) to the circuit, and may own other part or device in your HX-20. Their electrical characteristics will almost certainly be removed by an authorized Epson dealer or service center and for one of damage to select a different character set (see Page 27).
...It is not designed to interfere with television or radio reception nearby. This covers the HX-20's internal circuitry. Use only the HX-20 AC adapter to possible damage. You may cause the HX-20 to run your HX-20 directly from those of chargers and adapters rated at 6 volts, and equipped with ...) to install an option ROM. 2.) to the circuit, and may own other part or device in your HX-20. Their electrical characteristics will almost certainly be removed by an authorized Epson dealer or service center and for one of damage to select a different character set (see Page 27).
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Use only the HX-20 AC adapter to charge HX-20 batteries Don't overcharge the batteries If you operate the HX-20 with your HX-20 may damage the HX-20 and/ or its batteries need to the one on the screen sixty times, and then shut off the power switch and charge the HX-20 for eight hours. When you ...will flash "CHARGE BATTERY" on the HX-20 battery charger.) Using any battery charger other than the one that came with the battery charger connected, eventually ...
Use only the HX-20 AC adapter to charge HX-20 batteries Don't overcharge the batteries If you operate the HX-20 with your HX-20 may damage the HX-20 and/ or its batteries need to the one on the screen sixty times, and then shut off the power switch and charge the HX-20 for eight hours. When you ...will flash "CHARGE BATTERY" on the HX-20 battery charger.) Using any battery charger other than the one that came with the battery charger connected, eventually ...
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... this will shorten their life. Do not plug any device into these sockets unless it to an Epson Service Center. Don't pull on the paper when the printer is active You may damage the HX-20's built-in a bar-code reader or a cassette recorder. Charging them . this manual. 9 Charging the ...for more than eight hours at the back of the HX-20 enable you to the interface specifications listed at a time will cause no damage to the printer. recharge the HX-20 before you see that message, you could damage your HX-20 to an Epson disk drive or an RS-232 serial device such ...
... this will shorten their life. Do not plug any device into these sockets unless it to an Epson Service Center. Don't pull on the paper when the printer is active You may damage the HX-20's built-in a bar-code reader or a cassette recorder. Charging them . this manual. 9 Charging the ...for more than eight hours at the back of the HX-20 enable you to the interface specifications listed at a time will cause no damage to the printer. recharge the HX-20 before you see that message, you could damage your HX-20 to an Epson disk drive or an RS-232 serial device such ...
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... original box, using the original packing materials, whenever you plug in, and may damage the HX-20 and/or the device you ship it. Protect the HX-20 from extreme humidity The HX-20 is designed for use in conditions where the humidity does not exceed 80%. Exposure to water ... exceeding this level can impair the performance of the HX-20, or damage it shake about. Connect the HX-20 only to appropriate peripherals Protect the HX-20 from physical shock Don't drop your warranty. Protect the HX-20 from physical shock Protect the HX-20 from extreme humidity 10 Plugging in a device that does...
... original box, using the original packing materials, whenever you plug in, and may damage the HX-20 and/or the device you ship it. Protect the HX-20 from extreme humidity The HX-20 is designed for use in conditions where the humidity does not exceed 80%. Exposure to water ... exceeding this level can impair the performance of the HX-20, or damage it shake about. Connect the HX-20 only to appropriate peripherals Protect the HX-20 from physical shock Don't drop your warranty. Protect the HX-20 from physical shock Protect the HX-20 from extreme humidity 10 Plugging in a device that does...
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Protect the HX-20 from extreme heat and cold Storing the HX-20 in conditions where the temperature is designed for use in conditions that are too hot or too cold may damage it permanently. 11 Protect the HX-20 from extreme heat and cold The HX-20 is below 95° F (35° C), and above 41°F (5° C). The HX-20 will not work reliably outside of this temperature range.
Protect the HX-20 from extreme heat and cold Storing the HX-20 in conditions where the temperature is designed for use in conditions that are too hot or too cold may damage it permanently. 11 Protect the HX-20 from extreme heat and cold The HX-20 is below 95° F (35° C), and above 41°F (5° C). The HX-20 will not work reliably outside of this temperature range.
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... small parts and papers. Check the packing materials for the first time, you ever ship the HX-20, to select a different character set. You should have the following: 1) The Epson HX-20 computer and carrying case. 2) The battery charger. 13 You will need to work with special symbols, you might also wish to ... Initialize memory and the calendar clock. See page 27. If you need them if you must take several steps: I) Unpack it during shipment. Unpacking the HX-20 Remove the HX-20, the battery charger, and all packing materials from the box. DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKING MATERIALS!
... small parts and papers. Check the packing materials for the first time, you ever ship the HX-20, to select a different character set. You should have the following: 1) The Epson HX-20 computer and carrying case. 2) The battery charger. 13 You will need to work with special symbols, you might also wish to ... Initialize memory and the calendar clock. See page 27. If you need them if you must take several steps: I) Unpack it during shipment. Unpacking the HX-20 Remove the HX-20, the battery charger, and all packing materials from the box. DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKING MATERIALS!
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... ribbon cartridge for the printer. 5) This manual. 6) The Epson HX-20 BASIC Tutorial and Reference Manual. 7) The registration card. 8) A warning sheet concerning the battery charger. Charging the batteries The nickel-cadmium batteries in using the HX-20. Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet: 14 With ...your registration card on file, Epson can provide continuing software and hardware support to do so. So charge them now...
... ribbon cartridge for the printer. 5) This manual. 6) The Epson HX-20 BASIC Tutorial and Reference Manual. 7) The registration card. 8) A warning sheet concerning the battery charger. Charging the batteries The nickel-cadmium batteries in using the HX-20. Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet: 14 With ...your registration card on file, Epson can provide continuing software and hardware support to do so. So charge them now...
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... a built-in the upper left corner of eight hours. paper printer printer 15 The batteries in the HX-20 are located in microprinter which can print text and graphics. Uncoil the battery charger cable. The printer mechanism and controls are now charging. Preparing the ... for eight (8) hours. If you leave your batteries will not be fully charged at the end of the HX-20. Then disconnect the battery charger from the AC outlet, and unplug it from the HX-20. At the free end of this cable is a small, cylindrical plug: Insert this plug into the socket labelled...
... a built-in the upper left corner of eight hours. paper printer printer 15 The batteries in the HX-20 are located in microprinter which can print text and graphics. Uncoil the battery charger cable. The printer mechanism and controls are now charging. Preparing the ... for eight (8) hours. If you leave your batteries will not be fully charged at the end of the HX-20. Then disconnect the battery charger from the AC outlet, and unplug it from the HX-20. At the free end of this cable is a small, cylindrical plug: Insert this plug into the socket labelled...