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User Manual - Page 7
... to Disk data file 3-17 Recreating the Suspend to Disk data file 3-19
Chapter 4 Installing Optional Devices
Connecting an External Monitor 4-1 Connecting a Parallel Device 4-3 Connecting a Serial Device 4-4
Checking the Serial Port Settings 4-5 Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse 4-5 Installing a PC Card 4-7 Installing a Memory Module 4-8 Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...
User Manual - Page 9
...RAM, fax/ modem, local area network (LAN), and other PC card options.
You can even use your ActionNote like a desktop PC when you're not on the road; just connect an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Computer Features
Your computer comes with the following features:
486DX2 microprocessor with 8KB of internal cache
4MB of RAM on the system board (additional 4MB memory module installed...
User Manual - Page 10
...Compact AC adapter
u Pre-installed software on your hard disk drive, including MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and in any other programs
u On-line computer user's guide, Windows manual, and other manuals providing instructions and inform ation while you are on the road.
Your ActionNote has been configured for you and the hard disk drive already contains most of the software you need. Video drivers have...
User Manual - Page 14
... that came with your computer describes the CompuServe services and how to access them, as well as providing subscription information.
Note To access CompuServe, you must install a modem PC card in your computer.
The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the...
User Manual - Page 19
... their charge each week they aren't recharged), so make sure the AC adapter is connected. Then press the power button on the back panel to turn on the computer. The computer beeps and then begins a series of power-on diagnostics that check the circuit boards, memory, ports, keyboard, and disk drives. First you see this prompt:
Press SPACEBAR to skip...
User Manual - Page 20
... came with it for installation instructions. Before you turn off the computer, save your data and exit the program you are currently using. Make sure the computer is not accessing data from the diskette drive, hard disk drive, or a PC card by checking the icons in the System Window; see page 1-7 for more information. Press the power button for two...
User Manual - Page 23
... enter the correct time and date, set a password, or customize the power management features. (You can also access the power management features by pressing Ctrl Alt P or Fn Esc.) In addition, any time you change the computer's configuration (by installing or removing memory, for example), you need to run the SCU to update the configuration.
Starting the Utility...
User Manual - Page 38
... trackball on your ActionNote is a built-in pointing device very similar to a mouse; you can use it to move the cursor, select text or objects, cut and paste, or choose menu items. The trackball is compatible with most software applications that support pointing devices with PS/2 compatible drivers.
Note PS/2 compatible trackball drivers for Windows and MS-DOS...
User Manual - Page 45
...diskette before you turn off the computer.
Using Video Drivers and Utilities
Your system comes with high-resolution video display drivers for Windows installed on your hard disk drive. You can select the resolution (screen size), color, font size, cursor size, or enable backlight and display timeout periods for these drivers using the Windows ChipsCPL utility in the Control Panel. You can also use...
User Manual - Page 46
... cards automatically using card and socket services software. Refer to the EPSON Card and Socket Services User's Guide for more information on configuring your PC card.
Caution If you run the MS-DOS MEMMAKER utility, or load a memory manager program (such as EMM386.EXE), you must ensure that these programs do not interfere with the memory addresses and other settings used by your PC card drivers...
User Manual - Page 47
... PC Card Drivers and Utilities
While the ActionNote is fully compatible with PCMCIA version 2.1 and JEIDA 4.1, some PC cards (such as LAN cards) require that you install special drivers or software before they can work correctly. For example, a LAN card may require that you install a socket services enabler either as a device driver or command that is executed when you load the network operating...
User Manual - Page 59
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Global Standby
Reduces the CPU speed and the power used by CPU-related components; places peripheral components such as the hard disk, LCD screen, and screen backlight in their lowest active states
Suspend to Memory
Shuts off power to the CPU and DMA clocks; turns off the video and all other controllable peripheral devices
Suspend to Disk
Turns off all...
User Manual - Page 63
... reinitialize these services, exit any application programs you are using and exit Windows. Then press Ctrl Alt Del to reboot your computer. Then select the option to load your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt.
Using the APM Interface
In addition to your computer's power management features, your system supports the Intel/ Microsoft Advanced Power Management (APM) interface, version 1.0 or higher...
User Manual - Page 64
... disable your computer's power management features, APM is also disabled, even if you have configured your software to use it.
Using Suspend to Disk Mode
If you select Suspend to Disk as your suspend mode, you must create a Suspend to Disk data file on the hard disk drive. The computer writes the contents of system and video memory in this...
User Manual - Page 65
... not create the Suspend to Disk data file, the computer uses Suspend to Memory mode until you create the file.
The hard disk drive includes a Suspend to Disk data file allocation utility called 0VMAKFIL.EXE that you can use to create, remove, and recreate the Suspend to Disk data file. Follow the instructions below to create the file...
User Manual - Page 71
... external monitor and select your display mode. For details, see "Using Video Drivers and Utilities" in Chapter 2.
Connecting a Parallel Device
You can use the parallel port to connect a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. Before you connect the device, check its manual to see if you need to change any of its settings. You may also need to...
User Manual - Page 74
... after connecting it. If you connected an external pointing device, you must disable the computer's built-in trackball using the SCU before you can use the device. See Chapter 1 for instructions. Before you can use a pointing device with your applications, you may need to install the special software driver that came with it. See the documentation supplied with...
User Manual - Page 96
3. If you still have trouble with the trackball, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection for assistance.
External Pointing Device Problems
If your trackball, mouse, or other PS/ 2 compatible pointing device does not work properly, try these solutions: 1. Did you install any necessary drivers and load them into
your computer's memory? See the documentation that came with your...
User Manual - Page 99
3. Make sure the Hard Disk option is set correctly in the SCU. See Chapter 1 for instructions.
4. Make sure the hard disk drive cable is securely connected, as described in the "Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive" section of Chapter 4.
Sotfware Problems
If you are having trouble with an application program, try the following solutions:
1. If the application program does...
User Manual - Page 101
... Del to reboot your computer. Select the option to load your PCMCIA card drivers at the prompt.
4. Have you loaded the correct PCMCIA drivers and utilities? Your computer is setup to work with most PCMCIA cards, but some cards require that you install special drivers or software. For example, a LAN card may require you to install a socket services enabler-either as a device driver or command that...