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Product Information Guide - Page 1
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ROM Video RAM Cache Clock/ calendar
Controllers
Video
Diskette drive Hard disk
PCMCIA
Interfaces
External VGA Parallel
4MB RAM soldered on the system board; configuration may include additional memory module; expandable up to 24MB using a 4,8,16, or 20MB memory expansion module
128KB Flash ROM device containing the system and video BIOS and Setup program code
512KB DRAM supports resolutions...
Product Information Guide - Page 2
...and OAG FlightDisk;® drivers and utilities for PCMCIA card slots, video system, and trackpad; on-line version of User's Guide, Windows manual, and other manuals; power management utilities; all installed on the hard disk drive; refer to Software Support Card for details on EPSON's support policy
LED Panel
Name Power
Meaning Computer is on
Suspend Charge Diskette drive
Green -Standby mode...
Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 1
..., the system needs the FLASH BIOS upgrade. The FLASH BIOS can be downloaded from the Epson Forum on CompuServe or the Epson Download Service. To access the Epson Forum on CompuServe, type in GO EPSON and download the file AN101T.EXE. To access the file on the Epson Download Service, dial 800-442-2007. The file is located in the Portable/Notebook Computer Library and the name...
User Manual - Page 10
...13 Replacing the Keyboard 4-15 Installing a Memory Module 4-16 Upgrading the Microprocessor 4-18 Replacing the Processor 4-19 Setting the Processor Speed, CPU Type, and Voltage Switches 4-22 Installing the Fax/ Modem 4-24 Connecting a Phone Line 4-26
Chapter 5 Troubleshoofing
Identifying Your System
5-2
Error Messages
5-4
The Computer Won't Start . . . . . .
5-5
Battery Problems...
User Manual - Page 12
... internal audio card and fax/ modem, you can extend the capabilities of your ActionNote. And when you're ready to upgrade, you can add memory, a higher-performance processor, or a larger hard disk drive. Your computer's two PCMCIA card slots allow you to quickly and easily add a fax/ modem, flash RAM, local area network (LAN), or other PC card options. You can even use your computer like a desktop...
User Manual - Page 14
... easily upgrade your ActionNote with the equipment listed below. See Chapter 4 for instructions on installing internal options.
Internal 14.4 fax/ modem, including software
16-bit stereo audio card; Business Audio and Sound Blaster PRO'"-compatible, with drivers and software applications
4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 20MB memory module
Higher-performance microprocessor
Higher-capacity hard disk drive
Extra...
User Manual - Page 25
... then begins a series of power-on diagnostics that check the circuit boards, memory, ports, keyboard, and disk drives. It displays several messages, including this prompt:
Press F8 to run S E T U P
(Ignore this prompt for now, you just want to make sure the computer works properly.)
You then see a prompt asking if you want to load PC card drivers. If you do not...
User Manual - Page 29
... and date, set a password, or customize the power management features. In addition, any time you change the computer's configuration (by installing or removing optional devices, for example), you need to run Setup to update the configuration.
Starting the Program
To start Setup, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already...
User Manual - Page 30
... yyyy
Update Flash
Allows you to upgrade your BIOS from a diskette
Enabled Disabled*
Hard Disk 1
Sets the type of drive installed or allows you to define the type
Auto (automatically detected)*
User None
CPU Speed
Sets the processor speed
Fast* Slow
Quick Boot
Allows you to skip non-essential diagnostic tests at startup
Disabled* Enabled
Boot Drive
Password Security Boot Display
Sets...
User Manual - Page 41
...ActionNote is a state-of-the-art pointing device which you can use to move the cursor, select text or objects, cut and paste, or choose menu items. The trackpad is compatible with most software applications that support pointing devices with PS/2 compatible drivers... of the trackpad using the Trackpad utility program in the Windows Control Panel.
Instead of pressing the left button, you can tap...
User Manual - Page 47
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Your system includes high-resolution video display drivers for Windows installed on your hard disk drive. You can use these drivers to display in resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors on an external monitor. To select these drivers, you can use the Windows Setup utility or the ChipsCPL utility in the Windows Control Panel.
ChipsCPL allows you to select the resolution (screen size), color...
User Manual - Page 48
... cards automatically using the installed CardSoftTM and CardViewTM software. CardSoft drivers and utilities are for use with MS-DOS and CardView is for use with Windows.
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...
User Manual - Page 49
... computer's hard disk drive.
The following drivers and utilities are already included in the CARDSOFT directory:
SSVADEM.EXE PCMCIA Socket Services driver
CS.EXE
PCMCIA Card Services driver
CSALLOC.EXE (described below)
ATADRV.EXE Driver for ATA Type III hard disk drive cards
or flash cards
MTSRAM.EXE Driver for SRAM cards
MTDDRV.EXE Drive letter display utility for SRAM and flash
memory...
User Manual - Page 50
... you want to display the available system resources if you've changed port, IRQ, or memory settings on your system. You should also run CSALLOC when you install new hardware or software that requires specific ... various types of information about your PC cards and slots. You can run CARDINFO from the MS-DOS prompt or from the MS-DOS icon within Windows. Log onto the C:\CARDSOFT directory, type...
User Manual - Page 54
... functions:
Displays detailed information about installed cards, including vendor name and type of card Reconfigures PC cards and system resources, such as modem COM ports Notifies you of any status changes for the PC cards in your system, such as when you insert or remove a card or when the software detects a configuration conflict. To run CardView, you must run Windows 3.1 in...
User Manual - Page 56
... as fax/ modem or LAN PC cards. To reinitialize the services, exit any application programs you are using and exit Windows. Then press Ctrl Alt Del to reboot your computer.
Installing Additional 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...
User Manual - Page 63
... norm ally
Flashing orange-the battery is not installed properly or is damaged; remove the battery, examine it, and try reinstalling it.
Using the Power Management Features
Your ActionNote offers a variety of automatic and manual power management features to help you conserve battery power. These features turn off various system components-such as the CPU, the hard disk, and...
User Manual - Page 95
..., you'll need to install the software that came with your fax/ modem. See your software manuals for instructions on installing these programs and using them with your system.
Note Your fax/ modem also has an internal modem command set that you may need to use in certain situations to control data transmission. See Appendix B for a summary of the modem commmand set.
4-26 Installing Optional Devices
User Manual - Page 111
... right PCMCIA drivers and utilities? Your computer is set up 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 is executed when you load the network. See the documentation that came with the card for details.
The ActionNote comes...
User Manual - Page 138
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If your ActionNote came with the audio card installed, your system also includes a driver and software. The ESS AudioDrive ® application software, which appears in the Audio Applications group in Windows, allows you to record and play back music and a variety of other sounds on your computer.
The following table summarizes the audio software available.
Audio applications
Application...