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EQLJITYIe
User's Guide
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EPSON
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® EPSON EGlLJITYIe User’s Guide Q50188015-1
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IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America, Inc. makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No par
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such i
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Contents 1 Introduction .......................................... ................................. 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Where to Get Help ...................................... 1-1 ............................... Setting Up Your System 1-1 .......................................... Unpacking 1-2 Choosing a Location ................................. ............................. 1-3 Connecting the Keyboard ................................ 1-4 Connecting a Monitor .........................
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3-5 Caring for diskettes .................................. ........................ 3-6 Inserting and removing diskettes ................................ 3-7 Making backup copies Write-protecting diskettes ............................. 3-7 3-8 Using a single diskette drive ........................... 3-8 Using a Hard Disk Drive ................................. .............................. 3-9 Caring for the hard disk 3-9 Protecting the data on your hard disk ................... 3-10 Resettin
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Using the XTREE Utility ................................. 4-21 4-22 Running XTREE .................................... 4-23 Cautions ........................................... 4-23 .......................... Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File ..................... 4-24 Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT file Appendixes A Installing Option Cards ................................ A-1 A-1 Removing the Cover ..................................... A-3 Installing an Option Card ................................ A-5 Remov
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D-1 D Performing System Diagnostics ........................ D-1 Starting System Diagnostics ............................... D-2 Modifying the DEVICE LIST .......................... Selecting a Test ............ ............................. D-3 ................................. D-4 Resuming From an Error .................................... D-5 System Board Check D-5 Memory Check ......................................... D-6 Keyboard Check ........................................ D-7 Video Chec
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......................................... E-1 E Specifications E-1 Main Unit ............................................. E-1 .............................................. Interfaces E-1 Keyboard.. ............................................ ........................................... E-2 Mass Storage E-2 Power Requirements ..................................... .............................. E-2 Environmental Requirements ................................... E-2 Physical Characteristics ......
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Introduction ® Your Epson Equity™ Ie personal computer is both powerful and easy to use. The Equity Ie is available in these three models: l A single diskette drive system with one 3%inch 720KB (kilobyte) diskette drive l A dual diskette drive system with two 3Sinch 720KB diskette drives l A hard disk drive system with one 20MB (megabyte) hard disk and one 3%inch 720KB diskette drive. All models include 640KB of internal memory, four option slots, built-in serial and parallel interfaces, and a m
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® Your Equity Ie comes with version 3.3 of MS-DOS -the operating system ® by Microsoft?-and version 3.2 of the GW-BASIC programming language. You’ll find reference manuals for both MS-DOS and GW-BASIC packed in the box with the computer. You probably also purchased other software to use with your computer; you can use virtually any application program designed for the IBM PC or PC XT on your Equity Ie. In addition to MS-DOS and GW-BASIC, Epson has also included several time-saving utilities that
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If you encounter any problems while using your computer, check the troubleshooting guidelines in Appendix B. Appendix C provides information on the power-on diagnostics, which you can read if your computer has trouble starting up. Appendix D outlines the system diagnostics checks you can perform on your computer. If you are having trouble with any part of the hardware, you may want to run some or all of these diagnostic checks. Appendix E lists the Equity Ie hardware specifications. Appendix F d
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Epson Equity Ie computer is easy. Just follow the steps in this chapter. They describe how to set up your computer, start MS-DOS, and copy the system diskettes that come with your Equity Ie. At the back of this manual you’ll find a foldout showing the front and back panels of the computer. Do not turn on the computer, printer, or any peripherals until the instructions tell you to. Otherwise, you may damage some part of your equipment. If you have
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Besides this manual, you should have the following items: l The main unit l The power cord l The keyboard and attached cable l Three diskettes: Startup/Operating 1, Operating 2, and Reference l An MS-DOS manual and a GW-BASIC manual. In addition, you may have purchased a compatible monitor. You’ll also find a registration card with the main unit. Fill out this card now and mail it to Epson. With your registration card on file, Epson can send you update information. Be sure to keep your packing m
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l Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to 3-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the main unit, another for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer and any other peripherals. l No electromagnetic interference. Locate your system away from any electrical device that generates an electromagnetic field. Even a telephone can cause trouble, especially if you keep diskettes right next to it. Connecting the Keyboard Plug the key
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You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. To adjust the legs, turn the keyboard over and lift each leg upward until it locks into place. You can adjust the legs to two different positions, or leave them flat. Connecting a Monitor 4 The way you connect your monitor to the main unit depends on the type of monitor you have. See your monitor manual for detailed instructions or follow the general guidelines below. 1. Place your monitor on top of or near the Equity
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4. Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to the connector labelled VIDEO at the back of the main unit, as shown in the following illustration. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type. The monitor cable plug must match the connector in the main unit. Make sure the monitor cable has a 15-pin, D-shaped male connector. 5. Plug the monitor’s power cable into the power inlet on the monitor if it is not already attached. Plug
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Connecting to the parallel interface ® The computer’s Centronics -compatible parallel interface uses a 25-pin, D-shaped female connector. Most Epson printers have parallel interfaces. To connect a printer to the main unit, you need an IBM-compatible printer cable. If you are not sure which one you need, consult your Epson dealer. Once you have a printer cable, follow these steps to connect your printer to the parallel interface on the main unit: 1. Place the printer next to your computer. 2. Bef
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4. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shown in the following illustration. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer connector and push them into place. 5. Plug the printer’s power cable into an electrical outlet. Connecting to the serial interface If you have a printer (or another peripheral such as a modem) with a serial interface, connect it to the serial (RS232C) port at the back of the main unit. \ Setting Up Your System serial port
