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IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson American 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 COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval syst
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions market on the computer. Turn off the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. • Do not spill liquid on the computer. Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer's label. • • Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on
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Importants Instructions de Securite Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour less consulter en cas besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur I'ordinateur. • Débrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon humide. Veiller à ne pas renverser de liquides sur l'appareil. • Utilisers seulement le type de source d'alimentation électrique indiqué sur l'étiquette. • Tout l'équipement doit être branché sur des prises
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Contents Introduction 1 Standard Configuration ........................ . 3 OptionaI Equipment .......................... . 4 Where to Get Help ........................... . ................. . 5 Compuserve online Support 6 How to Use This Manual ........................ . .............. . 7 Conventions Used in This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer 1-2 Identifying the System Park ..................... . 1-2 Front View ............................ . 1-4 Rear Panel and Left Side ..........
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Chapter 3 Powering the Computer ........................ . 3-1 Using the AC Adapter ........................ . 3-2 Using the Battery Pack ................... . 3-2 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-4 Recharging the Battery ........................ . ..................... . 3-5 Extending Battery Life 3-6 Low Battery Indicator...................... . ................ . 3-7 Using the Suspend/Resume Switch .............. . 3-8 Conserve Battery Power Using setup to ......................... . 3-8 Using En
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Appendix A Troubleshooting ....................... . A-2 Identifying Your System A-3 Error Messages ............................. . ...................... . A-3 The Computer Won’t Start A-4 Battery Problems ............................ . ......................... . A-5 AC Adapter Problems ....................... . A-6 The LCD Screen Is Blank ................ . A-6 The External Monitor Screen Is Blank ....................... . A-7 The Computer Locks Up A-8 Password Problems .................
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Appendix C Specifications C-1 Main Unit ................................................................................ C-2 Controllers and Connectors ...................................................... C-3 Input Devices ......................................................................... C-3 Mass Storage ............................................................................ C-3 Display .................................................................................... C-3 Power
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Introductio n ® 3With your purchase of an EPSON ActionNote™ 500 series computer, you have chosen state-of-the-art notebook computing. The 486SLC2-50 microprocessor chip, designed for portable computers, packs high-speed performance into your compact, lightweight notebook. Standard Configuration The ActionNote 500 notebooks are versatile computers supporting a wide range of applications and hardware. Their standard features include the following: Cyrix™ 486SLC2-50 processor with clock-doubling t
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Autosensing video port for an external color or monochrome VGA or SVGA monitor ® Port for a PS/2 -compatible pointing device Trackball with drivers and utilities Port for a PS/2-compatible external keyboard Rechargeable battery pack AC adapter for the computer and recharging the battery pack Socket for an optional numeric coprocessar Two processing speeds: high and low (8MHz) Suspend mode to save battery power Carrying case with room for the computer, trackball, AC adapter, power cable, diskett
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Your ActionNote complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer's power management features place the hard disk drive, LCD, and system in a low-power suspend mode components are inactive for a specified period of time. when these Note If you use an Energy Star compliant external monitor with your computer, it also goes into a low-power mode because it isn't r
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Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada, customer support and service through a EPSON provides local nationwide networkd of Authorized EPSON Service Centers. EPSON also provides supportservices through the EPSON Connection. In the United States, dial 1-800-922-891. In Canada, dial 1-800-GO-EPSON. Call of EPSON Connection for the following: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Assistance in locating y
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If you purchased your computer outside the United States or Canada, please contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customersupport and service. International marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual. If you need help with MS-DOS, Windows, or any software application program you are using, see the documentation that came with the program for technical support information. CompuServe On-line Support If you have a modem, a fast way to access helpful tips,
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How to Use This Manual This manual expIains how to set up and operate your computer and install options. You do not need to read everything in this book to use your summaries to find find computer; see the following chapter sections you need: Chapter it provides setps for setting up your computer Chapter 2 covers basic information about using the computer. Chapter 3 explains how to power your computer using the AC adapter and the battery. It also describes ways toconserve battery power. Chapter
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Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following type conventions represent commands: Example Meaning Enter Keys you press on the keyboard Keys you press at the same time; hold Ctrl C down the key marked Ctrl and then press, the lelter C,orholddownthekeymarked FnFl Fn and then press the F1 key Text as it appears on the screen C:\DOS Text that you type exactly as shown COPY *.* A: path\filename Words printed in lowercase it alics represent optional parameter names; here you would
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Chapter 1 SettingUp the Computer This chapter covers the following asicinformatiionforsettingup mour ActionNote computer: Identifying the system parts Connecting the AC adapter Opening the screen connecting the trackball Turning on the computer. Instruction for installing optional equipment (such as a memory module or a numeric coprocessor) or connecting external equipment (such as a monitor or printer) are provided in Chapter 4. caution when travelling by airplane, be sure to take
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Identifying the System Parts Before getting started, refer to the illuslrations in this section to identify the different parts of your computer. Front View 1-2 Setting Up the Computer
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LEDS The LEDs (light emitting diodes) on your computer provide information about its operation, as shown in the following table. LED functions LED Function Power lndicates the computer is on: the AC adapter, battery pack. or automobile adapter is supplying power to the computer. When flashing, indicates the battery capacity is Low battery less then 209b. Indicates the battery is fully charged; blinks Charging when the AC adapter is connected and charging the battery. lndicates the computer is i
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Rear Panel and Left Side Connecting the AC Adapter The AC adapter is designed to be used in most countries, as it can operate in the ranges 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (autosensing). Caution Use only the AC adapter (model number AP-3S25) supplied with the computer. If you are using the adapter in a country other than the one where you purchased your ActionNote, make sure you have the correct power cable for the electrical socket. See the power cable specifications in Appendix C for details. 1-4
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You may need to connect the AC adapter to charge the battery before you use it for the first time. (SeeChapter 3 for complete instructions on powering the computer with the AC adapter and/or the battery.) Follow these steps to connect the adapter to the computer: 1. Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC input port on the right side of the computer. 2. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet. Setting Up the Computer 1-
