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Epson® Equity™ LT-286e User’s Guide Corrections Please note that your Epson Equity LT-286e provides support for an 80287 math coprocessor. Pages 2,1-17, and C-l of your User’s Guide incorrectly refer to a CMOS 8OC287 math coprocessor. Do to install an 80C287 math coprocessor in the computer. You can install an 8 MHz 80287 math coprocessor only. Please note that your video display has two modes: 1. The default mode displays white characters on a black background. Note that this is the default m
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IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America 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 part of t
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if it is not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it 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 ru es, which are designed to provide l the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC reasonable protection aga
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Contents Introduction 4 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1-2 1 Unpacking.. ..................................... ....................... 1-3 2 Installing the Hard Disk Drive. 1-6 ............................... 3 Connecting a Printer 1-6 Using the Parallel Interface ....................... ........................ 1-9 Using the Seria
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............................... 2-12 Defining LCD Options ................................ 2-12 Backlight Period ........................ 2-14 LCD Adjustment Options ........................... 2-14 Gray scale modes ......................... 2-15 Reverse video mode ............ 2-15 Special Keys on the Equity LT-286e Keyboard ..................................... 2-17 Using Diskettes ............................ 2-18 How Diskettes Work .......... 2-18 Choosing Diskettes for the Equity LT-286e ..
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3-14 Formatting Diskettes ................................. ..................... 3-15 Formatting a 1.44MB Diskette ...................... 3-16 Formatting a 720KB Diskette ...................................... 3-17 Copying Data .............................. 3-18 Using DISKCOPY ................................... 3-20 Using COPY ................................ 3-22 Using BACKUP ...................................... 3-24 Deleting Data 3-24 Using the MS-DOS Shell Program ......................
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DIP Switches and Slide Switches Appendix A ............................. Setting the DIP Switches ...................... A-2 Accessing the DIP A-9 ............... Replacing the Expansion Card Cover A-11 ............................ Setting the Slide Switches Installing Options Appendix B ................. B-1 Connecting an External Color Monitor. ................. B-3 Connecting an External Diskette Drive. ......................... B-4 Installing the Internal Modem B-5 .........................
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Introduction Your Epson® Equity™ LT™-286e portable computer is a compact, high-performance system you can use just about anywhere: at the office, at home, or on the road. Its rechargeable battery lets you use it in remote locations when you don’t have access to an electrical outlet. With the AC adapter connected, you can use the computer as long as you like and recharge the battery in the process. The Equity LT-286e comes with the following: Q An 80C286 microprocessor CI 1MB (megabyte) of intern
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The 80C286 microprocessor inside your Equity LT-286e can run at an execution speed of either 12 MHz or 8 MHz. Ordinarily, you’ll want to use the 12 MHz speed to get faster performance from your computer; a few application programs may require the 8 MHz speed. A slide switch allows you to change the speed. The Equity LT-286e also has a built-in socket for an 80C287 math coprocessor, which you can easily install or have installed by an authorized Epson dealer or Customer Care Center. The built-in
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LI An additional battery pack Cl An additional AC adapter CL An adapter for an external, Epson keyboard CI Carrying case. Your Equity LT-286e comes with MS-DOS? version 4.01, by Microsoft? MS-DOS 4.01 provides a new Shell feature that lets you run programs and choose operating system commands from menus instead of the MS-DOS command prompt. Designed for both new and experienced users of MS-DOS, the Shell program lets you tailor your system to your own needs and manage your programs and data more
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You can use any application program designed for the IBM Personal Computer, PC XT™ or PC AT on your Equity LT-286e. How To Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and care for your Equity LT-286e. It also describes how to use your computer and run diagnostic checks. The eight steps in Chapter 1 explain how to set up your computer and prepare it for use. On the inside back cover is a foldout with illustrations of the LT-286e; you may want to refer to these illustrations while you set u
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Appendix C lists the Equity LT-286e hardware specifications. At the back of the manual is a glossary of computer terms. Where To Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products is provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you purchased your Epson product to request assistance
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Epson Equity LT-286e portable computer is easy. Just follow the steps in this chapter. They describe how to attach the hard disk, connect a printer, and attach the AC adapter and power cord that come with your Equity LT-286e. After assembling these parts, you start the computer and run the system SETUP program. After you perform these steps, turn to Chapter 2 for information about using the computer. The LT-286e has two sets of switches that provi
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If your system does not match this configuration, you need to change the appropriate switches as described in Appendix A before you begin. If you plan to modify your computer by attaching an external monitor or diskette drive, see Appendix B for instructions. Do not turn on the computer, printer, or any peripherals until the instructions tell you to do so. Otherwise, you may damage some part of your equipment. Unpacking 1 As you unpack the components, be sure to inspect each item. If anything is
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In addition to this manual, you should have the following items: Cl The main unit 5 The battery pack Ll The AC adapter 5 The power cord Ll The hard disk drive Ll The three MS-DOS diskettes: Install, Operating, and Shell Cl The MS-DOS manuals: MS-DOS Installation Guide, MS-DOS Reference Manual, MS-DOS Shell User’s Guide, MS-DOS Command Summary. 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
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Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive: 1. Unwrap the hard disk drive. 2. Face the front of the computer and hold the hard disk drive with the PUSH button on the left and the retractable tabs on the right. 3. Position the hard disk drive directly above the hard disk drive slot on the computer. The connectors on the hard disk drive fit into the sockets on the computer. 1-4 Setting Up Your System
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4. Keep the hard disk drive level and lower it straight down into the hard disk drive slot. If you lower either side first, the connectors do not fit into the sockets. 5. Press firmly (but carefully) on the hard disk drive until it snaps into place. The TYPE indicator on the left side identifies the type of hard disk drive. You use this TYPE for the SETUP program. A 20MB hard disk is TYPE 2; a 40MB hard disk is TYPE 17. A new hard disk drive must be partitioned and formatted to run an operating
