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OWNER’S HANDBOOK Apricot 340
apricot
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
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APRICOT 340 & XEN PC OWNER’S HANDBOOK APRICOT VS340 APRICOT MS340 APRICOT LS340 APRICOT XEN PC
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Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SIMM is a registered trademark of Wang Laboratories. LOC Technology and KeyLOC are trademarks of Apricot Computers Limited. Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Apricot Computers Limited
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Safety & Regulatory Notices Safety and Regulatory Notices Read the separate Power Connection Guide and Health and Comfort Guide before using the computer for the first time. Electrical The computer uses a safety ground and must be earthed. The system unit AC power cord is its “disconnect device”. Ensure that the system unit is positioned close to the AC power outlet, and that the plug is easily accessible. The power cord packed with the computer complies with the safety standards applicable in t
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Safety & Regulatory Notices Do not recharge, disassemble or incinerate the discharged battery. Keep away from children. Laser products Any CD-ROM drive fitted in this system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT according to IEC825 Radiation Safety of Laser Products (Equipment Classification: Requirements & User’s Guide). The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the underside of the system unit or on the door to the removable-media drive bay. The CD-ROM drive contains a laser system whic
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Safety & Regulatory Notices Safety This equipment complies with the following European safety standards: EN60950 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) This product complies with the following European EMC standards: Emissions EN55022 Class B Immunity EN50082-2 Harmonics EN60555 Parts 2 and 3 To ensure continued compliance: ♦ All ancillary equipment using an AC power cord must be earthed. ♦ All interconnecting cables (e.g. cables for microphones, headphones or external speakers), and communication
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Safety & Regulatory Notices Thermalcote bonding compound The thermal bonding compound used between the system processor and its heat sink can cause skin irritation and stain clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of fumes. Do not ingest. iv APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK
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Contents CONTENTS 1 Introducing... Unpacking 1/1 Pictorial guide to the system unit 1/2 Summary of features 1/6 2 Getting Started General advice 2/2 Connecting the components 2/3 Turning on and booting the computer 2/5 Backing-up the pre-installed software 2/8 Using the 3.5-inch diskette drive 2/9 Using Help 2/11 3 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Starting BIOS Setup 3/2 If BIOS Setup starts on its own 3/2 Control keys 3/3 Main menu screen 3/5 System Summary 3/6 Devices and I/O Ports 3/6 Date and Ti
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Contents ISA Legacy Resources 3/13 Power Management 3/14 4 Using Floppy Disk, CD-ROM and Tape Drives Using a 5.25" floppy disk drive 4/1 Using a CD-ROM drive 4/3 Using an FTD Travan tape drive 4/5 Using a SCSI QIC tape drive 4/8 Using a SCSI DDS-2 tape drive 4/9 5 Maintaining and Transporting Cleaning the computer 5/1 Transporting the computer 5/3 Using the computer in another country 5/3 6 Adding Expansion Cards Configuring the card 6/3 Installing the card 6/8 7 Upgrading Inside the system unit
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Contents 8 Troubleshooting Problems when starting 8/1 Troubleshooting checklist 8/5 A Inside the System Unit Anti-static precautions A/1 Opening the system unit A/3 Motherboard layout A/4 System connectors A/6 Changing jumper settings A/7 Replacing the configuration battery A/10 B Technical Information Specifications B/1 Physical characteristics B/6 Electrical characteristics B/6 Port characteristics B/8 APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 3
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Introducing 1 INTRODUCING . . . This chapter gives you a quick tour of your new Apricot computer. As soon as you’ve unpacked the components and familiarised yourself with them, you should progress to the next chapter, “Getting Started”. Warning Read the separate Power Connection Guide before using the computer for the first time. Unpacking On unpacking the computer, you should find: ♦ Apricot PC system unit. ♦ Apricot/Mitsubishi monitor and accompanying User’s Guide. ♦ Apricot extended keyboard
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Introducing Pictorial guide to the system unit 1/2 APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 4
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Introducing 1POWER button: press to turn the system on or off. The green indicator on the button lights when the system unit is powered. 2 activity indicators, from left to right: lights when a diskette, floppy disk or FTD Travan tape drive is in use (depending on the operating system). lights when a hard disk drive or SCSI tape drive is in use (depending on the operating system). 3 infrared sensor: fitted only on Apricot LS340 models with a built-in LOC Technology system. 4 speaker grille: Ap
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Introducing 1/4 APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Introducing 1 AC power outlet: where the monitor power cord can plug in. 2 voltage selection switch: the system unit can be set to operate with a 100-120 V or 220-240 V AC power supply. 3 AC power inlet: where the system unit power cord plugs in. 4 keyboard port: connect the keyboard to this port. 5 mouse port: connect the mouse to this port. 6 serial port 1: (110 baud to 9600 baud): typically used for connecting an external modem or a serial printer signal cable. 7 serial port 2: identical to s
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Introducing Summary of features This section is intended mostly for people who already know a bit about computers and want to get an idea of what this one can do. Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with some of the computer terminology used here. It’s provided as a useful “shorthand” for more experienced readers. Be assured, you don’t need to understand any jargon to use the computer safely and efficiently. (On the other hand, it can’t hurt to learn; introductory books about computers can be found
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Introducing ♦ 1.44 Mbyte 3.5" diskette drive; 3.5" hard disk drive bay with room for two one-inch drives (various capacities); one 5.25" removable-media drive bay. ♦ Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) expansion card slots: one full- length PCI/ISA slot, one full-length ISA slot, and (in cacheless models) one half-length ISA slot. ♦ Parallel port with either standard, EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) or ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) functionality; two
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Getting Started 2 GETTING STARTED You should read this chapter even if you do not read any other. It provides important information to help you site, connect, power and configure the computer. This chapter will tell you all you need to know in order to start work. The chapters after this one deal with the BIOS Setup utility and various removable-media drives. Warning Read the separate Power Connection Guide before using the computer for the first time. APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 2/1
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Getting Started General advice This computer is designed to be used in a normal home or office environment. Here are a few hints for choosing a suitable site: ♦ Place the system unit flat on a sturdy, level surface. Unlike some other computers, the system unit is not designed to be stood on its side. ♦ Site the computer away from moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold. Avoid situations in which the surrounding temperature or humidity may change rapidly. (See Appendix B, “Techni
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Getting Started Connecting the components See Chapter 1, “Introducing...”, if you need help identifying the various ports on the system unit. Checking the AC power supply When the computer is delivered, it is ready for the commercial AC power supply generally available in the country in which it is first sold. It has been set for the correct voltage range, and is supplied with an AC power cord and plug which comply with the relevant safety standards. Before using the computer in a country other
