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ActionNote 890 Series Update This update sheet contains additional information about your computer. Upgrading the Memory Your system comes with 8MB RAM. In this system’s configuration, 4MB is on the system board and 4MB is on a separate memory module inserted in the memory module socket. To upgrade memory, you have to remove the 4MB memory module from the socket and replace it with a larger capacity memory module. The maximum memory for this computer is 24MB. Use this table to determine the size
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Also, the options on page 3 of your system’s Setup program now support your system’s capabilities more easily. The following table lists these Setup options: Setup page 3 options Description Setting Options Internal Cache Enabled* Controls the processor's Internal cache Disabled operation External Cache Controls the processor's external cache Enabled operation when external cache is installed Serial Port 3F8h* Assigns the serial part address 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h Disabled Assigns the part address for t
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About Your Software ® Before you set up and use your EPSON ActionNote™ computer, be sure to read the information on this card about the software and online manuals installed on your system. This information is also available in the About Your Software online documentation. You must use a modem with several of the software applications. If your system didn’t come with one installed, you can install an optional internal fax/modem, connect an external modem to your serial port, or use a fax/modem
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® 0 I 3.1 and MS-DOS installation only) Microsoft disk drive; for more information, type HELP at the DOS prompt. Technical support: Microsoft FastTips, a free 24-hour automated service at (800) 936-4200 or: EPSON Connection at (800) 922-8911 (U.S. and Canada) Fax-back (310) 782-4214 I 3.11 graphical user interface software installed on the hard disk drive; including a documentation fulfillment card and online help; for more information, press the F1 key. Technical support: Microsoft FastTips, a
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SystemSoft® PC card software utilities including CardSoft and CardWizard installed on the hard disk drive; printed and online PCMCIA Card Software Users’ Guide. Technical support EPSON Connection at (800) 922-8911 (U.S. and Canada) Fax-back: (310) 782-4214 TM Lotus® SmartSuite version 3 integrated application package installed on the hard disk drive; for more information, see the online help; brochure and Lotus Technical Support information Technical support EPSON Connection at (800) 922-8911
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® on the hard disk drive; brochure, subscription, and free trial information included. Technical support (800) 776-3449 subscription, and free trial information included. Technical support (408) 983-5970 modem/fax communications software installed on the hard disk drive; printed manual included. EPSON Connection Technical support at (800) 922-8911 (U.S. and Canada) Fax-back: (310) 782-4214 ® Workspace™ alternative interface for Win dows installed on the hard disk drive. Technical support EPSON
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Choosing Your Operating System ® Your EPSON ActionNote™ allows you a one time installation ® choice of either windows 95 or windows 3.1 (which includes ® MS-DOS ) as your operating system the first time you start your computer. Regardless of the operating system you choose, you can use the all of the applications that come with your ActionNote. CAUTION Be careful as you go through the procedure. If you decide you want the other operating system, you must purchase it. Before you can make your f
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NOTE To find out how many formatted disks you need, follow the instruction below to start the utility. It tells you how many disks you need for the application you have chosen. At that point, pre-formated disks. create Application Disks with windows 3.1/MS-DOS Follows these steps to create application disks: 1. From the Program manager, open Make Diskettes. You see an icon for each application for which you can create disks. 2. Double click on the application icon you want. For example, if you w
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3. Double click on the icon you want. For example, if you want to create disks for the PC card utilities software, double-click the PC Card Drivers icon. 4. The process is automated. Follow the instructions on the screen and insert blank, pre-formated disks when prompted. You can skip a disk if you want by clicking cancel when you are prompted to insert a blank disk for that program disk. When the process is complete, the utility gives you a summary of how many disks were created. NOTE To create
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Method of payment (choo8. one) Mail order to: EPSON Windows 3.1 Offer I am paying by check (enclosed) P.O. Box 3802 (checks must be drawn in U.S. dollars, U.S. banks) Salinas, CA 93912 Type of kit VISA $ FREE* Windows 3.1/MS-DOS User Pack (diskettes and User’s Guide) MasterCard American Express •Add shipping and handling (check one only) Discover Card $ 9.95 U.S. $ 15.50 Canada Card No. $ 20.00 Express U.S. Exp. Date $ 30.00 Express Canada Signature $ State Sales Tax (Residents of CA, MA, NY, T
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer and AC power adapter. Turn off the computer before cleaning. Clean with o damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer. Use only the type of power source indicated on the Avoid using outlets on the same circuit OS or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed If
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Sécurité Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer Débrancher I'ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon humide. Veiller à ne pas renverser de liquides sur l'appareil. Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation électrique indiqué sur l'étiquette. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit qu’un appareil à photocopies ou un système de contrôle de automatique. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation d
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise zur späteren Verwendung auf. Beachten Sie alle Wamungen und Anweisungen, die auf dem Computer und dem Wechselstromadapter angebracht sind Schalten Sie den Computer vor der Reinigung aus. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung nur ein souberes Tuch Achten Sie darauf, daß keine Flüssigkeiten auf dem Computer verschüttet werden Verwenden Sie nur die auf dem Typenschild des Computers angege bene Stromversorgung. Schiießen Sie den Computer nicht on denselben Stromkreis on wie Foto
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FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Port 15 of the FCC Rules These limits ore designed to provide con radiate radio frequency energy and if not one or more of the following measures: I I receiver I Connect the equipment into on outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected I Consult on experienced radio/TV technician for help. The connection of o non-shielded equipment interf
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Contents 1 Getting Started . . 1-2 Opening Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Powering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Connecting the AC Power Adapter . . . . . 1-4 Turning the Computer On and Off . . . . . . . . 1-4 Adjusting the Screen Control s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Using the ActionPoint Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 . . 1-8 d . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 1-8 Using the Fn Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Caring for Your Computer Protecting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . .. . . .... ...... . . 4-2 Moving and Storing the Computer . . . . . . 4-3 4-4 Cleaning Your ActionNote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the ActionPoint Touchpad 4-4 Cleaning the Diskette Drive . . . . . ....... 4-4 5 Upgrading Internal Components Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ................. 5-1 Removing the Hard Disk Drive ............. 5-2 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive .............. .5-4 ....... .5-7 Keyboar
