Epson ActionNote 500C Product Information Manual

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Computer Specifications

Main Unit
CPU
Cyrix 486SLC2-50 microprocessor
System speed High and low speeds available; low speed
is simulated 8 MHz; speed selection
through keyboard command
To select low speed, press the Ctrl, Alt,
and - keys simultaneously. To select
high speed, press the Ctrl, Alt, and + keys
simultaneously. (Use the - or + key on the
numeric keypad; Num Lock must be on)
4MB RAM standard on a system board;
Memory
expandable to 8MB (maximum) with a
4MB memory module; system may come
with 4MB or 8MB of standard RAM
LCD screen
button
diskette drive
ROM 128KB system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and Setup
code located in single, programmable,
OTP ROM on main system board
512KB DRAM on main system board
Video RAM
Shadow RAM Supports shadowing of 128KB system and
video BIOS ROM into RAM
Numeric Socket for optional Cyrix 83S87-25
coprocessor numeric coprocessor
Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS
Clock/calendar
RAM; backed up by built-in clock chip
Controllers
Diskette drive
Built-in controller for one internal 3.5-inch
diskette drive; supports 1.44MB and
720KB formats
Built-in controller for internal hard disk
Hard disk
drive
Parallel Centronics compatible, 25-pin, D-sub,
female connector; 8-bit bidirectional
parallel
Serial RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous,
9-pin, D-sub male connector
LCD Built-in, 16-bit Cirrus Logic GD6235 video
controller; maximum resolution of
640 x 480 in 256 colors
External video Autosensing, 16-bit controller; external
15-pin, D-sub, female connector for
connecting an analog VGA or SVGA
monitor; maximum resolution 1024 x 768
in 16 colors
Pointing 6-pin, mini-DIN connector for a PS/2-type
device pointing device
6-pin, mini-DIN connector for a PS/2-type
External
keyboard external keyboard
Speaker Built-in ISA compatible speaker controller;
internal
Modem Internal connector for optional fax/modem
Standard RJ-11 connector for the internal
Phone jack
fax/modem
Keyboard
85 (International) or 84 (US) keys;
embedded numeric keypad and F11 and
F12 keys
Trackball Portable trackball with drivers and
utilities installed
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