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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S HANDBOOK FT//e apricot MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC...
  • Page 2 Chapter OWNER'S HANDBOOK...
  • Page 3 Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Apricot Computers Limited. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of this agreement.

  • Page 4: Safety And Regulatory Notices

    Ensure that the FT//e is positioned close to the AC power outlet, and that the plug is easily accessible. It is imperative that the Apricot FT//e is set to the correct voltage range before use. If not, the machine may be irreparably damaged.

  • Page 5: Power Cord Requirements

    Power cord requirements The power cord packed with the Apricot FT//e complies with the safety standards applicable in the country in which it is first sold. Use only this power cord; do not substitute a power cord from any other equipment.
  • Page 6 Der Grad der Klangstärke ist weniger als 70 dB(A) je nach DIN 45635 Teil 19 (ISO 7779). Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bestätigt, daß der Apricot FT//e Series in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der VDE 0871 B, AMTSBLATT 61/1991, Vfg 243. funkentstört ist.
  • Page 7 Refer to the labels on the rear of your computer to establish which of the following warnings apply. FCC Class A Warning - this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printer, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this computer.
  • Page 8 Chapter CONTENTS OWNER'S HANDBOOK...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installing the Apricot FT//e Unpacking the Apricot FT//e 1/2 Familiarizing yourself with the Apricot FT//e 1/5 Preparing to install the Apricot FT//e 1/12 Connecting the components 1/15 Using the Reference/SETUP diskette 1/16 Operating the Apricot FT//e Understanding modes 2/2...
  • Page 10 System processor upgrade 4/4 SIMM memory modules 4/5 Removable media and hard disk drives 4/6 Troubleshooting Problems when starting the FT//e 5/2 What to do if an alarm sounds 5/4 Troubleshooting charts 5/6 Inside the Apricot FT//e Anti-static precautions A/2...
  • Page 11 Chapter INSTALLING THE APRICOT FT//e OWNER'S HANDBOOK Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Installing The Apricot Ft//E

    Installing the Apricot FT//e • Unpacking the Apricot FT//e • Familiarizing yourself with the Apricot FT//e • Preparing to install the Apricot FT//e • Connecting the components • Using the Reference/SETUP diskette Read this chapter before unpacking any further. It provides important information to help you site, install and configure your Apricot FT//e.

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Apricot Ft//E

    Warranty and mail it in. Make a note of the manufacturer’s data recorded on the various components (product codes, serial numbers, etc.) You may need this information if the Apricot FT//e develops a fault. 1/2 Installing the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 14 WITH THE MACHINE INVERTED, REMOVE THE POLYSTYRENE CUSHION TO REVEAL THE BASE OF THE MACHINE TIGHTEN THE 4 SCREWS TO FIX THE FEET. CAREFULLY LAY THE COMPUTER ON ITS SIDE. Installing the Apricot FT//e 1/3...
  • Page 15 LIFT THE COMPUTER INTO THE STANDING POSITION. REMOVE THE POLYSTRENE CUSHION 1/4 Installing the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 16: Familiarizing Yourself With The Apricot Ft//E

    Familiarizing yourself with the Apricot FT//e The Apricot FT//e is designed for use as a multiuser host, network server or high-performance workstation. Read the separate Power Connection Guide before using the Apricot FT//e for the first time. The standard features of the Apricot FT//e range include: * Intel microprocessor.
  • Page 17 1/6 Installing the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 18 Apricot's LOC Technology software, preventing unauthorized access when security is armed. button: opens and closes the door to the front drive bay. The button can be disabled by Apricot's LOC Technology software, preventing unauthorized access when security is armed.
  • Page 19 IN TE NN EA RV EN U DE TI ON CO TE SU R LA MA CH IN SE RI UP S ST AT PA RA LL EL VI DE MO US KE YB OA RD 1/8 Installing the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 20 Micro Channel expansion card slots. mouse port: connect the (optional) Apricot mouse to this port. keyboard port: connect the keyboard to this port. access panel: keep the panel locked in place while the computer is in use.
  • Page 21 IN TE NN EA RV EN U DE TI ON CO TE SU R LA MA CH IN SE RI UP S ST AT PA RA LL EL VI DE MO US KE YB OA RD 1/10 Installing the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 22 Micro Channel expansion card slots: eight slots in total, although typically one or two slots may be occupied by SCSI drive controller cards. SIMM sockets: every FT//e has at least 16 Mbytes of motherboard memory. The maximum memory is model-dependent, see the computer's Add-on Installation Guide for more information.

  • Page 23: Preparing To Install The Apricot Ft//E

    Preparing to install the Apricot FT//e Choosing a site The Apricot FT//e is designed to be used in a tower or deskside (vertical) orientation. Here are a few hints for choosing a suitable site: * Put the FT//e on a sturdy level surface.
  • Page 24 The Apricot FT//e uses the system unit power cord as its “disconnect device”. Ensure that the FT//e is positioned close to the AC power outlet, and that the plug is easily accessible.
  • Page 25 Apricot supplier. Checking the AC power supply When your Apricot FT//e is delivered, it is ready for the commercial AC power supply generally available in the country in which it is 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.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Components

    FT//e system unit, the monitor, and peripherals. When you plug the keyboard cable into the rear of the FT//e, be careful not to plug it into the mouse port by mistake. If you have an Apricot monitor with an IEC-to-IEC...

  • Page 27: Using The Reference/Setup Diskette

    The Reference/SETUP Diskette User’s Guide tells you in general terms how to use the diskette. The documentation that comes with some add-on options, or the Apricot FT//e Add-on Installation Guide , may offer more specific instructions.
  • Page 28 * Installing an operating system. Some or all of this preparation may have been done for you at the factory or by your Apricot supplier. If not, follow the instructions given in the Reference/SETUP Diskette User’s Guide .
  • Page 29 Chapter OPERATING THE APRICOT FT//e OWNER'S HANDBOOK Chapter 2...

  • Page 30: Operating The Apricot Ft//E

    This chapter contains all you need to know for the day-to- day operation of a standard Apricot FT//e system. Note that, if your FT//e has additional options such as tape drives, you may have separate operating guides for these options.

  • Page 31: Understanding Modes

    AC Operation mode, a backup UPS Operation mode, and Power Down mode. Standby mode In Standby mode the Apricot FT//e is connected to the AC power supply but consumes only the small amount of power needed to keep the UPS batteries charged (provided that the battery power switch is in the On or “I”...
  • Page 32 P button. OWER Power Down mode The Apricot FT//e is in Power Down mode when neither AC power nor UPS battery power is available (because of power failure, battery exhaustion, or deliberate action by the operator).

  • Page 33: Operating The Front Panel Controls

    OWER FT//e to AC Operation mode. Note that the computer cannot enter AC Operation mode unless AC power is applied (in other words, the FT//e cannot be powered up from the UPS batteries). Pressing the P button in AC Operation mode moves OWER the FT//e back to Standby mode.
  • Page 34 This is particularly important if the FT//e is acting as a network server or host. Apricot supplies a software enhancement to the operation of the UPS which can make the ASC pause before actioning a reset or mode change request.
  • Page 35 The R button ESET The R button causes a hard reset of the FT//e, ESET invoking the power-on self-test routine and prompting a re- boot. To avoid accidental use, the switch is recessed within the infrared sensor. The R button works only ESET when the FT//e is in AC Operation mode.
  • Page 36 (depending on the network software). Apricot supplies a netlight utility which works with most types of LAN card. Ask your Apricot supplier for details. hard disk drive Glows when any of the hard disk drives are being accessed (depending on the operating system).
  • Page 37 - a diskette bearing at least the rudiments of an operating system. If it finds a system diskette, the FT//e boots from it. If it finds a non-system diskette, the FT//e invites you to replace it and press the F1 key.

  • Page 38: Understanding The Ups

    Note that the FT//e cannot be started on battery power. The time for which the UPS batteries will support the FT//e depends on the number of expansion cards and disk drives in your system. It is vital to specify these aspects of your system's configuration as described in "Using the...
  • Page 39 Once into the shutdown phase, the restoration of the AC power supply may not necessarily return the system to normal operation. Understanding the UPS status LED The UPS status LED on the FT//e front panel is interpreted as follows: UPS status Meaning...
  • Page 40 In short, a green light indicates that the FT//e is on AC power, an amber light indicates battery power. The LED flickers briefly when the FT//e is switched on, as the system conducts its power-on self-test (POST) routine. See Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, for details.

  • Page 41: Understanding The Security Features

    The FT//e includes three basic security features: * Panel lock and keys. * Power-on password. * System Identification Number (SIN). The FT//e also includes sophisticated security hardware which can be exercised by optional Apricot LOC Technology software. Basic security features Panel lock and keys The panel lock gives physical protection to the interior of the system unit.
  • Page 42 The security hardware is normally disabled; to configure and enable it you will need a LOC Technology software pack. The security configuration is encrypted and held in a separate CMOS chip, away from the FT//e's main configuration data, accessible only by the security processor.
  • Page 43 The system can be configured to define what hardware components each user can and cannot use once logged- on, to the level of individual ports and expansion slots. 2/14 Operating the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 44 LOC Technology and the Apricot FT//e The LOC Technology system can be “armed” to prevent users tampering with the FT//e. The security LED on the front panel remains lit while security is armed. If the battery power switch is moved to 'O', or the key is turned in the access panel lock, while security is armed, a security violation alarm sounds.

  • Page 45: Understanding The Alarms

    Understanding the alarms The table below helps you to identify the Apricot FT//e’s alarms. Alarm Meaning slow high-pitched beeping brownout phase of AC power failure intermittent two-tone beeping battery phase of AC power failure continuous descending tone shutdown phase of AC power...

  • Page 46: Operating The Diskette Drive

    Inserting a diskette Insert the diskette into the slot with the arrowhead on the face of the diskette pointing towards the drive. Push the diskette in until it engages with the drive mechanism. DISKETTE DRIVE DISKETTE Operating the Apricot FT//e 2/17...
  • Page 47 (as shown below). With the tab in this position, you can read or print files from the diskette, but you cannot create, rename or delete any files. PROTECTED UNPROTECTED 2/18 Operating the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 48: Operating A Floppy Disk Drive

    Operating a floppy disk drive Your Apricot FT//e may be configured with a 5.25" floppy disk drive. This drive can read and write double-sided disks with a formatted capacity of either 1.2 Mbytes (if marked “HD” or “high density”) or 360 Kbytes (marked “DD” or “double density”).
  • Page 49 (such tabs are typically supplied with new floppy disks). With the tab in this position, you can read or print files from the disk, but you cannot create, rename or delete any files. WRITE-PROTECT WRITE-PROTECT NOTCH TAB AFFIXED 2/20 Operating the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 50: Operating A Qic Tape Drive

    Operating a QIC tape drive Your Apricot FT//e may be configured with a QIC tape drive for quarter-inch tape cartridges. The software required to control the QIC tape drive depends on your operating environment; ask your Apricot supplier for details.
  • Page 51 2. Remove the cartridge from its plastic holder. 3. Insert the cartridge as shown below. Push the cartridge gently into the drive as far as it will go. 4. Push the control lever up to engage the mechanism. 2/22 Operating the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 52 4. Pull the cartridge out of the drive slot. 5. Return the cartridge to its plastic holder. This protects the cartridge and prevents dust from collecting on the surface of the tape. Operating the Apricot FT//e 2/23...
  • Page 53 Keep your tape cartridges well away from magnetic objects, and equipment that generates magnetic fields. Avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight, otherwise, the data recorded on the tape may become corrupted. 2/24 Operating the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 54: Operating The Dds Or Dds-Dc Tape Drive

    Operating the DDS or DDS-DC tape drive Your Apricot FT//e may be configured with a SCSI DDS (Digital Data Storage) or SCSI DDS-DC (Digital Data Storage with Data Compression) tape drive. The software needed to control the drive depends on your operating environment;...
  • Page 55 Green Amber Drive status Cassette inserted Cassette inserted: tape being read or written Flashing On/Off Media warning slowly Flashing Drive could not write to tape correctly rapidly On/Off Flashing Hardware error or high humidity rapidly 2/26 Operating the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 56 First, clean the tape head cylinder with the special cleaning cassette available from Apricot, then try the data cassette again. If the warning persists, copy the data onto a new cassette and discard the old one.
  • Page 57 Several seconds may pass between the button being pressed and the cassette being ejected, so be careful not to turn off the computer before the operation is completed. 2/28 Operating the Apricot FT//e...
  • Page 58 ENABLED PROTECT Keep your cassettes well away from magnetic objects, and equipment that generates magnetic fields. Avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight; otherwise, the data recorded on the tape may become corrupted. Operating the Apricot FT//e 2/29...
  • Page 59 /dev/nurct0 c 11 4 4. You can now access the drive using the newly- created device. To make the no-eject device the default device, log in as root and enter: mv /dev/rct0 /dev/Erct0 mv /dev/nurct0 /dev/rct0 2/30 Operating the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 60: Operating The Cd-Rom Drive

    Operating the CD-ROM drive Your Apricot FT//e may be configured with a SCSI CD- ROM (Compact Disc ROM) drive. The software required to control the CD-ROM drive depends on the your operating environment; ask your Apricot supplier for details. With the appropriate software support, the drive can...
  • Page 61 One disc caddy is provided free with the drive; more can be obtained from your Apricot supplier. Use only disc caddies supplied by Apricot. Do not confuse a CD’s storage case with a proper disc caddy;...
  • Page 62 E button to remove the caddy and try JECT again. If the problem persists, consult your Apricot supplier or an authorized Apricot maintainer. Note too that the software controlling the CD-ROM drive may be able to prevent the insertion of a disc.
  • Page 63 Avoid touching the surface of the disc; for example, when the disc is inside a caddy, do not open the shutter manually and touch the disc. Also, avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight. 2/34 Operating the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 64: Using Apricot Help

    Windows help files can be displayed only by the Microsoft Windows Help program (v3.1 or later). If your computer has a hard disk on which Apricot has pre- installed either Microsoft Windows or Windows for Workgroups, copies of some Windows help files may already be available as icons in the “Apricot”...
  • Page 65 OK. The dialog box closes and the Apricot disk help icon appears in the program group. All the help files provided by Apricot have a version number so you can tell whether you’re looking at the most up-to- date version. You can discover the version number of a Windows help file by viewing it with Help and choosing About Help from the Help menu.

  • Page 66: Using The Apricot Ft//E Abroad

    Using the Apricot FT//e abroad If you plan to use your Apricot FT//e in a country other than that in which it was originally sold, you should first check the following facts about your destination: 1. The voltage and frequency of the commercial AC power supply.
  • Page 67 Chapter CARING FOR THE APRICOT FT//e OWNER'S HANDBOOK Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Caring For The Apricot Ft//E

    • Transporting the Apricot FT//e This chapter provides information on how to care for your computer. The Apricot FT//e requires little physical maintenance other than occasional cleaning. But you must take care when transporting it to avoid damage to its sensitive components, particularly the hard disks.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Apricot Ft//E

    Move the Apricot FT//e to Standby mode, isolate (switch off) the UPS batteries and disconnect the AC power supply, before cleaning the computer. If you have any problems with the Apricot FT//e which can’t be resolved by cleaning it, consult the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
  • Page 70 24 hours at room temperature. If it still doesn’t work, call your Apricot supplier or an authorized Apricot maintainer. If a solid object drops between the keys, turn the keyboard upside down and shake it;...
  • Page 71 6. Use clear water, or water with a mild detergent, to clean the ball. Then dry it with a clean, lint-free cloth. 7. Put the ball back in its socket and replace the plastic cover. It should click into place. 3/4 Caring for the Apricot FT//e...

  • Page 72: Maintaining The Configuration Battery

    Normally, this battery is kept charged by the AC power supply. If the FT//e is left disconnected for more than three months, the battery will become exhausted and the configuration data will be lost. When the FT//e is next...

  • Page 73: Maintaining The Ups Batteries

    AC power supply, even while the FT//e is switched off. If the FT//e is to be stored without being used for several months, care must be taken to maintain the UPS batteries. In storage, the batteries gradually self-discharge. If this...

  • Page 74: Transporting The Apricot Ft//E

    Don’t try to move the computer while it is plugged into the AC power supply or with any other cables, including network cables, still attached. If you need to transport the FT//e any great distance, use the original packing materials. If you intend to use your FT//e in another country, see Chapter 2, “Operating the Apricot FT//e”, for some...
  • Page 75 Chapter OWNER'S HANDBOOK UPGRADING THE APRICOT FT//e Chapter 4...

  • Page 76: Upgrading The Apricot Ft//E

    • System processor upgrade • SIMM memory modules • Removeable media and hard disk drives This chapter outlines the ways in which your Apricot FT//e can be upgraded in performance and capabilities. The FT//e has been specifically designed to make such upgrades easy to install.

  • Page 77: Choosing An Upgrade

    Choosing an upgrade Your Apricot FT//e can be upgraded in a variety of ways, according to the model. Typical upgrade options include: * Micro Channel expansion cards * System processor upgrade * SIMM memory modules * Disk and tape drives All of these options are available from your Apricot supplier, whom you should consult for further advice.

  • Page 78: Micro Channel Expansion Cards

    * A LAN card can provide a connection to a local area network if the FT//e is used as a server. * A serial port controller card can provide extra ports for workstations if the FT//e is used as a multiuser host. * A graphics card can provide more specialized video functions than those provided by the Enhanced VGA controller on the FT//e motherboard.

  • Page 79: System Processor Upgrade

    System processor upgrade The system processor in the Apricot FT//e is mounted on a detachable module to make a processor upgrade that much easier. Depending on what sort of software you use, upgrading the system processor can produce a significant increase in the performance of your FT//e.

  • Page 80: Simm Memory Modules

    SIMM memory modules All Apricot FT//e systems have at least 16 Mbytes of random access memory (RAM) on the motherboard. You may need more memory if you wish to run large applications or applications which require large amounts of in-memory data space.

  • Page 81: Removable Media And Hard Disk Drives

    Removable media and hard disk drives All Apricot FT//e systems have a 3.5" diskette drive fitted as standard. The FT//e has an internal drive cradle, divided into front and rear drive bays, in which various configurations of drives can be installed:...
  • Page 82 Chapter OWNER'S HANDBOOK TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 5...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    • Troubleshooting charts This chapter offers advice if you suspect a fault with your Apricot FT//e. If in doubt, move the FT//e to Standby mode, isolate (switch off) the UPS batteries and disconnect the AC power supply, before consulting your Apricot supplier or an authorized Apricot maintainer.

  • Page 84: Problems When Starting The Ft//E

    Problems when starting the FT//e Power-on self-test Whenever the Apricot FT//e is switched on or reset, the power-on self-test (POST) routine tests various hardware components (including memory) and compares the actual configuration of the machine with that recorded in configuration memory. If a hardware fault or configuration...
  • Page 85 Failure to boot On the completion of POST, the FT//e attempts to boot from all possible sources. This section lists some of the error messages that can be displayed if the FT//e fails to boot. Non-system disk or disk error Press the F1 key to continue The diskette drive contains a non-system diskette.

  • Page 86: What To Do If An Alarm Sounds

    Alarm Slow high-pitched Brownout alarm. beeping The AC power supply has failed. Intermittent two-tone Battery alarm. beeping FT//e is now running on battery power. Continuous descending Shutdown alarm. tone The UPS batteries are almost exhausted. Fast low-pitched System overheating alarm.
  • Page 87 The computer will remain locked for between 1 and 59 minutes, depending on the lockout period specified when LOC Technology was installed. The lockout period cannot be circumvented, although the alarm can be silenced by moving the FT//e to Standby mode for the duration of the lockout period. Troubleshooting 5/5...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting Charts

    Troubleshooting charts The charts on the following pages should help you diagnose and remedy problems with your Apricot FT//e. The charts are organized by hardware component. Problems with the system unit Problem Diagnosis The FT//e will not start The AC power supply is not switched...
  • Page 89 Remedy Switch on the supply at the AC power outlet. Push the plugs in firmly at the AC power outlet and at the FT//e power inlet. This may be caused by a AC power surge, but is more often a symptom of problems with the FT//e or its peripherals.
  • Page 90 16-bit slot. The card is faulty. The Micro Channel circuitry is faulty. A card that used to work You may have inadvertently loosened does not work now. the card or its cables inside the FT//e. The card is faulty. 5/8 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 91 SETUP diskette). Check the documentation that came with the card or the software. Isolate the FT//e, open the access panel, and check. All the FT//e’s slots are 32-bit. Ask your Apricot supplier if the card (or an equivalent) is available in a 32-bit version. Contact your supplier.
  • Page 92 Problems with the diskette drive Problem Diagnosis A diskette refuses to load You may be inserting the diskette into the diskette drive. incorrectly. Something is stuck in the drive slot (for example, a diskette label). The drive does not seem able The diskette may not have been to read a diskette correctly.
  • Page 93 Call an authorized Apricot maintainer. Consult your operating system documentation. Try a proprietary data recovery utility. Ask your Apricot supplier or an authorized Apricot maintainer for advice. A cold diskette brought into a warm room may collect condensation.
  • Page 94 Problems with a hard disk drive Problem Diagnosis The hard disk drive LED The hard disk drive LED is not does not light while a drive supported by your operating system. is being accessed. The LED circuitry is faulty. The hard disk drive is faulty. The drive does not seem The disk may not have been formatted able to read data correctly.
  • Page 95 Call an authorized Apricot maintainer. Call an authorized Apricot maintainer. Consult your operating system documentation. Try a proprietary data recovery utility. Ask your Apricot supplier or an authorized Apricot maintainer for advice. A cold system unit brought into a humid room may collect condensation on its hard disks.
  • Page 96 The wrong monitor type has been selected. The monitor power cord is loose. The signal cable between the monitor and the FT//e system unit is loose. The fuse in the AC plug has blown. The monitor signal cable or power cord is broken inside.
  • Page 97 Push the plugs firmly into their ports and tighten the securing screws. Disconnect the monitor from the AC power supply and unplug the monitor signal cable from the rear panel of the FT//e. Replace the blown fuse with one of the same rating.
  • Page 98 Problems with the keyboard Problem Diagnosis The keyboard does not The keyboard is plugged into the seem to work. mouse port. The keyboard signal cable is loose. The key functions have been “remapped” by software. Some small object has fallen between the keys.
  • Page 99 Push the plug firmly into the mouse port. Clean the mouse as described in Chapter 3, "Caring for the Apricot FT//e". A mouse device driver is software which mediates between the mouse and your operating system.
  • Page 100 Chapter INSIDE THE APRICOT FT//e OWNER'S HANDBOOK Appendix A...

  • Page 101: A Inside The Apricot Ft//E

    This appendix provides step-by-step instructions for performing housekeeping tasks inside the Apricot FT//e system unit. Note that instructions for installing upgrade options are provided in the Apricot FT//e Add-on Installation Guide . Move the Apricot FT//e to Standby mode, isolate...

  • Page 102: Anti-Static Precautions

    Expansion cards, SIMMs and processors are other examples of electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSDs). All work that involves removing the FT//e’s cover must be done in an area completely free of static electricity. Apricot recommends using a Special Handling Area (SHA) as defined by BS CECC 00015:Part 1.

  • Page 103: Removing The Access Panel

    Removing the access panel 1. If Apricot LOC Technology is in force, disarm it (this can be done only by a Master user). 2. Switch off the computer (that is, move it to Standby mode). 3. Set the battery power switch to Off or “0”.

  • Page 104: Changing The Voltage Setting

    Move the Apricot FT//e to Standby mode, isolate (switch off) the UPS batteries and disconnect the AC power supply before changing the voltage setting. The Apricot FT//e can function within one of two alternative AC power supply ranges: Setting AC Voltage...
  • Page 105 Chapter TECHNICAL INFORMATION OWNER'S HANDBOOK Appendix B...

  • Page 106: B Technical Information

    • Tape and CD-ROM drive specifications • Port characteristics This appendix provides some technical information about the Apricot FT//e. More detailed information is available in the Apricot FT//e Hardware Technical Reference , which can be purchased from your Apricot supplier.

  • Page 107: Physical Characteristics

    156 mm Mass : 10-35 kg depending on configuration Temperature and humidity ranges The Apricot FT//e is designed to operate in a normal office environment, but during storage and transportation the system is more tolerant of environmental factors. Relative humidity Range...

  • Page 108: Electrical Characteristics

    50 to 60 Hz 230V 220 to 240 V 50 to 60 Hz See Appendix A, “Inside the Apricot FT//e”, for instructions on changing the voltage setting. Power cords The power cord supplied with the Apricot FT//e complies with the safety standards applicable in the country in which it is first sold.

  • Page 109: Tape And Cd-Rom Drive Specifications

    Tape and CD-ROM drive specifications SCSI DDS tape drive These specifications apply when a cassette is inserted. Power specifications are measured at the tape drive power connector and are nominal values. Nominal 60-metre cassette 1.3 Gbyte capacity Transfer rate Sustained 183 Kbyte/s (max) Unrecoverable Less than 1 in 10...
  • Page 110 SCSI CD-ROM drive (CDU561) Discs Acceptable discs CD-ROM mode 1 data discs CD-ROM mode 2 data discs CD audio discs Audio-combined CD-ROM discs CD-ROM XA discs CD-I discs CD-Bridge discs Disc diameter 12 cm, 8 cm Transfer Sustained 150 Kbyte/s (normal) rate 30 Kbyte/s (double) Burst...

  • Page 111: Port Characteristics

    Port characteristics Serial port (COM1) 25-way male D-type Function Not connected Transmit data Receive data Request to send Clear to send Data set ready Signal ground Data carrier detect Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected...
  • Page 112 Parallel port (LPT1) 25-way female D-type Function -STROBE Data bit 0 Data bit 1 Data bit 2 Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit 6 Data bit 7 -ACK BUSY SLCT -AUTO FEED -ERROR -INIT -SLCT IN Ground Ground Ground...
  • Page 113 Monitor port (VGA) 15-way female D-type Output Monochrome Colour No pin Green Mono Green Blue No pin Blue Reserved No pin No pin Digital G Self test Self test Red Rtn Key pin Red Rtn Green Rtn Mono Rtn Green Rtn Blue Rtn No pin Blue Rtn...
  • Page 114 Keyboard and mouse ports Both the keyboard and mouse ports accept 6-pin miniature DIN connectors. The voltages and signals are the same for both connectors. Function Data Reserved Ground +5 Vdc Clock Reserved Although the keyboard and mouse ports are physically and electrically compatible, neither the keyboard nor the mouse will operate if plugged into the other's socket.
  • Page 115 Some network operating systems include support for an external UPS interfaced by the computer's parallel, serial or mouse port. The internal UPS in the Apricot FT//e can be made to appear as an externel UPS by fitting an appropriate connecting cable from the UPS data port to the FT//e's parallel port (for Banyan VINES), serial port (for LAN Manager) or mouse port (for Novell NetWare).
  • Page 116 Chapter OWNER'S HANDBOOK INDEX...

  • Page 117: Index

    Index AC Operation mode 2/2, 2/4 AC power failure mode changes during 2/3, 2/5 phases of 2/9, 2/10 AC power inlet 1/9 AC power supply 1/14 voltage ranges 2/37, A/4 access control 2/13 access panel 1/9 removing A/3 access panel lock 1/9, 2/12 alarming with LOC Technology system 2/15 add-on options 4/2 installing 1/14...
  • Page 118 Apricot FT//e Add-on Installation Guide 1/14, 4/2, A/1 Apricot Help 2/35 Apricot LOC Technology software 1/7, 2/6, 2/7, 2/13 see Advanced System Controller batteries see UPS batteries battery alarm 2/10, 2/16, 5/4 battery phase 2/10 battery power switch 1/9, 2/9...
  • Page 119 1/16, 2/10 battery failure 2/12 maintaining the battery 3/5 power-on password 2/12 configuring the FT//e 1/16 confirmation/distress tones 2/4, 2/6, 2/16 connecting the components 1/15 Digital Data Storage (DDS) tape drives automatic drive operation 2/27 cleaning 3/3 data compression 2/25...
  • Page 120 1/17 humidity B/2 infrared sensor 2/13 inserting a compact disc 2/32 inserting a DDS tape cassette 2/28 inserting a diskette 2/17 inserting a floppy disk 2/19 inserting a QIC tape cartridge 2/22 installing the FT//e 1/1 4 Index...
  • Page 121 (LEDs) 2/7, 2/26, 2/31 LOC Technology 1/7, 2/6, 2/7, 2/13 access & resource control 2/13 and loss of configuration record 3/5 and the FT//e 2/15 disabling the power-on password 2/12 drive encryption 2/15 infrared sensor 2/13 KeyLOC card 2/13...
  • Page 122 2/17 operating a floppy disk drive 2/19 operating a QIC tape drive 2/21 operating the CD-ROM drive 2/31 operating the front panel controls 2/4 operating the FT//e 2/1 operating system installing 1/17 overtemperature 2/16, 5/4 parallel port 1/9...
  • Page 123 POST see power-on self-test button 1/7, 2/4 OWER Power Connection Guide 1/5, 1/15 power cord 1/14, 2/37, B/3 Power Down mode 2/3 “power” LED 1/7, 2/7 Power Supply Unit (PSU) A/4 power-on password 2/12 power-on self-test 2/8, 5/2 use of UPS status LED 5/3 processor module 1/11 programmable read-only memory (PROM) 2/8 QIC tape drive...
  • Page 124 1/7, 2/6 ESET silencing alarms 2/6, 2/15, 2/16 resetting the FT//e 2/6 resource control 2/13 SCSI drive controller expansion card 4/3 “security” LED 1/7, 2/7, 2/15 security lockout alarm 2/13, 2/15, 2/16, 5/4 security processor 2/13 security system (LOC Technology) 1/7, 2/6, 2/7, 2/13...
  • Page 125 (DDS) 2/25 tape drive upgrades 4/6 temperature ambient B/2 text help files 2/35 thumbscrews 1/9 transporting the FT//e 3/7 troubleshooting 5/1 unattended mode 2/15 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 1/5, 2/9 power output B/3 see also UPS batteries unpacking the FT//e 1/2...
  • Page 126 video extension 4/3 voltage range 1/14, B/3 setting 2/37, A/4 voltage selection switch 1/11, A/4 Warranty 1/2 write-protecting a DDS tape cassette 2/29 write-protecting a diskette 2/18 write-protecting a floppy disk 2/20 write-protecting a QIC tape cartridge 2/24 10 Index...
  • Page 127 APRICOT COMPUTERS LIMITED 3500 PARKSIDE BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS PARK BIRMINGHAM B37 7YS. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Part No 15119631 Revision No 01...

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