Epson 500 Series Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 3

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 5

    Table of Contents
  • 9

    Introduction 1
  • 9

    Standard Configuration
  • 11

    Optional Equipment
  • 12

    Where to Get Help
    • 13

      Compuserve Online Support
  • 14

    How to Use This Manual
    • 15

      Conventions Used in This Manual

• 16

  Chapter 1 Setting Up the Computer

  • 17

    Identifying the System Park
    • 17

      Front View
    • 18

      Setting Up the Computer
    • 19

      Rear Panel and Left Side
  • 19

    Connecting the AC Adapter
  • 21

    Opening the Screen
  • 21

    Connecting the Trackball
    • 22

      Attaching the Trackball
  • 23

    Turning On the Computer
    • 25

      Using Your Operating System

• 26

  Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

  • 27

    Taking Care of the Computer
  • 28

    Backing Up Your Files
  • 28

    Using the Password Function
    • 29

      Typing the Password
  • 30

    Using the Keyboard
    • 30

      Using Fn, F11, and F12
    • 31

      Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
  • 32

    Resetting the Computer
  • 33

    Turning Off the Computer
  • 33

    Changing the CPU Speed
  • 34

    Adjusting the LCD Screen
  • 34

    Using Diskettes
  • 35

    Using the Video Utilities and Drivers
    • 38

      Powering the Computer

• 38

  Chapter 3

  • 38

    Using the AC Adapter
  • 39

    Using the Battery Pack
    • 39

      Replacing the Battery Pack
  • 41

    Recharging the Battery
    • 42

      Extending Battery Life
    • 43

      Low Battery Indicator
  • 44

    Using the Suspend/Resume Switch
  • 45

    Using Setup to Conserve Battery Power
  • 45

    Using Energy Wisely

• 46

  Chapter 4 Connecting Optional Devices

  • 47

    Connecting an External Monitor
    • 49

      Using the External Monitor
  • 50

    Connecting a Parallel Printer
  • 51

    Connecting a Serial Device
    • 52

      Checking the Serial Port Settings
  • 53

    Connecting an External Keyboard
  • 53

    Connecting a Pointing Device
  • 54

    Connecting the Fax/Modern Telephone Line
  • 55

    Adding Memory Modules or a Numeric Coprocessor
    • 56

      Removing the Keyboard
    • 58

      Installing a Memory Module
    • 60

      Installing a Numeric Coprocessors
    • 62

      Replacing the Keyboard
      • 64

        Running Setup

• 65

  Chapter 5

  • 65

    Starting the Setup Program
    • 66

      Changing the Settings
    • 66

      Automatically Configuring Your System
  • 67

    Changing the Basic Settings
  • 68

    Changing the Custom Settings
  • 70

    Changing Power Management Settings
  • 71

    Changing the Password

• 73

  Appendix A Troubleshooting

  • 74

    Identifying Your System
  • 75

    Error Messages
  • 75

    The Computer Won't Start
  • 76

    Battery Problems
  • 77

    AC Adapter Problems
  • 78

    The LCD Screen Is Blank
  • 78

    The External Monitor Screen Is Blank
  • 79

    The Computer Locks Up
  • 80

    Password Problems
  • 81

    Diskette Problems
  • 82

    Diskette Drive Problems
  • 82

    Hard Disk Problems
  • 83

    Software Problems
  • 84

    Printer Problems
  • 84

    Memory Module Problems
  • 85

    Trackball or Pointing Device Problems
  • 85

    External Keyboard Problems
  • 86

    Numeric Coprocessor Problems
  • 86

    CMOS Battery Problems

• 87

  Appendix B Fax/Modem

  • 89

    Built-in Command Set
  • 90

    AT Command Summary
    • 92

      Dial Modifiers
  • 92

    MNP Command Summary
  • 95

    AT Register Summary
    • 96

      Option Registers
  • 98

    MNP Register Summary
  • 99

    Result Code Summary

• 100

  Appendix C Specifications

  • 100

    Main Unit
  • 101

    Controllers and Connectors
  • 102

    Input Devices
  • 102

    Mass Storage
  • 102

    Display
  • 102

    Power Supply
  • 103

    Physical Dimensions
  • 103

    Environmental Requirements
  • 104

    Power Source Requirements
    • 105

      Glossary
      • 105

        Baud Rate
      • 106

        Cpu Speed
      • 107

        Embedded Numeric Keypad
      • 108

        Math Coprocessor
      • 108

        Memory Module
      • 109

        Numeric Keypad
      • 111

        Suspend Mode
    • 112

      Index
    • 119

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