Epson ActionNote 4000 Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 4

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 8

    Table of Contents
  • 13

    Introduction
  • 13

    Where to Get Help
  • 14

    What This Manual Covers
    • 15

      Conventions Used in This Manual
    • 16

      Setting Up the Computer

• 17

  Chapter 1

  • 17

    Opening the Screen
  • 18

    Identifying the System Parts
    • 18

      Front View
      • 19

        Power Switch
      • 20

        Indicator Lights
    • 21

      Rear Panel and Left Side
  • 23

    Connecting the AC Adapter
  • 25

    Connecting an External Diskette Drive
  • 26

    Turning On the Computer

• 28

  Chapter 2 Running SETUP

  • 29

    Starting the SETUP Program
  • 31

    Setting the Date and Time
  • 32

    Setting the Diskette Drive or Printer
  • 32

    Setting the Trackball
  • 33

    Setting the Self Test (Halt On) Error Level
  • 33

    Setting the Shadow RAM
  • 34

    Setting the Password (Security) Options
    • 35

      Changing or Deleting a Password
  • 36

    Setting the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  • 37

    Defining Your Own Drive Type
  • 38

    Checking System Memory
  • 39

    Setting the Rooting Sequence
  • 39

    Setting the Virus Warning
  • 40

    Setting the Default Speed
  • 41

    Setting the Power Management Options
  • 42

    Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP
  • 43

    Post-Setup Procedures
    • 44

      Using Your Computer

• 45

  Chapter 3

  • 45

    Taking Care of the Computer
  • 45

    Using the Password Function
    • 46

      Typing the Password
  • 47

    Using the Keyboard
    • 48

      Special Keys
    • 49

      Using F11 and F12
    • 50

      Display Key Combinations
    • 50

      Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
  • 51

    Stopping a Command or Program
  • 52

    Resetting the Computer
  • 53

    Turning Off the Computer
  • 54

    Changing the CPU Speed
  • 55

    Adjusting the LCD Screen
  • 56

    Using the Trackball
  • 57

    Using Diskettes
    • 57

      Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    • 58

      Write-Protecting Diskettes
    • 59

      Making Backup Copies
    • 59

      Using a Single Diskette Drive System
  • 60

    Using a Hard Disk
    • 60

      Backing Up the Hard Disk
    • 61

      Removing and Inserting the Hard Disk
    • 62

      Saving Battery Power
  • 63

    Using PC Cards
    • 64

      Inserting a PC Card
  • 65

    Using Memory
  • 67

    Powering the Computer

• 67

  Chapter 4

  • 67

    Using the AC Adapter
  • 68

    Using the Battery
    • 68

      Replacing the Battery
  • 70

    Recharging the Battery
    • 72

      Low Battery Indicator
  • 73

    Using the Suspend Mode
  • 74

    Using SETUP to Conserve Battery Power
  • 75

    Connecting Optional Devices

• 76

  Chapter 5

  • 76

    Connecting an External Monitor
  • 78

    Connecting a Parallel Printer
  • 79

    Connecting a Serial Device
    • 81

      Checking the Serial Port Settings
  • 81

    Using the EXT KB Port
    • 82

      Connecting an External Keyboard or Keypad
    • 83

      Connecting a Mouse or Other Pointing Device
  • 85

    Installing a Memory Module or a Numeric Coprocessor
    • 85

      Removing the Access Cover
    • 86

      Installing a Memory Module
    • 90

      Installing a Numeric Coprocessor
    • 91

      Replacing the Access Cover
  • 92

    Using the VGA Utilities

• 94

  Chapter 6

  • 94

    Lotus 1-2-3, Version 2.X
  • 95

    Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0
  • 96

    Wordperfect, Version 5.1
  • 97

    Using the VGACONF Utility Program
    • 98

      Display Status
    • 99

      Select Option
    • 100

      Standby Timer
    • 101

      Quit
    • 101

      Using VGACONF From the Command Line

• 104

  Appendix A Troubleshooting

  • 105

    Identifying Your System
  • 106

    Error Messages
  • 106

    The Computer Won't Start
  • 107

    Battery Problems
  • 108

    AC Adapter Problems
  • 109

    The LCD Screen Is Blank
  • 110

    The External Monitor Screen Is Blank
  • 111

    The Computer Locks Up
  • 111

    Password Problems
  • 112

    Diskette Problems
  • 113

    External Diskette Drive Problems
  • 114

    Hard Disk Problems
  • 115

    Software Problems
  • 116

    Printer Problems
  • 116

    PC Card Problems
  • 117

    Mouse or Pointing Device Problems
  • 118

    External Keyboard Problems
  • 118

    Memory Module Problems
  • 119

    Numeric Coprocessor Problems
  • 119

    CMOS Battery Problems

• 120

  Appendix B Specifications

  • 120

    Main Unit
  • 121

    Controllers
  • 121

    Interfaces
  • 122

    Input Devices
  • 122

    Mass Storage
  • 122

    Monochrome VGA LCD
  • 123

    Power Supply
  • 123

    Physical Dimensions
  • 124

    Environmental Requirements
  • 125

    Power Source Requirements
  • 126

    Glossary
    • 127

      Baud Rate
    • 130

      Diskette Drive
    • 131

      Embedded Numeric Keypad
    • 131

      Floppy Disk
    • 133

      Main Memory
    • 133

      Math Coprocessor
    • 133

      Memory Module
    • 134

      Numeric Keypad
    • 134

      Operating System
    • 137

      Shadow Ram
    • 138

      Suspend Mode