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Wyse 286 User Manual (274 pages)

Brand: Wyse | Category: Desktop | Size: 57 MB

How to Use this Manual
9
Table of Contents
13
Part 1-Getting Started
19
Unpacking the Computer
23
Unpacking
23
Minimum Computer Components
24
Getting Familiar with the Computer
31
Overview
31
The Front of the Computer
31
The Rear of the Computer
31
Minimum Computer with Attached Keyboard
31
The Keyboard
31
The Front of the Computer
32
The Display/Keylock Panel
32
The Rear of the Computer
35
The Keyboard
36
Assembling the System
39
Before You Start
39
Typical Location for a Display Adapter Connector
40
The Voltage Selection Switch
41
Keyboard Connections
42
Assembling the System
43
Monitor Connections
43
System Power Connections
44
Understanding Diskettes
47
Diskettes and the Personal Computer
47
High-Density Format Versus Double-Density Format
47
Backing up Diskettes
48
Using a Double-Density Diskette in a High-Density Drive
48
Write-Protecting Diskettes
49
Write-Protecting a Diskette
49
Starting the System
53
Starting with the SETUP Program
53
Inserting a Diskette in a Drive
53
Inserting a Diskette
54
Turning on the Computer
55
Turning on System Power
55
Unlocking the Computer
56
Running the SETUP Program
57
Getting Started with MS-DOS
65
Operating Systems
65
Starting MS-DOS
65
Executing the MS-DOS dir Command
66
Formatting Diskettes
68
Backing up with MS-DOS
73
Backing up with the COPY Command
73
Backing up MS-DOS User Files
73
Copying the SETUP and Test File
75
Running Programs and GW-BASIC
79
Applications Programs
79
Running GW-BASIC
80
Part 2-Reference Guide
81
Reference 1-The Keyboard
83
Overview R
83
Command Keys R
83
Control Key Commands
83
Function Keys
83
Keys on the Numeric Keypad
83
LED Panel R
83
Print Screen Commands R
83
Displaying Nonstandard Characters
83
Notes on the Keyboard
83
Overview R
93
How Disk Drives Work R
93
Diskettes and Diskette Drives
93
The Hard Disk
93
Notes about Drives R
93
Reference 3-Formatting and Copying with Alternative Configurations
103
Overview R
103
A Single Diskette Drive System R
103
A Dual Diskette Drive System R
103
Reference 4-System Tests
113
Overview R
113
System Diagnostics Main Menu R
113
Reference 5-The SETUP Program R
125
Overview R
125
Running the SETUP Program R
125
The SETUP Options R
125
Reference 6-Preparing a Hard Disk R6-1
133
The Hard-Disk Preparation Procedure
134
Reference 7-Dual-Speed Operation
147
Overview R7-1
147
Managing the Dual-Speed Option R7-1
147
Reference 8-Installing Serial and Parallel Devices
149
Overview R8-1
149
Connecting a Parallel Printer R8-2
149
Connecting an External Serial Device R8-3
149
Configuring a Second Parallel/Serial Board R8-6
149
Reference 9-Installing Internal Options
157
Overview R9-1
157
Removing the Cover R9-1
157
Adapter Boards R9-5
157
Disk Drives R9-13
157
Installing a Math Coprocessor R9-40
157
Replacing the Cover R9-43
157
Adapter Board Configurations and Expansion Slots R9-5
161
Installing an Adapter Board R9-7
163
Disk-Controller Board R9-13
169
Installing the Second Diskette Drive R9-14
170
Appendixes
203
A ASCII Character Codes
205
B Troubleshooting
213
C Device Error Messages
219
E Memory Maps
233
Glossary G
245
Index
251

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