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Epson Apex 100/20 User Manual

Epson Apex 100/20 User Manual (238 pages)

Epson Desktop PC User's Guide

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.17 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Introduction

15
- How to Use this Manual
  16
- Where to Get Help
  17
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

18
- Unpacking
  18
  - Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card
    19
- Choosing a Location
  20
- Connecting a Monitor
  21
- Connecting a Peripheral Device
  24
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    24
  - Using the Serial Interface
    26
- Connecting the Power Cord
  27
- Connecting the Keyboard
  28
  - Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
    30
- Turning on the Computer
  31
- Loading MS-DOS
  32
Copying System Diskettes

38
- Copying Diskettes on the Apex 100\20
  38
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

42
Using Special Keys

43
- Resetting the Computer
  45
- Stopping a Command or Program
  45
- Turning off the Computer
  46
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  47
  - How Disks Store Data
    47
  - Choosing Diskettes
    49
  - Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    50
  - Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    52
  - Write-Protecting Diskettes
    54
  - Making Backup Copies
    55
  - Using a Single Diskette Drive
    56
  - Using the Hard Disk Drive
    57
    
    Using MS-DOS with Your Computer
    60
- Changing the Operating Speed
  42
Chapter 3 Starting and Exiting MS-DOS

61
- Starting an Application Program
  61
- Using Drive Designators
  62
  - The Default Drive
    62
- Types of MS-DOS Commands
  63
- Entering an MS-DOS Command
  65
- Creating and Managing Files
  67
  - Naming Files
    68
  - Copying Files
    69
  - Renaming Files
    71
    
    Deleting Files
    72
    
    Printing Files
    73
- Using Directories
  74
  - The Default Directory
    76
  - Changing the Default Directory
    76
  - Using Pathnames
    77
  - Including Filenames with Pathnames
    78
  - And Filenames
    78
  - Creating Directories
    80
  - Listing the Contents of a Directory
    81
  - Displaying a List of Directories
    82
  - Removing Directories
    83
- Formatting Diskettes
  84
- Backing up Data
  88
  - Using the DISKCOPY Command
    88
  - Using the BACKUP Command
    92
- Special Epson Utilities
  93
  - Using HELP
    93
  - Using MENU
    95
  - Using Xtree
    98
- Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  102
  - Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    103
- Using HDCACHE for the Hard Disk
  104
  - Installing Option Cards
    105
Chapter 4 Removing the Cover

106
- Inserting an Option Card
  108
  - Removing an Access Slot Cover
    111
- Removing an Option Card
  112
Replacing the Cover

112
- Post-Installation Setup
  113
- Optional Disk Drive Controllers
  114
  - Installing the Optional Controller
    115
  - Changing the Jumper Setting
    116
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

117
The Computer Won't Start

117
- The Computer Locks up
  118
- Keyboard Problems
  119
- Monitor Problems
  119
- Diskette Problems
  121
- Diskette Drive Problems
  124
- Hard Disk Problems
  125
Software Problems

127
- Printer Problems
  128
- Option Card Problems
  129
  - Changing DIP Switches and Using Setup
    131
Appendix A Changing the DIP Switches

131
- DIP Switch Set 1 (Internal Operations
  132
- DIP Switch Set 2 (Parallel and Serial Port Operations
  134
- Running the Setup Program
  136
  - Starting Setup
    136
  - Setting the Real-Time Clock
    138
  - Changing Serial Port Settings
    140
  - Leaving the Setup Program
    143
Appendix B Specifications

145
- Main Unit
  145
- Keyboard
  146
- Massstorage
  146
- Power Supply
  147
- Environmental Requirements
  147
- Physical Characteristics
  147
- Video and Display Options
  148
- Other Apex Options
  148
- Parallel Port Pin Assignments
  151
- Serial Port Pin Assignments
  152
Keyboard Connector Pin Assignments

153
- Serial Port Loop-Back Connector Pin Assignments
  153
Appendix C Power-On Diagnostics

154
System Device Check

154
- Timer and CMOS RAM Check
  155
- Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check
  156
- RAM Check
  156
- Floppy Disk Drive Seek Check
  157
Appendix D Performing System Diagnostics

158
- Starting System Diagnostics
  158
- Modifying the DEVICE LIST
  160
- Selecting a Test
  162
  - Resuming from an Error
    163
- System Board Check
  164
- Memory Check
  165
- Keyboard Check
  166
- Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check
  167
  - Monochrome Adapter Check
    168
  - Attribute Check
    169
  - Character Set Check
    169
  - Video Check
    170
  - Sync Check
    170
  - Run All above Checks
    170
- Color Graphics Adapter and CRT Check
  171
  - Color Graphics Adapter Check
    172
  - Attribute Check
    172
  - Character Set Check
    173
  - 40-Column Character Set Check
    174
  - 320X200 Graphics Mode Check
    174
  - 640X200 Graphics Mode Check
    175
  - Screen Paging Check
    176
  - Light Pen Check
    177
  - Color Video Check
    178
Sync Check

178
- Run All above Checks
  178
- Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check
  179
  - Formatting a Diskette
    179
  - Starting the Floppy Disk Drive Check
    180
  - Sequential Seek Check
    181
  - Random Seek Check
    181
  - Write, Read Check
    182
  - Speed Check
    182
  - Run All above Checks
    183
- Math Coprocessor Check (8087-1
  183
- Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
  184
- Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check
  185
- Serial Port (RS-232C) Check
  185
- Alternate Serial Port Check
  187
- Dot-Matrix Printer Check
  187
- Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check
  188
  - Seek Check
    189
  - Write, Read Check
    190
  - Error Detection and Correction Check
    191
  - Read, Verify Check
    191
  - Run All above Checks
    192
- Error Codes and Messages
  193
Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

196
Appendix E Formatting and Checking Options

197
- Reformatting a Used Disk
  198
- Formatting a New Disk
  199
- Starting the Formatting Process
  199
- Conditional Format (Normal
  200
- Unconditional Format
  202
- Destructive Surface Analysis
  205
- Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  206
Appendix F Preparing a Hard Disk for Use

208
- Creating the MS-DOS Partition
  209
- Formatting the MS-DOS Partition
  211
- Copying the Remaining Files to the Hard Disk
  213
- Creating the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  214
- Booting from the Hard Disk
  215
- Glossary
  217
- Floppy Disk
  224

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