Epson ActionPC 2000 User manual

EPSON

ACTION PC 2000

USER’S GUIDE

EPSON

User’s Guide

Printed on recycled paper with 10% post-consumer content

IMPORTANT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or

with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties

ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or

consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or

consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

COPY RlGHT NOTlCE

system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson

America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information

contained herein. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are

subject to change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation

EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

may be trademarks of their respective companies.

1994 by Epson America, Inc.

400362700

Torrance, California, USA 9/94

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow

all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.

Do not spill liquid on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator

or heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not

insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid

using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control

systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt

to service the computer yourself.

Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the

computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;

if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct

change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions.

If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current

protection for this computer, the building installation must be

protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

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Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les

consulter

en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement

tous

les

avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.

Debrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon

humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.

Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni

pres

dune

source de chaleur.

Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices

d’aeration

de l’appareil. Ne pas

introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.

Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation Clectrique

indique

sur

l’etiquette.

Tout

l’equipement

doit

Ctre

branche

sur des prises de courant

avec

contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le

meme

circuit

qu’un appareil a photocopies ou un

systeme

controle

ventilation

avec

commutation

marche-arret

automatique.

S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas

abime

effiloche.

Dans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge

avec

l’ordinateur,

s’assurer que

l’intensite

en amperes requise pour

tous

les appareils

branches sur ce cordon ne

soit

pas

superieure

a la

capacite

du cordon.

S’assurer aussi que cette

intenste

depasse

jamais la somme de 15

amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

Sauf dans les cas

specifiques

expliques

dans ce manuel de l’usager,

ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de

reparer

l’ordinateur

soi-meme.

Debrancher l’ordinateur et

contacter

technicien

qualifie

dans les

circonstances suivantes:

Si le cordon ou la prise sont

abimes;

si un liquide a

pen&C

l’interieur

de l’appareil; si on a

laisse

tomber l’appareil ou si le

bonier

est

endommage;

si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou

fonctionne

dune

man&e

tres

differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que

les

commandes

d&rites

dans les directives.

Pour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est

necessaire

que le

batiment

soit

muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour

proteger

l’ordinateur

contre

les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

Introduction

Your new EPSON®computer provides the following features:

Cyrix®486SLC2-50 microprocessor

Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the

hard disk drive and video display

4MB of internal memory, expandable to 16MB

System and video BIOS shadow RAM

512KB of on-board video memory, expandable to 1MB

Built-in local bus SVGA video port

Two built-in serial ports and one built-in bi-directional

parallel port

One built-in PS/2™ compatible keyboard port and one

built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port

1KB of internal cache

Support for relocation of 128KB of memory

High-speed local bus video controller, providing TrueColor

support and resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors with

1MB of video memory

Socket for optional math coprocessor

Five 16-bit, ISA-compatible option slots: three full-length,

and two half-length

Space for up to four mass storage devices (three externally

accessible and one internal)

Introduction 1

On-board support for up to two IDE hard disk drives and

two diskette drives (or one diskette drive and one tape

drive)

Real-time clock and calendar on main system board with

built-in rechargeable battery backup.

The 486SLC microprocessor in this computer is i486SX

instruction set compatible. It features a 32-bit internal/ 16-bit

external data path.

The shadow RAM feature speeds up processing by moving the

system and video BIOS into the RAM area of memory.

Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your

peripheral devices directly to the computer so you do not have

to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance

your system with extra functions such as a modem card, a

network controller card, or additional interface ports.

The local bus video interface provides data transfer at the full

speed of the processor, rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz

ISA bus speed.

VGA Drivers

Your computer comes with VGA drivers and utilities for use

with the integrated video interface. With these drivers, you can

take advantage of the extended VGA features such as higher

resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular

applications. If your system was configured for you, these

drivers and utilities may be installed on your hard disk. If you

need to install them yourself, see the instructions in Chapter 1.

To obtain drivers for additional applications, call the EPSON

ConnectionSM or access the Epson America Forum on

CompuServe®.

2 Introduction

Energy Savings

In standard configurations, this computer complies with the

United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star

Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient

printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s

“Green PC” feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power

standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive

for a specified period of time.

Note

If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor, it also goes

into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving

video signals from your computer. (Screens on

non-compliant monitors go blank, but do not enter a

low-power standby mode.)

Optional Equipment

You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional

memory and a wide variety of options, as described in

Chapters 3 and 4.

Memory

By adding 1MB or 4MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules)

to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s

memory up to 16MB.

Video Memory

You can increase the video memory in your system to 1MB,

which allows you to use higher resolutions with more colors.

Introduction 3

Drives

Your system supports up to four mass storage devices,

including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a

CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. As your storage needs

expand, you can install additional drives.

Math Coprocessor

You may want to install an optional math coprocessor, which

allows your computer to perform mathematical calculations

and process graphics more quickly.

How to Use This Manual

This manual contains the information you need to get the best

results from your computer. You do not have to read

everything; check the following chapter summaries.

Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your

system, turning it on and off, and connecting peripheral

devices such as the monitor and printer. It also describes

running the SETUP program to define your computer’s

configuration.

Chapter 2 covers general operating procedures, such as using

diskettes, resetting the computer, and changing the processor

speed.

Chapter 3 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s

cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment

such as option cards and memory modules.

Chapter 4 explains how to install and remove drives.

Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting tips.

4 Introduction

Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer.

At the end of this manual you’ll find a Glossary, an Index, and

a list of EPSON’s U.S. and international marketing locations.

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your computer in the United States or

Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service

through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care

Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the

EPSON Connection. In the United States, dial (800) 922-8911.

In Canada, dial (800) GO-EPSON.

Call the EPSON Connection for the following:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Reseller or Customer Care Center

Customer Relations

EPSON technical information library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

You can purchase accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON

products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales

only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON for sales locations.

When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify

your system and its configuration, and provide any error

messages to the support staff. See Chapter 5 for more

information.

Introduction 5

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