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Epson 20040 User Manual

Epson 20040 User Manual (251 pages)

Epson User's Guide Desktop PC Apex 200\20, Apex 200\40

Brand: Epson | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.37 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
7
Introduction

15
- How to Use this Manual
  16
- Where to Get Help
  17
  - Setting up Your System
    19
Chapter 1 Unpacking

19
- Removing the Diskette Drive Protector Card
  21
- Choosing a Location
  22
- Connecting a Monitor
  23
- Connecting a Printer, Mouse, or Modem
  25
  - Using the Parallel Interface
    26
  - Using the Serial Interface
    27
- Connecting the Power Cord
  29
- Connecting the Keyboard
  30
  - Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
    32
- Setting the Front Monitor Switch
  32
- Turning on the Computer
  33
  - The Command Prompt
    36
- Copying System Diskettes
  36
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program

41
Chapter 3

53
- Changing the Operating Speed
  53
- Special Keys on the Apex Keyboard
  54
- Stopping a Command or Program
  56
- Resetting the Computer
  57
- Turning off the Computer
  58
- Using Disks and Disk Drives
  58
Using Your Computer

53
Using MS-DOS with Your Computer

73
Chapter 4 Starting and Exiting MS-DOS

74
- Loading MS-DOS from a Diskette
  74
- Starting an Application Program
  75
- Using Drive Designators
  75
- Types of MS-DOS Commands
  77
- Entering an MS-DOS Command
  79
- Creating and Managing Files
  81
  - Naming Files
    81
  - Copying Files
    82
  - Renaming Files
    85
  - Deleting Files
    86
  - Printing Files
    87
- Using Directories
  88
- Formatting Diskettes
  98
  - Formatting Diskettes with One Diskette Drive (no Hard Disk)
    100
- Backing up Data
  101
  - Using the DISKCOPY Command
    101
  - Using the BACKUP Command
    105
- Using HELP
  106
- Using MENU
  108
  - MENU Program Options
    108
- Using the XTREE Utility
  109
  - Running XTREE
    110
- Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  113
  - Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    114
- Using HDCACHE for the Hard Disk
  116
Chapter 5 Installing Option Cards

117
- Removing the Cover
  117
- Inserting the Option Card
  120
- Jumper Settings
  123
  - Changing a Jumper Setting
    124
  - Memory Card Jumpers
    124
  - Main Circuit Board Jumpers
    126
  - Multi-Function Card Jumpers
    128
- Removing an Option Card
  131
- Replacing the Cover
  132
- Post-Installation Setup
  134
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

135
- The Computer Won't Start
  135
- The Computer Does Not Respond
  136
- Keyboard Problems
  137
- Monitor Problems
  138
  - Diskette Problems
    139
  - Diskette Drive Problems
    142
  - Hard Disk Problems
    143
  - Software Problems
    145
  - Printer Problems
    146
  - Option Card Problems
    147
Appendix A Specifications

149
- Controllers
  149
- CPU and Memory
  149
- Interfaces
  150
- Mass Storage
  150
- Power Supply
  150
- Keyboard
  151
- Environmental Requirements
  152
  - Physical Characteristics (CPU Only
    152
  - Power Requirements
    152
  - Video and Display Options
    152
  - Other Apex Options
    153
    
    Monitors
    153
    
    Actionprinters by Epson
    153
    
    Actionprinter Accessories
    154
    
    Computer Accessories
    155
  - Parallel Port Pin Assignments
    155
  - Serial Port Pin Assignments
    156
  - Keyboard Connector Pin Assignments
    156
  - Parallel Port Loop-Back Connector Pin Assignments
    157
  - Serial Port Loop-Back Connector Pin Assignments
    157
Appendix B Power-On Diagnostics

159
- System Device Check
  159
- Timer and CMOS RAM Check
  160
- Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check
  161
- RAM Check
  161
- Diskette Drive Seek Check
  162
- Display Card Check
  162
- Optional RAM Check
  162
- Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check
  163
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics

165
- Starting System Diagnostics
  165
- Modifying the DEVICE LIST
  167
- Selecting a Test
  169
  - Resuming from an Error
    170
- System Board Check
  171
- Keyboard Check
  172
- Memory Check
  172
- Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check
  174
  - Monochrome Adapter Check
    175
  - Attribute Check
    175
  - Character Set Check
    176
  - Video Check
    176
  - Sync Check
    177
  - Run All above Checks
    177
- Color Graphics Display Adapter and CRT Check
  177
  - Color Graphics Adapter Check
    178
  - Attribute Check
    179
  - Character Set Check
    179
  - 40-Column Character Set Check
    180
  - 320X200 Graphics Mode Check
    181
  - Screen Paging Check
    182
  - Light Pen Check
    183
  - Color Video Check
    184
  - Sync Check
    184
  - Run All above Checks
    184
- Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check
  185
  - Sequential Seek Check
    186
  - Random Seek Check
    186
  - Write, Read Check
    187
  - Speed Check
    187
  - Disk Change Check
    188
  - Run All above Checks
    189
- Math Coprocessor Check (80287)
  189
- Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
  189
- Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check
  190
- Serial Port (RS-232C) Check
  191
- Alternate Serial Port Check
  192
- Dot-Matrix Printer Check
  192
- Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check
  194
  - Seek Check
    194
  - Head Select Check
    196
  - Error Detection and Correction Check
    196
  - Read, Verify Check
    197
  - Error Codes and Messages
    198
Appendix Dphysically Formatting a Hard Disk

202
- Formatting and Checking Options
  202
  - Reformatting a Used Disk
    202
  - Formatting a New Disk
    203
  - Starting the Formatting Process
    204
- Conditional Format (Normal)
  205
- Destructive Surface Analysis
  207
- Unconditional Format
  207
- Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  210
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use

213
Appendix E

214
- Partitioning the Hard Disk
  214
- Creating the MS-DOS Partition
  215
- Creating the Extended Partition
  216
- Formatting the Primary Partition
  218
- Formatting the Extended Partition
  220
- Copying the Remaining Files to the Hard Disk
  221
- Creating the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
  222

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