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EPSON®

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IntroductionYour Epson® Equity™ LT™-286 portable computer is a compact,high-performance system you can use just about anywhere: at theoffice, at home,

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To make a copy of this file on the diskette in drive A and assign thename FACTS to the copy, type the following and press Enter:COPY A:REPORT A:FACTSN

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Another task you can perform with the COPY command is tocombine a number of files into one file. For example, to create anew file called DATA that con

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You can use switches with BACKUP to back up files created after acertain date or to specify files stored in a certain directory. You canalso tell BACK

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Using the Epson HELP UtilityThe Epson HELP utility provides on-line information on MS-DOScommands and programs. You can use HELP in either of two ways

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To bypass the HELPmenu and get information about a particularcommand, follow these steps:1.At the command prompt, type HELP followed by the name ofthe

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Using the Epson MENU UtilityYour Equity LT-286comes with a utility by Epson called MENU.With this program you can display a menu of utilities and sele

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Disk UtilitiesLets you check, copy, compare, andformat diskettes. This option givesyou easy-to-use alternatives to theMS-DOS CHKDSK, DISKCOPY,DISKCOMP

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At the bottom of the screen, XTREE displays a menu that lists thefunctions you can perform by pressing a corresponding letter key.Among other things,

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Letter keys execute XTREE commands. The available XTREEcommands appear on the DIR or FILE COMMANDS lineat the bottom of your screen. The highlighted

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lXTREE is limited in the number of files and directories it canhandle. If you have more than 2,800 files or 180 directories,XTREE displays an error me

Página 13 - Where To Get Help

The following optional equipment should be available from yourEpson dealer:l 300/1200-baud Hayes@-compatible auto-dial internal modeml 1200/2400-baud

Página 14 - Setting Up Your System

If you used the SELECT command to format your hard disk (seeChapter 3), you already have an AUTOEXEC.BAT file. TheAUTOEXEC.BAT file created by SELECT

Página 15 - Connecting the AC Adapter

3. Now press F6 and then Enter. COPY creates a file namedAUTOEXEC.BAT and copies everything you just typedinto that file. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file is sto

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If you use memory-resident programs that interfere with the backlitscreen’s operation, it is best to install them with a batch file thatalso includes

Página 17 - Connecting a Printer

Appendix AConnecting an External Color MonitorIf you plan to use an external CGA-compatible color (RGB)monitor with your Equity LT-286, follow the ins

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5. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them with ascrewdriver.6.If necessary, plug the monitor’s power cable into the power inleton the monitor.

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Appendix BTroubleshootingYou should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and use yourEquity LT-286. You can correct most problems by adjusting

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WARNINGWhen you turn off the computer, always wait at least fiveseconds before turning it back on.. You can damage yourcomputer if you turn it off and

Página 21 - Setting the DIP Switches

4.5.If you are running the computer on battery power and thePower/Speed LED is off, flickering, or dim, most likely thebattery is low. Turn off the co

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The Computer Locks UpIf the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, try thefollowing:1.2.Wait a few seconds. Remember that some operations

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3. Disconnect the AC adapter.4. Turn the HDD switch off. Turn on the computer, but do notinsert a diskette and do not use the computer. When the scree

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How To Use This ManualThis user’s manual explains how to set up and care for your EquityLT-286. It also describes how to use your computer and rundiag

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Hard Disk ProblemsIf you have problems with your hard disk when you first start to useit, make sure it is properly set up. (See the instructions for s

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To copy the hidden system files from your Startup/Operating 1diskette to the root directory of the hard disk, log onto thediskette drive, type the fol

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Appendix CPower-On DiagnosticsThe built-in permanent memory in your computer (ROM)contains a series of diagnostics programs. These programs are runaut

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in which the error is found. Your dealer needs this information tofind and correct the problem.If an I/O or checksum error occurs, you see this messag

Página 29 - Turning On the Computer

If there are faulty RAM chips in your system, you see one of thesemessages:201-Memory error202-Memory address error203-Memory address errorIf an I/O o

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Diskette Drive Seek CheckThe computer checks its diskette drives by testing the drivemechanism for any malfunction. If any seek errors are found, yous

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Appendix DPerforming System DiagnosticsThis appendix describes how to check the operation of the mainunit and peripheral devices of your system. You c

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The screen looks something like this:DEVICE LIST1-2-3-5-6-9-11 -14 -17 -System boardMemoryKeyboardColor graphics adapter and CRTFloppy disk drives and

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Press N followed by Enter. You see a new menu:Modify DEVICE LIST1 - Add devices2 - Delete devices0 - ExitEnter selection number:To add a device to the

Página 34 - Copy another diskette (Y/N)?

Selecting a TestFrom the DEVICE LIST, select the device to be tested. Type thenumber of the device, then press Enter. The following menuappears:Number

Página 35 - Running the Setup Program

Appendix D outlines the system diagnostic checks you can performon your computer. If you are having trouble with any part of thehardware, you may want

Página 36 - Starting the Setup Program

Resuming From an ErrorIf an error occurs during a test, the test stops at that point and anerror code and error message are displayed. If you want to

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System Board CheckUse this option to check the operation of each major componenton the system board, including:l The 80286 CPU chipl The system ROMlTh

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Keyboard CheckUse this option to check the operation and configuration of thekeyboard.The program first checks the keyboard controller; during thische

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If all the keys function but the characters displayed do not matchthe keys, press Y and then Enter. Then reselect the keyboard testfrom the DEVICE LIS

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Monochrome Adapter CheckTo check the monochrome adapter, press 1 and then Enter.The computer checks the video RAM (display memory) on thedisplay adapt

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After checking the character fonts, respond to the prompt:Is the display correct (Y/N)?If the characters match the illustration, press Y and Enter. If

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Color Graphics Adapter and CRTUse this option to check the operation of your video controller andscreen. The test includes several checks that allow y

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Attribute CheckTo check the video display attributes, press 2 and then Enter.Several messages are displayed showing examples of all the possibledispla

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After checking the character fonts, respond to the prompt:Is the display correct (Y/N)?If the characters displayed match the illustration, press Y and

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The same pattern is displayed again; this time, the squares are cyan,white, and magenta, and the background is red. These colors arecalled Color Set 1

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Chapter 1Setting Up Your SystemSetting up your Epson Equity LT-286 portable computer is easy.Just follow the steps in this chapter. They describe how

Página 47 - Leaving the Setup Program

If the patterns on your screen are clear and distinct, press Y andthen Enter. If any pattern is not clear, first check the adjustment ofyour monitor (

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Color Video CheckOption 8, Color video check, displays 16 different screens, eachwith a different color and a message indicating the color. (On theLCD

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Run All Above ChecksTo run all the tests on the menu in sequence, press 10 and Enter.When you choose this option, all video checks are performedautoma

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Before any checks are performed, the program determines thenumber of diskette (floppy disk) drives installed in your computer.If you have two drives,

Página 51 - Creating a Primary Partition

Write, Read CheckThis test checks the ability of the selected disk drive to read andwrite data from a diskette. The test writes to and reads from each

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If you try to perform a speed test without inserting a diskette, or if aread error occurs, you see this message and prompt:Disk is defective or not in

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Math Coprocessor (80287) CheckUse this option to check the operation of the 80287 mathcoprocessor if you have one installed in your computer. To start

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Insert the loop-back connector. Then press Y and Enter to startthe check.The computer checks the port by writing and reading data andcontrol informati

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The second test is an echo back check during which the port sendsdata to itself in a fixed data format, at all the possible baud rates.When this test

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Dot-Matrix Printer CheckUse this option to check the following:lThe operation of your printer in IBM-compatibility modelThe compatibility of your prin

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In addition to this manual, you should have the following items:l The main unitlThe AC adapter and power cordlThree diskettes: Startup/Operating 1, Op

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Even if you run the test fur only a short time, your printer maystore many characters in its memory. To stop printing, take theprinter off-line and th

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Select option 1 from the menu to start this test. The programdisplays the number of each cylinder it finds, counting down to 0.The seek is performed b

Página 60 - Booting From the Hard Disk

Select option 3 from the menu to start this test. The programdisplays the number of each cylinder it finds. The first message you see is:Current cylin

Página 61 - Using the Equity LT-286

This test is identical to the check for the primary parallel port. Formore details, see the section describing the parallel port checkearlier in this

Página 62 - Using the Battery

Error Codes and MessagesTable D-l lists all the error codes and messages that may appearduring diagnostic checks.Table D-1. Error codes and messagesEr

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Monochromedisplay adapterand CRT401402403404Color graphicsadapter/display501503504505506507508510Floppy diskdrives /controller601602603604605606607Mat

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Serial port(RS-232C)1101control signal ALWAYS LOW1101control signal ALWAYS HIGH1102TIMEOUT ERROR1103VERIFY ERRORAlternateserial port1201control signal

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Appendix ESpecificationsMain UnitCPUMain memoryMath coprocessorInterfacesParallelSerialVideoSpeakerOption slotKeyboardLayout80286 microprocessor, 8 MH

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Mass StorageHard diskDiskette driveDisplayPower SupplyInternal 20MB or 40MB hard disk designed forlow power consumption; separate harddisk power switc

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Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 HzNiCad rechargeable battery pack,9.6 voltsPhysical DimensionsHeight4.33 inches (110 mm)Width14.17 inches (360 mm

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3.Connect the computer’s power cord to the adapter’s inputsocket.4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded, 120-volt,AC wall outlet.Be s

Página 69 - Using the Equity LT-286 4-9

OptionsModemMemoryExpansion chassisCarrying caseInternal 300/1200-baud or 1200/2400-baudHayes-compatible, auto-dial2MB expansion modules (SIMMs); up t

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Glossary80286An integrated circuit, or chip; the central processing unit (CPU)of your Equity LT-286.80287A special-purpose integrated circuit that can

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BacklightingThe internal fluorescent illumination of the computer’s LCDscreen. LCD screens that are not backlit are not legible withoutan external sou

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CGAColor Graphics Adapter. A type of color monitor that candisplay graphics. You can plug a CGA monitor directly intothe built-in CRT connector on the

Página 73 - Caring for Diskettes

COMMAND.COMThe program file that enables MS-DOS to carry out commandssuch as DIR, COPY, and ERASE. COMMAND.COM must bestored in the root directory of

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CRT connectorThe socket on the back panel of your Equity LT-286 where youplug in the cable of a color monitor.Current directoryThe directory you are w

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Default directoryA synonym for current directory.Default driveA synonym for current drive.DelimiterA character (usually a semicolon, comma, or a space

Página 76 - Using the Hard Disk Drive

DOSShort for MS-DOS. The Disk Operating System that controlsthe computer’s input and output functions. See Operating system.Double-densityA type of di

Página 77 - Turning Off the Hard Disk

ExtensionA suffix of up to three characters that can be added to afilename.External commandAn MS-DOS command that is stored in a program file. TheFORM

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GW-BASICMicrosoft’s extended version of the BASIC programminglanguage. GW-BASIC is included on your Operating 2 diskette.Hard diskA sealed mass storag

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charge for at least five minutes before you start using the computerthe first time, and leave the AC adapter connected while you usethe computer.Be su

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LCDLiquid Crystal Display. A form of flat panel display.LEDLight Emitting Diode. A substance that is illuminated whenelectricity passes through it. Th

Página 81 - Turning Off the Computer

Memory-resident programA program that can be called on while another program isrunning. An example might be a notepad utility that you canaccess while

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Operating systemA collection of programs that allows a computer to control itsoperations. The operating system determines how programs runon the compu

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PeripheralAn external device, such as a printer or modem, connected to acomputer.PortAn input/output socket on a computer to which you can connecta pe

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ResetTo reload a computer’s operating system so you can retry a taskor begin using a different operating system. Resetting erases thecomputer’s RAM.RG

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Source disketteThe diskette that you are copying files from, as opposed to thetarget diskette, which is the diskette you are copying files to.Stop bit

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Utility programA type of application program designed to perform housekeepingchores, such as copying files, creating directories, and so on.HELP, MENU

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IndexAAC adapter,connecting, 1-2-3using, 4-1Adjusting LCD screen, 4-5Application program, starting, 5-30AUTOEXEC.BAT file,creating, 5-29-30modifying,

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Choosing diskettes, 4-11 -12Clock and CMOS RAM diagnostics check, C-2CMOS RAM, 2-1, C-2, D-6Color monitor. See MonitorCommand format, MS-DOS, 5-3 -4Co

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DData,copying, 5-16-21deleting, 5-21protecting, 4-17storing, 5-5-6Deleting,data, 5-21directory, 5-13Diagnostics, C-1 -4, D-1 -31clock and CMOS RAM che

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3. Open the computer’s interface cover, as shown below.4. One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shaped maleconnector. (See your printer manual

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Diskette,backing up, 4-15, 5-16 -21caring for, 4-13 -14choosing, 4-11 -12copying, 4-15, 5-16 -21diagnostics, C-4, D-17 -20double-density, 4-11 -12doub

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Expansion chassis, 2Extended partition, 3-2 -3, 3-5 -6, 3-9 -10FFeatures, Equity LT-286, 1Files, copying, 5-16-21Floppy disk. See DisketteFloppy disk

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HELP utility, 5-22-23High-density diskettes, 4-11 -12IInserting diskette, 4-14Interface,AC adapter, 1-2CRT, A- 1parallel, 1-5, D-21 -22, D-27 -28, E-1

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LIGHTON utility, 5-30 -31Loading operating system, 1-15 -19, 3-12, 5-2MMaking backup copies, 1-19 -21Mass storage, 2-7, E-2Math coprocessor, 1, 2-6, D

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Partitioning hard disk, 3-2-6Performing system diagnostics, D-1 -31Plugging in power cord, 1-3Port. See InterfacePower,cord, 1-3LED, 1-17, 4-3requirem

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Serial,cable, 1-7diagnostics check, D-22 -23DIP switch settings, 1-12 -13interface, 1-7, D-22 -23, E-1port, 1-7, D-22 -23, E-1printer, 1-7, D-22 -23,

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TTemplate, function key, 4-10Troubleshooting, B-1 -7Turning off computer, 4-21Turning on computer, 1-15 -17UUnpacking computer, 1-1-2Using computer, 4

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Diskette driveHard disk driveAC adaptercoverBack panelDIP switchesSerialinterfaceParallelconnectorinterface

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5.6.7.Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shown inthe following illustration. To secure the cable, squeeze the clipsat each side of t

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EPSON®EQUITY™ LT™-286User’s GuideY17499100100

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Connecting to the Serial InterfaceIf you have a printer or other peripheral device that uses a serialinterface, connect it to the serial (RS-232C) int

Página 103 - Using the Epson HELP Utility

NoteIf you plan to connect a color monitor or an external 5 1/4-inchdiskette drive to your computer, do so at this point. Forinstructions on connectin

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Keyboard DIP SwitchesThe DIP switches above the keyboard are numbered 1 through 4.To access these switches, lift the panel above the keyboard bypressi

Página 105 - Using the Epson MENU Utility

Table 1-1. Keyboard DIP switch functionsLCD reverseLCD normal*Gray-scale mode 0 (black/white)*Gray-scale mode 1Gray-scale mode 2Gray-scale mode 3 (use

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Table 1-2: Gray-scalemocks1and 2ColorMode 1 gray tone Mode 2 gray toneBlack0 0Blue1 1Green4 2Cyan5 3Red2 4Magenta3 5Brown66White7 7Gray0 0Light blue1

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Back Panel DIP SwitchesThe second set of DIP switches is located near the middle of theback panel. These switches are numbered 1 through 6. To accesst

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Switch 1, use of parallel port-This switch tells your computerwhether a diskette drive or a parallel printer is connected to theparallel port. If you

Página 109 - Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File

Switch 5, enable or disable internal display controller-If youhave attached an optional expansion chassis and you are using anexternal video controlle

Página 110 - Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File

2.Insert the diskette in the drive so that it clicks into place.When the diskette is all the way in, the release button pops out.For more information

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Turning On the ComputerAfter you have charged the battery (by connecting the AC adapterto the computer) for at least five minutes, you can turn on you

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IMPORTANT NOTICEDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY’Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied,by or with respect to anything

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The Power/Speed indicator above the keyboard lights up, andafter a few seconds the computer begins to perform an internal selftest. This is a diagnost

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Initial Screen DisplayAfter the computer completes its self test, a message tells you howmuch random access memory (RAM) is available:000640 KB OkThe

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load MS-DOS, complete an MS-DOS command, or exit anapplication program.NoteNoteYour computer is designed to conserve energy by darkening thescreen whe

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4. Drive A already contains the diskette you want to copy (thesource diskette), so just press any key. The DISKCOPYprogram copies most of the files on

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7.8.9.Remove the Startup/Operating 1 diskette from drive A andinsert the target diskette in the drive, then press any key. Theprogram copies the remai

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Chapter 2Running the Setup ProgramIf this is the first time your Equity LT-286 has been used, you needto run the setup program on the Reference disket

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Starting the Setup ProgramTo start the setup program, follow these steps:1.Insert your working copy of the Reference diskette in drive A.2. Turn on or

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4.To select an option on this menu, use the & and ? keys tohighlight the option. Then press Enter. (The L and 1‘ keys arelocated on the numeric ke

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To change the main memory setting, highlight Main. Then pressEnter one or more times until the correct value appears.To change the expansion memory se

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If the current settings are correct, press ? to return to the mainsetup menu.To change the display information, highlight Color/graph. 80col and press

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installedand used properly, that is, in

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l Special options-Choose this setting if you have anEGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) or VGA (Video GraphicsArray) display adapter in an expansion chass

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Mass StorageThe setup program assumes that your computer has an internal1.44MB 3 1/2-inch floppy disk drive, an internal 20MB hard disk,and that you a

Página 126 - Performing System Diagnostics

If you are using an external 5 1/4-inch diskette drive and have setDIP switch 2 on the back panel off, your computer recognizes theexternal diskette d

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Backlight PeriodIn order to conserve the battery’s charge when you are running yourcomputer without the AC adapter, your screen is designed to goblank

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&*en certain memory-resident programs are running, thescreen’s backlighting cannot be restored after it has been turnedoff. If you find that the s

Página 129 - Selecting a Test

In the submenu (the lower box), a black, gray, or white toneappears next to the word Black. That tone is currently associatedwith the color black. If

Página 130 - Resuming From an Error

As you build a gray scale for mode 3, the setup program displays allpossible combinations of foreground and background tones in a gridat the left side

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Leaving the Setup ProgramWhen you finish using the setup program, press? until Exit ishighlighted and then press Enter. The screen displays a list of

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.If you have modified the gray-scale settings, press F1. Thescreen displays the current gray-scale assignments. If you wantto make any changes, highli

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Chapter 3Preparing the Hard Disk for UseBefore using your hard disk for the first time, you need to follow thesteps described in this chapter to parti

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ContentsIntroduction...1How To Use This Manual...3Where To Get Help..

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There are three essential steps involved in preparing the hard diskfor use:lCreating one or more partitions for the MS-DOS operatingsystemlFormatting

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MS-DOS cannot use more than 32MB in a single partition, socreating an extended partition allows you to use the extra 8MB ofspace.The primary partition

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6.At the A> prompt, type FDISK and press Enter. The screendisplays the FDISK Options menu.7. Press 1 to select the Create DOS Partition option andp

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Creating an Extended PartitionThis section describes how to create an extended partition of 8MB,designated as drive D. If you completed the steps desc

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5.6.7.8.9.10.Press Enter to accept the partition size. The screen displays themessage:Extended DOS partition createdYou also see information about the

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Formatting the Primary PartitionNow that you have created drive C, the primary partition, you mustformat it. You can use the SELECT command to do this

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The screen displays the following message:SELECT is used to install DOS thefirst time.SELECT erases everythingon the specified target and theninstalls

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6. It is a good idea to enter a name (a volume label) for thepartition to protect it from being accidentally reformattedlater. If you want to name the

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4. The screen displays this message and prompt:WARNING, ALL DATA ON NON-REMOVABLEDISK DRIVE D: WILL BE LOST!Proceed with Format (Y/N)?5. Press Y and E

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Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT FileThe SELECT procedure described above creates a file namedAUTOEXEC.BAT on your hard disk. This file containsinstructions

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Formatting the Extended Partition...3-9Copying the MS-DOS Files to the Hard Disk...3-10Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File..

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Booting From the Hard DiskNow you can boot your system (load MS-DOS) from drive C. Justmake sure there is no diskette in drive A when you turn on or r

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Chapter 4Using the Equity LT-286This chapter describes some basic procedures for using your EquityLT-286 computer.Using the AC AdapterThe Equity LT-28

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Using the BatteryThe battery pack inside the Equity LT-286 contains eight NiCad(nickel cadmium) batteries that power the computer when the ACadapter i

Página 149 - Dot-Matrix Printer Check

To maximize the charge time your battery supplies, you shouldcompletely discharge and then recharge the battery from time totime. To do this, let the

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The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) LED is on when your computer isreading data from or writing data to your hard disk.The FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) LED is on whe

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When you want to open the screen, slide the latch release buttonson both sides (shown below) away from the center. Then lift thescreen back. You can p

Página 152 - Alternate Parallel Port Check

Using the HandleThe Equity LT-286 hasa convenient carrying handle. To use thehandle, pull it out from the bottom of the computer, as shownbelow.Be sur

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Selecting Execution SpeedThe Equity LT-286can operate at two execution speeds: 8 MHz and12 MHz. At the higher speed, the computer performs all tasks m

Página 154 - Error Codes and Messages

Special Keys on the Equity LT-286 KeyboardThe illustration below shows the Equity LT-286 keyboard.I-mCertain keys on your keyboard serve special funct

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Table 4-1. Special keysKeyi++TabCaps LockPurposeMoves the cursor one tab to the right in normalmode and one tab to the left in shift mode.Changes the

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Storing Data...5-5Using Directories...5-6The Current Directo

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KeyPurposeSYS RqGenerates the system request function (not used inMS-DOS).Scroll LockIn some application programs, controls scrolling.I--PauseIn some

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Using DiskettesDiskette drives allow you to store data on diskettes and retrieve anduse stored data. The Equity LT-286 has a 1.44MB 3 1/2-inchdiskette

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720KB diskettes can store the equivalent of about 300 pages of text.1.44MB diskettes can store twice as much information as 720KBdiskettes, but the 3

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Caring for Diskettes3 1/2-inch diskettes are sturdy and reliable but not indestructible.To avoid damaging your diskettes and losing data, take thesepr

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If you use an external 5 1/4-inch diskette drive, be especially carefulwith your 5 1/4-inch diskettes. Because they are more flexible, andbecause they

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WARNINGNever remove a diskette or turn off the computer while the driveindicator light is an. This might cause lass of data. Also, be sureto remove al

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To remove the write protection, move the switch up toward thecenter of the diskette so the hole is covered.Using the Hard Disk DriveUnlike a diskette,

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Protecting the Data on Your Hard DiskAlthough the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back upyour hard disk files onto diskettes in case yo

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The hard disk switch is labeled HDD POWER and is located on theback of the computer, next to the AC adapter socket:PowerswitchYou can turn off the har

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Turning Off the Hard Disk Before Starting the ComputerIf you are not going to use the hard disk at all, turn off the switchbefore turning on the compu

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Diskette Problems...B-5Hard Disk Problems...B-6CPower-On Diagnostics.

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The following example shows the proper procedure for turning thehard disk off while the computer is on. The example assumes thatyou have started the c

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With some programs, you can recover from an error condition byholding down the Ctrl key and pressing C or holding down the Ctrlkey and pressing Break.

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Chapter 5Using MS-DOS With Your Equity LT-286Your Equity LT-286 comes with version 3.3 of MS-DOS. MS-DOSmanages the routine work of your computer syst

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l Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT filelStarting an application programl Using the LIGHTON utility.Starting MS-DOSBefore you can run an MS-DOS application progra

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The C> prompt that appears when you load MS-DOS from thehard disk tells you that drive C, your hard disk, is the current drive.The current drive, a

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Some commands also have optional switches you can use. A switchis a type of parameter that alters the effect of a command.Pathnames may be required in

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Storing DataAll your work and programs are stored in files on your hard disk ordiskettes. A data file contains information, such as words, numbers,or

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You can type the name and the extension in either lowercase oruppercase letters, but do not use uppercase or lowercase letters todistinguish between f

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In this example, the original directory (the root directory) has twosubdirectories, named LEDGER and WORDPROC. Each of thesesubdirectories has subdire

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Six basic directory operations are described on the following pages:l Listing the contents of a directoryl Using pathnamesl Creating directoriesl Chan

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Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Check... D-17Sequential Seek Check...D-18Random Seek Check...

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A directory listing looks like this:Volume in drive A has no labelDirectory of A:\HELPTXT721035-24-88 9:42aSETFCEXE188483-03-88 1:26pSETMODEEXE235361-

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For instance, in the example shown on the previous page, if youhad a file named APRIL.TXT stored in the subdirectory namedLETTERS, the full pathname o

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Creating DirectoriesThe MKDIR command lets you create directories. To create thedirectory LEDGER under your root directory, for example, youwould type

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The backslash identifies the LEDGER directory as a subdirectory ofthe root directory. Once you are in a directory, you can access anyof the files it c

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NoteYou can also copy files using XTREE, MENU, or the MS-DOSXCOPY command. See the sections later in this chapter onusing XTREE and MENU, and see your

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NoteBe sure to purchase the appropriate type of 3 1/2-inch diskettesfor the format you want to use, Double-den&y diskettes may beformatted only fo

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Formatting a 720-KB DisketteTo format a 720KB diskette:1.If necessary, log onto drive C. If you are not in the directorywhere the file FORMAT.COM is s

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Copying DataIt is very important to keep backup diskettes containing copies ofthe files you create. You can copy data and program files severalways:lY

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2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Log onto drive C (your hard disk) if you are not there already.If necessary, use the CD command to change to the directorycontaining the

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Using the COPY CommandYou can use the COPY command to copy files in several ways:l You can copy individual files from a diskette or the hard disk toan

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