Epson Equity II Using a Mouse, Using a Modem

Using a Mouse

You can use a mouse with special software to enter data and direct a pointer on the screen. For example, you can point to an instruction on the screen and press a button on the mouse to perform the command. See the software manual that comes with the mouse, or the application pro- gram, for instructions on how to use it.

If you need to install an option card to use the mouse, follow the instructions in this chapter to install it. Then connect the mouse’s cable to the connector on the card. If your mouse does not require a card, connect the cable to the serial port on the back panel.

To use the mouse, remove the velcro strip that covers the roller. When you are not using it, replace the velcro strip to keep out dust and dirt. Use the mouse only on a hard, flat surface, never on carpet-like material or on a wet surface.

When you use the mouse frequently, clean its roller about every two weeks. First remove the roller cover. If you have an Epson mouse, turn it over, push the roller cover to the side, and lift the cover out. (If you have another type of mouse, turn the cover counterclockwise to remove it.) Then remove the roller, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth, and replace the roller and cover. There are no other user-serviceable parts inside the mouse.

Using a Modem

To use the Equity II for telecommunications, you need to connect a modem to the computer so it can send and receive messages over telephone lines. A modem translates (modulates) signals from a computer to allow them to travel over telephone lines, and translates (demodulates) signals from telephone lines to allow a computer to use them. The name modem stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.

You can choose an external or an internal modem. An internal modem is contained on an option card which you install in an option slot as described in this chapter. You plug your phone line into the connector on the option card. An external modem connects to your phone line and to the built-in serial port on the back panel. Install your modem according to the instructions in the manual that comes with it.

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Contents

Equity™ User’s Guide Page Page Equity II User’s Guide (Page 18) G W-BASICfor the Equity II/III (Pages 7-203to 7-207) MS-DOSfor the Equity II/III (Page 10-16) Contents Appendixes Figures Tables Introduction How To Use This Manual Setting Up Your System Unpacking Choosing a Location Choose a location that provides the following: Arranging the Components Figure 1-2.Alternate system arrangement The Front Panel The Back Panel Figure 1-4.Back panel The back panel components work as follows: Connecting the Power Cord Connecting a Video Monitor Connecting the Keyboard Figure 1-7.Connecting the keyboard Connecting a Printer Figure 1-9.Printer placement Figure 1-10.Connecting a printer 5.Plug the printer’s power cable into an electrical outlet Serial interface The Equity II character set Setting the DIP Switches Table 1-1.Set 1 DIP switches Switch (internal parallel Table l-2 and the descriptions below explain how to set the DIP switches in set l-2 Note: Switches 2-l through 2-4 and switch 2-6 are not used. Leave them Table 1-2.Set 2 DIP switches 8 (internal serial Using the Equity 64g KB RAM available Inserting and Removing Diskettes Special Keys on the Equity II Keyboard Using MS-DOSon the Equity Selecting an Execution Speed Resetting the Computer Turning Off the Equity Using Disks and Disk Drives How Disks Work Choosing Diskettes for the Equity Table 3-lshows what types of diskettes to use in the two types of drives Table 3-1. Drive/diskette compatibility Caring for Disks and Disk Drives Protecting your Data Using a Single Floppy Disk Drive Using a Hard Disk Drive Page Installing Option Cards Removing the Main Unit Cover As shown in Figure Figure 4-1. Back panel screws Figure 4-2.Side screws under plastic inserts Figure 4-3.Removing the main unit cover Installing an Option Card Figure 4-d. Inserting an option card 7.Keep the card’s packing materials in case you need to remove the card later Removing an access slot cover Replacing the Main Unit Cover Post-InstallationAdjustments Removing an Option Card Using a Mouse Using a Modem Troubleshooting The Computer Fails To Start Up The Video Display Does Not Appear The Computer Hangs Up or Freezes Floppy Disk Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Memory Problems The Battery Is Low CMOS battery needs replacing Page Equity II Specifications CPU and Memory Controllers Interfaces Power Supply Mass Storage Keyboard Environmental Requirements (5"to35T) Physical Characteristics (CPU Only) Power Requirements Options Glossary Code Command Configuration Control code CPU Disk drive has a Diskette DOS Double-density Hardware Any physical Highdensity data Input/output port Monochrome monitor Mouse MS-DOS An operating system from Microsoft. See DOS, Operating system Operating system Program Read Read/write head Reset RGB Software The programs that System diskette Write-protect tab Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 22 B-6 16 RS-232Cport 9-10, 16, A-2, B-6 secondary B-7 10-11 21, 27 12 A-4