How To Use This Manual

This user’s manual explains how to set up and care for your Equity LT-286. It also describes how to use your computer and run diagnostic checks.

The eight steps in Chapter 1 explain how to set up your computer and prepare it for use. On the inside back cover is a foldout illustration of the computer parts; you may want to refer to this while you set up the computer.

Chapter 2 tells you how to run the setup program. The setup program gives the computer information about what kind of equipment you have installed and how that equipment is configured. You need to run setup once, when you first begin working with your computer. Afterward, you need to run setup only if you change the configuration.

Chapter 3 explains the procedures for preparing your hard disk. Unless your dealer has already set up the disk for you, you must follow the steps described in this chapter before using your hard disk.

Chapter 4 describes general operating procedures and explains how to use and care for your disks and disk drives.

Chapter 5 provides basic instructions for using MS-DOS with your computer. You can find more detailed information about MS-DOS in the MS-DOS Reference Manual.

Appendix A explains how to attach an external color monitor to your Equity LT-286. To install other options, see the instructions that come with the option. For dealer-installed options, contact an authorized Epson dealer or Customer Care Center. (See the next section, “Where To Get Help,” for details.)

If you encounter any problems while using your Equity LT-286, check the troubleshooting guidelines in Appendix B.

Appendix C provides information on the power-on diagnostics, which you need if your computer has trouble starting up.

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