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Contents
Defining LCD Options
LCD Adjustment Options
Reverse video mode
Special Keys on the Equity LT-286eKeyboard
How Diskettes Work
Formatting a 1.44MB Diskette
Formatting a 720KB Diskette
Using DISKCOPY
Using BACKUP
Using the MS-DOSShell Program
Appendix A DIP Switches and Slide Switches
Setting the DIP Switches
Accessing the DIP Switches
Replacing the Expansion Card Cover
Setting the Slide Switches
Introduction
The following optional equipment is available from your Epson dealer:
c3 An 80C287 math coprocessor
LI A 2400-baud, Hayes®-compatible, auto-dialinternal modem
LI An internal RAM memory card to expand memory to 2MB
CI An external 1.2MB, 5 ‘/+inch diskette drive
LI An additional battery pack
Cl An additional AC adapter
CL An adapter for an external, Epson keyboard
CI Carrying case
QMS-DOSInstallation Guide-Usethis manual to install MS-DOSon your hard disk
How To Use This Manual
Where To Get Help
Setting Up Your System
1 Unpacking
3 Installing the Hard Disk Drive
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Press firmly (but carefully) on the hard disk drive until it snaps into place
3 Connecting a Printer
Using the Parallel Interface
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6.Plug the printer’s power cable into an electrical outlet
1-8Setting Up Your System
Using the Serial Interface
4 Connecting the AC Adapter
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Connecting the Power Cord
6 Starting the System
Turning On the Computer
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Adjusting Screen Contrast and Brightness
Initial Screen Display
7 Running the SETUP Program
Starting the SETUP Program
Press <DEL> key to run SETUP utility
Want to run SETUP utility (Y/N)
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CMOS SETUP
***WARNING
Entering the wrong disk drive TYPE causes improper operation of the disk
If disk not installed, press <RETURN
SETUP then displays these prompts:
E n t e r
The screen shows you these values to enter for diskette drives:
Press 3 and Enter for drive A
8.SETUP displays this prompt:
1-20Setting Up Your System
8 Inserting the Install Diskette
correct (Y/N)
Using the Equity LT-286e
Using the AC Adapter
Using the Battery
Remember the following when you are charging the battery:
Connecting the Battery Pack
5. Pull the battery pack up until it snaps into place
To remove the battery pack, follow these steps:
1.Make sure the computer is off
2.Disconnect the AC adapter
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Status Indicator Bar
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Opening and Closing the Screen
Using the Handle
Selecting Execution Speed
Defining LCD Options
Backlight Period
SETLCD /xx
SETLCD /2
SETLCD /0
SETLCD /00
SETLCD /ALL
LCD Adjustment Options
SETLCD
Special Keys on the Equity LT-286eKeyboard
The
and
The following table describes special keys on the Equity LT-286ekeyboard
Key
2-16Using the Equity LT-286e
Using Diskettes
How Diskettes Work
Choosing Diskettes for the Equity LT-286e
Caring for Diskettes
CI Never wipe, brush, or try to clean diskettes in any way
Ci Store diskettes properly in diskette containers
2-20Using the Equity LT-286e
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
Making Backup Copies
Write-ProtectingDiskettes
Using the Hard Disk Drive
Caring for the Hard Disk
Protecting the Data on Your Hard Disk
Improving Hard Disk Performance
Turning Off the Hard Disk
HDDPSAVE /xx
HDDPSAVE /0
Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
1.Type COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT + CON AUTOEXEC.BAT and press Enter
SETLCD
HDDP SAVE
-Resetting the Computer
Turning Off the Computer
Using MS-DOSWith Your Computer
Starting and Exiting MS-DOS
Changing the Current Drive
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The MS-DOSCommand Format
Entering MS-DOSCommands
Storing Data
DATA.TXT
Using Directories
Root
LEDGER
WORDPROC
ACCOUNTS
SALES
The Current Directory
Listing the Contents of a Directory
DIR \LEDGER
Using Pathnames
LETTERS\APRIL.TXT
Creating Directories
Changing Directories
Copying From One Directory to Another
Deleting a Directory
Formatting Diskettes
Formatting a 1.44 MB Diskette
\DOS
FORMAT A:
Insert new diskette for drive A:
and strike ENTER when ready
Formatting a 720KB Diskette
FORMAT A: /F:720
Copying Data
Using DISKCOPY
Insert TARGET diskette in drive A: Press any key to continue
Using COPY
COPY
COPY A:REPORT C:
COPY A:REPORT C:FACTS
COPY A:REPORT A:FACTS
COPY A:REPORT
COPY A:*.* C:
COPY A:MEMO? C:
Using BACKUP
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Deleting Data
DEL
DEL APRIL.TXT
DEL
Using the MS-DOSShell Program
Using HELP
HELP
HELP
HELP COPY
HELP DISKCOPY FORMAT COPY
Using MENU
MENU
EXIT
File Utilities
Disk Utilities
MENU Utility Options
Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
COPY CON: C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
Starting an Application Program
Troubleshooting
The Computer Won’t Start
The LCD Screen Is Blank
The Monitor Screen Is Blank
The Computer Locks Up
Diskette Problems
Hard Disk Problems
DIP Switches and Slide Switches
Setting the DIP Switches
Accessing the DIP Switches
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The following tables list the system functions these switches control
A-4DIP Switches and Slide Switches
DIP Switches and Slide Switches A-5
Switch l-Thisswitch is not used and must always be set to ON
Set this switch to ON if you have attached an external EGA monitor
A-6DIP Switches and Slide Switches
Switch 3--Thisswitch is reserved and must always be set to ON
Switch 4-Thisswitch is reserved and must always be set to ON
Switch 5-Thisswitch is reserved and must always be set to ON
switches define the EGA configuration
Switch l-This switch is not used and must be set to ON
Set this switch to OFF if the primary display is monochrome
Switch 5--Thisswitch is reserved and must always be ON
Switch IO-Thisswitch is not used and must be set to ON
A-8DIP Switches and Slide Switches
Replacing the Expansion Card Cover
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Setting the Slide Switches
CRT/LCD
the
FDD EXT/INT
switch to the left if you plan to connect an external
1/4-inch
Installing Options
Connecting an External Color Monitor
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Connecting an External Diskette Drive
Installing the Internal Modem
Installing the RAM Card
Connecting an External Keyboard
Installing an Option Card
B-8Installing Options
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Installing Options
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Installing a Math Coprocessor
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Specifications
Main Unit
Interfaces
Keyboard
Mass Storage
Display
Power Supply
Power Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Options
Glossary
2 Glossary
A measure of data transmission speed. Usually equivalent to bits per second
To load a program or an operating system into the computer’s memory
Glossary
CMOS
CMOS RAM
4Glossary
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default drive
The information a computer stores or processes
A formatted diskette you use to store data files
The number of bits per character in serial transmissions
A synonym for current directory
A synonym for current drive
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A suffix of up to three characters you can add to a filename
A name of up to eight characters MS-DOSuses to identify a file
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A type of diskette. High-density,3 l/z-inchdiskettes have a
capacity of 1.44MB
1.44MB
Liquid Crystal Display. A form of flat panel display
To make a drive or directory the current drive or directory
12 Glossary
Monochrome Display Adapter
CPU
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Index
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2 Index
Index
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Index
2-3
2-7
A-1
2-7 -8, 4-1
6 Index
Reader Comment Card
Equity LT-286eUser’s Guide
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