The Equity LT comes with the MS-DOS operating system and the GW-BASIC programming language. If you have used MS-DOS before on another computer, you’ll find that it works the same on the Equity LT. The main commands are explained in this manual and full information, including descriptions of the special utility programs added by Epson, is in your MS-DOS manual.

You can use almost all application programs designed for the IBM PC, PC XT and PC AT on your Equity LT.

How to Use This Manual

This user’s guide explains how to set up and care for your Equity LT. It also describes how to use your computer and run diagnostics checks. You do not need to read everything in this book; some sections may describe a particular option you do not have. In fact, if you are familiar with computers, you may need to read only Chapters 1 and 3, and Chapter 2 if you have the hard disk model.

Complete the 10 steps in Chapter 1 to set up your computer and prepare it for use.

If you have the hard disk model, you must follow the

instructions in Chapter 2 to prepare the hard disk before you try to use it. If you have the dual diskette drive model, skip Chapter 2.

Chapter 3 describes general operating procedures and explains how to use and care for your disks and disk drives.

Chapter 4 provides basic instructions for using MS-DOS with the Equity LT.

If you need to connect a color monitor or replace the backlit screen element, see Appendix A.

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

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Introduction