Epson ActionNote 500C Product Information Guide

EPSON ActionNote 500C

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battery compartment cover

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diskette
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Computer Specifications

Main Unit

CPU

System speed

Memory

Cyrix 486SLC2-50

High and low speeds available; low speed
is simulated 8 MHz; speed selection
through keyboard command

To select low speed, press the Ctrl, Alt,
and - keys simultaneously. To select
high speed, press the Ctrl, Alt, and + keys
simultaneously. (Use the - or + key on the
numeric keypad; Num Lock must be on)

4MB RAM standard on a system board;
expandable to 8MB (maximum) with a
4MB memory module; system
with 4MB or 8MB of standard RAM

microprocessor

may

come

ROM

Video RAM
Shadow RAM

Numeric
coprocessor

Clock/calendar

Controllers

Diskette drive

Hard disk

Parallel

Serial

LCD

External video

Pointing
device

External
keyboard

Speaker

Modem
Phone jack

Keyboard

Trackball

128KB system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and Setup
code located in single, programmable,
OTP ROM on main system board

512KB DRAM on main system board
Supports shadowing of 128KB system and

video BIOS ROM into RAM
Socket for optional Cyrix 83S87-25

numeric coprocessor
Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS

RAM; backed up by built-in clock chip

Built-in controller for one internal 3.5-inch
diskette drive; supports 1.44MB and

720KB formats

Built-in controller for internal hard disk
drive

Centronics compatible, 25-pin, D-sub,
female connector; 8-bit bidirectional
parallel

RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous,

9-pin, D-sub male connector
Built-in, 16-bit Cirrus Logic GD6235 video

controller; maximum resolution of
640 x 480 in 256 colors

Autosensing, 16-bit controller; external
15-pin, D-sub, female connector for
connecting an analog VGA or SVGA
monitor;

maximum resolution 1024 x 768

in 16 colors
6-pin, mini-DIN connector for a PS/2-type

pointing device
6-pin, mini-DIN connector for a PS/2-type

external keyboard
Built-in ISA compatible speaker controller;

internal
Internal connector for optional fax/modem
Standard RJ-11 connector for the internal

fax/modem
85 (International) or 84 (US) keys;

embedded numeric keypad and F11 and

F12

keys

Portable trackball with drivers and
utilities installed

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Mass Storage

Diskette drive

Hard disk One internal hard disk drive; must be
drive 2.5-inches wide, 15.5 mm height

LCD Display

Setup

Program

One internal, 3.5-inch diskette drive;
supports 1.44MB and 720KB formats

maximum, with AT interface and MCC
mounting holes on the side

640 x 480 in 256

high-contrast two-film; enhanced, STN
single-scan. passive matrix; continuous
brightness and contrast controls;
power-saving feature; brightness and
contrast enhancement

Stored in ROM accessible by pressing the

Delete key when prompted during boot
(memory test)

colors, 0.3 mm,

Power Supply

AC adapter

Battery pack Rechargeable, internal battery pack; S-cell,

Caution

Use only the AC adapter, optional automobile adapter,
and batteries designed for use with the ActionNote 500C
(AC adapter model number AP-3S25, automobile adapter
A880461, NiCad battery A880451, and NiMH battery
ASB1181). Do not use any adapter or battery designed for
other ActionNote computers.

+15.5VDC, 2.4A continuous AC adapter
with international voltage input, 50/60 Hz

9.6 volt, 16.3W; 2 AH NiCad or 2.3 AH
NiMH (optional)

Altitude

Acoustical
noise

Operating: -61 to 4,000 m
(-200 to 13,120 feet)
Nonoperating: -61 to 9,136 m
(-200 to 30,000 feet)

35 dB @ 1 meter (maximum)

LEDs

*

Power-Power is on; AC adapter, battery pack, or
automobile adapter is supplying power

0

Low battery-Battery capacity is less than 20% when
flashing

@

Charging-Battery is fully charged; blinks when the
AC adapter is connected and charging the battery

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Suspend mode--Computer is in Suspend mode

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Hard disk drive--computer is accessing the hard disk
drive

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Num Lock-Num Lock is on, which activates the

embedded numeric keypad

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Caps Lock-Caps Lock is on

IB Scroll Lock-Scroll Lock is on

Physical Dimensions

Height
Width 280 mm (11.0 in.)

Depth
Weight (with 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)

battery pack
installed)

42 mm (1.6 in.)

225 mm (8.7 in.)

Environmental Requirements

Temperature

Humidity

ActionNote 500C-2

Operating 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
Non-operating: -20° to 60° C
(-4° to 140° F)

Operating: 30% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 5% to 95%
(non-condensing)

Options

4MB expansion memory module
External PS/2-compatible keyboard
External numeric keypad
Additional NiCad or NiMH battery pack
Additional AC adapter
Internal 9600/2400 baud fax/modem with software
Internal 14.4/14.4 baud fax/modem with software

Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter

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Main System Board Diagrams

Top Side; see “System Board Components” for a
description of each labeled component

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