Epson ActionNote 866C, ActionNote 880C, ActionNote 880CX Product Information Guide

EPSON ActionNote 800 Series

Front View

suspend/resume button

trackpad

* These parts function only with the optional audio card installed

hard disk drive compartment

diskette

drive

Rear Panel and Left Side

security

Memory

ROM

Video RAM

Cache

Clock/ calendar

Controllers

Video

4MB RAM soldered on the system board; configuration may include additional memory module; expandable up to 24MB using a 4,8,16, or 20MB memory expansion module

128KB Flash ROM device containing the system and video BIOS and Setup

program code

512KB DRAM supports resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 256 colors on the color LCD and up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors or 800 x 600 in 256 colors on external monitor

8KB internal; supports 256KB of external cache on a CPU daughterboard; selectable through Setup

Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS RAM; backed up by internal battery

Chips and Technology® 65535 video controller; 32-bit local bus interface to the microprocessor; supports enhanced video modes on an external monitor; supports resolutions from 640 x 480 in 256 colors on the color LCD and up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors on an external monitor; automatic external monitor detection; simultaneous display with LCD screen using Fn F10 command or software

external keyboard or mouse pod

*Available only with the optional internal fax/modem installed

DC-in pod

PC card slots

Notebook Specifications

CPU and Memory

CPU

System speed Fast speed and slow speed (8 MHz)

Upgradable 486 microprocessor installed in a PGA socket; includes 8KB of internal cache in write-back mode and integrated math coprocessor

available; speed selection through Setup

Diskette drive

Hard disk

PCMCIA

Interfaces

External VGA

Parallel

Built-in super I/O controller for one internal 3.5-inch diskette drive; supports 720KB and 1.44MB formats

Built-in super I/O controller has interface to one 2.5-inch, IDE internal hard disk drive; automatically recognizes and configures drives up to 19 mm high that

support the IDE interface

Built-in Vadem® VG-468 controller for two

stacked slots; supports two Type I or II

cards, or one Type III; PCMCIA version

2.01 and JEIDA 4.1 compatible; supports low power and suspend modes; supports

hot insertion (including ExCA standards); register compatible with Intel 82365SL

Auto-sensing, 15-pin, D-sub, female

connector for analog monitor Centronics® compatible; 25-pin, D-sub,

female connector; standard S-bit parallel; supports standard (AT compatible) and bidirectional (PS/2 compatible) modes

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Serial

RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous, 9-pin, D-sub male connector

External keyboard/ mouse

Phone jack

Auto-sensing, 6-pin mini-DIN connector for a PSI 2-type external keyboard, keypad, or pointing device

Standard RJ-11 connector with optional internal fax/ modem installed

Speaker Internal; automatically disabled when

optional audio card is installed and Line-out is used

Audio input and output

Connectors for microphone, Line-in, and Line-out when optional audio card is installed

Port replicator

Keyboard

Connector for ActionPort™ replicator

85 keys; 101-key keyboard compatible; embedded numeric keypad; Fn key for hot key commands

Trackpad Fax/Modem

Built-in pointing device with two buttons

Optional internal 14.4 baud send/ receive fax/ modem

Volume Control

Knob adjusts sound of internal speaker or audio card (if installed)

Software

LED Panel

Name Power

Suspend

Charge

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

Latest versions of MS-DOS® and Microsoft Windows™Borland® SideKick® for Windows; ClarisWorks® for Windows; trial versions of CompuServe® WinCIM,® America Online,® and OAG FlightDisk;® drivers and utilities for PCMCIA card slots, video system, and trackpad; on-line version of User’s Guide, Windows manual, and other manuals; power management utilities; all installed on the hard disk drive; refer to Software Support Card for details on EPSON’s support policy

Meaning Computer is on

Green -Standby mode; press any key to return to full power Flashing green -Suspend mode; press Suspend/Resume button to return to full power

Orange -battery is charging normally Green -battery is fully charged Flashing orange -battery is not installed correctly or is damaged

Computer is accessing the diskette drive

Computer is accessing the hard disk drive

Mass Storage

Hard disk drive

Capacity 335MB

Heads 16 Cylinders 682

Diskette drive Internal 3.5-inch diskette drive; 720KB or

One removable internal IDE hard disk drive, 2.5-inch form factor; maximum height 19 mm; Setup automatically recognizes and configures drives that support the IDE interface; parameters for the Toshiba MK1824FCV are as follows:

Sectors 63 WP Com

Landing Zone

682

1.44MB format; supports lower power

consumption

LCD Screen

Screen type (all backlit)

Resolutions and colors

Diagonal measurement

640 x 480,64 gray shades

9.4 inches

Setup Program Stored in ROM; accessible by pressing F8

at system startup; includes power management utilities

Passive color Active colorMonochrome 640 x 480

256 colors

10.3 inches 10.4 inches

640 x 480 256 colors

PCMCIA

Num Lock

Caps Lock

Scroll Lock

Power Sources

AC adapters

Specification AC connection DC cable Input voltage Input frequency Output voltage

Length Width Height Weight

Computer is accessing a PC card

Num Lock is on, which activates the embedded numeric keypad

Caps Lock is on

Scroll Lock is on

Lightweight

AC adapter

(A882051) 2 folding connectors 6 ft (2 meters) 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 19 VDC, 1.23 Amp

maximum

3.4” (86 mm) 3.4” (86 mm)

2.2” (56 mm) 2.2” (56 mm)

1.1” (28 mm) 1.1” (28 mm)

7.8 oz (220 g) 9 oz (255 g)

International AC adapter (A882101)

6 ft (2 meter) cable 6 ft (2 meters) 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 19 VDC, 1.5 Amp

maximum

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Battery Rechargeable 12 Volt NiMH battery;

current regulation by thermistor

Caution

Use only the adapters and replacement batteries designed for use with the ActionNote 800 series (lightweight AC adapter A882051, international AC adapter A882101, auto adapter A882241, and battery A882291).

Environmental Requirements

Condition Temperature

Humidity (non-condensing)

Altitude

Acoustical noise

Caution

When traveling by airplane, take the computer into the passenger compartment to prevent it from being stored in an unpressurized storage compartment.

Operating 42° to 95° F

(5° to 35° C) 30% to 90%

--200 to 12,000 ft (--67 to 4,000 m)

35 dB @ 1 meter (maximum)

Non-operating

-4° to 140° F (--20° to 60° C)

5% to 95%

--200 to 30,000 ft (--67 to 9,000 m)

Major Subassemblies

memory module

LED panel (LED card or audio/LED card under panel)

ower converter board

Physical Dimensions

Model Depth Width Height

in. mm in. mm in.

Monochrome 8.8

Color

4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 20MB memory expansion module

520MB removable hard disk drive

14.4 internal data fax/ modem

16-bit stereo audio card

Additional NiMH batteries

Extra AC adapter or international AC adapter

Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter

External battery charger

External keyboard

Numeric keypad

PCMCIA Type I, II, and III cards including flash RAM,

220 11.7 292 1.6

8.8 220 11.7 292 1.7

SRAM, modem, fax/ modem, and LAN cards

ActionPort Replicator.

mm lb kg 40 5.5 2.5 43 6 2.7

Weight

Memory Module Installation

The computer comes with 4MB of memory soldered on the system board. If it has more than 4MB of memory, it already has a memory module installed. Run the Setup program to check the amount of memory installed. You can increase the memory up to 24MB by removing the original module if necessary and installing a 4, 8, 16, or 20MB memory module.

Microprocessor Upgrades

The computer’s processor can be upgraded by replacing the original microprocessor with a higher-performance one. The PGA socket on the main board can accept both a processor on a daughter board and a processor installed directly in the socket. A processor on a daughterboard may include 256KB of external cache; all supported processors include 8KB of internal cache. The following table lists the speed and voltage of some of the microprocessors that can be installed.

Microprocessor voltage and frequency

Microprocessor Voltage (V) Intel DX4/75 3.3 75 Intel DX4/100 3.3 100 Cx486DX2-V80 4.0

SUPPLY

Internal frequency (MHz)

External

frequency (MHz) 25 33 40

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