Epson ActionNote 880CX, ActionPort Replicator, ActionNote 800 Series User Manual

ActionPort

, Replicator

™

User’s Guide

FCC COMPLlANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

Consult an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le
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consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
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ActionNote and ActionPort are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
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General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

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Contents

Introduction
Identifying ActionPort Replicator Ports
Connecting the ActionPort Replicator to the Computer.
Connecting the AC Adapter
Removing the ActionPort Replicator from the Computer
Using the ActionPort Replicator

Using an External Keyboard or Mouse
Installing a PC Card

Specifications

Interfaces
Physical Dimensions

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lntroduction

The EPSON® ActionPort™ Replicator makes it easy for you to
connect your monitor, printer, and other devices to your
ActionNote™ 800 series notebook computer. When you need to
take the computer away from your desk, the ActionPort
Replicator stays connected to your office peripherals. You only
have to reconnect the replicator when you return.

The ActionPort Replicator also increases the capabilities of your
ActionNote by providing additional ports. The replicator
includes the following connectors:

Video connector supporting modes up to 1024 x 768 in 16
colors

Two serial ports

Bi-directional parallel port

Game port

Audio-out (with volume control knob)

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mouse port

PS/2

PS/2 keyboard port

Two stacked PC card slots: one Type II and one Type III

(also accommodates one oversized PC card)

DC-in port.

If the audio card is installed, the audio-in, audio-out, and
microphone ports on your ActionNote are operable when the
replicator is connected. The PC card slots on the computer are

also operable, which allows you to use up to four PC cards at

the same time.

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However, the other corresponding connectors on your
computer are disabled or inaccessible when you use the
ActionPort Replicator.

The ActionPort Replicator comes with its own AC adapter and
power cord. Make sure you use this adapter when you operate
your ActionNote with the replicator.

Identifying ActionPort Replicator Ports

Before you connect the replicator to your computer and
peripherals, use the following illustration to locate the ports on
the replicator:

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Connecting the ActionPort Replicator to the Computer

Follow these steps to connect the replicator to your ActionNote:

1.

Make sure the computer is turned off.

2.

Open the port cover on the back of the ActionNote.

3.

Position the replicator next to the replicator port as shown,
aligning the connectors on the replicator with the holes in

the port.

4.

Push the replicator into the port connector until it snaps into
place.

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Make sure you use the international AC adapter (A882101) that
was included in your ActionPort Replicator package. Follow
these steps:

1.

Connect the AC adapter cable to the DC-in port on the
replicator.

2.

Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.

3.

Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded

electrical outlet.

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Removing the ActionPort Replicator from the

Computer

When you are ready to take your ActionNote on the road, you
can leave the AC adapter and your printer, monitor, and other
components connected to the replicator.

Follow these steps to disconnect the replicator from the
computer:

1.

Make sure the computer and external components are turned
off.

2.

Pull out the lever on the side of the replicator to release it
from the computer.

3.

Separate the computer and the replicator.

4.

Close the port cover on the ActionNote to protect the
connector.

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Using the ActionPort Replicator

You use the ports on the replicator in the same way as the ports
on your ActionNote. Follow these steps to connect external
peripherals:

1.

Make sure that both the computer and external device are
turned off.

2.

Connect the device to the appropriate port.

3.

If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

Refer to Chapter 4 in your ActionNote 800 Series User's Guide for
more information on connecting external devices.

Note

If you install the optional internal fax/modem in your
ActionNote, you will not be able to use the COM2 serial port
on the replicator. You can disable the fax/modem through
the Setup program if you want to use the second serial port.

Using an External Keyboard or Mouse

The ActionPort Replicator has both a PS/2 mouse port and a
PS/2 keyboard port Although the ports are physically
identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to use

the correct port.

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Installing a PC Card

To install a PC card in one of the slots, follow the instructions in
Chapter 4 of your ActionNote 800 Series User's Guide. Your
system configures most PC cards automatically.

The upper slot on the replicator is slot 2 and the lower slot is
slot 3. Use the CardView™ software installed on your
ActionNote to monitor PC card usage and reconfigure your
cards or system resources if necessary.

Specifications

Interfaces

Parallel

Serial

Video

PCMCIA slots

Centronics® compatible; 25-pin, D-sub,

fern ale connector; standard S-bit parallel;

supports standard (AT compatible) and

bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) modes

Two RS-232C, programmable,

asynchronous, 9-pin, D-sub male

connectors

Auto-sensing, 15-pin, D-sub, female
connector for analog monitor

Accept two Type 1 or II cards, or one Type
I or II and one Type III; PCMCIA version

2.01 and JEIDA 4.1 compatible

Mouse Auto-sensing, 6-pin, mini-DIN connector

for a PSI 2-type pointing device

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Keyboard

Auto-sensing, 6-pin, mini-DIN connector
for a PS/2-type external keyboard or
keypad

Game port

Volume
control

15-pin, D-shell connector for joystick or

other game controller

Knob adjusts sound from audio output

port on replicator

Audio output Connector for external speakers or

headphones when optional audio card is
installed in computer

Physical Dimensions

Width
Depth
Height

11.5 in. (292 mm)

4.3 in. (110 mm)

1.2 in. (29 mm)

Weight 1.3 lb (577 g)

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