Epson Equity Ie Q50188015-1 User Manual
EQLJITYIe
User's Guide
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EPSON
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EPSON
EGlLJITYIe
User’s Guide
Q50188015-1
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Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Equity is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corp.
IBM is a registered trademark and XT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corp.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and GW-BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
XTREE is a registered trademark of Executive Systems, Inc.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 0 1988 by Epson America, Inc.
Torrance, California
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or 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:
l Reorient the receiving antenna
l Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver
l Move the computer away from the receiver
l Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared
by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
“Television Interference Handbook”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC
20402. Stock No. 004-000-00450-7.
Note: If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or its
peripheral devices. To further isolate the problem:
Disconnect the peripheral devices and their input/output cables one at a time.
If the interference stops, it is caused by either the peripheral device or its I/O
cable. These devices usually require shielded I/O cables. For Epson peripheral
devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For nonEpson peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
WARNING
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only
peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.)
certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this
computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception.
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 which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment.
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Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Manual
Where to Get Help
Setting Up Your System
Unpacking
Choosing a Location
Connecting the Keyboard
Connecting a Monitor
Connecting a Printer
Connecting to the parallel interface
Connecting to the serial interface
Connecting the Power Cord
Inserting the Startup Diskette
Starting the System
Turning on the system
Initial screen display
Copying System Diskettes
Copying with two diskettes drives
Copying with one diskette drive
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use
Creating the MS-DOS Partition
Formatting the MS-DOS Partition
Copying the Reference and Operating 2 Files
Rooting From the Hard Disk
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Using the Equity Ie
Special Keys on the Equity Ie Keyboard
Selecting Execution Speed
Using Diskettes
How diskettes work
Choosing diskettes for the Equity Ie
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Caring for diskettes
Inserting and removing diskettes
Making backup copies
Write-protecting diskettes
Using a single diskette drive
Using a Hard Disk Drive
Caring for the hard disk
Protecting the data on your hard disk
Resetting the Computer
Turning Off the Computer
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Using MS-DOS with Your Equity Ie
Starting and Exiting MS-DOS
Changing the Default Drive
The MS-DOS Command Format
Entering MS-DOS Commands
Storing Data
Using Directories
Listing the contents of a directory
Using pathnames
Creating directories
Changing directories
Copying from one directory to another
Deleting a directory
Formatting Diskettes
Formatting diskettes with a hard disk and one diskette drive .
Formatting diskettes with two diskette drives
Formatting diskettes with one diskette drive (no hard disk) . .
Copying Data
Using the DISKCOPY command
Using the COPY command
Using the BACKUP command
Using the Epson HELP Utility
Using the Epson MENU Utility
Running MENU from a diskette
MENU utility options
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Using the XTREE Utility
Running XTREE
Cautions ...........................................
Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT file
Appendixes
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Installing Option Cards
Removing the Cover
Installing an Option Card
Removing an Option Card
Replacing the Cover
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B Troubleshooting
The Computer Won’t Start
The Computer Locks Up
Video Problems
Diskette Problems
Hard Disk Problems
Software Problems
Printer Problems
Option Card Problems
C Power-On Diagnostics
System Device Check
Clock and CMOS RAM Check
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Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check
Video and Video Controller Check
Parallel Port Check
Serial Port Check
Diskette Drive Seek Check
Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check
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D Performing System Diagnostics
Starting System Diagnostics
Modifying the DEVICE LIST
Selecting a Test
Resuming From an Error
System Board Check
Memory Check
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Video Check
Video RAM check
Attribute check
Character set check
40-column character set check
320x200 graphics mode check
640x200 graphics mode check
640x480 graphics mode check
Monochrome/Color video check
Run all above checks
Floppy Disk Drives and Controller Check
Sequential seek check
Random seek check
Write, read check
Run all above checks
Math Coprocessor (8087) Check
Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check
Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check
Alternate Serial Port Check
Dot-Matrix Printer Check
Hard Disk Drives and Controller Check
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Read, verify check
Run all above tests
Alternate Parallel Port Check
Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check
Exiting System Diagnostics
Error Codes and Messages
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Specifications
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Main Unit
Interfaces
Keyboard..
Mass Storage
Power Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Physical Characteristics
Video Display
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Formatting a User-installed Hard Disk
Starting the Hard Disk Format
Formatting and Checking Options
Conditional Format (Normal)
Unconditional Format
Destructive Surface Analysis
Non-destructive Surface Analysis
Glossary
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Contents
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Introduction
Your Epson® Equity™ Ie personal computer is both powerful and easy to use.
The Equity Ie is available in these three models:
l A single diskette drive system with one 3%inch 720KB (kilobyte)
diskette drive
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A dual diskette drive system with two
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A hard disk drive system with one 20MB (megabyte) hard disk and one
3%inch
720KB diskette drive.
All models include 640KB of internal memory, four option slots, built-in
serial and parallel interfaces, and a mouse interface.
The interfaces and option slots allow you to connect and install a wide
variety of optional devices. For example, you can connect a printer, a
modem, or a mouse to the computer, or you can install a memory expansion
card or other option card. You can use just about any option card designed
for the IBM® Personal Computer and PC
also want to install an optional 8087 math coprocessor to speed up
calculations on your computer. Check with your Epson dealer to find out
which options you can use.
3Sinch
XT”
720KB diskette drives
on the Equity Ie. You may
Besides your Equity Ie, you probably also have either a color or
monochrome VGA (video graphics array) monitor or another type of
monitor to use with it. The Equity Ie features a built-in video controller for
either of the VGA monitors, so you do not need to install a separate video
adapter card. If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you can install a video
card in one of the computer’s option slots.
The Equity Ie automatically determines the configuration you have and sets
its system parameters accordingly. This makes it easy to set up your
computer or add options because you do not have to run any special setup
programs or set any switches.
Introduction
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Your Equity Ie comes with version 3.3 of MS-DOS®-the operating system
by Microsoft?-and version 3.2 of the GW-BASIC® programming language.
You’ll find reference manuals for both MS-DOS and GW-BASIC packed in
the box with the computer. You probably also purchased other software to
use with your computer; you can use virtually any application program
designed for the IBM PC or PC XT on your Equity Ie.
In addition to MS-DOS and GW-BASIC, Epson has also included several
time-saving utilities that make MS-DOS easier to use: HELP MENU, and
XTREE®. The HELP program lets you display information on the screen
about any MS-DOS command. MENU provides an easier way to run many
of the most common MS-DOS commands. XTREE is a file management
utility that simplifies all file and directory operations.
How to Use This Manual
This user’s manual explains how to set up and care for your Equity Ie. It also
describes how to use your computer and run diagnostic checks.
You probably do not need to read everything in this book; some sections
may describe an option you do not have. In fact, if you are already familiar
with computers, you may need to read only Chapters 1 and 3, and Chapter
2 if you have the hard disk model.
The nine steps in Chapter 1 explain how to set up your computer and
prepare it for use. On the inside back cover are illustrations identifying the
different parts of the computer; you may want to refer to this as you set up
the computer.
If you have the hard disk model, you must follow the instructions in
Chapter 2 to prepare the hard disk before you can use it. If you don’t have a
hard disk, 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 your
computer.
If you want to install or remove an option card, see Appendix A.
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If you encounter any problems while using your computer, check the
troubleshooting guidelines in Appendix B.
Appendix C provides information on the power-on diagnostics, which you
can read if your computer has trouble starting up. Appendix D outlines the
system diagnostics checks you can perform on your computer. If you are
having trouble with any part of the hardware, you may want to run some or
all of these diagnostic checks. Appendix E lists the Equity Ie hardware
specifications. Appendix F describes how you do a hardware level format of
a hard disk that either you or your dealer install in the Equity Ie.
At the back of the manual is a glossary of computer terms used in this
manual. Check the glossary whenever you need to look up an unfamiliar
word.
Where to Get Help
Customer support and service for Epson products is provided by a network
of authorized Epson dealers and service centers throughout the United
States. Epson America provides product information and toll-free support to
our dealers and service centers.
Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you purchased your
Epson product to request assistance. If they do not have the answer to your
question, they can obtain it through our toll-free dealer support program.
We are confident that this policy will provide you with the assistance you
need. If you need to find an Epson dealer or service center in your area,
please call our Consumer Information number at 1-800-922-8911.
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Chapter 1
Setting Up Your System
Setting up your Epson Equity Ie computer is easy. Just follow the steps in this
chapter. They describe how to set up your computer, start MS-DOS, and
copy the system diskettes that come with your Equity Ie. At the back of this
manual you’ll find a foldout showing the front and back panels of the
computer.
Do not turn on the computer, printer, or any peripherals until the
instructions tell you to. Otherwise, you may damage some part of your
equipment.
If you have the hard disk model, go on to Chapter 2 when you complete the
steps in this chapter.
Unpacking
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As you remove the different components of your system from their
cartons, be sure to inspect each piece. If anything is missing or looks
damaged, consult your Epson dealer.
Setting Up Your System
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Besides this manual, you should have the following items:
l The main unit
l The power cord
l The keyboard and attached cable
l Three diskettes: Startup/Operating 1, Operating 2, and Reference
l An MS-DOS manual and a GW-BASIC manual.
In addition, you may have purchased a compatible monitor.
You’ll also find a registration card with the main unit. Fill out this card now
and mail it to Epson. With your registration card on file, Epson can send
you update information.
Be sure to keep your packing materials. They provide the best protection
possible for your computer if you need to move or ship it later.
Choosing a Location
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Whether you use your computer at home or in the office, you need to find
a comfortable, convenient location where it can run properly. Choose a
location that provides the following:
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Before you set up your new system, choose an appropriate place.
A large, sturdy desk or table. Make sure it can easily support the weight
of your system and its components.
l A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract
static electricity, which erases data on your disks and can damage the
computer’s circuitry. Soft surfaces also restrict ventilation.
l Good air circulation. Air must be able to move freely under the system
as well as behind it. Leave several inches of space around the computer
to allow proper ventilation.
l Moderate environmental conditions. Protect your computer from
extremes in temperature, humidity, static electricity, dust, and smoke.
l Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of heat. High humidity also
hinders operation, so select a cool, dry area.
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Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your
equipment to 3-prong, 120-volt grounded outlets. You need one outlet
for the main unit, another for the monitor, and additional outlets for a
printer and any other peripherals.
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No electromagnetic interference. Locate your system away from
any electrical device that generates an electromagnetic field. Even a
telephone can cause trouble, especially if you keep diskettes right next
to it.
Connecting the Keyboard
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main unit, as shown in the following illustration. Since the mouse socket
and the keyboard socket are the same size, be sure you insert the cable into
the socket labelled K/B. Do not force the connector, but be sure it is inserted
Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket in the back of the
Setting Up Your System
You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the
bottom. To adjust the legs, turn the keyboard over and lift each leg upward
until it locks into place. You can adjust the legs to two different positions, or
leave them flat.
Connecting a Monitor
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type of monitor you have. See your monitor manual for detailed instructions
or follow the general guidelines below.
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2.
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The way you connect your monitor to the main unit depends on the
Place your monitor on top of or near the Equity Ie main unit. It is
easiest to connect the monitor cable if the backs of the monitor and
main unit face you.
Make sure the power switch on the monitor is turned off.
If necessary, connect the monitor cable to the monitor. (Most monitors
come with permanently attached cables.)
Setting Up Your System
4.
Connect the appropriate end of the monitor cable to the connector
labelled
illustration. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or
with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.
VIDEO
at the back of the main unit, as shown in the following
The monitor cable plug must match the connector in the main unit.
Make sure the monitor cable has a 15-pin, D-shaped male connector.
5.
Plug the monitor’s power cable into the power inlet on the monitor if it
is not already attached. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Connecting a Printer
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connect a printer or plotter that has either type of interface-just follow the
instructions below. Epson offers a full range of printer products. Consult
your dealer for more information.
Setting Up Your System
The Equity Ie has both parallel and serial interfaces. You can easily
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Connecting to the parallel interface
The computer’s Centronics®-compatible parallel interface uses a 25-pin,
D-shaped female connector. Most Epson printers have parallel interfaces.
To connect a printer to the main unit, you need an IBM-compatible printer
cable. If you are not sure which one you need, consult your Epson dealer.
Once you have a printer cable, follow these steps to connect your printer to
the parallel interface on the main unit:
1.
Place the printer next to your computer.
2.
Before you connect the printer, make sure the power switches on the
main unit, monitor, and printer are off.
3.
One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shaped male connector.
(See your printer manual if you are not sure which end this is.) Connect
this end to the parallel port on the back panel of the main unit, as
shown below. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or
with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.
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4.
Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shown in the
following illustration. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side
of the printer connector and push them into place.
5.
Plug the printer’s power cable into an electrical outlet.
Connecting to the serial interface
If you have a printer (or another peripheral such as a modem) with a
serial interface, connect it to the serial (RS232C) port at the back of the
main unit.
Setting Up Your System
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serial port
The Equity Ie uses a 25-pin, D-shaped male connector, so be sure you have a
compatible cable (or an adapting cable that converts the 25-pin output to
9-pin output). To connect a serial device, follow the steps above for
connecting a parallel device.
You need to make sure the serial port is set up so it functions properly. If you
are using the port for a serial printer, you must also redirect printer output to
the serial instead of the parallel port. Use the MS-DOS MODE command
(or the Epson MENU program) to make these changes. See your MS-DOS
manual for instructions.
Connecting the Power Cord
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1.
Follow these steps to connect the power cord:
Make sure the power switch on the main unit is turned off.
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2.
Insert the power cord into the AC power inlet on the left side of the
back panel, as shown in the following illustration. To avoid electrical
shock, always plug the computer end of the cable into the computer
before plugging the other end into the wall socket.
3.
Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-prong, 120-volt,
grounded electrical outlet.
Setting Up Your System
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Inserting the Startup Diskette
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Follow these steps to insert the Startup/Operating 1 diskette:
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Hold the diskette with the printed label facing up and the
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Insert the diskette in the drive so that it clicks into place. When the
diskette is all the way in, the release button pops out.
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r more information on inserting, removing, and caring for diskettes, see
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apter 3.
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Setting Up Your System
Starting the System
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power and start up MS-DOS, the computer’s operating system.
Before you turn on the computer, read the following safety rules to avoid
accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself:
After you insert the Startup diskette, you’re ready to turn on the
Do not attempt to dismantle any part of the computer. Only remove the
top cover to install and remove option cards. If there is a hardware
problem you cannot solve after reading Appendix B on troubleshooting,
or if you want to install an optional 8087 math coprocessor, consult your
Epson dealer.
Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer’s power cord, and
wait about ten seconds before you remove the computer’s cover.
Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power switch is on.
Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This
can destroy data stored on the disk or make the whole disk unusable.
Always wait at least five seconds after you switch off the power before
switching it back on. Turning the power off and on rapidly can damage
the computer’s circuitry.
Do not leave a beverage on top of or next to your system or any of its
components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of your
components.
Turning on the system
Now you are ready to turn on your system. Follow these steps:
1.
Turn on the monitor and then any peripheral devices. (You should
always turn on your monitor and peripherals first, before turning on
the main unit.)
2.
You can turn on your computer with or without a system diskette in
drive A, the top diskette drive. At this point, the Startup diskette
should be loaded in drive A, as described previously in Step 7.
Setting Up Your System
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3.
To turn on the computer, press the
main unit.
The power indicator on the front panel lights up and the cooling fan
inside the main unit starts. After a few seconds, the computer begins to
perform an internal self test.
POWER
button on the front of the
If you cannot see the screen display clearly, use the controls on your
monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until the characters on the
screen are clear and bright. If the display is not stable, check your
monitor’s horizontal and vertical hold controls.
Initial screen display
After the computer completes its self test, a message tells you how much
RAM is available:
640 KB OK
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The computer then boots (starts up) the MS-DOS operating system. The
screen displays a date prompt similar to this:
Current date is Sat 06-04-88
Enter new date (mm-dd-yy)
Type the current date in the format displayed and press
to set the date for July 12, 1988, you would type 07-12-88. This sets the
real-time clock inside your computer.
From now on, whenever the date prompt appears, you can simply press
Enter.
For example,
Enter to accept the date shown. You will only need to reset the clock for a
leap year.
The screen displays the time prompt next:
Current time is 16:21:15
Enter new time
Type the current time in the format displayed (you don’t need to type
seconds) and press
clock for 7:05 p.m., for example, you would type
From now on, whenever the time prompt appears, you can simply press
Enter.
MS-DOS
Enter to accept the time shown. You will only need to reset the clock for
daylight savings time.
The screen next displays the MS-DOS version number and copyright
information, and then the MS-DOS command prompt appears:
A>
uses the 24.hour format, so to set the
19 : 05.
This means the operating system is ready for you to enter a command. The
command prompt identifies the current operating drive: A, B, or C. The
prompt appears on the screen whenever you load MS-DOS, complete an
MS-DOS command, or exit an application program.
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Copying System Diskettes
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important that you make copies of your three system diskettes right away.
Use only the copies (usually called “working copies”) for daily use and store
the originals in a safe place.
The procedure for copying a diskette depends on whether your computer
has one or two diskette drives. Follow the instructions given for your model.
You will need three blank, double-sided, double-density,
diskettes.
Before you copy your system diskettes, write-protect them so you can’t
accidentally erase data. See Chapter 3 for instructions on write-protecting
diskettes. Also, label each copy you make right away.
Copying with two diskette drives
1.
2.
3.
Now that you have set up your system and loaded MS-DOS, it is
3%inch
insert
the Startup/Operating 1 diskette in drive A if it is not there
already.
Insert a blank
Type the following and press
DISKCOPY A: B:
3%inch 72OKB
diskette in drive B, the bottom drive.
Enter:
720KB
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The screen displays this message:
Insert SOURCE diskette in drive A:
Insert TARGET diskette in drive B:
Press any key when ready . . .
4.
Drive A already contains the diskette you want to copy (the source) and
drive B contains the blank diskette (the target), so just press any key.
If the diskette in drive B is not formatted, the DISKCOPY program
formats it. Then the program begins copying the data from drive A to
the formatted diskette in drive B.
5.
When the copy is complete, the screen displays this prompt:
Copy another diskette (Y/N)?
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Press Y so you can make a copy of the Operating 2 diskette. Remove the
diskettes from drives A and B by pressing the release buttons on each
drive. Then insert the Operating 2 diskette in drive A and another
blank diskette in drive B. Follow the prompts on the screen to copy the
Operating 2 diskette.
6. Now follow the procedure described in Step 5 to copy the Reference.”
diskette.
7. When you finish and the
prompt is displayed, press N to return to the MS-DOS command
prompt.
Copy another diskette (Y/N) ?
Copying with one diskette drive
1.
Insert the Startup/Operating 1 diskette in drive A if it is not there
already
2.
Type DISKCOPY and press
Enter.
The screen displays this message:
Insert SOURCE diskette in drive A:
Press any key when ready . . .
3.
Drive A already contains the diskette you want to copy (the source
diskette), so just press any key The DISKCOPY program copies the
contents of the diskette to the computer’s memory.
Note
Because the 720KB MS-DOS diskette holds more data than fits in the
computer’s 640KB of memory, the computer copies the contents of the
diskette in two passes. The screen prompts you when to insert and
remove the diskettes.
The screen then displays this message:
Insert TARGET diskette in drive A:
Press any key when ready . . .
4.
Remove the Startup/Operating 1 diskette from drive A by pressing the
release button and insert the blank diskette (the target diskette) in the
drive. Then press any key.
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If the diskette in drive A is not formatted, the DISKCOPY program
formats it. Then the program begins copying the data from the
computer’s memory to the formatted diskette. When it has copied all the
files from memory, the screen displays this message:
Insert SOURCE diskette in drive A:
Press any key when ready . . .
Remove the copy diskette from the drive and insert the original Startup/
5.
Operating 1 diskette. Press any key.
The program copies the rest of the files from the original diskette to the
computer’s memory and then displays this message:
Insert TARGET diskette in drive A:
Press any key when ready . . .
6.
Remove the Startup/Operating 1 diskette from drive A and insert the
copy diskette in the drive. Then press any key. The program copies the
remaining files from the computer’s memory to the copy diskette.
When the copy is complete, you see this prompt:
Copy another diskette (Y/N)?
Press Y so you can make a copy of the Operating 2 diskette. Follow
7.
the instructions above and the prompts on the screen to copy the
Operating 2 diskette.
When you finish and the Copy another diskette (Y/N) ?
8.
prompt appears, press Y so you can make a copy of the Reference
diskette. Follow the instructions above and the prompts on the screen
to copy the Reference diskette.
9.
When you finish copying the Reference diskette, press N to return to the
MS-DOS command prompt.
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Chapter 2
Preparing a Hard Disk for Use
If your computer has a hard disk, follow the instructions in this chapter to
prepare it before using it for the first time.
WARNING
Do not perform any of these procedures if your hard disk has already been
prepared for use or has data stored on it; otherwise, you will erase all the
data on the hard disk. These instructions apply only to a new hard disk.
The hard disk inside your computer has a capacity of 20 megabytes-about
20 million characters. This is equivalent to approximately 30 720KB
diskettes. Using a hard disk reduces the number of diskettes you need
and eliminates much of the diskette-swapping you do when you use
diskettes. You can do almost all your work on the hard disk and copy
your files to diskettes as needed (to make backups, for example).
Although the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up any of
your hard disk files that you cannot afford to lose. Use the Epson MENU
program or the MS-DOS BACKUP command described in your MS-DOS
manual to back up your hard disk files.
Before you can use the hard disk, you must do the following things to
prepare it:
Use the FDISK program to partition the hard disk to run the MS-DOS
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operating system.
Use the SELECT program to format the MS-DOS partition and to
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copy the MS-DOS Startup/Operating 1 files to the hard disk.
Use the COPY command to copy files from the Operating 2 and
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Reference diskettes to the hard disk.
These procedures are described in this chapter.
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