Epson LT-286e Product Information Guide

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EQUITY LT 286e
Computer Specifications
CPU:
Msth Copmwuor:
RAM:
IlltrrhCU:
Parallel: SorId: vldso:
External
dbkstta
drlvo:
4sd.d
ksybosrd: SpWkw:
Option slot:
MOfnCUy:
MOdOllt:
Clock/
Calendar:
Ksybosrd: Mu8 stcmgr:
Hsrd Disk:
Dlskstte
drlvos:
Dlsplsy:
8OC286 mkroprwwor,
8OC287
support
1
MB
(WOKB
extended)
Standard
female connector
RS-232C,
9 pln, D-type msle connector
9pin
CGA,EGA,andextendedEGA
15pm,
Keyboard connector
lntemnl
One
lntemsl RAM msrnory card slot allows expanskm to 2MB;
connector
internal modem slot; 34-pln male
connector
Real-tlme clock
battery backup 84 sculpted keys; LCD indicator icons for Num Lock, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock
Interchangeable, pop-out,
40MB hard disk designed for
consumption;
bultt-fn,
controller One Internal
optbnal, diskette
Large (640X480 dots),
paper-white. bnckllt, LCD display with
164wel
brightness and contrast controls; power-saving
CRT mode suppotts ECD (enhanced display), monochrome display, color
dlspiay,
External RGB
compatlbfe) .
standard and
&blt
parallel; 25
programmable. asynchronous;
female connector supports MDA
D-type female connector
2/3 rlze,
IBM PC AT-compatible slot
2Ems average access
16-M bus ATcompatIble
1.44MB
external 5.25’
drive
gray scale; continuous
feature.
and muftlsynccompatlble
monltor
8/12
dock speeds
(optlonal), 8MHz
49pin
and
calendar
3.5’ diskette
(1.2MB)
high
supported
MHz
384KB
pin, D-type
male
wfth
20MB
low power
contrast,
or
time;
drfve;
CRTs.
(EGA-
color
Power Supply:
Power
Rsqulrsmonts:
Envlronmrntsl Condlttorm:
TOmpwrture:
Humidity:
Physical Dimension:
Optbnr:
Modem: Mmnory:
Bxpsnrbn
cards:
-VI*
case:
Externally
NlCad
hours); up to 4 hours
12/5-volt battery
with automatic 1
loo-240 VAC,
NlCad
volts, 4 ampere hours
Operating Range: 41 to 95 degrees F
(5
Storage
(-20 to 60 degrees
Operating Range: 29% to
non-condensing Storage Range: 8% to
non-condensing Width: 12.9 Inches
Depth: 11.7 Inches (296.5 mm)
Height: 3,46
Weight: 16.4
internal
auto-dial 1
One 2/3-size, IBM PC AT-compatible slot
Soft
attached, rechargeable
battery pack (4000 mMarnpere
AC
adapter
peck while
rechergeebie
to 35
degrees C)
Range: 4 to 122 degrees F
(with
handle retracted
Inches
(with
battery and hard disk drNe)
2499baud. Hayescompatible.
MB RAM expansion cord
wse
for carrying computer
(can recharge
operatltv~
Wd49V sensing.
59/w
Hz.
bettety
C)
80%
(318mm)
(88
Ibs
mm)
(7.4 kg)
computer)
pack, 9.6
80%

Slide Switches

The
clock slide switch selects between 8MHz and Slide switch to the left to select right to select
The CRT/LCD slide switch selects support for either an external CRT or the LCD. Slide switch to the right for the LCD, slide to the left to connect an external CRT.
12Mhz.
SMHz,
slide to the
12MHz.
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The FDD support for an
EXl/INT dida
axtamal5.25”
switch enables and disables
diskette drive. Slide switch to the left if you plan to connect an external diskette drive, slide to the right if you do not plan to
usa
such a drive.

DIP Switches

SW-1
Fu#lon
ON
DFF
7-10
SEE
TABLE
l
Notbad-MustbmON
.%bcIsmhancad mlofdlqlay
smurb
l
l
* Rwcwd-MumboON
l
momdlrom* 0,
mmNad-MumbooN
Rwmd-MustboON
sm4cm rxpMd4d Sitar standard
CRT/LCD
CsmfQurti (below)
LCD
123488
x4
ON l
OFF
ON
ON
ON
LCD
color
moda
modo

SW-2

ON
DFF
ON
T-10
SEE TABLE
*
* Intamal printer port LPTl
*
* Notusad-MustbaON
122428
ON
ON
OFF
DN
ON
OE=
ON
Jumper FunoUon
7 8
9 10
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
Enables internal serial port
Disables internal serial port
Internal printer port
LPTP
Enables internal printer port
Disables internal prlntar port

CRT/LCD Configuration

Switch-
7
B 9 10
OFF ON OFF OFF Selects MDA (CRT only) ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON ON ON Salaots EGA normal mode OFF ON ON OFF
* Factory Settings
Function
selects CGA
selects CGA 80x25
l
!3alaots
EGA enhanced mode
LT286e-2
40x25
8/l
/@J
*
Factory Settings
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EQUITY LT 286e

Connector Pin Assignments

Parallel Port Connector

P/N
No.
1 2 3 4
5 6 DATA4
7 6 9 DATA?
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
16
19
20 GND
21
22
23
24
25

Serial Port Connector

SW
-
STROBE
DATA0
DATA1 DATA2
DATA3
DATA5 DATA6
- ACK
+ BUSY
+PE +
SLCT
- AUTOFT
-
ERROR
- INIT
- SLCTIN
GND GND
GND
GND
GND GND GND
#ME
OIRECTKW
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I
I I I I
I I I
DESCRIPTKIN
Printer Data
Pnnm Data
Printer
Data Bit
Printer Data Printer
Oat4 Prtnter
Data Printer Data Pnnter Data
Ackncwledgs
Pnnter
Busy
End d Paper
Pnnmr Selsct
Auto
Feed
Printer
Error
Printer
Inltlallze
Printer Select
Ground
Ground Ground
Ground
GrOUnd
Ground
Ground Ground
Bit 0
Bit
Bit
81 4
811 Bii BiI

Video Port Connector

1 2
3 5
6 7
In
PIN

Keyboard Interface Connector

Monochrome Ground Ground Red Green
RGB Ground Ground S Red Red Green
Enhanced RGB Ground
Red
Green Blue Blue Blue
lntenslty lntensfty S Green Video Ii
sync
V
Sync
No Con
S Blue
H Sync H Sync v sync
V Sync
2
S
o”o
6
0 0
0
3
1
12345
(E]
6 7 0 9
PIN
No.
SGML N4ME
CRDET
. RXDT TXDT DTR SG DSR RTS
CTS RI
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DIREOWN
I
b
0 I
0
I
I
Dam
Cwiw Do14ct
Recwe
DsU
Transmit Data
Data
Twnwal Rndy
Signal Ground
Data SM
RwdV
Requo4t
to Send Clear IO ssnd
Rho Indicator
8/1/89
I
Kayhwd Keykwd Data
-Keyboard RowI GtWlld
Power l 5v
LT286e-3
DUCRIPTION
Clock
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External Floppy Drive Connector

Pin
1 2 3 4 5 8 7
8
Q
10 11 12 13 14 15
%nd
WNDEX MDSEL EUOTON 0 EXDIR
EXSTEP
EWRDATA EXWRGATE
MTRKO EXWPROT EXRDDATA EN-Is1 MDSKCHG
GND
EiHlGH
GND
.
Mmotlon
I 0
0 0 0 0 I I I 0
I
0
Definition
External
Index External Drlvo Soloot External Motor On Extomai
Mrootion
External Stop External
Writ0
Data
Extomal
Writ0 Gata G-trrnal
Traok
0
External Writ0 Protaol Extomal Road D8ta External
Side
Seleot
Extomai
Disk
Change
Ground
Extomal
High Danlrty
Ground
LT286e-4
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lnstallation/Support Tips

Power

The
Equity LT-2880
adjust8 automatically between
lhmfore, ape&l
it can be used anywhere in the world without
adjustment.
When using the Equity LT288e on battery power, conservation measures are available and should be used.
AC adapter is an auto-sensing unit which
lCX&240 V,
lb3eare:
So/So l-k.
EQUITY LT 2868
with copy-protection. After the installation, the CPU
canbeswitchedbacktothohlgherspeed.
tfasoftwampaokagedoeanotappeartobe
compatible wifh the the CPU speed to 8
Equity
LT286e, try switching
MHz
before giving up.

Video

-
set the backlight
1)
tc
the shortest available setting
with SETLCD,
set the brlghtneas and contrast
2)
control8 as low as is comfortable,
run at 8
31
4)
Periodically, discharge the battery completely. This
will help to minimize the memory effect encountered with NiCad batteries. After the complete discharge, give the LT-286e a full, recharge. This
aa great as possible.
When using the Equity LT-288e with a monochrome monitor, lf your aoftwam requires that you specify a display type, select EGA 640 X 350 MONO.
will
help to keep battery charge life
MHz,
use the
HDDPSWE
automatically turn the HDD off at times when it is not being
aweawd
period
and
constantly.
option
feature to
&hour

Mass Storage

Be
careful when handling the removable hard
Unneoessary roughness can set off the
drives. shock indicator.

Software Problems

When installing a copy-protected software package on the Equity
MHz.
Equity Series Computers
LT-288e,
sat the the CPU speed to 8
This
has been found to have fewer conflicts
8/1/89
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