MiS
PLUS
Installation and Operations Guide
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all'uso
Fonctionnement
et
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Bedienungs- und Installationshandbuch
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NOTE, NOTA, REMARQUE, HINWEIS,
NOTA:
ENGLISH:
Systems with hard disk.
To
avoid any risk of damaging the hard disk, read carefully chapter 8,
before transporting your system.
ITALIANO:
Sistemi con hard disk.
Per
evitare eventuali danni all'hard disk, prima di spostare il vostro sistema,
leggete attentamente
il
Capitolo
8.
FRAN<;AIS:
Systeme a disque duro
Pour eviter
Ie
risque d'endommager
Ie
disque dur, lire attentivement
Ie
Chapitre 8 avant de transporter
Ie
systeme.
DEUTSCH:
Systeme mit Festplatte.
Um
jegliches Risiko einer Beschadigung der Festplatte auszuschlieBen,
lesen
die bitte aufmerksam
Kap
itel 8, bevor Sie Ihr System transportieren.
ESPANOL:
Sistemas con Disco Duro
Para evitar
eventuales darios
al
dis
co
duro, l
ea
atentamente
el
capi tulo
8, antes de desplazar su sistema.
This
equipment conforms
to
the
specifications
of
the
EEC
directive
82/499
on
the
prevention
and
elimination
of
radio-frequency
disturbances.
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.
NOTICE
Ing.
C.
Olivetti
&
C.,
S.p.A.
reserves
the
right
to
make
any changes
in
the
product
described
in
this
manual
at
any
time
and
without
notice.
PREFACE
This manual
is
provided
for
all
users
of
this
personal
computer.
It
contains
all
the
information
necessary
to
set
it
up
and begin
operation.
A
summary
of
the
guide
is
given
below.
CHAPTER 1 gives
a
general
description
of
the
possible
system
configurations,
the
starter
kit,
and informs about
software
requirements.
Chapter 2
helps
you
to
familiarize
yourself
with
the
system.
You
will
find
a
detailed
description
of
the
system
components,
controls,
indicators
and
interfaces.
Chapter J
describes
the
first
switching
on
of
the
system
and
the
autodiagnostics.
Chapter 4
gives
some
important
advice
on
the
care
and
handling
of
diskettes,
disk
drives
and
configurations
with
a hard
disk.
Chapter 5
explains
everything
necessary
to
load
an
operating
system, keyboard
drivers
and
the
travel
utility
for
configurations
with hard
disks.
Chapter 6
is
intended
to
familiarize
you
with
the
keyboard.
Chapter 7
gives
some
important
advice
on
working with
AC
power,
batteries
and
cable
connections.
Chapter 8
provides
all
the
information
needed
before
you
switch
OFr
your
PC
and
how
to
transport
it.
APPENDICES
A - 0
provide
the
following
information:
A)
Adjusting
the
display
hinges,
upgrading
the
system
with an
optional
5.25"
disk
drive
and
replacing
the
batteries
and
the
backlight.
B)
Trouble
shooting,
Customer
Test
C)
Technical
characteristics
D)
List
of
figures
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User
Guide
DISTRIBUTION:
General
(G)
fIRST
EDITION:
March
1988
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION
1-1
YOUR
PORTABLE
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
1-1
THE
TWO
POSSIBLE
CONFIGURATIONS
1-1
SUMMARY
OF
SYSTEM
FEATURES
1-3
IMPORTANT
SYSTEM
FEATURES:
BACKLIGHT,
BATTERY
1-3
HOW
TO
USE
THIS
MANUAL
1-4
THE
STARTER
KIT
1-5
CHECKING
YOUR
ORDER
1-5
SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS:
OPERATING
SYSTEM
2.
FAMILIARIZING
YOURSELF
WITH
THE
SYSTEM
2-1
CONNECTING
THE
STRAP
2-1
CHOOSING A WORKING
LOCATION
2-2
WORK
LOCATION,
SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
2-3
OPENING
THE
COMPUTER
2-3
INSERTING
THE
TEMPLATE
FOR
THE
TWO
CONFIGURATIONS
2-4
REMOVING/REPLACING
THE
KEYBOARD
2-5
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS,
INTERFACES
2-5
System
and
display
v
2-6
The
disk
drive(s)/hard
disk
2-7
Keyboard
2-8
Back
panel/interfaces
2-9
AC
adapter
3.
GETTING
STARTED
3-1
SELECTING
THE
TYPE
(BATTERY/AC)
Of
POWER
SUPPLY
3-2
BEfORE
SWITCHING
ON
-
USING
AN
AC
OUTLET,
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
3-2
BEfORE
SWITCHING
ON -AC
POWER -SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
3-3
SWITCHING
ON -AC
POWER
3-3
WARNING -HARD
DISK
SWITCH
3-4
READJUSTING
THE
CONTRAST,
USING
THE
BACKLIGHT
3-4
THE
AUTODIAGNOSTICS
3-6
THE
AUTODIAGNOSTICS
(for
hard
disk
syste.s)
3-7
SWITCHING
ON -BATTERY
POWER -SYSTEMS
WITH
TWO
DISK
DRIVES
3-7
SWITCHING
ON -BATTERY
POWER -SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
3-9
SWITCHING
Off -
SYSTEMS
WITH
TWO
DISK
DRIVES
3-9
SWITCHING
Off -
SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
vi
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INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
CONTENTS
3-10
HARDWARE
RESET -SWITCHING
orf/ON
4.
DISKETTES,
DRIVES,
HARD
DISK
4-1
WORKING
WITH
DISKETTES
4-2
WRITE-PROTECTION
4-3
ATTACHING
LABELS
4-3
SOME
ADVICE
ON
THE
CARE
Of
DISKETTES
4-4
DISKETTE/HARD
DISK
ACCESS
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
4-4
Indicator
lights,
system with
two
disk
drives
4-4
Indicator
lights,
system with hard
disk
4-5
INSERTING
AND
REMOVING
THE
DISKETTES
4-5
Inserting
a
diskette
4-6
Removing
a
diskette
4-6
THE
HARD
DISK
4-6 Care and
handling
of
the
hard
disk
4-7
PROTECTING
THE
HARD
DISK
BEfORE
TRANSPORTING
THE
SYSTEM
5.
KEYBOARD
DRIVERS,
UTILITIES
5-1
LOADING
AN
OPERATING
SYSTEM
fROM A DISKETTE
IN
vii
6.
DRIVE
A:
5-1
LOADING A NATIONAL
KEYBOARD
DRIVER
5-3
RECOMMENDED
STEPS
AfTER
LOADING
THE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
5-3 Copying
the
national
keyboard
driver
to
the
operating
system
diskette
5-3 Creating
an
AUTOEXEC.BAT
file
5-3 Creating a
CONFIG.SYS
file
on
your
operating
system
diskette
5-.
SYSTEM
WITH
HARD
DISK
5-.
COPYING
THE
TRAVEL
UTILITY
5-5 Using
the
travel
utility
WORKING
WITH
THE
KEYBOARD
6-1
ENTERING
TEXT
IN
UPPER
CASE
6-2
MULTI-CHARACTER
KEYS
6-3
THE
CURSOR
CONTROL
KEYS
6-3
THE
EDIT/SHIfT
KEY
6-.
THE
AUTOMATIC
REPEAT
fUNCTION
6-.
DEAD
KEY
SYMBOLS
6-6
THE
NUMBER
KEY
PAD
6-6
HOW
TO
COMPLETE
AN
ENTRY
v
iii
M15
PLUS
INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
CONTENTS
6-7
CORRECTING
SPELLING
MISTAKES
WHEN
MAKING
ENTRIES
6-7
OTHER
SPECIAL
CHARACTERS
6-10
SWITCHING
BACK
TO
THE
US-ASCII
KEYBOARD
6-10
THE
SWISS-GERMAN/SWISS-fRENCH
KEYBOARD
6-10
THE
GREEK
KEYBOARD
6-11
THE
PORTUGUESE
KEYBOARD
6-11
SOfTWARE
RESET
(CTRL + ALT + DEL)
7.
AC/BATTERY
OPERATION,
CHARGING
THE
BATTERIES
7-1
GENERAL
7-1
BATTERY
BACK
UP
(IN
CASE
Of
POWER
fAILURE,
UNINTENDED
CABlE
DISCONNECTION)
7-2
DURATION
Of
OPERATION
ON
BATTERIES
UNDER
DIffERENT
CONDITIONS
7-2 Systems with
two
disk
drives
7-3 Systems with hard disk
7-4
WORKING
ON
BATTERIES;
BATTERY
LOW
INDICATOR
7-4
BATTERY
OPERATION,
CHARGING
UP
THE
BATTERIES
7-5
WORKING
ON
AC
AND
CHARGING
BATTERIES
7-6
IMPORTANT
fEATURE:
AUTOMATIC
CHARGING
Of
BATTERIES
WHEN
WORKING
ON
AC
ix
7-6
NOTE
ON
fILE
SAVING
7-7
IMPORTANT
ADVICE
ON
WORKING
WITH
BATTERIES
7-7
CHARGING
UP
THE
BATTERIES
fOR
THE
fIRST
TIME
7-B
A
fEW
TIPS
ON
CABLE
CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION
7-8
SYSTEM
fEATURE:
ACOUSTIC
WARNING
IN
CASE
Of
NO
DRIVE/KEYBOARD
ACCESS
7-9
WHEN
IS
BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
NECESSARY?
8.
SWITCHING
Off,
TRANSPORTING
YOUR
SYSTEM
8-1
NOTE
ON
fILE
SAVING
8-1
SWITCHING
Off A
SYSTEM
WITH
TWO
DISK
DRIVES
8-1
PROTECTING
THE
HARD
DISK
BEfORE
SWITCHING
Off
A
SYSTEM
WITH
HARD
DISK
8-2
The
built-in
automatic
hard
disk
protection
utility
8-2
The
travel
utility
for
protecting
the
hard
disk
8-4
The
ship
disk
utility
in
the
Customer
Test
8-4
SPECIAL
SITUATIONS
8-4
TRANSPORTING
YOUR
SYSTEM
A.
ADJUSTMENTS,
UPGRADING,
REPLACING
BATTERIES
x
M15
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INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
CONTENTS
A-I
SETTING/RE-ADJUSTING
THE
RESISTANCE
OF
THE
DISPLAY
HINGES
A-I
UPGRADING
THE
SYSTEM
WITH
THE
5.25"
OPTIONAL
DISK
DRIVE
A-2
REPLACING
THE
BATTERIES
A-3
REPLACING
THE
BACKLIGHT
B.
TROUBlE
SHOOTING,
CUSTOMER
TEST
B-1
TROUBLESHOOTING
B-3
THE
CUSTOMER
TEST
8-4
LOADING
AND
USING
THE
CUSTOMER
TEST
B-7
BEFORE
TRANSPORTING
THE
SYSTEM:
THE
PARK
DISK
HEADS
OPTION
8-8
HOW
TO
EXIT
THE
CUSTOMER
TEST
C.
TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
C-I
TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
D.
LIST
OF
FIGURES
xi
INTRODUCTION
YOUR
PORTABLE
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
Thank
you
for
choosing
this
portable
Personal
Computer.
By
buying
this
particular
PC,
you
have
acquired
a
versatile
system, which, because
of
its
compatibility
with
Industry
Standards,
gives
you
access
to
a wide range
of
application
software.
The
system has an
incorporated
rechargeable
battery,
which
means
that
you
can
work
with
or
without
AC
supply,
as
you
wish. Because
of
its
compact measurements,
it
can
be
used
almost anywhere.
THE
TWO
POSSIBLE
CONfIGURATIONS
Two
system
configurations
are
available:
1.
SYSTEM
WITH
TWO
DISK
DRIVES
(each with a
capacity
of
720
KByte)
2.
SYSTEM
WITH
HARD
DISK
(20
MByte)
AND
ONE
DISK
DRIVE
(720 KByte)
SUMMARY
Of
SYSTEM
fEATURES
Below
is
a
brief
overview
of
the
technical
specifications
of
the
system:
Internal
storage
capacity:
S12K
bytes
Intel
BOCBB
Processor
(16
bit
internal
bus)
Mass
storage,
external
storage
capacity:
configuration
1:
2
integrated
disk
drives,
each one with
720K
bytes
capacity,
using
3.5"
microdiskettes
1-1
1-2
configuration
2:
1.
1
integrated
hard
disk,
storage
capacity
20
MBytes
2. 1
integrated
disk
drive,
720
Kbytes
capacity
Interface
for
connecting
an
optional
5.25"
disk
drive.
This can be used
to
read/write
software
directly
from/to
5.25"
diskettes
(capacity
360K
bytes).
Liquid
crystal
display
with:
1.
backlight
2.
contrast
control
3.
25
lines
of
80
characters
per
line
in
text
mode
(or
25
lines
of
40
characters
per
line)
4.
Graphics
capability,
with a resolution
of
640 x 200
pixels.
The
keyboard has
78
keys,
and can be
left
in
the
system
or
taken
out
and
moved
to
any
position.
Any
of
a range
of
national
keyboard
versions
can be
supplied.
A wide
variety
of
printers
can be
connected
to
the
system,
to
meet
diverse
needs.
The
system can be equipped
with
an
adjustable
shoulder
strap.
A
carrier
bag
is
supplied
for
transporting
the
system,
along
with
its
accessories.
M15
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INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
IMPORTANT
SYSTEM
fEATURES:
BACKLIGHT,
BATTERY
INTRODUCTION
The
display
of
your system
is
equipped
with
a
backlight
which
allows
you
to
use your
PC
in
different
lighting
conditions.
Thanks
to
the
built-in
rechargeable
batteries,
you can use
this
system even where
there
is
no
AC
outlet.
HOW
TO
USE
THIS
MANUAL
At
the
end
of
this
manual you
will
find
a
fold-out
appendix,
which
contains:
all
the
illustrations
referred
to
in
the
text,
in
the
order
they
are
referred
to,
showing
all
the
important
operations
which
may
be
carried
out
on
the
computer.
illustrations
of
all
the
available
national
keyboard
versions.
Please
unfold
this
appendix and
turn
to
the
illustration
(1)
•
When
reference
is
made
in
the
manual
to
certain
components,
for
example
(4)
or
(3,8)
etc.,
the
components
will
be found
by
these
numbers
in
the
illustrations
of
the
appendix.
For
example
the
number
(4)
refers
to
Figure
4;
the
number
(3,8)
refers
to
the
component marked B
in
Figure
3.
In
this
way, you can
follow
the
text
and have
the
corresponding
illustrations
available
at
a
glance.
1-3
THE
STARTER
KIT
The
Starter
Kit
has been
designed
to
supply
everything
necessary
to
start
up
and begin working
with
the
system.
The
Kit,
which has been
supplied
with
your system,
consists
of
the
following:
This manual
1
Diskette
(3.5")
labeled:
UTILITIES
2
templates
to
be
inserted
in
the
area
above
the
keyboard. These
templates
can
be
used
to
describe
your
function
keys. In
addition
they
help
you
to
identify
your
disk
drives
(and/or
your hard
disk).
On
the
diskette
marked
UTILITIES
you
will
find
the
national
keyboard
drivers,
which must be loaded
when
you
have a
keyboard
version
other
than
the
US
ASCII
keyboard. In
addition,
you
will
find
the
Customer
Test
software
and
the
Travel
utility
on
this
diskette.
The
Customer
Test
software
can be used
to
test
the
hardware
of
your
system.
The
Travel
utility
is
needed
when
you
have a system
with
hard
disk.
The
Travel
utility
offers
a
way
(among
others)
to
park
the
heads
of
the
hard
disk
in
a
safe
position.
This
utility
can be used
before
a system
with
hard
disk
is
transported.
M15
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AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
CHECKING
YOUR
ORDER
Please
make
a
brief
check
of
the
items
in
the
package:
the
portable
PC
(l,A),
comprising
display,
keyboard,
and
two
integrated
disk
drives
or
(hard
disk
configurations)
one
integrated
hard
disk
and an
integrated
disk
drive.
1
carrier
case
(I,B)
1
shoulder
strap
(I,H)
Starter
Kit
(1,0)
with
manual and
UTILITIES
diskette
2
templates
(I,e)
(to
be
inserted
in
the
area
above
the
keyboard)
AC
adapter
with
DC
cable
(I,G)
(I,f)
1
AC
power
cable,
for
AC
adapter-AC
outlet
connection
(I,E)
We
recommend
that
you
keep
all
the
packing
material,
as
it
will
be
useful
for
reshipment.
SOfTWARE
REQUIREMENTS:
OPERATING
SYSTEM
You
will
not
be
able
to
fully
utilize
your
Personal
Computer
until
an
operating
system
(or
appropriate
application
program)
is
loaded
into
its
memory.
This
is
NOT
INCLUDED
in
the
Starter
Kit
which
comes
in
the
box
with
this
computer.
You
can
purchase
the
operating
system from
your
dealer.
The
operating
system
to
be
used
on
this
system
is:
3.2
MS-DOS
1-5
fAMILIARIZING
YOURSElf
WITH
THE
SYSTEM
CONNECTING
THE
STRAP
The
shoulder
strap
(I,H),
provided
in
the
box,
will
help
you
when
transporting
your system.
To
connect
the
carrying
strap
proceed
as
follows
(2):
1.
Put one end
of
the
carrying
strap
around
the
metal
holder
(2,C)
on
the
left
side
of
the
system,
and
put
the
metal
pin
(2,0)
into
the
hole
on
the
end
of
the
strap.
2. Put
the
other
end
of
the
carrying
strap
around
the
metal
holder
(2,A)
on
the
right
side
of
the
system and
put
the
metal
pin
(2,8)
into
the
hole
on
this
end
of
the
strap.
3.
By
moving
the
clasp
(2,r)
to
the
left
or
right
you
can
adjust
the
length
of
the
belt
as
you
wish.
CHOOSING A WORKING
LOCATION
This computer system
is
designed
to
be
portable;
that
is,
you
can use
it
safely
in
different
types
of
location
and
in
varying
working
environments.
If
you
intend
to
use
the
computer
in
a
non-office
environment, and
in
unusual
or
rough
conditions,
please
pay
attention
to
the
following
points:
Avoid:
1.
using
the
system
in
a chemical
or
environment
dust-laden
2. exposing
the
equipment
to
extremes
of
temperature
or
humidity
3. knocks and
vibrations
4.
placing
the
equipment
near
sources
of
electrical
or
magnetic
interference,
such
as
large
transformers,
2-1
high-frequency
devices,
large
electric
motors,
or
telephones.
You
should
also
take
care:
not
to
expose
the
system
to
direct
sunlight.
when
operating
from
the
AC
outlet,
to
check
that
there
is
a ground
(earth)
connection.
For
the
technical
characteristics
of
unusual
conditions,
with
respect
humidity,
see
the
chapter
on
Technical
the
end
of
the
manual.
WORK
LOCATION,
SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
the
equipment under
to
temperature
and
Characteristics
at
Note
the
following
if
you
have a system with hard
disk:
When
you
are
using
a system with hard
disk
and
the
hard
disk
is
switched
ON
the
system should
not
be
moved
more
than
necessary.
The
system should
not
be
exposed
to
any
knocks,
vibrations
etc.
You
can
also
use a system with hard
disk
with
the
hard
disk
switched
OFF.
(Hard
disk
switch
(15,E)
in
position
OFF
(=0),
battery
operation;
hard
disk
heads parked
in
a
safe
position
as
described
in
this
aanual).
In
this
case
you
don't
have
to
take
the
above
precautions.
2-2
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AND
OPERATIONS
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fAMILIARIZING
YOURSELf
WITH
THE
SYSTEM
OPENING
THE
COMPUTER
1.
The
flip-up
display,
when
closed,
is
held
in
place
by
two
plastic
clips,
(J,A)
, one
on
each
side
of
the
lid.
To
open,
press
both
these
clips
simultaneously
at
the
bottom and
li
ft
the
display
(J,B)
upward.
2.
Set
the
display,
to
the
desired
angle
for
optimum
viewing.
I~rtant:
The
display
lid
can be
set
in
up
to
the
maximum
angle
of
inclination.
the
following
points
when
opening:
many
positions,
Pay
attention
to
1.
Always open
the
lid
carefully:
never
try
to
force
it.
(The
resistance
can be
readjusted
according
to
the
description
in
Appendix A).
2.
You
will
find
the
point
of
most
resistance
when
you
have
reached
the
maximum
angle
of
opening.
3.
When
closing
the
display,
let
it
down
softly
with
your
hands;
do
not
let
it
fall
back
into
place.
Above
all,
do not slam
it.
Fig.
(4)
shows a system
with
two
disk
drives
(4,A,B).
Fig.
(5)
shows a system
with
hard
disk,
(5,A)
disk
drive
A:,
(5,C)
hard
disk
(drive
C:).
INSERTING
THE
TEMPLATE
fOR
THE
TWO
CONfIGURATIONS
In your
starter
kit
there
are
2
templates
to
be
inserted
in
the
area
above
the
keyboard. These
templates
can
be
used
to
describe
your
function
keys.
In
addition
they
help
you
to
identify
your
disk
drives
(and/or
your hard
disk).
The
templates
are
printed
on
both
sides
(one
side
to
be
used
for
systems
with
two
disk
drives,
one
side
to
be used
2-J
for
systems
with
hard
disk).
If
you
have a system
transparent
plastic
insert
the
template
plastic
sheet.
with
sheet
(I,C)
two
disk
drives:
Take
the
from above
the
keyboard
(4,0),
and
reinsert
the
transparent
Note
the
symbols
for
the
disk
drives:
(6,A,B).
If
you
have a system
with
hard
disk
(7),
note
the
symbols
for
hard
disk
and
the
disk
drive:
(7,C,A).
REMOVING/REPLACING
THE
KEYBOARD
There
are
two
different
ways
of
positioning
the
keyboard:
a)
It
is
designed
in
such a
way
that
you
can
quite
easily
leave
it
and use
it
in
the
transport
position
(4),(5)
.
b)
You
can
take
the
keyboard
out
and
place
it
anywhere
you
wish.
When
you
wish
to
do
this,
please
proceed
as
follows:
2-4
1.
Lift
up
the
keyboard
using
the
thumbgrooves (8,A)
provided
on
the
front:
first
press
it
lightly
as
indicated
by
arrow
(8,B)
and
then
lift
it
out
as
indicated
by
arrow
(8,C).
Take
it
out
of
the
housing
(9).
2.
Pullout
the
keyboard
cable
which
you
will
find
wound
around
the
two
plastic
pins
(10,B,C)
3.
Place
the
keyboard wherever
you
wish.
4.
Check
that
the
keyboard
connector
(10,A)
is
set
straight
in
its
socket.
Apply
slight
pressure
to
ensure
that
the
connector
is
fully
inserted.
When
you
wish
to
disconnect
the
keyboard,
pull
the
plastic
connector
(10,A)
out
of
the
socket.
To
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fAMILIARIZING
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WITH
THE
SYSTEM
re-insert
the
connector,
push
it
fully
into
the
socket.
5.
When
replacing
the
keyboard
in
its
housing,
be
careful
to
wind
the
cable
around
the
plastic
pins
(10,8,e).
Make
sure
that
the
left
and
right
corner
of
the
keyboard
are
positioned
under
the
plastic
edges
as
indicated
by
(ll,D).
Then
press
the
keyboard
slightly
as
indicated
by
the
arrows
(11,8)
and
(ll,e).
When
the
keyboard
is
back
in
its
original
position,
it
should
be
evenly
aligned
with
the
sides
of
the
housing.
6.
Before
closing
the
display
lid,
ensure
that
the
keyboard
is
correctly
in
position.
CONTROLS,
INDICATORS,
INTERfACES
Before you
begin
working,
make
a
brief
visual
check
of
the
system,
the
rear
panel,
and
the
power
supply
unit.
You
will
see
the
following
controls
and
indicators:
Syste.
and
display
ON/OFF
switch
(12,A)
o
position
= System
OFF
1
position
= System
ON
Speaker (13,A)
Power
indicator
light
(green)
(13,e)
This
indicator
lights
up
when
the
system has been
switched
on.
Battery
indicator
light
(green)
(13,8)
2-5
This
indicator
lights
up
when
the
battery
needs
to
be
recharged.
Display
contrast
control
knob
(13,0)
This
is
used
to
adjust
the
contrast
setting
on
the
display.
Turn
clockwise
to
increase
the
contrast.
The
screen
will
become
generally
darker.
Volume
control
knob
(13,E)
This
controls
the
volume
of
the
sound
on
the
speaker.
Turn
clockwise
to
increase
the
volume.
BACKLIGHT
ON/OFF
switch
(13,r)
This
switches
the
built-in
backlight
ON
or
OFF.
(ON
=
backlight
at
maximum
brightness)
(OFF = backlight
at
minimum
brightness)
The
disk
drive(s)/hard
disk
SYSTEMS
WITH
TWO
DISK
DRIVES:
Disk
drive
A
(right
hand
side)
(12,0)
Disk
drive
B
Cleft
hand
side)
(12,r)
Disk
drive
indicator
light
(drive
A)
(12,C)
Disk
drive
indicator
light
(drive
B)
(12,
B)
These
indicators
come
on
when
the
system
is
accessing
the
disk
drive(s).
On
each
disk
drive
note:
A
disk
drive
cover
(12,r)
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THE
SYSTEM
A
disk
drive
release
button
(12,E)
When
pressed,
this
button
partially
ejects
any
microdiskette
present
in
the
disk
drive.
SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK:
Disk
drive
A
(right
hand
side)
(12,0)
HARD
DISK
C (12,H)
(left
hand
side)
Hard
disk
drive
cover
(12,H).
This
protects
the
hard
disk.
It
should
not
be
removed.
Disk
drive
indicator
light
(drive
A)
(12,C)
Hard
disk
indicator
light
(drive
C)
(12,8)
These
indicators
come
on
when
the
system
is
accessing
the
disk
drive/hard
disk.
Keyboard
78
keys,
including:
a)
10
Function Keys,
Fl
to
FlO
(14,A)
b)
integrated
numeric keypad
(14,8)
c)
cursor
control
keys
(14,0)
Indicator
light
on
the
NUM
LOCK
key (14,C)
When
this
key
is
pressed,
the
indicator
light
shows
that
the
number keys
are
activated.
Indicator
light
on
the
CAPS
LOCK
key
(14,E)
When
the
CAPS
LOCK
key
is
pressed,
this
indicator
light
shows
the
alphabetic
section
of
the
keyboard
is
in
2-7
upper
case
mode.
EDIT/SHIFT
key,
(14,f)
This
is
a
toggle
key used
to
activate
the
numeric
keypad, and
the
PG
UP,
PG
ON,
HOME,
and
END
functions.
Keyboard
connector
(IO,A)
This
connects
the
keyboard
to
the
system.
Back
panel/interfaces
2-8
Socket
for
DC
power
connection
(15,f)
Systeas
with
hard
disk:
ON/OFF
switch
for
hard
disk
(15,E)
Parallel
interface
(15,A)
This
is
used
to
connect
a
printer
(parallel).
Serial
interface
(15,e)
This
is
used
to
connect
equipment
requiring
a
serial
interface.
Interface
for
5.25"
disk
drive
(15,8)
This
is
used
to
connect
the
optional
5.25"
disk
drive.
Air
outlets
(15,D):
You
should
keep
these
outlets
free
from
paper
etc.
on
systems
with
hard
disk.
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AND
OPERATIONS
GUIDE
FAMILIARIZING
YOURSELF
WITH
THE
SYSTEM
AC
adapter
The
universal
AC
adapter
(16,0)
can
be
connected
to
AC
voltages
from 100
volt
to
240 Volt
(AC
frequency:
50
Hz,
and 60 Hz).
(AC
input
socket
(16,E)
)
DC
power
supply
cable
(16,C)
for
connecting
the
AC
adapter
to
the
computer,
when
operating
from an
AC
outlet
and
when
charging
the
batteries.
Power
supply
indicator
light
(green)
(16,A)
lights
up
when
the
AC
adapter
is
connected
to
a
wall
outlet.
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
SWITCHING
ON-Off;
TRANSPORTING A SYSTEM
WITH
HARD
DISK
If
you
switch
ON/OFF
a system
with
hard
disk,
please
refer
to
Chapter
8,
which
explains
all
steps
to
be performed
to
protect
the
hard
disk
before
you
transport
the
system.
2-9
GETTING
STARTED
SELECTING
THE
TYPE
Of
POWER
SUPPLY
(BATTERY/AC)
Each time
you
are
about
to
switch
on
the
system,
consider
which
type
of
power
supply
you
wish
to
use:
a)
AC
(through
the
AC
adapter);
the
batteries
will
automatically
be
charged
if
they
have
reached a certain
level
of
discharge
b)
battery
supply
Your
decision
should
be based
on
the
following
points:
a)
AC
supply:
connect
the
system
to
an
AC
outlet
whenever
there
is
one
available.
AC
supply
with
simultaneous
charging
of
the
batteries:
if,
when
operating
on
batteries,
the
indicator
light
beside
the
display
shows
that
the
batteries
have
become
discharged,
connect
the
system
as
soon
as
possible
to
an
AC
outlet
through
the
AC
adapter,
powering
the
system and
recharging
the
batteries
at
the
same
time.
b)
Battery
supply:
if
you
are
travelling,
or
you
find
yourself
in
places
where
there
is
no
AC
outlet,
you
can
run your system
independently
on
the
rechargeable
batteries.
Battery
operation
entails
certain
time
limits,
and
it
is
therefore
advisable
to
plan
your use
of
the
system
in
advance
when
you
intend
to
run
it
on
batteries
(this
is
explained
in
detail
in
Chapter
7).
Each time
you
switch
off
after
using
the
batteries,
you
should
consider
whether
they
need
to
be
recharged.
3-1
BEFORE
SWITCHING
ON -USING
AN
AC
OUTLET,
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
The
first
time
you
switch
on
we
recommend
the
use
of
an
AC
power
supply.
When
doing
so,
it
is
essential
to
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Check
that
the
ON/OFF
switch
(17)
is
in
the
0
Position
(=
OFF),
before
making
or
changing any
of
the
cable
connections.
2. Ensure
that
the
voltage
and frequency
values
available
from
the
AC
outlet
are
in
the
range
indicated
on
the
AC
adapter
(100 - 240
V,
50
Hz,
60
Hz).
3.
Insert
the
DC
cable
jack
(18,A)
of
the
AC
power
supply
in
the
DC
socket
on
the
rear
of
the
computer.
4.
Plug
in
the
AC
supply
cable
(19,A)
into
the
AC
adapter.
5.
IMPORTANT:
The
last
step,
when
connecting
the
system
through
the
AC
adapter
to
the
AC
outlet,
should
always
be
the
connection
of
the
AC
cable
to
the
AC
outlet
(20,A)
,even
when
you
intend
to
charge
the
batteries.
The
green
indicator
light
on
the
AC
adapter
(16,A)
lights
up
when
the
adapter
is
connected
to
a
wall
outlet.
BEFORE
SWITCHING
ON -AC
POWER -SYSTEMS
WITH
HARD
DISK
Whenever you
operate
a system
with
hard
disk
on
AC
power
the
hard
disk
will
be
switched
on
automatically
and
recognized
by
the
system
as
soon
as
the
power
switch
(22,A)
is
switched
ON.
This
is
independent
of
the
position
(0/1)
of
the
hard
disk
switch
(18,8).
A
small
note:
your system
is
equipped
with
a backup
facility.
That means
that
if
there
is
an
AC
power
failure
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GETTING
STARTED
or
an
unintended
cable
disconnection
the
system
will
automatically
be powered
by
the
batteries.
No
data
will
be
lost.
In
such a
case
the
hard
disk
will
battery
power)
only
if
the
hard
position
ON
(=1).
continue
working (on
disk
switch
is
in
the
When
you
work
in
environments where
the
AC
power
is
not
very
reliable,
we
recommend
as
a
matter
of
routine,
that
you
leave
the
hard
disk
switch
in
position
ON
(=1)
if
the
hard
disk
is
needed
while
you
are
working.
SWITCHING
ON -AC
POWER
1.
Turn
the
contrast
control
knob (21,A)
to
the
maximum
brightness
position
(anti-clockwise).
Maximum
brightness
means
minimum
contrast.
2.
Switch
the
backlight
switch
(21,8)
into
the
OFF
position.
3.
Switch
the
system
on
(setting
the
ON/OFF
switch
(22,A)
to
position
ON
(=1).
The
power
indicator
light
(2J,A)
(green
comes on.
WARNING -HARD
DISK
SWITCH
power
ON)
I~ortant:
After
you
switched
ON
a system
with
hard
disk,
don't
change
the
position
of
the
hard
disk
switch
(18,8).
The
results
may
be
unpredictable.
Before changing
the
position
of
the
hard
disk
switch,
save
your
current
work
session
and
switch
the
system
OFF.
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