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charge for at least five minutes before you start using the computer the first time, and leave the AC adapter connected while you use the computer. Be sure to read "Using the Battery" in Chapter 4 for information on using the computer with the battery. It explains how to charge the battery fully; you should do this as soon as possible with your new computer. 4 Connecting a Printer The Equity LT-286 has both parallel and serial interfaces (ports). You can easily connect a printer or plotter that has either type of interface. Just follow the instructions below. Of course, Epson offers a full range of printer products; consult your dealer for more information. 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 computer, you need an IBMcompatible printer cable. If you're 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 computer: 1. Place the printer next to your computer. 2. Before you connect the printer, make sure the power switches on the computer and printer are off. (The power switch for your computer is located on the back of the machine, on the left side as you face the keyboard.) 1-4 Setting Up Your System

Section	Page
FRONT MATTER	1
CONTENTS	5
INTRODUCTION	10
How To Use This Manual	12
Where To Get Help	13
CHAP 1-SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM	14
Unpacking	14
Connecting the AC Adapter	15
Charging the Battery	16
Connecting a Printer	17
Connecting to the Parallel Interface	17
Connecting to the Serial Interface	20
Setting the DIP Switches	21
Keyboard DIP Switches	22
Back Panel DIP Switches	25
Inserting the Startup/Operating 1 Diskette	27
Starting the System	28
Turning On the Computer	29
Adjusting Screen Contrast and Brightness	30
Initial Screen Display	31
Copying System Diskettes	32
CHAP 2-RUNNING THE SETUP PROGRAM	35
Starting the Setup Program	36
Memory	37
Display	38
Coprocessor	40
Mass Storage	41
Backlight Period	43
Gray Scale	44
Leaving the Setup Program	47
CHAP 3-PREPARING THE HARD DISK FOR USE	49
Creating a Primary Partition	51
Creating an Extended Partition	53
Formatting the Primary Partition	55
Formatting the Extended Partition	57
Copying the MS-DOS Files to the Hard Disk	58
Modifying the AUTOEXEC.BAT File	59
Booting From the Hard Disk	60
CHAP 4-USING THE EQUITY LT-286	61
Using the AC Adapter	61
Using the Battery	62
LED Indicators	63
Opening and Closing the Screen	64
Using the Handle	66
Selecting Execution Speed	67
Special Keys on the Equity LT-286 Keyboard	68
Using the Function Key Template	70
Using Diskettes	71
How Diskettes Work	71
Choosing Diskettes for the Equity LT-286	71
Caring for Diskettes	73
Inserting and Removing Diskettes	74
Making Backup Copies	75
Write-Protecting Diskettes	75
Using the Hard Disk Drive	76
Caring for the Hard Disk	76
Protecting the Data on Your Hard Disk	77
Improving Hard Disk Performance	77
Turning Off the Hard Disk	77
Turning Off the Hard Disk Before Starting the Computer	79
Turning Off the Hard Disk After Starting the Computer	79
Resetting the Computer	80
Turning Off the Computer	81
CHAP 5-USING MS-DOS WITH YOUR EQUITY LT-286	82
Starting MS-DOS	83
Exiting MS-DOS	83
Changing the Current Drive	83
The MS-DOS Command Format	84
Entering MS-DOS Commands	85
Storing Data	86
Using Directories	87
The Current Directory	88
Listing the Contents of a Directory	89
Using Pathnames	90
Creating Directories	92
Changing Directories	92
Copying From One Directory to Another	93
Deleting a Directory	94
Formatting Diskettes	94
Formatting a 1.44MB Diskette	95
Formatting a 720-KB Diskette	96
Copying Data	97
Using the DISKCOPY Command	97
Using the COPY Command	99
Using the BACKUP Command	101
Deleting Data	102
Using the Epson HELP Utility	103
Using the Epson MENU Utility	105
MENU Utility Options	105
Using the XTREE Utility	106
Running XTREE	107
Cautions	108
Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File	109
Creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT File	110
Starting an Application Program	111
Using the LIGHTON Utility	111
APPENDIX A-CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL COLOR MONITOR	113
APPENDIX B-TROUBLESHOOTING	115
The Computer Won’t Start	115
The LCD Screen Is Blank	116
The Monitor Screen Is Blank	117
The Computer Locks Up	118
Low Battery Problems	118
Diskette Problems	119
Hard Disk Problems	120
APPENDIX C-POWER-ON DIAGNOSTICS	122
System Device Check	122
Clock and CMOS RAM Check	123
RAM Check	123
Keyboard Controller and Keyboard Check	124
Video and Video Controller Check	124
Diskette Drive Seek Check	125
Hard Disk Controller and Hard Disk Check	125
APPENDIX D-PERFORMING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS	126
Starting System Diagnostics	126
Modifying the DEVICE LIST	127
Selecting a Test	129
Resuming From an Error	130
System Board Check	131
Memory Check	131
Keyboard Check	132
Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT Check	133
Monochrome Adapter Check	134
Attribute Check	134
Character Set Check	134
Video Check	135
Sync Check	135
Run All Above Checks	135
Color Graphics Adapter and CRT	136
Color Graphics Adapter Check	136
Attribute Check	137
Character Set Check	137
40-Column Character Set Check	138
320x200 Graphics Mode Check	138
640x200 Graphics Mode Check	139
Screen Paging Check	140
Color Video Check	141
Sync Check	141
Run All Above Checks	142
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Check	142
Sequential Seek Check	143
Random Seek Check	143
Write, Read Check	144
Speed Check	144
Disk Change Check	145
Run All Above Checks	145
Math Coprocessor (80287) Check	146
Parallel Port (Printer Interface) Check	146
Serial Port (RS-232C Port) Check	147
Alternate Serial Port Check	148
Dot-Matrix Printer Check	149
Hard Disk Drive and Controller Check	150
Seek Check	150
Write, Read Check	151
Read, Verify Check	151
Run All Above Checks	152
Alternate Parallel Port Check	152
Parallel Port (on Video Adapter) Check	153
Exiting System Diagnostics	153
Error Codes and Messages	154
APPENDIX E-SPECIFICATIONS	157
Main Unit	157
Interfaces	157
Keyboard	157
Mass Storage	158
Display	158
Power Supply	158
Power Requirements	159
Physical Dimensions	159
Environmental Requirements	159
Options	160
GLOSSARY	161
INDEX	177