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FCC COMPLIANCE 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 receptio
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® EL 3S/33 User’s Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable. @ EPSON
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IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of t
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer. 5. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilatio
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11. If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord. Also, make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 12. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots. 13. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Refer all s
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Instructions Importantes de S&wit6 1. Lire completement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiques sur l’ordinateur. 3. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol. 4. Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur. 5. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur un chariot, un support,
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11. Dans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amperes branches dans le cordon n’excede en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantite totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exceder 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais inserer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavites de cet appareil. 13. Sauf tel que specifib dans la notice d’utilisation, on ne doit jamais tenter d’effectuer une reparati
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............................. 2 VGA Utilities ........................ 2 Optional Equipment 2 ............................. .............................. 2 Drives 3 ....................... Math Coprocessor 3 ...................... How to Use This Manual Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System ............................ 1-1 Getting Started ...................... 1-1 Choosing a Location ................. 1-2 Unpacking Your Computer ..................... 1-3 Connecting the Computer ....................
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Chapter 2 Using Your Computer . . . . . 2-1 Turning On the Computer ................ ................ . . . . . Turning Off the Computer ............. . . . . . 2-4 Inserting and Removing Disks . . . . . Stopping a Command or Program ........... . . . . . Resetting the Computer ................. 2-6 ............. . . . . . Changing the Processor Speed Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options 3-2 .............. Removing and Replacing the Cover . .............. Locating the Internal Components .
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Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers ........................ Installing the Drivers 5-3 ...................... Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony ......................... Microsoft Windows ........................... 5-5 Microsoft Word 5-6 .............................. Quattro Pro 5-7 ............................. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...................... Identifying Your System ................... 6-2 The Computer Will Not Start 6-3 ................ The Computer Does Not Respond ..................
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Your new Epson® EL 3S/33 computer is a high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: 386SX, 33 MHz microprocessor 2MB or 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 16MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM 256KB of on-board video memory, expandable to 512KB or 1024KB Built-in VGA port Two built-in serial ports, one built-in parallel port, and one built-in game port Built-in PS/2 compatible keyboard port Three 16-bit full-length and
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The VGA controller supports standard resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 4 colors (interlaced or non-interlaced). With 512KB video memory, the controller supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors; with 1024KB, it supports the same resolutions in up to 256 colors. VGA Utilities Your computer comes with special VGA drivers and utilities for use with the integrated VGA interface. With these utilities, you can take advantage of the extended
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Math Coprocessor You may want to install an 80387SX, 33 MHz coprocessor. This optional math coprocessor allows your computer to perform mathematical functions faster. How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You do not have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer. It also d
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes the operations you will use to set up your computer. It includes the following information: Q Getting started Q Connecting the computer Q Running the SETUP program Ci Post-SETUP procedures. Getting Started Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your new system, unpacking your system, and setting up your computer. Choosing a Location When you select a place to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location
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LI Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Q No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field. CI Appropriate power source. Connect all your equipment with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area. When you u
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If you purchased any optional equipment that goes inside the computer-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard disk, or a diskette drive-you should install these devices before you connect your computer. See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions. Connecting the Computer Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices. monitor cable AC outlet COM1 COM2 PARALLEL GAME 1-3 Setting Up Your System
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Connecting a Keyboard To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked Your system came with a serial mouse that connects to either of the computer’s built-in serial ports. To connect the mouse, insert the connector into one of the ports marked COM1 and COM2. When you install the drivers for your mouse, make sure you identify the port to which you connected it. See the README file on the diskette that came with your mouse for
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Caution To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it. 4. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them. 5. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet. 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the CPU. Caution If you plug the monitor’s power cord into the back of your computer, make sure the monitor’s power requirements do not exceed 1 Amp. Connecting
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3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet. Using the Serial Ports If you have a printer, a modem, or a mouse with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector. To connect a serial device, i
