Bytec Hyperion User manual

HYPERION SETUP GUIDE
This quide introduces the Hyperion and describes how to set it up. The setup
procedures
include: unpacking the Hyperion, verifying that it is all there,
familiarizing yourself with the equipment, and starting it up.
Published by: Bytec Management Corporation
8August
1983
VersionOO
Rev04

This manual describes programs supplied underlicense.
©Copyright1982,
83 Microsoft Corporation.
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and
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Can. Manufactured Hyperions
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Disclaimer
Theinformation in this manual has been carefully prepared and checkedforcompleteness and
accuracy. There is, however, always the possibility of omission orerror. In such an event,
Bytec Management Corporation cannot assume
liability for any damages resulting from the
use of this
manual.
Service Requirements
In the event ofequipment malfunction, all repairs must be performed by Bytec Management
Corporation,
an authorized agent (dealer) of Bytec Management Corporation or any other
organization authorized
by your warranty agreement.
Avoiding Radio-Television Interference
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly,
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. may cause interferenceto
radio and teievision reception. Although everything possible has been done to limit the
likelihood ofinterference, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular
installation. If this happens the user
is encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the computer
with respect to the receiver.
•
Move the computer away from the receiver.
•
Plug the computer into adifferent outlet so that the computer and receiverare
on different branch circuits.
If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician.
If the Hyperion is malfunctioning, it may be causing harm to the telephone network. The
Hyperion should, therefore,
be disconnected until the source of the problem can be
determined and repair has been made.
Before installing the Hyperion to the telephone network, you should check with your dealerto
determine
any government regulations which may be applicable.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Use of this guide
1-1
1.2 The Setup Procedure
1-1
1.3 The
Hyperion
1-3
The Hardware 1-3
Hardware Options
1-3
Available Software 1-4
Base Software 1-4
Optional Hyperion Software Products 1-4
Other Third Party Software Packages 1-5
1.4
Working Environment 1-5
1.5 The Program License Agreement 1-7
1.6 Warranty
and Serial Number 1-7
2.
UNPACKING AND FAMILIARIZATION
2.1 Unpacking
2-1
2.2 Checking That You Have Received Everything 2-5
The Main Unit
2-5
The Stowaway Keyboard
2-7
The Floppy Diskettes 2-7
The Documentation 2-10
AC Power Cable
2-10
2.3
The Main Power Supply 2-11
Taking Your Hyperion Overseas 2-12
2.4
Hyperion Rear Panel Connections
2-13
Another Video Display
2-13
Your Telephone and the Public Telephone Netwcrk 2-14
Acoustic Cups for Data Transmission 2-15
Printers and Other Serial Devices
2-16
Printers and Other Parallel Devices
2-16
Expansion Capability: the Hyperion EX 2-16
2.5
Moving the Hyperion
2-17
Short Indoor Trips
2-17
Longer Outdoor Trips 2-17
...continued

Table of Contents Hyperion Setup Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)
SECTION PAGE
3.
SYSTEM STARTUP
3.1 Insert the Hyperion User Diskette
3-1
3.2 Turn on the Power
3-3
The Wait State
3-3
3.3
Display Screen and Controls
3-5
The System Prompt
3-5
The Cursor
3-5
The Soft Key Line
3-7
Entering Commands
3-7
3.4
Summary of Setup Procedures
3-8

WELCOME TO THE HYPERION
You have now entered the exciting new world ofthe Hyperion.
Though your Hyperion contains some of the most advanced
technology
available, you will find it is easy to use, even if you have
little or no technical background.
As well as providing you with outstanding information
capabilities
now, your Hyperion has tremendous growth potential.
Your machine is capable of supporting several additional hardware
options: it can be connected
to serial and parallel printers, a second
monitor
and the Hyperion EX -Hyperion's own Expansion
Chassis.
What all this means is that your system can grow with you,
as your information needs expand.
As a member of the IBM compatible microcomputer family,
your Hyperion also provides you with abroad spectrum ofsoftware
options. Hundreds of
IBM compatible software packages are
available on the market today, and the list is constantly expanding.
Most ofthese programs will operate on the Hyperion-refer to the
latest "HyperionTested Software"
list, available from your Dealer.
Our
on-line help system is a valuable feature - it's our way of
making sure that the critical information you need to run each of the
software packages
is always available to you, right when you need it.
The documentation which comes with each of our software
products is another
valuable feature. Our manuals ensure that you
know how to make the most of your Hyperion's capabilities. Again,
we have arranged things so that experienced technical people can
find whatthey want quickly, but also, less experienced users have all
the extra help they need, such as tutorials to introduce the system.
All these features are explained in greater detail in this Setup
Guide and in each of the userguides which accompany the different
Hyperion software packages.

Section 1
INTRODUCTION

Hyperion Setup Guide Introduction
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
This Hyperion Setup Guide is the first item you removed after
opening the packing case containing the Hyperion. Its purpose
is to
describe how to remove the Hyperion from the shipping box and how to
set it up so that it is ready to use.
The Setup Guide is the basic reference tool for everyone who has
bought a Hyperion regardless
of which of the many available options you
have purchased.
If you have not purchased all of these options, there will
be references in the manual which are not applicable to your system; you
should ignore any of these areas.
1.2 THE SETUP PROCEDURE
The Hyperion setup procedure has three stages:
1) Unpacking the Hyperion and checking that you have received
everything.
2) Familiarizing yourself with the Hyperion equipment.
3) System startup.
Unpackingand familiarization are described in Section 2 of this
manual. System startup
is described in Section 3.
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Introduction
1.3 THE HYPERION
Although the Hyperion weighs less than 21 pounds, itincludes all of
the hardware and software features you require,
as well as expansion
potential for your future needs.
The Hardware
Hyperionhasa full 25-line x80-character, seven-inchdisplay screen.
It has the capability
of producing graphics, and has the electronics and
connectors to interface with a printer, a telephone and other devices.
The "stowaway" keyboard has an alphanumeric section, a numeric
keypad, 12 special keys, and 10 "soft" function keys. This
low profile,
detachable keyboard fits underneath the Hyperion when not
in use, but
may
be extended from the main unit when necessary. Data and text are
stored on 5¼ inch floppy diskettes. Each diskette can contain up to
327,680 characters of information.
Your Hyperion may have one or two
diskette drives.
Hardware Options
There are a number of Hardware Options available for your
Hyperion:
*
*
*
An additional disk drive: If you purchased a single drive
system, you can easily upgrade your
system at any time by having
your dealer install the second drive.
Hyperion EX: The ExpansionChassisenablesyou toexpandand
adapt your information system to
meet your particular needs. It
providesroom for up toseven IBM compatible expansion cards, a 5,
10 or 20 Mbyte hard disk and/or a streaming tape cartridge.
There are acoustic cupsand a key set telephone cable which, if
you have purchased IN:TOUCH, enable you to take advantage of
this powerful communications system in special situations which
require thisadditional hardware.
If you will be linking your Hyperion
to an Epson
or Centronics parallel printer, we have the printer
cable which enables you to do this. We also manufacture a special
carrying case for the Hyperion which provides both a stylish and
practical means of carrying your Hyperion about.