Epson ActionNote 4SLC-25 User manual

EPSON ActionNote
Computer Specifications
Main Unit
CPU
486SLC microprocessor
System speed Turbo
and Normal speeds available;
Turbo speed depends on CPU (25 MHz
or 33 MHz), Normal speed is simulated
8 MHz speed; speed selection through
keyboard command
To select Normal speed, press the Ctrl,Alt,
and - keys simultaneously. To select
Turbo speed, press the Ctrl, Alt, and + keys
simultaneously. (Use the - or + key on the
numeric keypad; Num Lock must be on.)
Memory
2MB RAM standard on a system board;
expandable using 2MB or 6MB memory
module to 8MB (maximum). The system
may be offered with 2,4, or 8MB of
standard memory
ROM
Video RAM
Shadow RAM
Numeric
coprocessor
Clock/calendar
Controllers
Diskette drive
Hard disk
Parallel
Serial (2)
LCD and CRT
Pointing device
or external
keyboard
Speaker
Modem
Phone jack
Keyboard
Mass Storage
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and
Setup code located in OT-PROM on main
system board
256KB DRAM on main system board
Supports shadowing of system and video
BIOS ROM into RAM
Socket for optional CyrixCx 83S87-33 (for
the 33 MHz model) or 83S87-25 (for the
25 MHz model) or an Intel 387SX (for the
25 MHz model) multifrequency numeric
coprocessor
Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS
RAM; backed up by built-in Dallas
compatible clock chip (DS 1287)
Built-in controller for one internal 31/2-inch
diskette drive; supports 1.44MB and
720KB formats
Built-in controller for internal hard disk
drive
25-pin, D-sub, female connector; standard
RS-232C, programmable, asynchronous,
9-pin, D-sub male connector
Built-in controller supporting standard
VGA monochrome LCD; external 15-pin,
D-sub, female connector for connectig an
external analog VGA or SVGA monitor
6-pin, mini-DIN connector for a PS/2-type
pointing device or for the mouse/
keyboard adapter (for connecting an
external keyboard and/or a pointing
device)
Built-in ISA compatible speaker controller;
internal
Internal connector for optional fax/modem
Standard RJ-11 connector for the internal
fax/modem
85 (International) or 84 (US) keys;
embedded numeric keypad and F11 and
F12 keys
One internal, 3tl-inch diskette drive;
supports 1.44MB and 720KB formats
One internal 80MB, 120MB, or 180MB IDE
hard disk drive
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LCD Display
Setup Program
Power Supply
AC adapter
Battery pack
Monochrome: 640 x 480 x 32 shades of
gray, 0.3 mm, high-contrast 2-film;
paper-white, backlit by one CCFT (cooled
cathode fluorescent tube); continuous
brightness and contrast controls;
power-saving feature
Stored in ROM; accessible by pressing the
Delete key when prompted during boot
(memory test)
+15.5VDC, 2.4.A continuous AC adapter
with international voltage input, 50/60 Hz
Rechargeable, internal NiCad battery
pack; 8-cell, 9.6 volt, 1.7AH, 16.3W
Caution
Use only the AC adapter and batteries designed for use
with the ActionNote (AC adapter model number AP-3S25
and battery model number 8KR-1700AE).
LEDs
Power-Power is on
Low battery-Battery capacity is less than 20%
Charging-Battery is fully charged; blinks when the
AC adapter is connected and charging the battery
Suspend mode-Computer is in Suspend mode
Hard disk drive-Computer is accessing the hard disk
drive
Num Lock-Num Lock is on, which activates the
embedded numeric keypad
Caps Lock--caps Lock is on
Scroll Lock-Scroll Lock is on
Physical Dimensions
Height 42 mm (1.6 in)
Width 280mm
Depth
225 mm (8.7 in)
weight (with 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
battery pack
installed)
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Operating: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
Non-operating: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Operating: 30% to 90% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 5% to 95%
(non-condensing)
Operating: -61 to 3,048 m
(-200 to 10,000 feet)
Non-operating: -61 to 10,668 m
(-200 to 35,000 feet)
Acoustical
noise 20 dB
Options
6MB expansion memory module
External PS/2-compatible keyboard
NiCad battery pack
Additional AC adapter
Internal fax/modem
Cyrix Cx 83S87-33, or Cx 83S87-25, or Intel 387SX numeric
coprocessor
Adapter for an automobile cigarette lighter
Caution
When traveling by airplane, take the computer into the
passenger compartment as carry-on luggage to prevent it
from being stored in an unpressurized storage
compartment.
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Main System Board Diagram
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Major Subassemblies
Serial Port Connectors (J1 and J6)
fax/modem
video
CPU chip
(optional) controller
\ \ IDallas clock
/
numeric
coprocessor
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3 l&inch, 1.44MB
diskette drive
power
supply
Connector Pin Assignments
Parallel Port Connector (J2)
Pointing Device Connector Pin Assignments
pin 13 pin 1
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pin 25 pin 14
Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments
Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments
Pin I Signal
I Pin I Signal
I
1
Data carrier detect
2 Receive data
3 Transmit data
4Data terminal ready
5 Signal GND
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
Pointing Device Connector (J10)
This connector supports simultaneous use of a pointing
device and an external keyboard when the mouse/keyboard
adapter is attached.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1
Keyboard Data
4 +5 VDC (fused)
2 Pointing device data
5
Clock, keyboard
13 1 Ground
1 6 1 Clock, pointing device
I
VGA Port Connector (J3)
pin 5
pin 10
pin 15
VGA Port Connector Pin Assignments
pin 1
pin 6
pin 11
Pin Signal
1 Red
2 Green
Pin Signal
6 Ground
7 Ground
Pin Signal
11 MS0
12 MS1
3Blue
4 MS2
5 Ground
a Ground
13 Horizontal sync
9 Unused 14 Vertical sync
10 Ground
15 Unused
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Internal Keyboard Connector (J14)
pin 3
pin 1
Internal Keyboard Connector Pin Assignments Power Connector Pin Assignments
Internal Keyboard Connector (Jl5)
Internal Keyboard Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal
1
caps Lock
2-12
Keyboard data line
DC-DC Power Connector (J12)
Power Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1
Ground
12 Vcc
2 Ground
13 Vcc
3 Ground
14 Vcc
pin 22
pin 21
4Ground
15 Vcc
5EXTAC
16 +12 VDC
6
Ground 17 VCCSUS
7BATLO 18 CHARGE
8
+24 VDC
19 Vin
9LCD ON
20 CONTR VR+
AC-DC Power Connector (JP1)
pin 4
pin 2
LED Connector (J5)
LED Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ground
6 Charging
2 Hard disk drive
LED 7
/LOSPD
3 caps Lock
8BATTLO
4 Num Lock
9 Ground
15
1 Scroll Lock
1 10 1+5v
I
Suspend/Resume Connector (J4)
Suspend/Resume Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ground
5BL_VR+
2 CONTR_VR-
6 Ground
3CONTR_VR+ 7
Ground
A RI VR
8SUS/RES
10 1+24VDC
11 ]Vin
21
FULLPON
22 CONTR VR-
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Diskette Drive Cable Connector (J18) Fax/modem Connector (J11)
pin 26
pin 1
1111111111111111111111111
Diskette Drive Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal
2/INDEX
4 /DRV0
6DSKCHG
8,13
Reserved
Pin
Signal
18 WGATE
20 /TRK0
22 /WRPRT
24 /RDATA
9 1 RPM/LC
10
1 /MTR0
26 HDSEL
1-11
+5VDC
12 1 DIR
14
1 /STEP (odd)
15-25 Ground
1 16
1 /WDATA
I (odd)
IDE Hard Disk Drive Connector (J13)
IDE Hard Disk Drive Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1
/RESET 15
D1 29 Resewed
2
Ground 16 D14 30 Ground
3D7 17 D0
31 IRQ14
4D8
5D6
6D9
18 D15
19
Ground
20 Reserved
32 /IOCS16
33 HA1
34 Reserved
17 1 D5
121 1 Resewed I35 1 HA0
8
1 D10 I22 I Ground 136 IHA
9
ID4 123 l/low 137 lMDcs0
10 D11
11
D3
12 D12
13
D2
14
D13
24 Ground
25
/IOR
26
Ground
27 CHRDY
28
Reserved
38 /HDCS1
39 /LEDHDD
40,43 Ground
41,42 +5V
44 +5V
/
\
pin 15 pin 1
Fax/modem Connector Pin Assignments
LCD Panel Connector (J7)
LCD Connector Pin Assignments
LCD (CCFT) Inverter Connector (J9)
LCD (CCFT) Inverter Connector Pin Assignments
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DMA Assignments
Hardware Interrupts
System I/O Address Map
Hard Disk Drive Types
* BIOS dependent
Note: Type 47 must be selected to enter User Defined drive specifications.
Information Reference List
Engineering Change Notices
None.
Technical Information Bulletins
None.
Product Support Bulletins
None.
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