Epson 386, User Manual

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Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your
computer. On the inside back cover are illustrations identifying the
different parts of the Equity 386; you may want to refer to this while
you are setting up your system.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define your
computer’s configuration. You must do this for a new computer before
you use it. You may need to do it again later, if you change the
configuration.
Chapter 3 explains how to prepare the hard disk for use. If your
computer has a hard disk, you must follow the instructions in this
chapter before you can use it. If you don’t have a hard disk, skip this
chapter.
Chapter 4 covers some general operating procedures, including how
to use and care for your disks and disk drives.
Chapter 5 provides basic instructions for using MS-DOS with your
computer.
Chapter 6 describes some of the options you can use in your
Equity 386 and contains instructions for installing option cards.
Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips in case you encounter any
problems while using your computer.
Appendix B provides information about the power-on diagnostics.
Appendix C outlines the system diagnostic checks you can perform
on your computer. If you are having trouble with any part of the
hardware, you may want to run some of these diagnostic checks.
Appendix D describes how to perform a hardware-level format of a
new hard disk that either you or your dealer have installed in the
computer. You need to do this only if you are using a hard disk that
has never received this type of low-level format; it is not the same
type of format you perform with the MS-DOS FORMAT command.
Appendix E lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in the
Equity 386.
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