PSB No: S-0097
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Q. Can I add an external floppy disk drive to the APEX 100?
A. Epson does not currently manufacture an optional external floppy disk drive
for the APEX 100, however, the following companies manufacture external
3.5” and 5.25” floppy disk drives which are compatible with the APEX 100.
Manzana Microsystems Inc.
7334 Hollister Ave., Suite B
P.O. Box 2117
Goleta, CA 93118
(805) 968 - 1387
The Nth Group
Sysgen, Inc.
3198 Main Str.
556 Gibraltar Dr.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Milpitas, CA 95035
(805) 772 - 6121
(408) 263 - 4411
Q. Where can I get application software for the APEX 100 computer?
A. You can use virtually all software programs written for the IBM PC/XT
computers. Make sure the system requirements on the software package
matches your computer configuration and video adapter type. Software is
available through Epson Accessories, Inc. at 1 - 800 - 873 - 7766, or at your
local software store.
Q. Can I install a Math- Coprocessor chip and what type do I need?
A. A Math-Coprocessor chip is an option which speeds up the floating point
math functions used in many spreadsheet and math - intensive software
applications. It can be purchased at electronic parts retailers and computer
stores (Epson America Inc. does not supply them). An Intel 8087- 1
Math - Coprocessor chip which runs at 10MHz is recommended for use with
the APEX 100 computer.
The Math-Coprocessor chip is installed in the
socket provided at I.C. location 3M on the APEX 100 system board.
Q. Can I use an IBM Enhanced style keyboard with the APEX 100?
A. Yes, you may use a third- party “enhanced- style” keyboard such as the
IBM XT- 101, NorthGate C/T - 101, Datadesk Turbo - 101, Keytronics 101,
5150 and 5151 or the standard PC/XT type 84 - key keyboards by selecting
the proper dip switch setting on the front panel of the APEX 100.
Q. What kind of mouse works with the APEX 100?
A. There are many IBM PC- compatible mice that will work with the APEX
100. Most manufacturers make two different types. A bus mouse comes
with its own interface board and takes up an I/O expansion slot in the
computer.
A serial mouse plugs directly into the serial port and doesn’t
require any I/O expansion slots.
Microsoft, Logitech, Genius, and Mouse
Systems are popular models that can be used.
