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Page 1: ...I Operations Library Installation and Operations Guide OLIVETTI PERSONAL COMPUTER lliil1 ill olivetti...

Page 2: ...tions Guide PCOS Fundamental Operations Guide UCSD p System Fundamental Operations Guide DISTRIBUTION General G FIRST EDITION March 1984 SECOND EDITION April 1984 THIRD EDITION June 1984 Olivetti is a...

Page 3: ...t 2 Read Chapter 1 for a general introduction to the system 3 Next read Chapter 2 which explains how to install you system 4 To familiarize yourself with the system s operational characteristics read...

Page 4: ...eyboard are used to tell the tutorial program the options you want to select There are sixteen options for you to choose from Keyboard 1 has only ten function keys so a key combination is us ed to spe...

Page 5: ...he problem How to use this diskette is explained in Appendix C of the Installation and Operations Guide CUSTOMER TEST should be executed before you seek technical assistance in the long run it can sav...

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Page 8: ...a trademark of Digital Research ASM 86 is a trademark of Digital Research The p System is a trademark of Softech Microsystem Inc UCSD Pascal is a trademark of the Regents of the University of Califor...

Page 9: ...UR ORDER 2 1 SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR SYSTEM 2 1 UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM 2 3 ADDING MODULES 2 3 CONNECTING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 2 3 THE BACK PANEL 2 3 CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO DISPLAY 2 5 CONNECTING A MONO...

Page 10: ...RTING A DISKETTE 3 5 REMOVING A DISKETTE 3 6 DRIVE IDENTIFIERS 3 6 HARD DISKS 3 7 4 GETTING STARTED THE KEYBOARDS 4 1 KEYBOARD 1 4 1 KEYBOARD 2 4 2 A WARNING ABOUT NUMBERS 4 3 USING THE KEYBOARD 4 3 E...

Page 11: ...TO RESPOND TO AUTODIAGNOSTIC ERROR MESSAGES 4 8 A INSTALLING OPTIONAL MODULES SWITCH SETTINGS A 1 B HOW TO CHECK YOUR ORDER C ADDITIONAL TESTING FACILITIES INTRODUCTION C 1 CUSTOMER TEST C 1 USING CUS...

Page 12: ...EST C 14 DISKETTE DRIVE TEST C 16 HARD DISK DRIVE AND CONTROLLER TEST C 18 ERROR LOGGING UTILITIES C 20 INITIALIZE ERROR LOG C 20 DISPLAY ERROR LOG C 20 SlOP ERROR LOG C 21 SET TIME lO 00 00 00 C 21 D...

Page 13: ...1 INTRODUCTION...

Page 14: ...pter offers a brief overview of the system and provides an in troduction to its major components CONTENTS ABOUT THE SYSTEM 1 1 THE MAJOR COMPONENTS 1 3 THE BASIC MODULE 1 3 THE KEYBOARD 1 5 THE VIDEO...

Page 15: ...wide range of personal computer application packages can be used on the system The flexibility of the system is further enhanced by the wide range of programming languages it supports including BASIC...

Page 16: ...s is available for connection to the system of fering a range of print speeds and special characteristics Space exists on the motherboard for the insertion of a wide selection of interface boards incl...

Page 17: ...the keyboard the display and the printer THE BASIC MODULE The basic module of the system is made up of several elements in cluding one or two diskette drives or an integrated hard disk unit The video...

Page 18: ...The basic module of a single diskette system is shown in Figure 1 2 DISKETTE DRIVE A RESET BUTTON Fig 1 2 Single Diskette Basic Module 1 4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS GUIDE...

Page 19: ...INTRODUCTION THE KEYBOARD Two keyboards are available for connection to the system both are con nected via a plug connection to the basic module Fig 1 3 Keyboard 1 Fig 1 4 Keyboard 2 1 5...

Page 20: ...a convenient operating angle by rotating the feet to the desired position The accompanying photograph shows the keyboard at maximum elevation ROTATABLE KEYBOARD FOOT Fig 1 4 Keyboard Feet 1 8 INSTALL...

Page 21: ...use The mouse is an optional graphics input device It is attached to the keyboard via the socket on the rear of the keyboard The socket is il lustrated in the accompanying photograph Fig 1 6 Mouse Con...

Page 22: ...olor Both support advanced graphics capabilities The monochrome video display is illustrated in Figure 1 7 and the color video display in Figure 1 8 CONTRAST CONTROL SCREEN CIRCULAR BASE Fig 1 7 Monoc...

Page 23: ...sted below PR 158 dot matrix printer with 8 carriage and graphics capability PR 178 dot matrix printer with 13 carriage and graphics capability PR 3208 daisy wheel letter quality printer Installation...

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Page 25: ...2 INSTALLATION AND CARE OF YOUR SYSTEM...

Page 26: ...KETTE DRIVE ORDER 2 1 PROTECTION CARDS 2 8 SELECTING A SITE CONNECTING THE FOR YOUR SYSTEM 2 1 SYSTEM TO A POWER OUTLET 2 8 UNPACKING YOUR SYSTEM 2 3 ADDING MODULES 2 3 CONNECTING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS...

Page 27: ...for your system The system operates reliably in a typical office environment but it is important to adhere to the guidelines listed below when choosing a site 1 The SYSTEM SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO A GR...

Page 28: ...h inlets around the base of the basic module see Figure 2 1 This area must be kept clear of papers or other materials that would obstruct airflow t AIR INLETS Fig 2 1 Air Inlets 5 The system should be...

Page 29: ...evice We sug gest that you keep all the packaging materials You will find them useful if you ever move your system to a different location ADDING MODULES If there are any optional modules to be connec...

Page 30: ...ocket is for connection of components using a serial interface such as a modem or a plotter The optional interface slots are for connection of components using still other types of interface such as t...

Page 31: ...CTING A MONOCHROME VIDEO DISPLAY At the back of the monochrome video display is a cable with a plug at one end To connect the video display refer to Figure 2 3 and follow the steps detailed below Fig...

Page 32: ...video display refer to Figures 2 2 and 2 4 and follow the steps detailed below 1 Insert the interface plug of the signal cable into the video display socket on the back panel of the basic module 2 Tig...

Page 33: ...socket on the back panel of the basic module CONNECTING A KEYBOARD To attach the keyboard refer to Figure 2 5 and follow the steps detail ed below ATTACH KEYBOARD PLUG HERE Fig 2 5 Connecting the Key...

Page 34: ...te drive protec tion card s A diskette drive protection card protects the drive from damage while the system is in transit CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO A POWER OUTLET Before doing anything else ENSURE THA...

Page 35: ...extension cable it should be grounded earthed At this point you could power on but we suggest that you hold off for a short while Start up procedures are fully explained in Chapter 4 while an understa...

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Page 37: ...3 DISKETTES DISKS AND DRIVES...

Page 38: ...iskettes and pro vides additional information on drives and the hard disks CONTENTS DISKETTES 3 1 CARE AND HANDLING 3 2 LABELS 3 2 WRITE PROTECTION 3 3 BACKUPS 3 4 DISKETTE DRIVES 3 5 INSERTING A DISK...

Page 39: ...This diskette contains the operating system as well as a series of commands that allow you to perform fundamental operations with your system Application software is distributed on diskette Diskettes...

Page 40: ...the diskette are exposed These are susceptible to scratches Avoid exposing the diskettes to dust You can do this by keeping diskettes in their cardboard envelope when not in use storing diskettes insi...

Page 41: ...ys peel off the old one before applying the new one The best way to remove and apply temporary labels is with the diskette resting on a flat surface and inside its card board envelope WRITE PROTECTION...

Page 42: ...mation One diskette already does the system diskette For this reason if it isn t write protected already you should protect it now BACKUPS A backup is a copy of important information kept in reserve f...

Page 43: ...ates a diskette While a diskette is be ing rotated the system can read from it and write to it The following paragraphs explain how to insert a diskette into a drive and how to remove one INSERTING A...

Page 44: ...tem turned on or off That makes no difference It is extremely important however that you NEVER remove a diskette while it is being accessed by the system read from or written to Doing so will cause at...

Page 45: ...to use disket tes too The hard disk is fixed in place and cannot be removed Even so in terms of operation the hard disk is similar to the diskette The hard disk is rotated by a drive allowing the sys...

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Page 47: ...4 GETTING STARTED...

Page 48: ...7 KEYBOARD 1 4 1 AUTODIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES 4 8 KEYBOARD 2 4 2 HOW TO RESPOND TO A WARNING ABOUT AUTODIAGNOSTIC NUMBERS 4 3 ERROR MESSAGES 4 8 USING THE KEYBOARD 4 3 ENDING AN ENTRY 4 4 ENTERING UPPERCAS...

Page 49: ...stem Keyboard 1 Keyboard 2 KEYBOARD 1 This keyboard includes the control keys used by the operating system and ten function keys for use by system and application software UP DOWN page movement keys S...

Page 50: ...normal typewriter keyboard a numeric keypad incorporating some additional command keys and the cursor control keys KEYBOARD 2 The major differences between this keyboard and keyboard 1 are a different...

Page 51: ...ordinary typing you can use a lowercase I or an uppercase I tor the digit one Similarly you can use an alphabetic O for the digit zero If you do this with a computer the results are unpredictable Alwa...

Page 52: ...atever the nature of the entry the system will not act on it until the CR key has been pressed ENTERING UPPERCASE CHARACTERS To enter uppercase characters for keyboard 1 press either of the broad vert...

Page 53: ...ed B press ALT and the key together unshifted C press SHIFT and the key together D press ALT SHIFT and the key together E press CTRL ALT and the key together CORRECTING TYPING ERRORS If you make a typ...

Page 54: ...d first press the CTRL key With the CTRL key held down press the BREAK key When both keys are released the execution of the command will terminate and the system will be ready to accept another comman...

Page 55: ...power up the system and what the system does during the power up sequence POWER UP 1 Ensure that the power switch on the rear of the system is in the OFF position 2 Plug the basic module into the pow...

Page 56: ...n remains blank switch the system off and contact your dealer AUTODIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES During the autodiagnostic phase the system displays a message con cerning the component currently being tested At...

Page 57: ...rs again make a note of it and contact your dealer At the successful completion of the autodiagnostic phase the system is ready to start work and it looks for a system disk At the moment there is no s...

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Page 59: ...A INSTALLING OPTIONAL MODULES...

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Page 61: ...the M24 system are set to reflect the addition of memory and other installed options Switches are located on the motherboard The switches are dual inline pin dip switches that can be easily set with a...

Page 62: ...00 c J c J c J c J I c J i J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J i J I c J c J c J c lc J D c J c J c J c J c J c J c J c J D c J J c J c J c J c J c J c J c i c J J c J c J c J c J c J c J c...

Page 63: ...B HOW TO CHECK YOUR ORDER...

Page 64: ...HIS APPENDIX This appendix lists the mnemonic codes and random codes of the system components together with a brief description of the compo nent The list will assist to check and identify the items o...

Page 65: ...ic description in Table B 1 below As you find each component in the Table place a check mark next to it on your Order Form When all items on your Order Form have been accounted for you can begin insta...

Page 66: ...ical to BU 2452 but includes a slim 10 megabyte hard disk unit HDU and HDU controller BU 2455 48181 H Identical to BU 2453 but includes 320K byte diskette qrive MEM 2428 48182 B 128K byte memory ex pa...

Page 67: ...N Bus extention board providing seven expan sion slots SIC 2431 48186 K Integrated communica tion kit SIC 2432 48187 M Integrated communica tion extension kit ANK 2463 48174 S Keyboard 1 ANK 2462 4817...

Page 68: ...interface board CBL 2491 48176 W Parallel interface cable GBL 2492 48177 Y Serial interface cable CBL 2493 48209 C Current loop cable CBL 2495 48214 J IEEE 488 interface cable Tab B 1 Component Descri...

Page 69: ...C ADDITIONAL TESTING FACILITIES...

Page 70: ...ISPLAY ERROR LOG C 20 USING CUSTOMER TEST C 2 STOP ERROR LOG C 21 AUTOMATIC MODE C 3 SET TIME TO 00 00 00 C 21 MANUAL MODE C 4 DISPLAY TIME C 21 CUSTOMER TEST S EXIT TO TEST OPTIONS TEST ROUTINES C 7...

Page 71: ...e If the program ex ecutes successfully when run from a backup diskette the problem is almost surely a damaged diskette If however the 1 0 error recurs a faulty drive is the probable cause Note that t...

Page 72: ...f 1 Insert the CUSTOMER TEST diskette in drive A 2 Close the diskette drive door 3 Set the power ON OFF switch to ON 4 When the power up diagnostics have finished successfully the CUSTOMER TEST diagno...

Page 73: ...ER IS THE LIST OF H ARDWARE CORRECT O NO 1 YES ENTER DESIRED ACTlON INSERT MSOOS FORMATTED SCRATCH DI SKETTE PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTI NUE nnn defines the amount of memory installed in kilobytes yy def...

Page 74: ...ecord any difference s between the list of hardware on the screen and the hard r that should be listed PAOGAM TERHlNATED Fig C 2 If this error message is displayed you should make a note of the differ...

Page 75: ...n also allows you to set the number of times each test is to be run Entering 2 accesses the Error Logging Utilities these are describ ed at the end of this appendix Entering 3 terminates the CUSTOMER...

Page 76: ...TER key Fig C 4 Note nnn defines the amount of memory installed in kilobytes yy defines the number of characters on the keyboard xxxx defines the type of video display monochrome or color tt defines t...

Page 77: ...e automatically CUSTOMER TEST S TEST ROUTINES MOTHERBOARD TEST The motherboard test checks the following elements CPU Large Scale Integration LSI chips Read Only Memory ROM If the motherboard test is...

Page 78: ...rrors occurred during this test the summary table is displayed with the number of errors encountered in the second column Error details should be passed to your dealer MEMORY TEST The memory test incl...

Page 79: ...ORY ADORESSIN TEST FIXED PATTERN TEST lllACHING PATTERN TEST If the memory tests are successful a message similar to the following is displayed Fig C 8 Tests COfflPleted NUlllber of test loops run Tot...

Page 80: ...MEMORY PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE Fig C 9 Press CR to return to CUSTOMER TEST s main menu screen If errors occurred during the test the summary table is displayed with the number of errors in the se...

Page 81: ...rs during testing 0 PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE Press the CR key and a summary table will be displayed TESTIN RESll TS TEST ERRORS PASSES TEST TtTLE 400 0 1 yy KEY KEYBOARD PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE...

Page 82: ...r 0 Pressing CR causes the video test to move from one screen image to the next If the video test is successful a message similar to the following will be displayed NO ERRORS IN VIDEO HARDWARE TEST PR...

Page 83: ...passed to your dealer PARALLEL PORT TEST This test checks the parallel interface If no errors occur during the test a message similar to the following will be displayed Fig C 12 Test coapleted Hl llbe...

Page 84: ...n to CUSTOMER TEST s main menu screen If errors occured during the test the summary table is displayed with the number of errors in the second column Error details should be passed to your dealer SERI...

Page 85: ...of test loops run X Total errors during testing 0 PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE Press CR and a summary table will be displayed TESTING RESIA TS TEST ERRORS PASSES TEST TITLE 700 0 1 SERIAL PORT PRESS EN...

Page 86: ...d a scratch diskette in drive A and drive B for dual drive systems A scratch diskette is a diskette whose contents can be destroyed The scratch diskettes used in this test must have been formatted usi...

Page 87: ...d Number of test loops run 1 Total errors during testing 0 PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE CR and a summary table will be displayed TESTING RESll TS TEST ERRORS PASSES TEST TlTLE 800 0 1 XX TPl FLOPPY DlS...

Page 88: ...es a number of routines to check the correct function ing of the hard disk and its controller These routines perform the follow ing checks drive ready controller hardware drive hardware track seek Eac...

Page 89: ...0 0 1 XX HOU ORlVE TEST PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE Fig C 19 Press CR to return to CUSTOMER TEST s main menu screen If errors occurred during the test the summary table is displayed with the number of...

Page 90: ...PLAY ERROR LOG 2 STOP ERROR LOG l SET Tit TO 00 00 00 4 DISPLAY Tit S EXIT TO TEST OPTIONS 1 NU ENTER DESIRED ACTION Fig C 20 INITIALIZE ERROR LOG This option starts a record of failures detected by t...

Page 91: ...TOMER TEST in the error log SET TIME TO 00 00 00 This option allows you to set the current time of day to its initial value of 00 00 00 DISPLAY TIME This option displays the current time as held by th...

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Page 93: ...2 serial interface 1 2 BREAK key 4 6 brightness control location of color video display 1 9 monochrome video display 1 8 broad vertical arrow key 4 4 button reset 4 9 byte definition of 3 1 C C Langua...

Page 94: ...ers 3 6 indicator light 3 5 3 6 inserting a diskette 3 5 protection cards 2 8 removing a diskette 3 6 test of C 16 diskette labels permanent 3 2 3 3 temporary 3 2 3 3 writing on 3 3 diskette system co...

Page 95: ...interface board 1 2 indicator light diskette drive 3 5 3 6 inserting a diskette 3 5 installing the system instructions for see also connecting 2 3 2 8 interface boards K binary synchronous communicati...

Page 96: ...ric entries a warning about 4 3 0 ON OFF switch in OFF position 2 9 location of 2 4 operating systems supported by system list of 1 1 optional modules connecting 2 3 options external storage list of 1...

Page 97: ...4 6 system activity 4 7 storage capacity of diskettes 3 1 of hard disk 3 7 of memory 1 1 storage external list of options 1 1 1 2 system activity stopping 4 7 system assembly see also connecting 2 3...

Page 98: ...video test C 12 voltage w requirements 2 8 WARNING notice 2 8 write protection removing 3 4 write protection function of 3 3 stickers for 3 2 3 3 1 6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS GUIDE...

Page 99: ...e designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a residential installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can b...

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Page 101: ...Sales contract to the con trary not withstanding all software being licensed to Customer as is THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS F...

Page 102: ...Code 3986490 W 2 Printed in Italy OLIVETTI PERSONAL COMPUTER 111111111 olivetti...

Page 103: ...mation of Olivetti may be used solely in con nection with the single machine unit for which it has been sold and may not be resold or transferred Copying and reverse engineering in while or in part is...

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