PSB No: S- 0098
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Q. What kind of option cards are available for the APEX 200 computer and
where can I buy them?
A. Most IBM PC/XT or AT- compatible option boards should work in the
APEX 200 computer.
Some products are “speed sensitive” and are not
designed to work at the higher clock speeds (above 8MHz). You should
visit a computer retail store to see a wide range of products. Since there
are many different manufacturers it is impossible for Epson to test all option
boards available to insure compatibility. We recommend that you purchase
boards from a dealer who will exchange the board if for some reason it
is not compatible.
Q. What kind of joystick can I use with the APEX 200 and where do you
connect it?
A. There are many IBM PC-compatible joysticks available and some have
different types of connectors.
The joystick connector must match the
connector type on the board it is being used with.
An IBM PC-
compatible joystick with a 15 - pin IBM compatible game port connector
must be used with the Epson APEX 200. We recommend using the Kraft
Premium or Kraft KC3 joystick, as we have tested them with the APEX 200.
You do not need to purchase a game card as it is included with the APEX
200 video adapter card.
Q. H
OW
do you connect two joysticks when there is only one joystick
connector?
A. A joystick adapter cable with 3 connectors is available from computer
dealers which allows you to connect two joysticks into the single port.
Q. What type of modem can be used with the APEX 200?
A. IBM PC/XT- compatible internal modems can be used, as well as, external
modems which connect to the serial interface port.
Epson manufactures both types of modems, the Epson Link 1200 external
1200 baud modem (Epson Part No. C202A- A) and the Epson Link
1200 - PC internal modem (Epson Part No. C203A- A), which can be
purchased from Epson Accessories, Inc. at 1 - 800 - 873 - 7766.
