PSB No: S-0130B
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Q18. What external floppy drives can be used?
A18. Any external 5.25” floppy drive that is Toshiba compatible may be used.
Simply run SETUP and change the parallel port setting from printer to ext.
FDD.
LCD DISPLAY
Q19. What type of LCD display is used?
A19. It is an FTN (Film compensated Super Twisted Nematic) LCD with 640 by 480
pixel resolution. It provides VGA compatibility with the desirable “paper-white”
appearance.
Q20. Are there any special display drivers needed for Microsoft Windows 3.0 or
OS/2 1.1/1.2x Presentation Manager?
A20. No - simply select standard VGA during the installation.
Q21. What about SCO Xenix 386?
A21. SCO Xenix 386 has been installed and tested on the NB3s. It works fine with
the standard VGA driver.
Q22. How do you control normal versus reverse video display?
A22. Three ways - SETUP, keyboard control or a utility program called MODE2.
SETUP determines the default configuration (Normal is black characters on a
white background). At the DOS prompt (and from most applications) you can
type <Ctrl>-<Alt>-< ,> (that’s the comma punctuation mark) to toggle the
video. Also, from the DOS prompt, you can run the MODE2 NOR or MODE2
REV to change the video mode.
Q23. I’m using the Epson NB3s, the expansion unit and an external monitor and
keyboard. Is there any way I can close the LCD without having the computer
beep at me?
A23. No. The beep is not only to warn you that the computer is turned on, it’s to
prevent the computer from overheating. When the LCD is closed, it covers
the ventilation slots. If you want to get the LCD out of the way, simply remove
it (with the power off!) by pulling the 2 spring-loaded release latches to the left
and right and lifting the LCD assembly up. Be sure and put it someplace
where the front of the LCD panel will be protected.
