Mitsubishi-electric MS540 Bedienungsanleitung

OWNER’S HANDBOOKMS540apricotMITSUBISHI ELECTRICCOMPACT

THE BEGINNING1/5Some manufacturers still only supply their software on 3.5 inchfloppy disks and these would of course have to use the floppy diskdrive

THE BEGINNING1/6will close down all your applications in an orderly manner andwill prompt you to save any unsaved work in the process.• You should al

THE BEGINNING1/7Do not use aerosols or sprays near any part of the system, inparticular, air vents or grills, ports, or removable-media drives, asmicr

THE BEGINNING1/83. If the liquid is thin and clear, try unplugging the keyboard,turning it upside down to let the liquid drain out, and drying itfor

THE BEGINNING1/9Transporting the computerUse common sense when handling the computer. Hard disks inparticular can be damaged if the computer is droppe

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/12 THE SYSTEM DRIVESThis chapter contains useful information about the drives that arecurrently fitted in your computer, either beh

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/2Disks should always be kept away from bright sunlight, dust,moisture and any strong magnetic fields, e.g. do not place them onthe

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/34. The system should now be able to access the disk and theinformation it may contain. While the system is accessing thedisk, the

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/4WarningThe laser beam inside the CD-ROM drive is harmful to the eyes if looked atdirectly. Do not attempt to remove the drive cove

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/5To remove a compact disc, press the eject button and then lift outthe CD. It is best to close the draw, to prevent dust getting in

Apricot MS540 Owner’s HandbookMITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/6The primary hard driveYour Apricot computer is supplied with one internal or ‘primary’hard drive (HDD) designated as the C: drive.

THE SYSTEM DRIVES2/7DriveSpaceIt is possible, as an alternative to the expense of fitting a secondHDD, to use disk utility software such as DriveSpace

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/13 SYSTEM EXPANSIONYour computer can accept various Expansion cards or boards. Mostare simple to install with the benefit of the ‘Pl

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/2Configuring the cardPart of the installation procedure for many expansion cards involvessetting up or configuring the card so it wo

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/3ISA Interrupt request level (IRQ)The interrupt request level or IRQ (the two terms are usedinterchangeably) is the line over which

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/4Direct memory access (DMA) channelSome hardware devices can use a DMA channel to access systemmemory without directly burdening the

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/5I/O ports Default assignmentAll addresses below 100h are used by the system board for variousfixed system components and chipset co

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/6NoteMemory addresses are always written in base 16 or hexadecimal notation.Unlike the ten digits of the decimal system (0-9), hexa

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/73. At the rear of the system unit are metal blanking plates, one foreach expansion card slot. Opposite the blanking plates, at the

SYSTEM EXPANSION3/88. Position the expansion card alongside the slot in which you wishto install it. Align the rear of the card with the slot in the

Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.Microsoft ® and Windows ® 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in theU.S. and

MEMORY UPGRADES4/14 MEMORY UPGRADESRead this chapter before purchasing any memory upgradeand if in any doubt consult your supplier. Then, if having re

MEMORY UPGRADES4/2Either bank can be used first. A normal specification of 32-BitSIMMs having an access time of 70ns for a 5V power supplyapplies. Par

MEMORY UPGRADES4/3CautionIf you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti-static precautions and/or theprocess of removing the system unit cover, refer

MEMORY UPGRADES4/43. Pushing gently on its top corners, stand the SIMM upright in thesocket until the pegs of the socket engage the holes on theSIMM

MEMORY UPGRADES4/53. The SIMMs are of the correct typeIt may be necessary to refit the original memory SIMMs to check ifthere is a problem with your

MEMORY UPGRADES4/6CautionIf you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti-static precautions and/or theprocess of removing the system unit cover, refer

MEMORY UPGRADES4/78. Refit and secure the system unit cover, reconnect the system andswitch on.9. Check the BIOS sign-on message to see the new valu

MEMORY UPGRADES4/8to touch the metal pins. These memory chips are particularlystatic sensitive. Handle with extreme caution.6. It is extremely import

MULTIMEDIA 5/15 MULTIMEDIAThis chapter is designed to give you basic information on a few ofthe multimedia features that may be fitted to your co

MULTIMEDIA5/2This causes the drive tray to open in order to place a CD into thedrive. The other two controls are as shown above, headphoneconnection a

CONTENTSCONTENTS/1OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS1 THE BEGINNINGConnections 1/1Turning on and booting up 1/2Energy saving features 1/3Installing other softwar

MULTIMEDIA 5/3software titles designed to read and edit images from the standardPhoto CD formats. The word ‘Multisession’ is often used to descri

MULTIMEDIA5/4Rear connections1. Joystick/MIDI port.2. Microphone socket (will ‘mix’ with front socket.)3. Line IN socket.4. Line OUT socket.5. Spe

MULTIMEDIA 5/5The Remote ControlChanging the batteriesBattery size ; Standard AA cells.Quantity ; 2 off, fitted as shown. Observe polarity.

MULTIMEDIA5/6Television (if fitted)NoteThe Windows 95 video mode must be set to 256 colours for television.As stated at the beginning of this chapter

MULTIMEDIA 5/7The connection cable for (3) is supplied within the accessories setsupplied with the computer. It is to connect the computer videoo

TROUBLESHOOTING6/16 TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter offers advice if you suspect a fault with your computer.If in doubtTurn off the computer and unplug al

TROUBLESHOOTING6/24. If the replacement fuse blows, call your supplier or maintenanceprovider.5. If the replacement fuse does not blow, reconnect o

TROUBLESHOOTING6/3floppy, in which case remove it, or replace it with one that is. If themessage persists there may be a fault with the HDD, in which

TROUBLESHOOTING6/4PowerCheck that the AC power supply is switched on, and that the fuse inthe AC plug (if any) has not blown. If the system still does

TROUBLESHOOTING6/5Check also that the front window is not obscured on either thesystem unit or the handset. Periodic cleaning with a soft lint-freeclo

CONTENTSCONTENTS/26 TROUBLESHOOTINGProblems when starting 6/1Restoring the Software 6/3Checklist 6/3System disk drives 6/5Television card 6/6Software

TROUBLESHOOTING6/6Television card (if fitted)Black screen, Coloured screen, Snowy picture or just Blankscreen. This can be symptomatic of one or more

TROUBLESHOOTING6/7your guard. The supplier may not be aware of the potential problem.Illegal copying of programs has led to vast distribution of the m

Tecnical InformationA/1A THE SYSTEM UNITThis appendix provides instructions regarding access to the inside ofthe system unit for the purposes of maint

Technical InfomationA/2an earthed wrist strap and anti-static clothing. It is also a good ideato use an ionizer or humidifier to remove static from th

Tecnical InformationA/35. Slide the top cover rearwards slightly, then lift it off.Refitting the cover is simply the reverse of removal. Take effecti

Technical InfomationA/4Drive Specification summary (removable media only)Floppy disk driveManufacturer Mitsubishi MF355F-450MPInterface 34 Pin con

Tecnical InformationA/5Physical Characteristics (system unit)Weight and dimensionsHeight Depth Width Component Weight120 mm 400 mm 435 mm Sys

Technical InformationB/1B SYSTEM MOTHERBOARDThis appendix details the specification and settings for the mainprocessor board fitted inside your comput

Technical InformationB/2Audio On board Creative Labs 16 Bit withintegral Yamaha OPL3 .Drives Floppy drives Support for 720 Kb, 1.2 Mb(3-Mode), 1.44

Technical InformationB/3Board layout 1 Front audio connection 2 SIMMs sockets 3, 4 3 SIMMs sockets 1, 2 4 Floppy ribbon connector 5 CD ribbon conne

THE BEGINNING1/11 THE BEGINNING. . .You should read this chapter even if you do not read any other. Itprovides important basic information to help you

Technical InformationB/4System Ports (external connections)Serial communications COM 1, COM 29 way Male D-type connector1. Data carrier detect 2.

Technical InformationB/5Keybord and Mouse ports6 pin miniature DIN connectorBoth of the connections have the same voltages and signals.1. Data

Technical InformationB/6Jumper configurationsThere are very few jumpers that will ever need changing, most ofthem have been factory set for your syste

Technical InformationB/7Clear BIOS settingsPL21 Next to outer video upgrade socket, default position link pins 1 and 2. Moving the link to pins 2 and

Technical InformationB/8PL24, PL28This range of pins is not for jumpers, but is used to connect variousfeatures around the system case to the motherbo

Technical InformationB/9The battery is a 3 volt lithium type (CR2032 or equivalent)typically used in calculators, watches and other small,battery-powe

Technical Information C/1C SYSTEM BIOS AND SET-UPWhen the system is switched on, the POST does its job dependingupon the information it finds in

Technical InformationC/2↑ and ↓ Scroll through a menu list.←and→ To toggle values or settings.↵ The enter key, to select the highlighted item.0/9Numbe

Technical Information C/3Opening screenOn entering the set-up utility a main menu screen appears. If there isan associated sub-menu, or a furthe

Technical InformationC/4Sub-menu pagesSystem summaryThis page cannot be edited, but gives a summary of the system mainsettings. Changes made in other

THE BEGINNING1/2Turning on and booting the computerTurning the power onIf you have a TV card fitted, check the chapter ‘Multimedia’ forimportant infor

Technical Information C/5Floppy disk drivesThis is available purely to change the mode of the floppy drive. Thedrive supplied and fitted is a 3.

Technical InformationC/6System timeUsing the left and right arrow keys to move around, you then useeither the number keys to insert new figures or the

Technical Information C/7Delete User passwordUse this to clear or remove the existing password, without replacingit with a new one. You may be a

Technical InformationC/8Diskette-less OperationIf this option is Disabled, POST will report a fault or any absence ofthe floppy drive and halt the boo

Technical Information C/9Cache ControlA simple two line screen allows you to either enable or disable theL2 cache memory (external to the proces

Technical InformationC/10If shown as available, it is assumed by the system not to be in use byany ISA card or device and therefore will be made avail

Technical Information C/11Error Messages Code Cause Code Cause101Timer tick interrupt failure301Keyboard clock line failure102Timer 2 test fai

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THE BEGINNING1/3CautionChanging or splitting the partition on a hard disk totally erases all theprograms and data recorded on that disk. Always make a

THE BEGINNING1/4stop and then the hard drive will spin down, etc. In this mode thecomputer system consumes very little power at all, typically below20