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II LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKContentsContents6 Using the Security SystemFeatures of the security system 6/1Configuring the security system 6/4Sett

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 8/5Maintaining and TransportingChapter 8The computer can function within two alternative AC powersupply ranges, according

ChapterapricotChapter 9UPGRADING

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/1UpgradingChapter 99 UPGRADINGThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions on ways inwhich your computer can be upgr

9/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 9Adding more memoryThe computer has 4 megabytes (Mbytes or Mb) of random-accessmemory (RAM) fitted di

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/3UpgradingChapter 9You cannot easily install a SIMM in the MM2 socket while theMM1 socket is occupied. So either instal

9/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 9To install a SIMM:1. Take the SIMM out of its anti-static packaging. Holdit by its edges and avoid t

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/5UpgradingChapter 9Upgrading the processorYour computer is supplied with an Intel486 or IntelDX4processor.The ZIF (zero

9/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 9Removing and fitting a processorTo remove the existing processor:1. Turn off the computer and unplug

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/7UpgradingChapter 9FREELOCKED6. Lift the processor out of the socket and place it onan anti-static surface outside the

9/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 9If the upgrade processor is not big enough to occupyall four rows of holes in the socket it should b

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK IIIContentsContentsB Technical InformationSpecifications B/1Physical characteristics B/2Electrical characteristics B/2

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/9UpgradingChapter 9See Appendix A, “Inside the System Unit”, for moreinformation about locating and adjusting motherboa

9/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 9Adding a diskette driveYou can add a diskette drive to a currently diskless system.The upgrade kit

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/11UpgradingChapter 94. Secure the diskette drive to the mounting bracket usingthe four fixing screws. Fit pair “A” firs

9/12 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 96. There should be three spare (unused) power cablescoming from the power supply unit. The cable wi

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/13UpgradingChapter 9Adding a hard disk driveYou can add a hard disk drive to a currently diskette-onlysystem. The upgra

9/14 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 95. Secure the hard disk drive to the mounting bracket usingthe four fixing screws. Fit pair “A” fir

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 9/15UpgradingChapter 911. Replace the system unit cover.Adding both drives at onceYou may decide to upgrade a diskless sy

9/16 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUpgradingChapter 96. Coax the mounting bracket and attached drives intoposition and secure the bracket to the base of

ChapterapricotAppendix AINSIDE THE SYSTEM UNIT

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK A/1Inside the System UnitAppendix AA INSIDE THE SYSTEM UNITThis appendix provides step-by-step instructions on obtaininga

Chapterapricot INTRODUCING...Chapter 1

A/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKInside the System UnitAppendix AThis means that working surfaces, floor coverings and chairsmust be connected to a com

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK A/3Inside the System UnitAppendix A10101IEEE802.3PCMCIA12SECURING SCREWSRefitting the cover is the reverse of removal. Ta

A/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKInside the System UnitAppendix AJumper PL6 - Clearing CMOS memoryThis jumper affects the CMOS memory and the security

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK A/5Inside the System UnitAppendix AWhen you enter the SIN, the BIOS Setup utility is startedautomatically. Use the BIOS S

ChapterapricotAppendix BTECHNICAL INFORMATION

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/1Technical InformationAppendix BB TECHNICAL INFORMATIONThis appendix provides some technical information about thecompu

B/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BPhysical characteristicsDimensions and weightComponent Height Depth Width WeightSystem

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/3Technical InformationAppendix Banother country, you must ensure that you use a power cordwhich complies with the safet

B/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BParallel port25-way female D-type (LPT1)1312514Pin I/O Function1 I/O -STROBE2 I/O Data

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/5Technical InformationAppendix BMonitor port15-way female D-type (VGA)151061115Pin I/O Output Monochrome Colour1 O Red

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 1/1IntroducingChapter 11 INTRODUCINGThis chapter gives you a quick tour of your Apricot LS Procomputer. The initial summa

B/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BKeyboard and mouse portsBoth the keyboard and mouse ports accept 6-pin miniatureDIN con

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/7Technical InformationAppendix BAUI Thick-Ethernet portThe AUI (attachment unit interface) port is a 15-way femaleD-typ

B/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BTPE twisted-pair Ethernet portRJ-45 connector.1 2 34567810BASE-TIEEE 802.3Pin Function1

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/9Technical InformationAppendix BInterruptsThe interrupt request level or IRQ (the two terms are usedinterchangeably) is

B/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BDMA channelsSome hardware devices can use a direct memory access (DMA)channel to acces

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK B/11Technical InformationAppendix BI/O port Typical assignment2F8h-2FFh Serial port 2308h-317h Ethernet controller388h-38

B/12 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKTechnical InformationAppendix BBIOS ROM (128Kb)BIOS SetupLOC TechnologyEthernet RPLVideo BIOS (32 Kb)Video Memory (12

ChapterapricotAppendix CQUICK GUIDE TO SECURITY

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK C/1Quick Guide to SecurityAppendix CC QUICK GUIDE TO SECURITYThis computer is protected by an on-board security system.A

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1/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKIntroducingChapter 1• Integrated Network ArchitectureTM (INA): AdvancedMicro Devices PCnet-32 VESA local bus Etherneta

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK C/3Quick Guide to SecurityAppendix CChanging your passwordDepending on how security is configured, you may be able tochan

C/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKQuick Guide to SecurityAppendix CDon’t choose a password that someone who knows you couldguess. For example, avoid obv

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK C/5Quick Guide to SecurityAppendix C• The Master user may have decided to disable the alarmand/or set a null lockout peri

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LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 1/3IntroducingChapter 1Advanced featuresThe following advanced features are available on some modelsin the range:• 256 Kb

1/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKIntroducingChapter 1Pictorial guideapricot321456

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 1/5IntroducingChapter 11 POWER button: press to turn the system on or off.2 power indicator: lights when the system uni

1/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKIntroducingChapter 110101IEEE802.3PCMCIA1212456789101112 13 171415163

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 1/7IntroducingChapter 1 1 security loop: you can put a padlock through thisloop to secure the top cover. 2 handle: to rem

Chapterapricot OWNER'S HANDBOOK

1/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKIntroducingChapter 115 audio input socket: allows you to connect amicrophone, a personal stereo (tape or CD), or a ste

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 1/9IntroducingChapter 14125631 3.5" diskette drive (optional).2 1" hard disk drive (optional).3 ZIF (zero inser

ChapterapricotChapter 2GETTING STARTED

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/1Getting StartedChapter 22 GETTING STARTEDYou should read this chapter even if you do not read any other.It provides im

2/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2• Give the computer plenty of room so that air cancirculate on all sides. Air is drawn into th

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/3Getting StartedChapter 2Transporting”, for instructions on how to do this. It is likelythat the monitor’s voltage sett

2/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 26. Plug the mouse into the mouse port on the system unit.Never connect either the keyboard or

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/5Getting StartedChapter 2but is more often a symptom of problems with the computeror its peripherals. Follow these step

2/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2If POST detects a hardware fault, one or more error messagesare displayed. You may also be pro

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/7Getting StartedChapter 2partition, for different operating systems, but only one of thesecan be active at any one time

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2/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2The following table lists some of the messages that might appearduring the boot sequence.Messa

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/9Getting StartedChapter 22. If you are logged-in to a network, logout before turningoff your computer.This gives the ne

2/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2disk images present on the hard disk. Once you have done this,you can delete the disk images

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/11Getting StartedChapter 2Inserting a disketteA diskette is inserted into the diskette drive slot shutter-foremost, and

2/12 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2Write-protecting a disketteA diskette can be write-protected by sliding a small tab towardsth

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/13Getting StartedChapter 2To configure (set up) a computer means to declare or describeits hardware components and to s

2/14 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2For example, the files provided with the Apricot LS Pro includehelp on:• Cirrus Logic CL-GD54

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 2/15Getting StartedChapter 23. Choose the .HLP help file you want either by double-clicking on its filename or by selecti

2/16 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKGetting StartedChapter 2Viewing text filesASCII text files, identified by their .TXT file extensions, can beread by m

ChapterapricotChapter 3USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK ISafety and Regulatory NoticesSafetySafety and Regulatory NoticesRead the separate Power Connection Guide before using th

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/1Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 33 USING THE BIOS SETUPUTILITYBIOS Setup is a utility programmed into the computer

3/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 34. Use the BIOS Setup dialog to set basic configurationoptions. Choose the Advanc

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/3Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3The following table lists the elements of BIOS Setup’s user-interface.Element Des

3/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3The simplest way to select or choose items is to point andclick with a mouse. Not

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/5Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Hard DiskThe Disk 1 information box shows the type and capacity ofthe computer’s

3/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 33. If BIOS Setup cannot detect the drive type, you mustmanually enter the drive’s

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/7Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Power-on SoundWhen this option is enabled a tone will sound whenever thecomputer

3/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Option Resolution and refresh ratesSVGA 640x480 @ 60 Hz800x600 @ 56 Hz1024x768 @

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/9Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Option DescriptionLocal The computer looks for a systemdiskette or a bootable har

3/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Parallel PortThese three options allow you to set the mode of the parallelport.O

II LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKSafety and Regulatory NoticesSafetyIf you wish to use the computer in another country, you mustensure that you use a po

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 3/11Using the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Option Meaning if selectedFloppy Disk Disables the diskette drive controller.Flo

3/12 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 3Energy ConservationThese options control the computer’s power managementfeatures

ChapterapricotChapter 4 NETWORKING

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/1NetworkingChapter 44 NETWORKINGThis chapter tells you how to physically connect your computerto an Ethernet network.Th

4/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKNetworkingChapter 4Apricot provides a comprehensive set of network drivers forthe PCnet adapter. For more information,

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/3NetworkingChapter 42. What type of cabling does your network use:thin, thick or twisted pair?You will need to ensure t

4/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKNetworkingChapter 4Thin EthernetA thin-Ethernet system uses flexible coaxial cable that is lessexpensive than a thick-

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/5NetworkingChapter 4The following table describes the hardware components.Item DescriptionBNC port The BNC port on the

4/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKNetworkingChapter 4Apricot supplies Thin-cable Ethernet Network Starter and Thin-cable Ethernet Node Addition packs wh

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/7NetworkingChapter 410 BASE-T10 BASE-510 BASE-2IEEE802.310 BASE-T10 BASE-510 BASE-2IEEE802.3LOCKEDOPENOPENLOCKEDMAU Wit

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK IIISafety and Regulatory NoticesSafetyUK plug wiring instructionsNLEIMPORTANT:Power CableConnectionsThis equipment is sup

4/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKNetworkingChapter 4The following table describes the hardware components.Item DescriptionAUI (DIX) port The AUI or att

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/9NetworkingChapter 4Item DescriptionThick-Ethernet segments Thick-Ethernet cable can be used in segmentsup to 500 metre

4/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKNetworkingChapter 4Twisted-pair EthernetThe advantages of twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) systems are thatthe cable is ge

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/11NetworkingChapter 4Item DescriptionTPE port (RJ-45 socket) The TPE port on the back of the computerconnects it to the

ChapterapricotChapter 5USING THE AUDIO SYSTEM

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 5/1Using the Audio SystemChapter 55 USING THE AUDIO SYSTEMThe Enhanced Business Audio system supports recording andplayba

5/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Audio SystemChapter 5NumLock/*-7Home89Pg Up4561230Ins.DelEnter+Pg DnEnd1AHi-Fi Tape or CDPersonalstereoLine-

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 5/3Using the Audio SystemChapter 5Audio outputsThe output socket, labelled with the icon, allows you toconnect headphon

5/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Audio SystemChapter 5Using the audio system under Microsoft WindowsSupport for the Enhanced Business Audio s

ChapterapricotChapter 6USING THE SECURITY SYSTEM

IV LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKSafety and Regulatory NoticesSafetyRefer to the labels on the underside of the computer to establish which of the follo

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/1Using the Security SystemChapter 66 USING THE SECURITY SYSTEMThe Apricot LOC Technology v2.0 security system offers th

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LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/3Using the Security SystemChapter 6requirements. These users would rely on the Quick Logonaccount, whereas fully- or pa

6/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6The purpose of the ownership string is to deter theft by makingthe provenance of the

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/5Using the Security SystemChapter 6To configure the security system:1. Turn on or reboot the computer (for example, pre

6/6 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 68. In the LOC Technology Setup dialog, choose theChange Status button to set the Sec

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/7Using the Security SystemChapter 6frustration caused to legitimate (if forgetful) users against theneed to deter repea

6/8 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6To set the security password configuration:1. Ensure that the Security Status is “En

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/9Using the Security SystemChapter 62. Choose the Reset button.This not only resets the logon statistics shown in the LO

6/10 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6If you define any user accounts, you must include one (andonly one) Master user acc

Chapterapricot CONTENTS

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/11Using the Security SystemChapter 6To preserve security, the password appears as a stringof asterisks. Remember that t

6/12 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 67. To set logon periods for a non-Master user, choosethe Logon Periods button. The

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/13Using the Security SystemChapter 6Logon SelectionIn Logon Selection you specify what items of authenticationare requi

6/14 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6The Setup Disable, Security Setup Disable and Lock Keyboardcheck boxes are greyed-o

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/15Using the Security SystemChapter 6User NameJohn DoePassword********Change passwordOKLogon SequenceFirst InvalidAttemp

6/16 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6What happens after logging-on?After a successful logon, BIOS sign-on and hardwareco

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/17Using the Security SystemChapter 6Property of Imperial Assurance Co LtdNo of valid logons 11, Last valid logon 21-09-

6/18 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing the Security SystemChapter 6On the other hand, a user can be forced to change his passwordif the security confi

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 6/19Using the Security SystemChapter 6Telling users about the security systemYou can photocopy Appendix C of this manual

ChapterapricotChapter 7USING PCMCIA CARDS

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK IContentsContentsCONTENTS1 Introducing…Summary of features 1/1Unpacking 1/3Pictorial guide 1/62 Getting StartedGeneral

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 7/1Using PCMCIA CardsChapter 77 USING PCMCIA CARDSPCMCIA Cards or PC Cards are expansion devices fornotebook and compact

7/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing PCMCIA CardsChapter 7PhoenixCARD Manager Plus (PCM+), is supplied with thecomputer. PCM+ includes an implementat

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 7/3Using PCMCIA CardsChapter 7Inserting a card1. Check what type of card you have.If it is a Type I or Type II card, you

7/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKUsing PCMCIA CardsChapter 7Configuring PCMCIA cardsThe following table describes the system resources commonlyrequired

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 7/5Using PCMCIA CardsChapter 7In general, card resource allocation is handled automaticallyby Card & Socket Services.

ChapterapricotChapter 8MAINTAINING AND TRANSPORTING

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 8/1Maintaining and TransportingChapter 88 MAINTAININGAND TRANSPORTINGThis chapter provides information on how to care for

8/2 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKMaintaining and TransportingChapter 8Take care not to spill any liquid onto the keyboard. Follow thesesteps if you spi

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 8/3Maintaining and TransportingChapter 8Recharging the configuration batteryThe computer keeps a record of its current ha

8/4 LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOKMaintaining and TransportingChapter 8Transporting the computerUse common sense when handling the computer; hard disksi