Siemens Nixdorf PCD-B series Operating instructions

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Introduction

Important notes

Installation

Siemens Nixdorf

PCD-B Family System operation

System unit

Interface

assignment

Operating Manual Platter

Glossary

Index

October 1991 edition

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Contents

Introduction 1

A guide to this manual 3

Overview of further operating manuals 4

Explanation of symbols 5

Important notes 7

Safety 8

Class B 9

NOTE: 9

Important notice concerning power cord selection 10

For the United States and Canada: 10

For the United Kingdom 12

Installation 13

The constituents of your PC 14

Setting up an ergonomic video workstation 15

Unpacking and checking the contents of the consignment 16

Settings 17

Setting the rated voltage 17

Setting expansion modules 17

Setting the monitor 17

Installing expansion modules 18

Installing the PC 18

Cabling the PC 19

Fastening the interface connector 20

Symbols at the rear of the system unit 21

Connecting the keyboard 22

Connecting the monitor 22

Connecting the printer 23

Connecting the mouse 23

Connection to the line voltage 24

Transporting the PC 25

Transporting the monitor 25

Transporting the system unit 25

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System operation 27

The PC 28

System Unit 29

Monitor 30

Keyboard 30

Expansions 30

Operating the system unit 31

Unlocking the system unit 32

Locking the system unit 32

Switching the system unit on and off 33

Cleaning the system unit 33

Indicators and symbols on the system unit 34

Working with floppy disks and the floppy disk drive 35

Rules for handling 3 1/2" floppy disks 36

Floppy disk sizes and capacities 37

The floppy disk 38

Mechanical write protection 39

Working with floppy disk drives 40

Inserting a floppy disk 40

Removing a floppy disk 40

Installing the operating system 41

The keyboard 43

Alphanumeric keypad 44

Cursor control keys 46

Calculator keypad (numeric keypad) 47

Function keys 49

Indicators on the keyboard 50

Key combinations 51

Keyboard labeling 52

Code table of additional characters 57

Protecting your data and property 58

Protecting the data with a password 60

Assigning the SETUP password 60

Assigning the SETUP and SYSTEM passwords 61

Changing the SETUP password 63

Changing the SYSTEM password 64

Canceling the SETUP and SYSTEM passwords 65

Canceling the SYSTEM password 66

Starting your PC with a password 67

Calling the configuration Menu with a password 67

Messages issued when the password is entered 68

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Input lock 69

Installing the QLOCK program 70

Locking the mouse and keyboard 70

Assigning an additional password 71

Displaying all possible options 72

Changing the hot key 72

Blanking the screen 72

Disabling the QLOCK program 73

Locking the mouse and keyboard in a program call 73

Messages 74

Saving the SETUP menu 75

Copying ASETUP onto the hard disk 75

Copying the SETUP menu onto a floppy disk 76

Starting the PC with the CMOS SETUP boot diskette loaded 77

Accepting the SETUP menu entries from the CMOS SETUP boot diskette 79

Changing and storing the SETUP menu 80

Displaying system information 81

Problem analysis 82

The "System Unit ON" indicator remains dark after you have switched on your PC 82

The screen stays blank 83

No mouse pointer displayed on the screen

(for application programs with which you use a mouse) 84

Time is not correct 84

Date is not correct 84

Error message on the screen 85

Accessories 86

3 1/2" floppy disks 86

Manuals 86

System unit 87

Technical data 88

Opening the system unit 90

Assembling the system unit 93

Installing a module 94

Removing a module 96

Installing and removing a disk drive 98

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Interface assignment 105

Parallel Interface (Centronics) 106

Serial Interface (RS-232C) 107

Connector for serial interface (RS-232C) 108

Keyboard (diode socket connector) 108

Platter 109

Glossary 111

Index 123

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Introduction

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Introduction

Your Personal Computer (PC) comprises a powerful system unit (containing a hard disk

and a floppy disk drive), a monitor and an ergonomic keyboard.

It has, among other things, interfaces for a mouse and a printer.

The operating instructions for your PC consist of three books:

1. Operating Manual for the PC

2. Operating Manual for the processor board with the CRT controller included

3. Operating Manual for the monitor

These manuals contain all the information you need to start and operate your PC.

Further, they supply technical particulars about the inner workings of your PC.

Whom does this manual address

You don't need to be an "expert" to perform the operations described here. Do, however,

read the chapter with the important notes at the beginning of the Operating Manual of

your PC and the various notes in each chapter.

In case of difficulties please contact your local service point.

Where to find further information

For specialists such as service technicians and developers of hardware and software,

there is a Service Manual and a System Manual containing further system information.

To learn more about expansions, please refer to the boards and modules concerned.

Particulars of the operating system and application programs are discussed in the

applicable manuals.

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Guide to the manual Introduction

A guide to this manual

Important notes

In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note

of with your PC. Please read this chapter first of all!

Installation

This chapter describes the standard routine of installing your PC for the first time. It

explains how to select the right video workstation and contains illustrations showing how

to install the PC and cable the units.

How you set and install the various boards and expansions is explained in the Operating

Manuals accompanying these items. For instance, the Operating Manual for the monitor

describes how to install the monitor.

System Operation

Here you will find all you need to know to operate the system unit and keyboard of your

PC, and to handle floppy disks properly. You learn how to start the system and protect

your data from abuse. This chapter also contains information about error recovery.

The steps needed for operating further parts of the configuration are described in the

corresponding Operating Manual.

System Unit

You only need to read this chapter if you plan to make changes to the system unit. This

chapter describes and illustrates how to open and re-assemble the system unit of your

PC and how to install and remove a memory expansion, a coprocessor, expansion

boards and drives.

Interface assignment

The pin assignment of the standard interfaces is shown here.

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Introduction Guide to the manual

Platter

This chapter tells you what ports and connections are provided on the platter for boards

and drives.

Glossary

This chapter explains the technical terms used in this manual, and expressions that occur

frequently in other computer manuals.

Index

The index is designed to help you to find information you require in the text more easily.

Overview of further operating manuals

To learn how to get started and find out more about the technical workings of your PC

please refer to the additional operating manuals for:

Processor board

Description of the built-in processor board with the CRT Controller

Monitor

Description of the monitor

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Explanation of symbols Introduction

Explanation of symbols

The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

!Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this

warning endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of data.

This symbol is followed by supplementary information, remarks and tips.

i

Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed in the order

shown.

This symbol means that you must enter a blank space at this point.

Texts in this typeface are screen outputs from the PC.

Texts in this bold typeface are the entries you make via the keyboard.

Texts in italics indicate commands or menu items.

"Quotation marks" indicate highlighted text and names of chapters.

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Important notes

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Important notes

In this chapter you will find information regarding safety which it is essential to take note

of with your PC. The chapter also contains information on the licenses issued for your

equipment.

Safety

This PC complies with the requirements of IEC and VDE for data processing equipment

and with the "Safety Regulations for Visual Display Units in Workplaces in Office

Premises" (ZH1/618).

– The PC must be installed in accordance with the environmental conditions and the

technical data specified in the relevant chapters of the Operating Manual.

– Please check whether the PC is set to the local power supply.

– This PC has a safety-tested power cable and may only be connected to a properly

grounded plug socket.

– The PC must be installed in such a way that the user has good access to the appliance

socket (fully insulated socket) or the grounded-contact utility power socket.

– Lay all cables so that nobody can stand on them or trip over them.

– No cable should be connected or disconnected during a thunderstorm.

– To ensure complete isolation from the ac power supply (e.g. in emergencies or before

the PC is opened), the PC must be disconnected by pulling the power plug.

– Repairs may only be made by qualified technicians.

– Do not open the power supply (identified by a label). Only qualified personnel is

allowed to remove it.

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Important notes

Class B

The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise

specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in their accompanying

materials.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications

Commission, helpful:

"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems".

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4.

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Important notes

Important notice concerning power cord selection

The power cord for this unit has been packed separately and has been selected

according to the country of destination and must be used to prevent electric shock. Use

the following guidelines if it is necessary to replace the original cord set.

Figure 1

The female receptacle of the cord set must

meet CEE-22 requirements and will look

like Figure 1.

For the United States and Canada:

Use a UL listed and CSA labelled cord set consisting of a three conductor cord with a

maximum of 15-feet in length.

For units which stand on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets shall be used.

For units which stand on floor, only SJT type cord sets shall be used.

The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for your unit. Please consult

Table A for the selection criteria for power cords used in the United States and Canada.

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Important notes

Table A:

Cord Type Size of Conductors Maximum Current

in Cord Rating of Unit

SJT 18 AWG 10 Amps

16 AWG 12 Amps

14 AWG 12 Amps

SVT 18 AWG 10 Amps

17 AWG 12 Amps

For units set at 115 V:

use a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V (Figure 2).

For units set at 230 V (domestic use):

use a tandem blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V (Figure 3).

Figure 2 Figure 3

For units set at 230 V (outside of the United States and Canada):

use a cord set consisting of a minimum AWG according to Table A and a grounding type

attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The cord set should have the appropriate safety

approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and marked HAR.

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Important notes

For the United Kingdom

Should the plug on the flexible cord not be of the type for your socket outlets do not use

an adapter but remove the plug from the cord and discard. Carefully prepare the end of

the supply cord and fit a suitable plug.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with

the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

– The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the

plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol ⊥ or coloured Green or

Green and Yellow.

– The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter N or coloured Black.

– The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter L or coloured Red.

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