Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000, User Manual

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Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................................... v
1 Taking a First Look
Learning About Hardware ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Learning About Options ........................................................................................................... 1-7
Learning About Software........................................................................................................ 1-10
2 Learning About Your Computer
LCD Screen ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connectors and Ports................................................................................................................ 2-6
Keyboard Keys....................................................................................................................... 2-10
Indicator Lights ...................................................................................................................... 2-19
3 Getting Started
Guidelines & Precautions......................................................................................................... 3-3
Providing Power....................................................................................................................... 3-6
Handling the Battery Pack........................................................................................................ 3-9
Starting Your Computer ......................................................................................................... 3-13
Restarting the Computer......................................................................................................... 3-14
Using the Floppy Drive .......................................................................................................... 3-15
Help Displays ........................................................................................................................ 3-18
4 Customizing Your Computer
Accessing the Setup Program ................................................................................................... 4-3
System Options, Page 1............................................................................................................ 4-6
User Features, Page 2............................................................................................................. 4-11
External Communications, Page 3 .......................................................................................... 4-18
5 Installing and Using Application Programs
Guidelines for Installing Applications....................................................................................... 5-2
Using Laptop Manager ............................................................................................................. 5-7
Using a Password..................................................................................................................... 5-9
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