Compaq PCD-1 manual Radio Mode, Radio Navigation Button Functions

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Radio Mode

In Radio mode, you can listen to local FM radio stations. You can also assign preset numbers to the frequency of your favorite FM stations. The display screen shows the current station’s frequency and its preset number (if the station has been assigned a preset number).

Option Button Functions

Disc - Switches the player to Playlist/Track Management mode with the last track played highlighted on the display screen. See the Playlist/Track Management Mode section on page 10 for more information.

Set - Assigns the current station a preset number for quick access to the station’s frequency (there are five presets available).

Menu - Switches the player to Menu/LCD Control mode. See the Menu/LCD Control Mode section on page 16 for more information.

Radio Navigation Button Functions

The following table shows the Navigation button functions while in Radio mode.

Button

Function

 

 

®Play

Tunes into the selected radio station frequency and begins

 

playing.

 

 

´Rewind

Scans backwards through radio station frequencies.

 

Pressing the Set option button assigns the frequency to the

 

currently selected preset number.

 

Holding down the Rewind button causes the player to seek

 

backwards to find the previous acceptable radio station

 

signal based on strength. An “AUTO” icon is displayed as it

 

scrolls through the frequencies.

 

 

³ Stop

Clears the currently selected preset number.

 

 

¨Fast Forward

Scans forward through radio station frequencies. Pressing

 

the Set option button assigns the frequency to the currently

 

selected preset number.

 

Holding down the Fast Forward button causes the player to

 

seek forward to find the next acceptable radio station signal

 

based on strength. An “AUTO” icon is displayed as it scrolls

 

through the frequencies.

 

 

mTUp

Scrolls up through presets.

 

 

Down

Scrolls down through presets.

 

 

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PCD-1 specifications

The Compaq PCD-1, launched in the early 1990s, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of portable computing. As one of the first truly portable PCs, it combined innovative design with practical features that appealed to a wide range of users, from business professionals to tech enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the Compaq PCD-1 was its lightweight design. Weighing approximately 3.5 pounds, the PCD-1 was remarkably portable for its time, offering users the ability to take their work on the go without the burden of a heavier machine. Its compact size allowed it to fit easily into a briefcase, making it ideal for business travel and mobile computing.

The PCD-1 was powered by an Intel 80386 processor, which provided solid performance for various tasks. This CPU was paired with a maximum of 4MB of RAM, enabling users to run essential applications smoothly. The system supported a variety of storage options, including a 40MB hard drive and the potential for external floppy disk drives, catering to the evolving needs for data storage and transfer.

In terms of display technology, the Compaq PCD-1 featured a 9-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 640x200 pixels, providing a decent viewing experience for productivity tasks and basic graphics. The keyboard was designed for comfort and ease of use, with an integrated layout that included function keys, making it user-friendly for typing and navigation.

Connectivity was another important aspect of the PCD-1. The machine included a range of ports, such as serial and parallel connectors, allowing users to connect peripherals like printers and external modems. This versatility extended the usability of the device beyond simple computing tasks.

In addition to its hardware advantages, the Compaq PCD-1 ran on MS-DOS operating system, providing users with a familiar environment for software applications common during that time. The combination of portability, solid processing power, and multifaceted connectivity made the PCD-1 a popular choice in the burgeoning laptop market.

Overall, the Compaq PCD-1 represented a pivotal moment in personal computing, offering a blend of innovative design, essential features, and capable performance that set the stage for future advancements in the field of portable computing. Its legacy can still be seen in the sleek, efficient laptops that dominate today’s market.
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