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TransPort LT Users Guide
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P/N MAS001602-00, TransPort LT, BGJ, 01-20-2000
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Table of Contents
Users Guide....................................................................... 1
Welcome........ ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .... 7
Getting Started.............................. ................................... 11
Introducing Your TransPort LT....................................... 17
Using Options.......................................................... ......... 63
Drivers and System Resources....................................... 71
Using Power Management Options.......... ...................... 93
Using System Setup......................................................... 75
Using System Security..................................................... 89
Restoring your Computer ............................................. 137
Troubleshooting............................................................. 139
Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration..... 145
Specifications................................................................. 143
Appendix A - Regulatory ............................................... 149
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Welcome
Chapter 1 - Welcome
Purpose
Reader
Further Reading
Areas Covered
Welcome
Manual Conventions
Special Text
Manual Comments
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Unpacking the TransPort LT
Personal Inventory
System Information
Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare
Surge Suppressors
Work Location
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Operating Environment
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Chapter 3 - Introducing Your TransPort LT
TransPort LT Features
TransPort LT Features
Using Your Computer for the First Time
Connecting the AC Adapter
Turning on the TransPort LT
Understanding POST
Adjusting the LCD Display
Turning Off Your Computer
APM Mode
Restarting Your Computer
Tips for Using Your Computer
Traveling with Your Computer
Handling Spills
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it.
Storing the Computer for Long Periods
Using the Keyboard
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Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
Using Special Function Keys
Using the Touchpad
Standby:
Brightness down:
Using the Touchpad
Press on the touchpad gently. The touchpad responds to light pressure.
Table 2 explains how to use the touchpad.
Reading the System Status Lights
Reading the System Status Lights
Table 3 describes the meaning of the lights. TABLE 3. System Status Lights
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting Peripheral Devices
computer (Figure 10).
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Using the Flex-Bay
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Using the Floppy Drive
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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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Using the Hard Drive
It is not possible to convert from FAT-32 or NTFS to FAT-16 without reformatting your hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
Only install a hard drive that is thinner than 9.5 mm in this computer.
Installing a Hard Drive
Using the Battery
Charging the Battery
Safely Using the Battery
Removing the Battery
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Using the Battery Gauge
Off
Using PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery
Battery Warnings
Using the Modem
Precautions Before Use
Description of 56K
K56Flex and X2 are not interoperable.
Modem Specifications
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98
Modem Commands
Before Using AT Commands
What are AT commands?
If you want to return to Data Mode, the connection may be lost depending on the server.
Using AT commands
Basic AT Commands
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Chapter 4 - Video Features and Configuration
Resolution and Color Depth
Configuring Display Features
Selecting a Monitor Type
,
Changing Color Depth and Resolution
Changing the Video Driver
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Windows 98:
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Windows NT 4.0:
Display
ATI 3D RAGE Mobility
Working with PC Cards
Maintaining PC Cards
Using PC Cards
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Chapter 5 - Using Options
AC Adapter
Auto Adapter
Battery Pack
Memory Modules
Before You Install Memory
Installing a Memory Module
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CD-ROM Drive
DVD-ROM Drive Module
Secondary Battery
Port Replicator
Port Replicator
quick and easy with the 100-pin Port Replicator.
Features of the Port Replicator
Installin
g
a Port Replicator
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Drivers and System Resources
Chapter 6 - Drivers and System Resources
Drivers
IRQs
Drivers and System Resources
Service Pack 6A for Windows NT 4.0
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Chapter 7 - Using System Setup
Starting System Setup
Starting System Setup
Main Menu
1.44 MB, 3 1/2 inch (
Auto
Primary Master
Secondary Master
TABLE 10. (Continued) Main Menu Feature Options Description
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TABLE 12. (continued) Main Menu
TABLE 11. (Continued) Primary and Secondary Master Fields Submenu
Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu
TABLE 13. Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu
Security Menu
Power Menu
Power Menu
TABLE 16. Powe r Menu
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Power Menu
:
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:
Boot Menu
TABLE 16. (Continued) Power Menu
TABLE 17. Boo t Menu
2.
3.
Exit Menu
TABLE 18. Ex it Menu
Using System Security
Chapter 8 - Using System Security
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System Passwords
Creating a Password
Deleting a Password
.
Requiring a Boot Password
Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector
Locking the Keyboard
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Using Power Management Options
Chapter 9 - Using Power Management Options
Maximum Power Saving Mode
Standby Mode
Using Power Management Options
Suspend Mode
Suspend Mode Precautions
Using PowerProfiler
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Chapter 10 - Creating a Save-To-Disk Partition
Creating a Save-To-Disk Partition
Chapter 11 - Software Utilities
MRestore CD-ROM
MCRC (Micron Customer Resource Center)
PartitionMagic
Drive Image 3.0
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Drive Image Professional
Drive Image System Requirements
Creating Image Files
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path and filename
image filename
Advanced Options
Disable SmartSector Copying
Verify Disk Writes
ImageShield
Split Image File Into Multiple Files
Restoring Image Files
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Resize Options
Advanced Options
Check for File System Errors
Skip Bad Sector Check
Verify Check Writes
PartitionMagic
We recommend creating an image file before installing or changing a nything on your system.
Partition Information
Partition Map
Partition List
PartitionMagic Help
Some help topic reference applications are not available with MRestore CD.
ReadMe File
Completing Tasks Manually
Selecting a Hard Disk
Selecting a Partition
If an operation cannot be performed on the selected partition, the operatio n is unavailable.
Applying Changes to Your System
Changing PartitionMagic Preferences
NOTE:If you are using multiple Operating Systems, we recommend not using 64 KB
Ignore OS/2 EA Errors on FAT
Skip Bad Sector Checks
If you skip bad sector checks and your hard disk has bad sectors, data loss can result.
Set as Read-Only for PartitionMagic
Creating Partitions
Creating Bootable Partitions
To Create a Partition
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Scenarios
Deleting Partitions
Assigns Drive Letters and Problems Caused by Drive Letter Changes in Basic Concepts in Help.
Changing Partition Labels
Formatting Partitions
Converting FAT to FA T32
Converting FAT to NTFS
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Drive Copy
Copying Entire Drives
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PHDISK Utility
Help Screen
CREATE Option
Automatic Memory Size Calculation
User-specified Memory Size
without
/Partition or /P
/CREATE Option Syntax REFORMAT Option
PHDISK Sign-on Message Unrecognized Option
PHDISK/CREATE Failed to Execute
Fatal Error
First Two Sectors Bad
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Chapter 12 - Restoring your Computer
To (re)install your Operating System:
Windows 98:
Restoring your Computer
FDISK
To (re)install your original applications and drivers:
Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting
Operating Problems
Infrared Problems
Modem Problems
ATDT9, 123-4567
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System Specifications
Specifications
Chapter 14 - Specifications
System Specifications
TABLE 24. Hardware Specifications
System Specifications
Specifications
Chapter 15 - Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration
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Appendix A - Regulatory
FCC Notice
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement
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CTR21 Statement
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
WARNING
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Power Cord Requirement
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Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction
Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction
Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction
Battery Disposal
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Appendix C - Abbreviations
Appendix C - Abbreviations
Appendix C - Abbreviations
Appendix D - Glossary
Disk
floppy
diskette
fixed
disk sector
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Index
Numerics
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