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Getting Started

Unpacking the TransPort LT

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Unpacking the TransPort

LT

NOTE:

Congratulations on the purchase of your Micron Transport LT notebook computer. Whether you are new to using a notebook computer or are an experienced user, this user manual can help you get the most from your computer.

The TransPort LT comes securely packaged in a sturdy shipping carton. Open the box and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Micron Electronics immediately. All systems should include the following items:

•The TransPort LT computer

•An AC adapter

•An AC power cord

•User’s manual

•A CD or DVD-ROM Drive

•A 3.5-inch Floppy Drive

Items included may vary. Please check the packing slip included with your TransPort LT for the exact items you should have received.

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Contents

User’s Guide Copyright Notice TransPort LT User’s GuideCopyright Notice BGJ This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Drive Image System Requirements 161 149155 159 This page intentionally left blank Areas Covered WelcomePurpose Further Reading Welcome Areas Covered Special Text WarrantyManual Conventions Manual Comments This page intentionally left blank Getting Started Unpacking the TransPort LT Getting StartedUnpacking the TransPort Address Personal InventorySystem Information Getting Started Personal Inventory Getting Started Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare This page intentionally left blank Getting Started Operating Environment Operating Environment This page intentionally left blank Introducing Your TransPort LT TransPort LT FeaturesIntroducing Your TransPort LT TransPort LT Features Bottom View of Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Using Your Computer for the First Time Turning on the TransPort LT Turning On the Computer’s Power Understanding Post Turning Off Your Computer Adjusting the LCD DisplayAPM Mode Introducing Your TransPort LT Adjusting the LCD Display Click Shut Down Tips for Using Your ComputerIntroducing Your TransPort LT Tips for Using Your Computer Introducing Your TransPort LT Traveling with Your Computer Traveling with Your Computer Introducing Your TransPort LT Handling Spills Introducing Your TransPort LT Using the Keyboard Fn Key Function Combination Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadUsing Special Function Keys Introducing Your TransPort LT Using the Keyboard Using the Touchpad Using the Touchpad Mouse Action How To Reading the System Status Lights Describes the meaning of the lights System Status Lights Introducing Your TransPort LT Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting Peripheral Devices IconConnector Using the Flex-Bay To Remove a Device from the Flex- Bay To Install a Device in the Flex-BayUsing the SmartBay Utility To insert a device Open the SmartBay Hotswap Utility Using the Floppy DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT Using the Floppy Drive To start the SmartBay utility Inserting a Floppy Disk Using the CD-ROM Drive Using the CD-ROM Drive To play an audio compact disc To remove the CD Using the Hard DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT Using the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Introducing Your TransPort LT Using the Battery Using the BatteryInstalling a Hard Drive Charging the Battery Removing the Battery Safely Using the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Installing the BatteryOrientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly Introducing Your TransPort LT Using the Battery Condition Action to Take Battery WarningsSet options under Battery Status and Alarm Settings Doesn’t dee Click Control Panel Using the ModemPrecautions Before Use Introducing Your TransPort LT Using the Modem Modem Properties Dialog Box Description of 56K Data communications Modem Specifications Modem Commands Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98 Depending on the server Using AT commandsOn the server Display the result value Basic AT Commands ATS0? Video Features and Configuration Resolution and Color Depth Video Features and ConfigurationResolution and Color Depth Selecting a Monitor Type Configuring Display FeaturesVideo Features and Configuration Changing Color Depth and Resolution Display Properties window appears Changing the Video Driver Enter location of the driver files Display Properties window appears Working with PC Cards Video Features and Configuration Working with PC Cards Maintaining PC Cards Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Video Features and Configuration Working with PC Cards This page intentionally left blank Auto Adapter Using OptionsUsing Options AC Adapter AC Adapter Memory Modules Battery PackBefore You Install Memory Using Options Using Options Memory Modules Installing a Memory Module Removing a Memory Module CD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Module Secondary Battery Port Replicator Features of the Port ReplicatorUsing Options Port Replicator Back view of the port replicator Installing a Port Replicator CRT key may cause malfunction on TV-Out Removing a Port Replicator Drivers and System Resources Drivers and System ResourcesDrivers IRQs Drivers and System Resources Service Pack 6A for Windows NT Service Pack 6A for Windows NT Installing the LAN Driver in Windows This page intentionally left blank Menu Function Using System SetupStarting System Setup Using System Setup Starting System Setup Navigation Alternate Function Key Main Menu Using System Setup Main Menu Using System Setup Feature Option Description Using System SetupMain Menu Lower performance Advanced Menu Using System Setup Advanced MenuOpens the I/O Device Configuration submenu if you IRQ7 default , 378 IRQ5 , 278 IRQ7 , 278 IRO5 , 3RC Enabled , you can set the Base I/O Address field to 3F8IRQ4 default, 2F8 IRQ3 , 3E8 IRQ4 , or 2E8 IRQ3 . When IRQ4 , 2F8 IRQ3 default, 3E8 IRQ4 , or 2E8 IRQ3 Security Menu Using System Setup Security Menu Normal Power MenuUsing System Setup Power Menu Saving PowerMaximum Set to Save to RAM, not Save To Disk. The default Diskette Boot MenuUsing System Setup Boot Menu Disabled Exit Menu Using System Setup Exit Menu Using System SecuritySystem Passwords Using System SecuritySystem Passwords Creating a Password Locking the Floppy Drive Deleting a PasswordUsing System Security Password Locking the Keyboard This page intentionally left blank Enabled Using Power Management OptionsMaximum Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Using Power Management Options Maximum Power Saving Mode Using Power Management Options Suspend Mode Suspend ModeSuspend Mode Precautions Using Power Management Options Using PowerProfiler Using PowerProfiler Using Power Management Options Using PowerProfiler Creating a Save-To-Disk Partition Creating a Save-To-Disk Partition Using PowerProfiler Creating a Save-To-Disk Partition Using PowerProfiler Software Utilities MRestore CD-ROMSoftware Utilities PartitionMagic Drive Image Software Utilities Drive Image Drive Image System Requirements Drive Image ProfessionalCreating Image Files Software Utilities Drive Image Professional 102 103 104 105 106 Verify Disk Writes Disable SmartSector CopyingCheck for File System Errors check box selected Advanced Options PQtools\userinfo ImageShieldSplit Image File Into Multiple Files Restoring Image Files 109 110 111 112 113 Resize Options Verify Check Writes Check for File System ErrorsPartitionMagic Skip Bad Sector Check Partition List Partition InformationPartition Map Selecting a Hard Disk PartitionMagic HelpReadMe File Completing Tasks Manually Applying Changes to Your System Selecting a Partition Software Utilities PartitionMagic Ignore OS/2 EA Errors on FATChanging PartitionMagic Preferences Set as Read-Only for PartitionMagic Occur because problems might go undetectedClick Ignore OS/2 EA Errors on FAT Skip Bad Sector Checks Creating Partitions Creating Bootable Partitions Help To Create a Partition 123 Apply Partition Type Select FAT ScenariosDeleting Partitions Basic Concepts in Help Changing Partition Labels Formatting Partitions Converting FAT to Ntfs Converting FAT to FAT32 129 Copying Entire Drives Hard drive while using the FAT file systemDrive Copy Click Set Active Software Utilities Phdisk Utility Phdisk UtilityHelp Screen Create Option Partition or /P Automatic Memory SizeCalculation User-specified Memory Size PHDISK/CREATE Failed to Fatal ErrorPhdisk Sign-on Message Unrecognized Option Reformat 136 Windows To reinstall your Operating SystemRestoring your Computer To reinstall your Operating System Restoring your Computer Choose Start Windows 98 Setup Troubleshooting Operating Problems TroubleshootingOperating Problems PC Card does not work correctly Infrared ProblemsTroubleshooting Infrared Problems When using a PBX phone system I cannot dial on my modem Modem ProblemsTroubleshooting Modem Problems 142 Specifications System Specifications SpecificationsSystem Specifications External AC Adapter Specifications IDE Adapter Submenu Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration Ntsc LCD Security Menu Boot Menu Appendix a Regulatory FCC Notice Appendix a Regulatory 150 Appendix a Regulatory CTR21 Statement CTR21 Statement Turvallisuusluokan 1 Ylittävälle NÄKYMÄTTöMÄLLE Appendix a Regulatory Power Cord Requirement Country Accredited Applicable Agency General Requirements Appendix a Regulatory Appendix B Important Safety Instruction 156 Appendix B Important Safety Instruction Battery Disposal Battery Disposal 158 Milliampere Appendix C AbbreviationsAppendix C Abbreviations IrDA PS/2 PCI Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Disk cache DMA Direct Memory AccessConventional memory Hard drive Disk Megabit MB megabyte Post Power On Self TestRAM Random Access Memory Resolution Zoomed video TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD Index Index Index Cmos complementary metal-oxide semiconductor Suspend 132 Power management features Index VGA