Micron Technology Transport LT Infrared Problems

Infrared Problems

Troubleshooting

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You can also enable other power-saving options through System Setup. S et the

timeout times in the Standby Timeout

and Rest Timeout

fields to the shortest

times to ensure maximum power savings.

Certain software programs “hang” during operations when there is no

interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices.

Your computer may be in standby or rest mode. Tap the touchpad to resume from

standby or press the power button to resume from rest.

A serial or parallel device attached to a serial or parallel port on the rear

panel of the system unit does not work properly.

Make sure the attached device Is turned on. Verify that the cable is prop erly

installed between the device and the port. Make sure that the Installed OS

section in the Advanced menu in Setup is set to the Operating System you ar e

running on your TransPort LT.

A PC Card does not work correctly.

Make sure that the PC Card is inserted left side up in the PC Car d slot. Check that

the card is inserted fully into the slot. If you are using a PC Card modem, check

the modem cable connections. Make sure that the Installed OS section in the

Advanced menu in Setup is set to the Operating System you are running on your

TransPort LT. Make sure that you are using the correct driver for your PC card.

The System Setup settings are not retained when you turn off the computer.

The CMOS battery inside the computer may need to be replaced. The CMOS

battery provides power to save the system BIOS information when the computer

is turned off. Normally, the CMOS battery lasts for several years. Do not attempt

to open the chassis and replace this battery yourself or your warranty i s void.

Have an authorized the manufacturer’s service center replace the CMOS battery.

Infrared Problems If your computer’s Operating System is Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you ca n

enable and use the infrared port. The Windows NT 4.0 Operating System does

not support infrared.

Contents

Main Users Guide TransPort LT Users Guide Copyright Notice P/N MAS001602-00, TransPort LT, BGJ, 01-20-2000 Page 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 Page Welcome Chapter 1 - Welcome Purpose Reader Further Reading Areas Covered Welcome Manual Conventions Special Text Manual Comments Page Chapter 2 - Getting Started Unpacking the TransPort LT Personal Inventory System Information Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare Surge Suppressors Work Location Page Operating Environment Page 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 Page 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 Page Using the Floppy Drive Page Using the CD-ROM Drive Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 . Windows 98: , . Windows NT 4.0: Display ATI 3D RAGE Mobility Working with PC Cards Maintaining PC Cards Using PC Cards Page Page Page Chapter 5 - Using Options AC Adapter Auto Adapter Battery Pack Memory Modules Before You Install Memory Installing a Memory Module Page 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 Page Drivers and System Resources Chapter 6 - Drivers and System Resources Drivers IRQs Drivers and System Resources Service Pack 6A for Windows NT 4.0 Page Page 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 Page 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 , , Power Menu : . : 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 . System Passwords Creating a Password Deleting a Password . Requiring a Boot Password Locking the Hard Drive Boot Sector Locking the Keyboard Page 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 Page 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 Page Drive Image Professional Drive Image System Requirements Creating Image Files Page Page Page Page path and filename image filename Advanced Options Disable SmartSector Copying Verify Disk Writes ImageShield Split Image File Into Multiple Files Restoring Image Files Page Page Page Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page Drive Copy Copying Entire Drives Page 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 Page Page 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 Page System Specifications Specifications Chapter 14 - Specifications System Specifications TABLE 24. Hardware Specifications System Specifications Specifications Chapter 15 - Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration Page Page Page Appendix A - Regulatory FCC Notice Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement Page CTR21 Statement Canadian Radio Interference Regulations WARNING CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Power Cord Requirement Page Page Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction Appendix B - Important Safety Instruction Battery Disposal Page Appendix C - Abbreviations Appendix C - Abbreviations Appendix C - Abbreviations Appendix D - Glossary Disk floppy diskette fixed disk sector Page Index Numerics A B C D E F G H I K L M N P Q R S T U V W X