1Taking A First LookThis chapter tells you about:
qComputer hardware such as the main circuit board, the display, and the
keyboard
qHardware options available for your TravelMate 3000 Notebook
Computer
qSoftware operating systems and application programs
Contents
Learning About Hardware.......................................................................................... 1-2
System Board...................................................................................................... 1-3
Microprocessor....................................................................................................1-3
RAM ..............................................................................................................1-4
ROM ..............................................................................................................1-4
Keyboard.............................................................................................................1-4
LCD Screen ........................................................................................................1-4
Ports and Connectors...........................................................................................1-5
Hard Disk............................................................................................................1-5
Hard Disk Formatting .........................................................................................1-6
Floppy Diskette Drive..........................................................................................1-6
Learning About Options............................................................................................. 1-7
RAM Modules.....................................................................................................1-7
Internal Modem ..................................................................................................1-7
Numeric Keypad .................................................................................................1-8
Extra Internal Battery Pack.................................................................................1-8
80387SX 20-MHz Math Coprocessor.................................................................. 1-8
Cables ..............................................................................................................1-8
Printers ..............................................................................................................1-9
External Monitors............................................................................................... 1-9
Mouse ..............................................................................................................1-9
Learning About Software......................................................................................... 1-10
Taking a First Look 1-1