Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................................... v
1 Taking a First Look
Learning About Hardware........................................................................................................ 1-2
Learning About Options........................................................................................................... 1-7
Learning About Software........................................................................................................1-10
2 Learning About Your Computer
LCD Screen............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Connectors and Ports................................................................................................................2-6
Keyboard Keys.......................................................................................................................2-10
Indicator Lights...................................................................................................................... 2-19
3 Getting Started
Guidelines & Precautions.........................................................................................................3-3
Providing Power.......................................................................................................................3-6
Handling the Battery Pack........................................................................................................3-9
Starting Your Computer......................................................................................................... 3-13
Restarting the Computer.........................................................................................................3-14
Using the Floppy Drive.......................................................................................................... 3-15
Help Displays ........................................................................................................................3-18
4 Customizing Your Computer
Accessing the Setup Program ...................................................................................................4-3
System Options, Page 1............................................................................................................4-6
User Features, Page 2.............................................................................................................4-11
External Communications, Page 3.......................................................................................... 4-18
5 Installing and Using Application Programs
Guidelines for Installing Applications.......................................................................................5-2
Using Laptop Manager............................................................................................................. 5-7
Using a Password.....................................................................................................................5-9
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