User Features, Page 2
Screen
The Screen category enables you to select several operating features for the built-in LCD
screen or for an external monitor connected to your TravelMate 3000. The computer
automatically powers up using the built-in LCD. Switch to your external monitor by
entering ALTVID at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt.
Caution: Before connecting or disconnecting an external monitor to your
computer, turn off power to both the computer and the monitor to prevent possible
electrostatic discharge damage to both devices.
CRT Type
If you have an external monitor connected to your TravelMate 3000, set this item to match
your external monitor. This item does not affect your built-in LCD screen. The possible
settings are VGA Color, Multiscan, and VGA Mono (black and white). The default is
VGA Color. The TravelMate 3000 supports the following types of external monitors.
qMultiscanning monitors covering 15.75 to 31.5 kHz, 50 to 70 Hz
q31 kHz/70 Hz (400/200 fine mode), 60 Hz (480 line mode) IBM PS/2
(VGA) monitors
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