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User’s Guide....................................................................... 1
Copyright Notice.................................................................... 1
Welcome ............................................................................. 7
Purpose .................................................................................. 7
Reader.............................................................................. 7
Further Reading..................................................................... 7
Areas Covered ....................................................................... 7
Manual Conventions.............................................................. 9
Manual Comments................................................................. 9
Getting Started ................................................................. 11
Unpacking the TransPort LT............................................... 11
Personal Inventory .............................................................. 12
System Information ........................................................ 12
Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare......................................... 13
Surge Suppressors ............................................................. 13
Work Location...................................................................... 13
Operating Environment....................................................... 15
Introducing Your TransPort LT....................................... 17
TransPort LT Features......................................................... 17
Using Your Computer for the First Time ........................... 19
Connecting the AC Adapter............................................ 19
Turning on the TransPort LT .......................................... 20
Understanding POST........................................................... 21
Adjusting the LCD Display.................................................. 22
Turning Off Your Computer ................................................ 22
APM Mode...................................................................... 22
Restarting Your Computer.................................................. 22
Tips for Using Your Computer............................................ 23
Traveling with Your Computer............................................ 24
Handling Spills..................................................................... 25
Storing the Computer for Long Periods............................ 25
Using the Keyboard............................................................. 25
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad .......................... 27
Using Special Function Keys ......................................... 27
Using the Touchpad............................................................ 28
Reading the System Status Lights .................................... 29
Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................................... 31
Using the Flex-Bay.............................................................. 33
To Remove a Device from the Flex-Bay ........................ 34
To Install a Device in the Flex-Bay................................. 34
Using the SmartBay Utility ............................................. 34
Using the Floppy Drive ....................................................... 35
Using the CD-ROM Drive .................................................... 37
Using the Hard Drive........................................................... 39
Removing the Hard Drive............................................... 40
Installing a Hard Drive.................................................... 41
Using the Battery................................................................. 41
Charging the Battery...................................................... 41
Safely Using the Battery................................................. 42
Removing the Battery..................................................... 42
Installing the Battery....................................................... 43
Monitoring the Battery Charge....................................... 43
Using the Battery Gauge................................................ 44
Using PowerProfiler to Monitor the Battery.................... 44
Battery Warnings............................................................ 45
Using the Modem ................................................................ 46
Precautions Before Use................................................. 46
Description of 56K.......................................................... 47
Modem Specifications.................................................... 48
Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98 ................ 49
Modem Commands........................................................ 49
Using AT commands...................................................... 50
Basic AT Commands ..................................................... 51
Video Features and Configuration.................................. 53
Resolution and Color Depth............................................... 53
Configuring Display Features......................................... 54
Selecting a Monitor Type ............................................... 54
Changing Color Depth and Resolution........................... 55
Changing the Video Driver............................................. 56
Working with PC Cards....................................................... 58
Maintaining PC Cards .................................................... 59
Using PC Cards ............................................................. 59