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Taking A First Look
This chapter tells you about:
q Computer hardware such as the main circuit board, the display, and the
keyboard
q Hardware options available for your TravelMate 3000 Notebook
Computer
q Software 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
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