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Learning About Your Computer
This chapter tells you about:
q The Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer LCD
screen and how to adjust it
q Ports and connectors on the side panels of the computer case
q The keyboard and common key assignments
q The status indicator lights and their meaning
Contents
LCD Screen 2-3
Resolution........................................................................................................... 2-3
Screen Angle....................................................................................................... 2-3
Screen Controls...................................................................................................2-4
Brightness Control ....................................................................................... 2-4
Contrast Control...........................................................................................2-4
Standard/Reverse Switch..............................................................................2-5
Connectors and Ports ................................................................................................. 2-6
Right Side Panel..................................................................................................2-6
Left Side Panel....................................................................................................2-6
Parallel (Printer) Port................................................................................... 2-7
External Monitor Connector.........................................................................2-7
Mouse Connector .........................................................................................2-7
Modem Connector........................................................................................2-7
Serial (RS-232-C) Port .................................................................................2-7
Rear Panel........................................................................................................... 2-8
AC Adapter Jack.......................................................................................... 2-8
Expansion Bus Connector.............................................................................2-8
Bottom Panel.......................................................................................................2-9
Operator Panel.................................................................................................... 2-9
Power Switch ...............................................................................................2-9
Option Card Slot Cover................................................................................2-9
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