Texas Instruments 3000 WinSX Laptop User Manual


 
2
Learning About Your Computer
This chapter tells you about:
q The 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........................................................................................... 2-5
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
TravelPoint Connector.................................................................................. 2-7
Modem Connector........................................................................................ 2-7
Serial (RS-232C) 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
Keyboard Keys......................................................................................................... 2-10
Color Coded Keys ............................................................................................. 2-10
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