Brother GeoBook NB-60, GeoBook NB-80C Getting Started Manual

1

Setup, Getting Started,

File Manager, Fax, Internet and Email,

Calculator, World Clock, To Do List

& Troubleshooting

__' GEOS ®

US ENGLISH

About this Manual

Welcome. Your new GeoBook TM contains software programs that provide a
variety of features. Inside this manual, Book 1, you will find information on
setting up the notebook, getting started using programs, and using File

.Manager to organize your documen',sl You will also fred information on these

notebook programs:

Preferences. Sets the system preferences, such as the clock.
Preferences also provides options for configuring a printer, modem,
optional serial mouse, and battery charging. See the chapter tiffed
Getting Started.

• lnternet. The Browser allows you to browse the World Wide Web

on the Internet. Emailer allows you_to send and receive email via the
Wodd Wide Web.

• Calculator. Performs math calculations. Press the CALC key from the

function key row to open file calculator from any program you have
open. Press CALC again to close it.

World Clock Keeps track of the time and date of any location in the
world. Press the WORLD key from the function key row to open the
the Wodd Clock from any program you have open. Press WORLD

again to close it.

• To Do List. Tracks and prioritizes tasks. Press the TO DO key from

.the function key row to open the To Do List from any program you

have open. Press EXIT to close it.

To register your notebook online, connect the modem to a phone

line. Then insert thediskette labelled Online Registration in the disk

drive. Turn the notebook power on and click on File Manager. Click

on the drive A icon; then double-click on the GeoBook Online

Registration icon. Follow the tin-screen instructions to register your

new GeoBook"

For technical assistance, you may call our customer service

representatives at 800-284-1937

Technical Note: Thefirst time you turn the power on to your notebook, it will

take several seconds for the programs to initialize.

I I serialN°m r: I

Geoworks® application software and GEOS® operating system software copyright @1990-1997
Geoworks. All rights reserved. United States Patent 5,327,529.

Part of the software in this product is @copyright STNC Enterprises 1994-1997. All rights reserved.
Hardware and software floating point math library copyright @1984-1991 Dimensions Research, Inc.

Portions of this work are derived from The Standard C Library copyright @1992 by P.J. Plaguer, published

-by Prentice-Hall, and are used with permission.

ROM-DOS operating system software copyright @1989-1997 Datalight, Inc.

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The GEOS software in this device contains Nimbus Q from Digital Typeface Corp. and typefaces from
URW, GmbH, URW Roman@, URW Sans@, and URW Mono@ are registered trademarks of URW GmbH.

Geoworks® and GEOS®, are registered trademarks of Geoworks; and Scrapbook TM is a trademark of
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Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfuturereference.Werecommendthatyouwritetheunit'smodel
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FCC NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause intereference, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna or increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help (changes or modifications
not expressly approved by Brother International Corporation could void the Warranty)

This product uses RJllCiW jacks and is designed to connect to the telephone network or premises wiring
using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant.

If this telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify
you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not
practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to f'de a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that

could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance
notice for you to make necessary modifications to maintain -uninterrupted service.

Do not connect this equipment to-pffrty-lincs-or_cOih-'-"6perated telephone lines.

The FCC Registration number0n this product shows compliance with Federal Communications
Commission Part 68 Rul_s. TO ensure product compliance, use the AC adapter that comes with this
product. Do not substitute adapters.

PEN: 0.369B

If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information, please contact Brother
International Corporation, 3131 Appling Road, Bartlett, TN 38133, [phone]. ff the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the

equipment until the problem is solved.

DOC NOTICE

This Class B digital opparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations. Le present appareil num6rique d6 la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R_glement sur

le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

WARNING - FOR YOUR HEALTH
To avoid repetitive motion injuries when using this keyboard, we recommend the

following steps: maintain a comfortable, straight wrist position when typing, take breaks,
at least every hour, to stretch hands and arms, and report any pain or other symptoms
to your physician.

Table of Contents

THEBASICS

1 Setting Up , 1

Unpacking .............................................................................. 1

Parts and Features ........................................................................ 2

C6mponent Descriptions .............................................................. 3

Safety and Maintenance ................................................................... 4

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................ 4

Cleaning ............................................................................ 5

Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................... 6

Opening the Notebook ............................... . .................................... 6

Installing a Battery Pack ................................................................... 7

Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................. 8

Battery Maintenance .................................................................. 9

Connecting a Printer .................................................................... 10

Setting Printer Preferences ............................................................ 11

Connecting the Modem .................................................................. 12

Setting Modem Preferences ........................................................... 14

Connecting an Optional Monitor .......................................................... 15

Connecting an Optional External Mouse ................................................... 15

Setting-Mouse Preferences ...................... . ..... _.................................. 16

Using Diskettes ......................................................................... 17

Using PC Cards ...... _.. • ............................................................... 18

Started 19

2 Getting

Using the Glidepad or Optional Mouse .................................................... 20

Performing tasks with the glidepad or optional mouse ................................... 21

On-Screen Pointer Shapes ............................................................. 21

Using the Keyboard ..................................................................... 22

Setting System Preferences .............................. °....... : ......................... 25

Starting and Exiting Programs ............................................................ 26

Working with Documents ................................................................

Creating and Opening Documents ..................................................... 27

What You Will See in a Document Window ............................................. 28

Changing Your View of a Document Window . .... ....................................... 29

Showing or Hiding Scroll Bars ......................................................... 29

Using Copy To ...................................................................... 29

Making a Backup Copy of a Document ................................................. 30

Renaming a Document ............................................................... 30

Closing Documents .................................................................. 31

" Closing without Saving ............................................................... 31

Contents i

Saving Documents ...................................................................... 31

Setting Auto Save .................................................................... 33

Working with Menus .................................................................... 34

Opening a Menu and Making a Selection ............................................... 34

Using Underlined Letters to Make Menu Selections ...................................... 35

Selecting from a Menu with Buttons or Check Boxes ...................................... 36

Selecting from a Submenu ..................... "....................................... 36

Using Shortcut Keys to Save Time and Work ............................................ 37

Using Arrow Keys ................................................................... 37

Pinning a Menu .......................................................... ........... 38

Working with Dialog Boxes .............................................................. 38

Two Types of Dialog Boxes ............................................................ 38

Responding to a Dialog BOx ........................................................... 39

Setting Printer Options ........................... . ...................................... 42

Getting Ready to Print ......................................... .. .................... 43

Setting Paper Type, Size, and Orientation (Options) ...................................... 44

Using Online Help ....................................................................... 45

Beyond the Basics ....................................................................... 47

Using and Creating Templates ........................................................ 47

Adding and Viewing Document Notes ................................................. 50

Opening Two Documents at Once ...................................................... 51

Naming a DOS File ................................................................... 52

Quick Start Exercise . ............... .. ................................................... 53

3 File Manager__ ......................................._ , 55

_tarting File Manager _. ...... . _._....._ :............... T................................. 55

Changing the View ................................................... .................... 58

Sorting Files .... :. ....................................................................... 59

Working with Folders ................................................................... 59

Moving or Copying a File or Folder .................................................... 60

Viewing Information about Files and Folders ............................................... 62

Changing Information about Files and Folders .............................................. 64

Formatting and Copying Diskettes .................... _................................... 65

Renaming, Duplicating, or Deleting a File or Folder ......................................... 66

MODEM A PPLI CATIONS

4"Fax and Data Modem .................................. 67

Before Sending a Fax .................................................................... 67

Sending a Fax .......................................................................... 69

_Using a Cover Page ................................................................. 71

Using Manual Dial ................................................................... 71

Setting Advanced Fax Options ........................................................ 72

-Fax Errors .......................................................................... 73

Contents ii

Sending and Receiving Information ....................................................... 74

Calling the Other Person before You Start ............................................... 74

Starting Communication .............................................................. '74

Getting Ready to Communicate ....................................................... 76

Dialing ............................................................................ 78

Having a Conversation ............................................................... 79

Sendifig Brief Messages and Files ...................................................... 79

Receiving and Saving Messages and Files ............................................... 82

Using Scripts ........................................................................ 85

5 Internet and Email .................................. 87

Installing the Browser .................................................................... 87

Establishing an Intemet/Email Account and Setting Up ...................................... 88

Using the Default Internet Service Provider ............................................. 88

Using Another Internet Service Provider ................................................ 88

Browsing the Internet's World Wide Web ................................................... 91

Using Links to Access More Information or Other Web Pages .............................. 93

Searching the Current Web Page ....................................................... 93

Printing the Current Web Page ........................................................ 93

Saving Information from a Web Page ................................................... 94

Copying Text from a Web Page to the Clipboard ......................................... 94

Going Directly to Another Web Page .......... . ........................................ 95

Saving a List of Web Pages (Bookmarks) ................................................ 95

Using the History List to Access Web Pages ............................................. 96

Searching_.fo_Information on the Web ._.._, ..... ._....................................... 96

Browser Error Messag-es-..-_.-. _., .-, .................................................... 97

Customizing Your Web Browser ........................................................... 98

Selecting a Default Home Page ........................................................ 98

Selecting Text (Font) Attributes ........................................................ 98

Setting Memory Preferences ........................................................... 99

Selecting Display Preferences ........................................................ 100

Customizing the Tool Bar ............................................................ 100

Using Emailer ......................................................................... 101

Setting Email Preferences ............................ ,................................ 101

Retrieving Email Messages .................................. : ........................ 103

Reading or Replying to New Mail ..................................................... 1(_

Deleting Email Messages ............................................................ 105

Printing Email ...................................................................... 105

Creating and Sending Email Messages ......... • •...................................... 106

Changing Text Appearance & Running Spell Check ..................................... 108

Using Addressbook to Store Email Addresses .......................................... 108

Saving Emails as Files ............................................................... 109

Attaching or Including Files .......................................................... 110

Copying and Pasting Text to and from Email ........................................... 111

Working with Folders ............................................................... 111

Contents iii

Sorting Mail ....................................................................... 112

Searching Mail ..................................................................... 112

Setting Emailer Options ............................................................. 113"

Email Error Messages ............................................................... 114

FUNCTION KEY ACCESSORIES

6 Calculator ......................................... 115

Starting Calculator ..................................................................... 115

Using Basic CalcuLator Functions ......................................................... 116

Using the Calculator's Buttons and Keys .............................................. 116

Performing Calculations ............................................................. 118

Order of Operations ................................................................ 118

Handling Error or Overflow Conditions ................................................ 119

Understanding Memory ...................... _......................................... 120

Converting Measurements ....................................... •...................... 121

Calculator Worksheets .................................................................. 121

Home and Family .................................................................. 122

Retail ............................................................................. 123

Financial .......................................................................... 124

7 World Clock ....................................... 125

S_rtig WorldC_ck.................. _..... ............. . ............................. 125

"_ewing Time Zones . .-. .... _.. :_:-.,-... __. ___-._.._ ...................................... :.. 126

Changing to Daylight Savings Time ....................................................... 126

Setting Clock Options ................................................................... 127

8 To Do List ......................................... 129

Starting To Do List ..................................................................... 129

Adding Items to a List .................................................................. 130

Editing a To Do List .................................................................... 131

Customizing the To Do List ................................ .............................. 132

Printing or Faxing a To Do List .................................... . ..................... 132

Creating a New To Do List .............................................................. 133

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting ..................................... 135

l_ecifications 138

ck &White Clip'A_ i i i iii iii iii i i iiii iii iii iii iii i 139

Color Clip Art ....................................... 145

Index ............................................... 147

Contents iv

1

Setting Up

This chapter explains how to set up your new GeoBook. It contains
instructions on maintenance,' using the battery pack, connecting a printer,

connecting the modem, and connecting an optional monitor and serial
mouse. This chapter also contains instructions on using diskettes and optional
PC cards.

Unpacking

Make sure that the following items are included in the box:

• The GeoBook unit

• AC adapter

• One rechargeable battery pack

• program diskettes

• Onetelephone line cord to connect the modem

• Manuals, Intemet Service Provider booklet, and other literature

see tile -ac_:essory order form inside the box to purchase these optional
hardware products:

• 4 or 10 MB PC card

• Battery pack

• Carrying case

The accessory order form also lists additional software products that are
available for your notebook.

Setting Up 1

Parts and Features

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Setting Up 2

Component Descriptions

1 LCD Cover

2 LCD Screen

3 Latch
4 PC Card Slot
5 Diskette Eject Button
6 Disk Drive

7 Disk Drive LED

8 Glidepad

9 Top Buttonon Glidepad

10 BottomButtonon Glidepad

11 Battery Compartment

12 Keyboard Unit

.o

13 Brightness Control

14 Contrast €ontroF _

15. P-ewer On LED

16 Battery Low LED
17 Battery Charge LED
18 Power switch

19 Power Port

20 AC Adapter

21. InternalModem Connection

22 MonitorPod

23 ParallelPort

24 Serial Port

Protects the keyboard and holds the LCD screen

Displays program windows

Opens the top cover (push in)
Insert optional PC Cards here

Ejects diskette

Insert diskette here

Lights when a diskette is in use
Built-in mouse, allows you to move the arrow on

the screen

Select button, corresponds to the left button on a
mouse

Drag button, corresponds to the fight button on a
mouse

Holds the rechargeable batteries
Holds the keyboard and main components

Changes the brightness of the back light on the

screen
'ChatTges the darkness of the characters on tile

screen
Lights when the power is ON
Lights when the battery is low
Lights when the battery is on special charge

Turns the notebook ON and OFF

Connect the ;4C adapter here
Plugs into power port and electrical outlet
Connects to a phone outlet with the RJ-11

telephone cable (labelled TEL)
Connects to an optional monitor (labelled VGA

PORT)
Connects to a parallel printer (labelled PRINTER)
Connects to optional serial mouse or extemal

modem onpy(labelled COM)

Setting Up 3

Safety and Maintenance

Read and follow these warnings and cautions. Be sure to save these
instructions.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING:
Warnings are to prevent risk of fire, shock, or other possible injury.

• Read and understand all instructions.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.

• Do not use this product near water (bath tub, shower,
swimming pool, etc.) or other liquids or if you are wet.

• Do not use this product near a gas leak.

• Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.

• Install this product in a protected location where no one can

trip over any line or power cord. Protect cords from damage or
abrasion.

• Do nottry to take apart or repair this equipment yourself.

Service should be performed by authorized service personnel
only. WarrantY will be voided!f you take the unit apart.

• check the i_wer-rating of this product on the rating plate as
well as the rating of your local power supply. Connect this

machine only to a matching power supply and grounded AC
outlet. Connecting this product to an incorrect voltage and
frequency may interfere with its operation and damage
electrical parts, and thereby void your manufacturer's warranty.

• In case of malfunction, immediately turn the unit OFF,

disconnect the AC adapter, and consult your authorized service

center.

Do not pull on the power cords or connection cables. To

disconnect, be sure to always grasp the plug itself.

If you spill liquid on the notebook, immediately turn it OFF,

disconnect the AC adapter, and consult your authorized service

center.

• During thunderstorms, turn the unit OFF, disconnect the AC

adapter, and unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet.

Setting Up 4

Cleaning

CAUTION:

Cautions will prevent you from damaging the product.

• Avoid exposing the equipment to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat, excessive moisture, or dust. Be especially
careful not to leave the machine in an automobile exposed to

direct sunlight. The LCD screen cannot tolerate high
temperatures.

• Use the AC adapter supplied with this product. Do not

substitute adapters.

• Allow for open circulation of air around the notebook.

• Turn the unit OFF before replacing batteries or unplugging the

AC adapter.

• Do not allow foreign matter to enter the interior of the machine

or get between the keys.
To avoid electrical interference, do not place the machine close

to a radio receiver or television. If it is close to a television set,
the disk drive may not work properly and diskettes may be

damaged.
After turning the equipment OFF, wait at least 10 seconds

before restarting. Failure to wait 10 seconds may disrupt the
start-up sequence, resulting in faulty operation and possible
hardware damage.

With the power OFF and the modem unplugged, clean the notebook

(except the LCD screen) with a soft, slightly moist cloth. Moisten with water;
never use detergents, abrasive cleansers, benzene, or other chemicals. Avoid
spraying aerosols near the notebook, which can blow dust and dirt particles

into the keyboard, glidepad, and disk drive.

CAUTION: For the LCD screen only, do not use water, Ketone,
aromatics, Acetone, or Ethyl Acetate. For the LCD, you may wipe lightly

using a soft cloth and one of the following solvents: pure isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) or pure Ethyl alcohol. Never use alcohol that contains

water.

Setting Up 5

Connecting the AC Adapter

CAUTION:

Turn the unit OFF beam:

• disconnecting it from.the AC adapter;

• installing or removing a rechargeable battery; or

• connecting or removing any peripheral device, such as the
printer, external modem, or external mouse.

The first time you power
on your notebook, you
may have to wait several
seconds for the system

to ini#alize.

Also, be sure to turn the
power ON to the

notebook before turning

the power ON to any
peripheral device.
Always turn the power

OFF to peripherals

before turning the power

OFF to the notebook.

1. Plug the AC adapter into a wall AC outlet.

2. Plug the AC adapter cord into the power port on the unit.

3. If you do not have a rechargeable battery or do not wish to use it, you
can use the power switch to tum the unit ON. If you want to use the
rechargeable battery, see page 7.

Opening the_Notebook

Hold the notebook with one hand. With your other hand on the top cover,
sqtieeze the latch between your thumb and forefinger; then lift up.

Setting Up 6

Installing a Battery Pack

Your notebook comes with a mchargeable battery pack, allowing you to use
the notebook away from an AC outlet. You can also order an additional
battery pack for longer mobile use (see the accessory order form that came in
the box).

Before using the battery, you must charge it. See page 8.

CAUTION:
Observe the following guidelines when using batteries:

Do not try to disassemble or burn the battery. It may burst.
If you are going to use the notebook for an extended period

with the AC adapter only, remove the nickel-cadmium battery
and store it in a cool, dry place. Be careful to prevent the

battery terminals from contacting metallic pisces. Recharge at
least once every 3 or 6 months, even if the battery has not been
used.

• Never recharge the battery using a recharger other than the

built-in recharger of your notebook or that supplied by the
manufacturer.

IMPORTANT: If the battery is installed and the AC adapter is
connscted, never disconnect the adapter from the machine or from the

AC outlet before turning the notebook off. Doing so can damage
memO. g you'Wan_ t;_use the machine with battery power only, first

turn It OFF, disconnect the AC adapter, and then turn the notebook ON.

°ll_ To install or remove rechargeable batteries:

1. With the power OFF and the LCD cover closed, turn the notebook upside
down; then open the battery compartment by sliding the latch toward the
compartment cover and lifting up.

Setting Up 7

When using one battery,

you can install it in eider

the left or r_ght position,

2. Insert the battery with the logo upside down, as shown, and press gently

until the latch at the top clicks; then close the cover.

OR

Remove the battery by pushing up on the latch as shown.

Charging the Battery Pack

A new battery must

be charged before
use.

Under various
state and local

laws, it may be
illegal to dspose of
this batten/into the
municipal waste
stream. Check with
your local solid

w_ste officials for

recycling options or
proper dsposal.

You will have to charge the battery pack before use, and you have two
options: normal and special. Normal charging takes 15 hours, and during this
time, you can use the notebook. The special charge feature takes 6 hours, but

_ you cannot use the note boo_ k du.dng stmcial charge.

To help conserve battery power, Lights Out from Preferences acts as a battery

•saver when the AC adapter is not connected and battery power alone is used.
Lights Out becomes active after a period of non-use, which you can set (see
pages 9 and 25). With battery power alone, Lights Out suspends the screen
and background functions. With the AC adapter connected, Lights Out brings
up a screen saver of your choice.

As the battery pack ages, it holds less and less charge and will eventually

need to be replaced. Be sure to dispose of used batteries properly.

• To charge normally:

Leave the notebook turned OFF and plugged into the AC outlet using the AC
adapter for 15 hours initially. The battery charges.

OR

Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet and turn the notebook power ON.
The battery charges in 15 hours.

Setting Up 8

7"0stop charging the

battery after selecting
Start Charge, tum the
notebook OFF.

If you disconnect the

AC adapter during the

special charge cycle,
an error message
appears. To restart the

process, turn the

notebook OFF, connect
the AC adapter, and

repeat steps I through
,I.

If you close the cover
while using special
charge, the LCD will
become warm and may
appear bluny. Once the
LCD cools, the blurriness

will dminish.

I_ To use special charge:

1. With the AC adapter connected, turn the notebook ON.

2. Click on Preferences on the Main Menu. The Preferences menu appears

3. Click on Battery. A dialog box opens.

4. Select Start Charge. The screen goes blank, and the notebook begins to
charge the battery. The batiery charge LED lights. When finished, a
message appears telling you the time that the charge was completed.

LowbatteryLED;
lightswhenthebat-
teryneedscharging

BatterychargeLED

forspecialcharge

),To set Lights Out to conserve the battery:

When the AC

adapter is

connected, screeo_-

_- saver displays

moving patterns
(depenofng on which
one you select). -_-

With battery power

alone, screen saver
suspends the
system.

1. Click on Preferences on the Main Menu. The Preferences menu appears.

2. Select Lights Out. A dialog box opens.

3. _Besi-dE Scree_ SaVing_Kelect On and click on the arrow keys beside*Time

.... to select the time for Lights Out to take effect. It does not matter which

screen saver you select. The system enters Lights Out after the keyboard

and glidepad have not been used for the specified time.

4. Click on OK.

5. To restore the screen after Lights Out takes effect, use the keyboard
(preferably, press SHIFT to avoid opening a program or entering a

character if you use another key).

Battery Maintenance

Over time, most rechargeable batteries are subject to memory effect, which
results in shortened battery life per charge. To avoid this, recharge batteries
on special charge only after the Low Battery LED lights.

Setting Up 9

Connecting a Printer

To print, you will need to connect a parallel printer to your notebook. After
connecting your printer, you will be ready to set printer preferences,

including default page type, size, layout, and margins.

To set printer preferences, select your printer from a list of printer names. If

your printer is not on the list, it may be able to emulate another printer that is
on the list. Refer to your printer manual to set emulation mode.

• To connect a printer:

1. Be sure the power is OFF.

2. Open the cover on the back of the notebook by placing your finger in the

slot at the top and gendy pulling.

3. Insert the 25 pin connector end of the parallel cable into the parallel

connector on the notebook and secure the screws.

4. Connect the other end of the parallel cable tO the printer and secure the

screws.

5. Turn the notebook power ON; then turn the printer power ON.

6. Set the printer preferences (see the instructions that follow).

25 pin
parallel

cable

Parallel connection
Connector screws

Power is OFF

Setting Up 10

Setting Printer Preferences

When you connect a printer or change printers, you must set the printer
preferences, where you also set default paper type, size, layout, and margins
for your printer.

l_ To set or change printer preferences:

1. Turn the power on to the notebook, then to the printer and click on
Preferences on the Main Menu. The Preferences menu appears.

2. Click on Printer. The Printer dialog box opens:

I'd_iFai

ffyour screenis not
color,you can stillprint
colorwhenyou
connecta colorprinter.

Toadd coloror toneto
a document, setarea
attributesusing the
Graphicsmenu in -

WordProcessingand

Spreadsheet and using
the Attributesmenu or

Attributestool bar in -

Drawing. For more
information,see these
chapters in Book2_'_

WordProcessing,
Spreadsheet, and

Drawing.

To remove a printer from
the Printers Installed

window, click the printer

name to select it; then

. click on Delete.

Winter

Usethese optionsto install, conf'Rure, and test gonr
printer (or priders),

PrintersInstalled=,

Default I_rinter•
Brother NL-730onLPTI

3. Click on New. Another dialog box opens.

4. Select your printer from the list. If necessary, click on the scroll bar to

scroll down the list. Or type the first letter of the printer to scroll down.

5. Click on OK. The Printer dialog box reappears with the new printer listed

in the Printers Installed window.

6. To select a default printer, click on the printer name from the list, such as --

the Fax Print Driver. Then click on Make Default. The notebook will then
default to that printer every time you print.

7. Click on Close or click on Default Page Sizes to set up your default page

sizes (see the instructions that follow).

Setting Up 11

The default page sizes
work for _e majority of

printers; however,

some printers cannot

print _e default

margins shown here.
Check your printer

manual and enter the
margins _at it can

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• To set default page sizes:

1. From the Printer dialog box, click on Default Page Sizes. A dialog box

opens:

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Set the paper type, size, layout, and margins the way you want them. For

example, if your printer will print a minimum margin of 0.25 inch, use that
value as the default margins here. You can set different size margins in

Word Processing without returning to this dialog box and making

changes.

3. Click on OK.

Now you are ready to print the documents that you cream. See page 42 in
Getting Started forinst_uZ'_tions. -"

Connecting the Modem

CAUTION:
Do not connect your notebook to a digital PBX system or you may damage the
internal modem.

Your notebook contains a 33,600/14,400 bps internal data/fax modem. Use
the modem for sending faxes, browsing the World Wide Web, or sending

emails.

• To connect the modem:

1. Be sure the power is OFF.

2. Open the back cover by placing your finger in the slot at the top and
gently pulling.

Setting Up 12

3. Plug the telephone line cable into the modem connection on the back of
the unit. Plug the other end of the telephone line cable into the telephone

outlet.

4. Turn the power to the notebook ON; then set the modem preferences

(see the instructions that follow).

Telephone
line cable

ial mection

/

Modem
connection

is OFF

An external modem
and telephone can

share the same
telephone outleL
Plug the telephone

into the modem
connector labelled
Phone.

l_ To connect an external modem:

1. Be sure the power is OFF.

2. Open the back cover by placing your finger in the slot at the top and
gently pulling.

3. C0nn--e_zt-the-.,seria.1 cable into the serial port of the unit and secure the

" connector screws. Connect the 9 pin end of the serial cable into the

modem and secure the connector screws.

Serialpod(sedalmouseor

externalmodemonly)

Setting Up 13

4. Plug the telephone line cable into the modem connector labelled IJ'ne.

5. Plug the other end of the telephone line cable into the telephone Outlet.

6. Connect the AC adapter to the modem and plug it into the oudet.

7. Turn the power ON to the notebook; then turn the power ON to the

modem and set the modem preferences (instructions follow).

Setting Modem Preferences

t

Optionalextemal

modems have

separatepower
switches.Turnthe

notebookonfirst, then
the modem.

if you have connected
an optional external
modem, select

External here.

After connecting the modem, set modem preferences before using.

)_ To set or change modem preferences:

1. Tum the power on to the notebook, then the modem and click on

Preferences on the Main Menu. The Preferences menu appears.

2. Click on Modem. A dialog box opens.

3. Select Internal and set Can Fax to Yes.

4. Select the dialing type of your telephone: Tone or Pulse.

5. Beside the words Can Fax, be sure that Yes is selected.

6. Click on OK. If you did not need to make any changes, select Cancel to
return to Preferences.

7. Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu. To set Speed and Format Options,
see the instructions that follow.

For faxing, browsing
the inteme_ and
sending email, most
of the options in
Speed and Format
are already set for

you. The Baud Rate is

the only setting you
may need to change.
The other setlJngs

apply when using the
modem to

communicate with
another computer

(see the Fax and Data
Modem chapter).

__.--_ To set speed and fo3_mat qptions:

" 1. From the Modem dialog box, click on Speed and Format Options. A_dialog

box opens-

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Fill in the dialog box:

• Baud Rate. Click on the box beside 38400. If you decide to use a
14,400 bias external modem, select 19200.

• Parity, Word Length, Stop Bits, and Handshake are already set

for you.

3. Click on OK. The Serial Port Options dialog box closes.

Setting Up 14

4. Click on OK to dose the Modem dialog box. If you did not need to make

changes, click on Cancel.

5. Select Exit from the File menu.

Connecting an Optional Monitor

• Your notebook contains an LCD display. You can also connect an optional

color monitor to your notebook, but connect only a VGA (Video Graphics

Array) color monitor with a 640 x 480 resolution.

When you connect a

monitor and then turn
the power on, everything

appears on the monitor
screen, not on the LCD.

Whenyou connect a
colormonitor, the screen
appears in color,even if
your LCD doesnot.

,To connect an optional monitor:.

1. Be.sure the power is OFF.

2. Open the back cover by placing your finger in the slot at the top and

gently pulling.

3. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the monitor connection as
shown; then turn the power on to the notebook, then the monitor. The

Main Menu appears on the moniKm.

Power is OFF

Connection for optional .monitor

"Connecting an Optional External Mouse

Your notebook comes with a glidepad, which is basically an internal mouse.

Use it to move the on-screen pointer and select from menus or move text and

graphics. See page 20 for more information on using the glidepad.

You can also connect an optional serial mouse to your notebook, but connect
only a Microsoft compatible serial mouse.

Setting Up 15

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Note: There is only
one set_al port. You
can connect a
modem or a
mouse, but not
both.

)_To connect an optional serial mouse:

1. Be sure the power is OFF.

2. Open the back cover by placing your finger in the slot at the top and
gently pulling.

3. Connect the mouse cable to the serial port of the unit and secure the

connector screws.

To mouse

Power is OFF

connection

Mouse sedal cable

Connector screws on the serial cable

4. Turn the power ON; then set the preferences for the external mouse (see
the instructions that follow)..

Setting Mouse Preferences

Before using an optional mouse, set mouse preferences, including

double-click time and acceleration speed.

To use the glidepad
again, you must
change the

preferences from

mouse back to
glidepad.

_ To set or change mouse preferences:

1. Click on Preferences on the Main Menu. The Preferences menu appears.

2. Click on Mouse. A dialog box opens.. °

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Setting Up 16

Double-click and

Acceleration can only

be adjusted for an
external mouse, not the
glidepad.

4. Select Microsoft-compatible serial and click on OK. A dialog box appears

allowing you to test the mouse. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Adjust the double-click time and acceleration of the mouse.

6. Click on OK to return to Preferences.

7. Press EXN" to return to the Main Menu.

Using Diskettes

CAUTIOI_.Never
insert or remove a
diskette while the
LED is on.

Keep diskettes
away from
magnetic fields.

The diskette can
be damaged.

Diskettes (floppy disks) are used for storing the documents that you create.
They can also contain application programs and files such as clip art for
copying and pasting into your documents.

Handle

N

LED

To insert a diskette

diskettes with care:

Toremovea diskette

Use 1.44-MRd_able side/highdensity or 720 KB double side/double

-der_ity_'_4t-es-_at are already IBM-formatted. These diskettes are

ready for use and hold more information than double density
diskettes. (If you use unformatted diskettes, see the chapter called
File Manager for disk formatting.)

• Never open the shutter of the diskette or touch the surface of the

material inside of the diskette.

Never expose the diskette to extremely _high or low temperatures or
magnetic fields such as can be found near a television or on top of
your monitor.

The diskettes have a switch that protects their contents from

accidental erasure. Inthe READ ONLY position (moving the switch
leaves a hole in the diskette cover that you can see through), a

diskette can be read but not altered in any way, In the WRITE

position, the diskette can be used for saving or changing documents.

Setting Up 17

Using PC Cards

Your notebook has a slot for PC Cards, which are like diskettes but contain
more storage space than diskettes.

We recommend that you use the enclosed order form to purchase the
4 Mbyte or 10 Mbyte PC cardg. These PC cards are compatible with

your notebook.

Your notebook does not support SRAM cards or FAX modem PC cards.

To use a PC Card:

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Open the cover of the PC card slot by placing your finger in the slot at the
top and gently pulling.

3. Insert a card in the slot. The card is installed when the eject button on the

side of the slot pops ouL

CAUTIOI_..

Never insert or
remove a PC card

with the power
ON. Be sure the

power is OFF.

OR

With the power OFF, _move a card from the slot by pushing the eject
button on the side of the PC card slot.

Be sure to insert

the PC cardrig_ _--

side up, with the

red triangle on

the top of the .... -

card. Inserting the
card upside-down
will damage R and

the PC Card slot.

PC Card slot
(under cover)

Setting Up 18

2

Getting Started

This chapter helps you get started by explaining the following common

functions that all programs share:

Getting Started

The Basics, beginning page 20

Using the Glidepad or Optional Mouse
Using the Keyboard

Setting Time & Date Preferences

Starting and Exiting Programs
Working with Documents
Working with Menus
Working with Dialog Boxes

Setting Printer Opt!ons

..... -U-_fig o'nii ne Help

Beyond the basics, beginning page 47

Using and Creating Templates

Adding and Viewing Document Notes

Opening Two Documents at Once

Naming a DOS Document

Quick Start Exercise, beginning page 53

Getting Started 19

Using the Glidepad or Optional Mouse

Using the glidepad or an optional mouse, you can perform a variety of tasks,

such as selecting from on-screen menus, opening a program, selecting text or
graphics, or dragging text or graphics to new locations.

If you want, you can connect art optional serial mouse. Once connected, you
must set the preferences for using a mouse. See page 16 for instructions.

The glidepad functions just like a mouse, but is conveniently built into the
notebook.

CAUTION:

Use a light touch

on the glideped.

Excessive force

can damage it.

Do not use a

sharp object or

ink pen on the--_

glidepad. Sharp
objects and

chemicals in ink
pens can damage

the surface.
To clean the

glidepad, use a
soft, slightly

moist cloth.
Moisten with
water; never use
detergents or
solvents.

,To use the gfidepad:

Slide your finger or the top of your fingernail along the glidepad surface. You
may also use the blunt end of a pen, but do not use anything sharp that
would scratch the surface. The on-screen pointer moves.

Glidepad
surface

Selectbutton(left
buttonona muse)

Oragt ;_
buttonona mouse) \

Getting Started 20

Performing tasks with the glidepad or optional mouse

TO"

Select (Olick on) an item. This action
highligh_ text or graphics. It also

opens on-screen menus and places the
insertion point in text.

Select (dick on) several words or

paragraphs. This action highlights se-
lected text or paragraphs.

Double-Click. This action opens and

closes files from File Manager. It also
selects a whole word when working
with text.

Move (drag) text or graphics. This
action allows you to drag text into oth-

er text areas and to drag graphics to

inew locations.

Do this:

Place the on-screen pointer over an item or inside text
and click the Select button (top button) or tap once on
the glidepad surface.

Place the on-screen pointer at the beginning or end of
the text and click the Select button once or tap once
on the glidepad surface. Then drag your finger across
the glidepad (or drag the mouse) to drag the on-screen
pointer across several words or paragraphs. You can
drag in any direction.

Place the on-screen pointer over an item; then click the
Select button twice or tap on the glidepad surface

twic_

Place the on-screen pointer over the text or graphic
and click the Select button. Then hold the Drag button

as you slide your finger across the glidepad (or move
the mouse) to move the text or graphic.

On-Screen Pointer Shapes

Depending On the "task you are performing, the on-screen pointer will change

shape, and each shape has a different meaning, as follows:

vu-

I"

The arrow is the standard on-screen pointer.

The copy pointer shows that you are copying text.

The drag pointer shows that you are moving text or graphics.

The I-beam pointer indicates-that yo u can type or edit text. You can
also use it to select text and to select where the text you type

appears.

The help pointer appears in system online help. It indicates that you
can jump to the section of help text shown by the pointer. See Using
Help on page 45.

The hourglass pointer appears when the system is busy. Wait until it
disappears before taking further action.

The do-not pointer indicates that the pointer is not in an area of the
screen where you can take any action.

Getting Started 21

Using the Keyboard

You can also use the keyboard to perform tasks. Use Function keys from the
top row to perform a task such as exiting a program. Use _keys in

combination with another key to quickly perform menu tasks. Use Navig_

keys to move the on-screen pointer around in the document. Use the

Cl_racter keys for general tyl_ing.

Character

Function
Keys
(toprow)

ControlKeys

Youcan also activate

menus and menu

optionsusing
underlinedletters ot

shortcutkeys. See

_pages35 and 37.

NavigaUon

I$I 1

Keys

Num Lock activates the
numbers on number keys

NAVIGATION KEYS: Use these keys to quickly move around in your

documents.

Keys

TAB o
ARROWKEYff

SPACEBAR

HOME
END
PAGE UP/

PAGE DOWN

SHIFT + HOME

SHIFT + END

CTRL + HOME
CTRL + END

Purpose

Moyes the insertion point to the next tab. _

Moves the insertion point in the direction indicated.

Advances the insertion point one space (character

width).

Moves the insertion point to the beginning of the line.

Moves the insertion point to the end of the line.

Moves the document one screen in the given direction.

Highlights from the insertion point to the beginning of
the line.

Highlights from the insertion point to the end of the
line.

Moves the insertion point to the top of the screen.

Moves the insertion point to the bottom of the screen.

Getting Started 22