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User’s Reference Guide
TravelMateTM 5000 Series
Notebook Computer
P/N 9805810-0001
August 1995
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TI Part No. 9805810-0001
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Using the Setup Programs
Accessing the Setup Programs ................................. 1-2
Time and Date Parameters ....................................... 1-8
Disk Drive Parameters ............................................. 1-9
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters................................ 1-10
Keyboard Parameters ............................................... 1-11
Screen Parameters ................................................... 1-12
Cache Parameters .................................................... 1-13
Password Parameters ............................................... 1-14
System Configuration Parameters ............................ 1-15
Power Savings..........................................................1-16
Activity Monitor........................................................ 1-18
Chapter 2 Installing and Using Applications
Guidelines for Installing Applications ....................... 2-2
Restoring System Files ............................................. 2-5
Setting a Password................................................... 2-28
Contents
Chapter 3 Custom Windows Utilities
Overview of Windows Utilities................................... 3-2
Information Utilities ................................................. 3-3
Productivity Utilities................................................. 3-5
System Utilities........................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4 Power Saving Utilities
Optimizing Battery Operation................................... 4-2
SETPOWER Utility ................................................... 4-8
SMARTDRV.EXE Disk Caching Utility...................... 4-9
SPEED Utility........................................................... 4-10
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Contents
Chapter 5 Laptop File Manager
Getting Started with LFM ......................................... 5-3
Loading LFM ............................................................ 5-4
Using the Main Menu............................................... 5-5
Function Key Commands ......................................... 5-6
Character Key Commands........................................ 5-15
Multiple File Operations...........................................5-28
Restoring Laptop File Manager ................................. 5-30
Chapter 6 VGA External Monitor Utilities
Capabilities.............................................................. 6-2
VGA Utility............................................................... 6-5
Advanced Monitor Operations .................................. 6-13
External Monitor Troubleshooting ............................ 6-19
Chapter 7 Other Utilities
GETSTAT Utility....................................................... 7-2
RAMDRIVE.SYS Device Driver.................................. 7-7
SETCMOS Utility...................................................... 7-8
SETKEY Utility......................................................... 7-11
Chapter 8 Sound
Features................................................................... 8-2
DOS Utilities ............................................................ 8-3
Windows Utilities ..................................................... 8-8
Chapter 9 TravelMate Options
List of Options.......................................................... 9-3
Battery Options........................................................ 9-4
PCMCIA Options ...................................................... 9-11
RAM Expansion ....................................................... 9-16
SIR Port ...................................................................9-24
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Using the AC Adapter............................................... 9-25
External Numeric Keypad......................................... 9-27
Carrying Cases......................................................... 9-28
Microphone/Headphone Kit ..................................... 9-29
Printers.................................................................... 9-31
External Monitor...................................................... 9-32
Appendices
Appendix A Specifications....................................... A-1
Appendix B Character Sets.....................................B-1
Appendix C Keyboard Layouts ................................ C-1
Appendix D Diagnostics.......................................... D-1
Appendix E Configuring Memory ............................ E-1
Appendix F Connector Pin Assignments.................. F-1
Appendix G Screen Standards ................................ G-1
Appendix H Creating Help Displays ........................ H-1
Glossary
Index
Contents
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Preface
Your TravelMate 5000 Series computer comes with a
variety of standard features and options that maximize
system performance and ease of operation. This guide acts
as a reference for software utilities and hardware included
with your notebook.
Chapter 1- Shows you the basics of system setup using the
supplied Setup programs.
Chapter 2 - Provides information on system software
configuration and utility installation.
Chapter 3 - Describes custom Windows utilities.
Chapter 4 - Describes Power Saving utilities.
Chapter 5 - Describes Laptop File Manager, a program that
helps you manipulate files and directories stored on the
hard disk.
Chapter 6 - Describes utilities that allow you to connect an
external VGA monitor to your system.
Preface
Chapter 7 - Describes miscellaneous utilities for
configuration and system enhancement.
Chapter 8 - Describes the Sound utilities provided with
your notebook.
Chapter 9 - Describes options you may purchase for your
computer.
Appendix A - Provides system specifications for your
computer.
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Preface
Appendix B - Displays character sets used by your
computer.
Appendix C - Displays domestic and international keyboard
layouts.
Appendix D - Describes diagnostics and error codes for your
computer.
Appendix E - Describes memory configuration for your
computer.
Appendix F - Describes connector pin assignments for the
computer.
Appendix G - Describes screen stardards supported by your
computer’s internal display adapter.
Appendix H - Describes how to custom design your own
Help displays.
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A glossary and index are also provided for your reference.
1
Using the Setup Programs
This chapter explains:
❑ How to access the Setup Programs
❑ How to select and save parameters
Contents
Accessing the Setup Programs .........................................1-2
Initial Startup Procedure .............................................1-2
Startup Menu ..............................................................1-4
Creating Backup System Diskettes ..............................1-5
System Files Recovery Diskette....................................1-6
Accessing Disk-Based Setup........................................1-6
Accessing ROM-Based Setup .......................................1-7
Accessing Windows-Based Setup .................................1-7
Defining Setup Parameters ..........................................1-7
Time and Date Parameters...............................................1-8
Time ............................................................................1-8
Date ............................................................................1-8
Disk Drive Parameters .....................................................1-9
Diskette Drive(s) ..........................................................1-9
Hard Disk....................................................................1-9
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters .....................................1-10
Keyboard Parameters.....................................................1-11
Screen Parameters.........................................................1-12
Cache Parameters..........................................................1-13
Password Parameters.....................................................1-14
System Configuration Parameters..................................1-15
Power Savings................................................................1-16
Activity Monitor .............................................................1-18
Using the Setup Programs 1-1
Accessing the Setup Programs
Your computer has three setup programs to assist you in
selecting required hardware and software parameters:
❑ Disk-based Setup
❑ ROM-based Setup
❑ Windows-based Setup (TI Setup)
Initial Startup Procedure
The first time you boot up your notebook, your system
automatically runs Setup. The following steps help you
through the software configuration portion of Setup.
1. Boot your system.
You are asked to specify the date and time. A greeting
screen appears during the boot process. It describes
what system backup procedures will be required and
prompts you to press any key to finish setting up
MS-Windows for Workgroups.
Accessing the Setup Programs
2. Press any key.
The Windows for Workgroups Setup screen appears and
setup begins automatically. After a few seconds, you
are prompted for your name, company, and product
number.
3. Enter information in each field and select Continue.
You are asked to verify the information you just entered.
4. Verify that the information is correct and select
Continue.
Windows setup continues. You are prompted to select a
printer driver from a list of printer drivers.
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Accessing the Setup Programs
5. Scroll through the list of printer drivers and click on the
one that is used with your printer.
6. Select Install.
You are asked to enter the LPT port to which your printer
is connected.
7. Scroll through the list and click on the desired LPT port
(usually LPT1:)
8. Select Install.
Setup configures your printers. Windows for Workgroups
files are copied and inflated to their working capacity.
You are prompted to insert the System Files Recovery
Diskette. This diskette is used in case of a fatal system
crash and allows you to restore your computer to
working order.
9. Insert the System Files Recovery Diskette that came
with your unit into the diskette drive and press any
key to continue.
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The required system files are copied to the diskette. This
takes several seconds. The system prompts you when
the copy has completed.
10. Remove the System Files Recovery Diskette and
write-protect it.
11. Press any key to continue.
Your system is rebooted. Refer to the "Startup Menu"
section when your computer reaches the Startup Menu
in the boot process.
Note: Please be sure to fill out and return your Warranty
card.
Using the Setup Programs 1-3
Accessing the Setup Programs
Startup Menu
Each time your system boots, the Startup Menu appears.
You have ten seconds to make selections from this menu,
otherwise the boot process continues with previously
configured parameters. The following is a description of the
Startup Menu:
Startup Menu Options
Option Description
Windows for Workgroups
(default)
Windows for Workgroups
with PC Card support
MS-DOS prompt Does not load any extra drivers and does
MS-DOS prompt with PC
Card support
PC-Doctor Diagnostics Allows you to diagnose and correct
System Maintenance and
Backup
Games Demonstration Allows you to view or play pre-loaded
Loads standard Windows for Workgroups
files and excludes PCMCIA.
Loads standard Windows for Workgroups
files and PCMCIA drivers.
not run Windows.
Does not load Windows, but will load
PCMCIA drivers.
problems on TM5000 Series computers.
Allows you to create backup system
diskettes, to delete image files, or to delete
files that allow you to create the backup
diskettes. If the files are deleted, you will be
unable to create backup diskettes again
and must order new backup diskettes from
Texas Instruments.
games on the notebook or delete demo
games.
Note: System backups can also be done using the
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DiskMaker utility in Windows. This utility is located in the
Utilities directory in the TravelMate Notebook Center group.
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Accessing the Setup Programs
To select an option, use the up and down arrow keys or
press the number key of the option you desire. This
highlights the option. Press Enter to select the desired
configuration.
Creating Backup System Diskettes
It is a good idea to back up the operating system as soon as
possible after purchasing your notebook so that you can
reinstall the software in case of emergency. Ensure that
your diskettes have been checked for viruses to prevent
contamination of files on your hard disk.
To create backup system diskettes, use the DiskMaker
utility from Windows or complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that you have the required number of high
density, 1.4 MB, 3.5" diskettes to back up your
system. To verify the number of diskettes, perform
steps 2 and 3.
2. Boot your system.
System startup begins. A DOS Startup Menu appears.
3. Select the System Maintenance and Backup option.
The system backup menu is displayed. You can select
files from the left column to back up by using the up
and down arrow keys to highlight the files. As
filenames in the left column are highlighted, a
description of them appears in the right column and the
number of diskettes required for these files is displayed.
4. To begin creating the system backup diskettes, insert
the diskette into the floppy drive and press Enter to
back up highlighted files. Each diskette will
automatically be formatted.
Using the Setup Programs 1-5
Accessing the Setup Programs
If you are using the DiskMaker utility, run Windows and
double-click on the DiskMaker icon in the TravelMate
Notebook Center group. The number of diskettes required
to back up each area is indicated by the number of
selections on each tab page. Use these selections to
complete the system backup.
Note: If you don’t want to use the backup process, you
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may order operating system diskettes by referring to the
Backup Diskette Flier that came in the documentation set.
System Files Recovery Diskette
You are provided a System Files Recovery Diskette with
your computer. This is a bootable diskette with backup
software and enables you to restore minimum system files.
For further information, refer to Initial Startup Procedure
earlier in this chapter.
Accessing Disk-Based Setup
This Setup program, which resides on the hard disk under
the
UTILS directory, defines all default and most
user-selectable parameters. Disk-based Setup contains
four screens, or pages, with onscreen prompts plus a
context-sensitive online help.
To run this program, ensure that you have exited from the
Windows environment. From the
access Page 1 of disk-based Setup in two ways:
❑ Press Fn-Esc (Setup)
❑ Type SET_UP and press Enter
After Setup has loaded, you can define parameters based
on the information in the online help or in this chapter
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C:\> prompt, you can
.
Accessing the Setup Programs
Accessing ROM-Based Setup
ROM-based Setup resides in internal ROM. It is identical to
disk-based Setup except it does not have any online help.
To access Page 1 of
progress, and press Ctrl-Alt-Esc. You can then select
parameters as you do for disk-based Setup.
ROM-based Setup, save any work in
Accessing Windows-Based Setup
To access Windows-based Setup, complete the following
steps:
1. Double click on the TravelMate Notebook Center group.
2. Double click on TI Setup.
Several folders appear. You can define parameters based
on the information in the online help and in this chapter.
Changes to many of the Setup parameters take effect only
at system startup. If you change one of these parameters,
when you save the new Setup parameters, you are
prompted that you need to exit Windows and restart the
computer. To put these changes into effect, double-click on
the Super Shutdown icon to exit Windows, then press
Ctrl-Alt-Del to restart the computer.
Defining Setup Parameters
The three Setup Programs adequately describe what you
need to do to navigate through the menus, use cursor keys,
save parameters, and exit.
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Note: The Setup Programs are customized for each model
computer and any given model may not support all of the
selections described in the following pages.
Using the Setup Programs 1-7
Time and Date Parameters
Note: Time and Date parameters are only available in
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DOS-based and ROM-based Setup.
Time
The Time area displays the current time as stored in the
computer’s real-time clock. There are either three or four
fields in this selection depending on the setting of the Date
Display field (either U.S. or European). U.S. is
distinguished by a 12-hour (am/pm) format, whereas
European time is in a 24-hour format.
To reset seconds to 00, press the space bar when seconds
are highlighted.
Date
The Date area displays the current date as stored in the
computer’s real-time clock. There are three fields that can
be changed in this section. The order of the fields depends
on the setting of the Date Display field. The day of the
week field displays the alpha day of the week and is
updated automatically. You may display the date in either
U.S. or European format.
Time and Date Parameter s
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Disk Drive Parameters
Disk Drive Parameters
Note: Disk Drive parameters are only available in
DOS-based and ROM-based Setup.
Diskette Drive(s)
The two Diskette fields allow the user to set the diskette
types. If the drive is not present, select "Not Installed."
Values can be set as follows:
❑ 3.5", 1.44 MB (default, Drive A)
❑ 3.5" 720 KB
❑ 5.25", 360 KB,
❑ 5.25", 1.2 MB
❑ Not installed (default, Drive B)
Hard Disk
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) fields allow you to enter
information about your hard disk(s). Your configuration is
preset. Do not alter these fields unless you are a qualified
technician.
The external IDE drive fields are provided for future options.
The TM5000 Series BIOS uses the total capacity of the hard
drive. If a third-party hard drive is purchased, you may
need to enable logical block addressing to be able to use all
the space on that drive.
Using the Setup Programs 1-9
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters
The input/output (I/O) parameters define how the
computer treats I/O devices. You can use these
parameters to enable and define the ports.
Parameter Definition Values
9-Pin (Serial) COMM Port Selects the port number to
use for the standard serial
port.
SIR COMM Port
(Not available on SE models)
COM3/COM4 Port Address Selects the port address to
Parallel Port Selects the port for the
Enable EPP* Selects the standard or
EPP Mode* Selects the Extended port
Selects the port number to
user for the SIR port.
use for the COM3/COM4
serial ports.
parallel printer .
extended parallel port.
mode.
COM1 (default)
COM2
COM3
COM4
Off
COM2
Off (default)
338h/238h
3E8h/2E8h (default)
2E8h/2E0h
220h/228h
LPT1
LPT2 (default)
LPT3
Disabled
No (default)
Yes
❑ SPP (default) - Standard
AT Compatible
❑ EPP and SPP -
Enhanced and standard
❑ ECP - Extended
capabilities
❑ ECP and EPP -
Extended and enhanced
Sound Port
(Not available on SE models)
Internal Mic Enables or disables the
* Located in the I/O Ports folder in TI Setup. Selections are made from Extended Mode field.
Enables or disables the
sound feature on your
computer.
computer’s internal
microphone.
On (default)
Off
Auto
On (default)
Off
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters
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Keyboard Parameters
The Keyboard group displays parameters you can select so
that upon system startup selected values are activated.
Values can be set as follows:
Parameter Definition Values
Caps Lock Sets the initial state of the
Caps Lock Ke y. If on, all
characters will be typed
uppercase.
NumLock Sets the initial state of the
Num Lock key. If you want
the numeric keypad to
generate numbers, set this
to on.
Scroll Lock Sets the initial state of the
Scroll Lock key. When on,
the arrow keys scroll the
screen regardless of the
current cursor location.
Keyboard Parameters
Off (default)
On
Off
On (default)
Off (default)
On
Using the Setup Programs 1-11
Screen Parameters
Screen paramters can be selected so that upon system
startup selected values are activated. Values can be set as
follows:
Parameter Definition Values
Expanded Mode When using standard text
mode of an 80 x 25
character screen, the LCD
display does not use all of
the available pixels on the
panel. Select On to position
the screen in the middle of
the LCD display. Select Off
to position the screen in the
center of the panel.
Display Selects the boot time display
type. CRT - displays on the
external CRT only if
connected. If not, the
Display field defaults to LCD.
Selecting both displays LCD
and CRT simultaneously.
LCD Palette Enhances the visibility of the
video panel. For TFT (active
matrix) panels, select one of
the TFT palettes. For DSTN
(dualscan passive matrix)
panels, select one of the
DSTN palettes.
Screen Parameters
Off
On (default)
LCD
CRT (def ault)
Both
Disabled (default)
TFT Palette 1
TFT Palette 2
TFT Palette 3
TFT Palette 4
DSTN Palette 1
DSTN Palette 2
DSTN Palette 3
DSTN Palette 4
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Cache Parameters
Data stored in cache memory runs faster than if stored on
disk. For this parameter, there are two settings: internal
and external. Internal cache means that data is stored in
cache memory on the chip while external cache means that
data is stored in RAM.
Parameter Definition Values
Internal (L1) Enables or disables internal
cache.
External (L2) When Auto is selected, the
external cache is enabled
when the notebook is booted
on AC power only.
Cache Parameters
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Auto (default)
Enabled
Disabled
Using the Setup Programs 1-13
Password Parameters
The Password parameter allows you to enable or disable a
system password. To enable this field, complete the
following steps:
1. Enter the Setup menu by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Esc.
2. Press Tab until you reach the Password field.
3. Press the left or right arrow key.
A Modify Password box appears and prompts you to type
in a new password.
4. Enter a new password of up to seven characters and
press Enter.
You are asked to verify the password by retyping it.
5. Type the new password and press Enter.
6. Press any key to clear the Modify Password Box.
The password is set to Enabled and you will be prompted
for the password every time you reboot the system. You
have three tries to enter the correct password on
powerup before the system halts and you have to shut
down.
Password Parameters
7. To save your changes, press Esc-F4.
Caution: If you forget the system password, you will
not be able to use your computer. To regain access,
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you must send your computer to the Texas Instruments
manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas. This service
is not covered by warranty.
Note: The password is not case sensitive. You can enter
the password in either upper or lower case characters.
System Configuration Parameters
This set of parameters allows you to customize settings for
Quick Boot, alarms, and multimedia options. The following
table provides more information on these settings:
Parameter Definition Values
Quick Boot When set to "On", allows the
system to bypass certain
power-on tests during the
boot process.
Battery Alarm Enables or disab les the low
battery alarm when the unit
is on battery power.
Cover Alarm
(Not available on SE models)
Enables or disables an
alarm that alerts you when
the system has not been
turned off before the cover
was closed. Only functions
when the unit is on battery
power.
System Configuration Parameters
On (default)
Off
On (default)
Off
On (default)
Off
Using the Setup Programs 1-15
Power Savings
The power-savings parameters define a variety of ways the
computer can modify its activity to affect the drain on the
battery. The following Power Savings parameters are
available:
Parameter Definition Values
Power Savings Determines when (if ever)
the computer implements
the defined power sa vings .
Auto enables power savings
only if the unit is using the
internal battery.
Runtime Power Level Sets the Run Time Power
Savings level when
operating on battery power.
The higher the level, the
more the system conserves
power.
Auto System Timeout If the designated amount of
time elapses, the system
performs Auto System
Action.
Auto System Action If the Auto System Timeout
period elapses, the system
performs this action.
Cover Closed Action
(Not available on SE models)
Type of action taken when
cover is closed.
Auto (default)
On
Off
Disabled
Level 1
Level 2 (default)
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Always On
1 Minute
2 Minutes
3 Minutes (default)
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
Auto Suspend (default)
Auto Standby
Off
Suspend (default)
Standby
Off
Power Savings
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Parameter Definition Values
Hard Drive Motor Off If this period of time elapses
with no activity, the hard disk
motor turns off.
Suspend Key Action Selects the action taken
when the Suspend key is
pressed.
Default CPU Speed Chooses CPU speed during
boot process. Choosing
Auto automatically selects
High speed when running on
AC power or Low when
running on a low battery.
PCI Expansion Bus Selects the boot time speed
for the PCI expansion bus.
PCMCIA I/O Addresses Selects the I/O addresses
for the PCMCIA slot.
Power Savings
Always On
1 Minute
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
5 Minutes (default)
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
Suspend (default)
Standby
Off
Low (33 MHz)
High (77 MHz)
Auto (default)
Auto (default)
Fast
Medium
Slow
Minimum
Maximum
Docked PCMCIA/PCI
Docked PCI
Using the Setup Programs 1-17
Activity Monitor
The following table displays parameters that monitor
activity on disk drives and communication ports:
Parameter Definition Values
Activity Monitor Detects activity of disks and
communications ports.
Disks When "Yes" is selected,
detects activity of disks
when in a power savings
mode.
Comm When "Yes" is selected,
detects activity of
communications ports.
N/A
Yes (default)
No
Yes (default)
No
Activity Monitor
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Installing and Using Applications
This chapter explains:
❑ Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application
programs
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❑ How to restore
❑ How to restore utilities and drivers.
system files
Contents
Guidelines for Installing Applications .............................. 2-2
Installation Considerations .........................................2-2
AUTOEXEC.BAT File ................................................... 2-3
Default CONFIG.SYS File ............................................ 2-4
Restoring System Files .................................................... 2-5
When Should You Rebuild?......................................... 2-7
Hard Disk Preparation ................................................2-7
DOS Installation .........................................................2-9
Windows for Workgroups Installation ........................ 2-10
Cirrus VGA Drivers/Utilities Installation ................... 2-12
PCMCIA Installation.................................................. 2-13
Sound Installation..................................................... 2-15
MS Video for Windows Installation ............................ 2-17
Installing MS IntelliPoint Mouse Drivers.................... 2-18
PC-Doctor Installation............................................... 2-19
Win 32S Installation.................................................. 2-20
TranXit Installation................................................... 2-21
TM5000 Series Manuals............................................ 2-23
Acrobat Installation................................................... 2-22
BatteryPro Utilities Installation ................................. 2-24
System Files Recovery Diskette ................................. 2-26
Setting a Password........................................................ 2-28
Installing and Using Applications 2-1
Guidelines for Installing Applications
Your TravelMate computer is fully compatible with IBM AT
computers. All applications written for AT computers will
execute on your computer. However, consider these
guidelines before installing applications.
Installation Considerations
The following configuration items will influence how you
install application programs.
Display
When installing an application, select the highestresolution monitor configuration possible. This depends on
your usage of the internal LCD or external analog monitor,
since an external monitor can support higher resolutions.
Keyboard
The computer keyboard emulates all functions of an IBM
AT-101 enhanced keyboard. When installing an
application, select the
configuration.
IBM 101- or AT-enhanced keyboard
Guidelines for Installing Applications
The Point
The Point is compatible with the Microsoft PS/2 mouse.
When installing an application, select the Microsoft PS/2
mouse configuration.
2-2 Installing and Using Applications
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