Micron-technology Transport LT User Manual

Copyright NoticeUser’s Guide1TransPort LTUser’s Guide Copyright NoticeThe information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in o

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Drive Image 3.0Software Utilities100compressible image of the entire hard drive or individual partition on a Jaz, Zip, secondary hard drive, or other

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities101Drive Image ProfessionalIf you want the absolute fastest way to clone workstations, a Drive Image Profess

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities1022. Before running Drive Image, use a disk utility program such as ScanDisk or Norton’s Disk Doctor to ide

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities1036. Click Next. At any point prior to actual image file creation, you can click Back to return to the prev

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities104hard drives, network drives, and removable media storage devices such as Jaz, Zip, MO, and SyQuest drives

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities105In general, compressed image files created with new versions of Drive Image are not compatible with earli

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities10614.Click Advanced Options to set such options as disabling file system error-checking or password-protect

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities107Advanced OptionsThe Create Image Advanced Options dialog box appears when you click Advanced Options at t

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities108ImageShieldTo password-protect your image file, click Password Protect Image File and type a password in

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities1093. In the Image File field, enter the path and filename of the image file you want to restore, or click B

Unpacking the TransPort LTGetting Started11Chapter 2 - Getting StartedCongratulations on the purchase of your Micron Transport LT notebook computer. W

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities1107. Click Next. If you have more than one hard drive, select the drive where you want to restore the imag

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities11111. Click Resize Source Partitions. The Resize Partitions window displays. The Selected Source Partitions

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities11214.Click OK. Since partitions must end on a cylinder boundary, Drive Image rounds the New Size up to the

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities113• Safe checks for bad sectors and enables DOS disk write verification. You can also enable the safe opt

Drive Image ProfessionalSoftware Utilities114• Information about current partition (volume, type, size MB, used MB, freeMB)• Sub-process progress bar•

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities115Check for File System ErrorsClear the Check for File System Errors check box to disable file system error checking.

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities116In the PartitionMagic main window, the menu bar and a toolbar appear at the top of the window. The menu bar gives y

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities117You can navigate PartitionMagic using the mouse or the keyboard. The partition size, used space, and free space val

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities118To select a disk:• On the toolbar, click the arrow button to the right of the currently selected disk to open a dro

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities119You can tell when changes have been made but not yet applied to your system when: (1) the Apply option appears in t

Personal InventoryGetting Started12Personal InventoryThis TransPort LT computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing.

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities120WARNING:If OS/2 is on your computer, do not enable this preference. Data loss could occur because problems might go

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities1211. In the main window, click General > Preferences.2. In the Set as Read-Only for PartitionMagic box, click the

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities122TABLE 20. Bootable Partitions* Windows NT must boot from a primary partition on the first drive. However, only a fe

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities1232. On the partition map or in the partition list, select a block of free space.If no free space exists, you must re

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities124the new partition is smaller than the available free space, you can position the partition at the beginning or end

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities125ScenariosSample System ConfigurationDisk 1 — One 4 GB disk containing:• One active primary FAT32 partition (C:) run

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities126Assigns Drive Letters” and “Problems Caused by Drive Letter Changes” in Basic Concepts in Help.To delete a partitio

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities1273. On the toolbar, click the Label icon. The Label Partition dialog appears:4. In the New Label box, type the new l

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities128Converting FAT to FAT32The Convert FAT to FAT32 operation converts a FAT partition to FAT32. FAT32 partitions have

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities129If NTFS is the full size of your drive and no DOS partition is available, you must copy the pqmagic files to a boot

Heat, Cold, Humidity, and GlareGetting Started13CPU Type: __________________________________Hard Disk Capacity: ___________________________Memory Capa

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities130NOTE:NTFS does NOT convert to anything. You must stay with this partition format or reinstall the Operating System.

PartitionMagicSoftware Utilities1315. If you wish to alter any settings, click Previous to backtrack and make changes.6. If you wish to set options su

PHDISK UtilitySoftware Utilities132PHDISK UtilityPHDISK.EXE is the utility program you use to prepare your hard disk for the Suspend to Disk function.

PHDISK UtilitySoftware Utilities133Automatic Memory Size CalculationPHDISK automatically measures all system and video memory and calculates the exact

PHDISK UtilitySoftware Utilities134TABLE 23. INFO OptionPHDISK Sign-on MessageA PHDISK sign-on message will appear.Unrecognized OptionThe following te

PHDISK UtilitySoftware Utilities135Execute PHDISK /PARTITION /DELETE, and PHDISK /PARTITION /REFORMAT.The following text is displayed when a hard disk

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To (re)install your Operating System:Restoring your Computer137Chapter 12 - Restoring your ComputerNotebook computers that ship from the factory inclu

To (re)install your original applications and drivers:Restoring your Computer1387. Type FDISK at the prompt and partition your hard drive.8. Restart y

Operating ProblemsTroubleshooting139Chapter 13 - TroubleshootingIf you ever have difficulty running your computer, consult the following sections for

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Infrared ProblemsTroubleshooting140You can also enable other power-saving options through System Setup. Set the timeout times in the Standby Timeout a

Modem ProblemsTroubleshooting141If you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port, check the following:• Make sure the setting of Serial port

Modem ProblemsTroubleshooting142After your modem has connected to the on-line service, your screen may display garbage characters or after-images in s

System SpecificationsSpecifications143Chapter 14 - SpecificationsSystem SpecificationsTABLE 24. Hardware Specifications DimensionLCD viewing areaLCD v

System SpecificationsSpecifications144Capacity, typical 3200 mAhrCharging time, approximate, with computer turned off, typical 2.5 hr.Charging time, a

System SpecificationsRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration145Chapter 15 - Recording the Computer Hardware ConfigurationIn the spaces provided,

System SpecificationsRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration146Mode 2 DisabledADVANCED MENUInstalled O/S: Other/WinNT4.0 Win95 APMWin98/Win2000

System SpecificationsRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration147Local Bus IDE adapter: Both Disabled PrimarySecondaryLarge Disk Access Mode: DOS

System SpecificationsRecording the Computer Hardware Configuration148BOOT MENUQuietBoot Mode: Enabled Disabled QuickBoot Mode: Enabled Disabled Flop

FCC NoticeAppendix A - Regulatory149Appendix A - RegulatoryFCC NoticeThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f

Operating EnvironmentGetting Started15Operating EnvironmentYou can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensur

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 StatementAppendix A - Regulatory150A FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with th

CTR21 StatementAppendix A - Regulatory151any number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)In order to program this inf

Power Cord RequirementAppendix A - Regulatory152ADVARSELUSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ELLER

Power Cord RequirementAppendix A - Regulatory153Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the

Power Cord RequirementAppendix A - Regulatory154Notes:* Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm² conductor size. Power cor

Power Cord RequirementAppendix B - Important Safety Instruction155Appendix B - Important Safety InstructionRead all of these instructions, and save th

Power Cord RequirementAppendix B - Important Safety Instruction156• Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this produ

Battery DisposalAppendix B - Important Safety Instruction157Battery DisposalWARNING:Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non-remov

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Appendix C - Abbreviations159Appendix C - AbbreviationsYour computer’s documentation uses the following abbreviations:AAmperesACAlternating CurrentACP

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Appendix C - Abbreviations160MPUMicroprocessor UnitmsMillisecondPDFPortable Document FormatPCPersonal ComputerPCIPeripheral Component InterconnectPCMC

Appendix D - Glossary161Appendix D - GlossaryAC AdapterThe AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wa

Appendix D - Glossary162Conventional memoryThe first 640 KB of system memory. Operating systems and application programs can directly access this memo

Appendix D - Glossary163MB (megabyte)1,024 kilobytes.Megabit1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes.Operating systemA program that supervises the comput

Appendix D - Glossary164executed much faster in RAM than in ROM. The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer.TFT (Thin Film Transis

Index165IndexNumerics32 Bit I/O field 8056K 47AAbbreviations used in documentation 159AC adapter 11, 15, 20, 161optional 63Active Matrix Display 161Ad

Index166CPU 13Central Processing Unit 13Create 121partition, free space required 121Creatingsave to disk partition 97Cursor control keys 26Cylinders f

Index167configuring 78installing 41locking the boot sector 90removing 40using 39Hardware specifications 143HDD 21hard disk drive 132Heads field 79Hot

Index168Format 127Label 126selecting 118Options 63OS/2 1Ignore OS/2 EA Errors on FAT 119PParallel port field 82partitionapplying changes to 118creatin

Index169PS/2 Mouse Configuration Menu 81QQuietBoot Mode field 87RRAM (random access memory) 163Rebooting the computer 23Refresh rate 163removable driv

TransPort LT FeaturesIntroducing Your TransPort LT17Chapter 3 - Introducing Your TransPort LTYour computer is a lightweight portable computer that inc

Index170System Time field 77TTFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) 53, 164Tips for using the computer 23Touchpad 29, 32Transfer Mode

TransPort LT FeaturesIntroducing Your TransPort LT18Figure 2. Bottom View of ComputerFigure 3. Back View of ComputerHard drive compartmentPC Card comp

Using Your Computer for the First TimeIntroducing Your TransPort LT19Using Your Computer for the First TimeThis section gives you detailed information

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Using Your Computer for the First TimeIntroducing Your TransPort LT20CAUTION:The best kind of AC power source to connect your TransPort LT to is a UPS

Understanding POSTIntroducing Your TransPort LT21CAUTION:Never turn off or reset your TransPort LT while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and th

Adjusting the LCD DisplayIntroducing Your TransPort LT22Support (1.888.FIXMYPC or 1.888.349.6972). (See ”Troubleshooting” on page 139.)Adjusting the L

Tips for Using Your ComputerIntroducing Your TransPort LT23prompts you to save your files, turns off the computer, and then restarts the computer. A c

Traveling with Your ComputerIntroducing Your TransPort LT24sure the fan vent on the right side of your computer is not blocked when you use the comput

Handling SpillsIntroducing Your TransPort LT25Handling SpillsDo not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating a

Using the KeyboardIntroducing Your TransPort LT26Figure 6. KeyboardNOTE:Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from

Using the KeyboardIntroducing Your TransPort LT27Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadYour keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys th

Using the TouchpadIntroducing Your TransPort LT28NOTE:When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be temporarily muted or repeat.U

Reading the System Status LightsIntroducing Your TransPort LT29TABLE 2. Using the TouchpadYou can use the buttons below the touchpad in the same way y

Table of Contents3Table of ContentsUser’s Guide... 1Copyright Notice...

Reading the System Status LightsIntroducing Your TransPort LT30Table 3 describes the meaning of the lights.TABLE 3. System Status LightsIcon Function

Connecting Peripheral DevicesIntroducing Your TransPort LT31Connecting Peripheral DevicesThe connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripher

Connecting Peripheral DevicesIntroducing Your TransPort LT32Table 4 shows the icons located near each connector and describes the devices that you can

Using the Flex-BayIntroducing Your TransPort LT33If your computer’s Operating System is Windows 98 or Windows 2000, you can use the USB port. The Wind

Using the Flex-BayIntroducing Your TransPort LT34CAUTION:If your Operating System is Windows 98, you can use the SmartBay Utility to hot-swap the devi

Using the Floppy DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT35To start the SmartBay utility:1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.2. Select SmartBay

Using the Floppy DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT36CAUTION:The external USB FDD Drive is recognized as the last drive. For example, the drive letter

Using the CD-ROM DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT37• Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and then at

Using the CD-ROM DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT38Install and start a CD-based program in the same way you would run a program on a floppy disk. Se

Using the Hard DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT39To remove the CD:1. Click the CD Player button on the Windows task bar to open the CD Player window

Table of Contents4Using Options... 63AC Adapter...

Using the Hard DriveIntroducing Your TransPort LT40Although Windows 98 can work with FAT-16 or FAT-32 (a 32-bit file allocation table), your computer

Using the BatteryIntroducing Your TransPort LT415. Pull the hard drive out of the computer.CAUTION:Only install a hard drive that is thinner than 9.5

Using the BatteryIntroducing Your TransPort LT42When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage, th

Using the BatteryIntroducing Your TransPort LT432. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up.3. Push dow

Using the BatteryIntroducing Your TransPort LT44You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer through the battery gauge. U

Using the BatteryIntroducing Your TransPort LT45To set battery monitoring options in PowerProfiler:1. Double-click the PowerProfiler battery icon to o

Using the ModemIntroducing Your TransPort LT46• The battery temperature is below 41° F (5° C) or over 95° F (35° C). If you think the battery temperat

Using the ModemIntroducing Your TransPort LT47Figure 18. Modem Properties Dialog Box5. Click OK to close the dialog box.6. Click OK to close Modem Pro

Using the ModemIntroducing Your TransPort LT48NOTE:1. Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power levels durin

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98Introducing Your TransPort LT49Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98You can install the modem drive

Table of Contents5Creating Bootable Partitions... 121To Create a Partition ...

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98Introducing Your TransPort LT50Command ModeIf you turn on your computer and start communication by a commu

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98Introducing Your TransPort LT51Display the result valueAfter entering AT commands, the result value is dis

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 95/98Introducing Your TransPort LT52M2 Enables alwaysM3 Enables until carrier has been detected after connectio

Resolution and Color DepthVideo Features and Configuration53Chapter 4 - Video Features and ConfigurationYour computer includes a TFT LCD or active-mat

Resolution and Color DepthVideo Features and Configuration54TABLE 6. Video Driver CapabilitiesAll these video modes can be displayed on an external mo

Resolution and Color DepthVideo Features and Configuration554. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.5. Click the Setti

Resolution and Color DepthVideo Features and Configuration565. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.Figure 19. Display properties in Wi

Resolution and Color DepthVideo Features and Configuration575. Click the Change button. The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears.6. Click the Ne

Working with PC CardsVideo Features and Configuration58A line similar to the following line appears under the Display option: ATI 3D RAGE Mobility.8.

Working with PC CardsVideo Features and Configuration59video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor. Video conferencing and real-t

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Working with PC CardsVideo Features and Configuration60Figure 21. Inserting a PC CardWindows 98Windows 98 automatically assigns computer resources (su

Working with PC CardsVideo Features and Configuration61If CardWizard cannot automatically configure your PC Card, the computer beeps once and a messag

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AC AdapterUsing Options63Chapter 5 - Using OptionsYou can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorized reseller: • An e

Battery PackUsing Options64If the adapter is plugged in and the adapter light does not turn on:• Check the adapter connections.• If you are in an auto

Memory ModulesUsing Options65Take the following precautions when installing a memory module:• Before you remove the memory module compartment door, tu

Memory ModulesUsing Options66a. Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly, until the edge of the memory module pops up (Figure 23).Figure

CD-ROM DriveUsing Options678. Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place.9. Reinst

Port ReplicatorUsing Options68Figure 25. Secondary BatteryPort ReplicatorConnecting the computer to peripheral devices on a regular basis has become q

Port ReplicatorUsing Options69Figure 27. Back view of the port replicatorInstalling a Port Replicator1. Turn off your system and disconnect all the de

PurposeWelcome7Chapter 1 - WelcomeThank you for buying a micronpc.com computer. This User’s Guide is intended for both first-time and experienced comp

Port ReplicatorUsing Options70CAUTION:The system power must be turned off before connection or disconnection of the port replicator from the system, o

DriversDrivers and System Resources71Chapter 6 - Drivers and System ResourcesThis section provides basic information about drivers and system IRQs.Dri

Service Pack 6A for Windows NT 4.0Drivers and System Resources72In Windows 98, you can configure a device so that the device is disabled when you conn

Installing the LAN Driver in Windows 98Drivers and System Resources73Installing the LAN Driver in Windows 98Refer to the MRestore CD that came with yo

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Starting System SetupUsing System Setup75Chapter 7 - Using System SetupThe System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and se

Starting System SetupUsing System Setup76To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and press [Enter]. Table 9 lists the

Main MenuUsing System Setup77A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenu from this field. A submenu contai

Main MenuUsing System Setup78NOTE:Set the Auto option of the Type field in the Secondary Master submenu to enable the system to boot from Bootable CD-

Main MenuUsing System Setup79The Primary and Secondary Master fields calls up a submenu. The following fields are found in the submenu:TABLE 11. Pri

Areas CoveredWelcome8Using Options: This section provides an overview to numerous options with which you can increase the uses for your TransPort LT.

Main MenuUsing System Setup8032 Bit I/O: EnabledDisabledEnables or disables 32-Bit I/O (input/output). When Enabled, your hard drive can work with ap

Advanced MenuUsing System Setup81Advanced MenuSelecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu. TABLE 13. Advanced MenuFeature Option

Advanced MenuUsing System Setup82The I/O Device Configuration submenu contains these fields:TABLE 14. I/O Device Configuration SubmenuFeature Option

Security MenuUsing System Setup83Security MenuSelecting Security from the menu bar displays the Security menu. Your computer’s advanced security syste

Power MenuUsing System Setup84Power MenuThe Power menu of System Setup allows you to enable and adjust your computer’s sophisticated power-saving feat

Power MenuUsing System Setup85TABLE 16. Power MenuFeature Option DescriptionPower Savings Mode:Maximum PerformanceMaximum Power SavingEnables and di

Power MenuUsing System Setup86Suspend Mode: Save To RAMSave To DiskSpecifies the type of rest mode your computer enters:• Save to RAM: Saves power by

Boot MenuUsing System Setup87Boot MenuThe Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options.Resume Time: hh:mm:ss Specifies the time

Exit MenuUsing System Setup88NOTE:If you want to start the system using a bootable CD, change the ATAPI CD-ROM Drive to be the first priority and make

System PasswordsUsing System Security89Chapter 8 - Using System SecurityThis section describes the security options provided with your computer.System

Manual ConventionsWelcome9Manual ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this manual:NOTE:Notes: Important information and useful tip

System PasswordsUsing System Security90Deleting a PasswordTo delete the password:1. At startup, press [F2] to open System Setup.2. When prompted type

System PasswordsUsing System Security91To enable the floppy lock, select the option Supervisor in the Lock Floppy field in System Setup. For more info

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Maximum Power Saving ModeUsing Power Management Options93Chapter 9 - Using Power Management OptionsYour computer includes power-management options tha

Suspend ModeUsing Power Management Options94If you enable both standby and rest modes, your computer enters standby when the delay time you chose for

Using PowerProfilerUsing Power Management Options95• Save all open files before you press [Fn+F4] to manually place your computer into Suspend mode.•

Using PowerProfilerUsing Power Management Options96• If you disable the Resume on Time field in System Setup, the same field in PowerProfiler is also

Using PowerProfilerCreating a Save-To-Disk Partition97Chapter 10 - Creating a Save-To-Disk PartitionThe hard drive shipped in your computer has a save

Using PowerProfilerCreating a Save-To-Disk Partition981. Turn off the computer, remove your old hard drive, and insert the new one into your computer.

MRestore CD-ROMSoftware Utilities99Chapter 11 - Software UtilitiesMRestore CD-ROMIncluded with your notebook computer is a CD-ROM titled MRestore. Thi