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User’s Guide Copyright Notice
TransPort LT
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents Using Special Function Keys ......................................... 27 Table of Contents Using the Touchpad ............................................................ 28 Reading the System Status Lights .................................... 29 User’s Guide....................................................................... 1 Connecting Peripheral Devices ......................................... 31 Using the Flex-Bay .......................................................
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Table of Contents Maximum Power Saving Mode ........................................... 93 Using Options................................................................... 63 Standby Mode ...................................................................... 93 AC Adapter ........................................................................... 63 Suspend Mode ..................................................................... 94 Auto Adapter .................................................
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Table of Contents Creating Bootable Partitions......................................... 121 Appendix A - Regulatory ............................................... 149 To Create a Partition .................................................... 122 FCC Notice ......................................................................... 149 Scenarios ..................................................................... 125 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Deleting Partitions ...........
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Welcome Purpose Chapter 1 - Welcome Thank you for buying a micronpc.com computer. This User’s Guide is intended for both first-time and experienced computer users. Please review the following information to get the most out of this manual. Purpose This manual contains information to instruct and guide you on everyting from setup and maintenance to configuring the system and creating disk partitions. The purpose of this manual is to help you enjoy all the features the TransPort LT offers and
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Welcome Areas Covered Using Options: This section provides an overview to numerous options with which you can increase the uses for your TransPort LT. If you have purchased accessories, refer to this chapter for instruction, if not, you may want to find out what kinds of options you have with your TransPort LT. Drivers and System Resources: This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs. Using System Setup: This section describes how to operate the System Setup Utili
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Welcome Manual Conventions Manual Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual: NOTE: Notes: Important information and useful tips concerning the operation of your computer. CAUTION: Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in loss of data or damage to equipment. Failure to heed these warnings could negate the user warranty. WARNING: Warning: Failure to follow directions will result in loss of data or damage to equipment, and/or could result in physical ha
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Getting Started Unpacking the TransPort LT Chapter 2 - Getting Started Congratulations on the purchase of your Micron Transport LT notebook computer. Whether you are new to using a notebook computer or are an experienced user, this user manual can help you get the most from your computer. Unpacking the TransPort The TransPort LT comes securely packaged in a sturdy shipping carton. Open the box and carefully remove the contents. If anything is missing or damaged, please LT contact Micron Ele
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Getting Started Personal Inventory Personal Inventory This TransPort LT computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase. Update this section when you add new options. System Information Please record your computer’s operating information. If you should require technical support in the future, the following information will help the Micron Support Technician locate the specifications for your system
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Getting Started Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare CPU Type: __________________________________ Hard Disk Capacity: ___________________________ Memory Capacity: ___________________________ NOTE: If your system arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to the computer until it has reached room temperature. Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Find a spot for your computer that’s not too hot, too cold, too dark, or too bright. Glare can make it hard to read the screen. Overheating can destroy computer Gla
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Getting Started Operating Environment Operating Environment You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: • Set the computer on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the computer’s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration. • Place the computer away from electromagnetic or radio frequency in
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Introducing Your TransPort LT TransPort LT Features Chapter 3 - Introducing Your TransPort LT Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. TransPort LT Features Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 illustrate the features of your computer. Cover latch LCD Status lights Power button Volume control Touchpad & Kensington lock Mouse Buttons Speaker CD-ROM drive Status lights Battery compartment Microphone Speaker Figure
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Introducing Your TransPort LT TransPort LT Features Hard drive compartment PC Card compartment Fan vent Modem jack Infrared port (Optional) Figure 2. Bottom View of Computer Power Connector Line-in Serial port USB port PS/2™ mouse and keyboard port Microphone Headphone LAN port Parallel port Video port jack jack (Optional) Figure 3. Back View of Computer 18
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Introducing Your TransPort LT Using Your Computer for the First Time Using Your Computer for This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. the First Time Your computer runs on power from the battery in the computer or from an electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the power cord to the computer and to an electrical outlet. Connecting the AC Adapter To attach the power cord: 1. Plug the AC ad
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Introducing Your TransPort LT Using Your Computer for the First Time CAUTION: The best kind of AC power source to connect your TransPort LT to is a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). If you do not have an UPS, use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your TransPort LT. The TransPort LT comes with its own AC adapter. Do not use a different adapter to power the computer, and do not use the AC adapter to power other e
