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Getting Started
This chapter tells you about:
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Recommended operating and storage environments for your Texas
Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer
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How to take care of the computer's hard disk
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Connecting the AC Adapter and installing, removing, and charging the
internal battery pack
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Starting up your TravelMate 3000
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Using the floppy diskette drive and how to take care of your floppies
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Help displays you can view to help you use your computer
Contents
Guidelines & Precautions ........................................................................................... 3-3
Operating Environment....................................................................................... 3-3
Operating Guidelines .......................................................................................... 3-3
Taking Care of the Hard Disk.............................................................................. 3-4
Providing Power......................................................................................................... 3-6
Connecting the AC Adapter ................................................................................ 3-6
AC Adapter Indicator Lights ............................................................................... 3-7
Handling the Battery Pack.......................................................................................... 3-9
Removing the Battery Pack ................................................................................. 3-9
Installing the Battery Pack ................................................................................ 3-10
Conditioning the Battery Pack........................................................................... 3-11
Automatic Discharge......................................................................................... 3-12
Starting Your Computer........................................................................................... 3-13
Restarting the Computer .......................................................................................... 3-14
Getting Started 3-1