Document Outline

• Allegro DOS Owner's Manual
  • Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Welcome
  • Allegro Overview
    • Allegro Features
    • Standard Accessories
    • Optional Accessories
• Chapter 2 Hardware Components
  • Introduction
  • Case Design
    • Case Features
    • Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap
  • Keyboard
    • Keyboard Features
    • Special Keys and Key Sequences
      • Blue Shift Key Usage
      • Gold Shift Key Usage
      • Circular Key Usage
      • Shifted Options
      • Keyboard Options
        • On/Off (Reset)
        • Contrast Keys
        • Backlight On/Off
        • Tab, Forward and Backward
        • Break (Brk)
        • Panning
        • Auto-Panning
        • Zoom Fonts
        • Viewing the System Setup Program
        • Typing Extended Characters
    • Cleaning the Keyboard
  • Display
    • Display Features
    • Adjusting Display Features
      • Backlight
      • Contrast and Automatic Temperature Compensation
    • Adjusting Font Size
    • Full Screen
      • Auto-Panning
      • Panning Manually
  • LED Indicators
    • Brightness Adjustment
  • Batteries
    • Main Power Source
      • Installing the Battery Pack for the First Time
      • Setting the Battery Charge
      • Setting the Battery Charge Percent
      • Setting the Battery Capacity
      • Battery Life
      • Recharging the NiMH Battery Pack
        • Temperature Ranges for Charging the NiMH Battery Pack
        • Power Connector
      • Charging Accessories for NiMH Battery Packs
        • AC Power Adapter
        • Vehicle Power Adapter
        • External Battery Charger
        • Using Vehicle Power
      • Resume Versus Reboot
      • Battery Gauging
        • How Battery Gauging Works for the NiMH Rechargeable Battery
        • How Battery Gauging Works When Using Alkaline Batteries
        • Battery Status LED Indicators
      • Charging Indicator
      • Power Management Features
        • Auto Suspend
        • Power Manager
      • Alkaline Battery Holder: Inserting Batteries and Usage
        • Important Information Regarding the Use of Alkaline Batteries
      • Storing the Allegro During Inactive Periods
        • Storing the Allegro for Less Than Two Months
        • Storing the Allegro for More Than Two Months
      • NiMH Battery Pack’s Useful Life
        • Recycling the NiMH Batteries
      • Spare NiMH Battery Packs
    • Short-Term Backup Supply
    • Backup Battery, Real Time Clock
      • Replacing the Lithium Backup Battery
  • Communication Ports
    • 9 Pin Serial Communication Ports
      • 9 Pin D Connector Pinouts
      • Connecting Sensors to COM1
  • PC Card Slot
    • Types of PC Cards Accepted
      • Memory Cards
      • Input/Output Device Cards
    • Inserting and Changing Cards
    • Displaying Information About the PC Card
  • Sound Generator
  • Expansion Pods
• Chapter 3 Memory Configuration and Data Storage Options
  • Internal Memory
    • Read Only Memory (ROM)
    • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Program and Data Storage Options
    • Storage Designations
    • Solid State Hard Disk
    • PC Cards
      • ATA Flash Cards
        • Formatting ATA Flash Cards
      • SRAM Cards
        • Power
        • Replacing SRAM Card Batteries
        • Formatting SRAM Cards
      • Inserting and Removing Cards
• Chapter 4 MS-DOS Operating System
  • MS-DOS Operating System Overview
    • Running DOS
    • Programs for the Desktop PC and the Allegro
      • Desktop PC Program
      • Allegro Programs
  • Setting Up Communication
    • Establishing Communication Between Computers
    • Adjusting the Allegro Communication Parameters
      • F1 - COM Port
      • F2 - Baud
      • F3, F4, F5
      • F6 - Lynx
      • Communicating with Other Desktop PC Programs
  • Lynx Windows File Management Utility
    • Lynx Screens
    • Lynx Menu Options
      • File Menu Options
        • New Folder
        • Delete
        • Filters
        • Exit
      • Edit Menu Options
        • Cut (Ctrl X)
        • Copy (Ctrl C)
        • Paste (Ctrl V)
        • Select All (Ctrl A)
      • Transfer Menu Options
        • Connect to Remote
        • Send to Remote
        • Receive from Remote
        • Cancel Transfer
        • Disconnect
        • Select COM Port
      • Help Menu Option
        • Contents
        • Index
        • Using Help
        • MS-DOS Help
        • About
    • Shortcut Buttons
      • Connect
      • Up Arrow
      • Down Arrow
      • New Folder
      • Delete
      • Disconnect
  • FileScout DOS File Manager
    • FileScout Main Screen
      • Title
      • First Status Line
      • Second Status Line
      • Folders and Files
      • Function Keys
    • Selecting Folders or Files in FileScout
      • Up or Down Arrow Keys
      • PgUp and PgDn Keys (Page Up or Page Down)
      • ENTER Key
    • FileScout Functions
      • F1 Drives
      • F2 Edit
      • F3 Copy
      • F4 MkDir
      • F5 Xfer
      • F6 Move
      • F7 Rename
      • F8 Mark All
      • F9 Unmark All
      • F10 Util
      • Ins Mark
      • Del Delete
      • Esc Escape
  • Text Editor
    • Starting a New Text File
    • Accessing an Existing File
    • Editing a Document
      • Cursor Movement
      • Function Keys
      • Inserting and Overwriting Text
      • Deleting Text
      • Undeleting Text
      • Working With Blocks of Text
      • Saving and Exiting
  • Terminal Emulation Program
    • Communication Parameters
    • Screen Viewing Options
      • Split Screen
      • Split Screen
      • Single Screen
    • Saving the Data to a File
    • Troubleshooting
  • System Setup Program
    • Executing Setup
      • Executing Setup from FileScout
      • Executing Setup from DOS
    • Setup Program Screens
      • Main Menu Screen
      • Configuration Screen
        • Date
        • Time
        • Boot Options
      • Power Management Screen
        • Power Key (On/Off Key): Suspend/Resume or On/Off
        • Auto Suspend: Disable or 5 to 75 Minutes
        • PC Card Suspend: On or Off
        • CPU Performance: Hyper, High, Medium, Low, Miser
        • Power Manager: On or Off
        • COM1 Output: RS-232 (not user editable)
        • Memory Test: Off
        • Battery Capacity: 2500 - 4500 mAh (not user editable from Setup)
        • Vehicle Mode: On or Off
      • Keyboard/Display Screen
        • Key Tone: Low, Medium, High
        • Key Click: On or Off
        • Auto- Pan: Enabled or Disabled
        • Heater: Auto or Off
        • Video Map (Text Mode Only): B/W1, B/W2, Gray Scale
        • Contrast: 0 to 34 to 63 ratio
        • Backlight: On or Off
        • Backlight Brightness: 1 to 14 ratio
        • LED Brightness: Medium, Dim, Bright
        • Font Size: 8x8, 8x12, 10x12, 16x16
      • System Information Screen
        • Base Memory
        • Extended Memory
        • BIOS Version
        • PIC Version
        • CPU Version
        • Heater Status
        • CMOS Battery
      • Restore Defaults Screen
  • Startup Files
    • CONFIG.SYS File
    • Default CONFIG.SYS File on the Allegro
    • Changing the CONFIG.SYS File
    • AUTOEXEC.BAT Batch Files
      • Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File on the Allegro
      • Changing the AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    • Bypassing Startup Files F5
      • Bypassing All Commands
      • Bypassing Individual Commands
  • DOS Utility Programs and Device Drivers
    • DOS Commands and Functions
  • Make Space Utility Program
  • Serial Printing Utility Program
• Chapter 5 Technical Reference
  • Specifications
    • Processor
    • Operating Systems
    • Programs (for Allegro and PC)
    • Physical Specifi cations
    • Communication Ports
    • Display
    • Keyboard
    • Case Design
    • Memory/Storage
    • PC Card Slot
    • Power
    • Sound
    • Clock
    • Certifi cations
    • Expandability
  • Glossary of DOS Terms
    • AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    • Byte
    • CONFIG.SYS File
    • Disks and Disk Drives
    • DOS
    • File
    • Disk-On-Chip (Hard Disk)
    • Kilobyte
    • Megabyte
    • PCMCIA Card (PC Card)
    • RAM (Random Access Memory)
    • ROM Disk (Read Only Memory)
    • MS DOS
  • ASCII Character Sets
    • Standard ASCII Character Set
    • Extended ASCII Character Set
  • BIOS Messages
    • Power On Self Test
  • Files Located on the Solid State Disk
    • C:\
    • C:\UTIL
    • C:\UTIL\CARDSOFT
    • C:\DOS
    • C_Program Files
  • Solid State Disk Utilities
  • PC Card Utilities and Drivers
    • Factory Installed Programs and Drivers
    • Programs for Other PC Card Types and Brands
  • Communication Cable Schematic
• Chapter 6 Software Developer's Guide for MS-DOS
  • Introduction to DOS Programmers
  • Power Management
    • Allegro Get Keystroke Function (Allegro_Getch())
    • Allegro CPU Busy Function (Allegro_CpuBusy)
    • Allegro CPU Done Function (Allegro_CpuDone)
  • Keyboard and Video
    • Keyboard Intercept Functions
    • Video
  • Extended BIOS Functions
    • Function AH=2Eh
      • Subfunction: AL = 00h (pan left)
      • Subfunction: AL = 01h (pan right)
      • Subfunction: AL = 02h (pan up)
      • Subfunction: AL = 03h (pan down)
      • Subfunction: AL = 04h (pan xy - text mode only)
      • Subfunction: AL = 06h (pc card power while in suspend)
      • Subfunction: AL = 07h (suspend Allegro)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Ah (get Allegro status byte)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Bh (set cpu busy/done)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Ch (disable BIOS power manager)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Dh (enable BIOS power manager)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Fh (get CPU version)
      • Subfunction: AL = 10h (get keypad shift fl ag settings)
      • Subfunction: AL = 11h (set keypad shift fl ag settings)
      • Subfunction: AL = 12h (get Allegro ID)
      • Subfunction: AL = 14h (select font size in text mode)
      • Subfunction: AL = 15h (perform system hard reset)
      • Subfunction: AL = 19h (set LED brightness)
      • Subfunction: AL = 1Ah (get battery % charge)
      • Subfunction: AL = 20h (get BIOS version)
      • Subfunction: AL = 24h (BIOS Setup popup window)
    • Function AH=2Fh
      • Subfunction: AL = 00h (read status byte)
      • Subfunction: AL = 01h (read video contrast)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Ch/AL = 0Dh (turn backlight off/on)
      • Subfunction: AL = 0Eh/AL = 0Fh (set heater off/auto)
      • Subfunction: AL = 10h/AL = 11h (set key beep off/on)
      • Subfunction: AL = 12h (power down system)
      • Subfunction: AL = 13h (put system in reboot mode)
      • Subfunction: AL = 14h (put system in suspend/resume mode)
      • Subfunction: AL = 15h (set auto suspend duration)
      • Subfunction: AL = 16h (set video contrast)
      • Subfunction: AL = 18h (get performance level)
      • Subfunction: AL = 19h (set performance level)
      • Subfunction: AL = 1Ah/AL = 1Bh (set auto-panning off/on)
      • Subfunction: AL = 1Eh (read miscellaneous BIOS setup bytes)
      • Subfunction: AL = 23h (video)
  • Hardware Interrupt Listing
  • I/O Port Mapping
  • AT Keyboard Scan Codes
  • Keyboard Key-Code Tables
• Chapter 7 Warranty, and Software License Agreement
  • Warranty and Repair Information
    • Limited Warranties
    • Disclaimer of Warranties
      • Removal of Serial Number
      • Factory Sealed Unit
      • Updates or Modifi cations
      • Extended Warranties
    • Repairs
  • Software License Agreements
    • Juniper Systems
      • Granting of License
      • Ownership
      • Software Use
      • Copyright
      • Term
      • Acceptance or Disagreement
    • Microsoft End User License Agreement
• Chapter 8 Expansion Pod
  • GPS Expansion Pod
    • Attaching the Antenna
    • GPS Pod Setup Program
    • Tips for Using the GPS Expansion Pod
    • For More Information
    • GPS Antenna Removal
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