- Texas Instrument User's Manual Laptop PC 3000 WinSX

3
Getting Started
This chapter tells you about:
q Recommended operating and storage environments for your Texas
Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer
q How to take care of the computer's hard disk
q Connecting the AC Adapter and installing, removing, and charging the
internal battery pack
q Starting up your TravelMate 3000 WinSX
q Using the floppy diskette drive and how to take care of your floppies
q Using the TravelPoint pointing device furnished with your new
computer
q 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............................................................................... 3-8
Handling the Battery Pack..........................................................................................3-9
Installing the Battery Pack ..................................................................................3-9
Conditioning the Battery Pack........................................................................... 3-10
Automatic Discharge......................................................................................... 3-12
Using the Battery Pack...................................................................................... 3-12
Removing the Battery Pack ............................................................................... 3-14
Getting Started 3-1