TravelMate 2000 Notebook Computer User's Manual

5
Installing and Using
Application Programs
This chapter tells you about
 Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application programs
 The furnished LapLink program that transfers files and lets you use another computer's
peripheral devices
 How to set up and use the furnished Laptop Manager program for your operating
environment
Contents
Guidelines for Installing Applications.............................................................................. 5-3
Installing Applications Without the
Floppy Drive Option................................................................................................. 5-3
Installing Programs Not Copy-Protected............................................................ 5-4
Installing Copy-Protected Programs................................................................... 5-4
Installing Applications Using the
Floppy Drive Option................................................................................................. 5-5
Installation Considerations........................................................................................ 5-5
Display 5-5
Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 5-5
Communication Ports ......................................................................................... 5-6
Processing Speed............................................................................................... 5-6
Memory 5-6
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS Files...................................................... 5-7
Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File ......................................................................... 5-7
Default CONFIG.SYS File ................................................................................ 5-9
LapLink ........................................................................................................... 5-10
Application Programs 5-1