NCR 3125 User manual

System 3125
User’s Manual

System 3125
User’s Manual

Trademarks
IBM, AT (PC AT), and Micro Channel are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Monochrome Display Adapter (MDA), Color Graphics Adapter (CGA), and Video
Graphics Array (VGA) are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
80386sl®and INTEL are registered trademarks of INTEL Corporation.
MS-DOS® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft, MS® OS/2, and Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
LapLink™ and LapLink Pen™ are trademarks of Traveling Software, Inc.
NCR and NCR 3125 NotePad are trademarks of NCR Corporation.
PenPoint™ is a trademark of GO Corporation
G eneral Notice Other brand and product names used herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
O cto ber 1991
It is the policy of NCR Corporation to improve products as new technology,
components, software, and firmware become available. NCR Corporation, therefore,
reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
All features, functions, operations described herein may not be marketed by NCR in
all parts of the world. In some instances, illustrations are of equipment prototypes.
Therefore, before using this document, consult your NCR representative or NCR
office for information that is applicable and current.
Copyright © 1991 NCR Corporation
Dayton, Ohio
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Information to User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the lim its for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These lim its
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm ful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in stalled and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communication. However, there is no guarantee th at interference
will not occur in a particular installation. Ifth is equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Caution
NCR Corporation (NCR) is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modifications o f th is equipment or
the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other
than those specified by NCR. Such unauthorized m odifications,
substitutions, or attachments may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. The correction o f interferences caused by such
unauthorized m odifications, substitutions, or attachments w ill be the
responsibility of the user.
Use only shielded data cables with th is system .
Use only the keyboard NCR 3125-K440 as external keyboard for this
system .
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B lim its for radio noise
em issions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numdrique n’dmet pas de bruits radiodlectriques
d6 passant les lim ites applicables aux appareils num&iques de la
classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio4lectrique
6dictö par le ministöre des Communications du Canada.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save these instructions for later use.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage
to the product.
7 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation: to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, these opening must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
8 This product should be operated from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
9 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug
will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
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10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do
not locate this product where persons will walk on the
cord.
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make
sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed
the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure
that the total of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
12 Never push objects of any kind into this product
through the cabinet slots, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts; that could
result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
13 Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or
removing those covers that are marked "Do Not
Remove' may expose you to dangerous voltage points
or other risks. Refer all servicing in those
compartments to service personnel.
14 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally when the
operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance, indicating a need for service.
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1
Getting Familiar with Your Computer
Identifying the System Components ..................1.1
Display and
Sensor Tablet ................................. 1.2
Stylus................................................1.2
Basic Computer ............................. 1.2
Battery ........................................... 1.3
I/O Connector Adapter ..................... 1.3
Connectors and Controls ................. 1.4
Using the Stylus...................................................1.6
Writing With the Stylus ................... 1.9
Starting the System .............................................. 1.11
Switching O ff.......................................................1.15
What Next? .......................................................... 1.16
Run SETUP .....................................1.16
Using the System ............................. 1.16
Load Applications ........................... 1.16
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Chapter 2
Running SETUP
Running the SETUP Program ........................... 2.1
How to run SETUP ....................... 2.2
Declaring Parameters ....................2.5
S etu p ................................................ 2.7
VGA Setup ........................................ 2.12
Power Control ..................... 2.14
How to Access SETUP .......................................... 2.19
PenO S .............................................. 2.19
Keyboard .......................................... 2.19
Chapter 3
Using the System
Using Software.....................................................3.1
Identifying the Logical Drives ........ 3.1
Factory-installed Software ............ 3.3
Loading Software.............................3.4
Using the Operating System ........... 3.5
Signature Verification ..................... 3.6
Setting Date and Time ..................... 3.7
System Configuration ................... 3.7
Device Drivers ............................... 3.8
Networks .......................................... 3.8
File Transfer .................................... 3.9
Applications .................................... 3.10
Resetting the Computer ....................................... 3.12
Memory Management .......................................... 3.14
Memory Categories .........................3.15
Using Memory .................................3.17
Non-volatile Memory.......................3.17
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Password Protection ............................................. 3.18
Using an External Keyboard
for Password Entry ........................3.19
How to Invoke the
Password Utility...............................3.20
How to Install the
Master Password ............................. 3.22
How to Install User Passwords .... 3.24
How to Change the
User Password.................................3.27
How to Change the Master
Password .......................................... 3.28
If You Want No Passwords ............... 3.28
What if You Forget
the Passwords?.................................3.28
Power Management .............................................. 3.29
Power Save Modes ........................... 3.30
Resuming Normal Operation ......... 3.35
Auto Save ........................................ 3.36
Suspend Mode...................................3.41
Using the ac/dc Adapter.........................................3.43
Using the Battery .................................................. 3.45
When the Battery is Low ................. 3.45
Charging the B attery ....................... 3.46
Installing the Battery ..................... 3.48
Removing the B attery ..................... 3.49
Using IC Cards and the Flash D isk ..................... 3.50
Formatting the Flash Disk
and IC C ard s...................................3.52
System Drivers.................................3.58
Operating the System Safely ...............................3.62
Travel Considerations ..................... 3.64
Power Cable Instructions ............... 3.65
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