
iv Contents
Parallel Interface..........................................................................................................1-15
Serial Interface.............................................................................................................1-16
NEC Versa Chip Set....................................................................................................1-16
Intel Pentium P55CLM Microprocessor................................................................1-16
256K X Flash ROM..............................................................................................1-16
ROM BIOS....................................................................................................1-17
VGA Controller....................................................................................................1-17
Keyboard Controller .............................................................................................1-18
PC Card Controller...............................................................................................1-18
Sound Integrated Circuit.......................................................................................1-18
Interrupt Controllers.............................................................................................1-19
Power Management Overview .....................................................................................1-20
System Power Management ..................................................................................1-21
Local Power Management.....................................................................................1-21
Plug and Play...............................................................................................................1-21
Specifications...............................................................................................................1-22
Section 2 Setup and Operation
Unpacking the System..................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Setup...........................................................................................................2-1
Cable Connections................................................................................................2-3
Power Sources.............................................................................................................2-4
Using the AC Adapter...........................................................................................2-4
Using the Main Battery Pack.................................................................................2-5
Installing the Battery Pack..............................................................................2-5
How to Recharge the Battery Pack.................................................................2-6
Battery Handling...................................................................................................2-6
Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................................................2-7
Battery Life...........................................................................................................2-8
Extending Battery Life...................................................................................2-8
Battery Charging............................................................................................2-9
Battery Precautions........................................................................................2-9
Battery Disposal.............................................................................................2-10
Internal Batteries...................................................................................................2-10
Extending Battery Life..........................................................................................2-10
Operating Controls ......................................................................................................2-11
Status Icons and LEDs..........................................................................................2-12