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Tadpole SPARCbook 3000ST User Manual
Sparcbook 3000 and sparcbook 3 families portable workstation
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Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Copyright and Trademark Information
FCC Class B Notice
FCC Part 68 Modem Information
Electrical Safety Notice
To Connect Your Computer
To Disconnect Your Computer
Lithium Battery
Table of Contents
About this Guide
Document Summary
Models Covered by this Guide
Associated Documents
Typographical Conventions
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Caring for Your Sparcbook
Installing the Battery
Connecting the AC Adapter
Powering on for the First Time
Powering off
Powering off Using a System Shutdown
Powering off Using Save
Using Full System Startup
Using Different Screen Environments
Starting NCE
Using an External Keyboard and Mouse
Chapter 2 Initial System Configuration
What System Configuration Entails
Initial Configuration - Worked Example
Collecting the Required System Information
Network Information
Time Zone
Setting a Superuser Password
Setting up a User Account
Restarting the System
Chapter 3 Main System Components
Front Detail
Rear Detail
Underside Detail
1/0 Panel
Model Differences
Connector Descriptions
The Built-In Display
Viewing Angle
Display Brightness
The Built-In Keyboard
Function Keys
Microcontroller Function Keys
Delete and Interrupt Keys
Numeric Keypad
Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
The Pointing Stick
Status Display
Battery Status
Machine and os Status
Chapter 4 Power Management
Power Management System Operation
Battery Charging
Battery Status
Battery Warning LED
Maximizing Battery Life
The Internal Battery
Operating on Internal Battery Power
Replacing the Internal Battery
Battery Behavior
Battery Conditioning
The Internal Battery Pack Charger Unit (IBPC)
Connecting the Charger
Using the Charger
Storing the Charger's Cable
Using an External Battery Pack
Identifying the Main Components
Attaching the External Battery Pack
Working with the External Battery Pack
Charging Your External Battery Pack
Stand-Alone Charging
Detaching Your External Battery Pack
Storing the Extension Cord
Using a 12V Car Adapter
Important Safety Information
Connecting Your Car Adapter
Using Your Car Adapter
Disconnecting Your Car Adapter
Operation During Engine Starts
Chapter 5 Save and Resume
How Save and Resume Functions
Powering off Using Save
How to Ensure Save and Resume Operates Successfully
What to Do if Resume Fails
Automatic Save Features
Save on Battery Low
Save on System Inactivity
Sleep Mode
Save and Resume and Security
Enabling and Disabling Save and Resume
Chapter 6 Using the Removable Hard Disk Overview
Overview
Fitting and Removing the Hard Disk
Caring for Removable Hard Disks
Boot Disk Partitions
Model Differences
Using Additional Removable Hard Disks
Configuring a Boot Disk
Configuring a Hard Disk for Additional Storage
Using a Removable Hard Disk Drive Adapter
RHDD Security
Chapter 7 Using SCSI Devices Overview
Overview
Connecting SCSI Devices
Maximum Number of Devices Supported
Sparcbook Positioning
SCSI Terminators
SCSI Ids
Configuring an External Hard Disk - Worked Example
Using a Tadpole SCSI Floppy Disk Drive
Chapter 8 Using the Network Interface
Network Terminology
Connecting Your Sparcbook to a Network
An Overview of TCP/IP Networking and the Internet
Internet Addresses
Addresses Used by Systems Not Connected to the Internet
Network Names
Accessing the Internet
Registering Internet Addresses
Configuring Your Sparcbook for a TCP/IP Network
Assigning a Hostname and IP Address
Configuring Your Sparcbook to Use a Name Server
Setting up a Default Router
Testing Your Network Connection
Sharing Filesystems
Exporting Local Filesystems
Mounting Filesystems
Automatic File Mounting
Unmounting a Remote Filesystem
Executing Remote Commands
Copying Files
Remote Program Execution
SLIP and PPP
Remote Computing
Chapter 9 Getting Connected
Configuring the Modem
Checking the Modem Is Alive
Simple Terminal Login Connection
Remote Network Access
Setting up PPP
Loading the PPP Packages
Editing the System Files
Editing the UUCP Database Files
Editing the Passwd File
Editing the Asppp.cf File
Starting and Stopping PPP
Testing the Link
Using a SLIP Connection
Electronic Mail
Setting up Email
AT Command Set
AT Command Set Description
Class 2 Fax Command Set
Faxtool
Sending a Fax
Chapter 10 PCMCIA Interface
Introduction to PCMCIA
The PCMCIA Port
Removing the PCMCIA Flap
Installing a PCMCIA Card
Removing a PCMCIA Card
Using PCMCIA Cards
Modem Cards
Network Interface Cards
Memory Cards
Hard Disks
Chapter 11 Using Displays
Sparcbook Display Interface Overview
Display Interface Operating Modes
Native Mode
Emulated Mode
Pan and Zoom
Display Panning
Display Zoom
Color Mapping
Setting the Color Mode
Resolution Limitations
Simultaneous Display Operation
Connecting an External Display
Configuring the Display Interface Using NCE
Using the NCE Display Panel
Configuring the Display Interface at the Command Prompt
Setting the Xserver Resolution
Setting up the Display Interface Hardware
Adding to the Display Types List
Displaytiming Parameters
Chapter 12 Serial, Parallel and Audio
Using Serial Devices
Configuring Serial Connections
Using Parallel Devices
Configuring Parallel Devices
Using Audio Equipment
Adjusting the Audio Input and Outputs
Using the Built-In Microphone and Speaker
External Audio Sources and Outputs
Chapter 13 Installing and Using Applications
Third-Party Application Support
Methods of Installing Applications
Applications and Graphics Interfaces
Legibility of Text on a Small Screen
Customizing the Operating System
Installing Packages
Displaying Package Information
Removing Packages
Memory Usage and Swap Space
Using Swap Space Efficiently
Checking Swap Space Usage
Adding Swap Space
Chapter 14 Backup and Restore
Overview
Backup Strategies
Further Information
File Backup Facilities
Backing up Filesystems
Backing up Partitions to Tape
Making a Complete Tape Backup - Worked Example
Backing up Onto an External Hard Disk
Restoring Filesystems
Re-Installing the Operating System from CD-ROM
Chapter 15 System Upgrades
Overview
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
Upgrading the Main Memory
Fitting New Simms
Repartitioning the Hard Disk Drive -Worked Example
Repartitioning the Drive
Chapter 16 Problem Solving and Support
Getting Further Help
Problem Solving Checklists
Startup Problems
Save and Resume Problems
Network Problems
Other Hardware Problems
Using the Openboot Diagnostics
Displaying the Openboot User Interface
Checking SCSI Devices
Checking the Network Interface
Full System Hardware Selftest
Software Problems
Stopping Processes
Killing a Program
Operating System Panic
Failing Program
Warning Messages
Resetting Your Sparcbook
Resetting Your SP Arcbook
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix B Connector Reference
DC in
Parallel Port Connector
Ethernet
Video
Scsi
Keyboard/Mouse
Serial Ports
Isdn
Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only
Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only)
Appendix C Customer Support Information
What to Do if You Suspect a Fault
Conditions
Contact Details
System Details
Fault Details
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