Memory Diagnostics; Serial Port Assignment; Cursortype; Start-Up Program - Tandy 1500HD User Manual

User's Guide
Memory Diagnostics-Selecting Yes tells your
computer to test the memory on startup. Unless
you suspect a problem with the memory, you prob-
ably will not use this parameter.
Serial Port Assignment-This parameter lets you
select from a pair of internal ports. You can choose
either the COMl or COM2 serial port.
Cursor Type-Select a cursor type you prefer. You
can choose a line or block style cursor.
Start-up Progra-Choose the startup program.
For example, you can begin using DeskMate when
you turn on your computer, or switch to MS-DOS.
Hard Disk Timeout-Select the number of min-
utes
of
hard disk inactivity before the hard disk
turns off. You can timeout the hard disk after 15
seconds or 30 seconds. Or you can set the
timeout for 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 minutes. Of course, the
hard disk stays on if you choose Never Standby.
Display Timeout-Use these selections to set the
number of minutes of keyboard inactivity before
the display turns off. Your computer turns off the
display after 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64 minutes. The
display stays on if you select Never.
Floppy Disk Standby-Enabling this option tells
your computer to turn off the floppy disk controller
when the diskette is not being accessed. You can
turn off the diskette drive to save battery power.
Low Power Beeper-Enabling this option tells
your computer to sound a tone when the battery
power is low. This helps to tell you about a low bat-
tery condition while you are using your computer.
Beeper-This option allows you to turn the
computer's speaker on and off.
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