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Tadpole SPARCbook 3000 series User Manual (256 pages)

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User Guide
1
Copyright and Trademark Information
2
FCC Class B Notice
3
FCC Part 68 Modem Information
4
Electrical Safety Notice
5
About this Guide

15
- Document Summary
  16
- Associated Documents
  19
- Models Covered by this Guide
  19
- Typographical Conventions
  20
Chapter 1 Getting Started

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- Caring for Your Sparcbook
  22
- Installing the Battery
  23
- Connecting the AC Adapter
  25
- Powering on for the First Time
  26
- Powering off
  27
  - Powering off Using a System Shutdown
    27
  - Powering off Using Save
    27
- Using Full System Startup
  28
- Starting NCE
  29
- Using Different Screen Environments
  29
- Using an External Keyboard and Mouse
  30
Chapter 2 Initial System Configuration

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- Initial Configuration - Worked Example
  32
  - Collecting the Required System Information
    32
  - Network Information
    33
  - Time Zone
    34
  - Setting a Superuser Password
    34
  - Setting up a User Account
    35
- What System Configuration Entails
  32
- Restarting the System
  37
Chapter 3 Main System Components

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- Front Detail
  40
- Rear Detail
  42
- Underside Detail
  44
- I/O Panel
  45
  - Model Differences
    45
  - Connector Descriptions
    46
- The Built-In Display
  48
  - Viewing Angle
    49
  - Display Brightness
    49
- The Built-In Keyboard
  49
  - Function Keys
    49
  - Microcontroller Function Keys
    50
  - Delete and Interrupt Keys
    51
  - Numeric Keypad
    51
  - Adjusting the Keyboard Angle
    52
- The Pointing Stick
  53
- Status Display
  54
  - Battery Status
    54
  - Machine and os Status
    54
Chapter 4 Power Management

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- Power Management System Operation
  58
  - Battery Charging
    58
  - Battery Status
    58
  - Battery Warning LED
    59
  - Maximizing Battery Life
    60
- The Internal Battery
  60
  - Operating on Internal Battery Power
    60
  - Replacing the Internal Battery
    61
  - Battery Behavior
    61
  - Battery Conditioning
    61
- The Internal Battery Pack Charger Unit (IBPC)
  62
  - Connecting the Charger
    62
  - Using the Charger
    63
  - Storing the Charger's Cable
    63
- Using an External Battery Pack
  64
- Using a 12V Car Adapter
  68
Chapter 5 Save and Resume

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- How Save and Resume Functions
  72
- Powering off Using Save
  73
  - How to Ensure Save and Resume Operates Successfully
    73
  - What to Do if Resume Fails
    74
- Automatic Save Features
  75
  - Save on Battery Low
    75
  - Save on System Inactivity
    75
- Sleep Mode
  75
- Save and Resume and Security
  76
- Enabling and Disabling Save and Resume
  77
Chapter 6 Using the Removable Hard Disk Overview

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- Overview
  80
- Fitting and Removing the Hard Disk
  81
- Caring for Removable Hard Disks
  82
- Boot Disk Partitions
  83
  - Model Differences
    83
- Using Additional Removable Hard Disks
  85
  - Configuring a Boot Disk
    86
  - Configuring a Hard Disk for Additional Storage
    87
- Using a Removable Hard Disk Drive Adapter
  87
- RHDD Security
  90
Chapter 7 Using SCSI Devices Overview

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- Overview
  92
- Connecting SCSI Devices
  93
  - Maximum Number of Devices Supported
    93
  - Sparcbook Positioning
    93
- SCSI Terminators
  94
- SCSI Ids
  94
- Configuring an External Hard Disk - Worked Example
  96
- Using a Tadpole SCSI Floppy Disk Drive
  101
Chapter 8 Using the Network Interface

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- Network Terminology
  108
- Connecting Your Sparcbook to a Network
  109
- An Overview of TCP/IP Networking and the Internet
  110
  - Internet Addresses
    110
  - Addresses Used by Systems Not Connected to the Internet
    112
  - Network Names
    112
  - Accessing the Internet
    113
  - Registering Internet Addresses
    114
- Configuring Your Sparcbook for a TCP/IP Network
  115
- Sharing Filesystems
  119
  - Exporting Local Filesystems
    120
  - Mounting Filesystems
    121
  - Automatic File Mounting
    122
  - Unmounting a Remote Filesystem
    123
- Executing Remote Commands
  124
  - Copying Files
    124
  - Remote Program Execution
    125
  - SLIP and PPP
    125
Chapter 9 Remote Computing

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- Getting Connected
  128
  - Configuring the Modem
    128
  - Checking the Modem Is Alive
    129
- Simple Terminal Login Connection
  129
- Remote Network Access
  131
- Setting up PPP
  132
  - Loading the PPP Packages
    132
  - Editing the System Files
    133
  - Editing the UUCP Database Files
    135
  - Editing the Passwd File
    137
  - Editing the Asppp.cf File
    137
  - Starting and Stopping PPP
    138
  - Testing the Link
    139
- Using a SLIP Connection
  139
- Electronic Mail
  140
  - Setting up Email
    140
- AT Command Set
  141
  - AT Command Set Description
    143
- Class 2 Fax Command Set
  147
- Faxtool
  148
  - Sending a Fax
    148
Chapter 10 PCMCIA Interface

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- Introduction to PCMCIA
  152
- The PCMCIA Port
  154
  - Removing the PCMCIA Flap
    154
- Installing a PCMCIA Card
  155
- Removing a PCMCIA Card
  156
- Using PCMCIA Cards
  157
  - Modem Cards
    157
  - Network Interface Cards
    157
  - Memory Cards
    158
  - Hard Disks
    158
Chapter 11 Using Displays

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- Sparcbook Display Interface Overview
  162
- Display Interface Operating Modes
  163
  - Native Mode
    163
  - Emulated Mode
    163
- Pan and Zoom
  164
  - Display Panning
    164
  - Display Zoom
    164
- Color Mapping
  166
  - Setting the Color Mode
    166
  - Resolution Limitations
    167
- Simultaneous Display Operation
  167
- Connecting an External Display
  168
- Configuring the Display Interface Using NCE
  169
  - Using the NCE Display Panel
    169
- Configuring the Display Interface at the Command Prompt
  171
  - Setting the Xserver Resolution
    171
  - Setting up the Display Interface Hardware
    172
- Adding to the Display Types List
  174
- Display Timing Parameters
  176
Chapter 12 Serial, Parallel and Audio I/O

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- Using Serial Devices
  180
  - Configuring Serial Connections
    180
- Using Parallel Devices
  181
  - Configuring Parallel Devices
    181
- Using Audio Equipment
  182
- 12-4 Sparcbook Portable Workstation User Guide
  182
Chapter 13 Installing and Using Applications

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- Third-Party Application Support
  186
- Methods of Installing Applications
  187
- Applications and Graphics Interfaces
  187
- Legibility of Text on a Small Screen
  188
- Customizing the Operating System
  189
  - Installing Packages
    189
  - Displaying Package Information
    191
  - Removing Packages
    191
- Memory Usage and Swap Space
  192
  - Using Swap Space Efficiently
    192
  - Checking Swap Space Usage
    194
  - Adding Swap Space
    194
  - Backup and Restore
    195
Chapter 14 Backup and Restore

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- Overview
  196
  - Backup Strategies
    196
  - Further Information
    197
- File Backup Facilities
  197
- Backing up Filesystems
  198
- Restoring Filesystems
  200
- Re-Installing the Operating System from CD-ROM
  202
Chapter 15 System Upgrades

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- Overview
  206
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
  206
- Upgrading the Main Memory
  207
Chapter 16 Problem Solving and Support

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- Getting Further Help
  222
- Problem Solving Checklists
  223
  - Startup Problems
    223
  - Save and Resume Problems
    224
  - Network Problems
    226
  - Other Hardware Problems
    227
- Using the Openboot Diagnostics
  228
  - Displaying the Openboot User Interface
    228
  - Checking SCSI Devices
    228
  - Checking the Network Interface
    229
  - Full System Hardware Selftest
    230
- Software Problems
  231
  - Stopping Processes
    231
  - Killing a Program
    232
  - Operating System Panic
    232
  - Failing Program
    232
  - Warning Messages
    233
- Resetting Your Sparcbook
  234
Appendix A Technical Specifications

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Appendix B Connector Reference

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- DC in
  240
- Parallel Port Connector
  240
- Ethernet
  241
- Video
  241
- Scsi
  242
- Keyboard/Mouse
  243
- Serial Ports
  243
- Isdn
  243
- Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only
  244
  - Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only)
    244
Appendix C Customer Support Information

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- What to Do if You Suspect a Fault
  246
- Conditions
  246
  - Contact Details
    247
  - System Details
    247
  - Fault Details
    247

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Tadpole SPARCbook 3000 series User Manual (256 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Initial System Configuration

Chapter 3 Main System Components

Chapter 4 Power Management

Chapter 5 Save and Resume

Chapter 6 Using the Removable Hard Disk Overview

Chapter 7 Using SCSI Devices Overview

Chapter 8 Using the Network Interface

Chapter 9 Remote Computing

Chapter 10 PCMCIA Interface

Chapter 11 Using Displays

Chapter 12 Serial, Parallel and Audio I/O

Chapter 13 Installing and Using Applications

Chapter 14 Backup and Restore

Chapter 15 System Upgrades

Chapter 16 Problem Solving and Support

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Connector Reference

Appendix C Customer Support Information

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