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SPARCbook

Portable Workstation

User Guide

SPARCbook 3000 and SPARCbook 3 Families

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Default Chapter1
- User Guide1
- Copyright and Trademark Information2
- FCC Class B Notice3
- FCC Part 68 Modem Information4
- Electrical Safety Notice5
About this Guide15
- Document Summary16
- Associated Documents19
- Models Covered by this Guide19
- Typographical Conventions20
Chapter 1 Getting Started21
- Caring for Your Sparcbook22
- Installing the Battery23
- Connecting the AC Adapter25
- Powering on for the First Time26
- Powering off27
  - Powering off Using a System Shutdown27
  - Powering off Using Save27
- Using Full System Startup28
- Starting NCE29
- Using Different Screen Environments29
- Using an External Keyboard and Mouse30
Chapter 2 Initial System Configuration31
- Initial Configuration - Worked Example32
- What System Configuration Entails32
- Restarting the System37
Chapter 3 Main System Components40
- Front Detail40
- Rear Detail42
- Underside Detail44
- I/O Panel45
  - Model Differences45
  - Connector Descriptions46
- The Built-In Display48
  - Viewing Angle49
  - Display Brightness49
- The Built-In Keyboard49
- The Pointing Stick53
- Status Display54
  - Battery Status54
  - Machine and os Status54
Chapter 4 Power Management58
- Power Management System Operation58
- The Internal Battery60
- The Internal Battery Pack Charger Unit (IBPC)62
- Using an External Battery Pack64
- Using a 12V Car Adapter68
Chapter 5 Save and Resume71
- How Save and Resume Functions72
- Powering off Using Save73
  - How to Ensure Save and Resume Operates Successfully73
  - What to Do if Resume Fails74
- Automatic Save Features75
  - Save on Battery Low75
  - Save on System Inactivity75
- Sleep Mode75
- Save and Resume and Security76
- Enabling and Disabling Save and Resume77
Chapter 6 Using the Removable Hard Disk Overview80
- Overview80
- Fitting and Removing the Hard Disk81
- Caring for Removable Hard Disks82
- Boot Disk Partitions83
  - Model Differences83
- Using Additional Removable Hard Disks85
  - Configuring a Boot Disk86
  - Configuring a Hard Disk for Additional Storage87
- Using a Removable Hard Disk Drive Adapter87
- RHDD Security90
Chapter 7 Using SCSI Devices Overview92
- Overview92
- Connecting SCSI Devices93
  - Maximum Number of Devices Supported93
  - Sparcbook Positioning93
- SCSI Terminators94
- SCSI Ids94
- Configuring an External Hard Disk - Worked Example96
- Using a Tadpole SCSI Floppy Disk Drive101
Chapter 8 Using the Network Interface108
- Network Terminology108
- Connecting Your Sparcbook to a Network109
- An Overview of TCP/IP Networking and the Internet110
- Configuring Your Sparcbook for a TCP/IP Network115
- Sharing Filesystems119
- Executing Remote Commands124
Chapter 9 Remote Computing128
- Getting Connected128
  - Configuring the Modem128
  - Checking the Modem Is Alive129
- Simple Terminal Login Connection129
- Remote Network Access131
- Setting up PPP132
- Using a SLIP Connection139
- Electronic Mail140
  - Setting up Email140
- AT Command Set141
  - AT Command Set Description143
- Class 2 Fax Command Set147
- Faxtool148
  - Sending a Fax148
Chapter 10 PCMCIA Interface152
- Introduction to PCMCIA152
- The PCMCIA Port154
  - Removing the PCMCIA Flap154
- Installing a PCMCIA Card155
- Removing a PCMCIA Card156
- Using PCMCIA Cards157
Chapter 11 Using Displays162
- Sparcbook Display Interface Overview162
- Display Interface Operating Modes163
  - Native Mode163
  - Emulated Mode163
- Pan and Zoom164
  - Display Panning164
  - Display Zoom164
- Color Mapping166
  - Setting the Color Mode166
  - Resolution Limitations167
- Simultaneous Display Operation167
- Connecting an External Display168
- Configuring the Display Interface Using NCE169
  - Using the NCE Display Panel169
- Configuring the Display Interface at the Command Prompt171
  - Setting the Xserver Resolution171
  - Setting up the Display Interface Hardware172
- Adding to the Display Types List174
- Display Timing Parameters176
Chapter 12 Serial, Parallel and Audio I/O179
- Using Serial Devices180
  - Configuring Serial Connections180
- Using Parallel Devices181
  - Configuring Parallel Devices181
- Using Audio Equipment182
- 12-4 Sparcbook Portable Workstation User Guide182
Chapter 13 Installing and Using Applications186
- Third-Party Application Support186
- Methods of Installing Applications187
- Applications and Graphics Interfaces187
- Legibility of Text on a Small Screen188
- Customizing the Operating System189
- Memory Usage and Swap Space192
Chapter 14 Backup and Restore196
- Overview196
  - Backup Strategies196
  - Further Information197
- File Backup Facilities197
- Backing up Filesystems198
- Restoring Filesystems200
- Re-Installing the Operating System from CD-ROM202
Chapter 15 System Upgrades205
- Overview206
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive206
- Upgrading the Main Memory207
Chapter 16 Problem Solving and Support222
- Getting Further Help222
- Problem Solving Checklists223
- Using the Openboot Diagnostics228
- Software Problems231
- Resetting Your Sparcbook234
Appendix A Technical Specifications235
Appendix B Connector Reference240
- DC in240
- Parallel Port Connector240
- Ethernet241
- Video241
- Scsi242
- Keyboard/Mouse243
- Serial Ports243
- Isdn243
- Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only244
  - Modem (Sparcbook 3 Models Only)244
Appendix C Customer Support Information245
- What to Do if You Suspect a Fault246
- Conditions246

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Tadpole SPARCbook 3000 series Specifications

General

Battery	NiMH
Processor	MicroSPARC II
Operating System	Solaris
Battery Life	2-3 hours
Ports	Serial, Parallel
Expansion	PCMCIA Type II slot

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