IBM 5155 User manual

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PersonalComputer

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Hardware Reference

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Library

Guide to

Operations

First Edition (January

1984)

Use this publication only for the purpose stated in the Preface.

possible that this material may contain reference to, or

information about, IBM products (machines or programs),

programing, or services that are not announced in your country.

Such references or information must not be construed to mean

that IBM intends to announce such IBM products, programing, or

services in your country.

Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these

changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication.

IBM may make improvements

and/or

changes in the product(s)

and/

or programs described in this manual at any time and without

notice.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Warning: This equipment has been certified to

comply with the limits for a Class B computing

device, pursuant

Subpart J of Part

FCC

rules. Only peripherals (computer

input/

output

devices, tenninals, printers, etc.) certified to comply

with the Class B limits may be attached to this

computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals

likely to result in interference to radio and

reception.

INSTRUCTIONS TO USER

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in

strict accordance with the operating instructions,

reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause

interference to radio or television reception.

has been

tested and found

comply with the limits for a Class B

computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part

FCC

Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable

protection against such interference when operated in a

residential installation.

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this equipment does cause interference

radio

television reception, which can

determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user

encouraged

try

correct the interference by one

the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the equipment with respect

the receiver.

• Move the equipment away from the receiver.

• Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that

equipment and receiver are

different branch

circuits.

•

peripherals

not

offered by

are used with this

equipment, it is suggested

that

you use shielded,

grounded cables with in-line filters,

necessary.

necessary consult your dealer service representative

for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is

not

responsible for any radio

interference caused

unauthorized modifications

this equipment.

is the responsibility

the user

correct such interference.

CAUTION

This product is equipped with a line cord and plug

designed for the user's safety.

used with a

properly grounded receptacle

avoid possible

electrical shock.

Preface

The Guide to Operations manual provides you with the

necessary information to install and operate your IDM

Portable Personal Computer, and describes how

diagnose and correct any problems that may occur.

This manual is divided into six sections. External tabs

help you find the section you want. A description of

each section follows.

Section 1, "Introduction I Installation," provides a

brief description of the system unit, keyboard, and

display. System setup, cabling, and the power-on self

test are explained in detail.

Section 2, "Problem Determination Procedures,"

provides step-by-step instructions

assist you in

isolating problems

that

may occur.

Section 3, "Operating Your IDM Portable Personal

Computer," describes the location and operation of the

power switches, diskette drive, and display adjustments.

Section 4, "Option Installation," contains a cover

removal and replacement procedure that is used with

the option instructions that come with options you

purchase for your IDM Portable Personal Computer.

This section has an area for keeping these installation

instructions.

also has the switch setting charts for the

system board, extender card, and memory options.

Section 5, "Moving Your

IBM

Portable Personal

Computer," contains all the information required to

move your system unit and options safely.

Section 6, "Keyboard Templates," contains graphic

layouts for all the keyboards available to you when

using DOS. The templates will allow you to convert

your keyboard to match various languages. This section

also contains charts of three-digit ASCII codes for each

language.

Contents

Section 1. Introduction/InstaIlation

..••.•..•••.

1-1

Introduction

.........................

1-3

Portable Personal ComputerFeatures . 1-5

External Options

..................

1-6

Additional Options

................

1-7

Installation

..........................

1-9

System Setup

....................

1-9

Power-On Self Test

..............

1-16

Keyboard Adjustment

.............

1-19

Display Controls

.................

1-24

Handling Diskettes

...............

1-25

System Cabling

..................

1-26

Summary

.......................

1-28

Section 2. Problem Determination Procedures

.•••

2-1

Section 3. Operating Your

Portable Personal

Computer

..........•....................

3-1

Introduction

.........................

3-3

The Typewriter Area

International

Special Keys when Using DOS with

Changing back

the U.S. English

System Unit

.........................

3-5

Keyboard

...........................

3-7

The Typewriter Area

..............

3-8

Keyboards

.....................

3-13

International Keyboard

...........

3-14

Format

.......................

3-17

The Numeric Keypad

.............

3-18

Cursor Controls

.................

3-20

Function Keys

...................

3-23

Diskette Drive

.......................

3-25

Portable Personal Computer Display . 3-29

Expansion Unit

......................

3-31

IBM Color Display

...................

3-33

Controls

.......................

3-33

Vertical

Hold

Adjustment.

. . . . . . .

3-34

Vertical Size Adjustment

..........

3-35

Other

Monitors

......................

3-37

Interface Information

.............

3-39

Auxiliary Connectors

.............

3-40

Section 4. Option Installation

..••.••...•.••...

4-1

Introduction

.........................

4-3

Requirements

........................

4-5

Installation Requirements

...........

4-5

Tools Required

...................

4-6

Installation Procedures

.................

4-7

Switch Settings

......................

4-77

Introduction

....................

4-77

System Board Switch Settings

.......

4-78

64/256KB

Memory Expansion Option

Switch Setting

..................

4-84

Extender

Card

Switch Setting

.......

4-85

Section S. Moving Your

IBM

Portable Personal

Computer

..•..••..••.••...•.•...••.••...

5-1

IBM Portable Personal Computer

IBM Personal Computer Graphics

Moving Your System Unit

..............

5-3

System Setup

........................

5-9

Moving Your Options

.................

5-15

Preparation

Your Expansion Unit .

5-15

Short Distance Move

.............

5-18

Long Distance Move

..............

5-19

System Unit

....................

5-20

Keyboard

.....................

5-21

Expansion Unit

..................

5-22

IBM Color Display

...............

5-23

Printer

........................

5-24

Installation

Your

New

Location

.......

5-25

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