1 Nov
1997
1 Nov
'97
3:44 p.m.
On Sat, 1 Nov 1997, Marvin wrote:
Charles P. Hobbs wrote:
> Hi folks. I picked up a Tandy Model 100 laptop computer from a local
> thrift store a few days ago, for about $9. So far so good, but it doesn't
> have any ROM's in it (both sockets on the bottom of the machine are empty)
The two sockets on the bottom of the machine can be empty and the machine
should still work. One of the sockets is for additional program ROMs while
the second 40 pin (I think) socket is used to connect to peripherals. I
have one model 100 that has no display when I turn it on, but after waiting
a few minutes, the display begins to show.
I haven't tried that. How long does that take?
I am assuming you have tried
both types of reset: 1) the reset button on the back, and 2) holding
shift/pause while turning the machine on.
I tried the reset button, I didn't know anything about shift/pause. What
does that do?
Does the display show anything
when the contrast knob is turned?
The contrast knob doesn't do anything . . .