laptop information: Compaq LTE,Compaq LTE 286(1989)

the Compaq LTE and the Compaq LTE 286, were among the first to be the size of a paper notebook,-weight 4kg ,with both built-in hard disk and floppy diskdrives.It was the contribution of todays giant laptop producing company-COMPAQ.

The first models, the Compaq LTE and the Compaq LTE 286, were among the first computers to be the size of a paper notebook, spurring the use of the term "notebook" to describe a smaller laptop.They were also among the first to include both built-in hard disk and floppy diskdrives, offering performance comparable to then-current desktop machines. The model name "LTE" is assumed by many consumers to mean "LITE", owing to the device's small size and weight.

The two original LTE models differed primarily in the processor availability; however, the 286 model came with a standard 40-megabyte hard drive in place of the base model's 20. Both computers weighed 4 kg (6.7 lb). They ran MS-DOS version 3.31.
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Processor: LTE: 9.55-MHz Intel 8086; LTE 286: 12 MHz Intel 80C286

Memory: 640 KiB base RAM, additional 1 - 4 MiB using proprietary memory cards

Hard disk: LTE: 20 MB: LTE/286: 40 MB HD, <29>

Floppy disk drive:1.44 MB floppy drive

Video adapter: Backlit grayscale CGA 640 x 200 display (80/40 x 25 lines, 4 shades of gray) with separate CGA video output

Modem: Internal 2400 bit/s Hayes
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Little known fact: Windows 3.0 could be installed on the original LTE 286 if one secured the CGA driver from Microsoft. Installation was a little tricky because the buttons in one of the installation boxes were off the screen, but if you knew they were there, you could move the box and complete the install.[citation needed]

compaq 286 manual

The LTE 286 ships with three comprehensive manuals:

Getting Started - a quick start guide
System Overview - a detailed look at features and hardware; shows you how to replace the CMOS battery
User Programs Reference - basically DOS features

Also included is a Diagnostic diskette used to set system parameters (for example, when changing the CMOS battery) and "User Programs" - basically DOS 3.3 disks.

compaq key board

The keyboard has the look and feel of a standard IBM keyboard less the number pad. One the left side you'll find LEDs for Scroll Lock, Num Lock, Caps Lock and Standby. There is a button which, when pushed, send the machine into standby state; push again and it's out. On the extreme right

side.slide switches for Brightness, Contrast and the On/Off switch, with a green LED to indicate power; this also flashes when the battery is low. There is a back panel which, when opened,reveals ports for (left to right) serial, parallel, external CGA monitor, External "storage module", external numeric keypad and power plug (note that the power plug has four inputs)

reveals ports for (left to right) serial, parallel, external CGA monitor, External "storage module", external numeric keypad and power plug (note that the power plug has four inputs).

On the left side is the battery compartment - the battery is rated at 4.8 volts, 5.0 a/h; some say that you can use four "D" cells, but I never did that (they do fit, but you have to strap the back to maintain contact).On the right side is an "Options Compartment - this is where you insert peripherals such as the memory expansion cards. The metal cover is removed to reveal two slots.