LF: Re: Fargo FAQ Latest Edition!
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This is garbage!
Let someone else write a FAQ, and make it a -Fargo- FAQ.
- Clep
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> From: that1guy@juno.com
> To: list-fargo@lists.ticalc.org
> Subject: LF: Fargo FAQ Latest Edition!
> Date: Thursday, November 28, 1996 9:41 AM
>
> * * * Fargo FAQ * * *
> By: that1guy@juno.com
> Date: November 28, 1996
>
> Here are the question and answers to most of your newest Fargo and TI-92
> questions. If you have any other questions about your 92 or Fargo, please
> e-mail me at the address listed above. Aaron Tubbs also publishes a Fargo
> FAQ, which is available at: http://www.parrett.net/~poral/fargo.html
>
> Q. How do I see what ROM version I have?
> Q. How do I start Fargo?
> Q. How do I reset my TI-92 if it locks up?
> Q. My screen went all black... How do I get it back!?
> Q. What chip does the TI-92 use?
> Q. Is there a wall plug-in power adapter available for the 92?
> Q. My 92 has the overhead projector port on it, therefore is my 92
> special?
> Q. How do I speed up my TI-92?
> Q. Can fargo damage my calculator to the point that it will
> not work properly?
> Q. I lent someone my calc, and now I'm locked out of it. My password does
> not work anymore. Why?
> Q. Where can I get the current versions of all Fargo programs?
>
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>
> Q. How do I see what ROM version I have?
>
> A. It is quite simple. First, make sure that you are not in Fargo, and
> that
> you -are- at the home screen. Now, press F5 ,then the green diamond
key,
> and finally the ( key. Press 2nd followed by the ESC key to return to
> the
> home screen.
>
>
> Q. How do I start Fargo?
>
> A. Fargo may be executed in two ways. The first is the easiest: Press the
> Shift Key (That's the key with the white arrow pointing up right above
> the ON key) and then press the ON key. Or, type shell() at the home
> screen. You may also start Fargo programs directly this way. Let's say
> you wanted to run ftris. You just type ftris() at the home screen, and
> it will instantly have the program waiting for you.
>
>
> Q. How do I reset my TI-92 if Fargo locks up?
>
> A. Like most computers, the TI-92 now supports multiple key resets. Press
> and hold down the 2nd, Lock, and ON keys. Then, let up and your screen
> will
> go black. Make sure that if you want to let someone borrow your
> calculator
> that you do NOT tell them about this command!
>
>
> Q. My screen went all black... How do I get it back!?
>
> A. Press and hold the green diamond key. Then press either the - or +
keys.
> The - key will go from black to light, and the + key will adjust the
> screen from light to dark.
>
>
> Q. What chip does the TI-92 use?
>
> A. The TI-92 uses a custom-made variant of Motorola's 68000
> Microprocessor.
> This chip runs at 10Mhz, which is faster than a Macintosh Classic
> Computer, which uses the same chip except at 8Mhz. The Macintosh SE,
> Plus,
> 512k, 128, and Powerbook 100 all used a 68000 just like you use in your
> TI-92.
>
>
> Q. Is there a wall plug-in power adapter available for the 92?
>
> A. No. Not officially from Texas Instruments. However, there is talk
> about
> the possibility of a home-made power adapter in the future will be
> possible.
>
>
> Q. My 92 has the overhead projector port on it, therefore is my 92
> special?
>
> A. No. All current shipping TI-92's come with that port as a standard
> feature.
>
>
> Q. How do I speed up my TI-92?
>
> A. Many people are interested in this question, and so far no one has
> publicly released the schematics on exactly how to do it.
>
>
> Q. Can fargo damage my calculator to the point that it will
> not work properly?
>
> A. No. The worst Fargo could possibly do to your calculator is reset the
> memory, losing any programs you wrote. If this *does* happen, then the
> calculator will reset itself to factory settings, so it will be in the
> exact same state as when you bought it.
>
>
> Q. I lent someone my calc, and now I'm locked out of it. My password does
> not work anymore. Why?
>
> A. You were running an old or beta version of a password protection
> utility.
> Those versions do NOT ask you for your password if you wish to change
> your password. So, that person changed the password on you! The best
> and
> most current Fargo security program I know of is Keepout 2.0. It asks
> you for the password before it will let you change it. Now, you can
> let others use your calculator and not worry about being locked out of
> it
> yourself!
>
> Q. Where can I get the current versions of all Fargo programs?
>
> A. http://www.ticalc.org/
> ticalc.org has the largest selection of TI-92 and Fargo information.
>
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