2500 SX/25 (250-1610) Addendum Faxback Doc. # 1131
Reinstalling Windows and Keyboard Compatibility
The MS Windows 3.0 or later setup program may not recognize the keyboard
supplied with your Tandy 2500 SX/25 when reinstalling Windows. The proper
keyboard selection to make is "Enhanced 101 or 102 Key US and non US
Keyboards". The following is an example of the Windows setup screen with
the proper keyboard selected.
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Windows Setup (Example)
Setup has determined that your system includes the following hardware
and software components.
Computer MS-DOS or PC DOS System
Display VGA
Mouse Microsoft or IBM PS/2
Keyboard Enhanced 101 or 102 Key US and Non US
Keyboards
Keyboard Layout US
Language English (American)
Network Novell Netware
No Changes The above list matches my computer
If all the items in the list are correct, press ENTER. If you need to
make a change, press the UP or DOWN ARROW key to move the highlight to the
item you want to change. Then press ENTER to see alternatives for that
item.
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If you keyboard is not the one listed on the screen displayed, follow
these steps:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Keyboard option and press ENTER to
view the keyboard choices.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Enhanced 101 or 102 Key US and NON
US keyboards, and press ENTER to select it.
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SCSI Adapter
If you install a SCSI storage device in this computer, please be aware of
the following:
The Tandy 2500 SX/25 currently does not support ISA adapter bus master
boards, such as Tandy SCSI Adapter CAT. NO. 250-4161.
If you need to install a SCSI storage device in this computer, we
recommend that you have the storage device professionally installed and
configured by a computer technician at your nearest Radio Shack Service
Center.
America OnLine
Running MS Windows in enhanced mode with America Online causes an
error message.
You may choose to run America OnLine within MS-DOS from the command
prompt and not from Windows; however, if you access America Online from
Windows, you must run Windows in standard mode.
To run America Online from Windows without getting the error message,
follow these steps:
1. Use the win /s command at the MS-DOS prompt to run Windows in
standard mode.
2. Access America Online by double clicking on the MS-DOS icon from
the Main Group Window.
3. At the MS-DOS prompt, type AOL and press ENTER to begin your America
Online session.
NOTE: You must have a modem connected to COM2 to run this software.
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