Documentation Files

1000tx.txt: A review of the 1000TX.
1100fddk.txt: A discussion of DeskMate on the 1100FD.
12hduser.zip: Model 1200 HD: An Introduction and Guide, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
1400hd.txt: A discussion on installing a hard drive in the 1400LT laptop.
1400lt.txt: A review of the 1400LT laptop.
1400ltdk.txt: A discussion on upgrading the power supply and installing a hard drive in the 1400LT.
14ltquik.zip (1,384,897 bytes): Tandy 1400 LT Quick Reference Guide, covers DOS and Basic. PDF format.
14ltserv.zip (10,330,211 bytes): Tandy Service Manual: Tandy 1400LT Laptop Computer. PDF format.
1500hd.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1500HD laptop.
15hdquik.zip: Tandy 1500HD Quick Start. PDF format.
15hduser.zip: Tandy 1500 HD User's Guide, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
1ka3-5.txt: A discussion on installing floppy drives in the 1000A.
1kcompat.txt: Note from Tandy on the software compatibility of the original 1000.
1kdosman.zip (7,976,395 bytes): Tandy 1000 MS-DOS Reference Manual, covers versions 2.11 and 3.2. PDF format.
1kexrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1000EX, with fact sheet.
1kfaq.txt: Tandy 1000-series FAQ ("frequently asked questions") file, latest version.
1kfaq119.txt: Tandy 1000-series FAQ, v1.19.
1kfaq126.txt: Tandy 1000-series FAQ, v1.26.
1kguide.zip (6,612,856 bytes): A Guide to the Tandy 1000, DeskMate tutorial & reference, Basic reference for original 1000. PDF format.
1kprog.zip (6,328,051 bytes): Tandy 1000 Programmer's Reference Manual, covers DOS and BIOS calls and other information for programming the 1000 in assembler. PDF format.
1kserv.zip (13,835,818 bytes): Radio Shack Service Manual: Tandy 1000 Computer. PDF format.
1kslrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1000SL, with fact sheet.
1ksxrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1000SX, with fact sheet.
1ktlrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1000TL, with fact sheet.
1ktech.zip (8,452,242 bytes): Tandy 1000 Technical Reference Manual (original 1000). PDF format.
1ktech-1.zip (1,315,032 bytes): 1000's Tech Notes & Jumper Manual, Volume 1. Best single source of technical info on the 1000's. (c) 1993 Micro Systems, posted by permission. PDF format.
1ktech-2.zip: 1000's Tech Notes & Jumper Manual, Volume 2. Covers add-in cards and options. (c) 1993 Micro Systems, posted by permission. PDF format.
20meg.txt: How to speed up a 1000SX with a Tandy hardcard by changing the disk interleave factor.
20megcrd.txt: Instructions on how to format the Tandy 20M hardcard, cat. no. 25-1029.
20to30.txt: Instructions on how to increase the capacity of a Tandy 20M hardcard to 30M by changing the controller to RLL.
2100cod.txt: Printer codes and other information on the DMP 2100 printer.
2100psw.txt: DIP switch settings for the DMP 2100P printer.
25-1015p.zip: Tandy 1000 Mouse Controller/Calendar PLUS Board Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1015.zip (1,025,844 bytes): Tandy 1000 Mouse Controller/Calendar PLUS Board Owner's Manual. In Microsoft Word format.
25-1017.zip (1,795,606 bytes): Tandy 1000 PLUS 300-Baud PC Modem Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1018a.zip (3,974,822 bytes): 1200-BPS PLUS Card Modem Operation Manual. PDF format.
25-1021.zip (1,936,453 bytes): Tandy Service Manual Color Monitor CM-4. PDF format.
25-1023c.zip: Color Monitor CM-5 Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1024a.zip: Color Monitor CM-11 Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1026.zip: Tandy 1000/TRS-80 Model III, 4, 4P, 4D Secondary Hard Disk Cable Kit instruction sheet. PDF format.
25-1031.zip: PLUS RS-232 Interface Upgrade Board Installation Guide. PDF format.
25-1033.zip (1,375,814 bytes): SmartWatch manual. PDF format.
25-1037.zip: 2400-BPS Half Card Modem Operation Manual. PDF format.
25-1043a.zip: RGB Color Monitor CM-5 Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1043b.zip: CM-5 RGB Color Monitor User's Guide. PDF format.
25-1061.zip: Tandy 1000EX 3 1/2" 720k External Disk Drive Installation Guide. PDF format.
25-1063.zip: Tandy 1000SX Disk Drive Kit Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1065.zip: Tandy 1000HX Disk Drive Kit Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1075.zip: 3 1/2" 720k Internal Disk Drive Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-1170.zip: Tandy 1000 MS-DOS/BASIC Version 3.20 Upgrade notes. PDF format.
25-3047.zip: Deluxe Graphics Display Adapter User's Manual. PDF format.
25-3048.zip: EGA/CGA Graphics Adapter Installation Manual. PDF format. See utilities directory for programs.
25-3510.zip (1,540,194 bytes): 1200 bps Modem for Tandy 1400LT User's Manual. PDF format.
25-4051.zip: Tandy 3000 Disk Drive Kit Owner's Manual. PDF format.
25-4060.zip: Tandy 3000 Hard Disk Controller Installation Manual. PDF format.
25-4062.zip: 20 Meg Hard Disk Drive Installation Instructions. PDF format.
26-1150.zip (2,335,296 bytes): Radio Shack Service Manual TRS-80 Line Printer. PDF format.
26-1154a.zip (3,210,378 bytes): Radio Shack Service Manual TRS-80 Line Printer II. PDF format.
26-1158b.zip (2,163,082 bytes): Radio Shack TRS-80 Micro Computer System Daisy Wheel Printer II B (operation manual). PDF format.
26-1166.zip (1,029,999 bytes): Radio Shack TRS-80 Micro Computer System Line Printer IV (operation manual). PDF format.
26-1190a.zip (1,294,233 bytes): Radio Shack TRS-80 Micro Computer System Plotter Printer (operation manual). PDF format.
26-1252a.zip (4,148,690 bytes): TRS-80 DMP-500 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1254.zip (2,648,489 bytes): TRS-80 DMP-200 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1255.zip (3,798,847 bytes): TRS-80 DMP-120 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1267.zip (6,184,331 bytes): TRS-80 DMP-420 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1270.zip (3,995,695 bytes): TRS-80 DWP-510 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1271.zip (2,175,395 bytes): TRS-80 DMP-110 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1276.zip (4,229,639 bytes): Tandy Dot Matrix Printer DMP-105 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1278.zip (6,396,081 bytes): Tandy Service Manual: Daisy Wheel Printer DWP 220. PDF format.
26-1280.zip (4,664,358 bytes): Tandy Dot Matrix Printer DMP-130 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-1280a.zip (2,726,593 bytes): Tandy Dot Matrix Printer DMP 130A Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-2802.zip (1,357,960 bytes): Tandy Dot Matrix Printer DMP 106 Operation Manual. PDF format.
26-2814.zip (1,357,960 bytes): DMP 132 Dot-Matrix Printer Owner's Manual. PDF format.
26-2818.zip (2,566,703 bytes): Tandy Service Manual: Dot Matrix Printer DMP 300. PDF format.
26-2839.zip: Dot-Matrix Printer DMP 240 Getting Started. PDF format.
26-3211.zip: Monochrome Monitor VM-2 Owner's Manual. PDF format.
2800hd.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 2800HD laptop.
286exprs.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 286 Express accelerator card for the 1000, 1000A, HD, and SX.
286xpres.zip (1,412,235 bytes): 286 Express Card Installation Guide. PDF format. See utilities directory for card utilities.
3000hl.txt: A review of the 3000HL.
3hl.txt: Motherboard jumper settings for the 3000HL.
3k4101.zip: Tandy 3000 MS-DOS Quick Reference Guide. For DOS 2.11? PDF format.
3k4kdosm.zip (3,256,471 bytes): Tandy 3000/4000 MS-DOS Reference Manual, covers Tandy DOS 3.3. PDF format.
3kdoshb.zip (1,822,066 bytes): Tandy 3000 MS-DOS Handbook, covers Tandy DOS 3.2, including hard disk formatting. PDF format.
3kdosm.zip (8,484,514 bytes): Tandy 3000 MS-DOS Reference Manual, covers Tandy DOS 3.2. PDF format.
3kdosqk.zip: Tandy 3000 MS-DOS Quick Reference Guide. For DOS 3.20.01. PDF format.
3kdrvs.txt: Notes on upgrading a 3000HL.
3khdrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 3000HD, with fact sheet.
3khlrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 3000HL, with fact sheet.
3kinst.zip (1,300,868 bytes): Tandy 3000 Installation and Operation Manual. PDF format.
3knlinst.zip (1,272,630 bytes): Tandy 3000NL Installation and Operation Manual. PDF format.
3knlrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 3000NL, with fact sheet.
4000sx.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 4000SX.
4020sx.txt: A fix for hard drive problems with EMM386.EXE on the 4020SX.
4033lx.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 4033LX.
4klxrel.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 4000LX, with fact sheet.
5000.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 5000MC.
80c287.txt: A discussion of math coprocessors on Tandy's.
addcrd.txt: A review of the Addcard slot card for the original 1000 and 1000A.
adp50.zip: Instruction sheet for ADP50 8-bit IDE controller, lists jumpers for 7-jumper Tandy version and compatible drives. PDF format.
adp50l.zip: Jumper settings for 6-jumper non-Tandy version of the ADP50 IDE controller. PDF format.
all486.txt: A discussion on upgrading the processor in a 3000NL.
allwaka.zip (1,364,012 bytes): List of all files on the WakaWaka BBS. Warning: adult content.
aoldesk.zip: America Online DeskMate forum messages.
aoltan.txt: America Online Tandy forum messages.
apr95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for April, 1995.
beeps.txt: List of Phoenix BIOS "beep" error codes. The computer beeps these codes when turned on if something is wrong with the hardware.
biosmsg.txt: News release from Tandy on the 01.01.00 ROM upgrade for the original 1000.
boottl2.txt: A discussion of boot problems on a 1000TL/2 with a 40M hard drive.
bse.txt: Advertisement for the Flashdrive external (parallel-port) hard drive.
buylap.txt: A discussion of the 1400LT laptop.
cables.txt: Article on cables and connectors on the 1000-series.
cblmgc.zip: Two Print Magic files, one showing pinouts for the Tandy 100/102, 1000, 3-5000, PC's and Centronics, the other showing 9- and 25-pin serial null modem connections.
cistanfo.zip: CompuServe Tandy Professional forum messages.
cistanne.zip: CompuServe Tandy Newsletter forum messages. Various official Tandy announcements.
cmshd.txt: How to modify the 1400LT to avoid discharging the battery when using the hard drive and AC adapter.
cnpc.txt: Volume 1, number 1 of Computer News PC - sample issue.
cnpc0206.zip (6,667,265 bytes): Computer News PC, vol. 2, no. 6. (c) 1994 Construction News Publishing Co., posted by permission. PDF format.
cnpc0302.zip (2,599,640 bytes): Computer News PC, vol. 3, no. 2. (c) 1995 Construction News Publishing Co., posted by permission. PDF format.
cnpc0304.zip (5,821,166 bytes): Computer News PC, vol. 3, no. 4. (c) 1995 Construction News Publishing Co., posted by permission. PDF format.
cnpc0305.zip (5,486,647 bytes): Computer News PC, vol. 3, no. 5. (c) 1995 Construction News Publishing Co., posted by permission. PDF format.
cnpc0403.zip (6,338,741 bytes): Computer News PC, vol. 4, no. 3. (c) 1996 Construction News Publishing Co., posted by permission. PDF format.
compubas.zip: Online database contains information on the 1000's, from the original to the RLX. (Shareware - partial database.)
cud06.zip: Two issues of "Computer Underground Digest" from 1994, discussing Tandy's attempt to shut down an employee's BBS.
dconix.txt: A discussion on using the Kodak Diconix 150+ printer with the 1400LT.
dcscat.zip (1,892,315 bytes): DCS Industries catalog from 1997. This was one of the companies that sold parts for the 1000's. PDF format.
dcshd.txt: A discussion on adding a second hard drive to the 1000HD.
delfor88.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1988.
delfor89.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1989.
delfor90.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1990.
delfor91.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1991.
delfor92.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1992.
delfor93.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1993.
delfor94.zip: Delphi Tandy forum messages for 1994.
direct.txt: Price list for Tandy factory-direct computers and parts, from 1992.
disk35.txt: How to modify the Tandy external 3-1/2" floppy drive for the 1000EX (cat. no. 25-1061) for use with the 1000A.
dmainf.txt: Note from Tandy discussing BIOS bug in the original 1000 and 1000A, and related PAL chip bug on some Memory Plus expansion cards, that prevents hard drives from working.
dmp120.txt: Printer codes for the DMP 120 printer.
dmp130.txt: Switch settings for the DMP 130 printer.
dmp240.txt: Tandy news release announcing the DMP 240 printer.
dos33f.txt: A discussion on upgrading to DOS 3.3 on the 1000SX and TX.
dos33rev.txt: A review of Tandy DOS 3.3.
dos60.txt: Warnings about installing DOS 6 on Tandy 1000's, excerpted from the DOS 6 installation documentation.
dosenh.zip: Tandy 1000 MS-DOS/GW-BASIC Enhancements, discusses improvements in Tandy DOS 3.20.21, as opposed to previous versions. PDF format.
edulist.zip: 1987 Radio Shack Educational Software Reference Guide. PDF format.
egat1k.txt: How to install an EGA card in the original 1000, 1000A, and 1000HD.
ems5150t.zip: Installation and Software Manual for EMS-5150T or EMS Module (EMS card sold by Tandy). PDF format.
emslim.txt: A discussion of EMS cards for the 1000's.
envirn.txt: How to save memory by controlling the DOS environment size.
equipwho.txt: A list of vendors who used to provide upgrade parts for the 1000's, some time ago.
everxeg2.txt: Notes on using an Everex EGA card in the 1000TX.
everxega.txt: Notes on using Everex EGA cards in the 1000SX and TX.
ex-hx.txt: Notes on installing a hard drive (and other peripherals) in the 1000EX and HX, with list of suppliers from 1995.
expand.txt: A list of some multifunction boards made for the original 1000.
expsoft.zip (8,444,333 bytes): Express Order Software Buyer's Guide. PDF format.
exquik.zip (2,316,188 bytes): Tandy 1000 EX Quick Reference. DOS, Basic, Debug, Edlin. PDF format.
extech.zip (5,290,843 bytes): Tandy 1000EX Technical Reference Manual. PDF format.
faxbak.txt: List of Tandy faxback document numbers for major categories and Tandy computers.
fd1100.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 1100FD laptop.
feb95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for February, 1995.
firsttl.zip: First Things First for the Tandy 1000 TL. Color brochure describing how to set up the system. PDF format.
hard.txt: Results of hard drive speed tests on the 1000SX with various interleave factors.
hd1400.txt: Instructions on how to modify the 1400LT so that the battery won't discharge when running from the AC adapter with a hard drive installed.
hdexrev.txt: Notes on installing an external hard drive on the 1000EX.
hdisinf.txt: How to speed up the hard drive on the 1000HD by changing the disk interleave.
hrddrv.txt: Notes on using a Tulin external hard drive on the 1100 laptop.
hx-hd.txt: How to make a standard expansion slot for the 1000HX.
hxtech.zip (9,942,165 bytes): Tandy 1000HX Technical Reference Manual. PDF format.
hxtxquik.zip (6,811,152 bytes): Tandy 1000HX Tandy 1000TX Quick Reference. DOS, Basic, Debug, Edlin. PDF format.
jan95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for January, 1995.
jrtech.zip (7,209,961 bytes): Technical Reference: Personal Computer PCjr. IBM hardware reference manual. PDF format.
jul95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for July, 1995.
julynl.txt: Tandy User Group newsletter from July 1990.
jun95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for June, 1995.
lapnews.txt: A review of the 1400LT laptop.
km44c256.zip (1,134,383 bytes): Data sheet for the Samsung KM44C256AZ-8 ZIP DRAM chip used in the 1000RLX. PDF format.
ltcabl.txt: How to make a cable to attach a standard 34-pin external floppy drive to the 37-pin port on the 1400LT.
ltport.txt: System status register bit assignments for the 1400LT laptop.
mar95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for March, 1995.
may95tan.txt: Delphi Tandy forum messages for May, 1995.
meetpcl.zip (1,345,677 bytes): Brochure for PC-Link (former Tandy online service). PDF format.
mfb1000.zip: PBJ MFB-1000 Multifunction Board for the Tandy 1000: User's Manual. PDF format.
mic_umb.txt: Instructions on using Qram to create an upper memory block for DOS 5 or 6 with the Micro Mainframe 5150T EMS card.
minix.zip: Text files describing Minix, a Unix-like operating system for XT-class systems.
minixfix.txt: Modifications needed to run Minix (v1.0 or 1.2) on the original 1000.
mm.zip (1,979,622 bytes): Radio Shack Merchandising Newsletter 2/92-12/94 and Memo of the Month 1/88-11/93.
mmouse.txt: Review of Manager Mouse on the original 1000.
models.txt: Short list of 1000-series models.
monomod.txt: How to modify the original 1000 to improve the display with a mono composite monitor.
mscat.zip: Micro Systems catalog from 1994. This was one of the companies that sold parts for the 1000's. PDF format.
msdosmsg.txt: Text file describing the differences between Tandy DOS 02.11.21 and 02.11.22.
notejump.zip (17,899,473 bytes): Tandy Technical Information Series: Notes and Jumpers. Covers computers from Model II to 1991, expansion cards, and drives. PDF format.
os2.txt: Tandy news release announcing the availability of OS/2.
paintb1k.txt: Instructions on how to use PC Paintbrush in 16-color mode on the 1000's.
parallel.xls: Comparison, pinouts, and mapping for card edge and standard parallel ports and Tandy vs. IBM Centronics ports.
pcecat.zip (13,443,248 bytes): PC Enterprises catalog from 1994. This was one of the companies that sold parts for the 1000's. PDF format.
pcspnt.txt: Review and installation instructions for the PC-Sprint processor upgrade package for the original 1000, 1000A, and 1000HD.
pcsprint.zip: Instructions and programs for modifying systems with the 8088 processor to run faster by increasing the processor clock speed. Highly technical.
pd0744.txt: DOS 6.0 installation notes from Microsoft, including information on upgrading to 6.0 on 1000's.
pdmquik.zip: Tandy Personal DeskMate Quick Reference card. PDF format.
practexp.zip (2,315,379 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000EX, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
practex.zip (8,978,428 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000EX, owner's manual for that system. In Microsoft Word format.
practhx.zip (5,790,899 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000HX, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
practsl.zip (4,451,329 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000SL, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
practsx.zip (7,589,626 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000SX, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
practtl.zip (8,502,614 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000TL, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
practtx.zip (2,152,484 bytes): Practical Guide to the Tandy 1000TX, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
pro300.txt: Settings to use with Procomm 2.4.2 for the Tandy 300-baud internal modem.
qbasic.txt: Features and problems with QuickBasic 2.0 on the Tandy 1000's.
ramdsk.txt: How to patch RAMDISK.SYS from Tandy DOS v3.2 so that it will work with PC-DOS v3.3.
review.txt: Review of a Tandy factory-direct computer.
rlinst.zip (21,032,767 bytes): Installation and Operation for the Tandy 1000 RL, owner's manual for that system. PDF format.
rlnew.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing the 1000RL.
rlxuser.zip (12,934,492 bytes): 1000 RLX User's Guide, owner's manual for that system (covers "B" versions). PDF format.
rlxauser.zip (7,358,496 bytes): 1000 RLX User's Guide, owner's manual for that system (covers "A" versions). PDF format.
romswk.txt: How to upgrade the ROMs in a DMP 2110 printer for greater quality and compatibility.
rscat87.zip (5,465,384 bytes): Radio Shack 1987 Catalog (computer pages only). PDF format.
rscat89.zip (5,128,904 bytes): Radio Shack 1989 Catalog (computer pages only). PDF format.
rscat90.zip (4,755,537 bytes): Radio Shack 1990 Catalog (computer pages only). PDF format.
rscat91.zip (4,877,559 bytes): Radio Shack 1991 Catalog (computer pages only). PDF format.
rscat92.zip (5,455,206 bytes): Radio Shack 1992 Catalog (computer pages only). PDF format.
rssoft86.zip (13,924,815 bytes): 1986 Radio Shack Software Reference and Tandy Computer Guide. PDF format.
rssoft87.zip (7,941,602 bytes): 1987 Radio Shack Software Reference Guide. PDF format.
sensman.zip (15,542,895 bytes): Tandy Sensation User's Guide. Covers WinMate, the DeskMate Windows version. (See CD images in the wares directory.)
sl2inst.zip (18,313,272 bytes): Tandy 1000 SL/2 Installation & Operation: A Practical Guide. PDF format.
sltech.zip (15,131,549 bytes): Tandy 1000SL Technical Reference Manual. PDF format.
stac28.txt: Instructions on how to install Stacker disk compression software on a Tandy 2800HD laptop.
standb.txt: Instructions on how to control the standby time in the 1400LT laptop.
swblk.txt: Motherboard DIP switch settings for the 1000SX and TX.
switcega.txt: DIP switch settings for the Tandy EGA/CGA graphics adapter (cat. no. 25-3048) in the 1000SX and TX.
sx33user.zip: 2500 SX/33 User's Guide. PDF format.
sxquik.zip (2,750,948 bytes): Tandy 1000 SX Quick Reference. DOS, Basic, Debug, Edlin, DeskMate. PDF format.
sxtech.zip (5,783,864 bytes): Tandy 1000SX Technical Reference Manual. PDF format.
t14mou.txt: How to use a serial mouse on the 1400LT.
t1kabug.txt: Description of several bugs and incompatibilities on the 1000A.
t1kahd.txt: Notes on installing a 30M hard drive in a 1000A.
t1kems.txt: Notes on installing the Invisible EMS board in the 1000SX.
t1khd.txt: How to add a second hard drive to the 1000HD.
t1khdhow.txt: Notes on how to modify a Western Digital WX2 hard drive controller for use in the original 1000 and 1000A.
t3kdir.txt: Fix for "phantom directory" problem on the 3000HL with DOS 3.3.
t3knews.txt: A review of the 3000 and 3000HL.
t3nl.txt: Motherboard jumper settings for the 3000NL.
t4kide.txt: Notes on upgrading the hard drive in a 4000.
t4kmem.txt: File describing how to upgrade the memory on a Tandy 4000.
tan3000.txt: Tandy news release announcing the 3000.
tandy.zip: "Tandy Users Are People Too" electronic newsletter, from Kenneth Udut.
tandy1.txt: Instructions on how to modify a Western Digital WX1 or WX2 hard drive controller for use with the original 1000, SX, or TX.
tandy2.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing PC-Link, the late DeskMate-based online service. (PC-Link is now gone, having merged with America Online.)
tandy2a.txt: One man's trials and tribulations while installing a Tandy hard card in a 1000A.
tandy3.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing the 3000NL.
tandy300.txt: Settings for Procomm with Tandy 300-baud modem.
tandy4.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing the 1000SL.
tandy5.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing the 1000TL.
tandy5a.txt: Notes on upgrading to DOS 5.0 on the 4000.
tandy6.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing the 4000LX.
tandy7.txt: Tandy's original news release announcing SchoolMate, Tandy's educational networking software.
tandymap.txt: A table showing DMA, IRQ, and I/O port usage on the 1000, 1000SX/TX/SL/TL, 3000, 3000HL/NL, 4000, 4000LX, w/several Tandy expansion cards (132 columns wide)
tandysl.txt: Instructions on using the 360k floppy drive in the 1000SL as a 720k floppy drive.
tape.txt: Notes on compatibility with various Tandy systems for the Colorado Memory Systems Jumbo tape drive.
tccat85.zip (18,873,308 bytes): Radio Shack Computer Centers 1985 Catalog. PDF format.
tccat87.zip (11,305,428 bytes): 1987 Tandy Computer Catalog. PDF format.
tccat88.zip (8,617,150 bytes): 1988 Tandy Computer Catalog & Software Reference Guide. PDF format.
thorcd.txt: Tandy news release announcing the infamous Thor rewriteable CDROM project.
tl2info.txt: Miscellaneous technical information and advice on the TL/2.
tl2inst.zip (1,227,941 bytes): Tandy 1000 TL/2 Installation and Operation Manual. PDF format.
tl2mem.txt: Notes on the 128k motherboard memory upgrade in the 1000TL/2 and its effect on VGA.
tl3user.zip (21,665,100 bytes): Tandy 1000 TL/3 User's Guide, owner's manual. PDF format.
tlhrdr.txt: Various tips regarding the 1000TL.
tlinfo.zip: Technical information on the TL/2 (applicable in part to other models).
tltech.zip (23,943,809 bytes): Tandy 1000TL Technical Reference Manual. With notes and added data sheets. PDF format.
tprwin.txt: List of cables and Windows drivers to be used with various Tandy printers.
tprzap.txt: File discusses possible damage to computers caused by attaching an old Tandy printer with the wrong cable.
trs80prt.zip (8,982,042 bytes): A collection of diagrams and parts lists for early Tandy printers (see the faxback directory for other printers).
turp2_2.txt: "Tandy Users Are People Too" electronic newsletter, from Kenneth Udut, second issue.
txcadd.txt: Notes on upgrades added to use a 1000TX as a CAD system.
txcom.txt: Pinout for the 9-pin serial port, with comparison to 25-pin port.
txtech.zip (16,731,768 bytes): Tandy 1000TX Technical Reference Manual. PDF format.
unixclon.txt: Andrew Tanenbaum's announcement of his Minix operating system, a version of Unix for XT-class systems.
upgradng.zip (2,622,056 bytes): Upgrading Your Tandy from DCS Industries. PDF format.
v20.txt: How to upgrade an 8088 processor to a V20.
v2030.zip: Compressed text file describing the manifold virtues of the NEC V20 and V30 microprocessors, used to speed up 8088 and 8086 systems, respectively.
vgafix.txt: How to fix the problem of VGA not being detected in the 1000-series.
videomem.zip: DeskMate Text document explaining how to change the video memory setting on 1000's with EEPROM setup.
volmod.txt: How to modify the original 1000 to add a volume control knob.
watch.zip: Discussions on how to install the Tandy Smartwatch chip.
wdbios.txt: Instructions for the Western Digital WX2 hard drive controller with special Tandy BIOS (purchased separately).
westdig.zip: Compressed text file from Western Digital describing how to modify several of their old hard drive controllers for use on the 1000, A, SX, and TX.
whichega.txt: Notes on various EGA boards that will work with the 1000SX and TX.
whichirq.txt: Notes on IRQ settings in the 1000's (particularly the SX).
whichvid.txt: Programmer's note on how to identify Tandy 1000 video, along with mode numbers and colors.
window.txt: How to install Windows (v2.x?) on a 2-floppy system.
zipnotes.txt: Notes from testing IOmega Zip drives on the 1000RLX, RL, and TX.

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