IBM PS/2 Model N33SX Abstract The IBM PS/2 Model N33SX is an A4 papersize footprint, high performance light weight and battery operated (AC/DC) Notebook portable PC. It is designed for the convenience and use of the mobile professional who needs a full function portable, and has the speed and capacity to support advanced applications. Standard features include a 12 MHz 80386SX processor, 2MB of 80ns memory (expandable to 6MB), 2.5 inch 40MB hard file, 3.5 inch 1.44MB external diskette drive, Video Graphics Array (VGA) resolution Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), 84/85 key compact keyboard, serial port, parallel port, mouse/keypad port, and external expansion I/O port for attaching external devices. In addition each system includes an AC adapter and a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack provides up to 1.6 hours of use depending on operating environment and application characteristics. When on AC power, in an idle system unit, the battery can be charged in approximately 4 hours. Also announced as options for the IBM PS/2 Model N33SX are 2MB and 4MB memory upgrade kits, a quick charger, an external 17 key numeric keypad, a mouse, and a rechargeable battery. International Hardware Warranty Service is offered for those customers traveling worlwide to countries in which this product is sold by IBM, IBM Authorized Computer Dealers and IBM Authorized Remarketers. Warranty Service is subject to the terms and conditions of the Statement of Limited Warranty provided with the product in the country of purchase. Service outside the country of purchase will be delivered under the local service procedures. Customers may be required to show proof of purchase from IBM or an IBM Authorized Remarketer to obtain warranty service. General Availability Planned General Availability Date is 3Q 1991. Product Number Description Machine Model ---------------------------- -------- ------ IBM PS/2 Model N33SX (all countries) 8533 A13 * (There are 19 language specific models in EMEA) ---------------------------- -------- ------ Description of Options Feature # Part # ---------------------------- -------- ------ IBM PS/2 2MB Memory Option Kit 0990 07G2071 for Model N33SX IBM PS/2 4MB Memory Option Kit 5453 07G2069 for Model N33SX IBM PS/2 Quick Charger for Model N33SX: (Contains Country Power Cord) Language Part# F/C -------- ----- ---- US English 07G0097 1152 Spain, Belgium, France, German, Netherlands, Norway Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Turkey Denmark 07G0098 1153 Italy 07G0099 1154 Switzerland 07G2060 1155 UK, Arabic 07G2061 1156 Israel 07G2062 2062 IBM PS/2 Mini Mouse for Model N33SX 0991 07G2072 IBM PS/2 Rechargeable Battery for Model N33SX (ALL Countries except Switzerland) 5695 95F5695 (Switzerland) 1087 07G0024 IBM Black PS/2 Numeric Keypad: Language Part# Applicable Country ------------- ------- ------------------------- US English 07G0032 WW (works on all systems) Highlights Improves productivity of mobile professionals who need a high function, small, light weight, battery (AC/DC) portable notebook system. Enables advanced business solutions in AC/DC portable notebooks by providing a fast processor (12 MHz 80386-SX), large memory (2 to 6MB), and 40MB DASD Improves satisfaction with usability of AC/DC operated portable notebooks for users who want a high resolution LCD and efficient power management. Protects user's investment in supported IBM peripherals and software. Description The small, light weight IBM PS/2 Model N33SX is convenient for mobile professionals who do not always have the convenience of having access to AC outlets. Timely electronic capture of data at its source, and immediate access to information in the remote work place, improves users' productivity, and adds quality and value to the products and services they provide. The IBM PS/2 Model N33SX physical package is based on a clamshell design. It fits in any attache case, and weighs 5.5 pounds including the rechargeable battery pack. The high function in a small size and light weight is achieved by combining advanced technologies such as: 2.5 inch 40MB hardfile Slim 3.5 inch external Floppy Disk Drive Thin 84/85 key keyboard Highly integrated planar Power management hardware and firmware Low power DASD, LCD, memory technologies The IBM PS/2 Model N33SX combines the flexibility of a portable laptop and a desktop system, with the system resources to run advanced PS/2 applications. An optional external numeric keypad is available for numeric data entry applications. The following IBM PS/2 Model N33SX standard I/O ports are provided: Pointing device port for the external numeric keypad, or the IBM PS/2 Mini Mouse for Model N33SX. The numeric keypad also has a mouse port to enable both numeric keypad and pointing device connections concurrently. Serial device port for connecting serial devices. Parallel device port for connecting devices such as printers. External expansion port reserved for future use for applications that require or perform better with large size memory, each IBM PS/2 Model N33SX has 2 MB of memory with optional memory modules for up to 6 MB. There is 1 memory expansion socket available. 2MB and 4MB memory module options support memory configurations of 2 (standard), 4 and 6 MB. The display, keyboard, power management, and packaging technologies used in the IBM PS/2 Model N33SX improves user satisfaction with the convenience, and usability of AC/DC portables. The design provides: Convenient weight and size for carrying in a briefcase. Easy to read, 9.5 inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 640 by 480 Video Graphic Array (VGA) resolution, and cold fluorescent backlighting. Depending on the application up to 16 grey scales can be addressed on the LCD. It displays black characters on a white background with 80 characters per line and 25 lines per screen. Efficient power management: To allow productive use of the mobile user's time, a suspend/resume function is provided. An application is suspended by closing the clamshell leaving the power switch on. When the clamshell is opened, the application resumes at the point it was suspended. During suspension system components are automatically powered off except for the real time clock and application memory. For changing the rechargeable battery pack without disrupting the application, an internal backup battery is provided. To prolong battery life between recharges, a switch is provided for user selection of manual or automatic mode. In automatic mode, the hardware initiates low clock speed operation during idle periods. In manual mode, the processor runs at the default clock speed set by the user when the system is configured. To conserve battery power, the hardware supports sleep mode. Sleep mode conserves battery power during idle times between clock cycles and key strokes by putting system components in an idle state resulting in low power usage. Application, operational, operating system, and environmental characteristics will affect actual battery duration between recharges. The IBM PS/2 Model N33SX is designed as a compatible member of the PS/2 family using the IBM DOS operating systems. Mobile professionals who already have compatible peripherals and applications may view the portable IBM PS/2 Model N33SX as an extension of their current investment strategy. Product Positioning Publications The Quick Reference and Reference Diskette are available in the following languages: 8533 Language Part Number F/C Date Avail ---------------- ----------- ----------- ---- ---------- Quick Reference UK English 70F8055 1008 6/91 and Diskette French 70F8068 8068 3Q91 German 70F8080 1009 3Q91 Italian 70F8092 1010 3Q91 Spanish 70F8104 8104 3Q91 Swedish 70F8116 8116 3Q91 Finnish 70F8123 8123 3Q91 Dutch 70F8130 1011 3Q91 Danish 70F8137 8137 3Q91 Norwegian 70F8144 8144 3Q91 Portuguese 70F8151 8151 3Q91 The Hardware Maintenance Reference Supplement and Hardware Maintenance Service Supplement, are available in the following languages: Date 8533 Language Part Number F/C Avail -------------------- -------- ----------- ---- ----- Hardware Maintenance UK English 70F8063 1014 3Q91 Library French 70F8075 8075 3Q91 German 70F8087 1015 3Q91 Italian 70F8099 8099 3Q91 Spanish 70F8111 8111 3Q91 Hardware Maintenance UK English 70F8067 1016 3Q91 Summary French 70F8079 1017 3Q91 German 70F8091 1022 3Q91 (Pack of 10) Italian 70F8103 8103 3Q91 Spanish 70F8115 8115 3Q91 The Technical Reference Publications are for Programmers, Engineers, and others who want to understand the IBM PS/2 Model N33SX system unit in greater detail. The publications include functional specifications, hardware specifications, and pinouts for peripheral connectors. Part Date Title Language Number F/C Avail ---------------------- ---------- ------ ---- ----- Hardware Interface US English 95F6255 7943 3Q91 Technical Reference Technical Information Specified Operating Environment Dimensions ---------- Width: 297mm (11.7 inches) Depth: 210mm (8.3 inches) Height: 43mm-Front (1.7inches) / 51.5mm-Rear (2.0 inches) Weight: 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) / With Battery FIXED DISK SPECIFICATIONS Capacity 40MB Bytes/Sector 512 Cylinders 697 Number of Heads 4 Data Transfer Rate 3.75 MB/Sec Average Access Time 19ms Full Stroke 30ms Latency 8.7ms Sector Interleave 1:1 Electrical ---------- AC Adapter 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Battery Pack 7.2V, 1700mAH(Ni-Cd)/cell, 6 cell/pack Ambient Air Temp ---------------- Operating 10-35 Degrees C or 50-95 Degrees F (with diskette inside unit) Humidity -------- Operating 8 - 80% RH Heat Dissipation ---------------- 91 Kcal / Hour Maximum Acoustic Noise Level -------------------- Class 3D (Office environment) SHOCK CLASS: S3 VIBRATION CLASS: V3 ALTITUDE: 8000 Feet Maximum (2438 Meters) AGENCY APPROVALS (ALL AGENCY APPROVALS APPLIED FOR AND WILL BE COMPLETE (PRIOR TO CUSTOMER AVAILABILITY) SYSTEM UNIT APPROVALS: FCC Class B Certified to comply with Subpart J, part 15 FCC VCCI Class 2 GOP UL 478 / 1950 CSA C22.2 - 220 TUV/GS (IEC950) DEMKO, SEMKO, NEMKO UK PTT SETI OVE AC/DC ADAPTER APPROVALS UL 478 / 1950 CSA C22.2 - 223 TUV/VDE DEMKO, SEMKO, NEMKO SETI SAA SEV QUICK CHARGER APPROVALS: UL 1236 CSA C22.2 - 223 TUV (IEC950) DEMKO, SEMKO, NEMKO SETI SAA SEV The following operating systems support the IBM PS/2 Model N33SX: IBM DOS 4.1 IBM DOS 5.0 COMPATIBILITY: The IBM PS/2 Model N33 SX is designed to be compatible with the IBM Personal Computer, Personal Computer XT (TM) and the Personal Computer AT (R) at the BIOS interface level (BIOS not identical) and at most hardware interfaces. The IBM PS/2 Model N33 SX has been designed to maintain compatibility with existing personal computer software and non-timing dependent features. Due to battery operation, small size, and light weight design, Personal Computer XT and Personal Computer AT memory upgrades and dd388 been tested with non-IBM features and options. COMPATIBILITY TEST RESULTS FOR THE IBM MODEL N33SX TEST RESULTS This test was conducted by the EMEA Compatibility Test Group, Mountbatten House Basingstoke. The test was conducted from 13/5/91 to 24/5/91. Use the following guidelines to assist you in determining which particular IBM marketed products are supported by this product. Support in no way implies that the software or hardware has been modified in any way to take full advantage of the new features and facilities of this product. IBM, through the medium of testing and evaluation, has attempted to establish the extent to which this product is able to exploit the Software and Hardware listed in this report. Due to the ever increasing number of permutations of hardware and software, a totally definitive test is not possible. IBM, therefore, does not guarantee that additional incompatibilities will not occur. The following products are compatible with the IBM Model N33SX and will operate substantially as described in their documentation unless indicated otherwise. Refer to the notes at the end for more specific information. TEST PRODUCTS LIST __________________ KEY With reference to the column headed 'COMP' YES = The product performs substantially as described in its documentation. NO = The product will not function with the IBM Model N33SX. LIM = This product has only limited compatibility with the IBM Model N33SX. N/T = No test results are provided for this product in this document. N/S = The product is not supported for use with the IBM IBM Model N33SX. TEST PRODUCTS LIST __________________ TEST HARDWARE +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | SYSTEM UNITS | MT-MOD | PART | COMP | NOTES| | | | NO. | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | IBM PS/2 | 8533-E13| 07G0058| YES | | | Model N33SX | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | PRINTERS | MT-MOD | PART | COMP | NOTES| | | | NO. | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Epson | EPS | | YES | | | | LQ2550 | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | HP Laserjet | HP | | YES | | | III | LJIII | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | IBM ExecJet | 4072-001| 1232500| YES | | | Printer | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | IBM | 4019-001| 0139656| YES | | | LaserPrinter | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | IBM | 4019-E01| 1320012| YES | | | LaserPrinter | | | | | | E | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | IBM | 4212-001| 1047331| YES | | | Proprinter | | | | | | 24P | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Personal | 2205-001| 1196675| YES | | | System/1 | | | | | | Printer | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Proprinter | 4201-003| 23F4302| YES | | | III | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Proprinter | 4207-002| 23F4602| YES | | | X24 E | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Quickwriter | 5204-002| 1319456| YES | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | Quietwriter | 5202-001| 1318456| YES | | | 3 | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | MISCELLANEOUS| FEATURE | PART | COMP | NOTES| | HARDWARE | | NO. | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | PS/2 2Mb | 0990 | 07G2071| YES | | | Memory | | | | | | Module Kit | | | | | | for Model | | | | | | N33 SX | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | PS/2 4Mb | 5453 | 07G2069| YES | | | Memory | | | | | | Module Kit | | | | | | for Model | | | | | | N33 SX | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | PS/2 Mini | 0991 | 07G2072| YES | | | Mouse for | | | | | | Model N33 SX | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ | PS/2 Numeric | | 07G0032| YES | | | Key Pad for | | | | | | all models | | | | | +--------------+---------+--------+------+------+ TEST SOFTWARE IBM European Language Application Software +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | BUSINESS/ | LANG | VER | PART | COMP | NOTES| | PRODUCTIVITY | | | NO. | | | | PRODUCTS | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | DAN | 1.0 | 70F6473| YES | | | 5 (DAN) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | DUT | 1.0 | 70F6477| YES | | | 5 (DUT) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | FRE | 1.0 | 70F6485| YES | | | 5 (FRE) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | GER | 1.0 | 70F6489| YES | | | 5 (GER) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | ITA | 1.0 | 70F6497| YES | | | 5 (ITA) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | NOR | 1.0 | 87F0001| YES | | | 5 (NOR) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | POR | 1.0 | 87F0005| YES | | | 5 (POR) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | SPA | 1.0 | 87F0009| YES | | | 5 (SPA) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | SWE | 1.2.1 | 87F0013| YES | | | 5 (SWE) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Displaywrite | WWE | 1.0 | 69F9620| YES | | | 5 | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | PE II V1.00 | UK | 1.00 | 67X4051| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Storyboard | UK | 1.0 | | YES | | | Live! | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Storyboard | UK | 2.00 | 45F1324| YES | | | Plus 2.00 | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ IBM European Language System Software +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | OPERATING | LANG | VER | PART | COMP | NOTES| | SYSTEM | | | NO. | | | | PRODUCTS | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | DAN | UR31822| 07F8720| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | DUT | UR31824| 07F8719| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | FIN | 4.01 | 07F8724| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | FRE | 4.01 | 07F8715| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | GER | 4.01 | 07F8716| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | ITA | UR31819| 07F8717| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | NOR | UR31825| 07F8723| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | POR | UR31826| 07F8722| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | SPA | UR31820| 07F8718| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | SWE | UR31827| 07F8721| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 4.01 | UK | UR31816| 07F8714| YES | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | DOS 5.00 | UK | 5.0 | 94F4141| YES | 1 | | (UK) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | UTILITY | LANG | VER | PART | COMP | NOTES| | PRODUCTS | | | NO. | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | IBMCACHE | UK | | | N/S | 2 | | (from | | | | | | | Reference | | | | | | | Diskette) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Keyboard | | | | YES | | | Password | | | | | | | Program KP | | | | | | | (Reference | | | | | | | disk) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Power on | UK | | | YES | | | Password | | | | | | | (from | | | | | | | Reference | | | | | | | Diskette) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Reference | UK | | | YES | | | Diskette | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ NON-IBM European Language Application Software +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | BUSINESS/ | LANG | VER | PART | COMP | NOTES| | PRODUCTIVITY | | | NO. | | | | PRODUCTS | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Aldus | UK | 3.10 | | YES | | | Pagemaker | | | | | | | (Windows) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Corel Draw | UK | 2.00 | | YES | | | (Windows) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | IBM Current | UK | 1.11 | | YES | | | (Windows) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | UK | 3.00 | | YES | | | Excel | | | | | | | (Windows) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | DUT | 3.0 | 94F3216| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | FRE | 3.0 | 94F3215| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | GER | 3.0 | 94F3214| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | ITA | 3.0 | 94F3217| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | SPA | 3.0 | 94F3219| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | SWE | 3.0 | 94F3218| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | UK | 3.0 | 94F3213| YES | 2 | | Windows | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ | Microsoft | UK | 1.10 | | YES | | | Word | | | | | | | (Windows) | | | | | | +--------------+-------+--------+--------+------+------+ NOTES: When using Windows 3.00 under DOS 5.00 in order to use the MEM command from a DOS prompt, in the SYSTEM.INI file under (386ENH) add EMMEXCLUDE=E000-FFFF. The IBMCACHE.SYS program has been removed from the Reference Diskette if a disk caching program is required the SMARTDRV.SYS program is to be used. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Planning Information The internal memory options, 2MB Memory Module Kit (07G2071), and 4MB Memory Module Kit (07G2069) are Customer Set Up (CSU). All cables are included with the system. Each EMEA carton contains: * System Unit with country specific keyboard * External Diskette Drive * AC Adapter * Rechargeable Battery Pack * Country Specific Power Cord * Quick Reference (Country Specific) (SEE NOTE) * Reference Diskette (Country Specific (SEE NOTE) NOTE: UK English Quick Reference and Reference Diskette will be shipped with the system unit at General Availability. NLS versions will be shipped with the system unit when available in 3Q91. Security, Auditability and Control Security is provided by a user-invoked password capability on the Reference Diskette. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Terms and Conditions WARRANTY SERVICE OPTIONS The IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) option is not available with the IBM PS/2 Model N33 SX. Initial warranty claims will be serviced by providing the customer a new replacement system for all of 3Q 1991. Educational Allowance Educational allowance is applicable. External Attachment The IBM PS/2 Model N33SX is designed to be compatible with the following peripherals and software products that run on other PS/2 systems. Other peripherals may also work, but have not been tested by IBM. SCANNERS 3117 Scanner 3118 Scanner PRINTERS 2205-001 PS/1 (TM) Printer 4201-001 Proprinter (TM) 4201-002 Proprinter II 4201-003 Proprinter III 4202-001 Proprinter XL 4202-002 Proprinter II XL 4202-003 Proprinter III XL 4207-001 Proprinter X24 4207-002 Proprinter X24E 4208-001 Proprinter XL24 4208-002 Proprinter XL24E 4216-001 Personal Page Printer 5201-001 IBM Quietwriter (R) 5201-002 IBM Quietwriter 5202-001 IBM Quietwriter III 5204-001 IBM Quickwriter (R) Printer 5204-002 IBM Quickwriter (R) Printer PLOTTERS 6180 IBM 6180 Color Plotter 6182 IBM 6182 Color Plotter OTHER DEVICES 5841 IBM PC 1200 Baud Modem (external) 5853 IBM PC 2400 Baud Modem (external) (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Announcement Countries All European, Middle Eastern and African Countries. The data in this letter is subject to the disclaimer in Letter ZS90-0112, which is available from IBM on request.