Texas Instruments TM5000 Series manual

User’s Guide TM5000 Series Notebook Computers 9805807-000 1 August 1995[...]

Copyright (© ) 1995 T exas Instrumen ts Incorporated All Rights Reser ved — Printed i n U.S.A. T ravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide TI Part No. 9805807-0001 Original Issue : August 1995 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this pub lication. Such change s will be in corporat ed in new editions of this manual[...]

FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installe[...]

Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inte rfer ence, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian U sers This Class B d igital apparatus m [...]

Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before Y ou Begin Creating Backup Diskettes .......................... ....... 1-2 System Files Recovery Diskette .......................... 1-3 Features................ ............................. ................ 1-4 Environment .................. ............................. ....... 1-6 Usage .......................[...]

Standby and Suspend .......................... .............. 3-8 Battery LEDs ................................ ..................... 3-9 Inserting the Battery Pack .................... ............ 3-11 Removing the Battery Pack .... ........................... 3-12 Charging the Battery ..................... ................... 3-13 Utilities ....[...]

Chapter 7 Car e and T roubleshooting Cleaning the Computer .. ...................... .............. 7-2 Tr oubleshooting T ips ........................... .............. 7-3 Startup Error Messages ........................ .............. 7-4 Recovering from a Configuration Loss... .............. 7-6 Appendix A Where to Get He lp Index Contents vii[...]

Preface This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments T ravelMate  5000 Series of notebook compu ters. The TM5000 Series computers are simila r in appeara nce and incorporate such features a s PCMCI A, internal pointing devic e, infrare d interface, a nd 16-bit sound. The TravelMate 5000 Series of computers are not only suitable for tr[...]

operation of your TM5000 Series notebook computer . Use the Quick St art instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time. Use the onl ine TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide to answer questions about yo ur computer that are not answered in this manual. Use the Phoenix Sm artShelf on-lin e documentation f[...]

1 Before Y ou Begin After completing procedures in the Quick Start instructions, read this chapter to learn about important functions of your computer . Some, such as Cr eating Backup D iskettes , should be perfor med as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer . Contents Creating Backup Diskettes .......................... ....... 1-2 [...]

Creating Backup Dis kettes Y ou should create your backup system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing yo ur notebook. There are two methods for creating backup system diskettes: ❑ Use the DiskMaker utility from Windows. To use this utility, dou ble-click on the DiskMaker icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group. The number of disket[...]

System Files Recove ry Diskette Y ou are provided a System Files Recovery diskette with your computer . This is a bootable diskette with backup software and enables you to restore minimum system files. For further information, refer to Quick Start instructions or the onlin e TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide. System Files Recovery Diskette 1-3[...]

Features The following table displays TM 5000 Series standard features: TM5000 TM5000SE PCI Architecture Y es Y es Memor y 8-MB (70 ns DRAM) 8-MB (70 ns DRAM) Video Memor y 2 MB 1 MB Graphics Acceler a to r Y es Y es Displays 10.4" TFT 10.5" DualScan P assiv e Ma trix 9.5" TFT Sound 16-Bit None PCMCIA T wo type I or II or one type II[...]

TM5000 TM5000SE Hard Drive 524-Million By te (500 MB) or 810-Million Byt e (772 MB) on VL Local B us 524-M illio n By te (500 MB) Internal P ointing De vice Ye s Ye s Features 1-5[...]

Environment This section provides infor mation on the optimum operating environment for your TM5000 Series notebook computer: Tem p er a tu re Operating: 50 o to 95 o F (10 o C to 35 o C) Storage: -4 o to 140 o F (-20 o C to + 60 o C) Relative Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Storage: 10% to 90% Shock: Operating: Maximum 6g pulse in X[...]

Usage ❑ Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD. ❑ Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjecte d to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. ❑ Never expose the computer to excessiv e vibration. ❑ Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by audio system spe[...]

c Caution: In the rare event that you should see or smell anything that indicates overheating (smoke or a strange smell): 1. Turn the power to the of f ( s ) position. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source. 3. Remove battery pack(s). 4. Contact your Te xas Instruments dealer . Usage 1-8[...]

Standby and S uspend Standby and Suspend modes m ay be used to put your computer to "sleep" whenever it is not actively being used. These two modes assist in saving battery power a nd allow you to make some hardware configuration ch anges without turning the com puter o ff. To enter the Standby mode, press Fn-F4 (Standby). This puts your [...]

Safety Ring Y our TM5000 Series computer comes with a safety ring. To physically secure your computer , complete the following steps: 1. Insert a thin, sharp instrument into the space on the right side of the comput er just above area displaying a l ock. 2. Carefully pu sh out the m etal safety ring. 3. Use a cable to connec t the safety ring to a [...]

Rear Port Co vers The ports on the rear of the TM5000 Series computer are protected by plastic covers. To open th ese cove rs, press the button. When the notebook is in storage or n ot in use, you may close the rear port covers by pressing each downward until they click into place. Push Button to Open Opening the rear port covers Rear Port Covers 1[...]

Push Doors to Close Closing rear port covers Rear Port Covers 1-12[...]

Using the AC Ad apter AC Adapter Charges the internal battery pack(s) and operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed. The AC adapter can be operated anywhere between 100 - 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC power cord. c Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer . Another adapter may damage you[...]

2. Plug the DC connector into the matching j ack on the left rear panel of the computer . 3. Plug the male end of t he AC cord into a wall receptacle usin g the correct volta ge. 4. Turn the computer on or press any key if your system is in sleep mode. Using the AC Adapter 1-14[...]

Introduction to the PCI Bus The Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus provides a solution to I/O bottlenecks on Pentium processors. While this technology is available on m any desktops, Texas Instruments is one of the first to offer PCI architecture at the notebook level. The following are som e other of the features of your PCI bus: ❑ Bus [...]

2 Using Y our Computer Before beginning this chapter , ensure you have read and understood Chapter 1. Cha pter 2 describes how to start and use your TM5000 Series computer . Contents Starting the Comput er .... ...... ......... ...... ....... .......2-2 Brightne ss ...... ............. ............ ............. .......... ... 2 -3 Eject Buttons ..[...]

Starting the Co mputer Power switch Tur ns the computer on and of f for both AC and battery operation. With the power switch in the of f ( s ) position, the battery continues to charge; however , all computer functions cease. Power Switch Power switch Starting the Computer 2-2[...]

Brightnes s Brightness Control Adjusts the brightness of the illuminated screen. Moving the control up increases the brightness of the display and moving the control down decreases the brightness of the display. The brighter the screen, the more power is used during battery operation. n Note: Some TM5000 Series models may have a second slide cont r[...]

Eject Button s There are four eject buttons on TM5000 Series computers. They include: ❑ Two for each PCMCIA card (if two type II cards are installed). Moving the PCMC IA eject button to the left ejects the PCMCIA card from the top (u sing the left bu tton) or bottom (us ing the righ t button) of th e PCMCIA s lot. ❑ Two for the two battery pa c[...]

Left Battery Eject Button Right Battery Eject Button Battery eject Eject Buttons 2-5[...]

Using LED I ndicators There are several LED indicators on TM5000 Series notebook computers. These indicators reflect the status of cert ain functions as you are using the system. This secti on discusses LED indicators for T M5000 Se ries com puters in further detail. Power Indicator Ligh ts green when power is turne d on to the notebook computer . [...]

Battery There are four LEDs on th e front of each battery compartment. These indicate the remaining battery charge from low (first LED on left) to high (fourth LED from left). Red indicates nearly depleted battery. If battery LEDs are not lit, press the Battery Status button. Battery Status This is not an LED indicator; however , if the LEDs are da[...]

Floppy Disk Indicator (FDD) Lights when the CPU writes to or reads from the floppy drive. c Caution: Never remove a floppy from the drive while the Floppy Disk indicator is on. Y ou could destroy data and damage the drive. Do not use the floppy disk drive when you are experiencing low battery conditions. CAP Lock Indicator (CAP) Lit when the caps l[...]

SCROLL LOCK Indicator (SCR) Lit when the scroll lo ck function is toggled on using the ScrLk key. Using LED Indicators 2-9[...]

Using the Pointin g Device The embedde d pointing device offers a unique and ef ficient way o f pointing and s electing in a Windows environme nt. The following figur e displays the embedded pointi ng device. The Point  r esembles a pe ncil eraser and is touch-sensitive. To move your cursor , place your finger on The Po int and push in t he dire[...]

Volume Con trol To cont rol speaker vo lume, use the fo llowing key combinatio ns: ❑ Ctrl-Al t-D - decreases the speaker volume ❑ Ctrl-Al t-U - increases the speaker volume. To control microphone volume, use Pocket Mixer , refer to Ch apter 5 of th is manual. For mor e detailed information, refer to your TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide. [...]

Using Disk Drives Hard Disk The TM5000 Series notebook comes with a 524-million byte (500 MB) or 810-million byte (772 MB) replaceable 2.5 inch hard drive. The hard disk is formatted and loaded with software during manufacture. Do not format the hard disk. Floppy Drive The floppy drive can read from and write to formatted 3.5-in ch, double-sided, h[...]

❑ Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot with the label side up and the metal-shutter end first. Gently push the floppy into the floppy drive slot until t he floppy clicks into place. ❑ To remove a floppy, press the eject butt on until the floppy p ops out. ❑ Never remov e a floppy while th e indicator on the floppy drive is on. ❑ Nev[...]

Memory Y our computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory ( RAM ). Memory expansion c an be accomplished by upgrading fro m 8 MB of memory to up to 32 MB of memory. Refer to Chapter 4, Options , to the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide , o r to the in stallation instructions that come with optio nal memory for further infor ma[...]

Using the Ke yboard The compu ter has many s pecial keys , but most of them dep end on an a pplication for t heir functionality. Th e following keys have special functions at t he command level of MS-DOS and within m any progra ms. Single Keys Pause Stops a command or application; primarily used to stop the screen from scrolling; pressing any other[...]

Unlabeled Combination Keys Ctrl-P Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the printer; prints a line when you press Enter ; continues until you press Ctrl-P again Ctrl-Alt-Esc Loads the ROM -based Setup program Ctrl-Alt-Del Ter minates all programs, reloads MS-DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC file; also cal led “warm start” or “war m boot” Ctr[...]

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded keypad th at provides the same func tions as the di screte numeric keypad on an AT  enhanced keyboard. The embedded numeric keypad keys shown in the following figure generate AT -keypad characters and functi ons when pressed in conjunction with Nu mLk and Fn . The embedded numeric ke[...]

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad NumLk Blinking When the NumLk indicat or is blinking—caused by pressing the Nu mLk key while the NumLk indicator is illumi nated—the embedded numeric keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require pressing any other key . T his mode is partic ularly useful wh en you have to enter many number s.[...]

Using Connectors and Port s This section provides a de scription of connec tors and ports on the rear and right side panel of th e TM5000 Series notebook computer . c Cau t ion : Turn off the computer before connecting ext ernal devices. 1S I R The serial infrared (S IR) port allows you to connect serial devices (such as another IRDA-compliant comp[...]

cards. For further information on the PCMCIA option, refer to Chapter 4, Options . 3 Parallel (25-pin) Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel inter face. EPP/ECP compatible. 4 Serial (9-pin) Connects to externa l devices such as a serial printer . 16550 UAR T . 5 External Monitor (15-pin) Connects to an externa[...]

7I n Connects to miscellaneous sound input devices such as a radio or CD player . (Not available with TM5020SE models.) 8 Out Connects to miscellaneous sound output devices such as a headphones or speakers. (Not available with TM5020S E models.) 9D C I n Connects the AC Adapter output connector to this jack to recharge the battery and supply ac pow[...]

10 PS/2 Connects to an external PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 Numeric Keypad, or a P S/2 mouse may be connected to this port. If you are connecting a 101-type keyboard, a 101 to PS/2 keyboard adapter must be pu rchased. 11 MIC Connects to externa l microphone. (Not available with TM5020SE models.) Using Connectors and Ports 2-22[...]

Internal Speaker and Microphone The TM5000 notebook computer comes wi th an internal speaker and microphone. (This feature is not availab le on TM5020S E models.) Thes e features give direct sound generation and recordin g capability in t he syste m. The following figure displays the output loc ation of the inte rn al speakers and microphone . Y ou[...]

Internal Speakers and Micr ophone Microphone Latch 2-24[...]

3 Using Battery Power The primary difference between us ing battery power and AC power is the limited time you can operate under battery power before you must recharge. This chapter covers charging the battery and ma xim iz in g t he time between charges and assumes that you installed and charged the battery as directed in the Quick Start in struct[...]

Guidelines for Ba ttery Use c Caution: Never dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire. The battery should b e handled carefu lly to ensure maximum life. In pa rticular: ❑ Do not drop the batter y or subject it to shocks. ❑ Do not expose the battery to moisture, chemicals, or temperature extremes. ❑ Do not short the battery leads or connect th[...]

Switching to Battery Power This procedure should only be done if your batteries currently have charge remaining. To determine the current charge state of the battery, press and ho ld the batt ery statu s butto n on the front of the battery pack. The Lithium -ION batter y packs are "hot-pluggable". To use battery power , install batteries [...]

Responding to Low Battery Conditions When the battery has 5% to 10% of its charge remain ing, the Low Battery indicat or at th e top of the keyboard flashes red. The LED on the front of the battery pack that is closest to the left turns red as your battery nears complete discharge. When the Low Battery LED starts to flash, you typically ha ve about[...]

Resp onding to Low Battery Conditions ❑ If you a re in W indows, double-cli ck on th e Shutdown icon to exit all active applications as well as Windows. ❑ Press Fn-F4 or Suspend to put the computer into sleep mode whenever you a re not activ ely usin g the com puter . ❑ Turn of f the computer if it does not n eed to be active. When the comput[...]

Responding to Low Battery Conditions Hint The computer has two ways to g ive you advanced war ning that the bat tery is nearing depletion. As the charge in the battery is reduced, peak power loads, such as disk accesse s, can cause the Low Battery indicator to indicate low battery power for short periods of time. In Windo ws, double-cli cking on th[...]

Checking Battery Charge When you receive new batteries, ensure they are fully charged. To check th e charge of any Lithium -ION b attery, p ress th e batter y statu s button on the front of the battery pack. The LEDs indicate the current charge. For more information, refer to Batter y LEDs and Charging the Battery later in this document. Checking B[...]

Standby and Suspend Standby and Suspend are the two methods for putting yo ur com puter to "sleep." This can sa ve battery power when you are not actively using your computer . Refer to Chapter 1 for detailed information on these fu nctions. c Caution: Usin g the Suspend/Stan dby modes for too long can discharge the battery to the point t[...]

Battery LEDs If both battery packs are installed in the computer , they deplete in parallel. When the battery charge gets low, the Low Battery indicator (located a bove the power switch on th e keyboard) flashes red. When the batteries are extremely low, the unit a utomatically goes into sleep mode for several minutes. During this time, you can rep[...]

❑ Low battery state . Press the Bat tery Status button to view LEDs. Battery Status only displays the LEDs for a short period, so you may need to press the butt on again if the LEDs go dark. As the battery discharges, LEDs turn of f one at a time from right to left until the battery is almost depleted. At that time, the last green LED turns of f [...]

Inserting the Battery Pack To install the battery pack into TravelMate TM5000 Series computers, turn the battery so that the rounded corners along the length of the battery match the rounded corners of the battery slots. The LEDs must be facing outward. Insert the battery until it clicks and locks into pla ce. Inserting the b attery Inserting the B[...]

Removing the Battery Pack To remove a battery pack, complete the following steps: 1. Slide the left eject button o n the top of the notebook to the left to releas e the left bat tery. Slide the right ej ect button to the left to release the right battery. 2. Slide the battery out. Releasing the batte ry Removing the Battery Pack 3-12[...]

Charging the Ba ttery This section covers how to charge your battery in the notebook computer . c Caution: Never recharge the battery differently from the procedures described in this document. To recharge y our ba tteries in the note book, complete the following steps: 1. Install the battery pack in your computer (if not already instal led). 2. Co[...]

Utilities Battery Status Double-c lick on th e Battery Status i con in the T ravelMate Noteboo k Center group to display the battery level icon at the bottom of your screen. To view the Battery Level Settings, single click on the icon to display the m enu and select Settings... . This window displays the approximate charge left in your computer bas[...]

Caring for Y our Battery The following operating tips for yo ur notebook can help you prolong the life of a battery charge: ❑ Keep the LCD at the lowest comfort able brightness level. Reducing brightness even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption and in crease operating time. ❑ Press FN-F4 or Suspend whenever you a re not ac[...]

❑ Use one of the Setup programs to disable ports you are not using. ❑ Use only Texas Instrumen ts options, which are designed to operate with the least possible energy consumption. Third-party options, such as RAM , and mouse devices, can drain the battery more q uickly. ❑ Run the computer with the AC Adapter connected when using external dev[...]

4 Options This chapter provides infor mation on Options available for use with your TM5000 Series computer . For further information on options, please re fer to th e installa tion instru ctions th at come with th e specific option or to the online TM5000 Series User’s Refer ence Guide . This section includes information on the following op tions[...]

AC Adapter The AC ad apter char ges the int ernal battery packs and operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is insta lled. The AC adapter can be operated anywhere between 100 - 240 volts AC a nd has a detachable AC power cord. c Caution: Use only the AC adapter recommended in this document (TI Part No. 9786094-0001). Another[...]

PCMCIA PCMCIA option cards are used for: ❑ communication connection (data send/receive/fax/voice modem with XJACK ® ) ❑ network connection The TM5000 Series computer supports two type I or type II or one Type III PCMCIA option card. To insert new PCMCIA cards, you must first open the door to the PCMCIA slot(s) and then insert the ca rd. PCMCIA[...]

The following PCMCIA cards are available from TI: ❑ PCMCIA 14.4 KB data/send/receive/fax/ voice modem with XJACK ® ❑ PCMCIA Token Ring Card ❑ PCMCIA Ethernet 10BaseT Twisted Pair Card ❑ PCMCIA Ethernet 10Base2 Thin Coax Card To install your PCMC IA option card(s), refer to instructions in the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guid e,[...]

To eject your PCMCI A option card(s), slide th e left (for the top PCMCIA slot) or right (for the bottom PCMCIA slot) PCMCIA buttons to the left. Left PCMCIA Button Right PCMCIA Button PCMCIA eject buttons PCMCIA 4-5[...]

Numeric Keyp ad The optional PS/2 Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 258131-0001) can be used instead of the internal numeric keypad. To use the PS/2 numeric ke ypad, turn t he notebook off. Plug the keypad’s cable connector into the computer’s PS/2 (Mouse/Keyboard) connector located on the left side of the com puter (see Connector’s a nd Ports in C[...]

Using Exte rnal Monitors Y ou can also connect the computer to exter nal monitors, many of which can display resolutions higher than 640 x 480. When the external monitor is configured for 640 × 480 × 65K VGA , however , the computer can display on the LCD at the same time as the external monitor . This feature is called Simul SCAN  and is enab[...]

Memory Y our computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory ( RAM ). Y ou ca n increase memory by installing o ne of the RAM options: ❑ 8 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9798816-0001). This expands RAM from 8 MB to 1 6 MB. ❑ 16 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9798816-0002). T hi s ex pa nd s R AM fr o m 8 MB to 24 MB. ❑ 8-MB A[...]

Micr ophone and Headphone Kit If you have a TM5000 notebook, your computer comes preconfigured with software that supports the optional external microphone and headphone. Y ou can order this option by calling 1-800-TI-TEXAS and asking for TI Part Number 9793399. To plug in your microphone, in sert the plug into the Mic port on your n otebook. Inser[...]

SIR Options The Serial Infrared (SIR) port offers wireless communication with other TM5000 notebooks or with a variety of IRDA-compliant devices m ade by other manufacturers. Ensure that the third-party manufacturer supplies you with th e appropriate SIR drivers before a ttemptin g connection . n Note: This featu re is not available on TM5020S E mo[...]

Guide o r the online TM5000 Series User’s Refer ence Guide that cam e with your computer . SIR Options 4-11[...]

Misc. Options There are additional options available fo r use with your TM 5000 Series computer . These include: Batteries Y ou can purchase spare batteries (TI Part Number 9786247-0001) for your TM5 000 Series computer . For information on Lithium-ION batteries, refer to Chapter 3, Using Battery Power . Carrying Case Helps protect the computer and[...]

Printers Y ou can connect almost any parallel printer to the parallel port or a serial printer to the serial port. Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and ink jet printers you can use with your computer . Misc. Options 4-13[...]

5 Using Software This chapter describes the software supplied with th e compute r and how to con figure application software to run on the com puter . Contents Using Supplied Software ............................. ....... 5-2 Getting Online Help ....................... ..................... 5-3 Windows help ........................... .............[...]

Using Sup plied So ftware Y our computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk: ❑ MS-DOS , V ersion 6.22 or latest version ❑ Microsoft Win dows for W orkgroups V ersion 3.11 or latest version ❑ Power -saving utilities ❑ PCMCIA card and socket services ❑ VGA external monitor utilities ❑ Sound utility (Not avai[...]

Getting Online He lp The following sections discuss help for your software. Windows Help To obtain Windows help, press F1 or Alt-H from the Windows menu o r from within the program. Y ou can also double-click on the Readme First, Battips, and BatteryPro A PM icons in the T ravelMate Noteboo k Center Group for information about utility program s and[...]

Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Y our computer can execute almost all applications written to ex ecute on AT com puters. When installing software, you may need to provide the following information to th e installation program: Display The LCD has an 80 -column b y 25-line display with 6 40 x 480 (VGA) [...]

Guidelines for Installing Applications Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify th e way the computer o perates to ensu re compatibility. Process ing Speed Some older applications cannot execute at the higher speeds available with the computer . If the user’s manual for the program indicates a maximum processi[...]

Custom Window s Utilities T ravelMate 5000 ha s Windo ws-based utilities described in the fo llowing table. For detailed information, use the W indows help files or the online User’s Refer ence Guide. Icon Location Function Shutdown TravelMate Notebook Center Group Saves files, closes applications (if enabled) and exits Windows faster than the st[...]

Icon Location Function IntelliPoint Contr ols Intellip oint Group Controls the mouse. WinMode T ravelMate Notebook Center Group Defines m onitor in formation. WinDith T ravelMate Notebook Center Group Smoothes shades on the LCD panel when enabled. DiskMaker TravelMate Notebook Center Group Provides a system backup utility. PC-Doctor Diagnostics Tra[...]

Icon Location Function Phoenix Card Manager Documents Group Provides online information on PCMCIA oper ations. T ranXit TranXit Group Runs like File Manager and allows you to connect to the SIR port. (Not av ailable on TM5020SE models.) TI Setup TravelMate Notebook Center Group Customizes the configuration of your TM5000 Series notebook. TI Utiliti[...]

Using a Password Y ou may set a password from t he Setup Menu in DOS. To set a password, complete the following steps: 1. Enter the Se tup menu by pressin g Ctrl -Alt-Es c . 2. From the Setup Menu, pr ess Tab until you reach the Pass word field . 3. Press the left or ri ght arrow key. A Modify Password box appears and prompts you to type in a new p[...]

c Caution: If you forget the system password, you will not be able to use your computer . To regain access, you must send your computer to the Te xas Instruments manufacturing facility in Te mple, Texas; this service is not cover ed by warranty. Using a Password 5-10[...]

Using Sound Sound support h as been pre-installed on you r T ravelMate 5000 system. There are both DOS and Windows sound controls. This section is an overview of the the Sound utilities for you r system. To learn more about Sound, refer to the online T ravelMate 5000 Series User’s R eference Guide or online help. n Note: Not available on TM5020SE[...]

DOS Mixer The DOS Mixer allows yo u to adjust the volume controls and balance for individual mixer channels and selected record source when not in a Windows environment. To start DOS Mixer , complete the following steps: 1. Go to the Jazz directory (C:JAZZ) and type JAZZMIX or JAZZTSR - so that you can automati cally call up DOS MIXER by pressing [...]

To use Recfile, type: RECFILE at the DOS p rompt in the JAZZ di rectory. Windows Utilities This section contains in formation on W indows utilities that support sound on your TM5000 notebook computer . Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for recording waveform data. Pocket Recorder can splice and blend files together for intere[...]

requesting data is called a client while the application providing data is called the server . OLE clients include Cardfile a nd W rite. OLE servers include Pocket Recorder , Excel, and Sound Recorder . A useful application for OLE would be sending a personal message through E-mail and having the recipient click on the embedded icon to hear your vo[...]

To start Pocket Mixer , double click on the Pocket Mixer icon in the JAZ Z group. Pocket CD Pocket CD is a Windows based application that lets you play audio compact disks if you have a CD-ROM drive attached to your system. Pocket CD has controls sim ilar to th ose used by the CD audio player you may have in your home entertainment center . Pocket [...]

6 Important Information This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer , using external devices, and adjusting the Point. Contents T ips for the T raveler .............. ............................. 6-2 What to Take When T raveling ............................. 6-4 Packing the Computer and Accessories .............. 6-5 Using a Mo[...]

Tips for the Traveler Y our T ravelMate Computer is a precision instrument co ntaining many sensitive components. It should be handled with ca re. Here are some suggestions for traveling: ❑ Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. ❑ Do not check the computer as baggage; take the computer as carry-on luggage if traveling by air . ❑ Do[...]

❑ Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temper ature, an d inspect the LCD for condensation before turning on the computer . If the temperature change is greater than 18 ° F (10 ° C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minute s [...]

What to Tak e When Trav eling If you plan to use your computer when traveling, you should consider taking the following items: ❑ This manual ❑ AC Adapter ❑ Power cords and adapters for the AC Adapter and peripherals appropriate for the countries to which you will be traveling ❑ Fully-charged spare Battery Pack ❑ Optional battery charger a[...]

Packing the Computer and Accessories 1. Turn off the comput er . Disconnec t the AC Adapter from the computer and from the AC outlet. 2. Close and latch th e display. 3. T ie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands. 4. Enclose periph erals in plas tic bags. 5. Place computer , peripherals, documentation, and floppies in a carrying case. If you d[...]

Using a Mouse Although TravelMate 5000 Series compu ters come with a pointing device already insta lled, you may use a n exter nal PS/2 or serial mous e. 1. Turn off the computer . n Note: If you connect the mouse to the computer while power is on, press Ctr l-Alt-Del (warm start), or cycle power so the computer can detect the presence of the mouse[...]

Using an External Keyboard If desired, you may connect any IBM-compatible external PS/2 keyboard. If you are using a 101 keyboard, a 101 to PS/2 adapter must first be purchased. To connect the keyboard, complete the followin g steps: 1. Turn off the computer . n Note: If you c onnect the PS/2 k eyboard to the computer while power is on, pr ess Ctrl[...]

Adjusting Pointe r Speed Y ou can also adjust the poin ter speed a nd button sensitivity, which is the tim e the pointer image reacts to your manual commands. ❑ Within W indows, select IntelliPo int Controls from the Inte lliPoint grou p. Adjust the settings to cust omize the poin ter speed. ❑ For non-W indows applications, use the MS-DOS MOUSE[...]

7 Care and T roubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operation al problems. Contents Cleaning the Computer .. ...................... .............. 7-2 Tr oubleshooting T ips ........................... .............. 7-3 Startup Error Messages ........................ .............. 7-4 Recovering from a C[...]

Cleaning the Comput er Regularly take the tim e to check your computer and clean the screen, keyboard, and case to ensure trouble -free com puting. c Caution: Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner , or other strong chemical agents that could damage the computer’s case, and never apply liquid directly to the computer , only to a clean cloth. Never s[...]

Troubleshooting Tips Computer does not come on when power switch is in the On position Low battery; use AC Ad apter an d recharge battery. Ensure AC Adapter cable and power cord are securely connected. Connect AC Adapter to anothe r outlet . Eject batterie s. Unplug the AC . Then, plug AC back in and insert batteries. Computer power is on but scre [...]

Startup Error Messages Diskette drive 0 failure Press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to ensure that the drive type is set cor rectly in Setup (should be 3.5 inch, 1.44 MB). Diskette read failure - press F1 to retry bo ot Floppy defective or unformatted; insert a different floppy and press F1 . Fixed disk failu re Turn the computer of f; wait several seconds; then tu[...]

No boot device available - pr ess F1 to retry b oot Press F1 to tr y loadin g MS-DOS again . Replace the floppy if you are loading MS-DOS from a floppy. Press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to ensure that the drive type is set cor rectly in Setup. No boot sector on fixed disk - P ress F1 to retry b oot Press F1 to tr y loadin g MS-DOS from the hard disk again. Load [...]

Recovering fr om a Configuration Loss In the unlikely event that the battery sustaining the configuratio n memory beco mes depleted or for any other reason the configuration memory becomes corrupted, you must restore the configuration to restore operations. 1. Turn on the computer . A message simi lar to the following appears: Invalid Configuration[...]

Recovering fr om a Configuration Loss ❑ Defining how the serial ports communicate To make these additional changes, you can: ❑ Press Fn-Esc ( Se tup ) to r un th e DOS -ba sed Setup program ❑ Click on the TI Setup icon in W indows to run Windows-based S etup ❑ Restore a saved configuration using the SETCMOS utility Hints Install a fully c h[...]

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Index A AC Adapter ............... 1-13, 4-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT ....... 2-16, 5-5 Batteries ...........................4-12 charging ........................3-13 inserting........................3-11 leds ......................... 2-7, 3-9 low battery .............. 2-6, 3-4 removing .......................3-11 saving tips.......................5-6 statu[...]

labeled combination keys............................ 2-15 single keys ....................2-15 unlabeled combinatio n keys............................ 2-16 L Laptop File Manager ...........5-6 LEDs battery ............................2-7 cap lock ..........................2-8 hard disk ........................2-7 low battery ......................2[...]

Pocket cd..................................5-15 mixer ............................5-14 recorder ........................5-13 Pointing Device ......... 1-5, 2-10 Port(s) ...............................2-19 covers ...........................1-11 keyboard .........................1-4 mic................................2-22 mouse ......................[...]

maintenance and backup .........................1-2 packing ...........................6-5 service ............................ A-1 starting ...........................2-2 startup error messages....7-4 traveling with ..................6-2 troubleshooting ...............7-3 usage ..............................1-7 System Files Recovery Diskette .....[...]