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Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000M User Manual

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  • Page 1 TravelMate 4000M Notebook Computer User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Texas Instruments Incorporated. TravelMate and BatteryPro are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments Incorporated.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Chapter 1 Operating the Computer Before You Begin ... 1-3 Operating Guidelines... 1-4 Using the AC Adapter ... 1-8 Starting the Computer ... 1-10 Brightness and Contrast... 1-11 Using LED Indicators... 1-12 Using the Pointing Device... 1-14 Volume Control ... 1-16 Using Options ...
  • Page 4 Getting Online Help ... 3-3 Guidelines for Installing Applications ... 3-4 Custom Windows Utilities... 3-6 Using a Password ... 3-8 Using Sound... 3-12 Chapter 4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System Features... 4-2 Docking The Notebook ... 4-3 Undocking the Notebook... 4-6 Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ...

  • Page 5: 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 interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
  • Page 6 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7 This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000M™ notebook computers. The TravelMate 4000™ series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as PCMCIA, internal pointing device, and SCSI connections. However, it is also an ideal solution for multi-media applications.
  • Page 8 Preface This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer. Use the Quick Start instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time.

  • Page 9: Operating The Computer

    Before reading this chapter you should have prepared your computer according to procedures in the Quick Start instructions. This chapter describes the essential operations of your TravelMate 4000M computer. Contents Before You Begin ... 1-3 Operating Guidelines... 1-4 Features... 1-4 Environment...
  • Page 10 Contents Using the Keyboard... 1-27 Single Keys ... 1-27 Labeled Combination Keys ... 1-27 Unlabeled Combination Keys ... 1-27 NumLk On ... 1-29 NumLk Blinking ... 1-30 NumLk Off... 1-30 Using Connectors and Ports... 1-31 PCMCIA Options... 1-34 Internal Speakers and Microphones ... 1-35...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    You should create your back up system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing your notebook. To create backup system diskettes, complete the following steps: Ensure that you have 17 (for U.S.A.) or 18 (all other countries) high density, 1.4 MB, 3.5" diskettes. Boot your system.

  • Page 12: Operating Guidelines

    Operating Guidelines Features The following table displays TravelMate 4000M standard features: 4MB memory with 60 ns DRAM Monochrome, advanced color, active matrix color monitors 1 MB Video RAM Fast video with graphics accelerator Can handle the following external monitor 640x480x256 (non-interlaced)

  • Page 13: Environment

    16 bit Sound Internal pointing device Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery MIDI/Joystick port Multi-media software Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer: Temperature Operating: Storage: Relative Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating: Storage: Shock: Maximum 60g pulse in X, and Y orientation and a 35g pulse in the Z axis Vibration: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0.0244 inch peak-to-peak...

  • Page 14: Usage

    Operating Guidelines Usage Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD. Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by audio system speakers or telephone handsets.
  • Page 15 Caution: In the rare event that you should see or smell anything that indicates overheating (smoke or a strange smell): Turn the power to the off ([u]) position. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source. Contact your Texas Instruments dealer. Operating Guidelines...

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Adapter

    Charges the internal battery pack(s) and Adapter operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed. Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer. Another adapter may damage your computer. Connecting the AC Adapter Set the power switch to the off ([u]) position, or press Standby to put the computer into standby mode.
  • Page 17 Using the AC Adapter Plug the DC connector into the matching jack on the left rear panel of the computer. Plug the male end of the AC cord into a wall receptacle using the correct voltage.

  • Page 18: Starting The Computer

    Starting the Computer Power Turns the computer on and off for both AC switch and battery operation. With the powerswitch in the off the battery continues to charge; however, all computer functions cease, and any data in RAM IS lost. 1-10 Power switch position,...

  • Page 19: Brightness And Contrast

    Adjusts the contrast, light to dark, of the Contrast Control screen (not available on TFT models). Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the illuminated Control screen. The brighter the screen, the more power is used during battery operation. Brightness and Contrast Brightness and Contrast 1-11...

  • Page 20: Using Led Indicators

    Using LED Indicators There are several LED indicators on the TravelMate 4000M notebook computer. These indicators reflect the status of certain functions as you are using the system. This section discusses LED indicators for the TravelMate 4000M in further detail.
  • Page 21 Red - indicates a low battery condition. Off - indicates that the battery has completely discharged Hard Disk Lights when the computer writes to or Indicator reads from the hard disk. (HDD) Floppy Lights when the CPU writes to or reads Disk from the floppy drive.

  • Page 22: Using The Pointing Device

    Using the Pointing Device The embedded pointing device offers a unique and efficient way of pointing and selecting in a Windows environment. The following figure displays the embedded pointing device. Point resembles a pencil eraser and is touch-sensitive. To move your cursor, place your finger on The Point and push in the direction you want your cursor to go.
  • Page 23 Using the Pointing Device Note: You may also connect an external PS/2 mouse to your computer using the keyboard port. See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter. 1-15...

  • Page 24: Volume Control

    Volume Control To control speaker volume, use the following key combinations: Ctrl-Alt-D - decreases the speaker volume Ctrl-Alt-U - increases the speaker volume. To control microphone volume, use Pocket Mixer, refer to Chapter 3 of this manual. For more detailed information, refer to your TM4000 User's Reference Guide.

  • Page 25: Using Options

    The TravelMate 4000M may be configured with a number of possible options. The following information details these options. Portable Provides enhanced multi-media capabilities CD-ROM and a CD-ROM drive to your notebook. For Docking further information, refer to Chapter 4. System...
  • Page 26 The computer supports a variety of Monitor multifrequency external VGA monitors. Pointing TravelMate 4000M series computers come Device with a built in pointing device. You can also use an external mouse by connecting it to the keyboard port using a special six-pin connector See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter for more details.

  • Page 27: Using External Monitors

    Using External Monitors You can also connect the computer to external monitors, many of which can display resolutions higher than 640 x 480 x 256. When the external monitor is configured for 640 x 480 VGA however, the computer can display on the LCD at the same time as the external monitor. This feature is called SimulSCAN™...

  • Page 28: Using Disk Drives

    Using Disk Drives The hard disk is formatted and loaded with software during Hard Disk manufacture. Do not format the hard disk Floppy The floppy drive can read from and write to Drive formatted 3.5-inch, double-sided, high-density (2HD), 1.44 MB floppies and to lower capacity, 720 KB, double-density (2DD) floppies.

  • Page 29: Floppy Drive Guidelines

    Floppy Drive Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the floppy drive and the data on the floppy: 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 the floppy clicks into place.

  • Page 30: Installing Extra Ram

    Installing Extra RAM Your computer is equipped with 4 MB of random access memory (RAM). You can increase memory by installing one of the RAM options: 4 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793357-0001). This expands RAM from 4 MB to 8 MB. 16 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No.
  • Page 31 Removing the RAM cover screw Remove the RAM expansion board from the plastic bag. Carefully position the RAM expansion board so that connectors match. Gently push on the back of the board to seat the connectors. Inserting the RAM board Installing Extra RAM 1-23...
  • Page 32 Installing Extra RAM Replace the plastic cover and re-install the screw. Check RAM by turning off Quickboot in Setup and ensuring that all memory is recognized at powerup. After installing the RAM expansion board, check that all system memory is recognized by turning off QuickBoot in the System Setup. Memory is automatically checked at powerup.

  • Page 33: Scsi Adapter

    The TravelMate 4000M allows you to configure your system for up to seven external SCSI devices such as CD-ROM drives, tape backup drives, and external hard disk drives. SCSI devices supported may operate on MS-DOS Xenix, OS/2, or UNIX operating systems and Novell NetWare.
  • Page 34 SCSI Adapter The Adaptec EZ-SCSI for DOS/Windows User's Manual (TI Part Number 978866-000 1) is included with the TravelMate 4000M. This manual provides instructions for using the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Installation program that allows SCSI devices to be installed on the notebook or Portable CD-ROM Docking System.

  • Page 35: Using The Keyboard

    The computer has many special keys, but most of them depend on an application for their functionality. The following keys have special functions at the command level of MS-DOS and within many programs. Single Keys Pause Stops a command or application; primarily used to stop the screen from scrolling;...
  • Page 36 Using the Keyboard Ctrl-Alt-Del Terminates all programs, reloads MS-DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC file; also called "warm start" or "warm boot" Ctrl-Alt- Decreases cpu speed from high to low Ctrl-Alt- Increases cpu speed from low to high Ctrl-Alt-D decreases the speaker volume Ctrl-Alt-U increases the speaker volume.

  • Page 37: Numeric Keypad

    Using the Internal Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded keypad that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT TM enhanced keyboard. The embedded numeric keypad keys shown in the following figure generate AT-keypad characters and functions when pressed in conjunction with NumLk and Fn.

  • Page 38: Numlk Blinking

    Using the Internal Numeric Keypad NumLk Blinking When the NumLk indicator is blinking-caused by pressing the NumLk key while the NumLk indicator is illuminated-the embedded numeric keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require pressing any other key. This mode is particularly useful when you have to enter many numbers. If you press and hold Fn in this mode, the keypad keys generate their normal characters.

  • Page 39: Using Connectors And Ports

    This section provides a description of connectors and ports on the rear and right side panel of the TravelMate 4000M notebook computer. Caution: Turn off the computer before connecting external devices. Rear panel with door removed Serial Connects to external devices such as a (9-pin) serial printer.
  • Page 40 Using Connectors and Ports Connects to a parallel printer or other Parallel (25-pin) device that uses a standard parallel interface. EPP/ECP compatible. MIDI/Joy Connects to external game devices (such as a joystick) or sound devices using a 15-pin micro connector. This can be expanded to a full sized 15-pin, D-Sub MIDI port connector by means of an adapter cable.
  • Page 41 Using Connectors and Ports Caution: Use only the supplied AC Adapter with your computer. Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits. 1-33...

  • Page 42: Pcmcia Options

    PCMCIA Options The PCMCIA slot supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III PCMCIA card. Included with your notebook is the Phoenix PCMCIA PhoenixCARD Manager Plus software and associated User's Manual M Part Number 9791792-0001). This software package provides the necessary configuration and driver support for installing PCMCIA option cards.

  • Page 43: Internal Speakers And Microphones

    Internal Speaker and Microphone The TravelMate 4000M comes with an internal speaker and microphone. These features give direct sound generation and recording capability in the system. The following figure displays the output location of the internal speakers and microphone. Internal speaker and microphone...

  • Page 44: Using Battery Power

    The primary difference between using 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 maximizing the time between charges and assumes that you installed and charged the battery as directed in the Quick Start instructions.

  • Page 45: Guidelines For Battery Use

    Guidelines for Battery Use Caution: Never dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire. The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life. In particular: Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks. Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight, moisture, chemicals, or temperature extremes.

  • Page 46: Switching To Battery Power

    To switch from AC power to battery power: If the computer is turned on, turn the computer off or press Standby to put the computer in standby mode. When in Standby, the screen goes dark, and the Power indicator turns amber Unplug the AC Adapter from the wall outlet.

  • Page 47: Responding To Low Battery Conditions

    Responding to Low Battery Conditions When the battery has 5% to 10% of its charge remaining, the BAT indicator starts to blink. The low-battery alarm (an Intermittent chirping tone) may also begin to sound if enabled in Setup. In the Windows environment, the low- battery alarm can be delayed until the remaining charge has dropped by a defined percentage.

  • Page 48: Low Battery Conditions

    Responding to Low Battery Conditions If you are in Windows, double-click on the Shutdown icon to exit all active applications as well as Windows. Press Standby to put the computer into sleep mode whenever you are not actively using the computer. Turn off the computer if it does not need to be active.
  • Page 49 Responding to Low Battery Conditions The computer has two ways to give you advanced warning that the battery is nearing depletion. • As the charge in the battery is reduced, peak power loads, such as disk accesses, can cause the BAT indicator to indicate low battery power for short periods of time.

  • Page 50: Recharging The Battery

    Caution: Never recharge the battery differently from the procedure described in this manual. The following procedure is acceptable under most circumstances. Install the battery pack in your computer (if not already installed). Connect the AC Adapter as described in Chapter The battery indicator lights amber while the battery is charging.

  • Page 51: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external device connectors. Note: You cannot remove or install a battery pack with the unit powered on. You must turn power off to the unit. Close the display and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface.

  • Page 52: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices. Close the display, and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface. Slide the battery into the battery slot until the release button clicks into place.

  • Page 53: Conserving Battery Power

    Conserving Battery Power The following tips can help you prolong the lift of a battery charge: Keep the LCD at the lowest comfortable brightness level. Reducing brightness even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption and increase operating time. Press Standby to put the computer into standby mode whenever you are not actively using the computer.

  • Page 54: Using The Power Utility

    Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using. Use one of the Setup programs to disable ports you are not using. Use only Texas Instruments 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 quickly.
  • Page 55 Conserving Battery Power The total time elapsed to discharge a fully-charged battery The time between activation of the BAT Indicator and computer shutdown because of insufficient power For the Power utility to calibrate your battery usage correctly, you need to: Charge your battery to full capacity whenever you charge it, including the 90 minutes of charging after activating the green battery indicator.

  • Page 56: Setting The Alarm Delay

    Conserving Battery Power Setting the Alarm Delay You can set the low-battery alarm to activate later than the flashing BAT indicator. The delay is based on a percentage of the charge remaining after the BAT indicator comes on. The default is 50 percent. To disable the delay or change the percentage, double-click on the Wbattery icon (in the Notebook group).

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Using Software

    This chapter describes the software supplied with the computer and how to configure application software to run on the computer. Contents Using Supplied Software ... 3-2 Getting Online Help ... 3-3 Windows Help... 3-3 MS-DOS Help... 3-3 TravelMate Utilities Help... 3-3 Guidelines for Installing Applications ...

  • Page 58: Using Supplied Software

    Using Supplied Software Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk: MS-DOS Version 6.2 or latest version Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups Version 3.11 or latest version BatteryPro and other power-saving utilities PCMCIA card and socket services EZ-SCSI utility VGA external monitor utilities...

  • Page 59: Getting Online Help

    Getting Online Help All of the supplied software have online help files, which reduce the need to refer to printed manuals and provide you with information when you are away from printed manuals. Windows Help To obtain Windows help, press F1 or Alt-H from the Windows menu or from within the program.

  • Page 60: Guidelines For Installing Applications

    Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Your computer can execute almost all applications written to execute on AT computers. When installing software, you may need to provide the following information to the installation program: Display The LCD has an 80-column by 25-line display with 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Computer For The Software

    Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility. Processing Some older applications cannot execute at Speed the higher speeds available with the computer. If the user's manual for the program indicates a maximum processing speed, press Ctrl- Alt- to reduce the CPU to the required speed, or you can include the SPEED utility as part of a batch file that runs the program.

  • Page 62: Custom Windows Utilities

    Custom Windows Utilities TravelMate 4000M has Windows-based utilities described in the following table. For detailed information, use the Windows help files or the User's Reference Manual. Icon Super Shutdown Change Cursor Drop N' Laptop Manager Notebook Help Location Function Notebook...
  • Page 63 Icon Location Notebook Walarms Group Notebook WBattery Group Notebook BatteryPro Group Battips Notebook Group Mouse Mouse Group Manager Notebook Panel Notebook Notebook SimulSCAN Custom Windows Utilities Function Turns off both the cover-closed alarm and low-battery alarm Displays the approximate charge remaining in the battery Provides help for power-saving utilities Suggests ways to conserve battery...

  • Page 64: Using A Password

    Using a Password You may install the Password Utility from the System Recovery diskette that came with your system. 'Ibis utility limits unauthorized access to your computer. The password is valid until you remove or change it using the Password utility. To install the Password Utility, complete the following steps: put the System Recovery diskette into your floppy drive and type: A:\INST_PW...
  • Page 65 Type your password, and press Enter. The Password (PM utility is not case- sensitive; you can type either uppercase or lowercase letters. If you type the correct password, the display clears, and the system begins to load. If you type the wrong password, Wrong Password appears, and you are prompted to enter the password again.
  • Page 66 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 Texas Instruments manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas; this service is not covered by warranty.
  • Page 67 Using a Password Hint If you are not going to use a password, remove the PW. EXE program from your hard disk to prevent someone else from defining a password. To remove the program, at the MS-DOS prompt type DEL C:\UTILS\PASSWORD\PW** and press Enter.

  • Page 68: Using Sound

    Using Sound Sound has been pre-installed on your TravelMate 4000M system. This section is an overview of the Sound utilities for Windows. To learn more about Sound for Windows, refer to the TravelMate 4000M User's Reference Manual or online help.

  • Page 69: Using Ole With Pocket Recorder

    Note: When recording using the internal microphone, select Mute within Pocket Mixer prior to recording to eliminate feedback from the internal speaker. Using OLE with Pocket Recorder Object linking and embedding (OLE) is a Windows system that allows applications to transfer and share data by establishing a common link between them.

  • Page 70: Pocket Cd

    Pocket CD Pocket CD lets you play audio compact discs in your optional TravelMate 4000M Portable CD-ROM drive Docking System. Pocket CD has controls similar to those used by the CD audio player you may have in your home entertainment center. Pocket CD can play back music CDs as either an icon or as a maximized window.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System This chapter describes features of the optional Portable CD-ROM Docking System. The Portable CD-ROM Docking System docks to your TM4000M notebook adding additional multi-media features. Portable CD-ROM Docking System Contents Features... 4-2 Docking The Notebook ... 4-3 Undocking The Notebook ...

  • Page 72: Features

    Features The Portable CD-ROM Docking System includes the following features: Battery power - for portable operation Internal battery charger and AC Adapter - provided with power cord Internal CD-ROM Drive - supports both information, music, and photo Cds SCSI II connector - can connect to up to six external SCSI devices CD Home Sampler - containing samples of a variety of multi-media applications Built in power amplifier with internal speakers (sound wings can be...

  • Page 73: Docking The Notebook

    To dock your notebook to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, complete the following steps: Ensure that power is turned off at the notebook and that the AC adapter and other external devices have been unplugged. Remove the back plate from the notebook. Note: You can store the backplate in the backplate compartment on the top of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
  • Page 74 Docking The Notebook When in place, push the clamps on the side of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System in and then up to latch over the notebook. When secure, plug in the AC connector to the DC in connector on the back of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
  • Page 75 Docking The Notebook Switch on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and then the notebook.

  • Page 76: Undocking The Notebook

    Undocking the Notebook To undock the notebook from the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, complete the following steps: Turn off power to both the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and the notebook. Remove all batteries and remove the power cord. Unclamp the notebook. To do this, first push in on the tab with the thumb and lift the clamp up from the bottom so that the latch drops.
  • Page 77 Undocking the Notebook Releasing the notebook...

  • Page 78: Using The Portable Cd-Rom Docking System

    Using The Portable CD-ROM Docking System This section describes the functionality of your Portable CD-ROM Docking System. With this system, you may: Plug in microphones Plug in headphones Plug in external audio sources Adjust controls Operate on battery power Plug in external SCSI devices Add an internal SCSI hard chive Battery LED The following LED indications display battery status:...

  • Page 79: Battery Release

    The Battery Release removes the battery from the notebook while the notebook is docked to the portable CD-ROM docking system. To release the battery, pull the battery release tab out. Note: If you have a charged battery in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System you can remove the battery from the notebook and replace it with a fully charged battery without powering off either the notebook or the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.

  • Page 80: Microphone And Headphone

    Microphone and Headphone The TravelMate 4000M comes with a microphone and headphone kit (TI Part No. 9793399-0001). This kit also supplies software that configures your notebook for the microphone and headphone. To plug in your microphone, insert the plug into the Mic connector on the front of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
  • Page 81 The following diagrams display where the microphone and headset plug into the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Microphone and headphone connections Audio Input You can plug in external audio sources through ports on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. External sources may include: Musical Instruments - Line in port Tape players - Line in port Mixers - Line in port...
  • Page 82 Microphone and Headphone Audio Output You may output audio through the following ports on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: Headphones - Phones port Speakers - Speaker Out port 4-12 Line in and Microphone port...
  • Page 83 Headphone and speaker connections Controls The following controls are provided with the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: CD Eject - when pressed, releases the CD from the drive Power - Turns power to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System on and off Volume - Adjusts sound intensity Balance - Distributes sound to left and right speakers Mix - Adjusts bass and treble...

  • Page 84: Options

    Options following are options you may purchase with the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit Battery Charger 50-Pin Centronix to High Density Cable 50-Pin Centronix to 50-Pin Centronix Cable This section discusses options in more detail. SCSI Connections The Portable CD-ROM Docking System includes an external SCSI 11 connector.
  • Page 85 System may still be clamped to the TM4000M notebook. Release the battery from the bottom of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System (see procedures in Releasing the Battery earlier in this section). Remove the four screws in the recessed battery compartment of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
  • Page 86 Options Attach one end of the SCSI connector to the SCSI drive and the other to the connector on the bottom of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Place the drive in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. 4-16 SCSI hard drive enabler kit Connecting and placing the drive...
  • Page 87 Place the metal bracket over the drive so that the holes in the feet on the plate are aligned directly over the holes left by removing the screws. Screw the bracket down. Installing the metal bracket Slide the plastic cover over the drive until the plastic release tab clicks into place.
  • Page 88 Options Battery Charger The battery for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System can be charged internally or externally using an optional external battery charger. Your battery LED indicates when a battery charge is running low. To recharge using the external battery charger, complete the following steps. Turn off power to the notebook and docking system and unplug the AC Adapter.
  • Page 89 Traveling with your Computer This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer, using external devices, and adjusting the Point. Contents Tips for the Traveler ... 5-2 What to Take When Traveling ... 5-4 Packing the Computer and Accessories ... 5-5 Using a Mouse ...

  • Page 90: Tips For The Traveler

    Tips for the Traveler Your TravelMate Computer is a precision instrument containing many sensitive components. It should be handled with care. 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.
  • Page 91 Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and 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.

  • Page 92: What To Take When Traveling

    What to Take When Traveling 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 and accompanying AC adapters and power cords...

  • Page 93: Packing The Computer And Accessories

    Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer and from the AC outlet. Close and latch the display. Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands. Enclose peripherals in plastic bags. Place computer, peripherals, documentation, and floppies in a carrying case.

  • Page 94: Using A Mouse

    Attach the six-pin Mini-Din connector to the mouse and insert the other end of the connector into the left side of the TravelMate 4000M or connect the serial mouse to the 9-pin serial port on the back of the notebook.

  • Page 95: Adjusting Pointer Speed

    Adjusting Pointer Speed You can also adjust the pointer speed and button sensitivity, which is the time the pointer image reacts to your manual commands. Within Windows, select Mouse Manager from the Mouse group. Adjust the settings to customize the pointer speed. For non-Windows applications, use the MS-DOS MOUSE program to set the speed .
  • Page 96 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operational problems. Contents Cleaning the Computer... 6-2 Troubleshooting Tips ... 6-3 Startup Error Messages... 6-4...

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Computer

    Cleaning the Computer Regularly take the time to check your computer and clean the screen, keyboard, and case to ensure trouble-free computing. 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.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips Computer does not come on when power switch is in the On position Computer power is on but screen is blank Special functions (Setup, Alt-Ctrl-Esc, Alt-Ctrl- , etc.) do not work Computer indicates an error at start-up External PS/2 mouse does not function Feedback...

  • Page 99: Startup Error Messages

    Startup Error Messages Diskette drive 0 failure Diskette read failure - press F1 to retry boot Fixed disk failure Fixed disk read failure - press F I to retry boot Invalid Configuration Information Keyboard clock/data line failure Keyboard stuck key failure Missing operating system Press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to ensure that the drive type is set...
  • Page 100 No boot device available - press F1 to retry boot No boot sector on fixed disk - Press F1 to retry boot Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready Time-of-day not set Startup Error Messages Press F1 to try loading MS-DOS again.
  • Page 101 Recovering from a Configuration Loss In the unlikely event that the battery sustaining the configuration memory becomes depleted or for any other reason the configuration memory becomes corrupted, you must restore the configuration to restore operations. Turn on the computer. A message similar to the following appears: Invalid Configuration Information - Press Enter to run SET_UP - Press the F1 key to continue...
  • Page 102 Defining how the serial ports communicate To make these additional changes, you can: Press Fn-Esc (Setup) to run the DOS-based Setup program Click on the WSetup icon in Windows to run Windows-based Setup Restore a saved configuration using the SETCMOS utility Install a fully charged Battery Pack, or leave the AC Adapter connected to the computer for at least 48 hours to fully charge the battery that sustains the configuration memory.

  • Page 103: Appendix A Where To Get Help

    Texas Instruments and your Texas Instruments authorized reseller want you to succeed with your TI product. If you are in the United States or Canada and have questions about or operating difficulties with your TI product, follow these steps to get support. If you are outside the United States or Canada, contact one of the numbers listed in the back of this appendix.
  • Page 104 Where To Get Help Call TI Express to order options In the U.S. and Canada For all other locations, dial direct: TI Express hours of operation are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For information about other TI products, call the Customer Response Line In the U.S.
  • Page 105 14th Floor 380 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC. 3004 Tel: (03) 696-1211 Fax: (03) 696-4446 Belgique/Belgium S.A. Texas Instruments Belgium N.V. 11, Avenue Jules Bordetlaan 11, 11 40 Bruxelles/Brussel Tel: (02) 242 30 80 Telex: 61161 TEXBEL Amsterdamseweg, 204 1182 HL AMSTELVEEN...
  • Page 106 Instruments P.O. Box 149149, MS 2223 Austin, Texas 78714-9149 U.S.A. Tel: (512) 250-4051 Fax: (512) 250-7456 Malaysia Texas Instruments Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Asia Pacific Division 100 Jalan Tun Perak Lot 36-1, Menara Maybank 50050 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2306001 Fax:...
  • Page 107 CH-1026 Echandens-Denges Tel: 021/701 53 54 Fax: 021/702 24 94 Worldwide Sales Offices Singapore Personal Productivity Products Division Texas Instruments Singapore (PTE) Ltd. 990, Benclemeer Road, Singapore 1233 Republic of Singapore Tel: 65-3907174/65-3907080/ 65-3907175/65-3907010/ Fax: 65-3907060 Telex: RS36871 Suomi Finland...
  • Page 108 Worldwide Sales Offices United Kingdom Texas instruments Ltd. Manton Lane, Bedford, England MK41 7PA Tel: (0234) 2701 11 Fax: (0234) 223572 United States of America Texas Instruments Incorporated MS 3236 5701 Airport Road Temple, Texas 76503 U.S.A. 1-800-TI-TEXAS...
  • Page 109 AC Adapter, 1-8, 1-33 notebook, 1-8 CD-ROM, 1-9,4-2 spare, I- 17 autoexec.bat, 3-5 backup diskettes, 1-3 balance, 4-2, 4-13 battery, 1-5, 2-1 alarm, 2-13, 3-7 CD-ROM, 4-2,4-9,4-13 charger, I- 1 7 conserving power, 2- 10 indicator, 1-12 installing, 2-9 low conditions, 2-4 recharging, 2-7 release, 4-9 removing, 2-8...
  • Page 110 indicator (FDD), 1-13 using, 1-20 display, 3-4 Drop N'Go, 3-6 fast SCSI II, 1-4, 1-32 feedback, 1-16, 6-3 hard drive/disk, 1-4 failure, 6-4 indicator, I- 13 using, 1-20 headphone, 4-2, 4-10, 4-12 help MS-DOS, 3-3 notebook, 3-6 TravelMate utilities, 3-3 where to get, A- I Windows, 3-3 home sampler, 4-2...
  • Page 111 Index microphone, 1-32, 1-35, 4-2. 4-10, 4-11 MIDI port, 1-5, 1-32 mix, 4-2, 4-13 mixer, 4-11 modem, 1-18 monitors, external, 1-4, 1-18, 1-32 using, 1-19 mouse, 3-4, 5-6, 6-3 Mouse Manager, 3-7 MS-DOS help, 3-3 network options, 1-18 numeric keypad external, 1-17 internal, 1-29 OLE, 3-13...
  • Page 112 Index processor speed, 3-5 PS/2 port, 1-5 switch, 1-31, 5-6 Quick Boot, 1-24 installing extra, 1-22 standard, 3-5 SCSI connections, 4-14 docking system, 1-26, 4-2 hard drive enabler kit, 4-14 notebook, 1-25 serial port, 1-4, 1-31 setup, 1-3 software multimedia, 1-5 using, 3-1 sound, 1-5, 3-12 speaker, 1-35, 4-2...
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