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Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX User Manual

Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX User Manual (219 pages)

Notebook Computer

Brand: Texas Instruments | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Preface
  5
  - About this Manual
    8
  - Troubleshooting
    9
1 Taking a First Look

11
- Learning about Hardware
  
  12
  - System Board
    13
    
    Microprocessor
    13
    
    Keyboard
    14
    
    LCD Screen
    14
    
    Ram
    14
    
    Rom
    14
    
    Hard Disk
    15
    
    Ports and Connectors
    15
    
    Floppy Diskette Drive
    16
    
    Hard Disk Formatting
    16
- Learning about Options
  
  17
  - RAM Modules
    17
    
    Internal Modem
    17
    
    80387SX 20-Mhz Math Coprocessor
    18
    
    Cables
    18
    
    Extra Internal Battery Pack
    18
    
    Numeric Keypad
    18
    
    Ethernet LAN Adapter
    19
    
    Expansion Station
    19
    
    External Monitors
    19
    
    Printers
    19
    
    Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Adapter
    19
- Learning about Software
  
  20
  - 1-10 Taking a First Look
    20
2 Learning about Your Computer

21
- Connectors and Ports
  21
- LCD Screen
  22
  - LCD Screen
    23
    
    Resolution
    23
    
    Screen Angle
    23
    
    Brightness Control
    24
    
    Screen Controls
    24
    
    Contrast Control
    25
    
    Standard/Reverse Switch
    25
- Connectors and Ports
  26
  - Right Side Panel
    26
    
    Left Side Panel
    26
    
    External Monitor Connector
    27
    
    Modem Connector
    27
    
    Parallel (Printer) Port
    27
    
    Serial (RS-232C) Port
    27
    
    Travelpoint Connector
    27
    
    AC Adapter Jack
    28
    
    Expansion Bus Connector
    28
    
    Rearpanel
    28
    
    Bottom Panel
    29
    
    Operator Panel
    29
    
    Option Card Slot Cover
    29
    
    Power Switch
    29
- Keyboard Keyrs
  30
  - Keyboard Keys
    30
    
    Color Coded Keys
    30
    
    Function Keys
    30
    
    Caps Lock
    31
    
    Enter
    31
    
    Shift
    31
    
    Tab
    31
    
    Alt
    32
    
    Backspace
    32
    
    Ctrl
    32
    
    Prtsc
    32
    
    Sysrq
    32
    
    Cursor Control Keys
    33
    
    Esc
    33
    
    Ins
    33
    
    Del
    34
    
    Using the Numlk Key and the Embedded Numeric Keypad
    34
    
    Num Lock off
    35
    
    Num Lock on
    35
    
    Combination Keys
    36
    
    Pause
    36
    
    Scrlk
    36
    
    Indicator Lights
    37
    
    Set up
    37
    
    Stndby (Standby)
    37
    
    Speed Control Keys
    38
    
    Turbo
    38
- Indicator Lights
  39
  - Power
    39
    
    Low Batt (Battery)
    39
    
    Capslock
    40
    
    Floppy Disk
    40
    
    Hard Disk
    40
    
    Num Lock (Numeric Keypad Lock)
    40
    
    Turbo
    40
    
    Scroll Lock
    41
3 Getting Started

42
- Operating Environment
  44
- Guidelines& Precautions
  45
  - Taking Care of the Hard Disk
    45
- Providing Power
  47
  - Connecting the AC Adapter
    47
    
    Providing Power
    48
    
    AC Adapter Indicator Lights
    49
- Handling the Battery Pack
  50
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    50
    
    Conditioning the Battery Pack
    51
    
    Automatic Discharge
    53
    
    Using the Battery Pack
    53
    
    Removing the Battery Pack
    55
  - Starting Your Computer
    57
- Restarting the Computer
  59
- Using the Floppy Drive
  61
  - Using Your Floppies
    61
    
    Inserting a Floppy into the Drive
    62
- Travelpoing Pointing Device
  63
  - Travelpoint Pointing Device
    63
    
    Installing Travelpoint
    63
    
    Using Travelpoint Controls and Indicators
    65
    
    Adjusting Appearance
    67
    
    Adjusting the Travelpoint Cursor
    67
    
    Adjusting Cursor Speed
    68
    
    Installing Applications for Use with Travelpoint
    68
    
    Changing the CONFIG.SYS File
    69
- Getting Online Help
  70
  - Microsoft Windows Help
    70
    
    DOS Commands Description
    70
    
    Getting Online Help
    71
    
    Travelmate 3000 Winsx Utilities Description
    71
4 Customizing Your Computer

72
- Accessing the Setup Program
  74
  - Disk-Based Setup Program
    74
    
    Making Selections on the Menus
    75
    
    ROM-Based Setup Program
    75
    
    Windows-Based Setup Program
    75
    
    Exiting the Disk and ROM Setup Programs
    76
    
    Exiting the Windows-Based Setup Program
    77
- System Options
  78
  - Clock
    78
    
    Date
    78
    
    Time
    78
    
    Date Display
    79
    
    Extended Memory
    79
    
    Memory
    79
    
    Shadow ROM
    79
    
    Standard Memory
    79
    
    Guidelines for Allocating Memory
    80
    
    Unused Memory
    80
    
    Diskette a
    81
    
    Diskette B
    81
    
    Diskette Drives
    81
    
    Hard Disk 1
    81
    
    Hard Disk Drives
    81
    
    Hard Disk 2
    82
- User Features
  83
  - Power Savings
    83
    
    Timeout Action
    84
    
    Timeout Interval
    84
    
    Cover Closed Action
    85
    
    HDD Motor Timeout
    85
    
    Wakeup Action
    85
    
    Wakeup Interval
    85
    
    Default CPU Speed
    86
    
    LCD Power
    86
    
    Screen
    87
    
    CRT Type
    88
    
    Cursor Type
    88
    
    Display Mode
    88
    
    Battery Alarm
    89
    
    Caps Lock
    89
    
    Keyboard
    89
    
    Num Lock
    89
    
    Repeat Rate
    89
    
    Scroll Lock
    89
    
    System Configurations
    89
    
    Cover Alarm
    90
    
    Quick Boot
    90
- External Communications
  91
  - Parallel Port
    91
    
    Travelpoint
    91
    
    Baud Rate
    92
    
    CTS (Clear to Send)
    92
    
    Data Bits
    92
    
    Parity
    92
    
    Standard Comm
    92
    
    Stop Bits
    92
    
    DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
    93
    
    DSR (Data Set Ready)
    93
    
    Option Comm
    93
5 Installing and Using Application Programs

94
- Guidelines for Installing Applications
  95
  - Installation Considerations
    95
    
    Communication Ports
    95
    
    Display
    95
    
    Keyboard
    95
    
    Memory
    96
    
    Processing Speed
    96
    
    AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS Files
    97
    
    Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File
    97
    
    Default CONFIG.SYS File
    99
- Using Laptop Manager
  100
  - Laptop Manager Main Menu
    100
    
    Quick Commands Box
    101
    
    Single-Character Quick Commands
    101
- Using Microsoft Windows
  102
- Using a Password
  103
  - Loading the Password Utility
    103
    
    Installing a Password
    104
    
    Changing a Password
    105
    
    Removing a Password
    106
    
    Entering the Password
    107
This Chapter Tells You About: Q

109
- 6 Travelmate 3000 Winsx Options
  109
  - Numeric Keypad
    110
    
    Attaching the Keypad
    110
  - RAM Modules
    111
    
    Installing the RAM Modules
    111
    
    Removing the Keyboard
    111
    
    Installing the Modules
    113
    
    Replacing the Keyboard
    114
    
    Changing Memory Setup
    115
  - Internal Modem
    116
  - Math Coprocessor Option
    117
    
    Parts Furnished
    117
    
    Tools Required
    117
    
    Disassembling the Computer
    118
    
    Reassembling the Computer
    121
    
    Operation
    122
  - Other Options
    123
    
    Ethernet Adapter
    123
    
    Extra Battery Pack
    123
    
    Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
    123
    
    Expansion Station
    124
    
    Mouse
    124
    
    Printers
    124
    
    External Monitor
    125
7 Taking Care of Your Computer

126
- Do's and Don'ts
  127
- Cleaning the Travelmate 3000 Winsx
  128
  - Cleaning the Case
    128
  - Cleaning the Screen
    128
- Conserving Battery Power
  129
  - Typical Power Consumption
    130
- Care and Handling of the Battery
  131
- Specifications
  133
  - Physical Dimensions
    134
  - Power Source
    134
  - Agency Approvals
    136
- Character Sets
  137
- Keyboard Layouts
  142
- Diagnostics
  147
  - Diagnostic Error Codes
    152
  - Hard Disk Format
    158
- Troubleshooting
  162
  - Error Messages
    167
- Configuring Memory
  174
  - Installing Device Drivers
    179
- Connector Pin Assignments
  184
- Screen Standards
  186
- Glossary
  
  190
- Index
  
  204

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