Page 1 User’s Reference Guide TravelMate 4000M Notebook Computer P/N 9793374-0001, Rev. A August 1994...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Preface Chapter 1 Using the Setup Programs Accessing the Setup Programs ... 1-2 Date and Time Parameters ... 1-7 Disk Drive Parameters ... 1-8 Input/Output (I/O) Parameters ... 1-9 Keyboard Parameters ... 1-12 Memory Parameters ... 1-13 Power Management Parameters ... 1-14 Power Savings ...
Page 3 Contents Chapter 4 Laptop Manager Laptop Manager Features... 4-2 LM Main Menu... 4-3 Adding Applications to the Menu... 4-5 Adding Items to the Application Menu ... 4-14 Changing LM Menu Colors ... 4-15 LM_Setup... 4-16 Chapter 5 Power Saving Utilities Optimizing Battery Operation...
Page 4 Chapter 8 VGA External Monitor Utilities Capabilities ... 8-2 VGA Utility... 8-5 Advanced Monitor Operations ... 8-13 External Monitor Troubleshooting ... 8-17 Chapter 9 Other Utilities ALARM Utility ... 9-2 GETSTAT Utility ... 9-3 RAMDRIVE.SYS Device Driver... 9-6 SETCMOS Utility... 9-7 SETKEY Utility...
Page 5 Contents Chapter 12 Portable CD-ROM Docking System Features... 12-2 Docking Your Notebook ... 12-6 Undocking the Notebook ... 12-8 Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ... 12-10 Options ... 12-15 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Character Sets Appendix C Keyboard Layouts Appendix D Diagnostics Appendix E Power Consumption Values Appendix F Configuring Memory...
Page 6 Copyright (©) 1994 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved — Printed in U.S.A. TravelMate 4000M Notebook User’s Reference Guide TI Part No. 9793374-0001, Rev. A Original Issue: April 1994 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual.
Page 7 Preface Your TravelMate 4000M computer comes with a variety of Preface standard features and options that maximize system performance and ease of operation. This manual acts as a reference for software utilities and hardware included with your notebook. Chapter 1- Shows you the basics of system setup using the supplied Setup programs.
Page 8 Preface Appendix A - Provides system specifications for the TM4000M. Appendix B - Displays character sets used by the TM4000M. Appendix C - Displays domestic and international keyboard layouts. Appendix D - Describes diagnostics and error codes for your TM4000M. Appendix E - Describes the power consumption values for your TM4000M.
Page 9 Using the Setup Programs This chapter explains: How to access the Setup Programs How to select and save parameters Contents Accessing the Setup Programs ...1-2 Initial Startup Procedure ...1-2 Startup Menu ...1-3 Creating Backup System Diskettes ...1-4 System Recovery Diskette ...1-4 Accessing Disk-Based Setup ...1-5 Accessing ROM-Based Setup ...1-6 Accessing Windows-Based Setup ...1-6...
Page 10: Accessing The Setup Programs
Accessing the Setup Programs Your computer has three setup programs to assist you in selecting required hardware and software parameters: Disk-based Setup ROM-based Setup Windows-based Setup Initial Startup Procedure The first time you boot up your notebook, your system automatically runs Setup. The following questions are asked: You are asked which country your keyboard is designed to support.
Page 11: Startup Menu
Accessing the Setup Programs Delete - delete the video (the video takes up 12 MB of hard disk space) Make your selection. The system reboots to the Startup Menu. Startup Menu Each time your system boots, the Startup Menu appears. You have ten seconds to make selections from this menu, otherwise the boot process continues with previously configured parameters.
Page 12: Creating Backup System Diskettes
Accessing the Setup Programs Creating Backup System Diskettes 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"...
Page 13: Accessing Disk-Based Setup
Accessing the Setup Programs You should keep your System Recovery diskette updated with your latest Windows configuration. To do this, complete the following steps: The first time you complete a new addition or change to Windows (such as adding a new software icon), manually copy all *.GRP and *.INI files to the first copy of the System Recovery diskette.
Page 14: Accessing Windows-Based Setup
Accessing the Setup Programs Accessing ROM-Based Setup ROM-based Setup resides in internal . It is identical to disk-based Setup except it does not have any online help. To access Page 1 of -based Setup, save any work in progress, and press CTRL-ALT-ESC. You can then select parameters as you do for disk-based Setup.
Page 15: Date And Time Parameters
Parameter Definitions and Values Time Pressing the space bar when seconds are highlighted resets seconds to 00. Date The day-of-week value is set automatically when you set the date. Date Display Determines whether the time is (Time Display) displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Values: US (12-hour) (default) European (24-hour)
Page 16: Disk Drive Parameters
Disk Drive Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Diskettes Drives Do not change from defaults unless Drive A, Drive B external floppy drive configured as floppy drive Values: 3.5", 1.44 MB (default, Drive A) 3.5" 720 KB, 5.25", 360 KB, 5.25", 1.2 MB Not installed (default, Drive B) Hard Disk 1 &...
Page 17: Input/Output (I/O) Parameters
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters The input/output (I/O) parameters define how the computer treats the following I/O devices: SerialPort Parallel port SCSI PCMCIA Game Port PS/2 Port You can use these parameters to enable and define the ports. Parameter Definitions and Values Standard Defines whether the port is enabled Comm...
Page 18 Input/Output (I/O) Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Baud Rate Data Bits Values: 7, 8 (default) Stop Bits Values: 1 (default), 2 Parity Values: Odd, Even, None (default) Parallel Port Defines whether parallel port enabled Values: LPT 1 (default) LPT 2 LPT 3 Disabled EPP Mode...
Page 19 Input/Output (I/O) Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values SCSI BIOS Values: Disable (default) Enable PCMCIA Selects status for PCMCIA option Values: Hardware- BIOS- Game Port Selects status for MIDI/Joy Port Values: PS/2 Port Selects device for PS/2 port Values: Disabled, Mouse, Keyboard Auto (default)=detects whether keyboard or mouse attached Page No.
Page 20: Keyboard Parameters
Keyboard Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Caps Lock Startup status of Caps Lock indicator Values: Off (default) Num Lock Startup status of Num Lock indicator Values: On (default) Scroll-Lock Startup status of Scroll Lock indicator Values: Off (default) Repeat Rate Speed at which a character repeats when key pressed and held Values:...
Page 21: Memory Parameters
Parameter Definitions and Values Standard Do not change Shadow ROM Set to default for maximum performance of BIOS and Extended RAM unless your application requires the 384 KB that Shadow ROM uses. Values: Internal (default) Memory Parameters All, None Using the Setup Programs 1-13 Page No.
Page 22: Power Management Parameters
Power Management Parameters If you use your computer frequently on battery power, the amount of productive time you can get out of a single battery charge is important. Although the default values for the Setup parameters do an adequate job of conserving power, you can adjust the values of the parameters to achieve even greater savings and a resulting longer battery life.
Page 23: Power Savings
The power-savings parameters define a variety of ways the computer can modify its activity to affect the drain on the battery. There is also a parameter called Power Savings that determines when, if ever, the computer implements the defined power savings. Parameter Definitions and Values Power Savings...
Page 24 Power Savings Parameter Definitions and Values Wakeup Number of minutes in auto-suspend Interval mode before waking up Values: 5 , 10 (default), 15, 20 Wakeup Action What happens when wakeup interval expires and auto-suspend enabled; applies to battery operations only Values: Backlight On and CPU normal (default)
Page 25 Parameter Definitions and Values HDD Motor Number of minutes without reads or Timeout writes before hard disk off Values: 1, 2, 5 (default), 10, Always on Hard disk access may be delayed while the hard disk reaches operating speed. If an application has frequent hard disk access, a low setting may actually use more power because of the power required to bring the hard...
Page 26 Power Savings Parameter Definitions and Values Power Level Level of savings activated under BatteryPro utility. Values: Disabled 1–Low 2–Medium (default) 3–High 4–Maximum 1-18 Using the Setup Programs Page No. Access Path (Disk/ROM) (Windows) No access. Main SETPOWER Control Panel command in MS-DOS WSETUP Power Savings...
Page 27: Activity Monitoring
The computer can monitor activity on up to three groups of devices depending on the model: Comm—includes the standard serial port Disks—includes the hard disk, floppy drive, and CD-ROM External PS/2 keyboard, numeric keypad, or mouse connected to the PS/2 port If no activity occurs on the monitored devices for the defined Timeout Interval, the computer implements the defined Timeout Action.
Page 28 Activity Monitoring Page No. Access Path Parameter Definitions and Values (Disk/ROM) (Windows) Comm Monitors COM port Page 2 Main Values: Control Panel Yes (or On) (defaut) No (or Off) WSETUP Power Savings Activity Monitor Comm 1-20 Using the Setup Programs...
Page 29: Screen Parameters
Parameter Definitions and Values Reverse Specifies startup status of video Values: On= White on black for text and graphics Off (default)=Black on white for text and graphics Text Only= Text only Graphics Only= Graphics only Not supported on color models Expanded Specifies whether all video modes can Mode...
Page 30 Screen Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Monitor Type Selects the monitor device driver appropriate for your external monitor and application. Values: VGA, 8514 Compatible, Super VGA, Ext. Super VGA (default), Multifrequency, Extended Multifrequency, Super Multifrequency, Ext. Super Multifrequency Must match external monitor LCD Palette Specifies the startup palette.
Page 31: System Configuration Parameters
System Configuration Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Battery Alarm Defines whether the alarm sounds for low-battery condition Values: On (default) Can be delayed in Windows with Power utility Cover Alarm Defines whether the alarm sounds when the cover closed Values: On (default) Speaker Defines whether the speaker is on or...
Page 32 System Configuration Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Speakers Values: (Multimedia) Enabled (default) Disabled Quick Boot Defines extent of self-test performed at startup Values: On (default)=bypasses some tests, including memory tests Off= runs all self tests Internal Cache Defines cache memory Values: On (Enabled) (default) Off (Disabled)
Page 33 Installing and Using Applications This chapter explains: Guidelines for loading programs How to set up a password How to restore MS-DOS Contents Guidelines for Installing Applications ... 2-2 Installation Considerations ... 2-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT File ... 2-3 Default CONFIG.SYS Files... 2-7 Setting Up a Password ...
Page 34: Guidelines For Installing Applications
Guidelines for Installing Applications Guid elines for Installing App licat ions Your TravelMate Computer is fully compatible with computers. All applications written for AT computers will execute on your computer. However, consider these guidelines before installing applications. Installation Considerations The following configuration items will influence how you install application programs.
Page 35: Autoexec.bat File
Guidelines for Installing Applications Processing Speed Some applications cannot execute at the high speed available with your computer. Check the application documentation for the required processing speed and, if necessary, change the speed using one of the following methods: Setup Program (see instructions in this manual) CTRL-ALT- or CTRL-ALT- SPEED utility Note: On DX4 models, memory managers such as...
Page 36 Guidelines for Installing Applications application requires additions or changes to the file, carefully consider the consequences. AUTOEXEC.BAT Please read and understand this file before you change it. (See the MS-DOS User’s Guide and Reference furnished with your computer for more details on constructing this file and its significance.) Note: If you need to restore the default A file...
Page 37 Guidelines for Installing Applications 1. @ECHO OFF 2. REM ================================ 3. PROMPT $P$G 4. PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;C:\UTILS;C:\JAZZ;C:\PCMPLUS 5. SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP 6. SET COMSPEC=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM 7. SET MFILE=C:\UTILS 8. SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T4 9. SET MOUSE=C:\MOUSE 10. C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE /L 11. C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.EXE /Q 12.
Page 38 Guidelines for Installing Applications TravelMate 4000M Factory Default Line Purpose turns off echoing (displaying) of commands on screen comment block tells MS-DOS to display the current drive and directory defines the directories and order in which to search for files entered on the command line; you can add...
Page 39: Default Config.sys Files
Guidelines for Installing Applications reboots the system loads system and PCMCIA drivers comment block describing SCSI drivers/utilities loads system, PCMCIA, and SCSI drivers comment block describing SCSI and PCMCIA drivers/ utilities executes the MSCDEX so the CD-ROM is accessed loads system and PCMCIA drivers comment block describing PCMCIA drivers/ utilities edits command lines, recalls MS-DOS command, and...
Page 40: Installing And Using Applications
Guidelines for Installing Applications 1. [MENU] 2. MENUCOLOR=11,0 3. MENUITEM=P,STANDARD WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 4. MENUITEM=SP,DOCKING SYSTEM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 5. MENUITEM=N,MINIMUM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 6. MENUITEM=S,MINIMUM DOCKING SYSTEM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 7. MENUITEM=SM,SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND BACKUP 8. MENUITEM=G,GAMES DEMONSTRATION 9. MENUDEFAULT=P,10 10.
Page 41 Guidelines for Installing Applications Factory Default (Modify but do not delete these command lines) Line Purpose calls the menu subroutine and displays sets the color of the menu 3 - 8 displays the menu if no menu item is selected after 10 seconds, the p subroutine is called calls the common subroutine that is run each time the system boots...
Page 42 Guidelines for Installing Applications 29-30 defines the system driver subroutine assigns memory manager to a double buffer space for more efficient performance runs BatteryPro utility? sets the IRQ and DMA for the sound driver a device driver that loads Network software 35-36 defines the PCMCIA driver subroutine 37-40...
Page 43: Setting Up A Password
Setting Up a Password The computer provides the Password utility to limit access to your computer to only those who know the password. The password is valid until you remove or change it. Be sure to select a password that you can remember. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access files.
Page 44: Installing A Password
Setting Up a Password Installing a Password Highlight Install Password on the Password Utility menu and press ENTER. You are prompted for a password. Type a password of up to eight characters, and press ENTER. Press ENTER again to install the new password, or press ESC to cancel the action and return to the Password Utility menu.
Page 45: Removing A Password
Setting Up a Password displays on the next line, and you are prompted to press any key to return to the Password Utility menu. You can try to change the password again, or you can exit the Password Utility menu by selecting EXIT. Type a new password of up to eight characters, and press ENTER.
Page 46: Entering The Password
Setting Up a Password Entering the Password Once you install the password, you will be prompted to enter a password each time you start the computer. See the User’s Guide. Caution: Be sure to select a password that you can re- member.
Page 47: Setting Up A Non Ms-Dos Environment
Setting Up a Non MS-DOS Environment To install an operating system other than MS-DOS, you must complete the following steps: At the MS-DOS prompt, press FN+ESC or type C:\UTILS\SET_UP.EXE The Setup Program appears. Press FN+PGDN to go to the page that displays Advanced OS Power: ON.
Page 48: Restoring Ms-Dos System Files
Restoring MS-DOS System Files Restoring M S-DOS System Files You cannot restore system files without having first created the backup diskettes. If your system is down, you cannot create these diskettes. It is very important to create backup system diskettes as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer.
Page 49 Restoring MS-DOS System Files Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready This message is repeated when any key is pressed. Complete the following steps to restore the hard disk: Turn off the computer, and insert the 3.5-inch Microsoft MS-DOS, Disk 1 floppy into the floppy drive.
Page 50: Restoring Batterypro Utilities
Restoring MS-DOS System Files Restoring Windows After you restore the restore the remaining software (Windows, BatteryPro, mouse, SCSI, PCMCIA, and TM4000M display drivers). Place the Windows backup diskette you should have created after you purchased your computer in Drive A and from the MS-DOS C:\>...
Page 51 Restoring MS-DOS System Files See more information on the BatteryPro utilities elsewhere in this manual. Installing and Using Applications 2-19...
Page 52 Custom Windows Utilities This chapter tells you about Utilities designed for your computer to enhance your performance while using Windows Contents Overview of Windows Utilities... 3-3 Information Utilities ... 3-4 Battery Level (Wbattery) ... 3-4 BatteryPro APM... 3-4 Battery Saving Tips (Battips) ... 3-5 Dosnotes ...
Page 53 Contents Content s Super Shutdown Utility... 3-19 Shutdown Options ... 3-20 Icon ... 3-21 Passwords... 3-21 Exit Modes ... 3-22 3-2 Custom Windows Utilities...
Page 54: Overview Of Windows Utilities
Overview of Windows Utilities The TravelMate 4000M Series custom Windows utilities are accessible from Windows by double-clicking individual icons. Most of these utilities are found in the Notebook Group, but some are in the Startup Group, and still others are in the Control Panel of the Main Windows Group.
Page 55: Information Utilities
Information Utilities The information utilities provide you information you need quickly. Your computer has the following information utilities: Battery Level (Wbattery) Double-click on Wbattery in the Notebook Group to display the battery level dialog box for your TravelMate computer. This dialog box displays the approximate charge left in your computer based on user-specified settings.
Page 56: Battery Saving Tips (Battips)
Information Utilities Battery Saving Tips (Battips) Double-click on this icon in the Notebook Group for information about actions you can take to maximize the life of a battery charge. Dosnotes Double-click the Dosnotes icon in the Notebook Group to run the program that describes many of the the NBHELP -level utilities.
Page 57: Productivity Utilities
Productivity Utilities Prod uctiv ity Utilit ies The productivity utilities help you function more efficiently while in the Windows environment. The computer has the following productivity utilities. Alarms Off (Walarms) Double-click the Walarms icon in the Notebook Group to disable the cover-closed alarm and the low-battery alarm. Drop N’...
Page 58: Super Shutdown Icon
Productivity Utilities To return to Windows from the main menu, press Q. You are asked if you are sure you want to Exit. Enter Y. Power Icon Double-click the Power icon in the Control Panel of the Main Windows Group to access the interface to Microsoft’s Advanced Power Management (APM) and Texas Instruments BatteryPro Power Management system.
Page 59: Midi Mapper
Productivity Utilities indicate preferred playback and recording file formats specify whether to use preferred devices only For further information, refer to online Help provided with this application. MIDI Mapper This icon is located in the Control Panel window. Double-click on the icon to display the MIDI Mapper screen.
Page 60: Video Utilities
The display utilities allow you to customize your notebook display for your operating environment. The following utilities are available from the Notebook group menu: Panel - sends output to the panel on the notebook CRT - sends output to an external VGA monitor SIMUL - Sends output to both panel and CRT Video Utilities Custom Windows Utilities 3-9...
Page 61: Drop N' Go Utility
Drop N’ Go Utility Drop N’ Go is an application that allows you to display frequently run applications as icons on your desktop or as menu items under the File Manager application. This bypasses the usual file-finding process and keeps your most useful applications at your fingertips.
Page 62 Enter required information on the application you wish to add. This very similar to the Run... dialog box used in the Program Manager. Note: The quickest way to Add or Change applications is to select the down arrow next to the Title box. Selecting from the list that appears quickly and automatically places all information.
Page 63: Deleting Applications
Drop N’ Go Utility You should now see the selected applications as icons on your desktop. When you open File Manager, you should see the menu created in steps 6 through 9. Deleting Applications You can delete applications from Drop N’ Go by completing the following steps: From the Drop N’...
Page 64: Icon Placement
Drop N’ Go Utility Icon Placement You can control Icon placement on your desktop through Drop N’ Go as follows: Single click on the Drop N’ Go icon and select Save All Positions to save all icon positions as they currently appear on your desktop.
Page 65: Change Cursor Utility
Note: Custom cursors designed specifically for the TravelMate 4000M Series automatically load when Windows loads. Although these cursors were designed for visibility on the furnished by Windows instead.
Page 66: Creating A New Cursor
Change Cursor Utility you assign one of four editing functions to the left and right buttons on your pointing device. Clicking on the circles within the boxes causes the following when you subsequently move the pencil-shaped editing cursor to the detail window.
Page 67 Change Cursor Utility Using the Configure menu to install (or remove) the new cursor(s) to load automatically when you load Windows You can start creating a new cursor as soon as you load the Change Cursor menu. Move the cursor into the detail window—it then assumes the shape of a pencil.
Page 68: Change Cursor Menu Bar
Change Cursor Utility Change Cursor Menu Bar Select Cursor at the Change Cursor menu bar to display the Cursor menu. The following items are available at this menu. Note: Changes made to the cursors are temporary unless you save them to a file using the File command on the menu bar.
Page 69: Configure Menu
Change Cursor Utility Save As Exit Configure Menu The Configure command enables you to save and install the cursor using the following options. Save cursor settings Load cursor settings Install for automatic setup Uninstall Change Cursor Scheduling 3-18 Custom Windows Utilities displays a menu where you can type a new filename for your cursor, or you can double-click an existing filename listed in the Files: window.
Page 70: Super Shutdown Utility
Super Shutdown Utility Super Shutdown is an automatic shutdown configuration utility available from the Notebook group. With this utility, your system exits Windows faster than the standard Windows exit procedure. You can also select from a variety of user-specified shutdown features that will customize the way your computer shuts down and reboots.
Page 71: Super Shutdown Utility
Super Shutdown Utility Maximum power savings for your computer during battery operation Shutdown Options Shutdown options allow you to: Terminate Windows applications unconditionally Terminate DOS applications unconditionally Caution: These two methods may result in files not be- ing closed properly and could cause disk errors. Allow any applications that support DDE (such as Microsoft EXCEL) to save and close any open files.
Page 72: Icon
Super Shutdown Utility Icon The icon options allow you to select whether or not you want the Shutdown icon to stay on top of any overlapping windows or to automatically appear in the position in which it was located at the time of system shutdown. Passwords You may set, enter, or change a password using the Super Shutdown Utility.
Page 73: Exit Modes
Super Shutdown Utility Type the new password at the New Password line. Retype the new password in the Retype New Password line. Press ENTER. Exit Modes To select an exit mode for Shutdown: Single-click on the Super Shutdown icon and select the exit mode from the menu, or Select the Default Exit Mode from the Shutdown Configuration menu...
Page 74 Super Shutdown Utility Shutdown Method Shutdown Method Exit to MS-DOS (default) Suspend Exit to MS-DOS and Suspend Exit to MS-DOS and Eject Restart Windows Reboot System Description Takes you to the MS-DOS prompt after shutdown Enters the power saving mode Takes you to the MS-DOS prompt and enters the power saving mode...
Page 75: Application Setup
Super Shutdown Utility Application Setup The Application Setup button allows you to use the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to communicate with Windows applications that support it. Such applications are called DDE Servers. When selected, the Application DDE Information dialog box appears as shown in the following figure.
Page 76 Super Shutdown Utility Application Setup Selection Window Name The window title that appears in the title bar. Clicking on the button next to the text box in the Application Close Information dialog box drops down a list of applications that are currently set up.
Page 77 Super Shutdown Utility The DDE Server and command string must be specified by the application software. If this is not documented in the software applications user manual, contact the software vendor for this information Scheduling The Scheduling feature of Shutdown is used during battery operation of your computer.
Page 78: Laptop Manager
This chapter tells you about How to use the Laptop Manager utility to supervise your application programs How to configure the Laptop Manager utility to load your application programs at the touch of a key Contents Laptop Manager Features... 4-2 LM Main Menu...
Page 79: Laptop Manager Features
Laptop Manager Features The Laptop Manager (LM) utility is an application control program that provides quick access to your applications. LM has two submenus on one screen on which you can list the names of applications installed on the hard disk. You can then load applications from one of the submenus with a function key, and from the other submenu using the arrow keys and Enter.
Page 80: Lm Main Menu
LM Main Menu LM Ma in Menu LM is installed on the hard disk at the factory and is also stored on the the backup diskettes you should have made after you purchased the notebook. LM displays its main menu when you load it from the Windows Notebook group menu or from the MS-DO prompt.
Page 81: Single-Character Quick Commands
LM Main Menu F1 — Help screens F2 — (Laptop) File Manager F3 — Save Config(uration) described under the SETCMOS F4 — Reset Config(uration), which is part of the SETCMOS Single-Character Quick Commands At the bottom of the LM menu Quick Commands box are two commands: Pressing D (for prompt at the bottom of the screen where you can enter...
Page 82: Adding Applications To The Menu
Adding Applications to the Menu You can add your own the LM main menu for easier access; you can also alter or move current menu items. After you have installed your own applications on the hard disk, you are ready to insert listings into the Laptop Manager menu.
Page 83: Display String
Adding Applications to the Menu In response to the Modify Function Key prompt, press the function key (F5 through F11) you want to assign to your application. LM then displays the Quick Command Program Setup menu. Laptop Manager - Change Menu Vn.nn Display string: Program pathname: Parameter string:...
Page 84 Adding Applications to the Menu and press ENTER. Thereafter, the word Communication will be displayed in the main menu Quick Commands box, opposite the function key number you selected. You also can type line graphics characters to appear on the function key display.
Page 85 Adding Applications to the Menu Parameter String The Parameter string prompt enables you to set up your menu so it does more than call applications. It enables you to define parameters passed to the program when it is loaded. For example, if your communications program requires a telephone number as a parameter when the program loads, you would type the number at the Parameter string prompt.
Page 86: Working Directory
Adding Applications to the Menu You can use up to four optional parameter string buffers (%A, %B, %C, and %D); however, the %D buffer is assigned for use by the LM single-character command D ( ). You can use all four, but the information in the %D buffer will change every time you enter a string for either the application or the D ( ) command.
Page 87 Adding Applications to the Menu Password If you choose to assign a password, type up to 19 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the password you want to use. To protect the secrecy of the password you type, the characters are not displayed; asterisks are displayed.
Page 88 Adding Applications to the Menu Then, at the Filename prompt, type the pathname of the palette data file associated with this application, and press ENTER. Note: Your directory has several color palette files UTILS configured as examples for use with individual applications. These files end with the sample palette for Lotus 1-2-3 3.0 install your applications, examine the...
Page 89 Adding Applications to the Menu CPU Speed During Program Execution? In response to the speed during program execution? prompt, select the system speed you want to use during program execution by pressing the Space Bar to toggle among High, Low, and Auto. Select Low for optimum battery-charge conservation.
Page 90: Exiting The Quick Command Program Setup Menu
Adding Applications to the Menu Exiting the Quick Command Program Setup Menu When you complete all your Quick Command Program Setup menu selections, press Esc. LM prompts you at the bottom of the screen: Keep changes? [Y] Press ENTER, ESC, or Y if you want to keep your changes or additions.
Page 91: Adding Items To The Application Menu
Adding Items to the Application Menu Add ing It ems to t he App lication Menu The procedure for adding items to the Application menu is the same as described previously for the Quick Command Program Setup menu, except you can use several function keys to insert, delete, modify, or cut and paste an item.
Page 92: Changing Lm Menu Colors
Changing LM Menu Colors Chang ing LM M enu Colors Pressing F11 at the LM Change Menu causes LM to display the Screen Color Setup menu where you can change the colors of the LM menus displayed by an external monitor connected to your computer.
Page 93: Lm_Setup
LM_Setup This application executes when you press F12 at the Laptop Manager main menu. It allows you to change the current applications list, The Quick Key definitions, or the Screen Colors. Changes made are written to a data file (default is MFILE.DAT). The following table displays selections available from the LM_Setup menu: Insert Appl Delete Appl...
Page 94 This chapter tells you about How to get the most work from a battery charge BatteryPro controls for optimum power savings; and utility that enables you to control SETPOWER BatteryPro power levels SMARTDRV.EXE, a hard disk drive performance enhancement utility SPEED, which lets you change optimum performance and battery power savings Contents...
Page 95: Optimizing Battery Operation
Optimizing Battery Operation Your computer has three ways to save battery power: Manually turning off the pressing STANDBY or setting up the computer to enter auto-suspend mode Saving power, in real time, while running your applications, through user-selected power-saving levels Specifying hardware and software configurations that best match your applications and battery-savings performance...
Page 96: Suspend/Standby Modes
Optimizing Battery Operation Activate Resume Mode Battery Capacity Suspend/Standby Modes The computer has three suspend/standby modes you can select as needed. The three modes, listed in order of power-saving capabilities, are the cover-closed suspend mode, the manual standby mode, and the auto-suspend mode.
Page 97: Auto-Suspend Mode
Optimizing Battery Operation hard disk, and floppy drive. This mode overrides other standby/suspend modes. You also can use this mode to transport the computer short distances without turning it off. The computer instantly resumes normal operation when you open the cover. All operations continue where left off when suspended;...
Page 98: Real-Time Power Savings
Optimizing Battery Operation this mode. The system remains in auto-suspend mode until activity is detected on a monitored device defined in Setup or until the Auto Wakeup Interval (selected in Setup) expires. When the Auto Wakeup Interval expires (5 to 20 minutes), the system returns to normal operation for the duration of the selected System Timeout Interval (1 to 15 minutes), at which time the system again enters the auto-suspend mode.
Page 99: Power-Saving Levels
Optimizing Battery Operation Power-Saving Levels The power-saving level you should use to optimize battery-charge life depends on the operations you are performing and how the application is written. Use Setup to define power-savings levels. BatteryPro does not usually conflict with applications. However, some applications may fail or suffer performance degradation.
Page 100: Configuration Power Savings
Optimizing Battery Operation should be unnoticeable. This level is the optimum compromise between program performance and battery charge life. Most applications work well at level 2, for example, Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft PaintBrush ® , Word, and Works. Many programs that work well at level 1 also work well at level 2 (for example, Microsoft Windows).
Page 101: Cpu Speed
Optimizing Battery Operation Hard Disk Motor Timeout The hard disk turns off automatically after no activity for the time set for the Hard Disk Motor Timeout interval in the Setup Program. You can change the default 5-minutes setting using the Setup Program. Note: When the hard disk is off, remember that a slight delay occurs for the disk drive to reach operating speed.
Page 102 Optimizing Battery Operation not display satisfactorily at lower values, so experiment with your particular application. This has no effect on color units. I/O (Input/Output) Ports You can individually disable the parallel or serial ports, if not in use, to save battery power. LCD Brightness Control is a major power user in the computer.
Page 103: Setpower Utility
SETPOWER Utility SETP OWER Utilit y Using the utility, you can also set the BatteryPro SETPOWER power-savings level at any prompt. For example, at MS-DOS prompt you can type C:\> SETPOWER /Ln where n is the power-saving level (0 through 4) you want to use.
Page 104: Smartdrv.exe Disk Caching Utility
SMARTDRV.EXE Disk Caching Utility SM ARTDRV.EX E Disk C aching Utilit y SMARTDRV.EXE is a disk-caching utility that reduces the time and power the computer needs to read data from the hard disk. SMARTDRV.EXE works best if you use many applications and files at one time.
Page 105: Speed Utility
SPEED Utility SPEED operating speed to low, medium, or high. However, because the faster speeds consume more power, you may want to select the low or medium speed to conserve power when you are operating the computer on its internal battery. You can change in this manual) or by pressing CTRL-ALT- or CTRL-ALT- (except on...
Page 106 This chapter tells you about PAL, which controls built-in colors as well as external monitor colors RPAL, which enables you to make real-time changes to gray shades or colors on the on an external color monitor Contents Color Display Utilities... 6-2 PAL Utility...
Page 107: Color Display Utilities
Color Display Utilities Color Display Utilit ies For the monochrome models, the simultaneously displays up to 64 colors as 64 shades of gray (mapped into the 64 standard colors). You can change the shade of gray selected to represent each of the 16 colors to maximize contrast between adjacent gray scale shades when running programs that use particular color combinations.
Page 108: Pal Utility
utility defines the current palette. The power-on default is defined in Setup as the utility to: Change to a predefined palette Change specific colors and gray shades Changing to a Predefined Palette To change to one of the system palettes or a user palette defined by the utility, at the RPAL...
Page 109: Other Ways To Select A Predefined Palette
PAL Utility Note: Palettes created or modified with the are not saved. PAL /S displays the currently selected LCD pallette. Other Ways to Select a Predefined Palette After you define a palette using the two additional ways to select the defined palette: Select the palette from the keyboard Include the command in your Selecting the Palette From the Keyboard —...
Page 110 PAL Utility Color Palette set to Grayscale Palette n (n=0 – 5) RPAL Utility With the utility, you can make real-time gray shade RPAL changes to the or color changes to a color LCD or an attached color monitor. displays a small gray-shades RPAL or color palette over part of your current screen when you press a hot key (ALT plus an alphabet key you can assign).
Page 111: Installing Rpal
PAL Utility Installing RPAL To see the switches for the prompt type RPAL /? and press ENTER. RPAL displays the following menu and then returns to the prompt: MS-DOS Resident Palette VN.NN (c) 1990-92 Texas Instruments Incorporated Usage: RPAL [ /U /I /Ddatafile /Kc /1user1file /2user2file] [ ] - denotes optional parameters Parameters: /Ddatafile...
Page 112 PAL Utility Note: If other programs are currently installed, you must uninstall them in reverse order from which they were installed. Or you can update your work and reboot to s from remove all /Ddatafile Switch — Loading an Data File — To RPAL data file, at the C:\>...
Page 113: Using Rpal
PAL Utility Using RPAL To use RPAL applications, press ALT-P (or ALT plus the hot key you assigned during installation); menu on the left side of your screen: Set Palette vn.n [0] Black 1 Blue 2 Green 3 Cyan 4 Red 5 Magenta 6 Brown 7 White...
Page 114: Saving An Rpal Data File
You can use the following keys at the RPAL Menu Function Keys Function ì selects the color to adjust selects the color hue or gray shade Ctrl - moves the menu to the left or right Ctrl - so you can view the entire screen resets all color hue or gray shades to their factory default values saves the current palette to an RPAL data file...
Page 115: Adding Rpal To Your Autoexec.bat File
PAL Utility Note: You can save an unlimited number of palettes by assigning them unique filenames. Adding RPAL to Your AUTOEXEC.BAT File By including an command in your file, RPAL AUTOEXEC.BAT you can install each time you turn on the computer. RPAL Add the following line to your file:...
Page 116: Palset Utility
The PALSET utility allows you to change the gray scale palette definitions for the User1 and User2 palette values. To use PALSET, type PALSET at the MS-DOS C:> prompt. The following keys are available at the PALSET main menu: Function Help Modify User1 Modify User2...
Page 117 PALSET Utility Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the color you wish to edit. Use the LEFT and RIGHT arow keys to changes values for the selected color. Select ESC to accept color changes or RESET to reset values to the previous settings.
Page 118 This chapter tells you about Using the Laptop File Manager ( manage and view your files and directories LFM commands that simplify directory and file copying, deletion, printing, renaming, and other common file management functions Contents Getting Started with LFM ... 7-3 Loading LFM ...
Page 119 Contents Up (ESC Key) Command... 7-27 Update Command ... 7-27 Multiple File Operations ... 7-28 Tagging Files for Multifile Operation ... 7-29 Split Screen ... 7-29 Copying Multiple Files... 7-29 Restoring Laptop File Manager ... 7-30 7-2 Laptop File Manager Content s...
Page 120: Getting Started With Lfm
Getting Started with LFM The Laptop File Manager ( computer helps you manipulate files and directories stored on the hard disk. Many functions operate on two or more files, called multiple file operations. Assign or change file attributes to one or multiple files Copy one or multiple files or directories to other directories or floppies Delete one or multiple directories and files from hard...
Page 121: Loading Lfm
Getting Started with LFM Loading LFM The Laptop Manager utility enables you to load the Laptop Manager main menu by pressing F2. You also can load and pressing ENTER. Either way, in the current directory similar to the following figure. From this listing you can select drives, directories, and files to view and manipulate.
Page 122: Using The Main Menu
Using the Main Menu Use the following keys and commands to move the highlight around the your directories and files. LFM Menu Function Keys Function shows Help screen moves highlight up moves highlight down highlights last listing Home highlights first listing PgDn shows next page or Help screen if more than 1 page PgUp...
Page 123: Function Key Commands
Function Key Commands Funct ion Key C ommand s The function keys (F1 through F10) listed along the bottom of the main menu provide the functions described in this section. F1 Help Key Pressing F1 at the main menu—and at some submenus—displays a Help screen with condensed user instructions.
Page 124: F3 Rerd (Reread) Key
Function Key Commands F3 ReRd (Reread) Key Pressing F3 causes function is useful if you are examining several floppies on the floppy drive. Rather than having to press F2 (Change Directory) and type the pathname, press F3 each time you insert a new floppy.
Page 125: F5 Split (Split Screen) Key
Function Key Commands F5 Split (Split Screen) Key The split screen function enables you to view two directory listings on the same screen. At the main menu, press F5 and prompts you at the bottom of the screen: Path: [ Type the pathname of the second directory you want to view and press Enter.
Page 126: F6 Creat (Create) Key
Function Key Commands F6 Creat (Create) Key Pressing F6 enables you to create a new directory or filename at the prompt at the bottom of the screen [F]ile or [D]irectory: If you want to create a new file, press F. If you want to create a new directory, press D.
Page 127: F8 Dos (Disk Operating System) Key
Function Key Commands Press the key corresponding to the boxed character in the prompt to begin the sort function. displays the files in the current directory listing (and all other directories you select from one of the following. Name Extension Date/time Size F8 DOS (Disk Operating System) Key...
Page 128: F9 Go Key
Function Key Commands If you want to execute an C causes to prompt at the bottom of the screen DOS Command: [ where you can type any Enter to execute. F9 Go Key Pressing F9 at the execute programs based on the file’s extension. For example, if you want to execute the particular file, move the highlight to the under the...
Page 129: F10 Setup Key
Function Key Commands Note: Do not use the Go function to execute a terminate- and-stay-resident ( ) program. cannot reload itself when you exit the program, and it displays an error program is an example. If you message. The MS-DOS PRINT intend to use , install it in your file so...
Page 130 Function Key Commands Pathnames/Options Setup Menu Pressing P at the Setup Commands menu causes to display the Pathnames Setup and Options Setup menu. Pathname Setup Editor Pathname : [ C:\DOS\EDIT.COM Change Parameters : [ N ] Showfile Pathname : [ Change Parameters : [ N ] Options Setup Information Display...
Page 131 Function Key Commands LFM Colors Menu Pressing C at the to display the Screen Color Setup menu at which you can change the colors of the LCD or an external monitor connected to your computer or change the gray shades of the monochrome LCD. Execute Commands Menu Pressing E at the to display the Execute Commands Setup menu at which...
Page 132: Character Key Commands
Character Key Commands Cha racter Key C ommand s The upper right quadrant of the main menu lists the commands you can use to manipulate the directories and files displayed on the main menu. If the Commands box is not displayed, press F4 and replaces the drive statistics display with the Commands box.
Page 133: Copy Command
Character Key Commands arch (Archive) Attribute rdonly (Read Only) Attribute (System) Attribute hide (Hide File) Attribute Copy Command The Copy command enables you to copy the highlighted file, tagged files (see “Multiple File Operations” later in this chapter), or an entire directory to another directory or to the floppy drive.
Page 134 Character Key Commands If you do not type a new drive letter or directory name, copies the file or directory to the current drive or directory. If you do not type a new filename, existing filename. You also can copy a file/directory to another name you type at the Path: prompt.
Page 135: Delete Command
Character Key Commands Delete Command The Delete command enables you to delete the highlighted file, tagged files (see “Multiple File Operations” later in this chapter), or an entire directory and all files stored in the directory. To delete a file, highlight the file you want to delete and press D.
Page 136: Edit Command
Character Key Commands Edit Command The Edit command loads the highlighted file and the Editor. You can install and use almost any other MS-DOS word processing or editing program by entering its pathname using the Setup function. You must first install your word processor or editor on the hard disk according to the instructions furnished with your word processing program.
Page 137 Character Key Commands Attribute Attributes: [Y]es, [N]o, [I]gnore: [I] arch [I] rdonly [I] sys [I] hide Earlier Date File Date: [12/21/90] Time: [12:34:56] File pattern: [ *.* 7-20 Laptop File Manager To exclude (untag) all files with certain attributes, press the A key at the Exclude prompt and prompts you at the bottom of the screen...
Page 138: Find Command
Character Key Commands Pressing L at the Exclude prompt displays the Later Date same File Date prompt as the Earlier Date prompt described above, and works the same except specify. Press S (or the ENTER key) at the Exclude Select All prompt to exclude (and untag) all files in the directory.
Page 139: Incl (Include) Command
Character Key Commands If you select the [N]ext option by pressing N, the first occurrence of the filename pattern after the highlighted filename. After you press F or N, screen File pattern: [ *.* At this prompt enter the filename pattern for which you are searching.
Page 140 Character Key Commands Attributes: [Y]es, [N]o, [I]gnore: [I] arch [I] rdonly [I] sys [I] hide This prompt enables you to include all files with the same attributes. For example, if you want to include all read-only files in a directory, move the cursor to the rdonly option and press Y to select read-only files Then press ENTER twice.
Page 141: Print Command
Character Key Commands Later Date Select All Ignore File pattern: [ *.* Print Command Print command enables you to send the highlighted file to your system printer or other device connected to your computer via the F10 (SETUP), the Pathnames/Options Setup screen described previously, you can select the printer port ( whether or not to use the Print command prints your file as recorded, with...
Page 142: Quit Command
Character Key Commands provide their own printing facility, you may find their print functions more convenient to use. Quit Command The Quit command at the main menu erases from and returns control to , Laptop Manager, or MS-DOS Windows depending on how you loaded .
Page 143: Show Command
Character Key Commands If you want to move the file, type the entire pathname where you want the file moved, including the new or existing filename, and press ENTER. For example, to move to the directory on MYFILE.TXT MEMOS the root directory and change the name, type MEMOS\FILE1.TXT LFM deletes entry from the current directory...
Page 144: Tag Command
Character Key Commands Tag Command The Tag command enables you to tag (include) directories and files, one at a time, for later multiple file operations. To tag a directory or file, highlight the name of the file, and press T. displays the >>...
Page 145: Multiple File Operations
Multiple File Operations You can perform the same character key command on two or more directories or files by using the Tag command, Include command, or Exclude command to choose the names and then activating the command. The following commands operate on more than one file: Attribute command Copy command—be careful with your pathname;...
Page 146: Tagging Files For Multifile Operation
Multiple File Operations Tagging Files for Multifile Operation To select files for multifile commands, you can use either the Tag command to tag each file in the main menu listing or the Include and Exclude commands to select a large number of related names or extensions.
Page 147: Restoring Laptop File Manager
Restoring Laptop File Manager Restoring Lap top File Ma nag er has for some reason been deleted from the hard disk, you can install the files from the backup diskettes you made of your system software during SETUP. After installing the software, you should be able to load from the hard disk, Windows, or from the Laptop Manager main menu.
Page 148 800 Graphics Modes ...8-3 132-Column Text Modes ...8-4 VGA Utility ...8-5 Configuring Your Application Program ...8-5 Installation Hints...8-7 TravelMate 4000M VGA Software...8-8 Using VGA.EXE ...8-9 Advanced Monitor Operations ...8-13 VGA and Extended VGA Programming ...8-13 References ...8-16 External Monitor Troubleshooting ...8-17...
Page 149: Capabilities
Chapter 1 to make a VGA diskette. You must then install the drivers from the diskette into your /UTILS directory. This is done by typing A:\INSTALL. The TravelMate 4000M drivers described in this chapter assume you are using a color VGA configuration. If you are utility using a monochrome VGA monitor, use the VGA.EXE...
Page 150: Extended 16 And 256-Color 800
Capabilities Extended 16 and 256-Color 800 Graphics Mode Your computer display software can drive a multifrequency display in an extended graphics mode with 800 dots horizontally by 600 dots vertically in 16 or 256 simultaneous colors. This increased resolution effectively provides 56 percent more information than standard modes with software that supports this mode.
Page 151: 132-Column Text Modes
Capabilities 132-Column Text Modes Your computer supports two 132-column text modes on either fixed-frequency or multifrequency monitors. One mode displays 25 rows of 132-column-wide text. The second mode displays 60 rows of 132-column-wide text. These modes display large amounts of information at one time.
Page 152: Vga Utility
VGA Utility VGA Utilit y Most software that is compatible with ’s Personal System/2, , or will run automatically on your computer. Just turn on your computer and install your application for PS/2 models 50, 60, 70 or 80 video, , or as instructed by the program’s documentation.
Page 153 VGA Utility TravelMate 4000M Video Standards Supported Standard Mode Resolution VGA, PS/2 Display Adapter including MCGA and EGA modes (default) Monochrome Text 80 columns Color Text 80 columns 40 columns 80 columns 100-Col. Text (4) 100 columns 100 columns 100 columns 132-Col.
Page 154: Installation Hints
Installation Hints The following software installation tips may help you achieve the best monitor image. The best display images usually are achieved by installing your applications for the highest resolution mode available. Some applications automatically detect what type of video card and monitor combination are installed and configure themselves to take best advantage of the available hardware.
Page 155: Travelmate 4000M Vga Software
VGA Utility TravelMate 4000M VGA Software The /UTILS directory contains several programs designed to help you operate your external monitor most efficiently. Various drivers in the /UTILS directory let popular applications take advantage of your computer’s extended graphics and 132-column text modes. For driver...
Page 156: Using Vga.exe
Using VGA.EXE utility enables you to customize several VGA.EXE features of your or external monitor. Note: The utility may not operate correctly under Windows. :\> prompt, type At the MS-DOS C and press ENTER. of the options available. Use the feature you want, and press ENTER.
Page 157 VGA Utility The following commands enable you to use :\> prompt. MS-DOS C Command GREV BOTH NOEXP CON0 CON1 CON2 CON3 8-10 VGA External Monitor Utilities VGA Utility Commands Description Displays the menu VGA.EXE Switches to or from the external monitor Switches to the external monitor Switches to the Switches to SimulScan mode...
Page 158 Command Description CON4 Enables the foreground and background contrast adjustments Sets the monitor type to VGA MON0 Sets monitor type to 8514-Compatible MON1 MON2 Sets monitor type to Super VGA Sets monitor type to Extended Super VGA MON3 Sets monitor type to Multi-Frequency MON4 MON5 Sets monitor type to Extended...
Page 159 VGA Utility VGA 132 Command VGA 132 8-12 VGA External Monitor Utilities 25 Switches the computer to color, 25-line, 132-column text mode. This mode is only for use with specific applications that have been designed to take advantage of this mode’s extended text capabilities.
Page 160: Advanced Monitor Operations
Advanced Monitor Operations Advanced M onitor Operations VGA and Extended VGA Programming This section describes how to access the enhanced modes of your computer. The information in this section is intended for users familiar with assembly language programming. An understanding of this information is not necessary for normal operation of your computer.
Page 161 Advanced Monitor Operations TravelMate 4000M Standard VGA Video Modes Mode Colors (hex) Type text 16/256 KB text 16/256 KB text 16/256 KB graph. 4/256 KB graph. 4/256 KB graph. 2/256 KB text 4 Mono graph. 16/256 KB graph. 16/256 KB graph.
Page 162 43-row text modes. These modes each have been assigned mode identification numbers, summarized in the following table. Note: Some products support 1024 x 768 x 256 and 1280 x 1024 x 16 resolution. TravelMate 4000M Extended VGA Video Modes Mode Resolution Colors Number...
Page 163: References
Advanced Monitor Operations References Programming the extended modes is similar to programming the standard video modes of the IBM PS/2 Display Adapter. You may want to refer to the PS/2 following publications for details on programming general. IBM Personal System/2 Display Adapter Technical Reference, April 1987, part number 68X2251 S68X-2251-0 IBM Personal System/2 and Personal Computer BIOS...
Page 164: External Monitor Troubleshooting
External Monitor Troubleshooting The following are typical symptoms of installation problems and their solutions. Symptom No display CRT or setup error on startup Screen displays distorted images or screen goes blank when software is executed Solution (1) Computer not configured ap- propriately for ;...
Page 165 External Monitor Troubleshooting Symptom Screen displays distorted image on IBM PS/2 monitor Unable to display Unable to display 1024 768 extended graphics Large blank bands at top and bottom of some images on multifrequency monitor; screen image does not fill up entire screen in some modes.
Page 166: Other Utilities
Other utilities available from Texas Instruments are automatically installed in the /UTILS directory on the hard disk. Available utilities are as follows: ALARM utility that controls the low-battery and cover-closed alarm beepers GETSTAT utility that tests for the presence of external devices and the computer power source RAMDRIVE.SYS device driver that uses part of computer memory as a hard disk...
Page 167: Alarm Utility
ALARM Utility ALARM low-battery beeper and the cover-closed beeper at the :\> prompt. To view the command and its options, MS-DOS C at the MS-DOS C ALARM and press ENTER. The current status of the is displayed. The Cover Alarm is turned On. The Low Battery Alarm is turned On.
Page 168: Getstat Utility
program can be used in a batch file to test for GETSTAT the following: Connection of an external monitor (/M) Presence of an optional external expansion unit (/E) Power source in use, external AC Adapter or internal battery pack (/B) Type of monitor in use, external or built-in GETSTAT returns an error code to the batch file for it to test.
Page 169: Sample Getstat File
GETSTAT Utility GETSTAT /V If the computer is displaying data on both the external monitor and the built-in LCD, GETSTAT exits with an ERRORLEVEL=2. If the computer is displaying data on an external monitor, exits with an = 1; if the computer is GETSTAT ERRORLEVEL using its built-in...
Page 170 GETSTAT Utility @echo off rem version 1.0 25rem ======================== rem check the battery status rem ======================== getstat /b if ERRORLEVEL 1 goto yes_batt echo The unit is currently powered by external power source goto chk_video :yes_batt echo the unit is currently powered by the battery :chk_video rem ============================== rem check the video display status...
Page 171: Ramdrive.sys Device Driver
RAMDRIVE.SYS Device Driver RAM DRIVE.SYS Device Driv er Note: When you turn off or warm start your computer, all data stored in disks is lost (for DOS versions earlier than 6.0). device driver enables your computer to RAMDRIVE.SYS use some of its memory as if it were a hard disk drive. Called a disk (and sometimes a virtual disk), it is much faster than a hard disk because its data is always loaded...
Page 172: Setcmos Utility
utility enables you to save and restore the SETCMOS computer configuration data saved in a battery-powered by the computer’s Setup Program. This utility is CMOS RAM useful for: Restoring configuration data if the ever removed, disconnected, or fails. Note: The battery is a small internal battery that CMOS powers the...
Page 173: Restoring Factory Default Cmos Data
SETCMOS Utility The utility displays the following screen and returns to the prompt. MS-DOS Usage: setcmos [ [/r] file /s file /n /d /v /h /? ] /r file /s file /h or /? Saves/restores CMOS RAM to/from a file. Note: The /R switch is the default switch for the command.
Page 174: Saving Your Cmos Data
SETCMOS Utility Saving Your CMOS Data Once you have used the computer’s Setup Program to configure your new computer for your operating environment and options, you should save the data stored in the to your own custom file. CMOS RAM To save the current data, at the :\>...
Page 175: Setkey Utility
SETKEY Utility SETKEY typematic rate and the key repeat delay rate. This utility also sets or displays the current settings for the PS/2 port (Windows-based units only). The utility displays the following screen and returns to the prompt. MS-DOS Usage: SETKEY [/rx /dx /nx /px /S] /rx char repeat rate, x is: - 30 cps - 20 cps...
Page 176: Dates
Dates The Dates utility provides the following: System Information System BIOS Information VGA BIOS Information BatteryPro Power Management Information To view data provided by the Dates utility, enter DATES at the MS-DOS prompt. SETKEY Utility Other Utilities 9-11...
Page 177 Sound has been pre-installed on your TravelMate 4000M system. This section is an overview of the Sound utilities for Windows. Contents Features... 10-2 Pocket Recorder ... 10-3 Changing the Effects on the Waveform ... 10-3 Editing a Waveform ... 10-4 Zooming into a Larger View ...
Page 178: Features
Features The sound card included in your TravelMate 4000M includes the following features: High quality sound Full Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatibility 20-voice FM music synthesizer 44.1 kHz digitized audio playback Built-in 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 compression/decompression for 8-bit PCM files in both mono and stereo samples...
Page 179: Pocket Recorder
Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for recording waveform data in 8 or 16-bit format. Pocket Recorder can splice and blend files together for interesting audio effects. With Pocket Recorder’s compression and decompression feature, you can record and play back 16-bit sound files at higher audio frequencies using a fraction of the memory space.
Page 180: Editing A Waveform
Pocket Recorder Editing a Waveform To edit a waveform, select the portion of the waveform file you want to cut, copy, or paste. You can either: Click on the mouse button while the insertion point is in the waveform view area and drag the mouse until a portion of the waveform is highlighted.
Page 181: Playing Several Waveform Files
To record a waveform file, ensure that your microphone or audio device is plugged into the microphone or line-in plug on the TravelMate 4000M. Select NEW from the File menu and customize your sample rate, channels, and sample mode. Click on the Record button and begin recording.
Page 182: Recording/Playback Considerations
Pocket Recorder Note: Pocket Recorder does not allow you to produce a recording larger in size than the temporary recording file. Pocket Recorder uses an Auto-Stop feature when your temporary recording file becomes to large to be saved. Recording/Playback Considerations When recording, it is recommended that all audio sources not used as input for recording have their volume levels reduced to zero, even though no audio may be present.
Page 183: Pocket Mixer
Pocket Mixer is a Windows 3.1 based application that allows you to: control master volume control volume levels and balance of individual input sources select a record source Starting Pocket Mixer To start Pocket Mixer, double click on the Pocket Mixer icon in the JAZZ group.
Page 184: Editing, Playing, And Recording
Editing, Playing, and Recording With Pocket Mixer, you can also: Edit waveform files Playback from other sources Record new tracks A common use of the Pocket Mixer is in recording voice annotation and placing them within other documents. You cannot use the Pocket Mixer to record a voice annotation over CD audio, for example.
Page 185: Pocket Cd
Pocket CD lets you play audio compact discs in your TravelMate 4000M CD-ROM drive. 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 186: Entering Cd Track Titles
Pocket CD Entering CD Track Titles You can title a track for a specific CD by selecting Modify from the Edit menu, selecting the song you want to name, and Saving from the File menu. A Playlist dialog box appears into which you type a Playlist filename. Select OK. Deleting Songs Select Delete Songs from the Edit menu.
Page 187 This chapter explains: Options available for your computer How to install and use some of these options How to use external monitors with the computer Contents List of Options... 11-2 Battery Options... 11-4 Battery Charger ... 11-4 Extra Battery Pack ... 11-4 PCMCIA Options ...
Page 188: List Of Options
List of Options The following options are available with your TM4000M computer: Portable CD-ROM Docking System External Battery Charger Spare Battery Pack PCMCIA Options Memory Upgrade Spare AC Adapter External Numeric Keypad Carrying Case Headphone/ Microphone 11-2 TravelMate Options Provides portable CD-ROM capabilities to the TM4000M notebook user.
Page 189 Printers You may 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 impact printers you may use with your computer. (Printer interface cables sold separately.) MIDI Allows you to connect external game and...
Page 190: Battery Options
Battery Options Your computer has the following options to enhance battery-powered operations: Battery Charger Extra Battery Pack Battery Charger The Battery Charger (TI Part No. 9793360-0001) enhances the battery power. The Battery Charger allows you to charge the battery that came with your Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
Page 191: Pcmcia Options
Your PCMCIA options include the following: 14.4 KB data/send/receive fax modem Ethernet 10BaseT Ethernet 10Base2 Ethernet 10Base5 Refer to the Phoenix PCMCIA User’s Manual to configure your system with these options. Refer to installation instructions that come with these options for proper seating and cabling (if any) of the adapters.
Page 192: Ram Expansion
RAM Expansion Your computer is equipped with 4 MB of random access memory ( of the 4-MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793357-0001). This expands RAM from 4 MB to 8 16-MB 9793358-0001). This expands RAM from 4 MB to 20 Installing A RAM Expansion Board To install the steps.
Page 193 Removing the screw from RAM expansion compartment Carefully attach the expansion card so that connectors match. Connecting RAM expansion card Replace the plastic cover and tighten the screw. RAM Expansion TravelMate Options 11-7...
Page 194 RAM Expansion Replacing the plastic cover After installing memory, check that all system memory is recognized by turning off QuickBoot in the System Setup. Memory is automatically checked at powerup. 11-8 TravelMate Options...
Page 195: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter The AC Adapter - Charges the internal Battery Pack and 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 can damage your computer. To connect the AC Adapter, complete the following steps: Set the power switch to the off ( ) position, or press STANDBY to put the computer into standby mode.
Page 196: External Numeric Keypad
External Numeric Keypad The optional Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2581381-0002) enables you to type numeric data while still permitting data entry on the keyboard. You also have the convenience of direct access to some functions (such as the PGUP, PGDN, and HOME keys) without the need to also press the Fn key.
Page 197: Carrying Cases
There are three types of carrying cases for the TM4000M notebook: Portfolio - a low-cost carrying case for your notebook computer (holds the notebook only) Carrying Case - a high-quality case for use with your notebook computer (holds the notebook with power supply, cables, etc.) Brief Case - Enough room to carry the notebook and portable CD-ROM docking system...
Page 198: Microphone/Headphone Kit
Microphone/Headphone Kit Microphone/Hea dp hone Kit The TravelMate 4000M has an optional microphone and headphone kit (TI Part No. 9793399-0001). The kit also comes with installation instructions. To plug in your microphone, insert the plug into the Mic connector on the back of the notebook.
Page 199: Other Options
Printers Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser, ink jet, and impact printers. Your computer has ports for both parallel and serial printers. To use a printer, connect the printer to the appropriate port on the left panel of the computer. Then run Setup as described in this manual.
Page 200: External Monitor
External Monitor Supported Monitors The computer supports the following multifrequency external and 31kHz/70 Hz (400/200 line mode) 60 Hz (480 line mode) IBM PS/2 monitors Multiscanning monitors covering 15.75 to 31.5 kHz, 50 to 70 Hz Installing an External Monitor Caution: Always turn off the computer before connect- ing an external monitor.
Page 201 In modes that support simultaneous display on the and the , switch to simultaneous display by double-clicking the SimulScan icon in the Windows Notebook Group menu or by typing at the MS-DOS C:\ prompt and pressing ENTER. For usage information, refer to the external monitor documentation.
Page 202 Portable CD-ROM Docking System This chapter explains: Features of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Options available for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System How to dock your notebook How to use features and options of your Portable CD-ROM Docking System Contents Features...
Page 203 Features The Portable CD-ROM Docking System may be attached to the TM4000M to provide multi-media capabilities for your notebook. Features The Portable CD-ROM Docking System has the following standard features: Portable CD-ROM Docking System - supports both information and music CDs AC Adapter - provided with power cord Battery power - NiMH battery provides clean and efficient battery power.
Page 204: Features
CD Home Sampler - comes complete with samples of Microsoft games for use in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Built in speakers - sound wings can be opened to provide enhanced sound CD Eject - slides the CD out of the drive Power - turns power to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System on and off Mic, headphone, and speaker ports - allows you to...
Page 205 Features DC In Line In SCSI Speaker Portable CD-ROM Docking System - REAR VIEW 12-4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System...
Page 206: Docking Your Notebook
Docking Your 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 has been unplugged. Remove the back plate from the notebook. Removing the back plate Note: The Back plate may be stored in the backplate compartment on top of the Portable CD-ROM Docking...
Page 207 Docking Your 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 DC connector. Switch on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. 12-6 Portable CD-ROM Docking System Inserting the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Clamping the notebook...
Page 208: 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 209 Undocking the Notebook Releasing the notebook 12-8 Portable CD-ROM Docking System...
Page 210: Using The Portable Cd-Rom Docking System
Plug in headphones Plug in external audio sources Adjust audio Microphones and Headphones The TravelMate 4000M Portable CD-ROM Docking System features a microphone and headphone set. The following diagrams display where the microphone and headset plug into the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
Page 211: Audio Input
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Software has been pre-loaded on your hard drive 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 212: Audio Output
CD-ROM Docking System Audio Output You may output audio through the following ports on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: Headphones - Phones port. There are two ports for the headphones. The port at the Portable CD-ROM Docking System allows you to listen to CDs as you would a normal CD player.
Page 213: Controls
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Controls The following controls are provided with the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: CD Eject - when pressed, releases the CD from the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Power - Turns power to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System on and off Volume - Adjusts the level of volume Balance - Distributes sound to left and right speakers...
Page 214: Battery Led
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Battery LED The battery LED lights amber when the internal battery of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System is charging. The LED turns green when the battery is at least 90% charged. The Battery LED on the notebook lights red when the battery is low in the upper or lower compartments.
Page 215 Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Note: The Portable CD-ROM Docking System cannot run on battery power if a third-party SCSI hard drive is installed. You must use AC power. The battery for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System can power both the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and the notebook.
Page 216: Options
The following optional features can be purchased for the CD-ROM portable docking system: SCSI 2.5" Hard Drive Enabler kit - TI Part No. 9793373-0001 Spare AC Adapter - TI Part No. 9793362-0001 Battery Kit - TI Part No. 9793371-0001 Brief Case - will hold the portable docking system docked to a TM4000M notebook Battery Charger - TI Part No.
Page 217 Options Remove the battery by pressing the release button and sliding the battery out. Remove the four screws beside the recessed area in the battery compartment of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Open the SCSI drive kit. This should include a SCSI connector, metal bracket, plastic cover, screws, and installation instructions.
Page 218 Note: You must purchase a third party 2.5" SCSI hard drive from your computer supply store or reseller. Seagate and Toshiba models are known to be compatible. SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit 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.
Page 219 Options 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. 10. Slide the plastic cover over the drive until the plastic release tab clicks into place.
Page 220 Insert plastic cover 11. Turn the unit over, attach notebook, and plug in AC power. 12. Change the lastdrive in the CONFIG.SYS file from D to 13. Add ASPIDISK.SYS/D to the CONFIG.SYS file. 14. Reboot To partition and format the SCSI hard drive, perform the following steps: Go to the SCSI directory and type AFDISK.
Page 221: Ac Adapter
Battery Charger Extra Battery Pack For further information on these options, refer to Chapter 11, TravelMate Options, the TravelMate 4000M User’s Guide and the instructions that accompany the options. Note: You cannot operate the Portable CD-ROM Docking System on battery power when a third-party SCSI drive has been installed using the SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit.
Page 222: Specifications
Memory Memory for the TM4000M Series includes 4 MB of standard RAM with the following upgrades available: 4-MB Upgrade Kit 16-MB Upgrade Kit Display The following display types are available: DX4/75 8.5 inches - Active Matrix Color Video RAM 1-MB External Monitors The TM4000M Series notebooks may use the following external monitor types:...
Page 223: Floppy Disk Drive
Appendix A Floppy Disk Drive All TM4000M Series notebooks use 1.44-MB, 3.5" floppy disks. Hard Disk Drives The following is a listing of hard drives types for the TM4000M Series notebooks: 340-MB Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM specifications are as follows: Single-sided 250 ms access time 300 KB per second sustained transfer rate...
Page 224: Pcmcia Slots
Frequency response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3dB Distortion - 0.02% Max. (at 1 kHz w/20 kHz LPF) Signal to Noise Ratio - 84 dB Typ (IEC 179 A-weighted) PCMCIA Slots The TM4000M Series notebooks come standard with a PCMCIA slot that accommodates 1 Type III or 2 Type II PCMCIA option cards.
Page 225: Midi Connection
Attach the six-pin Mini-Din connector to the mouse and insert the other end of the connector into the external keyboard port on the TravelMate 4000M. Set the keyboard switch located between the serial and parallel port on the rear of the notebook to the down position.
Page 226 Sound TM4000M Series notebooks come with 16-bit sound and MIDI connections as standard features. Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer: Temperature Operating: Storage: to 140 (-20 Relative Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating:...
Page 227 Appendix A Storage: Options Refer to the individual publications furnished with each option for specifications. A-6 Specifications Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0.244 inch peak-to-peak maximum displacement 5.0g, 20 to 400Hz...
Page 228: Character Sets
Character Sets The TravelMate Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for . This appendix shows the MS-DOS character sets for Code Page 437 (United States), 850 (Multilingual), 863 (Canadian-French), and 865 (Nordic), with the decimal and hexadecimal codes for each character. The four-character sets contain differences in the international, symbol, and graphics characters above decimal code 128 (extended...
Page 229 Character Sets Character Sets Code Page 437, United States B-2 Character Sets...
Page 230 Character Sets Code Page 850, Multilingual Character Sets B-3...
Page 231 Character Sets Code Page 863, Canadian-French B-4 Character Sets...
Page 232 Character Sets Code Page 865, Nordic Character Sets B-5...
Page 233: Keyboard Layouts
Set Up Caps Lock Shift Ctrl U.S. English Keyboard Config Caps Lock Shift Ctrl U.K. English Keyboard Keyboard Layouts & & NumLk Prt Sc Pause Scr Lk SysRq Break Enter Enter Shift Enter Home PgUp PgDn N u m L k Prt Sc Pause Sc r Lk...
Page 234 Keyboard Layouts Set Up Caps Lock Shift > < Ctrl Danish Keyboard Echap Config & é > < Ctrl French Keyboard C-2 Keyboard Layouts & è N u m L k Prt Sc Pause Scr Lk SysRq Break Å Æ Enter Shift Home...
Page 235 Konfig > < Strg German Keyboard Config > < Ctrl Italian Keyboard Keyboard Layouts & & Druck Pause Einfg Entf Roll S-Abf Untbr Enter Ende Pos 1 Bild Alt Gr Bild B Num Stamp Pausa Canc B Scor R Sist Interr ì...
Page 236 Keyboard Layouts Set Up Caps Lock Shift > < Ctrl Norwegian Keyboard Config Bloq Mayús > < Ctrl Spanish Keyboard C-4 Keyboard Layouts & & N u m L k Prt Sc Pause Scr Lk SysRq Break Å Æ Enter Shift Home PgUp...
Page 237 Set Up Caps Lock Shift > < Ctrl Swedish/Finnish Keyboard Set Up ç Caps Lock Shift > < Ctrl Swiss Keyboard Keyboard Layouts & & Nu mL k Prt Sc Pause Scr Lk SysRq Break Å Enter Shift Alt Gr Home PgUp PgDn...
Page 238 Keyboard Layouts Set Up & é > < Ctrl Belgium Keyboard Set Up Caps Lock > < Ctrl Portuguese Keyboard C-6 Keyboard Layouts è & Nu m L k Prt Sc Pause Scr Lk SysRq B r e a k ç...
Page 239: Power-On Diagnostics
Diagnostics Your computer provides two diagnostics routines to ensure that it and its peripherals are functioning properly. One routine is executed every time you turn on the computer. The other is accessed from a separate Diagnostics Program. Power-On Diagnostics When you turn on the computer, a self-test executes, checks internal memory, and displays the number of kilobytes available for use.
Page 240 Diagnostics Diag nostics Park Fixed Disks The Park Fixed Disk function prepares the fixed disks for relocation. The fixed disk heads are placed over the diagnostics cylinder so that vibrations do not cause errors on the usable media. The heads are also automatically parked for safe travel when you turn off the computer or the computer enters standby mode.
Page 241 Diagnostics Pressing F9 tests all currently selected devices. If you do not want to perform specific tests, set these test selections to not present (N); this tells the Diagnostics Program not to test these items. When a single test or suite of tests is initiated, the Test Control Options and Test Results menu displays.
Page 242 Diagnostics Choosing Specific Suites of Tests Many of the tests have submenus that permit you to select which parts of the test you want. When you select any of these tests, either individually (using F10) or as part of suite of tests (using F9), the submenus ask for additional information.
Page 243 Monochrome Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Memory test Color Graphics Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test Adapter Test...
Page 244: Additional Diagnostics
Diagnostics Additional Diagnostics The Diagnostics Program hard disk tests are all nondestructive except on the diagnostics cylinder. The tests perform seek tests, head tests, and controller tests, but do not perform read/write tests on the entire media. Additional tests for the hard disk are contained in the hard disk format system, which is described later in this appendix.
Page 245 The following table lists the classes of error codes. The numbers are in hexadecimal. Diagnostics Error Code Classes Code 01xx System planar board tests 07xx Keyboard tests 10xx Math coprocessor tests 17xx Video tests 20xx Asynchronous ports tests 27xx LPT ports tests 30xx Memory tests 37xx...
Page 246 Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code 0108 0109 010A 010B 0110 0111 0120 0701 0702 1001 1002 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 1708 1709 170A 170B 170C D-8 Diagnostics Class Failure DESCription System Board 8253 counters System Board System timer interrupts (1) System Board System timer interrupts (2)
Page 247 Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code Class 1730 Video 2001 Serial 2002 Serial 2003 Serial 2004 Serial 2701 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 3001 Memory 3002 Memory 3003 Memory 3701 Disk 3702 Disk 3703 Disk 3704 Disk 3705 Disk 3706 Disk...
Page 248 Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) Code 3708 3709 370A 370B 370C 370D 370E 3710 3711 3720 3740 3750 3780 37BB 37CC 37E0 37FF D-10 Diagnostics Class Failure DESCription Disk DMA overrun Disk Attempt to DMA across 64 KB Disk Bad sector flag found Disk Bad cylinder detected...
Page 249: Loopback Connections
Loopback Connections The serial and parallel communications tests in the Diagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests that require placing loopback connectors on the output ports of the computer. The loopback connector pin assignments are listed in the following tables. Loopback Connector Pin Assignments Serial Loopback Connections DB9 Pin Signal...
Page 250: Hard Disk Format
Diagnostics Hard Disk Format When you select the Hard Disk Format, the program displays the Format Fixed Disk menu. Use the cursor keys to highlight the hard disk you want formatted or analyzed, and press ENTER. After you have selected a hard disk, the program displays a warning that the formatting operation will erase any data currently stored on the hard disk.
Page 251 Diagnostics To manually add a bad track to the table, press INS. Use the cursor keys or ENTER to select between cylinder and head fields. After the cylinder and head are entered, press F10 or ENTER, and the new entry will be added to the table.
Page 252 Diagnostics Analyzing the Hard Disk Surface If you do not need to reformat the entire hard disk but want to perform a thorough test of the media to detect any bad or marginal areas, select F6 to analyze the surface. Caution: This performs a destructive analysis of the hard disk media (all data on the hard disk will be erased).
Page 253 The program scans the drive for tracks that have already been marked as bad and adds them to the bad track table. Each track is reformatted using the current interleave value. Each track in the bad track table is reformatted as bad so that it cannot be used.
Page 254: Power Consumption Values
The following table summarizes approximate power con- sumption using various computer power-saving features, manual and automatic. Power Consumption by Operating Mode Operating Mode Manual Standby* with DOS background tasks Manual Standby* with no background tasks Auto Suspend† with DOS background tasks Auto Suspend†...
Page 255: Configuring Memory
Configuring Memory This appendix describes the various areas of and how you can make it more efficient by configuring it with the memory management device drivers supplied with your computer. Configuring Memory F-1...
Page 256: Memory Areas
Memory Areas Memory Area s directly accesses up to 640 KB of for the MS-DOS execution of programs and commands and for storing temporary data. cannot directly access memory MS-DOS beyond this 640-KB limit. The amount of standard default (640 KB) in the computer is displayed on the Setup Program menu as Standard (Memory), and it can be changed in 64-KB increments if required by your application.
Page 257: Extended Memory
Extended Memory Extended memory is internal system or your applications (that support extended MS-DOS memory) can access Extended memory if your system is configured with an extended memory driver ( Extended memory drivers manage the extended memory ensuring that two programs do not use the same part of memory.
Page 258: Expanded Memory
Memory Areas Expanded Memory Expanded memory conforms to the Expanded Memory Specification ( ) developed by Lotus/Intel/Microsoft ( known as . Your computer supports LIM-EMS version 4.0. Expanded memory is accessed by allocating an area (usually 64 KB) of system memory between 640 KB and 1 MB (and between 256 KB and 640 KB when the option is used) as a “window.”...
Page 259: Installing Device Drivers
Memory Device Drivers The following device drivers included in the C:\ directory are provided to manage memory: — An extended memory manager that HIMEM.SYS supervises the computer’s Extended memory so that no two applications use the same memory at the same time —...
Page 260 Memory Device Drivers EMM386.EXE memory manager provided with your computer, EMM386.EXE Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification EMM386.EXE used as Expanded memory. EMM386.EXE can use Expanded memory. To install simplest form, include the following command line in your CONFIG.SYS Expanded memory (for example, HIMEM.SYS drivers to use the memory manager.
Page 261 Memory Device Drivers Some applications may require “backfill” memory, which is the unused area of standard memory that can be used by as Expanded memory. For example, an EMM386.EXE application may require only 256 KB or 512 KB of standard memory, leaving 384 KB and 128 KB of backfill memory space, respectively, for use as Expanded memory.
Page 262 Memory Device Drivers To install following command line in your other device commands that use Extended memory: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS In this form, is on a “first-come-first-served” basis. RAMDRIVE.SYS A RAM disk is a portion of your computer’s memory configured to simulate a disk drive. A RAM disk, also called a virtual disk, can be accessed much faster than a normal drive.
Page 263 Memory Device Drivers If your hard drive is configured as drive C, the disk is drive D. If your hard drive is drive C and your hard drive is drive D, the disk is drive E. SMARTDRV is a disk-caching program that reduces the time SMARTDRV it takes your computer to read data from the hard disk.
Page 264: Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments RS-232C Connector Nine-Pin RS-232C Serial Connector (Female IBM-AT) Pin No. Signal Name Carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Parallel Connector 25-Pin Parallel Printer Connector Pin No.
Page 265 Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin VGA External Monitor Connector Pin No. Note: Monochrome monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video. Six-Pin Mini-Din PS/2 Mouse or PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pin No. G-2 Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Direction Red video...
Page 266 Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin Micro MIDI/Joy Connector Pin Number Signal Name 1, 8, 9, 15 4, 5, 12 9-Pin Serial Port Connector Signal Name Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator TMRD...
Page 267: Screen Standards
This appendix summarizes the screen standards supported by your computer’s internal display adapter. (Video Graphics Array) standard supports 640-by-480 pixel monochrome or 16 of 64 color graphics and 320-by-200 pixel 256-color graphics. The standard uses an 8-by-16 pixel character box for text display. Your computer’s supports 80-column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray...
Page 268: External Monitor Support
Screen Standards Screen Sta nda rds External Monitor Support Your computer supports all standard video in addition to 640 x 480, 800-by-600, 1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024 extended graphics modes on an external monitor. Many extended text modes are also supported. Note: Operating the LCD in high-resolution modes (800 x 600, 1024 x 768, or 1280 x 1024) or operating the computer in SimulScan mode requires the computer to use...
Page 269 Extended Modes Supported The following table lists the supported extended modes. Mode Colors Graphics (hex) Resolution 256/256K 640x480 256/256K 800x600 16/256K 1024x768 16/256K 16/256K 64,6a 16/256K 800x600 16/256K 1280x 1024 Notes: 1. All PS/2 compatible monitors supporting horizontal sync frequency of 31.5 KHz 2.
Page 270: Creating Help Displays
Creating Help Displays You can custom design your own Help displays to show information for your own programs or off-the-shelf applications. You also can add subjects and related descriptions to the HELP.DAT Use an word processor or editor (such as the ASCII Edit utility) to create and edit the that creates or “exports”...
Page 271 Creating Help Displays and BF selects the menu color, using B for background color and F for foreground color in hexadecimal. Colors are defined as follows: 0 = black 1 = blue 2 = green 3 = cyan 4 = red 5 = magenta 6 = brown 7 = light gray (white)
Page 272 Creating Help Displays ; — (semicolon) in column 0 precedes a comment line, which is ignored by the program. You can insert any number of comment lines for your own information; comment lines are not displayed in the Help screens. You also can use the ;...
Page 273 Creating Help Displays ::HELP ;————————————————————————— ; the line above must be the first line in the file ;————————————————————————— ; the following line is the Help menu main title ;———————————————————————- :T My Help Display, Version 1.0 ;————————————————————————- ; the following three lines set the colors for the main menu ;...
Page 274 Creating Help Displays Naming Your Help File You can give your help display data file any name and ex- tension you want—except which is already in use HELP.DAT in the directory. For example, you could name your UTILS Help display data file .
Page 275 Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computer-related terms. access — The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, a floppy, or the hard drive. access shutter — A metal cover on a floppy that slides open to allow the computer to read or write data.
Page 276 Glossary Glossary backlight — A feature that allows you to control background brightness for better readability. backing up — Duplicating a program or file onto a separate storage medium so that a copy will be preserved against possible loss or damage to the original. backup —...
Page 277 Glossary bits per second — The speed at which your computer receives or sends data to a device such as a modem or serial printer. boot — To start your computer; also called start-up and power-up. bps — See bits per second. brightness control —...
Page 278 Glossary character — One of a set of symbols, such as letters, numerals, or punctuation marks, that can express information when collectively arranged. Although these symbols are intelligible to humans, they are not understood by your computer. For this reason, standardized character codes consisting of groups of binary digits have been developed to allow characters to be processed by computers.
Page 279 Glossary computer — A combination of a central processing unit ) and memory designed to process information. Although a combination of the central processing unit and memory is defined as a computer, an input device (such as a keyboard) and an output device (such as a display unit) are required to make the computer useful.
Page 280 Glossary CPU — See central processing unit. CRT — Abbreviation for cathode ray tube, a common term for a television-like computer monitor. CRT adapter — A hardware option that allows you to use a with your computer. cursor — A special graphic character on the screen (usually a block or underline shape, sometimes blinking) that indicates the next position at which a character will be entered or deleted from the keyboard.
Page 281 Glossary device driver — The small programs used to control external devices or to run other programs. A device driver directs production, manipulation, and presentation of appropriate signals by the computer so that the external device will perform as required. diagnostics programs —...
Page 282 Glossary external commands — The utility programs of an operating system (for example, that enable you to perform MS-DOS) occasional operations such as copying an entire floppy or partitioning a hard drive. external devices — The devices, usually for input and output, connected to your computer to increase its capability and usefulness.
Page 283 Glossary function keys — The keys that perform editing functions in and have application-defined functions at other MS-DOS times. graphics — Visual patterns displayed on the screen or produced on a printer; usually formed by patterns of dots. hard drive — A combination of a drive mechanism and permanently sealed storage medium;...
Page 284 Glossary internal commands — The core program of the operating system (for example, ) that consists of commands MS-DOS necessary for day-to-day operations, such as copying files. internal memory — A temporary storage area for information (programs and data) in binary form. KB —...
Page 285 Glossary microprocessor — A central processing unit assembled on a single silicon integrated-circuit chip. modem — A device, separate from or installed in your computer, that allows it to use telephone lines to communicate with other devices such as computers. monitor —...
Page 286 Glossary path, pathname — A sequence of directory names, usually ending in a filename, all separated by backslashes (\), to tell your computer where to find particular subdirectories and files. port — An input/output connection between external devices and the computer. The port has both male and female connectors that contain a specific number of pins.
Page 287 Glossary random-access memory ( ) — A type of internal memory used for the temporary storage of information. The contents can be altered, allowing information stored there to be processed. Unlike read-only memory, information in is usually lost when power is turned off. For this reason, information in must be saved on a storage device before the computer is turned off.
Page 288 Glossary working directory — The default directory used by an application when it first is loaded onto the hard drive. write — To record information on a storage device. write-protect tab — A switch on a floppy drive that prevents recording of data over existing data.
Page 289 AC adapter, 11-9, 12-18 Alarms Walarms, 3-6 utility, 9-2 applications, installing, 2-2 audio input, 12-11 output, 12-12 autoexec.bat file, 2-4 backup diskettes, 1-4 balance, 12-13 battery alarm, 1-23 external charger, 11-2, 11-4, 12-19 LED, 12-14 level, 3-4 pack, 11-2, 11-4, 12-19 release, 12-14 saving techniques 3-5, 5-2 BatteryPro...
Page 290 default speed, 1-17 speed, 5-8 speed during execution, 4-12 CRT, 3-9 cursor block, 1-21 change, 3-6 creating, 3-15 data bits, 1-10 date, 1-7, 9-11 date display, 1-7 deleting songs, 10-10 diagnostics, D-1 directory working, 4-9 diskettes, 1-8, 1-19 diskete drive, A-2 display, 1-21, 2-2, A-1 drivers, 2-18 string, 4-6...
Page 291 function keys, 7-6 getting started, 7-3 loading, 7-4 multiple file operations, 7-28 pathname/options setup menu, 7-13 restoring, 7-30 brightness control, 5-9 palette, 1-22 power, 1-17, 5-8 LM_SETUP, 4-16 memory, 2-3, A-1 configuring, F-1 drivers, F-5 installing, 11-6 ramdrive.sys, 9-6, F-8 standard, 1-13 upgrade, 2-3, 11-2, 11-6 menu...
Page 292 panel, 3-9 parallel port, 1-10 parity, 1-10 parameter activity monitoring, 1-19 date and time, 1-7 disk drive, 1-8 input/output, 1-9 keyboard, 1-12 memory, 1-13 power management, 1-14 power savings, 1-15 screen, 1-21 string, 4-8 system configuration, 1-23 password, 2-11, 4-10 changing, 2-12 entering, 2-12 installing, 2-12...
Page 293 printers, 11-3, 11-13, A-3 processing speed, 2-3 PS/2 port, 1-11, A-3 Quick Boot, 1-24 Quick Commands, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5 exiting, 4-13 RAMDRIVE.sys file, 9-6, F-8 RPAL, 6-5 adding to autoexec.bat, 6-10 installing, 6-6 saving data file, 6-9 switches, 6-6 using, 6-8 recording without a microphone, 10-7 using VU meters, 10-8...
Page 294 icon, 3-21 options, 3-20 passwords, 3-21 scheduling, 3-26 suspend/standby modes, 5-3 auto, 5-4 cover closed, 5-3 manual, 5-4 .sys files, 2-16, 2-17 system backup diskettes, 1-4 maintenance, 1-3, 1-4 text mode, 8-4 time, 1-7 timeout action, 1-15 interval, 1-15 VGA external monitor utilities, 8-1 VGA.exe, 8-9 VU meters, 10-8 Vibration, A-5...
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1 Using the Setup Programs

2 Installing and Using Applications

3 Custom Windows Utilities

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