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Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EXAS NSTRUMENTS TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer User’ s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface... v 1 Taking a First Look Learning About Hardware ... 1-2 Learning About Options ... 1-7 Learning About Software... 1-10 2 Learning About Your Computer LCD Screen ... 2-3 Connectors and Ports... 2-6 Keyboard Keys... 2-10 Indicator Lights... 2-19 3 Getting Started Guidelines &...
  • Page 3 80387SX Coprocessor ... 6-9 Other Options ... 6-10 7 Taking Care of Your Computer Do's and Don'ts ... 7-2 Cleaning the TravelMate 3000 ... 7-3 Conserving Battery Power... 7-4 Care and Handling of the Battery ... 7-5 Appendixes Specifications... A-1 Character Sets...B-1...
  • Page 4 Consequently, TI cannot warrant that its products are suitable for any specific customer application. The manager must rely on judgment of what is best for Ms or her business. TravelMate and BatteryPro are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. BitCom and BitFax are trademarks of BIT Software, Inc.

  • Page 5: Preface

    Your new Texas Instruments TravelMate full-function computer with the features and power of many desktop personal computers. The TravelMate 3000 has a standard 20-megabyte (MB) or optional 40-MB internal hard disk drive, an 80386 SX microprocessor, factory-installed MS-DOS ® version 4.01.

  • Page 6: Conventions And Symbols

    When you open the container in which your computer is packed, you should find the following items: If any of the above items are missing, contact your Texas Instruments dealer. Conventions and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual describes the operation of your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer. We have tried to design this manual so that you can locate information quickly and easily. Each chapter begins with a title page that lists the major sections in the chapter and a table of contents.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 - Taking A First Look gives users who are not familiar with computers some basic information about the parts of a computer, the software it uses, and a brief overview of the TravelMate 3000 and its options. Experienced users may only need to skim this chapter.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    TravelMate 3000 is functioning properly. Appendix E - Troubleshooting describes problems that can occur with your TravelMate 3000 and what to do about them, plus how to restore MS-DOS system files to your hard disk in case they are erased for some reason.
  • Page 10 Warranty and Service at the back of the manual describes the standard warranty and outlines the procedure to follow if your TravelMate 3000 ever requires service. Other Manuals About the TravelMate 3000 The following manuals are furnished with your new TravelMate 3000 to help you operate your computer. Title BatteryPro &...

  • Page 11: Taking A First Look

    This chapter tells you about: Computer hardware such as the main circuit board, the display, and the keyboard Hardware options available for your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer Software operating systems and application programs Contents Learning About Hardware... 1-2 System Board ... 1-3 Microprocessor...

  • Page 12: Learning About Hardware

    The standard Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer looks like this when it is closed. The standard TravelMate 3000 looks like this when it is set up and ready to operate. If you are already familiar with the main components of a computer, you may want to skim the remainder of this chapter and skip ahead to Chapter 2 to learn more about your new TravelMate 3000's standard hardware and available options.

  • Page 13: System Board

    Learning About Hardware The TravelMate 3000's standard hardware consists of a system circuit board, a keyboard, an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a hard disk drive, a 3.5-inch floppy diskette drive, serial and parallel I/O (input/output) ports, mouse port, and other electronic circuits needed to control the display and external options.

  • Page 14: Ram

    M byte (1 M byte) represents 1024 K bytes. K bytes and M bytes are shown in this manual as KB and MB, respectively. The TravelMate 3000 has a standard RAM size of 2 MB. This can be increased up to 6 MB by installing up to two optional RAM modules.

  • Page 15: Ports And Connectors

    'park" themselves out of the way to prevent the disk surface from being damaged by head movement. The TravelMate 3000's standard hard disk can store up to 20 MB of information-the equivalent of about 14 high-density floppies-and can write and read data very quickly.

  • Page 16: Hard Disk Formatting

    512 bytes of data. The computer locates data on the disk by looking for its sector number. The hard disk in the TravelMate 3000 is formatted and loaded with software by Texas Instruments during manufacture. Do not format the hard disk.
  • Page 17 You can enhance the performance of a standard TravelMate 3000 with the addition of hardware options available from Texas Instruments. These options enable you to send and receive data over telephone lines, increase memory, enter numeric data more easily, and add several other features.

  • Page 18: Learning About Options

    The Numeric Keypad option (TI Part No. 2568033-0001) connects to the right side of the TravelMate 3000 case, enabling you to more easily type numeric data. The Numeric Keypad layout is similar to the keypad on a full-sized IBM enhanced AT Extra Internal Battery Pack With an extra internal battery pack (TI Part No.

  • Page 19: Printers

    External Monitors Your TravelMate 3000 has a CRT connector to which you can connect an external, analog CRT monitor. See Chapter 6 for a list of monitor types supported by the TravelMate 3000.

  • Page 20: Learning About Software

    An application program is software that helps you perform business and personal tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet analyses, and graphics presentations. Almost all application programs written to run under MS-DOS on IBM and compatible personal computers can be used with the TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer.

  • Page 21: Connectors And Ports

    Learning About Your Computer This chapter tells you about: The Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer LCD screen and how to adjust it Ports and connectors on the side panels of the computer case The keyboard and common key assignments...
  • Page 22 Contents Keyboard Keys ... 2-10 Indicator Lights... 2-19 2-2 Learning About Your Computer Color Coded Keys... 2-10 Function Keys ... 2-10 Enter ... 2-11 Shift ... 2-11 Caps Lock ... 2-11 Tab ... 2-11 Backspace ... 2-12 Ctrl ... 2-12 Alt ...

  • Page 23: Lcd Screen

    Never transport the TravelMate 3000 with the power on. The TravelMate 3000 is designed so that it can be used with the cover/screen closed, for example, to connect an external monitor to your computer to run a demonstration program.

  • Page 24: Screen Controls

    LCD Screen Screen Controls The LCD screen is illuminated to enable you to control background brightness and contrast for better readability. The backlight turns on automatically when you turn on the computer. Note: To conserve battery power and prolong screen life, you can set the backlight to turn off automatically if you do not use the keyboard for a preset time.

  • Page 25: Standard/Reverse Switch

    LCD Screen Standard/Reverse Switch The screen normally displays black characters on a white background. You can reverse this image to white on black by setting the standard/reverse switch to the q (reverse) position. Some graphic images may display like a photographic negative on the LCD screen. Reversing the image should correct this effect.

  • Page 26: Connectors And Ports

    Connectors and Ports Caution: Turn off the computer before connecting any external devices to the computer's connectors. Right Side Panel The right side panel of the computer contains the numeric keypad connector to connect the optional Numeric Keypad to your computer. A dust cap is provided for the numeric keypad connector.

  • Page 27: Parallel (Printer) Port

    Appendix G. External Monitor Connector The TravelMate 3000 can display data on either its built-in LCD screen or on an external analog VGA monitor connected to the 15-pin VGA monitor connector. See Chapter 6 for details on compatible external monitors. Pin assignments for this connector are listed in Appendix G.

  • Page 28: Rearpanel

    Caution: Notebook Computer. Other adapters A may not match the power requirements of the TravelMate 3000 and can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits. Expansion Bus Connector The 120-pin expansion bus connector is provided to attach future optional devices to your TravelMate 3000.

  • Page 29: Bottom Panel

    Connectors and Ports Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the computer provides access to remove and install the supplied internal battery pack. See Chapter 3 for battery pack removal and installation instructions. Tilt Legs - In the rear corners of the bottom panel are two holes into which you can insert the furnished tilt legs to increase the angle of the keyboard.

  • Page 30: Keyboard Keys

    Keyboard Keys The TravelMate 3000 keyboard provides all the functions of the IBM AT-101 -style enhanced keyboard. Many keys on the keyboard are similar to those on a standard typewriter, but you may not be familiar with some keys. The following sections describe special function keys not found on a standard typewriter.

  • Page 31: Indicator Lights

    This key is also called the Return key by some application programs. Shift The TravelMate 3000 provides two identical Shift keys. Pressing any alphanumeric key while you press and hold the Shift key generates that key's uppercase character or the symbol at the top of two-character keys.

  • Page 32: Backspace

    With many applications the Fn (Function) key is used to access numbers, characters, or the functions printed in blue on the fronts of some keys on the TravelMate 3000 keyboard. SysRq The function of SysRq (System Request), produced by pressing the Alt-PrtSc keys, varies by application program.

  • Page 33: Cursor Control Keys

    Note: You must first run the MS-DOS utility, GRAPHICS.COM, to print graphic displays; if not, only text characters are printed. See your MS-DOS User's Manual for details. You can press the Ctrl-PrtSc keys to toggle on the "echo" function, during which your printer prints the currently displayed line of data each time you press the Enter key.

  • Page 34: Del

    Using the NumLk Key and the Embedded Numeric Keypad Your TravelMate 3000 features an embedded keypad (built into the keyboard) that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT enhanced keyboard. An AT-style numeric keypad provides cursor movement, paging, and other functions in normal mode.

  • Page 35: Num Lock On

    Keyboard Keys The embedded numeric keypad has three modes you can enter by toggling the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys as signaled by the Num Lock indicator light: off, on, or blinking. The three modes are described below. Num Lock On When the Num Lock indicator light is on, pressing the Fn key with the appropriate keys generates the characters shown in this figure.

  • Page 36: Num Lock Blinking

    Keyboard Keys Num Lock Blinking When the Num Lock indicator light is blinking-caused by pressing the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys-the embedded numeric keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require you to press any other key. This mode is particularly useful when you have to enter a large quantity of numbers.

  • Page 37: Break

    See Chapter 4 for details on using the Setup Program. Stndby (Stand By) Pressing the Fn-F4 (Stndby) keys sets the TravelMate 3000 to the Standby mode and the processor to the "sleep" mode, which turns off both the LCD display and the hard disk drive.

  • Page 38: Turbo

    Pressing the Fn-Alt-Esc keys toggles the LCD display through six different gray scale palette configurations. You also can adjust the gray scale (and color if an external color monitor is connected to your TravelMate 3000) using the RPAL and PAL utilities supplied with your computer. See your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for more details.

  • Page 39: Indicator Lights

    The Power indicator glows orange when the computer is set to the stand-by mode. Low Batt (Battery) If the internal battery pack is installed in the TravelMate 3000, the Low Batt light indicates the following: The Low Batt indicator remains off if the battery has more than 10 to 20 minutes charge remaining.

  • Page 40: Turbo

    Indicator Lights Note: The time variations in the Low Batt indicator functions are affected by the battery charge remaining when you turn on power and may also vary among individual computers. Note: See "Conditioning the Battery Pack- in Chapter 3 for more details on the Power and Low Batt indicators.

  • Page 41: Learning About Your Computer

    Indicator Lights Num Lock (Numeric Keypad Lock) The Num Lock indicator comes on when you press the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys to toggle on the numeric keypad lock function. See 'Using the NumLk Key and the Embedded Numeric Keypad" earlier in this chapter for full details. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator comes on when you press the ScrLk key to toggle on the scroll lock function and turns off the next time you press the ScrLk key.

  • Page 43: Getting Started

    This chapter tells you about: Recommended operating and storage environments for your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer How to take care of the computer's hard disk Connecting the AC Adapter and installing, removing, and charging the internal battery pack...
  • Page 44 Using the Floppy Drive ... 3-15 Taking Care of Your Floppies ... 3-15 Using Your Floppies ... 3-16 Inserting a Floppy Into the Drive... 3-17 Help Displays... 3-18 DOS Commands Description... 3-18 TravelMate 3000 Utilities Description... 3-19 3-2 Getting Started...

  • Page 45: Guidelines & Precautions

    Storage: 10 to 90% Operating Guidelines When operating your TravelMate 3000 with the AC Adapter, make sure the wall outlet supplies the correct voltage. Check the label on the bottom of the computer case and on the AC Adapter. For information on installing hardware options, see Chapter 6 of this manual and the instructions supplied with the option.

  • Page 46: Taking Care Of The Hard Disk

    Guidelines & Precautions Taking Care of the Hard Disk The hard disk in your TravelMate 3000 is specially designed to withstand the rigors of travel. The hard disk heads automatically park themselves when the computer is turned off. However, it is still a precision device and careful treatment will prolong its life.
  • Page 47 In case of a hard disk failure, telephone Texas Instruments at 1-800- 847-5757 for information about data recovery. Guidelines & Precautions...

  • Page 48: Providing Power

    Providing Power You can operate your TravelMate 3000 from ac power of the correct voltage via the furnished AC Adapter. You also can run the computer using the internal battery pack installed at the factory. The first time you use the computer or after the computer has been out of service for several weeks, connect the AC Adapter as described below, both to operate the computer and to recharge the battery pack.

  • Page 49: Ac Adapter Indicator Lights

    Connect the AC Adapter to your TravelMate 3000 as follows. Set the computer's power switch to the off position Connect the female end of the supplied ac cord to the inlet on the AC Adapter body. Connect the male end of the ac cord into a grounded wall receptacle of the correct voltage.
  • Page 50 Providing Power Note: When the amber light goes off after you have charged the battery pack, wait 10 minutes for the battery pack to cool down to operating temperature before running the computer on battery power. The computer's internal temperature sensors may prevent battery operation until the batteries have cooled.

  • Page 51: Handling The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack The internal NiCad battery pack and its cover are built as one unit; do not try to separate the cover from the battery pack. Remove the battery pack from the computer as follows. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external device connectors.

  • Page 52: Installing The Battery Pack

    Handling the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Install an internal NiCad battery pack as follows. If the battery is new or not fully charged, condition and/or charge the battery as described later in this chapter. 3-10 Getting Started Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices, and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface.

  • Page 53: Conditioning The Battery Pack

    Power indicators turn off. See "Automatic Discharge" later in this chapter for more details. Note: The Battery Watch program supplied with your TravelMate 3000 provides a deep- discharge feature to help you discharge the battery. See the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual furnished with your computer.

  • Page 54: Automatic Discharge

    Automatic Discharge Your TravelMate 3000 has an automatic battery discharge circuit that activates when the Low Batt indicator begins blinking. This circuit automatically discharges the battery at a rate sufficient to ensure proper battery conditioning. The automatic discharge circuit remains on as long as the computer's power switch is in the on ( I ) position, even after the display blanks.

  • Page 55: Starting Your Computer

    Your new TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is shipped from the factory with software already installed on the hard disk. The TravelMate 3000 has MS-DOS version 4.01, Laptop Manager, Laptop File Manager, BatteryPro, Battery Watch, RPAL palette utility, and other software programs that make your computer more powerful and easier to use.

  • Page 56: Restarting The Computer

    Restarting the computer You may sometime want to return the system to its startup state without turning off the power. This is called restarting or rebooting the system (sometimes called a warm boot, as opposed to a cold boot, which involves turning the power off and on again). Caution: computer.

  • Page 57: Using The Floppy Drive

    Using the Floppy Drive The TravelMate 3000 floppy drive can read from and write to 3.5-inch, double-sided, high-density (2HD), 1.44 MB floppy diskettes-the equivalent of approximately 800 typed sheets. The floppy drive also can read/write to the lower capacity, 3.5-inch, 720 KB, double-density (2DD) floppies.

  • Page 58: Using Your Floppies

    3-16 Getting Started When inserting a floppy into the floppy drive on the right front side of your TravelMate 3000, be sure the floppy clicks into place. An improperly inserted floppy can damage both the drive and the floppy. Never open the metal shutter. This exposes the recording surface of the floppy to dust.

  • Page 59: Inserting A Floppy Into The Drive

    Before turning off the computer, always remove a floppy from the floppy drive. Inserting a Floppy Into the Drive Insert a floppy diskette into the TravelMate 3000 floppy drive as follows. Insert the floppy into the drive slot with the label side up and the metal- shutter end first.

  • Page 60: Help Displays

    Help Displays The TravelMate 3000 offers two easily accessed help files that display information to help you use your computer: One file describes MS-DOS commands; the second file describes the productivity software supplied with your computer. Both help files are similar in appearance and both have their own help file (accessed by pressing the PI key at the help display).

  • Page 61: Travelmate 3000 Utilities Description

    Help Displays TravelMate 3000 Utilities Description You can view the Utilities Description help file by pressing the F1 key at the Laptop Manager main menu, or by typing at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt: HELP and pressing the Enter key. This help file briefly describes most utility programs available under the UTILS directory.

  • Page 62: Customizing Your Computer

    This chapter tells you about: How to enter and exit the Setup Program to customize your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer Using the Setup Program to configure the computer for your operating environment Contents Accessing the Setup Program ... 4-3 Disk-Based Setup Program... 4-3 ROM-Based Setup Program ...
  • Page 63 Contents User Features. Page 2... 4-11 Power Savings... 4-11 Screen ... 4-14 Keyboard... 4-15 System Configurations ... 4-16 External Communications, Page 3... 4-18 Parallel Port ... 4-18 Mouse Port... 4-18 Standard Comm ... 4-19 Option Comm ... 4-20 4-2 Customizing Your Computer Backlight Off...

  • Page 64: Accessing The Setup Program

    Accessing the Setup Program You can customize many computer settings so that your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer always powers up with your settings, using either of two Setup Programs to specify hardware and software configurations. The Setup Program factory default settings are satisfactory for most working environments and applications, but you can select the settings best for your situation.

  • Page 65: Accessing Setup From An Application

    Accessing the Setup Program Accessing Setup From an Application You can load the ROM-based Setup Program directly from any application program by pressing the Ctrl-Alt-Esc keys. This method is not recommended unless the computer will not boot otherwise because the computer restarts (reboots) when you exit the Setup Program and erases all data in memory.

  • Page 66: Exiting The Setup Program

    Pressing the F2 (Sys Info) key displays an informational screen listing the computer's firmware version numbers, coprocessor type (if installed), port addresses (in hexadecimal), and option ROM data. (Also refer to the DATES utility described in the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for similar information.) Exiting the Setup Program When you have completed your Setup Program settings, press the Esc key.

  • Page 67: System Options

    System Options, Page 1 When you first load the Setup Program, it displays page I of the three-page Setup Program. Clock The computer has a battery-operated clock that keeps track of the time and date. This category enables you to set or correct the current time and date. Time This item sets the current time.

  • Page 68: Date Display

    System Options, Page 1 Date Display This item enables you to choose either the U.S. 12-hour or European 24-hour time display. Memory The memory category specifies the type and amount of memory and how you want memory allocated in the computer. Standard Memory This item specifies the amount of memory to allocate to the main memory.

  • Page 69: Shadow Rom

    System Options, Page 1 Because the EMM.SYS device driver controls hardware registers to enhance computer performance, other LIM 4.0 drivers should not be used on the computer unless they comply with the specifications found in this chapter. The factory default is 32 KB. Shadow ROM This item selects whether or not to use shadow ROM in the computer.

  • Page 70: Diskette Drives

    When you start (boot or reboot) the TravelMate 3000, the Setup Program checks the total memory available. If your settings exceed total available memory, the computer displays an error message the next time it boots, asking you to run the "SET_UP"...

  • Page 71: Hard Disk Drives

    System Options, Page 1 Hard Disk Drives The Hard Disk category specifies the built-in hard disk drive and a future external hard disk option. Hard Disk 1 The Hard Disk I category is the built-in hard disk drive. Set this item properly according to your hard disk type.

  • Page 72: User Features

    Press the Fn- (PgDn) keys to continue to page 2 of the Setup Program. Page 2 provides power-savings, display control, keyboard-lock, and alarm configuration categories. Power Savings The Power Savings category specifies the delay (or time-out) period of four power-saving functions.

  • Page 73: Backlight Off

    User Features, Page 2 Backlight Off After a selected period of no input from the keyboard, the system automatically shuts off the LCD screen. Pressing any key on the keyboard-preferably the Shift key-turns the LCD on again. The default setting is 2 minutes. Note: If you are using a mouse with your application program, you may want to set the Backlight Off item to Always On to prevent the screen from blanking because of keyboard inactivity.

  • Page 74: Lcd Power

    Note: CPU speed always reverts to 8 MHz when the computer accesses the floppy drive. You also can change CPU speed while the computer is running by using the SPEED utility (described in your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual) at the MS- DOS prompt.

  • Page 75: Screen

    CRT Type If you have an external monitor connected to your TravelMate 3000, set this item to match your external monitor. This item does not affect your built-in LCD screen. The possible settings are VGA Color, Multiscan, and VGA Mono (black and white). The default is VGA Color.

  • Page 76: Display Mode

    User Features, Page 2 You must select the appropriate monitor device driver to match your external monitor and your application program. Most applications using 640-by-480 resolution do not require a device driver. Applications requiring super VGA (800-by-600) also require an appropriate device driver.

  • Page 77: Scroll Lock

    User Features, Page 2 Scroll Lock This item specifies the power-up state of the ScrLk key. Possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is Off. Repeat Rate This item specifies the key repeat rate-also called the typematic rate-that is, the speed at which a character repeats on the screen when you press and hold down a key.

  • Page 78: User Features Page 2

    User Features Page 2 The default setting is Auto Standby. The computer beeps in any case when you close the cover unless you turn off the beeper at the Cover Alarm item described above. Quick Boot This item selects quick loading of the system. When this item is set to On, the system bypasses some of the powerup self checks (including memory check) when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 79: External Communications

    External Communications, Page 3 Press the Fn- (PgDn) keys to continue to page 3 of the Setup Program. Page 3 provides communication configuration categories. Parallel Port This item assigns the 25-pin parallel port on the left side panel to LPT1 (or disables the port).

  • Page 80: External Communications Page 3

    External Communications Page 3 Standard Comm This item assigns the standard nine-pin serial port (sometimes called the SIO for serial input/output) on the left side of the computer case as Port 1 (or disables the port). The default setting is Port 1. The Disable setting conserves battery power. Set the following communication parameters to meet the requirements of the serial device connected to the serial port.

  • Page 81: Dsr (Data Set Ready)

    External Communications, Page 3 DSR (Data Set Ready) The RS-232C data set ready (DSR) signal can be forced on for application programs requiring this signal. Possible settings are Normal and Force On The default setting is Normal. DCD (Data Carrier Detect) The RS-232C data carrier detect (DCD) signal can be forced on for application programs requiring this signal.

  • Page 82: Installing And Using Application Programs

    Installing and Using Application Programs This chapter tells you about Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application programs How to set up and use the furnished Laptop Manager program for your operating environment Contents Guidelines for Installing Applications ... 5-2 Installation Considerations... 5-2 Display...

  • Page 83: Guidelines For Installing Applications

    AU application programs written to execute on AT computers will execute on the TravelMate 3000, and you can install the programs in much the same way on the TravelMate 3000. However, like most computers, you must consider the characteristics of the TravelMate 3000 before you install application programs.

  • Page 84: Keyboard

    Guidelines for Installing Applications Keyboard The TravelMate 3000 keyboard emulates all functions of an IBM AT-101 enhanced keyboard. When installing an application program, select the IBM 10 1 or AT-enhanced keyboard configuration. Communication Ports The serial port is Port 1, and the optional Internal Modem, if installed, is Port 2. When installing an application program requiring communication support, select Port I or Port 2, as appropriate.

  • Page 85: Memory

    Guidelines for Installing Application Memory The standard TravelMate 3000 has 2 MB of memory, 640 KB of system memory plus 1280 KB Extended/Expanded memory. You can add 2 or 4 MB of additional optional memory to your TravelMate 3000 that can be configured either as Extended memory or LIM EMS (expanded) memory.

  • Page 86: Default Autoexec.bat File

    Guidelines for Installing Applications Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File Each line of the TravelMate 3000 AUTOEXEC.BAT file and its purpose are defined in the table following the Me listing. Take special note of those lines relating to Laptop Manager. @ECHO OFF VERIFY ON SET COMSPEC=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM...

  • Page 87: Default Config.sys File

    Guidelines for Installing Applications Default CONFIG.SYS File Each line of the TravelMate 3000 default CONFIG.SYS Me and its purpose are defined in the table following the file listing. You can add commands required by your application program(s), but do not delete the existing default commands.

  • Page 88: Using Laptop Manager

    Using Laptop Manager Laptop Manager, one of the utilities supplied with your TravelMate 3000, is an application control program. Laptop Manager provides two submenus into which you can insert application programs you have installed on the hard disk. You can then load application programs from one of the submenus with one keystroke, and from the other submenu using the arrow keys and the Enter key.

  • Page 89: Quick Commands Box

    Using Laptop Manager Quick Commands Box Application programs you add to the Quick Commands box can be selected by pressing the function key (F1 to F11) you assign to it. For your convenience, the Laptop File Manager and several other utilities are assigned to the function keys. However, you can replace them with your own application programs using the Change Menu procedure explained in the BatteryPro &...

  • Page 90: Using A Password

    The TravelMate 3000 includes the Password utility, a program that limits access to your computer. Only those who know the password you specify using this utility can access your files. The password is valid until you remove or change it using the Password utility.

  • Page 91: Installing A Password

    Using a Password Installing a Password Install a password as follows. If you have already installed a password, when you select Install Password, the computer displays the following message: Password already exists Press any key on the keyboard to return to the Password Utility menu. 5-10 Application Programs Highlight Install Password on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key.

  • Page 92: Changing A Password

    Using a Password Changing a Password Change the current password as follows. Highlight the Change Password command on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key. The following menu displays: Type the current password and press the Enter key. Your entry is displayed as squares so that it cannot be seen by other people.

  • Page 93: Removing A Password

    Using a Password Removing a Password Remove the current password as follows. 5-12 Application Programs Press the Enter key again to install the new password, or press the Esc key to abort the process and return to the Password Utility menu. Highlight the Remove Password command on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key.

  • Page 94: Entering The Password

    Entering the Password Once you install the password, you will see the following message every time you start up the computer: Enter Password: Type the password exactly as you created it and press the Enter key. If you type the correct password, the screen clears and the system begins to load.
  • Page 95 To regain access, it is necessary to disconnect the back-up battery for an extended period. This operation should only be performed by an authorized Texas Instruments dealer. Any other attempt to perform this operation could result in damage that will void the...

  • Page 96: Other Options

    This chapter tells you about: Options available for your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer How to install and use some of the options Contents Numeric Keypad ... 6-2 Attaching the Keypad... 6-2 RAM Modules ... 6-3 Installing the RAM Modules ... 6-3 Removing the Keyboard ...

  • Page 97: Numeric Keypad

    Attach the Numeric Keypad to the computer by joining the connector on the left side of the Numeric Keypad with the connector on the right side of the computer. Rotate the thumbscrew on the Numeric Keypad clockwise until tight. Note: Do not transport the TravelMate 3000 with the Numeric Keypad attached.

  • Page 98: Ram Modules

    The standard TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is equipped with 2 MB of main memory (RAM). If you need more RAM capacity, you can install four or eight RAM modules (TI Part No. 2566996-0001). Every four RAM modules increases RAM by 2 MB.
  • Page 99 RAM Modules 6-4 TravelMate 3000 Options Rotate the screwdriver toward the rear of the computer about 30 degrees until the top left corner of the keyboard loosens and raises about 1/4 inch (6 mm) above the computer case. Holding the top left corner of the keyboard above the case with one hand, insert the screwdriver blade into the center slot (behind the F8 key) and rotate the screwdriver 30 degrees to release the middle catch.

  • Page 100: Installing The Modules

    20-pin socket (labeled XU I 1). Gently press down on the module to fully insert the pins into their sockets. RAM Modules TravelMate 3000 Options 6-5...

  • Page 101: Replacing The Keyboard

    Replacing the Keyboard Replace the keyboard into the computer case as follows. 6-6 TravelMate 3000 Options Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining three modules in the set, except insert the second module into socket XU10, the third module into socket XU12, and the fourth module into socket XU13.

  • Page 102: Changing Memory Setup

    After installing the RAM modules, turn on the computer, load the Setup Program, and reset the Extended and/or Expanded (EMS) items to match the computer's new RAM capacity. See Chapter 4 for information on the Setup Program. See Appendix F for details on Extended and Expanded memory. RAM Modules TravelMate 3000 Options 6-7...

  • Page 103: Internal Modem

    Internal Modem The optional 2400-bps (bits-per-second) Internal Modem with Send-Fax and MNP Class 5 (TI Part No. 25669410003) adds a built-in modem to your TravelMate 3000. With the Internal Modem installed, you can connect your TravelMate 3000 to the telephone network and communicate with a remote modem.

  • Page 104: 80387Sx Coprocessor

    80387SX Coprocessor The 80387SX Math Coprocessor (TI Part No. 2566997-0001) option for your TravelMate 3000 speeds up processing and improves throughput of calculations with application programs that support a math coprocessor. You can install the 80387SX Math Coprocessor option yourself, but installation requires partial disassembly of the computer.

  • Page 105: Other Options

    LapLink software is already installed on the hard disk at the factory. Printers Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and impact printers you can use with your TravelMate 3000. And you can connect almost any parallel printer to the 25-pin parallel port or a serial printer to the nine-pin RS-232C serial port.

  • Page 106: External Monitor

    Also set the Mouse Port item on Page 3 of the TravelMate 3000 Setup Program to On. Note: A mouse adapter cable with a built-in ferrite is shipped with U.S. and Canadian units. Failure to use the adapter cable, if provided, can cause noncompliance with FCC and DOC regulations.
  • Page 107 15-pin connector on the left side panel of the computer. Turn on the TravelMate 3000, then turn on the monitor. At the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type ALTVID and press the Enter key to switch the image from the TravelMate 3000 built-in display to your external monitor.

  • Page 108: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Taking Care of Your Computer This chapter tells you about: Recommendations on how and where to use your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer Cleaning the case and screen How to get the most work from a battery charge and how to care for the...

  • Page 109: Do's And Don'ts

    Texas Instruments dealer. 7-2 Taking Care of Your Computer Never use the TravelMate 3000 in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. Never expose the TravelMate 3000 to excessive vibration.

  • Page 110: Cleaning The Travelmate 3000

    TravelMate 3000. Cleaning the Case It is important to keep the case of the TravelMate 3000 free of dust. Apply a small amount of liquid cleaner to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the case with the cloth.

  • Page 111: Conserving Battery Power

    Conserving Battery Power With a little care, you can maximize the time that your TravelMate 3000 will operate on a single battery charge. The following tips will help you run your computer for the longest possible time on battery power.

  • Page 112: Care And Handling Of The Battery

    AC Adaptor to gain the maximum battery power operation. AR batteries naturally discharge if unused for a long period of time. If you are not going to use your Travel-Mate 3000 for an extended period, be sure to recharge the battery every 3 to 6 months.
  • Page 113 Care and Handling of the Battery Note: The battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter's amber light goes off and its green light comes on and remains on for at least 1 1/2 hour. 7-6 Taking Care of Your Computer When using the computer for the first time, or after prolonged storage in temperatures above 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), a battery charge may not last as long as normal.

  • Page 114: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) Type: 16-bit 80386SX Clock Speeds: 8 MHz/ 10 MHz/20 MHz Memory RAM: 2 MB standard; 640 KB for conventional, 1408 KB for expanded or extended memory or shadow VGA/AT BIOS support LIM/EMS 4.0 support 16-bit bus width, 1 wait state Expandable up to 6 MB in 2-MB increments using RAM Module option ROM:...

  • Page 115: Power Source

    Specifications Physical Dimensions Size Width: Depth: Height: Weight: Power Source NiCad battery: AC Adapter Input: Output: Temperature Operating: Storage/Transit: Humidity Operating: Storage/Transit: Vibration Operating: Storage/Transit: A-2 Specifications 1 1 inches (279 nun) 8.5 inches (216 mm) 1.8 inches (46 mm) 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg), including battery, without options 24 watt hours/AC Adapter 100 to 250 Vac, 0.7 to 0.4 A,...

  • Page 116: Standard Ports

    Shock Operating: 10 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes) Storage/Transit: 40 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes Standard Ports Parallel Port: Centronics-type, 25-pin Serial Port: RS-232C, 9-pin male DB-9 connector for full duplex asynchronous transmission at up to 9600 baud Numeric Keypad: 10-pin special...

  • Page 117: Agency Approvals

    Specifications Agency Approvals Main Unit: (including AC Adapter) Options Internal Modem TI Part No. 2566941-0001 Power Requirements: Power Control Internal Modem operates under two power modes: Agency Approvals: Compatibility: Telephone Line Connectors: Asynchronous A-4 Specifications FCC, Part 15, Class B (U.S.A.) FCC Part 68 (U.S.A.) DOC (Canada) UL, TUV, and CSA safety...

  • Page 118: Battery Pack

    Specifications 80387SX Coprocessor TI Part No. 2566997-0001 16-bit 80387SX, running at 20 MHz RAM Module Kit TI Part No. 2566996-0001 2-MB RAM module kit, extended or EMS support; up to two module kits can be installed for total 6-MB RAM Numeric Keypad TI Part No.

  • Page 119: Character Sets

    The TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for DOS version 4. 0 1. This appendix shows the 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.
  • Page 120 Character Sets Code Page 437, United States B-2 Character Sets...
  • Page 121 Character Sets Code Page 850, Multilingual Character Sets B-...
  • Page 122 Character Sets Code Page 863 (Canadian-French) B-4 Character Sets...
  • Page 123 Character Sets Code Page 865, Nordic Character Sets B-...

  • Page 124: Keyboard Layouts

    Keyboard Layouts The following diagrams show the TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer keyboard layouts for the U.S.A. and international versions. Keyboard Layouts C-1...
  • Page 125 Keyboard Layouts C-2 Keyboard Layouts...
  • Page 126 Keyboard Layouts Keyboard Layouts C-3...
  • Page 127 Keyboard Layouts C-4 Keyboard Layouts...
  • Page 128 Keyboard Layouts Keyboard Layouts C-5...

  • Page 129: Power-On Diagnostics

    Turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, then turn the computer on again. If the error message displays repeatedly, call your Texas Instruments dealer or call TI Service at 1- 800-847-5757. Refer to "Error Messages" in Appendix E for a list of power up error messages.
  • Page 130 Diagnostics Park Fixed Disks The Park Fixed Disk function prepares the fixed disks for relocation. The fixed disk heads are placed over the diagnostic cylinder so that vibrations will not cause errors on the usable media. Diagnostics If you select the Diagnostics Program, a warning and informational menu displays. Press the N key to abort the diagnostics or the Y key to continue, and the diagnostics menu displays.
  • Page 131 Diagnostics When a single test or suite of tests is initiated, the Test Control Options and Test Results menu displays. On the left side of this menu is information relating to the test currently being performed. The right side of the menu contains the results of previously completed tests.
  • Page 132 Diagnostics Choosing Specific Suites of Tests Many of the tests have submenus that permit you to select which parts of the test you want performed. 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 about the tests. If the tests are run multiple times, the submenus are displayed only before the first pass.
  • Page 133 Diagnostics 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 EGA Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test...

  • Page 134: Diagnostic Error Codes

    Diagnostics Asynchronous Communications Port Test Baud rate clock Internal transmit/receive Modem control lines External loopback (requires loopback connector) Additional Diagnostics The diagnostic program hard disk tests are all nondestructive except on the diagnostic cylinder. The tests perform seek tests, head tests, and controller tests, but do not perform read/write tests on the entire media.
  • Page 135 Diagnostics The following table lists the classes of error codes. The numbers are in hexadecimal. Diagnostics Error Code Classes Code 01xx 07xx 10xx 17xx 20xx 27xx 30xx 37xx The following table lists the error codes that could be displayed by the diagnostics program.
  • Page 136 Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code 0107 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 System timer System board 8253 counters System board...
  • Page 137 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 138 Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) Code 3708 3709 370A 370B 370C 3700 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 139: Loopback Connections

    Loopback Connections The serial and parallel communication tests in the Diagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests that expect loopback correctors to be placed on the output ports of the computer. The loopback connector pin assignments are fisted in the following tables. Loopback Connector Pin Assignments Serial Loopback Connections DB89 Pin...

  • Page 140: Hard Disk Format

    Diagnostics Hard Disk Format When you select the Hard Disk Format, the program displays the Format Fixed Disk menu. Use the Arrow keys to highlight the hard disk you want formatted or analyzed and press the Enter key. Of course, you can select only hard disks installed in your computer. 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 141 Diagnostics To manually add a bad track to the table, press the Ins key. Use the Arrow keys or the Enter key to select between cylinder and head fields. After the cylinder and head are entered, press the F10 or Enter key and the new entry will be added to the table. If an invalid head or cylinder value is entered, the program displays a menu permitting you to delete a bad track.
  • Page 142 Diagnostics Caution: on the hard disk will be erased). Any bad tracks found during the analysis are automatically added to the bad track table. As bad tracks are found, they are reformatted as bad so that a subsequent MS-DOS FORMAT operation does not attempt to use these areas on the disk. Formatting a New Hard Disk Drive After installing a new hard disk drive, you should enter the bad track information provided by the manufacturer into the bad track table (see above).
  • Page 143 Each track of the hard disk is reformatted using the current interleave value. Each track in the bad track table is reformatted as bad so that it cannot be used. The program performs a surface analysis on the media, reformats any additional bad tracks as bad, and adds them to the list.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    This appendix is designed to help you solve common problems you may encounter while using your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer. If you encounter a problem not listed here, please contact your Texas Instruments reseller, or you can telephone or fax Texas Instruments at one of the numbers fisted on the page near the end of this manual titled "Getting Help for Your Computer".
  • Page 146 Blinking Low Batt indicator signals that computer will shut off in about 1 minute. None o the above-Contact your Texas Instruments reseller. Screen contrast/brightness controls-Adjust the contrast and brightness controls on the right side of the LCD screen.
  • Page 147 When using a mouse, the built-in LCD screen goes blank after a few minutes. LCD screen backlight does not light, even when brightness con- trol fully turned up. Troubleshooting Computer in automatic power- saving mode-Press Shift key to turn on display. if Power indicator is orange, press Fn-F4 (Stndby) keys to resume operation.
  • Page 148 E-4 Troubleshooting Application program oven-id- ing computer BIOS interrupts - Contact your application program provider. TravelMate 3000 hardware- Turn the unit off, wait 5 seconds, then turn unit on again. If the same message appears, check against the list of power-up error mes-...
  • Page 149 Pressing Fn-F4 keys does not put computer in Standby mode Troubleshooting Amber indicator on-Internal battery pack not fully charged. Amber indicator off, internal battery pack not installed and power switch set to off- Set computer power switch to on and run on ac power or install battery pack.

  • Page 150: Error Messages

    In general, a failure in a test of the system board or its components halts the test and causes a beep. A failure in optional boards or memory is reported on the screen. The tests display two types of messages if the TravelMate 3000 fails one of the power-up tests: Power-Up Self Test Error Messages The following error messages list possible causes and solutions.
  • Page 151 DIAG program to check drives as described in Appen- dix D. If the hard disk drive is at fault, contact your Texas Instruments reseller. Wrong configuration settings - Check the settings on the Setup Program menus, par- ticularly Memory category...
  • Page 152 - Boot the system again; replace the floppy. If the hard disk is at fault, run the DIAG program described in Appendix D. Contact your Texas Instruments reseller. Hard disk not formatted - Format the hard disk as described in Appendix D.

  • Page 153: Informational Messages

    Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready Time-of-day not set Informational Messages The following informational messages do not necessarily indicate a problem or failure, but are provided by the computer to inform you. NNN Main memory, NNN Extended Memory tests ter- minated by keystroke...

  • Page 154: Restoring Ms-Dos System Files

    Restoring MS-DOS System Files The MS-DOS files COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS are necessary for the operation of your computer. If any of these files are accidentally deleted or modified, your computer will not function. This appendix describes the procedure for restoring these files without affecting the applications and data files that may be on your hard disk.
  • Page 155 Restoring MS-DOS System Files When the A> prompt is displayed, remove the SHELL floppy and insert the Select Copy floppy, and type SYS C: and press the Enter key. The computer should display the message System transferred and then display the A> prompt. At the A>...

  • Page 156: Configuring Memory

    Configuring Memory Introduction Computers handle information as strings of binary digits: ones and zeros. A single I or 0 is refer-red to as a bit, the smallest unit of information handled by the computer. A group of eight bits, referred to as a byte, is used to represent single characters or numbers such as "A"...
  • Page 157 Configuring Memory This appendix describes the various areas of memory (RAM) and how you can make memory more efficient by configuring it in conjunction with the memory management device drivers supplied with your TravelMate 3000. F-2 Configuring Memory...
  • Page 158 640-KB limit. The amount of standard default RAM (640 KB) in the TravelMate 3000 is displayed on the Setup Program menu as Standard (Memory), and it can be changed in 64-KB increments if your application program requires it.

  • Page 159: Extended Memory

    Expanded Memory Expanded memory is memory conforming to the Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) developed by Lotus/Intel/Microsoft, and is known as LIM-EMS. The TravelMate 3000 supports 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 /O option is used) as a 'window.' Pages of data are passed to and from Expanded memory through this...
  • Page 160 TravelMate 3000 Memory Areas Before you can use Expanded memory, you must install the EMM.SYS device driver as described in the next section, "Memory Device Drivers." You need not install the Expanded memory driver if your application program does not support use of Expanded memory.

  • Page 161: Installing Device Drivers

    Memory Device Drivers The following four device drivers are provided to manage the TravelMate 3000 memory: Note: A high performance cache utility, named CACHE.COM, is furnished with your computer as an alternative to the SMARTDRV.SYS device driver. See your BatteryPro &...
  • Page 162 Memory Device Drivers EMM.SYS The EMS memory manager provided with your TravelMate 3000, the EMM.SYS device driver, conforms to version 4.00 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (EMS). EMM.SYS enables areas of system memory to be used as Expanded memory.
  • Page 163 Expanded or Extended memory. The shadow memory area is limited to 96 KB. Your TravelMate 3000 provides 2 MB of RAM (main memory) standard. Only the standard 2 MB can be used as system base memory (640 KB) and shadow memory (96 KB), and cannot be increased by adding additional memory.
  • Page 164 If you do not specify any parameters, EMM.SYS uses the default values for each. Numeric values (nnnn) should be specified in decimal unless specifically noted otherwise in the following descriptions. Memory sizes should be specified in kilobytes (1024 bytes) without the last three digits at the end of the number;...
  • Page 165 Memory Device Drivers Contexts = nn (C=) specifies the number of contexts for windows 0 - 3 that can be saved by processes using EMS memory. The maximum number of contexts is 255; the minimum is 3. The default is the number of handles that are allocated. Depth = nn (D=) specifies the number of consecutive contexts that can be saved for a given handle before a restore must be initiated.
  • Page 166 Memory Device Drivers Include = xxxx-xxxx (L=) specifies a range of addresses that should always be used for EMS mapping. By default, the memory manager automatically excludes areas known to contain ROMs or video RAM. This parameter allows you to include a range of addresses that might be excluded by memory manager's automatic selection process.
  • Page 167 Memory Device Drivers Memory Manager Error Messages Error messages displayed by the memory manager are divided into two groups. The following first group displays general memory manager errors. Invalid parameter specified - One of the parameters specified on the command line in your CONFIG.SYS file is invalid.
  • Page 168 Memory Device Drivers Number of contexts must be at least 3 - The number of contexts specified is less than 3. The number of contexts specified must be between 3 and 255. See "Contexts" parameter earlier in this appendix. Number of contexts cannot exceed 255 - The number of contexts specified is greater than 255.
  • Page 169 Memory Device Drivers The following second group of error codes are specific to the TACT 83000 memory manager. Invalid hardware for memory manager - The memory manager was run on a system which did not contain the TACT 83000 chip set. No EMS memory allocated - No Expanded memory was specified using the Memory parameter, and no memory remained unallocated to use.
  • Page 170 if you need to specify special conditions for the use of the high-memory area, use the command in the following form: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS [/HMAMIN=h][/NUM- HANDLES=n] where: /HMAMIN=h /NUMHANDLES=n /M: 1 Memory Device Drivers h is the minimum amount of memory required by a TSR program or device driver to be loaded into HAM specify the amount of memory in kilobytes.
  • Page 171 Memory Device Drivers RAMDRIVE.SYS A RAM disk is a portion of your computer's memory configured to simulate a disk drive. Such a disk, which may be called a virtual disk, can be accessed much faster than a normal disk drive. The data stored on a RAM disk disappears when computer power is turned off, so you must copy the contents of the RAM disk to a floppy disk or to the hard disk before turning off power.
  • Page 172 Expanded memory, refer to your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for a full description of available options. Note: Your TravelMate 3000 provides a high performance disk cache utility, named CACHE.COM, that supports both read and read/write cache operations. See your BatteryPro &...

  • Page 173: Connector Pin Assignments

    RS-232C Connector Nine-Pin RS-232C Serial Connector 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 25-Pin Centronics-Type Parallel Connector Pin No. Signal Name Strobe Data 0 Data I...
  • Page 174 Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin VGA External Monitor Connector Pin No. Note: Six-Pin Mouse Connector Pin No. G-2 Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Red video Green video Blue video Not used Ground Red return Green return Blue return Not used Ground Not used Not used Horizontal sync...

  • Page 175: Screen Standards

    8-by-8 pixel character box in text mode. The TravelMate 3000 LCD screen supports CGA by displaying text in an 80-column by 25-line text display in an 8-by-16 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
  • Page 176 200 pixel and 320-by-200 pixel 16-color graphics. The EGA standard also uses an 8-by- 14 pixel character box for text displays. The TravelMate 3000 LCD screen supports EGA by displaying text in an 80-column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8-by- 1 6 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
  • Page 177 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8-by- 16 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen. The TravelMate 3000 supports color graphics by displaying colors as 32 shades of gray in two modes:...

  • Page 178: External Monitor Support

    Screen Standards External Monitor Support The TravelMate 3000 supports all IBM standard VGA video in addition to 800 by 600, 1024 by 768, and 132-column Paradise extended modes. Paradise Modes Supported Mode No. (hex) 132-column Text Modes (Supported on CRT only)*...

  • Page 179: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computer- related terms you many encounter. access - The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, a floppy diskette, or the hard disk. access shutter - A metal cover on a floppy diskette that slides open to allow the computer to read or write data.
  • Page 180 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 - A duplicate copy of information or programs;...
  • Page 181 Glossary boot - To start your computer; also called start-up and power-up. bps - See bits per second. brightness control - A control that allows you to adjust the brightness of the display. buffer - A portion of the computer's memory that temporarily holds information used by a program;...
  • Page 182 Glossary character set - A system of codes, such as ASCII, that assigns a special standardized group of binary digits to each character. clock - A timing device that coordinates all internal events in your computer. CMOS - An acronym for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor; a large-scale integration technology that requires low power consumption and is therefore used for battery-assisted memory systems.
  • Page 183 Glossary contrast control - A control that allows you to adjust how data shows up against the background of the display screen. control code - A code that initiates some kind of physical control action that is not printed (such as line feed and tab), turns off an external device, or, in combination with other characters, defines unique commands (for example, pressing the Ctrl and C keys might tell the computer to abort a program): a numeric value that instructs the computer or an external device to perform a specific instruction.
  • Page 184 Glossary data - Information that is input to your computer and is then processed by mathematical and logical operations so that, ultimately, it can be output in a sensible form. It usually consists of numerals, letters, or symbols that describe an object, idea, condition, relationship, or other information. data base - A collection of related information;...
  • Page 185 Glossary disk drive - A device that rotates magnetic media and accesses data by means of a read/write head. diskette - See floppy diskette. DOS - The disk operating system, programs that act as translator between you and your computer; also see operating system expanded memory - The memory that utilizes an area of the computer memory as a window, through which pages of data are "passed."...
  • Page 186 Glossary fixed disk drive - See hard disk drive. floppy diskette - A flexible, flat, circular medium that magnetically records and provides access to stored data. It is divided into concentric circular tracks and wedge-shaped sectors. The diskette is sealed in a protective square envelope that is lined with a soft material that cleans as the diskette rotates.
  • Page 187 Glossary hexadecimal - A numbering system that consists of 16 symbols, 0 to 9 and A to F; used by programmers as a convenient method of expressing binary values. input - Information that enters the computer. input/output - An operation that transfers information from the central processing unit to a device or from a device to the central processing unit.
  • Page 188 Glossary load - To copy information from a storage device, such as a diskette or a hard disk drive, into internal memory of the computer. Also called download loop - A series of instructions or one instruction in a program that is repeated a prescribed number of times, followed by a branch instruction that exits the program from the loop.
  • Page 189 Glossary multiuser system - A system in which the computer and other external devices are shared in any one of several arrangements by several people. operating system - A set of programs that control the operation of the computer. Typically, the operating system regulates space allocation, keeps track of files, saves and retrieves files, and manages other control functions associated with data storage.
  • Page 190 Glossary programming language - A set of words, abbreviations, or symbols that are converted into the binary numbers that represent instructions to the computer. Programming languages enable programmers to write instructions using words or symbols and avoid the time-consuming task of entering the long string of Os and 1s that represent the numeric language of the computer.
  • Page 191 Glossary set up - See configure. software - Computer programs, usually supplied on floppies or on ROM. Contrast with hardware. system board - An internal circuit board that holds the integrated circuits for the microprocessor, memory, and clock in your computer. turbo operation - A feature of a computer that increases its data processing speed by 50 to 100 percent.
  • Page 192 a ... ac adapter... connecting ...3-6 jack ...2-8, 3-7 agency approvals... A-4 alarms ... audible, see beeper... 4-16 cover closed ... 4-16 Alt (alternate) key ... 2-12 ALTVID command ... 6-12 application programs... 1-10 guidelines for installing...5-2 arrow keys, see ... cursor control keys...
  • Page 193 Index display... 2-4 standard/reverse (video) ... 2-5 conventions used in manual ... vi cover closed alarm, setting ...4-16 CPU specifications ... A-1 CPU speed, setting...4-12 CPU speeds... 7-4 Ctrl (control) key...2-12 CTS, setting...4-19 cursor, setting ...4-15 cursor control keys ...2-13 data bits, setting...4-19 date, setting...
  • Page 194 utilities...3-19 Hercules Graphics Card ...H-3 ...H-3 high-memory area ...F- 14 HIMEM.SYS device driver ...F-6, F-14 humidity, specifications... A-2 I/O, serial ...4-19 indicator lights...2-19 indicators Caps Lock...2-20 Floppy Disk ...2-20 Hard Disk ...2-20 Low Battery...2-19 Num Lock... 2-15, 2-21 Power ... 2-17, 2-19 Scroll Lock ...2-21 Turbo ...2-20 initial program loader...1-4...
  • Page 195 4-15 Low Battery indicator ...2-19 M byte (MB) ...1-4 main memory, see RAM ... F-1 main menu, Laptop Manager...5-7 maintenance, computer ...7-2 manuals, other about TravelMate 3000... x math coprocessor option...6-9 specifications ... A-5 ...H-1 memory areas...F-3 cache ...F- 17 configuring...F-2...
  • Page 196 Pause key ...2-16 physical dimensions... A-2 pin assignments, connector...G-1 ports ... 1-5, 2-6 mouse...4-18 setting...4-20 Power indicator ... 2-17, 2-19 power saving settings ...4-11 power savings backlight off...4-12 battery ...7-4 power source specifications... A-2 power switch...2-9 power-on diagnostics...D-1 power-up messages...E-7, E-9 problems, solving ...
  • Page 197 Index screen... 4-14 standard communication port ... 4-19 stop bits... 4-19 time... 4-6 Setup key ... 2-17 setup program accessing from application... 4-4 exiting... 4-5 external communications... 4-18 hard disk-based ... 4-3 keyboard keys ... 4-4 ROM-based ... 4-3 system options ... 4-6 user features ...
  • Page 198 Texas Instruments and your Texas Instruments authorized reseller want you to succeed with your TI produc If you have questions about or operating difficulties with your TI product, follow these steps to get support. Call your dealer. Your dealer should be the first person you call when you have questions or difficulties. Your dealer is familiar with your system requirements and should be able to provide you with the needed information or service.

  • Page 199: Warranty And Service

    Standard Warranty Texas Instruments offers a 1 -day turnaround for domestic units carried In to local Customer Service Centers and a 5-day turnaround from receipt time at the National Service Center for units sent to one of the National Service Centers (Cypress, Texas, USA. for domestic units;...

  • Page 200: Repair Request Form

    Your Name Company Name Address City State Phone number Product serial number Unit(s) you are returning (check where applicable) TravelMate 3000 2 MB RAM Module Kit Numeric Keypad 80387SX Coprocessor Internal Modem AC Adapter Internal Battery Type of Claim Warranty claim (attach proof of purchase) Maintenance contract (Agreement No.
  • Page 201 Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Texas Instruments could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 202 Texas Instruments reserves the right to change its product and service offering at any time without notice...
  • Page 203 TravelMate Notebook Computer Major Components...
  • Page 204 Manual Pat No. 2566946-0001, Rev. C* Printed in U.S.A. EXAS NSTRUMENTS...

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