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Acer 7100 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 TravelMate™ 7100 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright This is a product of Acer Inc. developed to TI specifications. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and TravelMate is a trademark of Acer Inc. Texas Instruments, TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc.
  • Page 3 About This User’s Guide The following conventions are used in this manual: Notes related to the current topic Warnings about actions that can cause damage. Cautions that help you avoid problems Important reminders. Tips or shortcuts.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ... 1 Unpacking Your Computer ... 1 Taking Care of Your Computer ... 2 Cleaning ... 3 AC Adapter ... 3 Battery Pack ... 4 Powering Up Your Computer ... 5 Entering User Information... 6 Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes .. 6 Using Diskettes ...
  • Page 6 Contents Storage ... 34 Hard Disk ... 34 Module Bay... 34 Ejecting a CD... 35 Using the Floppy Drive Module Swapping Modules... 38 Audio ... 40 Audio Control ... 41 Ports ... 42 Rear Panel Ports ... 42 Left Panel Ports... 45 Security ...
  • Page 7 Mini Dock ... 73 Floppy Drive Cable ... 75 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable ... 76 File Transfer Cable ... 77 Battery Pack ... 78 AC Adapter ... 78 Memory Upgrades ... 79 Hard Disk Upgrades ... 82 System Utilities ... 76 Sleep Manager ...
  • Page 8 Contents Canadian DOC Notice ... 137 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 138 Index ... 123 viii...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Congratulations on your purchase of the TravelMate 7100 series notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance from your new computer. This section guides you through the first few steps in setting up your computer.

  • Page 10: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Getting Started Taking Care of Your Computer Your notebook will serve you well if you observe the following guidelines: Do not expose the notebook to prolonged direct sunlight, or sources of heat, such as a radiator. Do not expose the notebook to temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 122ºF (50ºC).

  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning the notebook, always disconnect all power to the computer as follows: 1. Close the display lid to turn the notebook off. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Remove the battery pack. To clean the notebook case, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

  • Page 12: Battery Pack

    Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 122°F (50°C). Use the battery pack only with the TravelMate 7100 series computer. Replace the battery pack only with the same type (model BTP-S31). Consult your local regulations or waste disposal provider for any local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

  • Page 13: Powering Up Your Computer

    Powering Up Your Computer Powering up the computer is as easy as 1-2-3: Getting Started 1. Insert the Battery Pack. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover toward the rear of the notebook until the compartment cover snaps closed.

  • Page 14: Entering User Information

    Getting Started Entering User Information When Windows 95 loads for the first time, enter your user information. Have your Windows 95 authentication number ready. (You can find this number in the Windows 95 documentation package.) Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes Windows 95 prompts you to create backup and startup diskettes.

  • Page 15: Using Diskettes

    Using Diskettes Follow these guidelines when using diskettes with your computer: Always make backup copies of diskettes that contain important data or program files. Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. Avoid removing a diskette from the drive when the floppy drive activity light is on.

  • Page 16: Travel Tips

    Getting Started Travel Tips Here are some tips on preparing your computer for traveling: 1. Make diskette or tape backup copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Close the display, making sure the cover latch is secure. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. 4.
  • Page 17 Getting Started 8. If you are using a modem, check that if the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in is compatible with the modem and its connector.

  • Page 18: Getting Help

    World Wide Web If you have access to the Internet, visit our home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.acer.com/. There you’ll find the latest information about our products, as well as updates on software drivers and utilities.

  • Page 19: System Tour

    The Travelmate 7100 combines high-performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities, and an advanced power management system in a unique ergonomic and stylish case. Feature Summary The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at. Here are some of the computer’s features: Performance Intel Pentium...

  • Page 20: Multimedia And Communications

    System Tour Multimedia and Communications 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer and 3D sound effect Built-in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers Support for simultaneous display on the built-in screen and an external monitor for presentations Full-screen, 30 frames per second, true-color MPEG video playback Infrared wireless communication Ergonomics...

  • Page 21: Expandability

    Expandability CardBus PC Card (PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with Zoomed Video port function Mini-dock option with built-in CardBus slots (two type II/I or one type III) USB port onboard Upgradeable memory and hard disk System Tour...

  • Page 22: Display

    System Tour Display The computer’s large graphical display offers excellent viewing, with quality and performance equal to desktop displays. Note: The computer is available with an active matrix TFT display. Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to the right and lift up the lid.
  • Page 23 System Tour...

  • Page 24: Indicator Lights

    System Tour Indicator Light Power Indicator Battery Indicator Power Indicator Icon Description Lights when power is on. Flashes when the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode. Lights when the battery pack is charging. Flashes when battery power is low. Battery Indicator...

  • Page 25: Keyboard

    System Tour Keyboard The computer’s full-size keyboard includes lock keys, an embedded keypad with cursor-control keys, Windows 95 keys, twelve function keys that act as “hot keys” when used in combination with the special Fn key. The keyboard also includes a built-in touchpad pointing device, an automatic tilt feature, and a comfortable palm rest to provide optimum ergonomics.
  • Page 26 System Tour Tip: When entering a lot of numeric data, toggle on NumLk or attach an external keypad as described on page 70. Caps Lock Fn+NumLk (Fn+F11) Fn+ScrLk (Fn+F12) Description When Caps Lock is on, alphabetical characters appear in uppercase as you type them.

  • Page 27: Embedded Keypad

    Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is marked by small characters printed in the upper right corner of the keycaps. (For simplicity, cursor-control symbols are not printed on the keycaps.) To Use With NumLk On Numeric keys Use the keypad keys in the usual...

  • Page 28: Windows 95 Keys

    System Tour Windows 95 Keys The computer keyboard contains two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions: ÿ and Description ÿ The same as clicking the Windows 95 Start button. Pressing other keys in combination with the ÿ key performs special functions: ÿ+Tab Shift+ÿ+M Undo Minimize All ÿ+R...

  • Page 29: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer’s special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides “hot-key” combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume output, and the BIOS setup utility. Note: When using hot-key combinations, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the combination.
  • Page 30 System Tour Hot Key Fn+F4 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Fn+Ctrl+ Icon Function Screen Blackout Display Toggle Fuel Gauge On/Off Speaker On/Off Lock System Resources (Password Lock) Eject Volume Up Description Blanks the screen to save power; to wake up the screen, press any key Switches display from the built-in...
  • Page 31 Hot Key Icon Function Volume Down Fn+Ctrl+ Balance Right Fn+Ctrl+ Balance Left Fn+Ctrl+ Brightness Fn+ÿ+ Brightness Fn+ÿ+ Down Contrast Up Fn+ÿ+ Contrast Fn+ÿ+ Down Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge Down Fuel Gauge Right Fuel Gauge Left Fn+1 CD Eject Fn+2 Turbo Mode On/Off System Tour Description...
  • Page 32 System Tour Eject Menu The Fn+F9 hot-key combination brings up a special eject menu that allows you to perform several system configuration functions. Eject Options: Battery (Suspend-to-disk) ... Change CD-ROM Disc (Also Fn+1) ... Eject Mini Dock (Suspend) ... Change Power Off ...

  • Page 33: Touchpad

    Touchpad The ergonomically-positioned touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The pointer moves on the screen in response to the movement of your finger on the surface of the touchpad. Move your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen.
  • Page 34 System Tour Function Execution Selection Drag Access Context Menu To change Touchpad or pointer characteristics, see page 95. Left Right Tapping on the Button Button Touchpad Double- Tap twice quickly click Click Tap once once Click and Tap twice quickly, hold to holding your finger drag the...

  • Page 35: Automatic Tilt

    Notes: Keep your fingers and the touchpad dry and clean when using the touchpad. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. The touchpad works with most mouse drivers. However, the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad.
  • Page 36 System Tour To set the automatic tilt feature, follow these steps: 1. Close the lid. 2. To enable the automatic tilt feature, slide the tilt switch, located above the port cover on the rear of the computer, to the right. 3.

  • Page 37: Palm Rest

    System Tour Palm Rest The curved palm rest located below the keyboard provides a comfortable place to rest your hands as you type.

  • Page 38: Storage

    System Tour Storage The computer provides high-capacity storage on a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The computer also contains a bay that accepts removable modules—a CD-ROM drive, a floppy drive or a second hard disk option. Hard Disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space.

  • Page 39: Ejecting A Cd

    Ejecting a CD To eject a CD, press Fn+1 or press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive, or use your software application’s CD eject command. (There may be a few seconds delay before the CD is ejected.) Tip: To eject a CD using Windows 95, double- click My Computer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and select the Eject command from the context menu that appears.
  • Page 40 System Tour To use the floppy drive module externally, follow these steps: 1. If the floppy drive module is installed in the module bay, remove it by following the steps described in the next section. 2. Open the port cover on the rear of the computer, and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer’s parallel port.

  • Page 41: Swapping Modules

    Swapping Modules Follow these steps to swap modules: System Tour 1. Click the Windows 95 Start button and select Shut Down to shut down your computer. 2. When Windows finishes shutting down, close the display. 3. Turn the computer over and locate the module release lock on the bottom of the...

  • Page 42: Audio

    System Tour Audio The computer includes 16-bit stereo audio with a built-in FM synthesizer, dual, angled speakers, a built-in sensitive microphone, and two audio ports on the computer’s left panel for external audio devices. For information on connecting external audio devices, see page 67. The dual, angled speakers are located on both sides of the display hinge and direct sound toward you, creating a unique audio chamber that...

  • Page 43: Audio Control

    Audio Control The computer provides several hot keys that allow you to control audio output: Hot Key Icon Function Fn+F7 Speaker On/Off Volume Fn+Ctrl+ Fn+Ctrl+ Volume Down Balance Fn+Ctrl+ Right Balance Fn+Ctrl+ Left Caution: Audio settings you make with hot keys are in effect only for a single session—...

  • Page 44: Ports

    System Tour Ports The computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots.
  • Page 45 Port Icon DC-in port PS/2 port Serial port (UART16650- compatible) Parallel port (EPP/ECP- compliant) Mini dock connector External CRT port System Tour Connects to... AC adapter and power outlet PS/2-compatible device (PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse) Serial device (serial mouse) Parallel device (parallel printer, external floppy drive) Mini dock...
  • Page 46 System Tour Fast Infrared (FIR) Port The computer’s FIR (fast infrared) port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IR- aware machines without cables. For example, you can transfer data between two IR-capable computers, or send data to an IR-aware printer without using a cable.

  • Page 47: Left Panel Ports

    Left Panel Ports The computer’s left side panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots, as shown in the illustration on the next page. 1 23 1 PC Card Slots 2 Microphone-in/Line-in Port 3 Speaker-out/Line-out Port Port Icon PC Card slots Microphone-in/ Line-in...
  • Page 48 System Tour Multimedia Ports The computer provides a Mic-In/Line-in port and a Speaker-out/Line-out port on the left panel to accommodate multimedia audio devices, such as a microphone, speakers, or headphones. For information on how to connect audio devices, see page 67. Notes: Connecting external audio devices to the computer’s multimedia ports automatically shuts...

  • Page 49: Security

    System Tour Security The computer includes both hardware and software features to secure your computer. A hardware security notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a standard key- based computer security lock. Circle or wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle.

  • Page 50: Power

    The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. This section also includes information about the computer’s unique power management system. Battery Pack The computer uses a single high-capacity Lithium- Ion smart battery pack that gives you longer use between charges.

  • Page 51: Removing And Installing The Battery Pack

    Tips: Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery pack available for backup. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, it is best to remove the battery pack.

  • Page 52: Charging The Battery

    Power To install the battery pack, simply reverse the procedure as follows: 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover latch toward the rear of the computer until it snaps into position. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet.

  • Page 53: Checking The Battery Level

    Rapid Charge The computer uses rapid charge when the computer is in suspend mode with a powered AC adapter connected. Using rapid charge, a depleted battery charges fully in approximately two hours. Charge-In-Use The computer uses charge-in-use when the computer is in use with a powered AC adapter connected.
  • Page 54 Power With the battery-pack gauge Onscreen Fuel Gauge The onscreen fuel gauge provides a graphic representation and shows the percentage of the present battery level. To view the onscreen fuel gauge, press Fn+F6. (If a powered AC adapter is connected, a plug icon shows in the onscreen fuel gauge.) Press and hold Fn and the cursor keys to move the fuel gauge around the screen.

  • Page 55: Optimizing Battery Life

    Battery Pack Gauge The battery pack gauge allows you to check the battery charge level when it is not installed in the computer. Simply press the fuel gauge button on the battery pack. The lights on the fuel gauge show the charge level as follows: Lights (LEDs) Lit lllll...

  • Page 56: Low-Battery Warning

    Power Set the When Lid is Closed parameter to Suspend to Disk. See page 108. Use the AC adapter whenever possible, reserving the battery for on-the-go computing. Keep the battery pack in the computer when the computer is powered by the AC adapter. A constant trickle charge maintains the battery level.
  • Page 57 Power The battery indicator (...
  • Page 58 Power soon as possible to prevent data loss. The following table gives you the recommended courses of action when you encounter a low- battery warning. Situation AC adapter and power outlet are available An extra fully- charged battery pack is available AC adapter, power outlet or extra battery...

  • Page 59: Advanced Power Management

    Advanced Power Management The computer supports the Advanced Power Management (APM) standard defined by Microsoft and Intel. Tip: Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. Use APM whenever possible. To use Advanced Power Management, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, Control Panel.

  • Page 60: Heuristic Power Management

    Power Heuristic Power Management The computer uses a new power management technique called Heuristic Power Management (HPM) to take advantage of APM’s power-saving features without degrading performance. HPM allows the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance. Power-management methods used by most computers are timer-based.

  • Page 61: Suspend To Disk

    Using HPM, the computer automatically suspends its operations—that is, enters suspend mode—in response to a hot key or in response to various events and conditions. Depending on the When Lid Is Closed setting in the BIOS setup utility (see page 108), the system enters one of two suspend modes: Suspend to Disk Suspend to Memory...

  • Page 62: Suspend To Memory

    Power Battery power becomes low while the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Caution: If the battery runs out of power while the AC adapter is not connected, the computer enters suspend-to-disk mode, regardless of the When Lid Is Closed setting.
  • Page 63 The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Note: The computer also enters suspend-to- memory mode whenever an attempt to suspend to disk fails—for example, if the suspend-to-disk file is absent or invalid. When the computer enters suspend-to-memory mode, the power indicator ( ) flashes. The computer exits suspend-to-memory mode and returns to normal mode when: You open the display...

  • Page 64: Peripherals And Options

    Peripherals and Options The computer provides excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities. This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options to the computer and how to upgrade your computer. (For a complete list of available options and upgrades, consult your dealer.) Printers The computer supports both parallel and serial printers.

  • Page 65: Pc Cards

    Peripherals and Options PC Cards Credit-card-sized PC cards (PCMCIA cards) enhance the usability and expandability of your computer. The computer provides two type I/II PC Card slots (or one type III slot) on the computer’s left side panel. Common type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modems, LAN and SCSI cards.
  • Page 66 Peripherals and Options Flip out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted and …...

  • Page 67: Audio Devices

    Peripherals and Options Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line-in ( and line-out ( ) ports on the computer’s left panel. Use the line-in port to connect a 3.5-mm mini-jack microphone or other line-in device. Use the line-out port to connect external amplified speakers or headphones.

  • Page 68: External Monitor

    Peripherals and Options External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel. See your monitor manual for any additional instructions. Important! With an overhead projector or presentation panel connected, be sure the Display Always On parameter in the BIOS setup utility is set to On.

  • Page 69: External Keyboard

    Peripherals and Options External Keyboard You can connect any PS/2-compatible keyboard to the computer. Simply plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( rear panel. Tip: To connect two devices to the PS/2 port, such as an external keyboard and a mouse, use a PS/2 Y-bridge cable.

  • Page 70: External Keypad

    Peripherals and Options External Keypad You can connect any PS/2-compatible numeric keypad to the computer. Simply plug the keypad into the PS/2 connector ( rear panel. ) on the computer’s...

  • Page 71: External Pointing Device

    Peripherals and Options External Pointing Device You can connect a serial or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device to the computer. To connect a serial pointing device, plug the device into the serial port ( panel. Serial mouse Note: To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel.

  • Page 72: Usb Devices

    Peripherals and Options USB Devices You can connect a USB (Universal Serial Bus) peripheral device to your computer. This peripheral standard allows you to connect USB devices to your computer without using up your system resources. Most USB devices have a built-in USB port onto themselves which allows you to daisy-chain other USB devices.

  • Page 73: Mini Dock

    Peripherals and Options Mini Dock The mini dock allows you to connect your computer to various peripherals, and includes two additional CardBus slots. Consult your dealer for details. For connection instructions, see the guide included with the mini dock.

  • Page 74: Floppy Drive Cable

    Peripherals and Options Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. To connect the cable, open the computer’s rear port cover and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer’s parallel port ( ). Then connect the other end to the floppy drive module.

  • Page 75: Ps/2 Y-Bridge Cable

    Peripherals and Options PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the computer’s PS/2 port. Plug the single-connector end of the Y-bridge cable into the computer’s PS/2 port. Then attach the connector with the mouse icon to the PS/2 mouse cable, and the connector with the keyboard icon to the PS/2 keyboard.

  • Page 76: File Transfer Cable

    Peripherals and Options File Transfer Cable You can use the file transfer cable to transfer data between the computer and other computers. Connect one end of the file transfer cable to the parallel port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel, and connect the other end to the other computer’s parallel port.

  • Page 77: Battery Pack

    Peripherals and Options Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery. With power management, you get even more power on-the-go.

  • Page 78: Memory Upgrades

    Peripherals and Options Memory Upgrades Memory is upgradeable up to 128 MB, employing 64-bit soDIMMs (small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations. The following table lists the possible memory configurations. Slot 1 16 MB 0 MB 32 MB 8 MB...
  • Page 79 Peripherals and Options Caution: When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation can damage the memory module or the computer. Warning! Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. To avoid damage, always wear a wrist grounding strap (available at most electronic stores) when handling electronic components.
  • Page 80 Peripherals and Options After new memory modules have been installed, the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 4. Remove two screws that secure the memory door and lift the door up. 5. Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, and then gently press down on the module until it...

  • Page 81: Hard Disk Upgrades

    Peripherals and Options Hard Disk Upgrades Larger capacity hard disks are available as an upgrade. The computer uses a 2.5-inch Enhanced- IDE hard disk. The following table shows the currently supported hard disks. Consult your dealer for additional hard disks that may be available.
  • Page 82 Peripherals and Options 4. Remove two screws that secure the hard disk door; then press the hard disk door release latch and lift the door up. 5. Lift up (1) and slide out (2) the hard disk.
  • Page 83 Peripherals and Options Note: An additional hard disk can also come in the form of a module that swaps with the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive in the module bay. Refer to your dealer for details.

  • Page 84: System Utilities

    The computer comes pre-loaded with the following system utilities and drivers: Sleep Manager suspend-to-disk utility Touchpad driver Display driver Audio driver System core logic driver File-transfer utility PC Card slot driver and application Note: Your computer may also have several application programs pre-loaded.

  • Page 85: Accessing Sleep Manager

    Note: Sleep Manager starts and adjusts the space needed for suspend-to-disk mode automatically every time you start Windows 95. You do not need to access Sleep Manager for routine use of your computer. Accessing Sleep Manager To access Sleep Manager, click the Windows 95 Start button.

  • Page 86: Creating Reserved Space

    System Utilities The Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box allows you to choose whether or not a Sleep Manager status icon appears on the Windows 95 taskbar. Select this check box to enable the icon; clear the check box if you prefer not to see the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 87 System Utilities...
  • Page 88 System Utilities Sleep Manager checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it.

  • Page 89: Removing A Reserved Space

    You are using disk compression and the amount of free space on the uncompressed host drive is less than Sleep Manager needs. Sleep Manager works with most compression software. However, Sleep Manager can only create reserved space on the uncompressed host drive.

  • Page 90: Minimizing Sleep Manager

    System Utilities Minimizing Sleep Manager Click the Minimize button on Sleep Manager’s window to minimize Sleep Manager and allow it to run in the background. If the Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box is selected, the Sleep Manager icon will appear on the taskbar. You can then restore the Sleep Manager window when you need it, by double-clicking the taskbar icon.
  • Page 91 Error Message BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. This machine does not have a power management unit. You cannot run Sleep Manager without PMU. The APM driver for Windows is not installed. Use Windows Setup to install the APM driver before you run Sleep Manager.

  • Page 92: Uninstalling Sleep Manager

    System Utilities Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager removes the Sleep Manager utility from your hard disk. Caution: Uninstalling Sleep Manager does not remove the hard disk space reserved for suspend-to-disk mode. Therefore, you can still use the suspend-to-disk feature. However, uninstalling Sleep Manager prevents the automatic adjustment of reserved disk space, and is not recommended.

  • Page 93: Touchpad Driver

    Touchpad Driver The computer’s built-in touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the pre-loaded touchpad driver provides additional functions that work only with the touchpad. To configure these additional functions, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, Control Panel.

  • Page 94: Bios Setup Utility

    System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The computer BIOS setup utility allows you to configure the computer and its hardware settings. The computer comes correctly configured, and you do not need to run the BIOS setup utility to use the computer. However, you might need to use the BIOS utility if you want to customize the way your computer works, or if you receive an error message after making hardware or software changes.

  • Page 95: About My Computer

    Press Fn+F2 to access the BIOS setup utility. You will see the BIOS Utility main screen shown below. About My Computer System Configuration Power Saving Options Reset to Default Settings = Move Highlight Bar, Press to highlight the menu item you want. Then press Enter to access the highlighted item.
  • Page 96 System Utilities The following table tells you what each of the items on the About My Computer screens are. Item System Architecture System BIOS System ID Processor Coprocessor Internal Cache (L1) External Cache (L2) Total Memory Bank A Bank B System Peripherals Graphics Controller...
  • Page 97 Item Description Expansion Peripherals PCMCIA Slot 0 Card presence in slot 0 (detected by the socket service) PCMCIA Slot 1 Card presence in slot 1 (detected by the socket service) Parallel Port Parallel port base address and IRQ Serial Port Serial port base address and IRQ IrDA (FIR) Infrared port base address and IRQ...

  • Page 98: System Configuration

    System Utilities System Configuration Selecting System Configuration presents a Basic System Configuration screen, where you can change several items in your computer’s configuration. Press to change settings. Press F1 to get help on a selected item. Press Esc to exit the Basic System Configuration screen and return to the main BIOS Utility screen.
  • Page 99 Hard Disks The Hard Disk 0 entry refers to the computer’s internal hard disk. With this entry set to Auto, the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk and displays its capacity, cylinders, heads, and sectors. Other hard disk settings are configured automatically for optimum drive performance.
  • Page 100 System Utilities LCD Expansion Mode When set to Enabled, LCD Expansion Mode allows full-screen views in DOS mode. The default setting is Disabled. Internal Speaker This parameter lets you enable or disable the internal speaker. The default setting is Enabled. Tip: You can also toggle the speaker on and off by pressing the speaker hot key combination Fn+F7.

  • Page 101: Advanced System Configuration

    Advanced System Configuration For advanced users, the System Configuration menu item contains two hidden pages that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the computer. Caution: The computer is already tuned for optimum performance and you should not need to access these advanced screens.
  • Page 102 System Utilities Internal Cache Internal cache refers to cache built into the CPU. When enabled, this setting boosts system performance. It is also called CPU cache or L1 (level one) cache. The default setting is Enabled. External Cache External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load on main memory.
  • Page 103 Multiple Sectors Read/Write. This parameter enhances hard disk performance by reading/writing more data at once. The available values are: Auto or Disabled. The default Auto setting allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read/write setting. Advanced PIO Mode. Advanced PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode enhances drive performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.
  • Page 104 System Utilities The default values are Enabled, 3F8h and 4. IrDA (FIR). The IrDA (FIR) parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address parameter accepts the following values: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h. The IRQ parameter accepts 3 or 10. The DMA Channel parameter accepts 3, 0 or 1.

  • Page 105: Power Saving Options

    Onboard USB When enabled, you can connect USB devices to the onboard USB port on the rear of the computer. The default setting is Enabled. Reset PnP Resources The system resources are already properly configured. If resource conflicts arise, you can set this parameter to Yes to reset and reallocate PnP resources, after which the BIOS automatically resets this parameter to No, which is the default...
  • Page 106 System Utilities Suspend to Memory. With this setting, the computer saves all data to memory when you close the display or press the suspend hot key Fn+Esc ( ). The computer wakes up when you reopen the display or press any key. Note: If an external monitor is connected to the computer, the computer will not enter suspend mode if you close the display.
  • Page 107 System Utilities Resume On Modem Rings You can set the computer to resume from suspend-to-memory mode upon detection of a specific number of modem rings, ranging from 1 to 7. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to- disk function. Note: This function is currently unavailable. Resume On Schedule When this parameter is set to Enabled, the computer resumes from suspend-to-memory mode...

  • Page 108: System Security

    System Utilities System Security When you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen, a screen appears that allows you to set security options. Important! If a password is currently present, the system prompts you to input the password before entering the System Security screen.
  • Page 109 2. Enter a password of up to eight characters. (The characters do not appear on the screen as you type them.) After typing your password, press Enter. The same password prompt reappears: 3. Retype your password and press Enter to verify your first entry.
  • Page 110 System Utilities With this parameter set to Normal, the floppy drive functions normally. When the parameter is set to Write Protect All Sectors, all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled, but you can still read from a disk in the floppy drive. When the parameter is set to Write Protect Boot Sector, all write functions to the boot sector of the disk in the floppy drive are disabled.

  • Page 111: Reset To Default Settings

    Setting Description A: then C: System boots from the diskette in floppy (default) drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system diskette, the system boots from hard disk C. C: then A: System boots from hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, the system boots from floppy drive A.

  • Page 112: Appendix

    Troubleshooting This section tells how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself. Contact your dealer or an TravelMate authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 113 Question What do I do if my computer hangs and rebooting doesn’t solve the problem? I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse, but both have PS/2 connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computer. How do I connect them to the computer at the same time? Answer...
  • Page 114 Appendix Question I want to use an external mouse but I want to disable the internal touchpad. Answer First you need to enable the external mouse (see page 71). Then do the following: 1. In the Windows 95 Control Panel, open the mouse dialog.
  • Page 115 Question I opened the display but the computer does not start or boot- Answer Look at the power indicator ( ) on the display panel. If the indicator is not lit, no power is being applied to the computer. Check the following: q If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the...
  • Page 117 Question The serial mouse does not work. The printer does not work. Answer Do the following: q Make sure the serial mouse drivers are installed. Use the Add New Hardware tool for assistance. q Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port.
  • Page 118 Appendix Question No sound comes out of the computer speakers. Answer Check the following: q The speakers may be muted. Press Fn+F6. If the pop-up does not contain a speaker icon, press Fn+F7 to turn on the speakers. q The volume level may be too low. Press Fn+Ctrl+ to increase the volume.

  • Page 119: Startup Error Messages

    Startup Error Messages If you receive an error message during system startup, note the message and take corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error Message Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration...
  • Page 120 Appendix Error Message Real-Time Clock Error Caution: When you reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility, you must restart the system for the changes to take effect. To restart the system during startup, press Ctrl+Alt+Del before Windows 95 begins loading. To restart from Windows 95, click the Start button, and select Shutdown, Restart the Computer.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications Item Standard Microprocessor Intel Pentium processor with MMX™ technology Memory System/Main 32MB Dual 64-bit memory banks External cache 512KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM) Flash BIOS 256KB Storage system One 2.5-inch, high- capacity Enhanced- IDE hard disk One high-speed IDE CD-ROM drive module One 3.5-inch,...
  • Page 122 Appendix Item Standard Video system PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator Audio system 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer Built-in microphone and dual angled speakers Communications system Operating Windows 95 system Keyboard and 84-/85-key with pointing device Win95 keys Touchpad (centrally- located on palm rest)
  • Page 123 Item Standard I/O ports One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (UART16550- compatible) One 25-pin parallel port (EPP/ECP- compliant) Appendix Optional Serial mouse, printer or other serial devices Parallel printer or other parallel devices; floppy drive module (when used externally)
  • Page 124 Appendix Item Standard I/O ports One 15-pin CRT port (continued) One 6-pin PS/2 connector One 240-pin mini dock connector One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s) One fast infrared port (IrDA-compliant) One 3.5mm mini-jack microphone-in/line-in port One 3.5mm mini-jack speaker-out/line-out port One USB port...
  • Page 125 Item Standard Temperature Operating 50º to 95ºF (10º to 35ºC) Non-operating 14º to 140ºF (–10º to 60ºC) Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 20% to 80% RH Non-operating 20% to 80% RH AC adapter 100 to 240Vac, 50 to 60Hz autosensing AC adapter Battery pack Type 57WH Lithium-Ion...

  • Page 126: System Memory Map

    Appendix System Memory Map Address Range Definition 000000 - 640 KB memory 09FFFF 0A0000 - 128 KB video RAM 0BFFFF 0C0000 - Video BIOS 0CBFFF CC000 - CDFFF System CardBus CE000 - CFFFF MiniDock CardBus 0F0000 - 64 KB system 0FFFFF BIOS 10000 - 7FFFF...
  • Page 127 Address Range Device 1F0 - 1F7 Hard disk select 3F6 - 3F7 Hard disk select 170 - 177 CD-ROM select 376 - 377 CD-ROM select 220 - 22F Audio 240 - 24F Audio - default 260 - 26F Audio 280 - 28F Audio 278 - 27F Parallel port 3...

  • Page 128: Interrupts

    Appendix Interrupts Interrupt Source Device IRQ 0 System Timer IRQ 1 Keyboard IRQ 2 Cascade IRQ 3 IrDA / 2F8h IRQ 4 Serial Port 1 / 3F8h IRQ 5 Audio IRQ 6 Floppy Disk Controller (FDC) IRQ 7 Parallel Port IRQ 8 Real Time Clock (RTC) IRQ 9...

  • Page 129: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 130 Appendix 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

  • Page 131: Canadian Doc Notice

    14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT- 2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Canadian DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...

  • Page 132: Interference Statement

    Appendix FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 133 about my computer, 87 AC adapter, 3 addresses. See base addresses; memory addresses advanced PIO mode, 95 advanced power management, 51 audio, 33–35, 59 hot keys, 35 automatic tilt, 27 balance, 23, 35 base addresses I/O map, 116 memory map, 116 parallel port, 96 serial infrared port, 96 serial port, 95...
  • Page 134 Index display always on, 98 DMA channel, 118 dock. See mini dock eject CD, 23, 24, 31 menu, 22, 24 embedded keypad, 19, 91 equipment configuration error, 110 error messages Sleep Manager, 82 startup, 110 external floppy drive, 31 keyboard, 61 keypad, 62 monitor, 60 mouse, 63...
  • Page 135 Fn, 17, 35 lock, 17 NumLk, 17, 18 ScrLk, 17, 18 Windows 95, 20 LCD expansion mode, 92 lights. See indicator lights line-in port, 40, 59 line-out port, 40, 59 lock keys, 17 lock system resources, 22 memory, 70 installing, 71 memory map, 116 memory size mismatch, 110 mic-in port, 40...

  • Page 136: Bios Setup Utility

    Index palm rest, 29 parallel port, 37 base address, 96 passwords, 22, 41, 100 PC cards, 56–58 slots, 39 PCMCIA cards. See PC cards peripherals, 36 plug and play, 21, 97 pointing device. See mouse ports, 35–40 POST error messages. See error messages, startup power indicator, 15, 106 power management, 50–55...
  • Page 137 Universal Serial Bus port, 37 upgrades hard disk, 73 memory, 70 USB, 64 USB port. See Universal Serial Bus port volume, 22, 35 Index weather, 104 web site, 10 when lid is closed, 15, 53, 97 Windows 95 keys, 20 Y-bridge cable, 67 zero-volt suspend.

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