Texas Instruments 4000M - Manual

FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisdevice generates, uses, and can radia...

1 Operating the Computer Before reading this chapter you should have prepared your computer accordingto procedures in the Quick Start instructions. This chapter describes the essential operations of your TravelMate 4000Mcomputer. Contents Before You Begin ...............................................

Before You Begin You should create your back up system diskettes as soon as possible afterpurchasing your notebook. To create backup system diskettes, complete thefollowing steps: 1. Ensure that you have 17 (for U.S.A.) or 18 (all other countries) highdensity, 1.4 MB, 3.5" diskettes. 2. Boot you...

Operating Guidelines Features The following table displays TravelMate 4000M standard features: „ 4MB memory with 60 ns DRAM „ Monochrome, advanced color, active matrix color monitors „ 1 MB Video RAM „ Fast video with graphics accelerator „ Can handle the following external monitor „ 640x480x256 (no...

Operating Guidelines „ PS/2 port for external keyboard, numeric keypad, or mouse „ 16 bit Sound „ Internal pointing device „ Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery „ MIDI/Joystick port „ Multi-media software Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment foryour Trav...

Operating Guidelines Usage „ Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD. „ Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could besubjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. „ Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. „ Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong ...

Operating Guidelines Caution: In the rare event that you should see or smell anything thatindicates overheating (smoke or a strange smell): 1. Turn the power to the off ([u]) position. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source. 3. Contact your Texas Instruments dealer. 1-7

Using the AC Adapter AC Adapter AC Charges the internal battery pack(s) and Adapter operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack isinstalled. Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer. Anotheradapter may damage your computer. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Set the...

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

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

Using LED Indicators There are several LED indicators on the TravelMate 4000M notebookcomputer. These indicators reflect the status of certain functions as you areusing the system. This section discusses LED indicators for the TravelMate4000M in further detail. LEDs for the TravelMate 4000M Power Li...

Using the Pointing Device The embedded pointing device offers a unique and efficient way of pointing andselecting in a Windows environment. The following figure displays theembedded pointing device. Pointing device Point resembles a pencil eraser and is touch-sensitive. To move your cursor,place you...

Volume Control To control speaker volume, use the following key combinations: „ Ctrl-Alt-D - decreases the speaker volume „ Ctrl-Alt-U - increases the speaker volume. To control microphone volume, use Pocket Mixer, refer to Chapter 3 of thismanual. For more detailed information, refer to your TM4000...

Using Options The TravelMate 4000M may be configured with a number of possible options.The following information details these options. Portable Provides enhanced multi-media capabilities CD-ROM and a CD-ROM drive to your notebook. For Docking further information, refer to Chapter 4. System External...

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

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

Using Disk Drives Floppy Drive Guidelines „ Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both thefloppy drive and the data on the floppy: „ Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot with the label side up andthe metal-shutter end first. Gently push the floppy into the floppydrive slot ...

Installing Extra RAM Your computer is equipped with 4 MB of random access memory (RAM). Youcan increase memory by installing one of the RAM options: „ 4 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793357-0001). Thisexpands RAM from 4 MB to 8 MB. „ 16 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793358-0001). Thise...

Installing Extra RAM Removing the RAM cover screw 4. Remove the RAM expansion board from the plastic bag. 5. Carefully position the RAM expansion board so that connectors match.Gently push on the back of the board to seat the connectors. Inserting the RAM board 1-23

Installing Extra RAM 6. Replace the plastic cover and re-install the screw. Replacing the screw 7. Check RAM by turning off Quickboot in Setup and ensuring that allmemory is recognized at powerup. 8. After installing the RAM expansion board, check that all systemmemory is recognized by turning off Q...

SCSI Adapter The TravelMate 4000M allows you to configure your system for up to sevenexternal SCSI devices such as CD-ROM drives, tape backup drives, andexternal hard disk drives. SCSI devices supported may operate on MS-DOSXenix, OS/2, or UNIX operating systems and Novell NetWare. The following con...

Using the Keyboard The computer has many special keys, but most of them depend on anapplication for their functionality. The following keys have special functions atthe command level of MS-DOS and within many programs. Single Keys Pause Stops a command or application; primarily used to stop the scre...

Using the Keyboard Ctrl-Alt-Del Terminates all programs, reloads MS-DOS and executes theAUTOEXEC file; also called "warm start" or "warm boot" Ctrl-Alt- ↓↓ Decreases cpu speed from high to low Ctrl-Alt- ↑↑ Increases cpu speed from low to high Ctrl-Alt-D decreases the speaker volume C...

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

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad NumLk Blinking When the NumLk indicator is blinking-caused by pressing the NumLk keywhile the NumLk indicator is illuminated-the embedded numeric keypadbecomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require pressing any otherkey. This mode is particularly useful w...

Using Connectors and Ports This section provides a description of connectors and ports on the rear andright side panel of the TravelMate 4000M notebook computer. Caution: Turn off the computer before connecting external devices. Rear panel with door removed 1 Serial Connects to external devices such...

PCMCIA Options The PCMCIA slot supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type IIIPCMCIA card. Included with your notebook is the Phoenix PCMCIAPhoenixCARD Manager Plus software and associated User's Manual M PartNumber 9791792-0001). This software package provides the necessaryconfiguration and dr...

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

2 Using Battery Power The primary difference between using battery power and AC power is thelimited time you can operate under battery power before you must recharge. This chapter covers charging the battery and maximizing the time betweencharges and assumes that you installed and charged the batter...

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

Switching to Battery Power To switch from AC power to battery power: 1. If the computer is turned on, turn the computer off or press Standby toput the computer in standby mode. When in Standby, the screen goes dark, and the Power indicator turnsamber 2. Unplug the AC Adapter from the wall outlet. 3....

Responding to Low Battery Conditions When the battery has 5% to 10% of its charge remaining, the BAT indicatorstarts to blink. The low-battery alarm (an Intermittent chirping tone) may alsobegin to sound if enabled in Setup. In the Windows environment, the low-battery alarm can be delayed until the ...

Responding to Low Battery Conditions „ If you are in Windows, double-click on the Shutdown icon to exit allactive applications as well as Windows. „ Press Standby to put the computer into sleep mode whenever you arenot actively using the computer. „ Turn off the computer if it does not need to be ac...

Recharging the Battery Caution: Never recharge the battery differently from the proceduredescribed in this manual. The following procedure is acceptable under most circumstances. 1. Install the battery pack in your computer (if not already installed). 2. Connect the AC Adapter as described in Chapte...

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn off the computer, and disconnect the AC Adapter and any otherexternal device connectors. Note: You cannot remove or install a battery pack with the unit powered on.You must turn power off to the unit. 2. Close the display and...

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack 1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC Adapter and any otherexternal devices. 2. Close the display, and carefully lay the computer upside down on apadded surface. 3. Slide the battery into the battery slot until the release bu...

Conserving Battery Power The following tips can help you prolong the lift of a battery charge: „ Keep the LCD at the lowest comfortable brightness level. Reducingbrightness even a small amount can significantly reduce powerconsumption and increase operating time. „ Press Standby to put the computer ...

Conserving Battery Power „ Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using. „ Use one of the Setup programs to disable ports you are not using. „ Use only Texas Instruments options, which are designed to operatewith the least possible energy consumption. Third-party options, suchas RA...

Conserving Battery Power „ The total time elapsed to discharge a fully-charged battery „ The time between activation of the BAT Indicator and computershutdown because of insufficient power For the Power utility to calibrate your battery usage correctly, you need to: „ Charge your battery to full cap...

Conserving Battery Power Setting the Alarm Delay You can set the low-battery alarm to activate later than the flashing BATindicator. The delay is based on a percentage of the charge remaining after theBAT indicator comes on. The default is 50 percent. To disable the delay or change the percentage, d...

3 Using Software This chapter describes the software supplied with the computer and how toconfigure application software to run on the computer. Contents Using Supplied Software .............................................................................. 3-2Getting Online Help .......................

Using Supplied Software Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the harddisk: „ MS-DOS Version 6.2 or latest version „ Microsoft Windows Version 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups Version3.11 or latest version „ BatteryPro and other power-saving utilities „ PCMCIA card and socke...

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

Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Your computer can execute almost all applications written to execute on ATcomputers. When installing software, you may need to provide the followinginformation to the installation program: Display The LCD has an 80-column...

Custom Windows Utilities TravelMate 4000M has Windows-based utilities described in the followingtable. For detailed information, use the Windows help files or the User'sReference Manual. IconSuperShutdown ChangeCursor Drop N'Go LaptopManager LFM NotebookHelp LocationNotebookGroup NotebookGroup Noteb...

Custom Windows Utilities IconWalarms WBattery BatteryProAPM Battips MouseManager Panel CRT SimulSCAN LocationNotebookGroup NotebookGroup NotebookGroup NotebookGroup MouseGroup Notebook Notebook Notebook FunctionTurns off both the cover-closed alarmand low-battery alarm Displays the approximate charg...

Using a Password You may install the Password Utility from the System Recovery diskette thatcame with your system. 'Ibis utility limits unauthorized access to yourcomputer. The password is valid until you remove or change it using thePassword utility. To install the Password Utility, complete the fo...

Using Sound Sound has been pre-installed on your TravelMate 4000M system. This sectionis an overview of the Sound utilities for Windows. To learn more about Soundfor Windows, refer to the TravelMate 4000M User's Reference Manual oronline help. Several Sound utilities come packaged with your notebook...

Using Sound Note: When recording using the internal microphone, select Mute withinPocket Mixer prior to recording to eliminate feedback from the internalspeaker. Using OLE with Pocket Recorder Object linking and embedding (OLE) is a Windows system that allowsapplications to transfer and share data b...

Using Sound „ edit waveform files „ playback from other sources „ record new tracks A common use of the Pocket Mixer Is in recording voice annotation andplacing them within other documents. You cannot use the Pocket Mixer torecord a voice annotation over CD audio, for example. The Pocket Mixerallows...

Chapter 4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System This chapter describes features of the optional Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem. The Portable CD-ROM Docking System docks to your TM4000M notebookadding additional multi-media features. Portable CD-ROM Docking System Contents Features..............................

Features The Portable CD-ROM Docking System includes the following features: „ Battery power - for portable operation „ Internal battery charger and „ AC Adapter - provided with power cord „ Internal CD-ROM Drive - supports both information, music, andphoto Cds „ SCSI II connector - can connect to u...

Docking The Notebook To dock your notebook to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, complete thefollowing steps: 1. Ensure that power is turned off at the notebook and that the ACadapter and other external devices have been unplugged. 2. Remove the back plate from the notebook. Removing backplate Note...

Docking The Notebook Inserting the notebook 4. When in place, push the clamps on the side of the Portable CD-ROMDocking System in and then up to latch over the notebook. Clamping the notebook 5. When secure, plug in the AC connector to the DC in connector on theback of the Portable CD-ROM Docking Sy...

Undocking the Notebook To undock the notebook from the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, completethe following steps: 1. Turn off power to both the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and thenotebook. 2. Remove all batteries and remove the power cord. 3. Unclamp the notebook. To do this, first push in on t...

Using The Portable CD-ROM Docking System This section describes the functionality of your Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem. With this system, you may: „ Plug in microphones „ Plug in headphones „ Plug in external audio sources „ Adjust controls „ Operate on battery power „ Plug in external SCSI devices...

Battery Release The Battery Release removes the battery from the notebook while the notebookis docked to the portable CD-ROM docking system. To release the battery, pullthe battery release tab out. Battery release Note: If you have a charged battery in the Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem you can remov...

Microphone and Headphone The TravelMate 4000M comes with a microphone and headphone kit (TI PartNo. 9793399-0001). Microphone and Headphone kit This kit also supplies software that configures your notebook for themicrophone and headphone. To plug in your microphone, insert the plug intothe Mic conne...

Microphone and Headphone The following diagrams display where the microphone and headset plug intothe Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Microphone and headphone connections Audio Input You can plug in external audio sources through ports on the Portable CD-ROMDocking System. External sources may inclu...

Microphone and Headphone Line in and Microphone port Audio Output You may output audio through the following ports on the Portable CD-ROMDocking System: „ Headphones - Phones port „ Speakers - Speaker Out port 4-12

Microphone and Headphone Headphone and speaker connections Controls The following controls are provided with thePortable CD-ROM Docking System: „ CD Eject - when pressed, releases the CD from the drive „ Power - Turns power to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System onand off „ Volume - Adjusts sound int...

Options following are options you may purchase with the Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem: „ SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit „ Battery Charger „ 50-Pin Centronix to High Density Cable „ 50-Pin Centronix to 50-Pin Centronix Cable This section discusses options in more detail. SCSI Connections The Portable CD...

Options System may still be clamped to the TM4000M notebook. 3. Release the battery from the bottom of the Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem (see procedures in Releasing the Battery earlier in thissection). 4. Remove the four screws in the recessed battery compartment of thePortable CD-ROM Docking Syste...

Options SCSI hard drive enabler kit 6. Attach one end of the SCSI connector to the SCSI drive and the otherto the connector on the bottom of the Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem. 7. Place the drive in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Connecting and placing the drive 4-16

Options 8. Place the metal bracket over the drive so that the holes in the feet onthe plate are aligned directly over the holes left by removing thescrews. 9. Screw the bracket down. Installing the metal bracket 10. Slide the plastic cover over the drive until the plastic release tab clicksinto plac...

Options Battery Charger The battery for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System can be chargedinternally or externally using an optional external battery charger. Your batteryLED indicates when a battery charge is running low. To recharge using theexternal battery charger, complete the following steps. 1...

5 Traveling with your Computer This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer, using externaldevices, and adjusting the Point. Contents Tips for the Traveler .................................................................................... 5-2What to Take When Traveling ............

Tips for the Traveler Your TravelMate Computer is a precision instrument containing manysensitive components. It should be handled with care. Here are somesuggestions for traveling: „ Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. „ Do not check the computer as baggage-, take the computer as carr...

Tips for the Traveler „ Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allowthe computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the LCD forcondensation before turning on the computer. If the temperaturechange is greater than 18 ° F (10 ° C), allow the computer to come to room temper...

What to Take When Traveling If you plan to use your computer when traveling, you should consider taking thefollowing items: „ This manual „ AC Adapter „ Power cords and adapters for the AC Adapter and peripheralsappropriate for the countries to which you will be traveling „ Fully-charged spare Batte...

Packing the Computer and Accessories 1. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computerand from the AC outlet. 2. Close and latch the display. 3. Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands. 4. Enclose peripherals in plastic bags. 5. Place computer, peripherals, documentation, ...

Using a Mouse Although the TravelMate 4000M comes with a pointing device alreadyinstalled, you may use an external PS/2 or serial mouse. 1. Turnoff the computer. Note: If you connect the PS/2 mouse to the computer while power is on,press Ctrl-Alt-Del (warm start), or cycle power so the computer can ...

Adjusting Pointer Speed You can also adjust the pointer speed and button sensitivity, which is the timethe pointer image reacts to your manual commands. „ Within Windows, select Mouse Manager from the Mouse group.Adjust the settings to customize the pointer speed. „ For non-Windows applications, use...

6 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operationalproblems. Contents Cleaning the Computer................................................................................. 6-2Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................

Cleaning the Computer Regularly take the time to check your computer and clean the screen, keyboard,and case to ensure trouble-free computing. Caution: Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, or other strong chemicalagents that could damage the computer's case, and never apply liquiddirectly to the com...

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

Startup Error Messages Diskette drive 0 † failure Diskette read † failure - press F1 toretry boot Fixed disk failure † † Fixed disk read † failure - press F I toretry boot Invalid † ConfigurationInformation † Keyboard † clock/data line † failure Keyboard stuck † key failure † Missing operating † sys...

Startup Error Messages No boot device † available - press F1 † to retry boot † No boot sector on † fixed disk - Press F1to retry boot † Non-System disk or † disk error. Replaceand press any key † when ready † Time-of-day not set † Press F1 to try loading MS-DOS again.Replace the floppy if you are lo...

Recovering from a Configuration Loss „ Defining how the serial ports communicate To make these additional changes, you can: „ Press Fn-Esc (Setup) to run the DOS-based Setup program „ Click on the WSetup icon in Windows to run Windows-based Setup „ Restore a saved configuration using the SETCMOS uti...

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Index A AC Adapter, 1-8, 1-33 notebook, 1-8CD-ROM, 1-9,4-2spare, I- 17 autoexec.bat, 3-5 B backup diskettes, 1-3balance, 4-2, 4-13battery, 1-5, 2-1 alarm, 2-13, 3-7CD-ROM, 4-2,4-9,4-13charger, I- 1 7conserving power, 2- 10indicator, 1-12installing, 2-9low conditions, 2-4recharging, 2-7release, 4-9re...

Index indicator (FDD), 1-13using, 1-20 display, 3-4Drop N'Go, 3-6 F fast SCSI II, 1-4, 1-32feedback, 1-16, 6-3 H hard drive/disk, 1-4 failure, 6-4indicator, I- 13using, 1-20 headphone, 4-2, 4-10, 4-12help MS-DOS, 3-3notebook, 3-6TravelMate utilities, 3-3where to get, A- IWindows, 3-3 home sampler, 4...

Index microphone, 1-32, 1-35,4-2. 4-10, 4-11 MIDI port, 1-5, 1-32mix, 4-2, 4-13mixer, 4-11modem, 1-18monitors, external, 1-4, 1-18, 1-32 using, 1-19 mouse, 3-4, 5-6, 6-3Mouse Manager, 3-7MS-DOS help, 3-3 N network options, 1-18numeric keypad external, 1-17internal, 1-29 O OLE, 3-13operating system, ...

Index processor speed, 3-5PS/2 port, 1-5switch, 1-31, 5-6 Q Quick Boot, 1-24 R RAM installing extra, 1-22standard, 3-5 S SCSI connections, 4-14docking system, 1-26, 4-2hard drive enabler kit,4-14notebook, 1-25 serial port, 1-4, 1-31setup, 1-3software multimedia, 1-5using, 3-1 sound, 1-5, 3-12speaker...