Texas Instruments 6100 - Manual

Notice This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The following regulations apply to modems used within the United States and Canada: For USA Users: FCC Regulations An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment. • The equipment is designed to be connec...

Notice the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five. To be certain of the number of devices that may...

Notice For Canadian Modem Users: The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s...

Contents ix Contents Notice 5 Chapter 1: Using Documentation 1-1 Printed Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Online Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Using the TravelMate Online Manual . . . . . 1-5Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual . . . 1-7 Chapter 2: Getting ...

Contents x Contents Chapter 6: Battery Operation 6-1 General Information about Batteries . . . . . 6-2Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Prolonging Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6Responding to a Low Battery Condition . . . 6-8 Chapter 7: Mobility 7-1 Overvie...

Using Documentation 1-1 1 Using Documentation This chapter describes this manual and the other documentation that ships with your computer. It tells you how to use the T ravelMate ® Online Manual and how to delete those files from your hard disk drive if you are running short of space. Printed Manua...

Printed Manuals 1-2 Using Documentation Printed Manuals Contents of the User’s Guide This manual provides the information you need while the computer is turned off. The computer could be turned off for a variety of reasons. • Setting up • Installing accessories • T raveling • Solving problems With t...

Online Manuals Using Documentation 1-3 Online Manuals Advantages of online documentation Online documentation has the following advantages. TravelMate Online Manual The T ravelMate Online Manual provides you the information you need while the computer is turned on. The online manual is in HTML forma...

Online Manuals 1-4 Using Documentation Other online documentation The following manuals are also available online. Manual Information Microsoft online manuals Full user information for the operating system Demo program Multimedia presentation of the features of your computer. (Available for Windows ...

Using the TravelMate Online Manual Using Documentation 1-5 Using the TravelMate Online Manual Starting from Windows 95 Follow these steps to start the T ravelMate Online Manual from Windows 95. 1. Click on Start . 2. Point to TravelMate Notebook Center . 3. Click on TravelMate Online Manual . Window...

Using the TravelMate Online Manual 1-6 Using Documentation browser loads the file containing the topic you have selected. To return to the index from a topic, select the Back or Previous page function from your Web browser. Printing current page or range of pages To print a page, select Print from t...

Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual Using Documentation 1-7 Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual If you delete Although you can delete the online documentation, it is not recommended that you do so for the following reasons: • Most documentation for your computer is only available online. If you ...

Getting Started 2-1 2 Getting Started This chapter supplements the Installation Poster to help you install the computer for the first time. The chapter contains information to help you make decisions during the setup process, details of the Windows 95 setup program, and a description of the multimed...

What You Need Before Starting Getting Started 2-3 What You Need Before Starting Read Safety Instructions The Safety Instructions for your computer are in printed form so you can read them carefully before turning on your computer for the first time. Sufficient time The Windows 95 setup takes up to 3...

Running the Setup Program 2-4 Getting Started Running the Setup Program Which operating system to load The TravelMate 6100 Series is available for use with several operating systems including: • Windows 95 • Windows for Workgroups and MS-DOS ® • Windows NT Note: There are two models of the TravelMat...

Running the Setup Program Getting Started 2-5 Windows 95. Check with your network administrator to determine whether Windows 95 is compatible. • Some software is incompatible with Windows 95. If you have a critical software application that you intend to copy to your new computer, check with the man...

Backing Up System Files 2-6 Getting Started Backing Up System Files After setting up the operating system, you should back up the operating system onto floppy disks. You can make your backups immediately following setup or later. When you choose to back up your operating system on floppy disks, you ...

Loading Windows for Workgroups 2-8 Getting Started Loading Windows for Workgroups If you have decided to load DOS and Windows for Workgroups, follow these steps. If you have decided to load Windows 95, skip this section. Loading PHDISK Loading PHDISK creates an area on your hard disk drive which sto...

Loading Windows 95 2-12 Getting Started You will be asked to reboot your computer for settings to take effect. 9. Select Ok . Your computer is rebooted and Windows 95 setup continues. Finishing Setup The final steps to system setup create a recovery disk and load the Microsoft Plus Pack (containing ...

Loading Windows NT Getting Started 2-13 Loading Windows NT Windows NT Setup After gathering information, you are ready to run the setup program. The first time you turn on your computer, your system automatically runs the Windows NT Setup. The following steps help you through the Windows NT Setup. 1...

Running the Demo Program Getting Started 2-15 Running the Demo Program Note: The demo program does not run under Windows NT. Contents of the demo program After completing setup, you can run a multimedia demo program. This program is entertaining and informative and includes the following information...

Running the Demo Program 2-16 Getting Started 3. Move the cursor away from the boxes and click the primary mouse button once. An Exit button appears. 4. Click on the Exit button and select Yes to exit. A window with software credits appears. 5. Select Click Here to exit. Deleting the demo program An...

Installing Internal Accessories 3-1 3 Installing Internal Accessories This chapter describes how to install the accessories that reside inside the computer. Preventing Damage from Static Electricity 2 If possible, use a grounding strap . . . . . . . . 3-2What to do if you don’t have a grounding stra...

Preventing Damage from Static Electricity 3-2 Installing Internal Accessories Preventing Damage from Static Electricity If possible, use a grounding strap Internal accessories, especially memory, are vulnerable to damage from static electricity while they are out of the computer. Although modular ba...

Installing Memory Modules Installing Internal Accessories 3-3 Installing Memory Modules Tools required • Small, flat-blade screwdriver • Wrist grounding straps ( recommended ) Maximum memory Your computer has three slots for memory modules and comes with a 32-MB module standard in slot 2. The other ...

Installing Memory Modules Installing Internal Accessories 3-5 Removing the keyboard Follow these steps to remove the keyboard. 1. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the depression between the back of the keyboard and the base of the computer at the leftmost latch. 2. Carefully rotate the sc...

Installing Memory Modules Installing Internal Accessories 3-7 Replacing the keyboard Follow these steps to put the keyboard back in place. 1. Insert the keyboard support. 2. Insert the four tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into the corresponding slots on the top cover. 3. Rotate the keyboard back ...

Installing Memory Modules Installing Internal Accessories 3-9 4. When the Startup menu appears, select option 3, MS-DOS prompt with PC card support and press Enter . 5. Type PHDISK /C /F and press Enter . The Save to Disk file and partition are created.You are prompted to press any key to reset the ...

Installing Modular Bay Accessories 3-10 Installing Internal Accessories Installing Modular Bay Accessories Using the modular bay By using the modular bay on your computer, you can modify your computer as your needs change. The modular bay can accept the following accessories. Accessory Added Functio...

Installing Modular Bay Accessories Installing Internal Accessories 3-11 Changing modules Follow these steps to change modules. 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Press the release latch on the right side of the computer. 3. Lift the front of the computer slightly and pull out the accessory currently in th...

Installing PC Cards Installing Internal Accessories 3-13 Installing PC Cards Using PC cards The computer can accept two PCMCIA Type I or II cards or one Type III card. The following PC cards are available from Texas Instruments. Note: Use of the internal modem is recommended in units designed for U....

Installing PC Cards 3-14 Installing Internal Accessories 2. Insert the connector end of the PC card label-side up into the slot. 3. Gently push the PC card in as far as it can go. 4. Save the filler card for later use. Removing a PC card For ease of access your computer does not cover the slots for ...

Installing PC Cards Installing Internal Accessories 3-15 card. Refer to the T ravelMate Online Manual for instructions. Note : Computers running Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, and Unix ® , could require that you disable Plug and Play functionality to recognize new cards installed. eug-3.frm Pag...

Setting Up Your Desktop 4-1 4 Setting Up Your Desktop Although your computer gives you high performance wherever you are, you can make your computer more usable as a workstation by setting up your desktop properly. This chapter describes your options while preparing your computer to function like a ...

Setting Up Your Desktop 4-2 Setting Up Your Desktop Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive 14 Required cables/connectors . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14Connecting directly to computer . . . . . . . . 4-14 Connecting a Printer 15 Required cables/connectors . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Connecting to a DockM...

Preparing To Install External Accessories Setting Up Your Desktop 4-3 Preparing To Install External Accessories Adding external accessories There are several reasons to add external accessorie s to y our computer. Environmental considerations Under most circumstances an office or home environment fa...

Installing a DockMate Docking Solution Setting Up Your Desktop 4-5 Installing a DockMate Docking Solution Advantages of a DockMate Docking Solution A DockMate Docking Solution connects to the back of your computer and replicates the various ports on the computer. A DockMate connected to your compute...

Installing a DockMate Docking Solution 4-6 Setting Up Your Desktop adapters to fit the connectors on the DockMate. • Serial cables with 25-pin connectors require an adapter to fit a 9-pin connector • Older keyboards require an adapter to fit a PS/2 port Many connectors have screws attached to secure...

Connecting a Keyboard 4-8 Setting Up Your Desktop Connecting a Keyboard Required cables/connectors Keyboards almost always have a built-in cable. Most keyboards today have a PS/2 connector and can connect directly to the PS/2 port on the DockMate or on the computer. Older keyboards have larger conne...

Connecting a Monitor Setting Up Your Desktop 4-11 Supported monitors Your computer has built-in support for the following resolutions and colors. If your monitor has special requirements, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer of your monitor to install the correct driver. Operating the ...

Connecting a Monitor 4-12 Setting Up Your Desktop Refer to the T ravelMate Online Manual for instructions on using these utilities. Note: External monitors can use many resolutions that are incompatible with the screen on the computer. When this is the case, you cannot view both the computer screen ...

Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive 4-14 Setting Up Your Desktop Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive Required cables/connectors With the addition of a special cable, you can connect the floppy disk drive module to the parallel port. This enables you to have another device in the modular ba...

Connecting Sound Equipment 4-16 Setting Up Your Desktop Connecting Sound Equipment Types of sound equipment Your computer has a 16-bit sound card, stereo speakers, and a built-in microphone. By adding external sound equipment, you can improve the quality of sound production and increase convenience....

Connecting the Modem 4-18 Setting Up Your Desktop Connecting the Modem T ravelMate 6100 models developed for the U.S. and Canada contain an internal modem. International customers use the PCMCIA card and port for modem connection. Description The internal modem supports the U.S. Robotics Sportster V...

Securing the Computer Setting Up Your Desktop 4-19 Securing the Computer Securing your computer The possibility of computer theft always exists. While the computer itself can be replaced, the data it contains may be irreplaceable. An investment of a few dollars and a few moments can prevent a disast...

Feature Port 4-20 Setting Up Your Desktop Feature Port A feature port exists on your system. This port is provides the capability to expand your unit as further enhancements become available. feature port eug-4.frm Page 20 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM

Installing Software 5-1 5 Installing Software Installing software on your computer is not much different than installing software on any computer. This chapter provides some guidance to help you select and install software. Selecting Software for the Computer Purchasing new software . . . . . . . . ...

Selecting Software for the Computer 5-2 Installing Software Selecting Software for the Computer Purchasing new software When purchasing new software for your computer, check the carton and make sure the software is compatible with your computer in the following ways: • Operating system — If the prog...

Special Considerations Installing Software 5-5 Special Considerations Screen resolution Some software packages require a specific screen resolution (usually VGA) for optimal performance. If you have selected a different resolution, you may need to adjust the screen resolution before running the soft...

Battery Operation 6-1 6 Battery Operation When you are using your computer away from your desktop, you are usually running on battery power. This chapter shows you how to maximize your battery life. General Information about Batteries Battery characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Battery ...

General Information about Batteries 6-2 Battery Operation General Information about Batteries Battery characteristics The battery pack fits into either the primary battery slot on the left of the computer or in the modular bay on the right of the computer. The batteries have the following characteri...

Charging Batteries 6-4 Battery Operation Charging Batteries Determining current charge The battery has four green indicators that light, when the computer is on, to show the charge remaining in the battery. The following table shows how to interpret the indicators. The battery also has a red indicat...

Prolonging Battery Life 6-6 Battery Operation Prolonging Battery Life There are a number of actions you can take to reduce the rate at which your computer depletes the battery. By taking some or all of these actions, you can substantially increase the time you can operate on battery power before rec...

Prolonging Battery Life Battery Operation 6-7 Lowering inactivity timeouts Inactivity timeouts turn off devices in the computer when you are not using them. Lowering the inactivity timeouts shortens the period of time the computer waits before turning off the device. Inactivity timeouts are defined ...

Responding to a Low Battery Condition 6-8 Battery Operation Save to disk During longer periods of inactivity, use the 0 Volt suspend mode (Fn-F2) to save battery charge. When you are operating the computer on battery power and the charge remaining is down to 20% of the maximum, the low-battery indic...

Responding to a Low Battery Condition Battery Operation 6-9 Replacing battery If you have a spare, charged battery, you can do one of the following. • Insert the spare battery in the modular bay. • If you already have a battery in the modular bay, you can replace the primary battery without turning ...

Mobility 7-1 7 Mobility Although notebook computers can replace the desktop computer, the only reason to pay extra for a notebook computer is mobility. This chapter describes all the considerations to help you take advantage of your computer’s mobility. Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the de...

Overview of Mobility 7-2 Mobility Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the desktop No matter where you are taking your computer, you need to disconnect it from your desktop accessories. Moving around “Moving around” refers to using your computer at different locations within the same building, fo...

Moving Around 7-4 Mobility Moving Around Preparing the computer You can carry the computer without turning off the power. Press Fn-F3 (Suspend) to blank the screen, stop the hard disk drive, and save the current state of the computer. While in Suspend mode, the computer uses only minimal battery cha...

Taking the Computer Home Mobility 7-5 Taking the Computer Home Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home. 1. Remove all media from the drive in the modular bay. Failure to remove the media can damage the dr...

Traveling with the Computer Mobility 7-7 Traveling with the Computer Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Be sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security frequently requires you to turn on your computer when bringing it to the gate area. Wh...

Care and Troubleshooting 8-1 8 Care and Troubleshooting Regularly take time to check your computer and clean the screen, keyboard, and case to ensure trouble-free computing. If you do experience a problem, use the troubleshooting guide in this chapter to help you correct it quickly. Cleaning the Com...

Cleaning the Computer 8-2 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer Caution: Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or strong chemical agents that could damage the computer case. Never apply liquid directly to the computer, only to a clean cloth. Never spray cleaning fluid or any liquid directly ...

Troubleshooting Tips Care and Troubleshooting 8-3 Troubleshooting Tips Errors at startup Error Corrective Action Computer does not come on when power switch is in the on position. • The battery may be low. Use the AC adapter and recharge the battery. • Ensure the AC adapter cable and power cord are ...

Troubleshooting Tips 8-4 Care and Troubleshooting Keyboard Event log indicates “Device not found” errors at startup This is normal. Windows NT is determining which optional devices are available before loading drives. The special function keys do not work. The application is overriding computer BIOS...

Troubleshooting Tips Care and Troubleshooting 8-5 Battery External monitor Internal modem Docking Error Corrective Action Battery inserted, but LED’s not lit. Press Battery Status button. Battery Status button pressed, but indicators not lit. • Make sure AC adapter is plugged into computer and power...

Troubleshooting Tips Care and Troubleshooting 8-7 Accessories Error Corrective Action Computer does not recognize the media device. Check the configuration in Device Manager. Ensure the correct drivers are installed. Computer does not recognize the accessory. Check the configuration in Device Manage...

Troubleshooting Tips 8-8 Care and Troubleshooting Sound Internet Explorer does not work with Ethernet card. 1. Use DiskMaker to create Internet Explorer disk. 2. Set up network using Ethernet card or DockMate Net Ready. Verify you have network connection. 3. Install TCP/IP software.4. Use the disk c...

Troubleshooting Tips Care and Troubleshooting 8-9 Software Error Corrective Action Online manual gives Insufficient memory error in Windows for Workgroups. Close Internet Explorer and reopen Online Manual. Interactive demo leaves blank box in taskbar. Click on the box to make it disappear. In Window...

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