Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 - Manual

Preface When you open the container in which your computer is packaged, you will find the following items: ‰ Computer ‰ Battery ‰ AC Adaptor ‰ AC Cord ‰ Parallel Port Conversion Adaptor ‰ User's Manual (this manual) ‰ LapLink Cable ‰ LapLink File Transfer Utility and Device Driver User’s Manual ‰ MS...

Preface Conventions and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text: SMALL CAPS Used for commands, options, switches, and literal portions of syntax that must appear exactly asshown italic Used for filenames, variables, and placeholders that rep...

Preface About this Manual This manual describes the operation of your Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 Notebook Computer. We have designed thismanual so that you can locate information quickly and easily. Each chapter begins with a title page that gives the major sectionsin the chapter. Keyboard ke...

Preface What to Read Before performing any of the tasks below, we recommend you read the corresponding chapter(s) in this manual. ‰ Quick start - Chapters 3 and 4 ‰ Setting up the TravelMate 2000 - Chapters 1 and 3 ‰ Using the operating system - Chapter 4 ‰ Using options - Chapters 1 and 5 ‰ Trouble...

1 Taking A First Look This chapter tells you about: ‰ Computer hardware such as the system main circuit board, the display, and the keyboard ‰ Options for your TravelMate 2000 ‰ Software operating systems and application programs ‰ Caring for the Hard Disk Contents The Hardware ........................

The Hardware This is what the standard TravelMate 2000 Computer looks like when it is closed. Here's how the TravelMate 2000 looks when it is set up and ready to operate. Taking a First Look 1-3

The Hardware Let's take a closer look at each part of the computer. The TravelMate 2000's hardware consists of a system board, keyboard, liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, hard diskdrive, I/O (input/output) ports, and other electronic circuits needed to control the display and externally connectab...

The Hardware RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) stores data and application software for the processor. You can write to or readfrom RAM freely, but once the power is turned off, the data in RAM is lost. RAM size is described by the amount ofinformation (bytes) it can store. Symbols often used for this ...

The Hardware LCD Screen The LCD screen acts as a window where the computer sends information for you to view. Information entered on thekeyboard, read from the hard disk or a floppy, or sent via a modem, for example, is displayed on the screen. TheTravelMate 2000's LCD screen can be set to emulate i...

TravelMate 2000 Options ‰ Laser and impact Printers ‰ External Keyboards Add-On Battery Pack Attaching the optional Add-On Battery Pack to the rear of the TravelMate 2000 adds 3 hours to the operating time.When the Add-On Battery Pack is installed, you cannot use the 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit or th...

TravelMate 2000 Options CRT Adaptor Installing the CRT Adaptor into the computer allows you to connect a VGA or multi frequency monitor to theTravelMate 2000. 2400 BPS Modem with Send-Fax andMNP Class 5 (Internal Modem) Installing the internal modem card in the TravelMate 2000 allows you to send Fac...

The Software A computer system needs software before it can carry out any useful task. Without software, your computer is just acollection of electrical components. In order to use computer hardware for tasks like writing memos or balancing achecking account, software is necessary. Software is a ser...

The Hard Disk The hard disk is a permanently installed magnetic disk. Information is read from and written to both sides of the diskat extremely high speeds by heads that float above the disk surface on a cushion of air. When the disk is not actuallybeing used, these heads automatically "park...

The Hard Disk ‰ Never subject the computer to strong vibration or sudden shocks, especially duringtransportation. ‰ You can move your computer with the power on; however, it is a good idea to put thecomputer in Standby mode. ‰ Always keep backup floppies of all programs and data stored on your hard ...

2 More About Hardware This chapter tells you about: ‰ Your LCD screen and how to adjust it ‰ Controls and connectors on the sides of the TravelMate 2000 case ‰ Common keyboard key assignments ‰ Indicators and their meanings Contents LCD Screen ...........................................................

LCD Screen Your TravelMate 2000 displays text and graphics on a triple supertwist, illuminated, liquid crystal display(LCD), giving true black-on-white contrast. The TravelMate 2000 can emulate IBM's video graphics array(VGA), and it displays colors as 16 shades of gray. You also can connect an exte...

LCD Screen Screen Angle The LCD screen can be adjusted for the best viewing angle, but be careful not to tilt the screen more thannecessary. Appropriate angles are 90' to 132' from horizontal. Caution: To ensure safety and save battery, power, an alarm sounds for about 90 seconds when the screen is ...

LCD Screen Contrast Control The Contrast Control adjusts the contrast between the displayed information and the background for the bestviewing condition. Use in conjunction with the Brightness Control. Brightness Control The Brightness Control adjusts the brightness of the illuminated display. Use i...

Right Side Panel The right side panel on the computer contains the numeric keypad connector and the security hook holder, asshown and described below. Numeric Keypad Connector The Numeric Keypad connector connects the optional Numeric Keypad to your computer. Note: A dust cap is provided for the Num...

Left Side Panel There are two connectors and a slide switch on the left side panel of the computer, as illustrated anddescribed below. Caution: Connections and settings made on the left side of the computer must be done with the power off. Parallel (Printer) Port You can connect a printer or other d...

Rear Panel The rear panel of the computer has two connectors and an AC Adaptor jack. Expansion Bus Connector The optional Floppy Drive Unit or the optional Expansion Unit plugs into the expansion bus connector on therear of the TravelMate 2000. For details, see Chapter 6. Add-On Battery Pack Connect...

Rear Panel AC Adaptor Jack The AC Adaptor plugs into this jack for recharging the battery or supplying ac power to the computer. SeeChapter 3 for instructions on how to recharge the battery. Caution: Use only the supplied AC Adaptor with your TravelMate 2000 Computer. Other adaptorsmay not match the...

Bottom Panel Battery Slot The bottom panel of the computer has a slot for the supplied internal battery. For battery installationinstructions, see Chapter 3. More About Hardware 2-11

Front Panel The front panel of the computer has a power switch, an optional card slot cover, a keyboard, and eightindicators. Power Switch The power switch turns the power to the computer on and off for both battery-powered and ac operation. Set the switch to the I position to turn on the computer a...

Keyboard The TravelMate 2000 keyboard provides all the functions of the IBM enhanced keyboard. Many of the keyson the keyboard are similar to those on a standard typewriter. There are some keys, however, that might notbe familiar to you. The following is a description of keys not found on a standard...

Keyboard Enter Key The Enter key is generally used to end a line or menu entry and move to the next one; also referred to as theReturn key. Shift There are two identical Shift keys. Any alphanumeric key pressed while the Shift key is held down gives that key's uppercase character or the symbol on th...

Keyboard Tab The Tab key works like the tab key on a regular typewriter. Pressing the Shift key with the Tab key allowsyou to backtab. Backspace ( ← ← ) The ← (Backspace) key moves the cursor to the left one space at a time, erasing the character to the left of the cursor. Ctrl There are two identic...

Keyboard Cursor Control Keys The four arrow keys move the cursor by spaces or lines in the direction of the keytop arrows. The Fn key shifts the functions of these keys to Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn. These cursor and screencontrol functions may vary according to the software application. Refer to you...

Keyboard Del (Delete) The Del (Delete) key is used to delete the character at the cursor position. In MS-DOS and manyapplications, remaining characters usually move left to fill the space. Num Lk The Num Lk key (Fn - Ins) toggles the numeric keypad keys on and off. When the Num Lk key is on, theNum ...

Keyboard Prt Sc Pressing the Fn and Sys Rq keys together gives you the Prt Sc (Print Screen) key. This prints whatever isdisplayed on the screen when a printer is connected. Note that the MS-DOS utility GRAPHICS.COM mustfirst be executed in order to print graphic displays: otherwise, only text chara...

Status Indicators There are eight status indicators on the upper left of the keyboard which light to show the state of the battery,keyboard and drives. Power The Power indicator lights green when the power is on, and lights orange when the computer is in the standbymode. Low Battery With the battery...

Status Indicators Hard Disk The Hard Disk indicator comes on when the computer writes to or reads from the built-in hard disk. Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator comes on when you press the Caps Lock key to toggle on the caps lock function. Num Lock The Num Lock indicator comes on when you press the ...

3 Setting Up This chapter tells you about: ‰ Operating and storage environments for your Travel-Mate 2000 ‰ Installing, removing, and charging the battery ‰ Setting the DIP switches Contents Guidelines & Precautions ...................................................................................

Guidelines & Precautions Use your TravelMate 2000 according to the following environmental specifications and operatingguidelines. Operating Environment When using your computer, always try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the surroundings fallwithin the following ranges. Temperatu...

Installing the Battery] Follow these steps to install the battery. Charging the battery is described later. 1. Turn the computer off and disconnect the AC Adaptor. 2. Carefully turn the computer over on a padded surface. Then remove the battery cover by sliding itto the left. 3. Plug the connector f...

Installing the Battery Note: When installing the battery, be careful to keep the lead wires out from under the battery. 4. Set the battery into the case. 5. Replace the battery cover by aligning the tabs on the cover with the slots on the computer,then slide the cover to the right. 3-4 Setting Up

Removing the Battery To remove the battery (when installing an internal option, for example): 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect any external devices. 2. Position the computer with the bottom panel facing up and remove the battery cover bysliding it to the left. Setting Up 3-5

Removing the Battery 3. Covering the battery slot with your hands, turn the computer over and take out the battery. 4. Disconnect the battery connector. 5. Replace the battery cover by aligning the tabs on the cover with the slots on the computer,then slide the cover to the right. 3-6 Setting Up

Charging the Battery/AC Operation The AC Adaptor supplied with your TravelMate 2000 can be used to charge both the internal battery and theoptional Add-On Battery Pack, as well as to operate the computer on ac power, Caution: Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your TravelMate 2000. Using another ...

Setting DIP Switches Two DIP switches are provided inside the computer. These switches allow you to control whether an alarmsounds when certain conditions are met. 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC Adaptor if installed. 2. Locate the option card slot cover on the top left of the compute...

Setting DIP Switches 5. Set these two DIP switches appropriately using a pointed object such as a ball-point pen.The DIP switches are used to control the following functions: Screen Closed Alarm/ Switch 1 System Speaker ON On OFF Off Switch 2 Low Battery Alarm ON On OFF Off Note: Change the DIP swit...

4 Getting Started This chapter tells you about: ‰ Starting up your TravelMate 2000 ‰ Defining your set-up options ‰ Setting up your LCD ‰ Configuring your hardware Contents System Start-up ..................................................................................................................

System Start-up The TravelMate 2000 computer comes from the factory with software already installed on the hard disk. TheTravelMate 2000 computer contains MS-DOS, version 4.01, LapLink, Laptop Manager, Laptop FileManager, BatteryPro, Battery Watch, RPAL palette utility, and other software programs t...

System Start-up 3. If you have not removed the internal battery or installed an internal option, the computerdisplays the Laptop Manager screen. Restoring Your System Configuration The system configuration in your Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 Notebook Computer can be lost if youdo any of the fo...

System Start-up 6. Press the SetUp key and then press the Enter key to exit the Hardware Installation screenand restart the computer. 7. When the Laptop Manager main menu appears, press the F8 (Reset Config) key to completeresetting the factory default values. The computer again restarts, and the La...

Accessing the Set Up Screen You can customize many of the settings of your system so that your TravelMate 2000 always powers up withthose settings. Normally, you should access the Set Up screen when the MS-DOS prompt is displayed,although you can access the Set Up screen from an application program....

Making Selections on the Set Up Screen 1. To move forward through each field, use the → key (Right Arrow) or the ↓ key (Down Arrow). To move backward through each field, use the ← key (Left Arrow) or the ↑ key (Up Arrow). To move to the first field in the next category, press the PgDn key (Page Down...

Making Selections on the Set Up Screen] 3. Press the Set Up key or the Esc key when you have finished all entries. Then the systemprompts you to press the Enter, Esc, or Set Up keys. 4. Press the Enter key to save the new settings and return to MS-DOS. Press the Esc key todiscard the new settings an...

Set Up Screen Fields Clock The computer contains a battery-operated clock that keeps track of the time and date. This category allowsthe current time and date to be set and modified. Time This field specifies the current time. Time is set either in a 12-hour or a 24-hour clock format depending onthe...

Set Up Screen Fields Display Timeout After a certain period of inactivity, with no input from the keyboard, the system automatically shuts off thepower to the LCD screen. Pressing any key on the keyboard turns the LCD back on. The length of the timeoutperiod can be set or the LCD can be kept on cont...

Set Up Screen Fields System Configurations This category specifies various settings concerning the system configuration. CPU Speed/Bus Speed These fields specify the CPU clock speed and bus clock speed used on power-up. The speeds are set as apair and change simultaneously to the values displayed wh...

Set Up Screen Fields You can hear a high-pitched beep when pressing the Ctrl-Alt- ↑↑ keys and a lower pitched beep when pressing the Ctrl-Alt- ↓↓ keys. The higher beep results from the higher CPU speed, while the lower beep results from the lower CPU speed. Note: DIP switch I must be on in order to ...

Setting Up the LCD The TravelMate 2000 computer gives you many ways to set up the LCD, which allows you to create thescreen configuration that suits your needs best. This section provides an overview of your options whilesetting up the LCD. The sections on the Set Up screen and Hardware Installation...

Setting Up the LCD The LCD/CRT switch (on the left side panel) determines whether the image is displayed on the LCD or on anoptional external VGA monitor. ‰ When the LCD/CRT switch is set to CRT, the internal VGA display adaptor sends displaysignals to an external monitor connected to the optional C...

Setting Up the LCD Text Mode In text mode, text is displayed on a 25-line screen in either 40 or 80 columns in CGA, EGA and VGA modes. Graphics Mode The TravelMate 2000 LCD screen can display high-quality graphic images. The VGA mode gives the bestresults, since it has the highest screen resolution....

Setting Up the LCD Changing the LCD Color Palette The TravelMate 2000 LCD screen displays up to a maximum. of 16 colors as shades of gray. The shade ofgray selected to represent each of the 16 colors can be changed by the user to maximize contrast betweenadjacent gray scale shades when running progr...

Displaying the Hardware Installation Screen If you have removed the battery or added an internal option, you may need to configure the hardware on theHardware Installation screen. You can display the Hardware Installation screen in the following three ways: Power-On Message When turning on the compu...

Hardware installation Screen Fields Display Configuration There are two settings for the display. Display Mode The Display Mode specifies the mode of the internal VGA controller. The possible settings are: VGA Mode,EGA Mode, CGA mode, MDA mode, and HGC mode. The HGC mode is effective only for an ext...

Hardware Installation Screen Fields Internal Parallel Port This field assigns a number to the standard parallel port. Possible settings are Port 1, Port 2, and Disable. ROM Disk Port This field specifies the ROM disk I/O port address. The possible settings are from 108h- 10Bh to 1F8h-1FBh. EMS I/O P...

Hardware installation Screen Fields Drive C/Drive D These fields specify the drive assignments of the internal hard disk and the ROM disk. You should usuallyassign Drive C to the Internal HDD and Drive D to none. If you need to boot from the ROM disk to restorethe system, you should assign Drive C t...

Restarting the System You may sometimes want to return the system to its start-up state-with only MS-DOS, CONFIG.SYS andAUTOEXEC.BAT in memory-without turning off the power. This is called restarting or "rebooting" thesystem (sometimes called a "warm boot," as opposed to a "cold ...

Backing Up the Hard Disk Although the hard disk is a precision device, the data stored in it may be lost due to shock or vibration of thedisk or in the event of disk or hardware failure. Once lost, the data cannot be restored unless you havebackup copies. Be sure to back up the contents of the hard ...

5 Installing and Using Application Programs This chapter tells you about ‰ Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application programs ‰ The furnished LapLink program that transfers files and lets you use another computer'speripheral devices ‰ How to set up and use the furnished Laptop Manager pro...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Your TravelMate 2000 is fully compatible with IBM AT computers - All application programs written toexecute on AT computers will execute on the TravelMate 2000, and you can install the programs in much thesame way on the TravelMate 2000. However, like most comp...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Installing Programs Not Copy-Protected If the application program you want to install in the TravelMate 2000 is not copy-protected and is alreadyinstalled on another AT-compatible computer, you can use LapLink to copy the program to your TravelMate2000. Refer t...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Installing Applications Using theFloppy Drive Option If you have the optional floppy drive unit attached to your TravelMate 2000, you can use it to install anyapplication programs available on 3.5-inch floppies. Review the following special installationconsider...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Communication Ports The serial port is Port 1 (default) and the optional Internal Modem, if installed, is Port 2 (default). Wheninstalling an application program requiring communication support, select Port 1 or Port 2, as appropriate.You can change these value...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Review your application program documentation for its memory requirements and set up the TravelMate2000 memory to maximize your program's performance. AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS Files If your application program requires additions or changes to the TravelMate ...

Guidelines for Installing Applications Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File Line Purpose 1 echo off - prevents the Me from displaying on the screen when invoked 2 ver - displays version number of MS-DOS 3 set comspec=c:\dos\command.corn - tells MS-DOS to get its COMMAND.COMfile from drive C. speeds processing....

Guidelines for Installing Applications Default CONFIG.SYS File Each line of the TravelMate 2000 default CONFIG.SYS file 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 theexisting default commands. F...

LapLink The LapLink file transfer and device driver programs, products of Traveling Software Inc., are furnishedwith your TravelMate 2000. LapLink makes it practical to use a computer without a floppy drive. LapLinkrequires use of a special cable also furnished with your TravelMate 2000. LapLink fil...

LapLink LapLink displays a split screen: on one side you see the files and directories on one computer and on theother side the files and directories on the other computer. The split screen not only tells you what ishappening on both computers but also gives you access to both. Instead of moving fro...

LapLink One of the most common uses of the device driver is sharing a printer. You can create files on yourTravelMate 2000 and, through the device driver, print them on a printer already connected to a secondcomputer. Note that the connection to the printer is indirect: from your TravelMate 2000 to ...

Laptop Manager Laptop Manager, furnished with your TravelMate 2000, is an application control program. Laptop Managerprovides 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 keys...

Laptop Manager Quick Commands Box Application programs you add to the Quick Commands box can be selected by pressing the function key (F2to F9) you assign to it. For your convenience the Laptop File Manager, Battery Watch, and LapLink fileutility transfer program are installed and assigned at the fa...

Using the Password Utility The TravelMate 2000 includes the Password utility, a program which limits access of your computer only topeople who know the password you specify using this utility. The password is valid until you remove orchange it using the Password utility. In addition, the Laptop Mana...

Using the Password Utility Installing a Password 1. To install a password, select "Install Password" from the Password Utility screen. Thefollowing screen appears: 2. Type a password of up to eight characters and press the Enter key. 3. Press the Enter key again to install the new password, ...

Using the Password Utility 2. Type the current password and press the Enter key. Your entry is shown as squares so thatit is not seen by other people. If you type the correct password, the message "Password check OK" appears on the nextline and you are prompted to enter the new password. 3. ...

Using the Password Utility 2. Type the current password and press the Enter key. Your entry is shown as squares so thatit is not seen by other people. ‰ If you type the correct password, the message "Password check OK" appears onthe next line. Press the Enter key to remove the current passwo...

Using the Password Utility ‰ If you enter the correct password after several incorrect passwords, the following messageappears: Password :Password OK ‰ incorrect passwords attempts Press any key to continue This message shows how many wrong passwords have been entered since you last enteredthe corre...

Add-On Battery Pack The Add-On Battery Pack attaches to the rear of the TravelMate 2000 to extend battery operation time up to 5hours. In order to save weight and still have longer battery life, the Add-On Battery Pack can be used without theinternal battery installed. In this case, the computer can...

Add-On Battery Pack 4. Move the battery pack up to the rear of the computer, and push the two unitstogether until the connectors mate. 5. Using your fingers, turn the two wheel screws clockwise until tight. Charging the Battery Pack The Add-On Battery Pack can be charged separately or when attached ...

3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit The optional 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit (TI Part No. 2568031 -0001) can be attached directly to the rearpanel of the TravelMate 2000 or to the Expansion Unit attached to the computer. Attaching the Floppy Drive Unit To attach the 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit directly to the ...

3.5-inch Floppy Drive unit Access Shutter-The access shutter allows the drive head to read from and write to the floppy. The shutteropens automatically when you insert the floppy into the drive. Do not open the shutter manually, as this willexpose the floppy surface to dust. Caution: Never open the ...

3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit ‰ Never remove a floppy from the drive while the computer is reading from or writing to thefloppy. ‰ Never expose floppies to moisture, excessive heat or direct sunlight. ‰ If a floppy appears to be damaged, make a copy of it if possible, and discard the damagedfloppy imme...

Numeric Keypad Connecting the optional Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2568033-000 1) enables numeric data to beconveniently entered while still permitting data entry on the keyboard. The Numeric Keypad also adds theconvenience of direct access to some functions (such as PgUp, PgDn, Home, etc.) without ...

RAM Card The TravelMate 2000 computer comes with 1 M byte of main memory (RAM). If you need to expand theRAM capacity, up to two optional RAM cards (TI Part No. 2568034-0001), each containing 1 M byte ofmemory, can be installed. Installing the RAM Card 1. Remove the internal battery as described in ...

RAM Card 6. Insert the three tabs on the keyboard panel into the slots on the main unit, replace thekeyboard panel and close the screen. 7. Holding the bottom panel with your hands, turn the computer over so that the bottom panelfaces up. 8. Secure the bottom panel with two screws. 9. Reinstall the ...

RAM Card After installing the RAM card, return to the Hardware Installation Screen to set the correct amount ofextended and/or expanded memory. In addition, the settings on the Set Up and Hardware Installation screensmay no longer be valid if you kept the battery out too long during installation of ...

CRT Adaptor The CRT Adaptor (TI Part No, 2568035-000 1) supplies an optional CRT port for your TravelMate 2000.With this adaptor installed, an analog multi frequency or a VGA monitor with a 15-pin male connector can beused with your computer. Note: If the Internal Modem Option is installed in your T...

External Monitor Using the optional CRT Adaptor allows you to connect an external monitor via a 15-pin analog connector. To connect an external monitor: Caution: Always turn the computer off before operating the LCD/CRT switch on the left side of the computer. 1 Slide the LCD/CRT switch on the left ...

80C287 Coprocessor A Texas Instruments 80C287 coprocessor can be added to your system to speed up processing and improvethroughput of calculations with application programs that support a math coprocessor. Installing the 80C287 Coprocessor 1. Remove the internal battery as described in Chapter 3 and...

80C287 Coprocessor 6. Insert the three tabs on the keyboard panel into the slots on the main unit and replace thekeyboard panel. 7. Holding the bottom panel with your hands, turn the computer over so that the bottom panelfaces up. 8. Secure the bottom panel with two screws 9. Reinstall the battery a...

External Keyboards The TravelMate 2000's standard keyboard supports all the key functions of the IBM 101/102-key EnhancedKeyboard layout. In addition, a full-sized keyboard can be connected to the TravelMate 2000 via theexternal keyboard connector on the optional 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit. Caution:...

A Specifications Central Processing Unit (CPU) Type: 16-bit 80C286 Clock Speed: 6 MHz/7.16 MHz/ 12 MHz Memory RAM: 1 M byte internal RAM standard, expandable to 3 M bytes. ROM:128 K byte P-ROM for IPL, BIOS, power-on check, set up and hardware installation functions, and VGA-BIOS. One 1 M byte Mask-...

Specifications Power Source NiCad battery: 1 1 .5 watt hours/AC Adaptor AC Adaptor Input: 100 to 240 Vac, 0.7 to 0.4 A, 50 to 60 Hz Output: 15 Vdc, 1.8 A, approx. 27 W Temperature Operating: 50 o to 95 o F (10 o to 35 o C) Storage/Transit: -4 o to 140 o F (-20 o to 60 o C Humidity Operating: 20% to ...

Specifications Options Add-On Battery Pack TI Part No. 2568030-0001Attaches to rear of TravelMate 2000Extends battery life by approx. 3 hoursSize: Width: 1 1 inches (279 mm) Depth: 2.3 inches (59 mm) Height: 1.4 inches (34.5 mm) Weight: 1.9 lbs (880g) Internal Modem TI Part No. 2566941-0001Power Req...

Specifications 80C287 Coprocessor TI Part No. 2560874-000116-bit 80C287 running at 12 MHz CRT Interface Board TI Part No. 2568035-000115-pin D-SUB analog connectorSize: Width: 2.2 inches (55 mm) Depth: 4.3 inches (110 mm) Height: 0.6 inches (16 mm) Weight: 0.11 lbs (50g) Floppy Drive Unit TI Part No...

B Taking Care of Your Computer We recommend that you regularly take the time to check over your TravelMate 2000 and to clean the screen,keyboard and case. You can spot trouble before it starts, and help give you efficient, trouble-free computingwith your TravelMate 2000. Taking Care of Your Computer...

Cleaning the TravelMate 2000 Cleaning the Case It is important to keep the case of the TravelMate 2000 free of dust. Apply a small amount of dust remover toa dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the case with the cloth. Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner or other strong chemical agents that may damage the...

Conserving Battery Power With a little care, you can maximize the time that your TravelMate 2000 will operate on a single batterycharge. The following tips will enable you to run your computer for the longest possible time on batterypower. ‰ Keep the illumination of the LCD screen at the lowest comf...

Care and Handling of the Battery] The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life. In particular: ‰ Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks. ‰ Do not leave the battery exposed to direct sunlight. ‰ Do not try to take the battery apart. ‰ Do not expose the battery to moisture o...

Care and Handiing of the Battery ‰ When using the computer or External Battery Pack for the first time, or after prolongedstorage in temperatures over 95 o F (35 o C), the life of a single battery charge may initially be shorter than normal. This problem will disappear after a few discharge-recharge...

C Character Set The TravelMate 2000 Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for DOS version 4. 0 1.This section shows the character sets for Code Page 437 (United States), 850 (Multilingual), 860(Portuguese), 863 (Canadian-French), and 865 (Nordic), with the decimal and hexadecim...

Character Sets Code Page 437, United States C-2 Character Sets

Character Sets Code Page 850, Multilingual Character Sets C-3

Character Sets Code Page 860, Portuguese C-4 Character Sets

Character Set Code Page 865, Nordic C-6 Character Sets

D Keyboard Layouts The following diagrams show the TravelMate 2000 Computer keyboard layouts for the Fn and Num Lk keys.These combinations make all 10 1 / 102 keys on the IBM Enhanced Keyboard layout available. U.S. English Keyboard Standard Keyboard Layouts D-1

Keyboard Layouts U.S. English Keyboard Fn Key Held Down U.S. English Keyboard Num Lk Key On D-2 Keyboard Layouts

Keyboard Layouts IBM Enhanced Keyboard Keyboard Layouts D-3

E Diagnostics There are two diagnostic routines available to make sure your TravelMate 2000 Computer and itsperipherals are functioning as they should. One routine is automatic and takes place every time you turn onthe power. The other is accessed from a separate diagnostic program you have copied f...

Diagnostics Diagnostic Program If the power-on diagnostic routine doesn't display any messages, but you suspect there is a problem, run thediagnostic Program included with MS-DOS on the ROM disk. The diagnostic program contains the following checks: ‰ Real-Time Clock ‰ Memory ‰ Keyboard ‰ Video Subs...

Diagnostics Starting the Diagnostic Program Turn on power to the computer, and at the C:\> prompt type DIAG and press the Enter key. The diagnostic program starts up. This may take several seconds. The main menuis displayed on the screen. Use the cursor keys to move the bar cursor to the particul...

Diagnostics Memory This category contains the following checks: Caution: These checks will destroy the contents of the memory. Main Memory Check - Reads/writes data in the standard memory area. The check stops at the first errorand displays an error message. Extended Memory Check - Reads/writes data...

Diagnostics DAC Check - Checks the digital-to-analog converter in the VGA subsystem when the optional CRT Adaptoris installed. Attribute Check - Displays 16 foreground, 8 background, and 8 blinking shades of gray. Character Set Check - Displays characters on the screen normally on an 80-by-25 text m...

Diagnostics Printer This test checks the operation of the printer, if one is connected. After selecting the test, the printer submenuis displayed on the screen with the following categories: Sense Printer Status Check - The printer status signals are checked and displayed. The following statuscatego...

Diagnostics Hard Disk Drive This test reads and writes data continuously to the hard disk to test the read/write ftinctions of the drive.After selecting the test, the hard disk submenu is displayed on the screen. Caution: The write-read check will erase all data on the hard disk. Read Check - Checks...

F Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you solve common problems you may encounter while using yourTravelMate 2000 Computer. If you encounter a problem which is not listed here, please contact your nearestTexas Instruments dealer. Unit doesn't come on Low battery-Plug in AC Adaptor when ...

Troubleshooting The unit starts up but a TravelMate 2000 hardware-Turn message Indicates that a the unit off and then on again. If power-on test has failed. the same message appears, checkagainst the list of power-on errormessages in the next section, and ifnecessary, make a note of themessage and c...

G BIOS Messages Power-up self-tests are the system tests and component initialization processes performed by the AT-compatible ROMBIOS in the TravelMate 2000 Computer. The central hardware is tested and initialized first. Proper functioning of thecentral hardware is required before further system te...

BIOS messages Hard disk failure Reboot. If that doesn’t work, run the DIAG program to check thehard disk drive, then contact yourTexas Instruments dealer. Hard disk read The hard disk is defective - Reboot. failure If that doesn’t work, run the DIAG program to check the hard disk,then contact your T...

BIOS Messages Time-of-day clock The CMOS time-of-day clock chip stopped has failed-Reset the time and dateon the Set Up screen (see Chapter 4). Power-Up Self Test Informational Messages XXX Main Memory, This message indicates the amount XXX Extended of memory that has testedsuccessfully. Memory test...

H Configuring Memory Computers handle information as strings of binary digits; one's and zero's. A single 1 or 0 is referred to as a"bit", the smallest piece of information handled by the processor. A group of eight bits, referred to as a"byte", is used to represent single characters...

Memory Map MS-DOS accesses different areas of the TravelMate 2000's memory in different ways. Tliis memory mapshows the available memory areas and how MS-DOS uses them. H-2 Configuring Memory

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 Conventional memory Also referred to as main memory, conventional memory is internal RAM up to 640 K bytes that MS-DOSaccesses directly. Conventional memory is used for the execution of programs and commands and for storingtemporary data. MS-DOS cannot directly ac...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 Internal Memory: 3 M byte Boundary Extended Expanded Disable 100000H 0 K byte 2432 K byte 0 K byte 110000H 64 K byte 2368 K byte 0 K byte 140000H 256 K byte 2176 K byte 0 K byte 180000H 512 K byte 1920 K byte 0 K byte 200000H 1024 K byte 1152 K byte 256 K byte 240...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 SMARTDRV.SYS - device driver for use with a hard disk and Extended or Expanded memory that supportsdisk-caching to speed up reading from the hard disk. Installing Device Drivers To install a driver, add a DEVICE command line to your CONFIG.SYS file using MS-DOS ED...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 If you need to specify special conditions for Expandedmemory, use the command in the following form: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM4J.SYS [W=xx,xx,xx,xx.... ][/NL][/I][/O] where: /W=xx,xx,xx,xx.. ‰ specifies the upper two digits of the address of a 16 K byte physical page used...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 If you need to specify special conditions for the use of thehigh-memory area, use the command in the following form: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS [/HMAMIN=h][/NUMHANDLES=n] where: /HMAMIN=h h is the minimum amount of memory required by a TSR program or device driver to...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 RAMDRIVE.SYS A RAM disk is a portion of your computer's memory configured to simulate a disk drive. Such a disk can becalled a "virtual disk" and can be accessed much faster than a normal disk drive. The contents of a RAMdisk disappear when power is turned...

Memory Areas in the TravelMate 2000 SMARTDRV.SYS SMARTDRV.SYS is a disk-caching program used to reduce the time it takes your computer to read datafrom the hard disk. When SMARTDRV.SYS is installed, information from the hard disk is temporarily stored in a cache inExtended or Expanded memory. When n...

I Connector Pin Assignments RS-232C Connector Pin No. SignalName Abbreviation Direction 1 Carrier detect CD Input 2 Receive data RD Input 3 Transmit data TD Output 4 Data terminal ready DTR Output 5 Signal ground SG 6 Data set ready DSR Input 7 Request to send RTS Output 8 Clear to send CTS Input 9 ...

Connector Pin Assignments CRT Connector (option) Pin No. Signal Name Direction 1 Red Output 2 Green Output 3 Blue Output 4 Not used 5 Ground 6 Red Rtn 7 Green Rtn 8 Blue Rtn 9 Not used 10 Ground 11 Not used 12 Not used 13 Horizontal synch Output 14 Vertical synch Output 15 Not Used I-2 Connector Pin...

J Screen Standards The following is an overview of the screen standards supported by the TravelMate 2000 internal displayadaptor. MDA (Monochrome Display Adaptor) The MDA standard supports a 720-by-350 monochrome text display using a 9-by- 14 pixel character box. The TravelMate 2000 LCD screen suppo...

Screen Standards Color graphics are supported by displaying color in two resolutions, each with standard and expandedmodes: Resolution : 320 by 200 pixels with four shades of gray Standard One pixel is converted to a 2 x 2 cellDisplay area: 640 x 400 Expanded Every fifth line is displayed twiceOne p...

Screen Standards Color graphics are supported in three resolutions, each with standard and expanded modes: Resolution: 320 by 200 in 16 shades of gray Standard One pixel is converted to a 2 x 2 cellDisplay area: 640 x 400 Expanded Every fifth line is displayed twiceOne pixel is converted to a 2 x 2 ...

K 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 theprocedure for restoring these files without aff...

Restoring MS-DOS System Files 1. Press the Ctrl-Alt-SetUp keys to access the Set Up screen, then press the Ctrl-Alt-SetUp keysagain to access the Hardware Installation screen. 2. Press the ↓↓ key until the Drive C:/Drive D: field is highlighted, then press the Spacebar to toggle Drive C: to ROM Disk...

Restoring MS-DOS System 6. Press the Enter key. The following screen appears: Use the ↑↑ or ↓↓ keys to select option 1, 2, or 3 and press the Enter key. Caution: If you select option 3, some application software may not run properly because of insufficientworkspace. 7 The following screen appears: R...

Restoring MS-DOS System Files 11. Press the Enter key. The screen displays the following Transferring system followed by Copying files When the files are completely copied, the screen displays the following message Installation of MS-DOS 4.0 is complete. 12. Press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys to reboot the...

Warranty and Service The TravelMate 2000 Notebook Computer and its Texas Instruments options are warranted for 12 months from thepurchase date. 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 re...

Warranty and Service ‰ Complete a separate Repair Request form (on the back of this page) for each computer or option youare returning and include the completed form or forms with your shipment. Make photocopies of theform if necessary. ‰ If you are returning the entire computer and all options, ple...

Warranty and Service Your name and address Your Name Company Name Address City State Zip Code Phone number ( ) Ext. Product serial number Unit(s) you are returning (check where applicable) ❏ TravelMate 2000 ❏ 3.5 inch Floppy Drive Unit ❏ Expansion Unit ❏ 1 MB RAM Card ❏ Numeric Keypad ❏ Add-on Batte...

Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computer -related terms you manyencounter. access -The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, or a floppy or the hard disk. access shutter - A metal door on a floppy diskette that slides ...

Glossary data file - A grouping of information with common descriptive attributes. For example, a customer data file mightconsist of basic customer information. Each file might represent one customer. data processing - The input, storage, manipulation, and dissemination of information using sequence...

Glossary file - A group of organized data assembled for one particular purpose, considered as one unit, and stored in permanentoff line storage, such as a drive or tape. filenarne - A name that distinguishes one Me from another; may consist of alphabetical characters, numeric characters,or a combina...

Glossary hardware - The physical components of a system: central processing unit, internal memory, drives, printer, displayunit, option boards, external devices, etc. Contrast with software. hardware options - Any of several devices that can make your computer more efficient and powerful for yourapp...

Glossary modem - A device that allows the use of telephone lines for communication between computers. mouse - A device, manipulated by hand, that moves the cursor in the same direction as the movement created when themouse is moved on a flat surface. mouse device driver - Enables an operating system...

Glossary program - A list of instructions that tells your system how to perform a specific task. program file - A program stored on a storage medium, such as a floppy or hard disk drive. programming language - A set of words, abbreviations, or symbols that are converted into the binary numbers thatr...

Glossary resolution - The contrast between the display and the background on an LCD screen. ROM - See read-only memory. security hook holder - A locking device to help prevent theft of your computer. self-test - An automatic check the system performs every time it is turned on. serial transmission -...

Glossary working copy - A copy of a floppy that is used in day-today operations while the original is kept in storage. This termalso can mean a floppy that has both an operating system and an application program on it. working directory - the default directory used by an application program when it ...

Index 8OC287 12Mhz coprocessor........... 1-7, 6-20aac adaptor........................................ 2-10, 3-7ac adaptor Jack........................................2-10adaptors display .............................................4-21internal display ................................4-15 add-on ba...

Index configuring memory ........................ 4-23, H-1configuring the hardware ........................ 4-19connector pin assignments ........................ 1-1connectors................................................. 1-6 connector pin assignments................... 1-1CRT ....................

Index IPL (initial program loader) ..................... 1-5 jJack, ac adaptor ........................................ 2-9kkeyboard ..........................................1-4, 2-13 .................................. 4-10, 5-5, A-2, D-1 customizing your system.................... 4-10IBM Enhanced...

Index rRAM................................................. 1-5, A-1 internal............................................... H-3card ............................................ 1-4, 6-12card specifications ............................. A-5disks................................................. H-10 ...

Notice This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 fo theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstalltion. This computer generates, uses, and can radia...