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1. Inserting the battery 3 11 Removing the Battery Pack To remove a battery pack complete the following steps 1 Slide the left eject button on the top of the notebook to the left to release the left battery Slide the right eject button to the left to release the right battery Releasing the battery 2 Slide the battery out 3 12 Charging the Battery This section covers how to charge your battery in the notebook computer AN Caution Never recharge the battery differently from the procedures described in this document To recharge your batteries in the notebook complete the following steps 1 Install the battery pack in your computer if not already installed 2 Connect the AC Adapter 3 Leave the AC Adapter connected for at least 90 minutes after the battery LEDs turn off Note The batteries will charge much faster by several hours if charging with the notebook powered off 4 To maintain a full charge leave the computer connected to the AC Adapter except when transporting the computer A fully depleted battery charges in about six hours with the power switch to the notebook turned off If power to the notebook is left on you must charge the batteries overnight 3 13 Utilities 3 14 Battery Status Double click on the Battery Status icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center group to display the battery level icon at the bottom of your screen
2. Notice Peripheral Devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Diskettes ccoonocccccnncncnannnnons System Files Recovery Diskette Features Environment Using the AC Adapter Introduction to the PCI Bus Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Starting the Computer ooccccconoccnnnnnccnnnnnannnnnnnonane 2 2 Brightness cerana a eei Ejec
3. Two type or Il or one type III PCI Bus Yes Yes MIDI Bus Yes Yes Serial Port Yes Yes Parallel Port Yes Yes SIR Yes No External Keyboard Port Yes Yes External PS 2 Mouse Port Yes Yes External PS 2 Numeric Keypad Port Yes Yes Features TM5000 TM5000SE Hard Drive 524 Million Byte 524 Million Byte poo MB or 500 MB 10 Million Byte 772 Mp on VL Local Internal Pointing Yes Device Bus 1 5 Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TM5000 Series notebook computer Temperature Operating Storage 50 to 95 F 10 C to 35 C 4 to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Relative Humidity Noncondensing Operating Storage Shock Operating Storage Vibration Operating Storage 1 6 20 to 80 10 to 90 Maximum 6g pulse in X Y and Z orientations Maximum 60g pulse in X Y and Z orientations Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0 0244 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 0 5g 20 to 400 Hz Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0 244 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 5 08 20 to 400Hz Usage Q Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD Q Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust Q Never expose the computer to e
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5. User s Guide TM5000 Series Notebook Computers 9805807 0001 August 1995 ki TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Copyright 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A TravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide TI Part No 9805807 0001 Original Issue August 1995 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual Record the serial number purchase date and model number in the spaces provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the case All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and date of purchase No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Texas Instruments Incorporated TravelMate and BatteryPro are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments Incorporated TranXit is a trademark of Puma Technology Phoenix is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Limited IBM OS 2 AT PS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and MS DOS are registered trademarks and Windows and Xenix are trademarks of the Microsoft
6. 1 12 Using the AC Adapter DC Connector Male Plug F AC Adapter N Female Connector AC Adapter AC Charges the internal battery pack s and Adapter operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed The AC adapter can be operated anywhere between 100 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC power cord Caution Use only the AC Adapter supplied with A your computer Another adapter may damage your computer To connect the AC adapter complete the following steps 1 Connect the female connector of the AC cord to the inlet on the AC Adapter 1 13 Using the AC Adapter 2 Plug the DC connector into the matching jack on the left rear panel of the computer 3 Plug the male end of the AC cord into a wall receptacle using the correct voltage 4 Turn the computer on or press any key if your system is in sleep mode 1 14 Introduction to the PCI Bus The Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI bus provides a solution to I O bottlenecks on Pentium processors While this technology is available on many desktops Texas Instruments is one of the first to offer PCI architecture at the notebook level The following are some other of the features of your PCI bus J Bus speeds up to 33 MHz and high transfer rates This allows for faster running applications A Video runs off the internal PCI bus allowing for superior graphics performance Q High end processing
7. Tips for the Traveler Your TravelMate Computer is a precision instrument containing many sensitive components It should be handled with care Here are some suggestions for traveling Q Never expose the computer to excessive vibration Q Do not check the computer as baggage take the computer as carry on luggage if traveling by air A Do not put the computer through a security X ray machine or a metal detector have the computer inspected by hand Be sure the computer is loaded with a charged battery in case airport security requires you to turn on the computer A Ifyou are traveling internationally carry a proof of purchase with you in case you need to show it to customs officials Q Avoid placing the computer where it can be stepped on or knocked around Q Disconnect all peripherals before packing the computer Q Transport the computer with the display closed and the power off Tips for the Traveler U Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the LCD for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperatures Always carry the computer in a protective case Cautions When packing the compute
8. D decreases the speaker volume Q Ctri Alt U increases the speaker volume To control microphone volume use Pocket Mixer refer to Chapter 5 of this manual For more detailed information refer to your TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide Note To prevent feedback from the internal microphone and speaker select Mute from Pocket GJ Mixer This feature is not available with TM5020SE models Caution Avoid loud volume levels when using A N the headset to avoid possible hearing loss 2 11 Using Disk Drives Hard Disk The TM5000 Series notebook comes with a 524 million byte 500 MB or 810 million byte 772 MB replaceable 2 5 inch hard drive The hard disk is formatted and loaded with software during manufacture 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 MB floppies and to lower capacity 720 KB double density 2DD floppies The floppy drive does not function at low speed with the OS 2 or Xenix operating systems Hard Disk Guidelines If you format the hard disk all data on the hard disk will be erased Do not move the computer when the HDD indicator is on Press Suspend to spin the hard drive down and put the computer into a sleep mode before moving the computer Caution If the hard disk is damaged you can AN lose data To reduce the impact of data loss back up the data to floppies freq
9. and Microphone 2 23 2 1 Starting the Computer 2 2 Power Switch Power switch Power Turns the computer on and off for both AC switch and battery operation With the power switch in the off position the battery continues to charge however all computer functions cease Brighiness Brightness Control Brightness Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the illuminated Control screen Moving the control up increases the brightness of the display and moving the control down decreases the brightness of the display The brighter the screen the more power is used during battery operation Note Some TM5000 Series models may have a second slide control that is used for contrast control Eject Buttons There are four eject buttons on TM5000 Series computers They include a 2 4 Two for each PCMCIA card if two type II cards are installed Moving the PCMCIA eject button to the left ejects the PCMCIA card from the top using the left button or bottom using the right button of the PCMCIA slot Two for the two battery packs Moving the battery eject button to the left releases the left using the left button or right using the right button battery from its compartment Left PCMCIA Eject Button Right PCMCIA Eject Button PCMCIA eject buttons Eject Buttons Right Battery Eject Button Battery eject 2 5 Using LED Indicato
10. failure Fixed disk read failure press F1 to retry boot Invalid Configuration Information Keyboard clock data line failure Keyboard stuck key failure Missing operating system 7 4 Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup should be 3 5 inch 1 44 MB Floppy defective or unformatted insert a different floppy and press Fl Turn the computer off wait several seconds then turn the computer on again Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure hard disk type is correct in Setup should be the default for the internal hard disk Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure hard disk type is correct in Setup should be the default for the internal hard disk Defaults in Setup may have changed Enter Setup and press Esc F5 to reset defaults Then press Esc F4 to save and reboot Battery that maintains configuration has failed follow procedure in this chapter to restore configuration Ensure external keyboard connected correctly Replace external keyboard Press jammed key to unstick it Ensure no keys pressed during computer startup Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure the hard disk is defined correctly in Setup Reboot using the System Files Recovery diskette Startup Error Messages No boot device available press Fl to retry boot No boot sector on fixed disk Press F1 to retry boot A Non System disk
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12. or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Time of day not set Press F1 to try loading MS DOS again Replace the floppy if you are loading MS DOS from a floppy Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup Press F1 to try loading MS DOS from the hard disk again Load MS DOS from a floppy and try to display a directory of drive C If you cannot display a directory the hard disk may need to be reformatted Caution Reformatting erases all of the data on the hard disk Reformat your hard disk only as a last resort Eject floppy from floppy drive and press a key to load MS DOS from the hard disk Insert a floppy containing MS DOS in the floppy drive and press a key Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup The battery sustaining the system configuration has failed Follow the procedure in this chapter to restore the configuration 7 5 Recovering from a Configuration Loss In the unlikely event that the battery sustaining the configuration memory becomes depleted or for any other reason the configuration memory becomes corrupted you must restore the configuration to restore operations 1 Turn on the computer A message similar to the following appears Invalid Configuration Information Press Enter to run SET_UP Press the Fl key to continue 2 Press Enter Th
13. pack and they will light momentarily Ensure that you have pressed the battery status button to get the current battery charge reading before referring to the following list 3 9 Battery LEDs 3 10 How Many LEDs Lit What Color Percent Charged Red 0 to 10 Green 11 to 25 Green 26 to 50 Green 51 to 75 Green 76 to 100 OU Low battery state Press the Battery Status button to view LEDs Battery Status only displays the LEDs for a short period so you may need to press the button again if the LEDs go dark As the battery discharges LEDs turn off one at a time from right to left until the battery is almost depleted At that time the last green LED turns off and a red LED comes on Note If the notebook is left on with no AC adapter plugged in the batteries may deplete to the point where the LEDs will not turn on when the Battery Status button is pressed or when the AC adapter is plugged in To restore the batteries plug in the AC adapter and press each Battery Status button until the red LED comes on Recharge the batteries normally Inserting the Battery Pack To install the battery pack into TravelMate TM5000 Series computers turn the battery so that the rounded corners along the length of the battery match the rounded corners of the battery slots The LEDs must be facing outward Insert the battery until it clicks and locks into place
14. speeds offer growth protection for your system Q Your system processor operates quickly and independently of the PCI Bus For further information on the PCI bus refer to your online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide 1 15 2 Using Your Computer Before beginning this chapter ensure you have read and understood Chapter 1 Chapter 2 describes how to start and use your TM5000 Series computer Contents Starting the Computer coocconccnnnoccnnnccnonccnnnocnnanonnns 2 2 A ENE 2 3 Eject BUTTONS 0 ccasciscce ects oeavedeaeaveacnsevevevescnves 2 4 Using LED Indicators ooccooocccooccnnnccnnnccnnnonnnanrnnns 2 6 Using the Pointing DeviC cooocccooccnoncnnenrnnnnonns 2 10 Volume Control ocoocccnccnccnncnnocnnnconcccnccnacnnacnnono 2 11 Using Disk Drives ooccocccncnnncnnccnnccnocnnncnnacnninos 2 12 Hard Disk Guidelines c ooccooccnoccnccnnconocnnas 2 12 Floppy Drive Guidelines oocccoccocccnconocnnoc 2 12 MA rer ede ETEEN HEERE NEEDE TEE Aes 2 14 Using the Keyboard oocoocccnccnnccnccnnccnncnnncnnncnninns 2 15 Single Key Syiria ein a canas sa 2 15 Labeled Combination KeyS oocoooccocccnnonocnnn 2 15 Unlabeled Combination Keys 006 2 16 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 17 NUMER LAA sed nevecde i site chs 2 17 NumLk Blinking oein anren ionene eaei 2 18 Numi k Off cional eie dra 2 18 Using Connectors and Ports oocccooccconccnnnonnnnonos 2 19 Internal Speaker
15. the Installation Instructions that came with your AC adapter TI Part No 9786281 0001 PCMCIA PCMCIA option cards are used for A communication connection data send receive fax voice modem with XJACK a network connection The TM5000 Series computer supports two type I or type II or one Type III PCMCIA option card To insert new PCMCIA cards you must first open the door to the PCMCIA slot s and then insert the card 4 3 PCMCIA 4 4 Inserting the PCMCIA card The following PCMCIA cards are available from TI a a a a PCMCIA 14 4 KB data send receive fax voice modem with XJAC PCMCIA Token Ring Card PCMCIA Ethernet 10BaseT Twisted Pair Card PCMCIA Ethernet 10Base2 Thin Coax Card To install your PCMCIA option card s refer to instructions in the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide the Installation Instructions TI Part No 9798097 0001 that came with your PCMCIA card and the Phoenix PCMCIA User s Guide supplied with your notebook For an updated list of available PCMCIA cards call 1 800 TI TEXAS PCMCIA To eject your PCMCIA option card s slide the left for the top PCMCIA slot or right for the bottom PCMCIA slot PCMCIA buttons to the left Left PCMCIA Button A a Right PCMCIA Button PCMCIA eject buttons 4 5 Numeric Keypad 4 6 The optional PS 2 Numeric Keypad TI Part No 258131 0001 can be used inst
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17. Although TravelMate 5000 Series computers come with a pointing device already installed you may use an external PS 2 or serial mouse 1 Turn off the computer Note If you connect the mouse to the computer while power is on press Ctrl Alt Del warm start or cycle power so the computer can detect the presence of the mouse 2 Attach the six pin Mini Din connector to the PS 2 connector on the left side of the computer or connect the serial mouse to the 9 pin serial port on the back of the notebook If desired you may also use a serial infrared mouse 3 Reconnect the AC Adapter and turn on the computer Using an External Keyboard If desired you may connect any IBM compatible external PS 2 keyboard If you are using a 101 keyboard a 101 to PS 2 adapter must first be purchased To connect the keyboard complete the following steps 1 Turn off the computer Note If you connect the PS 2 keyboard to the G computer while power is on press Ctrl Alt Del warm start or cycle power so the computer can detect the presence of the keyboard 2 Attach the six pin Mini Din connector to the Keyboard Mouse connector on the left side of the TM5000 3 Reconnect the AC Adapter and turn on the computer Adjusting Pointer Speed You can also adjust the pointer speed and button sensitivity which is the time the pointer image reacts to your manual commands a Within Windows select IntelliPoint Controls f
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20. To view the Battery Level Settings single click on the icon to display the menu and select Settings This window displays the approximate charge left in your computer based on user specified settings At this point you may modify the following parameters Q The position of your Battery Level window or Battery Level icon O The elapsed time in seconds before the Battery Level dialog box reappears automatically on your screen Q Minimizing the application BatteryPro APM Help This utility provides information on Texas Instruments BatteryPro Power Management software and Microsoft Advanced Power Management APM software Double click on this icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center group to display information about the battery savings software in your computer Battery Tips Double click on this icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center group for information about actions you can take to maximize the life of a battery charge Caring for Your Battery The following operating tips for your notebook can help you prolong the life of a battery charge OU Keep the LCD at the lowest comfortable brightness level Reducing brightness even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption and increase operating time Q Press FN F4 or Suspend whenever you are not actively using the computer Press any key to resume normal operation Q Press Suspend after writing to the hard disk to stop the disk rotation Then retu
21. al characters EEEE A SC J O CIA gonadal eee Corr ema Te NumLk Off NumLk Off When the NumLk indicator is off the keyboard acts as normal Using Connectors and Ports This section provides a description of connectors and ports on the rear and right side panel of the TM5000 Series notebook computer A N Caution Turn off the computer before connecting external devices Rear ports 1 SIR The serial infrared SIR port allows you to connect serial devices such as another IRDA compliant computer without the use of a cord or cable Not available with TM5020SE models 2 PCMCIA The PCMCIA slot supports two Type I or II or one Type III PCMCIA cards Included with your notebook is the Phoenix PCMCIA PhoenixCARD Manager Plus software and associated User s Manual TI Part Number 9791792 0001 This software package provides the necessary configuration and driver support for installing PCMCIA option 2 19 Using Connectors and Ports 2 20 Parallel 25 pin Serial 9 pin External Monitor 15 pin PCI Bus cards For further information on the PCMCIA option refer to Chapter 4 Options Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface EPP ECP compatible Connects to external devices such as a serial printer 16550 UART Connects to an external analog VGA monitor Processor direct I O for lightning fast thr
22. aveler What to Take When Traveling Packing the Computer and Accessories 6 5 Using a MOUS iiss cscs ccieseetse crease do rio riera train 6 6 Using an External Keyboard ccccooocccccoocccnnnnanccns 6 7 Adjusting Pointer Speed ooccccccnnccccnnnoccnannnccnnnnnas 6 8 vi Contents Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer oooccccnnocccnnnncccnnnnaninnnoninos 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips ccooooccccnonoccnnnnnccnananaccnnnnnos 7 3 Startup Error MessageS occooocccoocncncnncoccnnocnnnnnnnnos 7 4 Recovering from a Configuration Loss 7 6 Appendix A Where to Get Help Index vii Preface This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments TravelMate 5000 Series of notebook computers The TM5000 Series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as PCMCIA internal pointing device infrared interface and 16 bit sound The TravelMate 5000 Series of computers are not only suitable for travel purposes but can also be used in office environment when connected to a docking station The docking station turns your notebook into a desktop workstation by allowing you to connect an ergonomically compliant keyboard mouse and VGA monitor not supplied with the system The following figure displays a TM5000 Series computer TravelMate 5000 Series computer This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to
23. book Note This feature is not available on TM5020SE models Caution High volume levels may cause hearing damage SN a Microphone Connection i J Q External microphone and headphone connections 4 9 SIR Options 4 10 The Serial Infrared SIR port offers wireless communication with other TM5000 notebooks or with a variety of IRDA compliant devices made by other manufacturers Ensure that the third party manufacturer supplies you with the appropriate SIR drivers before attempting connection Note This feature is not available on TM5020SE models To use the SIR port align the SIR ports of the two devices making sure that the distance separating them is between six inches and one meter Using an SIR option After the devices are aligned you must use the TranXit software located in the Windows TravelMate Notebook Center Group to complete the SIR communication process For further information refer to the TranXit Quick Reference SIR Options Guide or the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide that came with your computer 4 11 Misc Options 4 12 There are additional options available for use with your TM5000 Series computer These include Batteries You can purchase spare batteries TI Part Number 9786247 0001 for your TM5000 Series computer For information on Lithium ION batteries refer to Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Carryi
24. day operation of your TM5000 Series notebook computer Use the Quick Start instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time Use the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide to answer questions about your computer that are not answered in this manual Use the Phoenix SmartShelf on line documentation for information on MS DOS 6 2 and WindowsM for Workgroups 3 11 This User s Guide and the TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide are provided online for your conenience You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer We hope you enjoy your TravelMate computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service 1 Before You Begin After completing procedures in the Quick Start instructions read this chapter to learn about important functions of your computer Some such as Creating Backup Diskettes should be performed as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer Contents Creating Backup Diskettes ccoooncccccnncncninnonon 1 2 System Files Recovery Diskette occooooncccccnnoco 1 3 Features Using the AC AdapteT oooccccconoccccconoccnnnoncnonnnnnnons 1 13 Introduction to the PCI BUS occoccococcncncnncnnnncnns 1 15 1 1 Creating Backup Diskettes You should create your backup system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasin
25. dware configuration changes without turning the computer off To enter the Standby mode press Fn F4 Standby This puts your computer into a light sleep and saves battery power To come out of Standby press any key To enter the Suspend mode press the Suspend button on your computer This puts your computer into a deep sleep and saves more battery power To return from Suspend mode press any key Note Returning from Suspend may take a few seconds longer than Standby y Suspend Button L Suspend button 1 9 Safety Ring Your TM5000 Series computer comes with a safety ring To physically secure your computer complete the following steps 1 Insert a thin sharp instrument into the space on the right side of the computer just above area displaying a lock Release Metal Safety Ring NE Metal Safety Ring 2 Carefully push out the metal safety ring 3 Use a cable to connect the safety ring to a secure source 1 10 Rear Port Covers The ports on the rear of the TM5000 Series computer are protected by plastic covers To open these covers press the button Push Button to Open Opening the rear port covers When the notebook is in storage or not in use you may close the rear port covers by pressing each downward until they click into place 1 11 Rear Port Covers Push Doors to Close Closing rear port covers
26. e Not available on TM5020SE models Several Sound utilities come packaged with your notebook software These utilities include O DOS Utilities Q DOS Mixer OU Playfile QU Recfile U Windows Utilities OU Pocket Recorder Q Object Linking and Embedding OLE O Pocket Mixer O Pocket CD This section describes these utilities in further detail DOS Utilities This section contains information on DOS utilities that support sound on your TM5000 notebook computer 5 11 Using Sound 5 12 DOS Mixer The DOS Mixer allows you to adjust the volume controls and balance for individual mixer channels and selected record source when not in a Windows environment To start DOS Mixer complete the following steps 1 Go to the Jazz directory C JAZZ and type JAZZMIX or JAZZTSR so that you can automatically call up DOS MIXER by pressing the left and right shift keys simultaneously 2 Press Enter Playfile Playfile is a DOS based utility used to play back VOC and WAV sound files To use Playfile type PLAYFILE at the DOS prompt in the JAZZ directory Recfile Recfile is a DOS based utility used to record VOC and WAV sound files Using Sound To use Recfile type RECFILE at the DOS prompt in the JAZZ directory Windows Utilities This section contains information on Windows utilities that support sound on your TM5000 notebook computer Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder is a Windo
27. e first Setup screen appears 3 Press Esc then F5 to set the configuration to its default values 4 Check the date and time and change them if they are wrong 5 Press Esc then F4 to save your settings and restart the computer The computer can now operate but you may need to make a few more changes to return the configuration to its previous values a Modifying power savings settings Q Defining the startup condition of the keyboard and screen Recovering from a Configuration Loss Q Defining how the serial ports communicate To make these additional changes you can Q Press Fn Esc Setup to run the DOS based Setup program A Click on the TI Setup icon in Windows to run Windows based Setup Q Restore a saved configuration using the SETCMOS utility Hints Install a fully charged Battery Pack or leave the AC Adapter connected to the computer for at least 48 hours to fully charge the battery that sustains the configuration memory Use the SETCMOS utility to save time when restoring the configuration When your computer is configured the way you want save the configuration in a file If you should need to restore the system you can do so easily with a single command Refer to the online User s Reference Guide or type NBHELPat the DOS prompt for instructions on SETCMOS 7 7 A Where To Get Help Texas Instruments and your Texas Instruments authorized reseller want you to succeed wi
28. ead of the internal numeric keypad PS 2 Numeric Keypad To use the PS 2 numeric keypad turn the notebook off Plug the keypad s cable connector into the computer s PS 2 Mouse Keyboard connector located on the left side of the computer see Connector s and Ports in Chapter 2 For further information on the PS 2 Numeric Keypad refer to instructions in the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide or the Installation Instructions that came with your keypad TI Part No 2581382 0001 Using External Monitors You can also connect the computer to external monitors many of which can display resolutions higher than 640 x 480 When the external monitor is configured for 640 x 480 x 65K VGA however the computer can display on the LCD at the same time as the external monitor This feature is called SimulSCAN and is enabled in the System Setup using the VGA utility the SIM BAT batch file or the WinMode Windows utility located in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group These utilities are described in the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide While SimulScan is in effect the LCD screen may display characters less brightly than when the computer is displaying only on the LCD screen Hint For models other than TM5020SE When the computer is connected to an external monitor you can use the computer with the cover closed Use Setup to change Closed Cover Action to Auto Standby and Cover Alarm to Off F
29. g your notebook There are two methods for creating backup system diskettes OU Use the DiskMaker utility from Windows To use this utility double click on the DiskMaker icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group The number of diskettes required to back up each area is indicated by the number of selections on each tab page Use these selections to complete the system backup Insert diskettes as necessary OU Select the System Maintenance and Backup option from the Startup Menu and follow instructions on the screen Note If you don t want to use the backup process J you may order operating system diskettes by referring to the Backup Diskette Flier that came in the documentation set 1 2 System Files Recovery Diskette You are provided a System Files Recovery diskette with your computer This is a bootable diskette with backup software and enables you to restore minimum system files For further information refer to Quick Start instructions or the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide 1 3 Features 1 4 The following table displays TM5000 Series standard features TM5000 TM5000SE PCI Architecture Yes Yes Memory 8 MB 70 ns DRAM 8 MB 70 ns DRAM Video Memory 2 MB 1MB Graphics Accelerator Yes Yes Displays 10 4 TFT 10 5 DualScan Passive Matrix 9 5 TFT Sound 16 Bit None PCMCIA Two type or ll or one type III
30. gram Ctrl Alt Del Terminates all programs reloads MS DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC 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 Cirl Alt D decreases the speaker volume Cirl Alt U increases the speaker volume 2 16 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded keypad that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an ATM enhanced keyboard The embedded numeric keypad keys shown in the following figure generate AT keypad characters and functions when pressed in conjunction with NumLk and Fn The embedded numeric keypad has three modes you can enter by toggling NumLk FN ScrLk as signaled by the NumLk indicator on blinking or off NumLk On When the NumLk indicator is on pressing Fn with a key generates the characters shown in the following figure CCC meee 1 OOO mamm OO ieee LLL naas NumLk On Using the Internal Numeric Keypad NumLk Blinking When the NumLk indicator is blinking caused by pressing the NumLk key while the NumLk indicator is illuminated the embedded numeric keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require pressing any other key This mode is particularly useful when you have to enter many numbers If you press and hold Fn in this mode the keypad keys generate their norm
31. he Computer for the Software 5 5 Custom Windows Utilities oooccccnnncncnnnancnns 5 6 Using a PASS WOP usitosiiiinin decades sedes 5 9 Using Sound a sissies dict kane eee as DOS Utilities Windows Utilities o ooccococconnonocnonnoco 5 13 5 1 Using Supplied Software Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk a a OODD a MS DOS Version 6 22 or latest version Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Version 3 11 or latest version Power saving utilities PCMCIA card and socket services VGA external monitor utilities Sound utility Not available on TM5020SE models Games Demonstrations The operation of this software is described fully in the following online documents using Phoenix SmartShelf a a MS DOS User s Guide and Reference Microsoft Windows for Workgroups User s Guide Further printed instructions are given in the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide 5 2 Getting Online Help The following sections discuss help for your software Windows Help To obtain Windows help press F1 or Alt H from the Windows menu or from within the program You can also double click on the Readme First Battips and BatteryPro APM icons in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group for information about utility programs and power saving options MS DOS Help For general help with MS DOS commands type HELPat the MS DOS C gt pro
32. he wrong polarity a Q Do not short the battery leads or connect a Charge the battery after several days of disuse to keep it fully charged If your computer is idle for an extended period of time charge the battery every three months Never use the battery to power other products The battery pack has thermal fuses to prevent unsafe computer operation The computer may not operate on battery power after storage in a very warm place until the thermal fuses cool U The battery and its case are built as one unit do not try to open the battery case Your computer comes with two Lithium ION battery packs or one on the TM5020SE models Keeping an extra fully charged battery pack on hand can extend the time you can operate your computer TM5000 Series computers allow you to replace depleted batteries with charged batteries when the computer still in operational mode hot pluggable 3 2 Switching to Battery Power This procedure should only be done if your batteries currently have charge remaining To determine the current charge state of the battery press and hold the battery status button on the front of the battery pack The Lithium ION battery packs are hot pluggable To use battery power install batteries as described in Inserting the Battery Pack later in this section Your computer will automatically switch to AC power whenever an AC adapter is plugged into the notebook At this time your bat
33. ies User s Reference Guide that came with your system Using a Password You may set a password from the Setup Menu in DOS To set a password complete the following steps 1 2 Enter the Setup menu by pressing Ctrl Alt Esc From the Setup Menu press Tab until you reach the Password field Press the left or right arrow key A Modify Password box appears and prompts you to type in a new password Enter a new password of up to seven characters and press Enter You are asked to verify the password by retyping it Retype the password and press Enter The password is set to Enabled and you will be prompted for the password every time you reboot the system You have three tries to enter the correct password on powerup before the system halts and you have to shut down To save your changes press Esc F4 5 9 Using a Password Caution If you forget the system password you will not be able to use your computer To regain AN access you must send your computer to the Texas Instruments manufacturing facility in Temple Texas this service is not covered by warranty 5 10 Using Sound Sound support has been pre installed on your TravelMate 5000 system There are both DOS and Windows sound controls This section is an overview of the the Sound utilities for your system To learn more about Sound refer to the online TravelMate 5000 Series User s Reference Guide or online help J Not
34. ion on Options available for use with your TM5000 Series computer For further information on options please refer to the installation instructions that come with the specific option or to the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide This section includes information on the following options Q AC Adapter Q PCMCIA Q PS 2 Numeric Keypad Q External Monitor Q Memory Q Microphone Headphone Kit A SIR Options Q Miscellaneous Options Contents AC Adapter mido decias 4 2 PEMCIA ai das 4 3 Numeric Key pad uumoconon neeo ini ais 4 6 Using External Monitors coooocccccoocccnnnnocnnnannnocns 4 7 MOM OLY vases nacida sade da A it 4 8 Microphone and Headphone Kit oocccccnnccccnnncccn 4 9 SIR OPO js ssciiisscessesdea iss ionis sii eeri sa 4 10 Misc Opti0MS occoocccoocnncncnonccnnncnnanonanocnnnnnnannnnnns 4 12 4 1 AC Adapter 4 2 The AC adapter charges the internal battery packs and operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed The AC adapter can be operated anywhere between 100 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC power cord Caution Use only the AC adapter recommended in this document TI Part No 9786094 0001 Another adapter may damage your computer connector LP AC Le adapter Ml Female onnector AC Adapter To install your AC adapter refer to Chapter 1 of this guide to instructions in the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide or
35. ive while the Floppy Disk indicator is on You could destroy data and damage the drive Do not use the floppy disk drive when you are experiencing low battery conditions CAP Lock Lit when the caps lock function is toggled Indicator on using the CAPS LOCK key CAP NumLk Lit or blinking when the embedded numeric Indicator keypad is toggled on using the NUMLK key NUM See Using the Numeric Keypad later in this section for further details 2 8 Using LED Indicators SCROLL Lit when the scroll lock function is toggled LOCK on using the ScrLk key Indicator SCR 2 9 Using the Pointing Device The embedded pointing device offers a unique and efficient way of pointing and selecting in a Windows environment The following figure displays the embedded pointing device The Point Left Button 1 Right sn The Point resembles a pencil eraser and is touch sensitive To move your cursor place your finger on The Point and push in the direction you want your cursor to go The harder you push the faster the cursor moves Once your cursor is in the proper place and you want to select use the left button to click or double click just as you would a mouse Note You may also connect an external PS 2 or GJ serial mouse to your computer See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter 2 10 Volume Control To control speaker volume use the following key combinations Q Ctri Alt
36. ixer is in recording voice annotation and placing them within other documents You cannot use the Pocket Mixer to record a voice annotation over CD audio for example The Pocket Mixer allows you to select the recording source You can adjust the recording level by using the slider in the Master volume knob Using Sound To start Pocket Mixer double click on the Pocket Mixer icon in the JAZZ group Pocket CD Pocket CD is a Windows based application that lets you play audio compact disks if you have a CD ROM drive attached to your system Pocket CD has controls similar to those used by the CD audio player you may have in your home entertainment center Pocket CD can play back music CDs as either an icon or as a maximized window If you minimize or close Pocket CD the CD ROM reader continues playing until you eject the disk Pocket CD lets you select the order of songs you want to play with the default of sequential play 5 15 6 Important Information This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer using external devices and adjusting the Point Contents Tips for the Traveler occoooocccnnonncccnonocrnnnnnononnnnnns What to Take When Traveling Packing the Computer and Accessories 6 5 Using a MOUSE cocooccccoccncncnnnccnnncnnnncnnnornnnnnnanonananos 6 6 Using an External Keyboard ccccoooccccconcccnnnnnocnns 6 7 Adjusting Pointer Speed occccconncccnnnnnncnnnnnccnnnnnns 6 8
37. k on the internal LCD The computer keyboard emulates all functions of an IBM AT 101 enhanced keyboard When installing an application select the IBM 101 or AT enhanced keyboard configuration If you are using the built in pointing device or an external PS 2 mouse select the Microsoft or IBM PS 2 mouse Guidelines for Installing Applications Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility Processing Speed RAM Internal Cache AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS Files Some older applications cannot execute at the higher speeds available with the computer If the user s manual for the program indicates a maximum processing speed press Ctrl Alt to reduce the CPU to the required speed or you can include the SPEED utility as part of a batch file that runs the program Not available on some models that use a memory manager or that operate within the Windows environment Your computer has 8 MB of memory This is sufficient to run most software For improved operation you may want to install additional RAM refer to Chapter 4 for information on ugrading your memory Some applications may require the internal cache to be disabled in the system Setup menu If your application requires additions or changes to the AUTOEXEC BAT or CONFIG SYS files consider the consequences that may result from changes or deletions to thi
38. mpt and press Enter For additional details on a specific MS DOS command at the MS DOS C Y gt prompt type HELP plus a command name For example HELP COPY displays a half screen of information about the COPY command TravelMate Utilities Help For help with the functions of DOS based BatteryPro and other utility software type NBHELP at the MS DOS C gt prompt and press Enter You may also choose TI Utilities from the TravelMate Notebook Center group in Windows For help with VGA EXE type VGAHELP at the MS DOS C X gt prompt and press Enter For further information refer to the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide For online help Phoenix SmartShelf provides complete MS DOS and Windows documentation 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Your computer can execute almost all applications written to execute on AT computers When installing software you may need to provide the following information to the installation program Display Keyboard Mouse The LCD has an 80 column by 25 line display with 640 x 480 VGA resolution When installing an application select the highest resolution configuration that both the program and the computer can support If you are using the computer with a high resolution external monitor you can select a higher resolution than 640 x 480 depending on the model of your computer but this configuration does not wor
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40. ng Helps protect the computer and accessories Case during transport Three carrying cases are available m Leather Portfolio TI Part No 2567028 0001 carries only the notebook computer m Deluxe Carrying Case TI Part No 2568069 0001 carries the notebook computer and several smaller accessories such as the AC adapter floppy disks etc m Executive Brief Case TI Part No 9793372 0001 a larger carrying case that carries the notebook external docking system and various smaller accessories PS 2 TM5000 Series series computers come with Mouse a built in pointing device You can also use an external mouse by connecting it to the PS 2 keyboard port or to the 9 pin serial port See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter for more details Misc Options Printers You can connect almost any parallel printer to the parallel port or a serial printer to the serial port Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and ink jet printers you can use with your computer 4 13 5 Using Software This chapter describes the software supplied with the computer and how to configure application software to run on the computer Contents Using Supplied Software Getting Online Help Windows help ivimiorinsis ni MS DOS Help wi tiesdisins iovies ons tico TravelMate Utilities Help Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer 5 4 Configuring t
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42. on Using the Suspend Standby modes for too long can discharge the battery to the point that it can no longer power both the LCD and the hard disk If this occurs your computer will not come out of Standby mode and you must recharge your battery plug in the AC power adapter or replace one of the batteries with a charged battery 3 8 Battery LEDs If both battery packs are installed in the computer they deplete in parallel When the battery charge gets low the Low Battery indicator located above the power switch on the keyboard flashes red When the batteries are extremely low the unit automatically goes into sleep mode for several minutes During this time you can replace the batteries one at a time To do this press Suspend After inserting the charged battery press any key to resume at the point where the sleep mode was initiated There is also a row of four LEDs on the front of each battery pack During charge these LEDs indicate the following battery states QU The percentage of power in each battery If all four LEDs light the battery is at least 76 charged If the battery is removed the LEDs remain lit for several seconds before turning off to save the battery charge After reaching 100 charge the battery LEDs will then turn off Note If you want to check the charge of any Lithium ION battery after the LEDs have turned J off press the battery status button to the right of the LEDs on the battery
43. ook Center Group WinDith TravelMate Smoothes shades on the LCD Notebook panel when enabled Center Group DiskMaker TravelMate Provides a system backup Notebook utility Center Group PC Doctor TravelMate Runs system diagnostics Diagnostics Notebook Center Group PCMWin TravelMate This is the information and Notebook configuration utility for Center PCMPlus Group SmartShelf Documents Provides online DOS and Group Windows for Workgroups information TM5000 Documents Provides online information Series User s Group for the TM5000 Series Guide notebook TM5000 Documents Provides information on the Series User s Group TM5000 Series notebook that Reference is more detailed than the Guide User s Guide 5 7 Custom Windows Utilities Icon Location Function Phoenix Documents Provides online information on Card Group PCMCIA operations Manager TranXit TranXit Runs like File Manager and Group allows you to connect to the SIR port Not available on TM5020SE models TI Setup TravelMate Customizes the configuration Notebook of your TM5000 Series Center notebook Group Tl Utilities TravelMate Provides additional Help Notebook information on utilities Center available with your TM5000 Group Series notebook Sysedit TravelMate Allows you to edit system files Notebook Center Group Note Utilities that were added after the hardcopy J of this book went to print have been added to the online TM5000 Ser
44. or further information see the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide 4 7 Memory 4 8 Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory RAM You can increase memory by installing one of the RAM options Q 8 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9798816 0001 This expands RAM from 8 MB to 16 MB Q 16 MB RaM Expansion Board TI Part No 9798816 0002 This expands RAM from 8 MB to 24 MB Q 8 MB Add On Memory Expansion TI Part No 9698816 0003 allows further memory expansion by attaching an additional memory card onto an existing 8 MB or 16 MB memory expansion board described above For further information on memory refer to the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide or the Installation Instructions TI Part No 9786283 0001 that came with your optional memory Caution TI does not warrant the use of non TI memory TI will not be held responsible for problems degradation of performance or damage incurred by using any memory other than TI memory described in this document Microphone and Headphone Kit If you have a TM5000 notebook your computer comes preconfigured with software that supports the optional external microphone and headphone You can order this option by calling 1 800 TI TEXAS and asking for TI Part Number 9793399 To plug in your microphone insert the plug into the Mic port on your notebook Insert the headphone into the Audio Out port on your note
45. oughput Using Connectors and Ports 7 In 8 Out 9 DC in i y ros G W Side ports Connects to miscellaneous sound input devices such as a radio or CD player Not available with TM5020SE models Connects to miscellaneous sound output devices such as a headphones or speakers Not available with TM5020SE models Connects the AC Adapter output connector to this jack to recharge the battery and supply ac power to the computer Caution Use only the supplied AC Adapter with your computer Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits 2 21 Using Connectors and Ports 10 PS 2 Connects to an external PS 2 keyboard PS 2 Numeric Keypad or a PS 2 mouse may be connected to this port If you are connecting a 101 type keyboard a 101 to PS 2 keyboard adapter must be purchased 11 MIC Connects to external microphone Not available with TM5020SE models 2 22 Internal Speaker and Microphone The TM5000 notebook computer comes with an internal speaker and microphone This feature is not available on TM5020SE models These features give direct sound generation and recording capability in the system The following figure displays the output location of the internal speakers and microphone Microphone Speaker Internal speaker and microphone You have the option of opening or shutting the microphone door on the outside cover To open the microphone doo
46. r do not pack items next to its top cover Too much pressure against the top cover can damage the LCD Do not travel with a floppy in the floppy drive This can damage the drive head What to Take When Traveling 6 4 If you plan to use your computer when traveling you should consider taking the following items a a a E DO DO O This manual AC Adapter Power cords and adapters for the AC Adapter and peripherals appropriate for the countries to which you will be traveling Fully charged spare Battery Pack Optional battery charger and accompanying AC adapters and power cords System Files Recovery diskette Backup diskettes see Chapter 1 Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Quick Reference Cards for the programs you will be using You can order MS DOS Windows and other essential programs by filling out the fulfillment card provided by Phoenix that came with your notebook Packing the Computer and Accessories E E Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer and from the AC outlet Close and latch the display Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands Enclose peripherals in plastic bags Place computer peripherals documentation and floppies in a carrying case If you do not have a carrying case put the computer in a briefcase you plan to carry and the other supplies in luggage you plan to check Using a Mouse
47. r push the latch button to the right To close the door push the latch to the left 2 23 Internal Speakers and Microphone 3 Using Battery Power The primary difference between using battery power and AC power is the limited time you can operate under battery power before you must recharge This chapter covers charging the battery and maximizing the time between charges and assumes that you installed and charged the battery as directed in the Quick Start instructions Contents Guidelines for Battery US cooonononccccnccnnnnnnnnninss 3 2 Switching to Battery POWeT oocccccooccccnonoccnnnnanonns 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 Checking Battery Charg ccooonccccnoocccnonocncnnnnonons 3 7 Standby and Suspend Battery LEDS arasi tsis Inserting the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack ccooonccccnoncconcnnonon 3 12 Charging the Battery ooooccccnoncccnnnncncnnnannnnnnnos 3 13 US ata OREERT 3 14 Battery Status sssini anai s 3 14 BatteryPro APM Help oooccccnoncccnconoccncnnnoconos 3 14 Battery Tips Caring for Your Battery 3 1 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 A Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks Do not expose the battery to moisture chemicals or temperature extremes the battery with t
48. rn to operation by pressing any key Q Use the Power Savings items in Setup to turn off the LCD when not in use and to ensure that the hard disk is not powered for longer periods than necessary Q You can choose between two CPU speeds high and low The computer uses less power at lower CPU speeds When using an application that is not CPU intensive for example many word processing programs press Ctrl Alt to reduce the CPU speed To increase the speed again press Ctrl Alt T This speed control feature is not available in the Windows environment or on most models that use a memory manager When high speed is selected the Turbo LED is lit Q You can minimize the number of times the computer needs to access the hard disk by using disk caches or RAM disks Q Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using 3 15 Caring for Your Battery Use one of the Setup programs to disable ports you are not using Use only Texas Instruments options which are designed to operate with the least possible energy consumption Third party options such as RAM and mouse devices can drain the battery more quickly Q Run the computer with the AC Adapter connected when using external devices such as an external keyboard Q Increase the BatteryPro power savings to level 7 using the SETPOWER utility or the Power Level utility in Windows TISetup 3 16 4 Options This chapter provides informat
49. roblems or degradation of performance incurred by using any memory other than TI memory described in this document 2 14 Using the Keyboard The computer has many special keys but most of them depend on an application for their functionality The following keys have special functions at the command level of MS DOSand within many programs Single Keys Pause Suspend Stops a command or application primarily used to stop the screen from scrolling pressing any other key resumes the execution of the command or application Suspends processing and puts the computer in a deep sleep mode This saves more power than Standby Fn F4 To wake the computer press any key Labeled Combination Keys Shift Prt Sc Ctrl Pause Break Fn Esc Setup Ctrl Suspend Fn F4 Sends the contents of the screen to the printer port prints only text characters unless you have run the GRAPHICS COM utility to enable printing graphics Terminates the current command or application Loads the DOS based Setup Turns off low battery audible alarm Puts the computer into a light Standby mode Less power is saved with this option than with the Suspend mode To wake the computer press any key 2 15 Using the Keyboard Unlabeled Combination Keys Ctrl P Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the printer prints a line when you press Enter continues until you press Ctrl P again Cirl Alt Esc Loads the ROM based Setup pro
50. rom the IntelliPoint group Adjust the settings to customize the pointer speed Q For non Windows applications use the MS DOS MOUSE program to set the speed 7 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operational problems Contents Cleaning the Computer ooccccconocccnnnnncccnnnaninannninos 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips cccoocccccnonoccnnnnnccnnnonacnnnnnan 7 3 Startup Error MessageS ccooocccoocncncnnoorcnoncnnnonnnnos 7 4 Recovering from a Configuration Loss 7 6 7 1 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 chemical agents that could damage the computer s case and never apply liquid directly to the computer only to a clean cloth Never spray cleaning fluid or any liquid directly onto the case or screen Keep the case of the computer free of dust Apply a small amount of mild liquid cleaner to a dry lint free cloth and wipe the case with the cloth The surface of the screen is covered with a protective plastic film that may become smeared and accumulate dust during use Avoid touching the screen with your fingers Clean the screen regularly by applying a small amount of a diluted neutral detergent to a dry lint free cloth Gently rub the surface of the screen with the clo
51. rs 2 6 There are several LED indicators on TM5000 Series notebook computers These indicators reflect the status of certain functions as you are using the system This section discusses LED indicators for TM5000 Series computers in further detail Low Battery Top LEDs Power Lights green when power is turned on to Indicator the notebook computer If the Suspend button is pressed the PWR LED turns amber to indicate Suspend mode Low Red flashing indicates a low battery Battery condition Using LED Indicators Battery LEDs left Battery Battery Status left LEDs right Turbo Battery Floppy Status i Disk right colo Indicator Front LEDs Battery There are four LEDs on the front of each battery compartment These indicate the remaining battery charge from low first LED on left to high fourth LED from left Red indicates nearly depleted battery If battery LEDs are not lit press the Battery Status button Battery This is not an LED indicator however if the Status LEDs are dark pressing the battery status button lights them to display the current battery charge Turbo Lights when the CPU is set to high speed Hard Disk Lights when the computer writes to or Indicator reads from the hard disk HDD Using LED Indicators Floppy Lights when the CPU writes to or reads Disk from the floppy drive Indicator FDD Caution Never remove a floppy from the A N dr
52. s file Backups of these files are on the System Files Recovery diskette that came with your system You should read about and understand the files before changing them 5 5 Custom Windows Utilities TravelMate 5000 has Windows based utilities described in the following table For detailed information use the Windows help files or the online User s Reference Guide Icon Location Function Shutdown TravelMate Saves files closes applications Notebook if enabled and exits Windows Center faster than the standard Group Windows exiting procedure without loss of data Drop N TravelMate Sets up applications to appear Go Notebook as icons on the Windows Center display also allows you to run Group the programs by dragging a filename from the File Manager and dropping it on the icon LFM TravelMate Laptop File Manager a Notebook DOs level utility to manage Center files and directories Group Battery TravelMate Displays the approximate Status Notebook charge remaining in the Center battery and lets you configure Group display settings BatteryPro TravelMate Provides help for power saving APM Help Notebook utilities Center Group Battery TravelMate Suggests ways to conserve Saving Notebook battery power Tips Center Group 5 6 Custom Windows Utilities Icon Location Function IntelliPoint Intellipoint Controls the mouse Controls Group WinMode TravelMate Defines monitor information Noteb
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54. teries will automatically be recharged Hint To maintain a full charge on your battery always reconnect the computer to the AC Adapter as soon as possible after battery operations 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 When the battery has 5 to 10 of its charge remaining the Low Battery indicator at the top of the keyboard flashes red The LED on the front of the battery pack that is closest to the left turns red as your battery nears complete discharge When the Low Battery LED starts to flash you typically have about 2 10 minutes remaining before the computer starts to shut down to a deep sleep state The time remaining depends on the battery the computer and the activity it is performing Experience will teach you the amount of time to expect with the applications you use The following actions can maximize the time before the battery is depleted and minimize the effect of losing power Q Turn the screen brightness control to the lowest possible setting Press Ctrl Alt J to reduce the CPU speed a Q Save your work in progress to minimize the danger of losing data a If you are using a RAM disk save the contents of the RAM disk to the hard disk Responding to Low Battery Conditions a If you are in Windows double click on the Shutdown icon to exit all active applications as well as Windows Q Press Fn F4 or Suspend to put the computer into sleep mode whene
55. th 7 2 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 error at start up Feedback Low battery use AC Adapter and recharge battery Ensure AC Adapter cable and power cord are securely connected Connect AC Adapter to another outlet Eject batteries Unplug the AC Then plug AC back in and insert batteries Adjust contrast switch Adjust brightness switch Press any key to take the computer out of Suspend or Standby mode Computer set for external monitor cycle power or use VGA LCD command Application is overriding computer BIOS interrupts notify your application provider Computer model does not support special function for example some models do not support Alt Ctrl Turn the computer off wait several seconds then turn the computer on again If error persists check list of error messages for corrective action Press Ctrl Alt ESC to ensure all settings are correct When recording using the internal microphone select Mute within Pocket Mixer prior to recording to eliminate feedback from the internal speaker 7 3 Startup Error Messages Diskette drive O failure Diskette read failure press F1 to retry boot Fixed disk
56. th your TI product If you are in the United States or Canada and have questions about or operating difficulties with your TI product follow these steps to get support If you are outside the United States or Canada contact one of the numbers listed in the back of this appendix 1 Call your dealer Your dealer should be the first person you call when you have questions or difficulties Your dealer is familiar with your system requirements and should be able to provide you with the needed information or service 2 Call the appropriate Tl number Customer Satisfaction Line 1 800 TI TEXAS FAX 817 774 6660 TDD 817 774 6582 Call the TI Customer Satisfaction Line CSL with service warranty service contracts or product support questions Hours of operation are 7 00 am to 10 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Please have the following information available when calling or faxing e Name address daytime phone number e Product model e Brief description of the symptoms being observed include the software application you are using Where To Get Help Call Tl Express to order options In the U S and Canada 1 800 TI TEXAS FAX 1 800 443 2984 For all other locations dial direct 1 817 774 6969 FAX 1 817 774 6869 TI Express hours of operation are 8 00 am to 6 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday For information about other Tl products call the Customer Response Line In the U S and Ca
57. uently Floppy Drive Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the floppy drive and the data on the floppy 2 12 Using Disk Drives a Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot with the label side up and the metal shutter end first Gently push the floppy into the floppy drive slot until the floppy clicks into place To remove a floppy press the eject button until the floppy pops out Never remove a floppy while the indicator on the floppy drive is on Never force open the access shutter on a floppy Always remove a floppy from the floppy drive before turning off the computer Never transport the computer with a floppy in the floppy drive Doing so can damage the drive head If a floppy appears to be damaged try to make a copy of it and immediately discard it Keep all floppies when not in use in a disk storage box to protect them from damage or loss Do not use the floppy disk drive when you are experiencing low battery conditions 2 13 Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory RAM Memory expansion can be accomplished by upgrading from 8 MB of memory to up to 32 MB of memory Refer to Chapter 4 Options to the online TM5000 Series User s Reference Guide or to the installation instructions that come with optional memory for further information Caution TI does not warrant the use of non TI AN memory TI will not be held responsible for p
58. ver you are not actively using the computer Q Turn off the computer if it does not need to be active When the computer first shuts down it goes into a deep sleep mode for about five minutes During this time you can replace fully charged batteries one at a time and then resume from the deep sleep mode or connect AC power 3 5 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 6 Hint The computer has two ways to give you advanced warning that the battery is nearing depletion m As the charge in the battery is reduced peak power loads such as disk accesses can cause the Low Battery indicator to indicate low battery power for short periods of time m In Windows double clicking on the Battery Status icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group displays an estimate of the percentage of charge remaining in the battery Checking Battery Charge When you receive new batteries ensure they are fully charged To check the charge of any Lithium ION battery press the battery status button on the front of the battery pack The LEDs indicate the current charge For more information refer to Battery LEDs and Charging the Battery later in this document 3 7 Standby and Suspend Standby and Suspend are the two methods for putting your computer to sleep This can save battery power when you are not actively using your computer Refer to Chapter 1 for detailed information on these functions Cauti
59. ws application for recording waveform data Pocket Recorder can splice and blend files together for interesting audio effects With Pocket Recorder s compression and decompression feature you can record and play back sound files at higher audio frequencies using a fraction of the memory space To start Pocket Recorder double click on the Pocket Recorder icon in the JAZZ group Note When recording using the internal G microphone select Mute within Pocket Mixer prior to recording to eliminate feedback from the internal speaker Using OLE with Pocket Recorder Object linking and embedding OLE is a Windows system that allows applications to transfer and share data by establishing a common link between them The application 5 13 Using Sound 5 14 requesting data is called a client while the application providing data is called the server OLE clients include Cardfile and Write OLE servers include Pocket Recorder Excel and Sound Recorder A useful application for OLE would be sending a personal message through E mail and having the recipient click on the embedded icon to hear your voice message Pocket Mixer Pocket Mixer is a Windows based application that allows you to a control master volume a control volume levels and balance of individual input sources select a record source edit waveform files DODO playback from other sources a record new tracks A common use of the Pocket M
60. xcessive vibration Q Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by audio system speakers or telephone handsets Q Be sure the wall outlet supplies the voltage required by the AC Adapter Check the labels on the bottom of the computer case and on the AC Adapter QO Avoid leaving your computer in storage for more than seven months without a charged battery if the computer is not connected to the AC Adapter The battery that maintains the configuration time and date will discharge Q To avoid overheating the computer never place anything on top of the computer when it is recharging or operating Q Before moving an active computer press the Suspend button to put the computer into sleep mode and close the display see Standby and Suspend in the next section A Do not try to force the cover beyond its fully opened position about 180 degrees 1 7 Usage Caution In the rare event that you should see or smell anything that indicates overheating smoke or a strange smell 1 Turn the power to the off position 2 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source 3 Remove battery pack s 4 Contact your Texas Instruments dealer 1 8 Standby and Suspend Standby and Suspend modes may be used to put your computer to sleep whenever it is not actively being used These two modes assist in saving battery power and allow you to make some har

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