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1. 4 2 Docking The Notebook n nee ere EH Eee tetti bue eie ERE Rea 4 3 Undocking The Notebook eese nene 4 6 Using the Portable CD ROM Docking System eee 4 8 Battery Release T 4 0 Microphone and Headphone ceeceeseeeseessseeeeeeesneecseeeaeecsseeessessseeeeaeees 4 10 NOIL C 4 14 Battery Charger dts eeu ter eO PE Uter Red 4 18 Features The Portable CD ROM Docking System includes the following features 4 2 Battery power for portable operation Internal battery charger and AC Adapter provided with power cord Internal CD ROM Drive supports both information music and photo Cds SCSI II connector can connect to up to six external SCSI devices CD Home Sampler containing samples of a variety of multi media applications Built in power amplifier with internal speakers sound wings can be opened to provide enhanced sound CD Eject slides the CD out of the drive Mic headphone and speaker ports allows you to connect external microphones headphones and speakers Microphone and Headset Kit provided as standard equipment with the Portable CD ROM Docking System Mix balance and volume controls adjusts bass treble volume level and sound distribution Docking The Notebook To dock your notebook to the Portable CD ROM Docking System complete the following steps 1 Ensure that power is turned off at t
2. Previous invalid password attempts xx Press any key to continue 3 9 Using a Password This message shows how many times up to three the computer has been turned off and on relating to invalid password attempts since the correct password was last entered Once you enter the correct password you again have three chances to enter the password at the next system start up Always make a note of the password you installed in case you forget It Store it securely away from where you store or operate your computer Caution If you forget the system password you will not be able to use your computer To regain access you must send your computer to the Texas Instruments manufacturing facility in Temple Texas this service is not covered by warranty Using a Password Hint If you are not going to use a password remove the PW EXE program from your hard disk to prevent someone else from defining a password To remove the program at the MS DOS prompt type DEL CAUTILS PASSWORD P W and press Enter You can restore the password program using the System Recovery diskette that came with your system 3 11 Using Sound 3 12 Sound has been pre installed on your TravelMate 4000M system This section is an overview of the Sound utilities for Windows To learn more about Sound for Windows refer to the TravelMate 4000M User s Reference Manual or online help Several Sound utilities come packaged with your notebook softwa
3. Releasing the notebook 4 7 Using The Portable CD ROM Docking System 4 8 This section describes the functionality of your Portable CD ROM Docking System With this system you may a Plug in microphones a Plug in headphones a Plug in external audio sources a Adjust controls Operate on battery power a Plug in external SCSI devices a Add an internal SCSI hard chive Battery LED The following LED indications display battery status Amber indicates that both internal batteries are charging Green indicates batteries are at least 90 charged Red indicates a low battery condition Off indicates the batteries have completely discharged Battery Release The Battery Release removes the battery from the notebook while the notebook is docked to the portable CD ROM docking system To release the battery pull the battery release tab out Battery release System you can remove the battery from the notebook and replace it with a fully charged battery without powering off either the notebook or the Portable CD ROM Docking System lt j Note If you have a charged battery in the Portable CD ROM Docking 4 9 Microphone and Headphone The TravelMate 4000M comes with a microphone and headphone kit TI Part No 9793399 0001 Microphone and Headphone kit This kit also supplies software that configures your notebook for the microphone and headphone To plug in your microphone insert the plug int
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5. 4 13 volume 4 2 4 13 cursor changing 3 6 D DC in 1 32 drive CD ROM 4 2 diskette 1 4 1 20 hard 1 4 1 20 diskette floppy drive 1 4 failure 6 4 Index 1 indicator FDD 1 13 using 1 20 display 3 4 Drop N Go 3 6 F fast SCSI II 1 4 1 32 feedback 1 16 6 3 H hard drive disk 1 4 failure 6 4 indicator I 13 using 1 20 headphone 4 2 4 10 4 12 help MS DOS 3 3 notebook 3 6 TravelMate utilities 3 3 where to get A I Windows 3 3 home sampler 4 2 Indeo video 3 2 Index 2 K keyboard 3 4 CAP Lock 1 13 NumLock 1 13 1 29 Scroll Lock 1 13 stuck 6 4 using 1 27 L Laptop File Manager 3 6 Laptop Manager 3 6 LED indicators battery BAT 1 12 cap lock CAP 1 13 floppy disk FDD 1 13 hard drive HDD 1 13 NumLock NUM 1 13 1 29 power PWR 1 12 Scroll Lock SCRL 1 13 line In 1 32 4 11 out 1 32 4 12 M memory 1 4 1 22 microphone 1 32 1 35 4 2 4 10 4 11 MIDI port 1 5 1 32 mix 4 2 4 13 mixer 4 11 modem 1 18 monitors external 1 4 1 18 1 32 using 1 19 mouse 3 4 5 6 6 3 Mouse Manager 3 7 MS DOS help 3 3 N network options 1 18 numeric keypad external 1 17 internal 1 29 O OLE 3 13 operating system missing 6 4 P pemcia 1 4 1 18 1 34 parallel port 1 4 1 32 password 3 8 Pocket CD 3 14 Pocket Mixer 3 23 Pocket Recorder 3 12 pointing device 1 5 1 14 1 18 5 7 port fast
6. Connecting the AC Adapter eseseesseseeeeeeeeennee nnne 1 8 Starting the Computer sneseno ini o esee eee te enne teen nenne tenent 1 10 Brightness and Contrast ce cesccsseccsseecesceseecesseeesseesaeecsaeecseessseessseesaeeesea 1 11 Using LED Indicators ennn inier eed deeper 1 12 Using the Pointing Device eeesseeseeeeeeeeeeenee nene ener nennen 1 14 Volume Control unie eee REIR NITE 1 16 USING OPHONS iso ie eter tete rte to ag eerte cet eer dte e OL eren etn 1 17 Using External Monitors eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeenee nene 1 19 Using Disk DEIV S etit pet exert re etie P le dee ree 1 20 Hard Disk Guidelines venni a A E a 1 20 Floppy Drive Guidelines eene nene 1 21 Installing Extra RAM 2 5 eee dee neben te te e eee dades 1 22 SCSL Adapter eee eene eren des 1 25 Using the Keyboard I pene eur eee ees 1 27 Smgle Keys oa RUE RU UE RS 1 27 Labeled Combination Keys esee 1 27 Unlabeled Combination Keys eee 1 27 NumLk On soiree puppe 1 29 NumLbk Blinking eode ette eo ceto teria re EN HER dE EPA 1 30 Nurnlk Off ied td iU ERU D eU HERR 1 30 Using Connectors and Ports eese eee 1 31 PCMCIA Options uode efe EUR Et 1 34 Internal Speakers and Microphones eene 1 35 1 2 Before You Begin You should create your back up system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing your not
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8. Service The following figure displays the TravelMate 4000M TravelMate 4000M viii This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer Use the Quick Start instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time Use the online User s Reference Manual to answer questions about your computer that are not answered in this manual Use the MS DOS User s Guide and Reference for information about the operating system Use the Microsoft amp Windows User s Guide for information about this graphical user interface 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 Operating the Computer Before reading this chapter you should have prepared your computer according to procedures in the Quick Start instructions This chapter describes the essential operations of your TravelMate 4000M computer Contents Before You Ben oeil ee 1 3 Operating Guidelines sisri i eig Lec N a raa 1 4 FeatUfeS s ode ect eean aaee ee eeens mee esane ret ere ete aeee Tepe 1 4 Enyir niment 4 eee p RED po PERPE 1 5 Usage dott tte tete Ete RO Een EO ec ette uiis 1 6 Using the AC Adapt f oisinnean eene enne enne nter 1 8
9. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna a Increase the separation between the device and receiver a Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded Cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations 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 an
10. III or two Type II PCMCIA option cards 16550 UART serial port Parallel port EPP ECP Fast SCSI II Port Operating Guidelines a PS 2 port for external keyboard numeric keypad or mouse a 16 bit Sound a Internal pointing device E Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery E MIDI Joystick port Multi media software Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 C to 460 C Relative Humidity Noncondensing Operating 20 to 80 Storage 10 to 90 Shock Maximum 60g pulse in X and Y orientation and a 35g pulse in the Z axis Vibration Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0 0244 inch peak to peak maximum displacement Operating Guidelines Usage a Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD a Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust a Never expose the computer to excessive vibration E Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by audio system speakers or telephone handsets 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 a Avoid leaving your computer in storage for more than two weeks without a charged battery if t
11. Keys Ctrl Pause Terminates the current command or Break application Fn Esc Loads the DOS based Setup Setup Fn Standby Turns off low battery alarm Unlabeled Combination Keys Ctrl Prt Sc Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the printer prints a line when you press Enter continues until you press Ctrl PrtSc again Ctrl Alt Esc Loads the Rom based Setup program 1 27 Using the Keyboard 1 28 Ctrl Alt Del Ctrl Alt J Ctrl Alt T Ctrl Alt D Ctrl Alt U Terminates all programs reloads MS DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC file also called warm start or warm boot Decreases cpu speed from high to low Increases cpu speed from low to high decreases the speaker volume increases the speaker volume Using the Internal Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded keypad that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT TM 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 OOS T a O TUBE US NumLk On Using the Internal Numeric Keypad NumLk Blinking When the NumLk indicator is bl
12. caused by electrostatic discharge ESD Use a high impedance grounded conductive floor mat or wrist strap to prevent ESD Before touching the Integrated circuit devices discharge static electricity from your hands tools and containers by touching them to a grounded surface Turn off the notebook unplug the AC Adapter and remove the battery pack Turn the notebook upside down on a padded surface Remove the screw and plastic cover from the RAM expansion compartment Seethe following figure Set the screw and cover aside temporarily Installing Extra RAM Removing the RAM cover screw 4 Remove the RAM expansion board from the plastic bag 5 Carefully position the RAM expansion board so that connectors match Gently push on the back of the board to seat the connectors Inserting the RAM board 1 23 Installing Extra RAM 6 Replace the plastic cover and re install the screw Replacing the screw T Check RAM by turning off Quickboot in Setup and ensuring that all memory is recognized at powerup 8 After installing the RAM expansion board check that all system memory is recognized by turning off QuickBoot in the System Setup Memory is automatically checked at powerup 1 24 SCSI Adapter The TravelMate 4000M allows you to configure your system for up to seven external SCSI devices such as CD ROM drives tape backup drives and external hard disk drives SCSI devices supported may operate on MS DOS Xe
13. for 640 x 480 VGA however the computer can display on the LCD at the same time as the external monitor This feature is called SimulISCAN and is enabled using the VGA utility the SIM BAT batch file or the SIMUL Windows utility described in the User s Reference Manual Hint 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 Backlight Off and Cover Alarm to Off For further information see the User s Reference Manual While SIMULSCAN is in effect the LCD screen may display characters less brightly than when the computer is displaying only on the LCD screen 1 19 Using Disk Drives 1 20 Hard Disk 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 lose data To reduce the impact of data loss back
14. room temperatures a Always carry the computer in a protective case Cautions When packing the computer 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 5 3 What to Take When Traveling If you plan to use your computer when traveling you should consider taking the following items 5 4 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 Recovery diskette 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 calling 1 800 TI PARTS Packing the Computer and Accessories 1 Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC Adapter from the computer and from the AC outlet 2 Close and latch the display 3 Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands 4 Enclose peripherals in plastic bags 5 Place computer peripherals documentation 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 5 5 Although the TravelMate 4000M comes
15. time Press Standby to put the computer into standby mode whenever you are not actively using the computer Press Standby again to resume normal operation Press Standby after writing to the hard disk to stop the disk rotation Then return to operation by pressing Standby again 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 You can choose between three CPU speeds high medium 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 J to reduce the CPU speed To increase the speed again press Ctrl Alt T This feature is not available on DX4 models You can minimize the number of times the computer needs to access the hard disk by using disk caches or RAM disks Conserving Battery Power E Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using a Use one of the Setup programs to disable ports you are not using a 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 a Run the computer with the AC Adapter connected when using external devices such as an external keyboard a Increase the BatteryPro power savings to level 4 using the SETPOWER utility or the P
16. up the data to floppies or any external SCSI storage device if attached frequently Using Disk Drives Floppy Drive Guidelines a Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the floppy drive and the data on the floppy 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 a To remove a floppy press the eject button until the floppy pops out a Never remove a floppy while the indicator on the floppy drive is on a Never force open the access shutter on a floppy Always remove a floppy from the floppy drive before turning off the computer a Never transport the computer with a floppy in the floppy drive Doing so can damage the drive head a If a floppy appears to be damaged try to make a copy of it and immediately discard it a Keep all floppies when not in use in a disk storage box to protect them from damage or loss 1 21 Installing Extra RAM Your computer is equipped with 4 MB of random access memory RAM You can increase memory by installing one of the RAM options 1 22 4 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9793357 0001 This expands RAM from 4 MB to 8 MB 16 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9793358 0001 This expands RAM from 4 MB to 20 MB To install optional 4 or 16 MB RAM boards complete the following steps Caution Prevent component damage
17. with a pointing device already installed you may use an external PS 2 or serial mouse 1 Turnoff the computer press Ctrl Alt Del warm start or cycle power so the computer can detect the presence of the mouse lt j Note If you connect the PS 2 mouse to the computer while power is on 2 Attach the six pin Mini Din connector to the mouse and insert the other end of the connector into the left side of the TravelMate 4000M 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 Set the keyboard mouse switch located between the serial and parallel port on the rear of the notebook to the down position 4 Reconnect the AC Adapter and turn on the computer 5 6 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 Mouse Manager from the Mouse group Adjust the settings to customize the pointer speed a For non Windows applications use the MS DOS MOUSE program to set the speed 5 7 6 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operational problems Contents Cleaning the Computers item ttn e teme pereo E Es 6 2 Troubleshooting Tips uice epe decedere poete tenera 6 3 Startup Error Messa fesis iced stag rte d reet nen 6 4 6 1 Cleaning the Compute
18. 0001 a deluxe carrying case for the notebook AC Adapter power cords etc TI Part No 2568069 0001 and a brief case designed for the notebook and Portable CD ROM Docking System M Part No 9793372 0001 Using Options PCMCIA Cables External Monitor Pointing Device Printers 3 5 and 12 Volt PCMCIA options include the following 14 4 KB data send receive fax modem TI Part No 9798074 0001 Token Ring M Part No 9791774 0001 10BaseT Ethernet M Part No 9791773 0001 10Base2 Ethernet TI Part No 9791773 0002 10Base5 Ethernet M Part No 9791773 0003 High density to High Density SCSI connector M Part No 9794074 0001 High Density to Centronics 50 Pin SCSI connector TI Part No 9794074 0002 The computer supports a variety of multifrequency external VGA monitors TravelMate 4000M series computers come with a built in pointing device You can also use an external mouse by connecting it to the keyboard port using a special six pin connector See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter for more details 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 Using External Monitors You can also connect the computer to external monitors many of which can display resolutions higher than 640 x 480 x 256 When the external monitor is configured
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21. Floppy Lights when the CPU writes to or reads Disk from the floppy drive Indicator FDD Caution Never remove a floppy from the drive while the uN Floppy Disk indicator Is on You could destroy data and damage the drive 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 SCROLL Lit when the scroll lock function is toggled LOCK on using the ScrLk key Indicator SCRL 1 13 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 Pointing device 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 press 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 For information on customizing your cursor refer to the 7M4000M User s Reference Manual that came with your notebook 1 14 Using the Pointing Device Note You may also connect an external PS 2 mouse to your computer using the keyboard port See Using Connectors a
22. NBHELP at the MS DOS CA gt prompt and press Enter For help with VGA EXE type VGAHELP at the MS DOS CA gt prompt and press Enter 3 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 3 4 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 work on the internal LCD Me computer keyboard emulates an functions of an mm AT 101 enhanced keyboard When installing an application select the IBM 101 or AT enhanced keyboard configuration If you are using a 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 Internal Cache AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS Files Some older applications cannot
23. 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 Manual or type NBHELP at the DOS prompt for instructions on SETCMOS 6 7 A Where To Get Help Texas Instruments and your Texas Instruments authorized reseller want you to succeed with 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 TI 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 7 00
24. Standby to take the computer out of 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 DX4 75 models do not support Alt Ctrl J 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 Ensure that the keyboard switch is in the down position When recording using the internal microphone select Mute within Pocket Mixer prior to recording to eliminate feedback from the internal speaker Startup Error Messages Diskette drive 0 failure Diskette read failure press F1 to retry boot Fixed disk failure Fixed disk read failure press F I to retry boot Invalid Configuration Information Keyboard clock data line failure Keyboard stuck key failure Missing operating system 6 4 o 0o LH nu OO 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 F1 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 Ctr
25. TravelMate 4000M Notebook Computer User s Guide Copyright 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A TravelMate 4000M Series Notebook User s Guide TI Part No 9792541 0001 Original Issue April 1994 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 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 Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone m
26. are 3 2 Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk a MS DOS Version 6 2 or latest version a Microsoft Windows Version 3 1 or Windows for Workgroups Version 3 11 or latest version a BatteryPro and other power saving utilities a PCMCIA card and socket services a EZ SCSI utility a VGA external monitor utilities a Sound utility a Games E Indeo Video Greeting The operation of this software is described fully in the MS DOS User s Guide and Reference the Microsoft Windows User s Guide or the User s Reference Manual Getting Online Help All of the supplied software have online help files which reduce the need to refer to printed manuals and provide you with information when you are away from printed manuals 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 Notebook Help and BatteryPro APM icons in the Notebook Group for information about utility programs and power saving options MS DOS Help For general help With MS DOS commands type HELP at the MS DOS CA gt prompt and press Enter For additional details on a specific MS DOS command at the MS DOS CA 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
27. ay You can set the low battery alarm to activate later than the flashing BAT indicator The delay is based on a percentage of the charge remaining after the BAT indicator comes on The default is 50 percent To disable the delay or change the percentage double click on the Wbattery icon in the Notebook group Click on Settings then Options Use the arrows to adjust the critical low battery warning percentage 2 13 3 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 essent nennen 3 2 Getting Online Help nete eee rer edes eene doe Us 3 3 Windows Help tee exe eet tette tet ete ceres 3 3 MS DOS Help 2g dite n egi Eee HEP 3 3 TravelMate Utilities Help esee 3 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications eene 3 4 Adjusting the Software for the Computer eee 3 4 Configuring the Computer for the Software esee 3 5 Custom Windows Utilities sess nene nnne 3 6 Using a Password ene Rene epe E 3 8 WSIS SOU voces Ses cantata coe eat eek ee tecta e tec e o rte cete t tee eh 3 12 Pocket Recorder 4 noe dH ee 3 12 Using OLE with Pocket Recorder eere 3 13 Pocket MIX amp E 3 iode eo esed EE I esee ERU 3 13 Pocket CD et tee temo or EE een Got o edes 3 14 3 1 Using Supplied Softw
28. cle using the correct voltage 1 9 Starting the Computer Power switch Power Turns the computer on and off for both AC switch and battery operation With the powerswitch in the off position the battery continues to charge however all computer functions cease and any data in RAM IS lost 1 10 Brightness and Contrast Brightness and Contrast Contrast Adjusts the contrast light to dark of the Control screen not available on TFT models Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the illuminated Control screen The brighter the screen the more power is used during battery operation 1 11 Using LED Indicators There are several LED indicators on the TravelMate 4000M notebook computer These indicators reflect the status of certain functions as you are using the system This section discusses LED indicators for the TravelMate 4000M in further detail Power Indicator PWR Battery Indicator BAT LEDs for the TravelMate 4000M Lights green when power Is turned on to the notebook computer If the standby button is pressed the PWR LED turns amber to indicate standby mode Amber indicates internal battery is charging Green indicates battery is at least 90 percent charged Using LED Indicators Red indicates a low battery condition Off indicates that the battery has completely discharged Hard Disk Lights when the computer writes to or Indicator reads from the hard disk HDD
29. cted to the AC Adapter except when transporting the computer Note You may use an external battery charger optional to charge your battery without relying on the notebook s AC power 2 7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external device connectors Note You cannot remove or install a battery pack with the unit powered on You must turn power off to the unit 2 Close the display and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface 3 Press the release button on the bottom of the battery to release 4 Slide the battery out to remove from the computer Releasing the battery 2 8 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack 1 Turn off the computer disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices 2 Close the display and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface 3 Slide the battery into the battery slot until the release button clicks into place Sliding the battery in place 4 Turn the computer right side up and reconnect the external devices and AC Adapter Conserving Battery Power The following tips can help you prolong the lift of a battery charge 2 10 Keep the LCD at the lowest comfortable brightness level Reducing brightness even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption and increase operating
30. d 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 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 digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Remarque a I intention des utilisateurs canadiens Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de parasites depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites par la reglementation sur le parasitage radio du Ministere des Communications du Canada Preface This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000MTM notebook computers The TravelMate 4000 series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as PCMCIA internal pointing device and SCSI connections However it is also an ideal solution for multi media applications Some applications for multi media include Creating animated presentations Producing copying and synthesizing music Training Teaching aid Advertising
31. ebook To create backup system diskettes complete the following steps 1 Ensure that you have 17 for U S A or 18 all other countries high density 1 4 MB 3 5 diskettes 2 Boot your system System startup begins A DOS Startup Menu appears 3 Select option 5 System Maintenance and Backup The system backup menu is displayed You can select files from the left column to back up by using the up and down arrow keys to highlight the files As filenames in the left column are highlighted a description of them appears in the right column and the number of diskettes required for these files is displayed 4 To begin creating the system backup diskettes insert the diskette into the floppy drive and press Enter to back up highlighted files Backing up all files requires 17 to 18 diskettes Each diskette will automatically be formatted You may access the Startup program at a later time to reset previously configured parameters 1 3 Operating Guidelines Features The following table displays TravelMate 4000M standard features 4MB memory with 60 ns DRAM Monochrome advanced color active matrix color monitors 1 MB Video RAM Fast video with graphics accelerator Can handle the following external monitor a 640x480x256 non interlaced a 800x600x256 non interlaced a 1024x768x256 non interlaced a 1280x1024x16 interlaced 3 5 1 44 MB floppy disk drive High capacity hard drives Two PCMCIA slots to handle one Type
32. 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 J 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 DX4 models The computer has 4 MB of memory This is sufficient to run most software For improved operation especially when running Windows you may want to install additional RAM refer to Chapter 1 for information on upgrading 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 this file The factory installed default files are listed and described in the User s Reference Manual and backups of the files are on the System Recovery diskette that came with your system You should read about and understand the files before changing them 3 5 Custom Windows Utilities 3 6 TravelMate 4000M has Windows based utilities described in the following table For detailed information use the Windows help files or the User s Reference Manual Icon Location Function Super Notebook Saves files closes applications if enabled and Shutdown Group exits Windows faster than the standard Windows exiting procedure without loss of data Cha
33. h Density Cable a 50 Pin Centronix to 50 Pin Centronix Cable This section discusses options in more detail SCSI Connections The Portable CD ROM Docking System includes an external SCSI 11 connector You may daisy chain up to six external SCSI devices For further information on SCSI connections refer to Chapter 1 The SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit M Part No 9793373 0001 can be used to install a third party SCSI hard drive in the recessed battery compartment on the underside of the Portable CD ROM Docking System To install the SCSI drive complete the following steps 1 Turn power off to both the notebook and Portable CD ROM Docking System Disconnect power cords 2 Turn the system upside down on a padded surface The Portable CD ROM Docking System may still be clamped to the TM4000M notebook 3 Release the battery from the bottom of the Portable CD ROM Docking System see procedures in Releasing the Battery earlier in this section 4 Remove the four screws in the recessed battery compartment of the Portable CD ROM Docking System Removing screws 5 Open the SCSI hard drive enabler kit This should include a SCSI connector metal bracket and plastic cover 4 15 Options SCSI hard drive enabler kit 6 Attach one end of the SCSI connector to the SCSI drive and the other to the connector on the bottom of the Portable CD ROM Docking System 7 Place the drive in the Portable CD ROM Docking Syste
34. he computer is not connected to the AC Adapter The battery that maintains the configuration time and date will discharge a To avoid overheating the computer never place anything on top of the computer when it is recharging or operating a Before moving an active computer press the Standby button to put the computer into sleep mode and close the display see Standby and Suspend in the next section E Do not try to force the cover beyond its fully opened position about 180 degrees Operating Guidelines Caution In the rare event that you should see or smell anything that A indicates overheating smoke or a strange smell 1 Turn the power to the off u position 2 Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source 3 Contact your Texas Instruments dealer 1 7 Using the AC Adapter AC Adapter AC Charges the internal battery pack s and Adapter operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed Caution Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer Another adapter may damage your computer Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Set the power switch to the off u position or press Standby to put the computer into standby mode 2 Connect the female connector of the AC cord to the inlet on the AC Adapter 1 8 Using the AC Adapter 3 Plug the DC connector into the matching jack on the left rear panel of the computer 4 Plug the male end of the AC cord into a wall recepta
35. he notebook and that the AC adapter and other external devices have been unplugged 2 Remove the back plate from the notebook Removing backplate Note You can store the backplate in the backplate compartment on the top of the Portable CD ROM Docking System 3 Gently insert the notebook into the three male connectors Audio In Out MIC on the Portable CD ROM Docking System until you hear it click and lock into place 4 3 Docking The Notebook Inserting the notebook 4 When in place push the clamps on the side of the Portable CD ROM Docking System in and then up to latch over the notebook Clamping the notebook 5 When secure plug in the AC connector to the DC in connector on the back of the Portable CD ROM Docking System 4 4 Docking The Notebook 6 Switch on the Portable CD ROM Docking System and then the notebook 4 5 Undocking the Notebook To undock the notebook from the Portable CD ROM Docking System complete the following steps 1 Turn off power to both the Portable CD ROM Docking System and the notebook 2 Remove all batteries and remove the power cord 3 Unclamp the notebook To do this first push in on the tab with the thumb and lift the clamp up from the bottom so that the latch drops Do this on each side of the notebook Unclamping the notebook 4 Release the notebook by pressing in on the tabs at the back of the Portable CD ROM System 4 6 Undocking the Notebook
36. icro connector This can be expanded to a full sized 15 pin D Sub MIDI port connector by means of an adapter cable This cable is included with your notebook Connects to up to seven external SCSI devices Connects to external microphone Connects to headphones speakers or other sound output devices Connects to miscellaneous sound input devices such as a radio or CD player 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 When using the external keyboard or external numeric keypad ensure that the keyboard numeric keypad mouse switch is in the up position When using a mouse ensure that the keyboard numeric keypad mouse switch is in the down position Connects to an external analog VGA monitor Connects the AC Adapter output connector to this Jack to recharge the battery and supply ac power to the computer Using Connectors and Ports Caution Use only the supplied AC Adapter with your computer Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits 1 33 PCMCIA Options The PCMCIA slot supports two Type I or Type II cards or one Type III PCMCIA card Included with your notebook is the Phoenix PCMCIA PhoenixCARD Manager Plus software and associated User s Manual M Part Number 9791792 0001 This software package provides the necessary configuration and driver support fo
37. id Telegraph SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc Contents Preface Chapter 1 Operating the Computer Before You Begins iiss eec Bie eh A de d ode don ape n de 1 3 Oper ting Gudelines net eee eee etd ete exiens 1 4 Usimgthe AC Adapter wisi nte td dei telo detienen 1 8 Starting the Computer o ee nipote tice regi ett 1 10 Brightness and Contrast esee eene enne enne 1 11 Using LED Indicators necesse tenerent entree a EE 1 12 Using the Pointing Device neninn iiciin r 1 14 Volume Control 5 ee e eerte e tee erp tds 1 16 Using Opto cH eh RI ERR REPE 1 17 Using External MOnitors ue iet genet ied ette o o ire 1 19 Using Disk Drives oni iin ed ets ees el deeds een GERE 1 20 Installing Extra RAM ssssesseeseeeee eene ennemis 1 22 SCST Adapter orit teet tee esee iet 1 25 Using th Keyboard en oor xe eee ttti rettet EREA 1 27 Using Connectors and Ports eeeeesesseeeeeeeeeeeeneen eene 1 31 PCMCIA Option 2 eere ere tee dme pe dete eet ree dg 1 34 Internal Speakers and Microphones eene 1 35 Chapter 2 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use sp acepte HERR 2 2 Switching to Battery Power arerioei a ropie eeart esini rete bie Dl ER 2 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions eene 2 4 Recharging the Battery acen eicere cere dee ted ic Aes ee P Hines eges 2 7 Installing and Removing the Bat
38. inking 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 normal characters NumLk Off When the NumLk indicator is off the keyboard acts as normal NumLk Off 1 30 Using Connectors and Ports This section provides a description of connectors and ports on the rear and right side panel of the TravelMate 4000M notebook computer uN Caution Turn off the computer before connecting external devices Rear panel with door removed 1 Serial Connects to external devices such as a 9 pin serial printer 16550 UART 2 Keyboard When up the system will respond to an External external keyboard or external numeric Numeric keypad When down the system responds Keypad to an external mouse see Keyboard Mouse External Numeric Keypad Mouse in this Switch list 1 31 Using Connectors and Ports 1 32 3 10 11 Parallel 25 pin MIDI Joy Fast SCSI MIC OUT IN Keyboard External Numeric Keypad Mouse External Monitor 15 pin DCIN Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface EPP ECP compatible Connects to external game devices such as a joystick or sound devices using a 15 pin m
39. l 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 o Press F1 to try loading MS DOS again available press F1 o Replace the floppy if you are loading MS DOS from to retry boot a floppy m Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup No boot sector on m Press F1 to try loading MS DOS from the hard disk fixed disk Press F1 again to retry boot m 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 AN on the hard disk Reformat your hard disk only as a last resort Eject flo from flo drive and press a key to Dn ba adn O joad MS DOS from the hard disk disk error Replace Ai Insert a floppy containing MS DOS in the floppy and press any key Oo when ready drive a
40. l the Password Utility complete the following steps 1 put the System Recovery diskette into your floppy drive and type AMNST PW The password is automatically installed in the following directory C UTILS PASSWORD 2 At the MS DOS C prompt type UTILS PASSWORD PW and press Enter The Password Utility menu appears From this menu you can install change or remove a password or exit the utility 3 To select a Password command press the initial character of the prompt or press the up or down arrow keys to highlight the desired command Press Enter After installing a password Enter Password appears every time you start up the computer 3 8 Using a Password Type your password and press Enter The Password PM utility is not case sensitive you can type either uppercase or lowercase letters E If you type the correct password the display clears and the system begins to load E If you type the wrong password Wrong Password appears and you are prompted to enter the password again You have three chances to enter the correct password If you enter the wrong password three times the system locks and the computer starts beeping If this happens turn off the computer wait several seconds and turn it on again This time you have only one chance to enter the correct password before the system locks E If you enter the correct password after several incorrect passwords the following message appears Enter Password
41. m Connecting and placing the drive 8 Place the metal bracket over the drive so that the holes in the feet on the plate are aligned directly over the holes left by removing the screws 9 Screw the bracket down Installing the metal bracket 10 Slide the plastic cover over the drive until the plastic release tab clicks into place Inserting the plastic cover 4 17 4 18 Battery Charger The battery for the Portable CD ROM Docking System can be charged internally or externally using an optional external battery charger Your battery LED indicates when a battery charge is running low To recharge using the external battery charger complete the following steps 1 Turn off power to the notebook and docking system and unplug the AC Adapter 2 Remove the battery 3 Insert the battery into the battery charger until it clicks into place 4 Plug the AC Adapter for the battery charger into a grounded wall socket Refer to the option instructions that come with the external battery charger for further information 5 Traveling with your Computer This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer using external devices and adjusting the Point Contents Tips for the Traveler tere Dee Shi dip didi 5 2 What to Take When Traveling eese eene 5 4 Packing the Computer and Accessories 0 0 0 eee cesses eeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeeeees 5 5 Using MOUSE n eie ael dte tee tot tte ert 5 6 Adjus
42. nd Ports later in this chapter 1 15 Volume Control d 1 16 To control speaker volume use the following key combinations a Ctrl Alt D decreases the speaker volume ul Ctrl Alt U increases the speaker volume To control microphone volume use Pocket Mixer refer to Chapter 3 of this manual For more detailed information refer to your 74000 User s Reference Guide Note To prevent feedback from the internal microphone and speaker select Mute from Pocket Mixer Using Options The TravelMate 4000M may be configured with a number of possible options The following information details these options Portable Provides enhanced multi media capabilities CD ROM and a CD ROM drive to your notebook For Docking further information refer to Chapter 4 System External Provides a fast way of charging a battery Battery pack without inserting it into the computer Charger This kit includes a spare AC adapter TI Part No 9793360 0001 Spare Extends the time you can operate the Battery computer before recharging TI Part No 9793371 0001 Spare AC You may purchase a spare AC Adapter with Adapter power cord for your notebook TI Part No 9793362 0001 Numeric You may purchase a spare numeric keypad Keypad for your notebook TI Part No 2581381 0001 Carrying Helps protect the computer and accessories Case during transport The three types of cases include a leather portfolio for the unit only TI Part No 2567028
43. nd press a key o Press Ctrl Alt Esc to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup Time of day not set o The battery sustaining the system configuration has failed Follow the procedure in this chapter to restore the configuration 6 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 F1 key to continue 2 Press Enter The 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 a Defining the startup condition of the keyboard and screen 6 6 Recovering from a Configuration Loss a Defining how the serial ports communicate To make these additional changes you can a Press Fn Esc Setup to run the DOS based Setup program a Click on the WSetup icon in Windows to run Windows based Setup a Restore a saved configuration using the
44. nge Notebook Lets you design or edit the shape of the seven Cursor Group various Windows cursors Drop N Notebook Sets up applications to appear as icons on the Go Group Windows display also allows you to run the programs by dragging a filename from the File Manager and dropping it on the icon Laptop Notebook A DOS Level program manager for running non Manager Group Windows programs LFM Notebook Laptop File Manager a Group DOS level utility to manage files and directories Notebook Notebook Provides help for all DOS based utilities Help Group Custom Windows Utilities Icon Walarms WBattery BatteryPro APM Battips Mouse Manager Panel CRT SimulSCAN Location Notebook Group Notebook Group Notebook Group Notebook Group Mouse Group Notebook Notebook Notebook Function Turns off both the cover closed alarm and low battery alarm Displays the approximate charge remaining in the battery Provides help for power saving utilities Suggests ways to conserve battery power Controls the Mouse Sends output to the LCD panel on the notebook Sends output to an external VGA montior Sends output to both LCD panel and CRT 3 7 Using a Password You may install the Password Utility from the System Recovery diskette that came with your system Tbis utility limits unauthorized access to your computer The password is valid until you remove or change it using the Password utility To instal
45. nix OS 2 or UNIX operating systems and Novell NetWare The following configurations are available using the external SCSI connector on your notebook a Daisy chaining up to seven external SCSI devices using the high density connector on the back of the notebook SCSI connections notebook a Daisy chaining up to six SCSI devices to the Portable CD ROM Docking System option Refer to the SCSI drive manuals for correct termination procedures 1 25 SCSI Adapter CD SCSI connectors The Adaptec EZ SCSI for DOS Windows User s Manual TI Part Number 978866 000 1 is included with the TravelMate 4000M This manual provides instructions for using the Adaptec EZ SCSI Installation program that allows SCSI devices to be installed on the notebook or Portable CD ROM Docking System 1 26 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 DOS and within many programs Single Keys Pause 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 Prt SC 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 Standby Suspends processing and puts the computer in a steep mode Labeled Combination
46. o the Mic connector on the front of the Portable CD ROM Docking System The headphones may be plugged in either at the CD ROM player pre amp or at the Portable CD ROM Docking System 4 10 Microphone and Headphone The following diagrams display where the microphone and headset plug into the Portable CD ROM Docking System Microphone and headphone connections Audio Input You can plug in external audio sources through ports on the Portable CD ROM Docking System External sources may include a Musical Instruments Line in port a Tape players Line in port a Mixers Line in port a Microphones Microphone port Microphone and Headphone 4 12 Line in and Microphone port Audio Output You may output audio through the following ports on the Portable CD ROM Docking System a Headphones Phones port a Speakers Speaker Out port Microphone and Headphone Headphone and speaker connections Controls The following controls are provided with the Portable CD ROM Docking System a CD Eject when pressed releases the CD from the drive a Power Turns power to the Portable CD ROM Docking System on and off a Volume Adjusts sound intensity a Balance Distributes sound to left and right speakers Mix Adjusts bass and treble 4 13 4 14 following are options you may purchase with the Portable CD ROM Docking System E SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit a Battery Charger a 50 Pin Centronix to Hig
47. ower Level utility in Windows Setup Using the Power Utility AU TravelMate computers have the BatteryPro Power Management utility from Texas Instruments To locate the BatteryPro Power Management utility open the Notebook group in Windows and select Wbattery Settings and Options Unless you have disabled this utility it works automatically and transparently to conserve power while the computer is operating on battery power Calibrating Power Consumption The Power utility automatically keeps track of 2 11 Conserving Battery Power 2 12 a The total time elapsed to discharge a fully charged battery a The time between activation of the BAT Indicator and computer shutdown because of insufficient power For the Power utility to calibrate your battery usage correctly you need to a Charge your battery to full capacity whenever you charge it including the 90 minutes of charging after activating the green battery indicator a Allow the computer to run out of power at least a few times so the Power utility can base its calibrations on real measurements Hint The more you run the computer on battery power the more accurate the calibration becomes If you change the way you use the computer during battery operations the calibration will not be accurate However the worst that can happen if the calibration is inaccurate is that the BAT indicator could come on prematurely Conserving Battery Power Setting the Alarm Del
48. r AN 6 2 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 Id 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 cloth 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 J etc do not work Computer indicates an error at start up External PS 2 mouse does not function Feedback 0 O OOF 0 OO O Low battery use AC Adapter and recharge battery Ensure AC Adapter cable and power cord are securely connected Connect AC Adapter to another outlet Adjust contrast switch Press Shift to take the computer out of auto suspend mode Press
49. r installing PCMCIA option cards PCMCIA slots 1 34 Internal Speaker and Microphone The TravelMate 4000M comes with an internal speaker and microphone 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 Internal speaker and microphone 1 35 2 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 o Pdf T ut J Aa Nice Ad ao Hadria awdarg Mast ba cece or d pcasd c prpparh Contents Guidelines for Battery Use sees 2 2 Switching to Battery Power essere nennen nennen enne 2 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions eee 2 4 Recharging the Battery iiec ner there e dete eren 2 7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack eene 2 8 Removing the Battery Pack essere 2 8 Conserving Battery Power neret 2 10 Using the Power Utihty onere rte eere 2 11 Calibrating Power Consumption eese eee 2 11 Setting the Alarm Delay eese emere 2 13 2 1 Guidelines for Battery U
50. re These utilities include Pocket Recorder a Object Linking and Embedding OLE B Pocket Mixer Pocket CD This section describes these utilities in further detail Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for recording waveform data in 8 or 16 bit format 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 16 bit 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 Using Sound Note When recording using the internal 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 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 TM4000M 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 con
51. scsi 11 1 4 1 32 MIDI 1 5 1 32 parallel 1 4 1 32 PS 2 1 5 serial 1 4 1 31 using 1 31 portable CD ROM docking system 1 17 4 1 amplifier 4 2 battery 4 2 4 8 battery charger 4 18 battery release 4 8 docking 4 3 features 4 2 undocking 4 6 using 4 8 power CD ROM 4 13 consumption 2 11 indicator 1 12 switch 1 10 utility 2 11 printers 1 18 Index 3 processor speed 3 5 PS 2 port 1 5 switch 1 31 5 6 Q Quick Boot 1 24 RAM installing extra 1 22 standard 3 5 SCSI connections 4 14 docking system 1 26 4 2 hard drive enabler kit 4 14 notebook 1 25 serial port 1 4 1 31 setup 1 3 software multimedia 1 5 using 3 1 sound 1 5 3 12 speaker 1 35 4 2 4 Index standby 1 6 1 8 1 20 1 27 2 3 2 10 Super Shutdown 3 6 T tape player 4 11 TM4000M cleaning 6 2 environment I features 1 4 help 3 3 packing 5 5 star ng 1 10 travelling with 5 1 usage 1 6 troubleshooting 6 1 6 3 V video 1 4 volume control I 16 1 28 4 2 4 13 Walarms 3 7 Wbattery 3 7 windows help 3 3 9792541 0001 Printed in U S A 3 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
52. se AN 2 2 Caution Never dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life In particular Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight moisture chemicals or temperature extremes Do not short the battery leads or connect the battery with the wrong polarity 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 The battery and its case are built as one unit do not try to open the battery case Switching to Battery Power To switch from AC power to battery power 1 If the computer is turned on turn the computer off or press Standby to put the computer in standby mode When in Standby the screen goes dark and the Power indicator turns amber 2 Unplug the AC Adapter from the wall outlet 3 Remove the AC Adapter connector from the DC In connector on the back of the computer 4 Turn on the computer or press Standby to resume from standby mode Hint To maintain a full charge on your battery always reconnect the computer to the AC Adapter as soon as possible af
53. ter battery operations 2 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions When the battery has 5 to 10 of its charge remaining the BAT indicator starts to blink The low battery alarm an Intermittent chirping tone may also begin to sound if enabled in Setup In the Windows environment the low battery alarm can be delayed until the remaining charge has dropped by a defined percentage When the BAT indicator comes on you typically have about 2 10 minutes remaining before the computer starts to shut down 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 a Press Ctrl Standby to turn off the low battery alarm if it is sounding a Turn the screen brightness control to the lowest possible setting a Press Ctrl Alt J to reduce the CPU speed Not available on DX4 models a 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 a Press Standby to put the computer into sleep mode whenever you are not actively using the computer a Turn off
54. tery Pack eeeee 2 8 Conserving Battery Pwer miseire ea eren nre NE 2 10 Chapter 3 Using Software Getting Online Help ione he eee ae abe 3 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications eene 3 4 Custom Windows Uctilities essere nnne nennen 3 6 Using a PassWord sena er UIS eie 3 8 Using Soundi s ihe e HEP HR CER ines bse sees 3 12 Chapter 4 Portable CD ROM Docking System Feature Sea a E ine ep ee ees 4 2 Docking The Notebook ioner metni a ae ae a a ai 4 3 Undocking the Notebook esee nennen enne 4 6 Using the Portable CD ROM Docking System eee 4 8 Battery Releases oes erem ie cin eile eet olosc s eve AG 4 0 Microphone and Headphone essere 4 10 Options ges nnn ERRII Gd pe e Ue ehe PPP Ebr 4 13 Battery Charger eden dene reete ree rere eres 4 18 Chapter 5 Traveling with Your Computer Tips for the Traveler isis mui p RUE mme epH 5 2 What to Take When Traveling eese eene 5 4 Packing the Computer and Accessories sesssssseeee 5 5 Using d MOUSe e UE RERUM nd iL HER EU S tri ER 5 6 Adjusting Pointer Speed eeso m ee eri ee iere 5 7 Chapter 6 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer eeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeee nere nere nene 6 2 Troubl sliooting Tips a cute ette Gee ote eee etes 6 3 Startup Error M essag s edu ede ede 6 4 Appendix A Where To Get Help Index FCC Notice
55. the computer if it does not need to be active display can flicker when the battery gets low Reducing the screen brightness lt j Note Ifthe LCD is configured for SimulSCAN or High brightness the corrects the problem temporarily To prevent the problem you should change the LCD Power in the Setup program to Auto for battery operation 2 5 Responding to Low Battery Conditions Hint The computer has two ways to give you advanced warning that the battery is nearing depletion As the charge in the battery is reduced peak power loads such as disk accesses can cause the BAT indicator to indicate low battery power for short periods of time In Windows double clicking on the Battery Level icon in the Notebook Group displays an estimate of the percentage of charge remaining in the battery 2 6 Recharging the Battery Caution Never recharge the battery differently from the procedure described in this manual The following procedure is acceptable under most circumstances 1 Install the battery pack in your computer if not already installed 2 Connect the AC Adapter as described in Chapter The battery indicator lights amber while the battery is charging The battery indicator lights green when the battery is at least 90 percent charged 3 Leave the AC Adapter connected for at least 90 minutes after the green indicator comes m to charge the battery pack My 4 To maintain a full charge leave the computer conne
56. ting Pointer Speed eseseeeeeeeeeeeeee nere 5 7 5 1 Tips for the Traveler 5 2 Your TravelMate Computer is a precision instrument containing many sensitive components It should be handled with care Here are some suggestions for traveling a Never expose the computer to excessive vibration a 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 If you are traveling internationally carry a proof of purchase with you in case you need to show it to customs officials E Avoid placing the computer where it can be stepped on or knocked around E Disconnect all peripherals before packing the computer the Portable CD ROM Docking System can stay attached Transport the computer with the display closed and the power off Tips for the Traveler a 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
57. trol master volume a control volume levels and balance of individual input sources Bl select a record source 3 13 Using Sound 3 14 a edit waveform files E playback from other sources E record new tracks A common use of the Pocket Mixer 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 To start Pocket Mixer double click on the Pocket Mixer icon in the JAZZ group Pocket CD Pocket CD lets you play audio compact discs in your optional TravelMate 4000M Portable CD ROM drive Docking 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 Chapter 4 Portable CD ROM Docking System This chapter describes features of the optional Portable CD ROM Docking System The Portable CD ROM Docking System docks to your TM4000M notebook adding additional multi media features Portable CD ROM Docking System Contents Dori E

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