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1. Caution Uninstalling Sleep Manager does not remove the hard disk space reserved for suspend to disk mode Therefore you can still use the suspend to disk feature However uninstalling Sleep Manager prevents the automatic adjustment of reserved disk space and is not recommended For information on how to remove the reserved hard disk space see page 90 To uninstall Sleep Manager follow these steps 1 Click the Windows 95 Start button and select Programs Sleep Manager Sleep Manager 2 Click Exit on the Sleep Manager main window to shut down Sleep Manger 3 Click the Windows Start button and select Settings Control Panel 4 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon in Control Panel 5 On the Install Uninstall tab select Sleep Manager for Windows 95 and click Add Remove 6 Follow the screen instructions to complete the uninstallation System Utilities Touchpad Dnver The computer s built in touchpad works with most mouse drivers but the pre loaded touchpad driver provides additional functions that work only with the touchpad To configure these additional functions follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Mouse icon 3 In the Mouse property sheet select the TouchPad tab To see descriptions of the configuration options move the pointer over the option and press the right touchpad button right click When the What s This
2. Ze o Q Move your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen Q Press the left and right buttons located at the lower edge of the touchpad to click These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a mouse OQ Alternatively simply tap on the touchpad to click 25 26 Function Execution Selection Drag Access Context Menu Left Button Double click Click once Click and hold to drag the pointer Right Button Click once Tapping on the Touchpad Tap twice quickly Tap once Tap twice quickly holding your finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the pointer To change Touchpad or pointer characteristics see page 95 V Notes Keep your fingers and the touchpad dry and clean when using the touchpad The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness The touchpad works with most mouse drivers However the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad We recommend you use the touchpad driver instead of any other mouse driver Automatic Tilt On models with a 12 1 inch display the computer can automatically tilt the keyboard to a six degree angle whenever you open the lid to provide a comfortable typing angle similar to desktop keyboards Tip The automatic tilt feat
3. 90 Minimizing Sleep Manager 91 Exiting Sleep Manager 068 92 Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips 92 Uninstalling Sleep Manager 93 Touchpad Driver sessssssssessssesesseseseseeseseses 95 BIOS Setup Utility sssr 96 About My Computer eeeeeeeeerererereee 97 System Configuration s es 99 Advanced System Configuration 102 Power Saving Options 0 108 WY GLEN SECULILY ouch cocimssnsceasneeteatast 110 Reset To Default Settings 116 PD DOIG ssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnna 104 TroubleshoOoung sss pisces vienapevavvapepanaaneane eee 117 Startup Error Messages 125 SPecilicalionss 55 4 sya 127 System Memory Map ccccceeeeeeeee eens 132 I O Address Ma Dsicssennssgsessessseaasastesesesegeuas 132 Interrupts sieca 133 DMA Channels csesscsicaxteavicsceivtaedacdeveteaeetes 134 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 135 vii Contents Canadian DOC Notice ccccceeceesees FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement c cece eee viii 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the TravelMate 7100 series notebook computer Guaranteed and backed by world class support you can be sure of top notch performance from your new computer This section guides you through the first few steps in setting up your computer Unpacking Your Computer Care
4. Decreases screen contrast not available for TFT displays With the fuel gauge displayed moves the fuel gauge up With the fuel gauge displayed moves the fuel gauge down With the fuel gauge displayed moves the fuel gauge right With the fuel gauge displayed moves the fuel gauge left Ejects the CD ROM drive Toggles turbo mode on and off 23 24 Eject Menu The Fn F9 hot key combination brings up a special eject menu that allows you to perform several system configuration functions Eject Options Power Off TL Move Highlight Bar 4 Select E Select Battery Suspend to Disk CD ROM Disc Also Fn 1 Mini Dock Suspend Power Off Battery Suspend to disk Change CD ROM Disc Also Fn 1 Eject ini Dock Suspend To Store all current data and system information to the hard disk Open the CD ROM drive eject a CD Undock the computer Press the dock lock and pull the dock handle toward you to undock the computer See the mini dock manual for details Once the computer is successfully undocked press any key to resume Turn the computer off If you are using Windows 95 use the Shutdown command to turn off your computer Touchpad The ergonomically positioned touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface The pointer moves on the screen in response to the movement of your finger on the surface of the touchpad
5. If the When Lid Is Closed setting in the BIOS setup utility is set to Suspend To Memory the computer automatically enters suspend to memory mode when LJ You close the display Q You press the suspend hot key Fn Esc z Q There is sustained inactivity U The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected V Note The computer also enters suspend to memory mode whenever an attempt to suspend to disk fails for example if the suspend to disk file is absent or invalid When the computer enters suspend to memory mode the power indicator flashes The computer exits suspend to memory mode and returns to normal mode when LJ You open the display LJ You press any key LJ Resume On Schedule is enabled in setup and the selected date and time occur For information about Resume On Modem Ring and Resume On Schedule see page 110 55 4 Penpherals and Options The computer provides excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options to the computer and how to upgrade your computer For a complete list of available options and upgrades consult your dealer Printers The computer supports both parallel and serial printers To connect a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port B on the computer s rear panel To connect a serial printer plug the printer cable into the serial port fy on the computer s r
6. LCD expansion mode 92 lights See indicator lights line in port 40 59 line out port 40 59 lock keys 17 lock system resources 22 M memory 70 installing 71 memory map 116 memory size mismatch 110 mic in port 40 microphone 34 40 59 mini dock 24 65 missing operating system 110 module bay 30 modules swapping 33 monitor external 60 mouse 108 external 63 multimedia ports 40 multiple sector read write 95 non system disk 110 not enough space for allocation 80 Num lock after boot 91 Num Lk 17 18 Index O onboard communication ports 95 onboard USB 97 127 Index palm rest 29 parallel port 37 base address 96 passwords 22 41 100 PC cards 56 58 slots 39 PCMCIA cards See PC cards peripherals 36 plug and play 21 97 pointing device See mouse ports 35 40 POST error messages See error messages startup power indicator 15 106 power management 50 55 advanced APM 51 heuristic HPM 52 printers 56 108 PS 2 port 37 PS 2 Y bridge cable 67 R rapid charge 45 real time clock error 111 reset 105 reset to default settings 103 resume on modem ring 99 resume on schedule 99 S safety instructions 119 screen See display screen blackout 22 ScrLk 17 18 security 41 99 103 serial port 37 base address 95 setup See BIOS setup utility silent boot 92 Sleep Manager 53 76 84 accessing 77 creating reserved space 78 exiting 82 minim
7. select the application folder Then click the program s icon For help with an application program consult the application s user manual or the program s online help Sleep Manager Sleep Manager is a utility that reserves a space on the hard disk for the computer s suspend to disk feature It creates a contiguous area on the hard disk where the system saves your data and system information when the suspend to disk feature is activated 76 System Utilities V Note Sleep Manager starts and adjusts the space needed for suspend to disk mode automatically every time you start Windows 95 You do not need to access Sleep Manager for routine use of your computer Accessing Seep Manager To access Sleep Manager click the Windows 95 Start button Then select Programs OV Suspend Utility Sleep Manager The main Sleep Manager window shown on the next page appears Sleep Manager Rae ay Create Remove Help On Board Information On Board Memory 8192 KB VideoRAM 1024 KB SMRAM 64 KB Others 16 KB Current Setting Drive C Size 9296 KB Recommended Size 281 KB Enable indicator on taskbar Ready The Current Setting area shows the drive location and size of the current hard disk space reserved by Sleep Manager The On Board Information area shows the system memory resources that will be stored when the system enters suspend mode The total of these resources is the recommended size of the r
8. Appendix Troubleshooting This section tells how to deal with common system problems Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system Do not attempt to open the system by yourself Contact your dealer or an TravelMate authorized service center for assistance Question I travel a lot and occasionally use my computer in extreme temperature conditions Will the weather affect my computer Answer The computer s design uses materials that dissipate heat quickly without the need of a fan that can be noisy at times The unique power management system also ensures that major components do not run too hot by closely monitoring thermal conditions within the unit itself So whether you are using the computer in the desert or in the arctic you never need to worry about components breaking down or reduced performance If you feel the unit is a bit warm use the keyboard s automatic tilt feature to let the unit breathe a little 104 Appendix Question What do I do if my computer hangs and rebooting doesn t solve the problem I prefer using an external keyboard and mouse but both have PS 2 connectors and there is only one PS 2 port on the computer How do I connect them to the computer at the same time Answer Every machine should have a fail safe switch as a last resort even a computer Desktops have a reset button and the comp
9. IDE hard disk One high speed IDE CD ROM drive module One 3 5 inch 1 44MB floppy drive module internal external use Active matrix TFT LCD 12 1 inch 800x600 64K colors SVGA 13 3 inch 1024x768 64K colors XGA Optional Expandable to 128MB using 8 16 32 64MB soDIMMs Higher capacity E IDE hard disk Second 3 inch hard disk module swaps into the module bay Up to 1024x768 64K color ultra VGA monitor LCD projection panel 113 Appendix tem Video system Audio system Communications system Operating system Keyboard and pointing device 114 Standard PCI local bus video with 128 bit graphics accelerator 16 bit stereo audio with built in FM synthesizer Built in microphone and dual angled speakers Windows 95 84 85 key with Win95 keys Touchpad centrally located on palm rest Optional PC card modem 101 102 key PS 2 compatible keyboard or 17 key numeric keypad External serial or PS 2 mouse or similar pointing device Appendix Item Standard Optional I O ports One 9 pin RS 232 Serial mouse printer serial port or other serial UART16550 devices compatible One 25 pin parallel Parallel printer or port EPP ECP other parallel compliant devices floppy drive module when used externally 115 Appendix tem I O ports continued Weight with FDD with CD ROM Dimensions Round contour Main footprint 116 Standard One 15
10. System BIOS OFFFFF BIOS 10000 7FFFF 80000 27FFF Extended memory Onboard memory SIMM memory FEOOOO 256 KB system Duplicate of code FFFFFF ROM assignment at OE0000 OFFFFF I O Address Map Address Range Device 000 OOF DMA controller 1 020 021 Interrupt controller 1 O2E O2F NS87338 peripheral controller 040 043 Timer 1 048 04B Timer 2 060 OGE Keyboard controller chip select 070 071 Real time clock and NMI mask 080 O8F DMA page register OAO OA1 Interrupt controller 2 OCO ODF DMA controller 2 118 Appendix Address Range 1FO 1F7 3F6 3F7 170 177 376 377 220 22F 240 24F 260 26F 280 28F 278 27F 2E8 2EF 2F8 2FF 300 301 310 311 320 321 330 321 378 37F 388 38B 3BC 3BE 3B4 3B5 3BA 3CO 3C5 3C6 3C9 3CO 3CF 3D0 3DF 3E8 3EF 3FO 3F7 3F8 3FF CF8 CFF Device Hard disk select Hard disk select CD ROM select CD ROM select Audio Audio default Audio Audio Parallel port 3 COM 4 COM 2 IrDA MPU 401 port default MPU 401 port MPU 401 port MPU 401 port Parallel port 2 FM synthesizer Parallel port 1 Video subsystem Video DAC Enhanced graphics display Color graphics adapter COM3 Floppy disk controller COM 1 Serial 1 PCI configuration register 119 Appendix Interrupts Interrupt Source Device IRQ O System Timer IRQ 1 Keyboard IRQ 2 Cascade IRQ 3 IrDA 2F8h IRQ 4 Serial Port 1 3F8h
11. The following table tells you what each of the items on the About My Computer screens are 88 tem System Architecture System BIOS System ID Processor Coprocessor Internal Cache L1 External Cache L2 Total Memory Bank A Bank B Description System architecture information BIOS version ID information on major components Processor type and speed Coprocessor type Internal cache size and whether it is enabled or not External cache size and whether it is enabled or not Total memory size Bank A memory module size and type Bank B memory module size and type System Peripherals Graphics Controller Display Output Hard Drive O Hard Drive 1 Floppy Drive A Floppy Drive B Graphics controller type and video memory size Display type IDE O drive type and size hard disk IDE 1 drive type CD ROM or other IDE drives Floppy drive A type Floppy drive B type System Utilities Item Description Expansion Peripherals PCMCIA Slot 0 Card presence in slot O detected by the socket service PCMCIA Slot 1 Card presence in slot 1 detected by the socket service Parallel Port Parallel port base address and IRQ Serial Port Serial port base address and IRQ IrDA FIR Infrared port base address and IRQ Onboard USB USB port if enabled or not AC Adapter Connected AC adapter information Main Battery Installed battery type information Onboard Audio Base Address Audio base address MP
12. as 1 2 3 1 Insert the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover toward the rear of the notebook until the compartment cover snaps closed Getting Started Entering User Information When Windows 95 loads for the first time enter your user information Have your Windows 95 authentication number ready You can find this number in the Windows 95 documentation package Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes Windows 95 prompts you to create backup and startup diskettes V Note If your Windows 95 package contains a Windows 95 CD you do not need to create backup diskettes for Windows 95 However you should still create a Windows 95 startup disk Getting Started Using Diskettes Follow these guidelines when using diskettes with your computer QO Always make backup copies of diskettes that contain important data or program files Q Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat QO Avoid removing a diskette from the drive when the floppy drive activity light is on Q Write protect diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect open position so that you can see through the tab opening Write protect Not Write protect When you label a diskette be sure the label is firmly attach
13. be recharged approximately 500 times Follow these suggestions to optimize battery life and maximize battery power Purchase an extra battery pack 47 Power Q Set the When Lid is Closed parameter to Suspend to Disk See page 108 Use the AC adapter whenever possible reserving the battery for on the go computing Q Keep the battery pack in the computer when the computer is powered by the AC adapter A constant trickle charge maintains the battery level The charge in use function also charges the battery pack L Set the Display Always On parameter to Disabled to save power See page 109 J Eject any PC card from the card slot when not in use because PC cards draw extra power LJ Store the battery pack in a cool dry place when not in the computer The higher the storage temperature the faster the battery pack discharges The recommended storage temperature is 40 to 86 F 10 to 30 C Low Battery Waming You don t have to be concerned about battery power when you use the computer with the AC adapter connected However when you operate the computer on battery power pay attention to the battery indicator O When less than 10 percent charge is left in the battery the following signals warn you of the low battery condition 48 Q The battery indicator 49 Power 50 soon as possible to prevent data loss The following table gives you the recommended courses of action wh
14. button appears press the left touchpad button to bring up online help for that option 85 System Utilities 86 BIOS Setup Utility The computer BIOS setup utility allows you to configure the computer and its hardware settings The computer comes correctly configured and you do not need to run the BIOS setup utility to use the computer However you might need to use the BIOS utility if you want to customize the way your computer works or if you receive an error message after making hardware or software changes With the BIOS setup utility you can Check the system configuration Change the system date time or speed Change the system startup sequence Set the power saving suspend mode Set or change resume options Oooo vo Oo Set change or remove a system password System Utilities Press Fn F2 to access the BIOS setup utility You will see the BIOS Utility main screen shown below BIOS Utility About My Computer System Configuration Power Saving Options System Security Reset to Default Settings TL Move Highlight Bar J Select Esc Exit Press T or J to highlight the menu item you want Then press Enter to access the highlighted item Press Esc to exit About My Computer Selecting About My Computer presents you with two screens of details about the computer and its peripherals These screens are for information only you cannot change the settings on these screens 87 System Utilities
15. cpus I gt af Function Screen Blackout Display Toggle Fuel Gauge On Off Speaker On Off Lock System Resources Password Lock Eject Volume Up Description Blanks the screen to save power to wake up the screen press any key Switches display from the built in display to an external monitor to both built in and external if one is connected Toggles battery gauge display on and off The gauge shows the battery charge percentage Shows a plug icon if a powered AC adapter is connected to the computer shows a speaker icon if speaker output is on Fn F7 shows a T icon if turbo mode is on Fn 2 Toggles speaker output on and off Locks the computer and requires a password to unlock it Accesses the eject menu described on page 27 Increases speaker volume Hot Key Fn Ctrl Jl Fn Ctrl gt Fn Ctrl c Fn T Fn a Fn gt Fn A Fn tT Fn Fn gt Fn e Fn 1 Fn 2 icon Function Volume Down Balance Right Balance Left Brightness Up Brightness Down Contrast Up Contrast Down Fuel Gauge Up Fuel Gauge Down Fuel Gauge Right Fuel Gauge Left CD Eject Turbo Mode On Off Description Decreases speaker volume Shifts speaker balance to the right Shifts speaker balance to the left Increases screen brightness Decreases screen brightness Increases screen contrast not available for TFT displays
16. inch Enhanced IDE hard disk The following table shows the currently supported hard disks Consult your dealer for additional hard disks that may be available Vendor Model Capacit Cylinders Heads Sectors eS IBM DTCA 3 0 GB 6304 16 63 23240 IBM DTCA 4 0 GB 7944 16 63 24090 Follow these steps to install a replacement hard disk 1 Power down your computer If you are using the AC adapter disconnect it from the power outlet 2 Close the display lid 3 Turn the computer over to access the base 73 Penpherals and Options 4 Remove two screws that secure the hard disk door then press the hard disk door release latch and lift the door up 5 Lift up 1 and slide out 2 the hard disk 74 Penpherals and Options V Note An additional hard disk can also come in the form of a module that swaps with the floppy drive or CD ROM drive in the module bay Refer to your dealer for details 75 5 System Utilities The computer comes pre loaded with the following system utilities and drivers Sleep Manager suspend to disk utility Touchpad driver Display driver Audio driver System core logic driver File transfer utility Ooooo vo O PC Card slot driver and application Note Your computer may also have several application programs pre loaded To access the application programs click the Start button and
17. is use the appropriate commands in your compression software to enlarge the size of the host drive Then re run Sleep Manager Removing a Reserved Space If you want to use or take back Sleep Manager s reserved space click Sleep Manager s Remove button O Caution Removing Sleep Manager s reserved space prevents the system from entering suspend to disk mode and is not recommended When you click Sleep Manager s Remove button the following dialog box appears Sleep Manager x Delete acr_Ov dat may destroy the data saved in the file In addition this will disable the zero volt suspend function Do you want to delete the file Cancel Click Ok to confirm that you want to delete the Sleep Manager file 81 System Utilities 82 Minimizing Seep Manager Click the Minimize button on Sleep Manager s window to minimize Sleep Manager and allow it to run in the background If the Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box is selected the Sleep Manager icon will appear on the taskbar You can then restore the Sleep Manager window when you need it by double clicking the taskbar icon If the Enable Indicator on Taskbar is not selected you must click the Windows 95 Start menu and select Programs OV Suspend Utility Sleep Manager to restore Sleep Manager Exiting Seep Manager Select the Exit button to shut down Sleep Manager Caution Using the Exit button to shut down Sleep Manager disables the automa
18. pin CRT port One 6 pin PS 2 connector One 240 pin mini dock connector One type III or two type II PC Card slot s One fast infrared port IrDA compliant One 3 5mm mini jack microphone in line in port One 3 5mm mini jack speaker out line out port One USB port includes battery 7 4 Ibs 3 4kg 7 5 Ibs 3 5kg LxWxH 11 7 x 9 1 x 2 inches 297 x 230 x 51 mm Optional Up to a 1024x768 ultra VGA monitor 17 key numeric keypad PS 2 keyboard mouse or trackball Mini dock LAN card or other PC cards External IR adapter Microphone or line in device Speakers or headphones USB device Carrying bag Appendix Item Temperature Operating Non operating Humidity Operating Non operating AC adapter Battery pack Type Charge time Standard Optional 50 to 95 F 102 to 35 C 142 to 140 2F 10 to 60 C non condensing 20 to 80 RH 20 to 80 RH 100 to 240Vac 50 to 60Hz autosensing AC adapter Extra AC adapter Extra battery pack 57WH Lithium Ion battery with intelligent charging and built in battery gauge 2 hour rapid charge 4 hour in use charge 117 Appendix System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 640 KB memory Base memory OOFFFF OAOOOO 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics OBFFFF display buffer OCOOOO Video BIOS Video BIOS OCBFFF CC000 CDFFF System CardBus CEO00 CFFFF MiniDock CardBus OFOOOO 64 KB system
19. problem of nickel cadmium NiCd batteries nor the temperature problem of nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries Lithium ion batteries consistently provide the longest battery life and the best solution for road warriors Battery Gauge The battery pack contains a built in gauge that allows you to check the battery charge level even when the battery is not installed inside the computer Battery Low Warning When the battery charge level becomes low the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals warning you that the battery pack s power is low and needs to be recharged 42 Tips Whenever possible use the AC adapter The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available for backup If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks it is best to remove the battery pack Battery power from a fully charged battery pack depletes in roughly a week with the computer in suspend to memory mode I Warning Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures below 32 F 0 C or above 140 F 60 C Removing and Installing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer or connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Press the battery compartment cover latch and slide it toward the front of the computer 3 Pull out the battery pack 43 Power 44 To install t
20. Fn 1 or press the eject button on the CD ROM drive or use your software application s CD eject command There may be a few seconds delay before the CD is ejected Tip To eject a CD using Windows 95 double click My Computer right click the CD ROM drive icon and select the Eject command from the context menu that appears Using the Hoppy Drive Module Extemally You can use the floppy drive module externally when a CD ROM drive module is installed in the module bay ial Warning You cannot use the CD ROM drive module externally Only the floppy drive module can be used externally 31 32 To use the floppy drive module externally follow these steps 1 If the floppy drive module is installed in the module bay remove it by following the steps described in the next section 2 Open the port cover on the rear of the computer and connect the 25 pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer s parallel port 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the floppy drive module Swapping Modules Follow these steps to swap modules 1 Click the Windows 95 Start button and select Shut Down to shut down your computer 2 When Windows finishes shutting down close the display 3 Turn the computer over and locate the module release lock on the bottom of the computer With one hand slide and hold the lock in the direction of the arrow With the ot
21. IRQ 5 Audio IRQ 6 Floppy Disk Controller FDC IRQ 7 Parallel Port IRQ 8 Real Time Clock RTC IRQ 9 USB System CardBus IRQ 10 Reserved for PCMCIA card IRQ 11 Reserved for PCMCIA card MiniDock CardBus IRQ 12 PS 2 Mouse IRQ 13 Co processor IRQ 14 Hard disk IRQ 15 CD ROM DMA Channels Contoller Channel Address Function 1 0 0087 Audio default IrDA option 1 1 0083 Audio default ECP option IrDA option 2 0081 Diskette 3 0082 Audio option FIR IrDA default ECP default 2 4 Cascade Cascade 2 5 008B 2 6 0089 Spare 2 7 008A 120 Appendix IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS 1 Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat r
22. R ports are no more than one meter apart and offset no more than 15 degrees When the two computers are in position simply begin the data transfer as you normally would See your file transfer software for details 38 Left Panel Ports The computer s left side panel contains the computer s multimedia ports and PC card slots as shown in the illustration on the next page 1 23 1 PC Card Slots 2 Microphone in Line in Port 3 Speaker out Line out Port Port Icon Connects to PC Card slots Two type I II PC Cards or one type III Card Microphone in gt External microphone or line Line in input device Speaker out Amplified speakers or Line out headphones PC Card Slots The computer contains two PC card slots on the left panel that accommodate two type I II or one type III PC card s Consult your dealer for available PC card options For information on how to use the PC card slots see page 65 39 40 Multimedia Ports The computer provides a Mic In Line in port and a Speaker out Line out port on the left panel to accommodate multimedia audio devices such as a microphone speakers or headphones For information on how to connect audio devices see page 67 Notes Connecting external audio devices to the computer s multimedia ports automatically shuts off the corresponding internal audio device For example if you connect external speakers the internal speakers automaticall
23. System Utilities 96 The default values are Enabled 3F8h and 4 Q IrDA FIR The IrDA FIR parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled The Base Address parameter accepts the following values 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E8h The IRQ parameter accepts 3 or 10 The DMA Channel parameter accepts 3 O or 1 The default values are Enabled 2F8h 3 and 3 U Parallel Port The Parallel Port parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled The Base Address parameter accepts 378h or 278h The IRQ parameter accepts 7 or 5 The Operation Mode parameter accepts the following values EPP ECP Bi directional or Standard The ECP DMA Channel parameter lets you set the DMA channel used in ECP mode You must choose DMA channel 1 or 3 with this parameter if you select ECP as your parallel port operation mode Note If ECP is selected the IR port functions at SIR serial infrared speed which is 115 2 kbps The default values are Enabled 378h 7 and EPP Caution In order to prevent resource conflicts the BIOS Utility does not allow you to set the same IRQ and address values for different devices System Utilities Onboard USB When enabled you can connect USB devices to the onboard USB port on the rear of the computer The default setting is Enabled Reset PnP Resources The system resources are already properly configured If resource conflicts arise you can set this parameter to Yes to reset and reallocate PnP resources after
24. TravelMate 7100 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Copyright This is a product of Acer Inc developed to TI specifications Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and TravelMate is a trademark of Acer Inc Texas Instruments TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation All other brands product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company 1997 by this company All rights reserved Disc la imer of Wa mantes This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not this company its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incident
25. U Base Audio MPU 401 base address Address IRQ Setting Audio IRQ settings DMA Channel Audio DMA channels 89 System Utilities System Configuration Selecting System Configuration presents a Basic System Configuration screen where you can change several items in your computer s configuration Press T or J to move from one item to another and lt or gt to change settings Press F1 to get help on a selected item Press Esc to exit the Basic System Configuration screen and return to the main BIOS Utility screen Date and Time The current date is in Day of the week Month Day Year format for example Mon Aug 11 1997 The current time is in Hour Minutes Seconds format The system uses a 24 hour clock for example 6 25 50 PM appears as 18 25 50 Hoppy Drives The default setting for Floppy Drive A is 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Floppy Drive B is set to None and it is only enabled if you connect an additional external floppy drive 90 System Utilities Hard Disks The Hard Disk O entry refers to the computer s internal hard disk With this entry set to Auto the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk and displays its capacity cylinders heads and sectors Other hard disk settings are configured automatically for optimum drive performance You can change the Hard Disk 0 entry to User if you want to enter drive settings manually To determine your drive settings check the data found on your hard di
26. al or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Further this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes e pale About This Users Guide The following conventions are used in this manual Eca Notes related to the current topic Warnings about actions that can cause damage Cautions that help you avoid problems Important reminders Tips or shortcuts pale pale e Getting Started siviniscncisdiscnsvstessnevienransseswninnsiceinaininneniain 1 Unpacking Your Computer seeeeseeererererese 1 Taking Care of Your Computer 2 Cleaning x phinnnmenuseneovaaustereroenrnerer nines 3 PA CIA OLG LE TTI 3 Battery Pack s cnaiscssssarscnscnasnnsansassaranaaasns 4 Powering Up Your Computer 008 5 Entering User Information 6 Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes 6 Using Diskettes nanni 7 RAVE IOS ERARA 8 Getting TIED si busssvunssuaderseuvvurveuveurveuvveveys sees 10 Technical SUD DOT aaarsssraresseeveww 10 World Wide Web ccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 10 System TOU 11 Feature Summary cece eeeee ee eeeeneeee en enes 11 PCHIONINANICE 935535 053553552553995858 1A 83ass0aeeues 11 Multimedia and Communications 12 ET ROMOIUCS sesiis sales in nannan sires 12 Expandability
27. ate normally when the operating instructions are fol lowed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service g Replace battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman Warning Battery may explode if not handled properly Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Keep away from children and dispose of used battery promptly 122 Appendix 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Canadian DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils n
28. cee eeeeeeeeeeee eens 12 Display d cswissysstotas sae sisa0 8 Vea 14 Opening and Closing the Display 14 FlashStart Automatic Power On 14 Indicator Lights c cece eee eee eee ees 15 Key D0 ad ix 32 ye isisesssssscasaeesssasaesssessenncue 17 LOCK KEY Seilio aaNet 18 Embedded Keypad sccseeeeeees 20 Windows 95 KeyS ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Hot Key So ve cas puravereera reese eae aes 23 LTIGUICTI A Ccatoirvonveureonsmueoonooueeunoouveneumenns 28 Pousti iovenr yalend Wl seprepeerrrrerperrrrrrr Treen rrr rrr rr 31 Palm Rests scans 33 Contents vi SLOTARE 4 55 EEN AE E E SESSE ESETI TEESE S ERTER E S 34 H rd DISK svcccsvsvesvsnveveewsvvsvewveweeesvnresees 34 Module Bay a scascsnesaecanssaesanasaeeanaaneesnane 34 Ejecting a CD ssssssssssererserrererererereses 35 Using the Floppy Drive Module Externally esne a eee 35 Swapping Modules 38 PUNO eA eee 40 Audio C ntrols seses sensns 41 POTS esen op e EnO EErEE EEEE E EEEE EEVEE VENENE PEVEVEY 42 Rear Panel POTTS assessores 42 Left Panel MP Oris wrcccucceccracnecnecaeccancausanas 45 DSECULILY oeo irs ressurs syrin isisisi 48 System Resource Lock s src 48 POWER sssnannnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn nn 42 Battery Pack ssai a 49 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack seseseeeeeeererererererereeee 50 Charging the Battery 51 Checking the Battery Level 53 Optim
29. chpad 63 Penpherals and Options USB Devices You can connect a USB Universal Serial Bus peripheral device to your computer This peripheral standard allows you to connect USB devices to your computer without using up your system resources Most USB devices have a built in USB port onto themselves which allows you to daisy chain other USB devices 64 Penpherals and Options Mini Dock The mini dock allows you to connect your computer to various peripherals and includes two additional CardBus slots Consult your dealer for details For connection instructions see the guide included with the mini dock 65 Penpherals and Options Hoppy Dnve Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally To connect the cable open the computer s rear port cover and connect the 25 pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer s parallel port B Then connect the other end to the floppy drive module 66 Penpherals and Options PS 2 Y Bndge Cable The PS 2 Y bridge cable allows you to connect a PS 2 mouse and a PS 2 keyboard to the computer s PS 2 port Plug the single connector end of the Y bridge cable into the computer s PS 2 port Then attach the connector with the mouse icon to the PS 2 mouse cable and the connector with the keyboard icon to the PS 2 keyboard So et 67 Penpherals and Options File Transfer Cable You can use the f
30. connect external amplified speakers or headphones G Note When you connect a device to the line in port make sure to turn off the appropriate input from the mixer For more information see the multimedia section of your Windows 95 user s guide 59 Penpherals and Options 60 Extemal Monitor You can connect an external monitor to the CRT port G on the computer s rear panel See your monitor manual for any additional instructions Penpherals and Options Extemal Keyboard You can connect any PS 2 compatible keyboard to the computer Simply plug the external keyboard into the PS 2 connector 4D on the computer s rear panel 61 Penpherals and Options Extemal Keypad You can connect any PS 2 compatible numeric keypad to the computer Simply plug the keypad into the PS 2 connector 4D on the computer s rear panel 62 Penpherals and Options Extemal Pointing Device You can connect a serial or PS 2 compatible mouse or similar pointing device to the computer To connect a serial pointing device plug the device into the serial port fy on the computer s rear panel V Note To enable the serial mouse use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel To connect a PS 2 compatible pointing device plug the device into the PS 2 port 4D on the computer s rear panel V Note Installing an external PS 2 pointing device disables the built in tou
31. e disabled When the parameter is set to Write Protect Boot Sector all write functions to the boot sector of the hard drive are disabled When the parameter is set to Disabled the hard drive is disabled Start Up Sequences This parameter determines which drive the system boots from when you turn on the system The following table describes the available settings System Utilities Setting Description A then C System boots from the diskette in floppy default drive A If the diskette is missing or a non system diskette the system boots from hard disk C C then A System boots from hard disk C If the hard disk is a non system disk the system boots from floppy drive A A System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A If the diskette is missing or a non system disk ette an error message appears C System boots from hard disk C If the hard disk is a non system disk an error message appears CD ROM System boots from a CD if one is then C installed in the CD ROM drive If no CD then A is present the system boots from the hard disk C If the hard disk is a non system disk then the system boots from floppy drive A Refresh New BIOS m Warning Contact your dealer to upgrade your BIOS Reset To Default Settings When you select the Reset To Default Settings from the BIOS Utility main screen a dialog box appears asking you to confirm that you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults 103
32. e liquid or aerosol cleaners ipa Warning Contact your dealer or see your service technician if the notebook is dropped or damaged in any way or if liquid is spilled on the notebook AC Adapter The AC adapter provides power to your notebook and charges the battery pack Here are some ways of taking care of the AC adapter 4 Do not connect the adapter to any device except the notebook Q Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic Q When unplugging the power cord pull on the plug and not on the cord Getting Started Battery Pack The long lasting Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack provides power to your notebook on the go Here are some things to keep in mind regarding the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 122 F 50 C Q Use the battery pack only with the TravelMate 7100 series computer LJ Replace the battery pack only with the same type model BTP S31 4 Consult your local regulations or waste disposal provider for any local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries Ter Warning Do not open or disassemble the battery pack Handle a damaged or leaking lithium ion battery with extreme care If the battery is damaged electrolyte can leak from the cells and can cause injury Getting Started Powering Up Your Computer Powering up the computer is as easy
33. e space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it The recommended size is the minimum size needed to save the current system status If Sleep Manager cannot find the required space on the hard disk during the space creation process it displays the message Not Enough Space for Allocation Not Enough Space for Allocation When Sleep Manager creates the space on the hard disk several situations can cause the appearance of the message Not Enough Space for Allocation QO The amount of free space on the drive is less than Sleep Manager needs If the total amount of free space on the drive is less than the recommended size shown on the Sleep Manger window delete some unnecessary files from the hard disk to make room Then re run Sleep Manager Q The hard disk has enough free space but the free space exists as small fragments The free disk space that Sleep Manager requires must be contiguous To solve this problem run the Windows 95 Disk Defragmenter utility Then re run Sleep Manager System Utilities L You are using disk compression and the amount of free space on the uncompressed host drive is less than Sleep Manager needs Sleep Manager works with most compression software However Sleep Manager can only create reserved space on the uncompressed host drive If the free space on the host drive is small as it usually
34. ear panel 56 Penpherals and Options PC Cards Credit card sized PC cards PCMCIA cards enhance the usability and expandability of your computer The computer provides two type I II PC Card slots or one type III slot on the computer s left side panel Common type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modems LAN and SCSI cards The type III cards most often used are 1 8 inch ATA drives and cellular modems The computer supports Zoomed Video port functionality which allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card To install a PC card Insert a type I II PC card into the desired slot or insert a type III card or ZV card into the lower or bottom slot Refer to the card s user manual for details on how to install and use the card including any cable connections needed such as a network cable To eject a PC card first exit the application that is using the card Then 57 Flip out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted and Chan GN Wy Ny V NAVA WA VAN W y RS W VW 2 O 3 1 c Q el 58 Penpherals and Options Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line in and line out ports on the computers left panel Use the line in port to connect a 3 5 mm mini jack microphone or other line in device Use the line out port to
35. echarge the battery pack Q Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet If the indicator is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system See the Recovery CD Kit for details 107 Appendix Question Answer The serial mouse Do the following does not work L Make sure the serial mouse drivers are installed Use the Add New Hardware tool for assistance Q Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port Q Press Fn F3 to reconfigure Plug and Play devices The printer does not Do the following work Q Make sure that the printer is turned on and is connected to a power outlet Q Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the computer s parallel port and to the corresponding port on the printer Q Press Fn F3 to reconfigure Plug and Play devices Q Press Fn F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility Select About My Computer press Enter and then press PgDn to go to page 2 Check if the Parallel Port is enabled If it is disabled go to page 3 of the Advanced System Configuration see page 103 and set the parallel port parameters as described on page 105 109 Appendix Quest
36. ectivity 11 Multimedia and Communications 12 Q 16 bit stereo audio with built in FM synthesizer and 3D sound effect Q Built in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers Q Support for simultaneous display on the built in screen and an external monitor for presentations Q Full screen 30 frames per second true color MPEG video playback Q Infrared wireless communication Ergonomics Q Intuitive FlashStart automatic power on Sleek smooth and stylish design Q Full sized full function keyboard QO Wide and comfortable palm rest Q Ergonomically positioned touchpad pointing device Expandability CardBus PC Card PCMCIA slots two type II I or one type II with Zoomed Video port function Q Mini dock option with built in CardBus slots two type II I or one type III Q USB port onboard Upgradeable memory and hard disk 13 14 Display The computer s large graphical display offers excellent viewing with quality and performance equal to desktop displays Note The computer is available with an active matrix TFT display Opening and Closing the Display To open the display slide the display lid latch to the right and lift up the lid Then tilt it toa comfortable viewing position To close the display fold the lid down gently until the display lid latch clicks into place Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam the lid when closing it Do not place anything on top of the co
37. ed and completely within the diskette s label area the area with the slight surface depression An improperly attached label can cause the diskette to stick in the drive Getting Started Travel Tips Here are some tips on preparing your computer for traveling 1 Make diskette or tape backup copies of important files on the hard disk Close the display making sure the cover latch is secure 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals 4 Place the notebook AC adapter extra battery pack and other accessories you might need such as modules and documentation ina carrying bag Hand carry your notebook Do not check it in as luggage T Caution The notebook can pass through airport X ray equipment but metal detectors can damage the notebook s hard disk 6 ce Check with your airline if you plan to use your computer onboard the aircraft Check that the voltage and power specifications of the country you are traveling in are compatible with the computer s AC adapter If necessary purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the notebook Getting Started 8 If you are using a modem check that if the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in is compatible with the modem and its connector Getting Started 10 Getting Help This user s guide provides clear and concise informatio
38. egister or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 9 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 121 Appendix 10 11 12 13 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not oper
39. en you encounter a low battery warning Situation AC adapter and power outlet are available An extra fully charged battery pack is available AC adapter power outlet or extra battery pack is not available Recommended Action T 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer to begin charging the battery Resume work If you want the battery to recharge faster close the display or press Fnt Esc z to enter suspend mode l 2 3 5 6 Press Fn F9 Select Battery and press Enter to enter suspend to disk mode After the computer has powered off open the battery compartment cover Remove the used up battery pack Install the new battery pack Press any key or open the display to resume work Remember to recharge the old battery pack Close the display to enter suspend mode Advanced Power Management The computer supports the Advanced Power Management APM standard defined by Microsoft and Intel Tip Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life Use APM whenever possible To use Advanced Power Management follow these steps 1 Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Power icon in Control Panel 3 Set the power management mode to Advanced If you do not see the Power icon in Control Panel refer to your Windows user s manual for details 51 Power 52 Heuristic Power Management The computer uses a new pow
40. er management technique called Heuristic Power Management HPM to take advantage of APM s power saving features without degrading performance HPM allows the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance Power management methods used by most computers are timer based You set time out values for the display the hard disk and other devices The system then puts itself to sleep when it detects inactivity that exceeds the times you set The problem with this is that no two users are alike Each of us has his or her own habits when using the computer which makes timer based power management ineffective HPM is a self learning method With HPM the system manages its power according to the way you use the machine In effect the computer delivers maximum power when you need it and saves power when you don t need the maximum all without any intervention from you There are no timers to set nothing to enable or disable The HPM system figures out everything for you Using HPM the computer automatically suspends its operations that is enters suspend mode in response to a hot key or in response to various events and conditions Depending on the When Lid Is Closed setting in the BIOS setup utility see page 108 the system enters one of two suspend modes LJ Suspend to Disk LJ Suspend to Memory V Note If an external monitor is connected to the computer the computer does not enter either
41. eserved hard disk space shown below the current setting area T7 System Utilities 78 The Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box allows you to choose whether or not a Sleep Manager status icon appears on the Windows 95 taskbar Select this check box to enable the icon clear the check box if you prefer not to see the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar Note The Sleep Manager taskbar icon appears with an exclamation point if Sleep Manager s reserved space has not been created or if APM is not enabled The icon appears with a red crossed circle if the space has not been created and APM is also not enabled For more information about APM see page 59 When the Sleep Manager icon is displayed on the taskbar you can display the current status of Sleep Manager by simply resting the mouse pointer on the icon Or you can double click the icon to access Sleep Manager Creating Reserved Space The Create button at the top of the Sleep Manager window tells Sleep Manager to find and reserve a contiguous area on the hard disk for use in suspend to disk mode Note When suspend to disk mode is started the system checks to see that space been reserved If it has not or the amount of system memory has been changed since a space was reserved Sleep Manager starts automatically and begins the System Utilities System Utilities 80 Sleep Manager checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size The drive where th
42. figure the computer with the BIOS setup utility Insert a system disk in drive A then press Enter Press Fn F2 and select the System Configuration menu Then press Esc to exit the BIOS setup utility saving the current settings Correct the hard drive type and reboot See the specification label pasted on the back side of the computer or attached to hard disk drive We suggest you set the hard drive type to Auto Insert a system disk in drive A then press Enter 111 Appendix Enor Message Conective Action Real Time Clock Error Press Fn F2 to reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility O Caution When you reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility you must restart the system for the changes to take effect To restart the system during startup press Ctrl Alt Del before Windows 95 begins loading To restart from Windows 95 click the Start button and select Shutdown Restart the Computer If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures or if other error messages appear during startup contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance 112 Appendix Specific ations Item Standard Microprocessor Intel Pentium Memory System Main External cache Flash BIOS Storage system Display processor with MMX technology 32MB Dual 64 bit memory banks 512KB L2 cache synchronous SRAM 256KB One 2 5 inch high capacity Enhanced
43. fully unpack the carton and remove the contents You should find your computer and an accessory box containing the following items AC adapter Battery pack Floppy drive module External floppy drive cable Oooo Oo Software library and recovery CD UL This user s guide and other documentation If any of the items is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Caution Be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions in the Appendix at the back of this manual Getting Started Taking Care of Your Computer Your notebook will serve you well if you observe the following guidelines UL Do not expose the notebook to prolonged direct sunlight or sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the notebook to temperatures below 32 F 0 C or above 122 F 502 C UO Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields Q Do not expose the notebook to rain or excessive moisture OY Do not subject the notebook to heavy shock or vibration 4 Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt QO Do not place objects on top of the notebook when it is closed L Do not use the notebook on uneven surfaces Getting Started Cleaning Before cleaning the notebook always disconnect all power to the computer as follows 1 Close the display lid to turn the notebook off 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Remove the battery pack To clean the notebook case use a soft cloth moistened with water Do not us
44. he battery pack simply reverse the procedure as follows 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment 2 Slide the battery compartment cover latch toward the rear of the computer until it snaps into position Charging the Battery To charge the battery place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet Depending on the state of the battery and how the computer is being used the computer uses one of three charging modes Rapid Charge Charge In Use and Trickle Charge Rapid Charge The computer uses rapid charge when the computer is in suspend mode with a powered AC adapter connected Using rapid charge a depleted battery charges fully in approximately two hours Charge In Use The computer uses charge in use when the computer is in use with a powered AC adapter connected Using charge in use a depleted battery charges fully in approximately four hours Trickle Charge When the battery is fully charged and a powered AC adapter is connected the computer uses trickle charge to maintain the battery charge and prevent the battery from draining while the computer is in use Tip We suggest that you charge the battery pack Z while you sleep For example charging the battery the night before traveling provides a fully charged battery for use the next day Checking the Battery Level The computer provides three ways to check the batter
45. he keypad keys in the usual way 19 Windows 95 Keys The computer keyboard contains two keys that perform Windows 95 specific functions and EB Key A key amp key 20 Description The same as clicking the Windows 95 Start button Pressing other keys in combination with the amp key performs special functions Tab Activate the next taskbar button E Explore My Computer F Find Document M Minimize All Shift M Undo Minimize All A R Display Run dialog box Opens an application s context menu The same as the touchpad s right button Hot Keys The computer s special Fn key used in combination with other keys provides hot key combinations that access system control functions such as screen contrast brightness volume output and the BIOS setup utility Note When using hot key combinations press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the combination T CC Jeter Nc N Je Je amam mama CBOO OOOO M MA N I Ir NEN J C ae ee NE N Hot Key icon Function Description Fn Esc Z Suspend to Enters suspend to memory memory mode Fn F1 9 Help Displays the hot key list Fnt F2 N Setup Enters the BIOS setup utility Fn F3 pnp Plug and Play Performs system Configuration configuration for Plug and Play operating systems like Windows 95 21 Hot Key Fnt F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fnt F7 Fn F8 Fn F9 Fn Ctrl T 22 Icon o Ve
46. her hand press the module s half moon shaped latch to release it and pull out the module 4 Insert the new module securely into the module bay until it snaps into position R 5 Restart your computer 33 Audio The computer includes 16 bit stereo audio with a built in FM synthesizer dual angled speakers a built in sensitive microphone and two audio ports on the computer s left panel for external audio devices For information on connecting external audio devices see page 67 The dual angled speakers are located on both sides of the display hinge and direct sound toward you creating a unique audio chamber that produces excellent sound quality The built in microphone uses both front and side pickup that provides excellent quality audio recording Left Speaker 34 Audio Control The computer provides several hot keys that allow you to control audio output Hot Key Icon Function Description Fnt F7 dup Speaker Toggles speaker On Off output on and off Fn Ctrl Volume Increases speaker Up volume Fn Ctrl l Volume Decreases speaker Down volume Fn Ctrl gt ul Balance Shifts speaker Right balance to the right Fn Ctrl lt Balance Shifts speaker Wl Left balance to the left O Caution Audio settings you make with hot keys are in effect only for a single session that is until you turn off the computer To change settings for all sessions use the audio co
47. ile transfer cable to transfer data between the computer and other computers Connect one end of the file transfer cable to the parallel port B on the computer s rear panel and connect the other end to the other computer s parallel port Then use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer Tip Use the computer s serial infrared SIR port to transfer data between the computer and another serial aware computer See page 45 68 Penpherals and Options Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around especially when you travel The Li Ion lithium ion smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH nickel metal hydride battery With power management you get even more power on the go AC Adapter You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your computer or mini docking station 69 Penpherals and Options Memory Upgrades Memory is upgradeable up to 128 MB employing 64 bit soDIMMs small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules in 8 16 32 and 64 MB configurations The following table lists the possible memory configurations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 16 MB 16 MB 32 MB O MB 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB O MB 32 MB 8 MB 32 MB 40 MB 32 MB 8 MB 40 MB 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 32 MB 16 MB 48 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB O MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB O MB 64 MB 8 MB 64 MB 72 MB 64 MB 8 MB 72 MB 16 MB 64 MB 80 MB 64 MB 16 MB 80 MB 32 MB 64 MB 96 MB 64 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB Bo
48. ion No sound comes out of the computer speakers 110 Answer Check the following Q The speakers may be muted Press Fn F6 If the pop up does not contain a speaker icon press Fn F7 to turn on the speakers The volume level may be too low Press Fn Ctrl T to increase the volume If headphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port on the computer s left panel the internal speakers are automatically turned off Onboard audio may be disabled Press Fn F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility Select About My Computer press Enter and then press PgDn to go to page 2 If onboard audio is disabled go to page 3 of the Advanced System Configuration see page 103 and change the onboard audio setting to Enabled Appendix Startup Error Messages If you receive an error message during system startup note the message and take corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error Message Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Error Insert system diskette and press lt Enter gt key to reboot Memory Size Mismatch Missing Operating System Non system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Conective Action Insert a system disk in drive A then press Enter Press Fn F2 to reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility Press Fn F2 to recon
49. izing 82 not enough space for allocation 80 removing reserved space 81 troubleshooting 82 uninstalling 84 sound See audio speaker out port 40 speakers 22 34 40 59 109 balance 23 35 volume 22 35 specifications 111 15 startup sequences 102 storage 29 33 CD ROM 30 floppy drive 30 31 hard disk 30 suspend to disk 24 53 76 97 suspend to disk on critical battery 98 suspend to memory 21 54 98 system configuration 89 97 system resource lock 41 T technical support 10 temperature 2 43 48 104 tilt 27 time 90 touchpad 24 27 configuring 85 travel 8 trickle charge 45 troubleshooting 104 9 Sleep Manager 82 turbo mode 23 128 U Universal Serial Bus port 37 upgrades hard disk 73 memory 70 USB 64 USB port See Universal Serial Bus port V volume 22 35 Index Ww weather 104 web site 10 when lid is closed 15 53 97 Windows 95 keys 20 Y Y bridge cable 67 Z zero volt suspend See Sleep Manager suspend to disk 129
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51. m performance and you should not need to access these advanced screens If you do not fully understand the items in these special screens do not change their values To access the Advanced System Configuration screens press F8 at the BIOS Utility main screen before selecting the System Configuration menu item When you now select System Configuration and the Basic System Configuration screen appears you will see Page 1 3 in its upper right corner Press PgDn to access page 2 the first Advanced System Configuration screen and PgDn again to access page 3 the second Advanced System Configuration screen G Note F8 acts as a toggle on the BIOS Utility main screen Each time you press F8 at the main screen you toggle between accessing the single screen Basic System Configuration and the three screen Advanced System Configuration 93 System Utilities 94 Intemal Cache Internal cache refers to cache built into the CPU When enabled this setting boosts system performance It is also called CPU cache or L1 level one cache The default setting is Enabled Extemal Cache External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load on main memory It is also called L2 level 2 cache The default setting is Enabled Enhanced IDE Features The Enhanced IDE Features section includes four parameters for optimizing hard disk performance These performance features depend on drive support Newer drives suppo
52. mputer when the display is closed FRlashStart Automatic Power On The computer has no on off switch Instead it uses a lid switch located near the center of the display hinge that turns the computer on and off automatically 15 16 Indicator Light Power Indicator Battery Indicator Icon 0 AN Power Indicator N Battery Indicator Description Lights when power is on Flashes when the computer is in suspend to memory mode Lights when the battery pack is charging Flashes when battery power is low Keyboard The computer s full size keyboard includes lock keys an embedded keypad with cursor control keys Windows 95 keys twelve function keys that act as hot keys when used in combination with the special Fn key Citi t Tt tree Le uay wI zane adn J a a a a The keyboard also includes a built in touchpad pointing device an automatic tilt feature anda comfortable palm rest to provide optimum ergonomics Lock Keys The computer keyboard contains three lock keys that act as toggles Caps Lock NumLk and ScrLk Num Lk and ScrLk require using the Fn key as part of a key combination The first time you press one of these keys or key combinations you turn on its function the next time you turn off its function and so on 17 18 Tip When entering a lot of numeric data toggle on NumLk or attach an external keypad as desc
53. n Critical Battery With this parameter is set to Enabled the computer enters suspend to disk mode when the battery becomes critically low The default setting is Enabled Display Always On This parameter lets you specify whether the display is always on or not When enabled the screen will not blank To save power the default setting is Disabled System Utilities Resume On Modem Rings You can set the computer to resume from suspend to memory mode upon detection of a specific number of modem rings ranging from 1 to 7 Enabling this option overrides the suspend to disk function V Note This function is currently unavailable Resume On Schedule When this parameter is set to Enabled the computer resumes from suspend to memory mode at the specified date and time Enabling this option overrides the suspend to disk function The Resume Date and Resume Time parameters let you set the date and time for the resume operation The date and time fields take the same format as the System Date and Time parameters in the System Configuration screen If you set a date and time prior to when the computer enters suspend mode this field is automatically disabled A successful resume occurring from a date and time match also automatically disables this field 99 System Utilities 100 System Security When you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen a screen appears that allows you to set security
54. n about your computer so read it thoroughly Technical Support Should you ever have a problem with your TravelMate or if you think something is not working properly call our technical support at 800 816 2237 Please have handy your system serial number and system model number You can also contact the local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling infor assistance World Wide Web If you have access to the Internet visit our home page on the World Wide Web at http www acer com There you ll find the latest information about our products as well as updates on software drivers and utilities 2 System Tour The Travelmate 7100 combines high performance versatility multimedia capabilities and an advanced power management system in a unique ergonomic and stylish case Feature Summary The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at Here are some of the computer s features Performance Q Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology UO 64 bit main memory and 512KB external L2 cache memory UO Large display in active matrix TFT L PCI local bus video with 128 bit graphics accelerator Flexible module bay 3 5 inch floppy drive or CD ROM drive or optional second hard disk UO High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Q An advanced power management system with two power saving modes Q Lithium Ion smart battery pack UO High speed conn
55. ntrols in Windows 95 35 36 Ports The computer s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to a desktop PC The main ports are found on the computer s rear panel The computer s left panel contains the computer s multimedia ports and PC card slots Rear Panel Ports The computer s rear panel contains the computer s main ports and connectors as shown in the illustration below 1 DC in Port 5 Mini Dock Connector 2 PS 2 Port 6 External CRT Port 3 Serial Port 7 USB Port 4 Parallel Port 8 Infrared Port Port Icon Connects to DC in port wea AC adapter and power outlet PS 2 port D PS 2 compatible device PS 2 keyboard keypad mouse Serial port Serial device serial mouse loo UART16650 compatible Parallel port Parallel device parallel EPP ECP printer external floppy drive compliant Mini dock Mini dock connector External CRT port 37 Fast Infrared AR Port The computer s FIR fast infrared port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IR aware machines without cables For example you can transfer data between two IR capable computers or send data to an IR aware printer without using a cable The infrared port is IrDA compliant and can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 megabits per second Mbps at a distance of up to one meter To use the infrared port position two IR aware devices such that their I
56. options Important If a password is currently present the system prompts you to input the password before entering the System Security screen Supervisor and User Passwords The supervisor and user passwords both prevent unauthorized access to the computer When these passwords are present the computer prompts for the user or supervisor password during system boot up and resume from suspend The supervisor password also gives full access to the BIOS setup utility The user password give limited access Important The supervisor password must be set prior to setting the user password If you enter the setup utility with the user password you cannot modify the supervisor password or certain BIOS settings To set a password follow these steps 1 Select the desired password Supervisor or User to set or edit and press gt or A special password prompt resembling a key appears System Utlities 2 Enter a password of up to eight characters The characters do not appear on the screen as you type them After typing your password press Enter The same password prompt reappears 3 Retype your password and press Enter to verify your first entry After you set a password the computer sets the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter to Present The next time you boot up resume from suspend mode run the BIOS setup utility or unlock system resources the password prompt appears and you must type the supervis
57. or or user password to continue lt gt Important The system continues to ask for your password until you enter the correct password If you forget your password contact your dealer for assistance To remove a password select the password you want to remove and press or gt Diskette Drive Access Contol DOS mode only This parameter allows you to control the read and write functions of the floppy drive The available options are Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sector and Disabled The default is Normal 101 System Utilities 102 With this parameter set to Normal the floppy drive functions normally When the parameter is set to Write Protect All Sectors all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled but you can still read from a disk in the floppy drive When the parameter is set to Write Protect Boot Sector all write functions to the boot sector of the disk in the floppy drive are disabled When the parameter is set to Disabled the floppy drive is disabled Hard Disk Drive Access Control DOS mode only This parameter allows you to control the read and write functions of the hard drive The available options are Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sector and Disabled The default is Normal With this parameter set to Normal the hard drive functions normally When the parameter is set to Write Protect All Sectors all write functions to the hard drive ar
58. pment Notice 2 Shielded interface cables if any must be used in order to comply with the emission limits 124 Index A about my computer 87 AC adapter 3 addresses See base addresses memory addresses advanced PIO mode 95 advanced power management 51 audio 33 35 59 hot keys 35 automatic tilt 27 B balance 23 35 base addresses I O map 116 memory map 116 parallel port 96 serial infrared port 96 serial port 95 battery gauge 22 battery indicator 15 45 48 battery pack 4 42 50 charge in use 45 charging 44 checking 45 gauge 47 installing 5 43 low battery warning 48 optimizing life 47 rapid charge 45 removing 43 storage 48 trickle charge 45 BIOS setup utility 86 about my computer 87 enhanced IDE features 94 external cache 94 internal cache 94 onboard communication ports 95 power saving options 97 reset to default settings 103 system configuration 89 97 system security 99 103 brightness 23 107 C cable file transfer 68 floppy drive 66 PS 2 Y bridge 67 cache 94 Caps Lock 17 18 CD ROM 30 eject 23 24 31 swapping 33 charge in use 45 cleaning 3 compression 81 configuration See BIOS setup utility contrast 23 107 CRT See display monitor external cursor control keys 19 D date 90 DC in port 37 disk boot failure 110 disk compression 81 diskette drive access control 101 diskette drive type mismatch 110 diskettes 7 s
59. ribed on page 70 Key Caps Lock Fn NumLk Fn F 11 Fn ScrLk Fn F 12 Description When Caps Lock is on alphabetical characters appear in uppercase as you type them When Num Lock After Boot is enabled in the BIOS setup utility see page 101 and Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a numeric keypad complete with arithmetic operators and just like the keypad on a standard keyboard When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves up or down one line when you press the T or J key Scroll Lock may not work in some applications Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is marked by small characters printed in the upper right corner of the keycaps For simplicity cursor control symbols are not printed on the keycaps CLL i OOOOOTO JOUUUUUGE aB OL 5 JOO OJ amp wE OOO C IUU U E DAJO OUUU DU COCR To Use Numeric keys Cursor control keys Main keyboard keys letters etc With NumLk On Use the keypad keys in the usual way Press and hold Shift while using the keypad keys Press and hold Fn while using the keypad keys With NumLk Off Press and hold Fn and Shift while using the keypad keys Press and hold Fn while using the keypad keys Use t
60. rt most or all of these features OQ Hard Disk Size gt 504MB If your hard disk size is greater than 504MB and you use DOS or Windows set this parameter to Auto If you use NetWare UNIX or Windows NT set this parameter to Disabled The default setting is Auto System Utilities Q Multiple Sectors Read Write This parameter enhances hard disk performance by reading writing more data at once The available values are Auto or Disabled The default Auto setting allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read write setting U Advanced PIO Mode Advanced PIO Programmed Input Output Mode enhances drive performance by optimizing the hard disk timing The available values are Auto and Mode O The default setting is Auto Q Hard Disk 32 Bit Access This parameter allows your hard disk to use 32 bit access The available values are Auto and Disabled The default setting is Auto Tip We suggest you set all of these parameters to Auto whenever that choice is available This allows the computer to use the hard drive at the highest possible performance level Onboard Communication Ports The Onboard Communication Ports section allows you to set addresses and interrupts for the computer s serial and parallel ports Q Serial Port The Serial Port parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled The Base Address parameter accepts the following values 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E8h The IRQ parameter accepts 4 or 11 95
61. sk or supplied in the hard disk vendor documentation D Caution We suggest that you leave this parameter set to Auto to allow the BIOS to auto detect the drive settings at each boot up The Hard Disk 1 entry is used when a CD ROM drive module or second IDE drive option is installed in the module bay Num Lock After Boot When set to Enabled Num Lock After Boot tells the computer to turn on Num Lock automatically on startup activating the keyboard s embedded numeric keypad The default setting is Disabled 91 System Utilities 92 LCD Expansion Mode When set to Enabled LCD Expansion Mode allows full screen views in DOS mode The default setting is Disabled Intemal Speaker This parameter lets you enable or disable the internal speaker The default setting is Enabled Tip You can also toggle the speaker on and off by pressing the speaker hot key combination Fn F7 Silent Boot When set to Enabled the computer shows the computer logo onscreen and hides the POST routine messages The default setting is Enabled Fast Boot When set to Enabled the computer bypasses the memory tests to speed up the boot up process The default setting is Disabled System Utilities Advanced System Configuration For advanced users the System Configuration menu item contains two hidden pages that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the computer D Caution The computer is already tuned for optimu
62. suspend mode when you close the display To enter suspend mode disconnect the external monitor and then open and reclose the display Suspend to Disk Upon entering suspend to disk mode the computer stores all current data and system information on the hard disk in a file created by the Sleep Manager utility see page 85 Upon return to normal mode the computer restores the data from the hard disk and resumes where you left off If the When Lid Is Closed setting in the BIOS setup utility is set to Suspend To Disk and the suspend to disk file created by Sleep Manager is present and valid the computer automatically enters suspend to disk mode when LJ You close the display 53 54 Q Battery power becomes low while the computer is in suspend to memory mode U The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Caution If the battery runs out of power while the AC adapter is not connected the computer enters suspend to disk mode regardless of the When Lid Is Closed setting The computer exits suspend to disk mode and returns to normal mode when you open the display Make sure a charged battery pack is installed and or a powered AC adapter is connected before you open the display Suspend to Memory Upon entering suspend to memory mode the computer stores all current data and system information in memory Upon return to normal mode the computer restores the data from memory and resumes where you left off
63. tartup 6 display 14 107 brightness 23 107 contrast 23 107 opening and closing 14 power on 14 toggle 22 125 Index display always on 98 DMA channel 118 dock See mini dock E eject CD 23 24 31 menu 22 24 embedded keypad 19 91 equipment configuration error 110 error messages Sleep Manager 82 startup 110 external floppy drive 31 keyboard 61 keypad 62 monitor 60 mouse 63 external cache 94 F fast boot 92 features 11 file transfer cable 68 FIR port See infrared port FlashStart 14 floppy drive 30 31 66 cable 66 external 31 swapping 33 Fn 17 35 fuel gauge 22 23 45 47 49 H hard disk 30 73 32 bit access 95 access control 102 installing 73 size gt 504MB 94 headphones 40 59 109 heuristic power management 52 hot keys 35 I O address map 116 indicator lights battery 15 power 15 indicators battery 45 48 power 106 infrared port 38 See infrared port base address 96 insert system diskette 110 internal cache 94 internal speaker 92 Internet 10 interrupts 118 parallel 96 serial infrared port 96 serial port 95 IRQ See interrupts K keyboard 17 automatic tilt 27 embedded keypad 19 external 61 keypad 91 lock keys 17 palm rest 29 touchpad 24 27 keypad embedded 19 91 external 62 keys Caps Lock 17 18 cursor control 19 126 Fn 17 35 lock 17 Num Lk 17 18 ScrLk 17 18 Windows 95 20 L
64. th memory slots are accessible via a memory expansion door on the base of the computer 70 Penpherals and Options Caution When installing memory we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician Improper installation can damage the memory module or the computer a Warning Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity To avoid damage always wear a wrist grounding strap available at most electronic stores when handling electronic components Do not remove the component from its anti static packaging until you are ready to install it Follow these steps to install additional memory 1 Power down your computer If you are using the AC adapter disconnect it from the power outlet 2 Close the display lid 3 Turn the computer over to access the base 71 Penpherals and Options 4 Remove two screws that secure the memory door and lift the door up 5 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot and then gently press down on the module until it clicks into place 6 Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw 7 Open the display to turn on the computer After new memory modules have been installed the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size 72 Penpherals and Options Hard Disk Upgrades Larger capacity hard disks are available as an upgrade The computer uses a 2 5
65. tic adjustment of reserved disk space for suspend to disk operations and is not recommended Sleep Manager Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists some error messages you might see when using Sleep Manager and what to do about them Error Message BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager This machine does not have a power management unit You cannot run Sleep Manager without PMU The APM driver for Windows is not installed Use Windows Setup to install the APM driver before you run Sleep Manager Requested disk space is not enough The created file is not contiguous The directory name directory cannot be created Enter another directory or try another drive The software has not been successfully installed You must run Setup again System Utilities Solution Sleep Manager can run only on computers with a compatible BIOS Sleep Manager can only work on computers with a power management unit PMU installed See page 59 for instructions on how to enable advanced power management APM on your computer See page 89 for information on how to solve disk space problems The directory name you specified is not valid You can create only one subdirectory at a time Sleep Manager is not completely installed Re install Sleep Manager 83 System Utilities T 84 Uninstalling Seep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager removes the Sleep Manager utility from your hard disk
66. um riques de la classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada 123 Appendix FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equi
67. ure and the palm rest described on the next page help prevent repetitive strain injury to your wrists and fingers 27 To set the automatic tilt feature follow these steps 1 Close the lid 2 To enable the automatic tilt feature slide the tilt switch Ss located above the port cover on the rear of the computer to the right 3 To disable the automatic tilt feature slide the tilt switch to the left 28 Palm Rest The curved palm rest located below the keyboard provides a comfortable place to rest your hands as you type 29 30 Storage The computer provides high capacity storage on a 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk The computer also contains a bay that accepts removable modules a CD ROM drive a floppy drive or a second hard disk option Hard Disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space See page 82 Module Bay The computer s module bay accommodates a CD ROM drive module or a 3 5 inch floppy drive module or an optional second hard disk Other modules may be available consult your dealer for details Hard Disk Module fj CD ROM Drive Module Option er lt S gt Hoppy Drive Module The CD ROM drive module gives you portable multimedia access The floppy drive module can be used as an internal or external unit The optional second hard disk gives you more storage space Becting a CD To eject a CD press
68. uter has one too It not only resets the machine but it also re synchronizes the computer and its devices for a successful restart The computer s reset switch is located inside a small pinhole on the computer s right panel It can be activated with a pin paper clip or the tip of a ballpoint pen Do not use a pencil as the pencil lead can break off and lodge itself in the pinhole i To connect two PS 2 type devices to the computer use a PS 2 Y bridge cable as described on page 76 Connecting two PS 2 type devices via the mini dock is not a problem because there are separate PS 2 connectors for an external keyboard and mouse 105 Appendix Question I want to use an external mouse but I want to disable the internal touchpad 106 Answer First you need to enable the external mouse see page 71 Then do the following 1 In the Windows 95 Control Panel open the mouse dialog 2 Click on the General tab and change the mouse device to fit your external mouse e g standard serial mouse if you connect an external serial mouse Appendix Question Answer I opened the display Look at the power indicator on the but the computer display panel does not start or boot If the indicator is not lit no power is being applied to the computer Check the following up Q If you are running on battery power it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to r
69. which the BIOS automatically resets this parameter to No which is the default setting Power Saving Options Selecting Power Saving Options on the BIOS Utility main screen presents a screen that allows you to adjust several power saving settings When Lid is Closed The computer s lid switch acts as its power switch opening the display wakes up the computer closing the display puts it to sleep The When Lid is Closed setting determines which suspend mode the computer enters when the display is closed Suspend to Disk or Suspend to Memory The default is Suspend to Disk L Suspend to Disk With this setting the computer saves all data to the hard disk when you close the display The computer wakes up when you reopen the display 97 System Utilities 98 Q Suspend to Memory With this setting the computer saves all data to memory when you close the display or press the suspend hot key Fnt Esc Z The computer wakes up when you reopen the display or press any key Note If an external monitor is connected to the computer the computer will not enter suspend mode if you close the display To enter suspend mode disconnect the external monitor open and reclose the display Important Sleep Manager automatically creates a suspend to disk file when it is run If the file becomes invalid suspend to disk mode becomes unavailable and the computer automatically switches to suspend to memory mode Suspend to Disk o
70. y charge level Q With the onscreen fuel gauge QW With the Windows 95 battery indicator 45 Power 46 LJ With the battery pack gauge Onscreen Fuel Gauge The onscreen fuel gauge provides a graphic representation and shows the percentage of the present battery level To view the onscreen fuel gauge press Fn F6 If a powered AC adapter is connected a plug icon shows in the onscreen fuel gauge Press and hold Fn and the cursor keys to move the fuel gauge around the screen Press Fn F6 again to hide the fuel gauge Note When the battery is charged to the maximum it shows a 99 charge If you see a charge it means a battery is not installed Windows 95 Battery Indicator Rest the pointer on the taskbar battery icon to display the current power level If a powered AC adapter is connected a plug icon replaces the battery icon on the taskbar Double click the taskbar icon to display the Power dialog box You can also access this dialog box via the Power icon from Control Panel Battery Pack Gauge The battery pack gauge allows you to check the battery charge level when it is not installed in the computer Simply press the fuel gauge button on the battery pack SQ The lights on the fuel gauge show the charge level as follows Lights LEDs Lit Charge Level eccce 100 00000 80 00000 60 0000 40 0000 20 OOOO blinking lt 20 Optimizing Battery Life The battery pack can
71. y shut off If you connect an audio device to the Mic in or Line in port make sure to adjust the appropriate input from the mixer See the multimedia section of your Windows 95 manual Sec unity The computer includes both hardware and software features to secure your computer A hardware security notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a standard key based computer security lock Circle or wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Then insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock System Resource Lock A two level password scheme protects your computer from unauthorized access When set just press Fn F8 to lock all system resources In this situation no one can access the computer without entering the correct password For more information about setting and using passwords see page 111 41 3 Power The computer operates on AC or battery power This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power This section also includes information about the computer s unique power management system Battery Pack The computer uses a single high capacity Lithium Ion smart battery pack that gives you longer use between charges The battery pack includes the following features Q Lithium Ion Technology Lithium ion technology does not have the memory effect

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