User’s Reference Guide TM TravelMate 4000M Notebook Computer P/N 9793374-0001, Rev.
Contents Contents Preface Chapter 1 Using the Setup Programs Accessing the Setup Programs ................................. 1-2 Date and Time Parameters ....................................... 1-7 Disk Drive Parameters ............................................. 1-8 Input/Output (I/O) Parameters ................................ 1-9 Keyboard Parameters ............................................... 1-12 Memory Parameters ................................................. 1-13 Power Management Parameters .
Contents Chapter 4 Laptop Manager Laptop Manager Features......................................... 4-2 LM Main Menu......................................................... 4-3 Adding Applications to the Menu.............................. 4-5 Adding Items to the Application Menu ...................... 4-14 Changing LM Menu Colors ....................................... 4-15 LM_Setup.................................................................
Contents Chapter 8 VGA External Monitor Utilities Capabilities .............................................................. 8-2 VGA Utility............................................................... 8-5 Advanced Monitor Operations .................................. 8-13 External Monitor Troubleshooting ............................ 8-17 Chapter 9 Other Utilities ALARM Utility .......................................................... 9-2 GETSTAT Utility ................................................
Contents Chapter 12 Portable CD-ROM Docking System Features................................................................... 12-2 Docking Your Notebook ............................................ 12-6 Undocking the Notebook .......................................... 12-8 Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ........... 12-10 Options ....................................................................
Copyright (©) 1994 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved — Printed in U.S.A. TravelMate 4000M Notebook User’s Reference Guide TI Part No. 9793374-0001, Rev. A Original Issue: April 1994 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual.
Preface Your TravelMate 4000M computer comes with a variety of standard features and options that maximize system performance and ease of operation. This manual acts as a reference for software utilities and hardware included with your notebook. Preface Chapter 1- Shows you the basics of system setup using the supplied Setup programs. Chapter 2 - Provides information on system software configuration and utility installation. Chapter 3 - Describes custom Windows utilities.
Preface Appendix A - Provides system specifications for the TM4000M. Appendix B - Displays character sets used by the TM4000M. Appendix C - Displays domestic and international keyboard layouts. Appendix D - Describes diagnostics and error codes for your TM4000M. Appendix E - Describes the power consumption values for your TM4000M. Appendix F - Describes memory configuration for your TM4000M. Appendix G - Describes connector pin assignments for the TM4000M and Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
1 Using the Setup Programs This chapter explains: ❑ How to access the Setup Programs ❑ How to select and save parameters Contents Accessing the Setup Programs .........................................1-2 Initial Startup Procedure .............................................1-2 Startup Menu ..............................................................1-3 Creating Backup System Diskettes ..............................1-4 System Recovery Diskette ............................................
Accessing the Setup Programs Your computer has three setup programs to assist you in selecting required hardware and software parameters: ❑ Disk-based Setup ❑ ROM-based Setup ❑ Windows-based Setup Accessing t he Setup Programs Initial Startup Procedure The first time you boot up your notebook, your system automatically runs Setup. The following questions are asked: 1. You are asked which country your keyboard is designed to support.
Accessing the Setup Programs Delete - delete the video (the video takes up 12 MB of hard disk space) 5. Make your selection. The system reboots to the Startup Menu. Startup Menu Each time your system boots, the Startup Menu appears. You have ten seconds to make selections from this menu, otherwise the boot process continues with previously configured parameters.
Accessing the Setup Programs Creating Backup System Diskettes You should create your back up system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing your notebook. To create backup system diskettes, complete the following steps: 1. Ensure that you have 17 (for U.S.A.) or 18 (all other countries) high density, 1.4 MB, 3.5" diskettes. 2. Boot your system. System startup begins. A DOS Startup Menu appears. 3. Select option 5, SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND BACKUP. The system backup menu is displayed.
Accessing the Setup Programs You should keep your System Recovery diskette updated with your latest Windows configuration. To do this, complete the following steps: 1. The first time you complete a new addition or change to Windows (such as adding a new software icon), manually copy all *.GRP and *.INI files to the first copy of the System Recovery diskette. These files are located in the C:\Windows directory. 2.
Accessing the Setup Programs Accessing ROM-Based Setup ROM-based Setup resides in internal ROM. It is identical to disk-based Setup except it does not have any online help. To access Page 1 of ROM-based Setup, save any work in progress, and press CTRL-ALT-ESC. You can then select parameters as you do for disk-based Setup. The system reboots even if changes are not made. Accessing Windows-Based Setup To access Windows-based Setup, select the Windows Control Panel in the Main Windows group.
Date and Time Parameters Date a nd T ime P arameters Parameter Definitions and Values Page No. (Disk/ROM) Access Path (Windows) Time Pressing the space bar when seconds are highlighted resets seconds to 00. Page 1 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ International ⇓ Time Format Date The day-of-week value is set automatically when you set the date. Page 1 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ International ⇓ Date/Time Date Display (Time Display) Determines whether the time is displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Disk Drive Parameters Disk Drive P arameters Parameter Definitions and Values Diskettes Drives Do not change from defaults unless Drive A, Drive B external floppy drive configured as floppy drive Page No. (Disk/ROM) Access Path (Windows) Page 1 Cannot change. Use disk- or ROM-based Setup Page 1 Cannot change. Use disk- or ROM-based Setup Values: 3.5", 1.44 MB (default, Drive A) 3.5" 720 KB, 5.25", 360 KB, 5.25", 1.2 MB Not installed (default, Drive B) Hard Disk 1 & 2 Do not change.
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters The input/output (I/O) parameters define how the computer treats the following I/O devices: ❑ SerialPort ❑ Parallel port ❑ SCSI ❑ PCMCIA ❑ Game Port ❑ PS/2 Port Input /Out put (I/O) P arameters You can use these parameters to enable and define the ports. Parameter Definitions and Values Standard Comm (Serial Port)g11 Defines whether the port is enabled Port Determines whether port is COM1 or COM2. Page No.
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Baud Rate Page No.
Input/Output (I/O) Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values SCSI BIOS Values: Disable (default) Enable PCMCIA Selects status for PCMCIA option Page No.
Keyboard Parameters Keyboard P arameters Parameter Caps Lock Definitions and Values Startup status of Caps Lock indicator Page No.
Memory Parameters M emory P arameters Parameter Definitions and Values Page No. (Disk/ROM) Access Path (Windows) Standard Do not change Page 1 Cannot change. Use disk- or ROM-based Setup Shadow ROM Set to default for maximum performance of BIOS and Extended RAM unless your application requires the 384 KB that Shadow ROM uses. Page 1 Cannot change.
Power Management Parameters If you use your computer frequently on battery power, the amount of productive time you can get out of a single battery charge is important. Although the default values for the Setup parameters do an adequate job of conserving power, you can adjust the values of the parameters to achieve even greater savings and a resulting longer battery life.
Power Savings The power-savings parameters define a variety of ways the computer can modify its activity to affect the drain on the battery. There is also a parameter called Power Savings that determines when, if ever, the computer implements the defined power savings. Pow er Sa ving s Parameter Power Savings Definitions and Values Defines how power-savings parameters as a group are enabled Page No.
Power Savings Parameter Wakeup Interval Definitions and Values Number of minutes in auto-suspend mode before waking up Page No.
Power Savings Parameter HDD Motor Timeout Definitions and Values Number of minutes without reads or writes before hard disk off Page No. (Disk/ROM) Access Path (Windows) Page 2 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ WSETUP ⇓ Power Savings ⇓ HDD Motor Timeout Page 2 Main Control Panel ⇓ WSETUP ⇓ Power Savings ⇓ Default CPU Speed Page 2 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ WSETUP ⇓ Power Savings ⇓ LCD Power Values: 1, 2, 5 (default), 10, Always on Hard disk access may be delayed while the hard disk reaches operating speed.
Power Savings Parameter Power Level Definitions and Values Level of savings activated under BatteryPro utility. Page No. (Disk/ROM) No access. Use SETPOWER Values: Disabled 1–Low 2–Medium (default) 3–High 4–Maximum 1-18 Using the Setup Programs command in MS-DOS.
Activity Monitoring The computer can monitor activity on up to three groups of devices depending on the model: Act ivit y M onitoring ❑ Comm—includes the standard serial port ❑ Disks—includes the hard disk, floppy drive, and CD-ROM ❑ External PS/2 keyboard, numeric keypad, or mouse connected to the PS/2 port If no activity occurs on the monitored devices for the defined Timeout Interval, the computer implements the defined Timeout Action.
Activity Monitoring Parameter Comm Definitions and Values Monitors COM port Values: Yes (or On) (defaut) No (or Off) 1-20 Using the Setup Programs Page No.
Screen Parameters Screen P arameters Parameter Reverse Definitions and Values Specifies startup status of video Page No.
Screen Parameters Parameter Monitor Type Definitions and Values Selects the monitor device driver appropriate for your external monitor and application. Page No. (Disk/ROM) Access Path (Windows) Page 3 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ WSETUP ⇓ Screen ⇓ Monitor Type Page 3 Main ⇓ Control Panel ⇓ WSETUP ⇓ Screen ⇓ Palette Values: VGA, 8514 Compatible, Super VGA, Ext. Super VGA (default), Multifrequency, Extended Multifrequency, Super Multifrequency, Ext.
System Configuration Parameters System Config uration P arameters Parameter Battery Alarm Definitions and Values Defines whether the alarm sounds for low-battery condition Page No.
System Configuration Parameters Parameter Definitions and Values Page No.
2 Installing and Using Applications This chapter explains: ❑ Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application programs ❑ How to set up a password ❑ How to restore MS-DOS system files Contents Guidelines for Installing Applications .............................. 2-2 Installation Considerations ......................................... 2-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT File ................................................... 2-3 Default CONFIG.SYS Files...........................................
Guidelines for Installing Applications Guid elines for Installing App licat ions Your TravelMate Computer is fully compatible with IBM AT computers. All applications written for AT computers will execute on your computer. However, consider these guidelines before installing applications. Installation Considerations The following configuration items will influence how you install application programs. Display When installing an application, select the highestresolution monitor configuration possible.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Processing Speed Some applications cannot execute at the high speed available with your computer. Check the application documentation for the required processing speed and, if necessary, change the speed using one of the following methods: n ❑ Setup Program (see instructions in this manual) ❑ CTRL-ALT-↑ or CTRL-ALT-↓ (except on DX4 models) ❑ SPEED utility Note: On DX4 models, memory managers such as EMM386 cannot be loaded when using the SPEED utility.
Guidelines for Installing Applications application requires additions or changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, carefully consider the consequences. Please read and understand this file before you change it. (See the MS-DOS User’s Guide and Reference furnished with your computer for more details on constructing this file and its significance.) n Note: If you need to restore the default AUTOEXEC.BAT file to your hard disk, it is included on the System Recovery diskette. Each line of the default AUTOEXEC.
Guidelines for Installing Applications 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. @ECHO OFF REM ================================ PROMPT $P$G PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;C:\UTILS;C:\JAZZ;C:\PCMPLUS SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP SET COMSPEC=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM SET MFILE=C:\UTILS SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 T4 SET MOUSE=C:\MOUSE 10. C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE /L 11. C:\MOUSE\MOUSE.EXE /Q 12. GOTO %CONFIG% 13. :G 14. REM =======GAMES/DEMONSTRATIONS============ 15. CD DEMOS 16. EXECUTE 17. REBOOT 18. :SM 19.
Guidelines for Installing Applications TravelMate 4000M Factory Default AUTOEXEC.
Guidelines for Installing Applications 22 reboots the system 23 loads system and PCMCIA drivers 24 comment block describing SCSI drivers/utilities 25 loads system, PCMCIA, and SCSI drivers 26 comment block describing SCSI and PCMCIA drivers/ utilities 27 executes the MSCDEX so the CD-ROM is accessed 28 loads system and PCMCIA drivers 29 comment block describing PCMCIA drivers/ utilities 30 edits command lines, recalls MS-DOS command, and creates macros 31 tells the system the user doesn’t
Guidelines for Installing Applications 1. [MENU] 2. MENUCOLOR=11,0 3. MENUITEM=P,STANDARD WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 4. MENUITEM=SP,DOCKING SYSTEM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 5. MENUITEM=N,MINIMUM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 6. MENUITEM=S,MINIMUM DOCKING SYSTEM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS 7. MENUITEM=SM,SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND BACKUP 8. MENUITEM=G,GAMES DEMONSTRATION 9. MENUDEFAULT=P,10 10. [COMMON] 11. DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS /TESTMEM:OFF 12. DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE /NOEMS 13. DOS=HIGH,UMB 14. FILES=40 15.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Factory Default CONFIG.
Guidelines for Installing Applications 29-30 defines the system driver subroutine 31 assigns memory manager to a double buffer space for more efficient performance 32 runs BatteryPro utility? 33 sets the IRQ and DMA for the sound driver 34 a device driver that loads Network software 35-36 defines the PCMCIA driver subroutine 37-40 runs PCMCIA drivers 41-42 defines the SCSI driver subroutine 43-44 runs SCSI drivers 45-46 defines the System Maintenance driver subroutine 47 installs RAM-re
Setting Up a Password Set ting Up a Pa ssword The computer provides the Password utility to limit access to your computer to only those who know the password. The password is valid until you remove or change it. c Be sure to select a password that you can remember. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access files. If this occurs, contact TI Technical Support. You will be required to send your computer to the TI manufacturing facility for service. This service is not covered by warranty.
Setting Up a Password Installing a Password 1. Highlight Install Password on the Password Utility menu and press ENTER. You are prompted for a password. 2. Type a password of up to eight characters, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER again to install the new password, or press ESC to cancel the action and return to the Password Utility menu.
Setting Up a Password displays on the next line, and you are prompted to press any key to return to the Password Utility menu. You can try to change the password again, or you can exit the Password Utility menu by selecting EXIT. 3. Type a new password of up to eight characters, and press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to install the new password, or press the ESC key to abort the process and return to the Password Utility menu. Removing a Password 1.
Setting Up a Password Entering the Password Once you install the password, you will be prompted to enter a password each time you start the computer. See the User’s Guide. c Caution: Be sure to select a password that you can remember. If you forget your password, you will not be able to access files. If this occurs, contact TI Technical Support at 1-800-TI-TEXAS. You will be required to send your computer to the TI manufacturing facility for service. This service is not covered by warranty.
Setting Up a Non MS-DOS Environment Set ting Up a Non MS- DOS Env ironment To install an operating system other than MS-DOS, you must complete the following steps: 1. At the MS-DOS prompt, press FN+ESC or type C:\UTILS\SET_UP.EXE The Setup Program appears. 2. Press FN+PGDN to go to the page that displays Advanced OS Power: ON. 3. Using the Up and Down arrow keys, select the Advanced OS Power field. 4. Using the Left and Right arrow keys, select the word OFF. 5. Press ESC. 6.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files Restoring M S-DOS System Files You cannot restore system files without having first created the backup diskettes. If your system is down, you cannot create these diskettes. It is very important to create backup system diskettes as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer. Refer to Chapter 1, Creating Back Up System Diskettes. The MS-DOS files COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, EXTMSDOS.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS are necessary for the operation of your computer.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready This message is repeated when any key is pressed. Complete the following steps to restore the .SYS files to your hard disk: 1. Turn off the computer, and insert the 3.5-inch Microsoft MS-DOS, Disk 1 floppy into the floppy drive. 2. Turn on the computer and when the computer displays the "Welcome to Setup" menu, press ENTER, and follow the directions.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files Restoring Windows After you restore the MS-DOS files, you will be instructed to restore the remaining software (Windows, BatteryPro, mouse, SCSI, PCMCIA, and TM4000M display drivers). 1. Place the Windows backup diskette you should have created after you purchased your computer in Drive A and from the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type A:SETUP You are prompted to use either Express Setup (recommended) or Custom Setup and to indicate the directory to which files will be copied. 2.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files See more information on the BatteryPro utilities elsewhere in this manual.
3 Custom Windows Utilities This chapter tells you about ❑ Utilities designed for your computer to enhance your performance while using Windows Contents Overview of Windows Utilities.......................................... 3-3 Information Utilities ........................................................ 3-4 Battery Level (Wbattery) .............................................. 3-4 BatteryPro APM........................................................... 3-4 Battery Saving Tips (Battips) ...............
Contents Content s Super Shutdown Utility................................................. 3-19 Shutdown Options .................................................... 3-20 Icon .......................................................................... 3-21 Passwords................................................................. 3-21 Exit Modes ................................................................
Overview of Windows Utilities Overview of Wind ows Utilit ies The TravelMate 4000M Series custom Windows utilities are accessible from Windows by double-clicking individual icons. Most of these utilities are found in the Notebook Group, but some are in the Startup Group, and still others are in the Control Panel of the Main Windows Group.
Information Utilities Informat ion Utilit ies The information utilities provide you information you need quickly. Your computer has the following information utilities: Battery Level (Wbattery) Double-click on Wbattery in the Notebook Group to display the battery level dialog box for your TravelMate computer. This dialog box displays the approximate charge left in your computer based on user-specified settings.
Information Utilities Battery Saving Tips (Battips) Double-click on this icon in the Notebook Group for information about actions you can take to maximize the life of a battery charge. Dosnotes Double-click the Dosnotes icon in the Notebook Group to run the NBHELP program that describes many of the the DOS-level utilities.
Productivity Utilities Prod uctiv ity Utilit ies The productivity utilities help you function more efficiently while in the Windows environment. The computer has the following productivity utilities. Alarms Off (Walarms) Double-click the Walarms icon in the Notebook Group to disable the cover-closed alarm and the low-battery alarm. Drop N’ Go Drop N’ Go takes advantage of the Drag and Drop capabilities of Windows. To learn more about Drop N’ Go, refer to the Drop N’ Go Utility section of this chapter.
Productivity Utilities To return to Windows from the LFM main menu, press Q. You are asked if you are sure you want to Exit. Enter Y. Power Icon Double-click the Power icon in the Control Panel of the Main Windows Group to access the interface to Microsoft’s Advanced Power Management (APM) and Texas Instruments BatteryPro Power Management system. Super Shutdown Icon Double-click the Super Shutdown icon to exit Windows faster than the standard Windows exiting procedure.
Productivity Utilities ❑ indicate preferred playback and recording file formats ❑ specify whether to use preferred devices only For further information, refer to online Help provided with this application. MIDI Mapper This icon is located in the Control Panel window. Double-click on the icon to display the MIDI Mapper screen.
Video Utilities Vid eo Utilit ies The display utilities allow you to customize your notebook display for your operating environment.
Drop N’ Go Utility D rop N’ Go Utilit y Drop N’ Go is an application that allows you to display frequently run applications as icons on your desktop or as menu items under the File Manager application. This bypasses the usual file-finding process and keeps your most useful applications at your fingertips. Applications loaded in Drop N’ Go appear as boxed icons to differentiate them from normal Windows icons.
Drop N’ Go Utility 4. n Enter required information on the application you wish to add. This very similar to the Run... dialog box used in the Program Manager. Note: The quickest way to Add or Change applications is to select the down arrow next to the Title box. Selecting from the list that appears quickly and automatically places all information. 5. Select OK. 6. To add the application as a menu item in File Manager, select Enable Menu from the Drop N’ Go Setup menu. 7.
Drop N’ Go Utility You should now see the selected applications as icons on your desktop. When you open File Manager, you should see the menu created in steps 6 through 9. Deleting Applications You can delete applications from Drop N’ Go by completing the following steps: 1. From the Drop N’ Go Setup menu, select the application you want to delete by clicking on the filename under Icon Applications or Menu Applications 2. Select the DELETE button.
Drop N’ Go Utility Icon Placement You can control Icon placement on your desktop through Drop N’ Go as follows: Single click on the Drop N’ Go icon and select Save All Positions to save all icon positions as they currently appear on your desktop. From the Drop N’ Go Setup menu, select Stay on Top so that your icon always appears on top of open windows.
Change Cursor Utility Chang e Cursor Utilit y The Change Cursor utility in the Notebook Group lets you design or edit the shape and appearance of the following seven cursors used by Windows: ❑ The arrow is the primary pointer when using a pointing device ❑ The hourglass signals that Windows is saving work, loading a program, or otherwise performing work that cannot be interrupted ❑ The I-beam, called a selection cursor, indicates where your typing or drawing will appear.
Change Cursor Utility you assign one of four editing functions to the left and right buttons on your pointing device. Clicking on the circles within the boxes causes the following when you subsequently move the pencil-shaped editing cursor to the detail window.
Change Cursor Utility ❑ Using the Configure menu to install (or remove) the new cursor(s) to load automatically when you load Windows You can start creating a new cursor as soon as you load the Change Cursor menu. Move the cursor into the detail window—it then assumes the shape of a pencil. Now click the left or right pointing device button on the grid elements you want to color.
Change Cursor Utility Change Cursor Menu Bar Select Cursor at the Change Cursor menu bar to display the Cursor menu. The following items are available at this menu. n Note: Changes made to the cursors are temporary unless you save them to a file using the File command on the menu bar. Set hotspot sets the exact spot where the cursor actually points, defined on the detail window as an x. Select this item and a block cursor with a +(cross) in its center appears on the detail window instead of the pencil.
Change Cursor Utility Save As displays a menu where you can type a new filename for your cursor, or you can double-click an existing filename listed in the Files: window. If you select an existing filename, the program displays a menu asking you to verify that you want to replace (overwrite) an existing cursor file. Click on the OK button if you still want to replace an existing file. Exit minimizes the Change Cursor program (runs it in background) and returns control to Windows.
Super Shutdown Utility Sup er Shut dow n Utilit y Super Shutdown is an automatic shutdown configuration utility available from the Notebook group. With this utility, your system exits Windows faster than the standard Windows exit procedure. You can also select from a variety of user-specified shutdown features that will customize the way your computer shuts down and reboots. Examples include automatically closing all Windows and DOS applications as well as saving files.
Super Shutdown Utility ❑ Maximum power savings for your computer during battery operation Shutdown Options Shutdown options allow you to: c ❑ Terminate Windows applications unconditionally ❑ Terminate DOS applications unconditionally Caution: These two methods may result in files not being closed properly and could cause disk errors. ❑ Allow any applications that support DDE (such as Microsoft EXCEL) to save and close any open files.
Super Shutdown Utility Icon The icon options allow you to select whether or not you want the Shutdown icon to stay on top of any overlapping windows or to automatically appear in the position in which it was located at the time of system shutdown. Passwords You may set, enter, or change a password using the Super Shutdown Utility. Setting Passwords You may set or reset a password for Super Shutdown. To set or reset a password, complete the following steps: 1.
Super Shutdown Utility 2. Type the new password at the New Password line. 3. Retype the new password in the Retype New Password line. 4. Press ENTER.
Super Shutdown Utility Shutdown Method Shutdown Method Description Exit to MS-DOS (default) Takes you to the MS-DOS prompt after shutdown Suspend Enters the power saving mode Exit to MS-DOS and Suspend Takes you to the MS-DOS prompt and enters the power saving mode Exit to MS-DOS and Eject Takes you to the MS-DOS prompt and then ejects the notebook from the Docking Station.
Super Shutdown Utility Application Setup The Application Setup button allows you to use the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to communicate with Windows applications that support it. Such applications are called DDE Servers. When selected, the Application DDE Information dialog box appears as shown in the following figure.
Super Shutdown Utility Application Setup Selection Description Window Name The window title that appears in the title bar. Clicking on the button next to the text box in the Application Close Information dialog box drops down a list of applications that are currently set up. Keystrokes String The DDE command or the string of keystrokes used to close any open files. For instance, to close an open Winword file, the keystrokes are ALT+F4.
Super Shutdown Utility The DDE Server and command string must be specified by the application software. If this is not documented in the software applications user manual, contact the software vendor for this information Scheduling The Scheduling feature of Shutdown is used during battery operation of your computer. If a power savings driver is active on your computer, Shutdown works with it to reduce power consumption while running Windows. The lower the value, the greater the savings.
4 Laptop Manager This chapter tells you about ❑ How to use the Laptop Manager utility to supervise your application programs ❑ How to configure the Laptop Manager utility to load your application programs at the touch of a key Contents Laptop Manager Features................................................ 4-2 LM Main Menu................................................................ 4-3 Loading LM ................................................................. 4-3 Exiting LM .......................
Laptop Manager Features Lap top Ma nag er Fea tures The Laptop Manager (LM) utility is an application control program that provides quick access to your applications. LM has two submenus on one screen on which you can list the names of applications installed on the hard disk. You can then load applications from one of the submenus with a function key, and from the other submenu using the arrow keys and Enter.
LM Main Menu LM Ma in Menu LM is installed on the hard disk at the factory and is also stored on the the backup diskettes you should have made after you purchased the notebook. LM displays its main menu when you load it from the Windows Notebook group menu or from the MS-DOS prompt. Loading LM You can load LM from the Windows Notebook group menu by double-clicking the Laptop Manager icon. You also can load LM at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt by typing LM and pressing ENTER. LM loads and displays its main menu.
LM Main Menu ❑ F1 — Help screens ❑ F2 — (Laptop) File Manager ❑ F3 — Save Config(uration) described under the SETCMOS utility elsewhere in this manual ❑ F4 — Reset Config(uration), which is part of the SETCMOS utility Single-Character Quick Commands At the bottom of the LM menu Quick Commands box are two commands: ❑ Pressing D (for DOS command) causes LM to display a prompt at the bottom of the screen where you can enter MS-DOS commands of up to 67 characters. Pressing ENTER starts the command.
Adding Applications to the Menu Add ing Ap plica tions to t he Menu You can add your own IBM AT-compatible applications to the LM main menu for easier access; you can also alter or move current menu items. After you have installed your own applications on the hard disk, you are ready to insert listings into the Laptop Manager menu. You can put the application name into either the Applications list or the Quick Commands box. Put the applications you use most often into the Quick Commands box.
Adding Applications to the Menu 3. In response to the Modify Function Key prompt, press the function key (F5 through F11) you want to assign to your application. LM then displays the Quick Command Program Setup menu. Laptop Manager - Change Menu Vn.nn Tue Oct 15 12:15 pm Quick Command Program Setup - Fn Display string: [ ] Program pathname: Parameter string: Working directory: [ [ [ Password required? Use color palette? [N] [N] ] ] ] Password: Filename: [ [ Power savings level to use?........
Adding Applications to the Menu and press ENTER. Thereafter, the word Communication will be displayed in the main menu Quick Commands box, opposite the function key number you selected. You also can type line graphics characters to appear on the function key display. (Press F1 for a list of graphic characters you can use.) Press and hold FN-ALT, and then type the three digits for each graphic character on the embedded numeric keypad (blue key fronts). Then release FN-ALT.
Adding Applications to the Menu Parameter String The Parameter string prompt enables you to set up your menu so it does more than call applications. It enables you to define parameters passed to the program when it is loaded. For example, if your communications program requires a telephone number as a parameter when the program loads, you would type the number at the Parameter string prompt.
Adding Applications to the Menu You can use up to four optional parameter string buffers (%A, %B, %C, and %D); however, the %D buffer is assigned for use by the LM single-character command D (DOS). You can use all four, but the information in the %D buffer will change every time you enter a string for either the application or the D (DOS) command. Working Directory A working directory is one that is currently in use.
Adding Applications to the Menu Password If you choose to assign a password, type up to 19 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the password you want to use. To protect the secrecy of the password you type, the characters are not displayed; asterisks are displayed. Carefully memorize your password, and record it in a secure place away from where you store or use your computer.
Adding Applications to the Menu Then, at the Filename prompt, type the pathname of the palette data file associated with this application, and press ENTER. n Note: Your UTILS directory has several color palette files configured as examples for use with individual applications. These files end with the .PAL extension (for example, the sample palette for Lotus 1-2-3 3.0 is Lotus3.PAL). When you install your applications, examine the UTILS directory for available palette files.
Adding Applications to the Menu CPU Speed During Program Execution? In response to the CPU speed during program execution? prompt, select the system speed you want to use during program execution by pressing the Space Bar to toggle among High, Low, and Auto. Select Low for optimum battery-charge conservation. Auto uses high speed if the computer is on AC power or medium speed if the computer is on battery power. Your application may specify a processing speed; check your application documentation.
Adding Applications to the Menu Exiting the Quick Command Program Setup Menu When you complete all your Quick Command Program Setup menu selections, press Esc. LM prompts you at the bottom of the screen: Keep changes? [Y] Press ENTER, ESC, or Y if you want to keep your changes or additions. Press N if you want to exit the Quick Commands Program Setup menu without keeping the changes you just made. In either case the LM Change Menu returns.
Adding Items to the Application Menu Add ing It ems to t he App lication Menu The procedure for adding items to the Application menu is the same as described previously for the Quick Command Program Setup menu, except you can use several function keys to insert, delete, modify, or cut and paste an item. On the Applications list, you must also designate whether the item is for display only or is to run an application.
Changing LM Menu Colors Chang ing LM M enu Colors Pressing F11 at the LM Change Menu causes LM to display the Screen Color Setup menu where you can change the colors of the LM menus displayed by an external monitor connected to your computer. This menu also affects the gray shades or colors displayed by the LCD. The menu is self-explanatory and also provides a Help display.
LM_Setup LM_Set up This application executes when you press F12 at the Laptop Manager main menu. It allows you to change the current applications list, The Quick Key definitions, or the Screen Colors. Changes made are written to a data file (default is MFILE.DAT).
5 Power Saving Utilities This chapter tells you about ❑ How to get the most work from a battery charge ❑ BatteryPro controls for optimum power savings; and the SETPOWER utility that enables you to control BatteryPro power levels ❑ SMARTDRV.EXE, a hard disk drive performance enhancement utility ❑ SPEED, which lets you change CPU operating speed for optimum performance and battery power savings Contents Optimizing Battery Operation .......................................... 5-2 Suspend/Standby Modes .
Optimizing Battery Operation Opt imizing Bat tery Op eration Your computer has three ways to save battery power: ❑ Manually turning off the LCD and hard disk by pressing STANDBY or setting up the computer to enter auto-suspend mode ❑ Saving power, in real time, while running your applications, through user-selected power-saving levels ❑ Specifying hardware and software configurations that best match your applications and battery-savings performance The following table summarizes the power saving mod
Optimizing Battery Operation Mode Activate By Resume By Foreground/ Background Tasks Service Backlight Active? Interrupts On Battery Capacity HDD/FDD Accesses Drives Power Used (watts) 28.8 watt-hour Suspend/Standby Modes The computer has three suspend/standby modes you can select as needed. The three modes, listed in order of power-saving capabilities, are the cover-closed suspend mode, the manual standby mode, and the auto-suspend mode.
Optimizing Battery Operation hard disk, and floppy drive. This mode overrides other standby/suspend modes. You also can use this mode to transport the computer short distances without turning it off. The computer instantly resumes normal operation when you open the cover. All operations continue where left off when suspended; however, time-dependent tasks may have lost time, and tasks dependent on device input/output may have lost data that overflowed buffers.
Optimizing Battery Operation this mode. The system remains in auto-suspend mode until activity is detected on a monitored device defined in Setup or until the Auto Wakeup Interval (selected in Setup) expires. When the Auto Wakeup Interval expires (5 to 20 minutes), the system returns to normal operation for the duration of the selected System Timeout Interval (1 to 15 minutes), at which time the system again enters the auto-suspend mode.
Optimizing Battery Operation Power-Saving Levels The power-saving level you should use to optimize battery-charge life depends on the operations you are performing and how the application is written. Use Setup to define power-savings levels. BatteryPro does not usually conflict with applications. However, some applications may fail or suffer performance degradation. Try your applications at the highest level of savings, and evaluate their performance.
Optimizing Battery Operation should be unnoticeable. This level is the optimum compromise between program performance and battery charge life. Most applications work well at level 2, for example, Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft PaintBrush®, Word, and Works. Many programs that work well at level 1 also work well at level 2 (for example, Microsoft Windows). Level 3 Level 3 induces less idle time in the keyboard and MS-DOS access areas than level 2 but induces idle time in hard disk and video input/output.
Optimizing Battery Operation Hard Disk Motor Timeout The hard disk turns off automatically after no activity for the time set for the Hard Disk Motor Timeout interval in the Setup Program. You can change the default 5-minutes setting using the Setup Program. Note: When the hard disk is off, remember that a slight delay occurs for the disk drive to reach operating speed. Some word processing and file editing programs save your work to a back-up file automatically, causing frequent access to your hard disk.
Optimizing Battery Operation not display satisfactorily at lower values, so experiment with your particular application. This has no effect on color units. I/O (Input/Output) Ports You can individually disable the parallel or serial ports, if not in use, to save battery power. LCD Brightness Control The LCD is a major power user in the computer. Reducing the LCD brightness control level even a small amount significantly reduces power usage.
SETPOWER Utility SETP OWER Utilit y Using the SETPOWER utility, you can also set the BatteryPro power-savings level at any MS-DOS prompt. For example, at the C:\> prompt you can type SETPOWER /Ln where n is the power-saving level (0 through 4) you want to use. You can also include this command line in any batch file (AUTOEXEC.BAT) you create to load an application. Laptop Manager can automatically issue this command if you configure an application’s loading process using the Laptop Manager Change Menu.
SMARTDRV.EXE Disk Caching Utility SM ARTDRV.EX E Disk C aching Utilit y SMARTDRV.EXE is a disk-caching utility that reduces the time and power the computer needs to read data from the hard disk. SMARTDRV.EXE works best if you use many applications and files at one time. It is particularly effective when the computer runs multiple applications that require swapping, that is, copying applications to and from the hard disk to make room for all of the applications in memory. Note: Do not use SMARTDRV.
SPEED Utility SPEED Utilit y The SPEED utility enables you to set the current CPU operating speed to low, medium, or high. However, because the faster speeds consume more power, you may want to select the low or medium speed to conserve power when you are operating the computer on its internal battery. You can change CPU speed in Setup (as described elsewhere in this manual) or by pressing CTRL-ALT-↑ or CTRL-ALT-↓ (except on DX4 models).
6 Palette Utilities This chapter tells you about ❑ PAL, which controls built-in LCD gray shades and colors as well as external monitor colors ❑ RPAL, which enables you to make real-time changes to gray shades or colors on the LCD or color combinations on an external color monitor Contents Color Display Utilities...................................................... 6-2 PAL Utility....................................................................... 6-3 Changing to a Predefined Palette ................
Color Display Utilities Color Display Utilit ies For the monochrome models, the LCD simultaneously displays up to 64 colors as 64 shades of gray (mapped into the 64 VGA standard colors). You can change the shade of gray selected to represent each of the 16 colors to maximize contrast between adjacent gray scale shades when running programs that use particular color combinations. The mapping of gray scales to colors is called a palette.
PAL Utility PAL Utilit y The PAL utility defines the current palette. The power-on default is defined in Setup as the LCD Palette. You can use the PAL utility to: ❑ Change to a predefined palette ❑ Change specific colors and gray shades Changing to a Predefined Palette To change to one of the system palettes or a user palette defined by the RPAL utility, at the C:\> prompt, type PAL Pn and press ENTER. In this form of the command, n has the following meaning.
PAL Utility n Note: Palettes created or modified with the PAL command are not saved. PAL /S displays the currently selected LCD pallette. Other Ways to Select a Predefined Palette After you define a palette using the RPAL utility, you have two additional ways to select the defined palette: ❑ Select the palette from the keyboard ❑ Include the command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file Selecting the Palette From the Keyboard — To change the current palette, press FN-ALT-ESC.
PAL Utility Color Palette set to Grayscale Palette n (n=0 – 5) RPAL Utility With the RPAL utility, you can make real-time gray shade changes to the LCD or color changes to a color LCD or an attached color monitor. RPAL displays a small gray-shades or color palette over part of your current screen when you press a hot key (ALT plus an alphabet key you can assign).
PAL Utility Installing RPAL To see the switches for the RPAL utility, at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type RPAL /? and press ENTER. RPAL displays the following menu and then returns to the MS-DOS prompt: Resident Palette VN.
PAL Utility n Note: If other TSR programs are currently installed, you must uninstall them in reverse order from which they were installed. Or you can update your work and reboot to remove all TSRs from RAM. /Ddatafile Switch — Loading an RPAL Data File — To load an RPAL data file, at the C:\> prompt type RPAL /Ddatafile and press ENTER. In datafile include the full path and filename of the RPAL data file. See “Saving an RPAL Data File” later in this chapter.
PAL Utility Using RPAL To use RPAL at any MS-DOS prompt or during most applications, press ALT-P (or ALT plus the hot key you assigned during installation); RPAL displays the following menu on the left side of your screen: Set Palette vn.
PAL Utility You can use the following keys at the RPAL menu.
PAL Utility n Note: You can save an unlimited number of palettes by assigning them unique filenames. Adding RPAL to Your AUTOEXEC.BAT File By including an RPAL command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you can install RPAL each time you turn on the computer. Add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.
PALSET Utility PALSET Utilit y The PALSET utility allows you to change the gray scale palette definitions for the User1 and User2 palette values. To use PALSET, type PALSET at the MS-DOS C:> prompt.
PALSET Utility Key Function Description F1 Help Provides additional information on User Palette functionality F2 Reset Restores the original color values for the selected user palette ↑↓ Select Palette Selects the next or previous palette ←→ Change Color Changes the color definition for the selected palette ESC Exit Returns to the previous menu 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the color you wish to edit. 3.
7 Laptop File Manager This chapter tells you about ❑ Using the Laptop File Manager (LFM) program to manage and view your files and directories ❑ LFM commands that simplify directory and file copying, deletion, printing, renaming, and other common file management functions Contents Getting Started with LFM ................................................ 7-3 Loading LFM ............................................................... 7-4 Using the Main Menu ................................................
Contents Content s Up (ESC Key) Command............................................ 7-27 Update Command ..................................................... 7-27 Multiple File Operations ................................................ 7-28 Tagging Files for Multifile Operation .......................... 7-29 Split Screen .............................................................. 7-29 Copying Multiple Files............................................... 7-29 Restoring Laptop File Manager .............
Getting Started with LFM Get ting Sta rted w ith LFM The Laptop File Manager (LFM) utility supplied with your computer helps you manipulate files and directories stored on the hard disk. Many functions operate on two or more files, called multiple file operations.
Getting Started with LFM Loading LFM The Laptop Manager utility enables you to load LFM from the Laptop Manager main menu by pressing F2. You also can load LFM at the C:\> prompt by typing LFM and pressing ENTER. Either way, LFM displays a listing of the files and directories in the current directory similar to the following figure. From this listing you can select drives, directories, and files to view and manipulate. Laptop File Manager vn.
Using the Main Menu Using t he Ma in Menu Use the following keys and commands to move the highlight around the LFM main menu to help you work with your directories and files.
Function Key Commands Funct ion Key C ommand s The function keys (F1 through F10) listed along the bottom of the LFM main menu provide the functions described in this section. F1 Help Key Pressing F1 at the LFM main menu—and at some LFM submenus—displays a Help screen with condensed user instructions. Some Help screens have more than one page; look in the upper right corner of the Help screen for the number of pages available. Press PgUp/PgDn to move among the pages.
Function Key Commands F3 ReRd (Reread) Key Pressing F3 causes LFM to redisplay the listing. This function is useful if you are examining several floppies on the floppy drive. Rather than having to press F2 (Change Directory) and type the pathname, press F3 each time you insert a new floppy. You can also “untag” all files you may have previously tagged by pressing F3.
Function Key Commands F5 Split (Split Screen) Key The split screen function enables you to view two directory listings on the same screen. At the LFM main menu, press F5 and LFM prompts you at the bottom of the screen: Path: [ ] Type the pathname of the second directory you want to view and press Enter. The directory can be on the same drive or a different drive. You can use all function key commands and single-letter commands on directories and files in either listing.
Function Key Commands F6 Creat (Create) Key Pressing F6 enables you to create a new directory or filename at the LFM prompt at the bottom of the screen [F]ile or [D]irectory: If you want to create a new file, press F. If you want to create a new directory, press D. LFM then prompts: Path: [ ] Type the filename or directory name and path and press ENTER. If you do not type a drive letter or directory name, LFM stores the new file or directory under the displayed drive or directory.
Function Key Commands Press the key corresponding to the boxed character in the prompt to begin the sort function. LFM then sorts and displays the files in the current directory listing (and all other directories LFM displays) according to the attribute you select from one of the following. Name Press N and LFM sorts all files in alphabetic order. If any filenames begin with nonalphabetic characters, they are displayed before the alphabetic names.
Function Key Commands ❑ If you want to execute an MS-DOS command, pressing C causes LFM to prompt at the bottom of the screen DOS Command: [ ] where you can type any MS-DOS command and press Enter to execute. F9 Go Key Pressing F9 at the LFM main menu causes LFM to load and execute programs based on the file’s extension. For example, if you want to execute the MS-DOS EDIT utility on a particular file, move the highlight to the EDIT.COM line under the DOS directory listing and press F9.
Function Key Commands n Note: Do not use the Go function to execute a terminateand-stay-resident (TSR) program. LFM cannot reload itself when you exit the TSR program, and it displays an error message. The MS-DOS PRINT program is an example. If you intend to use PRINT, install it in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file so the resident portion of PRINT will load when you start the computer.
Function Key Commands Pathnames/Options Setup Menu Pressing P at the LFM Setup Commands menu causes LFM to display the Pathnames Setup and Options Setup menu. Pathname Setup Editor Pathname : [ C:\DOS\EDIT.
Function Key Commands LFM Colors Menu Pressing C at the LFM Setup Commands menu causes LFM to display the Screen Color Setup menu at which you can change the colors of the LFM menus displayed by a color LCD or an external monitor connected to your computer or change the gray shades of the monochrome LCD.
Character Key Commands Cha racter Key C ommand s The upper right quadrant of the LFM main menu lists the commands you can use to manipulate the directories and files displayed on the main menu. If the Commands box is not displayed, press F4 and LFM replaces the drive statistics display with the Commands box.
Character Key Commands arch (Archive) Attribute Setting a file’s Archive attribute affects how MS-DOS and some applications create a back-up file when you make changes to the file. rdonly (Read Only) Attribute Setting a file or directory to Read-Only protects the file from any changes or editing. The file cannot be written to or deleted from the storage device (hard disk or floppy). sys (System) Attribute The System attribute is used for system files (.SYS) required to start and run your computer.
Character Key Commands ❑ If you do not type a new drive letter or directory name, LFM copies the file or directory to the current drive or directory. ❑ If you do not type a new filename, LFM uses the existing filename. You also can copy a file/directory to another name you type at the Path: prompt. You can create a new directory while copying. At the Path: prompt type the new directory name as part of the pathname, and press ENTER.
Character Key Commands Delete Command The Delete command enables you to delete the highlighted file, tagged files (see “Multiple File Operations” later in this chapter), or an entire directory and all files stored in the directory. To delete a file, highlight the file you want to delete and press D. LFM prompts at the bottom of the screen Are you sure? [ N ] If you are certain you want to delete the file, press Y. LFM deletes the file and removes the filename from the listing.
Character Key Commands Edit Command The Edit command loads the highlighted file and the MS-DOS Editor. You can install and use almost any other word processing or editing program by entering its pathname using the Setup function. You must first install your word processor or editor on the hard disk according to the instructions furnished with your word processing program.
Character Key Commands Attribute To exclude (untag) all files with certain attributes, press the A key at the Exclude prompt and LFM prompts you at the bottom of the screen Attributes: [Y]es, [N]o, [I]gnore: [I] arch [I] rdonly [I] sys [I] hide This prompt enables you to exclude all files with the same attributes. For example, if you want to exclude all read-only files in a directory, move the cursor to the rdonly option and press Y to select read-only files. Then press ENTER twice.
Character Key Commands Later Date Pressing L at the Exclude prompt displays the same File Date prompt as the Earlier Date prompt described above, and works the same except LFM excludes all files after the date you specify. Select All Press S (or the ENTER key) at the Exclude prompt to exclude (and untag) all files in the directory. This option is particularly useful if you first select all files and then use the Exclude command to remove certain files from the included list.
Character Key Commands If you select the [N]ext option by pressing N, LFM looks for the first occurrence of the filename pattern after the highlighted filename. After you press F or N, LFM prompts at the bottom of the screen File pattern: [ *.* ] At this prompt enter the filename pattern for which you are searching. For example, to find the first or next file with a .TXT extension, type *.TXT and press ENTER. LFM then searches for the first or next filename with the .TXT extension.
Character Key Commands Attributes: [Y]es, [N]o, [I]gnore: [I] arch [I] rdonly [I] sys [I] hide This prompt enables you to include all files with the same attributes. For example, if you want to include all read-only files in a directory, move the cursor to the rdonly option and press Y to select read-only files Then press ENTER twice. If you want to include all archived files, press Y with the cursor in the arch box. You can select any combination of attributes.
Character Key Commands Later Date Pressing L at the Include prompt displays the same File Date prompt as the Earlier Date prompt described previously, and works the same except LFM includes all files after the date you specify. Select All Press S or ENTER at the Include prompt to include all files in the directory. This option is particularly useful if you first select all files and then use the Exclude command described previously to remove certain files from the tagged list.
Character Key Commands provide their own printing facility, you may find their print functions more convenient to use. Quit Command The Quit command at the main menu erases LFM from RAM and returns control to MS-DOS, Laptop Manager, or Windows depending on how you loaded LFM. If LFM is in split-screen mode, LFM quits the current screen of the two screens. To quit LFM or one of the split screens, press Q at the main menu.
Character Key Commands If you want to move the file, type the entire pathname where you want the file moved, including the new or existing filename, and press ENTER. For example, to move MYFILE.TXT to the MEMOS directory on the root directory and change the name, type MEMOS\FILE1.TXT. LFM deletes MYFILE.TXT entry from the current directory and moves it to the FILE1.TXT file under the MEMOS directory.
Character Key Commands Tag Command The Tag command enables you to tag (include) directories and files, one at a time, for later multiple file operations. To tag a directory or file, highlight the name of the file, and press T. LFM displays the >> symbol in the left margin opposite the name to denote that the directory or file is tagged; LFM then moves the highlight down to the next name. If you want to “untag” (exclude) a name, highlight the name, and press T. LFM removes the >> tag symbol.
Multiple File Operations M ultip le File Operations You can perform the same character key command on two or more directories or files by using the Tag command, Include command, or Exclude command to choose the names and then activating the command.
Multiple File Operations Tagging Files for Multifile Operation To select files for multifile commands, you can use either the Tag command to tag each file in the main menu listing or the Include and Exclude commands to select a large number of related names or extensions. You also can use the Include All command to tag all files and then selectively exclude files by pressing T(AG). If you want to include or exclude directories, follow these steps. 1. Press F10 to get to the Setup Commands menu. 2.
Restoring Laptop File Manager Restoring Lap top File Ma nag er If LFM has for some reason been deleted from the hard disk, you can install the LFM files from the backup diskettes you made of your system software during SETUP. After installing the software, you should be able to load LFM from the hard disk, Windows, or from the Laptop Manager main menu.
8 VGA External Monitor Utilities This chapter tells you about ❑ Capabilities and operation of the VGA software when using an external monitor ❑ Technical data for users wanting to program the VGA enhanced modes Contents Capabilities .....................................................................8-2 Extended 1024 × 768 Graphics Mode...........................8-2 Extended 16 and 256-Color 800 × 600 Graphics Mode..........................................................
Capabilities Ca pa bilit ies Your TravelMate 4000M computer supports several enhanced modes beyond the VGA standard, including the ability to display 132 columns of text and 256-color graphics at resolutions of 640 × 480 and 640 × 400 on any supported monitor. In addition, the TravelMate 4000M supports 800 × 600 resolution, 16- and 256-color graphics on a multifrequency monitor and 1024 × 768 resolution, 16-color graphics on an 8514 or compatible monitor.
Capabilities Extended 16 and 256-Color 800 × 600 Graphics Mode Your computer display software can drive a multifrequency display in an extended graphics mode with 800 dots horizontally by 600 dots vertically in 16 or 256 simultaneous colors. This increased resolution effectively provides 56 percent more information than standard VGA modes with software that supports this mode. Note: The extended resolution 800 × 600 graphics mode of your computer requires a multifrequency monitor.
Capabilities 132-Column Text Modes Your computer supports two 132-column text modes on either fixed-frequency or multifrequency monitors. One mode displays 25 rows of 132-column-wide text. The second mode displays 60 rows of 132-column-wide text. These modes display large amounts of information at one time. These extended modes require specific software support to take advantage of their capabilities in software applications.
VGA Utility VGA Utilit y Most software that is compatible with IBM’s Personal System/2, VGA, or EGA will run automatically on your computer. Just turn on your computer and install your application for IBM PS/2 models 50, 60, 70 or 80 video, VGA, or EGA as instructed by the program’s documentation. Configuring Your Application Program Many applications include an installation or configuration program to prepare them for operation on particular hardware.
VGA Utility TravelMate 4000M Video Standards Supported Simultaneous Colors (1) Mapping (2) VGA, PS/2 Display Adapter including MCGA and EGA modes (default) Monochrome Text – 80 columns × 25 rows Monochrome Standard Mode Resolution 80 columns × 25 rows 40 columns × 25 rows 80 columns × 60 rows 100 columns × 50 rows 100 columns × 60 rows 100 columns × 25 rows 16 16 Color Color 16 16 16 Color Color Color 132-Col.
VGA Utility Installation Hints The following software installation tips may help you achieve the best monitor image. ❑ The best display images usually are achieved by installing your applications for the highest resolution mode available. ❑ Some applications automatically detect what type of video card and monitor combination are installed and configure themselves to take best advantage of the available hardware. ❑ Install your software for VGA or IBM PS/2 video if possible.
VGA Utility TravelMate 4000M VGA Software The /UTILS directory contains several programs designed to help you operate your external monitor most efficiently. Various drivers in the /UTILS directory let popular applications take advantage of your computer’s extended graphics and 132-column text modes. For driver installation instructions, run the INSTALL.BAT file by typing INSTALL at the MS-DOS C:\UTILS> prompt INSTALL and pressing ENTER. You can copy the drivers for programs such as Lotus 1-2-3.
VGA Utility Using VGA.EXE The VGA.EXE utility enables you to customize several features of your LCD or external monitor. Note: The VGA utility may not operate correctly under Windows. At the MS-DOS C:\> prompt, type VGA and press ENTER. VGA displays a simple menu listing some of the options available. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to select the feature you want, and press ENTER. To quit the VGA program, choose the Exit to Operating System option and press ENTER or simply press ESC. You may also load VGA.
VGA Utility The following commands enable you to use VGA.EXE at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt. VGA Utility Commands Command Description VGA Displays the VGA.
VGA Utility Command Description CON4 Enables the foreground and background contrast adjustments MON0 Sets the monitor type to VGA MON1 Sets monitor type to 8514-Compatible MON2 Sets monitor type to Super VGA MON3 Sets monitor type to Extended Super VGA MON4 Sets monitor type to Multi-Frequency MON5 Sets monitor type to Extended Multi-Frequency MON6 Sets monitor type to Super Multi-Frequency MON7 Sets monitor type to Extended Super Multi-Freq.
VGA Utility VGA 132 × 25 Switches the computer to color, 25-line, 132-column text mode. This mode is only for use with specific applications that have been designed to take advantage of this mode’s extended text capabilities. Not available on color models. Command Description VGA 132 × 43 Switches the computer to color, 43-line, 132-column text mode. This mode is only for use with specific applications that have been designed to take advantage of this mode’s extended text capabilities.
Advanced Monitor Operations Advanced M onitor Operations VGA and Extended VGA Programming This section describes how to access the enhanced modes of your computer. The information in this section is intended for users familiar with assembly language programming. An understanding of this information is not necessary for normal operation of your computer. The VGA standard supports a variety of video modes.
Advanced Monitor Operations TravelMate 4000M Standard VGA Video Modes Mode (hex) Type Colors (1) Columns Rows Buffer Char. Size (2) Res. (3) 1 text 16/256 KB 40 25 B8000 9 × 16 360 × 400 2 text 16/256 KB 80 25 B8000 9 × 16 720 × 400 3 text 16/256 KB 80 25 B8000 9 × 16 720 × 400 4 graph. 4/256 KB 40 25 B8000 8×8 320 × 200 5 graph. 4/256 KB 40 25 B8000 8×8 320 × 200 6 graph.
Advanced Monitor Operations Your computer display software adds 13 additional modes to the standard VGA modes. These modes are the 1024 × 768 and 800 × 600 extended VGA graphics modes, the 640 × 400, 256-color graphics and the 132-column by 25-row and 43-row text modes. These modes each have been assigned mode identification numbers, summarized in the following table. Note: Some products support 1024 x 768 x 256 and 1280 x 1024 x 16 resolution.
Advanced Monitor Operations References Programming the extended VGA modes is similar to programming the standard VGA video modes of the IBM PS/2 VGA and PS/2 Display Adapter. You may want to refer to the following publications for details on programming VGA in general.
External Monitor Troubleshooting Ext erna l Monit or T roub leshoot ing The following are typical symptoms of installation problems and their solutions. Symptom Solution No display (1) Computer not configured appropriately for VGA; configure the application as instructed in the application’s documentation. (2) Monitor signal and/or power cable not properly plugged in. (3) Monitor not turned on. (4) Brightness and/or contrast controls on monitor not adjusted properly.
External Monitor Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Screen displays distorted image on IBM PS/2 monitor Your computer is configured for an invalid monitor via the Setup Program; the CRT Type item must be set to match the PS/2 display or equivalent fixed frequency monitor. Unable to display 800 × 600 You must have a multifrequency extended graphics monitor to use the extended 800 × 600 graphics mode of the computer.
9 Other Utilities Other utilities available from Texas Instruments are automatically installed in the /UTILS directory on the hard disk. Available utilities are as follows: ❑ ALARM utility that controls the low-battery and cover-closed alarm beepers ❑ GETSTAT utility that tests for the presence of external devices and the computer power source ❑ RAMDRIVE.
ALARM Utility ALARM Utilit y The ALARM utility enables you to turn on or turn off the low-battery beeper and the cover-closed beeper at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt. To view the command and its options, at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type ALARM and press ENTER. The current status of the ALARM utility is displayed. The Cover Alarm is turned On. The Low Battery Alarm is turned On. To view a brief help display, type Alarm /? and press ENTER.
GETSTAT Utility GET STAT Utilit y The GETSTAT program can be used in a batch file to test for the following: ❑ Connection of an external monitor (/M) ❑ Presence of an optional external expansion unit (/E) ❑ Power source in use, external AC Adapter or internal battery pack (/B) ❑ Type of monitor in use, external or built-in LCD (/V) GETSTAT returns an error code to the batch file for it to test.
GETSTAT Utility GETSTAT /V If the computer is displaying data on both the external monitor and the built-in LCD, GETSTAT exits with an ERRORLEVEL=2. If the computer is displaying data on an external monitor, GETSTAT exits with an ERRORLEVEL = 1; if the computer is using its built-in LCD, GETSTAT exits with an ERRORLEVEL = 0. Sample GETSTAT File The following sample shows a typical GETSTAT file you could create as a batch file named SAMPLE.BAT. This file is stored in the /UTILS directory.
GETSTAT Utility @echo off rem version 1.
RAMDRIVE.SYS Device Driver RAM DRIVE.SYS Device Driv er Note: When you turn off or warm start your computer, all data stored in RAM disks is lost (for DOS versions earlier than 6.0). The RAMDRIVE.SYS device driver enables your computer to use some of its memory as if it were a hard disk drive. Called a RAM disk (and sometimes a virtual disk), it is much faster than a hard disk because its data is always loaded into RAM. RAMDRIVE.SYS puts the RAM disks into the memory area above 1 MB.
SETCMOS Utility SET CM OS Utilit y The SETCMOS utility enables you to save and restore the computer configuration data saved in a battery-powered CMOS RAM by the computer’s Setup Program. This utility is useful for: ❑ Restoring configuration data if the CMOS battery is ever removed, disconnected, or fails. Note: The CMOS battery is a small internal battery that powers the CMOS RAM; it is completely separate from the internal battery pack.
SETCMOS Utility The utility displays the following screen and returns to the MS-DOS prompt. Usage: setcmos [ [/r] file /s file /n /d /v /h /? ] /r file Restore from file and reboot /s file Save to file /n No reboot on restore /d Don’t detect hard disk type /v Display version /h or /? This help message Saves/restores CMOS RAM to/from a file. Note: The /R switch is the default switch for the SETCMOS command.
SETCMOS Utility Saving Your CMOS Data Once you have used the computer’s Setup Program to configure your new computer for your operating environment and options, you should save the data stored in the CMOS RAM to your own custom file. To save the current CMOS RAM data, at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type SETCMOS /S MYFILE.CMS and press ENTER. You can type any filename you want instead of the MYFILE.CMS filename shown in the example.
SETKEY Utility SET KEY Utilit y The SETKEY utility enables you to set the keyboard typematic rate and the key repeat delay rate. This utility also sets or displays the current settings for the PS/2 port (Windows-based units only). The utility displays the following screen and returns to the MS-DOS prompt. Usage: SETKEY [/rx /dx /nx /px /S] /rx char repeat rate, x is: v - 30 cps f - 20 cps n - 10 cps (default) s - 5 cps c - 2 cps /dx char repeat delay, x is: 1 - 1 second 2 - .75s 3 - .5s (default) 4 - .
SETKEY Utility Dates The Dates utility provides the following: ❑ System Information ❑ System BIOS Information ❑ VGA BIOS Information ❑ BatteryPro Power Management Information To view data provided by the Dates utility, enter DATES at the MS-DOS prompt.
10 Sound Sound has been pre-installed on your TravelMate 4000M system. This section is an overview of the Sound utilities for Windows. Contents Features........................................................................ 10-2 Pocket Recorder ............................................................ 10-3 Changing the Effects on the Waveform ...................... 10-3 Editing a Waveform ................................................... 10-4 Zooming into a Larger View ...............................
Features Fea tures The sound card included in your TravelMate 4000M includes the following features: 10-2 Sound ❑ High quality sound ❑ Full Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro compatibility ❑ 20-voice FM music synthesizer ❑ 44.
Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for recording waveform data in 8 or 16-bit format. Pocket Recorder can splice and blend files together for interesting audio effects. With Pocket Recorder’s compression and decompression feature, you can record and play back 16-bit sound files at higher audio frequencies using a fraction of the memory space. To start Pocket Recorder, double click on the Pocket Recorder icon in the JAZZ group.
Pocket Recorder Editing a Waveform To edit a waveform, select the portion of the waveform file you want to cut, copy, or paste. You can either: ❑ Click on the mouse button while the insertion point is in the waveform view area and drag the mouse until a portion of the waveform is highlighted. ❑ Hold down the SHIFT key and click the mouse button at a point in the view area.
Pocket Recorder n Note: You can’t scroll the view area while you select a portion of the waveform. You can’t click and drag outside of the waveform view area to scroll. You can only select one zoom mode at a time. Playing Several Waveform Files You can select a number of waveform files and drop the selection into Pocket Recorder to play. To do this, minimize the Pocket Recorder dialog box, select one or more waveform files (using a File Management tool), and drop the selection into Pocket Recorder.
Pocket Recorder n Note: Pocket Recorder does not allow you to produce a recording larger in size than the temporary recording file. Pocket Recorder uses an Auto-Stop feature when your temporary recording file becomes to large to be saved. Recording/Playback Considerations When recording, it is recommended that all audio sources not used as input for recording have their volume levels reduced to zero, even though no audio may be present.
Pocket Mixer Pocket Mix er Pocket Mixer is a Windows 3.1 based application that allows you to: ❑ control master volume ❑ control volume levels and balance of individual input sources ❑ select a record source Starting Pocket Mixer To start Pocket Mixer, double click on the Pocket Mixer icon in the JAZZ group. Audio Mixer Configuration The driver found in your Control Panel window allows you to select the way DOS and Windows mixers interact with each other.
Editing, Playing, and Recording Edit ing, P laying, a nd Recording With Pocket Mixer, you can also: ❑ Edit waveform files ❑ Playback from other sources ❑ Record new tracks A common use of the Pocket Mixer is in recording voice annotation and placing them within other documents. You cannot use the Pocket Mixer to record a voice annotation over CD audio, for example. The Pocket Mixer allows you to select the recording source.
Pocket CD Pocket C D Pocket CD lets you play audio compact discs in your TravelMate 4000M CD-ROM drive. Pocket CD has controls similar to those used by the CD audio player you may have in your home entertainment center. Pocket CD can play back music CDs as either an icon or as a maximized window. If you minimize or close Pocket CD, the CD-ROM reader continues playing until you eject the disk. Pocket CD lets you select the order of songs you want to play with the default of sequential play.
Pocket CD Entering CD Track Titles You can title a track for a specific CD by selecting Modify from the Edit menu, selecting the song you want to name, and Saving from the File menu. A Playlist dialog box appears into which you type a Playlist filename. Select OK. Deleting Songs Select Delete Songs from the Edit menu. This command allows you to delete songs from your playlist. You cannot issue this command while a CD is playing.
11 TravelMate Options This chapter explains: ❑ Options available for your computer ❑ How to install and use some of these options ❑ How to use external monitors with the computer Contents List of Options............................................................... 11-2 Battery Options............................................................. 11-4 Battery Charger ........................................................ 11-4 Extra Battery Pack ....................................................
List of Options List of Opt ions The following options are available with your TM4000M computer: Portable CD-ROM Docking System Provides portable CD-ROM capabilities to the TM4000M notebook user. This is a 350 ms double speed CD-ROM drive with built in stereo speakers, Microsoft headphone, microphone, and CD-ROM sampler. The unit is battery and AC powered. Further information on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System is provided in Chapter 12.
List of Options Printers You may connect almost any parallel printer to the parallel port or a serial printer to the serial port. Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and impact printers you may use with your computer. (Printer interface cables sold separately.) MIDI Connection Allows you to connect external game and audio devices to your computer. SCSI Cables High Density to High Density (TI Part No. 9794074-0001) High Density to 50-Pin Centronix (TI Part No.
Battery Options Batt ery Opt ions Your computer has the following options to enhance battery-powered operations: ❑ Battery Charger ❑ Extra Battery Pack Battery Charger The Battery Charger (TI Part No. 9793360-0001) enhances the battery power. The Battery Charger allows you to charge the battery that came with your Portable CD-ROM Docking System. n Note: It is recommended that you purchase an extra battery pack so that you always have a fully charged battery.
PCMCIA Options PC MC IA Opt ions Your PCMCIA options include the following: ❑ 14.4 KB data/send/receive fax modem ❑ Ethernet 10BaseT ❑ Ethernet 10Base2 ❑ Ethernet 10Base5 Refer to the Phoenix PCMCIA User’s Manual to configure your system with these options. Refer to installation instructions that come with these options for proper seating and cabling (if any) of the adapters.
RAM Expansion RAM Ex pa nsion Your computer is equipped with 4 MB of random access memory (RAM). You can increase memory by installing one of the RAM options: ❑ 4-MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793357-0001). This expands RAM from 4 MB to 8 MB. ❑ 16-MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No. 9793358-0001). This expands RAM from 4 MB to 20 MB Installing A RAM Expansion Board To install the RAM Expansion Board, complete the following steps.
RAM Expansion Removing the screw from RAM expansion compartment 2. Carefully attach the expansion card so that connectors match. Connecting RAM expansion card 3. Replace the plastic cover and tighten the screw.
RAM Expansion Replacing the plastic cover After installing memory, check that all system memory is recognized by turning off QuickBoot in the System Setup. Memory is automatically checked at powerup.
Using the AC Adapter Using the AC Ada pt er The AC Adapter - Charges the internal Battery Pack and operates the computer on AC power whether or not a Battery Pack is installed c Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with your computer. Another adapter can damage your computer. To connect the AC Adapter, complete the following steps: 1. Set the power switch to the off (s) position, or press STANDBY to put the computer into standby mode. 2.
External Numeric Keypad Ex ternal Numeric Keypa d The optional Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2581381-0002) enables you to type numeric data while still permitting data entry on the keyboard. You also have the convenience of direct access to some functions (such as the PGUP, PGDN, and HOME keys) without the need to also press the Fn key. Installing the Numeric Keypad disables the embedded numeric keypad. Extended Numeric Keypad To attach the numeric keypad: 1. Turn off the computer. 2.
Carrying Cases Carrying C ases There are three types of carrying cases for the TM4000M notebook: ❑ Portfolio - a low-cost carrying case for your notebook computer (holds the notebook only) ❑ Carrying Case - a high-quality case for use with your notebook computer (holds the notebook with power supply, cables, etc.
Microphone/Headphone Kit Microphone/Hea dp hone Kit The TravelMate 4000M has an optional microphone and headphone kit (TI Part No. 9793399-0001). The kit also comes with installation instructions. To plug in your microphone, insert the plug into the Mic connector on the back of the notebook.
Other Options Other Opt ions Printers Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser, ink jet, and impact printers. Your computer has ports for both parallel and serial printers. To use a printer, connect the printer to the appropriate port on the left panel of the computer. Then run Setup as described in this manual. Refer to your printer documentation for more installation and usage instructions.
External Monitor Ext erna l Monit or Supported Monitors The computer supports the following multifrequency external and VGA monitors. ❑ 31kHz/70 Hz (400/200 line mode) ❑ 60 Hz (480 line mode) ❑ IBM PS/2 monitors ❑ Multiscanning monitors covering 15.75 to 31.5 kHz, 50 to 70 Hz Installing an External Monitor c Caution: Always turn off the computer before connecting an external monitor. 1. Turn off power to both the external monitor and the computer. 2.
External Monitor 5. In modes that support simultaneous display on the LCD and the CRT, switch to simultaneous display by double-clicking the SimulScan icon in the Windows Notebook Group menu or by typing SIM at the MS-DOS C:\ prompt and pressing ENTER. For usage information, refer to the external monitor documentation.
12 Portable CD-ROM Docking System This chapter explains: ❑ Features of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ❑ Options available for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ❑ How to dock your notebook ❑ How to use features and options of your Portable CD-ROM Docking System Contents Features........................................................................ 12-2 Docking Your Notebook ................................................. 12-5 Undocking the Notebook ...........................................
Features Fea tures The Portable CD-ROM Docking System may be attached to the TM4000M to provide multi-media capabilities for your notebook. Portable CD-ROM Docking System Features The Portable CD-ROM Docking System has the following standard features: ❑ Portable CD-ROM Docking System - supports both information and music CDs ❑ AC Adapter - provided with power cord ❑ Battery power - NiMH battery provides clean and efficient battery power.
Features ❑ CD Home Sampler - comes complete with samples of Microsoft games for use in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
Features DC In Line In SCSI Speaker Portable CD-ROM Docking System - REAR VIEW 12-4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System
Docking Your Notebook Docking Your Noteb ook To dock your notebook to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, complete the following steps: 1. Ensure that power is turned off at the notebook and that the AC adapter has been unplugged. 2. Remove the back plate from the notebook. Removing the back plate n Note: The Back plate may be stored in the backplate compartment on top of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. 3.
Docking Your Notebook Inserting the Portable CD-ROM Docking System 4. When in place, push the clamps on the side of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System in and then up to latch over the notebook. Clamping the notebook 5. When secure, plug in the DC connector. 6. Switch on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
Undocking the Notebook Undocking t he Noteb ook To undock the notebook from the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off power to both the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and the notebook. 2. Remove all batteries and remove the power cord. 3. Unclamp the notebook. To do this, first push in on the tab with the thumb and lift the clamp up from the bottom so that the latch drops. Do this on each side of the notebook. Unclamping the notebook 4.
Undocking the Notebook Releasing the notebook 12-8 Portable CD-ROM Docking System
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System This section describes the functionality of your Portable CD-ROM Docking System. With the Portable CD-ROM Docking System, you may: ❑ CD Eject ❑ Power ❑ Plug in microphones ❑ Plug in headphones ❑ Plug in external audio sources ❑ Adjust audio Microphones and Headphones The TravelMate 4000M Portable CD-ROM Docking System features a microphone and headphone set.
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Microphone and headphone connections Software has been pre-loaded on your hard drive that configures your notebook for the microphone and headphone. To plug in your microphone, insert the plug into the Mic connector on the front of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. The headphones may be plugged in either at the CD-ROM player (un-mixed sound) or at the portable docking system (mixed sound)s.
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Audio input ports Audio Output You may output audio through the following ports on the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: ❑ Headphones - Phones port. There are two ports for the headphones. The port at the Portable CD-ROM Docking System allows you to listen to CDs as you would a normal CD player. The port on the right front of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System allows you to listen to music that has been mixed or edited through your notebook.
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Speaker port Controls The following controls are provided with the Portable CD-ROM Docking System: ❑ CD Eject - when pressed, releases the CD from the Portable CD-ROM Docking System ❑ Power - Turns power to the Portable CD-ROM Docking System on and off ❑ Volume - Adjusts the level of volume ❑ Balance - Distributes sound to left and right speakers ❑ Mix - Adjusts bass and treble 12-12 Portable CD-ROM Docking System
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System Battery LED The battery LED lights amber when the internal battery of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System is charging. The LED turns green when the battery is at least 90% charged. The Battery LED on the notebook lights red when the battery is low in the upper or lower compartments. Battery Release The Battery Release removes the battery from the notebook while the notebook is docked to the portable CD-ROM docking system.
Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking System n Note: The Portable CD-ROM Docking System cannot run on battery power if a third-party SCSI hard drive is installed. You must use AC power. The battery for the Portable CD-ROM Docking System can power both the Portable CD-ROM Docking System and the notebook. If the battery in the CD-ROM Docking System is too low to power the notebook, the notebook enters into Standby mode. You can place a charged battery in the notebook without first having to turn the system off.
Options Opt ions The following optional features can be purchased for the CD-ROM portable docking system: ❑ SCSI 2.5" Hard Drive Enabler kit - TI Part No. 9793373-0001 ❑ Spare AC Adapter - TI Part No. 9793362-0001 ❑ Battery Kit - TI Part No. 9793371-0001 ❑ Brief Case - will hold the portable docking system docked to a TM4000M notebook ❑ Battery Charger - TI Part No. 9793360-0001 ❑ 50-Pin Centronix to 50-Pin Centronix Cable - TI Part No.
Options 3. Remove the battery by pressing the release button and sliding the battery out. Battery release 4. Remove the four screws beside the recessed area in the battery compartment of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Remove screws 5. Open the SCSI drive kit. This should include a SCSI connector, metal bracket, plastic cover, screws, and installation instructions.
Options n Note: You must purchase a third party 2.5" SCSI hard drive from your computer supply store or reseller. Seagate and Toshiba models are known to be compatible. SCSI Hard Drive Enabler Kit 6. n Attach one end of the SCSI connector to the SCSI drive and the other to the connector on the bottom of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System. Note: There will be left-over pins on the right side of the connector. 7. Place the drive in the Portable CD-ROM Docking System.
Options Attaching SCSI connectors 8. Place the metal bracket over the drive so that the holes in the feet on the plate are aligned directly over the holes left by removing the screws. 9. Screw the bracket down. Screw the metal plate over the drive 10. Slide the plastic cover over the drive until the plastic release tab clicks into place.
Options Insert plastic cover 11. Turn the unit over, attach notebook, and plug in AC power. 12. Change the lastdrive in the CONFIG.SYS file from D to E. 13. Add ASPIDISK.SYS/D to the CONFIG.SYS file. 14. Reboot To partition and format the SCSI hard drive, perform the following steps: 1. Go to the SCSI directory and type AFDISK. 2. Verify the correct hard disk make and type. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Verify logical drive information. 5. Press INSERT to create the partition. 6.
Options 7. n When complete, reboot and type FORMAT D:. Note: The SCSI hard disk should be set at ID0. AC Adapter An AC Adapter is provided with your Portable CD-ROM Docking System. If you want to order a spare AC Adapter, refer to TI Part No. 9793362-0001. For further information refer to Chapter 11, TravelMate Options.
A Specifications Memory Memory for the TM4000M Series includes 4 MB of standard RAM with the following upgrades available: ❑ 4-MB Upgrade Kit TI Part No. 9793357-0001 ❑ 16-MB Upgrade Kit TI Part No. 9693358-0001 Display The following display types are available: DX4/75 8.5 inches - Active Matrix Color SX2/25 9.5 inches - Monochrome 8.
Appendix A Ap pend ix A Floppy Disk Drive All TM4000M Series notebooks use 1.44-MB, 3.5" floppy disks. Hard Disk Drives The following is a listing of hard drives types for the TM4000M Series notebooks: DX4/75 340-MB Hard Drive SX2/25 120-MB Hard Drive 200-MB Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM specifications are as follows: ❑ Single-sided ❑ 250 ms access time ❑ 300 KB per second sustained transfer rate ❑ Supports SCSI synchronous transfer (up to 4.
Appendix A ❑ Frequency response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3dB ❑ Distortion - 0.02% Max. (at 1 kHz w/20 kHz LPF) ❑ Signal to Noise Ratio - 84 dB Typ (IEC 179 A-weighted) PCMCIA Slots The TM4000M Series notebooks come standard with a PCMCIA slot that accommodates 1 Type III or 2 Type II PCMCIA option cards.
Appendix A n Note: If you connect the PS/2 mouse to the computer while power is on, press CTRL-ALT-DEL (warm start), or cycle power so the computer can detect the presence of the mouse. 2. Attach the six-pin Mini-Din connector to the mouse and insert the other end of the connector into the external keyboard port on the TravelMate 4000M. 3. Set the keyboard switch located between the serial and parallel port on the rear of the notebook to the down position. This deactivates the internal pointing device.
Appendix A Sound TM4000M Series notebooks come with 16-bit sound and MIDI connections as standard features. Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TravelMate 4000M notebook computer: Temperature Operating: 50o to 95o F (10o C to 35o C) Storage: -4o to 140o F (-20o C to +60o C) Relative Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Storage: 10% to 90% Shock Maximum 60g pulse in X and Y orientation and a 35g pulse in the Z axis.
Appendix A Storage: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited to 0.244 inch peak-to-peak maximum displacement 5.0g, 20 to 400Hz Options Refer to the individual publications furnished with each option for specifications.
B Character Sets The TravelMate Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for MS-DOS. This appendix shows the character sets for Code Page 437 (United States), 850 (Multilingual), 863 (Canadian-French), and 865 (Nordic), with the decimal and hexadecimal codes for each character. The four-character sets contain differences in the international, symbol, and graphics characters above decimal code 128 (extended ASCII characters).
Character Sets Character Sets Code Page 437, United States B-2 Character Sets
Character Sets Code Page 850, Multilingual Character Sets B-3
Character Sets Code Page 863, Canadian-French B-4 Character Sets
Character Sets Code Page 865, Nordic Character Sets B-5
C Keyboard Layouts Esc Set Up F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 & 7 % 1 2 A Caps Lock S Shift R X Ctrl T F D Z 6 5 E W Q Fn 4 3 8 U B 9 1 M N 6 O 2 K Prt Sc SysRq P Enter 3 L 0 0 Enter Enter Home Alt Alt Del Ins Pause Break 0 5 I NumLk Scr Lk ) 9 4 J F12 ( 8 H V F11 7 Y G C F10 F9 Shift End PgUp PgDn U.S.
Keyboard Layouts Keyboard Layouts Esc Set Up F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 2 1 3 Q Shift S > 5 E W A Caps Lock 4 R X Z 7 B M N 6 O 2 K Prt Sc Scr Lk SysRq Pause Break Del Ins 0 5 I NumLk 9 ) 1 J F12 9 4 U H V C 8 8 Y G F11 ( 7 T F D F10 F9 & 6 % 1/2 F8 3 L 0 P Å Æ Enter Shift 0 < Ctrl Fn Home Alt Gr Alt End PgUp PgDn Danish Keyboard Echap Config 2 F1 F2 1 & F4 F3 F5 3 2 F6 4 F7 F8 6 5 7 A Z Q E S R D 8 7 F
Keyboard Layouts Esc Konfig F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 & 6 % 1 2 3 2 A S > 5 E W Q 4 3 R D X Y 7 U H ) 1 M N Entf Einfg Untbr β 0 6 O 2 K Pause 9 5 I Druck S-Abf Num Roll F12 9 4 J B V C 8 8 Z G F11 ( 7 T F F10 F9 3 L 0 P U O Enter A 0 < Fn Strg Alt Ende Pos 1 Alt Gr Bild Bild German Keyboard Esc Config F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 3 2 4 E W Q A 5 S R D 7 8 U H I 1 X Z C V B N M 0 Canc Ins ì O 2 6
Keyboard Layouts Esc Set Up F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 & 6 % 2 1 3 A Shift S > 5 E W Q Caps Lock 4 R X Z 7 U B F12 1 M N 6 O 2 K Prt Sc Scr Lk SysRq Pause Break Del Ins 0 5 I NumLk 9 ) 9 4 J H V C 8 8 Y G F11 ( 7 T F D F10 F9 P 3 L 0 Å Æ Enter Shift 0 < Ctrl Fn Home Alt Gr Alt End PgUp PgDn Norwegian Keyboard Esc Config a o F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 & 6 % 2 1 3 A 5 E W Q Bloq 4 S R 7 8 U 4 J H F12
Keyboard Layouts Esc Set Up F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 F8 & 6 % 1/2 2 1 3 A Shift S > 5 E W Q Caps Lock 4 R D X Z 7 U H Nu mL k Scr Lk F12 1 M N 6 O 2 K Pause Break SysRq Del Ins 0 5 I Prt Sc 9 ) 9 4 J B V C 8 8 Y G F11 ( 7 T F F10 F9 3 L 0 Å P Enter A O Shift 0 < Ctrl Fn Alt Home Alt Gr End PgUp PgDn Swedish/Finnish Keyboard Esc Set Up F1 F2 1 2 > F6 S ç % 5 7 8 ( U H B F11 4 J N F12 I 1 M 0 Prt Sc S
Keyboard Layouts Esc Set Up 2 F1 F2 F4 F3 2 1 & F5 3 F6 4 F8 F7 5 Z A E S Q F11 8 8 T F 9 4 U H 1 J Pause SysRq Bre a k Ins Del ) 6 O 2 K Prt Sc Scr Lk à 5 I Nu m L k 0 ç Y G F12 9 è R D 7 7 6 ( é F10 F9 P 3 L M Enter ù > X W B V C 0 N 0 < Ctrl Fn Home Alt Gr Alt End PgUp PgDn Belgium Keyboard Esc Set Up F1 F2 F4 F3 F5 F6 F7 3 Q > 5 E W A Caps Lock 4 S C 7 V U H B 8 4 J N F12 ) I 1 M 0 Pr
D Diagnostics Your computer provides two diagnostics routines to ensure that it and its peripherals are functioning properly. One routine is executed every time you turn on the computer. The other is accessed from a separate Diagnostics Program. Power-On Diagnostics When you turn on the computer, a self-test executes, checks internal memory, and displays the number of kilobytes available for use. Note: If Quick Boot is enabled, the memory is not displayed. After a few seconds, MS-DOS starts to load.
Diagnostics Diag nostics Park Fixed Disks The Park Fixed Disk function prepares the fixed disks for relocation. The fixed disk heads are placed over the diagnostics cylinder so that vibrations do not cause errors on the usable media. The heads are also automatically parked for safe travel when you turn off the computer or the computer enters standby mode. Diagnostics If you select the Diagnostics Program, a warning and menu display. Press N to abort Diagnostics.
Diagnostics Pressing F9 tests all currently selected devices. If you do not want to perform specific tests, set these test selections to not present (N); this tells the Diagnostics Program not to test these items. When a single test or suite of tests is initiated, the Test Control Options and Test Results menu displays. On the left side of this menu is information relating to the test currently being performed. The right side of the menu contains the results of previously completed tests.
Diagnostics Choosing Specific Suites of Tests Many of the tests have submenus that permit you to select which parts of the test you want. When you select any of these tests, either individually (using F10) or as part of suite of tests (using F9), the submenus ask for additional information. If the tests are run multiple times, the submenus are displayed only before the first pass. Each of the test submenus displays whether or not the test is interactive and whether or not it is destructive to data.
Diagnostics Monochrome Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Memory test Color Graphics Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test EGA Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test VGA Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Page test Graphics test Background test Memory test Parallel Port Test Internal loopback Printed pattern (requires connected printer) Ex
Diagnostics Additional Diagnostics The Diagnostics Program hard disk tests are all nondestructive except on the diagnostics cylinder. The tests perform seek tests, head tests, and controller tests, but do not perform read/write tests on the entire media. Additional tests for the hard disk are contained in the hard disk format system, which is described later in this appendix. Sound Diagnostics To check Sound, select sound from the Windows Control Panel. Select Test to see if sound is on.
Diagnostics The following table lists the classes of error codes. The numbers are in hexadecimal. Diagnostics Error Code Classes Code DESCription 01xx System planar board tests 07xx Keyboard tests 10xx Math coprocessor tests 17xx Video tests 20xx Asynchronous ports tests 27xx LPT ports tests 30xx Memory tests 37xx Diskette/FDisk tests The following table lists the error codes, by class and subclass, that could be displayed by the Diagnostics Program.
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code Class 0108 System Board 8253 counters 0109 System Board System timer interrupts (1) 010A System Board System timer interrupts (2) 010B System Board Processor flags 0110 System Board CMOS memory 0111 System Board Real time clock 0120 System Board BIOS checksum 0701 Keyboard Controller 0702 Keyboard Keyboard map 1001 Coprocessor Registers 1002 Coprocessor Calculations 1701 Video Text attributes 1702 Video Back
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code Class Failure DESCription 1730 Video Cannot initialize video 2001 Serial Baud rate clock 2002 Serial Internal loopback data 2003 Serial Internal loopback control 2004 Serial External loopback data 2701 LPT Registers read/write 2702 LPT Control loopback 2703 LPT Printed pattern 2704 LPT Printer not ready 2705 LPT Unknown error 2706 LPT No paper/paper jam 2707 LPT Printer timeout 2708 LPT Printer busy 3001
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) Code Class 3708 Disk DMA overrun 3709 Disk Attempt to DMA across 64 KB 370A Disk Bad sector flag found 370B Disk Bad cylinder detected 370C Disk Media type not found 370D Disk Invalid format sectors count 370E Disk Control data mark detected 3710 Disk CRC or ECC error detected 3711 Disk EGC corrected error 3720 Disk General controller failure 3740 Disk Seek operation 3750 Disk Change line test 3780 Disk Drive not
Diagnostics Loopback Connections The serial and parallel communications tests in the Diagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests that require placing loopback connectors on the output ports of the computer. The loopback connector pin assignments are listed in the following tables.
Diagnostics Hard Disk Format When you select the Hard Disk Format, the program displays the Format Fixed Disk menu. Use the cursor keys to highlight the hard disk you want formatted or analyzed, and press ENTER. After you have selected a hard disk, the program displays a warning that the formatting operation will erase any data currently stored on the hard disk.
Diagnostics To manually add a bad track to the table, press INS. Use the cursor keys or ENTER to select between cylinder and head fields. After the cylinder and head are entered, press F10 or ENTER, and the new entry will be added to the table. If an invalid head or cylinder value is entered, the program displays a menu permitting you to delete a bad track. To delete a bad track, use the cursor keys to highlight the bad track, and press Del.
Diagnostics Analyzing the Hard Disk Surface If you do not need to reformat the entire hard disk but want to perform a thorough test of the media to detect any bad or marginal areas, select F6 to analyze the surface. Caution: This performs a destructive analysis of the hard disk media (all data on the hard disk will be erased). Any bad tracks found during the analysis are automatically added to the bad track table.
Diagnostics ❑ The program scans the drive for tracks that have already been marked as bad and adds them to the bad track table. ❑ Each track is reformatted using the current interleave value. ❑ Each track in the bad track table is reformatted as bad so that it cannot be used. ❑ The program performs a surface analysis on the media, reformats any additional bad tracks as bad, and adds them to the list.
E Power Consumption Values The following table summarizes approximate power consumption using various computer power-saving features, manual and automatic. Power Consumption by Operating Mode Typical Power Consumption Operating Mode Manual Standby* with DOS background tasks 4.0 – 6.0 watts Manual Standby* with no background tasks 2.0 – 4.0 watts Auto Suspend† with DOS background tasks 3.5 – 6.0 watts Auto Suspend† with Windows background tasks 2.5 – 5.
F Configuring Memory This appendix describes the various areas of RAM and how you can make it more efficient by configuring it with the memory management device drivers supplied with your computer.
Memory Areas Memory Area s MS-DOS directly accesses up to 640 KB of RAM for the execution of programs and commands and for storing temporary data. MS-DOS cannot directly access memory beyond this 640-KB limit. The amount of standard default RAM (640 KB) in the computer is displayed on the Setup Program menu as Standard (Memory), and it can be changed in 64-KB increments if required by your application. The following memory map shows the available memory and how MS-DOS uses it.
Memory Areas Extended Memory Extended memory is internal system RAM above 1024 KB. MS-DOS or your applications (that support extended memory) can access Extended memory if your system is configured with an extended memory driver (XMS). Extended memory drivers manage the extended memory ensuring that two programs do not use the same part of memory. The enhanced mode of MS Windows uses extended memory to multitask applications. MS-DOS includes the HIMEM.SYS extended memory driver. HIMEM.
Memory Areas Expanded Memory Expanded memory conforms to the Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) developed by Lotus/Intel/Microsoft (LIM) known as LIM-EMS. Your computer supports EMS version 4.0. Expanded memory is accessed by allocating an area (usually 64 KB) of system memory between 640 KB and 1 MB (and between 256 KB and 640 KB when the /O option is used) as a “window.” Pages or segments of data are passed to and from Expanded memory through this window, which is called the page frame.
Memory Device Drivers Memory Device Drivers The following device drivers included in the C:\ directory are provided to manage memory: ❑ HIMEM.SYS — An extended memory manager that supervises the computer’s Extended memory so that no two applications use the same memory at the same time ❑ EMM386.EXE — Supports LIM-EMS Expanded memory ❑ RAMDRIVE.SYS — Supports RAM disks in standard, Extended, and Expanded memory ❑ SMARTDRV.
Memory Device Drivers EMM386.EXE The EMS memory manager provided with your computer, EMM386.EXE, conforms to version 4.00 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (EMS). EMM386.EXE enables areas of system memory to be used as Expanded memory. The EMM386.EXE device driver must be installed before you can use Expanded memory. To install EMM386.EXE in its simplest form, include the following command line in your CONFIG.
Memory Device Drivers Some applications may require “backfill” memory, which is the unused area of standard memory that can be used by EMM386.EXE as Expanded memory. For example, an application may require only 256 KB or 512 KB of standard memory, leaving 384 KB and 128 KB of backfill memory space, respectively, for use as Expanded memory.
Memory Device Drivers To install HIMEM.SYS in its simplest form, include the following command line in your CONFIG.SYS file before any other device commands that use Extended memory: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS In this form, HIMEM.SYS uses default values. Access to HMA is on a “first-come-first-served” basis. RAMDRIVE.SYS A RAM disk is a portion of your computer’s memory configured to simulate a disk drive. A RAM disk, also called a virtual disk, can be accessed much faster than a normal drive.
Memory Device Drivers ❑ If your hard drive is configured as drive C, the RAM disk is drive D. ❑ If your hard drive is drive C and your hard drive is drive D, the RAM disk is drive E. SMARTDRV SMARTDRV is a disk-caching program that reduces the time it takes your computer to read data from the hard disk. When SMARTDRV is installed, information from the hard disk is temporarily stored in a cache in Extended or Expanded memory.
G Connector Pin Assignments 1 RS-232C Connector 5 6 9 Nine-Pin RS-232C Serial Connector (Female IBM-AT) Pin No. Signal Name Abbreviation Direction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator CD RD TD DTR SG DSR RTS CTS RI Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Input Parallel Connector 25-Pin Parallel Printer Connector Pin No.
Connector Pin Assignments Connector Pin Assig nment s 15-Pin VGA External Monitor Connector Pin No. Signal Name Direction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Red video Green video Blue video Not used Ground Red return Green return Blue return Not used Ground Not used Not used Horizontal sync Vertical sync Not used Output Output Output Input Input Input Output Output Note: Monochrome monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video.
Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin Micro MIDI/Joy Connector Pin Number Signal Name 1, 8, 9, 15 2 3 4, 5, 12 6 7 10 11 13 14 VCC DC4 TMRD GND TMRC D5 D6 TMRB TMRA D7 9-Pin Serial Port Connector Pin Signal Name Abbreviation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator DCD RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI Connector Pin Assignments G-3
H Screen Standards This appendix summarizes the screen standards supported by your computer’s internal display adapter. VGA (Video Graphics Array) The VGA standard supports 640-by-480 pixel monochrome or 16 of 64 color graphics and 320-by-200 pixel 256-color graphics. The VGA standard uses an 8-by-16 pixel character box for text display.
Screen Standards Screen Sta nda rds External Monitor Support Your computer supports all IBM standard VGA video in addition to 640 x 480, 800-by-600, 1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024 extended graphics modes on an external monitor. Many extended text modes are also supported.
Screen Standards Extended Modes Supported The following table lists the supported extended modes. Extended Modes Mode (hex) Colors Graphics Text Resolution Resolution (Char x Row) 2e 256/256K 640x480 30 256/256K 800x600 37 16/256K 1024x768 52 16/256K 54 16/256K 64,6a 16/256K 800x600 6Ci 16/256K 1280x 1024 132x60 132x25 160x64 DotClk MHz Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Notes 25 40 44.9 40 40 40 65 31.5 37.8 35.5 31.5 31.5 37.
I Creating Help Displays You can custom design your own Help displays to show information for your own programs or off-the-shelf applications. You also can add subjects and related descriptions to the HELP.DAT file created at the factory. Use an ASCII word processor or editor (such as the MS-DOS Edit utility) to create and edit the HELP.DAT files or an editor that creates or “exports” files in ASCII format. Rules for Creating Help Files Use the following rules to create your own help files.
Creating Help Displays Creating Help Displays and BF selects the menu color, using B for background color and F for foreground color in hexadecimal.
Creating Help Displays ❏ ; — (semicolon) in column 0 precedes a comment line, which is ignored by the program. You can insert any number of comment lines for your own information; comment lines are not displayed in the Help screens. You also can use the ; (semicolon) character anywhere on a menu color line after the :C X Y characters when preceded by a space character; for example, : C 1 0f ; this is a sample color comment line.
Creating Help Displays ::HELP ;————————————————————————— ; the line above must be the first line in the file ;————————————————————————— ; the following line is the Help menu main title ;———————————————————————:T My Help Display, Version 1.
Creating Help Displays Naming Your Help File You can give your help display data file any name and extension you want—except HELP.DAT which is already in use in the UTILS directory. For example, you could name your Help display data file MYFILE.HLP. Then when you want to load your Help display, at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type HELP MYFILE.HLP and press ENTER. If you type only HELP, without specifying a data file, the program searches first for the default data file HELP.
Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computer-related terms. access — The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, a floppy, or the hard drive. access shutter — A metal cover on a floppy that slides open to allow the computer to read or write data. adapter — A device that connects an option to the computer.
Glossary Glossary backlight — A feature that allows you to control background brightness for better readability. backing up — Duplicating a program or file onto a separate storage medium so that a copy will be preserved against possible loss or damage to the original. backup — A duplicate copy of information or programs; usually stored on a diskette and kept in a separate location in case the original is lost or damaged.
Glossary bits per second — The speed at which your computer receives or sends data to a device such as a modem or serial printer. boot — To start your computer; also called start-up and power-up. bps — See bits per second. brightness control — A control that allows you to adjust the brightness of the display. buffer — A portion of the computer’s memory that temporarily holds information used by a program; for example, the portion of a document you are working on while using a word processor.
Glossary character — One of a set of symbols, such as letters, numerals, or punctuation marks, that can express information when collectively arranged. Although these symbols are intelligible to humans, they are not understood by your computer. For this reason, standardized character codes consisting of groups of binary digits have been developed to allow characters to be processed by computers. In most cases, a character is represented by 8 bits or 1 byte.
Glossary computer — A combination of a central processing unit (CPU) and memory designed to process information. Although a combination of the central processing unit and memory is defined as a computer, an input device (such as a keyboard) and an output device (such as a display unit) are required to make the computer useful. configure — To adapt software so that it sends the correct control codes to external devices such as printers. Also called customize and set up.
Glossary CPU — See central processing unit. CRT — Abbreviation for cathode ray tube, a common term for a television-like computer monitor. CRT adapter — A hardware option that allows you to use a CRT with your computer. cursor — A special graphic character on the screen (usually a block or underline shape, sometimes blinking) that indicates the next position at which a character will be entered or deleted from the keyboard. customize — See configure.
Glossary device driver — The small programs used to control external devices or to run other programs. A device driver directs production, manipulation, and presentation of appropriate signals by the computer so that the external device will perform as required. diagnostics programs — The programs that test the components of your computer to verify proper operation or to diagnose problems. directory — The list of all files, which itself is a file, on your computer storage medium for easy reference.
Glossary external commands — The utility programs of an operating system (for example, MS-DOS) that enable you to perform occasional operations such as copying an entire floppy or partitioning a hard drive. external devices — The devices, usually for input and output, connected to your computer to increase its capability and usefulness. Examples include printers and modems.
Glossary function keys — The keys that perform editing functions in MS-DOS and have application-defined functions at other times. graphics — Visual patterns displayed on the screen or produced on a printer; usually formed by patterns of dots. hard drive — A combination of a drive mechanism and permanently sealed storage medium; capable of storing large amounts of information.
Glossary internal commands — The core program of the operating system (for example, MS-DOS) that consists of commands necessary for day-to-day operations, such as copying files. internal memory — A temporary storage area for information (programs and data) in binary form. KB — An abbreviation for 1,024 bytes; used to designate the memory capacity of a computer or the storage capacity of a storage device.
Glossary microprocessor — A central processing unit assembled on a single silicon integrated-circuit chip. modem — A device, separate from or installed in your computer, that allows it to use telephone lines to communicate with other devices such as computers. monitor — A view screen to which a computer sends graphics or text data you can see. mouse — A device, manipulated by hand, that moves a cursor or pointer in the same direction as the movement created when the mouse is moved.
Glossary path, pathname — A sequence of directory names, usually ending in a filename, all separated by backslashes (\), to tell your computer where to find particular subdirectories and files. port — An input/output connection between external devices and the computer. The port has both male and female connectors that contain a specific number of pins. processing — The calculating, sorting, storing, and retrieving of information.
Glossary random-access memory (RAM) — A type of internal memory used for the temporary storage of information. The contents of RAM can be altered, allowing information stored there to be processed. Unlike read-only memory, information in RAM is usually lost when power is turned off. For this reason, information in RAM must be saved on a storage device before the computer is turned off. Also called main memory and system memory. read — To access information from a storage device.
Glossary working directory — The default directory used by an application when it first is loaded onto the hard drive. write — To record information on a storage device. write-protect tab — A switch on a floppy drive that prevents recording of data over existing data.
Index A AC adapter, 11-9, 12-18 Alarms Walarms, 3-6 utility, 9-2 applications, installing, 2-2 audio input, 12-11 output, 12-12 autoexec.
default speed, 1-17 speed, 5-8 speed during execution, 4-12 CRT, 3-9 cursor block, 1-21 change, 3-6 creating, 3-15 D data bits, 1-10 date, 1-7, 9-11 date display, 1-7 deleting songs, 10-10 diagnostics, D-1 directory working, 4-9 diskettes, 1-8, 1-19 diskete drive, A-2 display, 1-21, 2-2, A-1 drivers, 2-18 string, 4-6 Drop N’ Go, 3-6, 3-10 adding/changing applications, 3-10 copying applications, 3-12 deleting applications, 3-12 enable/disable menu, 3-12 icon placement, 3-13 Dynamic Data Exchange, 3-24 E EP
function keys, 7-6 getting started, 7-3 loading, 7-4 multiple file operations, 7-28 pathname/options setup menu, 7-13 restoring, 7-30 LCD brightness control, 5-9 palette, 1-22 power, 1-17, 5-8 LM_SETUP, 4-16 M memory, 2-3, A-1 configuring, F-1 drivers, F-5 installing, 11-6 ramdrive.
panel, 3-9 parallel port, 1-10 parity, 1-10 parameter activity monitoring, 1-19 date and time, 1-7 disk drive, 1-8 input/output, 1-9 keyboard, 1-12 memory, 1-13 power management, 1-14 power savings, 1-15 screen, 1-21 string, 4-8 system configuration, 1-23 password, 2-11, 4-10 changing, 2-12 entering, 2-12 installing, 2-12 protection, 4-2 removing, 2-12 required, 4-9 Password utility, 2-11 loading, 2-11 pathname program, 4-7 PCMCIA, 1-3, 1-11 drivers, 2-18 information, 3-7 options, 11-2, 11-5 slots, A-3 play
printers, 11-3, 11-13, A-3 processing speed, 2-3 PS/2 port, 1-11, A-3 Q Quick Boot, 1-24 Quick Commands, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5 exiting, 4-13 R RAMDRIVE.sys file, 9-6, F-8 RPAL, 6-5 adding to autoexec.
icon, 3-21 options, 3-20 passwords, 3-21 scheduling, 3-26 suspend/standby modes, 5-3 auto, 5-4 cover closed, 5-3 manual, 5-4 .sys files, 2-16, 2-17 system backup diskettes, 1-4 maintenance, 1-3, 1-4 T text mode, 8-4 time, 1-7 timeout action, 1-15 interval, 1-15 V VGA external monitor utilities, 8-1 VGA.
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