TravelMate™ 7100 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide
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About This User’s Guide The following conventions are used in this manual: Notes related to the current topic Warnings about actions that can cause damage. Cautions that help you avoid problems Important reminders. Tips or shortcuts.
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Contents Getting Started ............................................................ 1 Unpacking Your Computer ........................... 1 Taking Care of Your Computer ..................... 2 Cleaning ............................................... 3 AC Adapter ........................................... 3 Battery Pack ......................................... 4 Powering Up Your Computer ........................ 5 Entering User Information..................... 6 Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes ..
Contents Storage ...................................................... 34 Hard Disk ........................................... 34 Module Bay......................................... 34 Ejecting a CD...................................... 35 Using the Floppy Drive Module Externally ......................................... 35 Swapping Modules.............................. 38 Audio ......................................................... 40 Audio Control ..................................... 41 Ports ......
Contents Mini Dock .................................................. 73 Floppy Drive Cable ..................................... 75 PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable .................................. 76 File Transfer Cable ..................................... 77 Battery Pack .............................................. 78 AC Adapter ................................................ 78 Memory Upgrades ...................................... 79 Hard Disk Upgrades ................................... 82 System Utilities .
Contents Canadian DOC Notice .............................. 137 FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................... 138 Index ........................................................................
1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the TravelMate 7100 series notebook computer. Guaranteed and backed by world-class support, you can be sure of top-notch performance from your new computer. This section guides you through the first few steps in setting up your computer. Unpacking Your Computer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
Getting Started Taking Care of Your Computer Your notebook will serve you well if you observe the following guidelines: 2 q Do not expose the notebook to prolonged direct sunlight, or sources of heat, such as a radiator. q Do not expose the notebook to temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) or above 122ºF (50ºC). q Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. q Do not expose the notebook to rain or excessive moisture. q Do not subject the notebook to heavy shock or vibration.
Getting Started Cleaning Before cleaning the notebook, always disconnect all power to the computer as follows: 1. Close the display lid to turn the notebook off. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Remove the battery pack. To clean the notebook case, use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Warning! Contact your dealer or see your service technician if the notebook is dropped or damaged in any way, or if liquid is spilled on the notebook.
Getting Started Battery Pack The long-lasting Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack provides power to your notebook on the go. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding the battery pack: q Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 122°F (50°C). q Use the battery pack only with the TravelMate 7100 series computer. q Replace the battery pack only with the same type (model BTP-S31).
Getting Started Powering Up Your Computer Powering up the computer is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Insert the Battery Pack. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover toward the rear of the notebook until the compartment cover snaps closed.
Getting Started Entering User Information When Windows 95 loads for the first time, enter your user information. Have your Windows 95 authentication number ready. (You can find this number in the Windows 95 documentation package.) Creating Backup and Startup Diskettes Windows 95 prompts you to create backup and startup diskettes. Note: If your Windows 95 package contains a Windows 95 CD, you do not need to create backup diskettes for Windows 95. However, you should still create a Windows 95 startup disk.
Getting Started Using Diskettes Follow these guidelines when using diskettes with your computer: q Always make backup copies of diskettes that contain important data or program files. q Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. q Avoid removing a diskette from the drive when the floppy drive activity light is on. q Write-protect diskettes to prevent accidental erasure.
Getting Started Travel Tips Here are some tips on preparing your computer for traveling: 1. Make diskette or tape backup copies of important files on the hard disk. 2. Close the display, making sure the cover latch is secure. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals. 4. Place the notebook, AC adapter, extra battery pack and other accessories you might need (such as modules and documentation) in a carrying bag. 5. Hand-carry your notebook.
Getting Started 8. If you are using a modem, check that if the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in is compatible with the modem and its connector.
Getting Started Getting Help This user’s guide provides clear and concise information about your computer, so read it thoroughly. Technical Support Should you ever have a problem with your TravelMate, or if you think something is not working properly, call our technical support at (800) 816-2237. Please have handy your system serial number and system model number. You can also contact the local dealer or distributor in the country you are traveling infor assistance.
2 System Tour The Travelmate 7100 combines high-performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities, and an advanced power management system in a unique ergonomic and stylish case. Feature Summary The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at.
System Tour Multimedia and Communications q 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer and 3D sound effect q Built-in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers q Support for simultaneous display on the built-in screen and an external monitor for presentations q Full-screen, 30 frames per second, true-color MPEG video playback q Infrared wireless communication Ergonomics 12 q Intuitive FlashStart automatic power-on q Sleek, smooth and stylish design q Full-sized, full-function keyboar
System Tour Expandability q CardBus PC Card (PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with Zoomed Video port function q Mini-dock option with built-in CardBus slots (two type II/I or one type III) q USB port onboard q Upgradeable memory and hard disk 13
System Tour Display The computer’s large graphical display offers excellent viewing, with quality and performance equal to desktop displays. Note: The computer is available with an active matrix TFT display. Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display lid latch to the right and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. To close the display, fold the lid down gently until the display lid latch clicks into place.
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System Tour Power Indicator Battery Indicator Indicator Light Power Indicator Icon Description Lights when power is on. Flashes when the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode. Battery Indicator Lights when the battery pack is charging. Flashes when battery power is low.
System Tour Keyboard The computer’s full-size keyboard includes lock keys, an embedded keypad with cursor-control keys, Windows 95 keys, twelve function keys that act as “hot keys” when used in combination with the special Fn key. The keyboard also includes a built-in touchpad pointing device, an automatic tilt feature, and a comfortable palm rest to provide optimum ergonomics. Lock Keys The computer keyboard contains three lock keys that act as toggles: Caps Lock, NumLk, and ScrLk.
System Tour Tip: When entering a lot of numeric data, toggle on NumLk or attach an external keypad as described on page 70. 18 Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, alphabetical characters appear in uppercase as you type them. Fn+NumLk (Fn+F11) When Num Lock After Boot is enabled in the BIOS setup utility (see page 101) and Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
System Tour Embedded Keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is marked by small characters printed in the upper right corner of the keycaps. (For simplicity, cursor-control symbols are not printed on the keycaps.
System Tour Windows 95 Keys The computer keyboard contains two keys that perform Windows 95-specific functions: ÿ and Key Description ÿ key The same as clicking the Windows 95 Start button. Pressing other keys in combination with the ÿ key performs special functions: ÿ+Tab Activate the next taskbar button +E Explore My Computer +F Find Document +M Minimize All Shift+ÿ+M Undo Minimize All ÿ+R Display Run dialog box Opens an application’s context menu. (The same as the touchpad’s right button.
System Tour Hot Keys The computer’s special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides “hot-key” combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume output, and the BIOS setup utility. Note: When using hot-key combinations, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the combination.
System Tour Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+F4 Screen Blackout Blanks the screen to save power; to wake up the screen, press any key Fn+F5 Display Toggle Switches display from the built-in display, to an external monitor, to both built-in and external if one is connected Fn+F6 Fuel Gauge On/Off Toggles battery gauge display on and off. The gauge shows the battery charge percentage.
System Tour Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+Ctrl+↓ Volume Down Decreases speaker volume Fn+Ctrl+→ Balance Right Shifts speaker balance to the right Fn+Ctrl+← Balance Left Shifts speaker balance to the left Fn+ÿ+↑ Brightness Up Increases screen brightness Fn+ÿ+↓ Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness Fn+ÿ+→ Contrast Up Increases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays) Fn+ÿ+← Contrast Down Decreases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays) Fn+↑ Fuel Gauge U
System Tour Eject Menu The Fn+F9 hot-key combination brings up a special eject menu that allows you to perform several system configuration functions. Eject Options: Battery (Suspend-to-disk) ................ Change CD-ROM Disc (Also Fn+1) ................... Eject Mini Dock (Suspend) ....................... Change Power Off .................................
System Tour Touchpad The ergonomically-positioned touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The pointer moves on the screen in response to the movement of your finger on the surface of the touchpad. q Move your finger across the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen. q Press the left and right buttons located at the lower edge of the touchpad to “click.” These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
System Tour Function Left Button Right Button Tapping on the Touchpad Execution Doubleclick Tap twice quickly Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to drag the pointer Tap twice quickly, holding your finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the pointer Access Context Menu Click once To change Touchpad or pointer characteristics, see page 95.
System Tour Notes: Keep your fingers and the touchpad dry and clean when using the touchpad. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. The touchpad works with most mouse drivers. However, the touchpad driver supports special functions that work uniquely with the touchpad. We recommend you use the touchpad driver instead of any other mouse driver. Automatic Tilt On models with a 12.
System Tour To set the automatic tilt feature, follow these steps: 1. Close the lid. 2. To enable the automatic tilt feature, slide the tilt switch, located above the port cover on the rear of the computer, to the right. 3. To disable the automatic tilt feature, slide the tilt switch to the left.
System Tour Palm Rest The curved palm rest located below the keyboard provides a comfortable place to rest your hands as you type.
System Tour Storage The computer provides high-capacity storage on a 2.5-inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. The computer also contains a bay that accepts removable modules—a CD-ROM drive, a floppy drive or a second hard disk option. Hard Disk The hard disk can be upgraded when you need more storage space. See page 82. Module Bay The computer’s module bay accommodates a CDROM drive module or a 3.5-inch floppy drive module or an optional second hard disk.
System Tour Ejecting a CD To eject a CD, press Fn+1 or press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive, or use your software application’s CD eject command. (There may be a few seconds delay before the CD is ejected.) Tip: To eject a CD using Windows 95, doubleclick My Computer, right-click the CD-ROM drive icon, and select the Eject command from the context menu that appears.
System Tour To use the floppy drive module externally, follow these steps: 1. If the floppy drive module is installed in the module bay, remove it by following the steps described in the next section. 2. Open the port cover on the rear of the computer, and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer’s parallel port. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the floppy drive module.
System Tour Swapping Modules Follow these steps to swap modules: 1. Click the Windows 95 Start button and select Shut Down to shut down your computer. 2. When Windows finishes shutting down, close the display. 3. Turn the computer over and locate the module release lock on the bottom of the computer. With one hand, slide and hold the lock in the direction of the arrow. With the other hand, press the module’s half-moon-shaped latch to release it and pull out the module. 4.
System Tour Audio The computer includes 16-bit stereo audio with a built-in FM synthesizer, dual, angled speakers, a built-in sensitive microphone, and two audio ports on the computer’s left panel for external audio devices. For information on connecting external audio devices, see page 67. The dual, angled speakers are located on both sides of the display hinge and direct sound toward you, creating a unique audio chamber that produces excellent sound quality.
System Tour Audio Control The computer provides several hot keys that allow you to control audio output: Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn+F7 Speaker On/Off Toggles speaker output on and off Fn+Ctrl+↑ Volume Up Increases speaker volume Fn+Ctrl+↓ Volume Down Decreases speaker volume Fn+Ctrl+→ Balance Right Shifts speaker balance to the right Fn+Ctrl+← Balance Left Shifts speaker balance to the left Caution: Audio settings you make with hot keys are in effect only for a single session— t
System Tour Ports The computer’s ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computer’s rear panel. The computer’s left panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots. Rear Panel Ports The computer’s rear panel contains the computer’s main ports and connectors as shown in the illustration below.
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System Tour Fast Infrared (FIR) Port The computer’s FIR (fast infrared) port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IRaware machines without cables. For example, you can transfer data between two IR-capable computers, or send data to an IR-aware printer without using a cable. The infrared port is IrDA-compliant, and can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 megabits per second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter.
System Tour Left Panel Ports The computer’s left side panel contains the computer’s multimedia ports and PC card slots, as shown in the illustration on the next page. 1 23 1 PC Card Slots 2 Microphone-in/Line-in Port 3 Speaker-out/Line-out Port Port Icon Connects to...
System Tour Multimedia Ports The computer provides a Mic-In/Line-in port and a Speaker-out/Line-out port on the left panel to accommodate multimedia audio devices, such as a microphone, speakers, or headphones. For information on how to connect audio devices, see page 67. Notes: Connecting external audio devices to the computer’s multimedia ports automatically shuts off the corresponding internal audio device. For example, if you connect external speakers, the internal speakers automatically shut off.
System Tour Security The computer includes both hardware and software features to secure your computer. A hardware security notch located on the left panel of the computer lets you connect a standard keybased computer security lock. Circle or wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. Then insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.
3 Power The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. This section also includes information about the computer’s unique power management system. Battery Pack The computer uses a single high-capacity LithiumIon smart battery pack that gives you longer use between charges. The battery pack includes the following features: q Lithium-Ion Technology.
Power Tips: Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery pack available for backup. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, it is best to remove the battery pack. Battery power from a fully charged battery pack depletes in roughly a week with the computer in suspend-to-memory mode.
Power To install the battery pack, simply reverse the procedure as follows: 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover latch toward the rear of the computer until it snaps into position. Charging the Battery To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet.
Power Rapid Charge The computer uses rapid charge when the computer is in suspend mode with a powered AC adapter connected. Using rapid charge, a depleted battery charges fully in approximately two hours. Charge-In-Use The computer uses charge-in-use when the computer is in use with a powered AC adapter connected. Using charge-in-use, a depleted battery charges fully in approximately four hours.
Power q With the battery-pack gauge Onscreen Fuel Gauge The onscreen fuel gauge provides a graphic representation and shows the percentage of the present battery level. To view the onscreen fuel gauge, press Fn+F6. (If a powered AC adapter is connected, a plug icon shows in the onscreen fuel gauge.) Press and hold Fn and the cursor keys to move the fuel gauge around the screen. Press Fn+F6 again to hide the fuel gauge. Note: When the battery is charged to the maximum, it shows a 99% charge.
Power Battery Pack Gauge The battery pack gauge allows you to check the battery charge level when it is not installed in the computer. Simply press the fuel gauge button on the battery pack. The lights on the fuel gauge show the charge level as follows: Lights (LEDs) Lit Charge Level lllll 100% llll¡ ≈80% lll¡¡ ≈60% ll¡¡¡ ≈40% l¡¡¡¡ ≈20% -¡¡¡¡ (blinking) <20% Optimizing Battery Life The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times.
Power q Set the When Lid is Closed parameter to Suspend to Disk. See page 108. q Use the AC adapter whenever possible, reserving the battery for on-the-go computing. q Keep the battery pack in the computer when the computer is powered by the AC adapter. A constant trickle charge maintains the battery level. The charge-in-use function also charges the battery pack. q Set the Display Always On parameter to Disabled to save power. See page 109.
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Power soon as possible to prevent data loss. The following table gives you the recommended courses of action when you encounter a lowbattery warning. Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet are available 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer to begin charging the battery. 2. Resume work. If you want the battery to recharge faster, close the display or press Fn+Esc ( ) to enter suspend mode. An extra fullycharged battery pack is available 1. Press Fn+F9. 2.
Power Advanced Power Management The computer supports the Advanced Power Management (APM) standard defined by Microsoft and Intel. Tip: Advanced Power Management greatly prolongs battery life. Use APM whenever possible. To use Advanced Power Management, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Power icon in Control Panel. 3. Set the power management mode to Advanced.
Power Heuristic Power Management The computer uses a new power management technique called Heuristic Power Management (HPM) to take advantage of APM’s power-saving features without degrading performance. HPM allows the computer to provide maximum power conservation and maximum performance. Power-management methods used by most computers are timer-based. You set time-out values for the display, the hard disk, and other devices.
Power Using HPM, the computer automatically suspends its operations—that is, enters suspend mode—in response to a hot key or in response to various events and conditions. Depending on the When Lid Is Closed setting in the BIOS setup utility (see page 108), the system enters one of two suspend modes: q Suspend to Disk q Suspend to Memory Note: If an external monitor is connected to the computer, the computer does not enter either suspend mode when you close the display.
Power q Battery power becomes low while the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode q The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Caution: If the battery runs out of power while the AC adapter is not connected, the computer enters suspend-to-disk mode, regardless of the When Lid Is Closed setting. The computer exits suspend-to-disk mode and returns to normal mode when you open the display.
Power q The battery fails without a powered AC adapter connected Note: The computer also enters suspend-tomemory mode whenever an attempt to suspend to disk fails—for example, if the suspend-to-disk file is absent or invalid. When the computer enters suspend-to-memory mode, the power indicator ( ) flashes.
4 Peripherals and Options The computer provides excellent connectivity and expansion capabilities. This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options to the computer and how to upgrade your computer. (For a complete list of available options and upgrades, consult your dealer.) Printers The computer supports both parallel and serial printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options PC Cards Credit-card-sized PC cards (PCMCIA cards) enhance the usability and expandability of your computer. The computer provides two type I/II PC Card slots (or one type III slot) on the computer’s left side panel. Common type II cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modems, LAN and SCSI cards. The type III cards most often used are 1.8inch ATA drives and cellular modems.
Peripherals and Options Flip out the slot eject button of the slot where the card is inserted and … 58
Peripherals and Options Audio Devices You can connect audio devices to the line-in ( ) and line-out ( ) ports on the computer’s left panel. Use the line-in port to connect a 3.5-mm mini-jack microphone or other line-in device. Use the line-out port to connect external amplified speakers or headphones. Note: When you connect a device to the line-in port, make sure to turn off the appropriate input from the mixer. For more information, see the multimedia section of your Windows 95 user’s guide.
Peripherals and Options External Monitor You can connect an external monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel. See your monitor manual for any additional instructions.
Peripherals and Options External Keyboard You can connect any PS/2-compatible keyboard to the computer. Simply plug the external keyboard into the PS/2 connector ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options External Keypad You can connect any PS/2-compatible numeric keypad to the computer. Simply plug the keypad into the PS/2 connector ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options External Pointing Device You can connect a serial or PS/2-compatible mouse or similar pointing device to the computer. To connect a serial pointing device, plug the device into the serial port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel. Serial mouse Note: To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows 95 Control Panel. To connect a PS/2-compatible pointing device, plug the device into the PS/2 port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel.
Peripherals and Options USB Devices You can connect a USB (Universal Serial Bus) peripheral device to your computer. This peripheral standard allows you to connect USB devices to your computer without using up your system resources. Most USB devices have a built-in USB port onto themselves which allows you to daisy-chain other USB devices.
Peripherals and Options Mini Dock The mini dock allows you to connect your computer to various peripherals, and includes two additional CardBus slots. Consult your dealer for details. For connection instructions, see the guide included with the mini dock.
Peripherals and Options Floppy Drive Cable The floppy drive cable allows you to use your floppy drive module externally. To connect the cable, open the computer’s rear port cover and connect the 25-pin connector end of the floppy drive cable to the computer’s parallel port ( ). Then connect the other end to the floppy drive module.
Peripherals and Options PS/2 Y-Bridge Cable The PS/2 Y-bridge cable allows you to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard to the computer’s PS/2 port. Plug the single-connector end of the Y-bridge cable into the computer’s PS/2 port. Then attach the connector with the mouse icon to the PS/2 mouse cable, and the connector with the keyboard icon to the PS/2 keyboard.
Peripherals and Options File Transfer Cable You can use the file transfer cable to transfer data between the computer and other computers. Connect one end of the file transfer cable to the parallel port ( ) on the computer’s rear panel, and connect the other end to the other computer’s parallel port. Then use your file transfer utility to perform the transfer. Tip: Use the computer’s serial infrared (SIR) port to transfer data between the computer and another serial-aware computer. See page 45.
Peripherals and Options Battery Pack It is good practice to have a spare battery pack around, especially when you travel. The Li-Ion (lithium-ion) smart battery supplies more power than a conventional NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery. With power management, you get even more power on-the-go. AC Adapter You can purchase an additional AC adapter for your computer or mini docking station.
Peripherals and Options Memory Upgrades Memory is upgradeable up to 128 MB, employing 64-bit soDIMMs (small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules) in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations. The following table lists the possible memory configurations.
Peripherals and Options Caution: When installing memory, we recommend you seek the help of a qualified service technician. Improper installation can damage the memory module or the computer. Warning! Electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. To avoid damage, always wear a wrist grounding strap (available at most electronic stores) when handling electronic components. Do not remove the component from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install it.
Peripherals and Options 4. Remove two screws that secure the memory door and lift the door up. 5. Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, and then gently press down on the module until it clicks into place. 6. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screw. 7. Open the display to turn on the computer. After new memory modules have been installed, the system automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size.
Peripherals and Options Hard Disk Upgrades Larger capacity hard disks are available as an upgrade. The computer uses a 2.5-inch EnhancedIDE hard disk. The following table shows the currently supported hard disks. Consult your dealer for additional hard disks that may be available. Vendor Model Capacit y Cylinders Heads Sectors IBM DTCA 23240 3.0 GB 6304 16 63 IBM DTCA 24090 4.0 GB 7944 16 63 Follow these steps to install a replacement hard disk: 1. Power down your computer.
Peripherals and Options 4. Remove two screws that secure the hard disk door; then press the hard disk door release latch and lift the door up. 5. Lift up (1) and slide out (2) the hard disk.
Peripherals and Options Note: An additional hard disk can also come in the form of a module that swaps with the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive in the module bay. Refer to your dealer for details.
5 System Utilities The computer comes pre-loaded with the following system utilities and drivers: q Sleep Manager suspend-to-disk utility q Touchpad driver q Display driver q Audio driver q System core logic driver q File-transfer utility q PC Card slot driver and application Note: Your computer may also have several application programs pre-loaded. To access the application programs, click the Start button and select the application folder. Then click the program’s icon.
System Utilities Note: Sleep Manager starts and adjusts the space needed for suspend-to-disk mode automatically every time you start Windows 95. You do not need to access Sleep Manager for routine use of your computer. Accessing Sleep Manager To access Sleep Manager, click the Windows 95 Start button. Then select Programs, 0V Suspend Utility, Sleep Manager. The main Sleep Manager window shown on the next page appears.
System Utilities The Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box allows you to choose whether or not a Sleep Manager status icon appears on the Windows 95 taskbar. Select this check box to enable the icon; clear the check box if you prefer not to see the Sleep Manager icon on the taskbar. Note: The Sleep Manager taskbar icon appears with an exclamation point if Sleep Manager’s reserved space has not been created, or if APM is not enabled.
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System Utilities Sleep Manager checks the system configuration and displays the recommended size. The drive where the space will be created is defined by the system and will be the first available logical drive which has the requested contiguous free disk space on it. The recommended size is the minimum size needed to save the current system status. If Sleep Manager cannot find the required space on the hard disk during the space creation process, it displays the message “Not Enough Space for Allocation.
System Utilities q You are using disk compression and the amount of free space on the uncompressed host drive is less than Sleep Manager needs. Sleep Manager works with most compression software. However, Sleep Manager can only create reserved space on the uncompressed host drive. If the free space on the host drive is small (as it usually is), use the appropriate commands in your compression software to enlarge the size of the host drive. Then re-run Sleep Manager.
System Utilities Minimizing Sleep Manager Click the Minimize button on Sleep Manager’s window to minimize Sleep Manager and allow it to run in the background. If the Enable Indicator on Taskbar check box is selected, the Sleep Manager icon will appear on the taskbar. You can then restore the Sleep Manager window when you need it, by double-clicking the taskbar icon.
System Utilities Error Message Solution BIOS not compliant with Sleep Manager. Sleep Manager can run only on computers with a compatible BIOS. This machine does not have a power management unit. You cannot run Sleep Manager without PMU. Sleep Manager can only work on computers with a power management unit (PMU) installed. The APM driver for Windows is not installed. Use Windows Setup to install the APM driver before you run Sleep Manager.
System Utilities Uninstalling Sleep Manager Uninstalling Sleep Manager removes the Sleep Manager utility from your hard disk. Caution: Uninstalling Sleep Manager does not remove the hard disk space reserved for suspend-to-disk mode. Therefore, you can still use the suspend-to-disk feature. However, uninstalling Sleep Manager prevents the automatic adjustment of reserved disk space, and is not recommended. (For information on how to remove the reserved hard disk space, see page 90.
System Utilities Touchpad Driver The computer’s built-in touchpad works with most mouse drivers, but the pre-loaded touchpad driver provides additional functions that work only with the touchpad. To configure these additional functions, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Mouse icon. 3. In the Mouse property sheet, select the TouchPad tab.
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The computer BIOS setup utility allows you to configure the computer and its hardware settings. The computer comes correctly configured, and you do not need to run the BIOS setup utility to use the computer. However, you might need to use the BIOS utility if you want to customize the way your computer works, or if you receive an error message after making hardware or software changes.
System Utilities Press Fn+F2 to access the BIOS setup utility. You will see the BIOS Utility main screen shown below. BIOS Utility About My Computer System Configuration Power Saving Options System Security Reset to Default Settings ↑ ↓ = Move Highlight Bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the menu item you want. Then press Enter to access the highlighted item. Press Esc to exit.
System Utilities The following table tells you what each of the items on the About My Computer screens are.
System Utilities Item Description Expansion Peripherals PCMCIA Slot 0 Card presence in slot 0 (detected by the socket service) PCMCIA Slot 1 Card presence in slot 1 (detected by the socket service) Parallel Port Parallel port base address and IRQ Serial Port Serial port base address and IRQ IrDA (FIR) Infrared port base address and IRQ Onboard USB USB port if enabled or not AC Adapter Connected AC adapter information Main Battery Installed battery type information Onboard Audio Base Addres
System Utilities System Configuration Selecting System Configuration presents a Basic System Configuration screen, where you can change several items in your computer’s configuration. Press ↑ or ↓ to move from one item to another, and ← or → to change settings. Press F1 to get help on a selected item. Press Esc to exit the Basic System Configuration screen and return to the main BIOS Utility screen.
System Utilities Hard Disks The Hard Disk 0 entry refers to the computer’s internal hard disk. With this entry set to Auto, the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk and displays its capacity, cylinders, heads, and sectors. Other hard disk settings are configured automatically for optimum drive performance. You can change the Hard Disk 0 entry to User if you want to enter drive settings manually.
System Utilities LCD Expansion Mode When set to Enabled, LCD Expansion Mode allows full-screen views in DOS mode. The default setting is Disabled. Internal Speaker This parameter lets you enable or disable the internal speaker. The default setting is Enabled. Tip: You can also toggle the speaker on and off by pressing the speaker hot key combination Fn+F7. Silent Boot When set to Enabled, the computer shows the computer logo onscreen and hides the POST routine messages. The default setting is Enabled.
System Utilities Advanced System Configuration For advanced users, the System Configuration menu item contains two hidden pages that allow you to view and configure more technical aspects of the computer. Caution: The computer is already tuned for optimum performance and you should not need to access these advanced screens. If you do not fully understand the items in these special screens, do not change their values.
System Utilities Internal Cache Internal cache refers to cache built into the CPU. When enabled, this setting boosts system performance. It is also called CPU cache or L1 (level one) cache. The default setting is Enabled. External Cache External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load on main memory. It is also called L2 (level 2) cache. The default setting is Enabled.
System Utilities q Multiple Sectors Read/Write. This parameter enhances hard disk performance by reading/writing more data at once. The available values are: Auto or Disabled. The default Auto setting allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read/write setting. q Advanced PIO Mode. Advanced PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode enhances drive performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. The available values are: Auto and Mode 0. The default setting is Auto. q Hard Disk 32 Bit Access.
System Utilities The default values are Enabled, 3F8h and 4. q IrDA (FIR). The IrDA (FIR) parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address parameter accepts the following values: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h. The IRQ parameter accepts 3 or 10. The DMA Channel parameter accepts 3, 0 or 1. The default values are Enabled, 2F8h, 3 and 3. q Parallel Port. The Parallel Port parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address parameter accepts 378h or 278h. The IRQ parameter accepts 7 or 5.
System Utilities Onboard USB When enabled, you can connect USB devices to the onboard USB port on the rear of the computer. The default setting is Enabled. Reset PnP Resources The system resources are already properly configured. If resource conflicts arise, you can set this parameter to Yes to reset and reallocate PnP resources, after which the BIOS automatically resets this parameter to No, which is the default setting.
System Utilities q Suspend to Memory. With this setting, the computer saves all data to memory when you close the display or press the suspend hot key Fn+Esc ( ). The computer wakes up when you reopen the display or press any key. Note: If an external monitor is connected to the computer, the computer will not enter suspend mode if you close the display. To enter suspend mode, disconnect the external monitor, open and reclose the display.
System Utilities Resume On Modem Rings You can set the computer to resume from suspend-to-memory mode upon detection of a specific number of modem rings, ranging from 1 to 7. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-todisk function. Note: This function is currently unavailable. Resume On Schedule When this parameter is set to Enabled, the computer resumes from suspend-to-memory mode at the specified date and time. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to-disk function.
System Utilities System Security When you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen, a screen appears that allows you to set security options. Important! If a password is currently present, the system prompts you to input the password before entering the System Security screen. Supervisor and User Passwords The supervisor and user passwords both prevent unauthorized access to the computer.
System Utilities 2. Enter a password of up to eight characters. (The characters do not appear on the screen as you type them.) After typing your password, press Enter. The same password prompt reappears: 3. Retype your password and press Enter to verify your first entry. After you set a password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password (or User Password) parameter to Present.
System Utilities With this parameter set to Normal, the floppy drive functions normally. When the parameter is set to Write Protect All Sectors, all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled, but you can still read from a disk in the floppy drive. When the parameter is set to Write Protect Boot Sector, all write functions to the boot sector of the disk in the floppy drive are disabled. When the parameter is set to Disabled, the floppy drive is disabled.
System Utilities Setting Description A: then C: (default) System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system diskette, the system boots from hard disk C. C: then A: System boots from hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, the system boots from floppy drive A. A: System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system disk,ette an error message appears. C: System boots from hard disk C.
Appendix Troubleshooting This section tells how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the system. Do not attempt to open the system by yourself. Contact your dealer or an TravelMate authorized service center for assistance. Question Answer I travel a lot and occasionally use my computer in extreme temperature conditions.
Appendix Question Answer What do I do if my computer hangs and rebooting doesn’t solve the problem? Every machine should have a fail-safe switch as a last resort, even a computer. Desktops have a reset button and the computer has one too. It not only resets the machine, but it also re-synchronizes the computer and its devices for a successful restart. The computer’s reset switch is located inside a small pinhole on the computer’s right panel.
Appendix Question Answer I want to use an external mouse but I want to disable the internal touchpad. First you need to enable the external mouse (see page 71). Then do the following: 1. In the Windows 95 Control Panel, open the mouse dialog. 2. Click on the General tab and change the mouse device to fit your external mouse (e.g., standard serial mouse if you connect an external serial mouse).
Appendix Question Answer I opened the display Look at the power indicator ( ) on the but the computer display panel. does not start or bootIf the indicator is not lit, no power is up. being applied to the computer. Check the following: q If you are running on battery power, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. q Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in properly to the computer and to the power outlet.
Appendix Question Answer The serial mouse does not work. Do the following: q Make sure the serial mouse drivers are installed. Use the Add New Hardware tool for assistance. q Make sure that the serial cable is plugged securely into the serial port. q Press Fn+F3 to reconfigure Plug-andPlay devices. The printer does not work. Do the following: q Make sure that the printer is turned on and is connected to a power outlet.
Appendix Question Answer No sound comes out of the computer speakers. Check the following: q The speakers may be muted. Press Fn+F6. If the pop-up does not contain a speaker icon, press Fn+F7 to turn on the speakers. q The volume level may be too low. Press Fn+Ctrl+↑ to increase the volume. q If headphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer’s left panel, the internal speakers are automatically turned off. q Onboard audio may be disabled.
Appendix Startup Error Messages If you receive an error message during system startup, note the message and take corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action. Error Message Corrective Action Disk Boot Failure Insert a system disk in drive A, then press Enter. Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Press Fn+F2 to reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility.
Appendix Error Message Corrective Action Real-Time Clock Error Press Fn+F2 to reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility. Caution: When you reconfigure the computer with the BIOS setup utility, you must restart the system for the changes to take effect. To restart the system during startup, press Ctrl+Alt+Del before Windows 95 begins loading. To restart from Windows 95, click the Start button, and select Shutdown, Restart the Computer.
Appendix Specifications Item Microprocessor Memory System/Main External cache Standard Optional Pentium® Intel processor with MMX™ technology 32MB Dual 64-bit memory banks Expandable to 128MB using 8/16/32/64MB soDIMMs 512KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM) Flash BIOS 256KB Storage system One 2.5-inch, highcapacity EnhancedIDE hard disk One high-speed IDE CD-ROM drive module Higher-capacity E-IDE hard disk Second 3-inch hard disk module (swaps into the module bay) One 3.5-inch, 1.
Appendix Item Standard Video system PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator Audio system 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer Optional Built-in microphone and dual angled speakers Communications system PC card modem Operating system Windows 95 Keyboard and pointing device 84-/85-key with Win95 keys 101-/102-key, PS/2-compatible keyboard or 17-key numeric keypad Touchpad (centrallylocated on palm rest) External serial or PS/2 mouse or similar pointing device 114
Appendix Item Standard Optional I/O ports One 9-pin RS-232 serial port (UART16550compatible) Serial mouse, printer or other serial devices One 25-pin parallel port (EPP/ECPcompliant) Parallel printer or other parallel devices; floppy drive module (when used externally) 115
Appendix Item Standard Optional I/O ports (continued) One 15-pin CRT port Up to a 1024x768 ultra-VGA monitor One 6-pin PS/2 connector 17-key numeric keypad, PS/2 keyboard, mouse or trackball One 240-pin mini dock connector Mini dock One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s) LAN card or other PC cards One fast infrared port (IrDA-compliant) External IR adapter One 3.5mm mini-jack Microphone or linemicrophone-in/line-in in device port One 3.
Appendix Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Standard 50º to 95ºF (10º to 35ºC) 14º to 140ºF (–10º to 60ºC) Humidity Operating Non-operating (non-condensing) 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH AC adapter 100 to 240Vac, 50 to 60Hz autosensing AC adapter Battery pack Type Charge time Optional Extra AC adapter Extra battery pack 57WH Lithium-Ion battery with intelligent charging and built-in battery gauge 2-hour rapid-charge 4-hour in-use charge 117
Appendix System Memory Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 0BFFFF 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer 0C0000 0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS CC000 - CDFFF System CardBus CE000 - CFFFF MiniDock CardBus 0F0000 0FFFFF 64 KB system BIOS System BIOS 10000 - 7FFFF 80000 - 27FFF Extended memory Onboard memory SIMM memory FE0000 FFFFFF 256 KB system ROM Duplicate of code assignment at 0E00000FFFFF I/O Address Map Address Range Dev
Appendix Address Range 1F0 - 1F7 3F6 - 3F7 170 - 177 376 - 377 220 - 22F 240 - 24F 260 - 26F 280 - 28F 278 - 27F 2E8 - 2EF 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 301 310 - 311 320 - 321 330 - 321 378 - 37F 388 - 38B 3BC - 3BE 3B4, 3B5, 3BA 3C0 - 3C5 3C6 - 3C9 3C0 - 3CF 3D0 - 3DF 3E8 - 3EF 3F0 - 3F7 3F8 - 3FF CF8 - CFF Device Hard disk select Hard disk select CD-ROM select CD-ROM select Audio Audio - default Audio Audio Parallel port 3 COM 4 COM 2 - IrDA MPU-401 port - default MPU-401 port MPU-401 port MPU-401 port Parallel port
Appendix Interrupts Interrupt Source Device IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ System Timer Keyboard Cascade IrDA / 2F8h Serial Port 1 / 3F8h Audio Floppy Disk Controller (FDC) Parallel Port Real Time Clock (RTC) USB/System CardBus Reserved for PCMCIA card Reserved for PCMCIA card/MiniDock CardBus PS/2 Mouse Co-processor Hard disk CD-ROM 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DMA Channels Controller Channel Address 1 1 0 1 0087 0083 1 1 2 3 0081 0082 2 2 2 2 4 5 6
Appendix IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6.
Appendix 10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 11. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 12.
Appendix 14. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Canadian DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Appendix FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index A about my computer, 87 AC adapter, 3 addresses.
Index display always on, 98 DMA channel, 118 dock. See mini dock E eject CD, 23, 24, 31 menu, 22, 24 embedded keypad, 19, 91 equipment configuration error, 110 error messages Sleep Manager, 82 startup, 110 external floppy drive, 31 keyboard, 61 keypad, 62 monitor, 60 mouse, 63 external cache, 94 F fast boot, 92 features, 11 file transfer cable, 68 FIR port.
Index Fn, 17, 35 lock, 17 NumLk, 17, 18 ScrLk, 17, 18 Windows 95, 20 O onboard communication ports, 95 onboard USB, 97 L LCD expansion mode, 92 lights.
Index P palm rest, 29 parallel port, 37 base address, 96 passwords, 22, 41, 100 PC cards, 56–58 slots, 39 PCMCIA cards. See PC cards peripherals, 36 plug and play, 21, 97 pointing device. See mouse ports, 35–40 POST error messages.
Index U Universal Serial Bus port, 37 upgrades hard disk, 73 memory, 70 USB, 64 USB port. See Universal Serial Bus port W weather, 104 web site, 10 when lid is closed, 15, 53, 97 Windows 95 keys, 20 Y Y-bridge cable, 67 V volume, 22, 35 Z zero-volt suspend.
