TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer User’s Manual
Contents Preface.......................................................................................................................... v 1 Taking a First Look Learning About Hardware ........................................................................................................ 1-2 Learning About Options ........................................................................................................... 1-7 Learning About Software.........................................................
Contents 6 TravelMate 3000 Options Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 6-2 RAM Modules ........................................................................................................... 6-3 Internal Modem ......................................................................................................... 6-8 80387SX Coprocessor ....................................................................................
Copyright 1991 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved - Printed in U.S.A TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer User's Manual Part No. 2566946-0001 Original Issue: October 1990 Revision C: September 1991 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. Record the serial number, purchase date, and model number in the spaces provided below.
Preface Your new Texas Instruments TravelMateTM 3000 Notebook Computer is a lightweight, full-function computer with the features and power of many desktop personal computers. The TravelMate 3000 has a standard 20-megabyte (MB) or optional 40-MB internal hard disk drive, an 80386TMSX microprocessor, factory-installed MS-DOS ® version 4.01. Several options, some of which are described in Chapter 6, are available to make your TravelMate 3000 more powerful and more useful for your particular applications.
Preface Unpacking When you open the container in which your computer is packed, you should find the following items: q TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q AC Adapter and detachable wall receptacle cord q Two tilt legs that insert into the bottom rear corners of the unit to increase the keyboard angle q This user's manual and the MS-DOS User’s Manual q Three 3.5-inch floppies with MS-DOS, version 4.01 and one 3.
Preface italics Used to denote Setup Program items and settings, key words, and references to other publications Monospace Used for prompts and menus that display during operation of your computer, including prompts (text generated by the computer) and entries you are supposed to type on the keyboard Bold Used for keys, key sequences, and drive designator prompts Several international symbols are used throughout this manual to advise you of important information.
Preface Keyboard keys are listed several ways in this manual, depending on the number of keys you must press to produce a character or function. For example, some key fronts on the keyboard are labeled with blue to indicate their use only in conjunction with the Fn key. The text refers to these keys according to their function, preceded by the additional key you must also press.
Preface Chapter 5 - Installing and Using Application Programs briefly describes guidelines for installing your own application programs plus some of the software installed at the factory in your TravelMate 3000, including the BatteryPro, Laptop Manager, and password utilities. Chapter 6 - TravelMate 3000 Options describes several options that can enhance the performance of your TravelMate 3000-Numeric Keypad, RAM Modules, Internal Modem, 80387SX Coprocessor, external CRT monitors, and printers.
Preface Appendix G - Connector Pin Assignments lists the signals produced by the connectors provided on the TravelMate 3000. Appendix H - Screen Standards lists the characteristics of the various display adapters supported by the TravelMate 3000. A Glossary of frequently used technical terms and an Index are included near the back of the manual to help you.
1 Taking A First Look This chapter tells you about: q Computer hardware such as the main circuit board, the display, and the keyboard q Hardware options available for your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q Software operating systems and application programs Contents Learning About Hardware.......................................................................................... 1-2 System Board ......................................................................................................
Learning About Hardware The standard Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer looks like this when it is closed. The standard TravelMate 3000 looks like this when it is set up and ready to operate. If you are already familiar with the main components of a computer, you may want to skim the remainder of this chapter and skip ahead to Chapter 2 to learn more about your new TravelMate 3000's standard hardware and available options. Otherwise, please continue on.
Learning About Hardware The TravelMate 3000's standard hardware consists of a system circuit board, a keyboard, an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a hard disk drive, a 3.5-inch floppy diskette drive, serial and parallel I/O (input/output) ports, mouse port, and other electronic circuits needed to control the display and external options. System Board The system board holds the integrated circuits that make up the microprocessor and memory.
Learning About Hardware RAM RAM (random access memory) stores data and application software for the processor. You can write to or read from RAM freely, but once the power is turned off, the data in RAM is lost. RAM size is described by the amount of information (bytes) it can store. Symbols often used for this are "K" and "M". One K byte (1 K byte) represents 1024 bytes and one M byte (1 M byte) represents 1024 K bytes. K bytes and M bytes are shown in this manual as KB and MB, respectively.
Learning About Hardware The TravelMate 3000's LCD screen can be set to emulate industry-standard display modes, including the VGA (video graphics array) mode used by IBM in its latest PS/2TM series of personal computers. The screen displays colors as various shades of gray. The illuminated, triple supertwist, LCD screen gives you maximum readability in all lighting conditions with a true black-on-white display. Screen standards are summarized in Appendix H of this manual.
Learning About Hardware Hard Disk Formatting The hard disk consists of a platter that is divided into cylinders. A cylinder is a collection of tracks in the same position on different sides of the hard disk platters. The tracks of each cylinder are further divided into sectors. Each sector is numbered and holds 512 bytes of data. The computer locates data on the disk by looking for its sector number.
Learning About Option You can enhance the performance of a standard TravelMate 3000 with the addition of hardware options available from Texas Instruments. These options enable you to send and receive data over telephone lines, increase memory, enter numeric data more easily, and add several other features. The following hardware options are available rom your Texas Instruments dealer or TIExpress, 1-800-TI-PARTS. See Chapter 6 for more information on most of these options.
Learning About Options Numeric Keypad The Numeric Keypad option (TI Part No. 2568033-0001) connects to the right side of the TravelMate 3000 case, enabling you to more easily type numeric data. The Numeric Keypad layout is similar to the keypad on a full-sized IBM enhanced ATTM keyboard. Extra Internal Battery Pack With an extra internal battery pack (TI Part No. 2566962-0001) you can double the time you can operate your computer on battery power. You can charge the extra battery in the computer.
Learning About Options Printers Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and impact printers you can use with the TravelMate 3000, enabling you to a produce hard copy of information you have created. You can connect almost any parallel printer to the TravelMate 3000 parallel printer port or serial printer to the serial port. External Monitors Your TravelMate 3000 has a CRT connector to which you can connect an external, analog CRT monitor.
Learning About Software A computer system needs software before it can carry out any useful task. Without software, your computer is just a Collection of electrical components. In order to use computer hardware for tasks like writing memos or balancing a checking account, software is necessary. Software is a series of instructions that direct the computer to perform specific tasks.
2 Learning About Your Computer This chapter tells you about: q The Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer LCD screen and how to adjust it q Ports and connectors on the side panels of the computer case q The keyboard and common key assignments q The status indicator lights and their meaning Contents LCD Screen 2-3 Resolution ........................................................................................................... 2-3 Screen Angle.........................................
Contents Keyboard Keys .................................................................................................. 2-10 Color Coded Keys....................................................................................... 2-10 Function Keys ............................................................................................ 2-10 Enter .......................................................................................................... 2-11 Shift ........................................
LCD Screen Your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer displays text and graphics on a triple supertwist, illuminated, liquid crystal display (LCD) with cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFT) backlight, giving true black-on-white contrast. The TravelMate 3000 is able to emulate IBM's video graphics array (VGA) by displaying colors as shades of gray. You can also connect an external monitor to your TravelMate 3000. External monitor display modes are described in Appendix H of this manual.
LCD Screen Screen Controls The LCD screen is illuminated to enable you to control background brightness and contrast for better readability. The backlight turns on automatically when you turn on the computer. Note: To conserve battery power and prolong screen life, you can set the backlight to turn off automatically if you do not use the keyboard for a preset time. Set the delay period at the Setup Program menu described in Chapter 4.
LCD Screen Standard/Reverse Switch The screen normally displays black characters on a white background. You can reverse this image to white on black by setting the standard/reverse switch to the q (reverse) position. Some graphic images may display like a photographic negative on the LCD screen. Reversing the image should correct this effect.
Connectors and Ports Caution: Turn off the computer before connecting any external devices to the computer's connectors. Right Side Panel The right side panel of the computer contains the numeric keypad connector to connect the optional Numeric Keypad to your computer. A dust cap is provided for the numeric keypad connector. Remove and store this cap in a safe place while the connector is in use.
Connectors and Ports Parallel (Printer) Port You can connect a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface to this 25-pin female connector. The cable from the printer or other device must terminate in a 25-pin IBM-PC-style male connector to connect to this port. Pin assignments for this connector are listed in Appendix G.
Connectors and Ports RearPanel The rear panel of the computer has the expansion bus connector and the AC Adapter jack. AC Adapter Jack The AC Adapter mini-DIN jack connects to this jack to recharge the battery and supply ac power to the computer. See Chapter 3 for instructions on charging and conditioning the internal battery pack. Caution: Use only the supplied AC Adapter with your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer.
Connectors and Ports Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the computer provides access to remove and install the supplied internal battery pack. See Chapter 3 for battery pack removal and installation instructions. Tilt Legs - In the rear corners of the bottom panel are two holes into which you can insert the furnished tilt legs to increase the angle of the keyboard. Operator Panel The computer's operator panel has a power switch, an optional card slot cover, the keyboard, and eight status indicator lights.
Keyboard Keys The TravelMate 3000 keyboard provides all the functions of the IBM AT-101 -style enhanced keyboard. Many keys on the keyboard are similar to those on a standard typewriter, but you may not be familiar with some keys. The following sections describe special function keys not found on a standard typewriter. Note: MS-DOS and application programs use keys for special purposes not defined here.
Keyboard Keys The function keys perform editing functions in MS-DOS (see the MS-DOS User's Manual supplied with your computer). Applications programs use the function keys for various purposes; see your application program documentation. Note: Above the function keys is a slot to hold the furnished blank template where you can write the specific functions of the keys in your application program. Enter The Enter key is generally used to end a fine or menu entry and move to the next one.
Keyboard Keys Backspace With most applications the ← (Backspace) key moves the cursor to the left one space at a time, erasing any character it passes. Ctrl The keyboard has two identical Ctrl (Control) keys. With many applications the Ctrl key changes the function of another key when both keys are pressed simultaneously. For example, under MS-DOS, pressing the Ctrl-Pause keys sends a Break signal to stop execution of the current program. Alt The U.S. keyboard has two identical Alt (Alternate) keys.
Keyboard Keys Note: You must first run the MS-DOS utility, GRAPHICS.COM, to print graphic displays; if not, only text characters are printed. See your MS-DOS User's Manual for details. You can press the Ctrl-PrtSc keys to toggle on the "echo" function, during which your printer prints the currently displayed line of data each time you press the Enter key. Cursor Control Keys The four arrow keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow: left and right one space or up and down one line.
Keyboard Keys Del Press the Del (Delete) key to delete the character at the cursor. In MS-DOS and many applications, characters on the line to the right of the cursor are pulled to the left. Using the NumLk Key and the Embedded Numeric Keypad Your TravelMate 3000 features an embedded keypad (built into the keyboard) that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT enhanced keyboard. An AT-style numeric keypad provides cursor movement, paging, and other functions in normal mode.
Keyboard Keys The embedded numeric keypad has three modes you can enter by toggling the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys as signaled by the Num Lock indicator light: off, on, or blinking. The three modes are described below. Num Lock On When the Num Lock indicator light is on, pressing the Fn key with the appropriate keys generates the characters shown in this figure.
Keyboard Keys Num Lock Blinking When the Num Lock indicator light is blinking-caused by pressing the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys-the embedded numeric keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad that does not require you to press any other key. This mode is particularly useful when you have to enter a large quantity of numbers. If you press and hold the Fn key in this mode, the keypad keys generate their normal characters.
Keyboard Keys Break Pressing the Ctrl-Pause (Break) keys sends a Break signal to stop current program execution. Your application program may have other or additional functions for the Break signal. Set Up Pressing the Fn-Esc (Set Up) keys when the computer displays the MS-DOS C:\> prompt loads the Setup Program from the hard disk. The Setup Program permits you to configure the computer's basic functions.
Keyboard Keys Turbo Pressing the Fn-F5 (Turbo) keys increases the CPU processing speed to 20 MHz. When the Turbo feature is off, the CPU runs at 8 or 10 MHz. The Turbo feature uses more battery power but provides faster processing. When you turn on the Turbo feature, the Turbo indicator light comes on. You also can change CPU speed using the speed control keys described below and in the Setup Program described in Chapter 4.
Indicator Lights Above the keyboard are eight indicator lights that show the status of certain operating features. Power The Power indicator glows green when you turn on the Power switch (located above the right side of the keyboard). If the light does not come on, the AC Adapter may not be plugged in or the battery may be discharged. The Power indicator glows orange when the computer is set to the stand-by mode.
Indicator Lights Note: The time variations in the Low Batt indicator functions are affected by the battery charge remaining when you turn on power and may also vary among individual computers. Note: See "Conditioning the Battery Pack- in Chapter 3 for more details on the Power and Low Batt indicators. Turbo The Turbo indicator comes on when the processor is operating at high speed (20 MHz) and goes off at the low speeds (8 or 10 MHz).
Indicator Lights Num Lock (Numeric Keypad Lock) The Num Lock indicator comes on when you press the Fn-F7 (NumLk) keys to toggle on the numeric keypad lock function. See 'Using the NumLk Key and the Embedded Numeric Keypad" earlier in this chapter for full details. Scroll Lock The Scroll Lock indicator comes on when you press the ScrLk key to toggle on the scroll lock function and turns off the next time you press the ScrLk key.
3 Getting Started This chapter tells you about: q Recommended operating and storage environments for your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q How to take care of the computer's hard disk q Connecting the AC Adapter and installing, removing, and charging the internal battery pack q Starting up your TravelMate 3000 q Using the floppy diskette drive and how to take care of your floppies q Help displays you can view to help you use your computer Contents Guidelines & Precautions...
Contents Using the Floppy Drive ............................................................................................ 3-15 Taking Care of Your Floppies ........................................................................... 3-15 Using Your Floppies ......................................................................................... 3-16 Inserting a Floppy Into the Drive....................................................................... 3-17 Help Displays..................................
Guidelines & Precautions Operate your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer according to the following environmental specifications and operating guidelines. Operating Environment When using your computer, always try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the surroundings fall within the following ranges.
Guidelines & Precautions Taking Care of the Hard Disk The hard disk in your TravelMate 3000 is specially designed to withstand the rigors of travel. The hard disk heads automatically park themselves when the computer is turned off. However, it is still a precision device and careful treatment will prolong its life. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your hard disk's performance: q Never move the computer when the hard disk is being accessed.
Guidelines & Precautions q When moving your computer to a location where the temperature is more than 18° F (10° C) different from the current location, do the move in two stages: (1) First, leave the computer in a place where the temperature is somewhere between that of the new location and the old location for about I hour. (2) Then move the computer to the new location.
Providing Power You can operate your TravelMate 3000 from ac power of the correct voltage via the furnished AC Adapter. You also can run the computer using the internal battery pack installed at the factory. The first time you use the computer or after the computer has been out of service for several weeks, connect the AC Adapter as described below, both to operate the computer and to recharge the battery pack.
Providing Power Connect the AC Adapter to your TravelMate 3000 as follows. 1. Set the computer's power switch to the off position . 2. Connect the female end of the supplied ac cord to the inlet on the AC Adapter body. 3. Connect the male end of the ac cord into a grounded wall receptacle of the correct voltage. Use a grounded plug adapter if necessary. 4.
Providing Power q The green indicator comes on when the AC Adapter is connected to both the computer and a wall outlet and the battery is not charging or is not installed in the computer. Note: When the amber light goes off after you have charged the battery pack, wait 10 minutes for the battery pack to cool down to operating temperature before running the computer on battery power. The computer's internal temperature sensors may prevent battery operation until the batteries have cooled.
Handling the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack The internal NiCad battery pack and its cover are built as one unit; do not try to separate the cover from the battery pack. Remove the battery pack from the computer as follows. 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external device connectors. 2. Close the display and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface. 3. Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the or symbol. 4.
Handling the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Install an internal NiCad battery pack as follows. If the battery is new or not fully charged, condition and/or charge the battery as described later in this chapter. 1. Turn off the computer, disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices, and carefully lay the computer upside down on a padded surface. 2.
Handling the Battery Pack Conditioning the Battery Pack An unconditioned battery-one that is brand-new, one installed in a computer that has not been used for a long time, or one that has sat 'on the shelf for several months must be conditioned before it will accept a full charge. Condition and charge the battery pack as follows. 1. Install the internal battery pack in your computer (if not already installed) as described earlier in this chapter. 2.
Handling the Battery Pack 5. Disconnect the AC Adapter and fully discharge the battery again by using the computer solely on battery power, or use the Battery Watch deep discharge feature. 6. Recharge the battery completely a second time. Your battery is now conditioned and able to achieve a maximum charge. Note: You should always allow up to 11/2 hours of trickle charge after the AC Adapter's amber indicator goes off to gain the maximum battery power operation.
Starting Your Computer Your new TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is shipped from the factory with software already installed on the hard disk. The TravelMate 3000 has MS-DOS version 4.01, Laptop Manager, Laptop File Manager, BatteryPro, Battery Watch, RPAL palette utility, and other software programs that make your computer more powerful and easier to use. Follow these steps to start your computer. 1.
Restarting the computer You may sometime want to return the system to its startup state without turning off the power. This is called restarting or rebooting the system (sometimes called a warm boot, as opposed to a cold boot, which involves turning the power off and on again). Caution: Any data in main memory (RAM) will be erased when you restart the computer. Be sure to save the file you are working on before you restart the computer.
Using the Floppy Drive The TravelMate 3000 floppy drive can read from and write to 3.5-inch, double-sided, high-density (2HD), 1.44 MB floppy diskettes-the equivalent of approximately 800 typed sheets. The floppy drive also can read/write to the lower capacity, 3.5-inch, 720 KB, double-density (2DD) floppies. Before data can be stored on a new floppy, the operating system must first prepare-formatthe floppy. Formatting enables stored information to be easily located.
Using the Floppy Drive Write-Protect Tab - The write-protect tab is used to prevent changes being made inadvertently to important files. To write-protect a floppy, slide the write-protect tab to the open position: to allow the computer to write on the floppy, slide the tab to the closed position.
Using the Floppy Drive q If a floppy appears to be damaged, make a copy of it, if you can, and immediately discard the damaged floppy. q Before turning off the computer, always remove a floppy from the floppy drive. Inserting a Floppy Into the Drive Insert a floppy diskette into the TravelMate 3000 floppy drive as follows. 1. Insert the floppy into the drive slot with the label side up and the metalshutter end first. 2. Gently push the floppy into the slot until the floppy clicks into place. 3.
Help Displays The TravelMate 3000 offers two easily accessed help files that display information to help you use your computer: One file describes MS-DOS commands; the second file describes the productivity software supplied with your computer. Both help files are similar in appearance and both have their own help file (accessed by pressing the PI key at the help display).
Help Displays TravelMate 3000 Utilities Description You can view the Utilities Description help file by pressing the F1 key at the Laptop Manager main menu, or by typing at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt: HELP and pressing the Enter key. This help file briefly describes most utility programs available under the UTILS directory. See your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for more detailed instructions.
4 Customizing Your Computer This chapter tells you about: q How to enter and exit the Setup Program to customize your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q Using the Setup Program to configure the computer for your operating environment Contents Accessing the Setup Program ..................................................................................... 4-3 Disk-Based Setup Program.................................................................................. 4-3 ROM-Based Setup Program ...........
Contents User Features. Page 2............................................................................................... 4-11 Power Savings................................................................................................... 4-11 Backlight Off.............................................................................................. 4-12 HDD Motor Off.......................................................................................... 4-12 Default CPU Speed........................
Accessing the Setup Program You can customize many computer settings so that your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer always powers up with your settings, using either of two Setup Programs to specify hardware and software configurations. The Setup Program factory default settings are satisfactory for most working environments and applications, but you can select the settings best for your situation.
Accessing the Setup Program Accessing Setup From an Application You can load the ROM-based Setup Program directly from any application program by pressing the Ctrl-Alt-Esc keys. This method is not recommended unless the computer will not boot otherwise because the computer restarts (reboots) when you exit the Setup Program and erases all data in memory. Caution: Save all work in progress before accessing the Setup Program from an application program.
Accessing the Setup Program Pressing the F2 (Sys Info) key displays an informational screen listing the computer's firmware version numbers, coprocessor type (if installed), port addresses (in hexadecimal), and option ROM data. (Also refer to the DATES utility described in the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for similar information.) Exiting the Setup Program When you have completed your Setup Program settings, press the Esc key.
System Options, Page 1 When you first load the Setup Program, it displays page I of the three-page Setup Program. Clock The computer has a battery-operated clock that keeps track of the time and date. This category enables you to set or correct the current time and date. Time This item sets the current time. When seconds are high-lighted, pressing the Space Bar resets seconds to 00. Date This item specifies the current date. The day of the week (Mon, Tue, Wed ...
System Options, Page 1 Date Display This item enables you to choose either the U.S. 12-hour or European 24-hour time display. Memory The memory category specifies the type and amount of memory and how you want memory allocated in the computer. Standard Memory This item specifies the amount of memory to allocate to the main memory. Select the 640 KB value unless your application program specifically requires a different value.
System Options, Page 1 Because the EMM.SYS device driver controls hardware registers to enhance computer performance, other LIM 4.0 drivers should not be used on the computer unless they comply with the specifications found in this chapter. The factory default is 32 KB. Shadow ROM This item selects whether or not to use shadow ROM in the computer. If set to YES (96 KB), the BIOS (basic input/output system) is loaded into faster Extended RAM memory when the computer boots.
System Options, Page 1 4. Check that the Unused item equals 0 (zero). If not repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. Note: Do not exit the Setup Program with the Unused item showing any value except 0. Allocate memory to the other memory item until Unused equals 0; otherwise, the computer will report an error condition the next time you try to start it. When you start (boot or reboot) the TravelMate 3000, the Setup Program checks the total memory available.
System Options, Page 1 Hard Disk Drives The Hard Disk category specifies the built-in hard disk drive and a future external hard disk option. Hard Disk 1 The Hard Disk I category is the built-in hard disk drive. Set this item properly according to your hard disk type. The other items in this category are automatically set with any type except the Type 48 setting. The drive types are summarized in the following table.
User Features, Page 2 Press the Fn-↓ (PgDn) keys to continue to page 2 of the Setup Program. Page 2 provides power-savings, display control, keyboard-lock, and alarm configuration categories. Power Savings The Power Savings category specifies the delay (or time-out) period of four power-saving functions. Each power-saving delay function occurs approximately within the delay period you select.
User Features, Page 2 Backlight Off After a selected period of no input from the keyboard, the system automatically shuts off the LCD screen. Pressing any key on the keyboard-preferably the Shift key-turns the LCD on again. The default setting is 2 minutes. Note: If you are using a mouse with your application program, you may want to set the Backlight Off item to Always On to prevent the screen from blanking because of keyboard inactivity.
User Features, Page 2 Note: CPU speed always reverts to 8 MHz when the computer accesses the floppy drive. You also can change CPU speed while the computer is running by using the SPEED utility (described in your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual) at the MSDOS prompt. And you can use the speed keys: Ctrl-Alt-↑ and Ctrl-Alt-↓ that set CPU speed higher and lower, respectively; or you can use the Turbo key (Fn-F5) that changes CPU speeds.
User Features, Page 2 Screen The Screen category enables you to select several operating features for the built-in LCD screen or for an external monitor connected to your TravelMate 3000. The computer automatically powers up using the built-in LCD. Switch to your external monitor by entering ALTVID at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt.
User Features, Page 2 You must select the appropriate monitor device driver to match your external monitor and your application program. Most applications using 640-by-480 resolution do not require a device driver. Applications requiring super VGA (800-by-600) also require an appropriate device driver. See your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for more details. Display Mode This item selects the display mode for either the built-in LCD screen or a connected external monitor.
User Features, Page 2 Scroll Lock This item specifies the power-up state of the ScrLk key. Possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is Off. Repeat Rate This item specifies the key repeat rate-also called the typematic rate-that is, the speed at which a character repeats on the screen when you press and hold down a key. The possible settings are Fast, Slow, and Normal. The default setting is Normal.
User Features Page 2 The default setting is Auto Standby. The computer beeps in any case when you close the cover unless you turn off the beeper at the Cover Alarm item described above. Quick Boot This item selects quick loading of the system. When this item is set to On, the system bypasses some of the powerup self checks (including memory check) when you turn on the computer. The possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is Off. Note: OS/2 operation requires Quick Boot to be set to Off.
External Communications, Page 3 Press the Fn-↓ (PgDn) keys to continue to page 3 of the Setup Program. Page 3 provides communication configuration categories. Parallel Port This item assigns the 25-pin parallel port on the left side panel to LPT1 (or disables the port). The default setting is LPT 1. If you are not using the port, set this item to Disable to conserve battery power. Mouse Port This item enables you to turn on/off the six-pin mini-DIN mouse port on the left side panel.
External Communications Page 3 Standard Comm This item assigns the standard nine-pin serial port (sometimes called the SIO for serial input/output) on the left side of the computer case as Port 1 (or disables the port). The default setting is Port 1. The Disable setting conserves battery power. Set the following communication parameters to meet the requirements of the serial device connected to the serial port.
External Communications, Page 3 DSR (Data Set Ready) The RS-232C data set ready (DSR) signal can be forced on for application programs requiring this signal. Possible settings are Normal and Force On The default setting is Normal. DCD (Data Carrier Detect) The RS-232C data carrier detect (DCD) signal can be forced on for application programs requiring this signal. Possible settings are Normal and Force On. The default setting is Normal.
5 Installing and Using Application Programs This chapter tells you about q Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible application programs q How to set up and use the furnished Laptop Manager program for your operating environment Contents Guidelines for Installing Applications ........................................................................ 5-2 Installation Considerations.................................................................................. 5-2 Display.................................
Guidelines for Installing Applications Your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is fully compatible with IBM AT computers. AU application programs written to execute on AT computers will execute on the TravelMate 3000, and you can install the programs in much the same way on the TravelMate 3000. However, like most computers, you must consider the characteristics of the TravelMate 3000 before you install application programs.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Keyboard The TravelMate 3000 keyboard emulates all functions of an IBM AT-101 enhanced keyboard. When installing an application program, select the IBM 10 1 or AT-enhanced keyboard configuration. Communication Ports The serial port is Port 1, and the optional Internal Modem, if installed, is Port 2. When installing an application program requiring communication support, select Port I or Port 2, as appropriate.
Guidelines for Installing Application Memory The standard TravelMate 3000 has 2 MB of memory, 640 KB of system memory plus 1280 KB Extended/Expanded memory. You can add 2 or 4 MB of additional optional memory to your TravelMate 3000 that can be configured either as Extended memory or LIM EMS (expanded) memory. See Appendix F for details on these two types of memory. AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS Files If your application program requires additions or changes to the TravelMate 3000's AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File Each line of the TravelMate 3000 AUTOEXEC.BAT file and its purpose are defined in the table following the Me listing. Take special note of those lines relating to Laptop Manager. @ECHO OFF VERIFY ON SET COMSPEC=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM SET PATH=C:\;C:\DOS;C:\UTILS SET MFILE=C:\UTILS SET PROMPT $P$G CACHE 256 /E RPAL /I CLS BW LM Factory Default AUTOEXEC.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Default CONFIG.SYS File Each line of the TravelMate 3000 default CONFIG.SYS Me and its purpose are defined in the table following the file listing. You can add commands required by your application program(s), but do not delete the existing default commands. FILES=20 BUFFERS=20 SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /P /E:256 DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS /M:l DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS DEVICE=C:\UTILS\EMM.SYS DEVICE=C:\UTILS\BATTERY.PRO INSTALL=C:\DOS\FASTOPEN.
Using Laptop Manager Laptop Manager, one of the utilities supplied with your TravelMate 3000, is an application control program. Laptop Manager provides two submenus into which you can insert application programs you have installed on the hard disk. You can then load application programs from one of the submenus with one keystroke, and from the other submenu using the arrow keys and the Enter key.
Using Laptop Manager Quick Commands Box Application programs you add to the Quick Commands box can be selected by pressing the function key (F1 to F11) you assign to it. For your convenience, the Laptop File Manager and several other utilities are assigned to the function keys. However, you can replace them with your own application programs using the Change Menu procedure explained in the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual.
Using a Password The TravelMate 3000 includes the Password utility, a program that limits access to your computer. Only those who know the password you specify using this utility can access your files. The password is valid until you remove or change it using the Password utility. In addition, Laptop Manager also provides password protection on a per-application program basis. See the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for more information about the Password feature for Laptop Manager.
Using a Password Installing a Password Install a password as follows. 1. Highlight Install Password on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key. The following menu displays: 2. Type a password of up to eight characters and press the Enter key. 3. Press the Enter key again to install the new password, or press the Esc key to cancel the action and return to the Password Utility menu.
Using a Password Changing a Password Change the current password as follows. 1. Highlight the Change Password command on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key. The following menu displays: 2. Type the current password and press the Enter key. Your entry is displayed as squares so that it cannot be seen by other people. If you type the correct password, the message Password check OK displays on the next line and you are prompted to enter a new password.
Using a Password 4. Press the Enter key 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 Remove the current password as follows. 1. Highlight the Remove Password command on the Password Utility menu and press the Enter key. The following menu displays: 2. Type the current password and press the Enter key. Your entry is displayed as squares so that it cannot be seen by other people.
Using a Password Entering the Password Once you install the password, you will see the following message every time you start up the computer: Enter Password: Type the password exactly as you created it and press the Enter key. q If you type the correct password, the screen clears and the system begins to load. q If you type the wrong password, the message "Wrong Password" displays, and you are prompted to enter the password again. You have three chances to enter the correct password.
Using a Password q If you forget the system password, you will not be able to use your computer. To regain access, it is necessary to disconnect the back-up battery for an extended period. This operation should only be performed by an authorized Texas Instruments dealer. Any other attempt to perform this operation could result in damage that will void the warranty and is not recommended. Note: Always make a note of the password you installed incase you forget it.
6 TravelMate 3000 Options This chapter tells you about: q Options available for your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q How to install and use some of the options Contents Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 6-2 Attaching the Keypad.......................................................................................... 6-2 RAM Modules ..................................................................
Numeric Keypad The optional Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2568033-0001) enables you to type numeric data more conveniently while still permitting data entry on the keyboard. You also have the convenience of direct access to some functions (such as the PgUp, PgDn, Home keys) without the need to also press the Fn key. Note that when the Numeric Keypad is installed, the embedded numeric keypad does not function. Attaching the Keypad Attach the Numeric Keypad to the computer as follows. 1.
RAM Modules The standard TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is equipped with 2 MB of main memory (RAM). If you need more RAM capacity, you can install four or eight RAM modules (TI Part No. 2566996-0001). Every four RAM modules increases RAM by 2 MB. Installing eight RAM modules increases total main memory to 6 MB. Installing the RAM Modules To install the RAM modules, you need only a small, flatblade screwdriver.
RAM Modules 3 Rotate the screwdriver toward the rear of the computer about 30 degrees until the top left corner of the keyboard loosens and raises about 1/4 inch (6 mm) above the computer case. 4. Holding the top left corner of the keyboard above the case with one hand, insert the screwdriver blade into the center slot (behind the F8 key) and rotate the screwdriver 30 degrees to release the middle catch. 5.
RAM Modules Installing the Modules After removing the keyboard, install the four RAM modules as follows. You do not need any tools. Caution: Prevent component damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use a high-impedance, grounded conductive floor mat or wrist strap to prevent ESD. Before touching the integrated circuit devices, discharge static electricity from your hands, tools, and containers by touching them to a grounded surface. 1.
RAM Modules 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining three modules in the set, except insert the second module into socket XU10, the third module into socket XU12, and the fourth module into socket XU13. 4. If you are installing four more RAM modules, insert the first one in socket XU14, the second in XU15, the third in XU16, and the fourth in XU17. 5. Replace the keyboard as described in the next section. Replacing the Keyboard Replace the keyboard into the computer case as follows. 1.
RAM Modules 2. Hold the front of the keyboard in place while you lower the rear of the keyboard onto the computer case. 3. Insert the screwdriver blade between the Ins key and the Backspace key and gently press down on the keyboard until the rightmost catch snaps locked. 4. Insert the screwdriver blade between the F8 key and the 7 key and gently press down on the keyboard until the center catch snaps locked. 5.
Internal Modem The optional 2400-bps (bits-per-second) Internal Modem with Send-Fax and MNP Class 5 (TI Part No. 25669410003) adds a built-in modem to your TravelMate 3000. With the Internal Modem installed, you can connect your TravelMate 3000 to the telephone network and communicate with a remote modem. You also can make facsimile (fax) transmissions to remote fax machines at 4800 bps.
80387SX Coprocessor The 80387SX Math Coprocessor (TI Part No. 2566997-0001) option for your TravelMate 3000 speeds up processing and improves throughput of calculations with application programs that support a math coprocessor. You can install the 80387SX Math Coprocessor option yourself, but installation requires partial disassembly of the computer. If you do not feel comfortable installing the coprocessor, have your dealer or qualified TI Service personnel install the coprocessor option.
Other Options Extra Battery Pack Keeping an extra, fully charged battery pack (TI Part No. 2566962-0001) on hand can extend the time you can operate your computer on its internal battery. Install and remove the battery pack as described in Chapter 3. LapLink File Transfer Utility You can order the LapLink File Transfer Utility Kit (TI Part No.
Other Options Also set the Mouse Port item on Page 3 of the TravelMate 3000 Setup Program to On. Note: A mouse adapter cable with a built-in ferrite is shipped with U.S. and Canadian units. Failure to use the adapter cable, if provided, can cause noncompliance with FCC and DOC regulations. External Monitor The TravelMate 3000 supports the following multifrequency external and VGA monitors.
Other Options 1. Turn off power to both the external monitor and the TravelMate 3000. 2. Connect the 15-pin external VGA monitor cable from the external monitor to the 15-pin connector on the left side panel of the computer. 3. Turn on the TravelMate 3000, then turn on the monitor. 4. At the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type ALTVID and press the Enter key to switch the image from the TravelMate 3000 built-in display to your external monitor.
7 Taking Care of Your Computer This chapter tells you about: q Recommendations on how and where to use your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer q Cleaning the case and screen q How to get the most work from a battery charge and how to care for the battery Contents Do's and Don'ts .......................................................................................................... 7-2 Cleaning the TravelMate 3000 ...................................................................................
Do's and Don'ts The TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer is a precision instrument containing many sensitive components. It should be handled with care. Here are some suggestions you can consider to help you get reliable service from your computer for many years: q Never use the TravelMate 3000 in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. q Never expose the TravelMate 3000 to excessive vibration.
Cleaning the TravelMate 3000 Regularly take the time to check over your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer and clean the screen, keyboard, and case. You may spot trouble before it starts, and help continue to get efficient, trouble-free computing with your TravelMate 3000. Cleaning the Case It is important to keep the case of the TravelMate 3000 free of dust. Apply a small amount of liquid cleaner to a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the case with the cloth.
Conserving Battery Power With a little care, you can maximize the time that your TravelMate 3000 will operate on a single battery charge. The following tips will help you run your computer for the longest possible time on battery power. q Keep the illumination of the LCD screen at the lowest comfortable brightness level. Reducing brightness even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption.
Care and Handling of the Battery The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life. In particular: q Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks. q Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight. q Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals. q Do not short the battery leads or connect the battery with the wrong polarity. q Never use the battery to power other products. q Never recharge the battery differently than described in Chapter 3 of this manual.
Care and Handling of the Battery q When using the computer for the first time, or after prolonged storage in temperatures above 95 degrees F (35 degrees C), a battery charge may not last as long as normal. This condition disappears after a few full discharge/recharge cycles. See 'Conditioning the Battery' in Chapter 3 for details. q After charging the battery, wait about 10 minutes to allow the battery pack to cool down to operating temperature before attempting to operate the computer on battery power.
A Specifications Central Processing Unit (CPU) Type: Clock Speeds: 16-bit 80386SX 8 MHz/ 10 MHz/20 MHz Memory RAM: 2 MB standard; 640 KB for conventional, 1408 KB for expanded or extended memory or shadow VGA/AT BIOS support LIM/EMS 4.
Specifications Physical Dimensions Size Width: Depth: Height: Weight: 1 1 inches (279 nun) 8.5 inches (216 mm) 1.8 inches (46 mm) 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg), including battery, without options Power Source NiCad battery: AC Adapter Input: Output: Temperature Operating: Storage/Transit: 24 watt hours/AC Adapter 100 to 250 Vac, 0.7 to 0.4 A, 50 to 60 Hz +5 Vdc, 3.5 A max +7 Vdc, 1. 5 A max +8.5 Vdc, 1.5 A max Total output not to exceed 3.
Specifications Shock Operating: Storage/Transit: 10 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes) 40 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes Standard Ports Parallel Port: Serial Port: Numeric Keypad: VGA Monitor: Mouse: Centronics-type, 25-pin RS-232C, 9-pin male DB-9 connector for full duplex asynchronous transmission at up to 9600 baud 10-pin special 15-pin DB-15 Mini-DIN (PS/2-compatible) standard Drives Hard disk drive: Floppy Drive: 2.
Specifications Agency Approvals Main Unit: (including AC Adapter) FCC, Part 15, Class B (U.S.A.) FCC Part 68 (U.S.A.) DOC (Canada) UL, TUV, and CSA safety Options Internal Modem TI Part No. 2566941-0001 Power Requirements: Maximum 25 mA at -5 V Maximum 200 mA at +5 V Power Control Internal Modem operates under two power modes: Low Power: Only ring detect circuit powered High Power: All modem circuits powered Agency Approvals: FCC, Part 15, Class B (U.S.A.) FCC Part 68 (U.S.A.
Specifications 80387SX Coprocessor TI Part No. 2566997-0001 16-bit 80387SX, running at 20 MHz RAM Module Kit TI Part No. 2566996-0001 2-MB RAM module kit, extended or EMS support; up to two module kits can be installed for total 6-MB RAM Numeric Keypad TI Part No. 2568033-0001 Size Width: 3.9 inches (99 mm) Depth: 5.5 inches (139 mm) Height: 0.9 inches (24 mm) Weight: 0.35 lbs (160g) Battery Pack TI Part No. 2566962-0001 Size Width: 2.6 inches (73 mm) Depth: 4.7 inches (123 mm) Height: 1.
B Character Sets The TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for DOS version 4. 0 1. 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 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 The following diagrams show the TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer keyboard layouts for the U.S.A. and international versions.
Keyboard Layouts C-2 Keyboard Layouts
Keyboard Layouts Keyboard Layouts C-3
Keyboard Layouts C-4 Keyboard Layouts
Keyboard Layouts Keyboard Layouts C-5
D Diagnostics Your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer provides two diagnostic routines to make sure the computer and its peripherals are functioning as they should. One routine is automatic and takes place every time you turn on the computer. The other is accessed from a separate diagnostic program installed on the hard disk during manufacture. Power-On Diagnostics When you turn on the computer, an automatic self-test begins.
Diagnostics Park Fixed Disks The Park Fixed Disk function prepares the fixed disks for relocation. The fixed disk heads are placed over the diagnostic cylinder so that vibrations will not cause errors on the usable media. Diagnostics If you select the Diagnostics Program, a warning and informational menu displays. Press the N key to abort the diagnostics or the Y key to continue, and the diagnostics menu displays.
Diagnostics 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. Test Control Options The fields at the top of the menu represent options that control how tests are performed. These options must be set before a single test or suite of tests is initiated.
Diagnostics Choosing Specific Suites of Tests Many of the tests have submenus that permit you to select which parts of the test you want performed. 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 about the tests. If the tests are run multiple times, the submenus are displayed only before the first pass.
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) Exte
Diagnostics Asynchronous Communications Port Test Baud rate clock Internal transmit/receive Modem control lines External loopback (requires loopback connector) Additional Diagnostics The diagnostic program hard disk tests are all nondestructive except on the diagnostic cylinder. The tests perform seek tests, head tests, and controller tests, but do not perform read/write tests on the entire media.
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 that could be displayed by the diagnostics program. The codes are displayed by class, followed by sub-class.
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) D-8 Diagnostics Code 0107 Class System board Failure Description System timer 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 Copr
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code 1730 Class Video Failure Description 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/paperjam 2707 LPT Printer timeout 2708 LPT Printer busy 3001 Memo
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) D-10 Diagnostics Code 3708 Class Disk Failure Description 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 3700 Disk Invalid format sectors count 370E Disk Control data mark detected 3710 Disk CRC or ECC error detected 3711 Disk ECC corrected error 3720 Disk General controller failure 3740 Disk Seek operation 3750 Disk Ch
Diagnostics Loopback Connections The serial and parallel communication tests in the Diagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests that expect loopback correctors to be placed on the output ports of the computer. The loopback connector pin assignments are fisted 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 Arrow keys to highlight the hard disk you want formatted or analyzed and press the Enter key. Of course, you can select only hard disks installed in your computer. 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 the Ins key. Use the Arrow keys or the Enter key to select between cylinder and head fields. After the cylinder and head are entered, press the F10 or Enter key 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 Arrow keys to highlight the bad track to delete and press the Del key.
Diagnostics 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. As bad tracks are found, they are reformatted as bad so that a subsequent MS-DOS FORMAT operation does not attempt to use these areas on the disk.
Diagnostics q Each track of the hard disk is reformatted using the current interleave value. q Each track in the bad track table is reformatted as bad so that it cannot be used. q The program performs a surface analysis on the media, reformats any additional bad tracks as bad, and adds them to the list. Using this option is equivalent to performing a scan for bad tracks operation (F5), followed by a format unformatted drive operation (F7), followed by an analyze hard disk operation (F6).
E Troubleshooting This appendix is designed to help you solve common problems you may encounter while using your TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer. If you encounter a problem not listed here, please contact your Texas Instruments reseller, or you can telephone or fax Texas Instruments at one of the numbers fisted on the page near the end of this manual titled "Getting Help for Your Computer". Solving Problems Yourself Computer does not come on when power switch in ON position.
Troubleshooting Computer comes on when turned on but turns off before booting. Internal battery pack still too warm-Wait about 3 more minutes and try again. Computer Power indicator light on, Low Batt Indicator blinking, screen blank, and computer will not run. Automatic discharge cycle not complete-Leave Power switch in on position until all indicator lights go out; then plug in AC Adapter after automatic battery discharge cycle completes and run computer on ac power.
Troubleshooting Computer in automatic powersaving mode-Press Shift key to turn on display. if Power indicator is orange, press Fn-F4 (Stndby) keys to resume operation. None of the above-Screen power unit may be faulty. Contact your Texas Instruments reseller. When using a mouse, the built-in LCD screen goes blank after a few minutes. Setup Program Backlight Off set to N minutes- Set Backlight Off item to Always On to prevent LCD from blanking because of keyboard inactivity.
Troubleshooting Special functions do not work (Set Up, AltCtrl-Esc, speed control keys) Application program oven-iding computer BIOS interrupts - Contact your application program provider. The unit starts up but a message indicates that a power-up test has failed. TravelMate 3000 hardwareTurn the unit off, wait 5 seconds, then turn unit on again.
Troubleshooting Amber indicator on-Internal battery pack not fully charged. Amber indicator off, internal battery pack not installed and power switch set to offSet computer power switch to on and run on ac power or install battery pack. Amber indicator off-Internal fault: contact your Texas Instruments reseller. Pressing Fn-F4 keys does not put computer in Standby mode The BatteryPro /V switch may be set in the device driver, which disables the Standby mode-View the CONFIG.
Error Messages Power-up self-tests are the system tests and component initialization processes performed by the TravelMate 3000 AT compatible ROM BIOS. The self-tests first initialize and test the central hardware. The central hardware must function properly before further system tests can be run. In general, a failure in a test of the system board or its components halts the test and causes a beep. A failure in optional boards or memory is reported on the screen.
Error Messages Fixed disk failure Turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and turn the computer on again, or press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys to reboot the system. If that does not work, run the DIAG program to check the hard disk drive as described in Appendix D, then contact your Texas Instruments reseller. Fixed disk read failure press F1 to retry boot Defective working diskette or hard disk - Boot the system again. If that does not work, replace the floppy.
Error Messages E-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard stuck key failure Jammed key - Try pressing the key again. Run the DIAG program to check all keys as described in Appendix D. Missing operating system System bootfiles on hard disk bad or missing. Hard disk type incorrect in Setup Program-Press the Ctrl-AltSetup keys to access the Setup Program and check the Hard Disk type (see “Hard Disk Drive Sizes” table in Chapter 4). If Hard Disk type is correct, boot the computer from your MS-DOS floppy and run the SYS.
Error Messages Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready Floppy in drive A not a bootable floppy - Replace the floppy in drive A with a bootable floppy. When formatting MS-DOS bootable floppies, be sure to add the /S option to the FORMAT command (see your MS-DOS User's Manual). Time-of-day not set Failed RTC chip - Reset the time and date on the Setup Program (see Chapter 4).
Restoring MS-DOS System Files The MS-DOS files COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS are necessary for the operation of your computer. If any of these files are accidentally deleted or modified, your computer will not function. This appendix describes the procedure for restoring these files without affecting the applications and data files that may be on your hard disk. Note: IO.SYS and MSDOS.SYS are hidden files. You will not see these files if you view a directory of drive C using the DIR command.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files 3. When the A> prompt is displayed, remove the SHELL floppy and insert the Select Copy floppy, and type SYS C: and press the Enter key. The computer should display the message System transferred and then display the A> prompt. 4. At the A> prompt type COPY COMMAND.COM C:\DOS and press the Enter key. The computer should display the message 1 File(s) copied and then display the A> prompt.
F Configuring Memory Introduction Computers handle information as strings of binary digits: ones and zeros. A single I or 0 is refer-red to as a bit, the smallest unit of information handled by the computer. A group of eight bits, referred to as a byte, is used to represent single characters or numbers such as "A" or "5". The size of the computer's RAM (main memory) is measured by the number of bytes the memory can store.
Configuring Memory This appendix describes the various areas of memory (RAM) and how you can make memory more efficient by configuring it in conjunction with the memory management device drivers supplied with your TravelMate 3000.
TravelMate 3000 Memory Areas 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 TravelMate 3000 is displayed on the Setup Program menu as Standard (Memory), and it can be changed in 64-KB increments if your application program requires it. MS-DOS accesses different areas of the computer's memory in different ways.
TravelMate 3000 Memory Areas Extended Memory Extended memory is internal RAM above 1024 KB. MS-DOS cannot directly access Extended memory as system memory, but the memory can be configured as one or more RAM disks. It can also be accessed by application programs specially written to use Extended memory. The HIMEM.SYS device driver described later in this appendix enables MS-DOS programs to use an extra 64-KB region located just above the I -MB mark for storage of code and data.
TravelMate 3000 Memory Areas Before you can use Expanded memory, you must install the EMM.SYS device driver as described in the next section, "Memory Device Drivers." You need not install the Expanded memory driver if your application program does not support use of Expanded memory.
Memory Device Drivers The following four device drivers are provided to manage the TravelMate 3000 memory: q EMM.SYS - device driver supports LIM-EMS Expanded memory. q HIMEM.SYS - device driver is an extended memory manager that supervises the use of the computer's Extended memory so that no two application programs can use the same memory at the same time. q RAMDRIVE.SYS - device driver supports RAM disks in standard, Extended and Expanded memory. q SMARTDRV.
Memory Device Drivers EMM.SYS The EMS memory manager provided with your TravelMate 3000, the EMM.SYS device driver, conforms to version 4.00 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (EMS). EMM.SYS enables areas of system memory to be used as Expanded memory. Note: You cannot use EMM.SYS with Windows 3.0 in 386 standard or enhanced mode. Delete the EMM.SYS line from your CONFIG.SYS file when using Windows 3. 0. However, EMM.SYS works with Windows 3.0 and HIMEM.
Memory Device Drivers Some application programs may require "backfill" memory, which is the unused area of standard memory that can be used by EMM.SYS as Expanded memory. For example, an application program 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. The Shadow ROM memory you can select at the Setup Program enables mapping the BIOS and Video BIOS into high speed memory for faster operation.
Memory Device Drivers If you do not specify any parameters, EMM.SYS uses the default values for each. Numeric values (nnnn) should be specified in decimal unless specifically noted otherwise in the following descriptions. Memory sizes should be specified in kilobytes (1024 bytes) without the last three digits at the end of the number; for example, 32,767 bytes would be specified as 32. A one- or two-character abbreviation is available for all parameters as listed in parentheses after the long form version.
Memory Device Drivers Contexts = nn (C=) specifies the number of contexts for windows 0 - 3 that can be saved by processes using EMS memory. The maximum number of contexts is 255; the minimum is 3. The default is the number of handles that are allocated. Depth = nn (D=) specifies the number of consecutive contexts that can be saved for a given handle before a restore must be initiated. The maximum depth is 32. The default is 1, which is also the minimum.
Memory Device Drivers Include = xxxx-xxxx (L=) specifies a range of addresses that should always be used for EMS mapping. By default, the memory manager automatically excludes areas known to contain ROMs or video RAM. This parameter allows you to include a range of addresses that might be excluded by memory manager's automatic selection process. The address range selected should be hexadecimal segment addresses. You may specify as many Include ranges as necessary, and they can overlap.
Memory Device Drivers Memory Manager Error Messages Error messages displayed by the memory manager are divided into two groups. The following first group displays general memory manager errors. Invalid parameter specified - One of the parameters specified on the command line in your CONFIG.SYS file is invalid. Expected equal after parameter - One of the parameters on the command line expected an equal sign (=) after the parameter, but none was found.
Memory Device Drivers Number of contexts must be at least 3 - The number of contexts specified is less than 3. The number of contexts specified must be between 3 and 255. See "Contexts" parameter earlier in this appendix. Number of contexts cannot exceed 255 - The number of contexts specified is greater than 255. The number of contexts specified must be between 3 and 255. See "Contexts" parameter earlier in this appendix. Invalid exclusion specified - An exclusion parameter was specified incorrectly.
Memory Device Drivers The following second group of error codes are specific to the TACT 83000 memory manager. Invalid hardware for memory manager - The memory manager was run on a system which did not contain the TACT 83000 chip set. No EMS memory allocated - No Expanded memory was specified using the Memory parameter, and no memory remained unallocated to use. HIMEM.SYS HIMEM.SYS is an eXtended Memory Manager (XMM) conforming to eXtended Memory Specifications (XMS), version 2.0. HIMEM.
Memory Device Drivers if you need to specify special conditions for the use of the high-memory area, use the command in the following form: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS [/HMAMIN=h][/NUMHANDLES=n] where: /HMAMIN=h h is the minimum amount of memory required by a TSR program or device driver to be loaded into HAM specify the amount of memory in kilobytes. Programs requiring less space will not be placed in the HMA. The minimum value is 0, the maximum is 63 KB, and the default is 0.
Memory Device Drivers RAMDRIVE.SYS A RAM disk is a portion of your computer's memory configured to simulate a disk drive. Such a disk, which may be called a virtual disk, can be accessed much faster than a normal disk drive. The data stored on a RAM disk disappears when computer power is turned off, so you must copy the contents of the RAM disk to a floppy disk or to the hard disk before turning off power.
Memory Device Drivers SMARTDRV.SYS SMARTDRV.SYS is a disk-caching program used to reduce the time it takes your computer to read data from the hard disk. When SMARTDRV.SYS is installed, information from the hard disk is temporarily stored in a cache in Extended or Expanded memory. When needed, the data can be accessed by the processor directly from the cache memory. The data on the hard disk is updated automatically to reflect the changes in the data stored in the cache. SMARTDRV.
G Connector Pin Assignments RS-232C Connector Nine-Pin RS-232C Serial Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal Name Carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Abbreviation CD RD TD DTR SG DSR RTS CTS Pi Direction Input Input Output Output Abbreviation STROBEDATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 ACKBUSY PE SLCT AUTO FEEDPERRORINITSLCT INGND Direction Output Output Output Output Output Output Output.
Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin VGA External Monitor Connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Note: Signal Name 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 Direction Output Output Output Input Input Input Output Output Monochrome monitors use green video for all video input and ignore red and blue video. Six-Pin Mouse Connector Pin No.
H Screen Standards This appendix summarizes the screen standards supported by the TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer's internal display adapter. MDA (Monochrome Display Adapter) The MDA standard supports a 720-by-350 monochrome text display using a 9-by-14 pixel character box. The TravelMate 3000 LCD screen supports MDA by displaying an 80column by 25-line monochrome text in an 8-by- 16 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
Screen Standards EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) The EGA standard supports 640-by-350 pixel monochrome or 16-color graphics, 640-by200 pixel and 320-by-200 pixel 16-color graphics. The EGA standard also uses an 8-by14 pixel character box for text displays. The TravelMate 3000 LCD screen supports EGA by displaying text in an 80-column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8-by- 1 6 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
Screen Standards The TravelMate 3000 LCD screen supports VGA by displaying text in an 80-column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8-by- 16 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
Screen Standards External Monitor Support The TravelMate 3000 supports all IBM standard VGA video in addition to 800 by 600, 1024 by 768, and 132-column Paradise extended modes. Paradise Modes Supported Mode No. (hex) Resolution Font Clock 132-column Text Modes (Supported on CRT only)* 54 32 x 43 x 16 8x8 44.7 MHz 55 132 x 25 x 16 9 x 16 44.7 MHz 56 132 x 43 (mono) 8x8 44.7 MHz 57 132 x 25 (mono) 9 x 16 44.
Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computerrelated terms you many encounter. access - The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, a floppy diskette, or the hard disk. access shutter - A metal cover on a floppy diskette that slides open to allow the computer to read or write data. adapter - A device that connects an option to the computer.
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 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. bug - An error in the hardware or software of your computer that causes an operation to perform incorrectly.
Glossary character set - A system of codes, such as ASCII, that assigns a special standardized group of binary digits to each character. clock - A timing device that coordinates all internal events in your computer. CMOS - An acronym for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor; a large-scale integration technology that requires low power consumption and is therefore used for battery-assisted memory systems. command - The portion of a computer instruction that specifies what operation is to be performed.
Glossary contrast control - A control that allows you to adjust how data shows up against the background of the display screen.
Glossary data - Information that is input to your computer and is then processed by mathematical and logical operations so that, ultimately, it can be output in a sensible form. It usually consists of numerals, letters, or symbols that describe an object, idea, condition, relationship, or other information. data base - A collection of related information; usually a large number of data files stored in one or more storage medium. data file - A grouping of information with common descriptive attributes.
Glossary disk drive - A device that rotates magnetic media and accesses data by means of a read/write head. diskette - See floppy diskette. DOS - The disk operating system, programs that act as translator between you and your computer; also see operating system expanded memory - The memory that utilizes an area of the computer memory as a window, through which pages of data are "passed." expansion bus connector - A coupling device that connects an external device to your computer.
Glossary fixed disk drive - See hard disk drive. floppy diskette - A flexible, flat, circular medium that magnetically records and provides access to stored data. It is divided into concentric circular tracks and wedge-shaped sectors. The diskette is sealed in a protective square envelope that is lined with a soft material that cleans as the diskette rotates. The cover has several openings and notches to accommodate the drive. formatting - The preparation of various types of magnetic media to accept data.
Glossary hexadecimal - A numbering system that consists of 16 symbols, 0 to 9 and A to F; used by programmers as a convenient method of expressing binary values. input - Information that enters the computer. input/output - An operation that transfers information from the central processing unit to a device or from a device to the central processing unit. An example is storing and retrieving information with a diskette.
Glossary load - To copy information from a storage device, such as a diskette or a hard disk drive, into internal memory of the computer. Also called download loop - A series of instructions or one instruction in a program that is repeated a prescribed number of times, followed by a branch instruction that exits the program from the loop. main directory - The primary directory of a diskette or a hard disk drive. Also called a root directory.
Glossary multiuser system - A system in which the computer and other external devices are shared in any one of several arrangements by several people. operating system - A set of programs that control the operation of the computer. Typically, the operating system regulates space allocation, keeps track of files, saves and retrieves files, and manages other control functions associated with data storage. Also see DOS.
Glossary programming language - A set of words, abbreviations, or symbols that are converted into the binary numbers that represent instructions to the computer. Programming languages enable programmers to write instructions using words or symbols and avoid the time-consuming task of entering the long string of Os and 1s that represent the numeric language of the computer. A programmer can use any one of several different programming languages designed for a particular computer.
Glossary set up - See configure. software - Computer programs, usually supplied on floppies or on ROM. Contrast with hardware. system board - An internal circuit board that holds the integrated circuits for the microprocessor, memory, and clock in your computer. turbo operation - A feature of a computer that increases its data processing speed by 50 to 100 percent. typematic - A feature that generates a character as long as an alphanumeric key is pressed.
Index a .............................................................. ac adapter.................................................... connecting ........................................3-6 jack ..........................................2-8, 3-7 agency approvals................................... A-4 alarms ......................................................... audible, see beeper.......................... 4-16 cover closed .................................... 4-16 Alt (alternate) key ....................
Index display............................................................................ 2-4 EMM.SYS device driver ..................................................................F-6 standard/reverse (video) ................................................ 2-5 Enter key ......................................................................................2-11 conventions used in manual ............................................................... vi error codes, diagnostics .......................
Index utilities.......................................................................3-19 removing ......................................................................6-3 Hercules Graphics Card .....................................................................................H-3 settings ........................................................................................... 4-15 HGC Spain ................................................................................................C-4 ....
Index LCD screen controls............................................................................................2-4 numeric keypad ...................................................................................................6-2 left side panel.......................................................................................................2-6 attaching............................................................................................6-2 connector..................................
Index Pause key ........................................................................................................2-16 explained.......................................................................................... F-1 physical dimensions............................................................................................ A-2 RS-232C connector ............................................................................................G-1 pin assignments, connector.......................
Index screen................................................................ 4-14 standard communication port ............................ 4-19 stop bits............................................................. 4-19 time..................................................................... 4-6 Setup key ........................................................................ 2-17 setup program accessing from application................................... 4-4 exiting.......................................
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Warranty and Service The TravelMate 3000 Notebook Computer and its Texas Instruments options are warranted for 12 months from the purchase date. Standard Warranty Texas Instruments offers a 1 -day turnaround for domestic units carried In to local Customer Service Centers and a 5-day turnaround from receipt time at the National Service Center for units sent to one of the National Service Centers (Cypress, Texas, USA. for domestic units; Toronto, Canada for Canadian units; or Plymouth, U.K.
Repair Request Form Your name and address Your Name Company Name Address City State Phone number ( -Zip Code ) Ext. Product serial number Unit(s) you are returning (check where applicable) q TravelMate 3000 q 2 MB RAM Module Kit q Numeric Keypad q 80387SX Coprocessor q Internal Modem q AC Adapter q Internal Battery Type of Claim q Warranty claim (attach proof of purchase) q Maintenance contract (Agreement No. q My purchase order number q My check is enclosed.
Notice This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This computer generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed an used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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TravelMate Notebook Computer Major Components
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