Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 ................................................ 1-10 2 Learning About Your Computer LCD Screen ...................................................................... 2-3 Connectors and Ports ................
Contents 6 TravelMate 3000 WinSX Options Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 6-2 RAM Modules ........................................................................................................... 6-3 Internal Modem ......................................................................................................... 6-8 Math Coprocessor Option...........................................................................
Copyright@ 1991 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved - Printed in U.S.A. TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer User's Manual Part No. 2608455-0001 Original Issue: 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. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the case.
Preface Your new Texas Instruments TravelMate TM 3000 WinSX TM Notebook Computer is a lightweight, full-function computer with features and power exceeding many desktop personal computers. The TravelMate 3000 WinSX is equipped with a standard 60megabyte (MB) internal hard disk drive, standard 4-MB random access memory (RAM), an 80386 TM SX microprocessor, and factory-installed MS-DOS (version 5.0) and Microsoft Windows TM (version 3.0).
Preface q EthernetTM adapter q SCSI adapter q Expansion station q External monitors q Numeric Keypad q Deluxe carrying case q External printers All these options are available from Texas Instruments. Contact your dealer or telephone TI-Express, 1-800-TI PARTS.
Preface q One function key template strip If any of the above items are missing, contact your Texas Instruments dealer.
Preface About this Manual This manual describes the operation of your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer. We have tried to design this manual so that you can locate information quickly and easily. Each chapter begins with a title page that lists the major sections in the chapter and a table of contents. Keyboard keys are listed several ways in this manual, depending on the number of keys you must press to produce a character or function.
Preface Chapter 3 - Getting Started lists recommended operating and storage environments and tells you how to connect the AC Adapter, how to care for the battery pack, and how to start and restart your TravelMate 3000 WinSX. Chapter 4 - Customizing Your Computer describes how to use the Setup Program to customize your TravelMate 3000 WinSX for your working environment.
Preface do about them, plus how to restore MS-DOS system files to your hard disk in case they are erased for some reason. Appendix F - Configuring Memory describes the TravelMate 3000 WinSX's standard memory and the memory options available for the computer. Appendix G - Connector Pin Assignments lists the signals produced by the connectors provided on the TravelMate 3000 WinSX. Appendix H - Screen Standards lists the characteristics of the various display adapters supported by the TravelMate 3000 WinSX.
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 WinSX 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 WinSX Notebook Computer looks like this when it is closed. The standard TravelMate 3000 WinSX looks like this when it is set up and ready to operate.
Learning About Hardware 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 WinSX's standard hardware and available options. Otherwise, please continue on. The TravelMate 3000 WinSX's standard hardware consists of a system circuit board, a keyboard, an LCD (liquid ciystal display) screen, a hard disk drive, a 3.
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 You can set the LCD screen to emulate industry-standard display modes, including the vGA (video graphics ar-ray) 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 divided into cylinders. A cylinder is a collection of tracks in the same position on different sides of the hard disk platter. 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 Options You can enhance the performance of a standard TravelMate 3000 WinSX by adding 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 several other features. The following hardware options are available from 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 WinSX case, enabling you to more easily type numeric data. The Numeric Keypad layout is similar to the keypad on a fullsized IBM enhanced ATTM keyboard. Extra Internal Battery Pack With an extra internal battery pack (TI Part No. 2566962000 1) you can double the time you can operate your computer on battery power. You can charge the extra battery in the computer.
Learning About 0ptions Printers Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and impact printers you can use with the TravelMate 3000 WinSX, enabling you to a produce hard copy of information you have created. You can connect almost any parallel printer to the TravelMate 3000 WinSX parallel printer port or serial printer to the serial port. Ethernet LAN Adapter The Ethernet LAN Interface Adapter (TI Part No.
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 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 .........................................................................................................
LCD screen Function Keys ................................................................................................... 2-10 Enter ................................................................................................................. 2-11 Shift.................................................................................................................. 2-11 Caps Lock ......................................................................................................... 2-11 Tab .......
LCD Screen Your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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-onwhite contrast. The TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX.
LCD Screen You can use the computer with the cover/screen closed, for example, to connect an external monitor to your computer to run a demonstration program. For this purpose, you can disable the cover-closed alarm by changing the Cover Closed Action setting in the Setup Program to Disabled (see Chapter 4). 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.
LCD Screen Contrast Control The Contrast rotary control adjusts the contrast between the displayed image and the background for the best viewing condition. Adjust this control in conjunction with the Brightness control. The Contrast control does not affect power consumption. 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.
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 WinSX 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 WinSX keyboard provides all the functions of the IBM AT - I 0 1 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 most 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 Guide and Reference 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 line 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, before you can print graphic displays; if not, only text characters are printed. See your MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference 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.
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 WinSX features an embedded keypad (built into the keyboard) that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT enhanced keyboard.
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 Nurn 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-if the Turbo indicator is on, the speed is already 20 MHz. When the Turbo feature is off, the CPU runs at 5 or 10 MHz. The Turbo feature uses more battery power but provides faster processing. When you set the computer to 20-MHz (using the Setup Program, the Windows Notebook menu Setup icon, or the speed control keys described below), the Turbo indicator comes on.
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 connected, or the battery may be discharged. The Power indicator glows orange when the computer is set to the Standby mode and alternately glows orange and green when the computer enters the Auto Suspend mode.
Indicator Lights Turbo The Turbo indicator comes on when you set the computer to 20-MHz (using the Setup Program, the Windows Notebook menu Setup icon, or the speed control keys described previously). The Turbo indicator goes off while the computer is in the Standby mode and while the computer is accessing the floppy drive. Floppy Disk The Floppy Disk indicator comes on when the computer writes to or reads from the builtin 3.5-inch microdiskette drive.
Indicator Lights 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 WinSX 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 WinSX q Using the floppy diskette drive and how to take care of your floppies q Using the TravelPoint pointing device furnished with your new computer q Help di
Contents Starting Your Computer........................................................................................... 3-16 Restarting the Computer .......................................................................................... 3-18 Using the Floppy Drive ............................................................................................ 3-19 Taking Care of Your Floppies ........................................................................... 3-19 Using Your Floppies .............
Guidelines & Precaution Operate your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX 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 & Precaution q When moving your computer to a location where the temperature is more than 18o F (10o 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 1 hour. (2) Then move the computer to the new location.
Providing Power You can operate your TravelMate 3000 WinSX from ac power of the correct voltage via the furnished AC Adapter. You also can run the computer using the internal battery pack provided with your computer. 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 WinSX as follows. 1. Set the computer's power switch to the off position. 2. Connect the female connector of the supplied ac cord to the inlet on the AC Adapter body. Note: Do not remove the female connector from the AC Adapter while the AC Adapter is connected to the computer. 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 5. If you plan to use the TravelPoint pointing device, an external monitor, a printer, or other external devices, connect them to the computer before setting the computer power switch to the on (1) position. AC Adapter Indicator Lights The two status indicator lights on the AC Adapter signal the following states. x The amber indicator comes on when the AC Adapter is connected to both the computer and a wall outlet, and the installed battery is being charged.
Handling the Battery Pack The battery pack is equipped with thermal fuses to prevent unsafe computer operation. However, if your computer is stored in a very warm place (an automobile trunk, for example), it may not turn on under battery power until the thermal fuses cool to a safe temperature. Installing the Battery Pack Install the 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.
Handling the Battery Pack 3. Lower the battery pack into the computer battery compartment so that the cover is flush with the bottom of the computer case. Then slide the locking latch toward the 4. (closed padlock) symbol. Turn the computer right side up and reconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices to the computer.
Handling the Battery Pack 3. When the Low Batt indicator light starts blinking and the audible alarm starts beeping, update any work in progress and exit to the MS-DOS prompt. Allow the battery to deep discharge by leaving the computer on until the Low Batt, Power and all other indicators turn off. You can turn off the beeper if it is irritating by pressing the Fn-Ctrl-F4 keys. 4.
Handling the Battery Pack If the battery pack seems to hold less and less charge after several conditioning cycles, consider replacing the battery pack. If the battery pack does not condition properly (the fast charge cycle in step 4 continues to complete in less than 2.5 hours), also consider replacing the battery pack.
Handling the Battery Pack 1. Install the internal battery pack in your computer (if not already installed) as described earlier in this chapter, 2. Unplug the AC Adapter and use your computer on battery power. The battery eventually will discharge and the Low Batt indicator will start blinking. Save any work in progress and exit to the MS-DOS prompt. (Press the Fn-Ctrl-F4 keys to turn off the beeper if it irritates you.) You have from I to 10 minutes of battery charge life remaining.
Handling the Battery Pack 4. Leave the AC Adapter connected for 1.5 hours (or more) after the green indicator comes on to charge the battery pack to the 100-percent level. If you must use your computer on battery power without charging the extra 1. 5 hours, remember that you do not have a complete charge. You should charge the battery pack to the 100-percent level at least during the cycles you have performed automatic discharge. The battery pack is now ready for use.
Handling the Battery Pack You now can operate the computer solely on ac power via the AC Adapter, or you can install a fully charged battery pack for battery operation.
Starting Your Computer Your new TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer is shipped from the factory with the following software already installed on the hard disk. q MS-DOS disk operating system, version 5.0 q Microsoft Windows graphical environment, version 3.
Starting Your Computer Note: After Windows appears, try changing the setting of the standard/reverse video switch for the most pleasing LCD image. See the Microsoft Windows User's Guide furnished with your new computer for detailed instructions on configuring and using the Windows program.
Restarting the Computer You occasionally may 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 The TravelMate 3000 WinSX floppy drive can read from and write to 3.5-inch, doublesided, 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 WinSX 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.
TravelPoint Pointing Device The compact, lightweight TravelPoint pointing device furnished with your new TravelMate 3000 WinSX was developed as a mouse-like device to use in the palm of your hand rather than rolling it around on a flat surface. You also can attach the TravelPoint holder to the right side of the TravelMate 3000 WinSX and place the TravelPoint in the holder for use as a fixed pointer.
TravelPoint Pointing Device 3. If you plan to use the TravelPoint holder, remove the Numeric Keypad connector cover, attach the holder to the right side of the computer as shown in the figure, and tighten the attachment screw. 4. Reconnect the AC Adapter and turn on the computer. Your computer warms up and displays the Microsoft Windows menus. You now can use TravelPoint with Windows with no further action, but other application programs may require adding the TIMOUSE device driver to your CONFIG.
TravelPoint Pointing Device Using TravelPoint Controls and Indicators Hold TravelPoint in your hand as shown in the figure, with the two round buttons facing up and the cable coming out at the bottom of your hand. TravelPoint has four controls and one indicator as shown in the following figure. Roller Ball - Moving the roller ball with your thumb (or other digit) moves the pointer on your computer screen just as if you were 'dragging' a conventional mouse about a flat surface.
TravelPoint Pointing Device Alternate Button - The alternate button corresponds to the right button on a conventional mouse. Press this button when your application program instructs you to press the alternate button. Drag Lock - The drag lock is a special square button enabling you to simulate 'dragging" a mouse across the table (screen) while holding down a button. This lets you select and move items without having to hold down a button and roll the ball at the same time.
TravelPoint Pointing Device Adjusting the TravelPoint Cursor You can adjust the appearance (and color if you are using an external color monitor) and speed of the TravelPoint cursor as follows. Adjusting Appearance You can adjust the shape and appearance of the TravelPoint cursor-the factory default shape is an arrow-by using the Change Cursor feature at the Windows Notebook group menu. To access the Change Cursor menu, use TravelPoint to point to the Change Cursor icon and double click the point button.
TravelPoint Pointing Device Adjusting Cursor Speed You can adjust TravelPoint cursor speed, which is the time the pointer image reacts to your manual commands. A faster speed may be better for menu operations: a slower speed may be preferable for detailed work. You can adjust speed while operating within Windows by selecting the Control Panel from the Main Menu, double click on the mouse icon, and adjust speed up or down.
TravelPoint Pointing Device Changing the CONFIG.SYS File If one of your own application programs works with a mouse but you must supply the mouse device driver, change the CONFIG.SYS file as follows using the furnished MSDOS Edit program or your own word processor. If the CONFIG.SYS file is the original file delivered with your computer, delete the characters REM and the space following on the last line of the file reading "REM DEVICE=C:... etc.
Getting Online Help Your TravelMate 3000 WinSX offers a variety of easily accessed online help displays of general and specific information to help you use your computer. Microsoft Windows Help Windows offers extensive onscreen help displays, accessible by clicking your TravelPoint (or other mouse device) on the menus or by pressing the F1 key or the Alt-H keys at most Windows menus. The Microsoft Windows User's Guide also is furnished with your new TravelMate 3000 WinSX.
Getting Online Help Note that you can add the Dos help file to your Laptop Manager main menu for quicker access; see the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual furnished with your computer for instructions. TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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: NBHELP and pressing the Enter key.
4 Customizing Your Computer This chapter tells you about: q How to enter and exit the Setup Program to customize your TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 Windows-Based Setup Program..
Contents Power Savings................................................................................................... 4-12 Timeout Interval......................................................................................... 4-13 Timeout Action .......................................................................................... 4-13 Wakeup Interval......................................................................................... 4-14 Wakeup Action........................................
Accessing the Setup Program You can customize many computer operating parameters so that your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer always powers up with your settings. You can access any of the three 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 operating environment.
Accessing the Setup Program Windows-Based Setup Program You can also access a condensed version of the Setup Program from the Windows Notebook menu (the first page categories are omitted). You can click on the categories and items to make your changes and selections. To view help displays describing each item, click on the menu bar Help item, or press the F1 key.
Accessing the Setup Program Disk and ROM Setup Program Key Functions Key +, Space Bar, → -, ← Tab Shift-Tab ↓ ↑ Home End PgDn PgUp F1* F2 Esc Function select next available value for highlighted item select previous available value for highlighted item move highlight to first item in next category move highlight to first item in previous category move highlight to next item move highlight to previous item move highlight to first category on current page move highlight to last category on current page show
Accessing the Setup Program q Press the F5 key to set all items to the factory default and remain in the Setup Program. This also automatically sets the Hard Disk type in the Setup Program to the type of hard disk installed in your computer. q Press the F6 key to discard any changes you may have made and return to MS-DOS without updating.
System Options, Page 1 When you first load the Setup Program, it displays page 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 highlighted, 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 Unused Memory This item is informational, showing the amount of memory not currently allocated to the other memory items. Unused memory should always equal 0 (zero). Use the guidelines for allocating memory in the next section to make the Unused item equal 0. Guidelines for Allocating Memory Consider the following guidelines when allocating memory among the memory items. 1. Set Shadow ROM to Yes unless your application program needs the 128 KB that Shadow ROM uses. 2.
System Options, Page 1 When you start (boot or reboot) the TravelMate 3000 WinSX, the Setup Program checks the total memory available. If your settings exceed total available memory, the computer displays an error message the next time it boots, asking you to run the 'SET_UP" program. Press the Enter key, follow the prompts, and check your memory settings. Diskette Drives The Diskette category enables you to select the type of floppy in use. The settings available are 5.25" 360 KB, 5.25" 1.2 MB, 3.
System Options, Page 1 Hard Disk 2 The Hard Disk 2 category is provided to configure a future hard disk drive option or thirdparty drive. If you connect an external Type 48 drive, you must also set the Cylinders, Heads, Write Precompensation, Landing Zone, and Sectors items. 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-dd (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 enables you to specify the timeout (or delay) period of several power-saving functions. This category is designed to help you gain the most computer run-time from a battery charge.
User Features, Page 2 Note: See the BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual for more information on getting the most computer run-time from a battery charge. Timeout Interval After a selected period of no input from the keyboard or the TravelPoint, the system automatically turns off the display and/or enters a low power mode-called Auto Suspend mode-which is similar to the Standby mode invoked by pressing the Stndby (Fn-F4) keys.
User Features, Page 2 Wakeup Interval The Wakeup Interval item sets the time delay period for the Wakeup Action described below. The values are 5, 10, 15, and 20 Minutes. The default setting is 10 Minutes. Wakeup Action The Wakeup Action item selects if the LCD comes on when the Wakeup Interval period ends (Backlight On) or if the LCD remains off (Backlight Off) when the computer "wakes up.' The default is Backlight On. On ac power, Wakeup Action is disabled.
User Features, Page 2 Note: Although turning off the hard disk when not in use conserves battery charge life, you may note slower disk access times because the computer must wait for the disk motor to reach operating speed before accessing data. Default CPU Speed This item specifies the CPU speed used when the computer boots. The default setting is High. The Low setting corresponds to 5 MHz CPU speed, Medium to 10 MHz, and High to 20 MHz.
User Features, Page 2 Low - The LCD consumes the least power at the Low setting. This setting delivers the best combination of video and CPU performance, and some application programs may require this setting for compatibility. Medium - The LCD consumes more power at this setting but produces a sharper image. High - The LCD consumes the most power at this setting but produces the sharpest image. Auto - Under the Auto setting the computer operates as follows.
User Features, Page 2 CRT Type If you have an external monitor connected to your TravelMate 3000 WinSX, set this item to match your external monitor. This item does not affect your built-in LCD screen. The possible settings are VGA Color, Multiscan, and VGA Mono (black and white). The default is VGA Color. The TravelMate 3000 WinSX supports the following types of external monitors. q Multiscanning monitors covering 15.75 to 31.
User Features, Page 2 Keyboard This category specifies the state of the three lock keys and the key repeat rate (also called the typematic feature) when you turn on the computer. Caps Lock This item specifies the power-up state of the Caps Lock key. The possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is Off. Num Lock This item specifies the power-up state of the NumLk key (FnF7). The possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is On.
User Features, Page 2 Cover Alarm This item enables you to turn off the audible alarm that sounds if the cover is closed when computer power is on. The possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is On. Quick Boot This item selects quick loading of the system. When this item is set to On, the system bypasses some of the power up self checks (including memory check) when you turn on the computer. The possible settings are On or Off. The default setting is On.
External Communications, Page 3 Press the Fn-dd (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 LPT1. If you are not using the port, set this item to Disabled to conserve battery power. TravelPoint This item enables you to turn on/off the six-pin mini-DIN TravelPoint 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 if you are not using this port. 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 WinSX Notebook Computer is fully compatible with IBM AT computers. All application programs written to execute on AT computers will execute on the TravelMate 3000 WinSX, and you can install the programs in much the same way on the TravelMate 3000 WinSX. However, as with most computers, you must consider the characteristics of the TravelMate 3000 WinSX before you install application programs.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Processing Speed Some application programs do not execute at the high speed (20 MHz) available with the TravelMate 3000 WinSX. Check the program documentation for the required processing speed and, if necessary, change the speed using one of the following methods. q Using the Setup Program (see Chapter 4) q By pressing the Ctrl-Alt-uu or Ctrl-Alt-dd keys. q By pressing the Fn-F5 (Turbo) keys.
Guidelines for Installing Applications AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS Files If your application program requires additions or changes to the TravelMate 3000 winsx's AuToExEc.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files-as suggested several times in this chapter and other chapters of this manual-carefully consider the consequences that may result from changes or deletions to these two files. The factory-installed (default) files are listed and described in the following two sections.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, 8, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18, 19, 20,21 22 23 Factory Default AUTOEXEC.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Default CONFIG.SYS File Each line of the TravelMate 3000 WinSX default CONFIG.SYS file 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. DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DOS-HTGH FILES=30 BUFFERS=30 STACKS=0,0 FCBS-I SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /P /E:256 DEVICE=C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.SYS 2048 1024 DEVICE=C:\UTILS\BATTERY.
Using Laptop Manager Laptop Manager, one of the utilities installed on the hard disk at the factory, is an application control program. The program also is furnished on the BatteryPro & Productivity Software diskette. Laptop Manager provides two submenus into which you can insert your own 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 To return to the Laptop Manager main menu from the MS-DOS C:\> prompt, type LM and press the Enter key. Quick Commands Box You can select application programs you add to the Quick Commands box by pressing the function key (F1 to F 11) you assign to it.
Using Microsoft Windows In addition to Microsoft Windows' application programs, you can set up Windows to access your own application programs. After installing your application programs on your TravelMate 3000 WinSX, click on the Windows Setup icon at the Main menu. At the Windows Setup menu, click on the Options submenu, where you can choose the "Set Up Applications..." option.
Using a Password The TravelMate 3000 WinSX provides 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. If you type the correct password, the message Password check OK displays on the next fine and you are prompted to enter a new password.
Using a Password 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. If you type the correct password, the message Password check OK displays on the next line. Press the Enter key to remove the current password, or press the Esc key to abort the process and return to the Password Utility menu.
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 your password in uppercase or lowercase letters 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 Always make a note of the password you installed in case you forget it. Store the password note in a secure place away from where you store or operate your computer. Caution: If you forget the system password, you will not be able to use your computer. To regain access, it is necessary to send your computer to a Texas Instruments Service facility (see back of manual). This operation is not covered by warranty.
6 TravelMate 3000 WinSX Options This chapter tells you about: q Options available for your Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX Notebook Computer is equipped with 4 MB of main memory (RAM). If you need more RAM capacity, you can install four more RAM modules (TI Part No. 2566996-0001) to increase total main memory to 6 MB. Installing the RAM Modules To install the RAM modules, you need only a small, flatblade screwdriver. Installing the RAM modules involves removing the keyboard, Installing the modules, and replacing the keyboard.
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 toward the rear 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, groundedconductive 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 XU15, the third module into socket XU16, and the fourth module into socket XU17. 4. Replace the keyboard as described in the next section. Replacing the Keyboard Replace the keyboard into the computer case as follows. 1. Rotate the keyboard right side up and insert the three tabs on the front side of the keyboard panel into the three matching slots on the computer case. 2.
RAM Modules 3. Insert the screwdriver blade between the F1 key and the I key and gently press down on the keyboard until the leftmost 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. Insert the small screwdriver blade between the Ins key and the Backspace key and gently press down on the keyboard until the rightmost catch snaps locked. 6.
Internal Modem The optional 2400-bps (bits-per-second) internal Modem with Send-Fax and MNP Class 5 error-correcting (TI Part No. 2566941-0003) adds a built-in modem to your TravelMate 3000 WinSX. Also available is a 9600-bps V.32 Internal Modem option (TI Part No. 2580945-0001) with V.42 error-correcting and data compression capabilities. This modem option transfers data four times faster than the 2400-bps modem option. Note: The Internal Modem options may not be available in some countries.
Math Coprocessor Option The 80387SX Math Coprocessor (TI Part No. 2566997000 1) option for your TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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.
Math Coprocessor Option Disassembling the Computer Disassemble the computer as follows to gain access to the coprocessor chip socket located on the computer's main board. 1. Turn off the computer, close the display/cover, and disconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices connected to the computer. 2. Remove the internal battery pack from the computer as described in Chapter 3 of this manual. 3.
Math Coprocessor Option 5. Holding the top and bottom units together, turn the computer right side up on your work surface. 6. With the display/cover still closed, press with your thumbs against the front of the top unit (the display/cover) to release snap latches and separate the top unit from the bottom unit. 7. Raise the front of the top unit about 2 to 3 inches (50 to 75 mm) to gain access to the coprocessor socket. Do not separate the rear of the top and bottom units.
Math Coprocessor Option 9. Lift up the folded keyscan board cable about I inch (25 mm)-but do not disconnect the cable-to gain access to the coprocessor socket (XU02). 10. Remove the new coprocessor chip from its plastic container and orient the chip above the coprocessor socket (XU02) so that the white dot on one corner of the chip matches the corresponding bevel in one corner of the socket. Caution: Incorrect orientation of the coprocessor chip can destroy the chip. 11.
Math Coprocessor Option Reassembling the Computer After you have installed the coprocessor chip, reassemble the computer as follows. 1. Insert the keyscan board into the inside front of the top unit and lower the front of the top unit down, almost engaging it with the bottom unit. Be sure the plastic strip covering the LEDs is in place. 2. Check all around the case to be sure no wires protrude, then press down on the front of the top unit so that it engages with the bottom unit. 3.
Math Coprocessor Option 6. Reconnect the AC Adapter and any external device connectors removed during disassembly. You can verify operation of the coprocessor by pressing the F2 key in the Setup Program. Refer to the Cyrtx Installation Manual also furnished in the kit for instructions. Operation The Math Coprocessor option operates automatically in conjunction with your application programs that can use the coprocessor's capabilities.
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. Note: When not in use, always keep the battery pack in its protective case to prevent accidental shorting or other damage.
Other Options Expansion Station The Expansion Station option is designed to support thirdparty circuit boards and input\output devices such as tape backup drives, high capacity disk drives, and CD-ROM drives. The chassis provides three bays and three full-size AT slots plus a PS/2compatible 101 -key keyboard connector. The Expansion Station connects to the expansion port at the rear of the TravelMate 3000-series Computers.
Other Options External Monitor The TravelMate 3000 WinSX supports the following multifrequency external and VGA monitors. q 31 kHz/70 Hz (400/200 line mode) q 60 Hz (480 line mode) q IBM PS/2 monitors q Multiscanning monitors covering 15.75 to 31.5 kHz, 50 to 70 Hz You can connect an external VGA monitor to the 15-pin connector on the left side of the TravelMate 3000 WinSX as follows. Caution: monitor. Always turn off the computer before connecting an external 1.
7 Taking Care of Your Computer This chapter tells you about: q Recommendations on how and where to use your TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX.......................................................................
Do's and Don'ts The TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. q Never expose the TravelMate 3000 WinSX to excessive vibration.
Cleaning the TravelMate 3000 WinSX Regularly take the time to check over your TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX. Cleaning the Case It is important to keep the case of the TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 your TravelMate 3000 WinSX can operate on a battery charge. The following tips can help you run your computer on battery power for the longest possible time. Refer to your BatteryPro & Productivity Software User's Manual and the Battery Power Management Quick Reference for more hints on conserving battery power. q Keep the LCD screen at the lowest comfortable brightness level.
Conserving Battery Power Typical Power Consumption The following table summarizes approximate power consumption using various computer power-saving features, manual and automatic. Power-Saving Modes Power Consumption Typical Power Consumption Operating Mode Manual Standby* with DOS background tasks 4 - 6 watts Manual Standby* with no background tasks 3.5 - 4 watts Auto Suspendt with DOS background tasks 3.
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 If you have a spare battery pack, always keep it stored in the furnished protective covering. q Never use the battery to power other products.
Care and Handling of the Battery Note: The battery is fully charged when the AC Adapter's amber light goes off and its green light comes on and remains on for at least 1 1/2 hours. q All batteries naturally discharge if unused for a long period of time. If you are not going to use your TravelMate 3000 WinSX for an extended period, be sure to recharge the battery every 3 to 6 months.
A Specifications Central Processing Unit (CPU) Type: Clock Speeds: 16-bit 80386SX 5 MHz/10 MHz/20 MHz Memory RAM: 4 MB standard; 640 KB for conventional, 3328 KB for extended memory or shadow VGA/AT BIOS support LIM/EMS 4.
Specifications Physical Dimensions Size Width: Depth: Height: Weight: 1 1 inches (279 mm) 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: 24 watt hours 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: TravelPoint/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 analog Mini-DIN (PS/2-compatible) standard Drives Hard disk drive: Flo
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 Refer to the individual publications furnished with each option for specifications.
B Character Sets The TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer character sets are identical to the IBM Code Pages for DOS version 5.00. 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, MultLingual 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 WinSX 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 WinSX 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. The heads are also automatically parked for safe travel when you turn off the computer or the computer enters the Standby mode. Diagnostics If you select the Diagnostics Program, a warning and informational menu displays.
Diagnostics Pressing the F9 key tests all currently selected devices. If you do not want to perform specific tests, set these test selections to not present (N); this tells the diagnostic program not to test these items. When a single test or suite of tests is initiated, the Test Control Options and Test Results menu displays. On the left side of this menu is information relating to the test currently being performed. The right side of the menu contains the results of previously completed tests.
Diagnostics Choosing Specific Suites of Tests Many of the tests have submenus that permit you to select which parts of the test you want 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 fines 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 01q System planar board tests 07q Keyboard tests 10q Math coprocessor tests 17q Video tests 20q Asynchronous ports tests 27q LPT ports tests 30q Memory tests 37q 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) Code 0107 0108 0109 010A 010B 0110 0111 0120 0701 0702 1001 1002 1701 1702 1703 1704 1705 1706 1707 1708 1709 170A 170B 170C D-8 Diagnostics Class System board System board System board System board System board System board System board System board Keyboard Keyboard Coprocessor Coprocessor Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Video Failure Description System timer 8253 counters System timer interrupts (1) System timer
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code 1730 2001 2002 2003 2004 2701 2702 2703 2704 2705 2706 2707 2708 3001 3002 3003 3701 3702 3703 3704 3705 3706 3707 3708 Class Video Serial Serial Serial Serial LPT LPT LPT LPT LPT LPT LPT LPT Memory Memory Memory Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Fai1ure Description Cannot initialize video Baud rate clock Internal loopback data Internal loopback control External loopback data Registers read/write Control loopback Printed pattern Printer no
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) Code 3709 370A 370B 370C 3700 370E 3710 3711 3720 3740 3750 3780 37BB 37CC 37E0 37FF D-10 Diagnostics Class Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Disk Failure Description Attempt to DMA across 64 KB Bad sector flag found Bad cylinder detected Media type not found Invalid format sectors count Control data mark detected cRC or Ecc error detected ECC corrected error General controller failure Seek operation Change l
Diagnostics Loopback Connections The serial and parallel communication tests in the Diagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests that expect loopback connectors to be placed on the output ports of the computer. The loopback connector pin assignments are listed in the following tables.
Diagnostics Hard Disk Format When you select the Hard Disk Format, the program displays the Format Fixed Disk menu. Use the 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 F IO 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 Analyzing the Hard Disk Surface If you do not need to reformat the entire hard disk but want to perform a thorough test of the media to detect any bad or marginal areas, select F6 to analyze the surface. Caution: This performs a destructive analysis of the hard disk media (all data on the hard disk will be erased). Any bad tracks found during the analysis are automatically added to the bad track table.
Diagnostics q The program scans the drive for tracks that have already been marked as bad and adds them to the bad track table. 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.
E Troubleshooting This appendix is designed to help you solve common problems you may encounter while using your TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 listed on the page near the end of this manual entitled '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 agian. Computer Power indicator light on, Low Batt inidcator 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 disharge 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 connected to the serial port, the built-in LCD screen goes blank after a few minutes.
Troubleshooting Special functions do not work (Setup, AltCtrl-Esc, speed control keys) Application program overriding 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 WinSX hardware-Turn 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 WinSX 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).
Error Messages Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready Floppy in drive A not a bootablefloppy - 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 Guide and Reference). 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, 1O.SYS, EXTMSDOS.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. If you need more information, see the MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference furnished with your new computer. Note: IO.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files 1. Turn off the computer and insert the furnished 3.5-inch Microsoft MSDOS 5.0, Disk I floppy into the floppy drive. 2. Turn on the computer and when the computer displays the 'Welcome to Setup" menu, press the Enter key and follow the directions. Restoring BatteryPro Utilities After you restore the MS-DOS files as explained previously in this appendix, install the BatteryPro utilities as follows. 1.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you need help, press the F1 key for on-line displays. If you need more information, see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide furnished with your new computer. Note: After your restore Windows to the hard disk, be sure you are using the HIMEM, SMARTDRV, and RAMDRivE device drivers from MS-DOS, not Windows. Check the CONFIG.SYS file and edit the paths if necessary to match the default file listed in Chapter 5.
F Configuring Memory Introduction Computers handle information as strings of binary digits: ones and zeros. A single I or 0 is referred 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 WinSX Notebook Computer.
TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX 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 WinSX 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 MSDOS programs to use an extra 64-KB region located just above the 1-MB mark for storage of code and data.
TravelMate 3000 WinSX Memory Before you can use Expanded memory, you must install the EMM386.EXE 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 WinSX memory: q HIMEM.SYS - device driver, furnished on the C:\DOS directory, 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 EMM386.EXE - device driver, furnished on the C:\DOS directory, supports LIM-EMS Expanded memory. q RAMDRIVE.
Memory Device. Drivers EMM386.EXE The EMS memory manager provided with your TravelMate 3000 WinSX, the EMM386.EXE device driver, conforms to version 4.00 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (EMS). EMM386.EXE enables areas of system memory to be used as Expanded memory. The EMM386.ExE device driver must be installed before you can use Expanded memory. To install EMM386.EXE in its simplest form, include the following command line in your CONFIG.
Memory Device Drivers The Shadow Rom memory you can select at the Setup Program enables mapping the B10S and Video BIOS into high speed memory for faster operation. When not selected, the shadow memory is available for use as Expanded or Extended memory. The shadow memory area is limited to 128 KB. Your TravelMate 3000 WinSX provides 4 MB of RAM (main memory) standard.
Memory Device Drivers Note: When using Windows 3.0, always use the HIMEM.SYS device driver included on your Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 floppy. See 'EMM386.EXE" earlier in this appendix for operating instructions in 386 enhanced or standard mode, and see your Windows and MS-DOS manuals for more details. 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.
Memory Device Drivers The RAM disk is given the drive letter that follows the last drive letter being used by your system. For example: q If your hard disk is configured as drive C, the RAM disk is drive D. q If your ROM disk is drive C and your hard disk drive is drive D, the RAM disk is Drive E. 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.
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 Abbreviation Carrier detect Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Direction CD RD TD DTR SG DSR RTS CTS RI Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Input 25-Pin CentroniCS-Type Parallel Connector Pin No.
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 TravelPoint/Mouse Connector Pin No.
H Screen Standards This appendix summarizes the screen standards supported by the TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 WinSX 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 WinSX LCD screen Supports EGA by displaying text in an 80column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8by- 16 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
Screen Standards The TravelMate 3000 WinSX LCD screen supports vGA by displaying text in an 80column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8by- 1 6 pixel character box in a 640-by-400 pixel display area centered on the screen.
Screen Standards External Monitor Support The TravelMate 3000 WinSX supports all IBM standard VGA video in addition to 800 by 600, 1024 by 768, and 132column Paradise TM extended modes. Paradise Modes Supported Mode No. (hex) Resolution Font Size 132-column Text Modes (Supported on CRT only)* 54 32 x 43 x 16 8x8 55 132 x 25 x 16 9x 16 56 132 x 43 (mono) 8x8 57 132 x 25 (mono) 9 x 16 Clock Memory 44.7 MHz 44.7 MHz 44.7 MHz 44.
Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computerrelated terms you may 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 media. 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 0s and ls 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 ............................................................ bits................................................... 1-3 AC Adapter ........................................... boot connecting...................................3-6 quick .........................................4-19 indicator lights ............................3-8 warm .........................................
Index connectors........................................................... 1-5, 2-6 AC Adapter..........................................................2-8 expansion bus.......................................................2-8 external monitor...........................................2-7, G-2 modem.................................................................2-7 mouse ..........................................................2-7, G-2 parallel............................................................
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Index Floppy Disk indicator.........................................2-20 floppy diskette......................................................1-6 floppy drive..........................................................1-6 setting .........................................................4-10 using ...........................................................3-19 Fn (function) key................................................2-12 formatting, hard disk drive...................................1-6 function key ...
Index keys (continued).............................................................. Num Lock ......................................................... 4-18 NumLk.............................................................. 2-14 Pause................................................................. 2-16 PrtSc ................................................................. 2-12 repeat rate ......................................................... 4-18 ScrLk ................................................
Index options (continued) internal modems.................................................. 6-8 math coprocessor.......................................... 1-8, 6-9 mouse................................................................ 6-16 numeric keypad ............................................ 1-8, 6-2 overview.............................................................. 1-7 printers....................................................... 1-9, 6-16 RAM modules .......................................
Index s screen........................................................................ cleaning ........................................................7-3 controls .........................................................2-4 screen angle, adjusting .........................................2-3 screen standards..................................................H-1 CGA ............................................................H-1 EGA.............................................................H-2 HGC........
Index start-up, system ..................................................3-16 starting the computer .........................................3-16 Stndby (stand by) key .........................................2-17 stop bits, setting .................................................4-21 switches .................................................................... power ............................................................2-9 standard/reverse ............................................
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Warranty and Service The TravelMate 3000 WinSX 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 5day turnaround from receipt time at the National Service Center for units sent to one of the National Service Centers (Cypress, Texas, U.S.A. for domestic units; Toronto, Canada for Canadian units; or Plymouth, U.K.
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TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer Major Components
Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with th elimits 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 instalation. 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.
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