User’s Guide
TM5000 Series
Notebook Computers
9805807-0001
August 1995
Copyright (©) 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated
All Rights Reserved — Printed in U.S.A.
TravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computer
User’s Guide
TI Part No. 9805807-0001
Original Issue: August 1995
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FCC Notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This device
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the device and receiver
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help
Notice: Shielded Cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using
shielded cables to maintain compliance with
FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral Devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.)
certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by
the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this
computer.
FCC
Rules.
Use Conditions
This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
Creating Backup Diskettes.................................1-2
System Files Recovery Diskette ..........................1-3
Features.............................................................1-4
Environment ......................................................1-6
Usage.................................................................1-7
Standby and Suspend ........................................1-9
Safety Ring.......................................................1-10
Rear Port Covers ..............................................1-11
Using the AC Adapter....................................... 1-13
Introduction to the PCI Bus..............................1-15
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer
Starting the Computer .......................................2-2
Brightness .........................................................2-3
Eject Buttons .....................................................2-4
Using LED Indicators .........................................2-6
Using the Pointing Device.................................2-10
Volume Control ................................................2-11
Using Disk Drives ............................................2-12
Memory............................................................2-14
Using the Keyboard..........................................2-15
Using the Internal Numeric Keypad .................. 2-17
Using Connectors and Ports .............................2-19
Internal Speaker and Microphone ....................2-23
Chapter 3 Using Battery Power
Guidelines for Battery Use..................................3-2
Switching to Battery Power.................................3-3
Responding to Low Battery Conditions ...............3-4
Checking the Battery Charge..............................3-7
Contents
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Contents
Standby and Suspend ........................................3-8
Battery LEDs .....................................................3-9
Inserting the Battery Pack................................ 3-11
Removing the Battery Pack...............................3-12
Charging the Battery........................................3-13
Utilities ............................................................3-14
Caring for Your Battery .................................... 3-15
Chapter 4 Options
AC Adapter ........................................................4-2
PCMCIA .............................................................4-3
Numeric Keypad.................................................4-6
Using External Monitors ....................................4-7
Memory..............................................................4-8
Microphone and Headphone Kit .........................4-9
SIR Options...................................................... 4-10
Misc. Options...................................................4-12
Chapter 5 Using Software
Using Supplied Software ....................................5-2
Getting Online Help............................................5-3
Guidelines for Installing Applications .................5-4
Custom Windows Utilities ..................................5-6
Using a Password...............................................5-9
Using Sound ....................................................5-11
Chapter 6 Important Information
Tips for the Traveler ...........................................6-2
What to Take When Traveling.............................6-4
Packing the Computer and Accessories ..............6-5
Using a Mouse ...................................................6-6
Using an External Keyboard...............................6-7
Adjusting Pointer Speed .....................................6-8
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Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting
Cleaning the Computer ......................................7-2
Troubleshooting Tips .........................................7-3
Startup Error Messages......................................7-4
Recovering from a Configuration Loss.................7-6
Appendix A Where to Get Help
Index
Contents
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Preface
This manual describes features of the Texas
Instruments TravelMate 5000 Series of
notebook computers. The TM5000 Series
computers are similar in appearance and
incorporate such features as PCMCIA, internal
pointing device, infrared interface, and 16-bit
sound.
The TravelMate 5000 Series of computers are not
only suitable for travel purposes, but can also be
used in office environment when connected to a
docking station. The docking station turns your
notebook into a desktop workstation by allowing
you to connect an ergonomically compliant
keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor (not supplied
with the system).
The following figure displays a TM5000 Series
computer.
TravelMate 5000 Series computer
This manual should answer most of the
questions you have about the day-to-day
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Preface
operation of your TM5000 Series notebook
computer.
Use the Quick Start instructions that came with
your computer to get your computer running for
the first time.
Use the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference
Guide to answer questions about your computer
that are not answered in this manual.
Use the Phoenix SmartShelf on-line
documentation for information on MS-DOS
and Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
This User’s Guide and the TM5000 Series User’s
Reference Guide are provided online for your
conenience.
You should also take advantage of the online
help files that are available with almost all of the
programs shipped with your computer.
We hope you enjoy your TravelMate computer.
With proper care, your computer will provide you
with years of productive service.
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6.2
1
Before You Begin
After completing procedures in the Quick Start
instructions, read this chapter to learn about
important functions of your computer. Some,
such as Creating Backup Diskettes, should be
performed as soon as possible after the purchase
of your computer.
Contents
Creating Backup Diskettes.................................1-2
System Files Recovery Diskette ..........................1-3
Features.............................................................1-4
Environment ......................................................1-6
Usage.................................................................1-7
Standby and Suspend ........................................1-9
Safety Ring.......................................................1-10
Rear Port Covers ..............................................1-11
Using the AC Adapter....................................... 1-13
Introduction to the PCI Bus..............................1-15
1-1
Creating Backup Diskettes
n
You should create your backup system diskettes
Creating Backup Diskettes
as soon as possible after purchasing your
notebook.
There are two methods for creating backup
system diskettes:
❑ Use the DiskMaker utility from Windows.
To use this utility, double-click on the
DiskMaker icon in the TravelMate Notebook
Center Group. The number of diskettes
required to back up each area is indicated
by the number of selections on each tab
page. Use these selections to complete the
system backup. Insert diskettes as
necessary.
❑ Select the System Maintenance and Backup
option from the Startup Menu and follow
instructions on the screen.
Note: If you don’t want to use the backup process,
you may order operating system diskettes by
referring to the Backup Diskette Flier that came in
the documentation set.
1-2
System Files Recovery Diskette
You are provided a System Files Recovery
diskette with your computer. This is a bootable
diskette with backup software and enables you to
restore minimum system files. For further
information, refer to Quick Start instructions or
the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide.
System Files Recovery Diskette
1-3
Features
The following table displays TM5000 Series
standard features:
TM5000 TM5000SE
PCI Architecture Yes Yes
Memory 8-MB (70 ns DRAM) 8-MB (70 ns DRAM)
Video Memory 2 MB 1 MB
Graphics Accelerator Yes Yes
Displays 10.4" TFT
Sound 16-Bit None
PCMCIA Two type I or II or
PCI Bus Yes Yes
MIDI Bus Yes Yes
Serial Port Yes Yes
Parallel P ort Yes Yes
SIR Yes No
External Keyboard
Port
External PS/2
Mouse Port
External PS/2
Numeric Keypad Port
10.5" DualScan
Passive Matrix
one type III
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
9.5" TFT
Two type I or II or
one type III
Features
1-4
TM5000 TM5000SE
Hard Drive 524-Million Byte
Internal Pointing
Device
(500 MB) or
810-Million Byte
(772 MB) on
VL Local Bus
Yes Yes
Features
524-Million Byte
(500 MB)
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Environment
This section provides information on the
optimum operating environment for your
TM5000 Series notebook computer:
Temperature
Operating: 50o to 95o F
Storage: -4
o
(10
C to 35o C)
o
to 140o F
o
(-20
C to +60o C)
Relative Humidity (Noncondensing)
Operating: 20% to 80%
Storage: 10% to 90%
Shock:
Operating: Maximum 6g pulse in X,
Y, and Z orientations
Storage: Maximum 60g pulse in X,
Y, and Z orientations
Vibration:
Operating: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz
limited to 0.0244 inch
peak-to-peak maximum
displacement
0.5g, 20 to 400 Hz
Storage: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz
limited to 0.244 inch
peak-to-peak maximum
displacement
Environment
1-6
5.0g, 20 to 400Hz
Usage
❑ Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD.
Never use the computer in harsh
❑
environments where it could be subjected to
rapid temperature changes and excessive
dust.
❑ Never expose the computer to excessive
vibration.
❑ Never expose the hard disk or floppies to
strong magnetic fields, such as those
generated by audio system speakers or
telephone handsets.
❑ Be sure the wall outlet supplies the voltage
required by the AC Adapter. Check the labels
on the bottom of the computer case and on
the AC Adapter.
❑ Avoid leaving your computer in storage for
more than seven months without a charged
battery if the computer is not connected to
the AC Adapter. The battery that maintains
the configuration, time, and date will
discharge.
❑ To avoid overheating the computer, never
place anything on top of the computer when
it is recharging or operating.
❑ Before moving an active computer, press the
Suspend button to put the computer into
sleep mode and close the display (see
Standby and Suspend in the next section).
❑ Do not try to force the cover beyond its fully
opened position—about 180 degrees.
Usage
1-7
Usage
Caution: In the rare event that you should see
or smell anything that indicates overheating
(smoke or a strange smell):
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1. Turn the power to the off (
2. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power
source.
3. Remove battery pack(s).
4. Contact your Texas Instruments dealer.
s) position.
1-8
Standby and Suspend
n
Standby and Suspend modes may be used to put
your computer to "sleep" whenever it is not
actively being used. These two modes assist in
saving battery power and allow you to make
some hardware configuration changes without
turning the computer off.
To enter the Standby mode, press Fn-F4
(Standby). This puts your computer into a light
sleep and saves battery power. To come out of
Standby, press any key.
To enter the Suspend mode, press the Suspend
button on your computer. This puts your
computer into a deep sleep, and saves more
battery power. To return from Suspend mode,
press any key.
Note: Returning from Suspend may take a few
seconds longer than Standby.
Suspend
Button
Standby and Suspend
Suspend button
1-9
Safety Ring
Your TM5000 Series computer comes with a
safety ring. To physically secure your computer,
complete the following steps:
Insert a thin, sharp instrument into the space
1.
on the right side of the computer just above
area displaying a lock.
Release Metal
Safety Ring
Metal Safety
Ring
2. Carefully push out the metal safety ring.
3. Use a cable to connect the safety ring to a
secure source.
Safety Ring
1-10
Rear Port Covers
The ports on the rear of the TM5000 Series
computer are protected by plastic covers. To
open these covers, press the button.
Push Button to
Open
Opening the rear port covers
When the notebook is in storage or not in use,
you may close the rear port covers by pressing
each downward until they click into place.
Rear Port Covers
1-11
Rear Port Covers
Push Doors to
Close
Closing rear port covers
1-12
Using the AC Adapter
DC Connector
AC Adapter
Male Plug
Female
Connector
AC Adapter
Using the AC Adapter
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AC
Adapter
Charges the internal battery pack(s) and
operates the computer on AC power
whether or not a battery pack is installed.
The AC adapter can be operated anywhere
between 100 - 240 volts AC and has a
detachable AC power cord.
Caution: Use only the AC Adapter supplied with
your computer. Another adapter may damage
your computer.
To connect the AC adapter, complete the
following steps:
Connect the female connector of the AC cord to
1.
the inlet on the AC Adapter.
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Using the AC Adapter
2. Plug the DC connector into the matching jack on
the left rear panel of the computer.
3. Plug the male end of the AC cord into a wall
receptacle using the correct voltage.
4. Turn the computer on or press any key if your
system is in sleep mode.
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Introduction to the PCI Bus
The Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
bus provides a solution to I/O bottlenecks on
Pentium processors. While this technology is
available on many desktops, Texas Instruments
is one of the first to offer PCI architecture at the
notebook level. The following are some other of
the features of your PCI bus:
❑ Bus speeds up to 33 MHz and high transfer
rates. This allows for faster running
applications.
❑ Video runs off the internal PCI bus allowing
for superior graphics performance.
❑ High end processing speeds offer growth
protection for your system.
❑ Your system processor operates quickly and
independently of the PCI Bus.
For further information on the PCI bus, refer to
your online TM5000 Series User’s Reference
Guide.
Introduction to the PCI Bus
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2
Using Your Computer
Before beginning this chapter, ensure you have
read and understood Chapter 1. Chapter 2
describes how to start and use your TM5000
Series computer.
Contents
Starting the Computer .......................................2-2
Brightness .........................................................2-3
Eject Buttons .....................................................2-4
Using LED Indicators .........................................2-6
Using the Pointing Device.................................2-10
Volume Control ................................................2-11
Using Disk Drives ............................................2-12
Hard Disk Guidelines ..................................2-12
Floppy Drive Guidelines...............................2-12
Memory............................................................2-14
Using the Keyboard.......................................... 2-15
Single Keys.................................................. 2-15
Labeled Combination Keys...........................2-15
Unlabeled Combination Keys.......................2-16
Using the Internal Numeric Keypad..................2-17
NumLk On .................................................. 2-17
NumLk Blinking ..........................................2-18
NumLk Off ..................................................2-18
Using Connectors and Ports.............................2-19
Internal Speaker and Microphone ....................2-23
2-1
Starting the Computer
Power
Switch
Power switch
Starting the Computer
2-2
Power
switch
Turns the computer on and off for both AC
and battery operation. With the power
switch in the off (
continues to charge; however, all computer
functions cease.
s) position, the battery
Brightness
Brightness
Brightness
Control
Brightness
n
Brightness
Control
Adjusts the brightness of the illuminated
screen. Moving the control up increases
the brightness of the display and moving
the control down decreases the brightness
of the display. The brighter the screen, the
more power is used during battery
operation.
Note: Some TM5000 Series models may have a
second slide control that is used for contrast
control.
2-3
Eject Buttons
There are four eject buttons on TM5000 Series
computers. They include:
❑ Two for each PCMCIA card (if two type II
cards are installed). Moving the PCMCIA
eject button to the left ejects the PCMCIA
card from the top (using the left button) or
bottom (using the right button) of the
PCMCIA slot.
❑ Two for the two battery packs. Moving the
battery eject button to the left releases the
left (using the left button) or right (using
the right button) battery from its
compartment.
Left PCMCIA
Eject Button
Eject Buttons
2-4
PCMCIA eject buttons
Right PCMCIA
Eject Button
Right
Battery
Eject
Button
Eject Buttons
Left
Battery
Eject
Button
Battery eject
2-5
Power
Using LED Indicators
There are several LED indicators on TM5000
Series notebook computers. These indicators
reflect the status of certain functions as you are
using the system. This section discusses LED
indicators for TM5000 Series computers in
further detail.
Top LEDs
Low
Battery
Using LED Indicators
2-6
Power
Indicator
Low
Battery
Lights green when power is turned on to
the notebook computer. If the Suspend
button is pressed, the PWR LED turns
amber to indicate Suspend mode.
Red (flashing) - indicates a low battery
condition.
Turbo
Hard Disk
Indicator
Floppy
Disk
Indicator
Using LED Indicators
Battery
LEDs (left)
Battery
Status (left)
Battery
LEDs (right)
Battery
Front LEDs
Status
(right)
Battery There are four LEDs on the front of each
battery compartment. These indicate the
remaining battery charge from low (first
LED on left) to high (fourth LED from left).
Red indicates nearly depleted battery. If
battery LEDs are not lit, press the Battery
Status button.
Battery
Status
This is not an LED indicator; however, if the
LEDs are dark, pressing the battery status
button lights them to display the current
battery charge.
Turbo Lights when the CPU is set to high speed.
Hard Disk
Indicator
Lights when the computer writes to or
reads from the hard disk.
(HDD)
2-7
Using LED Indicators
Floppy
Disk
Indicator
(FDD)
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Scroll
Lock
Num
Lock
Cap
Lock
CAP Lock
Indicator
(CAP)
Lights when the CPU writes to or reads
from the floppy drive.
Caution: Never remove a floppy from the
drive while the Floppy Disk indicator is
on. You could destroy data and damage
the drive. Do not use the floppy disk
drive when you are experiencing low
battery conditions.
Lit when the caps lock function is toggled
on using the CAPS LOCK key.
2-8
NumLk
Indicator
(NUM)
Lit or blinking when the embedded numeric
keypad is toggled on using the NUMLK key.
See Using the Numeric Keypad later in this
section for further details.
Using LED Indicators
SCROLL
LOCK
Indicator
(SCR)
Lit when the scroll lock function is toggled
on using the ScrLk key.
2-9
Using the Pointing Device
The embedded pointing device offers a unique
and efficient way of pointing and selecting in a
Windows environment. The following figure
displays the embedded pointing device.
The Point
Using the Pointing Device
n
2-10
Left Button
The Point resembles a pencil eraser and is
touch-sensitive. To move your cursor, place your
finger on The Point and push in the direction you
want your cursor to go. The harder you push, the
faster the cursor moves.
Once your cursor is in the proper place and you
want to select, use the left button to click or
double click just as you would a mouse.
Note: You may also connect an external PS/2 or
serial mouse to your computer. See
Connectors and Ports
Right Button
Using
later in this chapter.
n
Volume Control
Volume Control
To control speaker volume, use the following key
combinations:
❑ Ctrl-Alt-D - decreases the speaker volume
❑ Ctrl-Alt-U - increases the speaker volume.
To control microphone volume, use Pocket Mixer,
refer to Chapter 5 of this manual. For more
detailed information, refer to your TM5000 Series
User’s Reference Guide.
Note: To prevent feedback from the internal
microphone and speaker, select Mute from Pocket
Mixer.
This feature is not available with TM5020SE
models.
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Caution: Avoid loud volume levels when using
the headset to avoid possible hearing loss.
2-11
Using Disk Drives
Hard Disk The TM5000 Series notebook comes with a
Floppy
Drive
Hard Disk Guidelines
If you format the hard disk, all data on the hard
disk will be erased.
Do not move the computer when the HDD
indicator is on. Press Suspend to spin the hard
drive down and put the computer into a sleep
mode before moving the computer.
524-million byte (500 MB) or 810-million
byte (772 MB) replaceable 2.5 inch hard
drive. The hard disk is formatted and
loaded with software during manufacture.
Do not format the hard disk.
The floppy drive can read from and write to
formatted 3.5-inch, double-sided,
high-density (2HD), 1.44 MB floppies and to
lower capacity, 720 KB, double-density
(2DD) floppies.
The floppy drive does not function at low
speed with the OS/2 or Xenix operating
systems.
Using Disk Drives
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2-12
Caution: If the hard disk is damaged, you can
lose data. To reduce the impact of data loss,
back up the data to floppies frequently.
Floppy Drive Guidelines
Failure to observe the following precautions can
damage both the floppy drive and the data on the
floppy:
Using Disk Drives
❑ Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot
with the label side up and the
metal-shutter end first. Gently push the
floppy into the floppy drive slot until the
floppy clicks into place.
❑ To remove a floppy, press the eject button
until the floppy pops out.
❑ Never remove a floppy while the indicator
on the floppy drive is on.
❑ Never force open the access shutter on a
floppy.
❑ Always remove a floppy from the floppy
drive before turning off the computer.
❑ Never transport the computer with a floppy
in the floppy drive. Doing so can damage
the drive head.
❑ If a floppy appears to be damaged, try to
make a copy of it, and immediately discard
it.
❑ Keep all floppies when not in use in a disk
storage box to protect them from damage or
loss.
❑ Do not use the floppy disk drive when you
are experiencing low battery conditions.
2-13
Memory
Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random
access memory (
accomplished by upgrading from 8 MB of
memory to up to 32 MB of memory. Refer to
Chapter 4, Options, to the online TM5000 Series
User’s Reference Guide, or to the installation
instructions that come with optional memory for
further information.
Caution: TI does not warrant the use of non-TI
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memory. TI will not be held responsible for
problems or degradation of performance
incurred by using any memory other than TI
memory described in this document.
Memory
RAM). Memory expansion can be
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Using the Keyboard
The computer has many special keys, but most
of them depend on an application for their
functionality. The following keys have special
functions at the command level of
within many programs.
Single Keys
MS-DOS and
Using the Keyboard
Pause Stops a command or application; primarily
Suspend Suspends processing and puts the
used to stop the screen from scrolling;
pressing any other key resumes the
execution of the command or application
computer in a deep sleep mode. This saves
more power than Standby (Fn-F4). To
wake the computer, press any key.
Labeled Combination Keys
Shift-Prt Sc Sends the contents of the screen to the
Ctrl-Pause
(Break)
Fn-Esc
(Setup)
CtrlSuspend
Fn-F4 Puts the computer into a light (Standby)
printer port; prints only text characters
unless you have run the
utility to enable printing graphics
Terminates the current command or
application
Loads the
Turns off low battery audible alarm
mode. Less power is saved with this option
than with the Suspend mode. To wake the
computer, press any key.
DOS-based Setup
GRAPHICS.COM
2-15
Using the Keyboard
Unlabeled Combination Keys
Ctrl-P Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the
Ctrl-Alt-Esc Loads the
Ctrl-Alt-Del Terminates all programs, reloads
Ctrl-Alt-↓
Ctrl-Alt-↑
Ctrl-Alt-D decreases the speaker volume
Ctrl-Alt-U increases the speaker volume.
printer; prints a line when you press Enter;
continues until you press Ctrl-P again
ROM-based Setup program
and executes the AUTOEXEC file; also called
“warm start” or “warm boot”
Decreases
Increases
CPU speed from high to low
CPU speed from low to high
MS-DOS
2-16
Using the Internal
Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has an embedded keypad that
provides the same functions as the discrete
numeric keypad on an AT enhanced keyboard.
The embedded numeric keypad keys shown in
the following figure generate AT-keypad
characters and functions when pressed in
conjunction with NumLk and Fn.
The embedded numeric keypad has three modes
you can enter by toggling NumLk (FN-ScrLk) as
signaled by the NumLk indicator: on, blinking, or
off.
NumLk On
When the NumLk indicator is on, pressing Fn
with a key generates the characters shown in the
following figure.
{
[
NumLk On
2-17
Using the Internal
Numeric Keypad
NumLk Blinking
When the NumLk indicator is blinking—caused
by pressing the NumLk key while the NumLk
indicator is illuminated—the embedded numeric
keypad becomes a temporary numeric keypad
that does not require pressing any other key. This
mode is particularly useful when you have to
enter many numbers. If you press and hold Fn in
this mode, the keypad keys generate their
normal characters.
NumLk Off
2-18
NumLk Off
When the NumLk indicator is off, the keyboard
acts as normal.
Using Connectors and Ports
This section provides a description of connectors
and ports on the rear and right side panel of the
TM5000 Series notebook computer.
Using Connectors and Ports
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Caution: Turn off the computer before
connecting external devices.
Rear ports
1SIR The serial infrared (SIR) port allows you to
connect serial devices (such as another
IRDA-compliant computer) without the use
of a cord or cable. (Not available with
TM5020SE models.)
2 PCMCIA The PCMCIA slot supports two Type I or II
or one Type III PCMCIA cards. Included
with your notebook is the Phoenix PCMCIA
PhoenixCARD Manager Plus software and
associated User’s Manual (TI Part Number
9791792-0001). This software package
provides the necessary configuration and
driver support for installing PCMCIA option
2-19
Using Connectors and Ports
cards.
For further information on the PCMCIA
option, refer to Chapter 4, Options.
3 Parallel
(25-pin)
4 Serial
(9-pin)
Connects to a parallel printer or other
device that uses a standard parallel
interface. EPP/ECP compatible.
Connects to external devices such as a
serial printer. 16550 UART.
5 External
Monitor
(15-pin)
6 PCI Bus Processor-direct I/O for lightning fast
Connects to an external analog VGA monitor
throughput
2-20
Using Connectors and Ports
Side ports
7In Connects to miscellaneous sound input
8 Out Connects to miscellaneous sound output
9DC In Connects the AC Adapter output connector
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devices such as a radio or CD player. (Not
available with TM5020SE models.)
devices such as a headphones or speakers.
(Not available with TM5020SE models.)
to this jack to recharge the battery and
supply ac power to the computer.
Caution: Use only the supplied AC
Adapter with your computer. Other
adapters can cause serious damage to
the electronic circuits.
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Using Connectors and Ports
10 PS/2 Connects to an external PS/2 keyboard,
11 MIC Connects to external microphone. (Not
PS/2 Numeric Keypad, or a PS/2 mouse
may be connected to this port. If you are
connecting a 101-type keyboard, a 101 to
PS/2 keyboard adapter must be purchased.
available with TM5020SE models.)
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Internal Speaker and Microphone
The TM5000 notebook computer comes with an
internal speaker and microphone. (This feature
is not available on TM5020SE models.) These
features give direct sound generation and
recording capability in the system. The following
figure displays the output location of the internal
speakers and microphone.
Internal speaker and microphone
Microphone
Speaker
You have the option of opening or shutting the
microphone door on the outside cover. To open
the microphone door, push the latch button to
the right. To close the door, push the latch to
the left.
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Internal Speakers
and Microphone
Microphone
Latch
2-24
3
Using Battery Power
The primary difference between using battery
power and AC power is the limited time you can
operate under battery power before you must
recharge.
This chapter covers charging the battery and
maximizing the time between charges and
assumes that you installed and charged the
battery as directed in the Quick Start instructions.
Contents
Guidelines for Battery Use..................................3-2
Switching to Battery Power.................................3-3
Responding to Low Battery Conditions ...............3-4
Checking Battery Charge....................................3-7
Standby and Suspend ........................................3-8
Battery LEDs .....................................................3-9
Inserting the Battery Pack................................ 3-11
Removing the Battery Pack...............................3-12
Charging the Battery........................................3-13
Utilities ............................................................3-14
Battery Status .............................................3-14
BatteryPro APM Help ...................................3-14
Battery Tips ................................................ 3-14
Caring for Your Battery .................................... 3-15
3-1
Guidelines for Battery Use
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Caution: Never dispose of exhausted batteries
in a fire.
The battery should be handled carefully to
ensure maximum life. In particular:
Guidelines for Battery Use
❑ Do not drop the battery or subject it to
shocks.
❑ Do not expose the battery to moisture,
chemicals, or temperature extremes.
Do not short the battery leads or connect
❑
the battery with the wrong polarity.
❑ Charge the battery after several days of
disuse to keep it fully charged. If your
computer is idle for an extended period of
time, charge the battery every three months.
❑ Never use the battery to power other
products.
❑ The battery pack has thermal fuses to
prevent unsafe computer operation. The
computer may not operate on battery power
after storage in a very warm place until the
thermal fuses cool.
❑ The battery and its case are built as one
unit; do not try to open the battery case.
Your computer comes with two Lithium-ION
battery packs (or one on the TM5020SE models).
Keeping an extra, fully-charged battery pack on
hand can extend the time you can operate your
computer. TM5000 Series computers allow you
to replace depleted batteries with charged
batteries when the computer still in operational
mode (hot pluggable).
3-2
Switching to Battery Power
This procedure should only be done if your
batteries currently have charge remaining. To
determine the current charge state of the battery,
press and hold the battery status button on the
front of the battery pack.
The Lithium-ION battery packs are
"hot-pluggable". To use battery power, install
batteries as described in Inserting the Battery
Pack later in this section. Your computer will
automatically switch to AC power whenever an
AC adapter is plugged into the notebook. At this
time, your batteries will automatically be
recharged.
Switching to Battery Power
Hint
To maintain a full charge on your battery,
always reconnect the computer to the AC
Adapter as soon as possible after battery
operations.
3-3
Responding to Low Battery Conditions
When the battery has 5% to 10% of its charge
remaining, the Low Battery indicator at the top
of the keyboard flashes red. The LED on the front
of the battery pack that is closest to the left
turns red as your battery nears complete
discharge.
When the Low Battery LED starts to flash, you
typically have about 2–10 minutes remaining
before the computer starts to shut down to a
deep sleep state. The time remaining depends on
the battery, the computer, and the activity it is
performing. Experience will teach you the
amount of time to expect with the applications
you use.
The following actions can maximize the time
before the battery is depleted and minimize the
effect of losing power:
❑ Turn the screen brightness control to the
lowest possible setting.
❑ Press Ctrl-Alt-↓ to reduce the CPU speed.
❑ Save your work in progress to minimize the
danger of losing data.
❑ If you are using a RAM disk, save the
contents of the
RAM disk to the hard disk.
3-4
Responding to
Low Battery Conditions
❑ If you are in Windows, double-click on the
Shutdown icon to exit all active
applications as well as Windows.
❑ Press Fn-F4 or Suspend to put the
computer into sleep mode whenever you are
not actively using the computer.
❑ Turn off the computer if it does not need to
be active.
When the computer first shuts down, it goes into
a deep sleep mode for about five minutes. During
this time, you can replace fully-charged batteries
one at a time and then resume from the deep
sleep mode or connect AC power.
3-5
Responding to Low Battery
Conditions
Hint
The computer has two ways to give you
advanced warning that the battery is nearing
depletion.
As the charge in the battery is reduced,
peak power loads, such as disk accesses,
can cause the
indicate low battery power for short
periods of time.
In Windows, double-clicking on the
Battery Status icon in the TravelMate
Notebook Center Group displays an
estimate of the percentage of charge
remaining in the battery.
Low Battery indicator to
3-6
Checking Battery Charge
When you receive new batteries, ensure they are
fully charged. To check the charge of any
Lithium-ION battery, press the battery status
button on the front of the battery pack. The
LEDs indicate the current charge. For more
information, refer to Battery LEDs and Charging
the Battery later in this document.
Checking Battery Charge
3-7
Standby and Suspend
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Standby and Suspend are the two methods for
putting your computer to "sleep." This can save
battery power when you are not actively using
your computer. Refer to Chapter 1 for detailed
information on these functions.
Caution: Using the Suspend/Standby modes
for too long can discharge the battery
Standby and Suspend
to the
point that it can no longer power both
the
LCD and the hard disk. If this occurs, your
computer will not come out of Standby mode
and you must recharge your battery, plug in
the AC power adapter, or replace one of the
batteries with a charged battery.
3-8
Battery LEDs
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If both battery packs are installed in the
computer, they deplete in parallel. When the
battery charge gets low, the Low Battery
indicator (located above the power switch on the
keyboard) flashes red. When the batteries are
extremely low, the unit automatically goes into
sleep mode for several minutes. During this
time, you can replace the batteries one at a time.
To do this, press Suspend. After inserting the
charged battery, press any key to resume at the
point where the sleep mode was initiated.
There is also a row of four LEDs on the front of
each battery pack. During charge, these LEDs
indicate the following battery states:
Battery LEDs
❑ The percentage of power in each battery. If
all four LEDs light, the battery is at least
76% charged. If the battery is removed, the
LEDs remain lit for several seconds before
turning off (to save the battery charge).
After reaching 100% charge, the battery
LEDs will then turn off.
Note: If you want to check the charge of any
Lithium-ION battery after the LEDs have turned
off, press the battery status button to the right of
the LEDs on the battery pack and they will light
momentarily. Ensure that you have pressed the
battery status button to get the current battery
charge reading before referring to the following list.
3-9
Battery LEDs
How Many LEDs Lit? What Color? Percent Charged
1 Red 0 to 10%
1 Green 11 t o 25%
2 Green 26 t o 50%
3 Green 51 t o 75%
4 Green 76 to 100%
❑ Low battery state. Press the Battery Status
button to view LEDs. Battery Status only
displays the LEDs for a short period, so you
may need to press the button again if the
LEDs go dark. As the battery discharges,
LEDs turn off one at a time from right to
left until the battery is almost depleted. At
that time, the last green LED turns off and
a red LED comes on.
Note: If the notebook is left on with no AC adapter
plugged in, the batteries may deplete to the point
where the LEDs will not turn on when the Battery
n
Status button is pressed or when the AC adapter is
plugged in. To restore the batteries, plug in the AC
adapter and press each Battery Status button until
the red LED comes on. Recharge the batteries
normally.
3-10
Inserting the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack into TravelMate
TM5000 Series computers, turn the battery so
that the rounded corners along the length of the
battery match the rounded corners of the battery
slots. The LEDs must be facing outward. Insert
the battery until it clicks and locks into place.
Inserting the battery
Inserting the Battery Pack
3-11
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove a battery pack, complete the following
steps:
Slide the left eject button on the top of the
1.
notebook to the left to release the left battery.
Slide the right eject button to the left to release
the right battery.
Releasing the battery
2. Slide the battery out.
Removing the Battery Pack
3-12
Charging the Battery
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n
This section covers how to charge your battery in
the notebook computer.
Caution: Never recharge the battery
differently from the procedures described in
this document.
To recharge your batteries in the notebook,
complete the following steps:
Install the battery pack in your computer (if not
1.
already installed).
2. Connect the AC Adapter.
3. Leave the AC Adapter connected for at least 90
minutes after the battery LEDs turn off.
Note: The batteries will charge much faster (by
several hours) if charging with the notebook
powered off.
4. To maintain a full charge, leave the computer
connected to the AC Adapter except when
transporting the computer.
A fully-depleted battery charges in about six
hours with the power switch to the notebook
turned off. If power to the notebook is left on,
you must charge the batteries overnight.
Charging the Battery
3-13
Utilities
Battery Status
Double-click on the Battery Status icon in the
TravelMate Notebook Center group to display the
battery level icon at the bottom of your screen.
To view the Battery Level Settings, single click on
the icon to display the menu and select
Settings... .
This window displays the approximate charge left
in your computer based on user-specified
settings. At this point, you may modify the
following parameters:
Utilities
❑ The position of your Battery Level window
or Battery Level icon
❑ The elapsed time (in seconds) before the
Battery Level dialog box reappears
automatically on your screen
❑ Minimizing the application
BatteryPro APM Help
This utility provides information on Texas
Instruments BatteryPro Power Management
software and Microsoft Advanced Power
Management (APM) software. Double-click on
this icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center
group to display information about the
battery-savings software in your computer.
Battery Tips
Double-click on this icon in the TravelMate
Notebook Center group for information about
actions you can take to maximize the life of a
battery charge.
3-14
Caring for Your Battery
The following operating tips for your notebook
can help you prolong the life of a battery charge:
Caring for Your Battery
❑ Keep the LCD at the lowest comfortable
brightness level. Reducing brightness even
a small amount can significantly reduce
power consumption and increase operating
time.
❑ Press FN-F4 or Suspend whenever you are
not actively using the computer. Press any
key to resume normal operation.
❑ Press Suspend after writing to the hard
disk to stop the disk rotation. Then return
to operation by pressing any key.
❑ Use the Power Savings items in Setup to
turn off the
ensure that the hard disk is not powered
for longer periods than necessary.
LCD when not in use and to
❑ You can choose between two CPU speeds:
high and low. The computer uses less
power at lower
application that is not
example, many word processing programs),
press Ctrl-Alt-↓ to reduce the
To increase the speed again, press
Ctrl-Alt-↑. This speed control feature is
not available in the Windows environment
or on most models that use a memory
manager. When high speed is selected, the
Turbo LED is lit.
CPU speeds. When using an
CPU-intensive (for
CPU speed.
❑ You can minimize the number of times the
computer needs to access the hard disk by
using disk caches or
RAM disks.
❑ Disconnect or turn off external options that
you are not using.
3-15
Caring for Your Battery
❑ Use one of the Setup programs to disable
ports you are not using.
Use only Texas Instruments options, which
❑
are designed to operate with the least
possible energy consumption. Third-party
options, such as
can drain the battery more quickly.
❑ Run the computer with the AC Adapter
connected when using external devices,
such as an external keyboard.
❑ Increase the BatteryPro power savings to
level 7 using the
Power Level utility in Windows TISetup.
RAM, and mouse devices,
SETPOWER utility or the
3-16
4
Options
This chapter provides information on Options
available for use with your TM5000 Series
computer. For further information on options,
please refer to the installation instructions that
come with the specific option or to the online
TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide.
This section includes information on the
following options:
❑ AC Adapter
❑ PCMCIA
❑ PS/2 Numeric Keypad
❑ External Monitor
❑ Memory
❑ Microphone/Headphone Kit
❑ SIR Options
❑ Miscellaneous Options
Contents
AC Adapter ........................................................4-2
PCMCIA .............................................................4-3
Numeric Keypad.................................................4-6
Using External Monitors ....................................4-7
Memory..............................................................4-8
Microphone and Headphone Kit .........................4-9
SIR Options...................................................... 4-10
Misc. Options...................................................4-12
4-1
AC Adapter
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The AC adapter charges the internal battery
packs and operates the computer on AC power
whether or not a battery pack is installed. The
AC adapter can be operated anywhere between
100 - 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC
power cord.
Caution: Use only the AC adapter recommended
in this document (TI Part No. 9786094-0001).
Another adapter may damage your computer.
DC
connector
AC
Plug
AC Adapter
adapter
Female
connector
AC Adapter
4-2
To install your AC adapter, refer to Chapter 1 of
this guide, to instructions in the online TM5000
Series User’s Reference Guide, or the Installation
Instructions that came with your AC adapter (TI
Part No. 9786281-0001).
PCMCIA
PCMCIA option cards are used for:
❑ communication connection (data
send/receive/fax/voice modem with
®
XJACK
)
❑ network connection
The TM5000 Series computer supports two type I
or type II or one Type III PCMCIA option card.
To insert new PCMCIA cards, you must first open
the door to the PCMCIA slot(s) and then insert
the card.
PCMCIA Door
PCMCIA
4-3
PCMCIA
The following PCMCIA cards are available from TI:
❑ PCMCIA 14.4 KB data/send/receive/fax/
voice modem with XJACK
❑ PCMCIA Token Ring Card
❑ PCMCIA Ethernet 10BaseT Twisted Pair
Card
❑ PCMCIA Ethernet 10Base2 Thin Coax Card
Inserting the PCMCIA card
®
4-4
To install your PCMCIA option card(s), refer to
instructions in the online TM5000 Series User’s
Reference Guide, the Installation Instructions (TI
Part No. 9798097-0001) that came with your
PCMCIA card, and the Phoenix PCMCIA User’s
Guide supplied with your notebook. For an
updated list of available PCMCIA cards, call
1-800-TI-TEXAS.
PCMCIA
To eject your PCMCIA option card(s), slide the left
(for the top PCMCIA slot) or right (for the bottom
PCMCIA slot) PCMCIA buttons to the left.
Left PCMCIA
Button
Right PCMCIA
Button
PCMCIA eject buttons
4-5
Numeric Keypad
The optional PS/2 Numeric Keypad (TI Part No.
258131-0001) can be used instead of the
internal numeric keypad.
PS/2 Numeric Keypad
To use the PS/2 numeric keypad, turn the
notebook off. Plug the keypad’s cable connector
into the computer’s PS/2 (Mouse/Keyboard)
connector located on the left side of the computer
(see Connector’s and Ports in Chapter 2).
For further information on the PS/2 Numeric
Keypad, refer to instructions in the online
TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide or the
Installation Instructions that came with your
keypad (TI Part No. 2581382-0001).
Numeric Keypad
4-6
Using External Monitors
You can also connect the computer to external
monitors, many of which can display resolutions
higher than 640 x 480.
When the external monitor is configured for 640
× 480 × 65K
display on the
VGA, however, the computer can
LCD at the same time as the
external monitor. This feature is called
SCAN and is enabled in the System Setup
Simul
using the
VGA utility, the SIM.BAT batch file, or
the WinMode Windows utility located in the
TravelMate Notebook Center Group. These
utilities are described in the
online TM5000
Series User’s Reference Guide.
While SimulScan is in effect, the
LCD screen may
display characters less brightly than when the
computer is displaying only on the
LCD screen.
Hint
(For models other than TM5020SE.) When the
computer is connected to an external monitor,
you can use the computer with the cover closed.
Use Setup to change Closed Cover Action to
Auto Standby and Cover Alarm to Off. For
further information, see the online
Series User’s Reference Guide
TM5000
.
Using External Monitors
4-7
Memory
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Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random
access memory (
by installing one of the
8 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No.
❑
9798816-0001). This expands RAM from 8
MB to 16 MB.
RAM). You can increase memory
RAM options:
❑ 16 MB RAM Expansion Board (TI Part No.
9798816-0002). This expands RAM from 8
MB to 24 MB.
❑ 8-MB Add-On Memory Expansion (TI Part
No. 9698816-0003) - allows further
memory expansion by attaching an
additional memory card onto an existing
8 MB or 16 MB memory expansion board
(described above).
For further information on memory, refer to the
online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide or
the Installation Instructions (TI Part No.
9786283-0001) that came with your optional
memory.
Caution: TI does not warrant the use of non-TI
memory. TI will not be held responsible for
problems, degradation of performance, or
damage incurred by using any memory other
than TI memory described in this document.
Memory
4-8
Microphone and Headphone Kit
If you have a TM5000 notebook, your computer
comes preconfigured with software that supports
the optional external microphone and
headphone. You can order this option by calling
1-800-TI-TEXAS and asking for TI Part Number
9793399. To plug in your microphone, insert the
plug into the Mic port on your notebook. Insert
the headphone into the Audio Out port on your
notebook.
n
c
Note: This feature is not available on TM5020SE
models.
Caution: High volume levels may cause hearing
damage.
Headphone
Connection
Microphone
Connection
External microphone and headphone connections
4-9
SIR Options
n
The Serial Infrared (SIR) port offers wireless
SIR Options
communication with other TM5000 notebooks or
with a variety of IRDA-compliant devices made by
other manufacturers. Ensure that the third-party
manufacturer supplies you with the appropriate
SIR drivers before attempting connection.
Note: This feature is not available on TM5020SE
models.
To use the SIR port, align the SIR ports of the
two devices making sure that the distance
separating them is between six inches and one
meter.
Using an SIR option
After the devices are aligned, you must use the
TranXit software (located in the Windows
TravelMate Notebook Center Group) to complete
the SIR communication process. For further
information, refer to the TranXit Quick Reference
4-10
SIR Options
Guide or the online TM5000 Series User’s
Reference Guide that came with your computer.
4-11
Misc. Options
There are additional options available for use
with your TM5000 Series computer. These
include:
Batteries You can purchase spare batteries (TI Part
Carrying
Case
PS/2
Mouse
Number 9786247-0001) for your TM5000
Series computer. For information on
Lithium-ION batteries, refer to Chapter 3,
Using Battery Power.
Helps protect the computer and accessories
during transport. Three carrying cases are
available:
Leather Portfolio (TI Part No.
2567028-0001) - carries only the
notebook computer.
Deluxe Carrying Case (TI Part No.
2568069-0001) - carries the notebook
computer and several smaller
accessories (such as the AC adapter,
floppy disks, etc.).
Executive Brief Case (TI Part No.
9793372-0001) - a larger carrying case
that carries the notebook, external
docking system, and various smaller
accessories.
TM5000 Series series computers come with
a built in pointing device. You can also use
an external mouse by connecting it to the
PS/2 keyboard port or to the 9-pin serial
port. See Using Connectors and Ports later
in this chapter for more details.
Misc. Options
4-12
Misc. Options
Printers You can connect almost any parallel printer
to the parallel port or a serial printer to the
serial port. Texas Instruments makes a
variety of laser and ink jet printers you can
use with your computer.
4-13
5
Using Software
This chapter describes the software supplied
with the computer and how to configure
application software to run on the computer.
Contents
Using Supplied Software ....................................5-2
Getting Online Help............................................5-3
Windows help................................................5-3
MS-DOS Help ................................................5-3
TravelMate Utilities Help ...............................5-3
Guidelines for Installing Applications .................5-4
Adjusting the Software for the Computer .......5-4
Configuring the Computer for the Software....5-5
Custom Windows Utilities ..................................5-6
Using a Password...............................................5-9
Using Sound ....................................................5-11
DOS Utilities ...............................................5-11
Windows Utilities.........................................5-13
5-1
Using Supplied Software
Your computer is shipped with the following
software installed on the hard disk:
❑ MS-DOS, Version 6.22 or latest version
❑ Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Version
3.11 or latest version
❑ Power-saving utilities
❑ PCMCIA card and socket services
❑ VGA external monitor utilities
❑ Sound utility (Not available on TM5020SE
models)
❑ Games Demonstrations
The operation of this software is described fully
in the following online documents using Phoenix
SmartShelf:
❑ MS-DOS User’s Guide and Reference
❑ Microsoft Windows for Workgroups User’s
Guide
Further printed instructions are given in the
online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide.
Using Supplied Software
5-2
Getting Online Help
The following sections discuss help for your
software.
Windows Help
To obtain Windows help, press F1 or Alt-H from
the Windows menu or from within the program.
You can also double-click on the Readme First,
Battips, and BatteryPro APM icons in the
TravelMate Notebook Center Group for
information about utility programs and
power-saving options.
MS-DOS Help
For general help with MS-DOS commands, type
HELP at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt, and press Enter.
For additional details on a specific
command, at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt type HELP
plus a command name. For example, HELP COPY
displays a half screen of information about the
COPY command.
MS-DOS
TravelMate Utilities Help
For help with the functions of DOS-based
BatteryPro and other utility software, type
at the MS-DOS C:\> prompt, and press Enter. You
may also choose TI Utilities from the TravelMate
Notebook Center group in Windows. For help
VGA.EXE , type VGAHELP at the MS-DOS C:\>
with
prompt, and press Enter. For further
information, refer to the online TM5000 Series
User’s Reference Guide.
NBHELP
Getting Online Help
For online help, Phoenix SmartShelf provides
complete MS-DOS and Windows documentation.
5-3
Guidelines for Installing Applications
Adjusting the Software for the Computer
Your computer can execute almost all
applications written to execute on AT computers.
When installing software, you may need to
provide the following information to the
installation program:
Display The LCD has an 80-column by 25-line
Keyboard The computer keyboard emulates all
Mouse If you are using the built-in pointing device
display with 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution.
When installing an application, select the
highest-resolution configuration that both
the program and the computer can support.
If you are using the computer with a
high-resolution external monitor, you can
select a higher resolution than 640 x 480
depending on the model of your computer,
but this configuration does not work on the
internal
functions of an
keyboard. When installing an application,
select the
configuration.
or an external PS/ 2 mouse, select the
Microsoft or IBM PS/2 mouse.
LCD .
IBM AT-101 enhanced
IBM 101 or AT enhanced keyboard
5-4
Guidelines for Installing
Applications
Configuring the Computer for the Software
Some programs require you to modify the way
the computer operates to ensure compatibility.
Processing
Speed
RAM Your computer has 8 MB of memory. This is
Internal
Cache
AUTOEXEC.
BAT
and
CONFIG.
SYS
Files
Some older applications cannot execute at
the higher speeds available with the
computer. If the user’s manual for the
program indicates a maximum processing
speed, press Ctrl-Alt-
the required speed, or you can include the
SPEED utility as part of a batch file that
runs the program. Not available on some
models that use a memory manager or that
operate within the Windows environment.
sufficient to run most software. For
improved operation, you may want to
install additional
information on ugrading your memory).
Some applications may require the internal
cache to be disabled in the system Setup
menu.
If your application requires additions or
changes to the
files, consider the consequences that may
result from changes or deletions to this file.
Backups of these files are on the System
Files Recovery diskette that came with your
system. You should read about and
understand the files before changing them.
↓ to reduce the CPU to
RAM (refer to Chapter 4 for
AUTOEXEC.BAT
or
CONFIG.SYS
5-5
Custom Windows Utilities
TravelMate 5000 has Windows-based utilities
described in the following table. For detailed
information, use the Windows help files or the
online User’s Reference Guide.
Icon Location Function
Shutdown
Drop N’
Go
LFM
Battery
Status
BatteryPro
APM Help
Battery
Saving
Tips
TravelMate
Notebook
Center
Group
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Saves files, closes applications
(if enabled) and exits Windows
faster than the standard
Windows exiting procedure
without loss of data.
Sets up applications to appear
as icons on the Windows
display; also allows you to run
the programs by dragging a
filename from the File
Manager and “dropping” it on
the icon.
Laptop File Manager—a
DOS-level utility to manage
files and directories.
Displays the approximate
charge remaining in the
battery and lets you configure
display settings.
Provides help for power-saving
utilities.
Suggests ways to conserve
battery power.
Custom Windows Utilities
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Custom Windows Utilities
Icon Location Function
IntelliPoint
Controls
WinMode
WinDith
DiskMaker
PC-Doctor
Diagnostics
PCMWin
SmartShelf
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TM5000
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Reference
Guide
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Controls the mouse.
Defines monitor information.
Smoothes shades on the LCD
panel when enabled.
Provides a system backup
utility.
Runs system diagnostics.
This is the information and
configuration utility for
PCMPlus.
Provides online DOS and
Windows for Workgroups
information.
Provides online information
for the TM5000 Series
notebook.
Provides information on the
TM5000 Series notebook that
is more detailed than the
User’s Guide.
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Icon Location Function
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Phoenix
Card
Manager
TranXit
TI Setup
TI Utilities
Help
Sysedit
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Note: Utilities that were added after the hardcopy
of this book went to print have been added to the
online
TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide that
came with your system.
Provides online information on
PCMCIA operations.
Runs like File Manager and
allows you to connect to the
SIR port. (Not available on
TM5020SE models.)
Customizes the configuration
of your TM5000 Series
notebook.
Provides additional
information on utilities
available with your TM5000
Series notebook.
Allows you to edit system files.
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Using a Password
You may set a password from the Setup Menu in
Using a Password
DOS. To set a password, complete the following
steps:
Enter the Setup menu by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Esc.
1.
2. From the Setup Menu, press Tab until you reach
the Password field.
3. Press the left or right arrow key.
A Modify Password box appears and prompts
you to type in a new password.
Enter a new password of up to seven characters
4.
and press
Enter.
You are asked to verify the password by
retyping it.
Retype the password and press Enter.
5.
The password is set to Enabled and you will be
prompted for the password every time you
reboot the system
enter the correct password on powerup before
the system halts and you have to shut down.
. You have three tries to
6. To save your changes, press Esc-F4.
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Using a Password
Caution: If you forget the system password, you
will not be able to use your computer. To regain
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access, you must send your computer to the
Texas Instruments manufacturing facility in
Temple, Texas; this service is not covered by
warranty.
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Using Sound
n
Sound support has been pre-installed on your
TravelMate 5000 system. There are both DOS
and Windows sound controls. This section is an
overview of the the Sound utilities for your
system. To learn more about Sound, refer to the
online TravelMate 5000 Series User’s Reference
Guide or online help.
Note: Not available on TM5020SE models.
Several Sound utilities come packaged with your
notebook software. These utilities include:
❑ DOS Utilities
❑ DOS Mixer
❑ Playfile
Recfile
❑
❑ Windows Utilities
❑ Pocket Recorder
❑ Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
❑ Pocket Mixer
❑ Pocket CD
This section describes these utilities in further
detail.
DOS Utilities
This section contains information on DOS
utilities that support sound on your TM5000
notebook computer.
Using Sound
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Using Sound
DOS Mixer
The DOS Mixer allows you to adjust the volume
controls and balance for individual mixer
channels and selected record source when not in
a Windows environment. To start DOS Mixer,
complete the following steps:
Go to the Jazz directory (C:\JAZZ) and type
1.
JAZZMIX
or
JAZZTSR - so that you can automatically call up
DOS MIXER by pressing the left and right shift
keys simultaneously.
2. Press Enter.
Playfile
Playfile is a DOS-based utility used to play back
*.VOC and *.WAV sound files.
To use Playfile, type:
PLAYFILE
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at the DOS prompt in the JAZZ directory.
Recfile
Recfile is a DOS-based utility used to record
*.VOC and *.WAV sound files.
Using Sound
To use Recfile, type:
RECFILE
at the DOS prompt in the JAZZ directory.
Windows Utilities
This section contains information on Windows
utilities that support sound on your TM5000
notebook computer.
Pocket Recorder
Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for
recording waveform data. Pocket Recorder can
splice and blend files together for interesting
audio effects.
With Pocket Recorder’s compression and
decompression feature, you can record and play
back sound files at higher audio frequencies
using a fraction of the memory space.
To start Pocket Recorder, double click on the
Pocket Recorder icon in the JAZZ group.
Note: When recording using the internal
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microphone, select
to recording to eliminate feedback from the
internal speaker.
Mute within Pocket Mixer prior
Using OLE with Pocket Recorder
Object linking and embedding (OLE) is a
Windows system that allows applications to
transfer and share data by establishing a
common link between them. The application
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requesting data is called a client while the
application providing data is called the server.
OLE clients include Cardfile and Write. OLE
servers include Pocket Recorder, Excel, and
Sound Recorder.
A useful application for OLE would be sending a
personal message through E-mail and having the
recipient click on the embedded icon to hear your
voice message.
Pocket Mixer
Pocket Mixer is a Windows based application that
allows you to:
❑ control master volume
❑ control volume levels and balance of
individual input sources
❑ select a record source
❑ edit waveform files
❑ playback from other sources
❑ record new tracks
A common use of the Pocket Mixer is in recording
voice annotation and placing them within other
documents. You cannot use the Pocket Mixer to
record a voice annotation over CD audio, for
example. The Pocket Mixer allows you to select
the recording source. You can adjust the
recording level by using the slider in the Master
volume knob.
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Using Sound
To start Pocket Mixer, double click on the Pocket
Mixer icon in the JAZZ group.
Pocket CD
Pocket CD is a Windows based application that
lets you play audio compact disks if you have a
CD-ROM drive attached to your system. Pocket
CD has controls similar to those used by the CD
audio player you may have in your home
entertainment center. Pocket CD can play back
music CDs as either an icon or as a maximized
window.
If you minimize or close Pocket CD, the CD-ROM
reader continues playing until you eject the disk.
Pocket CD lets you select the order of songs you
want to play with the default of sequential play.
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Important Information
This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with
your computer, using external devices, and
adjusting the Point.
Contents
Tips for the Traveler ...........................................6-2
What to Take When Traveling.............................6-4
Packing the Computer and Accessories ..............6-5
Using a Mouse ...................................................6-6
Using an External Keyboard...............................6-7
Adjusting Pointer Speed ....................................6-8
6-1
Tips for the Traveler
Your TravelMate Computer is a precision
instrument containing many sensitive
components. It should be handled with care.
Here are some suggestions for traveling:
❑ Never expose the computer to excessive
vibration.
❑ Do not check the computer as baggage;
take the computer as carry-on luggage if
traveling by air.
❑ Do not put the computer through a security
X-ray machine or a metal detector; have the
computer inspected by hand. Be sure the
computer is loaded with a charged battery
in case airport security requires you to turn
on the computer.
❑ If you are traveling internationally, carry a
proof of purchase with you in case you
need to show it to customs officials.
❑ Avoid placing the computer where it can be
stepped on or knocked around.
❑ Disconnect all peripherals before packing
the computer.
❑ Transport the computer with the display
closed and the power off.
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Tips for the Traveler
❑ Changes in temperature and humidity can
cause condensation. Allow the computer to
return to room temperature, and inspect
the LCD for condensation before turning on
the computer. If the temperature change is
greater than 18° F (10° C), allow the
computer to come to room temperature
slowly. If possible, leave the computer for
30 minutes in an environment with a
temperature between outside and room
temperatures.
❑ Always carry the computer in a protective
case.
Cautions:
When packing the computer, do not pack items
next to its top cover. Too much pressure
against the top cover can damage the
Do not travel with a floppy in the floppy drive.
This can damage the drive head.
LCD.
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What to Take When Traveling
If you plan to use your computer when traveling,
you should consider taking the following items:
❑ This manual
❑ AC Adapter
❑ Power cords and adapters for the AC
Adapter and peripherals appropriate for the
countries to which you will be traveling
❑ Fully-charged spare Battery Pack
❑ Optional battery charger and accompanying
AC adapters and power cords
❑ System Files Recovery diskette
❑ Backup diskettes (see Chapter 1).
❑ Additional printer driver files if you plan to
use another printer
❑ Quick Reference Cards for the programs
you will be using
❑ You can order MS-DOS, Windows, and
other essential programs by filling out the
fulfillment card provided by Phoenix that
came with your notebook.
What to Take When Traveling
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Packing the Computer
and Accessories
1. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC
Adapter from the computer and from the AC
outlet.
2. Close and latch the display.
3. Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands.
4. Enclose peripherals in plastic bags.
5. Place computer, peripherals, documentation,
and floppies in a carrying case. If you do not
have a carrying case, put the computer in a
briefcase you plan to carry and the other
supplies in luggage you plan to check.
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Using a Mouse
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Although TravelMate 5000 Series computers
come with a pointing device already installed,
you may use an external PS/2 or serial mouse.
Turn off the computer.
1.
Note: If you connect the mouse to the computer
while power is on, press
cycle power so the computer can detect the presence
of the mouse.
2. Attach the six-pin Mini-Din connector to the
PS/2 connector on the left side of the
computer or connect the serial mouse to the
9-pin serial port on the back of the notebook.
If desired, you may also use a serial infrared
mouse.
3. Reconnect the AC Adapter, and turn on the
computer.
Ctrl-Alt-Del (warm start), or
Using a Mouse
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Using an External Keyboard
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If desired, you may connect any IBM-compatible
external PS/2 keyboard. If you are using a 101
keyboard, a 101 to PS/2 adapter must first be
purchased. To connect the keyboard, complete
the following steps:
Turn off the computer.
1.
Note: If you connect the PS/2 keyboard to the
computer while power is on, press
(warm start), or cycle power so the computer can
detect the presence of the keyboard.
2. Attach the six-pin Mini-Din connector to the
Keyboard/Mouse connector on the left side of
the TM5000.
3. Reconnect the AC Adapter, and turn on the
computer.
Ctrl-Alt-Del
Using an External Keyboard
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Adjusting Pointer Speed
You can also adjust the pointer speed and button
sensitivity, which is the time the pointer image
reacts to your manual commands.
Within Windows, select IntelliPoint Controls
❑
from the IntelliPoint group. Adjust the
settings to customize the pointer speed.
❑ For non-Windows applications, use the
MS-DOS MOUSE program to set the speed.
Adjusting Pointer Speed
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