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Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer User’s Manual.
Contents Prefac e .................................................................................. v 1 Taking a First Look Learning About Hardwar e ................................................ . 1-2 Learning About Option s ......................
Contents 6 TravelMate 3000 WinSX Options Numeric Keypad ........................................................................................................ 6-2 RAM Modules ..........................................................................
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.
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.
Preface q Ethernet TM 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. Conventions and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following conventions are us.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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/2 TM series of personal computers. The screen displays colors as various shades of gray.
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.
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.
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 AT TM keyboard.
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.
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.
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 .
LCD screen Function Keys ................................................................................................... 2-10 Enter ................................................................................................................. 2-11 Shift .
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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&a.
Contents Starting Your Computer ........................................................................................... 3-16 Restarting the Computer .......................................................................................... 3-18 Using the Floppy Drive .
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.
Guidelines & Precaution q When moving your computer to a location where the temperature is more than 18 o F (10 o 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.
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.
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 th e AC Adapter body. Note: Do not remove the female connector from the AC Adapter while the AC Adapter is connected to the computer.
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.
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.
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 (closed padlock) symbol. 4. 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.
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.
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 comp uter on battery power. The battery eventually will discharge and the Low Batt indicator will start blinking.
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.
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).
Using the Floppy The TravelMate 3000 WinSX floppy drive can read from and write to 3.5-inch, double- sided, high-density (2HD), 1.44 MB floppy diskettes-the equivalent of approximately 800 typed sheets. The floppy drive also can read/write to the lower capacity, 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 MS- DOS Edit program or your own word processor.
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.
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.
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 Pr ogram to configure the computer for your operating environment Contents Accessing the Setup Program .
Contents Power Savings ................................................................................................... 4-12 Timeout Interval ......................................................................................... 4-13 Timeout 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.
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.
Accessing the Setup Program Disk and ROM Setup Program Key Functions Key Function +, Space Bar, → select next available value for highlighted item -, ← select previous available value for highligh.
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.
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.
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.
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.
System Options, Page 1 Hard Disk 2 The Hard Disk 2 category is provided to configure a future hard disk drive option or third- party drive. If you connect an external Type 48 drive, you must also set the Cylinders, Heads, Write Precompensation, Landing Zone, and Sectors items.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Guidelines for Installing Applications Factory Default AUTOEXEC.BAT File Line Purpose 1 turns off echoing (displaying) of commands on screen 2 tells MS-DOS to display the current drive and directory 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RAM Modules 3. Insert the screwdriver bla de 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.
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.
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.
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 d isconnect the AC Adapter and any other external devices connected to the computer.
Math Coprocessor Option 5. Holding the top and bottom units togethe r, 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Other Options Expansion Station The Expansion Station option is designed to support thirdparty circuit boards and inputoutput 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/2- compatible 101 -key keyboard connector.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Conserving Battery Power Typical Power Consumption The following table summarizes approximate power consumption using various computer power-saving features, manual and automatic.
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.
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.
A Specifications Central Processing Unit (CPU) Type: 16-bit 80386SX Clock Speeds: 5 MHz/10 M Hz/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: 1 1 inches (279 mm) Depth: 8.5 inches (216 mm) Height: 1.8 inches (46 mm) Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg), including battery, without options Power Source NiCad battery: 24 watt hours AC Adapter Input: 100 to 250 Vac, 0.
Specifications Shock Operating: 10 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes) Storage/Transit: 40 G applied in six orientations (positive and negative X, Y, and Z axes) Sta.
Specifications Agency Approvals Main Unit: FCC, Part 15, Class B (U.S.A.) (including FCC Part 68 (U.S.A.) AC Adapter) 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.
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-1.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Memo.
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.
Diagnostics The following table lists the classes of error codes. The numbers are in hexadecimal. Diagnostics Error Code Classes Code Description 01 q System planar board tests 07 q Keyboard tests 10 .
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code Class Failure Description 0107 System board System timer 0108 System board 8253 counters 0109 System board System timer interrupts (1) 010A.
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued) Code Class Fai1ure Description 1730 Video Cannot initialize video 2001 Serial Baud rate clock 2002 Serial Internal loopback data 2003 Serial Int.
Diagnostics Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded) Code Class Failure Desc ription 3709 Disk Attempt to DMA across 64 KB 370A Disk Bad sector flag found 370B Disk Bad cylinder detected 370C Disk .
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.
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.
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).
Diagn ostics 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.
E Troubleshooting This appendix is designed to help you solve common problems you may encounter while using your TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer.
Troubleshooting Computer comes on Internal battery pack still too when turned on but warm- Wait about 3 more turns off before boot- minutes and try agian.
Troubleshooting Computer in automatic power- saving 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.
Troubleshooting Special functions do Application program overrid - not work (Setup, Alt- ing computer BIOS interrupts Ctrl-Esc, speed control - Contact your application keys) program provider. The unit starts up but TravelMate 3000 WinSX a message indicates hardware -Turn the unit off, that a power-up test wait 5 seconds, then turn has failed.
Troubleshooting Amber indicator on-Internal battery pack not fully charged. Am ber indicator off, internal battery pack not installed, and power switch set to off- Set computer power switch to on and run on ac power or install battery pack. Amber indicator off-Internal fault', contact your Texas Instruments reseller.
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.
Error Messages Fixed disk failure Turn off the computer, wait 5 seconds, and turn the com- puter 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.
Error Messages Keyboard stuck key Jammed key - Try pressing failure the key again. Run the DIAG program to check all keys as described in Appendix D. Missing operating System bootfiles on hard system disk bad or missing.
Error Messages Non-System disk or Floppy in drive A not a disk error. Replace and bootablefloppy - Replace press any key when the floppy in drive A with a ready bootable floppy. When for- matting MS-Dos bootable floppies, be sure to add the /S option to the F ORMAT com- mand (see your MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference).
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.
Restoring MS-DOS System Files 1. Turn off the computer and insert the furnished 3.5-inch Microsoft MS- DOS 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 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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 you r ROM disk is drive C and your hard disk drive is drive D, the RAM disk is Drive E.
G Connector Pin Assignments RS-232C Connector Nine-Pin RS-232C Serial ConneCtor Pin No. Signal Name Abbreviation Direction 1 Carrier detect CD Input 2 Receive data RD Input 3 Transmit data TD Output 4.
Connector Pin Assignments 15-Pin VGA External Monitor Connector Pin No. Signal Name Direction 1 Red video Output 2 Green video Output 3 Blue video Output 4 Not used 5 Ground 6 Red return Input 7 Green.
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.
Screen Standards EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) The EGA standard supports 640-by-350 pixel monochrome or 16-color graphics, 640-by- 200 pixel and 320-by-200 pixel 16-color graphics. The EGA standard also uses an 8-by- 14 pixel character box for text displays.
Screen Standards The TravelMate 3000 WinSX LCD screen supports vGA by displaying text in an 80- column by 25-line text display with 16 shades of gray (selectable from 32 shades) in an 8- by- 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 Clock Memory Size 132-column Text Modes (Supported on CRT only)* 54 32 x 43 x 16 8 x 8 44.
Glossary This glossary explains many of the terms found in this manual as well as other computer- related terms you may encounter. access - The ability to obtain data from or place data into internal memory, a floppy diskette, or the hard disk.
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.
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.
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.
Glossary contrast control - A control that allows you to adjust how data shows up against the background of the display screen. control code - A code that initiates some kind of physical control actio.
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.
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.
Glossary fixed disk drive - See hard disk drive. floppy diskette - A flexible, flat, circular medium that magnetically records and provides access to stored 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.
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.
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.
Glossary programming language - A set of words, abbreviations, or symbols that are converted into the binary numbers that represent instructions to the 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.
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Index connectors ........................................................... 1-5, 2-6 AC Adapter .......................................................... 2-8 expansion bus ....................................................... 2-8 external monitor .
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Index Floppy Disk indicator ......................................... 2-20 Num Lock .......................................... 2-15, 2-20 floppy diskette ...................................................... 1-6 Power ................................
Index keys (continued) .............................................................. Num Lock ......................................................... 4-18 NumLk .............................................................. 2-14 Pause .............
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Index options (continued) internal modems .................................................. 6-8 math coprocessor .......................................... 1-8, 6-9 mouse ................................................................ 6-16 numeric keypad .
Index s time display ......................................................... 4-8 screen ........................................................................ time-out ...................................................... 4-13 cleaning ..........
Index start-up, system .................................................. 3-16 installing ..................................................... 3-22 starting the computer ......................................... 3-16 TravelPoint pointing device .....
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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 -d.
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TravelMate 3000 WinSX Notebook Computer Major Components.
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