Texas Instruments TM5000 Series User manual

User’s Guide

TM5000 Series

Notebook Computers

9805807-0001

August 1995

Copyright (©) 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated

TravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computer

User’s Guide

TI Part No. 9805807-0001

Original Issue: August 1995

Changes may be made periodically to the information in

this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in

new editions of this manual.

Record the serial number, purchase date, and model

number in the spaces provided below. The serial

number and model number are recorded on the label

affixed to the case. All correspondence concerning your

unit should include the serial number, model number,

and date of purchase.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in

a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of Texas

Instruments Incorporated.

TravelMate and BatteryPro are trademarks of Texas Instruments

Incorporated. The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup

groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments Incorporated.

TranXit is a trademark of Puma Technology.

Phoenix is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Limited.

IBM, OS/2, AT PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International

Business Machines Corporation.

Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows and

Xenix are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone and

Telegraph.

SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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

FCC

Rules.

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.

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

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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

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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.

This manual should answer most of the

questions you have about the day-to-day

TravelMate 5000 Series computer

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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

®

6.2

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.

Preface

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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.