Texas-instruments 4000M Manual de usuario

User’s Reference GuideTravelMateTM 4000MNotebook ComputerP/N 9793374-0001, Rev. A August 1994

Accessing the Setup ProgramsYour computer has three setup programs to assist you inselecting required hardware and software parameters:❑ Disk-based Se

should be unnoticeable. This level is the optimumcompromise between program performance andbattery charge life.Most applications work well at level 2,

Hard Disk Motor TimeoutThe hard disk turns off automatically after no activity forthe time set for the Hard Disk Motor Timeout interval in theSetup Pr

not display satisfactorily at lower values, so experimentwith your particular application. This has no effect on colorunits.I/O (Input/Output) PortsYo

SETPOWER Utilit yUsing the SETPOWER utility, you can also set the BatteryPropower-savings level at any MS-DOS prompt. For example, atthe C:\> promp

SMARTDRV.EXE Disk Caching UtilitySMARTDRV.EXE is a disk-caching utility that reduces thetime and power the computer needs to read data from thehard di

SPEED UtilityThe SPEED utility enables you to set the current CPUoperating speed to low, medium, or high. However, becausethe faster speeds consume mo

6Palette UtilitiesThis chapter tells you about❑ PAL, which controls built-in LCD gray shades andcolors as well as external monitor colors❑ RPAL, which

Color Display UtilitiesFor the monochrome models, the LCD simultaneouslydisplays up to 64 colors as 64 shades of gray (mapped intothe 64 VGA standard

PAL UtilityThe PAL utility defines the current palette. The power-ondefault is defined in Setup as the LCD Palette. You can usethe PAL utility to:❑ Ch

nNote: Palettes created or modified with the PAL commandare not saved. PAL /S displays the currently selected LCDpallette.Other Ways to Select a Pred

Delete - delete the video (the video takes up 12 MB ofhard disk space)5. Make your selection.The system reboots to the Startup Menu.Startup MenuE

Color Palette set to Grayscale Palette n (n=0 – 5)RPAL UtilityWith the RPAL utility, you can make real-time gray shade changes to the LCD or color cha

Installing RPALTo see the switches for the RPAL utility, at the MS-DOS C:\>prompt type RPAL /? and press ENTER.RPAL displays the following menu and

nNote: If other TSR programs are currently installed, youmust uninstall them in reverse order from which they wereinstalled. Or you can update your wo

Using RPALTo use RPAL at any MS-DOS prompt or during mostapplications, press ALT-P (or ALT plus the hot key youassigned during installation); RPAL dis

You can use the following keys at the RPAL menu.RPAL Menu Function Keys Key Functionì ↓ selects the color to adjust← → selects the color hue or gray

nNote: You can save an unlimited number of palettes byassigning them unique filenames.Adding RPAL to Your AUTOEXEC.BAT FileBy including an RPAL comman

PALSET UtilityThe PALSET utility allows you to change the gray scalepalette definitions for the User1 and User2 palette values.To use PALSET, type PAL

Key Function DescriptionF1 Help Provides additionalinformation on UserPalette functionalityF2 Reset Restores the originalcolor values for theselected

7Laptop File ManagerThis chapter tells you about❑ Using the Laptop File Manager (LFM) program tomanage and view your files and directories❑ LFM comman

ContentsUp (ESC Key) Command... 7-27Update Command ... 7-27

Creating Backup System DiskettesYou should create your back up system diskettes as soonas possible after purchasing your notebook. To createbackup sy

Getting Started with LFMThe Laptop File Manager (LFM) utility supplied with yourcomputer helps you manipulate files and directories storedon the hard

Loading LFMThe Laptop Manager utility enables you to load LFM fromthe Laptop Manager main menu by pressing F2.You also can load LFM at the C:\> pro

Using the Main MenuUse the following keys and commands to move thehighlight around the LFM main menu to help you work withyour directories and files.L

Function Key CommandsThe function keys (F1 through F10) listed along the bottomof the LFM main menu provide the functions described inthis section.F1

F3 ReRd (Reread) KeyPressing F3 causes LFM to redisplay the listing. Thisfunction is useful if you are examining several floppies onthe floppy drive.

F5 Split (Split Screen) KeyThe split screen function enables you to view two directorylistings on the same screen. At the LFM main menu, pressF5 and L

F6 Creat (Create) KeyPressing F6 enables you to create a new directory orfilename at the LFM prompt at the bottom of the screen[F]ile or [D]irectory:

Press the key corresponding to the boxed character in theprompt to begin the sort function. LFM then sorts anddisplays the files in the current direct

❑ If you want to execute an MS-DOS command, pressingC causes LFM to prompt at the bottom of the screen DOS Command: [ ]w

nNote: Do not use the Go function to execute a terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) program. LFM cannot reload itselfwhen you exit the TSR program, and i

You should keep your System Recovery diskette updatedwith your latest Windows configuration. To do this,complete the following steps:1. The first tim

Pathnames/Options Setup MenuPressing P at the LFM Setup Commands menu causes LFMto display the Pathnames Setup and Options Setup menu.At this menu you

LFM Colors MenuPressing C at the LFM Setup Commands menu causes LFMto display the Screen Color Setup menu at which you canchange the colors of the LFM

Character Key CommandsThe upper right quadrant of the LFM main menu lists thecommands you can use to manipulate the directories andfiles displayed on

arch(Archive)AttributeSetting a file’s Archive attribute affects howMS-DOS and some applications create aback-up file when you make changes to thefile

❑ If you do not type a new drive letter or directory name,LFM copies the file or directory to the current drive ordirectory.❑ If you do not type a new

Delete CommandThe Delete command enables you to delete the highlightedfile, tagged files (see “Multiple File Operations” later in thischapter), or an

Edit CommandThe Edit command loads the highlighted file and theMS-DOS Editor. You can install and use almost any otherword processing or editing progr

Attribute To exclude (untag) all files with certainattributes, press the A key at the Excludeprompt and LFM prompts you at the bottom ofthe screenAttr

Later Date Pressing L at the Exclude prompt displays thesame File Date prompt as the Earlier Dateprompt described above, and works the sameexcept LFM

If you select the [N]ext option by pressing N, LFM looks forthe first occurrence of the filename pattern after thehighlighted filename.After you press

Accessing ROM-Based SetupROM-based Setup resides in internal ROM. It is identical todisk-based Setup except it does not have any online help.To access

Attributes: [Y]es, [N]o, [I]gnore: [I] arch [I] rdonly [I] sys [I] hideThis prompt enables you to include all fileswith the same attributes. For e

Later Date Pressing L at the Include prompt displays thesame File Date prompt as the Earlier Dateprompt described previously, and works thesame except

provide their own printing facility, you may find their printfunctions more convenient to use.Quit CommandThe Quit command at the main menu erases LFM

If you want to move the file, type the entire pathnamewhere you want the file moved, including the new orexisting filename, and press ENTER. For examp

Tag CommandThe Tag command enables you to tag (include) directoriesand files, one at a time, for later multiple file operations. Totag a directory or

Multiple File Operat ionsYou can perform the same character key command on twoor more directories or files by using the Tag command,Include command, o

Tagging Files for Multifile OperationTo select files for multifile commands, you can use eitherthe Tag command to tag each file in the main menu listi

Restoring Laptop File Manag erIf LFM has for some reason been deleted from the hard disk,you can install the LFM files from the backup diskettes youma

8VGA External Monitor UtilitiesThis chapter tells you about❑ Capabilities and operation of the VGA software whenusing an external monitor❑ Technical d

Capabilit iesYour TravelMate 4000M computer supports severalenhanced modes beyond the VGA standard, including theability to display 132 columns of tex

Date and Time ParametersParameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)TimePressing the space bar when secondsare highlighted r

Extended 16 and 256-Color 800 × 600Graphics ModeYour computer display software can drive a multifrequencydisplay in an extended graphics mode with 800

132-Column Text ModesYour computer supports two 132-column text modes oneither fixed-frequency or multifrequency monitors. Onemode displays 25 rows of

VGA UtilityMost software that is compatible with IBM’s PersonalSystem/2, VGA, or EGA will run automatically on yourcomputer. Just turn on your compute

TravelMate 4000M Video Standards SupportedStandard Mode ResolutionSimultaneousColors (1) Mapping (2)VGA, PS/2 Display Adapter including MCGA and EGA m

Installation HintsThe following software installation tips may help youachieve the best monitor image.❑ The best display images usually are achieved b

TravelMate 4000M VGA SoftwareThe /UTILS directory contains several programs designedto help you operate your external monitor most efficiently.Various

Using VGA.EXEThe VGA.EXE utility enables you to customize severalfeatures of your LCD or external monitor.Note: The VGA utility may not operate correc

The following commands enable you to use VGA.EXE at theMS-DOS C:\> prompt.VGA Utility CommandsCommand DescriptionVGADisplays the VGA.EXE menuALTSwi

Command DescriptionCON4Enables the foreground and backgroundcontrast adjustmentsMON0Sets the monitor type to VGAMON1Sets monitor type to 8514-Compatib

VGA 132 × 25Switches the computer to color, 25-line,132-column text mode. This mode is only foruse with specific applications that have beendesigned t

Disk Drive ParametersParameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Diskettes DrivesDrive A, Drive BDo not change from defaults

Advanced Monitor Operat ionsVGA and Extended VGA ProgrammingThis section describes how to access the enhanced modesof your computer. The information i

TravelMate 4000M Standard VGA Video ModesMode(hex) TypeColors(1) Columns Rows BufferChar.Size (2) Res. (3)1 text 16/256 KB 40 25 B80009 × 16 360 × 400

Your computer display software adds 13 additional modesto the standard VGA modes. These modes are the 1024 × 768and 800 × 600 extended VGA graphics mo

References Programming the extended VGA modes is similar toprogramming the standard VGA video modes of the IBM PS/2VGA and PS/2 Display Adapter. You m

External Monito r TroubleshootingThe following are typical symptoms of installation problemsand their solutions.Symptom SolutionNo display (1) Compute

Symptom SolutionScreen displaysdistorted image onIBM PS/2 monitorYour computer is configured foran invalid monitor via the SetupProgram; the CRT Type

9Other UtilitiesOther utilities available from Texas Instruments areautomatically installed in the /UTILS directory on the harddisk. Available utilit

ALARM UtilityThe ALARM utility enables you to turn on or turn off thelow-battery beeper and the cover-closed beeper at theMS-DOS C:\> prompt. To vi

GETSTAT UtilityThe GETSTAT program can be used in a batch file to test forthe following:❑ Connection of an external monitor (/M)❑ Presence of an optio

GETSTAT /VIf the computer is displaying data on both the externalmonitor and the built-in LCD, GETSTAT exits with anERRORLEVEL=2.If the computer is di

Input/Output (I/O) ParametersThe input/output (I/O) parameters define how thecomputer treats the following I/O devices:❑ SerialPort❑ Parallel port❑ S

@echo offrem version 1.025rem ========================rem check the battery statusrem ========================getstat /bif ERRORLEVEL 1 goto yes_batte

RAMDRIVE.SYS Device DriverNote: When you turn off or warm start your computer, alldata stored in RAM disks is lost (for DOS versions earlierthan 6.0).

SETCMOS Utilit yThe SETCMOS utility enables you to save and restore thecomputer configuration data saved in a battery-poweredCMOS RAM by the computer’

The utility displays the following screen and returns to theMS-DOS prompt.Usage: setcmos [ [/r] file /s file /n /d /v /h /? ]/r file Restore fro

Saving Your CMOS DataOnce you have used the computer’s Setup Program toconfigure your new computer for your operatingenvironment and options, you shou

SETKEY UtilityThe SETKEY utility enables you to set the keyboardtypematic rate and the key repeat delay rate. This utilityalso sets or displays the cu

DatesThe Dates utility provides the following:❑ System Information❑ System BIOS Information❑ VGA BIOS Information❑ BatteryPro Power Management Informa

10SoundSound has been pre-installed on your TravelMate 4000Msystem. This section is an overview of the Sound utilitiesfor Windows.ContentsFeatures...

FeaturesThe sound card included in your TravelMate 4000Mincludes the following features:❑ High quality sound❑ Full Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro

Pocket Recorder Pocket Recorder is a Windows application for recordingwaveform data in 8 or 16-bit format. Pocket Recorder cansplice and blend files

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Baud RatePage 4 Refer to yourWindowsdocumentationData BitsValues:7, 8 (default)P

Editing a WaveformTo edit a waveform, select the portion of the waveform fileyou want to cut, copy, or paste. You can either:❑ Click on the mouse but

nNote: You can’t scroll the view area while you select aportion of the waveform. You can’t click and drag outsideof the waveform view area to scroll

nNote: Pocket Recorder does not allow you to produce arecording larger in size than the temporary recording file.Pocket Recorder uses an Auto-Stop fe

Pocket Mix er Pocket Mixer is a Windows 3.1 based application thatallows you to:❑ control master volume❑ control volume levels and balance of individ

Editing, P laying, and RecordingWith Pocket Mixer, you can also:❑ Edit waveform files❑ Playback from other sources❑ Record new tracksA common use of t

Pocket CD Pocket CD lets you play audio compact discs in yourTravelMate 4000M CD-ROM drive. Pocket CD has controlssimilar to those used by the CD a

Entering CD Track TitlesYou can title a track for a specific CD by selecting Modifyfrom the Edit menu, selecting the song you want to name,and Saving

11TravelMate OptionsThis chapter explains:❑ Options available for your computer ❑ How to install and use some of these options❑ How to use external m

List of OptionsThe following options are available with your TM4000Mcomputer:Portable CD-ROMDocking SystemProvides portable CD-ROM capabilities to the

Printers You may connect almost any parallel printerto the parallel port or a serial printer to theserial port. Texas Instruments makes a varietyof la

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)SCSI BIOSValues:Disable (default)EnablePage 4 Main⇓Control Panel⇓WSETUP⇓I/O Port

Battery OptionsYour computer has the following options to enhancebattery-powered operations:❑ Battery Charger❑ Extra Battery PackBattery ChargerThe Ba

PCMCIA OptionsYour PCMCIA options include the following:❑ 14.4 KB data/send/receive fax modem❑ Ethernet 10BaseT❑ Ethernet 10Base2❑ Ethernet 10Base5Ref

RAM Expan sionYour computer is equipped with 4 MB of random accessmemory (RAM). You can increase memory by installing oneof the RAM options:❑ 4-MB RAM

2. Carefully attach the expansion card so that connectorsmatch.3. Replace the plastic cover and tighten the screw.Removing the screw from RAM expan

After installing memory, check that all system memory isrecognized by turning off QuickBoot in the System Setup.Memory is automatically checked at pow

Using the AC Adapte rThe AC Adapter - Charges the internal Battery Pack andoperates the computer on AC power whether or not aBattery Pack is installe

External Numeric KeypadThe optional Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2581381-0002)enables you to type numeric data while still permitting dataentry on the

Carrying CasesThere are three types of carrying cases for the TM4000Mnotebook:❑ Portfolio - a low-cost carrying case for your notebookcomputer (holds

Microphone/Headphone KitThe TravelMate 4000M has an optional microphone andheadphone kit (TI Part No. 9793399-0001). The kit alsocomes with installat

Other OptionsPrintersTexas Instruments makes a variety of laser, ink jet, andimpact printers. Your computer has ports for both paralleland serial prin

ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Using the Setup ProgramsAccessing the Setup Programs ... 1-2Date and Time Parameters...

Keyboard ParametersParameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Caps Lock Startup status of Caps Lock indicatorValues:OnOff (

External Monito rSupported MonitorsThe computer supports the following multifrequencyexternal and VGA monitors.❑ 31kHz/70 Hz (400/200 line mode)❑ 60 H

5. In modes that support simultaneous display on theLCD and the CRT, switch to simultaneous display bydouble-clicking the SimulScan icon in the Wi

12Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemThis chapter explains:❑ Features of the Portable CD-ROM Docking System❑ Options available for the Portable CD-ROM Doc

FeaturesThe Portable CD-ROM Docking System may be attached tothe TM4000M to provide multi-media capabilities for yournotebook. FeaturesThe Portable C

❑ CD Home Sampler - comes complete with samples ofMicrosoft games for use in the Portable CD-ROMDocking System.❑ Built in speakers - sound wings can b

SCSISpeakerPortable CD-ROM Docking System - REAR VIEWDC InLine In Features12-4 Portable CD-ROM Docking System

Docking Your NotebookTo dock your notebook to the Portable CD-ROM DockingSystem, complete the following steps:1. Ensure that power is turned off at

4. When in place, push the clamps on the side of thePortable CD-ROM Docking System in and then up tolatch over the notebook.5. When secure, plug in th

Undocking the Noteb ookTo undock the notebook from the Portable CD-ROMDocking System, complete the following steps:1. Turn off power to both the Port

Releasing the notebook Undocking the Notebook12-8 Portable CD-ROM Docking System

Memory ParametersParameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)StandardDo not change Page 1 Cannot change.Use disk- orROM-base

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemThis section describes the functionality of your PortableCD-ROM Docking System. With the Portable CD-ROMDocki

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemSoftware has been pre-loaded on your hard drive thatconfigures your notebook for the microphone andheadphone.

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemAudio OutputYou may output audio through the following ports on thePortable CD-ROM Docking System:❑ Headphone

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemControlsThe following controls are provided with the PortableCD-ROM Docking System:❑ CD Eject - when pressed,

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemBattery LEDThe battery LED lights amber when the internal battery ofthe Portable CD-ROM Docking System is char

Using the Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemnNote: The Portable CD-ROM Docking System cannot runon battery power if a third-party SCSI hard drive isinsta

OptionsThe following optional features can be purchased for theCD-ROM portable docking system:❑ SCSI 2.5" Hard Drive Enabler kit - TI Part No.979

3. Remove the battery by pressing the release button andsliding the battery out. 4. Remove the four screws beside the recessed area in thebattery comp

nNote: You must purchase a third party 2.5" SCSI harddrive from your computer supply store or reseller. Seagateand Toshiba models are known to b

8. Place the metal bracket over the drive so that the holes inthe feet on the plate are aligned directly over the holesleft by removing the screws.9.

Power Mana gement Parameters If you use your computer frequently on battery power, theamount of productive time you can get out of a singlebattery cha

11. Turn the unit over, attach notebook, and plug in ACpower.12. Change the lastdrive in the CONFIG.SYS file from D toE.13. Add ASPIDISK.SYS/D to the

7. When complete, reboot and type FORMAT D:.n Note: The SCSI hard disk should be set at ID0.AC AdapterAn AC Adapter is provided with your Portable CD

ASpecificationsMemoryMemory for the TM4000M Series includes 4 MB of standardRAM with the following upgrades available:❑ 4-MB Upgrade Kit TI Part No. 9

Append ix AFloppy Disk DriveAll TM4000M Series notebooks use 1.44-MB, 3.5" floppydisks.Hard Disk DrivesThe following is a listing of hard drives

❑ Frequency response - 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3dB❑ Distortion - 0.02% Max. (at 1 kHz w/20 kHz LPF)❑ Signal to Noise Ratio - 84 dB Typ (IEC 179 A-weighted

nNote: If you connect the PS/2 mouse to the computer whilepower is on, press CTRL-ALT-DEL (warm start), or cyclepower so the computer can detect the p

SoundTM4000M Series notebooks come with 16-bit sound andMIDI connections as standard features.EnvironmentThis section provides information on the opti

Storage: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hzlimited to 0.244 inchpeak-to-peak maximumdisplacement5.0g, 20 to 400HzOptionsRefer to the individual publications furni

BCharacter SetsThe TravelMate Computer character sets are identical tothe IBM Code Pages for MS-DOS. This appendix shows thecharacter sets for Code Pa

Character SetsCode Page 437, United States Character SetsB-2 Character Sets

Power Saving sThe power-savings parameters define a variety of ways thecomputer can modify its activity to affect the drain on thebattery. There is al

Code Page 850, MultilingualCharacter Sets Character Sets B-3

Code Page 863, Canadian-French Character SetsB-4 Character Sets

Code Page 865, NordicCharacter Sets Character Sets B-5

CKeyboard LayoutsU.K. English KeyboardAlt GrQWERTYCapsLockASDFGHXCVBNZFnAlt123456F1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F7PauseF4Scr LkF11 F12NumLkIns DelBreakPrt ScSysRqCtrl

Keyboard LayoutsDanish KeyboardÆ><QWERTYEnterCapsLockASDFGHXCVBNZFnAltF1F2 F3F5 F6F7PauseF4Scr LkF11 F12NumLkInsDelPrt ScSysRqCtrlHome End PgUpP

German KeyboardYEndeBildPos 1StrgEinfgAUKonfigAlt GrOQWERTZEnterASDFGHXCVBNFn123456EscF1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F7PauseF4F11 F12EntfDruckS-Abf456UIOP123JKL00M790

Norwegian KeyboardQWERTYEnterCapsLockASDFGHXCVBNZFnAltF1F2 F3F5 F6F7PauseF4Scr LkF11 F12NumLkInsDelPrt ScSysRqCtrlHome End PgUpPgDnAlt Gr456UIOP123JKL

Swedish/Finnish Keyboard12345Å1/267890QWERTYCapsLockASDFGHXCVBNZFnAltF1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F7PauseF4Scr LkF11 F12NumLkInsDelPrt ScSysRqCtrlHome End PgUpPgDnA

Belgium Keyboard1234567890789123ASDFGHJKL456QWERTYUIOP00XCVBNZM2(ùEnterFnCtrlEnd PgUpPgDnAlt GrSet UpEscF1 F2 F3 F5 F6 F7PauseF4Scr LkF11 F12NumLkInsD

DDiagnosticsYour computer provides two diagnostics routines to ensurethat it and its peripherals are functioning properly. Oneroutine is executed ever

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Wakeup IntervalNumber of minutes in auto-suspendmode before waking upValues:5, 1

DiagnosticsPark Fixed DisksThe Park Fixed Disk function prepares the fixed disks forrelocation. The fixed disk heads are placed over thediagnostics cy

Pressing F9 tests all currently selected devices. If you donot want to perform specific tests, set these test selectionsto not present (N); this tells

Choosing Specific Suites of TestsMany of the tests have submenus that permit you to selectwhich parts of the test you want. When you select any ofthes

Monochrome Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Memory testColor Graphics Adapter Test Attribute test Character test Text test Pag

Additional DiagnosticsThe Diagnostics Program hard disk tests are allnondestructive except on the diagnostics cylinder. The testsperform seek tests, h

The following table lists the classes of error codes. Thenumbers are in hexadecimal.Diagnostics Error Code ClassesCode DESCription01xx System planar b

Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued)Code Class Failure DESCription0108 System Board 8253 counters0109 System Board System timer interrupts (1)0

Diagnostics Program Error Codes (continued)Code Class Failure DESCription1730 Video Cannot initialize video2001 Serial Baud rate clock2002 Serial Inte

Diagnostics Program Error Codes (concluded)Code Class Failure DESCription3708 Disk DMA overrun3709 Disk Attempt to DMA across 64 KB370A Disk Bad secto

Loopback ConnectionsThe serial and parallel communications tests in theDiagnostics Program offer optional loopback tests thatrequire placing loopback

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)HDD MotorTimeoutNumber of minutes without reads orwrites before hard disk offVal

Hard Disk FormatWhen you select the Hard Disk Format, the programdisplays the Format Fixed Disk menu.Use the cursor keys to highlight the hard disk yo

To manually add a bad track to the table, press INS. Usethe cursor keys or ENTER to select between cylinder andhead fields. After the cylinder and hea

Analyzing the Hard Disk SurfaceIf you do not need to reformat the entire hard disk but wantto perform a thorough test of the media to detect any bador

❑ The program scans the drive for tracks that havealready been marked as bad and adds them to the badtrack table.❑ Each track is reformatted using the

EPower Consumption ValuesThe following table summarizes approximate power con-sumption using various computer power-saving features,manual and automa

FConfiguring MemoryThis appendix describes the various areas of RAM and howyou can make it more efficient by configuring it with thememory management

Memory AreasMS-DOS directly accesses up to 640 KB of RAM for theexecution of programs and commands and for storingtemporary data. MS-DOS cannot direct

Extended MemoryExtended memory is internal system RAM above 1024 KB.MS-DOS or your applications (that support extendedmemory) can access Extended memo

Expanded MemoryExpanded memory conforms to the Expanded MemorySpecification (EMS) developed by Lotus/Intel/Microsoft (LIM)known as LIM-EMS. Your compu

Memory D evice DriversThe following device drivers included in the C:\ directoryare provided to manage memory:❑HIMEM.SYS — An extended memory manager

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Power LevelLevel of savings activated underBatteryPro utility.Values:Disabled1–L

EMM386.EXEThe EMS memory manager provided with your computer,EMM386.EXE, conforms to version 4.00 of theLotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specific

Some applications may require “backfill” memory, which isthe unused area of standard memory that can be used byEMM386.EXE as Expanded memory. For exam

To install HIMEM.SYS in its simplest form, include thefollowing command line in your CONFIG.SYS file before anyother device commands that use Extended

❑ If your hard drive is configured as drive C, the RAMdisk is drive D.❑ If your hard drive is drive C and your hard drive isdrive D, the RAM disk is d

GConnector Pin AssignmentsRS-232C ConnectorNine-Pin RS-232C Serial Connector (Female IBM-AT)Pin No. Signal Name Abbreviation Direction1 Carrier detect

Connector Pin Assignments15-Pin VGA ExternalMonitor ConnectorPin No. Signal Name Direction1 Red video Output2 Green video Output3 Blue video Output4 N

15-Pin Micro MIDI/JoyConnectorPin Number Signal Name1, 8, 9, 15 VCC2 DC43 TMRD4, 5, 12 GND6 TMRC7D510 D611 TMRB13 TMRA14 D79-Pin Serial Port Connector

HScreen StandardsThis appendix summarizes the screen standards supportedby your computer’s internal display adapter.VGA (Video Graphics Array)The VGA

Screen Standard sExternal Monitor SupportYour computer supports all IBM standard VGA video inaddition to 640 x 480, 800-by-600, 1024 x 768, and 1280 x

Extended Modes SupportedThe following table lists the supported extended modes.Extended ModesMode(hex)Colors GraphicsResolutionTextResolution(Char xRo

Activit y MonitoringThe computer can monitor activity on up to three groups ofdevices depending on the model:❑ Comm—includes the standard serial port❑

ICreating Help DisplaysYou can custom design your own Help displays to showinformation for your own programs or off-the-shelfapplications. You also ca

Creating Help Displaysand BF selects the menu color, using B for backgroundcolor and F for foreground color in hexadecimal. Colors aredefined as foll

❏; — (semicolon) in column 0 precedes a comment line,which is ignored by the program. You can insert anynumber of comment lines for your own informati

::HELP;—————————————————————————; the line above must be the first line in the file;—————————————————————————; the following line is the Help menu mai

Naming Your Help FileYou can give your help display data file any name and ex-tension you want—except HELP.DAT which is already in usein the UTILS dir

GlossaryThis glossary explains many of the terms found in thismanual as well as other computer-related terms.access — The ability to obtain data from

Glossarybacklight — A feature that allows you to controlbackground brightness for better readability.backing up — Duplicating a program or file onto a

bits per second — The speed at which your computerreceives or sends data to a device such as a modem orserial printer.boot — To start your computer; a

character — One of a set of symbols, such as letters,numerals, or punctuation marks, that can expressinformation when collectively arranged. Although

computer — A combination of a central processing unit(CPU) and memory designed to process information.Although a combination of the central processing

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)CommMonitors COM portValues:Yes (or On) (defaut)No (or Off)Page 2 Main⇓Control P

CPU — See central processing unit.CRT — Abbreviation for cathode ray tube, a common termfor a television-like computer monitor.CRT adapter — A hardwar

device driver — The small programs used to controlexternal devices or to run other programs. A device driverdirects production, manipulation, and pres

external commands — The utility programs of an operatingsystem (for example, MS-DOS) that enable you to performoccasional operations such as copying a

function keys — The keys that perform editing functions inMS-DOS and have application-defined functions at othertimes.graphics — Visual patterns displ

internal commands — The core program of the operatingsystem (for example, MS-DOS) that consists of commandsnecessary for day-to-day operations, such a

microprocessor — A central processing unit assembled on asingle silicon integrated-circuit chip.modem — A device, separate from or installed in yourco

path, pathname — A sequence of directory names, usuallyending in a filename, all separated by backslashes (\), totell your computer where to find part

random-access memory (RAM) — A type of internal memoryused for the temporary storage of information. The contentsof RAM can be altered, allowing infor

working directory — The default directory used by anapplication when it first is loaded onto the hard drive.write — To record information on a storage

IndexAAC adapter, 11-9, 12-18AlarmsWalarms, 3-6utility, 9-2applications, installing, 2-2audioinput, 12-11output, 12-12autoexec.bat file, 2-4Bbackup di

Screen Parameters Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)ReverseSpecifies startup status of videoValues:On= White on bl

default speed, 1-17speed, 5-8speed during execution, 4-12CRT, 3-9cursorblock, 1-21change, 3-6creating, 3-15Ddata bits, 1-10date, 1-7, 9-11date display

function keys, 7-6getting started, 7-3loading, 7-4multiple file operations, 7-28pathname/options setup menu, 7-13restoring, 7-30LCDbrightness control

panel, 3-9parallel port, 1-10parity, 1-10parameteractivity monitoring, 1-19date and time, 1-7disk drive, 1-8input/output, 1-9keyboard, 1-12memory, 1-1

printers, 11-3, 11-13, A-3processing speed, 2-3PS/2 port, 1-11, A-3QQuick Boot, 1-24Quick Commands, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5exiting, 4-13RRAMDRIVE.sys file, 9-6,

icon, 3-21options, 3-20passwords, 3-21scheduling, 3-26suspend/standby modes, 5-3auto, 5-4cover closed, 5-3manual, 5-4.sys files, 2-16, 2-17systembacku

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Chapter 4 Laptop ManagerLaptop Manager Features... 4-2LM Main Menu...

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Monitor TypeSelects the monitor device driverappropriate for your external monit

System Configuration Parameters Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Battery AlarmDefines whether the alarm sounds fo

Parameter Definitions and ValuesPage No.(Disk/ROM)Access Path(Windows)Speakers(Multimedia)Values:Enabled (default)DisabledPage 4 Main⇓Control Panel⇓WS

2Installing and Using ApplicationsThis chapter explains: ❑ Guidelines for loading IBM AT-compatible applicationprograms❑ How to set up a password❑ How

Guidelines for Installing ApplicationsYour TravelMate Computer is fully compatible with IBM ATcomputers. All applications written for AT computers wil

Processing SpeedSome applications cannot execute at the high speedavailable with your computer. Check the applicationdocumentation for the required pr

application requires additions or changes to theAUTOEXEC.BAT file, carefully consider the consequences. Please read and understand this file before yo

1. @ECHO OFF2. REM ================================3. PROMPT $P$G4. PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\DOS;C:\UTILS;C:\JAZZ;C:\PCMPLUS5. SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP6. SE

TravelMate 4000M Factory Default AUTOEXEC.BAT FileLine Purpose1 turns off echoing (displaying) of commands on screen2 comment block3 tells MS-DOS to d

22 reboots the system23 loads system and PCMCIA drivers24 comment block describing SCSI drivers/utilities25 loads system, PCMCIA, and SCSI drivers26

Chapter 8 VGA External Monitor UtilitiesCapabilities... 8-2VGA Utility...

1. [MENU]2. MENUCOLOR=11,03. MENUITEM=P,STANDARD WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS4. MENUITEM=SP,DOCKING SYSTEM WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS5. MENUITEM=N,MINIMUM WINDO

Factory Default CONFIG.SYS File(Modify but do not delete these command lines)Line Purpose1 calls the menu subroutine and displays2 sets the color of t

29-30 defines the system driver subroutine31 assigns memory manager to a double buffer space for more efficient performance32 runs BatteryPro utility

Setting Up a PasswordThe computer provides the Password utility to limit accessto your computer to only those who know the password.The password is v

Installing a Password1. Highlight Install Password on the Password Utilitymenu and press ENTER. You are prompted for apassword.2. Type a passwor

displays on the next line, and you are prompted topress any key to return to the Password Utility menu.You can try to change the password again, or yo

Entering the PasswordOnce you install the password, you will be prompted toenter a password each time you start the computer. See theUser’s Guide.cCau

Setting Up a Non MS-DOS Env ironmentTo install an operating system other than MS-DOS, youmust complete the following steps:1. At the MS-DOS prompt, p

Restoring MS-DOS System FilesYou cannot restore system files without having first createdthe backup diskettes. If your system is down, you cannotcrea

Non-System disk or disk errorReplace and press any key when readyThis message is repeated when any key is pressed.Complete the following steps to rest

Chapter 12 Portable CD-ROM Docking SystemFeatures... 12-2Docking Your Notebook ...

Restoring WindowsAfter you restore the MS-DOS files, you will be instructed torestore the remaining software (Windows, BatteryPro,mouse, SCSI, PCMCIA,

See more information on the BatteryPro utilities elsewherein this manual. Restoring MS-DOS System Files Installing and Using Applications 2-19

3Custom Windows UtilitiesThis chapter tells you about❑ Utilities designed for your computer to enhance yourperformance while using WindowsContentsOver

ContentsSuper Shutdown Utility... 3-19Shutdown Options ...

Overview of Wind ows UtilitiesThe TravelMate 4000M Series custom Windows utilities areaccessible from Windows by double-clicking individualicons. Most

Information UtilitiesThe information utilities provide you information you needquickly. Your computer has the following informationutilities:Battery L

Battery Saving Tips (Battips)Double-click on this icon in the Notebook Group forinformation about actions you can take to maximize the lifeof a batter

Productivity Utilit iesThe productivity utilities help you function more efficientlywhile in the Windows environment. The computer has thefollowing pr

To return to Windows from the LFM main menu, press Q.You are asked if you are sure you want to Exit. Enter Y.Power IconDouble-click the Power icon in

❑ indicate preferred playback and recording file formats❑ specify whether to use preferred devices onlyFor further information, refer to online Help p

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Video Utilitie sThe display utilities allow you to customize your notebookdisplay for your operating environment. The followingutilities are availabl

Drop N’ Go UtilityDrop N’ Go is an application that allows you to displayfrequently run applications as icons on your desktop or asmenu items under th

4. Enter required information on the application youwish to add. This very similar to the Run... dialog boxused in the Program Manager.nNote: Th

You should now see the selected applications as iconson your desktop. When you open File Manager, youshould see the menu created in steps 6 through 9

Icon PlacementYou can control Icon placement on your desktop throughDrop N’ Go as follows:Single click on the Drop N’ Go icon and select Save AllPosit

Change Cursor UtilityThe Change Cursor utility in the Notebook Group lets youdesign or edit the shape and appearance of the followingseven cursors us

you assign one of four editing functions to the left and rightbuttons on your pointing device. Clicking on the circleswithin the boxes causes the foll

❑ Using the Configure menu to install (or remove) the newcursor(s) to load automatically when you load WindowsYou can start creating a new cursor as s

Change Cursor Menu BarSelect Cursor at the Change Cursor menu bar to displaythe Cursor menu. The following items are available at thismenu.nNote: Ch

Save As displays a menu where you can type a new filenamefor your cursor, or you can double-click an existingfilename listed in the Files: window. If

PrefaceYour TravelMate 4000M computer comes with a variety ofstandard features and options that maximize systemperformance and ease of operation. Thi

Super Shutdow n UtilitySuper Shutdown is an automatic shutdown configurationutility available from the Notebook group. With this utility,your system

❑ Maximum power savings for your computer duringbattery operationShutdown OptionsShutdown options allow you to:❑ Terminate Windows applications uncond

IconThe icon options allow you to select whether or not youwant the Shutdown icon to stay on top of any overlappingwindows or to automatically appear

2. Type the new password at the New Password line.3. Retype the new password in the Retype New Passwordline.4. Press ENTER.Exit ModesTo select an exit

Shutdown MethodShutdown Method DescriptionExit to MS-DOS (default) Takes you to the MS-DOSprompt after shutdownSuspend Enters the power saving modeExi

Application SetupThe Application Setup button allows you to use theDynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to communicate withWindows applications that support it

Application SetupSelection DescriptionWindow Name The window title that appears in the title bar.Clicking on the button next to the text box inthe App

The DDE Server and command string must be specified bythe application software. If this is not documented in thesoftware applications user manual, co

4Laptop ManagerThis chapter tells you about❑ How to use the Laptop Manager utility to superviseyour application programs❑ How to configure the Laptop

Laptop Manager FeaturesThe Laptop Manager (LM) utility is an application controlprogram that provides quick access to your applications.LM has two sub

Appendix A - Provides system specifications for theTM4000M.Appendix B - Displays character sets used by the TM4000M.Appendix C - Displays domestic and

LM Main MenuLM is installed on the hard disk at the factory and is alsostored on the the backup diskettes you should have madeafter you purchased the

❑ F1 — Help screens ❑ F2 — (Laptop) File Manager ❑ F3 — Save Config(uration) described under theSETCMOS utility elsewhere in this manual❑ F4 — Reset C

Adding Applica tions to th e MenuYou can add your own IBM AT-compatible applications tothe LM main menu for easier access; you can also alter ormove c

3. In response to the Modify Function Key prompt, pressthe function key (F5 through F11) you want to assignto your application. LM then displays the

and press ENTER. Thereafter, the word Communication willbe displayed in the main menu Quick Commands box,opposite the function key number you selected

Parameter StringThe Parameter string prompt enables you to set up yourmenu so it does more than call applications. It enables youto define parameters

You can use up to four optional parameter string buffers(%A, %B, %C, and %D); however, the %D buffer is assignedfor use by the LM single-character com

PasswordIf you choose to assign a password, type up to 19alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for thepassword you want to use. To protect the se

Then, at the Filename prompt, type the pathname of thepalette data file associated with this application, and pressENTER.nNote: Your UTILS directory h

CPU Speed During Program Execution?In response to the CPU speed during program execution?prompt, select the system speed you want to use duringprogram

1Using the Setup ProgramsThis chapter explains:❑ How to access the Setup Programs❑ How to select and save parametersContentsAccessing the Setup Progra

Exiting the Quick Command Program Setup Menu When you complete all your Quick Command ProgramSetup menu selections, press Esc. LM prompts you at thebo

Adding It ems to the Applicat ion MenuThe procedure for adding items to the Application menu isthe same as described previously for the Quick CommandP

Changing LM M enu ColorsPressing F11 at the LM Change Menu causes LM to displaythe Screen Color Setup menu where you can change thecolors of the LM me

LM_SetupThis application executes when you press F12 at theLaptop Manager main menu. It allows you to change thecurrent applications list, The Quick

5Power Saving UtilitiesThis chapter tells you about❑ How to get the most work from a battery charge❑ BatteryPro controls for optimum power savings; an

Optimizing Battery OperationYour computer has three ways to save battery power:❑ Manually turning off the LCD and hard disk bypressing STANDBY or sett

ModeActivateByResumeByForeground/BackgroundTasksActive?ServiceInterruptsBacklight OnHDD/FDDAccessesDrivesPowerUsed(watts) Battery Capacity 28.8watt-h

hard disk, and floppy drive. This mode overrides otherstandby/suspend modes.You also can use this mode to transport the computer shortdistances withou

this mode. The system remains in auto-suspend mode untilactivity is detected on a monitored device defined in Setupor until the Auto Wakeup Interval (

Power-Saving LevelsThe power-saving level you should use to optimizebattery-charge life depends on the operations you areperforming and how the applic