Texas Instruments TravelMate 6100 Series User manual

TravelMate®6100 Series
User’s Guide
Notebook Computers
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Copyright
Copyright © 1997 Texas Instruments
All Rights Reserved
TravelMate 6100 Series Notebook Computers
User's Guide
TI Part No. 9814483-0001
Original Issue: January 1997
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication.
Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual.
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.
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.
TravelMate is a registered trademark and DockMate, BatteryPro, livegear and ThunderLAN are
trademarks of Texas Instruments. The icons in the TravelMate Notebook Center and Startup groups are
copyrighted by Texas Instruments.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
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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.
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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.
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Notice
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The following
regulations apply to modems used within the United States and Canada:
For USA Users:
FCC Regulations
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with
this equipment.
• The equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network
or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68
compliant. Do not use this equipment on a party line or coin line.
• Malfunctioning equipment may damage the telephone network. If this
device is not functioning properly, disconnect it until the problem has
been determined and the device has been reparied. Otherwise, phone
service may be temporarily disconnected. If advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible.
The telephone company may also request that you disconnect the
equipment until the problem is resolved. Be advised of your right to
file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
• Modem repair is done by Texas Instruments or authorized third-party
service providers. For information on repair, dial 1-800-TI-TEXAS.
• If you experience any problems with your phone after installing any
new device, disconnect it from the telephone line to see if the device is
the source of the problem.
• The telephone company may change technical operations and
procedures. If these changes affect compatibility or use of this device,
the telephone company is required to provide adequate notice of the
changes.
Phone Company Requests
If the telephone company requests information about the equipment
connected to their lines, inform them of:
• The phone number to which the device is connected.
• The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). The REN is used to determine
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Notice
the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line.
Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In most (but not all) areas, the
sum of RENs should not exceed five. To be certain of the number of
devices that may be connected to a line, contact the local telephone
company. See the bottom of your computer for the REN.
• The USOC telephone jack required. This equipment uses the RJ11C
USOC jack.
• The FCC registration number found on the FCC-68 sticker attached to
the device.
Connecting to the Telephone Company
It is not necessary to notify the telephone company before using the
modem. However, the telephone company may request the telephone
number(s) to which the modem is connected and the FCC information
printed on this page.
Be sure that the telephone line you are connecting the modem to is a
standard analog line and not a digital (PBX), party, or coin telephone line.
If the modem is malfunctioning, it may affect the telephone lines. In this
case, disconnect the modem until the source of difficulty is traced.
Fax Branding
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for
any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax
machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a
margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page
of the transmission, the date and time it is sent, an identification of the
business or other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the
telephone number of the sending machine or of such business, or other
entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900
number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-
distance transmission charges.)
In order to program this information into your modem, refer to the
manual for the communications software that shipped with your
computer.
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For Canadian Modem Users:
The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means the equipment meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before using the modem, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of
connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a
single-line, individual service may be extended by means of a certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situations. Currently, telecommunications
companies do not allow users to connect their equipment to jacks except
in precise situations that are spelled out in tariffing arrangements with
those companies.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by SHL Technical Services
at 905-458-9800 or another authorized Canadian maintenance facility
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
For your own protection, make sure that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Do not attempt to make such connections yourself.
Contact the appropriate electric inspection authority,
or electrician.
To prevent overloading, a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) has been
assigned to each terminal device to denote the percentage of the total load
to be connected to a telephone loop that is used by the device. The
termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject
only to the requirement that the total REN of the devices not exceed five.
The IC-CS03 label and REN label are located on the bottom of your
computer.
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Contents ix
Contents
Notice 5
Chapter 1: Using
Documentation 1-1 Printed Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Online Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using the TravelMate Online Manual . . . . . 1-5
Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual . . . 1-7
Chapter 2: Getting
Started 2-1 What You Need Before Starting . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Running the Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Backing Up System Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Loading Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . 2-8
Loading Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Loading Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Running the Demo Program . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Chapter 3: Installing
Internal Accessories Preventing Damage from Static Electricity . 3-2
Installing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Installing Modular Bay Accessories . . . . . 3-10
Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Chapter 4: Setting
Up Your Desktop 4-1 Preparing To Install External Accessories . . 4-3
Installing a DockMate Docking Solution . . . 4-5
Connecting a Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Connecting a Pointing Device . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Connecting a Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Connecting a Numeric Keypad Accessory . 4-13
Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive 4-14
Connecting a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Connecting Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Connecting the Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Securing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Feature Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Chapter 5: Installing
Software 5-1 Selecting Software for the Computer. . . . . . 5-2
Loading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Special Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Chapter 6: Battery
Operation 6-1 General Information about Batteries . . . . . 6-2
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Prolonging Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Responding to a Low Battery Condition . . . 6-8
Chapter 7: Mobility
7-1 Overview of Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Disconnecting from the Desktop. . . . . . . . . 7-3
Moving Around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Taking the Computer Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Traveling with the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Traveling Internationally with the Computer 7-8
Chapter 8: Care and
Troubleshooting 8-1 Cleaning the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Appendix A: Where
To Get Help A-1 Customer Support Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Texas Instruments Worldwide Sales Offices A-2
Index 1
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Using Documentation 1-1
1
Using Documentation
This chapter describes this manual and the other documentation that
ships with your computer. It tells you how to use the TravelMate®Online
Manual and how to delete those files from your hard disk drive if you are
running short of space.
Printed Manuals Contents of the User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Other printed documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Online Manuals Advantages of online documentation . . . . . 1-3
TravelMate Online Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Other online documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Using the
TravelMate Online
Manual
Starting from Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Starting from Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Starting from Windows for Workgroups . . . 1-5
Viewing a topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Printing current page or range of pages . . . 1-6
Deleting the
TravelMate Online
Manual
If you delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
How to delete in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
How to delete in Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
How to delete in Windows for Workgroups . 1-8
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Printed Manuals
1-2 Using Documentation
Printed Manuals
Contents of the
User’s Guide This manual provides the information you need
while the computer is turned off. The computer
could be turned off for a variety of reasons.
• Setting up
• Installing accessories
• Traveling
• Solving problems
With the computer turned on, you have access
to this and much more information in the
TravelMate Online Manual and other online
documents.
Other printed
documents Your computer ships with the following printed
manuals.
Manual Information
Installation poster Guides you through a first-time
installation
Quick Reference
Card Describesindicators,connectors, special keys, and how to contact
TI
Safety Instructions Contains important precautions
about personal safety
Warranty Card Describes the provisions of your
warranty
Software license
agreement Describes your rights and obligations concerning use of
included software
Microsoft®
documentation kit Includes an overview of the
operating system and the
Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity
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Online Manuals
Using Documentation 1-3
Online Manuals
Advantages of
online
documentation
Online documentation has the following
advantages.
TravelMate Online
Manual The TravelMate Online Manual provides you the
information you need while the computer is
turned on.
The online manual is in HTML format. HTML
stands for Hyper Text Markup Language and is
the standard “language” of the World Wide Web.
HTML documents are viewed using software
called a “Web browser”. Microsoft Internet
Explorer software is the Web browser software
included with your new notebook. View online
manuals using any compatible Web browser.
After loading the online manual, you can
retrieve information by clicking on a topic in the
index. Each topic has a hyperlink pointing to a
file.
Feature Benefit to You
Weightless Gives you access to the equivalent
of several pounds of manuals
without increasing the weight you
have to carry
Electronic links Allows retrieval of information more
quickly
Paperless Conserves natural resources
Available online Lets you reload, update, or even
use directly from the World Wide
Web
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Online Manuals
1-4 Using Documentation
Other online
documentation The following manuals are also available online.
Manual Information
Microsoft online
manuals Full user information for the operating system
Demo program Multimedia presentation of the
features of your computer.
(Available for Windows 95 and
Windows for Workgroups only.)
∗In addition, almost all software on your computer
has online help. View help by pressing F1.
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Using the TravelMate Online Manual
Using Documentation 1-5
Using the TravelMate Online Manual
Starting from
Windows 95 Follow these steps to start the TravelMate
Online Manual from Windows 95.
1. Click on Start.
2. Point to TravelMate Notebook Center.
3. Click on TravelMate Online Manual.
Windows 95 launches the Internet Explorer and
loads the index for the TravelMate Online
Manual.
Starting from
Windows NT Follow these steps to start the TravelMate
Online Manual from Windows NT.
1. Click on Start.
2. Point to TravelMate Notebook Center.
3. Click on TravelMate Online Manual.
Windows NT launches the Web browser and
loads the index for the TravelMate Online
Manual.
Starting from
Windows for
Workgroups
Follow these steps to start the TravelMate
Online Manual from Windows for Workgroups.
1. From the Program Manager double-click on
the TravelMate Notebook Center icon.
2. Double-click on the TravelMate Online
Manual icon.
Windows for Workgroups launches the Internet
Explorer and loads the index for the TravelMate
Online Manual.
Viewing a topic Your main point of access to the TravelMate
Online Manual is an index of topics arranged
alphabetically. To view a topic, scroll through
the index until you find the topic you want.
When you click on the topic, your default Web
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Using the TravelMate Online Manual
1-6 Using Documentation
browser loads the file containing the topic you
have selected.
To return to the index from a topic, select the
Back or Previous page function from your Web
browser.
Printing current
page or range of
pages
To print a page, select Print from the File
menu. When the Print dialog box appears you
can choose a page or range of pages to print.
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Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual
Using Documentation 1-7
Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual
If you delete Although you can delete the online
documentation, it is not recommended that you
do so for the following reasons:
• Most documentation for your computer is
only available online. If you delete it, you
will no longer have access to the
information.
• The TravelMate Online Manual serves as the
online help for all custom utility packages
for your computer. If you delete it, you will
no longer have help files for those utilities.
• The large storage capacity of the hard disk
drive makes the relatively small space
required to store the online documentation
less significant than in the past.
How to delete in
Windows 95 To delete the T ravelMate Online Manual in
Windows 95, follow these steps.
1. Click on Start.
2. Point to Programs and click on Windows
Explorer.
3. From Windows Explorer click on the
tmonline folder.
4. Press the Del key.
5. Confirm File Delete by clicking on Yes.
6. Click on the Recycle Bin.
7. Click on File.
8. Click on Empty Recycle Bin.
9. Click on Yes.
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Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual
1-8 Using Documentation
How to delete in
Windows NT To delete the T ravelMate Online Manual in
Windows NT, follow these steps.
1. Click on Start.
2. Move to Settings and click on Taskbar.
3. Click on Start Menu Options tab.
4. Click on Remove.
5. Click on TravelMate Notebook Center two
times.
6. Click on TravelMate Online Manual.
7. Click on Remove.
8. Click on Close.
9. Click on OK.
10. Empty the recycle bin.
How to delete in
Windows for
Workgroups
To delete the T ravelMate Online Manual in
Windows for Workgroups, follow these steps.
1. From the Program Manager, double-click on
the Main program group.
2. Double-click on File Manager.
3. Click on c:\tmonline.
4. Press Del.
5. Confirm by clicking on OK.
6. Confirm you want to delete the directory by
clicking on Yes.
7. Confirm you want to delete the files by
clicking on Yes to All.
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Getting Started 2-1
2
Getting Started
This chapter supplements the Installation Poster to help you install the
computer for the first time. The chapter contains information to help you
make decisions during the setup process, details of the Windows 95 setup
program, and a description of the multimedia demo program.
What You Need
Before Starting 3 Read Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Sufficient time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Access to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Drive modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
PCMCIA cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Certificate of Authenticity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Running the Setup
Program 4 Which operating system to load . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Windows 95 or Windows for
Workgroups and MS-DOS . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Backing Up System
Files 6 MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups
backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Windows 95 backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Windows NT backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Loading Windows
for Workgroups 8 Loading PHDISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Choosing the operating system. . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Creating Recovery Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Registering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Loading Windows 95 Loading PHDISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Choosing the operating system. . . . . . . . . 2-10
Configuring your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Finishing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Loading Windows NT Windows NT Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Starting Windows NT for the first time . . . 2-14
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Getting Started
2-2 Getting Started
Running the Demo
Program 15 Contents of the demo program . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Running the demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
In Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
In Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . 2-15
Stopping the demo program . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Deleting the demo program . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
In Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
In Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . 2-16
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