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Texas
Instruments
TravelMate 2000
Notebook Computer
User’s Manual
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Contents Preface.................................................................................................... v 1 Taking a First Look The Hardware......................................................................................1-3 TravelMate 2000 Options....................................................................1-7 The Software......................................................................................1-10 The Hard Disk..............................................
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Contents 5 Application Programs Guidelines for Installing Applications ..............................................................................5-3 LapLink...........................................................................................................................5-10 Laptop Manager ..............................................................................................................5-13 Using the Password Utility........................................................
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Copyright(C) 1990 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved - Printed in U.S.A TravelMate 2000 Personal Computer, User's Manual Part No. 2568084-0001 Original Issue: July 1990 Revision C: January 1991 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
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Preface Congratulations ... you have purchased one of the most powerful notebook computers available, the Texas Instruments TM TravelMate 2000 Computer. The TravelMate 2000 is a lightweight, full-function computer with the features and power of many desktop personal computers, TM TM including a 20-megabyte internal hard disk drive, an 80C286 microprocessor, built-in MS-DOS 4.01, built-in LapLink file transfer utility that connects your TravelMate 2000 to another computer, and many options to ma
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Preface When you open the container in which your computer is packaged, you will find the following items: Computer Battery AC Adaptor AC Cord Parallel Port Conversion Adaptor User's Manual (this manual) LapLink Cable LapLink File Transfer Utility and Device Driver User’s Manual MS-DOS User’s Manual TM BatteryPro and Productivity Software User’s Manual and floppy diskette Two Function Key template strips If any of the above items are missing, contact your Texas Instruments
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Preface Conventions and Symbols Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text: SMALL CAPS Used for commands, options, switches, and literal portions of syntax that must appear exactly as shown italic Used for filenames, variables, and placeholders that represent the type of text to be entered by the user Monospace Used for sample prompts and screens that appear during operation of your computer, including prompts (text generated by the system) and ent
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Preface About this Manual This manual describes the operation of your Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 Notebook Computer. We have designed this manual so that you can locate information quickly and easily. Each chapter begins with a title page that gives the major sections in the chapter. Keyboard keys are listed several ways in this manual, depending on the number of keys you must press to produce a character or function. For example, some key fronts on the keyboard are labeled with blue to
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Preface Chapter 3 - Setting Up tells you what to do to get your TravelMate 2000 ready for operation. shows how to customize the TravelMate 2000 for your own special needs. Chapter 4 - Getting Started Chapter 5 - Installing and Using Application Programs tells you about the software that comes installed in your TravelMate 2000, including the MS-DOS and GW-BASIC firmware and the LapLink and Laptop Manager utilities. Chapter 6 - TravelMate 2000 Options describes the use of options that can improve
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Preface lists the error messages you may encounter and what to do about them. Appendix G - BIOS Messages Appendix H - Configuring Memory illustrates the TravelMate 2000's memory map and describes the memory options of the computer. Appendix I - Connector Pin Assignments lists the signals produced by the standard and optional connectors on the TravelMate 2000. Appendix J - Screen Standards lists the standard and expanded characteristics of the various displays supported by the TravelMate 2000. A
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Preface What to Read Before performing any of the tasks below, we recommend you read the corresponding chapter(s) in this manual. Quick start - Chapters 3 and 4 Setting up the TravelMate 2000 - Chapters 1 and 3 Using the operating system - Chapter 4 Using options - Chapters 1 and 5 Troubleshooting and general care of the computer Chapter 1 and Appendices Other Manuals About the TravelMate 2000 The following manuals are furnished with your new TravelMate 2000 to help you operate and mai
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1 Taking A First Look This chapter tells you about: Computer hardware such as the system main circuit board, the display, and the keyboard Options for your TravelMate 2000 Software operating systems and application programs Caring for the Hard Disk Contents The Hardware...................................................................................................................1-3 System Board...........................................................................................
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Contents The Software...................................................................................................................1-10 The Hard Disk ...................................................................................................................1-11 Hard Disk Format........................................................................................................1-11 Taking Care of the Hard Disk........................................................................
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The Hardware This is what the standard TravelMate 2000 Computer looks like when it is closed. Here's how the TravelMate 2000 looks when it is set up and ready to operate. Taking a First Look 1-3
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The Hardware Let's take a closer look at each part of the computer. The TravelMate 2000's hardware consists of a system board, keyboard, liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, hard disk drive, I/O (input/output) ports, and other electronic circuits needed to control the display and externally connectable options. System Board The system board carries integrated circuits that make up the microprocessor and memory. The system board also contains hardware that controls the screen and keyboard. The
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The 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. Symbols often used for this are "K" and "M". One K byte 1 K byte) represents 1024 bytes and one M byte (1 M byte) represents 1024 K bytes. The TravelMate 2000 has a standard RAM size of 1 M byte. This can be increased to
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The Hardware LCD Screen The LCD screen acts as a window where the computer sends information for you to view. Information entered on the keyboard, read from the hard disk or a floppy, or sent via a modem, for example, is displayed on the screen. The TravelMate 2000's LCD screen can be set to emulate industry standard display modes, including the VGA mode used by IBM in its latest PS/2 series of personal computers, and displays colors as 16 shades of gray. The illuminated, triple supertwist, L
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TravelMate 2000 Options The performance of a standard TravelMate 2000 can be enhanced with the addition of hardware options available from Texas Instruments. These options enable you to send and receive data over telephone lines, operate the computer for longer periods, use external displays, increase memory, and a variety of other features. TravelMate 2000 Options The following hardware options are available from your Texas Instruments dealer or TI-Express, 1-800-TI-PARTS, for use with the sta
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TravelMate 2000 Options Laser and impact Printers External Keyboards Add-On Battery Pack Attaching the optional Add-On Battery Pack to the rear of the TravelMate 2000 adds 3 hours to the operating time. When the Add-On Battery Pack is installed, you cannot use the 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit or the Expansion Unit. 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit Using the 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit allows you to store information on 1.44 M byte floppies. The 3.5-inch Floppy Drive Unit also has a port with which y
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TravelMate 2000 Options CRT Adaptor Installing the CRT Adaptor into the computer allows you to connect a VGA or multi frequency monitor to the TravelMate 2000. 2400 BPS Modem with Send-Fax and MNP Class 5 (Internal Modem) Installing the internal modem card in the TravelMate 2000 allows you to send Facsimile (fax) information over telephone lines. Note: The Internal Modem Card may not be available in some countries. For information on this option, see the manual provided with the option. 80C287
