Texas Instruments 6100 manual

TravelMate® 6100 Series

User’s Guide

Notebook Computers

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Contents

Main copyrite.frm Page 2 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 3:36 PM Copyright 1997 Texas Instruments All Rights Reserved Notice notice.frm Page 3 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 3:57 PM Notice: Shielded Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution Page For USA Users: FCC Regulations notice.frm Page 5 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 3:57 PM Phone Company Requests Connecting to the Telephone Company notice.frm Page 6 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 3:57 PM Fax Branding For Canadian Modem Users: notice.frm Page 7 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 3:57 PM Page Contents eclipse.toc Page ix Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:29 AM Contents eclipse.toc Page x Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:29 AM 1 Using Documentation eug-1.frm Page 1 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Printed Manuals eug-1.frm Page 2 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Contents of the Users Guide Other printed documents Online Manuals eug-1.frm Page 3 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Advantages of online documentation TravelMate Online Manual Online Manuals eug-1.frm Page 4 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Other online documentation Using the TravelMate Online Manual eug-1.frm Page 5 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Using the TravelMate Online Manual eug-1.frm Page 6 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual eug-1.frm Page 7 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM If you delete How to delete in Windows 95 Deleting the TravelMate Online Manual eug-1.frm Page 8 Wednesday, January 22, 1997 4:52 PM How to delete in Windows NT How to delete in Windows for Workgroups 2 Getting Started eug-2.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Getting Started eug-2.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM What You Need Before Starting eug-2.frm Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Running the Setup Program eug-2.frm Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Which operating system to load Running the Setup Program eug-2.frm Page 5 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Backing Up System Files eug-2.frm Page 6 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups backup Windows 95 backup Windows NT backup Backing Up System Files eug-2.frm Page 7 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Loading Windows for Workgroups eug-2.frm Page 8 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Loading PHDISK Choosing the operating system Loading Windows for Workgroups eug-2.frm Page 9 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Creating Recovery Disk Registering your computer eug-2.frm Page 10 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Loading PHDISK Choosing the operating system eug-2.frm Page 11 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Configuring your system eug-2.frm Page 12 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Finishing Setup Loading Windows NT eug-2.frm Page 13 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Windows NT Setup Loading Windows NT eug-2.frm Page 14 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Starting Windows NT for the first time Running the Demo Program eug-2.frm Page 15 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Contents of the demo program Running the demo Stopping the demo program Running the Demo Program eug-2.frm Page 16 Thursday, January 23, 1997 11:22 AM Deleting the demo program 3 Installing Internal Accessories eug-3.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Preventing Damage from Static Electricity eug-3.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM eug-3.frm Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Page eug-3.frm Page 5 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Removing the keyboard eug-3.frm Page 6 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Inserting the memory module eug-3.frm Page 7 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Replacing the keyboard Connecting power Running PHDISK eug-3.frm Page 8 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM eug-3.frm Page 9 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Installing Modular Bay Accessories eug-3.frm Page 10 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM 3-10 Installing Internal Accessories Using the modular bay Installing Modular Bay Accessories eug-3.frm Page 11 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Changing modules Page eug-3.frm Page 13 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Using PC cards Inserting a PC card eug-3.frm Page 14 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Removing a PC card Configuring Ethernet PC cards eug-3.frm Page 15 Thursday, January 23, 1997 3:26 PM Page 4 Setting Up Your Desktop eug-4.frm Page 1 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Setting Up Your Desktop eug-4.frm Page 2 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Preparing To Install External Accessories eug-4.frm Page 3 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Adding external accessories Environmental considerations Preparing To Install External Accessories eug-4.frm Page 4 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM 4-4 Setting Up Your Desktop Available accessories for your computer. Accessory What it adds eug-4.frm Page 5 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Advantages of a DockMate Docking Solution DockMate models What you need before installing eug-4.frm Page 6 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Installation procedure eug-4.frm Page 7 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Configuring the computer for a DockMate Connecting a Keyboard eug-4.frm Page 8 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Connecting a Pointing Device eug-4.frm Page 9 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM eug-4.frm Page 10 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM eug-4.frm Page 11 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Supported monitors Operating the computer with an external monitor eug-4.frm Page 12 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Connecting a Numeric Keypad Accessory eug-4.frm Page 13 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Connecting an External Floppy Disk Drive eug-4.frm Page 14 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Required cables/ connectors Connecting directly to computer Connecting a Printer eug-4.frm Page 15 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Connecting Sound Equipment eug-4.frm Page 16 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Page Connecting the Modem eug-4.frm Page 18 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Description Software Connecting the modem Securing the Computer eug-4.frm Page 19 Saturday, January 25, 1997 10:32 AM Securing your computer Required lock Connecting the Kensington lock Page 5 Installing Software eug-5.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:16 PM Selecting Software for the Computer eug-5.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:16 PM Purchasing new software Using existing software Page Loading Software eug-5.frm Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:16 PM Special Considerations eug-5.frm Page 5 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:16 PM Screen resolution Sound settings Page 6 Battery Operation eug-6.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM General Information about Batteries eug-6.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Battery characteristics Battery safety General Information about Batteries eug-6.frm Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Charging Batteries eug-6.frm Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Determining current charge Charging the battery in the computer Page Prolonging Battery Life eug-6.frm Page 6 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Prolonging Battery Life eug-6.frm Page 7 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Lowering inactivity timeouts Removing FDD Suspending operation while idle Responding to a Low Battery Condition eug-6.frm Page 8 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Responding to a Low Battery Condition eug-6.frm Page 9 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:33 PM Replacing battery Suspending to Disk Page 7 Mobility eug-7.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Overview of Mobility eug-7.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Disconnecting from the Desktop eug-7.frm Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Disconnecting from a DockMate Disconnecting from external accessories Moving Around eug-7.frm Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Preparing the computer What to bring for short meetings What to bring for long meetings Taking the Computer Home eug-7.frm Page 5 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Taking the Computer Home eug-7.frm Page 6 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Setting up a home office Traveling with the Computer eug-7.frm Page 7 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM Traveling Internationally with the Computer eug-7.frm Page 8 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:40 PM 8 Care and Troubleshooting eug-8.frm Page 1 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Cleaning the Computer eug-8.frm Page 2 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Cleaning the case Cleaning the screen eug-8.frm Page 3 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Care and Troubleshooting 8-3 Errors at startup eug-8.frm Page 4 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Keyboard 8-4 Care and Troubleshooting eug-8.frm Page 5 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Care and Troubleshooting 8-5 Battery External monitor Internal modem Docking eug-8.frm Page 6 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM 8-6 Care and Troubleshooting eug-8.frm Page 7 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Care and Troubleshooting 8-7 Accessories TravelMate Online Manual eug-8.frm Page 8 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Sound 8-8 Care and Troubleshooting eug-8.frm Page 9 Saturday, January 25, 1997 11:17 AM Care and Troubleshooting 8-9 Software Page A Where To Get Help eug-a.frm Page 1 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:59 PM eug-a.frm Page 2 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:59 PM A-2 Where To Get Help Australia Call United Kingdom Belgique/Belgi (Belgium) eug-a.frm Page 3 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:59 PM Where To Get Help A-3 Hong Kong Call Taiwan Hungary eug-a.frm Page 4 Thursday, January 23, 1997 4:59 PM A-4 Where To Get Help Schweiz/Suisse Singapore Suomi Finland Index