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DockMate

 

User’s Guide

9794528-0001, Rev. A
Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for Adpater

Page 1: ...DockMate User s Guide 9794528 0001 Rev A Printed in U S A...

Page 2: ...roduced 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 Incorpo...

Page 3: ...harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow...

Page 4: ...be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations c Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Texas Instruments could void the user s authority which is grant...

Page 5: ...3 DockMate Hardware Installation 2 4 Chapter 3 Utilities Introduction 3 2 Using TI Setup 3 3 Using the SetDock Utility 3 5 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Procedures Notebook Connection 4 2 Option Installa...

Page 6: ...o review the Quick Start document TI Part No 9786164 0001 prior to using your system for the first time This manual contains four chapters and two appendixes including Chapter 1 Features Introduces th...

Page 7: ...B DockMate Specifications Provides a list of system specifications for your DockMate Ordering Parts and Supplies To order TI publications option kits spare parts or supplies for your system contact 1...

Page 8: ...onnectivity Ports are configured using the SetDock Utility discussed in Chapter 3 of this document The following table provides information about features of DockMate Feature Description 25 Pin Parall...

Page 9: ...Features Your DockMate includes the following features PS 2 VGA Parallel Serial Power PS 2 Features 1 2 Features...

Page 10: ...ation you must configure TI Setup or SetDock programs as described in Chapter 3 of this manual Contents Unpacking Instructions 2 2 DockMate Software Installation 2 3 DockMate Hardware Installation 2 5...

Page 11: ...owing instructions 1 Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the shipping carton 2 Remove the DockMate and all accessories from the shipping carton 3 Remove all protective coverings from the...

Page 12: ...cked 3 Place the DockMate Installation diskette into drive A 4 Turn on power to your notebook computer 5 Follow instructions on the screen n Note If your system BIOS is more current than the BIOS on t...

Page 13: ...ied with your TravelMate 5000 into the DockMate All power on or off is then controlled by the notebook s power switch n Note Some TM5000 Series notebooks may experience PCMCIA recognition problems whe...

Page 14: ...Ensure that the rear port covers on the TM5000 are open 3 Lift the lever on top of the DockMate so that the guide pin plate is extended 4 Carefully match the holes on the underside of the notebook wi...

Page 15: ...kMate is equipped with a 9 pin serial port with 16550 UART that can be attached to any external serial device such as external modem serial printer any device that uses an RS 232 interface When using...

Page 16: ...ctor on the rear of the DockMate The DockMate supports all external monitors supported by the TM5000 For further information refer to the TravelMate 5000 User s Guide n Note Refer to the TravelMate 50...

Page 17: ...s This chapter tells you about Using DockMate utilities Contents Introduction 3 2 Using TI Setup 3 3 Using the SetDock Utility 3 5 Running SetDock 3 5 SetDock Key Functions 3 6 Exiting SetDock 3 7 Uti...

Page 18: ...DockMate System Installation diskette TI Setup for use with Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups SetDock for use with MS DOS These utilities allow advanced users to configure special operating modes...

Page 19: ...ick on TI Setup in the TravelMate Notebook Center group 2 Select the tab labeled Ports Dock A 3 Under Dock Type use the pulldown menu by selecting the and single click on DockMate 4 Using configuratio...

Page 20: ...em serial port Notebook SIR Off COM1 default COM2 COM3 COM4 Allows you to disable or set the port address used for the docking system serial infrared port Dock SIR Off COM1 default COM2 COM3 COM4 Allo...

Page 21: ...able in the Using TI Setup section of this chapter Running SetDock To run SetDock from MS DOS go to the UTILS directory C UTILS and type SETDOCK EXE and press Enter The SetDock main screen then appear...

Page 22: ...e following keys are provided Key Function Moves forward or backward through values available for the selected field Moves up or down through the list of fields Tab Moves down through the list of fiel...

Page 23: ...wing options Key Function Esc Returns you to the main screen F4 Saves all changes exits Setup and reboots F5 Loads default values for all pages Use this setting to reload values if you have had proble...

Page 24: ...ting tips refer to the README TXT file on the DockMate Installation diskette Contents Notebook Connection 4 2 Option Installation 4 3 Ports 4 3 Printer 4 3 PCMCIA Card Recognition 4 5 Windows 95 TI In...

Page 25: ...Ensure that you are using the correct AC adapter TI Part No 9786094 0003 Try disconnecting the notebook and running notebook diagnostics to isolate the problem to either the notebook or the DockMate...

Page 26: ...ected to the DockMate System and that the external device is properly configured refer to Chapter 2 DockMate Hardware Installation 3 If you are experiencing a failure on the serial port check to see t...

Page 27: ...5 Verify that the IRQ is set to 07 6 Select OK Option Installation 4 4 Troubleshooting Procedures...

Page 28: ...el and select the TI Setup icon 2 Select the System Configuration tab and set the parameter for PCMCIA I O Addresses to Maximum 3 Select the tab marked Ports Dock A 4 Select DockMate for the Dock Type...

Page 29: ...bottom of your screen 10 Select Shutdown 11 Select Restart the computer 12 Select Yes The notebook restarts and the error should be cleared Windows 95 Commercial Upgrade This version of Windows 95 is...

Page 30: ...in the Control Panel 2 Select the Device Manager tab 3 Select Modem from the Device Manager tab 4 Select Resources after selecting the modem being used and ensure that the modem is set to IRQ 3 and an...

Page 31: ...ically configure software for each device 2 Select the Refresh button on the System Properties screen and check and correct any conflicts n Note Conflicts are indicated by a yellow c symbol where the...

Page 32: ...eriencing PCMCIA recognition problems using a Windows 95 system complete the following steps 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Select the PC Card PCMCIA icon 3 Select the Global Setting tab 4 Deselect Automa...

Page 33: ...O is changed from Minimum to Maximum 3 Press Esc F4 to save the configuration 4 Select the Ports Dock A 5 Select the correct DockMate type for your DockMate DockMate DockMate DockMate Plus DockMate M...

Page 34: ...ional information about the DockMate System Product Manual Part Number TravelMate 5000 User s Guide online Maintenance Manual 9786166 0001 User s Reference Guide online Windows for Workgroups 3 11 Use...

Page 35: ...bs without options Power Adapter Input 100 to 240 VAC Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Current 0 3 to 0 6 A Output 0 6 to 0 3 A Maximum of 36 Watts Temperature Operating 50 to 104 degrees F 10 to 40 degrees C St...

Page 36: ...erating 0 5 G 5 to 500 Hz Non Operating 0 5 G 5 to 500 Hz Agency Approvals Underwriter s Laboratory UL Standard 1950 safety Canadian UL listed C22 2 No 950 safety EN60950 TUV Rheinland safety FCC CFR...

Page 37: ...2 6 serial 1 1 2 6 3 4 VGA 1 1 2 7 power 2 4 printer 4 3 PS 2 device 4 3 S serial device 4 3 serial port 1 1 3 4 SetDock 3 2 3 5 exiting 3 7 key functions 3 6 running 3 5 software 2 3 T TI Setup 3 2 3...

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