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Extensa™ 900 Series

Notebook Computers

User’s Guide

9813630-0001

Summary of Contents for 900 Series

Page 1: ...Extensa 900 Series Notebook Computers User s Guide 9813630 0001 ...

Page 2: ...ber purchase date and model number in the space 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 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...

Page 3: ...a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Xenix are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware Inc Synaptics is registered trademark of Synaptics Inc SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association Phillips is a registered trademark of H A Ph...

Page 4: ...y one or more of the following measures n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna n Increase the separation between the device and receiver n Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield Cables All connections to other computing devices must be made ...

Page 5: ...ust 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 respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada ...

Page 6: ...t Your Extensa Demo Program 2 4 Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls 2 6 Turning the Speakers On and Off 2 7 Using the Microphone 2 8 Using PC Cards 2 9 Using Indicator Lights 2 12 Using the Touchpad 2 14 Using Disk Drives 2 16 Adding Memory 2 22 Using the Keyboard 2 25 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 29 Using Connectors and Ports 2 31 Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery...

Page 7: ...ons 4 10 Chapter 5 Using Software Using Supplied Software 5 2 Getting Online Help 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Using System Passwords 5 6 Chapter 6 Mobility Overview of Mobility 6 1 Disconnecting from the Desktop 6 3 Moving Around 6 4 Taking the Computer Home 6 5 Traveling with the Computer 6 7 Traveling Internationally with the Computer 6 9 Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting Cle...

Page 8: ... factor and light weight package This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your Extensa notebook computer Use the Just for Starters instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time You should also take advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your comp...

Page 9: ...uld be performed as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer Contents Creating Backup Disks 1 2 Features of the Computer 1 3 Standard Features 1 3 Customizing Features 1 4 Environmental Specifications 1 5 Using the Computer 1 7 Power Saving Modes 1 9 Power Savings Options 1 9 0V Suspend Mode 1 11 5V Suspend Mode 1 12 Standby Mode 1 13 Securing the Computer 1 14 Using the AC Adapter 1 1...

Page 10: ...dows 95 Backing up Windows 95 requires several boxes of formatted 3 inch 1 44 MB floppy disks Labels for the floppy disks are included with the manual To create backup system disks use the Create System Disk tool from Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups Backing up MS DOS and Windows for Workgroups requires several boxes of 3 inch 1 44 MB floppy disks To create backup system disks use the Make Disk u...

Page 11: ...cache memory q 2 MB EDO video memory q Fast video graphics accelerator q 0 Volt Suspend 5 Volt Suspend and Standby power saving modes q No reboot setup function q STN or TFT color display q 16 bit stereo audio q Fast infrared communication q Li Ion Lithium Ion battery pack q 1 35 GB or higher capacity hard disk drive with Local Bus q Embedded touchpad pointing device q Small lightweight AC adapter...

Page 12: ...cting external devices such as a modem or mouse q Simultaneous display with external CRT q One Type III or two Type II or Type I Cardbus PC Card slots lower slot accepts Zoomed Video port enabled PC Cards q Parallel port with EPP and ECP for connecting to a printer or the floppy disk drive module q 8 MB 16 MB and 32 MB EDO 64 bit type small outline dual inline memory module soDIMM upgrades q Docki...

Page 13: ...0 C Relative Humidity Noncondensing Operating 20 to 85 Storage 20 to 85 Shock Operating Maximum 5g pulse in X Y and Z orientations Storage Maximum 50g pulse in X Y and Z orientations Vibration Operating Sinusoidal 5 to 25 6 Hz limited to 0 015 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 0 5g 25 6 to 250 Hz Storage Sinusoidal 5 to 27 1 Hz limited to 0 016 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 2 0g 27 1...

Page 14: ...ped with a fan to keep the computer cool under extreme high temperature conditions The fan will not normally operate but may turn on when the computer s internal components become warm You will hear the fan when it turns on This is nothing to be concerned about ...

Page 15: ...ard disk drive or floppy disk s to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by audio system speakers telephone handsets or hand held metal detectors q To avoid overheating the computer never place anything on top of the computer when it is operating or recharging the battery q Before moving an active computer close the display and wait for the system to go into 5V Suspend mode q Do not try t...

Page 16: ...at you see or smell anything that indicates overheating smoke or a strange smell 1 Turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the power source and the computer 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Contact your Texas Instruments dealer or service center ...

Page 17: ...me or F2 during boot up They are described below Power Management This option sets when you want the time outs to take effect ALWAYS Enables the time out settings regardless of whether the computer is on AC or battery power BATTERY ONLY Only enables the time outs when the computer is running off the battery power DISABLE Disables all power time out settings Standby Timeout The length of time the c...

Page 18: ... not enter any of the power management time out modes if the hard disk drive floppy disk drive or CD ROM drive in the optional MPB docking module is active Note If the Auto Insert Notification option is enabled in the CD ROM setting the computer will not time out on any of the power management time outs because Windows 95 will constantly be looking for a new CD to be inserted This option is set to...

Page 19: ...ter in Setup is enabled and times out or if the BATTERY LOW SUSPEND option is enabled and your battery runs down to a critically low level Note Your computer will not enter 0V Suspend mode if the 0V Suspend file is missing or is the incorrect size Refer to Chapter 2 the Adding Memory section for further information 5V Suspend Mode 5V Suspend mode consumes very little power when you are not using y...

Page 20: ...if the 5V SUSPEND TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and times out To resume normal operation press any key on the internal keyboard or press the power switch The computer also resumes from 5V Suspend if the RESUME ON MODEM RING or RESUME ON ALARM options are enabled in the System Setup and a modem ring or alarm occurs Note It takes the computer a few seconds to resume from a 5V Suspend You may...

Page 21: ...s any key or touch the touchpad The computer also resumes from Standby if the RESUME ON MODEM RING or RESUME ON ALARM options are enabled in the System Setup and a modem ring or alarm occurs Note The computer acts on the key you press To prevent unintended results press a non printing character such as Shift Ctrl or Alt Refer to Chapter 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions for more ideas on how ...

Page 22: ...s To secure your computer follow these steps 1 Wrap the cable of a portable computer Kensington security lock optional around a table desk drawer handle or any immovable object 2 Locate the Kensington lock icon at the right front side of the computer and insert the lock into the notch 3 Turn the key to secure the lock 4 Remove the key from the lock Securing the Computer Notch ...

Page 23: ... pack is installed The AC adapter can be operated anywhere where the outlet supplies between 100 240 volts AC at 50 60 Hz The AC adapter has a detachable AC power cord Caution Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer Another adapter can damage your computer and create a safety hazard DC Connector AC Adapter Female Connector Male Plug ...

Page 24: ...Demo Program 2 4 Contents of the Demo Program 2 4 Running the Demo Program 2 4 Deleting the Demo Program 2 5 Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls 2 6 Turning the Speakers On and Off 2 7 Using the Microphone 2 8 Using PC Cards 2 9 Inserting PC Cards 2 9 Ejecting PC Cards 2 10 Using Indicator Lights 2 12 Using the Touchpad 2 14 Moving the Cursor 2 14 Configuring the Touchpad 2 15 Using Disk Dr...

Page 25: ...ng the External Floppy Disk Drive 2 19 Floppy Disk Drive Guidelines 2 20 Adding Memory 2 22 Running PHDISK 2 23 Using the Keyboard 2 25 Special Keys 2 25 Windows 95 Keys 2 28 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 29 Num Lock On 2 30 Num Lock Off 2 30 Using Connectors and Ports 2 31 ...

Page 26: ...ration also resumes from 0V Suspend and 5V Suspend modes The power switch is software controlled to allow for a proper shutdown of the Windows 95 operating system If the operating system locks up and cannot shutdown press and hold the power switch for 1 2 seconds to force the computer to turn off Power Switch ...

Page 27: ...gear accessories available for your computer q The software loaded on your computer q How to get service and technical support q More about Texas Instruments Running the Demo Program To run the demo program do one of the following In Windows 95 1 Double click on the About Your Extensa icon on the desktop 2 Follow the directions to use the program In Windows for Workgroups 1 From the Program Manage...

Page 28: ...mplete or partial uninstall If you want to keep some parts of the demo you can deselect those parts then click on Ok To uninstall the entire demo click on the large uninstall button then click on Ok In Windows for Workgroups 1 From the Program Manager double click on the Texas Instruments Multimedia group 2 Double click on the Uninstall Demo icon 3 When the Uninstall window appears you can choose ...

Page 29: ...ll adjust as long as you hold them down Brightness Control Press Fn and Fn to increase and decrease the brightness of the display respectively The brighter the screen the more power is used during battery operation Contrast Control Press Fn and Fn to increase and decrease the contrast of the display respectively The higher the contrast setting the more power is used during battery operation ...

Page 30: ...sing a hot key Speaker On Off Press Fn PgUp or Ctrl Alt S on an external keyboard to toggle the speaker output on and off You can also enable or disable the speaker from your Setup screen The setting in Setup determines whether the speakers are enabled when you reboot or turn on your computer Pressing Fn PgUp or Ctrl Alt S on an external keyboard overrides the setting Left Speaker Right Speaker ...

Page 31: ...ne located in the LED display area to the upper right of the power switch Built in Microphone To use the microphone face your computer from a normal distance and speak in a normal voice You do not need to bend down to speak directly into the microphone Microphone ...

Page 32: ... of the computer You can install PC cards while the computer is running Inserting a PC Card In Windows 95 Windows 95 beeps to indicate it has detected a PC card when you insert one If Windows 95 recognizes the PC card it sets up the necessary drivers If Windows 95 does not recognize the PC card you are asked to load the driver for the card ...

Page 33: ...an use the card immediately If a driver has not been loaded you must manually load the driver Windows for Workgroups does not ask you to load a driver Ejecting PC Cards Eject buttons are located beside each PC card slot Pressing an eject button ejects the PC card from the slot To eject a Type III card press both eject buttons PC Card Eject Buttons PC Card Eject Buttons ...

Page 34: ...3 Select the card you want to eject 4 Click on Stop 5 When Windows 95 responds with the message You may safely remove this device click Ok then press the eject button to eject the PC Card In Windows for Workgroups Windows for Workgroups has no special procedure for ejecting PC cards Simply press the eject button for the PC card and remove the card ...

Page 35: ...Battery Charging Indicator Lights when a powered AC adapter connected to the computer is charging the battery Flashes when there is a problem with the battery or the battery is not recognized by the smart charger Turns off when there is no battery or the battery is fully charged Standby Mode Indicator Power Battery Low Indicator Num Lock Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Battery Charging Indicator Dis...

Page 36: ...LT SUSPEND TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and expires or the display is closed Power Battery low Indicator Lights when the computer is on and there is power to the computer Flashes when the battery power is low Connect a powered AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible Caps Lock Indicator Lights when the caps lock function is toggled ON using the Caps Lock key Num Lock Indicator Light...

Page 37: ... finger movements on its surface To move the cursor move your finger on the touchpad surface Once the cursor is in the proper place tap once on the surface of the touchpad or use the left button to click just as you would a mouse Tap twice to double click Note You can also connect an external PS 2 or serial mouse to your computer Refer to Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter Left Butto...

Page 38: ...anel to display the Control Panel window 3 Double click on the Mouse icon 4 Select the Touchpad tab to customize the touchpad to your preference 5 Click on Enhancements to bring up additional features and to get to the online help for the Synaptics Touchpad drivers In Windows for Workgroups 1 From the Program Manager double click on the Main program group 2 Double click on the Control Panel icon 3...

Page 39: ... 44 MB floppy disks and lower capacity 720 KB double density 2DD floppy disks The floppy disk drive does not function at low speed with the OS 2 or Xenix operating systems The floppy disk drive easily connects to the parallel port on the computer s rear panel Hard Disk Drive Guidelines If you format the hard disk drive all data on the hard disk drive will be erased Do not move the computer when th...

Page 40: ...r computer and or swap drives with other Extensa 900 series systems The following steps show you how to remove and install your hard disk drive You may also purchase upgrades to your current hard disk drive by contacting Texas Instruments Caution Turn off the computer and disconnect all sources of power before removing or installing a hard disk drive 1 Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapt...

Page 41: ...move the cover Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive to the computer Then pull on the pull tab to lift up the hard disk drive and disconnect the hard disk drive cable Removing a Hard Disk Drive Loop Pull Tab ...

Page 42: ...or is fully engaged Insert the hard disk drive into the bay 2 Replace the two screws to secure the hard disk drive to the computer 3 Replace the hard disk drive bay cover Using the External Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an external floppy disk drive to your computer through a connection to the parallel port To connect the floppy disk drive to your computer follow these steps 1 Plug the 25 pin ...

Page 43: ...nsert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive slot label side up and the metal shutter end first Gently push the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive slot until the floppy disk clicks into place q To remove a floppy disk press the eject button until the floppy disk pops out q Never remove a floppy disk while the indicator on the floppy disk drive is on q Never force open the access shutter on...

Page 44: ...drive Doing so can damage the drive head q If a floppy disk is damaged try to make a copy of it and immediately discard it q When floppy disks are not in use keep them in a storage box to protect them from damage or loss q When using an external floppy disk drive make sure the connecting cable is securely connected to the drive and to the parallel port on the computer s rear panel ...

Page 45: ...e slot Caution TI does not warrant the use of non TI memory TI will not be held responsible for problems or degradation of performance incurred by using any memory other than TI memory described in this document To ensure compatibility and best performance you should purchase soDIMMs from your local Texas Instruments dealer Refer to Chapter 4 Options for ordering information To add memory locate t...

Page 46: ... disk drive for the 0V Suspend function If you do not re size the Suspend to Disk file you will not be able to use the Suspend to Disk utility Caution The Suspend to Disk file is a hidden file named SAVE2DSK BIN DO NOT delete or alter this file in any way except by using the PHDISK utility Improper deletion or alteration of this file could cause you to lose all access to your computer Running PHDI...

Page 47: ...ct File 3 Select Exit Windows 4 When asked to confirm click on Ok 5 Type PHDISK C F at the DOS Prompt Note If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups or DOS you may need to re partition your hard disk drive to allow for the additional memory Check with your system administrator ...

Page 48: ... any other key resumes the execution of the command or application Fn Prt Sc Sends the contents of the screen to the printer port prints only text characters unless you have run the GRAPHICS COM utility to enable printing graphics Fn Break Terminates the current command or application Ctrl P Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the printer prints a line when you press Enter continues until you ...

Page 49: ... CRT or both SIMULSCAN from an external keyboard Ctrl Alt S Toggles the internal speaker on and off from an external keyboard F2 during POST Loads the ROM based Setup when pressed during POST power on self test at computer startup Fn F1 Brings up the System Setup screen anytime Fn F2 Invokes 0V Suspend Fn F3 Invokes 5V Suspend Fn F4 Invokes Standby Fn F6 Toggles the scroll lock function ON and OFF...

Page 50: ...re details Fn F11 Turns the LCD backlight off blanks the screen Press any key to turn it back on Fn F12 Toggles the screen output between the LCD external CRT or both SIMULSCAN Fn T Enables disables the internal touchpad Fn Adjusts the brightness up Fn Adjusts the brightness down Fn Adjusts the contrast brighter Fn Adjusts the contrast darker Fn PgUp Toggles the internal speaker on and off ...

Page 51: ...ctions The following are a few examples Windows logo key Tab Activates next Taskbar button Windows logo key E Explore My Computer Windows logo key F Find Document Windows logo key M Minimize All Windows logo key R Displays Run dialog box Application key Displays the application s context menu same as a right click Please refer to your Windows 95 manual for more information on these Windows 95 spec...

Page 52: ...d keys shown in the following figure generate AT keypad characters and functions when pressed in conjunction with Num Lock Fn and Shift The embedded numeric keypad has two modes you can enter by toggling Num Lock Fn F7 as signaled by the Num Lock indicator ON or OFF Num Lock On When the Num Lock indicator is on pressing a key generates the characters shown in the following figure Num Lock On ...

Page 53: ... following figure Num Lock On with Shift If you press and hold Fn in this mode the keypad generates their normal characters Num Lock Off When the Num Lock indicator is OFF the keyboard acts as normal Pressing Fn with a key generates the same characters shown in the previous figure Num Lock On with Shift ...

Page 54: ...and rear of the computer Right and Rear Ports Right and Rear Ports PC Card The PC card slots supports one Type III or two Type II or Type I PC cards PS 2 Connects to an external PS 2 keyboard numeric keypad or mouse If you are connecting a keyboard with a 5 pin DIN connector you need to purchase a 6 pin mini DIN adapter PS 2 DC In Parallel Serial VGA PC Card ...

Page 55: ...uter Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits Parallel 25 pin Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface EPP ECP compatible also connects to the floppy disk drive when used externally Serial 9 pin Connects to external devices such as a serial printer 16550 UART compatible External Monitor 15 pin Connects to an external analog mo...

Page 56: ...nter without the use of a cord or cable Transmits up to 4 Megabits per second Line out Connects to a line out device such as headphones or amplified speakers Line in Connects to a line in device such as a synthesizer stereo walkman or audio CD player Microphone in Connects to an external microphone FIR Line Out Line In Microphone In ...

Page 57: ...Using Connectors and Ports 2 34 Bottom Port Bottom Port Expansion 200 pin Connects to the Extensa Mobile Productivity Base Module Refer to the Mobile Productivity Base Option in Chapter 4 Expansion ...

Page 58: ...ges and assumes that you installed and charged the battery as directed in Just for Starters Contents Guidelines for Battery Use 3 2 Switching to Battery Power 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 Recharging the Battery 3 6 Calibrating the Battery 3 7 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 3 9 Removing the Battery Pack 3 9 Installing the Battery Pack 3 10 Re Installing the Battery Locks 3...

Page 59: ...t short the battery leads or insert the battery upside down q Charge the battery after several days of disuse to keep it fully charged If your computer is idle for an extended period of time charge the battery every three 3 months q Never use the battery to power other products q The battery pack has thermal fuses to prevent unsafe computer operation The computer may not operate on battery power a...

Page 60: ...as charge remaining you can switch to battery power by removing the connection to the AC adapter even if the computer is already on Your computer switches back to AC power when an AC adapter is plugged into the computer even if the computer is already on To maintain a full charge on your battery always reconnect the computer to the AC adapter whenever possible ...

Page 61: ...omputer enters 0V Suspend mode after 1 minute of system inactivity if no AC is plugged in When the battery capacity reaches 4 capacity about 2 minutes remaining a second audible warning sounds If the BATTERY LOW SUSPEND option is enabled in Setup the computer enters 0V Suspend mode after 10 seconds of system inactivity if no AC is plugged in The following actions can maximize the time before the b...

Page 62: ... computer into 5V Suspend mode or Standby mode respectively q Turn off the computer or put it in 0V Suspend mode Fn F2 if it does not need to be active The computer does not consume power in 0V Suspend mode Once your computer enters 0V Suspend mode you can install a fully charged battery and then resume from 0V Suspend mode AC power can be connected at any time ...

Page 63: ...circumstances 1 Install the battery pack into your computer if not already installed 2 Connect the AC adapter To maintain a full charge leave the computer connected to the AC adapter except when transporting the computer The battery is charged whether the computer is on or off as long as the AC is plugged in However the battery charges faster when the computer is off ...

Page 64: ...he true capacity it will not correctly predict low battery conditions and can cause the system to shut off prematurely and without warning The battery itself keeps track of when it needs to be calibrated The computer will post a warning when you boot up the system when it is time to re calibrate To calibrate the battery you must first fully charge the battery then fully discharge the battery Use t...

Page 65: ...am Manager 5 Enter Setup by pressing the Setup hot key Fn F1 6 Set the POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTION parameter and the BATTERY LOW SUSPEND parameter to Disabled 7 Save the changes then Exit Setup 8 Allow the computer to run down completely until it powers off on its own 9 Re connect the AC power 10 Turn the Computer back ON Enter Setup by pressing Fn F1 11 Set the POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTION parameter a...

Page 66: ...ese steps to remove the battery Caution You will lose all power to the computer when the battery is removed unless an external AC source is attached 1 Unlatch the battery locks on both ends of the battery by pushing the endcaps outward with your thumbs Unlatching the Battery Locks ...

Page 67: ...e Battery Installing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to install the battery 1 Unlatch the battery locks on both ends of the computer 2 Insert the battery pack connector side up into the slot then push the battery pack completely into the slot until you feel the contacts engage 3 Re latch the battery locks on both ends of the battery Groove ...

Page 68: ...e install the battery locks follow these instructions Note The left and right battery locks are not interchangeable 1 Align the battery lock with the edge of the computer as shown in the figure below Aligning the Battery Locks 2 Push the lock to the right for the left battery lock and to the left for the right battery lock until the lock s are flush with the computer Slide Right Flush ...

Page 69: ...ease operating time q Set the power management settings in Setup to optimize the time outs q You can minimize the number of times the computer needs to access the hard disk drive by using disk caches or RAM disks q Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using q Use only Texas Instruments options These options are designed to operate with the least possible energy consumption Thir...

Page 70: ...tions available with your Extensa computer please call 1 800 TI TEXAS option 2 then 1 in the United States or Canada Outside of the United States or Canada please contact your local Texas Instruments dealer A listing of local dealers is available at the end of this User s Guide Contents AC Adapter 4 2 PC Cards 4 3 PS 2 Devices 4 4 External Monitor 4 5 External Mouse 4 6 Memory 4 7 Audio Options 4 ...

Page 71: ... between 100 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC power cord You can order power cords with specific plugs for the region you will be operating the computer in Caution Use only the AC adapter recommended in this document TI Part No 9813497 0004 Another adapter can damage your computer AC Adapter DC Connector AC Adapter Female Connector Male Plug ...

Page 72: ...rk The computer has built in slots that support one Type III or two Type II or Type I PC cards Type III PC cards must be inserted into the lower slot Your Extensa computer is designed to support additional functionality on top of the standard Cardbus interface These functions include the Zoomed Video port interface required by MPEG cards on the bottom PC card slot and the DataRace Speakerphone mod...

Page 73: ...PS 2 Devices 4 4 Your Extensa computer supports external devices that connect to a PS 2 port Such devices include an external numeric keypad external keyboards or external mouse ...

Page 74: ...onitors that meet the Energy Star standards When the computer is connected to an external monitor you can use the computer with the display closed You can also display images on the external and internal display at the same time This feature is called SimulSCAN To enable this feature set the DISPLAY parameter in Setup to Both You can also easily switch between the displays LCD CRT or both by using...

Page 75: ...ouse q To connect a PS 2 mouse insert the connector into the PS 2 port in the rear of the Extensa q To connect a serial mouse attach the connector to the 9 pin serial port in the rear of the Extensa Note A serial mouse is not a Plug and Play device For Windows 95 to detect a serial mouse use the Add New Hardware icon in the Control Panel ...

Page 76: ...de module into the memory upgrade slot on your computer You can expand RAM from 16 MB up to 48 MB Caution TI does not warrant the use of any memory other than that supplied by TI specifically for the Extensa computer TI will not be held responsible for problems or degradation of performance incurred by using any memory other than TI memory described in this document ...

Page 77: ... Devices Line out allows you to use a headset or amplified external speakers The computer s internal speakers are disabled when a headset or external speakers are plugged in Line in connects to an external stereo source This allows you to play an external CD through the computer speakers for example or make a recording if you have the correct software Microphone in allows you to record input into ...

Page 78: ... replicating ports the MPB docking option also has a removable modular bay that houses a CD ROM drive or floppy disk drive module and supports the Texas Instruments proprietary Advance PCI card The MPB can be used as a desktop only unit or be carried with the notebook to make a portable full function notebook computer Refer to the instructions that come with your docking module for more details ...

Page 79: ...n call 1 800 TI TEXAS For information on these batteries refer to Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Carrying Case Helps protect the computer and accessories during transport Several carrying cases are available including leather cases accessory cases portfolios and backpacks For the current list of available accessories call 1 800 TI TEXAS Printers You can connect a parallel printer to the parallel po...

Page 80: ...ware to run on the computer Contents Using Supplied Software 5 2 Getting Online Help 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Adjusting the Software for the Computer 5 4 Configuring the Computer for the Software 5 5 Using System Passwords 5 6 Setting a System Password 5 7 Disabling or Changing a System Password 5 8 ...

Page 81: ...Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk drive q Microsoft Windows 95 q Power saving utilities q PC Doctor q About Your Extensa system demo program q Various third party application software ...

Page 82: ...lp 5 3 The supplied software has online help files which reduce the need to refer to printed manuals and provide you with help any time it s needed To obtain Windows 95 help select the Start button and then select Help ...

Page 83: ...n application select the highest resolution configuration that both the program and the computer can support If you are using the computer with a high resolution external monitor you can select resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 depending on the model of your monitor If you select a resolution larger than that supported by your display you can still view the display by panning the screen Keyboard The c...

Page 84: ...s PS 2 touchpad for the built in pointing device Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility Memory Your computer comes with 16 MB of memory This is sufficient to run most software For improved operation you may want to install additional memory refer to Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 for information on upgrading your...

Page 85: ...ystem Setup menu If only one password is set the Supervisor password is also the User password If both the Supervisor password and the User password are set the Supervisor password must be entered to gain access to the Setup Security options SUPERVISOR PASSWORD DISKETTE ACCESS and FIXED DISK BOOT SECTOR Both passwords prevent unauthorized access to the computer at system startup or when the comput...

Page 86: ... steps 1 Press Fn F1 or F2 during boot to enter Setup 2 Press the arrow keys to move to SECURITY 3 Move down the screen to a Password parameter then press Enter Note The Supervisor password must be set before the User password can be set 4 A window pops up requesting a new password 5 Enter the new password up to seven printable text characters and press Enter then retype the password for verificat...

Page 87: ... prompted 3 Press the arrow keys to move to SECURITY 4 Move down the screen to a Password parameter then press Enter Note You can only change the User password if you used the User password to enter Setup You can change both the User password and the Supervisor password if you used the Supervisor password to enter Setup 5 Enter a new password to set a new password or press Enter with no entries to...

Page 88: ...ing to Short Meetings 6 4 What to Bring to Long Meetings 6 4 Taking the Computer Home 6 5 Preparing the Computer 6 5 What to Bring with You 6 5 Special Considerations 6 5 Setting Up a Home Office 6 6 Traveling with the Computer 6 7 Preparing the Computer 6 7 What to Bring with You 6 7 Special Considerations 6 8 Traveling Internationally with the Computer 6 9 Preparing the Computer 6 9 What to Brin...

Page 89: ...h you to meetings Taking the Computer Home Since you are taking the computer to the same place every night you can save yourself time and effort by setting up a home desktop Traveling with the Computer The farther you get away from home or office the more important it is to bring the necessary equipment and supplies with you Traveling Internationally with the Computer Traveling internationally wit...

Page 90: ...nnect the cord from the AC adapter 5 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices If your external devices are connected to an optional docking module just disconnect the notebook from the docking module You do not need to disconnect the external devices from the docking module 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the comput...

Page 91: ...ery runs the computer for 2 3 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What To Bring to Long Meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting roo...

Page 92: ...er in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What To Bring with You Unless you already have some items at home bring the following items with you q AC adapter q The printed user s manual Special Considerations Follow th...

Page 93: ...ter If the temperature change is greater than 18 F 10 C allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting Up a Home Office If you frequently work on your computer at home it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you ...

Page 94: ...ires you to turn on your computer when bringing it to the gate area What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you q AC adapter q External floppy disk drive and floppy disk drive cable q Spare fully charged battery packs q Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer q Docking module if you need to use the CD ROM drive q The printed user s manual ...

Page 95: ...e computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling q Always take the computer as carry on luggage q Have the computer inspected by hand or X ray machine Do not put the computer through a security metal detector q Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors ...

Page 96: ... q Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling q External floppy disk drive and floppy disk drive cable q Spare fully charged battery packs q Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer q Docking module if you need to use the CD ROM drive q Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to Customs officials q The printed User s Manual q Proof of...

Page 97: ...Traveling Internationally with the Computer 6 10 Special Considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer ...

Page 98: ...Care and Troubleshooting 7 1 This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operational problems Contents Cleaning the Computer 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips 7 3 Startup Error Messages 7 4 ...

Page 99: ... cleaning fluid or any liquid directly onto the case or screen Keep the case of the computer free of dust Apply a small amount of mild liquid cleaner to a dry lint free cloth and wipe the case with the cloth The surface of the screen is covered with a protective plastic film that may become smeared and accumulate dust during use Avoid touching the screen with your fingers Clean the screen regularl...

Page 100: ...dapter to another outlet Computer power is on but screen is blank o Adjust contrast and brightness control o The LCD standby timer in Setup is enabled and has expired Press any key or move the mouse o Computer set for external monitor cycle power use Fn F12 to switch to LCD panel display or plug in an external monitor Computer indicates an error at start up o Turn the computer off wait several sec...

Page 101: ...est Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Fixed Disk 0 Failure Fixed Disk Controller Failure q Hard disk drive is not working or not configured properly Run Setup and see if the hard disk drive type is correctly identified try setting this to Auto Incorrect Drive A type q The disk drive type is not correctly identified in Setup Run Setup and set the correct disk drive type Invalid NV...

Page 102: ...her Drive A or Drive C q Enter Setup and verify that these two parameters are properly identified q Reset the hard disk drive or reinsert the floppy disk Press F1 to resume F2 to Setup q This message is displayed after any recoverable error message Press F1 to continue the boot process or F2 to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used q Previous POST ...

Page 103: ...ace and run SETUP q The CMOS clock battery indicator shows that the battery is dead q Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system System cache error Cache disabled q RAM cache failed the BIOS test and BIOS disabled the cache q Contact your dealer or an authorized service center System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP q System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an...

Page 104: ...ystem RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected q Contact your dealer or an authorized service center System timer error q The timer test failed q This requires system board repair Contact your dealer or an authorized service center ...

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