Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series Operation & User’s Manual

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• Securing the Computer 1-10 Your computer comes with a Kensington ® lock notch. If your computer store does not carry Kensington locks, you can buy one directly from Texas Instruments. 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. Insert the l

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Turning the Speakers On and Off 2-7 Your computer comes with 16-bit stereo audio. Two built-in speakers are located near the LCD hinges. Built-in Speakers You can turn the built-in speakers on and off using a hot key. Speaker On/Off Press Fn+End to toggle the speaker output on and off. You can also enable or disable the speaker from your Setup screen. The setting in Setup deteremines whether the speakers are enabled when you reboot or turn on your computer. Pressing Fn+End overrides the setting. Left Speaker Right Speaker

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, 1 Before You Begin 1-1 After completing instructions in Just for Starters…, read this chapter to learn about important functions of your computer. Some, such as Creating Backup Disks, should 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.....

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Troubleshooting Tips 7-3 Computer does not come on when power switch is pressed o Low battery; use AC adapter and recharge battery. o Ensure AC adapter cable and power cord are securely connected. o Connect AC adapter 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

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Disk Drives 2-21 4. Locate the release tab on the bottom side of the hard disk drive bay cover. While pressing slightly on the release tab , slide the cover to the right and set aside. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover 5. While lifting up the hard disk drive release tab (with your fingernails) on the front of the hard disk drive module, use both finger grip areas to pull the module out of the computer. The following illustrations shows the bottom view for clarity. Hard Disk Drive Finger Grip Area Finger Grip Area Release Tab Hard Disk Drive Bottom

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Getting Online Help 5-3 All of the supplied software have online help files, which reduce the need to refer to printed manuals and provide you with help information any time it’s needed. To obtain Windows 95 help, select the Start button and then select Help.

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Disk Drives 2-20 q Tape Drive -- If you have a tape drive connected to a PC card, you can back up to tape. If you do this, ensure you have the original floppy disks for the backup programs; otherwise, you need to back up the tape backup programs to a floppy disk. q MSBACKUP -- If you must back up data to floppy disks, use the MSBACKUP program that is part of your operating system. Be sure to use the same version of MSBACKUP that you plan to use when you restore the files on the new hard disk drive. Different versions of MSBACKUP are incompatible. Replacing your Hard Disk Drive Follow the steps below to remov

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Power Saving Modes 1-9 Standby Mode In Standby mode, data remains in memory while the computer powers down unused devices to save power. The standby indicator lights up in Standby mode. Press the Standby hot key (Fn+F4) to enter Standby mode. The computer also enters Standby mode if the STANDBY TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and times out. To resume from Standby mode, press any key or touch the touchpad. When enabled in setup, the computer also resumes from Standby mode if an incoming ring is detected by an attached modem. Note: The computer acts on th

• Using PC Cards 2-8 Inserting PC Cards You can insert up to two Type I or Type II PC cards, or one Type III PC card, in the slots on the side of the computer. 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 will set up the necessary drivers. If Windows 95 does not recognize

• External Monitor 4-5 You can connect the computer to external monitors, many of which can display resolutions higher than 640 x 480. 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

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Traveling Internationally with the Computer 6-9 Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you. q AC adapter q Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling q Modular bay accessories q Spare, fully-charged battery packs q Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer q Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to Customs officials q The printed User’s Manual Special Considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer.

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, 4 Options 4-1 This chapter provides information on options available for your Extensa computer. For further information, refer to the installation instructions that come with the specific option. Contents AC Adapter.................................................. 4-2 PC Cards..................................................... 4-3 Numeric Keypad .......................................... 4-4 External Monitor ......................................... 4-5 External Mouse ........................................... 4-6 External Keyboard ....................................... 4-7 Memory....................................................... 4-8 Audio O

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, 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 r

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Disk Drives 2-27 q Always remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive before turning off the computer. q Never transport the computer with a floppy disk in the floppy disk 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.. CD-ROM Drive Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the CD-ROM drive and t

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Startup Error Messages 7-5 Invalid NVRAM media type q There is a problem with NVRAM (CMOS) access. q Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard controller error q The keyboard controller failed the test. q You may have to replace the keyboard or the controller. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error q The keyboard is not working. q Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard error nn q BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the sc

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Starting the Computer 2-3 Power Switch Power Switch Turns the computer on and off for both AC and battery operation; also resumes from 0V Suspend mode. When the power is off, the battery continues to charge (if a powered AC adapter is connected to the computer); however, all computer functions cease. Power Switch

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Taking the Computer Home 6-7 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 can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor, or mouse.

• Copyright © 1996 Texas Instruments All Rights Reserved — Printed in Taiwan Extensa Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide TI Part No. 9811345-0001 Original Issue: August 1996 First Revision: September 1996 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,

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Startup Error Messages 7-7 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 application program that changes data stored in CMOS. q Run Setup and reconfigure the system either by restoring default values and/or making your own selections. System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn q System 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 time error q The timer test faile

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Guidelines for Installing Applications 5-5 Mouse If you are using the built-in pointing device or an external PS/2 mouse, you may select the Microsoft or Standard PS/2 port mouse. You can also select Synaptics 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. RAM Your computer has 8 MB of memory. This is sufficient to run most software. For improved operation, you may want to install additional RAM (refer to Chapter 4 for information on upgra

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Disk Drives 2-17 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 the Disk Media indicator is on. Press the 0V Suspend hot key (Fn+F2) to suspend your system or turn off the computer before moving it. If the HARD DISK TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and expires, the hard disk drive will spin down to save power. ! Caution: If the hard disk drive is damaged, you can lose data. To reduce the impact of data loss, back up data frequen

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using the Keyboard 2-30 The computer has many special keys, but most of them depend on an application for their functionality. Special Keys The following keys have special functions at the command level of MS-DOS  and within many programs. Ctrl+Pause Stops a command or application; primarily used to stop the screen from scrolling; pressing any other key resumes the execution of the command or application Shift+Prt Sc Sends the contents of the screen to the printer port; prints only text characters unless you have run the GRAPHICS.COM utility t

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Disk Drives 2-28 q When handling discs: q Always handle a disc by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the disc. q Never write on a disc or place a label on the disc surface. q Always store a disc in its case to prevent dust contamination, scratches, bending and other damages. q To remove dust or fingerprints, use a clean, soft and dry cloth. Never use benzene or anti-static fluids. q Do not subject a disc to high temperature or direct sunlight. Ejecting the Disc Tray To eject the disc tray, press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive. You can eject the disc tray even when the computer is off. Ejecting the Disc Tray CD-ROM Eject Button

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Switching to Battery Power 3-4 To use battery power, install batteries as described in Installing the Battery Pack later in this section. As long as the battery has a 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.

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to remove the battery: ! Caution: Turn off the computer or enter 0V Suspend mode before removing a battery pack. 1. Unlatch the battery compartment door. 2. Slide the battery compartment door out slightly then swing the door open. 3. Pull the battery out by pulling on the loop attached to the battery. Removing the Battery

• Using System Passwords 5-7 Setting a System Password ! Caution: If you forget the system password, you will not be able to use your computer. To regain access, you will need to send your computer to Texas Instruments. See Appendix A. This service is not covered by warranty. To set a password in Setup, follow these steps: 1. Press Fn+F1 (or just F2 during boot) to enter Setup. 2. Pre

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Using Indicator Lights 2-13 Caps Lock Indicator Lights when the caps lock function is toggled ON using the Caps Lock key. Num Lock Indicator Lights when the embedded numeric keypad is toggled ON using the Num Lock hot key (Fn+F7). Refer to Using the Internal Numeric Keypad later in this section for further details.

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, Running the Demo Program 2-5 Deleting the Demo Program An uninstall program helps you delete all or part of the demo program to free up space on your hard disk drive. In Windows 95 1. Double-click on the Uninstall Demo icon on the desktop. 2. When the Uninstall window appears, you can choose a complete 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.

• Texas Instruments Extensa 600 Series, 3 Using Battery Power 3-1 The primary difference between using battery power and AC power is the limited time you can operate before you must recharge the battery. This chapter covers charging the battery and maximizing the time between charges 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 .......................... 3-4 Responding to Low Battery Conditions ......... 3-5 Rechargin

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