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Extensa™ 900 Series
Notebook Computers
User’s Guide
9813630-0001
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Copyright © 1996 Texas Instruments All Rights Reserved — Printed in Taiwan Extensa™ 900 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide TI Part No. 9813630-0001 Original Issue: September 1996 First Revision: November 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, purchase date, and model number in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the l
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Contents Extensa and livegear are trademarks of Texas Instruments. The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments. AT and PS/2 are registered trademarks and OS/2 is 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 tradema
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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
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FCC Notice Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 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
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Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Disks .................................1-2 Features of the Computer .............................1-3 Environmental Specifications........................1-5 Using the Computer .....................................1-7 Power Saving Modes .....................................1-9 Securing the Computer............................... 1-14 Using the AC Adapter ................................. 1-15 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Starting the
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Contents Calibrating the Battery .................................3-7 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack......3-9 Conserving Battery Power ........................... 3-12 Chapter 4 Options AC Adapter...................................................4-2 PC Cards......................................................4-3 PS/2 Devices................................................4-4 External Monitor ..........................................4-5 External Mouse ..............................
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Preface This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments Extensa™ 900 Series notebook computers. The Extensa series computers share similar appearance and incorporate such features as: CardBus with Zoomed Video support, 16-bit stereo audio, Fast Infrared and internal pointing device in an ultra-slim form 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… ins
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1 Before You Begin After completing the instructions in Just for Starters…, read this chapter to learn about the important functions of your computer. Some functions, 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 .......................
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Creating Backup Disks You should create your backup system disks as soon as possible after purchasing your computer. The process you follow depends on the operating system you selected when you setup the computer for the first time. ® Windows 95 Backing up Windows 95 requires several boxes of formatted 3½-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 ® B
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Features of the Computer Standard Features The following list displays the standard features of your Extensa computer: q PCI Bus architecture q 16 MB EDO (Extended Data Out) memory q 256 KB Level-2 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) cap
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Features of the Computer Customizing Features The following features allow you to customize your computer to fit your requirements. q PS/2 port for connecting an external keyboard, numeric keypad, or mouse q 9-pin serial port for connecting 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 prin
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Environmental Specifications This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your Extensa notebook computer. Temperature Operating: 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) Storage: -4° to 140°F (-20° to +60°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 maxi
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Environmental Specifications Note: Your computer is equipped 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. 1-6
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Using the Computer q Never pick up or carry the computer by the display. q Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes or excessive dust. q Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. q Never expose the hard 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
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Using the Computer Caution: In the rare event that 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. 1-8
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Power Saving Modes Power Savings Options Your Extensa system offers several options for you to extend your battery life while you are not actively using your computer. These options turn off different sections of the computer that are not currently being used. These options are listed in the POWER MANAGEMENT page of the System Setup screen (accessed via Fn+F1 anytime or F2 during boot up). They are described below: Power This option sets when you want the Management time outs to take effect. A
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Power Saving Modes 0V Suspend The length of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the computer enters 0V Suspend. Hard Disk The length of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the hard disk drive’s motor is turned off. Display The length of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the display back light is turned off. The computer will 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 M
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Power Saving Modes In 0V Suspend mode, the computer saves the current computer state onto your hard disk drive then shuts off. When you turn the computer on again, it restores the computer to the saved state within about a minute. Press the 0V Suspend hot key (Fn+F2) to enter 0V Suspend mode. To resume normal operation, press the power switch. 0V Suspend mode occurs automatically if the 0 VOLT SUSPEND TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and times out or if the BATTERY LOW SUSPEND option is
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Power Saving Modes In 5V Suspend mode, the computer saves the current computer state onto your system memory then shuts off power to most of the devices except the system memory. The standby indicator flashes to indicate the computer is in 5V Suspend mode. When the computer resumes from 5V Suspend mode, it restores the computer to the saved state. Press the 5V Suspend hot key (Fn+F3) or close the display cover to enter 5V Suspend mode. The computer also enters 5V Suspend mode if the 5V SUSPEND
