Acer ExtensaTM 670 User's Manual
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1. Aligning the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover 3 Slide the hard disk drive bay cover to the left until the release tab snaps into place ee Alush yy ii gt lt q Jide left Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover Using Disk Drives CD ROM Drive Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the CD ROM drive and the data on the CD ROM 2 20 Do not open the disc tray except when inserting or removing a disc J Never push down on an open disc tray When handling discs Q m u Always handle a disc by its edges Do not touch the surface of the disc Never write on a disc or place a label on the disc surface Always store a disc in its case to prevent dust contamination scratches bending and other damages To remove dust or fingerprints use a clean soft and dry cloth Never use benzene or anti static fluids 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 Using Disk Drive CD ROM Eject Button Ejec ting the Disc Tray Swapping Modules To swap modules follow these steps 1 Unlatch the module by pushing the module lock toward the unlock icon m 2 Grab the recessed grip area on the module then pull the module out2. Removing a Module 2 21 Using Disk Drives 2 22 3 Insert another module into the bay pushing the module in until it clicks into place 4 Latch the module by pushing the module lock towards the lock icon Replacing a Module Note You will not be able to access the module unless your module is locked Connecting the Hoppy Disk Drive Extemally You can use your floppy disk drive module externally through a connection to the parallel port This allows you to use a CD ROM drive and a floppy disk drive simultaneously To connect the floppy disk drive to your computer follow these steps Using Disk Drive 1 Plug the 25 pin end of the floppy disk drive cable into the parallel port on the rear panel of the computer 2 Attach the other end of cable to the floppy disk drive Connecting the Hoppy Disk Drive Extemally Hoppy Disk Dnve Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the floppy disk drive and the data on the floppy disk QJ Insert 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 2 23 Using Disk Drives 2 24 To remove a floppy disk press the eject button until the floppy disk pops out Never remove a floppy disk while the indicator on the floppy disk drive is on Neve
3. 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 2 33 Using Connectors and Ports This section provides a description of connectors and ports on the rear and left side panel of the Extensa notebook computer Ports 3o DC In Connects the AC adapter output connector to this jack to recharge the battery and supply power to the computer Caution Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits 2 34 Using Connectors and Ports C C 4 IOIOI D jo Line out Line in Microphone in Serial 9 pin Expansion 120 pin Parallel 25 pin Connects to a line out device such as headphones or amplified speakers Connects to a line in device such as a synthesizer stereo walkman or audio CD player Connects to an external microphone Connects to external devices such as a serial printer 16550 UART compatible Connects to any IrDA compliant device such as another IrDA computer or printer without the use of a cord or cable Transmits up to 4Megabits per second Connects to the Extensa Port Replicator see Port Replicator Option in Chapter 4 Connects to a parallel printer or other
4. L To connect a PS 2 mouse insert the connector into the PS 2 port in the rear of the Extensa n 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 Your Extensa computer comes with 16 MB of dynamic random access memory DRAM Your computer also has two memory upgrade slots You can increase memory by installing an upgrade module into either or both slots You can expand RAM from 16 MB up to 80 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 4 7 Audio Options Your computer comes with a set of built in stereo speakers and a monaural microphone but if you wish to use other stereo equipment the computer comes with three audio jacks Line out Line in and Microphone in Connecting Audio 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 fo
5. cord are securely connected O Connect AC adapter to another outlet Computer powerison O Adjust contrast and brightness but screen is blank control O0 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 or use Fn F11 Computer indicates O Turn the computer off wait several an enor at Start up seconds then turn the computer on again If error persists check list of error messages for corrective action Press Fn F1 to ensure all settings are correct Modular bay option O Make sure the module lock is in the does not work locked position 7 3 Startup Error Messages Disk drive A enor Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Failing Bits nnnn Fixed Disk 0 Failure Fixed Disk Contoller Failure Inc orect Drive A type Invalid NVRAM media type Keyboard contoller enor 7 4 Drive A is present but fails the BIOS POST disk tests Enter Setup and check that the drive is defined with the proper disk type Extended memory is not working or configured properly at offset nnnn Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory test Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk drive is not working or not configured properly Run Setup and see if the ha
6. Li Ion DR201 rechargeable battery Your new Duracell smart batteries keep extremely accurate track of the battery capacity However all rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time due to different charging and discharging conditions as well as general wear and usage In order to keep accurate track of the true capacity the battery must be calibrated every once in awhile Caution If the battery loses track of the 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 the following instructions to calibrate your battery 1 Charge the battery by leaving the battery in the computer and having the AC adapter plugged into the computer The battery is fully charged when the charging LED turns off 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer Calibrating the Battery 3 Turn the computer power ON if not already on 4 Exit the Windows operating System to DOS a From Windows 95 Exit by selecting Restart in MS DOS Mode from the Shutdown menu b From Windows for Workgroups Exit by selecting FILE then EXIT WINDOWS from the Program Manager 5 Enter Setup by pre
7. computer in 5V Suspend mode close and latch the cover You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of 5V Suspend mode press a key or touch the touchpad What To Bring to Short Meetings A fully charged battery 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 room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in 5V Suspend mode Fn F3 or Standby mode Fn F4 whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the Computer Home Preparing the Computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home 1 Remove all media from the drives Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head 2 Pack the computer 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
8. 3 What to Bring to Long Meetings 6 3 Taking the Computer Home 00088 6 4 Preparing the Computer 008 6 4 What to Bring with You e 6 4 Special Considerations c cee eeee 6 5 Setting Up a Home Office ee 6 6 Traveling with the Computer 00 6 7 Preparing the Computer 0 08 6 7 What to Bring with You 6 7 Special Considerations 6 8 Traveling Internationally with the COMPULET soriire EE EREE EEEE EEA ees ie 6 9 Preparing the Computer 0008 6 9 What to Bring with You 6 9 Special Considerations ce eeeeee 6 9 Disc onnecting from the Desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories 1 Save your work in progress Shut down the operating system Turn off the computer Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter af WO N Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices If your external devices are connected to the optional port replicator disconnect the notebook from the port replicator You do not need to disconnect the external devices from the port replicator 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer 6 2 Moving Around Preparing the Computer Before moving the computer press Fn F3 to place it in 5V Suspend mode After placing the
9. 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 XJACK is a registered trademark of Megahertz Corporation 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 reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the device and receiver E Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield Cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to
10. Female Connector _ Male Plug AC Adapter AC Charges the internal battery pack and Adapter operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery 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 1 15 2 Using Your Computer Before beginning this chapter ensure you have read and understood Chapter 1 Chapter 2 describes how to start and use your Extensa notebook computer Contents Starting the Computer ssivcsiccvevisiccs secession tenes 2 3 Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls 2 4 Turning the Speakers On and Off 2 5 Using the Microphone sicvccsscctsidesaiostcnigeniendedoas 2 6 Using PC Cards vsesceasirevegiovewensiveevesgeweewredss 2 7 Inserting PC Cards eeceeeeecreeerrerreee 2 7 Ejecting PC CardsS esceererrerrrrrrreee 2 8 Using Indicator Lig ts eeeeeeeceereeerrerree 2 10 Using the Touchpad eeeesererrerrersrrrrsrreee 2 13 Moving the Cursor i cci0ccsescinesseossscoavense 2 13 Configuring the Touchpad 2 14 Using DIS KAD IVES wicus eats ops Sista a apasian shel 2 15 Hard Disk Drive Guidelines 2 16 Removing your Hard Disk Drive 2 16 Inserting your Hard Disk Drive 2 18 CD
11. ROM Drive Guidelines 2 20 Swapping Modules 2 21 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Externally se sssensnseviecauseovscavared conven si case 2 22 2 2 Floppy Disk Drive Guidelines 2 23 Adding Memory 3 cic sowesseecpesadchepsdeueeuewahecs snes 2 25 Running PHDISK a cscssisiecoarcnsneneeorcnennts 2 26 Using the Keyboard cx scccvicesceciesescessi en cndeus 2 28 Special Keys siceciccuessaewsseisadesesaecnsedees 2 28 Windows 95 KeYS ccceeeeeeeeneeee eee 2 31 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 32 N m Lock ON yosccssivsos civverecasevesescceweowns 2 32 Num Lock Off sccsiccsvicsesavecsavsrecessvoeee sens 2 33 Using Connectors and Ports 008 2 34 Starting the Compute Power Switch Power Turns the computer on and off for both Switch AC and battery operation also resumes from OV Suspend and 5V Suspend modes The power switch is software controlled to allow for a proper shutdown from 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 2 3 Using the Brightness and Contrast Contols K e O B e 2 4 You can adjust the screen brightness and contrast levels using hot keys Note The hot keys for brightness and contrast are continuous keys They will adjust as long as you hold them down Brightn
12. bring the following items with you AC adapter and power cord Q The printed users manual Taking the Computer Home Special Considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you Q Ifyou need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat LJ Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer 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 6 5 Taking the Computer Home 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 Traveling with the Compute Preparing the Computer Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Be sure the battery in
13. cee inaeedendserevecesssesens l 7 Power Saving Modes eseeesererrererrerrrerrreeee 1 9 OV Suspend MOde 5 cc seeseceseeeeccieeeeees 1 11 5V Suspend Mode ceeeeeeeeeeee es 1 12 Standby Modes sere cach cuesinnseueedsasedseet 1 13 Securing the Computer sisisccenasascisnerrepaeewnnes 1 14 Using the AC Adapter ssc ccdevascnscicei ences 1 15 1 1 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 installed the computer for the first time Windows 5 Backing up Windows 95 requires approximately 43 formatted 32 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 approximately twenty 3 2 inch 1 44 MB floppy disks To create backup system disks use the Make Disk utility which is located in the Main program group 1 2 Features of the Compute Standard Features The following list displays the standard features of your Extensa computer PCI Bus architecture 16 MB EDO Extended Data Out memory 2 MB EDO video memory Fast video graphics accelerator Ooo ovo O Volt Suspend 5 Volt Suspend and Standby power saving modes No reboot setup function STN or TFT colo
14. clicks into place and the battery door latches Reconnect the AC adapter if necessary SS We 3 Sliding the Battery in Place 3 11 Re Installing the Battery Compartment Door The battery compartment door is designed to not break but come off easily when it has been forced open too far To re install the battery compartment door follow these instructions 1 Align the battery compartment door hinge to the slots towards the back of the battery compartment Battery Door Battery Door Hinge Hinge Slots Re Connecting the Battery Compartment Door 2 Insert the door hinge into the slot 3 Swing the door closed then slide it back until it clicks into place and the battery door latches 3 12 Conserving Battery Powe The following tips can help you prolong the life of a battery charge L Keep the display at the lowest comfortable brightness and contrast level Reducing brightness and contrast even a small amount can significantly reduce power consumption and increase operating time L Set the power management settings in Setup to optimize the time outs OQ You can minimize the number of times the computer needs to access the hard disk drive by using disk caches or RAM disks Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using 3 13 4 Options This chapter provides some basic information on options available for your Extensa computer For more
15. device that uses a standard parallel interface EPP ECP compatible also connects to the floppy disk drive when used externally 2 35 Using Connectors and Ports Extemal Connects to an external analog Monitor monitor 15 pin oa a PS 2 Connects to an external PS 2 meee keyboard numeric keypad or i E mouse Ifyou are connecting a keyboard with a 5 pin DIN connector you need to purchase a 6 pin mini DIN adapter PC Card The PC Card slots supports one Type III or two Type H I PC Cards 2 36 3 Using Battery Power 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 eee 3 2 Switching to Battery Power c cece 3 4 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 5 Recharging the Battery siccivctsvdsscnsiwesas ccavueaeed 3 7 Calibrating the Battery saccseccseciteteyeshseeeeites 3 8 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 3 10 Removing the Battery Pack 3 10 Installing the Battery Pack 3 11 Re Installing the Battery Compartment DO OLA cavabst EEE vad estes T 3 12 Conserving Battery POWET cceeeeee 3 13 Guidelines for Battery Use 4 Caution N
16. into the modular bay replacing the CD ROM drive You can also use the floppy disk drive externally by connecting it to the parallel port This setup allows you to use your floppy disk drive and CD ROM drive simultaneously Refer to Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Externally 2 15 Using Disk Drives 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 OV Suspend hot key Fn F2 to suspend the computer 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 frequently Removing the Hard Disk Drive You can remove your hard disk drive for safe keeping away from your computer or to swap drives with other 670 series computers 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 source of power before removing or installing a hard disk drive Using Disk Drive 1 Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery 2 Disconnect all external devices such asa keyboard or monitor 3 Turn t
17. maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral Devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority whiah is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 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 a lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Duracell Notice The Texas Instruments Extensa 670CD and 670CDT use a Duracell DR35 or DR201 Rechargeable Battery Texas Instruments participates in the Duracell pro link program If you would like to purchase additional batteries please call the Authorized Duracell Purchase Hotline at 1 800 603 8225 If you have ques
18. 2 26 Remove the screw from the memory door Lift up the memory door from the recess in the screw area then remove Follow the instructions that came with your Memory upgrade option to install the additional memory Whenever you change your memory size you should run the PHDISK utility to re size your Suspend to Disk file This file is used to store all your computer information onto the hard disk drive for the OV 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 PHDISK To run PHDISK follow the instructions below In Windows 95 1 From the Taskbar select Start then Shut Down 2 Select the Restart the Computer in MS DOS 3 Click on Yes 4 Type PHDISK C F at the DOS Prompt Adding Memory In Windows for Workgroups 1 Save and Exit all applications 2 From the Program Manager Window select 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 Windows95 Windows for Workgroups or lt DOS you may need to re partition your hard disk drive to allow for the additional m
19. 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 verification and press Enter 6 The password becomes active after you save the changes and exit Setup 5 7 Using System Passwords If you set a password you are prompted for the new password before starting your computer or entering Setup Disabling or Changing a System Password To disable or change a system password 1 Press Fn F1 or F2 during boot to enter Setup 2 Enter your password when prompted 3 Press the arrow keys to move to SECURITY 4 Move down the screen to a Password parameter then press Enter Note You will only be able to change the User Password if you used the User password to enter lt q 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 clear the password Verify your entry then press Enter 6 Save the changes then exit Setup 5 8 6 Mobility This chapter describes all the considerations to help you take advantage of your computer s mobility Contents Disconnecting from the Desktop 6 2 Moving Around vicevesescisteewessewsvwenssveweradewerweses 6 3 Preparing the Computer 0008 6 3 What to Bring to Short Meetings 6
20. Extensa 670 Series Notebook Computers User s Guide 49 47001 021 Printed in Taiwan Copyright 1997 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Part No 49 47001 021 Original Issue May 1997 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 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 recording or otherwise without the prior written permissionof Acer Incorporated Extensa Notebook Computer Model Serial No _ _Purchase Date _ This is a product of Acer Incorporated developed to TI specifications The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments Texas Instruments TI and the TI logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc IBM AT PS 2 and Token Ring 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 Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox
21. Workgroups Windows for Workgroups has no special procedure for ejecting PC cards Simply press the eject button for the card and remove the card 2 9 Using Indicator Lights The computer uses the following indicator lights Power Battery Low Indicator LCD Panel Indicator Lights Power Lights when the computer is on and gia Battery low there is power to the computer m i Indicator Flashes when the battery power is low Connect a powered AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible Z Standby Lights when the computer is in Standby L Mode mode Flashes when the computer is in Indicator 5V Suspend mode The computer enters Standby mode if the Standby hot key Fn F4 is pressed or the STANDBY TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and expires The computer enters 5V Suspend mode when you press the 5V Suspend hot key FN F3 the 5 VOLT SUSPEND TIMEOUT parameter in Setup is enabled and expires or the display is closed 2 10 Using Indicator Lights Num Lock Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Battery Charging Indicator Disk Media Indic ator Front Indic ator Lights amp Disk Media Lights when the computer writes to or WV Indicator reads from the hard disk drive or reads from the CD ROM drive Battery Lights when a powered AC adapter Charging connected to the computer is charging Indicator the battery Flashes when there is a problem with the battery or the battery is
22. afely and solve operational problems Contents Cleaning the Computer cee ee cence eee 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips cece ee cece cence ee eee 7 3 Startup Error Messages cece cess ee ee ee ees 7 4 Cleaning the Computer To ensure trouble free computing regularly take the time to check your computer and clean the screen keyboard and case Caution Never use alcohol benzene thinner or strong chemical agents that could damage 4 the computer s case and never apply liquid directly to the computer only to a clean cloth Never spray 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 regularly by applying a small amount of diluted neutral detergent to a dry lint free cloth Gently rub the surface of the screen with the cloth 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips Computer does not O0 The Operating System is locked up tum off press and hold the power switch for 2 seconds to force the computer to turn off Computer does not O Low battery use AC adapter and come on when power recharge battery switch is pressed O Ensure AC adapter cable and power
23. bilities of your Upgrade Extensa computer by installing a proprietary Advanced PCI Card For more information call 1 800 816 2237 4 10 5 Using Software This chapter describes the software supplied with the computer and how to configure application software to run on the computer Contents Using Supplied Software cee eeeee eee 5 2 Getting Online Help icccescsesevessacassecsncsssepeawss 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Adjusting the Software for the COMI DULCE 25502504 i reiha e eea 5 4 Configuring the Computer for the DOMWALE oer eironr Ceiri ccs sicevivssvensedasseuvevess 5 5 Using System PasswordS eeeeeeerecerreeeee 5 6 Setting a System Password 5 7 Disabling or Changing a System PASSW OL sdcssucesticsateseisaeccaveoinivweaseneameesa 5 8 Using Supplied Software Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk drive LJ Operating system software either Windows 95 or MS DOS and Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT QO Power saving utilities QJ Various third party application software Getting Online Help 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 Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Your
24. computer can execute almost all programs written to execute on AT computers When installing software you may need to provide the following information to the installation program Display The 11 3 inch or 12 1 inch display has an 800 x 600 SVGA resolution When installing an 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 computer keyboard emulates all functions of an IBM AT 101 enhanced keyboard When installing an application select the IBM 101 or AT enhanced keyboard configuration 5 4 Guidelines for Installing Applications 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 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 fo
25. cycling a used battery or any other battery related question please call Duracell Consumer Relations at 1 800 551 2355 9 00 AM 5 00 PM EST Switching to Battery Power 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 3 4 There are two battery low stages in this computer When the battery capacity reaches 7 capacity about 10 minutes remaining the computer enters the first stage of battery low warning At this time the battery low LED found on the LCD panel flashes and an audible warning sounds You can keep the battery audible warning from ever sounding by disabling the BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP option in Setup 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 OV Suspend mode if there is no system activity or if the AC is not plugged in The following actions can maximize the time before the battery is depleted and minimize the effect
26. detailed information and instructions please refer to the installation instructions that come with your option To get the most up to date list of options available with your Extensa computer please call 1 800 816 2237 in the United States or Canada Outside of the United States or Canada please contact your local Extensa dealer Contents PO PO ARLE i cds outed asa a aah arate 4 2 PE Card So erroe eaei PEE CEECEE EOE EEEE E 4 3 PS 2 Devi E Sse osre EEE EREE Eia 4 4 External Monitor ssssssssssesssressresesesseresese 4 5 Ext rnal MOUSE aerer ors Erener E Erri 4 6 MEMOY veccasicces res toevtus seas vives teuvcuesbes teres lecseuese 4 7 Audio Options ssc sesvaeccstessensaerswcesiocdiecsacoises 4 8 Docking Option s si5svesvaveoks ey eeaenience oeavaenauns 4 9 Miscellaneous Options e cece ee ee eee ees 4 10 AC Adapter Your Extensa uses a small lightweight external AC adapter to charge and power the computer The AC adapter can be operated anywhere 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 supplied with your computer Another adapter can damage your computer DC Connector Female Connector _ Male Plug AC Adapter Your Extensa computer supports all PCMCIA and Cardbus PC Cards These PC cards are used to add functionalit
27. e eee 3 4 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 5 Recharging the Battery eee ee sees 3 7 Calibrating the Battery siscscssiccnsuevewessietseeesiets 3 8 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 3 10 Re Installing the Battery Compartment Door 3 12 Conserving Battery POWET ccceeeees 3 13 viii Chapter4 Options PGS ACA DLE nosini iE E RERE REEERE 4 2 PC Cards oirro siirrt eE EAEEREN 4 3 PS 2 DEVICES sacs cern svan cstacinsesvsenmosntetsemcswavaayes 4 4 External Monitor vsicvcsstseccucieu wacateuseetatsepwcdess 4 5 External Mouse since hac niaka 4 6 MEMOTY sce secede toeter aoe ee eee eee 4 7 Audio Options sais escevsessccsw se evesaved oc casWebosenswass 4 8 Docking OPHON serre ebenon ter renea Nte 4 9 Miscellaneous Options esseseseeseessesreesee 4 10 Chapter 5 Using Software Using Supplied Software eee eee ees 5 2 Getting Online Help xt tucdiereeciceaeeveaesseeeaness 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Using System Passwords c ccceceeee eee 5 6 Chapter6 Mobility Disconnecting from the Desktop 6 2 Moving Around eserine ersi E Ne TUNE ear ies 6 3 Taking the Computer Home 0008 6 4 Traveling with the Computer 0 6 7 Traveling Internationally with the Computer 6 9 Chapter7 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer sux cciserewersesnewes corveweenss 7 2 Troubleshooting Tip
28. emory Check with your system administrator 2 27 Using the Keyboard The computer has many special keys most of which 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 Cti 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 to enable printing graphics Cti Break Terminates the current command or application Cti P Sets the computer to echo keystrokes to the printer prints a line when you press Enter continues until you press Ctrl P again Cti Alt Del Terminates all programs reloads MS DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC file also called warm start or warm 2 28 Using the Keyboard Cti AlH F1 Brings up the System Setup screen anytime from an external keyboard Cti Alt F2 Invokes OV Suspend from an external keyboard Cti Alt 53 Invokes 5V Suspend from an external keyboard Cti AltHFl2 s Toggles the screen output between the LCD external CRT or both SIMULSCAN from an external keyboard CHAS Toggles the internal speaker on and off from an external keyboard F2 Loads the ROM based Setup when during POST pressed during POST power on se
29. erating 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 to 500 Hz 1 5 1 6 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 Using the Compute Q Never pick up or carry the computer by the display 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 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 OQ To avoid overheating the computer never place anything on top of the computer when itis operating or recharging the battery O Before moving an active computer press the OV Suspend hot key Fn F2 to put the computer into OV Suspend mode and close the display refer to OV Suspend Mode in the next section OY Do not try to force the dis
30. ess Contol Contrast Contol Press Fn T and Fn J to increase and decrease the brightness of the display respectively The brighter the screen the more power is used during battery operation Press Fn and Fn lt to increase and decrease the contrast of the display respectively The higher the contrast setting the more power is used during battery operation Tuming the Speakers On and Off 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 Press Fn End to toggle the speaker On Off 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 End overrides the setting 2 5 Using the Microphone located in front of the touchpad inside the LCD Your computer has a built in microphone latch 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 2 6 Using PC Cards Inserting PC Cards You can insert up to two Type I or Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card into the slots on the side of the computer You can install PC Cards while the computer is run
31. ever dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire Recycle if possible The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life In particular 4 Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight moisture chemicals or temperature extremes 4 Do not short the battery leads or insert the battery upside down LJ 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 3 months 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 after storage in a very warm place until the thermal fuses cool Guidelines for Battery Use Keep the Duracell smart battery properly calibrated to maintain a maximum charge by following the conditioning instructions in this chapter This computer is designed to only work with the Smart Duracell battery packs Only use the authorized DR35 and DR201 packs with this computer Note The Texas Instruments Extensa 670 are designed to use a Duracell DR35 or DR201 Rechargeable Battery Texas Instruments participates in the Duracell pro link program If lt i you would like to purchase additional batteries please call the Authorized Duracell Purchase Hotline at 1 800 603 8225 If you have questions about battery performance re
32. he computer over and locate the hard disk drive bay cover 4 Locate the release tab on the bottom side of the hard disk drive bay cover While pressing down slightly on the release tab slide the cover to the right and set aside SV o AZ Bottom View Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover 5 While lifting up the hard disk drive release tab on the front of the hard disk drive module use both finger grip areas to pull the module out of the computer Using Disk Drives Finger Release Finger Grip Tab Grip Area Area Hard Disk Drive Di Bottom View mE y 2 Release Tab Bottom View Removing a Hard Disk Drive Inserting the Hard Disk Drive Use the following instructions to insert a hard disk drive Follow the instructions that came with your hard disk drive upgrade kit for inserting a new hard disk drive 1 Insert the hard disk drive into the bay with the release tab facing up Slide the hard disk drive in until you feel the connectors engage with a slight click Bottom View 4 Inserting a Hard Disk Drive Using Disk Drive 2 Replace the hard disk drive cover by aligning the release tab as shown at point on the computer and then seat the cover into the slot making sure the back edge of the cover is flush with the computer Make sure the bottom of the cover is also flush with the computer
33. idle before the computer enters OV Suspend Hard Disk The amount of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the hard disk will spin down the motor Display The amount of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the display back light turns off The computer will not enter any of the power management time out modes if the hard disk drive CD ROM or floppy disk drive 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 actively looking for a new CD to be inserted This option is set to a default of DISABLED Power Saving Modes OV Suspend Mode OV Suspend mode saves the exact spot you are at on your computer then removes all power without losing any data In OV 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 OV Suspend hot key Fn F2 to enter OV Suspend mode To resume normal operation press the power switch OV 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 enabled and your battery runs down toa critically low level Note Your computer will not enter OV Suspend lt i mode if the OV S
34. lf test at computer startup Fn Fl Brings up the System Setup screen anytime Fn F2 Invokes OV Suspend Fn F3 Invokes 5V Suspend Fn F4 Invokes Standby Fn F6 Toggles the scroll lock function ON and OFF When ON the screen moves one line up and down when you press the up and down keys 2 29 Using the Keyboard Fn F7 Toggles the NumLock function ON and OFF The internal numeric keypad is activated when NumLock is ON Refer to the Using the Internal Numeric Keypad section for more 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 t Adjusts the brightness up Fn Adjusts the brightness down Fn gt Adjusts the contrast brighter Fn Adjusts the contrast darker Fn nd Toggles the internal speaker on and off 2 30 Using the Keyboard Windows 95 Keys The keyboard also has two Windows 95 specific keys that allow you to perform special functions under Windows 95 Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key performs special functions 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 Display Run dialog box Application key Displays the applicati
35. ning 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 2 7 Using PC Cards In Windows for Workgroups Windows for Workgroups beeps to indicate it has detected the card If a driver for the PC card has already been loaded you can 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 The eject buttons fold out of the way when a PC card is inserted in the slot To eject the card flip out the corresponding eject button and press in on the eject button PC Card Eject Buttons PC Card Bect Buttons 2 8 Using PC Cards In Windows 95 Follow these steps to eject a PC Card while using Windows 95 1 Open the Control Panel Click on the PC Card icon Select the card you want to eject Click on Stop a A U N When Windows 95 responds with the message You may safely remove this device click OK flip out the eject button and press it to eject the PC Card In Windows for
36. not recognized by the smart charger Turns off when the battery is fully charged and the AC adapter is connected or when operating on battery only 2 11 Using Indic ator Lights CapsLock Lights when the caps lock function is Indic ator toggled ON using the Caps Lock key Num Lock Lights when the embedded numeric Indic ator 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 2 12 Using the Touchpad Moving the Cursor The embedded touchpad offers a unique and efficient way of pointing and selecting in a Windows environment The following figure shows the touchpad Touchpad The touchpad responds to 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 serial mouse to your computer Refer to Using i Note You can also connect an external PS 2 or Connectors and Ports later in this chapter Using the Touchpad Configuring the Touchpad You can personalize the control of the touchpad by configuring various setting using the Synaptics Touchpad utility Configure the touchpad using the Mouse utility located in the Control Panel Window Follow these steps to configure the touchpad In Windows 95 1 Selec
37. of losing power LJ Set the screen brightness and contrast control to the lowest possible setting LJ Save your work in progress to minimize the danger of losing data Q Ifyou are using a RAM disk save the contents of the RAM disk to the hard disk drive Responding to Low Battery Conditions Whenever you are not actively using the computer press the 5V Suspend hot key Fn F3 or Standby hot key Fn F4 to put the computer into 5V Suspend mode or Standby mode respectively Q Turn off the computer or put the computer in OV Suspend mode Fn F2 if it does not need to be active The computer does not consume power in OV Suspend mode Once your computer enters OV Suspend mode you can install a fully charged battery and then resume from OV Suspend mode AC power can be connected at anytime Recharging the Battery 4 Caution Never recharge the battery differently from the procedure described in this manual The following procedure is acceptable under most 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 computer charges the battery when it is on as well as when it is off as long as the AC is plugged in Calibrating the Battery This Extensa system uses either a Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH DR35 or Lithium Ion
38. on s context menu same as a right click Please refer to your Windows 95 manual for more information on these Windows 95 specific keys and their functions 2 31 Using the Intemal Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded keypad that provides the same functions as the discrete numeric keypad on an AT enhanced keyboard The embedded numeric keypad 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 DOO7TTTOTOQ e JG JE OODE GS LULL JUVE S ULL ser OSS SS Num Lock On 2 32 Using the Intemal Numeric Keypad Pressing Shift with a key generates the characters shown in the following figure DOOOOOTOQOOO OSBE VOSUSLUVUUJL JIU Ee UL LOLOTU UPRA Num Lock On with Shift
39. play beyond its fully opened position about 180 degrees 1 7 Using the Computer Caution In the rare event that you see or smell anything that indicates overheating smoke or a strange smell i 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 Extensa dealer or service center 1 8 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 power 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 determines when power Management management is enabled 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 of the battery power DISABLE Disable all power time out settings Standby The amount of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the computer enters Standby mode 5V Suspend The amount of time the computer Timeout needs to be idle before the computer enters 5V Suspend 1 9 Power Saving Modes 1 10 OV Suspend The amount of time the computer Timeout needs to be
40. r information on upgrading your memory 5 5 Using System Passwords The computer has a two password security system Supervisor and User The Supervisor password is used by system administrators who manage multiple notebooks and gives an extra level of security while still allowing users to set their individual Setup preferences in the system 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 computer resumes from OV Suspend mode if the PASSWORD CHECK DURING RESUME parameter in Setup is enabled 5 6 Using System Passwords 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 your authorized Extensa service represenative This service is not covered by warranty To set a password in Setup follow these 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
41. r display 16 bit stereo audio Fast infrared communication Oooo Oo Duracell NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride or optional Li Ion Lithium Ion battery pack m 1 43 GB or higher capacity hard disk drive with Local Bus m Internal touchpad pointing device Q Small lightweight AC adapter 1 3 Features of the Computer Customizing Features The following features allow you to customize your computer to fit your requirements Q Modular bay that accepts a 3 inch floppy disk drive module or CD ROM drive module OQ PS 2 port for connecting an external keyboard numeric keypad or mouse UJ 9 pin serial port for connecting external devices such as a modem or mouse UJ Simultaneous display with external CRT U One Type III or two Type II I Cardbus PC Card slots lower slot accepts Zoomed Video port enabled PC cards OQ Parallel port with EPP and ECP for connecting to a printer or the floppy disk drive module 8 MB 16 MB and 32 MB EDO 64 bit type small outline dual inline memory module soDIMM upgrades LJ Advanced PCI Card slot for installing a feature upgrade option 1 4 Environmental Spec ific ations 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 Op
42. r example or make a recording if you have the correct software Microphone in allows you to record input into the computer through an external microphone Docking Option The docking option is a full featured port replicator that duplicates all of the ports on your computer plus some additional ports The port replicator allows you to have an easy one step connect disconnect to the various cables in the back of your computer See the instructions that come with your port replicator for more details 4 9 Miscellaneous Options Your Extensa computer can accept many additional options and Texas Instruments is the best source for these options Some of the additional options include Batteries You can purchase spare batteries Duracell NiMH or Li Ion from your local computer store or directly from Duracell A list of phone numbers to call to order the Duracell batteries is listed in your computer Click on the Duracell icon to view the directory For information on these batteries refer to Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Canying Helps protect the computer and Case accessories during transport Several carrying cases are available including leather cases accessory cases portfolios and backpacks For the current list of available accessories call 1 800 816 2237 Printers You can connect a parallel printer to the parallel port or a serial printer to the serial port connectors Feature You can enhance the capa
43. r force open the access shutter on a floppy disk Always remove a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive before turning off the computer Never transport the computer with a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive Doing so can damage the drive head If a floppy disk is damaged try to make a copy of it and immediately discard it When floppy disks are not in use keep them in a storage box to protect them from damage or loss 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 Adding Memory Your computer has 16 MB of EDO dynamic random access memory DRAM for computer system memory You can increase the amount of your computer system memory up to 80MB by adding industry standard small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules soDIMM into the memory upgrade slots 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 the memory options door indicated by the memory icon ima on the bottom of your computer Memory Options Door 2 25 Adding Memory
44. rd disk drive type is correctly identified try setting this to Auto The disk drive type is not correctly identified in Setup Run Setup and set the correct disk drive type There is a problem with NVRAM CMOS access Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The keyboard controller failed the test Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Startup Error Messages Keyboard enor Q The keyboard is not working Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code nn for the key Locate the stuck key and loosen the key Operating system not LJ Operating system cannot be located found on either Drive A or Drive C Enter Setup and verify that these two parameters are properly identified LJ Reset the HDD or reinsert the floppy disk Press F1 gt to resume This message is displayed after any lt F2 gt to Setup recoverable error message Press F1 to continue the boot process or F2 to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot Previous POST did not complete incomplete Default successfully POST then loads configuration used default values and offers to run Setup Run Setup to check for incorrect settings 7 5 Startup Error Messages Real time clock enor Shadow Ram Failed at offset nnnn System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP System cache enor Cache disabled Sys
45. s vcicdisvaseseapenvesteensetvuxess 7 3 Startup Error Messages cece eee ee eee e eens 7 4 ix This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments Extensa 670 Series notebook computers The Extensa series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as CardBus 16 bit stereo audio module bay Fast Infrared and internal pointing device 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 computer We hope you enjoy your Extensa computer With proper care your computer will provide you with years of productive service 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 cece eee eee 1 2 Features of the Computer ccceeeeee eee 1 3 Standard Features 1 3 Customizing Features c cece ee eens 1 4 Environmental Specifications 5 1 5 Using the COMmpulersiys iietc
46. ssing 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 and the BATTERY LOW SUSPEND parameter to your preferred settings 12 Recharge the battery 3 9 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to remove the battery 4 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 compartment door 2 Slide the battery compartment door forward slightly then swing the door open 3 Pull the battery out by pulling on the loop attached to the battery Removing the Battery 3 10 Removing and Installing the 1 2 Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to install the battery Unlatch the battery compartment door Slide the battery compartment cover forward slightly then swing the door open Insert the battery pack connector side up into the compartment then push the battery completely into the compartment until you feel the contacts engage Swing the door closed then slide it back in until it
47. t the Start button then select Settings 2 Select Control Panel 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 Double click on the Mouse icon 4 Select the Touchpad tab to customize the touchpad to your preference 5 Click on Help for the Synaptics Touchpad drivers online documentation Using Disk Drive Hard Disk The Extensa computer comes with a Drive 1 43 GB or higher capacity hard disk drive The hard disk drive is formatted and loaded with software during manufacture Do not format the hard disk drive CD ROM The high speed CD ROM drive brings Drive you portable multimedia The CD ROM drive is a removable module that interchanges with the floppy disk drive in the modular bay Refer to Swapping Modules later in this section Hoppy Disk The floppy disk drive can access Drive formatted 3 5 inch double sided high density 2HD 1 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 can be installed
48. tandby Mode Standby mode saves some computer power by turning off a few of the unused devices and still allows you to resume your work instantly 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 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 To prevent unintended results press a non l Note The computer acts on the key you press printing character such as Shift Ctrl or Alt Refer to Chapter 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions section for more ideas on how to conserve power Securing the Computer 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 around a table desk drawer handle or any immovable object 2 Locate the Kensington lock icon f at the rear of the left 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 Using the AC Adapte oe
49. tem CMOS checksum bad run SETUP System RAM Failed at offset nnnn 7 6 Realtime clock fails test This may require board repair Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The CMOS clock battery indicator shows that the battery is dead Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM cache failed the BIOS test and BIOS disabled the cache Contact your dealer or an authorized service center System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in CMOS Run Setup and reconfigure the system either by restoring default values and or making your own selections System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64K block at which the error was detected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Startup Error Messages System timer error The timer test failed This requires system board repair Contact your dealer or an authorized service center 7 7
50. the computer is charged Airport security often requires you to turn on your computer when bringing it to the gate area What To Bring with You Bring the following items with you AC adapter Modular bay accessories Spare fully charged battery packs u Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Traveling with the Computer Special Considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage L Have the computer inspected by hand Do not put the computer through a security X ray machine or a metal detector UO Avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Traveling Intemationally with the Compute 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 u Q m AC adapter Power cords that are appropriate to the country to which you are traveling Modular bay accessories Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to Customs officials Special Considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer 7 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer s
51. tions about battery performance recycling a used battery or any other battery related question please call Duracell Consumer Relations at 1 800 551 2355 9 00 AM 5 00 PM EST Preface Chapter1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Disks eee eee 1 2 Features of the Computer eceeeeeeee 1 3 Environmental Specifications 06 1 5 Using the COmiPULer sic cscssnuncusidasnoasttalasedicac 1 7 Power Saving Modes isscswrscewccwensaviowcedevewn odes 1 9 Securing the COMpuUterT sviccoccsvewnnoestecsoresvavens l 14 Using the AC Adapter eesceececerrerrrrreree 1 15 Chapter2 Using Your Computer Starting the COMPuUtle roy cscs ccswccwcssevcowcaseverweesss 2 3 Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls 2 4 Turning the Speakers On and Off 2 5 Using the Microphone sn iccsiesdeasseayienedvassedokes 2 6 Using PC Cards vis siicsccasetesicuvevencesiwtasienstesyte 2 7 Using Indicator Lig ts eeeeceeeecerrecrerreeee 2 10 Using the Touchpad sssceeeererrererrersrrreree 2 13 Usine Disk Drives paccnciconsceatuamahesdcnnmtncdonatess 2 15 Adding Memory ses veevecsesvovessurvevevseseoncaseweoveds 2 25 Using the Keyboard 2 0 sdoccicisxoscsesegeareenaoes 2 28 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 32 Using Connectors and Ports 006 2 34 Chapter3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use eee eee 3 2 Switching to Battery Power ccce
52. uspend file is missing or is the incorrect size Refer to Chapter 2 Adding Memory section for further information 5V Suspend Mode 5V Suspend mode consumes very little power when you are not using your computer yet still resumes quickly With a fully charged battery your computer can remain in 5V Suspend mode for days 1 11 Power Saving Modes Caution If your computer loses power while in 5V Suspend you will lose all of your unsaved data In 5V Suspend mode the computer saves the current computer state into 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 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 lt resume from a 5V Suspend You may see the screen blank a few times while the computer restores all of the system states 1 12 Power Saving Modes S
53. y to your computer such as communicating over a telephone or connecting to a network The computer has built in slots that support one Type III or two Type II 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 modems 4 3 You Extensa computer supports external devices that connect to a PS 2 port Such devices include an external numeric keypad external keyboards or external mouse 4 4 Extemal Monito Your Extensa computer supports standard analog external monitors with resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 modes The computer also supports DDC compatible monitors allowing you to use the Green monitors those monitors 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 the Fn F12 hot key 4 6 Your Extensa computer comes with a pointing device already installed but you can use an external PS 2 or serial mouse
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