Acer Extensa Series User's Manual
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1. 2 7 3 Startup Error Messages ee ee neon ee 14 Appendix A Where to Get Help vi This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments Extensa notebook computers The Extensa series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as PCMCIA and internal pointing device The following figure displays the Extensa computer Extensa This manual should answer most of the questions you have about the day to day operation of your Extensa notebook computer Use the Quick Start instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time vii viii 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 procedures in the Quick Start instructions read this chapter to learn about important functions of your computer Some such as Creating Backup Diskettes should be performed as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer Contents Creating Backup Diskettes 1 2 Features of the Computer 1 3 Standard Features sis nn aa 1 3 Optimizing Features cucina 1 4 Environmental Specifications eeeeeeeeceeeee 1 5 Using che Computer aan 1 62. 0 0 3 6 Conditioning the B ttery ars 3 7 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack 3 8 Removing the Battery Pack 3 8 Installing the Battery Pack 3 9 Conserving Battery Power eee 3 10 3 1 Guidelines for Battery Use N Caution Never dispose of exhausted batteries in a fire Recycle if possible The battery should be handled carefully to ensure maximum life In particular A Do not drop the battery or subject it to shocks A Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight moisture chemicals or temperature extremes LI Do not short the battery leads or insert the battery upside down O 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 O Never use the battery to power other products A 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 O Keep the Duracell NiMH battery properly conditioned to maintain a maximum charge by following the conditioning instructions in this chapter 3 2 Switc hing to Battery Powe This procedure should only be done if your battery currently has charge remaining The Duracell NiMH battery pack is hot pluggable To use battery power install batteries as described in Inst
3. O 16 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9803933 0001 You can expand RAM from 8 MB up to 40 MB For further information refer to the installation instructions that come with your optional memory Caution TI does not warrant the use 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 AN 4 9 Audio Options Your notebook comes with 16 bit stereo audio A built in speaker is located on the palm rest Built in Speaker Built in Speaker Besides the built in speaker there are three audio ports located in the rear of the Extensa line in microphone in and line out Connecting Audio Devices 4 10 Miscellaneous Option There are additional options available for use with your notebook These include Batteries You can purchase spare batteries Duracell NiMH from your local computer store for your notebook For information on these batteries refer to Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Canying Helps protect the computer and accessories Case during transport Two carrying cases are available E Deluxe Carrying Case TI Part No 2568069 0001 carries the notebook computer and several smaller accessories such as the AC adapter floppy disks etc E Executive Brief Case TI Part No 9793372 00
4. oO 10Base2 Ethernet Thin Coax Card TI Part No 9791773 0002 For the current list of available PCMCIA cards call 1 800 TI TEXAS option 2 1 Ejecting a PCMCIA Card from Windows 95 Follow these steps to eject a PCMCIA card while using Windows 95 4 3 PCMCIA 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click on the PCMCIA icon 3 Select the card you want to eject 4 Click on Stop 5 After receiving a Windows 95 prompt You may safely remove this device press the eject button to eject the PCMCIA card Ww 2 PCMCIA Eject Buttons x Ejecting a PCMCIA Card 4 4 Numeric Keypad The optional PS 2 Numeric Keypad TI Part No 2581381 0001 can be used instead of the internal numeric keypad PS 2 Numeric Keypad To use the PS 2 numeric keypad turn the notebook off Plug the keypad s cable connector into the computer s PS 2 Mouse Keyboard connector located on the rear of the computer See Using Connectors and Ports in Chapter 2 For further information on the PS 2 Numeric Keypad refer to instructions that come with your keypad 4 5 Extemal Monitor 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 cover closed You can also display images on the external and internal display at the same time This feature i
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6. Disabling or Changing a System Password To disable or change a system password 1 Exit Windows 95 by selecting Restart in MS DOS Mode from the Shutdown menu 2 Press F2 during POST power on self test at system startup to enter Setup 3 Select SYSTEM SECURITY and press Enter 4 Move down the screen to a Password parameter then press or 5 Enter your current password when prompted 6 You can now enter a new password or disable the password completely To disable the password simply hit Enter twice without entering a new password 7 Press Esc to exit and select Yes when prompted to save the changes and reboots 5 7 Using a System Password Caution If you forget the system password you will not be able to use your computer To OG regain access you must send your computer to the Texas Instrument manufacturing facility in Temple Texas This service is not covered by warranty 5 8 6 Traveling with Your Computer This chapter helps you prepare for traveling with your computer Contents Tips for the Traveler este 6 2 What to Take When Traveling 6 4 Packing the Computer and Accessories 6 5 Tips for the Traveler Your Extensa Computer is a precision instrument containing many sensitive components It should be handled with care Here are some suggestions for traveling A Never expose the computer to excessive vibration LI Do not check the computer as
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9. Note If the notebook is unable to enter suspend to disk mode the Standby indicator lights up lt When this happens data remains in memory and is lost if power is lost Call your dealer for assistance 1 8 Securing the Compute Your Extensa computer comes with a safety notch To physically secure your computer complete the following steps 1 Wrap the cable of a portable computer Kensington security lock not provided around a table desk drawer handle or any immovable object 2 Insert the lock into the notch at the rear of the computer 3 Turn the key to secure the lock Securing the Computer 1 9 Using the AC Adapter Connector 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 The AC adapter has a detachable AC power cord Caution Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer Another adapter may damage your computer Using the AC Adapte To connect the AC adapter complete the following steps 1 Turn off the power or press the Suspend to Disk button to put the computer into suspend to disk mode 2 Connect the female connector of the AC cord to the inlet on the AC adapter 3 Plug the DC connector into the matching jack on the rear panel of the computer 4 Plug the ma
10. Connects to an external PS 2 keyboard numeric keypad or mouse If you are connecting a keyboard with a 5 pin DIN connector you need to purchase a 6 pin mini DIN adapter 2 21 Using Connectors and Ports B I A Ci 2 22 Extemal Monitor 15 pin Serial 9 pin Parallel 25 pin Line in Microphone in Line out PCMCIA Connects to an external analog VGA monitor Connects to external devices such as a serial printer 16550 UART compatible Connects to a parallel printer or other device that uses a standard parallel interface EPP ECP compatible Connects to a line in device such as a synthesizer stereo walkman or audio CD player Connects to an external microphone Connects to a line out device such as headphones or amplified speakers The PCMCIA slots supports one Type MI or two Type II I PCMCIA cards Open the PCMCIA door to access the slots 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 This chapter covers charging the battery and maximizing the time between charges and assumes that you installed and charged the battery as directed in the Quick Start instructions Contents Guidelines for Battery Use 3 2 Switching to Battery Power 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 Recharging the Battery
11. Installing Applications 5 4 Adjusting the Software for the Computer Your 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 Keyboard Mouse The display has an 80 column by 25 line display with 640 x 480 VGA 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 1024x768 depending on the model of your monitor but this configuration does not work on the internal display 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 If you are using the built in pointing device or an external PS 2 mouse you may select the Microsoft or IBM PS 2 mouse Guidelines for Installing Applications Configunng the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility Processing Some older applications cannot execute Speed at the higher speeds available with the computer If the user s manual for the program indicates a maximum processing speed you can use the SPEED utility to reduce the CPU to the required spe
12. MB and 16 MB EDO type small outline dual inline memory module soDIMM upgrades Only one of the keyboard PS 2 mouse or numeric keypad options can be installed at any given time 1 4 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 80 Storage 20 to 80 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 26 Hz limited to 0 015 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 0 5g 26 to 250 Hz Storage Sinusoidal 5 to 27 Hz limited to 0 016 inch peak to peak maximum displacement 2 0g 27 to 500 Hz 1 5 Using the Computer U Never pick up or carry your unit by the display LJ Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust U Never expose the computer to excessive vibration U Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by audio system speakers or telephone handsets U Be sure the wall outlet supplies the voltage required by the AC adapter Check the labels on the bottom of the computer case and on the AC adapter U Avoid leaving your
13. ROM based Setup from the during POST DOS prompt not in Windows 95 when pressed during POST power on self test at system startup Ctri Alt Del Terminates all programs reloads MS DOS and executes the AUTOEXEC file also called warm start or warm boot 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 Below 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 2 17 Using the Keyboard Windows logo key M Minimize All Windows logo key R Display Run dialog box Application key Displays the application s context menu same as a right click Please refer to your Windows 95 manual for more information on these Windows 95 specific keys and their functions 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 Num Lk as signaled by the Num Lock indicator on or off Num Lock On
14. 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 which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 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 intention 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 Preface Chapter1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Diskettes 1 2 Features of the Computer 1 3 Environmental Specifications 1 5 Using the Computer sauna 1 6 Suspend to Disk Mode 1 8 Securing the Computer unse 1 10 Using the AC Adapter l 11 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Starting the Computer 2 2 Using the Brightness Control 2 3 Using the Contrast Control
15. 01 a larger carrying case that carries the notebook docking bar s and various smaller accessories Printers You can connect almost any parallel printer to the parallel port or a serial printer to the serial port Texas Instruments makes a variety of laser and ink jet printers you can use with your computer 4 11 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 5 2 Getting Online Help nora 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Adjusting the Software for the COMPUTE dc sacar denscvommaniestonenvireecentesnenesess 5 4 Configuring the Computer for the Sollware anne 5 5 Using Password rana 5 6 Setting a System Password 5 6 Disabling or Changing a System Password rn 5 7 5 1 Using Supplied Software 5 2 Your computer is shipped with the following software installed on the hard disk LI Microsoft Windows 95 O Power saving utilities LI PC Doctor runs from DOS mode only oO Various third party application software Getting Online Help All of the supplied software have online help files which reduce the need to refer to printed manuals and provide you with information when you are away from printed manuals To obtain Windows 95 help select the Start button and then select Help 5 3 Guidelines for
16. 2 4 Using the Volume Control 2 5 Ejeeting PCMCIA Cards 2 6 Using Indicator Liehts sans ass 2 7 Using the Touchpad 2 9 Using Disk Drives sea 2 13 Addins WIEMOEY iii 2 15 Using the Keyboard use 2 16 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 19 Using Connectors and Ports 2 21 Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use 3 2 Switching to Battery Power 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 Recharging the Battery 20 3 6 Conditioning the Battery 3 7 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 3 8 Conserving Battery Power 3 10 Chapter4 Options ee 4 2 PEMCA ge 4 3 Numerie Key EE 4 5 External Monitor une unse see 4 6 Using an External Mouse 4 7 Using and External Revboard 4 8 Memory EEN 4 9 Audio OPliOns 4 24 wa vee wee ew 4 10 Miscellaneous Options 00 4 11 Chapter 5 Using Software Using Supplied Software 5 2 Getting Online Help aa 5 3 Guidelines for Installing Applications 5 4 Using a Password ca 5 6 Chapter 6 Traveling with Your Computer Tips for dh 6 2 What to Take When Traveltng 6 4 Packing the Computer and Accessories 6 5 Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer aria 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips
17. Extensa Copyright 1996 Texas Instruments All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan Extensa Series Notebook User s Guide TI Part No 9811352 0001 Original Issue January 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 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 permission of Texas Instruments Extensa Notebook Computer Model Serial No Purchase Date Extensa is a trademark of Texas Instruments The icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are copyrighted by Texas Instruments TranXit is a trademark of Puma Technology IBM OS 2 AT PS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Windows 95 and Xenix are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation NetWare is a registered trademark o
18. Options Hardware Programs A da 2 A Fonts Keyboard Modems Multimedia ag a gt I el Network Passwords PC Card Printers PCMCIA gd 3 Es Raninnal Caunde Suckam Changes settings for your mouse DA 3 Double click on the Touchpad icon and select General Mouse Properties 2 x Buttons Pointers Motion General Cancel Apply 4 Select the Options button to display the Synaptics Touchpad Control Panel dialog box 2 11 Using the Touchpad ynaptics TouchPad Control Panel n Category Change appearance of the screen pointer Color and Size Pointer Growth Grow while moving N x R Threshold Slow lt Hrs Delay Orientation N LS N Short Long Pointer Trails R N Show EE Length Short Al gt Long Shortcuts IDN For more options click on the category list at left You can configure different aspects of the touchpad including the pointer motion and orientation as well as touchpad shortcuts See the online help for details 2 12 Using Disk Drive Hard Disk The Extensa notebook comes with a 540 million byte 524 MB or higher capacity hard disk drive The hard disk is formatted and loaded with software during manufacture Do not format the hard disk Foppy Drive The floppy drive can read from and write to formatted 3 5 inch double sided high density 2HD 1 44 MB floppies and to lower capacity 720 KB double densi
19. Suspend to Disk Mode 1 8 Securing the Computer 1 10 Using the AC Adapter ns ai 1 11 1 1 Creating Backup Diskettes You should create your backup system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing your notebook This process requires approximately thirty 3 1 2 inch 1 44 MB diskettes Labels for the diskettes are included with the manual To create backup system diskettes use the Create System Disk tool that is part of Windows 95 1 2 Features of the Compute Standard Features The following table displays Extensa standard features LI 8 MB EDO memory 1 MB of video memory Fast video graphics accelerator O UU Suspend to disk zero volt suspend function LI No reboot setup function accessed through Setup button only Dualscan color displays Simultaneous display with external CRT 16 bit stereo audio One type III or two type II I PCMCIA slots Parallel port with EPP and ECP Duracell NiMH battery pack Oooo oo CU 540 million byte 524 MB or higher capacity hard disk with VL Local Bus O Internal 3 5 inch floppy drive O Internal touchpad pointing device O 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 U External keyboard port U External PS 2 mouse port U External numeric keypad port O 4 MB 8
20. When the Num Lock indicator is on pressing a key generates the characters shown in the following figure a i DI dh HDH _ __ HK LIZ ob Num Lock On Using the Intemal Numeric Keypad Pressing Shift with a key generates the characters shown in the following figure FL IL JJ JL UU MUTU SSL KI ee ee UL IN O I Ul Lig Bn LLL IL ELLE ET Num Lock On with Shift If you press and hold Fn in this mode the keypad generates their normal characters Num Lock Off When the Num Lock indicator is off the keyboard acts as normal Pressing Fn with a key generates the same characters shown in the previous figure Num Lock On with Shift 2 20 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 ses e om DC In Connects the AC adapter output connector to this jack to recharge the battery and supply ac power to the computer d Caution Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits PS 2
21. alling the Battery Pack later in this section Your computer will automatically switch to AC power whenever an AC adapter is plugged into the notebook At this time your battery will automatically be recharged Hint To maintain a full charge on your battery always reconnect the computer to the AC adapter as soon as possible after battery operations 3 3 Responding to Low Battery Conditions 3 4 The notebook has battery low warning signals that are both audible and visible When the battery has 5 to 10 of its charge remaining the power indicator light found to the left of the power switch flashes at regular intervals until the battery power is depleted The buzzer also generates four continuous beeps every minute if you enabled the BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP parameter in Setup When the power indicator light starts to blink you usually have around 3 minutes remaining before the computer enters suspend mode The time remaining depends on the battery the computer and the activity it is performing The following actions can maximize the time before the battery is depleted and minimize the effect of losing power LI Turn the screen brightness and contrast control to the lowest possible setting LJ Save your work in progress to minimize the danger of losing data O Ifyou are using a RAM disk save the contents of the RAM disk to the hard disk QO Press the Suspend to Disk button to put the computer into s
22. baggage take the computer as carry on luggage if traveling by air A Do not put the computer through a security X ray machine or a metal detector have the computer inspected by hand Be sure the computer is loaded with a charged battery in case airport security requires you to turn on the computer O Ifyou are traveling internationally carry a proof of purchase with you in case you need to show it to customs officials LI Avoid placing the computer where it can be stepped on or knocked around A Disconnect all peripherals before packing the computer A Transport the computer with the display closed and the power off 6 2 Tips for the Travele LJ Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the display 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 temperatures LI Always carry the computer in a protective case Cautions next to its top cover Too much pressure When packing the computer do not pack items N against the top cover can damage the display Do not travel with a floppy in the floppy drive This can damage the drive head 6 3 What to Take When Traveling If you plan to use your computer when travel
23. computer in storage for more than two weeks without a charged battery if the computer is not connected to the AC adapter The battery that maintains the configuration time and date will discharge U To avoid overheating the computer never place anything on top of the computer when it is recharging or operating U Before moving an active computer press the Suspend to Disk button to put the computer into sleep mode and close the display see Suspend in the next section 1 6 Using the Compute LI Do not try to force the cover beyond its fully opened position about 180 degrees Caution In the rare event that you should 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 3 Remove battery pack s 4 Contact your Texas Instruments dealer 1 7 Suspend to Disk Mode Suspend to disk mode also called zero volt suspend mode saves battery power when you are not actively using your computer In suspend to disk mode the computer saves the current system state onto your hard disk and then shuts off Press the Suspend to Disk button to enter suspend to disk mode To resume normal operations press the Suspend to Disk button or the power switch Suspend to disk mode occurs automatically if the STANDBY SUSPEND AFTER parameter in Setup is enabled and times out Suspend Button Suspend Button
24. e You should condition the battery when you first use your computer and after every three to five shallow discharges that is after you use only a small portion of the battery charge before recharging the battery Follow this procedure to condition the battery 1 Exit Windows 95 by selecting Restart in MS DOS Mode from the Shutdown menu 2 Enter Setup by pressing the Setup button or F2 during POST power on self tests at system startup 3 Turn off the low battery warning beep by setting the BATTERY LOW WARNING BEEP parameter to Disabled 4 Set the SUSPEND UPON BATTERY LOW parameter to Disabled 5 Exit Setup using Esc to exit and save the changes 6 Allow the system to run down completely until it powers off on its own 7 Connect the AC power and charge the battery overnight 3 7 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to remove the battery N Caution Turn off the notebook or enter suspend mode before removing a battery pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Release the battery by pulling on the loop attached to the battery Releasing the Battery 3 8 Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Follow these steps to install the battery N Caution Turn off the notebook or enter suspend mode before installing a battery pack 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Insert t
25. ed You can include it as part of a batch file that runs the program 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 upgrading your memory 5 5 Using a System Password The notebook implements a two password security system A The Setup password prevents unauthorized access to the Setup utility LI The Power On password prevents unauthorized access to the notebook upon system startup or when the notebook resumes from suspend mode Setting a System Password To set a password in CMOS follow these steps 1 Exit Windows 95 by selecting Restart in MS DOS Mode from the Shutdown menu 2 Press F2 during POST power on self test at system startup to enter Setup 3 Select SYSTEM SECURITY and press Enter 4 Move down the screen to a Password parameter then press or 5 A box pops up requesting a new password up to seven characters 6 Enter the new password and press Enter then retype the password for verification and press Enter 7 Press Esc to exit and select Yes when prompted to save the changes and reboots 5 6 Using a System Password If you set the power on password you will be prompted for the new power on password before starting Windows 95 If you set the setup password you will be prompted for the new setup password before entering the Setup utility
26. en 4 5 External Monitor 4 2 ee ea nes 4 6 Vsing n ExterhalMouse naar folle 4 7 Using an External Keyboard ii 4 8 Een TEE 4 9 Ener OptlOnis i nee e ees e e Eege UL geg sa att ees 4 10 Miscellaneous Optons ivo HERR RE ian ail 4 11 4 1 AC Adapter The AC adapter charges the internal battery pack and operates the computer on AC power whether or not a battery pack is installed The AC adapter can be operated anywhere between 100 240 volts AC and has a detachable AC power cord Caution Use only the AC adapter recommended in this document TI Part No 9803931 0001 Another adapter may damage your computer Connector AC Adapter Female Connector Ba Cl AC Adapter To install your AC adapter refer to instructions that come with your AC adapter 4 2 PCMCIA PCMCIA Option Cards PCMCIA option cards are used to add additional functionality to your computer such as communicating over a telephone or connecting to a network The Extensa has built in slots that support one Type III or two Type IVI PCMCIA option cards Open the PCMCIA door to access the slots A i Inserting a PCMCIA Card The following PCMCIA cards are available LI PCMCIA 14 4 KB data send receive fax voice modem with XJACK TI Part No 9798074 0001 LI PCMCIA Token Ring Card TI Part No 9791774 0001 LI 10BaseT Ethernet Twisted Pair Card TI Part No 9791773 0001
27. esponds 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 Note You may also connect an external PS 2 or lt serial mouse to your computer See Using Connectors and Ports later in this chapter 2 9 Using the Touchpad Configunng the Touchpad You can get better control of the touchpad by installing the Synaptics Touchpad utility To install the utility follow the instructions that came with your system Once this utility has been installed you can configure the touchpad using the Touchpad utility in Windows 95 Follow these steps to configure the touchpad 1 Select the Start button then select Settings d TEXAS k TE TEXAS E IRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTR 4 TEXAS da TEXAS da TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS S d Texas R Texa TE TRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTR TEXAS WB Texas INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS AS d Texas TE AENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRI TEXAS Ww TEXAS da TEXAS RUMENTS INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS dn TEXAS di TEXAS da TE E 12 36AM U Windows 2 Select Control Panel to display the Control Panel window Using the Touchpad 5 Control Panel oy x File Edit View Help reen e 7 Z as amp Accessibility AddNew Add Remove Date Time Display
28. f Novell Inc UNIX is a registered trademark of American Telephone and Telegraph FCC Notice 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 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
29. fely remove this device press the eject button to eject the PCMCIA card Using Indic ator Lights The computer uses the following indicator lights to show the status of certain functions Battery Charging Indicator We Power Indicator N Top Indicator Lights Power Lights green when power is supplied Indic ator to the notebook computer Flashes when the battery power is low Battery Lights when the battery is charging Charging Indic ator 2 7 Using Indic ator Lights N N MD Du 2 8 Caps Lock Indicator Num Lock Indicator Hard Disk Indicator Standby Mode Scroll Lock Indicator Indicator Standby Mode Indic ator Hard Disk Indic ator Num Lock Indic ator Caps Lock Indic ator Scroll Lock Indic ator Front Indic ator Lights Lights when the computer enters standby mode Lights when the computer writes to or reads from the hard disk Lights when the embedded numeric keypad is toggled on using the Num Lock Fn Num Lk key See Using the Numeric Keypad later in this section for further details Lights when the caps lock function is toggled on using the Caps Lock key Lights when the scroll lock function is toggled on using the Scrl Lk key Using the Touchpad The embedded touchpad offers a unique and efficient way of pointing and selecting ina Windows environment The following figure shows the touchpad Touchpad The touchpad r
30. ficulties Your dealer is familiar with your system requirements and should be able to provide you with the needed information or service 2 Call the appropriate TI number Customer Satisfaction Line 1 800 Tl TEXAS Option 3 1 FAX 817 774 6660 TDD 817 774 6582 Call the TI Customer Satisfaction Line CSL with service warranty service contracts or product support questions Hours of operation are 24 hours a day 7 days a week Have the following information available when calling or faxing e Name address daytime phone number e Product model e Serial number e Brief description of the symptoms being observed include the software application you are using Where To Get Help Call Tl Express to order options In the U S and Canada 1 800 TI TEXAS Option 2 1 FAX 1 800 443 2984 For all other locations dial direct 1 817 774 6969 FAX 1 817 774 6869 TI Express hours of operation are 8 00 am to 6 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday For information about other Ti products call the Customer Response Line In the U S and Canada 1 800 336 5236 For all other locations 1 214 995 6611 If you have a question about any other TI product the Customer Response Center can put you in touch with the right person A 2 Worldwide Sales Office Australia Texas Instruments Australia Ltd 6 10 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Tel 02 878 9000 Fax 02 805 1186 Royal Domain Centre 14th Floor
31. ge the computer s case and never apply liquid i 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 O Low battery use AC adapter and come on when power recharge battery switch is pressed O Ensure AC adapter cable and power cord are securely connected Verify that the AC adapter LED is on O Connect AC adapter to another outlet Computer powerison O Adjust contrast and brightness but sc reen is blank 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 F3 to switch to LCD panel display or change the LCD display control parameter in Setup 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 correcti
32. he battery pack connector side up into the compartment and push the battery completely into the compartment until you feel the contacts engage 3 Replace the cover 4 Reconnect the AC adapter if necessary Sliding the Battery in Place 3 9 Conserving Battery Power The following tips can help you prolong the life of a battery charge U 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 U Enter Setup using the Setup button to access the Power Management screen and enable the power saving parameters U You can minimize the number of times the computer needs to access the hard disk by using disk caches or RAM disks U Disconnect or turn off external options that you are not using U Use only Texas Instrument options These options are designed to operate with the least possible energy consumption Third party options such as RAM and mouse devices can drain the battery more quickly 4 Options 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 AG Adapter TE 4 2 PCMGIAs iii egene T san aii wae aire ea ier 4 3 PCMCIA Option Cards 4 3 Ejecting a PCMCIA Card from Windows 99 isiniib Qua Bias 4 4 elter
33. iately discard it O Keep floppies when not in use in a storage box to protect them from damage or loss Adding Memory Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory RAM Memory expansion can be accomplished by upgrading from 8 MB of memory up to 40 MB of memory Refer to Chapter 4 Options or to the installation instructions that come with optional memory for further information 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 Using the Keyboard 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 Fn 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 Fn Break Terminates the current command or Cti Fn Pause application Cti Fn Break 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 Using the Keyboard F2 Loads the
34. ing you should consider taking the following items This manual LI AC adapter OA Power cords and adapters for the AC adapter and peripherals appropriate for the countries to which you will be traveling O Fully charged spare battery pack s LI Optional battery charger and accompanying AC adapters and power cords LJ Quick Reference Cards for the programs you will be using 6 4 Packing the Computer and Accessone Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the AC outlet Close and latch the display Tie up cables using twist ties or rubber bands Enclose peripherals in the bags in which they were originally shipped Ensure static sensitive items are in anti static bags Place computer peripherals documentation and floppies in a carrying case Ifyou do not have a carrying case put the computer in a briefcase you plan to carry and the other supplies in luggage you plan to check 6 5 7 Care and Troubleshooting This chapter tells you how to clean your computer safely and solve operational problems Contents Cleaning the Computef urina 7 2 Troubleshooting Tips NEESS ee 7 3 Startup Error Messages nun 14 7 1 Cleaning the Computer Regularly take the time to check your computer and clean the screen keyboard and case to ensure trouble free computing Caution Never use alcohol benzene thinner or strong chemical agents that could dama
35. le end of the AC cord into a wall receptacle using the correct voltage 5 Turn the computer on 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 computer Contents Starting the COM saure 2 2 Using the Brightness Control 2 3 Using the Contrast Control 2 4 Using the Volume Control 2 5 Ejecting PCMCIA Cards mass 2 6 Ejecting PCMCIA Cards from Windows 99 2 ren teranensra 2 6 Using Indicator Lights ea 2 7 Using the Tolschpad nen 2 9 Configuring the Touchpad 2 10 Using Disk Drives ana an 2 13 Hard Disk Guidelines 2 13 Floppy Drive Guidelines 2 14 Adding Memory iii 2 15 Using the Keyboard zes 2 16 Using the Internal Numeric Keypad 2 19 Num LOCK EE 2 19 Num Lock Of ae 2 20 Using Connectors and Ports 2 21 Starting the Computer l Power Switch 2 2 Power Switch Turns the computer on and off for both AC and battery operation When the power is off the battery continues to charge if a powered AC adapter is connected to the notebook however all computer functions cease Using the Brightness Control Brightness Control O Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the O Control screen Press Fn F2 to display the brightness cont
36. nterface Enor O Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory Size Mismatch D Enter and then exit the System Configuration Setup in the Setup utility press F2 during POST Missing operating A Correct the HDD type in Setup and system reboot Non system disk ordisk D Insert a system disk in drive A error Replace and then press Enter strike any key when ready 7 5 Startup Enor Messages Pointing Device Error A Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Pointing Device A Contact your dealer or an Interface Enor authorized service center Protected Mode TestFail Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM BIOS Bad A Contact your dealer or an authorized service center RAM Parity Error A Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Real Time Clock Enor O Press F2 during POST to reconfigure the notebook Video RAM BIOS Bad A Contact your dealer or an authorized service center 7 6 A Where To Get Help Texas Instruments and your Texas Instruments authorized reseller want you to succeed with your TI product If you are in the United States or Canada and have questions about or operating difficulties with your TI product follow these steps to get support If you are outside the United States or Canada contact one of the numbers listed in the back of this appendix 1 Call your dealer Your dealer should be the first person you call when you have questions or dif
37. rol pop up Press Fn and Fn lt to increase and decrease the brightness of the display respectively The brighter the screen the more power is used during battery operation Press Fn Esc to exit the pop up control 2 3 Using the Contrast Contol Contast Contol Contrast Adjusts the contrast level of the Control illuminated screen Dual Scan Only Press Fn F2 to toggle between the contrast control and brightness control pop up Then press Fnt 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 Press Fn Esc to exit the pop up control 2 4 Using the Volume Contol Volume Control Volume Adjusts the volume Contol Press Fn F5 to display the volume control pop up Press Fn and Fn to increase and decrease the volume respectively Press Fn Esc to exit the pop up control 2 5 Ejecting PCMCIA Cards 2 6 The PCMCIA eject buttons are found beside each slot Pressing an eject button ejects the PCMCIA card from the slot Ww Ge PCMCIA pei Eject Buttons ei PCMCIA Eject Buttons Ejecting a PCMCIA Card from Windows 95 Follow these steps to eject a PCMCIA card while using Windows 95 1 Open the Control Panel Click on the PCMCIA icon Select the card you want to eject Click on Stop a F WwW N When Windows 95 responds with the message You may sa
38. s called SimulSCANTM To enable this feature set the DISPLAY parameter in Setup to Both Setup is accessed via the Setup button on the system There is also a hotkey Fn F3 that lets you easily switch between LCD CRT or Both 4 6 Using an Extemal Mouse Although the Extensa comes with a pointing device already installed you may use an external PS 2 or serial mouse 1 Turn off the computer 2 To connect a PS 2 mouse insert the connector into the the PS 2 port in the rear of the Extensa To connect a serial mouse attach the connector to the 9 pin serial port in the rear of the Extensa To detect a serial mouse once plugged in use the Add New Hardware icon in the Control Panel 4 7 Using an Extemal Keyboard You can connect any IBM compatible external PS 2 keyboard Follow these steps 1 Attach the six pin Mini Din connector to the keyboard mouse connector on the rear of the Extensa 2 If the external keyboard is not automatically detected by Windows 95 use the Add New Hardware icon in the Control Panel 4 8 Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory RAM There are 2 memory upgrade slots on the notebook You can increase memory by installing any combination of the following RAM options These will be new partnumbers need Acer partnumbers for their EDO expansion modules O 4 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9803932 0001 E O 8 MB RAM Expansion Board TI Part No 9803950 0001
39. tandby and or suspend to disk mode whenever you are not actively using the computer A Turn off the computer if it does not need to be active Once your system enters suspend to disk mode you can replace with a fully charged battery and then resume from suspend to disk mode or connect AC power 3 5 Recharging the Battery N 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 in your computer if not already installed 2 Connect the AC adapter as described in Chapter 1 When the notebook is turned off the battery charging indicator turns on This is called rapid charge mode When the notebook is turned on the notebook switches to charge in use mode When the battery is fully charged the battery charging indicator turns off and the AC adapter changes to trickle mode to maintain the battery charge level 3 To maintain a full charge leave the computer connected to the AC adapter except when transporting the computer lt Note Charge time is reduced by several hours if the unit is turned off when charging the battery 3 6 Conditioning the Battery The Duracell battery is a Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable battery NiMH batteries require occasional conditioning to maintain a full battery charge An unconditioned NiMH battery may hold less than half of full charg
40. ty 2DD floppies The floppy drive does not function at low speed with the OS 2 or Xenix operating systems Hard Disk Guidelines If you want to format the hard disk all data on the hard disk will be erased Do not move the computer when the HDD indicator is on Press the Suspend to Disk button to spin the hard drive down and put the computer into suspend to disk mode before moving the computer If the HARD DISK STANDBY TIMER parameter in Setup is enabled and expires the hard drive will spin down to save power 1 Caution If the hard disk is damaged you can lose data To reduce the impact of data loss back up data to floppies frequently 2 13 Using Disk Drives Hoppy Dnve Guidelines Failure to observe the following precautions can damage both the floppy drive and the data on the floppy A Insert the floppy into the floppy drive slot label side up and the metal shutter end first Gently push the floppy into the floppy drive slot until the floppy clicks into place A To remove a floppy press the eject button until the floppy pops out A Never remove a floppy while the indicator on the floppy drive is on OA Never force open the access shutter on a floppy LI Always remove a floppy from the floppy drive before turning off the computer O Never transport the computer with a floppy in the floppy drive Doing so can damage the drive head O Ifa floppy is damaged try to make a copy of it and immed
41. ve action Press F2 during POST to ensure all settings are correct 7 3 Startup Enor Messages CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Enor Disk Boot Failure Diskette Drive Contoller Error or No Controller Present Diskette Drive Error Diskette Drive Type Mismatch Equipment Configuration Enor Hard Disk 0 Enor 7 4 Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Insert a system disk in drive A then press Enter Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Press F2 during POST to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup should be 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Press F2 during POST to ensure that the drive type is set correctly in Setup should be 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Press F2 during POST to reconfigure the notebook Turn the computer off wait several seconds then turn the computer on again Press F2 during POST to ensure that the hard disk is defined correctly in Setup Startup Enor Messages Hard Disk 0 Extended A Contact your dealer or an Type Enor authorized service center Insert system diskette O Insert a system disk in drive A and press lt Enter gt key to then press Enter reboot UO Parity Enor A Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard Enor or No O Ensure external keyboard is Keyboard Connected connected correctly LI Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard I
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