Texas Instruments Extensa 650, Extensa 650 Series, Extensa 650CD, Extensa 655CD, Extensa 650CDT User Manual Content

Copyright © 1996 Texas Ins trum ents

All Rights Re se rv e d — Pri nted i n Ta i w a n

Extensa™ 650 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide
TI Part No. 9811347-0001
Original Issue: September 1996

Changes ma y be made periodically to the informa tion
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.

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in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by
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recording, or othe rwise, w ithout the prior written
permission of Texas Instruments.

Extensa Noteb ook Computer

Model_______Serial No.____________Purchase Date________

Extensa and livegear are trademarks of Texas Instruments. The
icons in the Windows Notebook and Startup groups are
copyrighted by Texas Instruments.
IBM, AT, PS/2, and Token Ring are registered trademarks and
OS/2 is a trademark of International Business Ma chines
Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Xenix are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
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Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensin gton Microware,
Inc.
Synaptics is registered trademark of Syna ptics, Inc.
SimulSCAN is a trademark of Ci rrus Logic, Inc.
IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association.
XJACK is a registered trademark of Megahertz Corporation.

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the device and receiver

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Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected

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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 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 à l’intention des utilisateurs canad iens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Duracell Notice

The Texas Instruments Extensa 650CD, 655CD and 650CDT 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 questions 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
Chapter 1 Before You Begin

Creating Backup Disks .................................1-2

Features of the Computer..............................1-3

Environmental Specifications........................1-5

Using the Computer......................................1-7

Power Saving Modes .....................................1-9

Securing the Computer...............................1-14

Using the AC Adapter..................................1-15

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

Starting the Computer ..................................2-3

Running the “About Your Extensa” Demo

Program .......................................................2-4

Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls.. 2-6

Turning the Speakers On and Off..................2-7

Using the Microphone...................................2-8

Using PC Cards ............................................2-9

Using Indicator Lights.................................2-12

Using the Touchpad....................................2-14

Using Disk Drives.......................................2-16

Adding Memory........................................... 2-26

Using the Keyboard.....................................2-29

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad.............2-33

Using Connectors and Ports........................2-35

Contents

Chapter 3 Using Battery Power

Guidelines for Battery Use ............................3-2

Switching to Battery Power ...........................3-4

Responding to Low Battery Conditions...........3-5

Recharging the Battery..................................3-7

Calibrating the Battery..................................3-8

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Contents

Removing and Installing the Battery Pack....3-10

Re-Installin g th e B a ttery C o mpa rtme nt Do o r..3-12

Conserving Battery Power ...........................3-13

Chapter 4 Options

AC Adapter...................................................4-2

PC Cards......................................................4-3

PS/2 Devices................................................4-4

External Monitor...........................................4-5

External Mouse ............................................4-6

Memory........................................................4-7

Audio Options...............................................4-8

Docking Option.............................................4-9

Miscellaneous Options................................4-10

Chapter 5 Using Software

Using Supplied Software...............................5-2

Getting Online Help...................................... 5-3

Guidelines for Installing Applications ............5-4

Using System Passwords...............................5-6

Chapter 6 Mobility

Overview of Mobility......................................6-2

Disconnecting from the Desktop....................6-3

Moving Around............................................. 6-4

Taking the Computer Home...........................6-5

Traveling with the Computer.........................6-8

Traveling In tern a tion a lly with the C o mp u ter...6-10

Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Computer................................. 7-2

Troubleshooting Tips .................................... 7-3

Startup Error Messages ................................7-4

Appendix A Where to Get Help

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Preface

This manual describes features of t he Texas
Instruments Extensa™ 650 Ser i es not ebook
computers. The Extensa series computers are
similar in appearance and incorporate such
features as CardBus, 16-bit stereo audio,
module bay, Fast I nf r ar ed and internal pointing
device.

This manual should answer most of t he
questions you have about the day-to-day
operation of your Extensa notebook comput er.

Use the Just for St ar t er s … instructions that
came with your computer to get your computer
running for the first time.

You should also take advantage of the onl ine
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 servi ce.

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