Texas Instruments 900 Series 2-26

Using the Keyboard

2-26

Ctrl+Alt+F1 Brings up the System Setup screen

anytime from an external keyboard

Ctrl+Alt+F2 Invokes 0V Suspend from an external

keyboard

Ctrl+Alt+F3 Invokes 5V Suspend from an external

keyboard

Ctrl+Alt+F12 Toggles the screen output between the

LCD, external CRT or both

(SIMULSCAN) from an external

keyboard

Ctrl+Alt+S Toggles the internal speaker on and off

from an external keyboard

(during POST) Loads the ROM-based Setup when

pressed during POST (power on self

test) at computer startup.

Fn+F1 Brings up the System Setup screen

anytime

Fn+F2 Invokes 0V 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.

Contents

Main Page Page Notice: Shield Cables Notice: Peripheral Devices Caution FCC Notice Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Chapter 3 Using Battery Power Chapter 4 Options Chapter 5 Using Software Appendix A Where to Get Help Chapter 6 Mobility Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting Preface 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Disks Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups Features of the Computer Standard Features Features of the Computer Customizing Features Environmental Specifications Page Page Using the Computer Power Savings Options 0V Suspend Mode 5V Suspend Mode ! Standby Mode Page Securing the Computer Using the AC Adapter 2 Using Your Computer Page Starting the Computer 2-3 Power Switch Running the About Your Extensa Demo Program Contents of the Demo Program Running the Demo Program Running the About Your Extensa Demo Program Deleting the Demo Program Using the Brightness and Contrast Controls Turning the Speakers On and Off Using the Microphone Inserting PC Cards Ejecting PC Cards Page Using Indicator Lights 2-12 The computer uses the following indicator lights. Indicator Lights Using Indicator Lights 2-13 Using the Touchpad Moving the Cursor Using the Touchpad Configuring the Touchpad Hard Disk Drive Guidelines ! Removing Your Hard Disk Drive ! Page Inserting Your Hard Disk Drive Using the External Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive Guidelines Page Page Running PHDISK Page Special Keys 2-26 2-27 Windows 95 Keys Using the Internal Numeric Keypad Num Lock On Page Right and Rear Ports ! 2-32 with your computer. Other adapters can cause serious damage to the electronic circuits. 2-33 Left Ports Left Ports Bottom Port 3 Using Battery Power Guidelines for Battery Use ! Switching to Battery Power Page Responding to Low Battery Conditions Recharging the Battery ! Calibrating the Battery ! Page Page Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Installing the Battery Pack Removing and Installing the Battery Pack Re-installing the Battery Locks Conserving Battery Power 4 Options AC Adapter PC Cards Page External Monitor External Mouse Memory Audio Options Mobile Productivity Base Option Miscellaneous Options 5 Using Software Using Supplied Software Page Guidelines for Installing Applications Adjusting the Software for the Computer Guidelines for Installing Applications 5-5 Configuring the Computer for the Software Some programs require you to modify the way the computer operates to ensure compatibility. Page Setting a System Password Disabling or Changing a System Password 6 Mobility Overview of Mobility Disconnecting from the Desktop Moving Around What To Bring to Short Meetings What To Bring to Long Meetings Taking the Computer Home ! Special Considerations Taking the Computer Home Setting Up a Home Office Page Traveling with the Computer Special Considerations Traveling Internationally with the Computer Page Page Cleaning the Computer Troubleshooting Tips 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 A Where To Get Help Technical Assistance Where To Get Help A-3 A-4 A-5