Texas Instruments 900 Series

Care and Troubleshooting

7-1

This chapter tells you how to clean your

computer safely and solve operational problems.

Contents

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

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

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

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