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 AC Adapter...4-2 PC Cards...4-3 Numeric Keypad ...4-4 External Monitor ...4-5 External Mouse ...4-6 External Keyboard...4-7 Memory...4-8 Audio Options ...4-9...
AC Adapter The AC adapter charges the internal battery pack and operates the computer on AC power. 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.
PC cards are used to add functionality 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. For a Type III card, insert it into the lower slot.
Numeric Keypad The optional PS/2 Numeric Keypad (TI Part No. 2581381-0001) can be used instead of the internal numeric keypad. To use the PS/2 numeric keypad, turn the computer off. Plug the keypad’s cable connector into the computer’s PS/2 (Mouse/Keyboard) connector located on the rear of the computer (Refer to Using Connectors and Ports in Chapter For further information on the PS/2 Numeric...
External 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 display closed. You can also display images on the external and internal display at the same time.
External Mouse Although the Extensa comes with a pointing device already installed, you may use an external PS/2 or serial mouse. 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.
External Keyboard You can connect any IBM PS/2 keyboard. Follow these steps. 1. Attach the six-pin mini-DIN connector to the PS/2 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.
Memory Your computer is equipped with 8 MB of random access memory (RAM), occupying one memory upgrade slot. There is another memory upgrade slot on the computer. You can increase memory by installing an upgrade module into this slot. You may order the following options from TI: 8 MB RAM (TI Part No.
Audio Options Your system comes with a set of built-in stereo speakers, but if you wish to use other stereo equipment and/or use a microphone, the system comes with three audio jacks — Line Out, Line In and Microphone In. Connecting Audio Devices Line Out allows you to use external speakers or headset.
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Audio Options Microphone In allows you to record input into the system through the microphone and allows you to use the speakerphone functions of the Data Race WinMAX modem offered by TI. 4-10 PCMCIA speakerphone/...
External Floppy Disk Drive To connect the external floppy disk drive to you computer you will need the floppy disk drive cable that was included in the accessory box with the floppy disk drive. Follow these steps. 1. Plug the 25-pin end of the floppy disk drive cable into the parallel port on the rear panel of the computer.
Miscellaneous Options There are additional options available for use with your computer . These include: Batteries Carrying Case Printers 4-12 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 system.
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