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TravelMate™SL 500 Series

Notebook Computer User’s Guide

TI Part No. 98XXXXX-0001

Original Issue: March1997

Changes may be made periodically to the information

inthis publication. Suchchanges will be incorporated

innew editions of this manual.

Record the serial number, purchase date, and model

number inthe space provided below. The serial

number and model number are recorded onthe label

affixed to the case. All correspondence concerning

your unitshould include the serial number, model

number, and date of purchase.

No partof this publicationmay be reproduced, stored

ina retrieval system, or transmitted, inany form or by

any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permissionof Texas Instruments.

ExtensaNotebookComputer

Model_______Serial No.____________Purchase Date________

TravelMate is a trademark of Texas Instruments.

ATand PS/2 are registered trademarks and OS/2 is a trademark

of InternationalBusiness Machines Corporation.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Xenixare registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation.

Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Microware,

Inc.

Synaptics is registered trademark of Synaptics, Inc.

SimulSCAN is a trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

IrDA is a trademark of Infra Red Data Association.

Phillips is a registered trademark of H.A. Phillips & Co.

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:



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna



Increase the separation between the device and receiver



Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected



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 canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les

exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Contents

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...........................................2-22

Using the Keyboard.....................................2-25

Using the Internal Numeric Keypad.............2-29

Using Connectors and Ports........................2-31

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..................................3-6

Contents

Calibrating the Battery..................................3-7

Removing and Installing the Battery Pack......3-9

Conserving Battery Power ...........................3-12

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

Mobile Productivity Base 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......................................6-1

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

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

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

Traveling with the Computer.........................6-7

Traveling Internationally with the Computer..6-9

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

Preface

vii

This manual describes features of the Texas

Instruments TravelMate™ SL 500 Series

notebook computers. The TravelMate series

computers share similar appearance and

incorporate such features as: CardBus with

Zoomed Video support, 16-bit stereo audio, Fast

Infrared and internal pointing device in an ultra-

slim form factor andlight weight package.

This manual should answer most of the

questions you have about the day-to-day

operation of your TravelMate notebook

computer.

Use the Just for Starters…instructions that

came with your computer to get your computer

running for the first time.

You should also take advantage of the online

helpfiles that are available withalmost all of the

programs shipped with your computer.

Enjoy your TravelMate computer. With proper

care, your computer will provide youwithyears

of productive service.

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