Texas Instruments TM5000 Series Laptop User Manual


 
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
Creating Backup Diskettes.................................1-2
System Files Recovery Diskette ..........................1-3
Features.............................................................1-4
Environment......................................................1-6
Usage.................................................................1-7
Standby and Suspend........................................1-9
Safety Ring.......................................................1-10
Rear Port Covers ..............................................1-11
Using the AC Adapter.......................................1-13
Introduction to the PCI Bus..............................1-15
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer
Starting the Computer .......................................2-2
Brightness .........................................................2-3
Eject Buttons.....................................................2-4
Using LED Indicators .........................................2-6
Using the Pointing Device.................................2-10
Volume Control ................................................2-11
Using Disk Drives ............................................2-12
Memory............................................................2-14
Using the Keyboard..........................................2-15
Using the Internal Numeric Keypad..................2-17
Using Connectors and Ports.............................2-19
Internal Speaker and Microphone ....................2-23
Chapter 3 Using Battery Power
Guidelines for Battery Use..................................3-2
Switching to Battery Power.................................3-3
Responding to Low Battery Conditions ...............3-4
Checking the Battery Charge..............................3-7
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