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ii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Copyright © 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein . TOSHIBA L20 Series Port able Pe[...]

User ’s Manual iii TOSHIBA L20 Series T r ademar ks Intel, Intel S peedS tep, Centrino, Pe ntium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows ® and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. T ruSurround XT , WOW XT , SRS and symbol are trademarks o[...]

iv User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi tions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interfer ence received, includ ing interference that may cause undesi red operation. Contact BSMI Notice (T[...]

User ’s Manual v TOSHIBA L20 Series Canadian R e gulator y Inf or ma tion (Canada Onl y) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Canadian De partment of Communications (DOC) reg[...]

vi User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Japan re gulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Jap an, technical regul ations described in the T elecommunications Business Law r equire that you select the Japan region mode . It is illegal to use th e modem in Japa n with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made[...]

User ’s Manual vii TOSHIBA L20 Series T elephone company procedures The goal of the telephone co mpany is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be ne cessary for them to make changes in their equipment, opera ti ons, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your [...]

viii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Instr uctions for IC CS-03 cer tified equipment 1. The Industry Canada l abel identif ies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prote ctive, operational and safety requirements as prescribed i n the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical[...]

User ’s Manual ix TOSHIBA L20 Series Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Au[...]

x User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series ■ Immediately disconnect this equipment should i t become physically damaged, and arrange for its disposal or repair . ■ The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows: A TB0 (CCITT operation) A T&G2 (1800 Hz guard tone) A T&P1 (Decadic dialing make-break rati o = 33%/67%[...]

User ’s Manual xi TOSHIBA L20 Series General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the spec ifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relev ant PTC S pecifications. The grant of this T elepermit is spec ific to the above products with the marketing description as s[...]

xii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Panasonic D VD Super Multi UJ-841B ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice location. ■ Use of contro[...]

User ’s Manual xiii TOSHIBA L20 Series TEAC D VD Super Multi D V-W2 8EA ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual carefu lly and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require main tenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of contr[...]

xiv User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Hitachi-L G Data Stora ge, Inc. D VD Super Multi GSA-4082N ■ The DVD Super Multi drive employ s a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction man ual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized se rvice loc[...]

User ’s Manual xv TOSHIBA L20 Series Pioneer D VD Super Multi D VR-K16 ■ The DVD Super Multi dr ive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read thi s instruction manual carefu lly and retain for future refere nce. Should the unit ever require main tenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of contro[...]

xvi User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series T OSHIBA SAMSUNG ST ORAGE TECHNOL OGY CD-RW/D VD-ROM TS-L462C ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM dr ive emplo ys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, p lease re ad this in struction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an au thorized service [...]

User ’s Manual xvii TOSHIBA L20 Series Panasonic CD-RW/D VD-ROM UJD A770 ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive empl oys a las er system. T o ensure proper use of this prod uct, please read this in struction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized servi ce location. ■ Use of control[...]

xviii User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series Hitachi-L G Data Stora ge, Inc. CD-RW/D VD-ROM GCC-4244N ■ The CD-RW/DVD-ROM dr ive emplo ys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, p lease re ad this in struction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an au thorized service l o[...]

User ’s Manual xix TOSHIBA L20 Series Inter na tional pr ecautions CAUTION: This appliance co ntains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ." T o use this mod el properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep thi s manual for your future referenc e. In case of any trouble with this model, p lease contac[...]

xx User ’s Manual TOSHIBA L20 Series OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avge r laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserkla ss 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä sil milie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF P[...]

User ’ s Manual xxi T OSHIBA L20 Series Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below a[...]

xxii User ’s Manual General Precautions PC Card ov erheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC Card can result in e rrors or instabi lity in the PC Card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phones Use of mobile phones can interfer e with the audio system[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii General Precautions CE compliance This product and the original options are design ed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However , TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not pr oduced by TOSHIBA are connected o r implemen[...]

xxiv User ’s Manual General Precautions Infor mation on the secure writing of optical media Even if your software gives no indication that any problems have occurred, you should always check to ensure that information has been successfully stored on recordable optica l media (CD-R, CD-RW and so forth). W ir eless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN [...]

User ’s Manual xxv General Precautions Limitation of Liability For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder , fire beyond our responsibility , action by third party , ot her accident, intentiona l or accidental mistakes by a user , misuse, use under abnormal conditi ons, we do not take any responsibility . For incidental damage (loss o f [...]

xxvi User ’s Manual General Precautions W ARNING NOTE T urn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place, such as a crowded commuter train. Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm. Radio waves can potentially affect ca rdiac pacemaker operation, thereby causing respiratory troubles. T urn O[...]

User ’ s Manual xxvii T OSHIBA L20 Series T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxiii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxi v Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xxviii User’s Manual T able of Contents Fixed optical media d rives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Writ able discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 CDs . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual xxix T able of Contents Writ ing CDs with on CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Important message (CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Before writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 When writing or rewriting . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxx User ’s Manual T able of Contents Chapter 5 The Keyboard T ypewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 F1 ... F12 fun ction keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual xxxi T able of Contents Chapter 7 Optional Devices PC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Removing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

xxxii User’s Manual T able of Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Glossary Index[...]

User ’ s Manual xxxiii T OSHIBA L20 Series Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA L20 Series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excel lent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is design ed to provide years of reli able, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin [...]

xxxiv User’s Manual Preface Chapter 4, Operating Basics , includes instructions on using the fo llowing devices: T ouchPad, optiona l USB floppy disk drive, Audio/Video controls, Sound System, optical media drives , modem, wirele ss communication and LAN. It also provides tips on care of the computer , fl oppy disks and CD/ DVDs. Chapter 5, The K[...]

User ’s Manual xxxv Preface K ey oper ation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign ( + ). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C . If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time p[...]

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User ’ s Manual 1-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer's features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packing materials for future use. Hard ware Check to make sure you have al l the following i[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Windows ® XP Home Edition or Professional The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition or Professional ■ Modem driver ■ Display driver for Windows ® ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ Wireless LAN driver (Can be used only with Wirele ss LAN models) ■ Sound driver for W[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction F eatures The computer uses TOSHIBA's advanc ed Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complementary Metal-Oxide Semi conductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimu m weight, low power usage, and high reliability . This computer in corpo rates the following fe atures and benefits: Processor Me[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Disks RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock and calendar. AC Adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 24 speed and CD-RW at up to 24 speed. This drive supports the following format[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Display The computer's LCD panel supports high-resolution video grap hics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maxi mum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Ports Slots Built-In 15.0" XGA TFT scree n, 16 M colors, with th e following resolution: XGA, 1024 horizontal ?[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Multimedia Communications Sound System A Windows ® Sound System compatible sound system provides speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones. Video-Out Jack (S-Video) The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices. Data output depends on the type of device connected to [...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Software LAN The computer has built-i n support fo r Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN fea ture is not available on al l models. Where present, it supports the B and G standard but it is compatible with oth er L[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Special fea tur es The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the co mputer more convenient to use. Please n ote that the de scriptions for st arting some special features ar e based on setting the Control Panel to Category V iew . On Cla ssic view the descr[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction System Automatic St andby/Hiber nation This feature autom atically shuts down the system in S tandby Mode or Hibernatio n Mode when there is no input o r hardware access for a time specified. T o specify the time, click st art, Control Panel, Performance and Mainten ance, Power Options . At Power Schemes t ab, you[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. Please note that the descriptions for starting some Utilities are based on setting the Control P anel to Ca tegory V iew . On Cl[...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool displays basic information about the PC, and tests built-in devices. T o start the T OSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool, click st art , point to All Programs , point to TOS HI BA , and point to Utilities and click PC Diagnostic T ool . TOSHIBA ConfigFr ee ConfigFree [...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. Refer to Chapter 7 Optional Devices , for details. The following opti ons are available: Memory exp ansion A 256 or 512 or 1024MB memory module (PC4200 DDR2) can easily be installed in the computer . Battery pa[...]

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User ’ s Manual 2-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the compu ter . F r ont with the display c l osed The following figure shows the computer's front with its display panel in the closed positi on. Front[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Left side The following figure shows the computer's left side. The left side of the computer External Monitor Port Cooli ng V ents USB Ports Microphone Jack Headphone Jack PC Card Slot External M onitor Port This 15-pin port lets you connect an external video display . Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B co[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer's righ t side. The right side of the computer Eject Button Emergency Eject Hole Fixed Optical Media Disc Drive ODD Indicator Security Lock Fixed Optical Media Disc Drive The computer i s configur ed with a full-size optical media drive module that lets you [...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Backside The following figure shows the computer's back panel (It differs depending on the model). The backside of the computer USB Port LAN Jack Modem Jack Video-Out Jack DC IN 19V Jack Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port A Universal Serial Bus port is on the ri ght side. Refer to th e Left side section, f[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Under side The following figure shows the underside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . The underside of the computer Battery Pack Battery Release Latch (2) Cooling V ents Battery Release Lock (1) Memory Module Cover Wireless LAN Cover Battery Release Lock (1) Sl[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our F r ont with the display open This section shows the fro nt of the co mputer with the display open. Refer to the appropriate illustrati on for details. T o open the display , slide th e display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front of the co[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Display Screen The LCD displays high- contrast text and graphics. Refer to Display Contro ller and Modes section in Appendix B, Display Controller and Modes . When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the display screen’s image will be somewhat brighter than when it opera tes on battery power . The lower br[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our System & K eyboar d indicator s System & Keyboard overlay indicators Built-in HDD Caps Lock NumLock Wireless Ac tivity Power Battery Power The Power indicator glows green when th e computer is on. If you select St an dby from Shutdown windows, this indicator flashe s orange (one second on, two s econds o[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our USB flopp y disk drive (optional) An optional 3 ½" floppy disk drive ac commodates 1.4 4-megabyte or 720- kilobyte floppy disks. It connects to the USB port. USB floppy disk drive Disk-In-Use Indicator Floppy Disk Slot Ej ect Button Disk-In-Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is bein g[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Fixed optical media driv es One of the foll owing optical media drives is inst alled in the computer: CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD Super Multi drives. An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. R e gion codes for D VD drive[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our D VDs ■ DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. ■ DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. ■ DVD+R and DVD+R DL discs can be wr itten only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ?[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting DVD±R Double Lay er) The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72" ) or 8 cm (3.15") CD/ DVDs without using an adaptor . AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces [...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our ■ Use only the AC adaptor that came wi th the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor . Use of the wr ong adaptor could dama ge your computer . TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. ■ Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equ ivalent adapter that is compatible. Use[...]

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User ’ s Manual 3-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Setting up your work space — for you r health and safe ty ■ Installing the battery pack ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on t[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Setting up yo ur wor k space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer . A poor work envi ronment or st ressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrist s or other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintai[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Placement of the computer Position the computer and pe ripheral devices to provide comfort and safety . ■ Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance. ■ The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eyestrain. ■ Place the computer so that it is di rectly in front of y[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibili ty of the display an d reduce eyestrai n. ■ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor ligh ting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted Wi ndows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare. ■ Avoid placing the computer in front of bright lig[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Installing the batter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connecte d to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. The Battery Release Latch (2) cli cks into place. 4. Secure the Battery Release Lock (1) to ensure the battery i[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the b attery or you want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power sourc[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor's DC outpu t plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display lat[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur ning on the pow er This section describes how to turn on the power . 1. If an optional external flopp y disk drive is connected, make sure it is empty . If a floppy disk is in the dr ive, press the eject b utton and remove the floppy disk. 2. Open the display . 3. Press and hold the computer's power b[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the pow er The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down (Boot), Hibernation or S tandby Mode. Shut Down mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating syst em’s main screen. 1. If you have enter[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature pr ovides the follo wing benefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the comput er automatically shut s down because of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previous working enviro nment immediat ely when you turn on the computer . ■ Saves p[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. Du ring this time, the Disk indicator will light. After you turn of f the computer and memory is saved to the hard di sk, turn off the power to any periphera[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Entering S tandby Mode Y ou can enter S tandby Mode in one of three ways: 1. Click Star t , click T urn Off Computer and click St and by . 2. Close the display panel. 3. Press the power button. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . S tandby Mode limi[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted R e storing the pr einstalled software If preinstalled files are da maged, use the Product Recovery D isc to restore them. Re storing the complete system T o restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Load the Product Recovery Disc in t he optical media drive and tu[...]

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User ’ s Manual 4-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 4 Oper ating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the T ouchPad, the optional U SB floppy disk drive, o ptical media drives, audio/ video controls, sound system, modem, th e wireless LAN and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dis[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics For some functions, yo u can tap the T ouchPad instead of pressing a control button. Using the USB flopp y disk driv e An optional 3 ½" floppy disk drive connects to the computer's USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , for more in [...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Disconnecting 3 ½" floppy disk d rive When you have finished using th e floppy disk drive, follow the procedure s below to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all fl oppy disk activity has stopped. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardwar e icon on the T ask Bar . 3. Click flo[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs T o load a disc, follo w the steps below and refer to the figures. 1. a. When the pow er is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open th e drawer slightly . Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open th e drawer when the disc drive's power is off. If the pow[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pul l until it is fully op ened. Pulling the drawer open 3. Place the di sc, label side up, in the dr awer . Inserting a disc When the drawer is fully opened, th e edge of the computer will extend slightly over the disc tray . Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle [...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place. Th e disc should lie b elow the top of the sp indle, flush with the spindle base . 5. Push the center of the drawer to cl ose it. Press gently until it locks into place. Closing the disc drawer If the CD/DVD is not seated properly w h[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Re mo ving discs T o remove the disc, follow the steps below and refer to the figure. 1. T o pop the drawer partially open, pr ess the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it i s fully opened. 2. The disc extends slightly ove r the sides of the drawer so you can hold it. Hold the disc gently and lift [...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Audio/Video controls This section describes how to us e the audio/video control buttons. Ne xt and Pr e vious buttons Press on the butt on to select the desired fu nction. Play/Pause and Stop buttons Press on the button to select the desired function. Audio/Video Control buttons Next Press the button to advance[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Writing CDs with on CD-RW/D VD- ROM driv e Depending on the type of drive installe d, you may be able to write CDs. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you read DVD-ROMs and CDs as well as write CD-R/R W . Observe th e precautions in th is section to ensure th e best performance for writing CDs. For in formatio n on l[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics TOSHIBA has confirmed the opera tion of CD-R an d CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other medi a canno t be guaranteed. ■ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However , the actual number of rewrites is affect ed by the quality of the media and the way it is used. ■ Be sure[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Disclaimer (CD-RW/D VD-ROM drive) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following: ■ Damage to any CD-R/RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ■ Any change or loss of the recorded c ontents of CD-R/RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting wit h this product,[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software. Given the technological lim itations of current optical disc writing drives, you may experience un expected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more co[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage b efore you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD-RAM is affected by the quali ty of the disc an d the way it is used. ■ There a[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Write from the computer's ha rd disk drive to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ■ Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended. W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the following w hen you write or re[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Re cor dNow! Ba sic for T OSHIB A Note the following limitations when you u se RecordNow!: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!. ■ DVD-Audio cannot be create d using RecordNow!. ■ Y ou cannot use Reco rdNow!'s "Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player" function to record music to th e [...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Data V erification T o verify that data is written or rewr itten correctly , follow the steps below before you write or re write a data CD/DVD. 1. Click the Options button ( ) on the RecordNo w! Console to open the Options panels. 2. Select the Data in the left-side menu. 3. Mark the V erify data written to th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics InterVideo W inDVD Creator Pla t inum Please refer to the on-line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information. When writing the Setup files for the program into a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc, an error may occur . In this case, plase copy them to your hard disk and then[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 2. Before recording the video to DVD ■ When you record to DVD disc, please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer . ■ Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1.1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: • Operate the com[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD/DVDs and floppy disks. Handle your media with care. The following simple precauti ons will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on th em: CD/D VDs 1. S tore your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protec[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Sound System This section describes audio controls includ ing sound levels and power management. V olume control The V olume Control utility le ts you control the audio volume in Windows ® for both playba ck and recordin g. ■ T o launch V olume Cont rol for playback, click start , point to All Programs , po[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Region selection T elecommunication regulations vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem's settings a re correct for the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps below . 1. Click st art , point to All Programs , TOS H IB A , Networkin[...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region co de and telephony location are incorre ct. Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the interna l modem, a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM p[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modem cab le, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pull out the connector . 2. In the same way , pull the cable’s other connector out of the comp uter . Wi re le s s L AN The Wireless LAN fea ture is not availab le o[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless communication indicator The wireless communicati on indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart the computer to re-enable it. Alter nativel y , you can also follow this procedure: 1. In the Control[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the o[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer is d esigned for rugged durability . However , a few si mple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensu re trouble-free operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer . Check the Disk indicator on the computer . ■ If a CD/DVD i[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101 / 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the compu ter . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyb[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard F1 ... F12 function k eys The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions wh en pressed. Used i n combination with the Fn key , keys marke[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot k eys Hot keys let you enable or disable ce rtain features of the computers. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows ® environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blan k the screen to preven[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard LCD Display Brigh tness: Pressi ng Fn + F6 decreases the displ ay brightness in decrement s. When you press these ho t keys, the current setting will be d isplayed for two seconds b y an icon. LCD Display Brigh tness: Pressi ng Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hot keys, t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Display resolution selectio n: Press Fn + spacebar to change the display resolution. Each time when you press these h ot keys, the display resolution changes. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): T o reduce th e icon size on the desktop or the application window , press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key . TOSHIB[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Wi n d o ws ® special k eys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows ® : Windows ® logo ke y activates the start menu and the other , the ap plication key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows ® st art menu. This key has the same funct[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporaril y using nor mal k eyboar d (o v er lay on) While using the overlay , yo u can te mporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key . All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype uppe r-case characters by holdi ng Fn + Shift and pressin[...]

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User ’ s Manual 6-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 6 P o wer and P ow er-Up Modes The computer's power resources in cl ude the AC adaptor a nd internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging batteries, tips for saving battery power , a nd power up modes. P o we[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack. The follo wing indica tor light s indicate th e battery st atus: P ower indica tor Check the Power indicator to determine th e power status: Flashing o range The battery charge is low. The AC adaptor must be connected to rech arge [...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes Ba tter y types The computer has the following ba tteries: ■ Battery pack (4300/2000mAh) ■ Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery Batter y pack When the AC adapto r is not connected, the computer's ma in power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the main b[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eal Time Clock ba tter y The Real T ime Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains t he system configuration. If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. If the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Care and use of the batter y pack The battery pack is a vital component of po rtable computing. T aking proper care of it will help ensu re longer operati ng time on battery po wer as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Foll ow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 8. Never expose the battery pack to abnormal sh ock, vibration or pressure. The battery pack’ s internal protective device will fail, causing it to overheat, explode, ignite or l eak caustic liquids possibly resu lting in death or serious injury . 9. Never let a battery pack become wet. A wet battery [...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge compl etely , S tandby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost. Also, the computer might register an inco rrect time and date. In th is case, connect the AC adaptor to rech[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the ba ttery is extr emely hot, it might not charge a t all. T [...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in the taskbar and in the Windows ® Power Options control panel utility . Maximizing batter y oper ating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a batter[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R etaining data with po wer off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Extending batter y life T o maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a month, disconne ct the computer from a power source[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes R e placing the batter y pac k When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the ba ttery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery , the ba ttery pack needs to[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Installing the batter y pack T o install a battery , follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer's power off. 2. Disconnect all cables co nnected to the computer . 3. Insert the battery pack. 4. Ensure the battery release lock (1) is moved into its locked position. Securing the battery pack ■[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer-up modes The computer has the following po wer-up modes: ■ Boot Mode: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation Mode: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk. ■ S tandby Mode: Data is maintained in the comp[...]

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User ’ s Manual 7-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 7 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC card ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Additiona[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC car d The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm T ype II card. Any PC Card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendo r) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC Ca rds, including PC Card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC Cards[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving a PC Car d T o remove the PC Card, follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the T ask Bar and disable the PC Card. 2. Press the PC Card eject button to extend it. 3. Press the extended eject button to pop th e card out slightly . 4. Grasp the PC Card and draw it out. Remov[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y expansion Y ou can install addition al memory in the computer's memory module socke t to increase the amount of RAM. This section describe s how to install and remove a memory module. ■ Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the foll[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 Optional Devices Installing a memor y module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power . 2. Remove all cabl es conne cted to the computer . 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes ). 4. Loosen the[...]

7-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure th e module. Installing the memory module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with the screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as descri bed in Chapter 6, Power and Power- Up Modes . 10. T urn the power on and make sure the [...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 Optional Devices 5. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it ou t. Removing the memory module 6. Seat the cover and secure it with a screw and replace the battery pack. Additional batter y pac k Y ou can increase the portability of t he computer with additional battery packs. If you’re away from an AC powe r source and your [...]

7-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices USB floppy disk driv e The 3 ½" external floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on connecting the 3 ½ " external floppy disk drive module, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Ba sics . Exter nal monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor por[...]

User ’s Manual 7-9 Optional Devices TV A TV output feature is provided wit h some models. Y ou can connect a television set to the V ideo out jack on the computer . Follo w the steps below . If a television is con nected to the computer, set the TV type in Display Properties. Follow the steps below . ■ TV single 1. Click start and click Control[...]

7-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Changing the resolution If you want to ch ange the resolution, follow the steps below . 1. Click start and click Control Panel , then Appearance and Themes . 2. Double-click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window . 3. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced . 4. Select the Adapter tab, then [...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Cha pter 8 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , followin g the procedures i n this chapter can help to determine th e cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurr[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are u[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is su ccessful, the comp uter tries to load the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the co mputer with the AC ad aptor connected, check the Battery Indicator indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the Battery indicator . For information on in dicator and bat[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting R eal Time Clock Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth di pped in alcohol. Connect the AC adaptor an d replace the battery . Make sure it is securely seated. Check the Battery indicator . If it does not glow , let the comp[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting K eyboar d Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer's setu p. Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the numeric keypad overlay i[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting CD-RW/D VD-ROM driv e For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot a ccess a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/D VD is properly seated. It should lie f[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting D VD Super Multi driv e (Suppor ting D VD±R Double Layer) For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: ■ Use only med ia recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mo use or keyboard du[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Floppy disk driv e For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software's needs.Check the CD/DVD's docume ntation. Check t[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting PC Car d Refer also to Chapter 7, Optional Devices . P ointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchPad Problem Procedure PC Card error occurs Reseat the PC Ca rd to make sure it is firmly connected. Make sure the connection [...]

8-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting USB mouse The response of the T ouchPad is too sensitive Adjust the touch sensitivity . 1. Open the Control Panel . 2. Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon. 3. Click the Mouse icon. 4. Click the Device Setting tab. 5. Click the Setting button. 6. The Properties for Synaptics T ouchpad on PS/2 port screen[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Memor y e xpansion Refer also to Chapter 7, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow T ry changing the speed se tting in the mouse control uti lity . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the[...]

8-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Monitor Refer also to Chapter 7, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’ s documentation. Modem Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact [...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Ba sics . After making a call you can’t hear a rin g Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications applicatio[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Printer T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to software or the operating system, it is i[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde N.S.W . 21 13 Sydney Germany & Austria TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Geschäftsbereich, Deutschland-Österreich Hammfelddamm8, D-41460 Neuss, Germany Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Lt d. 1[...]

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User ’ s Manual A-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer's technical specifi cations. Physical Dimensions En vir onmental R equir ements Wei g h t S tarting at 2. 57kg/5.67lbs * * Weight may vary depending on product configuration, vendor compone nts, manufacturing variabili ty and options sel[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Modem AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 19 VDC 3.42 ampers Network control unit (N CU) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control c ommand A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Comput[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication Spe ed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9600/12000/14400 / 16800/19200/21600/240 00/26400/28800/31200/ 33600 bps Data reception only with V .90 28000/29333/30666/320 00/33333/34666/36000/ 37333/38666/40000/413 33/42666/44000/45333/ 46666/48000/49333/506 66/52000/53333/54666/[...]

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User ’ s Manual B-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pict ure el ements (pels) on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for [...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Video modes The computer supports video modes defi ned in the tables below . If your application offers a selection of mo de numbers th at do not match the numbers on the table, select a m ode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and re fresh rates. Also, if your softwa[...]

User ’s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes DV G A Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 EV G A Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 FV G A Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mo no Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 7 0 1 1 VGA Grph 640 × 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 6 0 12 VGA Grph 64[...]

B-4 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2: Video modes Resolution LC D colors CRT colors V ertic al frequency (Hz) 800 x 600 256K/256K 256K/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256K/256K 256K/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256K/256K (Virtual) 256K/256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256K/256K (Virtual) 256K/256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256K/256K[...]

User ’s Manual B-5 Display Controller and Modes T able 2: Video modes (continued) Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz) 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/64K (Virtual) 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K/64K (A T I:[...]

B-6 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2: Video modes (continued) Resolution LC D colors CRT colors V ertic al frequency (Hz) 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M/16M (Virtual) 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M/16M (A TI[...]

User ’s Manual B-7 Display Controller and Modes Display Settings 1. Y ou canno t move from the Settings tab o f Display Properties to the multi-monitor when you are using the displ ay of the computer and an external CR T display at the same time. ■ The Settings tab is displaye d in the followi ng steps; ■ Open Control Pan el , click Appea ran[...]

B-8 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes ■ The way to move to multi-monitor ( A TI RADEON XPRESS 200M ) ■ Switch to Display Properties , like shown in prev ious page. ■ Click Advanced in Display Prop erties . ■ Select Displays ta b i n (Multiple Monitors) and A TI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series Properties . ■ With extern al monitor co[...]

User ’s Manual B-9 Display Controller and Modes 5. When the LCD (internal liqui d crystal display) display mode is selected, the Virtual (V irtual Screen) disp lay mode can be set. However , afterwards, it may not possible to change the screen resol ution to more than 1280 x 1024 pixels in Highest (32bit) mode (for example, when you attempt to se[...]

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User ’ s Manual C-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series A ppendix C Wi r e l e s s L A N Car d Specifications Form Factor Mini PCI T ypeIII Comp atibility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANs ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certi fied by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Network Operatin[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN Radio Char acteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purchased ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulation s. Although Wireless LAN wireless netwo rking products have been designed for operation [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN Suppor ted F r equency Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may support a diff erent set of 2.4 GHz channels. Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations th at apply in the countries/regio[...]

C-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration i s managed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point. When ro aming between different access po[...]

User ’ s Manual D-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series A ppendix D A C P ow er Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tifica tion agencies Length[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F and two co nductor . For the United S tates and Canada, plug configuration must be a 2-15P (250 V) or 1-15P (125 V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II. The following illu strations sh[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards In stitute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American S tandard Code for Info[...]

Glossary-2 User ’ s Manual Glossary LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale inte gration MS-DOS: Microsof t ® Disk Operating System OCR: optica l character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: periphera l component interconne ct RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blue ROM: read only memory RTC : real time clock SCS[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary application: A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting, financial planni ng, spreadsheets, word processing and games. ASCII: Ameri can S tandard Code for Informa tion Interchange. ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that re p resent the most commonly used letters, num[...]

Glossary-4 User ’ s Manual Glossary C cache memory: High speed me mory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this dat a in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that sa me data, it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the ma in memory , [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary computer program : A set of instructions written for a compu ter that enable it to achi eve a desire d result. computer system: A combination of ha rdware, software, firmware, and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information. configuration: The specific components in your system (such[...]

Glossary-6 User ’ s Manual Glossary disk storage: S t oring data on magnetic disk. Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record. display: A CRT , LCD, or other image producing device used to view computer outp ut. documentation: The set of manuals and/or ot her instructions writte n for the users of a computer system or app[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary floppy disk: A removable disk that stores magnetica lly encoded data. floppy disk drive (FDD): An electro mechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks. Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys. folder: An icon in Windows ® used to store documents or other folders. format[...]

Glossary-8 User ’ s Manual Glossary instruction: S tatements or commands that specify how t o perform a particular t ask. interface: 1) Hardware and/or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another . 2) T o physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information. 3) The point of co[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen. microproce[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary operating system: A group of programs th at co ntrols the basi c operation of a computer . Operat ing system functions include interpreting programs, creating data files, an d controlling the transmission an d receipt (input/output) of data to and from memory and perip heral devices. output: T he results of a c[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary R Radio frequency interference (RFI ) shield: A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boa rds of the printer or computer to preven t radio and TV interference. All computer equ ipment generates radio frequency signals. The FCC regulates th e amount of signals a computing device can allow past it s shieldi[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary system disk: A disk that has been formatt ed with an o perating system. For MS-DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND.COM file. Y ou can bo ot a computer using a system disk. Also called an operating system disk. T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen co[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-1 T OSHIBA L20 Series Inde x A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-13 connecting, 3-6 ASCII characters, 5-7 B Battery charging, 6 -7 extending ba ttery life, 6-10 indicator, 6-1 location, 2-5 Monitoring capacity, 6-9 real time clock, 1-4, 6-4 safety precau tions, 6-5 save mode, 1-10 types, 6-3 Battery pack, 1-3 additional, 7-7 rep[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index Fn + Esc (s ound mute), 5-3 Fn + F1 (instant security), 5-3 Fn + F2 ( po w er s a ve m od e ), 5 - 3 Fn + F3 (sta ndby), 5-3 Fn + F4 (hibernation), 5-3 Fn + F5 (display selection), 5-3 Fn + F6 (Display Bright ness de- creases), 5-4 Fn + F7 (Display Brightness in- creases), 5-4 Fn + F8 (Wireless settin g), 5-4 Fn + F9 [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 8-8 DVD Super Multi drive, 8-9 Floppy disk drive, 8-10 Hard disk drive, 8-7 Hardware and system checklist, 8-3 Keyboard, 8-7 LAN, 8-15 LCD panel, 8-7 Memory expa nsion, 8-13 Modem, 8-14 Monitor, 8-14 overheatin g power down, 8-4 PC card, 8-11 Pointing device, 8-11 Power, 8-4 Real Time Clock, 8-6 S[...]

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