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User ’ s Manual TECRA M9[...]

User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi T rademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual iii TECRA M9 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual iv TECRA M9 System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual v TECRA M9 Appendix K Legal Footnotes Non-applicable Icons *1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 CPU *2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 Memory (Main System) *3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual vi TECRA M9 Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repro duced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA TECRA M9 Portable Personal Compute[...]

User ’s Manual vii TECRA M9 FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conform ity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable prot ection again st harmful interference in a residenti[...]

User ’s Manual viii TECRA M9 EU Declar atio n of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares, that this product conforms to the following S t andards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the related European Directives. The party responsible fo r CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . VCCI Class B Inform[...]

User ’s Manual ix TECRA M9 Network Com p atibility S tatemen t This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add iti onal requirements conditional in EG 201 121. S pecific switch settings or software setup are required for each network, please refer to the[...]

User ’s Manual x TECRA M9 This label is located on the module. Pursuant to FC C CFR 47 , P art 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number t hat is located on the d[...]

User ’s Manual xi TECRA M9 T elephone comp any proced ures 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 equipment[...]

User ’s Manual xii TECRA M9 Instructions for IC CS -03 certified equipment 1. The Industry Canada label identi fies certified e quipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prot ective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate T erminal Equipment T echnical Requireme nt[...]

User ’s Manual xiii TECRA M9 Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w a rning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifica lly configu re to ensure compliance with Austel stan dards when the country/region selection is set to Austr[...]

User ’s Manual xiv TECRA M9 ■ Some parameters required fo r compliance with T elecom’s PTC S pecifications are dependent on th e equipment (PC) associ ate d with this modem. The associated equipm en t shall be set to operate within the following limits for complianc e with T elecom S pecifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attem[...]

User ’s Manual xv TECRA M9 ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixe d level and because o f this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences a s faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only report a fa ult if the phone performance is [...]

User ’s Manual xvi TECRA M9 Description on Laser specification The optical disc dri ve such as DVD Super Mu lti drive th at is used in thi s computer is equipped with laser . The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the dri ve. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APP AREIL A LASER DE C[...]

User ’s Manual xvii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECR A M9 series computer . T his powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is design ed to provide years of reliable, high-performan ce comp uting. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your TECRA M9 co[...]

User ’s Manual xviii TECRA M9 Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer . The indicator pane l al so us es icons to iden ti fy th e co mponent s it is providi n g in formation on. Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distincti ve typeface ident ifies the key top symbols as[...]

User ’s Manual xix TECRA M9 T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Micros oft ® Windows Vista TM .[...]

User ’s Manual xx General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, cert ain 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 and to note the cautions [...]

User ’s Manual xxi TECRA M9 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to th e touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or [...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic info rmation to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TECRA M9 Por[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted Sof tware The following Wi ndo ws ® operating system and uti lity sof tware are pre- installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista TM ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ Recovery Disc Creator ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ CD/DVD Drive Acousti c Silenc[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Getting St arted This section provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta r ti n g th e co mp ut er ■ Creating [...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C ada ptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery 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 before you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any po wer sou[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer . Figure 1-3 Connecting the adap[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Getting S tarted Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel. 2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes fo r more information. 1. Open the display panel. 2. Press and hold the computer's pow[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted 3. Click Star t . 4. Click the arrow button ( ) located in the p ower management buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu. 5. T urn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer . Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are a ble to turn off the power without exiting from your software [...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the S[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st atic electricity or electrical noise. Hibernation Mode The Hibern ation Mode f eature save s the conten ts of m emory to the har[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow button ( ) in the power management buttons ( ) and select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode auto matically when you press the power button or clo[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted System Recovery Opti ons About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options. This partition stores files which can be used to repair the syst em in th e event of a problem. System Recovery O ptions The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard di sk[...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted System Recovery This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use. Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to ei ther CD or DVD media by using t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in st alled sof tw are from the Reco very hard disk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your har[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tw are from your crea ted Re covery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perform[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various co mponen ts of the computer - it is recommended that you beco me famili ar with each before you opera te the computer . Front with the display closed The following fig ure shows the computer ’ s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our Wireless communication switch Slide this switch to the le ft to turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the righ t to turn on the functions. Only some models are equipped with Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions. ■ Tu r n W i - F i ® and Bluetooth functio nalities off when near a person wh[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Security lock slot Modem jack Cooling vent s Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)port PC Card slot PC Card eject button SD Card slot Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem d[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the computer ’ s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the USB connectors. Foreign metal obj ects can create a short circuit, which can cause damage and fire, possib ly re sulting i[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer Ultra Slim Bay A DVD Super Multi drive and U ltra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor can be installed in the Ultra Slim Bay . LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou shou ld ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and ch[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to ensure a secure connection. Docking port This port enables connection of an optio nal TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator described in Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Op tions . ■ Only the T OSHIBA Express Port Re plicator ca[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , simp ly slide the displa y latch on the front of the computer , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our T ouch Pad contro l buttons The control buttons located be low the T ouch Pad allow you to select men u items or manipulate text and graphics as designated by the on-screen pointer . AccuPoint control buttons Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated [...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Indicators This section explains ind icator functions. System indica tors LED system indicators next to their resp ective icons, glow when specific computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Memory module slot The slot A m emory module is located here. The memory module slot allows for th[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the positio ns of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indica tor glows, the keyb oard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. ■ When the Arrow Mode indicator glows, the key[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our Figure 2-9 Keypad overla y indicators Optical disc drives The computer is installed with a DVD Super Multi drive. An A T API i nterface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When t he computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on loadin g and unloading discs refer to[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our W r it able discs This section describes the types of writ able CD/DVD discs. Check the specifications of your d rive to see the types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . CDs ■ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data can[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi drive Doub le La yer The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run ei ther 12 cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa ti cally adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 [...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Figure 2-1 1 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Depending on the model in questio n, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bund led wi th the computer. ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug. ■ The supplied power co rd conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the p roduct is b[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications ma y vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor CPU The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processors. ■ Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo Processor , which incorporat es a 2M[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Power Slots 512, 1,024 or 2,048MB memory modules can be installed in the computer's two memory slots for a maximum of 4,096MB system memory . Vi de o RAM The amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the comput er's system memory . Star t -> Control Panel -> Appearance [...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Optical disc drive Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Hard disk dr ive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive types.[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sound Communications Legal Footnote (Graphics Pr ocessor Unit ("GPU")) *7 For more information regarding the Graphics Processor Unit ("GPU"), please refer to the Legal Footn otes sectio n in Appendix K or click the *7 above. Sound syst e m The integrated sound system provides [...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Ultra Slim Bay Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click St ar t -> Control Pa nel -&g[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options HDD automatic power off *1 This feature auto ma ti ca l l y cut s of f power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time, with pow er being restored when the hard disk drive is next accessed. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. System automatic Sleep/Hibernati on [...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Heat dispersal *1 T o protect against overheating, the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that, if the computer's internal temperature rise s to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on o r the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls t he following computer[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. Fingerprint Utility This product[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The T OSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. Y ou can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the m enu bar as follows. Click Star t -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> SD Memory Boot[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility This utility has the functi on of Physical Format and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . T o start this utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAM Utilit[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This section describes the connection or installation of the fo llowing devices: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ SD/SDHC Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card) ■ Additional memory modu le Peripher[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options 2. Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made. Figure 3-1 Inserting the PC Card 3. After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentation and also check the configuration in Windows in order to ensu re that it is correct. Removing a PC Card T o remove a PC Card, foll[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options SD/SDHC Card Set the SD Card type SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in the SD Card slot. Inserting an SD/SDHC Card T o insert an SD/SDHC Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the SD/SDHC Card into the SD Card slot on the side of the computer . 2. Press the SD/SDHC Card gently t[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing an SD/SDHC Card T o remove an SD/SDHC Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar . 2. Point to SD Memory Card and click the left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Press the SD/SDHC Card to partia lly extend it out of the compu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Formatting an SD/SDHC Card SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC Card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility , not with the format command provided w ithin Windows. In order to run the TO[...]

User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory modu le This computer is e quipped with two memory slots; Slot A is beneath the keyboard and Slot B i s in the underside of the computer . Y ou can install ad diti o n al mem ory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is availabl e. This sectio[...]

User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Point to note about memory module error If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the Power indicator will flashes (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following ways; ■ If there is an error in only Slot A or no memory module is inserted in Slot A: r[...]

User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options 8. Lift up the back of the keyboard, rotate it toward you and lay in face down on the palm rest. Figure 3-6 Removing two screws and rotate the keyboard 9. Remove the two screws and take off the memory module cover . Figure 3-7 Removing the memory module cover Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdri[...]

User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options 10. Align the no tch of the memory modul e with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module in to the slot at about a 45 d egree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place. Figure 3-8 Installing the memory module 1 1. Screw in the two screws and replac[...]

User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options 12. Tu ck the keyboard ribbon cable into the groove unde r the memory module cover . Figure 3-9 Seating the memory module cover 13. Insert the tabs on the front of the keyboard into the correspon ding notches on th e computer and pl ace the keyboard d own. 14. Replace the keyboard and secu re it[...]

User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing a memory module (Slot A) T o remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power of f - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S t arted if required). 2. Remove[...]

User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Installing a memory module (Slot B) T o install a memory module, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power of f - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 1, Getting S t arted if required). 2. Remov[...]

User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options 7. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . Figure 3-14 Seating the memory module cover 8. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 9. T urn your computer over . 10. Turn the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required). 4. Loosen the screw securin g the memory module cove r in place - please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prev[...]

User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hard disk drive p ack An extra hard disk drive expands the fl exibility of your system and allows you to carry your data separately without having to carry the computer . Removing the hard disk drive pack T o remove the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Set the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options 7. With the hard disk drive i n a vertical position, lift it straight up a nd away from the connector . Figure 3-17 Removing the hard disk drive pack Installing the hard disk drive pack T o install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Move the connector until it is v[...]

User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options 4. With the connector connected, lower th e hard disk drive down to the storage position. Figure 3-18 Installing the hard disk drive pack 5. Seat the cover and press down until the latches click into pl ace. 6. Secure the cover with two scr ews. 7. T urn your computer over . Never allow metal ob[...]

User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options Ultra Sl im Bay HDD Adaptor Y ou can increase your comput er ’s d ata storage capacity by installing an additional 100.0 billio n byte s (93.16 GB) hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay . T o install a hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor follow the steps below . 1. Slide the lock[...]

User ’s Manual 3-30 Hardware, Utilities and Options 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position . Figure 3-21 Closing the lid For details on inserting the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor in the computer ’s Ultra Slim Bay slot, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the exte[...]

User ’s Manual 3-31 Hardware, Utilities and Options When you turn on the power , the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device . In the event that you find that there are issues getting an image displayed on the correct monitor , you should consi der using the FN + F5 hot key to cha[...]

User ’s Manual 3-32 Hardware, Utilities and Options Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector into a computer ’s USB port. Figure 3-24 Connecting the U SB floppy diske tte drive Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette[...]

User ’s Manual 3-33 Hardware, Utilities and Options i.LINK (I EEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is us e d for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Writable optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the comp uter[...]

User ’s Manual 3-34 Hardware, Utilities and Options Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned and pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . Figure 3-25 Connecting the i.LINK (I EEE1394) cable into the computer 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the de vi ce. Note the following when you use i.LINK: ■ Y ou ma y[...]

User ’s Manual 3-35 Hardware, Utilities and Options Serial port The serial connector can be used to connect to RS-232C compatible devices. RS-232C compatible devices include the following: ■ Modem ■ Mouse ■ Printer T o connect a serial port, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer ’s power off. 2. Connect the serial conn[...]

User ’s Manual 3-36 Hardware, Utilities and Options The following ports are available on th e TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator . ■ RJ45 LAN jack ■ External monitor port ■ DC IN 15V jack ■ Security lock slot ■ Universal Serial Bu s 2.0 port (four) ■ DVI port Security lock A security locks enable you to ancho r your computer a desk or ot[...]

User ’s Manual 3-37 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a numb er of options and accessories in order to ma ke your computer even more powerful and convenient to use . For reference, the following list details some of the items that are avai labl e from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: DDR2-667 Memory Module [...]

User ’s Manual 3-38 Hardware, Utilities and Options Ultra Slim B ay options The following modules can be in stalled in the Ultra Slim Bay . All other modules are options. Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor An adaptor lets you install an optional hard disk drive described in Ultra Slim Bay HDD Ada ptor . Ultra Slim Bay DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) Drive[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. T O SHIBA Dual Pointin g Device The computer is equi pped with a d ual point system: a T ou ch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad,[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Using the AccuPoi nt T o use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your fin ger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer. T wo buttons above the T ouch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do with th e T ouch Pad. Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section for details. AccuPoint pr[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place. Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerp rint uti lity installed for the purpose of en rolli ng and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authenticati on feature, it is no longer nece ssa ry to inp[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Point s to note abou t the Fingerprint Sensor Please be aware of the following consideratio ns when using the fingerprint sensor . A fail ure to follow these guidel i nes might result in damage to the sensor , se nsor fa ilure, fingerprint recogniti on problems or a lower fingerprint recognition success ra te. [...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Observe the following to impr ove th e fingerprint recognition success rate. ■ Enroll two or more fingers. ■ Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when usi ng already enrolled fingers. ■ Check the condition of your finger - any conditions which have changed since enrollment, such[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics ■ T oshiba does not guaran tee that this fi ngerprint recognition tech nology will be error-free. ■ T oshiba does not guaran tee that the fi ngerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled u ser or accurate ly sc reen out unauth orized users at all times. T oshiba is not liable for any failure or damage th at [...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 2. Click Next . 3. At the User's Password screen which is then displayed, you should ensure that the same Windows username is displayed be fore entering the appropriate password into the Enter your p asswor d field. Once this has been done, click Next . 4. At the Hints for Fin ge rprin t Enroll men t scree[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Fingerprint Power-on Sec urity General The fingerprint auth entication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authentication system th at is used when the computer is turned on. If you do not want to use the fingerprint auth entication system for password authentication when the co mputer is [...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 3. At the Fingerprint Sof tware Mana ge men t screen, click Settings and then click Power-on Security . 4. At the Power-on Security screen, plac e a check mark in the Replace the power-on and hard disk drive passw ords with the finge rprint sensor setting and then click OK . Fingerprint Single Sign -on Feature [...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Changing Ultra Sli m Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the Ultra Slim Bay . The illustrations show replacement of the opti cal disc drive with the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor . Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However , the procedures are the same for any of the modules: DVD[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Inserting a m odule Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor as described below . 1. Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adap tor in the computer as sho wn below and press until the ejector clicks. 2. Remove the Ultra Slim Bay lock screw from the Unlock positi on. 3. If you want to lock the Ultra Slim Bay HDD Adaptor [...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-6 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-7 Inserting a CD/DVD Disc tray Eject button Laser lens When the disc tray is ful ly opened, the edge of the compute[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD shou ld lie below the top of the spindl e, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-8 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs T o [...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over t he sides of the disc tra y so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the CD/DVD. Figure 4-9 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to rem ove CD/D V D when the disc tray w ill n ot open Pressing the eject b[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics W riting CD/ DVDs on DVD Super Multi dri ves Y ou can use the DVD Super Mu lti drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. The T OSHIBA Disc Creator is provided for writing. Import ant message Before you write or rewrite[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Given the technological limitations of current opti cal disc writing driv es, you may experience unexpected writing or rewr iting errors due to di sc quality or problems with hardware devices. In view of this, it is good practice to make two or more copies of important data , in case of any undesired change or[...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics ■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB. Therefore, in these circumstance, even if you writ e only a small amount of data, it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data. ■ When multiple drives that can write data[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a PC Card, SD/SDHC Card, USB device, external monitor , i.LINK device, or an optical digital device. ■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optica l disc dri v e . ■ Do not use shut down, log of[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Y ou might not be able to use the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media record er . ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD's, DVD's and floppy diskettes. Handle your media with care. Following th e simple precautions listed be low will increase th e lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it. CD/DVDs 1. S tore your CD's and DVD&[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics 8. Data may be lost if the floppy diskett e is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct sunlight , extreme hea t or co ld . 9. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes. 10. Do not eat, smoke, or use items such as e rasers near your flopp y diskettes as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy di[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics Audio Enhancement s In order to apply the soun d effects for your current speaker , follow the steps below . 1. Right click on the speaker icon on the taskbar , and select Playba ck Devices from the sub menu. 2. Select Speakers , and click Properties . 3. On the Enhancemen t tab select the sound effect s you w[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics TO SHIBA M ic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands-free environment for holding mutual commu nication via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network. If you wish to communicat e with someone on your computer , you can use a messenger application. However , with such an application, you would he[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunication regulati ons vary from one re gion to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -&[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. Displays a sub-menu appears which details location information. Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. Displays a warning if the current settings for both region cod e and telephony location are di fferent. Modem Sele ction If[...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-1 1 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the m odular cable T o disconnect the internal modular cable, follow th e steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the plug in the telepho ne ja ck and pull it out from within the c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pect[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption based on an 128-bit encryption algorithm ■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication S witch is turned on. 2. Click St ar t and then click Connect to to display Connect to a network window . 3. Click Set up a c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics Radio links Y ou can e asily establish links between two or more devices, wi th these links being maintained even if the devi ces are not within a line-of-sight of each othe r . Security T wo advanced security mechan is ms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Wireless com munication Indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com mun ication func tions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable the wi reless LAN, restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re-enable it: Sta rt , Control Panel , System an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed 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 yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-12 Connectin[...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the L AN hub or router in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator and hardware [...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer . ■ Close the display panel. ■ Do not pick up the comput er by its displ ay p anel. ■ Before carrying your computer , shut it down, disconnect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction may r[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics T askbar Icon TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the TOSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . T o open the window , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> HDD Protection Setting . The window can also be started from th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics Det ails T o open the Details window , click the Setup Det ail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Dete ction assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum fo[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard wil l depend on which country/region your co[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when pr essed and , when used in combinatio[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness Down : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness Up :[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard ODD: Pressing FN + Ta b turns the power of the optical disc drive on/off or ejects the disc tray . TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges t[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Keyp ad overlay Y our computer 's keyboa rd does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overlay which functions like one - this is located in the center of the keyb oard with the relevant keys havi ng grey letters at their front edge. The overlay provides the same functions as the num[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay o n) While using the overlay , yo u can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold down FN key and press any other key - this key will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. T ype upp er-case characters by holding do[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's p ower resources in clude the AC ad aptor , battery pack and any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of the se resources , and includ es informati on on charging and changing batteri es, tips for saving ba ttery power , and inf[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Pow er conditions continued Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power in dicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine th[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he po wer status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be no t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Extended Capacity Battery Pack (Included with some models, or option) The Extended Capacity Battery Pack is included w ith some model s, or can be purchased separately as an optional accessory . High Capacity Battery Pa ck (Inc luded with some models, or option) The High Capacity Battery Pack is include[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batte ries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of batte ry power remain. If you continue to u se the computer w hile the Ba ttery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that yo[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e Refer to User Information Guide about Cha rging time. Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the followin g conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all). T o ensure the battery charges to it[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how long the c harg e lasts in a battery depends on: ■ Processor speed ■ Screen bright ness ■ System Sleep Mode ■ System Hibernation Mode ■ Display power off period[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ If you have extra battery p acks, rotate their use. ■ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, for example for more than one month, remove th e battery pack from the computer . ■ S tore spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing the b attery p ac[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (2 ) to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer (3). Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into [...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes T OSH IB A Pass word U tility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Uti lities ->Password Utility The User Password dialo[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ Owner String (text box) Y ou ca n use this box to associate text with th e password. Af ter you enter text, click Apply or OK . When the computer is st arted, this t ext will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password. User T oken field ■ Create (button) Y ou ca n use a[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes Supervi sor Pas sword If you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Passw ord. T o set a Supervisor Password, execute the file TOSPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaP asswordUtilityTOSPU.exe This utility lets you do the fol[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Power-up modes The computer has three differ ent power-up modes as follows: ■ Boot Mode : The computer will shut down without saving da ta - in view of this you must always save your work before you tu rn the computer off. ■ Hibernation Mode : Data in memory will be save d to the hard disk drive. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set u p T o run the HW Setup program, cl ick Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A -> Utilities -> HWSetup . HW Setup w[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup & BIOS Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display Th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to select the pr iority for booting the computer - the following settings are available: Y ou can o verride the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the compute r is booting: * 1 The floppy disket[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup & BIOS Setup T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be displaye d with th e following icons: Built-in hard disk drive, Ultra Slim Bay hard disk drive, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. 3. Use the left/rig[...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup & BIOS Setup USB Memory BIOS Support T ype This option allows you to set the type of the USB memory to be used as a startup device. Keyboard Wa ke -up on Keyb oard When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Slee p Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any ke y . However , ple ase be aware that th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup & BIOS Setup CPU This function allows yo u to set the processor's operating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option allows you to configure the power saving modes associated with the processor - the following settings are availabl e: LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned o[...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Built-in LAN. Device Config Device Configuratio n This option allows you to set how th e computer's hardware devic es will be configured. USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Y ou can use this opti on to enable or disable USB keyboard/mou se legacy[...]

User ’s Manual 7-8 HW Setup & BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Settings for some features are carried out in the BIOS setup program. St arting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program S tarting the BIOS Setup Program 1. T urn on the computer while pressing the ESC key - if the Password = prompt is di splayed, en ter either the Supervisor Password, if o[...]

User ’s Manual 7-9 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings ca n be terminated hal fway without saving any of the changes made by following the steps detailed below: 1. Press the Esc key - the Exit without saving? (Y/N) prompt to be displayed at the bo ttom of the screen. 2. Press the Y key - the [...]

User ’s Manual 7-10 HW Setup & BIOS Setup The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization T echnology . Enhanced C-S t ates This feature enables or disab les th e Enhanced C-S tates. Execute-Disa ble Bit Cap ability This setting, which is displa yed on the first page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bit func tion[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Critical Battery W ake-up Configures what action is taken when the remaining battery power is close to running out whil e the system is in Sleep Mode. This setting i s only available when the Critical ba ttery action in Windo ws is set to Hibernate (Default). T o access it, Start -> Control Panel [...]

User ’s Manual 7-12 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Clear TPM Owner This setting is used to erase th e data st ored as part of the T rusted Plat form Module, as would be required, for example, when disposing of the computer or when the ow ner of the computer chan ges. Once this operation is carried out, the T rusted Platform Module configuration settin[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , ho wever, should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems fr om occurring in [...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simple st solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem : ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer - this i ncludes your printer and any o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting ■ Do you hear any beeps, if so how many , are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched? In addition, is the computer making any unusual noise s? Write down what you hear. Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , dealer or service provider . Hardware and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr op erly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically , and the following will be displaye d: This message remains on the screen for a few sec[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for further information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , you should check the status of the DC IN indi[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does not glow orange). If the battery is completely di scharged, it will no t begin charging immediately , in these instances you should wait a few minutes befor e trying agai n. If the battery still does not cha rge, you should check [...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Internal display p anel Apparent computer's display pane l problems may be related to the computer's setup and config uration - please refe r to Chapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup , for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the displa[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive. Please refer to the operating[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD - RO M : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD TM (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . SD/SDHC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure PC Card error occurs Remove the PC Card from the computer a nd then reinsert it in order to ensure[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting Dual Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad/AccuPoint Problem Procedure Either the T ouch Pad or the AccuPoint does not work. Check the Device Select settings. Click Star t -[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting USB mouse The reaction of T ouch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. Adjust the touch Sensitivity . 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> M ouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click the Advanced ta b. 3. Click the Advanced fe ature settings button. 4[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor The mouse poi n te r moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty - please refer to the documentation su pplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it. If you are stil l unable to re solve the probl em, contact your reseller , de a[...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Additional mem ory modu le Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. Problem Pro cedure US[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. Problem Pro cedure An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Slot B while no memory module is inserted in Slot A. Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert [...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information. Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor's pow er switch is on, you should check the connections to make sure [...]

User ’s Manual 8-18 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Modem Refer to Appendix C, A T Commands and Appendix D , S-registers . Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windo ws[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless 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 Basics . Bluetooth For further information on Bluetooth wire less commu nication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .[...]

User ’s Manual 8-20 T roubleshooting Recover y Discs Disposing of the com puter and the co mp uter's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will fin[...]

User ’s Manual 8-21 T roubleshooting ■ If your hard disk drive or other storage media contains sensitive data, you should be aware that standard deletion pro cedures do not remove data from the media. These stand ard deletion pro cedures include: ■ Selecting Delete for a target file ■ Putting files in the Recycle Bi n and emptying the Recyc[...]

User ’s Manual 8-22 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below: 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 Ger[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Refer to User Information Gu ide about Weight and Size. Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) t[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 V DC 5.0 amperes Network control unit (NC U) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone line (an alog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Comp[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9 600/12000/14400 /16 800/19200/21600/24000 /26400/28800/3 1200/33 600 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[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo mode Display controller The display controller in te rprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller al so controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum [...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands ma nually . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so . This chapter describes A T comman ds for da ta mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering A T command s is: AT X n w[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 A T Commands AA n s w e r c o m m a n d This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. Bn Communication st andard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V . 22 mode when the modem is at 1 200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the mode m is at 1200 bp[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 A T Commands E0 Disables echo to the computer . E1 Enables echo to the computer (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on-hook to disconnect a call, or off-hook to make the phone line busy . H0 Modem goes on-hook (default). H1 Modem goes off-hook. Result Codes: O[...]

User ’s Manual C-4 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation hand sh ake This command controls whether or not the loca l modem performs a negotiated handshake at co nnection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two mo dems is different. N0 When originating or answering, this is fo r ha ndshake[...]

User ’s Manual C-5 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es whil e dialing. Dialed digi t s are tone dial ed until a P command or dial mo difier is receiv ed. This is the defa ult setting. Vn DCE response format This command controls whether resu lt codes (inclu[...]

User ’s Manual C-6 A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled:The modem di als a call regard less of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled:The modem dials only up on detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds. Busy tone detect Disabled:The modem ig nores any busy tones it receives. Enabled:[...]

User ’s Manual C-7 A T Commands &D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on-line data mode, the modem disconnects (default). &D3 Reset on the on-to-off DTR transition. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise &F Load factory settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory . This o peration r[...]

User ’s Manual C-8 A T Commands &Tn Self-test comm an ds These tests can help to isolate problems i f you experience periodic data loss or random errors. &T0 Abort. S tops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection be tween the mode m and computer . Any data entered at th[...]

User ’s Manual C-9 A T Commands N3 V .42, MNP , or buffered (default). The modem attempts to connect in V .42 error control mode. If this fails, it attempts to connect in MNP mode. If this fails, it connects in buffer mode and continues operation. This is also known as V .42 /MNP auto reliable mode (same as &Q5 ). N4 V .42 or disconnect. Th[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answer s and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails. Y ou can also customize certain A T commands such as the e[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 S-registers Range:0-255 Default:0 Units:rings S1 Ri ng counter This register is read only . The value of S1 is incremented with each ring. If no ring occurs over a six-second interval, this register is cleared. Range:0-225 Default:0 Units:rings S2 A T escape cha ra cter (u ser defined) This register determines the ASCII values [...]

User ’s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing cha racter (user defined) This register sets the character recogniz ed as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only . The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII. This char acter can be used to ed i t a com mand line. Whe n th[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 S-registers S8 Comma pause ti me This register sets the time , in seconds, that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command string. In some countries/regions, S8 will set bo th wait before dialing and comma pause time. Range:0-255 Default:2 Units:seconds S1 1 DTMF dialing speed This register determin[...]

User ’s Manual D-5 S-registers A T comma nd set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summar y S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 1 1 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 16 26400 bps S37 = 17 28800 bps S37 = 18 31200 bps S37 = 19 33600 bps Result Code Numeric Descrip[...]

User ’s Manual D-6 S-registers *1: EC on ly appears when the Extended Re sult Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the followi ng symbols, depending upon the error control meth od used: V .42bis - V .42 error co ntrol and V .42bis data compression. V .42 - V .42 error control only . MNP 5 - MNP class 4 error control and[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E V. 9 0 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technolog y . Th e modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service prov ider that su pports V .90. As w ith any modem, the actual through put (speed of data transfer) de pends on analog telephone line con ditions,[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 V. 9 0 T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 74 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 76 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 78 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 80 CONNECT 52000 EC* C[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 V. 9 0 * EC stands for the Error Contro l meth od, which appears only when the extended result codes conf iguration option is ena bled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, dep endi ng on the error control method used. A T Command V42bis V .42 error control and V .42bis data compression V42 V .42 error control onl y [...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wirel ess LAN netw ork up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation [...]

User ’s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN Supported Freque ncy Sub-bands Subject to the radio regulatio ns that apply in the countries/regions, your Wireless LAN card may sup port a different set of 5 GHz/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/r[...]

User ’s Manual F-4 Wireless LAN ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN card will use the factory-set default channel (p ri nted in bold), unless the LAN Administrator selecte d a different channel when co nfiguring the Wireless LAN Access Point device. Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision A and N Draft V er . 1.0) Frequenc[...]

User ’s Manual F-5 Wireless LAN 161 5805 165 5825[...]

User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Intel ® Matrix S torage Manager If you are installing the operating syst em on a computer system which is configured for AHCI mode, you must pre-install the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager driver using the F6 installation method de scribed in the Man ually Setting up Windows (Windows Vist a™) or Manually Setting u[...]

User ’s Manual G-2 Intel® Matrix S torage Manager Windows Setup Procedure 1. Connect the USB floppy diskette drive and in sert the above disk. 2. Insert the Windows Setup DVD into the optical disc drive and boo t the computer from the DVD. The Windows Setup program will start. 3. Carry out the setup process by follo wing the instructions disp la[...]

User ’s Manual G-3 Intel® Matrix S torage Manager 3. When the message " Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver " appears on the screen, press the F6 key . 4. When the message " Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): " appears on the screen, press the S key . 5. Select &quo[...]

User ’s Manual H-1 Appendix H Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be i nteroperable with an y product with Bluetooth wireless tech nology that is based on Frequ ency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er . 2.0+EDR, as d[...]

User ’s Manual H-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technolog y , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth ® products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other than TO SHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth ® Car[...]

User ’s Manual H-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w ireless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by devices with Blu etooth wireless technology howeve r is far much less than the e[...]

User ’s Manual H-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisa teur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillag e radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de com[...]

User ’s Manual H-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Rad io Frequency Radiation The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th ® Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limi ts. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth ® Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a man ner that the potential for human co[...]

User ’s Manual H-6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Using Bluetooth ® Card from T OSHIBA eq uipment in Jap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station and [...]

User ’s Manual H-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Auth orization This device obtains the T echnical Conditions Compli ance App roval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da ta communication system radio station st ipulated in the T elecommunications Business Law . The Name of the radio equipme[...]

User ’s Manual I-1 Appendix I AC Power Cord and Connectors 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: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire siz[...]

User ’s Manual I-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug configuration mu st be 6- 15P (250V[...]

User ’s Manual J-1 Appendix J T OSHIB A Anti-thef t Protection T imer This feature al l ows yo u to set up a ti mer -activated BIOS p assword that will prevent unauthorised system a ccess in the event of theft. When the time limit is exceeded, you a re required to provi de the Password or fingerprint authentication for t he BIOS and Ha rd Disk Dr[...]

User ’s Manual K-1 Appendix K Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel a te d to th is co mp ut er ar e marked with a blue *XX in thi s manual. Clicking [...]

User ’s Manual K-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high alti tude (all temperature references are approxi mate and may vary depending on the sp ecific computer model - plea s e re fe r to your com puter documen t ation or visit the T oshiba website at [...]

User ’s Manual K-3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life *4 Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on select m[...]

User ’s Manual K-4 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN *8 The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client design and software/hardware configurati ons. The actual transmission s[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating curre nt AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange B[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optica l character recognition (reade r) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral co mponent inte rconnect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and bl[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical discipl ines. For example, ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements. antist atic: A material used to prevent th e buildup of static electricity[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The representation of a single cha racter . A sequence o f eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores da ta that increases processor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp at ibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another com puter wi thout modifying the data or the media upon which it is b eing transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or par[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that controls communication betwee n a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONFIG .SYS fil e contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the co mputer on. dialog box: A win[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send ba ck a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display th e information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both. When a computer rece ives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer , th e prin[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as charts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing. Also called fixed disk. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromech[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I/O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the compu ter and transfer data to and from it. J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardwa re characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary microprocessor: A hardware compon ent contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the computer . mode: A method of operation, for exa mple, the Boot Mode, Sl eep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. monitor: A device th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P pa r it y: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values (integers) both of which are either o n or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial co mmun ica tions, an e rror detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, or[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red, green, and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CRT . RJ45: A modular LAN jack. ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary TFT display : A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each ce ll. T ouch Pad: A pointing device inte grated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. TTL: T ransistor-tra nsistor logi c. A logic circuit design [...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-2 additional 3-37 connecting 1-4 ASCII characters 5-7 B Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6 -7 indicator 2-11, 6-2 monitoring capacity 6-6 real time clock 3-2, 6-4 save mode 3-6 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-7, 3-2 additional 6-1 replacing 6-8 BIOS Setup 7-8 Bluetooth 3-4, 4-29 Bluetooth Stack for Windows [...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 TECRA M9 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 FN + F2 (Power Plan) 5 -3 FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-4 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-4 FN + F5 (Output) 5-4 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-4 FN + F7 (Brightness Up) 5-4 FN + F8 (Wireless) 5-4 FN + F9 (Touch Pad) 5-4 FN + space (Zoom) 5-4 FN + Tab (ODD) 5-5 Function keys 5-2 G Graphics controller 3-3 H Hard disk [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 TECRA M9 Memory card care 3-16 Memory 3-2 additional 3-37 installing 3-18, 3-23 problems 8-15 removing 3-22, 3-24 Modem 3-4 connecting 4-26 disconnecting 4-27 jack 2-3 problems 8-18 properties menu 4-25 region selection 4-25 Moving the compu t er 4- 33 P Password power on 3-6 problems 8-7 Starting the computer by 6-12 Super[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 TECRA M9 ENTER 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system headphone jack 2 -2 microphone 2-2 microphone jack 2-2 problems 8-16 Stereo speakers 2-9 volume control dial 2-2 T TOSHIBA Assist 3-10 TOSHIBA Assist button 3-5 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3-10 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3- 10, 4-19 TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility 3-11 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 3-[...]