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T OSHIBA NB200 series User's Manual[...]

User ’s Manual ii Copyright © 2009 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No p at ent liabili ty is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA NB200 Portable Personal Computer U ser ’s[...]

User ’s Manual iii Other trademarks and registered trad emarks not listed above may be used in this manual. 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[...]

User ’s Manual iv Cont act Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevar d Irvine, California 9261 8-1697 T elephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Conformity S t atement This product and - if applicable - t he supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore wit h th e applicable harmonized Europe an sta[...]

User ’s Manual v This Class B digital apparatus meets all re quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causng Equipment Regulation s. Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouile ur du Canada. Following information is only for EU-memb er states: Disposal of products Disposal of batteries [...]

User ’s Manual vi ENERGY ST AR ® Program Disposing of the com puter and the computer’s batte ri es ■ Discard this compu ter in accordance 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 finally lose th ei[...]

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

User ’s Manual viii Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Front with t he display open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Chapter 3 Gett[...]

User ’s Manual ix Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Additional memo ry module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8[...]

User ’s Manual x Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA NB200 computer . Thi s powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performanc e computing. This manual tel ls how to set up and begin using your TOSHIBA NB200 comp[...]

User ’s Manual xi Preface Chapter 5, The Keyboard , describes special keyboard function s including the keypad overlay and hot keys. Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives details on the computer ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, BIOS Setu p and Passwords , expla ins how to configure the computer using the BIOS Setup pr[...]

User ’s Manual xii Preface Display Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified a s shown below . T erminology This term is defined in this document as follows: ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text, the icon' s name or[...]

User ’s Manual xiii General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , 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 and to note the cautio[...]

User ’s Manual xiv General Precautions Creating a computer-friendly enviro nment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any ot her items you are using, such as a printer . Leave enough space around the comput er and o ther equipment to provide adequate venti lation. Other wise, they may overheat. T o keep y[...]

User ’s Manual xv General Precautions Pressure or imp act damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the com puter or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer's compone nts or otherwise cause it to malfu nction. Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The o[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. 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: ■[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Introduction Sof twar e The following Wi ndows ® operating system and ut ility sof tware are pre-installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows XP Home ■ Bluetooth Driver (Can be used only for Bluetooth models) ■ Display Drivers for Windows ■ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ■ TOSHIBA Supervisor Password ■ LAN Driver ■ Pointing Device [...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Chipset Memory Legal Footnote (CPU) *1 For more information on the CPU, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Cha pter 10 or click the *1 a bove. North Bridge Mobile Intel ® 945GSE Express Chi pset . South Bridge Mobile Intel ® ICH7-M Slot PC2-4200 1,024MB memory module can be installed in the memory slo[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Introduction Disks Keyboard Pointing Device Power Hard disk dr ive This computer supports SA T A 3.0Gbps and is equipped with the following types of hard disk drive(HDD). The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different. ■ HDD ■ 120GB ■ 160GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserve[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Ports Slots Multimedia External monitor This port provides 15-pin, analog VGA port.This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer . Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer supports multiple Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard. The port with the ( ) has a USB Sle[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Introduction Communications Security LAN The computer has built-i n support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per s econd, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). Bluetooth TM Some models are equipped with Bluetooth wireless communication fun ction which eliminates the need for cab les between electronic[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Software The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can be se t to a wide ran ge of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer m[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Introduction Keyp ad overlay A ten-key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard. Please refer to the Keyp ad o verlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for information on using this feature. Power on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervisor and user , are availa ble to prevent unauthorized access to your[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed utilities that come w ith the computer and details how to st art them. F or further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. TOSHIBA HDD Protection This feature uses the acce[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Introduction TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a su ite of utilities that improve the ease and control of communication devices and network connections, help in the identification of communication problems and allow the creation of profile s if you need to switch between different locations and communication networks. T[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and con venient to use. The foll owing options a re available: Memory kit 1,024MB memory module (DDR2-533) can easily be installed in the computer . Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased for use as either a sp are[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following figure shows the computer ’s front with it s display panel in the closed position. 1. Bridge media slot 2. System indica[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our System indicators The LED system indicators for specif ic computer operations glow when those operations are in progress. Figure 2-2 System indicators Wire les s communication The Wireless communicat ion indicator glows amber when the Bluetooth and Wi reless LAN functions are turned on. Only some models are equi[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter's left side. 1. External monitor port 2. Thermal vent holes 3. Microphone jack 4. Headphone jack 5. LAN jack 6. Universal Serial Bus(USB2.0) port Figure 2-3 The left side of the computer Bridge media s lot The Bridge media slot indicator glows gree n when [...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Microphone j ack A standard 3.5 mm mini microphone jack en ables connection of a microphone or other de vice for audio input. Headphone jack A standard 3.5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo he adphone or other device for audio output. When you connect headphones, the internal speaker is autom[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. 1. Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port 2. DC IN 19V jack 3. Security lock s lot Figure 2-4 The right side of the computer 1 2 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port T wo Uni versal Serial Bus ports, which comply with the USB 2.0 standard, are pr[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-5 show s the computer ’s back si de. Figure 2-5 The computer ’s back side. Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. 1. Memory module slot 2. Battery [...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Memory module slot The memory module slot is located here. The memory module slot allows for the replacement with additional memory module . Please refer to the Additional memory module section in Chapter 8, Optional De vices for more information. Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its 'Un[...]

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 , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. 1. Web Camera LED 2. Web Camera 3. Microphone 4. Display Screen 5. Power Button *6. Keyboard 7. T ouch Pad 8. [...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Web Ca me ra L ED The Web Camera LED glows when the Web Camera is working. Web Ca me ra Web C am er a is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your computer . Y ou can use it for video chatting or video conferences using a communication tool such as Windows Live Messen ger . Camera As[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will prod uce capitals when any letter is typed. 1. CAPS LOCK indicator Figure 2-8 Keypad indicators 1 CAPS LOCK This ind icator glows green when letter keys are locked into their uppercase format.[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a fre quency of either 5 0 or 60 hertz, enablin g you to u se this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o re[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter 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 rting the computer ■ System Recovery Option[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Getting S tarted ■ Use a anti-virus software and make sure it is updated regularly . ■ Never format storage media without checking its content - formatting destroys all stored data. ■ It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media. General storage medi[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted Connecting the AC adaptor 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 sourc[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-2 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 19V jack on the right side of the computer . Figure 3-3 Connecting[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Opening the display The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. While holding down th e palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display panel - this will allow the angle of the display panel to be ad justed to provide optimu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Getting S tarted ■ When opening the panel, please be careful not to force it beyond the point where it moves easily . ■ Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage. ■ Do not press or push on the display panel. ■ Do not lift the computer by th[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 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 Power-up Modes for more information. 1. Open the computer's display panel. 2. Press the computer'[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Getting S tarted T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or S tandby Mode. Shut Down Mode When you turn off the power in Shut Do wn Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the opera ting system's main screen the next time it is turne[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted ■ Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition. ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the comput er . ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware [...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Getting S tarted Benefits of S tandby Mode The S tandby Mode feature prov ides th e following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more rapid ly 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 [...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted 3. Press the power button. This featu re must be enabled. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . S tandby Mode limitations S tandby Mode will not function under the following condi tions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Getting S tarted Creating optical rec overy discs A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk. Y ou may use this image to create CD or DVD reco very discs using th e following steps: 1. Select either blank CDs or DVDs media. 2. The application will allows you to choose a type of media to create recovery CDs/DV[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted When re-setting up your hard disk, do no t change, delete or add partition in a manner other than spe cified in the manu al. Otherwise, space for software may be destroyed. In addition, if you use a third-part y partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk, it ma y become impossi ble to re-[...]

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. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, simply touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on-screen pointer to go. 1. T ouch Pad 2. T ouch Pad c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics USB Sleep and Charge function Y our computer can supply USB bus pow er (DC5V) to the USB port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . "Power OFF" includes standby mode, hibernation mo de or shutdown state. This function can only be used for ports that support the USB Sleep and Charge funct[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics St arting the USB Sleep an d Charge Utility T o start the utility , click Sta rt J All Programs J TOSH I BA J Utilities J USB Sleep and Charge . Y ou can set mode1/mo de2/mode3/mode4/dis able USB sleep and charge function also in BIOS Se tup menu. Please refer to Accessing BIOS Setup Menu in Chapter 7 for how t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics Power supply mod e settings There are several USB Sleep and Charge function modes. "Mode 4(Default)" should normally be us ed. Set one of the other modes (try from "Mode 3" to "Mode 1" )*1 if th e charge function cannot be used in "Mode 4(Default)" . This functi on may no[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 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 recorder. ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), [...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models.This secti on describes the bundled webcam utility , which c an capture still and video images. The web camera will auto-run when Wi ndows starts. 1. Web Camera LED 2. Web Camera 3. Microphone Figure 4-2 Web Camera If film i s stuck, please u[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre-configured to start when you turn on Windows XP; if you need to restart it go to Start J All Programs J Camera A ssistan t Softw are J Camera Assi stant So ftware . 1. Capture S till Image 2. Video Recording 3. Audio Recording 4. Function 5. Display Window 6. Ca[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics Using the microphone Y ou can use the built-in or an external mi crophone that co nnects to the microphone jack to record monaural sounds into your appl ications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions. Since your computer has a microphone and spe aker , “feedb[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum/Orthogonal Freq uency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802.1 1 Wireless LAN standard. ■ Frequency Channel Selectio n of 2.4G Hz for 802.1 1b/g or n draft 2.0 ■ Roam[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 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 mechanis ms ensure a hig h le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical dat a a[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Wireless communication indic ator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com munication functi ons. If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wirel ess LAN. Click Start[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 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 i nto t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. 1. LAN jack 2. LAN c[...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN ja ck 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 or software vendor before disconnecti ng from the hu b. Cleaning the compu t er T o help ensure[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics Moving the computer While the computer i s designed for ru gged d urability you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-fre e operation. ■ Make sure all disk activity has ended be fore moving the computer - check that the HDD and other indicato rs on the front [...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Using an acceleration senso r built into the computer , TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks an d similar signs of movement of the computer , a nd automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head-to-disk contact. When vibration[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics Different detection levels can be set depe nding on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages, or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home. By setting different detection levels for the computer depe nding on whether it runs with the AC power (de[...]

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 enhanced ke yboard 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 confuse d 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 pressed and, when used in combination[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's inte grated 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 Stan db y : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to S tandby mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness (Down) : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the comp uter's display panel brightness in individual steps. Bri[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard T ouch Pad: Pressing FN + F9 enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Pressing FN + Sp ace change s the display resolution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applicatio n windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (e[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: Windows S tart Button activates the Start men u and the other , the application key , has the same fu nction as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Window s Star t menu. This key has the same function as t [...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboard (ove rlay on) While using the overlay , you can te mporarily access the normal keyboard functions without having to turn the overlay off: 1. Hold FN and press any other key - this ke y wil l operate as if the overla y were off. 2. T yp e upper[...]

User ’s Manual 5-8 The Keyboard Generating ASCII charact ers Not all ASCII characters can be generated using no rmal keyboard operation, but you are a ble to generate thes e characters using their specific ASCII codes. With the overlay o n: 1. Hold down AL T . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code of the character you require. 3. Release[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer's power resources incl ude the AC adaptor and 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 , and power-up modes. Pow er conditio ns The computer&apo[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-up Modes T ab le 6-1 Power conditions continued Power indica tors As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power 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 noted[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-up Modes Real T ime Clock battery The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar function and also main tains the system configuration while the computer is turned off. If the R TC battery becomes completely discharged, th e system will lose this in formation and [...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Care and use of the battery p ack The battery pack is a vit al component of portable computing and, as such, taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery power as well as deli ver a longer life for you r battery pack. The instructions detailed in this section will help to[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immedia tely under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at a[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes In such cases you should follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Fully discharge the battery by leavin g it in the computer with the power on until the system automat ically turns itself off. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer , and to a wall outlet that is supplying power .[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-up Modes ■ The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low temperatur es. ■ The condition of the battery terminals - you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery p ack. Ret aining data with power off When you turn off yo[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged - overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its operating life. ■ If you are not going to use the co mputer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adap tor . ■ S tore spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of dir[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-up Modes 5. Slide the batte ry safety lock towards the release ( ) position to make the battery release latch movable . 1. Battery safety lock 2. Battery release latch 3. Battery pack Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack (1) 6. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1 ) to disengage the battery pack and the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes T o install a battery , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer (1). 2. Ensure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery safety lock (2) is in its position. 1. Battery Pack 2. Battery safety lock Figure 6-3 Securing the bat[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-up Modes Hot keys Y ou can use the FN + F3 hot key to enter S tandby Mode or FN + F4 to enter Hibernation Mode - pleas e refer to Chapter 5, The Keyb oard for further details. Panel power on/off Y ou can set up your computer so that power is turned off automatically when you close the display panel, and turned [...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 BIOS Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use BIOS to set up user and supervisor passwords. Accessing BIOS Setup Menu T o start the utility , please press 'F2' to enter the BIOS Setup Me nu when boot up the comp uter . BIOS Setup Menu When enter BIOS Setup Menu, plea se choice Security item then [...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 BIOS Setup and Passwords Password User Password / Supervisor Password Select Set User Password / Set Supervisor Passwo rd and press Ente r , then the following message is shown: Set User Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] If there is an old password then set up will prompt with following window instead and[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 BIOS Setup and Passwords T o enter a password manually , follo w these steps: 1. T urn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting S tarted . The following message app ears: Username 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter . Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for booting the computer . T o chan[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 BIOS Setup and Passwords LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the comp uter's power be turned on from shutdown when it receives a wake-up packet ( Magic packet ) from the LAN. The W ake-up on LAN from S tandby Mode or Hibe rnation Mode is dependent on the setting of OS. (The sett i ng in BIOS Setup does not affect the sett[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This chapter describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ Bridge med ia slot ■ Secure Digital TM (SD) Card (SD memory card, SDHC memory card, miniSD Card, microSD Card) ■ Multi[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices Bridge media slot The computer is equipped with a Bridge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants. Figure 8-1 Examples of memory media Memory media This [...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices ■ The maximum capacity of SD memo ry cards is 2GB. The maximum capacity of SDHC memory cards is 16G . Memory media format New medi a cards are format ted according to specific st andards. If you wi sh to reformat a media card, be sure to do so with a device that uses media cards. Formatting an SD/SDHC memory [...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Inst alling a memory m odule T o install a memory module: 1. Shut down the computer - make sure the Power indicator is off (refer to the T urning off th e power section in Chapter 3, Getting Started if required). 2. Remove the AC adaptor and all cable s and peripherals connected to the computer . ■ Use only m[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices 3. T urn the computer upside down and remove one scre w securing the memory module cover . 1. memory module cover Figure 8-2 Removing the memory module cover 4. Align the notch of the memory modul e with tha t of the memory module slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 de gree angle befor[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices 5. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with on e screw . 1. memory module cover 2. screw Figure 8-3 Seating the memory module cover 6. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing th e battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , if required. 7. T urn your computer ov er . 8. [...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices 2. T urn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes .) 3. Remove one screw securing the memory module cover . 4. Lift off the memory module cover . 5. Push the latches outward and the memory modul e will pop up. 6. Grasp the memory module by th e sides and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the computer's external monitor port, with the computer supporting WSVGA vide o mode. In order to connect a monitor , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port . 1. External Monitor port 2. M[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Connecting the secu rity lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer , follow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn the computer so its right hand side faces you. 2. Align the security cable with the 'lock hole' and secure it in place. 1. Security lock s lot 2. Security lock Figure 8-5 S[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , should problems occur , following the p rocedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Prob lem solving pro[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Consider the simplest solution first. The items 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 includes your printer and any other externa l device you are us[...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer's hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may o ccur in the following areas: System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on[...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 T roubleshooting If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed: ■ The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages. ■ Random characters appear on the screen, and the system does not function normally . ■ The screen displays an error message. T urn off the computer a nd chec[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN connect and the battery indicator . For information on ind icators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t power the computer The battery may be discharged - connect the AC adaptor to [...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T roubleshooting Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard Chapter 7, BIOS Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer ’ s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, BIOS Setup and Passwords , for more informat[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Hard disk drive Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad Problem Pro cedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD/DVD is in the optical disc drive. Remove any[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T roubleshooting USB mouse The mouse po inter moves too fast or too slow T ry changi ng the speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. Open the Control Panel and Printers and Other Hard ware , select the Mouse icon and press Enter . 2. Click the Pointer Options tab. 3. Set the speed as instructed and click OK . When the re[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting SD/MuliMedia Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. The mouse po inter moves too fast or too slow T ry changi ng the speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. Open the Control Panel and Printers [...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T roubleshooting Sound system Display error occurs Ch eck that the cable con necting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly . If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Pro cedure Problem Pro cedure No sound is heard Check the software volume setting s. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Che[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. St andby/Hibernation LAN Problem Pro cedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connectio n between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your W indows documentation [...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T roubleshooting 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 more informa tion on wireless co mm unication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro cedure Can[...]

User ’s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to cont act TOSHIBA for additional techni cal assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is import an[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 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 on the below . Outside of Europe Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. I nformation Systems Division Building C, 12-24 T alavera Rd, North Ryde, 21 13,[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes This chapter slates the Legal Foo t note(s) information app licable to TOSHIBA com puters. CPU *1 Central Processing Unit ("CPU") Performance Legal Footnote. CPU performance in your comp uter pr oduct may vary from specifi cations under the following conditi ons: ■ use of certain external[...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 Legal Footnotes Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it o[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Legal Footnotes LCD Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD scree n will de teriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Graphics Proces sor Unit (G PU) Graphics processor unit (GPU) perfo rmance may vary de pending on product model, design configurati[...]

User ’s Manual Appendixes-1 Appendixes T able of Content s Appendix A S pecifications................... .................... ...................... ................... A-1 Appendix B Display Controller ...... ....................... ................... ....................... .. B-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN .............. ........................[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size Environme nt al require ment s With 3 cell Battery 263.0(w) x 192.3(d) X 25.4(front) x 30.8(rear) millimeters (not including part s that extend beyond the main body) With 6 cell Battery 263.0(w) x 21 1.5(d) X[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 Power Requirement s AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 19V DC[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware com- mands that turn particular pixels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and external[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card S pecifications Radio Characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the produ ct was purchased ■ T yp e of product Wirel[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 The range of the wireless signal is re lated to the transmit rate of the wire- less communication. Commu nications at lower tran smit range may travel larger distances. ■ The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near me tal surfaces and solid high-density ma terials. ■ Range is also im[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 T able Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channels Sets (Revision B and G) When installing Wireless LAN card s, the channel configuration is 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 Ac ces[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various interna- tional AC power outle ts. Power cords need to meet the l ocal standards and the specifications listed as below: Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire size: Mi nimum 0.75 mm 2 Current rating: Minimum 2.5 amperes V oltage ra[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three condu ctorsbe VDE type, H05VV-F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be 2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U.S. Nati[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by th e appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved[...]

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 AACS: advanced access content system AC: Alternating current ACPI: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input/o [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IDE: integrated drive el ectronics IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LAN: local area network LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode MB: megabyte MMC: multi media card OCR: optical character[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice commu nicat ions are analog signals. application: A group of programs th at toget her are used for a sp ecific task such as accounting, financial pl anning, [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The repr esentation of a single char acter . A se quence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary components: Element s or parts (of a syst em) which make up the whole (system). Composite V ideo (YUV): A standard video signal use d to transmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instructions writte n for a compu ter that enable it to achi eve a desired resu lt. computer system: A c[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary Digital Audio: An audio compression standard that enables high-qual ity transmission and real-time pl ayback of sound files. disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer°¶s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplis h these tasks, t[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send back 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 receives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peri pheral device) an d then transmits the data to printer , the printer[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary G gigabyte (GB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes. See also megabyte. graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as cha rts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data. Hard disks hold mu[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I/O: Input/output. Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer . I/O devices: Equipment use d to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it. IrDA 1.1: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps. K K: T aken from th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary memory: T ypically re fers to the computer 's main memory , where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily , such as RAM, or it can be n onvolatile and h old data permanently , such as ROM. A computer's main memory is RAM. See RAM,[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer . Operating system functions include inte rpreting programs, creating data files, and controll ing the transmission and receipt (input/outpu t) of data to and from memory and peripheral device. output: The results of a comput[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary R Radio frequency interference (RF I) 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 shieldin[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary soft key: Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard, change some con figuration options, stop program execution, and access the nume ric keypad overlay . software: The set of programs, procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system. S p ecifically refers to computer programs[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-14 Glossary window: A porti on of the screen that can display its own application, document or dialog box. Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window . Wireless LAN: Local Area Network (LAN) throug h wireless communication. write protecti on: A method for protecting a floppy diskette from accidental erasure.[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor, 1-4 additional, 1-11 connecting, 3-3 DC IN 19V jack, 2-5 ASCII characters, 5-8 B Battery charging, 6-5 extending ba ttery life, 6-8 indicator, 2-2, 6-2 Monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 1-4, 6-4 save mode, 1-8 types, 6-3 Battery Charger, 8-7 Battery pack, 1-4, 2-7 additional, 8-7 replacing, 6-9 B[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 H Hard disk drive automatic power off, 1-7 Heat dispersal, 1-8 Hibernation Mo de, 1-9 Hot keys, 1-7 Brightness (Down), 5-4 Brightness (Up), 5-4 Hibernate, 5-4 Lock, 5-3 Mute, 5-3 Output, 5-4 Power Plan, 5-3 Standby, 5-4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge ), 5-5 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce), 5-5 Touch Pad, 5-5 Wireless, 5-[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Battery, 9-5 Bluetooth, 9-12 Hard disk drive, 9-7 Hardware and s ystem checklist, 9-3 Keyboard, 9-6 LAN, 9-11 Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/ Memory Stick PRO Duo, 9-10 Overheating power d own, 9-4 Password, 9 -6 Power, 9-4 SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/ microSD Card, 9-9 Self test, 9-3 Sound system, 9-10 System start-up, 9-3 [...]