Toshiba TECRA A8/ Satellite Pro A120 manual

TO S H I B A TECRA A8 / Sa tellite Pr o A120 P or ta ble P er sonal Computer User’ s Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual Copyright © 2007 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 Portable Pers[...]

User ’ s Manual iii FCC infor mation Product Name: TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity 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 against [...]

iv User ’s Manual EU Dec lar a tion of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PT A83*/PSAC1* conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the rela ted European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . V CCI Class B Infor ma tion Modem[...]

User ’ s Manual v Network Compatibility Sta tement 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 itional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany A T AAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN0 10 and DE03,04,05, 08,09,12,14,17 Greece A T AAB AN005,AN006 an[...]

vi User ’s Manual One of th e labels is l ocated on th e module. Pur suant to FCC CFR 47, Par t 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the followin g information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number th at is loca ted on th[...]

User ’ s Manual vii Type of ser vice Y our modem is desi gned to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin service (cen tral office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs. If you have any questions about you r telephone line, such as how[...]

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

User ’ s Manual ix Notes for Users in Austr alia and New Zealand Modem war ning notice for A ustralia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia . The u[...]

x User ’s Manual ■ Some parameters required for compliance with T elecom’s PT C S pecificatio ns are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to ope rate within the following limits for compliance with T elecom S pecifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same[...]

User ’ s Manual xi ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixe d level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired. ?[...]

xii User ’s Manual Optical disc driv e safety instr uctions Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA770 Be sure to check the international pr ecautions at th e end of this section. ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/R W drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future referen[...]

User ’ s Manual xiii DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-841 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording mo del employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require main tenance, co nt act an authorized s[...]

xiv User ’s Manual TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please rea d this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or th e performance of proced[...]

User ’ s Manual xv DVD-ROM DV -28E ■ DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ev er require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use of controls, adjustments or t he performance of procedures oth[...]

xvi User ’s Manual Inter na tional pr ecautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future refere nce. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED [...]

User ’ s Manual xvii OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaa rallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER[...]

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User ’ s Manual xix Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A8 / Satellite Pro A120 computer . This powerful notebook co mputer provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and i t is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells ho w to set up and begin using you r [...]

xx User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , gives details on the computer ’ s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a p assword. Chapter 7, HW Setup , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program and TPM. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes the optional hard ware available. Chapter 9[...]

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

xxii User ’s Manual Preface T er minolog y This term is defined i n this document as follows: Star t The word “S tart” refers to the “ ” button in Microsoft ® Windows Vist a TM .[...]

User ’ s Manual xxiii Gener al Pr ecautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note the cauti[...]

xxiv User ’s Manual Heat injur y ■ 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 the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the computer on your lap, or if you keep your ha[...]

T a ble of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx Icons .[...]

xxvi User ’ s Manual Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 Front with the display open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 System indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Keyboard indicat[...]

User ’ s Manual xxvii Using the Fingerp rint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 How to Swipe your Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Points to note about the Fingerprint S ensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Points to note about the Fingerprint Uti lity so[...]

xxviii User’s Manual Wireless communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30 Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31 Bluetooth wireless tech[...]

User ’ s Manual xxix Care and use of the battery p ack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Charging the batter ies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Monitoring battery capa city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Maximizing battery operating time . .[...]

xxx User ’s Manual TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 1 Changing the resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12 i.LINK (IEEE1394) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12 Precautions [...]

User ’ s Manual xxxi Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 TV output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Recovery Discs [...]

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User ’ s Manual 1-1 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the bo x and packing materi als for future use. Hard w are Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TECRA A8 [...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software The following Win dows ® operating system and ut ility sof twares are pre- installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows Vi sta TM ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ DVD Video Player ■ Ulead DVD MovieFactory ® ■ Fingerprint Utility (Is preinstalled with some models) ■ TOS[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-3 Introduction Processor ■ Built-in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processors. ■ Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo P rocessor , which incorporates a 2MB or 4MB level 2 cache memory . It also support s Enhanced Intel ® S peedStep ® T echnology . ■ Intel ® Core TM Duo Processor , which incorporat es a 2M[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Memory Power Slots 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 4,096 MB. Video RAM The Video RAM capacity will differ depending on the system memory capacity in the computer . ■ If system memory is 512MB, a maximum of 64MB will be used as Video RAM. ■ If [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-5 Introduction Disks Optical disk drive Hard Di sk Drive (HDD) Capacity Available in five sizes. ■ 40.0 billion bytes (37.26 GB) ■ 60.0 billion bytes (55.89 GB) ■ 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) ■ 100.0 billion bytes (93.16 GB) ■ 120.0 billion bytes (1 1 1.79 GB) Part of the space in the hard disk drive is reserved as ad[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction DVD-ROM d rive Some models are equip ped with a full-siz e, DVD- ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CDs or 12cm (4.72") DVDs without using an adaptor . It runs DVD- ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. The drive supports the following formats: [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-7 Introduction Display The computer ’ LCD displ ay panel supports high-resolution video gra phics. The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewi ng angles for maximum comfort and readability . DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equi pped with a full-size DVD Super Multi dr ive module that let s you record data to rewri[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Keyboard TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Ports Slots Legal Footnote (Graphics Processor Unit ( " GPU " )) *6 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Pro cessor Unit (“GPU”), please refer to the Leg al Footnotes section in Chapter 10. Click the *6. Built-in 85 keys or 87 keys, compat[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-9 Introduction Multimedia Communications Sound syst em The Windows sound system compatible sound system provides output to internal speakers and a microphone as well as supporting jacks for an external microphone and headphones. Vi deo-out jack (S-Video) The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices. Data o[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S p read S pectrum/Orthogo nal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that comp lies with the IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard (Revision A, B or G) . ■ Theoretica l [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Security Special fea tur es The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the co mputer more conven ient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 Click S tart, Control Panel, System and Main tenance, and then click the Power Options. [...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Keypad overlay A ten-key pad is integrated into the keyboard. Refer to the Keypad overla y section in Chapter 5, The Keyboa rd, for instructi ons on using the keypad overlay . Power on p assword T wo levels of password security , supervi sor and user , are available to pr event unauthorized access to your computer[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-13 Introduction T OSHIBA V alue Added Pac kage This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . The HDD Prote ction function does no t guarantee that th e hard disk drive will not be d amaged. Hibernation Mod e This feature lets you tu rn off the power without exiting from your sof tware. The[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-insta lled utilities th at come with the computer and details how to start th em. For further info rmation on their operation, please refer to each utili ty’s online manual, help files or README.TXT file. HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-15 Introduction DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD- Videos. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Star t -> All Programs -> InterVid eo WinDVD -> InterV ideo WinDVD for TOS HIB A . Bluetooth St ack for Wind ows by T oshib a This software enables communication between the computer and [...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOS HIB A Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA allows users to instantly create DVD video or slideshow discs via a user-friendly wizard interface with specific task oriented features. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility allows you to create a bootable SD memor[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-17 Introduction Sound driver s A broad range of audio controls are available through the ADI sound driver , including Software Synthesize, Mic V olume, Noise Reduction and Audio Power Management. Click St ar t -> Control Panel -> SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise Redu ction settings and the Power Management settings. I[...]

1-18 User ’s Manual Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of option s to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: Memory Kit A 256, 512, 1,024 MB (DDR2-667/533/400), or 2,048 MB memory module (DDR2-667) can be installed. Battery p ack An battery pack (3600 mAh or 4400 mAh) can be addit[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you ope rate the computer . F r ont with the display c losed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with it s LCD display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer wi[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our System indicators These LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer func tions. Deta ils are given in the System indicators section. Wireless communic ation switch Slide this switch to the left to turn of f Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it to the right to turn on the functions. All models a[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side Figure 2-2 show s the computer’s left sid e. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer PC card slot SD card slot Cooling vents PC card eject button Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating. Do not block the cooling vents. Never allow meta l objects, such as screws, staples and paper[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Back side Figure 2-4 shows the computer ’s back side. Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer Optical disk drive Security lock slot Security lo ck slot A security cable attac hes to this slot. The optional secu[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our External monitor port This external monitor port lets you connect an external video display . DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack. Use only the model of AC adaptor that come s with the computer . Using the wr ong adaptor can damage your computer. Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular [...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our LAN active indicator (orange) This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the comp uter and the LAN. i.LINK (IEEE1394) port This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digita l video camera for high- speed data transfer . Depending on the mo del, an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port i[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Under side Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer . Ma ke sure the display is closed before turning o ver your computer . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Notches Battery lock HDD pack cover screw Docking port Memory module cover Battery releas e latch Battery pack HDD pack cover Battery lock Sl[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ Only the Advanced Port Replicator III plus can be used with this computer . Do not attempt to us e any other Port Replicator. ■ Keep foreign objects out of the docking port. A pin or similar object can damage the computer's circuitry . A plastic shutter protects the connector. Memory module cover This[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our F r ont with the display open This section shows the computer with the LC D display panel open. Refer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the LCD display panel, slide the display latch on the front of the LCD displ ay p anel and lift up. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Display hinge The display hing e holds the LCD display panel at easy-to-view angles. Fingerprint sensor Fingerprint feature enables you to: ■ Logon to Windows and access a security- enabled homepage through IE (Internet Explorer). ■ Files and folders can be encrypted/decrypted and third party access to them[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our System indicators LEDs at the left side of the icons, li ght when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators To u c h P a d A T ouch Pad located in the center of the p alm rest is used to control the on-screen pointer . Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section in Chapter 4, Ope[...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our K eyboar d indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the Arrow mode indicator glows th e keypad overlay let s you control the cursor . When the Numeric mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. When the Caps Lock ind[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Figure 2-8 Caps Lock indicator Figure 2-9 Keypad overla y indicators Caps Lock ind icator Cap s Lock This indicator glows green when th e alphabet keys are locked in uppercase. Numeric mode Arrow mode Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator light s green, you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as [...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T our USB floppy dis k driv e The USB flop py disk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disk and connects to the USB port. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others. Figure 2-10 USB floppy disk drive USB conne ctor Insert this connector into one of the USB ports of yo[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical disk driv es One of the following Optical disk drives is install ed in the computer: CD- ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives. An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For informat[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T our D VDs ■ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DV D+R DL discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or change d. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Fo r m at s The drives support the fo llowing formats: CD-ROM driv e The full-size CD-ROM drive module lets you run[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW driv e The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . D VD Super Multi drive The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automat ically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any country /region. Th e adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this comp uter . T o recha[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-19 The Grand T our Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provid ed with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger co[...]

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User ’ s Manual 3-1 Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the po wer ■ S tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the computer ■ Creating r[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Other T hings to Note Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge 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 befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connect[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) ■ The supplied power co rd conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is boug ht and should not be us[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on th e back of the computer . Figure 3-4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the comp uter should glow . Opening the display The computer ’s [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T ur ning on the po wer This section describes how to turn on the power . The Power button LED indicates the status. Refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes. 1. Open the computer ’s LCD display panel. 2. Press and hold the computer ’s power button for two or three secon[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted T ur ning of f the po wer The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Sh ut Down (Boot) Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mode. Shut Do wn mode (Boot mode) When you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode no data will be saved and the computer will boot to the operating system's ma in screen the n[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more rapidly than do es 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 [...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted ■ Click Star t then click the arrow button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu. ■ Close the display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Option s (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Ma intenance -> Power Optio ns ). ■ Press the power button. P[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature. ■ Allows the use of the panel power off feature. S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Clic[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted If you need to restart the computer , there are three ways this can be achieved: ■ Click Star t then click the arrow bu tton ( ) in the power management buttons ( ) and select Restart from the menu. ■ Press Ctrl , Alt and Del simult aneously (once) to display the menu window , then select R est art from th[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted System R ecov er y This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use. Create Optical R eco ver y 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 DVD medi[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted R estoring the pr einstalled softw are fr om the R eco ver y HDD A portion of the total hard d isk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stor es files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard disk dri[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted 4. A menu appears follow the on-screen instruction s. ■ When removing pre-installed drivers / utilities or when installing , you can setup the respective drivers / utilities from the following folder . C:TOSAPINS*** ■ When installing TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities or other SD utilties, select TOSHIBA SD Me[...]

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User ’ s Manual 4-1 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d precautions when using it, as well as the hand ling of CD/DVD. T OSHIBA Dual P ointing De vice The computer is equi pped with a dual po int system: a T ouch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouc[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the AccuP oint T o use the AccuPoint, simply push it with your finger tip in the d irection you want to move the on-screen pointer . T wo buttons abo ve the T ouch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoi nt as they do with the T ouch Pad. Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section for details. AccuP oint[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place. Using the Finger print Sensor This product has a fingerp rint utility inst alled for the purpose of en rolling and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password onto the fingerprint authenticati on feature, it is no longer necessary to inpu[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the Finger print Sensor Please be aware of the following consi deratio ns when using the fingerprint sensor . A fa ilure to follow these guidelin es might result in damage to the sensor , sensor failure, fingerprint recognition problems or a lower fingerprint recogni tion success rate. ■[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Observe the following to impr ove the 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[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics P oints to note about the Finger print Utility software The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a Windows Vista TM feature. If a file is encrypted using EFS, it cannot be encrypte d further using the fingerprint authentication function. If both the fingerprint sensor and Trus ted Platform Module (TPM) security are [...]

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 assword field. Once this has been done, click Next . 4. At the Hints for Fin gerprint Enrollment screen, c[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Finger print Po wer-on Security General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based password authe ntication system that is us ed when the computer is turned on. If you do not want to us e the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when the computer is [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics Finger print Single Sign-on F eature General This is a feature that allow s the user to complete the authentication for both the User/BIOS Password (and, if ap plicable, the HDD(Hard Disk Drive) Password) and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up. It is necessary to reg[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Connecting USB floppy disk driv e T o connect the drive, plug the flop py disk d rive’s USB connector into a computer ’s USB port. Refer to Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Connecting the USB floppy d isk drive Disconnecting USB floppy disk driv e When you have finished using th e USB floppy disk drive, follow the p[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using optic al disk drives The text and illustrations in this sect ion refer primarily to the optical disk drive.The full-size driv e provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD- ROM-based p rograms. Y ou can run either 12 cm (4 .72") or 8 cm (3. 15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor . An A T API in te[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie below the top of the spindle, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Figure 4-7 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Re mo ving discs T o remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to fi gure 4-8. 1. T o pop the disc tray partially open, press th e eject button. Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened. 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over t he sides of the disc [...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics How to remo ve CD/D VD when the disc tr ay will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is of f, you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the ri ght of[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data. ■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-R W media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of C D-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers [...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Note the following when yo u write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-R W . ■ Always copy data from the hard disk dr ive to the optical disc. Do not use cut-and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a wri te error . ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change use[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Impor tant messa ge Before you write or rewrite to CD-R /RW or DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/ +RW/-RAM discs, read and follow all setup and operating in structions in this section. If you fail to do so, t he DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly , and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur [...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting e rrors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or da mage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ DISC cr[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ There are two types of DVD-R dis cs: authoring and ge neral use discs. Do not use authori ng discs. Only general use di scs can be written to by a computer drive. ■ Y ou can use DVD-RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD-RAM discs designed wi thout a cartridge. ■ Other DVD-ROM drives f[...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Please observe/consider the follo wing when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ RW , DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+R W disc. ■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writi ng or rewriting: ■ Change users in the Windows Vist a TM operating system. ■ Operate the comp[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Y ou canno t back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/ RW to DVD-R/-R DL/-R W or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW using the Disk Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou canno t back up DVD-ROM, DVD- Video, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW to CD-R/R W us ing the Disk Backup function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ TOSHIBA Disc [...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W hen Using Ulead D VD MovieF actor y ® for T OSHIBA How to make a DVD-V ideo Simplified steps for making a DVD-Video from video data captured from a DV -Camcorder: 1. Click Star t -> All Programs -> DVD MovieFactory for T OSHIBA -> Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFacto[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Do not enter sleep or hibernation mode while using DVD MovieFactory . ■ Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the computer . Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped. ■ When recording to a DV -Camcorder , to ensure you capture all of your data, let the camcorder rec[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Media car e This section provides tips on protecti ng dat a stored on your CD/D VDs and floppy disks. Handle your media with care. T he fo llowing simple precautions will increase the life time of your media and protect the data stored on th em: CD/D VDs 1. S to re your CD/DVDs in the con tainer they came in t[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics 8. Do not eat, smoke, or use eraser s near your flo ppy disks. Foreign particles inside the floppy disk’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface. 9. Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks. Keep your floppy disks away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of magne tic fi[...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Audio Enhancements In order to apply the soun d ef fects for your current speaker , foll ow the steps below . 1. Click the right button of a mouse on the speaker icon on the taskbar , and select Playback Devices in the sub menu. 2. Select Speakers , and click Properties . 3. On the Enhancement tab, select the [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telepho ne jack. Region selection T elecommunication regulati ons vary from one region to ano ther , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings a re correct for the region in which it will be used. T[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Proper ties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse bu tton to display properties menu on the screen. Setting Y ou can enable or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog bo x after[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer ’s modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-10 Connecting the internal modem ■ Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure. ■ Connect the built-i[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modular cable , follow the step s below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer ’s modem jack in the same manner . W ireless communica tions The computer ’s wireless communic[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics ■ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm. ■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A). ■ Advanced Encryption S tanda rd (AES) data encryption. ■ W ake-up on Wireless LAN (Intel module type) Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP (encryption) func[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and re ce iver operate in the 2.4 GHz band, which is license-free and compatible wi th radio systems in most countries in the world. Radio links Y ou can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is maintained even if the devices are not wi[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics W ireless communication s witch Y ou can enable or disab le Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the lef t to turn it of f. W ireless communication Indica tor The wireless [...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second, 1000BASE-T). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. LAN cable types If you are using Gigabit[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-1 1 Connecting the LAN cable 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub co nnector . Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. Disconnecting LAN cable T o disconnect the[...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Mo ving the computer The computer is d esigned for rugged durabil ity . Howe ver , a few si mple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensu re trouble-free operation. ■ Before moving the computer , it recommends changing the function of HDD Protection. Refer to the section, Using the Hard Disk[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics When vibration is detected, the follo wing messa ge is displayed, and the icon in the notifi cation area of the taskbar is changed to the protection state. This message is displayed until the OK button i s pressed or 30 seconds pass. When vibration subsides, the icon returns to the normal state. T askbar Icon[...]

4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 3D V iewe r This feature displays a 3D object on the screen which moves in according to tilting or vibrat ion of the computer . When the TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects computer vibration the Hard Disk Drive head is parked and the 3D object disk rotation will stop. When the head is un-parked the disk will begin[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Hea t disper sal T o protect from ov erheating, the CPU ha s an internal temper ature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rise s to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lo wered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperatur e by turning on the fan fi[...]

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User ’ s Manual 5-1 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102 -key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur comp[...]

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

User ’ s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F1 1 to access the i ntegrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi th gray markings on the b ottom edge become numeric keyp ad keys ( Fn + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keypa d overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The p[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Power plan: Pressing Fn + F2 changes the power settings. 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 device. Brightness (Down): Pressing Fn + F6 decreases the computer ’s display[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard T ouch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. Zoom: Pressing Fn + Space changes the display resol ution. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing Fn + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported application windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (en[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Ke y p a d ove r l a y Y our computer ’s keyboard does not ha ve an indepe ndent numeric keypad, but its numeric keyp ad overlay functions like one. The keys in the center of the key board with gra y letters make up the numeric keypad overlay . The overlay provid es the same functions as the numeric keypad on the[...]

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

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User ’ s Manual 6-1 Cha pter 6 P o wer and P ow er-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources incl ude the AC adaptor , battery pack and internal batteries. This ch apter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changi ng batteries, tips for saving battery power , and power up modes. P o wer conditi[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions continued *1 For the co mputer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two place s in T OSHIBA Power Saver: th e Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window . If a main battery and a 2nd battery are inst alled, the comp[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicato r to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected: P ower indica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has two types of batteries: ■ Battery pack (3600 mAh or 4400 mAh) ■ Real T ime Clock (RTC) [...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Batter y pack When the AC adaptor is not connecte d, the computer ’s main power source is a removable l ithium ion battery pack, also referred to i n this manual as the main battery . Y ou can purchase addition al battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source. Do not chan[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Re al Time Clock (RT C) batter y The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes complete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Char ging the ba tteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery in dicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of batte ry power remain. If you continue to use the computer whil e the Battery indi cator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation Mode (so you don’t lo[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following 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 its full cap acity , charge the battery at room temperat ure of 5° to 3[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ CPU Processing speed ■ Screen brightness ■ Cooling Meth od ■ System Sleep ■ System Hibernation ■ Monitor Power off ?[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Retention time Extending ba tter y life T o extend the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a mo nth, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery powe r until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below . ■ If you have extra battery p a[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T o remove a discharged battery pack, follow the steps below . 1. Save your work. 2. T urn the computer ’s power of f. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 3. Remove all cables connected to the computer . 4. Close the LCD displ ay panel and turn the comp uter upside down. 5. Slide t he battery l ock[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes T o install a battery pack, follow the steps below . 9. Attach the battery cover to the battery pack. 10. Insert the battery pack into t he battery pack slot and lock it. Figure 6-3 Securing the battery pack 1 1. Make sure that the battery p ack is securely in place and the battery lock is in the loc[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes User Password field Set (button) Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters. After a password is set, you will be prompt ed to enter it when you start the computer . Check "Set the same string simultaneously as HDD User Password" when setting the HDD User Password. ■ De[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes User T o ken field ■ Create (button) Y ou ca n use an SD card token, inst ead of entering the password. After you have registered a password, insert an SD card in SD card slot and click Create . Y ou can use an SD card of any capacity , but it must be formatted correctly . If an unformat ted card or[...]

6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Super visor Pass wor d 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 fo[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-15 Power and Power-Up Modes P o wer-up modes The computer has the following po wer-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk drive. ■ Sleep: Data is maintained in the computer ’s m[...]

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User ’ s Manual 7-1 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , an d provides information on setting up features such as the Execute-Disable Bit Cap ability and T rusted Platform Module (TPM). Accessing HW Setup T o run the HW Setup program, click Star t -> All Programs -> T[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your comput er’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an extern al monitor . Power On Dis play Lets you select the dis[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for boo ting the computer . Select from the following settings: Y ou can o verride the settings and manuall y select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the compute r is booting: * 1 The floppy disk drive will be used to start th[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual HW 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 di splayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to hi ghlight the boot device you want and pres[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p HDD Priority Optio ns If more than one HDD is installed in the computer , this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection. If the first detected HDD has a boot command, the system will boot from the HDD. USB Memory BIOS Support T ype Set the type of the U SB memory as a startup device. Network Boot Protocol T[...]

7-6 User ’s Manual HW Setup Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an extern al keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer ’s internal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hot keys by pressing the set comb ination instead of the Fn key (PS/2 keyboard only). Wa ke-up on Keyboa rd When[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-7 HW Setu p CPU This function lets you set the CPU ope rating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings: LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Buil[...]

7-8 User ’s Manual HW Setup Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. Parallel/Printer Some models are equipped with Paral lel/P rinter tab. This t ab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode. Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port. Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab ar[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-9 HW Setu p Configuring the Execute-Di sable Bit Capa bility and TPM The configurations for the Execute- Disable Bit Capability and TPM are carried out in the BIOS setup program. Star ting and Ending the BIOS Setup Pr ogr am S tarting the BIOS Setup Program 1. Switch on your compute r while pressing the Esc key . If “ Password[...]

7-10 User ’s Manual HW Setup Ending the BIOS Setup Program Save the changes and end the program. 1. Press the End Key . The “ Are you sure? (Y/N) The changes you made w ill cause the system to reboot .” message is displayed. 2. Press the Y key . The configured settings are saved and the BIOS setup program ends. The computer may reboot dependi[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setu p Enhanced C-States This feature enables or disab les the Enhanced C-S tates. Execute-Disable Bit Capability This setting, which is displa yed on the first page of the setup screen, configures the Execute-Disable Bit func tion of the CPU. This function is specific to Intel ® processors and, when activated, helps to [...]

7-12 User ’s Manual HW Setup Clear TPM Owner This setting is used to erase the data in TPM when disposing o f the computer or when the owner of the computer changes, etc. Once this operation is carried out, the TPM confi guration settings are er ased, such that the encrypted data can no lon ger be decrypted and the files can no longer be read. Pl[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and it s versatility . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC card ■ SD card ■ Memory expansion Power devices ■ Battery pack ■ A[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC car d The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a T ype II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multif unction card and CardBus PC cards. CardBus supports[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re mo ving a PC car d T o remove the PC card , follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to PC card and click. 3. Press the PC card eject button to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly . 5. Grasp the PC card and draw it o[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices F or matting an SD memor y car d SD memory cards are sold already fo rmatt ed in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD memory card format ut ility , not with the format command s provided within Windows. In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices 3. Push in the SD card and release it to pop the card out slightly . 4. Grasp the SD card and remove it. Figure 8-4 Removing an SD card SD card car e ■ Do not write to a n SD card if the battery powe r is low . Low power co uld affect writing accuracy . ■ Do not remove an SD card while read/write is in pro[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Memor y expansion Y ou can install additional memory in the computer ’s memory module slot to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , the power LED will flashes (on for 0.5 seconds, [...]

User ’ s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Installing a memor y module There are slots for two memory modules, one over the other . The procedures are the same for installing either module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer ’s power off. Make sure the Power indicator is of f. Refer to the T urning off the powe r section in Chapte[...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 7. Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw . Figure 8-7 Seating the memory module cove r 8. Install the battery pack. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. 9. T urn your computer over . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added mem[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 4. Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover . The screw is attached to the cover to prevent i t from being lost. 5. Insert your fingernail or a thin and flat object into the slit and lift it off. 6. Push the latches to the outside to release the module. A spring will force one end of the module up. 7.[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Batter y char ger The battery charger provides a conv enient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your comput er . The battery charger ho lds up to two battery p acks (lithium ion). USB floppy disk driv e The USB floppy disk drive module can be conn ected to the USB port. For details on con[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices When you turn on the power , th e com puter automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monoch rome. However , the Windo ws Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your computer , if the display device exists when you turn on the power . T o cha[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Changing the resolution After you connect a TV , follow the step s below to se t the Display resolution. 1. Open Display p roperties and select the Settings tab. 2. Select Advanced . 3. Select the Adapter tab, then select List Al l Modes . 4. Select 1024 by 768, T rue Color (32 bit), 60 Hertz . i.LINK (IEEE139[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices ■ If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub, do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer . There is a likelihood that data will be damaged. Conne ct all devices to the hu b before you tu rn on the comp uter ’s power . ■ Y ou ma y not use any copyrighted video [...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Advanced P or t R eplicator III Plus In addition to the ports available on the comp uter , the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus provides serial port and separate ports for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. The Advanced Po rt Replicator III Plus connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the co[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices The following ports and accessori es are available on the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus. ■ RJ45 LAN jack ■ RJ1 1 Modem jack ■ External monitor port ■ Parallel port ■ Serial port ■ PS/2 mouse port ■ PS/2 keyboard port ■ DC IN 15V jack ■ Security lock slot ■ Audio line-in, line-out jacks[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Security loc k Security locks enable you to anchor yo ur computer and optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the comp uter or Advanced Port Replicator III Plus . The computer has a se curity lock slot on the left side. Attach one end o[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . Howe ver , should problems occur , followin g the procedures in thi s chapter can help to determin e the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solvin[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are u[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’ s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start pr operly , che ck the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is su ccessful, the computer tries to loa d the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIB[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC a daptor connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as wel l as the Battery indicato r . For informatio[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does not glow orange.) If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately . Wait a few minutes. If the battery still does not charge, make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power . T est it by [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Passwor d K eyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F1] key to set Date/Time.[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Inter nal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup , for more information. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Markings app[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting CD-ROM driv e Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD is properly seated. It should lie fl at with the label facing up. A foreign object in the d isc tray could [...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting D VD-ROM driv e Problem Procedure Y ou can not access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently unt il it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the disc t[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make su re the CD/DVD is properly seated. [...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting D VD Super Multi driv e For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, ma ke sure you are observing the following precauti ons: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the sof[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting USB floppy disk driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. Th e drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-V ideo CD -R OM : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD TM (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mod[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting PC car d Refer also to Chapter 8 , Optional Devices . Dual P ointing Device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB device section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad/AccuPoint Problem Procedure PC card error occurs Rese at the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected. Ma[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting USB mouse Double-tapping (T ouch Pad) or double- clicking (AccuPoint) does not work T ry changing the double-cli ck speed setting in the mouse control utility . 1. Click start , click Control Panel , click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon. 2. Click the Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click spe[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Finger print Sensor USB de vice Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Bios Beep Sounds Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful. T ry again using the correct posture. Align your fingertip with the sensor as sh own in the drawing and Swipe. Refer to Using the Fingerprin t Senso[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation fo r your audio devices. Problem Procedure If there is a memory malfunction, the power LED flashes (on for 0.5 seconds, off for 0.5 seconds) in the following way[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Exter nal monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to you r monitor ’ s documentation. i.LINK (IEEE1394) de vice Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor’s power switch is on. Confirm that the exte rnal monitor ’s power cable is plugged into a working [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting Modem Refer to Appendix C, A T Commands and Appendix D , S-registers . Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal modem settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Mo dem Properties in the Contro l Panel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a cal[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting LAN W ireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . F or more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more information on wireless co mmunication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure C[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-21 T roubleshooting Printer Refer also to the Serial port sections in Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the troubleshooting and other rel evant se ctions in your printer and software documentation. An Advanced Port Replicator III Plus is equipped with a parallel port. TV output signal Problem Procedure Printer does not turn o[...]

9-22 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting R eco ver y Discs Disposing of PC and PC batteries ■ Discard this PC in accordance w ith applicable laws and regulati ons. For further information, contact your local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeabl e batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge a[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-23 T roubleshooting All data deletion costs will be b orne by you. T OSHIBA suppor t If you require any additional help using your compu ter 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 s[...]

9-24 User ’s Manual T roubleshooting Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Lt d. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra T ech nopark Singapore 1 19968 Spai n TOSHIBA Information Systems, ESP AÑA Parque Empresarial San F ernando Edificio Europa, l a Planta, Escalera A 28830 Madrid United St ate s of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740[...]

User ’ s Manual 10-1 Cha pter 10 Le gal F ootnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnote information applicable to T OSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnote description is rela ted to T OSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel ated to this computer ar e marked with a blue *XX in this manual. Clicking o[...]

10-2 User ’s Manual Legal Footnotes CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal p rotective featur e designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid ri[...]

User ’ s Manual 10-3 Legal Footnotes LCD *5 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 . Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode. The screen will dim when the computer is opera ted on bat[...]

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User ’ s Manual A-1 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specification s. Physical Dimensions En vir onmental R equir ements Weight (typical) Maximum 2.98 kilograms, configured with: 15.4" WXGA, 1,024MB+1.024MB RAM, 100GB HDD, DVD-Super Multi drive, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth. Minimum 2.85 kilograms, [...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Modem Conditions Altitude (from sea level) Operating -60 to 3,000 meters Non-operating -60 to 10,000 meters maximum AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 4.0 or 5.0 amperes Network control unit (NCU) Ty p e o f N C U AA T y pe of line T el epho[...]

User ’ s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication protocol Data ITU-T -Rec V .21/V .22/V .2 2bis/V .32 (Former CCITT) / V .32bis/V .3 4/V .90 Bell 103/212A Fax ITU-T -Rec V .17/V .29/V .27ter (Former CCITT) /V .21 ch2 Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9600/12000/14400/ 16800/19200/21600/240 00/26400/2880[...]

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User ’ s Manual B-1 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in terprets soft ware commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. ■ 15.4" WXGA, 1280 horizontal × 800 vertical pixels A high-resolution e xternal monitor connected to the computer can display up [...]

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

C-2 User ’s Manual A T Commands A Ans wer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. Bn Communica tion standar d setting This command determines the communicati on st andard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V .22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (defaul[...]

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: [...]

C-4 User ’s Manual A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1, 2,3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshak e This command controls whether or not the local modem perfo rms a negotiated handshake at connection ti me with the remote modem when the communica tion speed of the two mo dems is differ ent. N0 When originating or answering, this is for handshake[...]

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 while dialing. Dialed digi ts are tone dialed until a P co mmand or dial modif ier is received. This is the defa ult setting. Vn DCE r esponse f or mat This command controls whether resu lt codes (incl[...]

C-6 User ’s Manual A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call regard less of whether it detect s a dial tone. Enabled: T he modem dials only upon 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. Enabl[...]

User ’ s Manual C-7 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise &Dn DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal. &D0 Ignore. The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats it as always on. This should only be used if your communication software does n[...]

C-8 User ’s Manual A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,3, 4 ERROR Otherwise &Pn Sel ect Pulse Dial Mak e/Br eak Ratio (WW) &P0 Selects 39% - 61% make/break ratio at 10 pulses per second. &P1 Selects 33% - 67% make/break ratio at 10 pulses per second. &P2 Selects 33% - 67% make/break ratio at 20 pulses per second. Result Codes: OK n=[...]

User ’ s Manual C-9 A T Commands &Zn=x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem’ s nonvolatile memo ry for later dialing. The format for the command is &Zn =“stored number” where n is the location 0-3 to which the number should be written. The dial string may contain up to 34 chara[...]

C-10 User ’s Manual A T Commands V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise %B V iew numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numb ers for which the last call attempte d in the past two hours failed. The ERROR result code appears in regions that do no[...]

User ’ s Manual D-1 A ppendix D S-r e gister s 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 [...]

D-2 User ’s Manual S-registers Range: 0-255 Default: 0 Units: rings S1 Ring counter This register is re ad only . The va lue 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 character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII val[...]

User ’ s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing c haracter (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 edit a com mand line. When the [...]

D-4 User ’s Manual S-registers S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem mus t pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command stri ng. In some countries/regions, S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time. Range: 0-255 Default: 2 Units: seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determi[...]

User ’ s Manual D-5 S-registers S37 Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speed S37 = 1 reserved S37 = 2 1200/75 bps S37 = 3 300 bps S37 = 4 reserved S37 = 5 1200 bps S37 = 6 2400 bps S37 = 7 4800 bps S37 = 8 7200 bps S37 = 9 9600 bps S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 1 1 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15[...]

D-6 User ’s Manual S-registers A T command set r esult codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Descriptio n OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRI ER 3 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not det[...]

User ’ s Manual D-7 S-registers *1: EC only appe ars when the Extended Result Codes configuration optio n 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 control and V .42bis data compression. V .42 - V .42 error control only . MNP 5 - MNP class 4 error control and[...]

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User ’ s Manual E-1 A ppendix E V. 9 0 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The 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 with any modem, the actual through put (speed of data transfer) depends o n analog telephone line con ditions, [...]

E-2 User ’s Manual 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 method, which appears onl y 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 only [...]

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User ’ s Manual F-1 A ppendix F Wi r e l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking p[...]

F-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel la rger distance s. ■ The range of your wi reless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. ■ Range i[...]

User ’ s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/R egions for use for the countries/ regions that in which these chann el s can be used. When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is manag ed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructu[...]

F-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN 104 5520 108 5540 11 2 556 0 11 6 558 0 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825[...]

User ’ s Manual G-1 A ppendix G Bluetooth wir eless tec hnolog y Inter oper ability Bluetooth TM Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnol ogy that is based on Frequ ency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio te chnology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er2.0+EDR, [...]

G-2 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technol ogy is a new innovative technology , and TOSH IBA has not confirmed comp atibility of its Bluetooth TM products with all computers and/or equipment using Blueto oth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth TM Ca[...]

User ’ s Manual G-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology 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 however is far much less than the ele[...]

G-4 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux cond itions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouill age radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de co[...]

User ’ s Manual G-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Radio F requency Radiation The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th TM Card from T OSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limits. Nevertheless, th e Bluetooth TM Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human c[...]

G-6 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability Using Bluetooth TM Car d from T OSHIBA equipment in J a pan In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems su ch as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identif ication systems (premises radio st ation a[...]

User ’ s Manual G-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00-17:00 T oll Free T el : 0120 -15-1048 Direct Dial : 03-3457-4850 F AX : 03-3457-4868 De vice Authoriza tion This device obtains the T echnical Conditions Compliance App roval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-[...]

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User ’ s Manual H-1 A ppendix H A C P ow er Cor d and Connector s The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Cer tifica tion agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters[...]

H-2 User ’s Manual 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 co rd must be VDE type, H05VV -F . For the United S tates and Canada, tw o pin plug configu ration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and th ree pin plug con figuration must be 6- 15P (2[...]

User ’ s Manual I-1 A ppendix I T OSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer This function sets the limit for the number of days during which you are able to bypass authentication for the BIOS, Hard Disk Drive and Fingerprint. When the time limit is exceeded, you are requ ired to provide the Password or fingerprint authentication for t he BIOS and Hard D[...]

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User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for re ference. 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[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integratio n MB: megab yte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character reco gnition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component intercon nect RAM: random access memory RGB: red, green, and blu[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such a s amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communications are anal og signals. ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety [...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary bus: An interface for transmis sion of signals, data or electric power . byte: The re presentation of a single character . A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. C cache memory: High speed memory which stores dat a that increases processor speed a[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another com puter without modi fying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or part[...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A pro gram that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONF IG .SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A windo[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), signalin g the computer that what follows are commands; used with periphe ral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time: A time be fore and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distin guishes betwe[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechan ical device that reads and writes a hard disk. See also hard disk. hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically , the comput er itself, external disk drives , etc. See also sof tware and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequen[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard:[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary mode: A method of operation, for exampl e, the boot mode, Sleep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over tele phone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. monito[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P p arallel interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte (8 bits) at a time. See also serial interfac e. pa ri t y: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter val ues (integers) both of which are either o n or of f; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial co mmu[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary rest art: Resetting a computer without turn ing it off (also called “warm boot” or “soft reset”). See also boot. 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 al[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input/ou tput. 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 pointi ng de[...]

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User ’ s Manual Index-1 Inde x A AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-18, 8-10 connecting 3-2 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 1-18, 8-14 ASCII characters 5-7 B Battery charging 6 -6 extending life 6- 9 indicator 2-12 , 6-2 location 2-7 monitoring capacity 6-7 real time clock 1-4, 6-5 save mode 1-12 types 6-3 Battery charger 1-18, 8- 10 Battery pack 1-4,[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index E Equipment checklist 1-1 External monitor 1-8, 2-5, 8-10 problems 9 -18 F Fingerprint Sensor location 2-9, 4-1 problems 9 -16 using 4-3 Floppy disk care 4-24 Fn + 1 (TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce)) 5-5 Fn + 2 (TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge)) 5-5 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Es[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-3 Index keyboard (overlay on) 5-7 temporarily using overlay (overlay off) 5- 7 turning on the overlays 5-6 L LAN 1-9, 4-34 cable types 4-34 connecting 4-34 disconnecting 4-35 jack 2-5 LAN active indicator 2-6 Link indicator 2-5 problems 9-20 M Media care 4-24 CD/DVDs 4-24 floppy disks 4-24 SD card 8-5 Memory 1-4 expansion 1-[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual Index Overheating power down 9-4 Password 9-7 PC card 9-14 Power 9-4 Real Time Clock 9-7 SD card 9-13 Self test 9-4 Sound system 9-17 System start- up 9-3 TOSHIBA support 9-23 Touch Pad/AccuPoint 9-14 TV outpu t signal 9-21 USB 9-16 USB floppy disk drive 9-13 USB mouse 9-15 Wireless LAN 9-20 Processor 1-3 R Recovery Disc Cr[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-5 Index W When Using Ul ead DVD Movie- Factory ® for TOSHIBA 4-22 Windows Mobility Center 1-16 Wireless communication 4- 30 indicator 2-12 , 4-33 Wireless communication switch 1-10, 2-2, 4-33 Wireless LAN 1-10, 4-30 problems 9-20[...]

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