Toshiba M40 manuale d’uso

i T OSHIBA Satellite M40 Portable Personal Computer User ’ s Manual[...]

ii Copyright © 2004 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 patent liabil ity is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite M40 Portable Personal Computer User ’ s Manual Fir[...]

iii InterV ideo and W inDVD are registered trademarks of the InterV ideo Inc. W inDVR and W inDVD Creator are tr ademarks of the InterV ideo Inc. Other trademarks and register ed trademarks not listed ab ove may be used in this manual. Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protec tion technology that is protected by meth[...]

iv ❑ Before you connect the computer to a power source, ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches th at of the available power source. 1 15 V/ 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as T aiwan. 100 V/50 Hz in easte rn Japan and 100 V/60 Hz in western Japan. 230 V/50 Hz in most of Euro pe, the M[...]

v W ARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Opera tion with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not r ecommended by TOSHIBA is likely to r esult in inter- fer ence to radio and TV reception. Shi elded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer ’ s external monit[...]

vi BSMI Notice (T aiwan Only) EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: Satellite M40 conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary Information: “The product complies with t he requirements of the Low V oltage Di rective 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.” This product[...]

vii This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence-Causng Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la class B re specte toutes les exgences du R èglement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada. Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [C ommission Decision “CTR21”[...]

viii Japan regulati ons Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulati ons described in the T eleco mmunications Busi ness Law require that you select the Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made. If more than two redial attempts ar[...]

ix If you have any questions about your tele phone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it, the telepho ne company will provide this infor- mation upon request. T elephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to pro vide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessa[...]

x Instructions for IC CS-0 3 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canad a label identifies cer tified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protec- tive, operational and safety requirement s as prescribed in the appropriate T erm inal Equipment T echnical Requirements document(s). The D epartm[...]

xi Notes for Users in Austr alia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian tel ecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically config ure to ensure com- pliance with Austel standards when the country/ region selection is set to Austra- lia. The use of other coun[...]

xii ❑ Some parameters required for compliance with T elecom’ s P TC Specifica- tions are dependent on the equipment (P C) associated with this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to op erate within the following limits for compliance with T el ecom Specifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the sam e number with[...]

xiii ❑ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where th e performance is less than optimal. Before reporting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone perfor- mance is impaired. ❑ It is recomm[...]

xiv Optical disk drive standards TOSHIBA Satellite M40 computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled: DVD-ROM, CD-R W/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-R W , DVD+-R/+-R W or DVD Super Multi drive. The drive has one of the following labels : CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APP AREIL A LAS ER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APP A [...]

xv DVD-ROM drive safety instructions ** means any lett ers or numbers. CAUTIONS: 1. The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure pr oper use of this pr oduct, please read this instruction manual car efully an d r etain for fu tur e r eference. Should the unit ever r equir e maintenance, contact an authorized service lo cation. 2. Use of controls, a[...]

xvi CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive safety instructions CAUTIONS: 1. The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure pr oper use of this pr oduct, please read this instruction manual car efully an d r etain for fu tur e r eference. Should the unit ever r equir e maintenance, contact an authorized service lo cation. 2. Use of controls, adjustments or the performa[...]

xvii T oshiba Samsung TS-L462A TEAC DW-224E Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER TO COMPL Y WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE. MANUF ACTURED: TOSHIBA SAMSUNG ST ORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORA TION 580, HORIKA W A-CHO, SAIWAI-KU, KA WASA KI-SHI, KANAGAW A, 212- 0013, JAP AN Loc[...]

xviii DVD+-R/+-R W drive safety instruc- tions CAUTIONS: 1. The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure pr oper use of this pr oduct, please read this instruction manual car efully an d r etain for fu tur e r eference. Should the unit ever r equir e maintenance, contact an authorized service lo cation. 2. Use of controls, adjustments or the perfor[...]

xix DVD Super Multi drive safety instruc- tions CAUTIONS: 1. The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure pr oper use of this pr oduct, please read this instruction manual car efully an d r etain for fu tur e r eference. Should the unit ever r equir e maintenance, contact an authorized service lo cation. 2. Use of controls, adjustments or the perfo[...]

xx Matsushita UJ-830B Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUF ACTURER TO COMPL Y WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T THE DA TE OF MANUF ACTURE. MANUF ACTURED: Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co., L TD 1-6 2, 4-Chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, JAP A N[...]

xxi DVD Super Multi (+R Double Layer) drive safety instructions CAUTIONS: 1. The drive employs a laser system. T o ensure pr oper use of this pr oduct, please read this instruction manual car efully an d r etain for fu tur e r eference. Should the unit ever r equir e maintenance, contact an authorized service lo cation. 2. Use of controls, adjustme[...]

xxii TEAC W28E-XXX Location of the required label CERTIFICA TION TISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHA PTER J APPLICABLE DA TE OF MANUF AC- TURE MANUF ACTURED: TEAC CORPORA TION 3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, J AP AN[...]

xxiii 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 r efer ence. In case of any tr ouble with this model, pl ease contact your near est “AUTHORIZED service station.” T o pr event dir ect[...]

xxiv OBS! Apparaten innehåller l aserkomponent som avger laserstråining överst igande gränsen för laserklass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa s i saa avata. L aite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST- MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE- DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SP[...]

xxv Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M40 comp uter . This powerful, lightweight notebook com puter is designed t o provide years of reli- able, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite M40 computer . It also provides detailed informatio n on configuring your computer[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi Chapter 6, Power and Po wer-Up Modes , give s details on the computer ’ s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwo r ds , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hard ware availab[...]

xxvii Conventions Key operation Some operations require you to sim ultaneously use two or more keys. W e id en- tify such operations by the key top symbols separat ed by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold do wn Ctrl and at the same ti me press C . If three keys are used, hol d down the firs t two and at the same time pr ess [...]

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xxix General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and with- stand the rigors of portability . However , certain precautions sh ould be obser ved to further red uce the risk of p ersonal in jury , damage to the computer or im pared performance. Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note t[...]

User ’s Manual xxx PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with pr olonged use. Overh eating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in th e PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that ha s been used for a long time. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system . Computer opreation [...]

xxxi Non-applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible config- urations for an entire product series. Y our selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresp onding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you have selected all those features. Wireless LAN/Ather[...]

User ’s Manual xxxii SRS SRS audio enhancements are avai lable in the Microsoft W indows operation system only . Images All images are simulated for purposes of ill ustration. Express Media Player The Express Media Player is not a W indows based applicatio n. Battery life will be less than when using similar applic at ions in the Window s Operati[...]

xxxiii T able of Contents Preface Manual contents ............ .......................................... ....... xxv Conventions ............... .......................................... ......... xxvi Abbreviations .............. ............................ .............. ....... xxvi Icons ................. ................................. ..[...]

xxxiv Special features ......... .......................................... ......... 1-10 Utilities ............. .............. .......................................... ...... 1-12 Options ................ ................................. ................ ......... 1-14 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed .... ..............[...]

xxxv Turning off the power ..... ............................ ............ ........ 3-7 Shut Down mode (Boot mode) ................. .................... 3-7 Hibernation mode ......... ............................ .................... 3-8 Starting Hibernation ...... ............................ .................... 3-9 Automatic Hibernation ... ...[...]

xxxvi When writing or rewriting .......... ............................ ...... 4-16 Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi driv e) ............... ............. 4-17 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD S uper Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL ................... .......................................... ......... 4-18 Important message (DVD Super Multi drive) .............[...]

xxxvii Emulating keys on enhan ced keyboard ...... ............ ...... 5-2 Hotkeys .................... .......................................... ........... 5-3 Fn Sticky key ........... ............................ .............. ........... 5-7 Windows special keys .... ............................ ............ ........ 5-7 Keypad overlay .....[...]

xxxviii Hotkeys .................... .......................................... ......... 6-16 Panel power on/off ........ ............................ ............ ...... 6-16 System Auto Off ....... .......................................... ......... 6-16 Chapter 7 HW Setu p and Passwords HW Setup .................. .............................[...]

xxxix Disconnecting ............... ............................ ............ ...... 8-15 Security lock ............. ............................................ ......... 8-15 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process ............. .............. .................... 9-1 Preliminary checklist ................. ............................[...]

xl Bluetooth .................. .......................................... ......... 9-25 i.LINK (IEEE1394) ...... ............................ .............. ...... 9-25 TOSHIBA support ......... .............. ............................ ...... 9-26 Before you call ......... .......................................... ......... 9-26 Appendix Appe[...]

1-1 I NTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and it identifies the computer’ s features, options and accessories. CAUTION: Some of the featur es described in thi s manual may not function pr operly if you use an operating system tha t was not pr e- installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpac[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 I NTRODUCTION Software Windows XP Professional/Ho me Edition Service Pack 2 ◆ The following software is preinstalled: • Microso ft ® W indows XP Home Edition, Professional • Modem Driver • Display Drivers for Windows • TOSHIBA Utilities • W ireless LAN driver (Can be used only for Wireless LAN models) • Sound Dri[...]

1-3 Features I NTRODUCTION Features The computer uses T OSHIBA ’ s advanced Lar ge Scale Integr ation (LSI), Com- ple-mentary Metal-Oxide Semiconducto r (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact si ze, minimum w eight, low power usage, and high reliabili ty . This computer incorporates the following features and benefit s: Processor Memory[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 I NTRODUCTION Disks Hard disk drive The computer has an integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive (HDD) for nonvolatile storage of data and software. It comes in the followin g sizes. • 40.0 GB (37.26 billion bytes) • 60.0 GB (55.89 billion bytes) • 80.0 GB (74.52 billion bytes) • 100.0 GB (93.15 billion bytes) • 120.0 [...]

1-5 Features I NTRODUCTION • DVD-ROM • DVD-V ideo • DVD-R • DVD-R W • DVD+R • DVD+R W • CD-DA • CD-T ext • Photo CD (singl e/multi-session) • CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2 • CD-ROMXA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) • CD-G (Audio CD only) • Addressing Method 2 DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equipped with a f[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 I NTRODUCTION Display The computer’ s LCD panel supports high -resolution video graphics. The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability . Keyboard Pointing Device Power Ports Built-in Thin-film transistor color LCD is available in three sizes: • 15.4" WXGA, 1280 horizontal [...]

1-7 Features I NTRODUCTION Slots Multimedia Bulit-in Microphon e A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into your applications. Parallel Parallel printer or othe r parallel device (ECP compati- ble). (Provided with some models) Infrared This i nfrared port is co mpatib le with In frared D ata Asso ci- ation (IrDA 1.1) Fast InfraRed (FIR) stan[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 I NTRODUCTION Communications S-V ideo Out Port This S-V ideo out port lets you transfer NTSC or P AL data to external devices. See Chapter 8, T elevision , fo r details. Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). Refer to V .90 section in Appendix E. The sp eed of date[...]

1-9 Features I NTRODUCTION Security Software • W ired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryptio n, based on 152 bit encryption algorithm (Atheros mod- ule type). • W ired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryptio n, based on 128 bit encryption algorithm (Intel module type). • Advanced Encryption St andard (AES) data encryp- tion, based on 256 bit[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 I NTRODUCTION Special features The following features are either un ique to T OSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more co nvenient to use. Hotkeys Key combi nations let you quickly modify the system configuration di rectly from the k eyboard withou t run- ning a system configuration program. Disp[...]

1-1 1 Special features I NTRODUCTION Panel power on/off This feature turns pow er to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened. Y ou can speci fy the setting in the When I close the lid item of th e Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver . Low battery auto- matic hibernation When battery pow er[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 I NTRODUCTION Utilities This section describes prei nstalled utilities and tells ho w to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’ s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. TOSHIBA As sist TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that pro- vides easy access to help and services. TOSHIBA Power S[...]

1-13 Utilities I NTRODUCTION TOSHIBA Config- Free ConfigFree is a suite o f utilities to al low easy control of communication device and netw ork connections. Con- figFree also allows you to find communication prob- lems and create profiles for easy switching between location and comm unication network s. Y ou can boo t ConfigFree from the menu bar[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 I NTRODUCTION Options Y ou can add a num ber of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: Memory expansion T wo memory expansio n slots are available for installing 128 MB or 256 MB or 512 MB or 1024 MB memory modules. The modules are PC2700 , 200-pin, SO Dual [...]

2-1 T HE G RAND T OUR Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various comp onents of your com puter . Become famil- iar with each component before you operate the computer . Front with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’ s front with its display panel in the closed posi - tion. Figur e 2-1 Front of the computer with d[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 T HE G RAND T OUR CAUTION: Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the W ir eless communicati on indicator . It will stop glowin g when the wir eless comm unication. CAUTION: Keep for eign objects out of the Multip le Digital Media Car d Slot. A pi n or similar object can damage th e computer ’ s cir- cuitry .[...]

2-3 Left side T HE G RAND T OUR Left side Figure 2-2 shows the computer ’ s left side. Figur e 2-2 The left side of the computer CAUTION: Be car eful not to block the f an vent. Also be car eful to keep for eign objects out of the vents. A pin or similar object can damage the comput er ’ s cir cuitry . CAUTION: Keep for eign objects out of the [...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 T HE G RAND T OUR Note: Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed. some functions might not execute pr operly . CAUTION: Keep for eign objects out of the PC card slot. A pin or similar object can damage th e computer ’ s cir cuitr y . Right side Figure 2-3 shows the computer ’ s right side. Figur [...]

2-5 Back side T HE G RAND T OUR Note: When multiple IEEE139 4 devices ar e connected to a PC, the devices may not corr ectly be identified. This pr oblem may occur when W indows ® XP is r estarted while the devices are connecte d or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices i s turned on befor e the PC is turned on. If it occurs, disconnect the IEEE1[...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 T HE G RAND T OUR Underside Figure 2-5 shows the undersi de of the computer . Make sure the di splay is closed before turning over your computer . Figur e 2-5 The underside of the compu te r LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Et hernet LAN (10 megabi ts per sec- ond, 10BASE-T), Fa[...]

2-7 Underside T HE G RAND T OUR Battery pack The battery pack powers th e computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. The Batteries section in Chap- ter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, describes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to exten d the computer ’ s battery operating time. Ba[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 T HE G RAND T OUR Front with the display open Figure 2-6 shows the front of the comp uter with the display o pen. T o open the display , slide the display latch on the front of the computer and li ft the display up. Position the display at a comfort able viewing angle. Figur e 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen [...]

2-9 Front with the display open T HE G RAND T OUR A V Buttons Six buttons are provided with some models. A vailable fo r use: Internet, CD/DVD , Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, Next. These buttons al low you to manage Audio/V ideo, run appl ications and a ccess utilities. Refer to the A V button func tion section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics for deta[...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 T HE G RAND T OUR System indicators Figure 2-7 shows the system indicators, which li ght when various computer operations are in progress. Figur e 2-7 Systems in dicators Power source/system indicators The figures below show the po sitions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock indicator . When the F10 key indicator[...]

2-1 1 System indicators T HE G RAND T OUR Figur e 2-8 Keypad overlay indicators When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all-caps mode. Figur e 2-9 Caps Lock indicator Keyboard indicator Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green, you can use the keypad overlay (white labeled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad ov erlay[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 T HE G RAND T OUR USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44- megabyte or 720-kil obyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port. Figur e 2-10 USB diskette drive CAUTION: Check the Disk-In-Use indicator when you use the dis- kette drive. Do not pr ess the eject button or turn off the computer while the lig[...]

2-13 Optical Media drive T HE G RAND T OUR Optical Media drive CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM dr ive, DVD +-R/+-R W drive, DVD Super Multi drive. An A T API interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessi ng a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. Region codes for DVD drives and media CD-R W/DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM, D[...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 T HE G RAND T OUR DVDs ◆ DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+R DL discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ◆ DVD-R W , DV D+R W and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Formats The drives support th e following formats: DVD-ROM drive The full- size DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data t[...]

2-15 Optical Media drive T HE G RAND T OUR DVD+-R/+-RW drive (DVD+R DL) The full-size DVD+-R/+-R W drive module supporting Double Layer lets yo u record data to as readable CDs as well as run either 12 cm or 8 cm CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . Note: The r ead s peed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge . DVD Super Mult[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 T HE G RAND T OUR DVD Super Multi drive (DVD+R DL) The full-size DVD Super Multi drive modul e supporting Double Layer lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as we ll as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs wi thout using an adaptor . Note: The r ead s peed is slower at the center of a disc and faste[...]

2-17 AC adaptor T HE G RAND T OUR AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage sup- plied to the computer . It can automati cally adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling yo u to use the com- puter in almost any region. T o recharge the battery , simply conn[...]

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3-1 G ETTING S TARTED Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic informat ion to get you started using your computer . It covers the following topi cs: ❑ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety NOTE: Be sur e also to r ead Instruction Manual for Safety & Com- fort. This guide, which is included with the computer ,[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 G ETTING S TARTED Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is importan t for you and your computer . A poor work environment or stressful work habi ts can result in discomfort or seri- ous injury from repetitive strai n to you r hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maint[...]

3-3 Setting up your work space G ETTING S TARTED ❑ Set the computer on a flat surface at a comforta ble height and distance. The display should be no higher than eye level to avoi d eye strain. ❑ Place the computer so that it is direct ly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices. ❑ Al[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 G ETTING S TARTED Lighting Proper lighting can impro ve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain. ❑ Position the computer so that sunlight or bri ght indoor lighting do es not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windo ws, shades or other screen to elimi- nate sun glare. ❑ A void p lacing the comp uter in front of bri [...]

3-5 Connecting the AC adaptor G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to oper- ate from AC power . It is also the fastes t 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 a ny [...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 G ETTING S TARTED 3. Plug the power cord into a li ve wall ou tlet. The Battery and DC IN indicator on the front of the computer should glow . Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the ri ght to unlatch the d[...]

3-7 Starting up for the first time G ETTING S TARTED Figur e 3-5 T urning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, the computer ’ s initial screen is the Microsoft W indows ® XP Professional St artup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions. T urning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 G ETTING S TARTED 3. If you are using W indows ® XP , click start then click T urn off computer . From the T urn off computer menu select Tu r n o f f . 4. T urn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immedi- ately . W ait a moment to let all capacito rs fully dischar ge. [...]

3-9 Turning of f the power G ETTING S TARTED Starting Hibernation T o ent er Hibernation mode, follow the steps below . Windows XP 1. Click Start . 2. Select T urn Off Computer . 3. Open the T urn Off Computer dialog b ox. Hibernate is not displayed. 4. Press the Shift key . The Standby item will chan ge to Hibernate . 5. Select Hibernate . Automat[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 G ETTING S TARTED Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all othe r devices are in sleep mode. CAUTIONS: 1. Befor e entering Sta ndby mode, be sur e to save your data . 2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the com- puter is in standby mode. The computer or the module could be dama ged. [...]

3-1 1 Restarting the computer G ETTING S TARTED 3. Press the power button. Th is feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. In W indows ® XP , open Performance and Maintenance an d open TOSHIBA Power Saver . When you turn the power back on, yo u can continue where you left wh[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 G ETTING S TARTED Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them. T o restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below . CAUTION: When you r einstall the W indows operating system, the har d [...]

4-1 O PERATING B ASICS Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basi c operat ions including using the T ouch Pad, USB diskette drive, optical medi a drives, the microphone, the in ternal modem, wireless communicatio n and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer , diskettes and CD/DVDs. Using the T ouch Pad T o us[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 O PERATING B ASICS Using the USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to th e computer’ s USB port. It accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Refer to Chap ter 2, The Grand T our , for more informati on. Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive T o conn ect the drive, plug the diskette drive connec[...]

4-3 Using optical media drives O PERATING B ASICS Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1. W ait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped. CAUTION: If you disconnect th e diskette drive or turn off the power whil[...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 O PERATING B ASICS Loading discs T o lo ad CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-3 to 4-7. 1. a. When the power is on, press th e DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly . Figur e 4-3 Pr essing the DVD-ROM eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive’ s po[...]

4-5 Using optical media drives O PERATING B ASICS 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull un til it is fully opened. Figur e 4-5 Pul ling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer . Figur e 4-6 Inserti ng a CD/DVD Note: When the drawer is fully opened, the ed ge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tr ay . Ther efo[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 O PERATING B ASICS 2. Do not keep for eign matter fr om entering the drive. Check the back edge of the tray to make sur e it carries no debris befor e closing the drive. 4. Press gently at the cente r of the CD/DVD un til you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD should lie b elow the top of the spin dle, flush with the sp indle[...]

4-7 Using optical media drives O PERATING B ASICS CAUTIONS: 1. When the drawer pops open slightly , wait a moment to make sur e the CD/DVD has stopp ed spinning before pull- ing the drawer fully open. 2. T urn off the power befor e you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the drawer , the CD/ DVD could fly o ff the spindle an[...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 O PERATING B ASICS A V Button function This section describes a button functi on. Figur e 4-9 A V Button *W indows Media Player 10 Express Media Player Express Media Player is a quick play feature that en ables users to perform DVD and CD playback without using Windows. Note: Pr ess F1 to show pop up guide for Expr ess Media Pl[...]

4-9 Writing CDs on CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive O PERATING B ASICS 2. Depending the vi deo being played, noise may be presen t. 3. When W inDVD uses pre-installation. 4. External d isplay output (DV I/S-V ideo out) is not supposed to support. W riting CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Y ou can use the CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive to write data to either CD-R or CD- R W d[...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 O PERATING B ASICS TOSH IBA has confirmed the operat ion of CD-R and CD-R W medi a of the man- ufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed. ◆ CD-R W can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. Ho wever , the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used. ◆ Be[...]

4-1 1 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supportin g DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS ◆ Set the computer on a le vel surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand. ◆ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communicatio n devices away from the computer . Disclaimer (CD-R[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 O PERATING B ASICS However , in no event does TOSHIBA gu arantee the operat ion, qual ity or performance of any disc. Disc qu alit y can affect write or rewrite success rates. ◆ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before yo[...]

4-13 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD+-R/+-RW drive supportin g DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS ◆ In writing to a DVD-R/-R W , DVD+R/+R W or DVD+R DL disc, some disc space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc. ◆ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it wi ll be filled with dummy data if the writt[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 O PERATING B ASICS Disclaimer (DVD+-R/+- R W drive supporting DVD+R DL) TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the followin g: ◆ Damage to any CD-R/R W , DVD-R/-R W/+R/+R W or DVD+R DL disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product. ◆ Any change or loss of the recorded content s of CD-R/R W , DVD-R/-R [...]

4-15 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive O PERATING B ASICS Note: This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or mor e (DVD-R, DVD+R ), 4 speeds or mor e (DVD-R W , DVD+R W). ◆ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you u[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 O PERATING B ASICS ◆ Data deleted (erased) from a CD-R W and DVD-R W , DVD +R W and DVD- RAM disc cannot be recovered. Ch eck the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If mult iple drives that can write data to discs are con- nected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive. ◆ In writing to a DVD-R/[...]

4-17 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive O PERATING B ASICS ◆ Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or T ouch Pad , closing/opening the LCD panel. ◆ Start a communication appl ication such as a modem. ◆ Apply impact or vibration to the PC. ◆ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the foll[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 O PERATING B ASICS W riting CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R DL Y ou can use the DVD Super Mu lti drive to write data to CD-R/R W , D VD-R/- R W/+R/+R W/-RAM or DVD+R DL discs. The following applications for writ- ing are supplied: RecordNow! and DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterV ideo W inDVD Creator Pl[...]

4-19 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS NOTE: This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or mo r e (DVD-R, DVD+R ), 4 speeds or mor e (DVD-RW , DVD+RW). ◆ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or da[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 O PERATING B ASICS ◆ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to write to the wrong drive. ◆ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite. ◆ Before you enter standby/hibernatio n mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM writing. Wr iting is finished if you can ejec[...]

4-21 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS ◆ Make sure writing or rewri ting is completed before going in to standby/ hibernation. W riting is completed if you can open the CD-R W/DVD-ROM, DVD+-R/+-R W or DVD Super Multi drive tray . ◆ Set the computer on a le vel surface and avoid places subject to vibra[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 O PERATING B ASICS ◆ Y ou can not back up DVD-ROM, DVD- V ideo or DVD-R/-R W or DVD+R/ +R W to CD-R/R W using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!. ◆ RecordNow! cannot record in packet format. ◆ Y ou m ight not be able to use the “Exact Copy” functi on of RecordNow! t o back up a DVD-R/-R W or DVD+R/+R W disc [...]

4-23 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS ◆ This software supports onl y rewritable discs (DVD+R W , DVD-R W , and CD-R W). It does not support DVD+R, DVD-R, an d CD-R discs that are not rewritable. ◆ DLA does not support formatting a DVD-RAM disc and writing to it. Th ey are performed by DVD-RAM Driver [...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 O PERATING B ASICS 10. Click the Set but ton in the V irtual Memory window . 1 1. Click the OK button in th e V irtual Memory window . How to make a DVD-Video Simplified steps for making a DVD-V ideo from video data captured from a DV Camcorder: 1. Click [Start] -[All Programs] - [I nterV ideo W inDVD Creator] to launch W inDV[...]

4-25 Writin g CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD+R O PERATING B ASICS ❑ Do not enter standby/hibern ation mode while using WinDVD Creator . ❑ Do not operate W inDVD Creato r immediately after turning on the com- puter . Please wait until all Disc Drive activ ity has stopped. ❑ When recording to a DV-Camcorder , to ensure you capt[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 O PERATING B ASICS ❑ When writing to DV D disc, W inDVD Creator requires 2 GB or more over disk space every one hour of video. ❑ When you make a fully recorded DVD, the chapter sequence may not play correctly . 3. About Disc Man ager ❑ W inDVD Creator can edit on e play list on a disc. ❑ W inDVD Creator might show a di[...]

4-27 Using the microphone O PERATING B ASICS DVD. If necessary , use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner . Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner . Diskettes 1. Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a diskette is dirty , do no t use cleaning flui d. Clean it with a soft damp cl[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 O PERATING B ASICS Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the int ernal modem to and from a telephone j ack. Note: The internal modem does not support voice functions. All data and fax functions are supported. CAUTIONS: 1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable fr om the telephone jack. 2. Do [...]

4-29 Modem O PERATING B ASICS • When you click a region it becomes the modem’ s region selection, and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically . • When you select a telephony locati on, the corresponding regio n is auto- matically selected and it becomes the modem’ s current region setting. Properties menu Click the icon wit[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 O PERATING B ASICS Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem , a dialog box is displayed. Select the COM port for your modem to use. Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing propert ies. CAUTION: If you ar e using the computer in Japan, the T elecommu- nications Business Law r equire[...]

4-31 Wireless communicat ions O PERATING B ASICS Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal mo dem cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull ou t the con- nector . 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner . Wireless communications The computer ’ s wireless comm unication [...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 O PERATING B ASICS Security ◆ Be sure to enable WEP (encryption) function. Otherwise yo ur computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireles s LAN to cause illegal instruction, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends the custom er to enable the WEP function. ◆ TOS[...]

4-33 LAN O PERATING B ASICS Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indi cates the status of the wireless com- munication functions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: st art , Control Pane[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 O PERATING B ASICS If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 mega bits per second , 10BASE-T), connect with a category 3 cable, CA T3, or higher . If you are using Gigabit Ethernet (1000 megabits per second , 1000BASE-T), connect with a category 5e cable, CA T5e, or higher . T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. T urn[...]

4-35 Cleaning the computer O PERATING B ASICS Cleaning the computer T o hel p ensure long, trou ble-free operation, keep th e computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer . ◆ Be careful not to spill liquids into the com puter . If the computer does get wet, turn the power of f immediately and le t the computer dry completel[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 O PERATING B ASICS Heat dispersal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’ s internal temperatu re rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. Y o u can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first,[...]

5-1 T HE K EYBOARD Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’ s keyboard layouts are compat ible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in comb inat ion, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be execu ted on t he computer . The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which coun try/region’ s key- board layout your comput[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 T HE K EYBOARD F1 ... F12 function keys The function keys, not to b e confused with Fn , are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys are dark gray , but function differently from the other dark gray keys. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combinat[...]

5-3 Soft keys: Fn key combinations T HE K EYBOARD tion in this ch apter for more information o n how to operat e these keys. The power on default for both settings is off. Press Fn + F12 ( ScrLock ) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off. Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’ s numeric key- pad. [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 T HE K EYBOARD Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to lock the keyboard and blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data. T o restore th e screen and original set- tings, press any key . When a dialog box appears, enter the screensaver password and click OK . If no password is set, the screen will be restored when yo[...]

5-5 Soft keys: Fn key combinations T HE K EYBOARD Display sele ction: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. When you press these hot keys a dialog box app ears. Only selectable devices will be displayed. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device. Wh en you release Fn and F5 , the selected device will change. If you hold down[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 T HE K EYBOARD T ouch Pad: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environm en t enables or disables the T ouch Pad function. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Display resolution selection: Press Fn + space keys to change the display resolution. Each time when you press th ese hot[...]

5-7 Windows special keys T HE K EYBOARD Fn Sticky key Y ou can use the T oshiba Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky , that is, you can press it once, release it, and they press an “F number” key . T o start the T oshiba Acces sib ity Utility , click st art, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA, point to Uti lities and click Acces[...]

User ’s Manual 5-8 T HE K EYBOARD Arrow mode T o turn on the Arrow mode, press Fn + F10 . The Arrow mode indicator lights. Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5-1. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the overlay . Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeri c mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeric mode indicator lights. Now try num e[...]

5-9 Generating ASCII characters T HE K EYBOARD T emporarily using ov erlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn . 2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay . If the Numeric mode indicator lights, you can [...]

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6-1 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer ’ s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tip s for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions The com[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES T able 1: Power conditions Power on Power of f (no operation) AC adaptor connected Battery full y charged •O p e r a t e s • No ch arge •L E D : Battery Blue DC IN Blue • No charge •L E D : Battery Blue DC IN Blue Battery partially charged or no charge •O p e r a t e s •C h a r g e ?[...]

6-3 Power indicators P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Power indicators The Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicat or panel alert you to the computer ’ s operating capabilit y and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery . The following indicator li ghts indicate [...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status. Blue Indicates power i s being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on. Blinking amber I ndicates the power wa s turned off while the computer was in Resume mode . No light Under any other condition s, the indi[...]

6-5 Care and use of the battery pack P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES T o ensure that th e battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter fo r procedures. If the computer is contin uously operated on [...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situ ation, Which if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damag e. Note: Provides important information. Danger 1. Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven. Th[...]

6-7 Care and use of the battery pack P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Wa r n i n g 1. Never allow caustic electroly te fluid l eaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. If caustic electro lyte fluid sh ould contact y our eyes, immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention, to help pr[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES 6. Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power . If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely . Standby and Suspend will not function and data in mem ory will be lose. Also, the comput er might register an incorrect time and date. In this cas e, connect the AC adaptor to[...]

6-9 Care and use of the battery pack P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Procedures T o recharge a battery pack while it is in stalled in the co mput er , connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working out let. The Battery indicator gl ows amber when the battery is being charged. CAUTION: Use only the computer connected[...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES ❑ The battery has not been used for a long time. ❑ The battery has compl etely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. ❑ A cool battery is installed in a warm computer . In such case, foll ow the steps below . 1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer wi[...]

6-1 1 Care and use of the battery pack P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Maximizing battery operating time A battery’ s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ❑ How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable battery- power saving options). The compu[...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteri es retain data for the following approximate time periods: Battery pack (6 cell) about 2 days (Standby mode) about 30 days (Shutdown m ode) Battery pack (12 cell) about 4 days (Standby mode) ab[...]

6-13 Replacing the battery pack P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after fully recharging the battery , the batte ry pack needs to be replaced. Y ou might also replace a discharged bat[...]

User ’s Manual 6-14 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Figur e 6-1 Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position 6. Slide the battery release latch to free th e battery pack for removal , then lift up the battery pack. Figur e 6-2 Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. CAUTION: For envir onmental reasons, do not t[...]

6-15 Starting the computer by password P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES Installing the battery pack T o in stall a battery pack, follow the steps below . CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery , which can explode if not pr operly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dis- pose of the battery as r equired by local or dinances or r egulat[...]

User ’s Manual 6-16 P OWER AND P OWER - U P M ODES CAUTION: If you enter the passwor d incorr ectly thr ee times in a r ow , the computer shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry pass word entry . Power-up modes The computer has the following power-up mo des: ❑ Boot: Computer shuts down with out saving data. Always s[...]

7-1 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for pointing devices, displ ay , CPU, boot priority , keyboard, USB, LAN, general, password, device config and parallel/pri[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs: Pointing Devices, Display , CPU, Boot Priority , Keyboard, USB, L AN, General, Password, Device Config and Parallel/Printer . There are also three buttons: OK , Cancel and Apply . General This window displays the BIOS version and contains [...]

7-3 HW Setup HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS 2. Enter a password of up to 10 charact ers (Y ou can’t use the following char- acters: - ^ @ [ ] ; : , . / space). The char acter string you enter is displa yed as a string of asterisks. For ex ample, if you enter a password consisting of four characters, the display is shown as: Enter Password: **** Note: I[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Y ou will not be able to access the passwor d option in the HW Setup. In this case you must turn the power of f and back on to r etry the procedur e. 4. Follow the same pro cedures described in the earlier section, How to set the password, to set a new user password. Parallel/Printer This tab lets you s[...]

7-5 HW Setup HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the fol lowing settings: Dynamically Swit chable CPU power consumptio n and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled. When the computer is in use, CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary . (Default) Always High CPU power c[...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer . Select from the following settings: Y ou can overrid e the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is boot ing: This procedure does not af fect the set[...]

7-7 HW Setup HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS T o chang e the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the comput er . 2. Use the up/down cursor keys to select boot devi ce you want and press Enter . NOTES: 1. If a supervisor passwor d is set, the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer . 2. The[...]

User ’s Manual 7-8 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Wake-up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in standby mode, you can turn on the computer by pressing any key . It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer i s in standby mod e. USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable [...]

8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’ s capabilities and its versatility . The following o ptional devi ces are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ❑ PC cards ❑ SD, MS (MS Pro), SM, MMC, xD memory cards ❑ Memory expansion ❑ Express cards Power devices ❑ Additional batte[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC car d expansion slot that can accomm odate one 5 mm T ype II card. Any PC card th at meets industry standards (manufac- tured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 16 -bit PC cards, including PC card 16’ s multi function card and CardBus [...]

8-3 PC cards O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing a PC card T o remove the PC card, follow the steps below . 1. In W indows ® XP , open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the sys- tem tray and disable the PC card. 2. Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend the but- ton. 3. Press the extended eject button to pop th e card out slig[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 O PTIONAL D EVICES Express Card Installing an Express Card The Express Card slot is located on the le ft side of the computer . Y ou can install one Express Card in the slot. W indows’ hot-i nstall feature lets you inst all Express Card while th e computer ’ s power is on. Note: Do not install an Express Car d while the com[...]

8-5 Express Card O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing an Express Card T o remove the Express Card, follow t he steps below . 1. In W indows ® XP , open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the sys- tem tray and disable the Express Card. 2. Press the Express Card slightly to make it stret ch out. 3. Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot. Figur [...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 O PTIONAL D EVICES Multiple Digital Media Card Slot The computer is equipped wit h a Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can accom- modate Secure Digital (SD)/Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro)/ Smart Media (SM)/Multi Med ia Card (MMC)/xD memory cards . These memory cards let you easily tran sfer data from de vices ,[...]

8-7 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot O PTIONAL D EVICES 1. Memory Stick Duo/Mem ory Stick Pr o Duo/Mini SD card is not suppo rted. 2. 5V Smart Media card is not supported. 3. T wo kinds of car ds will not work at the sa me time. Please insert only one car d when using Multipl e Digital Media Car d S lot. Note: If W indows fail to r ead the SD/ MS/M[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 O PTIONAL D EVICES Memory expansion Y ou can install additional memory in the computer ’ s memory module to in crease the amount of RAM. CAUTION: Only memory modules with the following parts numbers can be installed: P A331 1U-1M25 P A331 2U-1M51 P A331 3U-1M1G Installing memory module T o in stall a memory module, make sure [...]

8-9 Memory expansion O PTIONAL D EVICES Figur e 8-7 Removing the cover 6. Insert the memory mod ule into the connector on the computer . Press the module carefully an d firmly to ensure a solid connection. 7. Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the [...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing memory module T o remove the memory mo dule, make sure the comp uter is in boot mode th en: 1. T urn the comput er off and re move all cables connected to the computer . CAUTIONS: 1. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory mod- ules will become hot . In this case, let t he memory modules[...]

8-1 1 Additional battery pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell) O PTIONAL D EVICES Additional battery pack (12 Cell and 6 Cell) Y ou can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs (12 Cell: P A340 0U-1BAS/P A3400U-1BRS, 6 Cell: P A3 399U-1BAS/P A3399U- 1BRS). If you’re away fr om an AC power source, y ou can replace a low battery w[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 O PTIONAL D EVICES 10. Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK . 1 1. Choose Reboot for the ch ange to take effect. 12. Select the printer in W indow s Add Print W izard. T o acces s the Add Print Wizard utility , click Start , point to Settings , click Printers and doubl e click the Add Printer icon. External monitor An exter[...]

8-13 T elevision O PTIONAL D EVICES Te l e v i s i o n A television can be connected to the vide o out p ort on the co mputer . T o connect a television, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the comput er off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the televisi on to the video out port. Figur e 8-10 Connecting a tel evision 3. Turn the televis[...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 O PTIONAL D EVICES Precautions 1. Make a back-up of your data before tr ansferring it to the computer . There is a possibility that th e original data will be dam aged. There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer . TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data. 2 . D o[...]

8-15 Security lock O PTIONAL D EVICES f. When multiple IEEE1394 devices ar e connected to a PC, the devices may not correctly be identified. This problem may occur when W in- dows ® XP is restarted while the devi ces are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on. If it occurs, disconnect the IEEE1 [...]

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9-1 T ROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the comp uter for durabilit y . However , sh ould problem s occur , following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what mig ht go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving p[...]

User ’s Manual 9-2 T ROUBLESHOOTING ❑ Check that your diskette is correctly inserted and that the diskette’ s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a p ermanent error log. This will help you describe your problem s to your dealer . If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify the problem f[...]

9-3 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your compu ter ’ s hardware o r attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the fo ll owing areas: ❑ System start-up ❑ T ouch Pad device ❑ Self test ❑ PC card ❑ Power ❑ SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card ❑ Password ❑ [...]

User ’s Manual 9-4 T ROUBLESHOOTING Self test When the computer starts up, the self-tes t will be run automatically , and the fol- lowing will be displayed: In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is successful, the comput er tries to load th e operating system. Depending on how the Bo[...]

9-5 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Overheating power down If the computer ’ s internal temp erature becomes too high, t he computer will auto - matically s hut down. AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer wi th the AC adaptor connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more[...]

User ’s Manual 9-6 T ROUBLESHOOTING Battery doesn’t charge whe n the AC adaptor is attac hed (Battery indicator does not g low orange.) If the battery is complete ly discharged, it will not begin charging immedia tely . W ait a few minute s. If the battery still does not charge, make sure the outlet is supp lying power . T e st it by plugging i[...]

9-7 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa- tion refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboar d and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwor ds . LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to t he computer ’ s setup. Refer t o Chap- ter 7, HW Setup and Passwor d[...]

User ’s Manual 9-8 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hard disk drive DVD-ROM drive For more information , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problems above remain unresolved or other problem s occur Refer to your software’ s documentation to deter- mine if the software is ca using the d ifficulty . Contact your dealer if the pr oblems continue. Problem Proc[...]

9-9 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Open the drawer and make sure the DVD is properly seated. It should lie flat with the label facing up. A foreign object in the drawer could blo ck laser light from reading the CD/DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty . If it is, wipe it[...]

User ’s Manual 9-10 T ROUBLESHOOTING CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie fl[...]

9-1 1 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING DVD+-R/+-RW drive For more information , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Rrcordable: CD-R, C D-RW Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2, The Grand T our . Cannot write correctly If[...]

User ’s Manual 9-12 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check whether the DVD is dirty . If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutra l cleaner . See the Media care sect ion in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Some CD/DVDs run correctly , but others do not The software or hardwar e configuration may be causing a problem. Make sure the har dwar[...]

9-13 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING DVD Super Multi drive For more information , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’ s drawer is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. I[...]

User ’s Manual 9-14 T ROUBLESHOOTING Diskette drive For more information , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-R W/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2, The Grand T our . Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you a[...]

9-15 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Printer Refer to the troubleshooting and other relev ant sections in your printer and soft- ware documentation. Problem Procedure Infrared devices do not work as expected Check that the device is co[...]

User ’s Manual 9-16 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Make sure your software is configured to recog- nize the printer . Check your printer and software documentation. Printer error Check your printe r documentation. If problems [...]

9-17 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING USB mouse This section applies only with Windows ® XP operating systems. When the reaction of T ouch pad is sensitive to slow Adjust the touch Sensitivity . 1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Click the Printers ic on and then the Other Hardware icon. 3. Click the Mouse icon. 4. Click the Device Settin[...]

User ’s Manual 9-18 T ROUBLESHOOTING PC card Refer also to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . 1. Open the Control Panel , select the Mouse icon and press Enter . 2. Click the Buttons tab. 3. Set the double-click speed as instructed and click OK . The mouse pointer moves to o fast or too slow T ry changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility[...]

9-19 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING SD/MS/SM/MMC/xD card Refer also to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your m onitor ’ s documentati on. Problem Procedure Memory card err or occurs Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly connected. Check the card’s documentation. [...]

User ’s Manual 9-20 T ROUBLESHOOTING Sound system TV output signal Refer also to your Personal Conferencing Kit’ s documentation. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly . If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control [...]

9-21 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING USB Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Press hotkey s Fn + F5 to change the display . Refer to Chapter 5, Keyboard . NOTE: If you turn the comput er off in Resume mode while th e display is on TV , the computer will select either the intern al LCD or an external computer CRT as th e[...]

User ’s Manual 9-22 T ROUBLESHOOTING Modem Refer to the online help files for Appen dix C and Appendix D . Problem Procedure Communication soft- ware can’t initialize modem Make sure the computer ’s internal mod em set- tings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a call [...]

9-23 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Standby/Hibernation A CONNECT display is quickly replac ed by NO CARRIER Check the error control se tting in your communi- cations application. Y ou can also use the A TN command. Refer to the chapter o n A T command s in online help files for Appendix C, A T Commands. Character display becomes g[...]

User ’s Manual 9-24 T ROUBLESHOOTING LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN admin- istrator . For more information on wireless commu nication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable conn ection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB. W ake-u[...]

9-25 Hardware and system checklist T ROUBLESHOOTING Bluetooth For more informatio n on wireless communicat ion, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure Cannot access Blue- tooth device Make sure the computer ’s wireless communica- tion switch is set to on. Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power[...]

User ’s Manual 9-26 T ROUBLESHOOTING T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using y our computer or if you are having prob- lems operating the computer , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to software or the operating sy s- tem, it is impor[...]

9-27 TOSHIBA support T ROUBLESHOOTING Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hard- ware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below . Outside of Euro pe Australia TOS HIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alav era Road North R yde N.S.W . 2113 Sydney Cana[...]

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Appendixes Appendix A Specifications ... ................ ................ ... ............. ................ ............. ..... A -1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ............... ................ ................ ........... B-1 Appendix C A T Commands .. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ...[...]

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A-1 A PPENDIX A Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the co mputer ’ s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size W ith TFT display 36 0 (w) x 268.5 (d) x 29.0 (front) / 36.2 (rear) millimeters W eight (typical*) < 3 kilograms, configured with : 15.4" panel, DVD Co mbo drive, 6-cell bat- tery , an d modem. * W eig ht[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 A PPENDIX A Computer 15 VDC 5.0 amperes Built-in Modem Network contr ol unit (NCU) T ype of NCU AA T yp e of line T elephone line (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse T one Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer ’ s speaker Communication specifications Communication Data: Full duplex system Fa[...]

B-1 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets so ftware commands into hardware commands that turn part icular pels on or of f. The controller is an advanced V ideo Gr aphics Array (VGA) that provides Super VGA (SVGA) and Ex tended Graphics A rray (XGA) support for the internal LCD and e[...]

User ’s Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B V ideo Modes The computer supports video modes defined in t he table below . If your applica- tion offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numb ers on the table, select a mode based on, resolution, num ber of colors and refresh rates. T able V ideo Mo des CRT Display Resolution Color Depth (bpp) Ref[...]

C-1 A PPENDIX C Appendix C AT C o m m a n d s In most cases, you will not need to type A T comm ands manually . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes A T comm ands 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 whe[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 A PPENDIX C AAnswer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and ans wer an incoming call. BnCommunication standard setting This command determines the comm unication standard 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 (default). B1[...]

C-3 Appendix C A PPENDIX C ; Return to command mode. Causes the m odem to return to com- mand mode after dialin g a number , withou t disconnecting the call. S=n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the &Zn=X command (See &Zn=X command for more information) . The range is 0-3. EnEcho command This command controls wheth er or no t[...]

User ’s Manual C-4 A PPENDIX C Ln Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low , medium, or high. L0 Low volume. L1 Low volume. (Same as L0 ) L2 Medium volume (defaul t). L3 High volum e. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise MnMonitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off. M0 The speaker is off. M1 The spea[...]

C-5 Appendix C A PPENDIX C Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise OnReturn on-line to data mode O0 Instructs the modem to exit on-line command mo de and return to data mode (see A T escape sequence, +++). O1 This command issues a retrain before retu rning to on-line data mode. O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returnin g to on-line[...]

User ’s Manual C-6 A PPENDIX C TSelect tone dialing This command instructs the modem t o send DTMF tones while dialing. Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P com mand or dial modifier is received. This is the default setting. VnDCE response format This command controls whether result codes (includ ing call progress and negotiation progress mess[...]

C-7 Appendix C A PPENDIX C X5 Enable Enable OK, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODI- AL TONE, BUSY , CONNECT <RA TE>, RRING, NO BONGTONE, DELA YED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER, W ARBLE, CALL W AITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dials only upon detection of a di[...]

User ’s Manual C-8 A PPENDIX C &C0 The state of the carrier from the r emote modem is ignored . DCD circuit is al ways on. &C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’ s carrier s ignal is detected, and of f when the carri er signal is not detected (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise &DnDTR control This command interprets h[...]

C-9 Appendix C A PPENDIX C &GnV .22bis guard tone control This command determines wh ich guard tone, if any , to transmit while transmitting in the high band (answer mode). This comma nd is only used in V .22 and V .22bis mode. This option is not used in Nort h Amer- ica and is for international use only . &G0 Guard tone disabled (default).[...]

User ’s Manual C-10 A PPENDIX C &T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection between the modem and computer . Any data entered at the local D TE is modulated, then demo dulated, and returned to the local DTE. T o work properly , the modem must be off-line. Resu[...]

C-1 1 Appendix C A PPENDIX C NnError control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data. N0 Buffer mode. No error control. N1 Direct mode. N2 MNP or disconnect mode. The modem attemp ts to connect using MNP2-4 error control procedures. If this fails, the modem disconnects. T[...]

User ’s Manual C-12 A PPENDIX C VnProtocol result code V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed. V1 Enable protocol result code a ppended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise %BView numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in th[...]

D-1 A PPENDIX D Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that dete rmine how a num ber of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec- tion fails. Y ou can also customize certa in A T commands such as the es[...]

User ’s Manual D-2 A PPENDIX D S0 Auto answ er ring number This register determines the number of rings the mo dem will count before automatically answering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if yo u do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When disabled, the modem can only answer with an A T A command. Range: 0-255 Default: 0 Units: rings S1Rin[...]

D-3 Appendix D A PPENDIX D S4Response formatting ch aracter (user defined) This register determines the ASCII va lue used as the line feed character . The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer . Range: 0-127, ASCII decimal Default: 10 (line feed) Units: ASCII S5Command line editing character (user defin e[...]

User ’s Manual D-4 A PPENDIX D S7Connection completion time-out This register sets the time, in secon ds, that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing (originate), or goes off- hook (answer). In or igi- nate mode, the timer is reset upon de tection of an answer to[...]

D-5 Appendix D A PPENDIX D S37Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum mo dem 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 24000 [...]

User ’s Manual D-6 A PPENDIX D A T command set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summar y Result Code Numeric Description OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not detec[...]

D-7 Appendix D A PPENDIX D Result Code Numeric Description DELA YED *2 88 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED *2 89 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL *2 90 Blacklist i s full *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is r eplaced by one of the following symbols, depend ing upon[...]

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E-1 A PPENDIX E Appendix E V .90/V .92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V .90 technology . The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits pe r second) when connected to an Inter- net service provider that supports V . 90/V .92. As with any modem, the actual throughput (speed of d ata transfer) depends on analog tele phone line conditi[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 A PPENDIX E T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Resul t code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 3200 0 bits/s 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 3600 0 bits/s 74 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 4000 0 bits/s 76 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 4400 0 bits/s 78 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 4800 0 bit[...]

E-3 Appendix E A PPENDIX E A T Command -V90=* V .90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets the maxi mum V .90 downstrea m that the modem attempts to connect. -V90=0 V .90 disabled -V90=1 V .90 enabled: automatic speed selection - maximum modem speed (default)[...]

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F-1 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal mo dem. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instructi on or touch any components not speci fi- cally described. Installing the modem board Note: The internal modem is pr einstalled. The followi n[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 A PPENDIX F Removing the modem board T o remove the internal modem. 1. Save your data, quit Windows and turn of f the power . 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral devices. 3. T urn th e computer upside down and remove the battery pack. 4. Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove the cover . 5. Remov[...]

G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get you r W ireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of paramet ers. Card specifications Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of W ireless LAN cards may vary according to: ◆ Country/region where the product was purch ased ◆ T ype of product W ireless [...]

User ’s Manual G-2 A PPENDIX G The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communicat ions at lower transmit range may travel lar ger distances. ◆ The range of your wirel ess devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. ◆ Range is[...]

G-3 Card specifications A PPENDIX G Wireless IEEE 802.1 1 Channe ls Sets (1 1G T urbo Mode) When installing W ireless LAN cards, th e channel configuration is managed as follows: ◆ For wireless clients that operate in a W ireless LAN infrastructure, the W ire- less LAN card will automat ically start operation at the channel iden tified by the W i[...]

User ’s Manual G-4 A PPENDIX G Wireless Chan nels Sets (T urb o Mode) *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countrie s/Regions for us e for the countries/ regions that in which these channels can be used. *3 These channels are availabl e to A/B/G combo type only . *4 A vailable Area: US (USA , CANADA) only . Frequency Ran[...]

H-1 A PPENDIX H Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’ s AC input plug must be compatible with the various intern a- tional AC power outlets and the cord must meet th e standards for the country/ region in wh ich it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 meters W ire size: Minimum 0.75 mm 2 C[...]

User ’s Manual H-2 A PPENDIX H The following illustrations show the pl ug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved[...]

I-1 A PPENDIX I Appendix I Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers, printed on a label on the bottom of the computer , indicate the CPU, LCD, memory , HDD, ODD modules, com- munication and graphics devices.[...]

User ’s Manual I-2 A PPENDIX I Configurations The following table shows the compu ter configuration indi cated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbreviati ons used on the label. The explanations are to the left of the shading. Abbreviations are not li mited to those in this ch art. They may change without notice. *Figures indicate the CPU operat[...]

Glossary-1 Glossary The terms in t his glossary cover the topics discussed in t his manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American N ational Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic in[...]

Glossary-2 G LOSSARY AccuPoint (Abbreviations continued) SO-DIMM: small-outline dual i n-line memory mod ule SVGA: super video graphics adapter SDRAM: synchronized dynamic ran- dom access memory TFT : thin-film tran sistor UAR T : universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter USB: Universal Serial Bus VESA: V ideo Electronic Standards Association VGA[...]

Glossary-3 G LOSSARY asynchronous: Lacking regular time relationship. As applied to comput er communications, asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regul ar time inter- vals. AUTOEXEC.BA T : A batch file that executes a series of MS-DOS com- mands and p rograms each[...]

Glossary-4 G LOSSARY cache memory C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases pro- cessor speed and data transfer rate. When the CPU reads data from main memory , it stores a copy of this data in cache memory . The next time the CPU needs that same data, it loo ks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory , which[...]

Glossary-5 G LOSSARY compatibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being trans- ferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or parts (of a system) whi[...]

Glossary-6 G LOSSARY device driver device driver: A program that con- trols communication between a spe- cific peripheral device and the computer . The CONFIG.SYS file con- tains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to ma ke system settings or record other information . disk dr[...]

Glossary-7 G LOSSARY execute: T o interpret and execute an instruction . Extended Ca pability Po rt: An i ndus- try standard that provides a data buffer , switchable forward and reverse data transmission, and run l ength encoding (RLE) support. F fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of u[...]

Glossary-8 G LOSSARY hot dock/undock hot dock/undock: Connecting or dis- connecting a device to or from the computer while the computer ’ s power is turned on. hotkey: The computer’ s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key , Fn , can be used to set system parameters, such as speaker volume. HW Setup: A T OSH[...]

Glossary-9 G LOSSARY keyboard: An input device contain- ing switches that are activated by man- ually pressing marked keys. Each keystroke activates a switch that trans- mits a specific code to the computer . For each key , the transmitted code is, in turn, rep resentative of the ( ASCII) character marked on the key . kilobyte (KB): A unit of data [...]

Glossary-10 G LOSSARY monitor monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu - meric characters or graphic images. See CR T . motherboard: A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It usu- ally contains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’ s basic func- tions a[...]

Glossary-1 1 G LOSSARY parity: 1) The symmetrical relation- ship between tw o parameter values (integers) both of which are either on or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial communications, an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd. Parity can be set to none, odd, or even. password: A uniq[...]

Glossary-12 G LOSSARY restart restart: Resetting a computer without turning it off (also called ‘warm boot’ or ‘soft reset’). T o restart the comp uter , press Ctrl + Alt + Del while the com- puter is on. See also boot. RCA jack: A single-pin connector that carries composite video signals, which include both contrast and color information. [...]

Glossary-13 G LOSSARY S-video: This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color , which produces a video im age superior to that produced by a composite con- nection. See also RCA jack. synchronous: Having a constant time interval between su ccessive bits, char- acters or events. system disk: A disk that has been for- matted with an o[...]

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Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 1-6, 2-6 DC IN 15V port 2-5 additional 1-14, 8-11 connecting 3-5 ASCII characters 5-9 Auto power on, See Power B Battery , See also Battery pack charging 6-8 extending life 6-12 indicator 2-10, 6-3 monitoring capacity 6-10 real time clock 6-5 safety precautions 6-5 types 6-4 Battery pack 6-5 additional 8-11 location 2-6 r[...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 I NDEX Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-3 Fn + F1 (instant security) 5-4 Fn + F2 (power save mode) 5-4 Fn + F3 (standby) 5-4 Fn + F4 (hibernation) 5-4 Fn + F5 (display selection) 5-5 Fn + F6 (display brightness) 5-5 Fn + F7 (display brightness) 5-5 Fn + F8 (wireless setting) 5-5 Fn + F9 (T ouch Pad mode) 5-6 Fn + F10 [...]

Index-3 I NDEX installing 8-8 removing 8-10 slots 1-3 Microphone, See sound system, microphone Microprocessor , See Processor Modem 1-8, 4-28 connecting 4-30 disconnecting 4-31 jack location 2-5 problems 9-22 region selection 4-28 using 4-28 Monitor external 8-12, See also Vi d e o modes and Ports problems 9-19 Moving the computer 4-35 N Numeric ke[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 I NDEX USB 9-21 W ireless LAN 9-24 Processor 1-3 R Real time clock battery , See Battery Recovery Media 3-12 S Screen, See Displa y ScrLock (Fn + F12), See Soft keys Security lock 1-9 attaching 8-15 location 2-5 Self T est, See Problems Serial port , See Ports, serial adaptor 1-14, 2-17, 8-11 options 1-14 Soft keys 5-2 curs[...]