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T OSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User ’ s Manual[...]
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Copyright © 2003 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 liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the informa- tion contained herein. TOSHIBA Satellite M30 Series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual [...]
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FCC information Product Name : Satellite M30 Model number : PSM30 FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference [...]
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FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 . This device may not cause harmful interference. 2 . This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740[...]
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Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an uncond[...]
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Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business 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 are made, th[...]
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Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can. In order to do this, it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment, the telephone company will give yo[...]
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Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not[...]
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3 The standard connecting arrangement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ11C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below. Canada: 1353A-L4AINT Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. [...]
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Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementati[...]
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ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: (a ) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the cal[...]
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General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications. The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork. The T[...]
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COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST AND ARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. 130KMT Manufactured by Panasonic Communi- cations Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku Fukuoka, Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Optical disc drive safety instructions NOTE: Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section. CD-RW/DVD[...]
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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 CORPORA TION 1-1, SHIBAURA 1-CHOME MINA TO-KU, T OKYO 105-8001, JAP AN DVD-R/-RW drives TOSHIBA SD-R6012 CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD-R/-RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this produ[...]
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COMPLIES WITH FD A RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST AND ARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. 130KMT Manufactured by Panasonic Communi- cations Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-Chome Minoshima Hakata-Ku Fukuoka, Japan CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 DVD Multi drives Panasonic UJ-811 CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD Multi drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product,[...]
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THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T D A TE OF MANUF ACTURE. MANUF ACTURED: Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, T okyo , Japan TEAC DV-W22E This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the ra[...]
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International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To preve[...]
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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST- MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE- DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN[...]
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xix T able of Contents Preface Manual contents .............................................................................. xxvi Conventions .................................................................................... xxvii Abbreviations ................................................................................... xxvii Icons ......[...]
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xx Back side ........................................................................................... 2-4 Underside ........................................................................................... 2-6 Front with the display open .............................................................. 2-7 Indicators .............................[...]
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xxi Audio/Video controls ........................................................................ 4-8 Mode control button ........................................................................... 4-8 Controls for CD/DVD and Digital Audio ............................................. 4-8 Next and Previous buttons ..................................[...]
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xxii Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys ................................................................................. 5-1 F1 … F12 function keys .................................................................... 5-2 Soft keys: Fn key combinations ....................................................... 5-2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyb[...]
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xxiii Hot keys ........................................................................................... 6-18 Panel power on/off .......................................................................... 6-18 System Auto Off .............................................................................. 6-18 Chapter 7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup .[...]
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xxiv Chapter 9 T roubleshooting Problem solving process .................................................................. 9-1 Preliminary checklist .......................................................................... 9-1 Analyzing the problem ....................................................................... 9-2 Hardware and system chec[...]
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xxv Appendixes Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ......................................................... B-1 Appendix C AT Commands .................................................................................. C-1 Appendix [...]
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xxvi User's Manual Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite M30 series computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite M30 [...]
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xxvii Chapter 6, Power, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. It also tells how to set passwords. Chapter 7, HW Setup, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. Chapter 8, Optional Devices , describes the optional hardware available. Chapter 9, Troubleshooting , suggests courses of action[...]
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xxviii User's Manual Key operation 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 press t[...]
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xxix General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury, damage to the computer or impaired performance. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions [...]
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User's Manual xxx PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system. Computer operation is [...]
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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 features described in this manual might not function properly if you use an operating system that was not prein- stalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack yo[...]
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1-2 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION • Infrared Device Driver • Online manual ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Product Recovery CD-ROM Documentation • Satellite M30 Portable Personal Computer User's Manual • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional manual package • Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort • End User License Agreement I[...]
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1-3 I NTRODUCTION Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes wit[...]
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1-4 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION DVD-R/-RW drive A full-size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 16 speed, CD- RW at up to 10 [...]
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1-5 I NTRODUCTION Ports Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device (ECP compatible). External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compat- ible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that (USB 2.0) comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster t[...]
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1-6 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals. Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input. Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V.90 and V.92. (In the U.S. [...]
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1-7 I NTRODUCTION Special features Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer, Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically. Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the com[...]
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1-8 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION System automatic This feature automatically shuts down the system in Standby/Hibernation standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified. You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate item o[...]
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1-9 I NTRODUCTION Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme files. TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program, open the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. HW Setup This prog[...]
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1-10 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Drag’n Drop This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs and DVDs CD+DVD with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs and DVDs in the following formats: audio and data CDs and data DVDs. Audio CDs can play on a standard stereo CD player. TOSHIBA Password This utility lets you set a password that restrict[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various components of your computer. Become familiar 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 position. I NDICATORS (1) M ODE CONTROL A UDIO /V IDEO I NDIC[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-2 Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso- (Infrared model ciation (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, only) 1.15 Mbps, 115.2 Kbps, 57.6 Kbps, 38.4 Kbps, 19.2 Kbps or 9.6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1.1 compatible external devices. Volume control Use this dial to [...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-3 Right side Parallel port This Centronics-compatible, 25-pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. This port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI [...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-4 Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automati- cally disabled. Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural m[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-5 LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for details. CAUTIONS: 1. Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable [...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-6 Underside Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer. Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer. B ATTERY RELEASE LATCH B ATTERY SAFETY LOCK M EMORY MODULE COVER Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Memory module This cover protects two memory module sockets. One or cove r two[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-7 Front with the display open Figure 2-6 shows the front of the computer with the display open. To open the display, slide the display latch on the front of the display and lift up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display hinge The display hinge holds the display sc[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-8 Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, generated by the system. Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into your applications. See Using the microphone in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Power button Press the p[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-9 Indicators Indicators The following indicators on the front of the computer can be monitored even when the display panel is closed. CD/DVD D IGITAL A UDIO DC IN P OWER B ATTERY Figure 2-7 System indicators CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics , for[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-10 The following indicators are next to the keyboard under the display panel. Figure 2-8 Indicators Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing the built-in hard disk. CD/DVD The CD/DVD indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing a CD/DVD. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics , fo[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-11 The following indicators show the status of the display overlay. Figure 2-9 Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights blue, you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Numeric mode You can use the keypad ove[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-12 USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port. Figure 2-10 USB diskette drive Disk-In-Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed. Indicator Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot. Eject button When a [...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-13 Optical media drives One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-RW/DVD- ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive or DVD Multi drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on loading and unloadi[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-14 DVDs ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Formats The drives support the following formats: • DVD-ROM • D[...]
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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-15 DVD-R/-RW drive The full- size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge. DVD read 8 speed (maximum) DVD-R write 1 speed DV[...]
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User's Manual T HE G RAND T OUR 2-16 Universal AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region. To rechar[...]
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3-1 G ETTING S TARTED Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Setting up your work space — for your health and safety NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort . This guide, which is included with the [...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-2 General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Make sure the AC power cord conne[...]
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3-3 G ETTING S TARTED Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Place your chair so that the keyboard[...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-4 Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Avoid placing the [...]
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3-5 G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the universal AC adaptor Attach the universal AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The universal AC adaptor can be connected to any po[...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-6 3 . Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators 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 right. 2 . Lift the p[...]
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3-7 G ETTING S TARTED 2 . Press and hold the computer’s power button for two or three seconds. Figure 3-5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can clic[...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-8 CAUTION: Make sure the Disk indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk (disc). 3 . Click start then click Turn Off Computer . From the Turn Off Com- puter menu select Turn Off . 4 . Turn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUT[...]
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3-9 G ETTING S TARTED ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You can use the panel power off feature. Starting Hibernation NOTE: You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4 . See Chapter 5, Th[...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-10 Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the Disk indicator will light. After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral[...]
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3-11 G ETTING S TARTED 4. If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital, be sure to shut down the computer in hiberna- tion mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference. Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Restores the previous working environment more rapid[...]
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User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 3-12 Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise. Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you re[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad, USB diskette drive (optional in some models), optical media drives, audio/video controls, modem, wireless communication features and LAN. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs. T ouch[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-2 Using the USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive connects to the computer’s USB port. It accommodates 1.44- megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand Tour , for more information. Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive To connect the drive, plug the diskette drive connector [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-3 Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it: 1 . Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped. CAUTION: If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing [...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-4 Loading discs To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-3 to 4-7. 1 . a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer slightly. Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s power is off. If the power is [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-5 2 . Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened. Figure 4-5 Pulling the drawer open 3 . Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. Figure 4-6 Inserting a CD/DVD Using optical media drives[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-6 NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD/DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD/DVD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in figure 4-6. CAUTIONS: 1. Do not touch the l[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-7 Using optical disc drives Removing discs To remove the CD/DVD, follow the steps below and refer to figure 4-8. CAUTION: Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the optical media drive. Wait for the drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer. Also, if the CD/DVD is spinning when you open the dra[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-8 Audio/Video controls This section describes how to use the audio/video control buttons. You do not have to turn on the computer’s operating system to play audio CD/DVDs. The following controls let you use the computer as a stand-alone CD/DVD player. When the operating system is running, the buttons contro[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-9 You press If power is on, it turns off. If If power is on, it turns Mode Control power is off it turns on in off. for three CD player mode. seconds OS is running The mode changes to The mode changes to and you press Digital/Audio. CD/DVD. Mode Control NOTES: 1. If the computer power is off, the CD/DVD control functions only f[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-10 Play/Pause and Stop buttons A single button on a rocker controls the Play/Pause and Stop functions. Press on the icon to select the desired function. Play/Pause Press the icon to begin or pause play. Stop Press the icon to stop play. Audio This section describes audio controls including sound levels and po[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-11 Power management 1 . Clicked the Advanced tab. 2 . Select the Enable Power Management check box. 3 . Input a time in Time to Power Saving State . NOTE: If the Enable Power Management check box is not selected, the audio controller always runs. Figure 4-9 Advanced window Sound quality Adjust the equalizer settings to enhance [...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-12 Feedback Your computer’s built-in microphone can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications and to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions. Since your computer also has built-in speakers, “feedback” may be heard under certain conditions. Feedback occurs when sou[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-13 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufac- turers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-14 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains, or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-15 Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/- RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM: Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of In[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-16 Read/write function chart Disc type CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RW Read Write Drag’n Drop CD+DVD*2 WinDVD Creator*2 DVD-Video*3 DVD VR*3 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No (DVD Video Recoding) Yes Yes Yes Yes *1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-17 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R/RW and DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD. M[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-18 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD-RW disc. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD-RW disc. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Data written to a CD-R/DVD-R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Data de[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-19 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD, InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is not recommended. When writing or rewriting Please o[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-20 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to copy DVD- Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag’n Drop CD+DVD. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-21 Data verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD. 1 . Right-click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC Option window. 2 . Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare . 3 . Click the OK button. The “Reco[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-22 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You will need 2 GB of empty hard disk space for every hour to write to a DVD- R/-RW disc. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ You cannot edit DVD-RAM video data that has copyright protection, using InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum. Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-23 4 . Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes. 5 . Do not eat, smoke, or use erasers near your diskettes. Foreign particles inside the diskette’s jacket can damage the magnetic surface. 6 . Magnetic energy can destroy data on diskettes. Keep your diskettes away from speakers, radios, television sets and other sources of[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-24 4 . Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub- menu. • 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 location, the corresponding region is automati- cally sel[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-25 Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties. CAUTION: If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunica- tions Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-26 Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Se- quence Spread Spectrum/Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802.11 Wireless LAN standard (Revision A, B or G) and Turbo Mode. Supported features It supports the following fea[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-27 Wireless LAN Security ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Be sure to enable the WEP (encryption) function to prevent unauthorized access to your Wireless LAN. Such access can enable illegal intrusion into data, eavesdropping and loss or destruction of data. TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you enable the WEP function. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ TO[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-28 LAN The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. CAUTIONS: 1. Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. [...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-29 2 . Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-12 Connecting the LAN cable 3 . Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. NOTE: When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the[...]
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User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-30 Cleaning the computer To help ensure long, trouble-free operation, keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer. If the computer does get wet, turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry compl[...]
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O PERATING B ASICS 4-31 Heat dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowe[...]
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5-1 T HE K EYBOARD Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout your computer is config[...]
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User's Manual 5-2 T HE K EYBOARD F1 … F12 function keys 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 F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, keys marked [...]
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5-3 T HE K EYBOARD Soft keys: Fn key combinations The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101-key enhanced keyboard, shown in figure 5-1. The 101/102-key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key. It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller and has [...]
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User's Manual 5-4 T HE K EYBOARD Hot keys Hot keys ( Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computers. Sound mute: Pressing Fn + Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 t[...]
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5-5 T HE K EYBOARD Standby: When you press Fn + F3 , the computer enters Standby. To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future. Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4 , the computer enters Hibernation. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a [...]
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User's Manual 5-6 T HE K EYBOARD LCD Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver. NOTES[...]
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5-7 T HE K EYBOARD Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows : one activates the start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Windows start menu. This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button. Keypad overlay Your computer’s keyb[...]
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User's Manual 5-8 T HE K EYBOARD Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11 . The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5-2. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay. Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, [...]
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5-9 T HE K EYBOARD T emporarily using overlay (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 use the overlay for numeric e[...]
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P OWER 6-1 Chapter 6 Power The computer’s power resources include the universal AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power conditions The computer’s operating capability and b[...]
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6-2 User's Manual P OWER Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) A C Battery • Operates adaptor charge is • LED: Battery off no t above low DC IN off connected battery trigger point Battery • Operates charge is • L E D : Battery below low flashes orange battery DC IN off trigger point Battery Computer goe[...]
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P OWER 6-3 No light Under any other conditions, the indicator does not light. NOTE: If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out. When the battery’s temperature falls to a normal range, charge will resume. This occurs whether the computer’s power is on or off. DC IN indicat[...]
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6-4 User's Manual P OWER Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the battery pack while the universal AC adaptor is connected. CAUTIONS: 1. The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed[...]
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P OWER 6-5 Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance. Safety precautio[...]
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6-6 User's Manual P OWER 6 . Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device’s manufacturer. Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities. Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fire or rupture of the battery pack. 7 . Never subject a battery p[...]
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P OWER 6-7 Care and use of the battery pack Caution 1 . Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired, or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack’s power is exhausted. Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data. 2 . Never dispose of b[...]
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6-8 User's Manual P OWER Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and automatica[...]
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P OWER 6-9 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. To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F). ?[...]
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6-10 User's Manual P OWER 2. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity will gradually decrease. Therefore, an often used, older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged. In this case, Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% charge for both the old [...]
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P OWER 6-11 Care and use of the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods: Standard battery pack about 4 days (Standby mode) about 22 days (Boot mode) High-capacity battery pack about 9 days (Standby mode) about 45 day[...]
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6-12 User's Manual P OWER Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced. You might [...]
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P OWER 6-13 5 . Slide the battery safety lock forward to free the battery release latch. 6 . Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then slide out the battery pack. Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to you[...]
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6-14 User's Manual P OWER 1 . Turn the computer’s power off. 2 . Disconnect all cables connected to the computer. 3 . Insert the battery pack. 4 . Secure the battery safety lock. Figure 6-2 Securing the battery pack TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security: User and Supervisor. NOTE: Pass[...]
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P OWER 6-15 User Password field ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Set (button) Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters. After a pass- word is set, you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer. NOTE: After you set the password, a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a diskette or other media. I[...]
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6-16 User's Manual P OWER ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Disable (button) Click this button to invalidate the token. You cannot revalidate old tokens, but you can use the same SD cards to create new tokens. Supervisor password To set a supervisor password, follow the steps below. 1 . Click Start . 2 . Click Run . 3 . Enter the following: C:Program Files[...]
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P OWER 6-17 To enter a password manually, follow these steps: 1 . Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started . The following message will be displayed: Figure 6-3 BIOS password window 2 . Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the password. NOTE: If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer shuts off. In[...]
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6-18 User's Manual P OWER Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn + F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation . See Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. Panel power on/off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display[...]
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7-1 HW S ETUP Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer. TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Parallel/ Printer, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU and LAN . Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup, click start , click Control Panel and select TOSHIBA HW Setup . HW Set[...]
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User's Manual 7-2 HW S ETUP About Click About to display the HW Setup version. Parallel/Printer This tab 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 are ECP and Standard Bi-directional . ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Por[...]
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7-3 HW S ETUP Temporarily changing the priority To temporarily change the boot drive, follow the steps below. 1 . Hold down F12 and boot the computer. 2 . A menu will be displayed with the following icons: Hard Drive, Removable Devices, CD/DVD-ROM Drive and Network Boot. The selected boot device will be effective only for the next boot. 3 . Use the[...]
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User's Manual 7-4 HW S ETUP Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network when Wake-up on LAN is enabled. [PXE] Sets PXE as the protocol. (Default) [RPL] Sets RPL as the protocol. NOTE: The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off. Leave the universal AC adaptor connected while[...]
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7-5 HW S ETUP LAN Wake-up on LAN This features lets the computer’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Enabled Enables Wake-up on LAN. Disabled Disables Wake-up on LAN. (Default) CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. NOTE: The Wake-up on LAN function consumes po[...]
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8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ PC cards ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SD cards ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory e[...]
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User's Manual 8-2 O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 32-bit cards, including CardBus PC cards, which provide superior performance for[...]
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8-3 O PTIONAL D EVICES Removing a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1 . Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2 . Click PC card . 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 remove it. Figure 8-2 Removing a PC card [...]
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User's Manual 8-4 O PTIONAL D EVICES SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory. The cards have a high leve[...]
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8-5 O PTIONAL D EVICES SD cards Removing an SD card To remove an SD card, follow the steps below. 1 . Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2 . Point to SD card and click. 3 . Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly. 4 . Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-4 Removing an SD card CAUTIONS: 1. Make sure the SD [...]
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User's Manual 8-6 O PTIONAL D EVICES 3 . The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way. Do not try to force the card into the slot. 4 . Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot. Press the SD card until you hear it click into place. 5 . Do not twist or bend SD cards. 6 . Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store[...]
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8-7 O PTIONAL D EVICES Installing memory 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 off. 2 . Remove universal AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer. 3[...]
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User's Manual 8-8 O PTIONAL D EVICES 5 . Fit the memory module’s connectors into the socket at about a 45 degree angle and push the module down until latches on either side snap into place. Figure 8-6 Seating the memory module CAUTIONS: 1. Be careful not to drop the screw inside the computer. 2. Do not touch the connectors on the memory modu[...]
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8-9 O PTIONAL D EVICES Universal AC adaptor 5 . Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out. CAUTIONS: 1. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and the circuits located close to the memory modules will become hot. In this case, let them cool to room temperature before you replace them. 2. Do not touch the connectors on the m[...]
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User's Manual 8-10 O PTIONAL D EVICES USB FDD kit The 3 1/2" external diskette drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on connecting the 3 1/2" external diskette drive module, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the comp[...]
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8-11 O PTIONAL D EVICES NOTE: If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in Display Properties. Follow the steps below. a. Click start and click Control Panel . b. Double-click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window. c. Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button. d. Click the nView Display Mode tab, clic[...]
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User's Manual 8-12 O PTIONAL D EVICES 7 . Turn on the computer. 8 . Start the HW Setup program. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup . 9 . Select the Parallel/Printer tab from the TOSHIBA HW Setup window. 1 0 . Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK . 1 1 . Choose Reboot for the change to take effect. 1 2 . Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wiz[...]
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8-13 O PTIONAL D EVICES ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ If you connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from another i.LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer, data frames might be dropped. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer, before you: • Connect/disconnect an i.LINK device to/from the comput[...]
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User's Manual 8-14 O PTIONAL D EVICES Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer. Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer. Figure 8-8 Security lock[...]
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9-1 T ROUBLESHOOTING Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Problem solving process Re[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will hel[...]
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9-3 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, check your hard- ware. First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source. The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals. Hardware and system checklist This section di[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-4 Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the following 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 computer tries to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot P[...]
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9-5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Overheating power down If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally shut down. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the computer and DC IN indicator reaches room temperature, then turn it back on. flashes orange If the computer is still too warm, the [...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-6 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power . Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t The battery may be discharged. Connect the power the computer universal AC adaptor to ch[...]
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9-7 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist Battery doesn’t Check the power consumption settings in power the computer TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility. Consider using a as long as expected power saving mode. RTC Battery Problem Procedure The following message is displayed: 0250: RTC battery is low 0251: CMOS checksum is inconsistent The RTC ba[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-8 Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa- tion refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected. Press Fn + F10 and try typing again. Output to screen Make sure the software[...]
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9-9 T ROUBLESHOOTING Problems above Refer to your software’s documentation to remain unresolved determine if the software is causing the or other problems difficulty. occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue. Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a boot from hard disk CD-ROM [...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-10 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely a CD/DVD in the drive closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated. It should lie fla[...]
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9-11 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are listed in the Optical media drives section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour . Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing, make sure you are observing the following precautions: • Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. • Do[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-12 Check whether the CD/DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Some CD/DVDs The software or hardware configuration may run correctly, but be causing a problem. Make sure the others do not hardware [...]
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9-13 T ROUBLESHOOTING • Do not connect/ disconnect external devices or install/remove internal cards during writing. If problems persist, contact your dealer. DVD Multi drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely a CD/DVD in the drive closed. Pre[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-14 Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD-ROM: CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD (single/ multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), Enhanced CD (CD- EXTRA), CD-G (Audio CD only), Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD. It mus[...]
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9-15 T ROUBLESHOOTING Diskette drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Drive does not There may be a faulty cable connection. Check operate the connection to the computer and to the drive. You cannot access Try another diskette. If you can access the the external 3 1/2" diskette, the original disket[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-16 PC card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure PC card Reseat the PC card to make sure it is error occurs firmly connected. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm. Check the card’s documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Infrared po[...]
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9-17 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. Touch Pad Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume Pad operation its normal shape and try again to[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-18 USB mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer The system might be busy. If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume mouse operation its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port. Double-clicking Try changing the do[...]
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9-19 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device. Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed. Refer to your Windows XP documenta- tion for informat[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-20 Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. I f problems persist, contact your dealer. Annoying sound You may be experiencing feedback. Re[...]
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9-21 T ROUBLESHOOTING Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Modem Refer to Appendix C and D . Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer’s internal modem software can’t settings are correct. Refer to Phone and Modem init[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-22 A CONNECT display Check the error control setting in your is quickly replaced by communications application. NO CARRIER You can also use the ATN command. Refer to Appendix C, AT Commands . Character display In data transmission, make sure the parity bit becomes garbled and stop bit settings correspond with [...]
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9-23 T ROUBLESHOOTING Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN adminis- trator. For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operat- ing Basics . Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer’s wireless Wireless L AN communication switch is set to on. If problems persist,[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-24 Printer Refer also to the Parallel printer sections in Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation. Problem Procedure Printer does not Check that the printer is connected to an electric turn on. outlet. Make sure the outlet i[...]
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9-25 T ROUBLESHOOTING i.LINK (IEEE1394) Problem Procedure i.LINK device does Make sure the cable is securely connected to not function the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click the Add Hardware icon. Follow the on-screen directions. Restart Win[...]
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User's Manual T ROUBLESHOOTING 9-26 Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below: Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty. Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde N.S.W. 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of [...]
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A PPENDIX A A-1 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight 2.81 kilograms Size 360 (w) x 270 (d) x 25.4/35.9 (h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body) Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature humidity Operating 5°C ([...]
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A PPENDIX A A-2 User's Manual Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU A A Type of line Telephone line (analog only) Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Computer’s speaker Communication specifications Communication Data: Full duplex system Fax: Half duplex Communication Data p[...]
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B-1 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Wide Extended Graphics Array (WXGA) support for the internal LCD and external monitors. The [...]
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User's Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates. Also, if your software supports both grap[...]
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B-3 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D CR T Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) D VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono Mono 7 0 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8[...]
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User's Manual B-4 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (WXGA) Resolution L C D CR T Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 12[...]
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B-5 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table 2 Video modes (WXGA) continued Resolution L C D CR T Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K/6[...]
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User's Manual B-6 A PPENDIX B Table 2 Video modes (WXGA) continued Resolution L C D CR T Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 (Virtual) 75 85 100 1600 x 12[...]
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C-1 A PPENDIX C Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type AT commands manually. However, there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes AT commands for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering AT commands is: ATXn where X is the AT [...]
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User's Manual C-2 A PPENDIX C A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. B n Communication standard setting This command determines the communication 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). [...]
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C-3 A PPENDIX C ; Return to command mode. Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number, without 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. E n Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters e[...]
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User's Manual C-4 A PPENDIX C L n 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 (default). L3 High volume. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off. M0 The speaker is off. M1 The spe[...]
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C-5 A PPENDIX C Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise On Return online to data mode O0 Instructs the modem to exit online command mode and return to data mode (see AT escape sequence, +++). O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to online data mode. O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to online data mode. Result[...]
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User's Manual C-6 A PPENDIX C T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received. This is the default setting. V n DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress and negotiation progress me[...]
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C-7 A PPENDIX C X 5 Enable Enable OK, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODIAL TONE, BUSY , CONNECT <RA TE>, RRING, NO BONGTONE, DELA YED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER, WARBLE, CALL WAITING 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 dial tone, and d[...]
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User's Manual C-8 A PPENDIX C &C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’s carrier signal is detected, and off when the carrier signal is not detected (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise & D n DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal. &D0 Ign[...]
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C-9 A PPENDIX C &Gn V.22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone, if any, to transmit while transmitting in the high band (answer mode). This command is only used in V.22 and V.22bis mode. This option is not used in North America and is for international use only. &G0 Guard tone disabled (default). &G1 Sets guard [...]
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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 DTE is modulated, then demodulated, and returned to the local DTE. To work properly, the modem must be off-line. Result [...]
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C-11 A PPENDIX C Nn Error 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 attempts to connect using MNP2-4 error control procedures. If this fails, the modem disconnects. This is also [...]
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User's Manual C-12 A PPENDIX C Vn Protocol result code V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed. V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise % B View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted i[...]
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D-1 A PPENDIX D Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec- tion fails. You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape [...]
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User's Manual D-2 A PPENDIX D S 0 Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When disabled, the modem can only answer with an ATA command. Range: 0-255 Default: 0 Units: rings S 1 Rin[...]
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D-3 A PPENDIX D S 4 Response formatting character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII value 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 S 5 Command line editing character (user defined) This regi[...]
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User's Manual D-4 A PPENDIX D S 7 Connection completion time-out This register sets the time, in seconds, 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 originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone[...]
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D-5 A PPENDIX D S3 7 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 = 11 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 1[...]
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User's Manual D-6 A PPENDIX D A T command set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description O K 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 M odem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not de[...]
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D-7 A PPENDIX D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED* 2 8 8 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED* 2 8 9 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL* 2 9 0 Blacklist is full *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending upon the error c[...]
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E-1 A PPENDIX E Appendix E V .90 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 provider that supports V.90. As with any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line conditions, which can vary c[...]
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User's Manual E-2 A PPENDIX E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection No. Result code Description 7 0 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 7 2 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 7 4 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 7 6 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 7 8 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 8 0 CONNECT [...]
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E-3 A PPENDIX E * EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V 4 2 V.42 error control only NoEC N o error control protocol [...]
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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 modem. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described. Installing the internal modem NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled. The following is[...]
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F-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX F Removing the internal modem To remove the internal modem, follow the steps below. 1 . Save your data and turn off the computer. 2 . Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device. 3 . Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. 4 . Remove one screw securing the memory module cover. 5 . Pu[...]
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G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card specifications Form Factor n Mini PCI TypeIII Compatibility n Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Al[...]
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G-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX G n Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (Revision B and G) Modulation Technique n DSSS-CCK, DSSS-DQPSK, DSSS- DBPSK (Revision B) n OFDM-BPSK, OFDM-QPSK, OFDM- 16QAM, OFDM-64QAM (Revision A, G and Turbo Mode) The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of wireless communi- cation. Communications at lo[...]
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G-3 A PPENDIX G *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/regions that in which these channels can be used. When installing Wireless LAN Cards, the channel configuration is managed as follows: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, the [...]
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G-4 User's Manual A PPENDIX G Wireless Channels Sets (Turbo Mode) Channel ID Frequency Range 5150-5850 MHz Note 42 5210 U S only * 50 5250 U S only * 58 5290 U S only * 15 2 5760 U S only * 16 0 5800 U S only * *: Available Area: US (USA, CANADA) only[...]
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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 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: Length: Minimum 2 meters Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm 2 Current r[...]
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H-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX H The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U.S.A. and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Europe. USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency[...]
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A PPENDIX I I-1 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, communication and graphics devices.[...]
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A PPENDIX I User's Manual I-2 Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the labe l. The explanations are to the left of the shading. Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart. They may change without notice. U P C M - m u i t n e P D C L y r [...]
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Glossary-1 G LOSSARY Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP : accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: basic [...]
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Glossary-2 G LOSSARY alphanumeric: Keyboard characters including letters, numbers and other symbols, such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols. alternating current (AC): Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals. analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion [...]
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Glossary-3 G LOSSARY asynchronous: Lacking regular time relationship. As applied to computer communications, asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals. B backup: A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed. batch fi[...]
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Glossary-4 G LOSSARY capacity: The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette (floppy disk) or hard disk. It is usually described in terms of kilobytes (KB), where one KB = 1024 bytes and megabytes (MB), where one MB = 1024 KB. card: Synonym for board . See board. CardBus: An industry standard bus for 32-bit P[...]
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Glossary-5 G LOSSARY configuration: The specific compo- nents in your system (such as the terminal, printer, and disk drives) and the settings that define how your system works. You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration. control keys: A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function wit[...]
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Glossary-6 G LOSSARY disk drive: The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer’s memory. It also writes data from memory to the disk. To accomplish these tasks, the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk storage: Storing data on magnetic disk. Data is arranged on concent[...]
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Glossary-7 G LOSSARY escape guard time: A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data, and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem. execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standard that provides a data [...]
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Glossary-8 G LOSSARY hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F. host computer: The computer that controls, regulates, and transmits information to a device or another computer. hotkey: The computer’s feature in[...]
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Glossary-9 G LOSSARY M main board: See motherboard. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second. See also hertz. menu: A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen. Also called a screen. microprocessor: A hardware [...]
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Glossary-10 G LOSSARY O OCR: Optical Character Recognition (reader). A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device. online state: A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data. operating system: A group of programs that controls the basic o[...]
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Glossary-11 G LOSSARY parity: 1) The symmetrical relation- ship between two 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 unique[...]
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Glossary-12 G LOSSARY ROM: Read Only Memory : A nonvolatile memory chip manufac- tured to contain information that controls the computer’s basic operation. You cannot access or change information stored in ROM. S SCSI: Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices. SD cards: Se[...]
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Glossary-13 G LOSSARY subpixel: Three elements, one red, one green and blue (RGB), that make up a pixel on the color LCD. The computer sets subpixels indepen- dently, each may emit a different degree of brightness. See also pixel. synchronous: Having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events. system disk: A disk that ha[...]
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Index Index-1 I NDEX Index Cleaning the computer 4-30 ConfigFree 1-9 Cooling (heat dispersal) 1-8 fan 2-2 settings 4-31 vents precaution 2-2 location 2-2 CPU, See Processor D Diskette drive 1-3 USB kit 1-10, 8-10 using 4-2 view 2-12 Display 1-4, 2- 7 automatic power off 1-7 brightness decrease 5-5 brightness increase 5-6 location 2-7 opening 3-6 pr[...]
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User's manual Index-2 I NDEX DVD Video Player 1-9 E Environment 3-1 Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3-2 placement 3-2 Ergonomics lighting 3-4 seating and posture 3-3 work habits 3-4 Expansion memory, See Memory F Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simula- tion) 5-3 Fn + Enter 5-3 Fn + Esc (sound mute) 5-4 Fn + F1 (instant [...]
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Index Index-3 I NDEX K Keyboard 1-4, 5-1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 F1 … F12 function keys 5-2 Fn Sticky key 5-6 hot keys 5-4 problems 9-8 typewriter keys 5-1 wakeup 7-4 Windows special keys 5-7 Keypad overlay 1-8, 5-7 arrow mode 5-7 numeric mode 5-8 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) 5-8 temporarily using overlay (overlay off) 5[...]
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User's manual Index-4 I NDEX supervisor 6-16 token 6-15 user 6-14 PC card 1-5, 2-3 inserting 8-2 location of slot 2-2 problems 9-16 removing 8-3 Pointing device, See Touch Pad Ports external monitor 1-5 i . LINK 1-5 infrared 1-5 parallel 1-5 S-Video out 1-5 USB 1-5 Power button location 2-7 conditions 6-1 cords Appendix H indicator 6-3 panel o[...]
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Index Index-5 I NDEX location of slot 2-2 problems 9-15 removing 8-5 Security lock 1-6, 1-10, 2-2 connecting 8-14 location 2-2 Self test, See Problems Soft keys emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 Enter 5-3 right Ctrl key 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system 1-5 headphone jack 1-6, 2-4 location 2-3 microphone 1-5, 2-8 control 4-10 feed back 4-12 microphone jac[...]
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