Toshiba TE2000 manual

T OSHIBA TE2000 Port a ble Perso n al Computer User’s M a nual[...]

Copyright © 2001 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 TE2000 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition [...]

EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: PS600* conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary Inf ormation: “The product complies with the require ments of the Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC a nd/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/05/EEC.” This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordan[...]

Network Compatibility State ment This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional require- ments conditional in EG 201 121. Germany ATAAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05,08,09,12,14,17 Greece ATAAB AN005,AN006 and GR01,02,03,04 Portugal [...]

Pursua nt to FCC CFR 47, Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ❑ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ❑ The registration number that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on eith[...]

If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immedi- ately remove it from your telephone line, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discon- tinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If ad[...]

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunicatio[...]

Note s for Users in Australia a nd New Ze ala nd Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compli- ance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set to Australia. The use of other country/r[...]

❑ Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minu[...]

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

Information to Wirele ss LAN User Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any Wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❑ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved [...]

Canada – Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.” L’utilisation de ce dispositif est au[...]

L’utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 10 (2457 MHz) et 11 (2462 MHz). Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, au-dessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de I’IBPT[...]

USA-Federal Communications Commission(FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the devices in a Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions: ❑ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❑ This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequ[...]

❑ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Car[...]

1. Sticker Please put the following sticker on devices incorporating this product. In the frequency bandwidth of this equipment, industrial device, scientific device, medical device like microwave oven, licensed premises radio station and non-licensed specified low-power radio station for mobile object identification system (RF-ID) that is used in [...]

3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday — Friday : 10:00 — 17:00 Toll Free Tel : 0120-13-1100 Direct Dial : 03-3457-5916 F AX : 03-5444-9450 Electronic communication device authorization This device obtains the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio statio[...]

United States of America and Canada Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. See FCC 47CFR part 15.19(b)(2) This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 / RSS-139 of the Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev[...]

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio o[...]

T OSHIBA D V D-ROM drive SD-C2502** safety in struction ** means any letters or numbers. CAUTIONS: 1 . The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. 2. Use[...]

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 prevent direct exposure to the [...]

M atsushita CD-R/R W drive UJDA340** safety in struction ** means any letters or numbers. CAUTIONS: 1 . The CD-R/RW drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. 2. Us[...]

Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH F DA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED: Ma nufactured by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62 4-Chome Minoshi ma, Ha kata-Ku Fukuoka,Ja pa n Location of the required la bel CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION: This appliance contai[...]

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling. APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARA[...]

Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH F DA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED: Ma nufactured by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62 4-Chome Minoshi ma, Ha kata-Ku Fukuoka,Ja pa n M atsushita CD-R W/D V D-ROM drive UJDA720** safety in struction ** means any letters or numbers. CAUTIONS: 1 . The CD-RW/D[...]

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 prevent direct exposure to the [...]

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 THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUN[...]

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 prevent direct exposure to the [...]

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling. APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARA[...]

TEAC D V D-ROM drive D V -28E** safety in struction ** means any letters or numbers. This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968," and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous in[...]

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 “AUTHO- RIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to th[...]

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 ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE[...]

Optical pickup Type : PU-2200 Manufacturer : TEAC CORPORATION Laser output : Less than 0.25m W on the objective lens Wavelength : 795nm Location of the required la bel 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 ma[...]

VORSICHT : Dieses Gerät enthält ein La ser-System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” kla ssifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsa nleitung sorgfältig dur ch und bewa hren diese bitte als Refer enz auf. Falls Pr obleme mit diesem Modell auftr eten, bena chrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste ?[...]

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA- TION EXPOSURE. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLEN[...]

Location of the required la bel 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 “AUTHO- RIZED service station.” [...]

ADVARSEL: Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hviket betyder, at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling. APPARATET BOR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARA[...]

HIT ACHI D V D-ROM drive GD R-8081N** safety in struction ** means any letters or numbers. CAUTIONS: 1 . The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. 2. U[...]

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 “AUTHO- RIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to th[...]

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[...]

xli T a ble of Contents Prefa c e Manual contents ............................................................................... xlvii Conventions ...................................................................................... xlvii Abbreviations ..................................................................................... xlvii Ico[...]

xlii Slim Select Bay modules ................................................................. 2-11 DVD-ROM drive ............................................................................... 2-12 CD-ROM drive .................................................................................. 2-13 CD-R/RW drive ....................................[...]

xliii Using 3 1/2" external diskette drive ................................................ 4-10 Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ....................................................... 4-11 Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ................................................... 4-12 Diskette care .....................................[...]

xliv Power indicators ................................................................................ 6-4 Battery indicators ................................................................................ 6-4 DC IN indicator ................................................................................... 6-4 Power indicator ...................[...]

xlv Addit ional AC ada ptor ........................................................................ 8-9 Battery charger ................................................................................... 8-9 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor ............................................................ 8-9 USB diskette drive .............................[...]

xlvi Hibernation ....................................................................................... 9-22 Memory expansion ........................................................................... 9-23 LAN .................................................................................................. 9-23 Wireless LAN .....................[...]

xlvii Pre f a ce Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA TE2000 series computer. This powerful, lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your 2000 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic oper[...]

xlviii User's Manual Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords, explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program. It also tells how to set a password. Chapter 8, Optional Device s , describes the optional hardware available. [...]

xlix 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 the third. ABC When pr[...]

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li General Pr e cautio n s 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 or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text[...]

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1-1 I NTRODUCTION Cha pter 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 may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your [...]

1-2 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Window s ® XP ❑ The following software is preinstalled: • Microsof t ® Window s ® XP Professional • Modem driver • Display Drivers for Windows • TOSHIBA Utilities • MouseWare • Sound Driver • DVD Video Player (Can be used only for DVD-ROM model) • Easy CD Creator (Can be used only for CD-R/R[...]

1-3 I NTRODUCTION • LAN Drivers • Infrared Device Driver • Microsof t ® Internet Explorer6.0 • TOSHIBA Power Saver • TOSHIBA Console • Online manual ❑ Documentation: • Microsof t ® Window s ® 2000 manual package • The same documentation that is supplied with Window s ® XP Professional. If any of the items are missing or damage[...]

1-4 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Memory Slots 128 or 256 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 512 MB system memory. Level 2 cache Provided to maximize performance. • Celeron™ : 128 KB • Pentiu m ® III processor-M : 512 KB Video RAM 16 MB of RAM is provided for video display. Disks Hard disk drive Th[...]

1-5 I NTRODUCTION CD-R/RW drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-R/RW drive module that lets you record CDs as well as run either digital versatile or compact disks without using an adaptor. It runs CDs and CD-Rs at maximum 24 speed and CD- RWs at maximum 14 speed. It writes CD-Rs at maximum 8 speed and CD-RWs at maximum 8 speed. This [...]

1-6 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION AccuPoint II Built-in A pointing device, the AccuPoint II, in the center of the keyboard and control buttons at the base of the keyboard enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows . Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. RTC battery The inte[...]

1-7 I NTRODUCTION Slots PC card A PC card slot accommodates: Two 5 mm Type II One 10.5 mm Type III Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Device s , for details. Multimedia Sound System Sound Blaster™ Pro™ and Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone. It also has a vo[...]

1-8 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Slim Select Bay Modules Slim Select Bay is a single-drive bay that accommodates a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, CD- RW/DVD-ROM drive, secondary hard disk drive or secondary battery. The Slim Select Bay utility enables hot docking of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system. Secur[...]

1-9 I NTRODUCTION Sp e c i al f e atur e s The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. Hotkeys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program. Keypad overlay Gray key[...]

1-10 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Auto power on This feature lets you set a time and date for the computer to turn on automatically. The feature is useful for receiving remote communications while you are asleep or away. You can specify the setting in Scheduled Tasks. Standby If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power withou[...]

1-11 I NTRODUCTION Fn-esse This Windows program lets you define your own “short- cut” keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows. To start the utility, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs (All Programs in Windows ® XP), point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Fn-esse. Supervisor Password This utility for Wind[...]

1-12 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Easy CD Creator This easy-to-use software lets you record CDs with just a few mouse clicks. You can create CDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard drive. The CDs you create are accessible through a driv[...]

1-13 I NTRODUCTION Slim Select Bay options The following modules can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. The user can select either a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a CD-R/CD-RW drive, a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive , a Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or a Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack to be preinstalled as a standard device. All other modules are options.[...]

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T HE G RAND T OUR 2-1 Ch a pter 2 The Gr a nd 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. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display c[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-2 S ECURITY LOCK SLOT Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association (IrDA 1.1) standards. It enables cableless 4 Mbps, 1.152 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 . Left side Figure 2-2 shows the computer’s left side[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-3 Slim Select Bay A CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-R/RW drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor, secondary battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. A weight saver can be installed when there is no module. Wireless Slide this switch toward the back of the computer to turn communication on Wireless LA[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-4 B a ck s ide Figure 2-4 shows the computer’s back side. Figure 2-4 The computer’s back side DC IN 15V The AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer. Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer . Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan. CAUTION: [...]

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). LAN indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the LAN. Serial port Use this 9-pin port to connect external ser[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-6 Docking port Use this port to connect an optional Port Replicator. CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the docking port. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. Docking holes These holes ensure a proper connection between the computer and an optional Port Replicator. Battery pack The [...]

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 computer and lift the display up. Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. Figure 2-6 The front with the display open Display screen The full-color LCD displ[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-8 AccuPoint II A pointer control device located in the center of the keyboard is used to control the on-screen pointer. Refer to the AccuPoint II section in Chapter 4, Operating Basic s . AccuPoint II Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu control buttons items or manipulate text and graphics d[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-9 Power source/system indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor. If the adaptor’s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, this indicator flashes orange. Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on. If you turn off the computer [...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-10 The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock indicator. When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor. Figure 2-8 Keypad overlay indicators When the CapsLoc[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-11 Slim Select Bay modules Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (white labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboar d . AC a d a ptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer.[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-12 D V D-ROM drive An optional full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disk without using an adaptor. It may be selected as a standard component or as an option. NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disk and faster at th[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-13 Slim Select Bay modules DVD-ROM drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly. Code Region 1 Canada, United States 2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 Southeast Asia, East As[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-14 CD, CD-R read 24 speed (maximum) CD-RW read 14 speed (maximum) CD-R write 8 speed (maximum) CD-RW write 8 speed (maximum) This drive supports the following formats: • Photo CD • CD-R • CD-ROM • CD-Rewritable • CD-ROM x A • CD-DA • CD-EXTRA • CD-Text NOTE: The physical features of this drive [...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-15 CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the CD- RW/DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD/DVD or the drive. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives and media are manufactured according to the specifica- tions of six mark[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-16 Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pa ck An optional battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase the computer’s battery power and operating time. For details, refer to the documenta- tion accompanying the secondary battery pack. Refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for details on installin[...]

3-1 G ETTING S TARTED Cha pter 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 computer, explai[...]

3-2 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Setting up your work spa ce Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintaine[...]

3-3 G ETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display. The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibili[...]

3-4 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 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 [...]

3-5 G ETTING S TARTED 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 to unlatch the display panel. 2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. NOTE: When you open the display, hold it with both hands an[...]

3-6 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side of the computer. Figure 3-4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery an[...]

3-7 G ETTING S TARTED T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power. NOTE: After you turn on the power for the first time, do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system (OS) and the OS has started up. 1. If the external diskette drive is connected, make sure it is empty. If a diskette is in the drive, press t[...]

3-8 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Windows XP Profe ssion al/2000 setup When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions. If you ordered Windows 2000, the operating system is not preinstalled. Follow the steps below to install the Wi[...]

3-9 G ETTING S TARTED 2. Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any CDs or diskette. CAUTION: Make sure the Disk, Slim Select Bay and Slim Select Bay’s module indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk. 3. If you are using Windows XP, click start then click Turn[...]

3-10 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 [...]

3-11 G ETTING S TARTED 4. Select the Power Save Modes window. 5. Double-click Power Mode (Full Power, Normal, etc.) and open the System Power Mode window. 6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid . 7. Click the OK button. Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibern[...]

3-12 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ You can use the panel p[...]

3-13 G ETTING S TARTED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ You change certain computer settings. ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. There are three ways to restart the computer system: 1. If you are using Windows XP, click start then click Turn off computer . From the Turn off computer menu select Resta[...]

3-14 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED similar to the one below will be shown while the software is being decompressed. Leave it until it disappears. Do not click Cancel . Figure 3-6 Software decompression window 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.[...]

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O PERATING B ASICS 4-1 Cha pter 4 Operating Ba sics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the AccuPoint II, optical media drives, the external diskette drive, the internal modem, the LAN and changing Slim Select Bay modules. It also provides tips on caring for your computer and heat dispersal. Using AccuPoint II To use [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-2 AccuPoint II precaution s Certain conditions can affect the on-screen pointer when using AccuPoint II. For example, the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint II operation or an error message may appear, if ❑ You touch the AccuPoint II during power-up. ❑ You apply constant, soft pressure during power-[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-3 Cha nging Slim Sele ct Bay module s This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay. The illustra- tions show replacement of the DVD-ROM drive with the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor. Therefore, the text refers to those modules. However, the procedures are the same for any of the modules: DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-4 In stalling a module Install the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor as described below. 1. Insert the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the computer as shown below and press until the ejector clicks. 2. If you want to lock the Slim Select Bay module, set the screw of the Slim Select Bay lock in the back hole. Figure [...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-5 Using optical media drives CD-R/RW drive Read CD, CD-R 24-speed (maximum) CD-RW 14-speed (maximum) Write CD-R 8-speed (maximum) CD-RW 8-speed (maximum) CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Read CD 24-speed (maximum) DVD 8-speed (maximum) Write CD-R 8-speed (maximum) CD-RW 8-speed (maximum) Loa ding CDs To load CDs, follow the steps below and [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-6 b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer’s power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object (about 1.5 cm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Figure 4-6 Manual release with the [...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-7 Using optical media drives 4. Lay the CD, label side up, in the drawer. NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD at an angle when you place it in the tray. After seating the CD, however, make sure it lies flat, as shown in fi[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-8 6. Push the center of the drawer to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. CAUTION: If the CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed, the CD might be damaged. Also, the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button. Figure 4-9 Closing the drawer Re moving CDs To remove the[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-9 Using optical media drives 2. There are indentations on the sides of the drawer to let you grasp the CD. Hold it gently and lift it out. NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD tray. Therefore, you will need to turn the CD at an angle when you remove it. Figure 4-10 Rem[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-10 5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold. Do not place heavy objects on your CD/DVDs. 6. If your CD/DVDs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD/ DVD. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-11 Using 3 1/2" external diskette drive NOTES: 1. The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 o while it is operating. 2. Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive. 3. If you need to boot the computer from the diskette dri[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-12 Disconnecting 3 1/2" dis kette 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 co[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-13 Wirele ss communication s Wirele ss LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard (Revision B). It supports the following features: ❑ Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 1[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-14 Wirele ss communication LED The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions. LED status Indication LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off. Automatic power down because of overheating. Power malfunction LED glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless LAN is turned o[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-15 LAN LAN circuits support 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. CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled. NOTE: Wake-up on LAN does not work witho[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-16 2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN’s jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-13 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. Disconnecting ca ble To disconnect the [...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-17 Figure 4-14 The Super Long Life Properties window Network Device Switch This feature lets you select actions that will enable or disable LAN and wireless LAN functions. The following settings can be made in NetworkDeviceSwitch utility. To make settings follow the steps below. 1. Click the NetworkDeviceSwitch icon. The icon i[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-18 Depending on the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility, the following four events can trigger a change in the Power Savings settings. To avoid these automatic changes, clear the Control device power management checkbox in the Power Saver utility. For details, refer to the Power Saver utility’s help[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-19 2. The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar. Figure 4-14 The Region Selection icon (Windows ® XP) Figure 4-15 The Region Selection icon (Windows ® 2000) 3. Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports. A sub menu for telephony location information wi[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-20 Cleaning the computer Figure 4-17 The menu list (Windows ® 2000) Setting You can enable or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region. The dialing properties d[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-21 Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties. CAUTION: If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Connecting To connect the [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-22 Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector. 2. Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner. 3. In the same way, pull the cable’s other connector out of the computer. Cle a[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-23 ❑ Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back (where the interface ports are located). ❑ Close all port covers. ❑ Use the carrying case when transporting the computer. He at dispersal To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the computer’s internal te[...]

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T HE K EYBOARD 5-1 Cha pter 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 key- board layout your computer is con[...]

User's Manual T HE K EYBOARD 5-2 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 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[...]

T HE K EYBOARD 5-3 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 , Ctrl and Alt keys to the right of the main keyboard. Since the keyboard is smaller an[...]

User's Manual T HE K EYBOARD 5-4 Hotkeys Hotkeys ( 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 hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed as an icon. Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to lock the key[...]

T HE K EYBOARD 5-5 Hibernation: Press Fn + F4 to turn Hibernation mode on and off. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed in a dialog box that will let you OK or cancel the displayed setting. A check box lets you select whether to hide or display the dialog box. When you turn on Hibernation, Standby will be automati- ca[...]

User's Manual T HE K EYBOARD 5-6 Wireless settin g : Non functioning key combination. Emulating Fn key on extern al keyboard The Fn key is only on Toshiba keyboards. If you use an external keyboard attached to the computer, you can execute Fn key combinations by emulating the Fn key. See Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords , for details on setti[...]

T HE K EYBOARD 5-7 T urning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control. Arrow mode To 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 5-2. Press Fn + F10 again to turn off the overlay. Numeric mode T[...]

User's Manual T HE K EYBOARD 5-8 T e mporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay: 1. Hold Fn and press any other key. All keys will operate as if the overlay were off. 2. Type uppercase characters by holding Fn + Shift and pressing a charac[...]

T HE K EYBOARD 5-9 Generating ASCII chara cters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation. But, you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes. With the overlay on: 1. Hold down Alt . 2. Using the overlay keys, type the ASCII code. 3. Release Alt , and the ASCII character appears on the display screen. Wit[...]

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P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-1 Cha pter 6 Power a nd Power-Up Mode s 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, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes. Power condition s The com[...]

6-2 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) AC 2nd battery • Operates • LED: 2nd battery green adaptor fully • LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green connected charged DC IN green 2nd battery • Operates • Quick charge * 2 partially • Quick charge * 2 • LED: 2n[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-3 Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) AC 2nd battery • Operates adaptor charge • LED: 2nd battery off not is above DC IN off connected low battery trigger point 2nd battery • Operates charge • LED: 2nd battery is below flash orange low battery DC IN off trigger point 2nd bat[...]

6-4 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Power indicators The Main battery, Slim Select Bay , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicators Check the Main battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and the Slim [...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-5 Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status. Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on. Blinking orange Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode. The indicator turns on for one second and turns off for two second[...]

6-6 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Secondary battery (option) An optional secondary battery can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase your battery operating time. Note the caution on Resume mode in the previous section Main battery . CAUTION: The secondary battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not p[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-7 Care and use of the battery pack Care a nd use of the battery pa ck 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 ensur[...]

6-8 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Charging the batterie s 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 Resume mode (so you don’t lose d[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-9 The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ❑ The battery has not been used for a long time. ❑ The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. ❑ A cool battery is installed in a [...]

6-10 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES M aximizing battery operating tim e 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 computer provides a b[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-11 Care and use of the battery pack Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the[...]

6-12 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Re pla cing the battery pa ck 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 [...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-13 Figure 6-1 Removing the battery pack In stalling the battery pa ck To install a battery pack, follow the steps below. CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. [...]

6-14 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 2. Insert the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Installing the battery pack 3. Secure the battery pack lock. Starting the computer by pa ssword If you registered a password as supervisor or user, you must enter it to start the computer. For more information about how to set a password, refer to Chapter 7[...]

7-1 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Cha pter 7 HW Setup a nd Pa sswords 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, display, 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, LAN, General, Password, Device Config and Parallel/Printer. Figure 7-1 HW setup window (Windows ® XP)[...]

7-3 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Figure 7-2 HW setup window (Windows ® 2000) There are also three buttons: OK , Cancel and Apply . OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window. Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes. Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window. HW Setup[...]

User's Manual 7-4 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About . Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings. About Display the HW Setup version.. Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset th[...]

7-5 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup To delete a user password: 1. Select Not Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: 2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks. Enter Password: **** NOTE: If you click the OK button before entering the password, Reg- istered [...]

User's Manual 7-6 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Parallel/Printer This tab lets you set the Printer Port Type. 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 Port (ECP). For most printers, the port [...]

7-7 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup CPU NOTE: This feature appears only on computers with Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor-M. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings: Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled. When the computer is in use, C[...]

User's Manual 7-8 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS CD-ROM −> −> −> −> −> LAN −> −> −> −> −> HDD −> −> −> −> −> FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: CD-ROM*, LAN, HDD, diskette drive. CD-ROM −> −> −> −> −> LAN −> −>[...]

7-9 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup 2. The following menu will be displayed: Select Boot Device [C]: CD-ROM [N]: Network (LAN) [U]: USB Floppy Drive [1]: Primary Hard Drive (Built-in) [2]: Secondary Hard Drive (Select Bay) [P]: PC Card Drive Hard Drive [D]: Default SYSTEM SETUP Device Press [C], [N], [U], [1], [2], [P] or [D] NOTES: 1. If a super[...]

User's Manual 7-10 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer’s internal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use “Hotkeys” by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key. (PS/2 keyboard only) Disab[...]

7-11 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Supervisor password 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: Wak[...]

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8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Cha pter 8 Option al Device s Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/me mory ❑ PC cards ❑ Memory expansion Power device s ❑ Additional battery pack ❑ Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack ❑ Additional AC a[...]

8-2 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one 10.5 mm Type III card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slots support 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifuncti[...]

8-3 O PTIONAL D EVICES PC cards 3. Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropri- ate for your card. 4. Slide the PC card lock into the locked position. Figure 8-2 Locking the PC card Re moving a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1. Slide the PC card lock into the unlocked position. 2. a. In Windows[...]

8-4 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-3 Removing the PC card Me mory expa n sion You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module to increase the amount of RAM. 128,256 or 512MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 1GB system memory. CAUTION: Only memory modules with the following par[...]

8-5 O PTIONAL D EVICES 2. If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer, a beep will sound when you turn on the power. If the module is installed in slot A, there will be a long beep followed by a short beep. If the module is in slot B, there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps. In this case shut down the power[...]

8-6 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES Figure 8-7 Inserting the memory module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with two screws. 9. When you turn the computer on, it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity. Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized. If it is not recognized, check the module’s connection[...]

8-7 O PTIONAL D EVICES Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack Figure 8-8 Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and secure it with two screws. CAUTION: If only one memory module is installed, use slot A. Do not try to operate the computer with a module installed in slot B only. Addition al battery pa ck You can increase the portability of the compu[...]

8-8 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES In stalling To install the secondary battery pack in the adaptor, follow the steps below. 1. Fit the side of the secondary battery pack opposite the connector into the adaptor. 2. Lay the battery into the adaptor. The latch should close automatically to secure the secondary battery pack. Figure 8-9 Installing [...]

8-9 O PTIONAL D EVICES Addition al AC a da ptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office, purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load: PA3083*. Battery charger The battery charger (PA3091*) provides a convenient way to charge battery packs with[...]

8-10 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES 2. Insert the HDD and push forward to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-12 Installing the HDD 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position. Figure 8-13 Closing the lid For details on installing the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor in the Slim Select Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics .[...]

8-11 O PTIONAL D EVICES USB dis kette drive 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 . Adva nced Port Re plicator In addition to the ports available on the computer, the Port Replicator provides, aud[...]

8-12 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES Parallel printer You can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to your computer. All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores. The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to conn[...]

8-13 O PTIONAL D EVICES External monitor Extern al monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer, Port Replicator. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below. CAUTION: If an external monitor is connected to the computer, do not connect the Port[...]

8-14 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES T elevision A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer. To connect a television, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the television to the video out port. Figure 8-14 Connecting a television 3. Turn the television on. 4. Tur[...]

8-15 O PTIONAL D EVICES PS/2 keyboard 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port on the computer or the mouse port on the optional Advanced Port Replicator, pressing gently to assure a firm connection. 3. Turn on the computer. To disconnect the mouse, turn off the computer and pull out the mouse connector. C[...]

8-16 User’s Manual 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 left side of the computer. Figure 8-15 Security lock[...]

9-1 T ROUBLESHOOTING Ch a pter 9 T roubl e shooting 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. Proble m solving proce[...]

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 permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify the problem fas[...]

9-3 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware a nd syste m checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas: ❑ System start-up ❑ Printer ❑ Self test ❑ Pointing device ❑ Power ❑ PC card ❑ Password ❑ Monitor ❑ Keyboard ❑ Sound system ❑ LCD pan[...]

User's Manual 9-4 T ROUBLESHOOTING Self te st 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 [...]

9-5 T ROUBLESHOOTING Overheating power down If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will auto- matically enter Hibernation or Resume mode and shut down. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking. blinks orange NOTE: It is recommended to l[...]

User's Manual 9-6 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If the cord is frayed or damaged, replace it. If the terminals are soiled, wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth. If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer, contact your dealer. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicat[...]

9-7 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hardware and system checklist Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery. Make sure it is securely seated. Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, let the computer char[...]

User's Manual 9-8 T ROUBLESHOOTING Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa- tion refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected. Press Fn + F10 and try typing again. O[...]

9-9 T ROUBLESHOOTING Hard dis k drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive. If a boot from hard disk diskette is inserted, remove it and reboot. drive There may be a problem with your operating system files. Refer to your OS documentation. Slow performance Your files may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and de[...]

User's Manual 9-10 T ROUBLESHOOTING A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the CD/DVDs care section in Chapter 4 for details on clea[...]

9-11 T ROUBLESHOOTING A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the CD is dirty. If necessary, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the CD/DVDs care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning. Check your co[...]

User's Manual 9-12 T ROUBLESHOOTING A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the DVD. Make sure there is no obstruction. Remove any foreign object. Check whether the DVD is dirty. If it is, wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner. See the CD/DVDs care section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics , f[...]

9-13 T ROUBLESHOOTING DVD does not play Some video discs might not play properly in a correctly in an Expansion Station. Play the disc in the optional Expansion DVD-ROM drive installed in the computer. Station If problems persist, contact your dealer. CD-R W/D V D-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedu[...]

User's Manual 9-14 T ROUBLESHOOTING Check the type of DVD/CD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD-ROM: Audio CD, Photo CD, ISO 9660, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-Rewritable Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the DVD drive. Region codes are listed in the DVD-ROM drive section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour [...]

9-15 T ROUBLESHOOTING Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Check that the device is connected to an not work as expected electric outlet. Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance. Make sure there is no obstruction blocking[...]

User's Manual 9-16 T ROUBLESHOOTING Make sure your software is configured to recog- nize the printer. Check your printer and software documentation. Printer error Check your printer documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Pointing device If you are using a PS/2 or serial mouse, also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to[...]

9-17 T ROUBLESHOOTING Is your software configured to recognize the mouse? Check the software documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Serial mouse Problem Procedure On-screen pointer Check for a firm connection between the does not respond to computer’s serial port and the cable’s 9-pin serial mouse operation connector. Did you [...]

User's Manual 9-18 T ROUBLESHOOTING Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, and to your monitor’s documentation. Problem Procedure Monitor does not Make sure that the external monitor’s power turn on switch is on. Confirm that the external monitor’s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet. No display Try adjusting t[...]

9-19 T ROUBLESHOOTING Sound syste m Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. Check Windows Device Manager. Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I/O address, Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and d[...]

User's Manual 9-20 T ROUBLESHOOTING Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display. Refer to Chapter 5, Keyboard . NOTE: If you turn the computer off in Resume mode while the display is on TV, the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device. If problems persist, contact your dealer. USB Refer als[...]

9-21 T ROUBLESHOOTING Mode m Refer to the online help files for 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 initialize modem Options in the Control Panel. You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine, make tone but c[...]

User's Manual 9-22 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C, AT Commands. Character display In data transmission, make sure the parity bit bec[...]

9-23 T ROUBLESHOOTING Me mory expa nsion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Problem Procedure Beep sounds. Make sure the memory module installed in the (If slot A two beeps, expansion slot is compatible with the computer. If slot B three beeps, If an incompatible module has been installed, If b[...]

User's Manual 9-24 T ROUBLESHOOTING Wirele ss LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LAN administrator. For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer’s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on. If pro[...]

9-25 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Canada Ltd. 191 McNabb Street, Markham, Ontario L3R 8H2 Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd. 438B Alexandra Road #06-01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 United States of[...]

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A-1 A PPENDIX A Appendix A Sp e ci f icatio n s This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size With TFT display 316 (w) x 275 (d) x 33.9/38.1 (h) millimeters (does not include the thicker part of the bottom of the computer) Weight CD/DVD Display Kilograms DVD-ROM 14" XGA-TFT 2.6 kg typical* ( WEIGH[...]

A-2 A PPENDIX A User's Manual 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 5.0 amperes Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU AA 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 [...]

B-1 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Display Controller a nd Mode s 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 Super VGA (SVGA) and Extended Graphics Array (XGA) support for the internal LCD and extern[...]

User's Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B Video mode s The computer supports video modes defined in the table 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, consider the following points: ❑ [...]

B-3 A PPENDIX B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical D VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70Hz Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 o[...]

User's Manual B-4 A PPENDIX B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical SVGA 640 x 480 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 800 x 600 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1024 x 768 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz 85Hz[...]

C-1 A PPENDIX C Appendix C A T Comma nds 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[...]

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. Bn 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). B[...]

C-3 A PPENDIX C Appendix 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. En Echo command This command controls whether or not the cha[...]

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 (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 spea[...]

C-5 A PPENDIX C Appendix C Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise On Return on-line to data mode O0 Instructs the modem to exit on-line command mode and return to data mode (see AT escape sequence, +++). O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to on-line data mode. O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on-line da[...]

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. Vn DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress and negotiation progress mes[...]

C-7 A PPENDIX C Appendix C X5 Ena ble Enable OK, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODIAL TONE, BUSY , CONNECT <RA TE>, RRING, NO BONGTONE, DELA YED, BLACKLISTED, REOR DER, 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 remote modem is ignored. DCD circuit is always on. &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 &Dn DTR control This command interprets how t[...]

C-9 A PPENDIX C Appendix 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 [...]

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 [...]

C-11 A PPENDIX C Appendix 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. T[...]

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 in[...]

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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 [...]

User's Manual D-2 A PPENDIX D S0 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: 0-25 5 Default: 0 Units: rings S1 Ring[...]

D-3 A PPENDIX D S4 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 S5 Command line editing character (user defined) This regist[...]

User's Manual D-4 A PPENDIX D S7 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 [...]

D-5 A PPENDIX D S37 Dial line rate S37 = 0 (default) maximum modem speed S37 = 1 reserved S37 = 2 1200/75 bps S37 = 3 300 bps S37 = 4 reserved S37 = 5 1200 bps S37 = 6 2400 bps S37 = 7 4800 bps S37 = 8 7200 bps S37 = 9 9600 bps S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 11 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 16[...]

User's Manual D-6 A PPENDIX D A T comma nd set re sult code s The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary 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 d[...]

D-7 A PPENDIX D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED* 2 88 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 co[...]

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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 co[...]

User's Manual E-2 A PPENDIX E Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bits/s 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bits/s 74 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bits/s 76 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bits/s 78 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bits/s 80[...]

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

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Appendix F Wirele ss LAN This document is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. About T oshiba W irele ss solution The Wireless LAN card Kit enables you to: ❑ Connect your computer to a peer-to-peer workgroup of Wireless computing devices. ❑ Connect your computer to a Local Area Network[...]

F-2 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Peer-to-peer workgroup The peer-to-peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small Wireless workgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features such as Files and Printer Sharing as supported by Microsoft Networking. Figure F-1 Peer-to-peer Wireless workgroup You can use th[...]

F-3 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Enterprise networking Figure F-2 Stand-alone Wireless LAN With the Wireless LAN Access Points you can connect to a corporate Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure to have Wireless access to all network facilities. LAN Infrastructures may either be. ❑ Stand-alone Wireless LANs as pictured in Figure F-2[...]

F-4 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F ❑ Wireless network infrastructures connected to an existing Ethernet network as pictured in Figure F-3. Figure F-3 LAN Infrastructure Ea sy configuration The Wireless LAN card functions like any standard wired Ethernet card except it gives you the freedom of Wireless connections. Where an Ethernet card requires a c[...]

F-5 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Wirele ss LAN card type s The Wireless LAN card is a Wireless network card that complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B). The Wireless LAN card supports data rates up to 11 Mbit/s. ❑ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA). This means that yo[...]

F-6 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F 5. Set the correct Network Name . Figure F-4 Edit Configuration window 6. In the field Network Name , define the name of the Wireless network to which you want to connect. You can either use: • The value ANY To connect to any Wireless LAN network in the vicinity of your computer. • An exact value to connect to a [...]

F-7 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Ba sic settings for peer-to-peer workgroups If you wish to connect to a peer-to-peer workgroup, use the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window to: 1. Click the Start button from the Windows task bar. 2. Click on Settings , and then on Control Panel . 3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Wireless Network icon. 4[...]

F-8 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F • If there is not yet such a group available, your computer will automatically start one with this name. 7. Click OK to confirm and return to the Add/Edit Configuration Profile window. 8. Click OK again to finish. W orking with Wirele ss a nd Windows This chapter provides general information about: ❑ Using your W[...]

F-9 A PPENDIX F Appendix F 4. To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the Entire Network icon. If you cannot find other Wireless LAN networked computers, verify whether the other Wireless LAN computers are: ❑ Powered up and logged onto the network. ❑ Configured to operate with identical Microsoft Network settings co[...]

F-10 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F ❑ Click the icon once with your right mouse button to display a menu with more options. View W irele ss link quality You can use Client Manager icon on the Windows task bar to verify the link quality of your network connection. An overview of all possible icons is given in Table1. When the Client Manager icon is n[...]

F-11 A PPENDIX F Appendix F V iew/modify W ireless LAN card settings If you would like to view or modify Wireless LAN parameters, for example because you would like to connect to another network or type of network, proceed as follows: 1. Right-click on the Client Manager icon on the Windows task bar. 2. From the menu, select Configuration Profile ,[...]

F-12 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Adva nced configuration s Although your Wireless LAN card will work fine in most network environments with the Basic Parameters , you may wish to explore the advanced parameters options as displayed in the Wireless LAN card’s Edit Configuration window. You can set advanced parameters only if your computer is conne[...]

F-13 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Adva nced window Use this window to set advanced parameters. Figure F-8 Advanced window Card Power Management To extend the battery life of (mobile) Wireless devices. Interference Robustness Can be activated in exceptional cases when trouble- shooting slow performance of a Wireless LAN network that could be related to in[...]

F-14 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Admin window You can set the following parameters in the Admin window. Figure F-9 Admin parameters Distance between Depending on the number of access points in a Wireless access points LAN network this parameter controls the network performance. MAC address Can be activated in exceptional cases when troubleshoot- in[...]

F-15 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Card specif ication s Table F-2 Physical specifications Form Factor Mini-PCI TypeIIIA Dimensions Weight Temperature and Humidity Operation 0 to 55 C Maximum humidity 95% Transit -20 to 70 C 15 to 95% (no condensation) Storage -10 to 60 C 10 to 90% (no condensation) Although the card may still operate in the range of –2[...]

F-16 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Receive Mode 250mA Transmit Mode 350mA Power Supply 3.3V Table F-4 Networking Characteristics Compatibility ■ IEEE 802.11 Standard for Wireless LANS (DSSS) ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA) Network ■ Microsoft Windows® Networking Operating System Host[...]

F-17 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN networking products have been designed for operation in the license- free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of Wireless communication equipment. NOTE: Refer to the flyer Information to the User [...]

F-18 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Table F-5 lists the typical ranges when used indoors in office environments such as the following: ❑ In Open Office environments , where antennas can see each other, i.e. there are no physical obstructions between them. ❑ In Semi-open Office environments , where work space is divided by shoulder- height, hollow [...]

G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G AC Power Cord a nd Conne ctors 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[...]

G-2 User's Manual A PPENDIX G 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[...]

H-1 A PPENDIX H Appendix H Intern al Mode m 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. In stalling the mode m board NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled. The following i[...]

H-2 User’s Manual A PPENDIX H Re moving the mode m board To remove the internal modem. 1. Save your data, quit Windows and turn off the power. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral devices. 3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack. 4. Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove the cover. 5. Remove two[...]

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, Slim Select Bay modules and communication devices.[...]

A PPENDIX I User's Manual I-2 Conf iguration s The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label. Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label. The explanations are to the left of the shading. Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart. They may change without notice. CPU LCD Memory HDD Slim Select Ba[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-1 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover the topics discussed in this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviation s AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National Standards Institute APM: advanced power manager ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: [...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-2 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 [...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-3 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. AUTOEXEC.BAT: A batch file that executes a series of MS-DOS com- mands and programs each time y[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-4 C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor 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 looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory, which saves time. The co[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-5 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 transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or parts (of a system) which[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-6 device driver: A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer. The CONFIG.SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information. disk drive: The device that ra[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-7 execute: To interpret and execute an instruction. Extended Capability Port: An industry standard that provides a data buffer, switchable forward and reverse data transmission, and run length encoding (RLE) support. F fast infrared: An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mb[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-8 hot dock/undock: Connecting or disconnecting 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 TOSHIBA utility that lets y[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-9 MDA: Monochrome Display Adapter. A video display protocol defined by the IBM Monochrome Display Adapter and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports a mono- chrome 720x350 text mode. megabyte (MB): A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See also kilobyte. megahertz: A unit of wave frequency [...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-10 monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu- meric characters or graphic images. See CRT. motherboard: A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor’s basic functions and provides conne[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-11 parity: 1) The symmetrical relationship 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 s[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-12 serial: The handling of data bits one after the other. serial communications: A communi- cations technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another. serial interface: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially, one bit at a time. Contrast: Parallel inter[...]

G LOSSARY Glossary-13 S-video: This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color, which produces a video image superior to that produced by a composite connection. See also RCA jack. synchronous: Having a constant time interval between successive bits, characters or events. system disk: A disk that has been formatted with an operating [...]

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Index-1 I NDEX Index A AC adaptor 1-6, 2-11 DC IN 15V port 2-4 additional 1-12, 8-11 connecting 3-5 AccuPoint II 1-6, 2-7 problems 9-16 using 4-1 Advanced Port Replicator 1-12, 8-11 ASCII characters 5-9 Auto power on, See Power B Battery, See also Battery pack charging 6-8 extending life 6-11 indicator 2-8, 6-4 monitoring capacity 6-9 real time clo[...]

Index-2 User's Manual I NDEX E Environment 3-2 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 expansion F Fn key emulation 5-6 Fn + Alt (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-3 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simulation) 5-3 Fn + E[...]

Index-3 I NDEX K Keyboard 1-5, 5-1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 F1 . . . F12 function keys 5-2 problems 9-8 Typewriter keys 5-1 Keypad overlay 1-9, 5-6 arrow mode 5-7 numeric mode 5-7 temporarily changing modes 5-8 temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on) 5-8 temporarily using overlay (overlay off) 5-8 turning on 5-7 Windows special keys 5[...]

Index-4 User's Manual I NDEX LAN 2-4 microphone, See Sound system modem 2-4 parallel 1-6, 2-4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse 1-6, 2-4 serial 1-6, 2-4 USB 1-6, 2-4 Power auto power on 1-10 button location 2-7 indicator 2-8, 6-5 panel power on/off 1-9 restarting 3-9 turning off 3-8 turning on 3-7 system auto off 1-9 Printer parallel 7-6, 8-12 problems 9-15[...]

Index-5 I NDEX Soft keys 5-2 cursor control mode 5-3 Enter 5-3 numeric mode 5-3 right Alt key 5-3 right Ctrl key 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 Sound system 1-7 drivers 1-11 headphone 1-6, 2-1 microphone 1-6, 2-1 problems 9-19 speaker 2-7 volume control 2-2 Standby 1-10 System auto off 1-9 T TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-10 Troubleshooting, See Problems TV 8-14 U Utiliti[...]

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