Toshiba 6100 manual

T OSHIBA 6100 Portable Personal Computer User ’ s Manual[...]

Copyright © 2002 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 6100 Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual First edition Ma[...]

FCC information Product Name : Satellite Pro 6100 Model number : PS610 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 interfer[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connec- tion to telephone company-provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs. If you have any questions about your telephone line, such as how many pieces of equipment you[...]

Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent[...]

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina- tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the[...]

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 implementation which is only[...]

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 call has been succe[...]

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[...]

TOSHIBA DVD-ROM drive SD-C2502** safety instruction ** 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 autho- rized service location. 2. Use of[...]

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 ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. VORSICHT: DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN [...]

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 [...]

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅ LING VED Å BNING, NÅ R SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅ LING 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 [...]

Matsushita CD-R/RW drive UJDA340** safety instruction ** 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 autho- rized service location. 2. Use [...]

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅ LING VED Å BNING, NÅ R SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅ LING 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 caref[...]

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[...]

Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIA TION PERFORMANCE ST ANDARDS, 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J. MANUF ACTURED: Manufactured by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62 4-Chome Minoshima, Hakata-Ku Fukuoka,Japan Location of the required label CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.?[...]

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[...]

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T D A TE OF MANUF A CTURE. MANUF A CTURED: Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, T okyo , Japan TEAC DVD-ROM drive DV-28E** safety instruction ** means any letters or numbers. This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA r[...]

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅ LING VED Å BNING, NÅ R SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅ LING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 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 caref[...]

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

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T D A TE OF MANUF A CTURE. MANUF A CTURED: Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, T oky o , Japan Optical pickup Type : PU-2200 Manufacturer : TEAC CORPORATION Laser output : Less than 0.25m W on the objective lens Wavelength : 795nm Location [...]

VORSICHT : Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als “LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT” klassifiziert. Für den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf. Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten, benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste “autorisi[...]

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 STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHL[...]

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T D A TE OF MANUF A CTURE. MANUF A CTURED: Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, T okyo , Japan Location of the required label CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this mod[...]

ADVERSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅ LING VED Å BNING, NÅ R SIKKERHEDSAF-BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅ LING 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 [...]

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE A T D A TE OF MANUF A CTURE. MANUF A CTURED: Manufactured by TEAC Corporation 3-7-3 Naka-cho, Musashino-shi, T okyo , Japan TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DW-28E** safety instruction ** means any letters or numbers. This product has been designed and manufactured according to[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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xxxvii T able of Contents Preface Manual contents ............................................................................... xliii Conventions ....................................................................................... xliv Abbreviations ....................................................................................... xliv Ic[...]

xxxviii Slim Select Bay modules ................................................................. 2-11 DVD-ROM drive (Black) ..................................................................... 2-12 CD-ROM drive (Black) ....................................................................... 2-13 CD-R/RW drive (Black) ..............................[...]

xxxix 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 ...................................[...]

xl Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes Power conditions ................................................................................ 6 - 1 Power indicators ................................................................................ 6 - 4 Battery indicators ................................................................................ 6 - [...]

xli Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack (Black) ...................................... 8-10 Installing ........................................................................................... 8-10 Removing .......................................................................................... 8-10 Additional AC adaptor ..........................[...]

xlii Modem ............................................................................................. 9-21 Standby/Hibernation .......................................................................... 9-22 Memory expansion ............................................................................ 9-23 L A N ...................................[...]

xliii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite Pro 6100 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 6100 computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic op[...]

xliv 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 Devices , describes the optional hardware available. Cha[...]

xlv 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 pro[...]

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xlvii 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 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 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 may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not prein- stalled by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your[...]

1-2 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Windows XP ◆ The following software is preinstalled: • Microsoft® Windows XP Professional • Modem driver • Display Driver • TOSHIBA Utilities • Logitech MouseWare® • Sound Driver • DVD Video Player (Can be used only for DVD-ROM model) • LAN Drivers • TOSHIBA Power Saver • SPANworks 2000 P[...]

1-3 I NTRODUCTION • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 • TOSHIBA Power Saver • SPANworks 2000 Professional • TOSHIBA Console • Online manual ◆ Documentation: • Microsoft Windows 2000 manual package • The same documentation that is supplied with Windows XP Professional. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer imm[...]

1-4 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Disks Hard disk drive The computer has an integrated, 2 1/2" hard disk drive (HDD) for nonvolatile storage of data and software. It comes in the following sizes. • 15 billion bytes (14.06 GB) • 20 billion bytes (18.63 GB) • 30 billion bytes (27.94 GB) • 40 billion bytes (37.26 GB) Diskette drive 3 1[...]

1-5 I NTRODUCTION CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/ drive (Black) DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It reads DVD-ROMs at maxi- mum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed. It writes CD-R at up to 8 speed and CD-RW at up to 8 speed. A Mode Control switch turns power to the CD-RW/DV[...]

1-6 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock (RTC) and calendar. AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 an[...]

1-7 I NTRODUCTION 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 volume control dial. Video-out jack This RCA jack lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices. Communications Modem An intern[...]

1-8 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Software Operating System One of the following operating systems are available Windows XP/2000. Refer to the preinstalled software section at the front of this chapter. TOSHIBA Utilities A number[...]

1-9 I NTRODUCTION System automatic This feature automatically turns off power to the system power off when there is no input for a time specified. You can specify the time in the When the system standby time has passed item of the System Power Mode window in Power Saver. Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power. You can specify th[...]

1-10 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION 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. Use the Fan item of the Power Save Modes window in Power Saver. Maximum Turns on fan first, [...]

1-11 I NTRODUCTION Software DVD The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD-Video. It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click Start, point to Programs, point to InterVideo WinDVD, then click InterVideo WinDVD. This software can be used only for DVD model. Display Driver The display driver enables simultaneous display on the internal LCD, and o[...]

1-12 User's Manual I NTRODUCTION Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: Memory expansion Two memory expansion slots are available for installing 128 or 256 MB memory modules. The modules are DDR- 266B, 200-pin, SO Dual In-line (SO-DIMM). Main [...]

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/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. CD-[...]

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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. Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display close[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-2 Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Associa- tion (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, Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay. A weight saver can be installed when there is no module. SD card indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD c[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-4 Back side 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: Be c[...]

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 Basics . AccuPoint II Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu control buttons items or manipulate text and graphics de[...]

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 malfunc- tions, this indicator flashes orange. Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on. If you turn off the compute[...]

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 Keyboard . AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It [...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-12 DVD-ROM drive (Black) 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[...]

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-DA • CD-Text • CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) CD-R d[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-15 This drive supports the following formats: • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • Photo CD • CD-R • CD-ROM • CD-Rewritable • CD-DA • CD-Text • CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) CD-R describes compact disks that can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed. Use 8-speed CD[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR User's Manual 2-16 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (Black) You can increase your computer’s data storage capacity by installing an optional, integrated, 2 1/2" HDD in the Slim Select Bay. Figure 2-12 The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack (Black) An optional battery pack can be installed in the Sl[...]

T HE G RAND T OUR 2-17 Weight saver Installing a weight saver module in the Slim Select Bay lets you reduce the carrying weight of the computer. Figure 2-14 The weight saver Slim Select Bay modules[...]

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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 computer, explain[...]

3-2 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Setting up your work space 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 maintained[...]

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 visibility. ◆ If you use a paper holde[...]

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 computer in front of bright ligh[...]

3-5 G ETTING S TARTED Connecting the AC adaptor 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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

3-8 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Windows XP Professional/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 Wind[...]

3-9 G ETTING S TARTED 4 . Turn off the power to any peripheral devices. CAUTION: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge. Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on[...]

3-10 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below. Windows XP 1 . Click Start . 2 . Select Turn Off Computer . 3 . Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed. 4 . Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate . 5 . Select Hibernate . Windows 2000 [...]

3-11 G ETTING S TARTED 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 Built-in HDD indicator will light. After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices. C[...]

3-12 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED Executing standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways: 1 . In Windows XP, click Start , click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by . In Windows 2000, click Start , click Shut Down , select Stand by and click OK . 2 . Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System Powe[...]

3-13 G ETTING S TARTED Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system. For example, if: ◆ You change certain computer settings. ◆ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands. There are two ways to restart the computer system: 1 . If you are using Windows XP, click start th[...]

3-14 User's Manual G ETTING S TARTED 2 . Hold down the C key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the C key. NOTE: When you install additional software components, a window similar to the one below will be shown while the software is being decompressed. Leave it until it disappears. Do not click Cancel . [...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics 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 th[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-2 AccuPoint II precautions 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-u[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-3 Changing Slim Select Bay modules 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 dr[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-4 Installing 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 (Black) 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 (Black) Read CD 24-speed (maximum) DVD 8-speed (maximum) Write CD-R 8-speed (maximum) CD-RW 8-speed (maximum) Loading CDs To load CDs, follow the s[...]

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 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button. Diameter 1.0mm 15mm Figure 4-6 Manua[...]

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 f[...]

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 Removing 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 Re[...]

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 [...]

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" 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 co[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-13 Wireless communications The computer’s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Wireless 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[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-14 Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security: ◆ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message. ◆ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy. Wireless communication switch You can enable or disabl[...]

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 LAN cable To disconnect[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-17 Using the switch To select a network device, follow the steps below. 1 . a. In Windows XP, click start , point to All Programs , click Network Device Switch . b. In Windows 2000, click start , point to Programs , click Network Device Switch . 2. Left-click the Network Device Switch icon on the Task bar to display a device me[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-18 Disabled Click Disabled to disable or enable this program’s features. Help Click Help to display a readme file. Exit Click Exit to quit the program. NOTES: 1. If you change the network device, you might need to log onto the network again. 2. Log on as the administrator. If the Control device power manage[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-19 Using the internal modem Using the internal modem This section describes how to make settings and connect the modem. Refer to the computer’s online help files for more information. Refer also to the online help files for your modem software. NOTE: The internal modem does not support the voice functions described in the hel[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-20 Figure 4-17 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 will also be displayed. A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location.[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-21 Using the internal modem 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 dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select t[...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-22 Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below. CAUTIONS: 1. In case of a lightning storm, unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack. 2. Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line. A digital line will damage the modem. 1 . Plug one end of the modular cable into the mo[...]

O PERATING B ASICS 4-23 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 completely before you turn it on again. [...]

User's Manual O PERATING B ASICS 4-24 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[...]

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

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: When you press Fn + F4 , the computer can enter Hibernation. To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you check the checkbox in the dialog box, it will not appear from the next time. Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the active display device. When you pr[...]

User's Manual T HE K EYBOARD 5-6 Wireless setting: Press Fn + F8 to enable or disable Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions. Emulating Fn key on external 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. (PS/2 keyboard only) Se[...]

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 emporarily 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 chara[...]

T HE K EYBOARD 5-9 Generating ASCII characters 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. W[...]

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

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) A C 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: 2[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-3 Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) A C 2nd battery • Operates adaptor charge • LED: 2nd battery off no t is above DC IN off connected low battery trigger point 2nd battery • Operates charge • L E D : 2nd battery is below flash orange low battery DC IN off trigger point 2n[...]

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 To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either thro[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-7 Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions 1 . Turn off the computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket, if the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. 2[...]

6-8 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet. The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power sourc[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-9 2 . Plug in the AC adaptor. 3 . Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green. Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity. Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in the Power Save Modes window in Power Saver of Windows. NOTES: 1. Wait at[...]

6-10 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES ◆ How often and how long you use the hard disk and the diskette drive. ◆ How much charge the battery contained to begin with. ◆ How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the battery supplies power. ◆ Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turni[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-11 Replacing the battery pack 4 . Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. The DC IN LED should glow green, and the Battery LED should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged. If the DC IN indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connec[...]

6-12 User's Manual P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6 . Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal. 7 . Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. Figure 6-1 Removing the battery pack Ins[...]

P OWER AND P OWER -U P M ODES 6-13 2 . Insert the battery pack. Figure 6-2 Installing the battery pack 3 . Secure the battery pack lock. Starting the computer by password If you registered a user password, you must enter it to start the computer. For more information about how to set a password, refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords . To start[...]

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

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 4 . If character strings match, the password is registered and the display changes to: Registered If they do not match, the following message appears. You must repeat from step 1. Entry Error!!! To delete a user password: 1 . Select Not Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: 2 . Enter the c[...]

User's Manual 7-6 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. All Devices BIOS sets all devices. Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control. (Default) Parallel/Printer This tab lets you set the Printer Port Type. Use the Windows Device Manager to make setting[...]

7-7 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor. Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted. Auto-Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected. Other- wise, it selects the inter[...]

User's Manual 7-8 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer. Select from the following settings: HDD -> -> -> -> -> FDD -> -> -> -> -> CD-ROM( -> -> -> -> -> LAN) The computer looks for bootable files in the following order: H[...]

7-9 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup NOTES: 1. PC card HDD boot is supported only by slot 0 on the computer. Support is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. 2. When you assign a PC card HDD top priority, “PC” is not displayed. However, the PC card HDD takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list above. To change the boot dr[...]

User's Manual 7-10 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HDD Priority Options This option lets you set the boot priority for the HDD if more than one is installed in the computer. Built-in HDD -> -> -> -> -> Second HDD The built-in HDD is checked first for the boot command, then the HDD installed in the Slim Select Bay. (Default) Second HDD [...]

7-11 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS HW Setup USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled . Enabled Enables the USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation. (Defa[...]

User's Manual 7-12 HW S ETUP AND P ASSWORDS Supervisor password Refer to the readme file of the Supervisor Password Utility for instructions on setting the Supervisor Password. The path to the readme file is C:Program FilesTOSHIBAWindows UtilitiesSVPWTool . In the SVPWTool directory, open the readme.htm file.[...]

8-1 O PTIONAL D EVICES Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer’s capabilities and its versatility. The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ◆ PC cards ◆ SD cards ◆ Memory expansion Power devices ◆ Additional battery pack (Black) ◆ Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack (Bl[...]

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 Removing 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 Wind[...]

8-4 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES 5 . Grasp the PC card and remove it. Figure 8-3 Removing the PC card SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras[...]

8-5 O PTIONAL D EVICES Installing an SD card To install an SD card, follow the steps below. 1 . Insert the SD card. 2 . Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-4 Inserting an SD card CAUTION: Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it. Removing an SD card To remove an SD card, follow the steps below. 1 . a. In Window[...]

8-6 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES 3 . Grasp the card and remove it. Figure 8-5 Removing an SD card CAUTION: Make sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer’s power. If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card. Memory expa[...]

8-7 O PTIONAL D EVICES Memory expansion 2. Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Standby and Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 3. 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 inst[...]

8-8 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES 7 . Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. Figure 8-7 Inserting the memory module 8 . Seat the cover and secure it with two screws. 9 . When[...]

8-9 O PTIONAL D EVICES Additional battery pack (Black) 3 . Remove two screws securing the memory module cover. 4 . Lift off the cover. 5 . Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the memory module to the outside. The memory module will pop up. 6 . Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out. CAUTION: Do no[...]

8-10 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack (Black) You can install a secondary battery pack (PA3129*) in the computer’s Slim Select Bay. The battery comes with an adaptor. For details on using the adaptor, follow the steps below. For details on installing modules in the Slim Select Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating [...]

8-11 O PTIONAL D EVICES 2 . Push the secondary battery pack up from the bottom and lift it out. Figure 8-10 Removing the secondary battery pack from the adaptor Additional AC adaptor 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 bu[...]

8-12 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor (PA3134U-1ETC) follow the steps below. 1 . Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid. Figure 8-11 Opening the lid 2 . Insert the HDD and push forward to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-12 Installing the HDD[...]

8-13 O PTIONAL D EVICES 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 . USB diskette drive The 3 1/2" external diskette drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on con[...]

8-14 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES The following ports and accessories are available on the Port Replicator. ◆ One RJ45 LAN jack ◆ One RJ11 Modem jack ◆ External monitor port ◆ Parallel port ◆ Serial port ◆ PS/2 mouse port ◆ PS/2 keyboard port ◆ DC IN socket ◆ Security lock slot ◆ Audio line-in, line-out jacks ◆ Universal[...]

8-15 O PTIONAL D EVICES External monitor 6 . Turn on the printer. 7 . Turn on the computer. 8 . Start the Hardware Setup program. Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Pass- words . 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 .[...]

8-16 User’s Manual O PTIONAL D EVICES To change the display settings, press Fn + F5 . If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard , for details on using hotkeys to change the display setting. NOTE: If you set Simultaneous for the compu[...]

8-17 O PTIONAL D EVICES PS/2 keyboard NOTES: 1. How the computer treats the connection to a PS/2 mouse depends on the setting for Pointing Devices under the HW Setup program. If Simultaneous is selected, you can operate both the AccuPoint II and the PS/2 mouse. If Auto-Selected is chosen, the AccuPoint II is disabled when a PS/2 mouse is connected.[...]

8-18 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 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[...]

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 and system 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 ◆ Pointing device ◆ Self test ◆ PC card ◆ Power ◆ SD card ◆ Password ◆ Monitor ◆ Keyboard ◆ Sound system ◆ LCD panel[...]

User's Manual 9-4 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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. IIf 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 automati- cally 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 com- puter, contact your dealer. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indic[...]

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 disk 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 def[...]

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 ob- struction. 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 cl[...]

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-RW/DVD-ROM drive (Black) For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem P[...]

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: Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA), Photo CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-Rewritable, CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), CD-DA, CD-Text Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the DVD drive. Region codes are listed in the[...]

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 mouse, also refer to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your mou[...]

9-17 T ROUBLESHOOTING Is your software configured to recognize the mouse? Check the software documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Serial mouse This section applies only with Windows XP operating systems. You cannot use a serial mouse with Windows 2000. Problem Procedure On-screen pointer Check for a firm connection between the d[...]

User's Manual 9-18 T ROUBLESHOOTING SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Problem Procedure SD card Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly error occurs connected. Check the card’s documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor’s documentat[...]

9-19 T ROUBLESHOOTING Sound system 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, The 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[...]

9-21 T ROUBLESHOOTING Modem 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 Properties in the Control Panel. You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine, make tone but ca[...]

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 online help files for Appendix C, AT Com- mands . Character display In data transmission, make sure the parity bit becomes garbled and stop b[...]

9-23 T ROUBLESHOOTING Memory expansion 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 bot[...]

User's Manual 9-24 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 LAN communication switch is set to on. If[...]

9-25 T ROUBLESHOOTING TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having prob- lems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important to investigate othe[...]

User's Manual 9-26 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 1199[...]

A-1 A PPENDIX A Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Size With TFT display 330 (w) x 289 (d) x 34.8/37.1 (h) millimeters (does not include the thicker part of the bottom of the computer) Weight CD/DVD Display Kilograms DVD-ROM 14" XGA-TFT 2.86 kg typical* CD-RW/DVD-RO[...]

A-2 A PPENDIX A User's Manual Computer 1 5 V D C 5.0 amperes 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: H[...]

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 Super VGA (SVGA), Extended Graphics Array (XGA), Super Extended Graphics Array (SXGA), Super[...]

User's Manual B-2 A PPENDIX B Video modes 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: ◆ I[...]

B-3 A PPENDIX B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D C RT 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 1[...]

User's Manual B-4 A PPENDIX B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D C RT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical SVGA 1400 x 1050 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pels* 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA 1600 x 1200 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA 1920 x 1440 256 of 256K 256 of 25[...]

B-5 A PPENDIX B Appendix B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D C RT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical SVGA 1600 x 1200 64K of 64K 64K of 6 4K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz SVGA 1920 x 1440 64K of 64K 64K of 6 4K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz SVGA 2048 x 1536 64K of 64K 64K of 6 4K 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz [...]

User's Manual B-6 A PPENDIX B Table Video modes continued Video Type Resolution Character L C D C RT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical SVGA 1920 x 1440 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz SVGA 2048 x 1536 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pels 75Hz * This mode is supported on SXGA+ LCD only. NOTE: Some video mode[...]

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 [...]

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). [...]

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 [...]

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[...]

C-5 A PPENDIX 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 data mode. Re[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 & D n DTR control This command interprets how[...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

D-3 A PPENDIX D S 4 Response formatting character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed charac- ter. 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 re[...]

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 (an- swer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of an answer to[...]

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[...]

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 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not det[...]

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[...]

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 bits/s 7 2 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bits/s 7 4 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bits/s 7 6 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bits/s 7 8 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bits[...]

E-3 A PPENDIX E A T Command -V90=* V.90 Dial Line Rate -V90 sets the maximum V.90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect. -V90=0 V . 9 0 d i s a b l e d -V90=1 V.90 enabled: automatic speed selection - maximum modem speed (default) Appendix E[...]

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Appendix F Wireless LAN This appendix describes Wireless LAN features and TOSHIBA Wireless LAN card specifications. For details on Wireless LAN settings, refer to the LAN Card Settings and Client Manager help file. These references have the latest information. About TOSHIBA Wireless solution The Wireless LAN card Kit enables you to: ◆ Connect you[...]

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 Easy 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 ca[...]

F-5 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Wireless LAN card features The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN mini-PCI card is a Wireless network card that fits into a mini-PCI Type IIIA slot. Wireless LAN card types 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 rate[...]

F-6 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F Card specifications Table F-1 Physical specifications Form Factor Mini-PCI TypeIIIA Dimensions Weight Temperature and Humidity Operation 0 t o 5 5 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 [...]

F-7 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Protocol Acknowledgment (ACK) Data Rate n High 1 1 Mb/s n Medium 5.5 Mb/s n Standard 2 Mb/s n L o w 1 Mb/s The cards use an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism. Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ◆ Country/region where the product was purchased ◆ Type of produ[...]

F-8 User’s Manual A PPENDIX F The range of the Wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the Wireless communication. Communications at lower Transmit range may travel longer distances. NOTE: The range values listed in Table F-4 are typical distances as measured at the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN laboratories. These values provide rule-of-thumb [...]

F-9 A PPENDIX F Appendix F Supported frequency sub-bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country/region, your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2.4 GHz channels (see Table F-5). Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country/regio[...]

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G-1 A PPENDIX G Appendix G 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[...]

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 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 modem board NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled. The following is fo[...]

H-2 User’s Manual A PPENDIX H Removing the modem 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 [...]

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, communication devices and VRAM.[...]

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. CP U 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. 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: b[...]

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 commands and programs each time you[...]

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 communica- tions 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 1-5, 2-7 problems 9-16 using 4-1 Advanced Port Replicator 1-12, 8-13 ASCII characters 5-9 Auto power on, See Power B Battery, See also Battery pack charging 6-8 extending life 6-10 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 simula- tion) 5-3 Fn + Ctrl (enhanced keyboard simula- tion) 5-3 Fn[...]

Index-3 I NDEX K Keyboard 1-5, 5-1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5-2 F1 . . . F12 function keys 5-2 problems 9-8 PS/2 8-17 Typewriter keys 5-1 Keypad overlay 1-8, 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 spec[...]

Index-4 User's Manual I NDEX Ports DC IN 15V 2-4 docking 2-5 external monitor 1-6, 2-4 headphone, See Sound system infrared 1-6, 2-1 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 1-9 button location 2-7 indicator 2-8, 6-5 panel power on/off 1-9 res[...]

Index-5 I NDEX Slim Select Bay 2-2 changing modules 4-3 HDD adaptor (Black) 1-13, 2-16, 8-11 modules 2-11 to 2-17 options 1-13 2nd battery pack (Black) 1-13, 2-16, 8-10 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 driver 1-11 headphone 1-6, 2-1 microphone 1-6, 2-1[...]

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