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User ’s Manual i NB 100 Series Copyright © 2008 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 p at ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA NB 100 Series Portable Personal[...]

ii User ’s Manual NB 100 Series EU Declaration of Comformity This product and - if applicable - the suppl ied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply the refore with the appli cable harmonized Europea n standards listed under the Low V olt age Directive 200 6/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and/or R&TTE Directive 1999/5[...]

User ’s Manual iii NB 100 Series Disposal of batteries a nd/or accumulators Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ■ Discard this compu ter in acco rdance with appli cable laws and regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, th[...]

iv User ’s Manual NB 100 Series ENERGY ST AR ® Program Y our compu ter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® compli ant. If the model you purchased is compli ant, it is labeled wi th the ENERGY ST AR logo on the computer and the followi ng information applies. TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has designed this computer to meet the [...]

User ’s Manual v NB 100 Series T able of Content s Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment ch ecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Special f eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual vi NB 100 Series Moving the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Heat dispersal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Chapter 5 The Keyboard T ypewriter keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual vii NB 100 Series Copy protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 USB Sleep and Charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Appendix A S pecifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Conne[...]

User ’s Manual viii NB 100 Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA NB 100 Series computer . T his powerful, lightweight notebook computer is d esigned to provide years of reliable, computing. This manual tells you how to set up an d begin using your NB 100 Series computer . It a lso provides detailed information on con figu[...]

ix User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , gives details on the computer ’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, BIOS Setu p and Passwords , expla ins how to configure the computer using the BIOS Setup prog ram. It also tells how t o set a password. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes th e optional [...]

User ’s Manual x NB 100 Series 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 [...]

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User ’s Manual xii NB 100 Series General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho we ver , certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damag e to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to no[...]

xiii User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Creating a computer-friendly environmen t Place the computer on a flat surface t hat is large enough for the computer and any other i tems you are using, su ch as a printe r . Leave enough space around the compute r and other equip ment to provide adequate ventilati on. Otherwise, they may overheat. T o keep your[...]

User ’s Manual xiv NB 100 Series Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mob ile phones can inte rfere with the aud io system. The operation of the computer wil l not be impa ired in any way , but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use. Instruction Manual for Sa[...]

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User ’s Manual 1-1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ NB[...]

1-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Documentation ■ TOSHIBA NB 100 Series User ’s Manual ■ TOSHIBA NB 100 Series Quickst art ■ Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort ■ W arranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediatel y . Features This computer incorpora tes the following fea tures and benef[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Introduction Disks Keyboard Pointing device Power Mobile Intel ® 945GSE Express Chip set Video RAM capacity shares with main memory , and the proportion depend s on Dynamic Video Memory T echnology . Memory (main system)*2 For more information rega rding Memory (Main Syst em), p lease refer to the Disclaimer secti on in Chapte[...]

1-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Port s Slots Multim edia RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides po wer to the system and recharges the batteri es when they are low . It comes with a detachable power cord. Because it is universal, it can receive a range [...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Introduction Communications Security Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the co mputer more convenient to use.. LAN The computer is equi pped with a L AN that supports Ethernet LAN (10 Mbit/s, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (10 0 Mbit/s, 100BASE[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Display automatic power off This feature automa tically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time specified. Power is restored when any key is pressed. HDD automatic power off This feature automa tically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accesse d for a ti[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utili ties and tells how to start them. For details on operation, refer to each ut ility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. Standb y If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting from your software. Data is maintained in [...]

1-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Options Y ou can add a numbe r of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are available: Memory PC2-5300/ PC2-6400 512 MB or 1 GB memo ry module can be i nstalled in the memory slot of all models: Mobile Intel ® 945GSE Express Chipset model Maximum system memo[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 The Grand T our Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the vari ous components of your computer . Become familiar with each component before yo u operate the computer . Front with the display closed Figure below shows the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Front of the computer with di[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Lef t side Figure below shows the computer ’s left side. The left side of the computer Universal serial bus (USB 2.0) ports The universal serial bus (USB) port comply with USB Serial 2.0 standards, which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standards. The ports with the icon ( ) has USB [...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Right side Figure below shows the computer ’s right side. The right side of the computer Bridge me dia card slot This slot lets you easily tr ansfer data from devices, such as digital camera and PDA, that use flash memory . (SD/MS/MS Pro memory cards) SIM card slot The computer provides a SIM card slot on righ[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Back side Figure below shows the computer ’s back side. The computer ’s back side Underside Figure below shows the underside of the computer . Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer . External monitor port This 15-pin port allows you to connect an external monitor . LAN jack This jac[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our The underside of the compute r Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. The Batteries section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-up Modes , describes how to access the battery pack. Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the co mpute[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Front with the display open Figure below shows the front of the computer with the display open. T o open the display , li ft the display up an d position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. The front with the display open Display screen The full-color L CD displays high-contrast te xt and graphics The comp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Stereo speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms, such as low battery condition, gene rated by the system. T ouch p ad Moves the pointer an d selects or activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double- c[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series System indicators Figure below shows the system indicators, which light whe n various computer operations are in progress. System indicators Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the charge. Green means fully ch arged and Slow blinking Green means being charged. Refer to Chapter 6, Power a[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer . It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabli ng you to use the computer in almost any region. T o recharge the battery , simply connec[...]

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User ’s Manual 3-1 Getting S tarted Chapter 3 Getting S t arted This chapter provides basic information to start using your computer . It covers the following topics: ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S t arting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the comput er ■ Sys[...]

3-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Connecting the AC adapt or Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or yo u want to operate from AC power . It is also th e fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged befo re you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source [...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted 1. Co nnect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Connecting the power cord to the AC a daptor 2. Co nnect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the back side of the computer . Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plu g the power cord into a live wall outlet - the Battery indicator on th[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Opening the display The display panel can b e rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. T o open the display , lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle. Opening the display panel When you open the display , be sure to hold the base firmly and lift up the monitor slowly . ■ Be carefu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power 1. Open the display pa nel. 2. Press and hold the computer ’s power button for two or three seconds. T urning on the pow er St arting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the computer ’s initial screen is the Microsoft[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series 3. Click Start b utton, then click Turn Of f Computer . From T urn Off Computer menu select Tu r n O f f . 4. T urn off the power to any peripheral devices. Hiber natio n mode The hibernation feature sa ves the conten ts of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off. The next time the co mputer is tur[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted S tarting hibernation mode T o enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Windows S tart button. 2. Select Turn Of f Computer . 3. Open the T urn Of f Computer di alog box. 4. Select Hibernate . Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a mo[...]

3-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system S tandby feature. ■ Y ou can use the panel power off feature. Executing standby mode Y ou can enter sleep mode in one of three w ays: 1. Click Windows S tart button, click T urn O[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted System recovery options Restoring the preinst alled softw are from the Produc t Recovery disc If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery disc to restore them. T o restore the ope rating system and all prei nstalled software, follow the steps below . 1. Ensu re that there is uninterr upted power[...]

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User ’s Manual 4-1 Operating Basics Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operation s including using the touchpad, Audio/V ideo controls, the web camera, the microphone, Wire less communication and LAN. Using the touchp ad T o use the touchpad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series T OSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator: ■ DVD-Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ DVD-Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator . ■ Y ou cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player' function t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , DVD+R,DVD+R DL, or DVD+RW disc, be sure to use the same type of disc. Y ou cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW disc. Dat a verification T o verify that data has been written or rewritten co rrectly to a data CD/DVD you should fol[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Using the web camera Built-in web camera is provided with some models. The section in the Online manual describes the bundled webcam uti lity , which can capture still and video image s. The web camera will auto-run when Windows starts. Web Camera Using the sof tware The web camera software is pre-configured to st[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics Using the Software Capture St ill Image Click to see a preview of the captured image; you can also e-mail the image. Vid e o R e co rd i ng Click to prepare for recor d ing. Click again to start recording. One more to stop recording and see preview of the video. Audio Recording Click to start recording, Click a[...]

4-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Using the microphone Y ou can use the built-in or an external microphon e that connects to the microphone jack to record monau ral sounds into your applications. It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that suppo rt such functions.(Built-in microphone is provided with some models) Since your co[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics ■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesd ropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof. Bluetooth TM wireless technolo gy Bluetooth TM wireless techn ology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop co mpu ters, printers and mobi le phones. Y ou cannot use [...]

4-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series If you used the T ask Bar to disable Wi reless LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable th e system to recognize Wireless LAN. Click Start  Control Panel  Performance and Maintenan ce  System  Hardware  Device Manage r  Network ada ptors , and right click the wireless de[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics 2. 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 T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect [...]

4-10 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Heat dispersal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor . If the computer ’s internal temperature ri ses to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing spe ed is lowered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperatur e by turn ing on the fan first, the[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 The Keyboard Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer ’s keyboard layout is co mpatible with a 1 04/105-key enhanced keyboard. Pressing Fn key an other keys can execute all enhanced keyboard function. The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout yo ur computer is configured with. Keyboar[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys, not to be confused w ith 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 functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when p ressed. Used in combina[...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys (pressing Fn + a function or Esc key) let you enable or disable certain features of the computer . Press Fn + F12 (Scroll Lock) to lock the cursor on a specific line. The power on default is off. Press Fn + Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard’s numeric keypad. Press Fn + Ctrl to sim[...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Output Pressing Fn + F3 changes the active display device. Mute Pressing Fn + F6 turns sound on or off. When you press these hot keys, the current setting will be displayed as a n icon. Silent Mode Pressing Fn + F8 can activact the intelligent control of the CPU clock and voltage, adjusting fan noise effectively an[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard p rovides two keys tha t have special functio ns in Windows: one activa tes the Sta rt menu and the other has the same function as th e secondary mouse button. Keyp ad overlay Y our compu ter ’s keyboard does not have a separate numeric keypad but includes a numeric keypad overla[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeric mode indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry us ing the keys in figure 5-1. Press Fn + F1 1 again to turn off the overlay . The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily usin g normal keyb oard (overlay on) While using the overlay , you can te m[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T emporarily using overlay (overlay o ff) While using the normal keyboard, you ca n temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn . 2. Check the keyboard in dicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay . If the Nume ric mode indicator lig hts, you can use the o[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Power and Power-up Modes Chapter 6 Power and Power-up Modes The computer ’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal battery . This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and ch anging battery , tips for saving battery power , and power-up modes. Pow er condit i[...]

6-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Power indicators The Battery and Power indicators on the system indicato r panel alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery pack - the following indicator condi tions should be noted: Power on P[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-up Modes Power i ndica tor Check the Power indicator to determine the pow er status of the computer - the following indicator conditions shou ld be noted: Battery types The computer has two different types of battery: ■ Battery — 4 cell. ■ Real T ime Clock (R TC) battery Battery When the AC power cord is n[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , op erate the computer on battery power at le as t once a mo nth until the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is cont inuously operated on AC power , more than a month, t[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-up Modes Charging the battery When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Batte ry indicator flashes green fast indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you con tinue to use th e computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables hiber nation mo de (so you don’t l[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Ti me The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery . Charging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo wing conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the ba ttery is extr emely hot, i t might not charge[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-up Modes Monitoring battery ca p acity Remaining battery power can be monitore d in Power Options. Maximizing battery op erating time A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the computer (for exa[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Retention Time Extending battery life T o maximize the life of your battery p acks: ■ At least once a month, disconne ct 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 computer’s power . 2. Disc[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-up Modes Removing the battery p ack T o remove a discharged battery , follow th e steps as detailed below: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn the computer ’s power of f. Make sure the Power indicator is off. 3. Re move all cables co nnected to the computer . 4. Turn the computer upside down with the back of the comput[...]

6-10 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series 6. Slid e the battery release l atch to fr ee the battery pack for removal, then lift up th e battery p ack. Removing the battery pack 7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it. Inst alling the battery p ack T o install a battery pack, follow the step s below . 1. Be sure the computer ’s power is off and al[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-up Modes St arting the computer by p assword If you have already registered a password, please enter the password manually to start the computer: T o start up the computer with the user p assword, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the po wer as describe d in Chap ter 3, Gett ing S tarted . The following messa ge [...]

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User ’s Manual 7-1 BIOS Setup and Passwords Chapter 7 BIOS Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use BIOS to set up user and supervisor passwords. Accessing BIOS Setup Menu T o start the utility , please press " F2 " to enter the BIOS Setup Menu when boot up the comput er . BIOS Setup Menu When enter BIOS Setup Menu, plea se [...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 BIOS Setup and Passwords Password User Password / Supervisor Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. T o enter a user password: 1. Enter a passwor d of up to 10 characters. Th e character stri ng you enter is displayed as a string of as terisks. For example, if you enter a password consis[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 BIOS Setup and Passwords Use this option to enable or disabl e USB Legacy Emulation. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setti ng the USB Legacy Emulation item to enabled. USB Sleep and Charge When enter BIOS Setup Menu, please choice Advanced item then you can change or [...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 BIOS Setup and Passwords The default settin g is [Disabled]. Changing the setting to [Enabled] enables the use of this function. There are two modes, Mode1 and Mode2 in [Enabl ed]. For normal use, set the setting to Mode1. LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signa[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Optional Devices Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and its versatility . The following optio nal devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/Memory ■ SD, MS, MS Pro memo ry cards ■ Memory expansion ■ SIM card Power devices ■ Additional battery pack (4 cell) ?[...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 Optional Devices See below for the card capacities: Inst alling a SD /MS/MS Pro Card T o install the memory card, follow the steps below . 1. Insert the memory card. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Inserting the memory card Card T ype Capacities SD 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB MS 8 [...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Removing a SD/MS/MS Pro Card T o remove the memory ca rd, follow the steps below . 1. In Windows XP , open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the sys- tem tray and disable the inserted memory card. 2. Directly pull out the memo ry card inside the socket to eject it. 3. Grasp the card and remove it. Removing the[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 Optional Devices Memory exp ansion Y ou can install additional memo ry in the computer ’s memory modul e to increase the amount of RAM. Inst alling me mory module T o install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the power section in Cha[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices Removing the cover 6. Insert the memory module into t he connector on the computer . Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid conn ection. 7. Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches. Inserting the memory module Do not touch the connectors o n the memo ry module or [...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 Optional Devices Pushing the memory module down 8. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . 9. When you turn the computer on, it should automatical ly recognize the total memory cap acity . If it is no t recognized, check the module’s con- nection. Removing memory module T o remove the memory module, make sure the comput[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices Removing the memory module 7. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw . SIM card Some models are equip ped with a SIM card slo t that can accommodate a sim card. Inst alling a SIM c ard T o install a SIM card, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the pow[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 Optional Devices Removing the SIM card T o remove the SIM card, follow the steps below . 1. T urn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the T urning off the power section in Chapter 3. 2. Remove all cables connected to the computer . 3. Directly pull out the sim card inside the socket to eject it. 4. Grasp the card and remove[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of th e computer . Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right or left side of the computer . Security lock Security lock Key[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 T roubleshooting Chapter 9 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . However , shou ld problems occur , following the p rocedures in this cha pter can help to de termine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. [...]

9-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series ■ Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connecto rs for loose pins. ■ Check that your diskette is correctly inse rted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent erro r log. This will help you describe your problems [...]

User ’s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer ’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on P[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Power When the computer is not plugg ed into an AC adaptor , the battery p ack is the primary power source. However , y our computer has a number of other power resources, includi ng intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery . These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power prob[...]

User ’s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting Password Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does n ot glow green). If the battery is complete ly discharged, it will not begin charging i mmediately . Wait a few minutes. If the battery still does not charge, make sure the outlet is supplying power . T est it by pluggin[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by y our setup configur ation. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard and Chap ter 7, BIOS Setup and Passwords . LCD p anel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, BIOS Setu p and Passwords , for more information. H[...]

User ’s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouchpad Slow performanc e Y our fi les may be fragmented. Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to chec k the cond ition of your files and disk. Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP fo[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series USB mouse This section applies only with Windo ws XP operating systems. When the reaction of touchpad is sensitive to slow Adjust the touch Sensitivity . 1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Click the Printers icon and Other Hardware icon. 3. Click the Mouse icon. 4. Click the Device Setting tab. 5. Click the Setting but[...]

User ’s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting SD/M S/MS Pr o Card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . SIM card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . External Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to yo ur monitor ’s documentation. The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse migh t be dirty . Refer to your mous e document[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series Sound system USB Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. St andby/Hibernation Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the extern al monitor to the computer is attached firmly . If problems persist, contact your dealer . Problem Procedure Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software[...]

User ’s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting LAN Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not re store LAN access, consult your LAN administrator . For more information on wireless communication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Bluetooth For more information on wireless commun ication, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure C[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series T OSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the compute r , you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be rela ted to software or the operating system so it is important t[...]

User ’s Manual 10-1 Disclaimers Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaime r(s) information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this m anual, *XX is used to show which Disclaimer(s) description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel ated to this comput er are marked with a blu e *XX in this manual. Clicking [...]

User ’s Manual 10-2 Disclaimers Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal protective feat ure designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by periodically storing it on an[...]

User ’s Manual 10-3 Disclaimers LCD *5 Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer , the brightness of the LCD scree n will de teriorate. This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology . Graphics Proces sor Unit (G PU) *6 Graphics processor unit (GPU) p erformance may vary depending on product model, design configurat[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 S pecifications Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Environme nt al requi rements Power requirem ent s Size With Battery 225(w) x 190.5(d) X 29.5 / 33(h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body) Without Battery 225(w) x 178[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Display Controll er Appendix B Display Controller Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pixels 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 interna[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Wireless LAN Appendix C Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to hel p you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a mi nimum of parameters. Card specifications Radio c haract eri stics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T yp e o[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is relate d to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel large r dist ances. ■ The range of your w ireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid h igh-density materials. ■ Range[...]

User ’s Manual C-3 Wireless LAN ■ In a Wireless LAN Access Point, th e Wireless LAN card will use the factory-set default ch annel(printed in bold), unless the L AN Administrator selecte d a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device. *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regio ns [...]

User ’s Manual D-1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications liste d as below: Certification agencies In Europe, two condu ctors power cord s must be VDE typ[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series The following illustratio ns show the plug shapes for USA, Austral ia , Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and China. USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved[...]

User ’s Manual E-1 If your computer is stolen Appendix E If your computer is stolen Should your comput er be stolen , however , we’l l help you try to find it. Before contacting TOSHIBA, please prepare the follo wing informati on which is necessary to uniquely identi fy your computer: ■ In which country was yo ur computer stolen? ■ What typ[...]

E-2 User ’s Manual NB 100 Series TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to: TOSHIBA Europe GmbH T echnical Service and Support Leibnizstr . 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number: + 49 (0) 941 7807 921 Owner ’s details Country stolen: Machine type: (e.g. NB 100 Series) Model number: (e.g. PSA30EYXT) Serial number: (e.g. 12345678G) Date stolen: Y ear Mo[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-1 Glossary Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topi cs related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ANSI: American National S tandards Institute APM: advanced power mana ger ASCII: American S tandard Code for Information Inte[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary IDE: integrated drive electronics I/O: input/output IrDA: Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integratio n MB: megabyte OCR: optical character recognition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral componen[...]

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary byte: The representation of a single c haracter . A sequence of eight bits treated as a single un it; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. 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 sto[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary components: Elements or part s (of a system) which make up the whole (system). Composite Video (YUV): A standard video signal used to tra nsmit images, e.g. from a VCR to a TV . computer prog ram: A set of instruction s written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result. computer system: A combin[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary disk driv e: The device that randomly a ccesses information on a disk and copies it to the compu ter ’s memory . It also writes data from memory to the disk. T o accomplish these ta sks, the unit physi cally rotates the disk at high speed past a read-write head. disk sto rage: S toring da ta on magnetic disk.[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), sig naling the comput er that what follows are commands; used with periph eral devices such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time : A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes betwee[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary hardware: The physical electronic and mechanica l components of a computer system: typically , the comput er itself, exter nal disk drives, etc. See also software and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second. hexadecimal: The base 16 numbering system composed of th e digits 0 t[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, mea ning 1000; often used as equivale nt to 1024, or 2 ra ised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard: An input devi ce containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys. Ea ch keystroke activates a switch that trans[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary monitor: A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images. See al so CR T . motherboard: A name sometimes used to refe r to the main printed circuit board in processing e quipment. It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor ’s basic fun[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary pel: The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software. Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels. See pixe l. peripheral comp onent interconnect: An industry standard 32-bit bus. peripheral device: An I/O device that is external to the central processor and/or main memory such as a printer [...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that con trols the computer ’s basic operation. Y ou cannot access or change information stored in ROM. S S-Video: Short for Super-Video , a type of connection used by S-VHS videocassette players, camcorders, DVD players, etc[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary TFT display: A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active-matrix tech nology with thin film transistor (TFT) to drive each cell. touchp ad: A pointing device integrated in to the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. TTL: T ransistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that [...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index Index A AC adaptor, 1-4, 2-4, A-1 additional, 8-8 connecting, 3-2 problems, 9-4 safety instructions, -xiii ASCII characters, 5-7 Auto power on, See Power B Battery charging, 6 -5 indicator, 2-8 monitoring capacity, 6-7 real time clock, 6-4 Real Time Clock battery, 1-4, 6-4 retention time, 6-8 types, 6-3 Battery pack, [...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 Index F Fn + ~, 5-3 Fn + 1(Speaker Up), 5-4 FN + 2 (TOSHIBA zooming utility enlarge), 5-5 Fn + Alt (enhanced keyb oard simulation), 5-3 Fn + Ctrl (en hanced keyboard simulation), 5-3 Fn + Enter, 5-3 Fn + Esc (Zoom), 5-3 Fn + F1 (W ireless/ Blueto oth/ 3G), 5-3 Fn + F10 (Brightnes s up), 5-4 Fn + F12 (scroll lock), 5-3 Fn + [...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 Index M Main battery, See Battery pack Memory, 1-2 expansion, 8-4 installing module, 8-4 removing module, 8- 6 Microphone, 1-4 problems, 9-10 using, 4-6 Microprocessor, See Processor Moving the computer, 4-9 Multiple digital media card slot using, 8-1 Mute, 5-4 N Numeric keypad, See Keyp ad overlay O Optional, 8-1 Optional [...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 Index S Security lock, 8-9 attaching, 8-9 location, 2-2 Security lock slot, 1-5 Silent Mode, 5-4 SIM card, 8-7, 9-9 SIM card slot, 1-4 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard, 5-2 Enter, 5-3 right Alt key, 5-3 right Ctrl key, 5-3 scroll lock, 5-3 Sound system, 1-4 headphone, 1-4, 2-1 microphone, 2-1 speaker, 2-7 Speak[...]