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User ’ s Manual TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200[...]

User ’s Manual ii T able of Content s Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi T rademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual iii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

User ’s Manual iv TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 System Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Accessing HW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 HW Setup window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual v TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Non-applicable Icons *1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 CPU *2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 Memory (Main System) *3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User ’s Manual vi TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Copyright © 2007 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. TOS[...]

User ’s Manual vii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Co nformity Information" This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with th e limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable prot ection agai[...]

User ’s Manual viii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 EU Declar atio n of Confor mity TOSHIBA declares, that this product con forms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Ma r k in accordance wi th the relate d European Directives. The party responsible fo r CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 4[...]

User ’s Manual ix TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Network Com p atibility S tatemen t This product is designed to work with, and is compatible with the following networks. It has been tested to and found to conform with the add itional requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany A T AAB AN005,AN006,AN007,AN009 ,AN010 and DE03[...]

User ’s Manual x TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Pursuant to FC C CFR 47 , Part 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the following information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number t hat is located on the[...]

User ’s Manual xi TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Fax branding The T elephon e Consumer Protection Act of 199 1 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 botto m of each tr a nsmitted [...]

User ’s Manual xii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 3. The standard connecting arra ngement (telephone jack type) for this equipment is jack type(s): USOC RJ1 1C. The IC registration number of the modem is shown below . Canada: 4005B-A THENS or 4005B-DELPHI Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem w arning notice for Au [...]

User ’s Manual xiii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Notes for use of this device in New Zealand ■ The grant of a T elepermi t for a device in no way indicates T elecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In pa rticular the higher speeds at which this modem is cap[...]

User ’s Manual xiv TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 ■ When used in the Auto Answe r mode, the S0 register must be se t with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: ■ a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers. This confirms that the call has been successfully switch ed through the n etwork[...]

User ’s Manual xv TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 The T elep ermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature, as require d in PTC 100. The charge for a T elepermit assessmen t is $337.50. An additional charge of $337.50 is payable w here an asse ssment is based on reports against non-T el[...]

User ’s Manual xvi TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Optical disc drive safety instructions Panasonic DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW UJDA780 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this secti on. ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction[...]

User ’s Manual xvii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording UJ-860 ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording mo del employs a laser system. T o ensure pro per use of this product, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit eve[...]

User ’s Manual xviii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 TEAC CD-ROM CD-224E ■ The CD-ROM drive employs a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this product, please read th is instruction manual carefully and re tain for future reference. Should the unit ev er require ma intenance, contact an authorized service location. ■ Use o[...]

User ’s Manual xix TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive DW -22 4E ■ The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive empl oys a laser system. T o ensure proper use of this pro duct, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized s[...]

User ’s Manual xx TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 DVD Super Multi with Double Layer Recording DV -W28EC ■ The DVD Super Multi drive with Double Layer Recording mo del employs a laser system. T o ensure pro per use of this product, please read this instruction ma nual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ev[...]

User ’s Manual xxi TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 International precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .” T o use this model properly , read the instruction manual carefully a nd keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this mod[...]

User ’s Manual xxii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråini ng överstigande gränsen för laserkl ass 1. V AROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallist a lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR[...]

User ’s Manual xxiii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A9/ TECR A S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 series computer . This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , includes multimedia functionality , and is designed to provide years of reliable, hig h-performance computing. This manual tel ls how to [...]

User ’s Manual xxiv TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Icons Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer . The indicator pane l also uses icon s to identify the comp onent s it is providin g informatio n on. Keys The keyboard keys are used in th e te xt to describe many computer operations. A distincti ve typeface [...]

User ’s Manual xxv TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 T erm inology This term is defined in this document as follows: Star t The word " Sta rt " refers to the " " button in Micros oft ® Windows Vista TM .[...]

User ’s Manual xxvi General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety , minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability . Ho wever , 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 note the caution[...]

User ’s Manual xxvii TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Heat injury ■ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer . If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to th e touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for exampl[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting S t arted This chapter provides an equ ipment checklist, and basic informa tion to start using your computer . Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your comp uter , taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have al l the following items: ■ TECRA A9/ T[...]

User ’s Manual 1-2 Getting S tarted Sof tware The following Wi ndows ® operating system and uti lity sof tware are pre- installed. ■ Microsoft ® Windows V ista TM ■ TOSHIBA V alue Added Package ■ Recovery Disc Creator ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ CD/DVD Drive Acousti c Silence[...]

User ’s Manual 1-3 Getting S tarted Getting St arted This section 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 tarting up for the first time ■ T urning off the power ■ Resta rting the comput er ■ System Recovery[...]

User ’s Manual 1-4 Getting S tarted Connecting the A C adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to cha rge the battery or you 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 before you can operate from battery power . The AC adaptor can be connected to any po wer sour[...]

User ’s Manual 1-5 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer . Figure 1-3 Connecting the adap[...]

User ’s Manual 1-6 Getting S tarted Opening the disp lay The display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel. 2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised, slowly lift the display[...]

User ’s Manual 1-7 Getting S tarted T urning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator will then indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring of power condition section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes fo r more information. 1. Open the display panel. 2. Press and hold the computer's pow[...]

User ’s Manual 1-8 Getting S tarted 3. Click Start . 4. Click the arrow bu tton ( ) locate d in the power ma nagement buttons ( ) and select Shut Down from the menu. 5. T urn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer . Sleep Mode If you have to interrupt your work, you are able to tu rn off the power without exiting from your software[...]

User ’s Manual 1-9 Getting S tarted Benefits of Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode feature provide s the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous workin g environment more ra pidly than does the Hibernation Mode feature. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the S[...]

User ’s Manual 1-10 Getting S tarted When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer . Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: ■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. ■ Memory circuits are exposed to st atic electricity or electrica[...]

User ’s Manual 1-1 1 Getting S tarted S tarting Hibernation Mode T o enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below . 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow button ( ) in the power management buttons ( ) and select Hibernate from the menu. Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer can be configured to ent er Hibernation Mode auto matically when you pr[...]

User ’s Manual 1-12 Getting S tarted ■ Press the power button and hold it do wn for five seconds. Once the computer has turned itself off, wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning the power on again by pressing the power button. System Recovery Opti ons About 1.5GB hidden partition is alloca ted on the hard disk drive for the System [...]

User ’s Manual 1-13 Getting S tarted System Recovery This section describes the creation of Recovery Discs and their use. Creating Optical Reco very Discs This section describes how to create Recovery Discs. A recovery image of the software on your computer i s stored on the hard disk drive, and can be copied to ei ther CD or DVD media by using t[...]

User ’s Manual 1-14 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-in sta lled sof tware from the Recovery hard d isk drive A portion of the total hard disk dr ive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition. This p artition stores files which can be used to restore pre-installed software in the event of a problem. If you subsequently set up your hard[...]

User ’s Manual 1-15 Getting S tarted Restoring the pre-inst alled sof tware from your crea ted Recovery Discs If the pre-installed files are damaged , you are able to either use the Recovery Discs you have created or the hard disk drive recovery proce ss to restore the computer to the state it was in when you originally received it. T o perform t[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 The Grand T our This chapter identifies the various co mponen ts of the computer - it is recommended that you beco me famili ar with each before you operate the computer . Front with the display closed The following fig ure shows the computer ’s front with its display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front o[...]

User ’s Manual 2-2 The Grand T our System indicators These LED indicato rs allow you to monitor the status of various com puter functions and are described in more detail within the System indicators section. Micropho ne A built-in microphone allows you to record sound into your applications - please refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4[...]

User ’s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Lef t side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s left side. Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Cooling vents Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0)ports PC Card slot PC Card ej ect button Bridge media slot Serial port i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Serial port Use this 9-pin port to conne ct serial devices such as[...]

User ’s Manual 2-4 The Grand T our Right side The following figure shows the comp uter ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer i.LINK (IEEE1394) port This port allows you to connect an external device, such as a digital video camera for high- speed data transfer . Only some models ar e equipped with the iLINK port. Bridge media[...]

User ’s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Back The following figure shows the comp uter ’s back. Figure 2-4 The back of the computer DC IN 15V jack Modem jack LAN jack LAN active indicator (orange) Link i ndicator (green) External monitor port Security lock slot A security cable can be attached to this slot and then connected to a desk or other large [...]

User ’s Manual 2-6 The Grand T our DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries. Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied wi th the computer at the time of purchase - using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer . LAN jack This jack[...]

User ’s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Underside The following figure shows the undersi de of the computer . Y ou should ensure that the disp lay is closed befo re the computer is turned over to avoid causing any damage. Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Memory module slot Battery release latch Battery pac k Battery lock Notch Docking port Not[...]

User ’s Manual 2-8 The Grand T our Front with the display op en This section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order to open the display , simp ly slide the displa y latch on the front of the computer , lift the display panel up and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you. Figure 2-6 The front of the computer with th e[...]

User ’s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our Display hi nges The display hinges allow the disp lay panel to be position at a variety of easy-to-view angles. Display screen Pl ease be aware that, when th e computer is operating on the AC adaptor , the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it opera tes on battery power . [...]

User ’s Manual 2-10 The Grand T our Power button Press this button to turn the comp uter's power on and off. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launc h the program automatically . When power-o ff, Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode, press this button to start the computer and launch the program. Only some models are equipped with TOSHIB[...]

User ’s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our Indic ators This section explains indicator functions. System indicators LED system indicators next to their respective ic ons, glow when specific computer operations a re in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators Media slot The Media slot indicator glows gre en when the computer is ac cessing the Bridge media[...]

User ’s Manual 2-12 The Grand T our Keyboard indicators The following figures show the position s of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the keypad overlay indicators which show the following conditions: ■ When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed. ■ When the Arrow Mod e indicator gl ows, the keyp[...]

User ’s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our Optical disc drives The computer is installed with either a CD-ROM, DV D-ROM&CD-R/RW or DVD Super Multi drive. An A T API interface controller is used for CD/D VD- ROM operation. When the computer is acce ssing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on loadin g and unloading discs refer [...]

User ’s Manual 2-14 The Grand T our DVDs ■ DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded da ta cannot be erased or changed. ■ DVD-RW , DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once. Forma t s The drives support the following formats. CD-ROM drive The drive supports the formats CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD™ (single/ mul[...]

User ’s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our DVD Super Multi drive Double Layer The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run ei ther 12 cm (4.72") or 8cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automa tically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 vol[...]

User ’s Manual 2-16 The Grand T our Figure 2-10 The AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 2-1 1 The AC adaptor (3-pin plug) ■ Depending on the model in questio n, either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/power lead will be bund led with the computer. ■ Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug. ■ The supplied power co rd conforms to safety rules and regu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Hardware This section describes the hardware of your computer . The actual specifications may vary depending on the model you purchased. Processor CPU The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel ® processors. ■ Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo Processor , which incorporat es a 2MB[...]

User ’s Manual 3-2 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory Power Slots 256, 512, 1,024 or 2,048MB memory modules can be installed in the computer's two memory slots for a maximum of 4,096MB system memory . Vi deo RAM T he amount of Video RAM available is dependent on the comput er's system memory . Star t -> Control Panel -> Appear[...]

User ’s Manual 3-3 Hardware, Utilities and Options Disks Optical disc drive Display The computer's internal disp lay panel supports high-resolution video graphics and can b e set to a wide range of viewing angl es for maximum comfort and readability . Hard disk dr ive This computer is equipped with one of the following hard disk drive types.[...]

User ’s Manual 3-4 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sound Communications Graphics controlle r The graphics controller maximizes display performance. Refer to Display Controller and Video mode section in Appendix B for more information. Legal Footnote (Graphics Pr ocessor Unit ("GPU")) *7 For more information regarding the Graphics Proces[...]

User ’s Manual 3-5 Hardware, Utilities and Options Sp ecial features The following features are eithe r un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which ma ke the computer more con venient to use. Access each function using the following proce dures. *1 T o access the Power Options, click Start -> Co ntrol Panel -> System and Mai[...]

User ’s Manual 3-6 Hardware, Utilities and Options System automatic Sleep/Hibernati on Mode *1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Sleep Mode or Hi bernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time. T his can be specified in the Power Options. Keyp ad over lay A ten-key numeric keypad is integr[...]

User ’s Manual 3-7 Hardware, Utilities and Options Heat dispersal *1 T o protect against overheating , the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that, if the computer's internal temperature rise s to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on o r the processing speed is lowered. This can be specified in the Power Opti ons. TOSHI[...]

User ’s Manual 3-8 Hardware, Utilities and Options T OSHIBA V alue Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre-installed on the computer . TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements. TOSHIBA Button Support This utility controls t he follow ing compute[...]

User ’s Manual 3-9 Hardware, Utilities and Options HW Setup This utility allows you to customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with the computer and the peripherals you use. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot-key functions[...]

User ’s Manual 3-10 Hardware, Utilities and Options Utilities and Applications This section describes the pre-installed uti lities that come with the computer and details how to start them. For further information on their operation, please refer to each utility's online manu al, help files or README.TXT file. Fingerprint Utility This produc[...]

User ’s Manual 3-1 1 Hardware, Utilities and Options Bluetooth St ack for Wind ows by T oshib a This software enables communication between the computer and external Blueto oth devices such as printers and mobile phones. Bluetooth functions cannot be used in models th at do not have a Bluetooth module in stall ed. TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility T[...]

User ’s Manual 3-12 Hardware, Utilities and Options TOSHIBA DVD-RAM Utility This utility has the functi on of Physical Fo rmat and Write-Protect to DVD-RAM. This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator . T o start this utility , click Start -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> CD&DVD Applications -> DVD-RAM Utilit[...]

User ’s Manual 3-13 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional devices Optional devices can expand the computer's capabilities and its versatility . This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices: Cards/memory ■ PC Card ■ Bridge medi a slot ■ SD Card (SD memory card, SDHC card, Mini SD card, Micro SD card)[...]

User ’s Manual 3-14 Hardware, Utilities and Options T o insert a PC Card, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the side of the computer. 2. Press the PC Card gently to ensure a firm connection is made. Figure 3-1 Inserting the PC Card 3. After inserting the PC Card you should refer to its documentatio[...]

User ’s Manual 3-15 Hardware, Utilities and Options 5. Grasp the PC Card and remove it. Figure 3-2 Removing the PC Card Bridge media slo t The computer is equipped with a Bri dge media sl ot that can accommodate some kinds of memory media with vari ous memory cap acities so that you can easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras a[...]

User ’s Manual 3-16 Hardware, Utilities and Options Memory card care ■ Memory media have a limited lifespan, so it is important to backup important data. ■ Do not write to memory media if t he ba ttery power is low . Low po wer could affect writing accuracy . ■ Do not remove memory media while reading/wri ting is in progress. ■ Memory med[...]

User ’s Manual 3-17 Hardware, Utilities and Options Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card SD/SDHC memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you format the SD/SDHC Card again, be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility , not with the format command provided w ithin Windows. In order to run[...]

User ’s Manual 3-18 Hardware, Utilities and Options Removing memory media T o remove memory media, foll ow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the Windows T ask Bar . 2. Point to memory card and click the left T ouch Pad control button. 3. Press the memory media to partia lly extend it out of the computer . 4[...]

User ’s Manual 3-19 Hardware, Utilities and Options Additional mem ory modu le This computer is e quipped with two me mory slots; Slot A and Sl ot B. Both slots are located in the un derside of the computer . Y ou can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is avai lable. This section desc[...]

User ’s Manual 3-20 Hardware, Utilities and Options In all instances you should shut down the computer and remove the incompatible module(s). Installing a memory modul e (Slot A and Slot B) The computer contains slots for two memory modules, one positioned immediately over the other - the proc edures are the same for installing either modul e. 1.[...]

User ’s Manual 3-21 Hardware, Utilities and Options 6. Align the notch of the memory modul e with that of the memory slo t and gently insert the module in to the slot at about a 45 d egree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place. Figure 3-7 Seating the memory module 7. Seat the memory module cover in place an[...]

User ’s Manual 3-22 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-8 Seating the memory module cover 8. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 9. T urn your computer over . 10. Turn the computer on and make su re the added memory is recognized - to confirmed it, Star[...]

User ’s Manual 3-23 Hardware, Utilities and Options Figure 3-9 Removing the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with one scre w . 9. Install the battery pa ck - refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Powe r-Up Modes, if required. 10. Turn your co mputer over . Battery Charger The batte[...]

User ’s Manual 3-24 Hardware, Utilities and Options 2. Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port. Figure 3-10 Connecting the monitor c able to the external monitor port 3. T urn the external monitor's power on. 4. T urn the computer's power on. When you turn on the power , the computer will automatically recognize the monit[...]

User ’s Manual 3-25 Hardware, Utilities and Options Connecting the USB floppy diskette drive T o connect the drive, plug the floppy diskette drive’s USB connector into a computer ’s USB port. Figure 3-12 Connecting the U SB floppy diske tte drive Disconnecting the USB fl oppy diskette drive When you have finished using the USB floppy diskette[...]

User ’s Manual 3-26 Hardware, Utilities and Options i.LINK (I EEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is us e d for high-speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as: ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Writable optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your data before transferring it to the comp uter[...]

User ’s Manual 3-27 Hardware, Utilities and Options Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned and pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . Figure 3-13 Connecting the i.LINK (I EEE1394) cable into the computer 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the de vice. Note the following when you use i.LINK: ■ Y ou may n[...]

User ’s Manual 3-28 Hardware, Utilities and Options Serial port The serial connector can be used to connect to RS-232C compatible devices. RS-232C compatible devices include the following: ■ Modem ■ Mouse ■ Printer T o connect a serial port, follo w the steps as det ailed below: 1. T urn the computer ’s power off. 2. Connect the serial co[...]

User ’s Manual 3-29 Hardware, Utilities and Options The following ports are available on th e TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator . ■ RJ45 LAN jack ■ External monitor port ■ DC IN 15V jack ■ Security lock slot ■ Universal Serial Bu s 2.0 port (four) ■ DVI port ■ Serial port Security lock A security locks enable you to ancho r your compu[...]

User ’s Manual 3-30 Hardware, Utilities and Options Optional accessories Y ou are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to ma ke your computer even more powerful and convenient to use . For reference, the following list details some of the items that are avai labl e from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer: DDR2-667 Memory Module A[...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer , highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. T OSHIBA Dual Pointing Device The computer is equi pped with a d ual point system: a T ouch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. Using the T ouch Pad T o use the T ouch Pad, si[...]

User ’s Manual 4-2 Operating Basics Using the AccuPoi nt T o use the AccuPoin t, simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on-screen pointer. T wo buttons ab ove the T ouch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do with the T ouch Pad. Refer to the Using the T o uch Pad section for details. AccuPoint p[...]

User ’s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics Replacing the cap The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that sho uld be replaced after prolonged use. The spare AccuPoint ca p is supplied with the computer . 1. T o remove the AccuPoint cap, firml y pinch the cap and pull it straight up. Figure 4-2 Removing the AccuPoint cap 2. Position a new cap on the peg [...]

User ’s Manual 4-4 Operating Basics How to Sw ipe your Finger Using the following steps when swiping fin gers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to mi nimi ze authenticati on failures: Align the first joint of the finger at the center of the sensor , then lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger horizontally towards you unt[...]

User ’s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics ■ Do not touch the sensor with a fing er or any other object which ma y have a build-up of static electricity on it. Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enro llment/registration or reco gnition. ■ W ash and dry your hands thoroughly . ■ Remove static el[...]

User ’s Manual 4-6 Operating Basics How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in special non-volatile memory inside th e fingerprint sensor . Therefore, if you give the computer to someone else, or dispose of it in any way , the following proce ss is recommended to delete your fingerprint information: 1. T o run this pro[...]

User ’s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics If both the fingerprint sensor and Trusted Plat form Module (TPM) security are used as identificatio n devices, you mu st install and configure the Infineon TPM Professional package first before you setup and con figure the fingerprint utility . Please refe r to the TPM (T rusted Platform Module) Inst allation [...]

User ’s Manual 4-8 Operating Basics 7. At the User's Fing ers screen, select the finger that you wish to enroll from the illustration and then click Next . On this scre en please be aware that any previously enrolled fi ngerprints would ha ve green check marks, while the fingerprint that yo u are about to enroll will have a red check mark. I[...]

User ’s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Power-on Security Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerp rint Power-on Security System. Y ou shoul d check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings (please [...]

User ’s Manual 4-10 Operating Basics Only one fingerprint authenticati on is required to replace the User/BIOS Password (and, if applicable, the HD D(Hard Disk Drive) Password) and the Windows Logon Passwo rd. How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign-on Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL application [...]

User ’s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follo w the steps below . 1. When the computer ’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully op ened. Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, labe[...]

User ’s Manual 4-12 Operating Basics 4. Press gently at the center of the CD/DVD until you feel it click into place. The CD/DVD shou ld lie below the top of the spindl e, flush with the spindle base. 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-6 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray Removing discs T o [...]

User ’s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD extends slightly over t he sides of the disc tra y so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the CD/DVD. Figure 4-7 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to rem ove CD/D VD when the disc tray w ill not open Pressing the eject but[...]

User ’s Manual 4-14 Operating Basics W ritin g CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Depending on the type of drive installe d, you may be able to write CDs. The DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive lets you wr ite as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precaution s in this section to ensure the best pe rformance for writing CDs. For information on loa ding and un[...]

User ’s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics ■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software. ■ Do not run software such as a screen saver wh ich can put a heavy load on the CPU. ■ Operate the computer at its full power setting - do not use any power- saving features. ■ Do not write information while virus checking soft[...]

User ’s Manual 4-16 Operating Basics W riting CD/ DVDs on DVD Super Multi dri ves Y ou can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. The T OSHIBA Disc Creator is provided for writing. Import ant message Before you write or rewrite [...]

User ’s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting ■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD- R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW or DVD- RAM media, however , it must be not ed that disc quality can affect write or rewrite su[...]

User ’s Manual 4-18 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , or is dirty or damaged, wr iting or rewriting errors may be noted - ensure that you check a ll discs for dirt or damage before you use them. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+RW or DVD- RAM media will be affected by the quality of the disc itself and[...]

User ’s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics ■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1GB. Therefore, in these circumstance, even if you writ e only a small amount of data, it might take additional time to fill in the dummy data. ■ When multiple drives that can write data[...]

User ’s Manual 4-20 Operating Basics ■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a PC Card, SD Card, SDHC card, Memory S tick/ Memory S tick PRO/Memory S tick PRO Duo, xD pictu re card, MultiMediaCa rd, USB devices, external monitor , i.LINK devices, or optical digital devices. ■ Use the audio/video control button t[...]

User ’s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ Y ou might not be able to use the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to back up a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW , DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW disc that was made with other software on a different optical media record er . ■ If you add data to a DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer[...]

User ’s Manual 4-22 Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD's, DVD's and floppy diskettes. Handle your media with care. Following th e simple precautions listed be low will increase th e lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it. CD/DVDs 1. S tore your CD's and DVD&[...]

User ’s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics 8. Data may be lost if the floppy diskett e is twisted, bent, or exposed to direct sunlight , extreme hea t or cold. 9. Do not place heavy objects on your floppy diskettes. 10. Do not eat, smoke, or use items such as e rasers near your flopp y diskettes as foreign particles inside the jacket of the floppy di s[...]

User ’s Manual 4-24 Operating Basics Audio Enhancement s In order to apply the soun d effects for your current speaker , follow the steps below . 1. Right click on the speaker icon on the taskbar , and select Playba ck Devices from the sub menu. 2. Select Speakers , and click Properties . 3. On the Enhancemen t tab select the sound effect s you w[...]

User ’s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics TO SHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands-free environment for holding mutual commu nication via the Internet Protocol or Local Area Network. If you wish to communicat e with someone on your computer , you can use a messenger application. However , with such an application, you would hea[...]

User ’s Manual 4-26 Operating Basics Region selectio n T elecommunicatio n regulations vary from on e region to ano ther , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct fo r the region in which it will be used. T o select a region, follow th e steps as detailed below: 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> TO SH IB A [...]

User ’s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics Location list for region selection. Displays a sub-menu appears which details location information. Open dialog box, if the modem and T elephony Current Location region code do not match. Displays a warning if the current settings for both region cod e and telephony location are di fferent. Modem Sele ction If[...]

User ’s Manual 4-28 Operating Basics 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a te lephone jack. Figure 4-9 Connecting the internal modem Disconnecting the m odular cable T o disconnect the internal modular cabl e, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the plug in the telepho ne jack and pull it out from within the co n[...]

User ’s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Wireless com munications The computer ’s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Only some models are equipped wit h both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible wit h other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence S pread S pect[...]

User ’s Manual 4-30 Operating Basics ■ Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A) Setting 1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication S witch is turned on. 2. Click St ar t and then click Connect to to display Connect to a network window . 3. Click Set up a connec tion or network . 4. Follow the wizard. Y ou will n eed the name o f the wireless netw[...]

User ’s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Radio links Y ou can easily establish links between two or more devices, with these links being maintained even if the devi ces are not within a line-of-sight of each othe r . Security T wo advanced security mechan isms ensure a high le vel of security: ■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and m[...]

User ’s Manual 4-32 Operating Basics Wireless communica tion Indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless com munication fu nctions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable the wi reless LAN, restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re-enable it: Start , Control Panel , System and [...]

User ’s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Connecting the LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, foll ow the steps as detailed below: 1. T urn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer . 2. Plug one end of the cable into t he LAN jack. Press gently until yo u hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-10 Connectin[...]

User ’s Manual 4-34 Operating Basics Disconnecting the LAN cab le T o disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps as detailed below: 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer ’s LAN jack and pull out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the L AN hub or router in the same manner. Check with your LAN administrator and hardware o[...]

User ’s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics ■ Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer . ■ Close the display panel. ■ Do not pick up the comput er by its displ ay panel. ■ Before carrying your computer , shut it down, discon nect the AC adaptor and allow it to cool down - a failure to follow this instruction may r[...]

User ’s Manual 4-36 Operating Basics TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties Y ou can change the T OSHIBA HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . T o open the win dow , click Star t -> All Programs -> TOS HI BA -> Utilities -> HDD Protection Setting . The window can also be started from the icon on th[...]

User ’s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed, HDD Dete ction assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds. TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message S pecify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active[...]

User ’s Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer's keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104/105-key enhanced keyboard - by pressing some keys in combination, all of the 104/105-key enhance d keyboard functions can be performed on the computer . The number of keys available on your keyboard will depend on which country/region your com[...]

User ’s Manual 5-2 The Keyboard Function keys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with the special FN key) are the twelve keys at the top of your key board - these keys function differentl y from other keys. F1 through F12 are called functi on keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination [...]

User ’s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press FN + F10 or FN + F1 1 to access the computer's integrated keypad. When activated, the keys with grey ma rkings on their bottom e dge become either numeric keypad keys ( FN + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( FN + F10 ). Please refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how [...]

User ’s Manual 5-4 The Keyboard Sleep : Pressing FN + F3 switches the system to Sleep Mode. Hibernate : Pressing FN + F4 switches the system to Hibernation Mode. Output : Pressing FN + F5 changes the active display devi ce. Brightness Down : Pressing FN + F6 decreases the computer's display panel brightness in individual steps. Brightness Up[...]

User ’s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (reduce): Pressing FN + 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility (enlarge): Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes wi thin one of the supported applica tion windows. FN[...]

User ’s Manual 5-6 The Keyboard Arrow mode T o turn on Arrow Mode, press FN + F10 - the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access cursor and page control functions by using the keys. Y ou are able to press FN + F10 again to turn off this overlay function. Numeric mode T o turn on Numeric Mode, press FN + F1 1 - the Numeric Mode indic[...]

User ’s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard T empora rily using overlay (overlay o ff) While using the normal keyboard function, you can temporaril y use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on: 1. Hold down FN key . 2. Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will tu rn on the most recently used overlay function - if the Numeric Mode ind[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer's p ower resources in clude the AC ad aptor , battery pack and any internal batteries. This chapter provides details on making the most effective use of the se resources , and includ es informati on on charging and changing batteri es, tips for saving ba ttery power , and inf[...]

User ’s Manual 6-2 Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions continued Monitoring of power condition As shown in the below table, the Battery , DC IN and Power in dicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating capability and battery charge status. Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the[...]

User ’s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine t he power status with the AC adaptor connected - the follow ing indi cator conditions shou ld be noted: 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[...]

User ’s Manual 6-4 Power and Power-Up Modes Extended Capacity Battery Pack (option) The Extended Ca pacity Ba ttery Pack can be purchas ed sep arately as an optional accessory . High Capacity Battery Pack (option) The High Capacity Battery Pack can be purchased separately as an optional accessory . Real Time Clock (RTC) battery The Real Time Cloc[...]

User ’s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low , the Battery indicator will flash orange to indicate that only a fe w minutes of batte ry power remain. If you continue to u se the computer w hile the Ba ttery indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you[...]

User ’s Manual 6-6 Power and Power-Up Modes Battery charging notice The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all). T o ensure the battery charges to its full capacity , you should charge it at room temperature of[...]

User ’s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes Maximizing battery op erating time A battery's usefulness depends on how long it can su pply power on a single charge, while how long the c harg e lasts in a battery depends on: ■ Processor speed ■ Screen bright ness ■ Cooling method ■ System Sleep Mode ■ System Hibernation Mode ■ Displ[...]

User ’s Manual 6-8 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ If you have extra battery p acks, rotate their use. ■ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, for example for more than one month, remove th e battery pack from the computer . ■ S tore spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Replacing the b attery p ac[...]

User ’s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes 6. Slide and hold the batte ry release latch (2) and then remove the battery pack from the comput er (3). Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery pack Installing the battery pack T o install a battery pack, follow the steps as det ailed below: 1. Insert the battery pack as far as it will go into the computer ([...]

User ’s Manual 6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes T OSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of p assword security: User and Supervisor . User Password T o start the utility , point to or click the following items: St art -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Utilities ->Password Utility The User Password dialog box[...]

User ’s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ Owner String (text box) Y ou can use this box to associate text with th e password. Af ter you enter text, click Apply or OK . When the computer is st arted, this t ext will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password. User T oken field ■ Create (button) Y ou can use an [...]

User ’s Manual 6-12 Power and Power-Up Modes Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password, so me functions might be restricted when a user logs on wit h the User Password. T o set a Supervisor Password, execute the file TO SPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaPas swordUtilityTOSPU.exe This utility lets you do the fol[...]

User ’s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes Power-up modes The computer has three differ ent power-up modes as follows: ■ Boot Mode : The computer will shut down without saving da ta - in view of this you must always save your work before you tu rn the computer off. ■ Hibernation Mode : Data in memory will be save d to the hard disk drive. ?[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup This chapter explains how to use the TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and provides information on settings for various functions. Accessing HW Set up T o run the HW Setup program, click Star t -> All Programs -> TOSH I BA -> Utilities -> HWSetup . HW Setup win[...]

User ’s Manual 7-2 HW Setup & BIOS Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons : Default and About . Setup This field displays the installed BIOS version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your computer’s display settings for either the internal display or an external monitor . Power On Display Th[...]

User ’s Manual 7-3 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This tab allows you to select the pr iority for booting the computer - the following settings are available: Y ou can override the settings and manually select a bo ot device by pressing one of the following keys while the compute r is booting: * 1 The floppy disket[...]

User ’s Manual 7-4 HW Setup & BIOS Setup T o change the boot drive, fo llow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be displaye d with the following icons: Buil t-in hard disk drive, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to highlight th [...]

User ’s Manual 7-5 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Keyboard Wa ke-up on Key board When this feature is enabl ed, and the co mputer is in Sleep Mode, you can turn on the system by pressing any key . However , please be aware that this option will only work with the internal keyboard and onl y when the computer is in Sleep Mode. CPU This function allows [...]

User ’s Manual 7-6 HW Setup & BIOS Setup LAN Wake-up on LAN This feature lets the computer ’s power be turned on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN. Power will be automatically turn ed on when a signal is received from an administrator's computer whic h is connected via a network. The following settings can be changed when [...]

User ’s Manual 7-7 HW Setup & BIOS Setup USB USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulat ion Y ou can use this opti on to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse l egacy emulation so that , even if your operating syst em does not support USB devices, you can sti ll use a standard USB mouse and keyboard - to a chieve this you should set the appropriate option(s) [...]

User ’s Manual 7-8 HW Setup & BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Settings for some features are carried out in the BIOS setup program. St arting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program S tarting the BIOS Setup Program 1. T urn on the computer while pressing the ESC key - if the Password = prompt is di splayed, ente r either the Supervisor Password, if o[...]

User ’s Manual 7-9 HW Setup & BIOS Setup Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings ca n be terminated hal fway without saving any of the changes made by following the steps detailed below: 1. Press the ESC key - the Exit without saving? (Y/N) prompt to be displayed at the bo ttom of the screen. 2. Press the Y key - the [...]

User ’s Manual 7-10 HW Setup & BIOS Setup The Disabled command does not allo w use of the Intel Virtualization T echnology . The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization T echnology . Enhanced C-S t ates This feature enables or disab les the Enhanced C-S tates. Execute-Disa ble Bit Cap ability This setting, which is displa yed o[...]

User ’s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setup & BIOS Setup (T o access it, Power Options -> Change plan settings -> Change ad vanced power settings -> Battery) The operation of this function is depen dent upon battery status. LCD Display Stretch Select the display functi on of the computer's display panel. Security controller Please note that t[...]

User ’s Manual 7-12 HW Setup & BIOS Setup The procedure to follow is as detailed below: 1. Move the cursor to the Clear TPM Owner setting and press either the Sp ace key or BACK SP ACE key . 2. A message is disp layed at which you sh ould press the Y , E , S , and ENTER keys in sequence - th e T rusted Platform Module information will then be[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 T roubleshooting TOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability , however , should problems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter to help determi ne the cause. All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems fr om occurring in [...]

User ’s Manual 8-2 T roubleshooting Preliminary c hecklist Y ou should always consider the simple st solution first - the items detailed in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem : ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer - this i ncludes your printer and any o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-3 T roubleshooting ■ Do you hear any beeps, if so how many , are they long or short and are they high pitched or low pitched? In addition, is the computer making any unusual noise s? Write down what you hear. Record your observations so you can describe them in detail to your reseller , dealer or service provider . Hardware and[...]

User ’s Manual 8-4 T roubleshooting System start- up When the computer does not start pr operly , check the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-on Password Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically , and the following will be displaye d: This message remains on the screen for a few seco[...]

User ’s Manual 8-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trouble turning on the comp u ter with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator . Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for further information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , you should check the status of the DC IN indi[...]

User ’s Manual 8-6 T roubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attached ( Battery indicator does not glow orange). If the battery is completely di scharged, it will no t begin charging immediately , in t hese insta nces you should wait a few minutes befor e trying agai n. If the battery still does not cha rge, you should chec[...]

User ’s Manual 8-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and conf iguratio n of the computer - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard for further information. Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F[...]

User ’s Manual 8-8 T roubleshooting Internal display p anel Apparent computer's display pane l problems may be related to the computer's setup and config uration - please refe r to Chapter 7, HW Setup & BIOS Setup , for further information. Hard disk drive Problem Pro cedure No display Press the FN + F5 hot keys to adjust the displa[...]

User ’s Manual 8-9 T roubleshooting CD-ROM dri ve Slow performance The files on the hard disk drive may be fragmented - in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utili ty to check the condition of your files and the hard disk drive. Please refer to the operating system's documentation or online Help File for further informatio[...]

User ’s Manual 8-10 T roubleshooting DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Procedure Y ou cannot access a CD/DVD in the drive Make sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the disc tray and make su re the CD/DVD is properly seated. It s[...]

User ’s Manual 8-1 1 T roubleshooting DVD Supe r Multi drive For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, make sure you are observing the follow ing precautions: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the sof[...]

User ’s Manual 8-12 T roubleshooting USB floppy diskette drive For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. The drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video CD - RO M : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD TM (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form[...]

User ’s Manual 8-13 T roubleshooting PC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . SD/SDHC Card For further information, please refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure PC Card error occurs Remove the PC Card from the computer a nd then reinsert it in order to ensure [...]

User ’s Manual 8-14 T roubleshooting Memory S tick/Memory S tick PRO /Memory S tick PRO Duo Refer also to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . xD picture card Refer also to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . MultiMediaC ard Refer also to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options . Problem Pro cedure Memory S tick/Memory S tick [...]

User ’s Manual 8-15 T roubleshooting Dual Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse, you should also refer to both the USB device section in this chapter , and the documentation supplied with your mouse. T ouch Pad/AccuPoint Problem Procedure Either the T ouch Pad or the AccuPoint does not work. Check the Device Select settings. Click Star t -[...]

User ’s Manual 8-16 T roubleshooting USB mouse The reaction of T ouch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. Adjust the touch Sensitivity . 1. Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> M ouse icon. 2. Within the Mouse Prope rties window , click the Advanced ta b. 3. Click the Advanced feature settings button. 4.[...]

User ’s Manual 8-17 T roubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor The mouse pointer moves erratically The elements of the mouse responsible for detecting movement might be dirty - please refer to the documentation su pplied with the mouse for instructions on how to clean it. If you are still unabl e to resolve th e problem, contact your reseller , dealer o[...]

User ’s Manual 8-18 T roubleshooting USB device In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Additional mem ory modu le Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , for further information on installing and removing memory modules. Problem Pro cedure US[...]

User ’s Manual 8-19 T roubleshooting Sound system In addition to the information in this section, p lease also refer to the documentation supplied with your a udio device. An error will occur if a memory module is inserted into Sl ot B when no memory module is inserted in Slot A. Remove the memory module from Slot B and insert it into Sl ot A. Pr[...]

User ’s Manual 8-20 T roubleshooting External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3, Hardware, Utilities and Options , and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information. Problem Pro cedure Monitor does not turn on After co nfirming that the monitor's power switch is on, you should check the conn ections to make sur[...]

User ’s Manual 8-21 T roubleshooting i.LINK (IEEE1394) devi ce Modem Refer to Appendix C, A T Commands and Appendix D , S-registers . Problem Pro cedure i.LINK device does n ot function Make sure the cable is secu rely connected to the computer and to the device. Make sure the device’s power is turned on. Reinstall the drivers. Open the Windo w[...]

User ’s Manual 8-22 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 further information on Bluetooth wire less communication, please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . [...]

User ’s Manual 8-23 T roubleshooting Recover y Discs Disposing of the com puter and the co mputer'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, the batteries will fina[...]

User ’s Manual 8-24 T roubleshooting ■ If your hard disk drive or other storage media contains sensitive data, you should be aware that standard deletion pro cedures do not remove data from the media. These stand ard deletion pro cedures include: ■ Selecting Delete for a target file ■ Putting files in the Recycle Bi n and emptying the Recyc[...]

User ’s Manual 8-25 T roubleshooting Where t o writ e If you are still unable to solve the prob lem and suspect that it is hardware related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below: Outside of Europe In Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde N.S.W. 21 13 Sydney Germ[...]

User ’s Manual A-1 Appendix A S pecifications This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Refer to User Information Gu ide about Weight and Size. Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) 20% to 80% Non-operating -20°C (-4°F) t[...]

User ’s Manual A-2 S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Mod em AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 V DC 5.0 amperes Network control unit (NC U) T ype of NCU AA T ype of line T elephone l ine (analog only) T ype of dialing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor function Comp[...]

User ’s Manual A-3 S pecifications Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300/1200/2400/4800/7200 /9 600/12000/14400 /16 800/19200/21600/24000 /26400/28800/3 1200/33 600 bps Data reception only with V .90 28000/29333/30666/320 00/33333/34666/36000/ 37333/38666/40000/413 33/42666/44000/45333/ 46666/48000/49333/506 66/52000/53333/54666[...]

User ’s Manual B-1 Appendix B Display Controller and V ideo mode Display controller The display controller in terprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller al so controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum n[...]

User ’s Manual C-1 Appendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands manually . However , there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes A T comman ds for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software. The format for entering A T command s is: AT X n wher[...]

User ’s Manual C-2 A T Commands AA n s w e r c o m m a n d This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. Bn Communication st andard 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 mode m is at 1200 bps [...]

User ’s Manual C-3 A T Commands E0 Disables echo to the computer . E1 Enables echo to the computer (default). Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook cont rol This command instructs the modem to go on-hook to disconnect a call, or off-hook to make the phone line busy . H0 Modem goes on-hook (default). H1 Modem goes off-hook. Result Codes: [...]

User ’s Manual C-4 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the loca l modem performs a negotiated handshake at co nnection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different. N0 When originating or answering, this is fo r handshake onl[...]

User ’s Manual C-5 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es while dialing. Dialed digi ts are to ne dialed unti l a P command or dial modifier i s received. This is the defa ult setting. Vn DCE response format This command controls whether resu lt codes (includi[...]

User ’s Manual C-6 A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled:The modem di als a call regard less of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled:The modem dials only up on detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds. Busy tone detect Disabled:The modem ig nores any busy tones it receives. Enabled:[...]

User ’s Manual C-7 A T Commands &D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on-line data mode, the modem disconnects (default). &D3 Reset on the on-to-off DTR transition. Result Codes: OK n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise &F Load factory settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory . This o peration r[...]

User ’s Manual C-8 A T Commands &Tn Self-test comm ands These tests can help to isolate problems i f you experience periodic data loss or random errors. &T0 Abort. S tops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection be tween the mode m and computer . Any data entered at the[...]

User ’s Manual C-9 A T Commands N3 V .42, MNP , or buffered (default). The modem attempts to connect in V .42 error control mode. If this fails, it attempts to connect in MNP mode. If this fails, it connects in buffer mode and continues operation. This is also known as V .42/MNP auto reliable mode (same as &Q5 ). N4 V .42 or disconnect. The[...]

User ’s Manual D-1 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 answer s and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connection fails. Y ou can also customize cert ain A T commands such as the [...]

User ’s Manual D-2 S-registers Range:0-255 Default:0 Units:rings S1 Ri ng counter This register is read only . Th e valu e of S1 is incremented with e ach ring. If no ring occurs over a six-second interval, this register is cleared. Range:0-225 Default:0 Units:rings S2 A T escape cha racter (user defined) This register determines the ASCII values[...]

User ’s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing cha racter (user defined) This register sets the character recogniz ed as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only . The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII. This char acter can be used to ed it a command lin e. When the [...]

User ’s Manual D-4 S-registers S8 Comma pause t ime This register sets the time , in seconds, that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command string. In some countries/regions, S8 will set bo th wait before dialing and comma pause time. Range:0-255 Default:2 Units:seconds S1 1 DTMF dialing speed This register determin[...]

User ’s Manual D-5 S-registers A T command set result co des The following table shows the result codes. The result code summar y S37 = 10 12000 bps S37 = 1 1 14400 bps S37 = 12 16800 bps S37 = 13 19200 bps S37 = 14 21600 bps S37 = 15 24000 bps S37 = 16 26400 bps S37 = 17 28800 bps S37 = 18 31200 bps S37 = 19 33600 bps Result Code Numeri c Descri[...]

User ’s Manual D-6 S-registers *1: EC only appears when the Exten ded Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the followi ng symbols, depending upon the error control meth od used: V .42bis - V .42 error co ntrol and V .42bis data compression. V .42 - V .42 error control only . MNP 5 - MNP class 4 error control and [...]

User ’s Manual E-1 Appendix E V. 9 0 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 prov ider that su pports V .90. As with any modem, the actual through put (speed of data transfer) de pends on analog telephone line con ditions, w[...]

User ’s Manual E-2 V. 9 0 T able E-1 Result codes for a V .90 connection No. Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps 72 CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps 74 CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps 76 CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps 78 CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps 80 CONNECT 52000 EC* C[...]

User ’s Manual E-3 V. 9 0 * EC stands for the Erro r Contro l method, which appears onl y when the extended result codes conf iguration option is ena bled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, dep endi ng on the error control method used. A T Comma nd V42bis V .42 error control and V .42 bis data compression V42 V .42 error control onl[...]

User ’s Manual F-1 Appendix F 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 S pecifications Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compati bility ■ IEEE 802.1 1 S tandard for Wireless LANS ■ Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-F[...]

User ’s Manual F-2 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of pro duct Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been design ed for operation [...]

User ’s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/Regions for use for the countries/regions that in whi ch these channels can be used. When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is ma naged as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure, [...]

User ’s Manual F-4 Wireless LAN 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 11 2 5560 11 6 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825[...]

User ’s Manual G-1 Appendix G Intel ® Matrix S torage Manager If you are installing the operating syst em on a computer system which is configured for AHCI mode, you must pre-install the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager driver using the F6 installation method de scribed in the Man ually Setting up Windows (Windows Vist a™) or Manually Setting u[...]

User ’s Manual G-2 Intel® Matrix S torage Manager Windows Setup Procedure 1. Connect the USB floppy diskette drive and in sert the above disk. 2. Insert the Windows Setup DVD into the optical disc drive and boot the computer from the DVD. The Windows Setup program will start. 3. Carry out the setup process by follo wing the instructions disp lay[...]

User ’s Manual G-3 Intel® Matrix S torage Manager 3. When the message " Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver " appears on the screen, press the F6 key . 4. When the message " Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): " appears on the screen, press the S key . 5. Select &quo[...]

User ’s Manual H-1 Appendix H Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth ® Adaptors from TOSHIBA are designe d to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnology that is based on F requency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technology , a nd is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S p ecification V er .2.0+EDR, as[...]

User ’s Manual H-2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technolog y , and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth ® products with all computers and/or equi pment using Bluetooth wirel ess technology other than TO SHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluetooth ® Ada[...]

User ’s Manual H-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth w ireless techno logy and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless te chnology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy . The level of energy emitted by devices with Blu etooth wireless technology howeve r is far much less than the e[...]

User ’s Manual H-4 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisa teur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouillag e radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de com[...]

User ’s Manual H-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Rad io Frequency Radiation The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th ® Adaptor from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth ® Adaptor from TOSHIBA shall be us ed in such a manner that the potential for hum[...]

User ’s Manual H-6 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Using Bluetooth ® Adaptor from T OSHIBA equipment in Jap an In Japan, the frequency bandwidth of 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz for second generation low-power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification syste m s (premises radio station an[...]

User ’s Manual H-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Device Auth orization This device obtains the T echnical Condi tions Compliance Approval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power da ta communication system radio station st ipulated in the T el ecommunications Business Law . The Name of the radio equipme[...]

User ’s Manual I-1 Appendix I 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: Certification agencies Length: Minimum 1.7 meters Wire siz[...]

User ’s Manual I-2 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VV - F . For the United S tates and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and three pin plug configuration mu st be 6- 15P (250V[...]

User ’s Manual J-1 Appendix J T OSHIB A Anti-thef t Protection T imer This feature allows you to set up a ti mer -activated BIOS p assword that will prevent unauthorised system a ccess in the event of theft. When the time limit is exceeded, you a re required to provi de the Password or fingerprint authentication for t he BIOS and Hard Disk Drive [...]

User ’s Manual K-1 Appendix K Legal Footnotes This chapter states the Legal Footnotes information applicable to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manu al, *XX is used to show which Legal Footnotes 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 on *XX[...]

User ’s Manual K-2 Legal Footnotes ■ use of computer at temperatures out side the range of 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at hi gh altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - please refer to you r computer documentation or visit the T oshib a website at www .p[...]

User ’s Manual K-3 Legal Footnotes Battery Life *4 Battery life may vary considerably depend ing on product model, configuration, applications, power ma nagement settings and features utilized, as well as the natural perf ormance variations produced by the design of indi vidual compone nts. Pu blished battery life numbers are achieved on select m[...]

User ’s Manual K-4 Legal Footnotes Wireless LAN *8 The transmission speed over th e wireless LAN and th e distance over which wireless LAN can re ach may vary depen ding on surro unding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access po int design and configuration, and client d esign and software/h ardware configuratio ns. The actual transmission[...]

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

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-2 Glossary I/O: input/ output IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megabyte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optica l character recognition (reade r) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral co mponent inte rconnect RAM: ra[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal who se characteristics such as amplitude an d frequency vary in proportion to (are an analog of) the value to be transmitted. V oice communicatio ns are analog signals. ANSI: American National S tandards Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety [...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-4 Glossary bus: An inte rface for transmission of signals, data or electric power. byte: The representation of a single cha racter . A sequence o f eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressa ble unit within the system. C cache memor y: High speed memory which stores da ta that increases processor spee[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp atibility: 1) The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another com puter wi thout modifying the data or the media upon which it is b eing transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or part[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-6 Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A program that controls communication betwee n a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONFIG .SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the co mputer on. dialog box: A wind[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary E echo: T o send ba ck a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device. Y ou can display the information on the screen, or output it to the printer , or both. When a computer rece ives back data it transmitted to a CRT (or other peripheral device) and then retransmits the data to printer , th e print[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-8 Glossary graphics: Drawings, pictures, or other images, such as charts or graphs, to present information. H hard disk: A non-removable disk usually referred to as drive C. The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing. Also called fixed disk. hard disk drive (HDD): An electromech[...]

User ’s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary I/O devices: Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it. J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meanin g 1000; often used as equivalent t[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-10 Glossary microprocessor: A hardware compon ent contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions. Also called the central processing unit (CPU), one of the main parts of the computer . mode: A method of operation, for exa mple, the Boot Mode, Sl eep Mode or the Hibernation Mode. monitor: A device th[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P pa r it y: 1) The symmetrical relatio nship between two parameter val ues (integers) both of which are either o n or off; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial co mmunications, an e rror 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[...]

User ’s Manual Glossary-12 Glossary RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device that uses three input signals, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red, green, and blue) or port for using such a device. See also CRT . RJ45: A modular LAN jack. ROM: Read Only Memory: A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information th[...]

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 ce ll. T ouch Pad: A poi nting device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. TTL: T ransistor-tra nsistor logic. A logic circuit design t[...]

User ’s Manual Index-1 Index A AC adaptor 3-2 additional 3-30 connecting 1-4 ASCII characters 5-7 B BIOS Setup 7-8 Battery charging 6-5 extending life 6 -7 indicator 2-11, 6-2 monitoring capacity 6-6 real time clock 3-2, 6-4 save mode 3-6 types 6-3 Battery pack 2-8, 3-2 additional 6-1 replacing 6-8 Bluetooth 3-4, 4-30 Bluetooth Stack for Windows [...]

User ’s Manual Index-2 TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 FN + ENTER 5-3 FN + ESC (Mute) 5-3 FN + F1 (Lock) 5-3 FN + F10 (Arrow mode) 5-3 FN + F11 (Numer ic mode) 5-3 FN + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 FN + F2 (Power Plan) 5 -3 FN + F3 (Sleep) 5-4 FN + F4 (Hibernate) 5-4 FN + F5 (Output) 5-4 FN + F6 (Brightness Down) 5-4 FN + F7 (Brightness Up)[...]

User ’s Manual Index-3 TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Media care 4-22 CD/DVDs 4-22 Floppy diskettes 4-22 Memory 3-2 additional 3-30 installing 3- 20 problems 8-18 removing 3-22 Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo 3-17 problems 8-14 Modem 3-4 connecting 4-27 disconnecting 4-28 jack 2-5 problems 8-21 properties menu[...]

User ’s Manual Index-4 TECRA A9/ TECRA S5/ TECRA P5/ Satellite Pro S200 Serial port 3-28 Sleep Mode System automati c 3-6 setting 1-8 Soft keys ENTER 5-3 ScrLock 5-3 enhanced keyboa rd 5-2 Sound system Stereo speakers 2-9 headphone jack 2 -2 microphone 2-2 microphone jack 2-2 problems 8-19 volume control dial 2-2 T TOSHIBA Assist 3-11 TOSHIBA Ass[...]