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TECRA S3 TO S H I B A TECRA S3 P or table P er sonal Computer User’ s Manual[...]

ii User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Copyright © 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All ri ghts reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be repr oduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No pat ent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. TOSHIBA TECRA S3 Portable Persona[...]

User ’ s Manual iii User ’ s Manual FCC infor mation Product Name : TECR A S3 Model number : PTS3 0 FCC notice "Dec laration of Confor mity Inf or mation" 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 son[...]

iv User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual EU Dec lar ation of Conf or mity TOSHIBA declares, that the product: P TS3 0* conforms to the following S tandards: This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the rela te d European Directives. Responsible for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany . V CCI Class B Infor [...]

User ’ s Manual v User ’ s Manual Network Compatibility Sta t ement 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 iti onal requirements conditional in EG 201 121. Germany A T AAB AN00 5,AN006,AN007,AN009,AN010 and DE03,04,05, 08,09,12,14,17 Greece A [...]

vi User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual One of th e labels is locate d on the module. Pur suant to FCC CFR 47, Par t 68: When you are ready to install or use the modem, call your local telephone company and give them the followin g information: ■ The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem ■ The registration number th at [...]

User ’ s Manual vii User ’ s Manual Type of ser vice Y our modem is desi gne d to be used on standard-device telephone lines. Connection to telep hone company-provided coin service (cen tral office implemented systems) is pr ohibited. Connection to pa rty lines service is subject to state tarif fs. If you have any questions about your telephone[...]

viii User ’ s Manual User ’ s Manual Instr uctions for IC CS -03 cer tified equipment 1. The Industry Canada l abel identif ies certified equipment. Th is certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network prote ctive , operational and safety requirements as prescribed i n the appropriate T erminal Equ ipment T echn[...]

User ’ s Manual ix User ’ s Manual Notes for Users in Austr alia and New Zealand Modem war ning notice for A ustr alia Modems connected to the Australian te lecoms network must have a valid Austel permit. This modem has been desi gned to specifica lly configu re to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country/region selection is set[...]

x User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual ■ Some parameters required for compliance with T elecom’s PT C S pecifications are dependent on the e quipment (PC) associated with this modem. The associated equipment shall be set to ope ra te within the following limits for compliance with T elecom S pecifications: a/ There shall be no more than 10 call a[...]

User ’ s Manual xi User ’ s Manual ■ The transmit level from this device is set at a fixe d level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal. Before rep orting such occurrences as faults, please check the line with a standard T elepermitted telephone, and only report a fault if the phone performa[...]

xii User ’s Manual User ’ s Manual Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as DVD-ROM& CD-R/R W drive and DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser . The classi fication label with the followi ng senten ce is affixed to the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1[...]

TECRA S3 User ’ s Manual xiii T able of Contents Preface Manual content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

xiv User ’s Manual T able of Contents USB floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Optical media d rives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Region codes for DVD drives and media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Writ able discs . . . .[...]

User ’ s Manual xv T able of Contents Using the Fingerp rint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Points to note about the Fingerprint Ut ility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Set Up Procedure . . . . . . . . .[...]

xvi User ’s Manual T able of Contents Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Region selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30 Properties menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Se[...]

User ’ s Manual xvii T able of Contents Power indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Battery indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 DC IN indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-[...]

xviii User ’s Manual T able of Contents SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Formatting an SD memor y card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Inserting an SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Removing [...]

User ’ s Manual xix T able of Contents Hardware and system checkl i st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 System start- up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Po[...]

xx User ’s Manual T able of Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C A T Commands Appendix D S-registers Appendix E V .90 Appendix F Wireless LAN Appendix G T OSHIBA RAID Appendix H Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix I AC Power Cord and Co nnectors Appendix J TOSHIBA Anti-thef t Pr[...]

User ’ s Manual xxi TECRA S3 Pr eface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA S3 computer . Thi s powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability , including multimedia devices, and it is designed to provid e years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells ho w to set up and begin using yo ur TECRA S3 com[...]

xxii User ’s Manual Preface Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes , gives details on the computer ’ s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a p assword. Chapter 7, HW Setup , explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program and TPM. Chapter 8, Optio nal Devices , describes the optional hard ware avai lable. Chapte[...]

User ’ s Manual xxiii Preface K ey oper a tion 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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TECRA S3 User ’ s Manual xxv Gener al Pr ecautions 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 damage to the computer . Be certain to read the general precau tions below and to note th[...]

xxvi User ’ s Manual General Precautions PC car d o v erheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonge d use. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time. Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfer e with the audio syste[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 1 Intr oduction This chapter provides an equipment checkli st, and it identifies the computer ’s features, options and accessories. Equipment chec klist Carefully unpack your computer . Save the box and p a cki ng mat eria l s for future use. Hard w are Check to make sure you have al l the following items: [...]

1-2 User ’s Manual Introduction Software Microsoft ® Windows XP Professional ■ The following software is preinstalled: ■ Microsoft ® Windows XP Professional ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer ■ TOSHIBA Utilities ■ TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility ■ DVD Video Player ■ TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility ■ TOSHIBA Power Saver ■ TOSHIB[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-3 Introduction Processor Memory Power Built-in The computer is equipped with an Intel ® processor . Intel ® Pentium ® M processor , which incorporates a 2 MB level 2 cache memory and supports Enhanced Intel ® S p eedS tep TM technology . Some models of the computers carry Intel ® Centrino ™ technology , which is based on [...]

1-4 User ’s Manual Introduction Disks Optical media drive RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real T ime Clock (RTC) and calendar . AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low. It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2-pin or 3-pin plug enclosure. Becaus[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-5 Introduction Display The computer ’s LCD display panel supports high-resolution video grap hics. The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angle s for maximum comfort and readability . DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD- ROM&CD-R/RW drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs w[...]

1-6 User ’s Manual Introduction Keyboard TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Ports Built-in 15" TFT LCD screen, 16 M colors, with one of the following resolutions: ■ XGA, 1024 horizontal × 768 vertical pixels ■ SXGA+, 1400 horizontal × 1050 vertical pixels Disclaim er (LCD) *4 For more information on the Disclaimer reg arding LCD, please refe[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-7 Introduction Slots Multimedia Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2.0 standard. Docking This port enables connection of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III described in the Options section. i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) This port enables hig h-speed data transfer dire[...]

1-8 User ’s Manual Introduction Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication. It supports V .90 (V .92). Refer to V. 9 0 section in Append ix E. The speed of data transfer and fax de pends on analog telephone line conditions. It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line. It is preinstalled as[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-9 Introduction Security ■ The values shown above are the th eoretical maximums for W ireless LAN standards. The actual values may differ . ■ The transmission speed over the W ireless LAN and the distance over which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point d[...]

1-10 User ’s Manual Introduction Special f eatures The following features are either un ique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more conveni ent to use. TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch an application automatically . The defaul t is TOSHIBA Assist. TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-1 1 Introduction Intelligent power supply A microprocessor in the computer ’s intelligent power supply detects the battery’s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity . It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions, such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor . Y ou can monitor remaining battery [...]

1-12 User ’s Manual Introduction Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, refer to each utility’s online manual, help files or readme.txt files. The HDD Protection function d oes not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged. Hibernation This feature lets you tu[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-13 Introduction Fingerprint utility This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recogn izing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentica tion device, it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard. Just by swiping the fi nger ag ainst the f[...]

1-14 User ’s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility a llows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system. Y ou can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows. Click start , point to All Program s , point to TOSH IBA , point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Ut[...]

User ’ s Manual 1-15 Introduction TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility This utility has the following functions: T o disable/enable TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device with Fn + F9 keys. T o customize the functions of TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device easily . TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Ef fect is a utility used to enable comfortable calls with echo canc[...]

1-16 User ’s Manual Introduction Options Y ou can add a number of option s to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use. The following options are ava ilab le: TOSHIBA SD Memory Ca rd Fo rma t The T OSHIBA SD memory boot utility allow s you to create a bootable SD memory card. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Th is utility allows [...]

User ’ s Manual 1-17 Introduction Ultra Slim B ay options The following modules can be in stalled in the Ultra Slim Bay . All other modules are options. Advanced Port Replicator III The Advanced Port Replicator III provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard ports, a digital visual interface ([...]

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User ’ s Manual 2-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 2 T he Gr and T our This chapter identifies the vari ous compon ents of your computer . Become familiar with each component before you ope rate the computer . F ront with the display closed Figure 2-1 shows the computer ’s front with it s LCD display panel in the closed position. Figure 2-1 Front of the com[...]

2-2 User ’s Manual The Grand T our ■ T urn W iFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pa cemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serio u s injury . Follow the instruction of your medica l de vi ce wh en usi n g a [...]

User ’ s Manual 2-3 The Grand T our Left side Figure 2-2 show s th e co mp ut er ’s lef t s ide . Figure 2-2 The left side of the computer Coolin g ve nts Security lock slot PC card slot SD card slot PC card eject button LAN active indicator (o range) LAN jack Link indicator (gr een) ExpressCard slot ExpressCard eject button Video-out jack Exte[...]

2-4 User ’s Manual The Grand T our External monitor port This external monitor port lets you connect an external video display . Video- out jack Plug an S-Video cable into this jack for video-out. The S-Video cable carries video signal. ExpressCard slot The ExpressCard slot can accommodate an ExpressCard. ExpressCard eject button This is a button[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-5 The Grand T our Right side Figure 2-3 show s th e co mp ut er ’s right side. Figure 2-3 The right side of the computer Ultra Slim Bay Serial po r t USB ports Modem jack Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) por t s T wo Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right side. The ports comply with the USB 2.0 standard. Keep foreign object[...]

2-6 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Back side Figure 2-4 shows the computer ’s back side. Figure 2-4 The back side of the computer Ultra Slim Ba y A DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW driv e, DVD Super Multi drive and Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor can be instal l e d in the Ultra Slim Bay . Serial port Use this 9-pin port to con nect serial devices such as an ext[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-7 The Grand T our Under side Figure 2-5 shows the underside of the computer . Make su re the display is closed before turning o ver your computer . Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer Notches Battery lock Ultra Slim Bay lock screw HDD pack cover screw Ultra Slim Bay latch Docking port Memory module cover Battery release lat[...]

2-8 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Ultra Slim Ba y See the Right si de section in this chapter for details. Ultra Slim Ba y latch Slide the latch to rel ease or secure the Ul tra Slim Bay ejector . Be sure to lock the Ultra Slim Bay latch befo re you transport or carry the computer. Ultra Slim Ba y lock screw One screw secures the Ultra Slim Bay [...]

User ’ s Manual 2-9 The Grand T our F ront with the display open This section shows the computer with the LC D display panel open. Refer to the appropriate illustration fo r details. T o open the display , slide the display latch on the front of the LCD displa y panel and lift up. Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing a ngle. Fi[...]

2-10 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Display screen The LCD screen d isplays high-contrast text and graphic s. The availa ble resolution depends on the model. With XGA, you ca n change the resolution between 800 × 600 and 102 4 × 768 pixels. With SXGA, between 800 × 600 and 1400 × 1050 pixels. Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in A[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-1 1 The Grand T our TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to change internal display , simultaneous display , or multi-monitor display . The default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1024 × 768. When you press this bu tton twice, the display mode returns to single display on LCD only [...]

2-12 User ’s Manual The Grand T our System indicators LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in progress. Figure 2-7 System indicators SD card The SD card indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD card slot. DC IN The DC IN indicator glow s green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor . If th[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-13 The Grand T our K eyboar d indicators The figures below show the positi ons of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator . When the Arrow mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor . When the Numeric mode i ndicator glows the keypad overlay l et s you enter numbers. When the Caps Lock [...]

2-14 User ’s Manual The Grand T our USB floppy disk driv e The USB floppy d isk drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others. Figure 2-10 USB floppy disk drive USB conne cto r Insert this connector into one of the USB ports of y[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-15 The Grand T our Optical media driv es One of the following optical media driv es is inst a lled in the computer: DVD- ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi d rives. An A T API i nterface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When t he computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows. For information on loa[...]

2-16 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Fo r m at s The drives support the fo llowing formats: D VD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive The full-size DVD-ROM&CD -R/RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor . D VD Super Multi drive The full-size DVD Super[...]

User ’ s Manual 2-17 The Grand T our AC ada ptor The AC adaptor can automa ti cally adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any countr y/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer . T o rech[...]

2-18 User ’s Manual The Grand T our Always use the T oshiba AC ada ptor that was provided with your PC and the T oshiba Batter y Ch arger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use T oshiba recommended alternate models to a void any risk of fire or other damage to the PC. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cau se f[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 3 Getting Star ted This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer . It covers the follo wing topics: ■ Setting up your work space - for your h ealth and safety ■ Connecting the AC adaptor ■ Opening the display ■ T urning on the power ■ S tarting up for the first time [...]

3-2 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your compu ter , but read the following to make sure yo ur work site pro vides a proper environment. ■ Select a work area that has: ■ a well-designed and functioning v entilation system that does not forcefully direct air on you ■ good air circu[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-3 Getting S tarted ■ Leave ample venti lation room for the fan. Do not block the vents. ■ If the PC interferes with radio equipment, turn the PC power off immediately . Such interference c ould cause equipment malfunction. ■ Never place your PC on a shaky table, uneven, tilted surface or other unstable location. Y our PC m[...]

3-4 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Seating and posture Maintain a comfortable working post ure when using your PC where your body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different p arts of your body . Consider the following: Figure 3-1 Posture and positioning of the computer ■ Keep hands, wrists, and forearms stra i ght, in-line and [...]

User ’ s Manual 3-5 Getting S tarted Lighting Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to minimize glare from overhead lights, desk lamps and windows. Glare on the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or hea dache s. Consider the following suggestion s regarding lighting your work environment: ■ Positio[...]

3-6 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Strate gic R est Br eaks T ake short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body discomforts. For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, cust omers in the United S t ates may visit the United S tates Department of Labor , Occupational Safety &[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-7 Getting S tarted 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor . Figure 3-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adap tor (2-pin plug) ■ Always use the T oshiba AC adaptor th at was provided with your PC and the T oshiba Batter y Ch arger (that may have been provided with your PC), or use T oshiba recommended alterna te models [...]

3-8 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Figure 3-3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) 2. Connect the AC adaptor ’s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on th e back of the computer . Figure 3-4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet. The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front o[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-9 Getting S tarted 2. While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body is not raised, lift the panel slowly . Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity . Figure 3-5 Opening the LCD display panel T ur ning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power . The Power button LED indica[...]

3-10 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Star ting up for the first time When you first turn on the power , the computer ’s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP S tartup Sc reen Logo. Follow the on-screen directions for each screen. During setup, you can click the B ack button to return to the previous screen. T ur ning of f the power The pow[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-1 1 Getting S tarted Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits: ■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation. ■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System S tandby feature. ?[...]

3-12 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 3. Press the power button. This feat ure must be enabled. Refer to the Setup Actions tab in TO SHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel. Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver . When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the comput[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-13 Getting S tarted Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hiberna ti o n Mo de feature provides the fol l ow i n g be nefits: ■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery . ■ Y ou can return to your previo us working environment immediately when you turn on the computer . ■ S[...]

3-14 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hib ernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the HDD indicator will light. After you turn off the computer , and t he content of memory has been saved to the hard disk, turn off the po[...]

User ’ s Manual 3-15 Getting S tarted R estoring the pr einstalled software fr om the Re c ove r y H D D About 2GB of ha rd disk space is reserved for recovery p artition. When re-setting up your hard disk, do n ot cha nge, delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual. Othe rwise, space for software may be destroyed. In[...]

3-16 User ’s Manual Getting S tarted 3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD -ROM icon in the display menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup. 4. A menu appears. Press the “ 1 ” key on the keyboard to restore all hard disk. Press the “ 2 ” key to Restore drive C :. Press the “ 3 ” key [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 4 Oper a ting Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer an d precautions when using it, as well as the hand ling of CD/DVD. T OSHIBA Dual P ointing Device The computer is equi pped with a dual po int system: a T ouch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick. Using the T ouch Pad T o use t[...]

4-2 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Using the AccuP oint T o use the AccuPoint, simply p ush it with your finger tip in the di rection you want to move the on-screen pointer . T wo buttons above the T ouch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do wi th the T ouch Pad. Refer to the Using the T ouch Pad section for details. AccuP oint[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-3 Operating Basics 2. Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place. Using the Finger print Sensor This product has a fingerp rint uti lity installed for the purpose of en rolli ng and recognizing fingerprints. By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authenticati on devi ce, it is no longer necessary to input[...]

4-4 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Observe the following before you pl ace your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment/registration or recognition. ■ W ash and dr y you r hands thoroughly . ■ Remove static electricity from yo ur fingers by tou c hing any metal surface. S tatic electricity is a common cause of sensor failures[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-5 Operating Basics The following illustrations sho w the correct way to slide your finger over the recognition se nso r . Align the finger and sensor like the drawin gs. P oints to note about the Finger print Utility The user should back up the user pr ofile in formation when using the functions provided in this software to enc [...]

4-6 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Set Up Procedur e Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication. Fingerprint Registration Enroll the required au thentication da ta using the "OmniPass Enrollment Wizard". 1. Click st art , Point to All Programs , point to Sof tex and click OmniPass Enrollmen t Wizard [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-7 Operating Basics 8. Click Ye s when th e fo llowing message appears: "OmniPass has successfully created the new user . Would you like OmniPass to log on the new user? Once logged on, passwords can be remembered for the ne w user ." This completes the fingerprint registration process. W indow Logon via Fingerprint Aut[...]

4-8 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Finger print System Boot Authentica tion General The fingerprint au thentic ation system can be used to replace the keyboard- based User/BIOS Password authent ication system when bo oting up. If you do not want to us e the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up, but pr efe[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-9 Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprin t with the Omni Pass application prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprin t System Boot Authentication System. Check th at yo ur fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings. See Man[...]

4-10 User ’s Manual Operating Basics The modified configuration for the Fingerprint Single T ouc h Boot Feature becomes effective the next ti me the system is booted up. Fingerprint util ity limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or erro r-free. TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-1 1 Operating Basics Using the USB floppy disk driv e The USB floppy disk drive accommoda tes 1.44-me gabyte or 720-kilobyte floppy disks and connects to the USB port. Refer to Chapter 2, The Grand T our , for more informatio n. It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others. Connecting USB flopp y disk[...]

4-12 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Changing Ultra Slim Bay modules This section explains how to change mo dule s in the Ultra Slim Bay . The illustrations show replacement of the op tical media drive with the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor . Therefo r e, the text refers to those modules. However , the procedures are the same for any of the modules:[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-13 Operating Basics Inser ting a module Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor as described below . 1. Insert the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adap to r in the computer as shown below and press until the ejector clicks. 2. If you want to lock the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor , set the Ultra Slim Bay lock screw in the hole for the lock positi[...]

4-14 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs T o load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-6 to 4-9. 1. When the computer ’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly . Figure 4-6 Pressing the eject button 2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened . Figure 4-7 Pulling the di[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-15 Operating Basics 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the disc tray . Figure 4-8 Inserting a CD/DVD 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 spindle, flush with the spindle base. Laser lens When the disc tray is ful ly opened, the edge of the c[...]

4-16 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 5. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. Figure 4-9 Closing the CD/DVD disc tray R emoving discs T o remove the CD/DVD , follo w the step s bel ow and refer to figure 4-10. 1. T o pop the disc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the disc tray[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-17 Operating Basics 3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place. How to remo ve CD/D VD when the disc tr ay will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off. If the power is of f, you can op en the disc tray by inserting a slender objec[...]

4-18 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following po ints wh en you write or rewrite the data. ■ We recommend the following manufacture r s of CD-R and CD-RW media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates. TOSHIBA has confirmed the opera tion of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturer[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-19 Operating Basics W hen writing or rewriting Note the following when you writ e or re write a CD-R or CD-RW . ■ Always copy dat a from the hard disk drive to the optical med ia. D o not use cut-and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error . ■ Do not perform any of the following actions: ■ Change [...]

4-20 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Impor tant message Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/R W or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+R W/-RAM discs, read and follow all setup and operati ng instructions in this section. If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly , and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage. D[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-21 Operating Basics ■ If the disc is poor in quality , dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur . Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it. ■ The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW , DVD-RW , DVD+R W or DVD- RAM is affected by the qu ality of the disc and the way it is used. ■ There [...]

4-22 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ In writing to a DVD-R/-RW , DVD+R/ +RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc space is required for file management , so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc. ■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is le ss than about 1 GB. Even if [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-23 Operating Basics ■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice. ■ Open the optica l med i a dri v e . ■ Remove the optical media driv e from the Ultra Slim Bay . ■ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting . ■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before[...]

4-24 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive sup ports recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/ +RW disc s. If the source drive does not support recording to DV D-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not be backed up correctly . ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW , DVD+R or DVD+R W , be sure to use the sa[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-25 Operating Basics W hen using W inD VD Cr ea tor Platinum Y ou can record vide o back to your digital camcorder via i.LINK (IEEE1394) using WinDVD Creator Pl atinum. However , there is a case where its playback sound appears choppy - in this instance please follow the instructions below: 1. Click st art and select the Control [...]

4-26 User ’s Manual Operating Basics ■ Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator . ■ Operate the computer at Full Power . Do not use power-saving features. ■ While you are ed i ti ng a DV D-Video, you ca n di sp l ay p rev iews. However , if another appli cation is running, the preview might not display p[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-27 Operating Basics ■ WinDVD Creator cannot expo rt to DVD-Audio, VideoCD or miniDVD format. ■ WinDVD Creator can write DVD-RAM/+R W in VR format, but the disc may only play on your computer . ■ When writing to a DVD disc, WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more of disk space for every one hour of video. ■ When you make a fu[...]

4-28 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Floppy disks 1. S tore your floppy disks in the contai ner they came in to protect them and keep them clean. If a floppy disk is dirty , do not use cleaning fluid. Clean it with a soft damp cloth. 2. Never open the shutter or touch t he magnetic surfac e of your flopp y disk. Y ou could permanently damage it a[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-29 Operating Basics Microphone lev el The change the micro phone gain, follow the steps below . 1. Click st art , point to All Programs , point to Accessories , poin t to Entertainment and click V olume Control . 2. Click Options and point to Properties. 3. Select Recording and click OK . 4. Click Options and select Advanced Con[...]

4-30 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Modem This section describes ho w to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack. R e gion selection T elecommunication regulations vary from one region to another , so you will need to make sure the internal modem’s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used. T o[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-31 Operating Basics Proper ties menu Click the icon with the secondary mous e button to display p roperties menu on the screen. Setting Y ou can enable or disab le the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system. Open the Dialing Properties dialog box aft[...]

4-32 User ’s Manual Operating Basics 1. Plug one end of the modular cable into the compute r ’s modem jack. 2. Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack. Figure 4-12 Connecting the internal modem ■ Connection to any communication lin e other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure. ■ Connect the built-i[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-33 Operating Basics Disconnecting T o disconnect the internal modular cable, follow th e steps below . 1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephon e jack and pu ll out the connector . 2. Disconnect th e cable from the computer ’s modem jack in the same manner . W ir eless communica tions The computer ’s wireless comm[...]

4-34 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP (encryption) functionality , otherwise your comput er will be o pen to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless con nection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of stored dat[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-35 Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetoot h TM S tack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA 1. Install: On Windows2000 or Windows XP , Bluetooth TM S tack for Windows ® by TOSHIBA does not have a digital signature. 2. Fax application software: Regarding F AX application software, there are some software that you cannot use [...]

4-36 User ’s Manual Operating Basics W ireless communication Indica tor The wireless communicati on ind icator indicates the status o f the wireless communication functions. If you used the T ask Bar to disable t he wireless LAN, restart the computer or perform the following p rocedure to re-enable it : sta rt , Control Panel , System , Hardware [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-37 Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable T o connect the LAN cable, follow the steps 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 you hear the latch click into place. Figure 4-13 Connecting the LAN cable [...]

4-38 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Cleaning the computer T o help ensure long, trouble-free op er ation, keep the computer free o f dust and use care wi th liquids around the computer . ■ Be careful not to spill l iquids into the computer . If the computer does get wet, turn the power off immediately and le t the computer dry completely befor[...]

User ’ s Manual 4-39 Operating Basics Using the Har d Disk Driv e (HDD) Pr otection This computer has a function fo r reducing the risk of damage on hard disk drive. Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer , HDD Pro tection detects vibration, shocks, and those sign s in the computer , and automatically moves the HDD (Hard Di sk Drive)[...]

4-40 User ’s Manual Operating Basics T OSHIBA HDD Protection Proper ties Y ou can make the HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . T o open the window , click st art , point to All Programs , point to TOSH IB A , point to Utilities and click HDD Protection setting . The window can also be started fr om the [...]

User ’ s Manual 4-41 Operating Basics Details T o open the Details window , click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window . Figure 4-16 Details 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 leve[...]

4-42 User ’s Manual Operating Basics Hea t disper sal T o protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature se nsor . If the computer ’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. Y ou can select whether to control the CPU temperature by tu rning on the fan first, [...]

User ’ s Manual 5-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 5 T he K eyboar d The computer ’s keyboard layouts ar e compatible with a 101/102 -key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/ 102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer . The number of keys on your keyboar d depends on which country/region’s keyboard layout y[...]

5-2 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Function k eys: F1 … F12 The function keys (not to be confused with Fn ) are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard. These keys function differently from other keys. F1 through F1 2 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key , keys marked [...]

User ’ s Manual 5-3 The Keyboard Press Fn + F10 or Fn + F1 1 to access the integrated keypad. When activated, the keys wi th gray markings on the b ottom edge become numeric keyp ad keys ( Fn + F1 1 ) or cursor control keys ( Fn + F10 ). Refer to the Keypa d ov erl a y section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys. The[...]

5-4 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Instant security: Press Fn + F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data. T o restore the screen and original settings, press any key or press the Dual Poi n ti ng De vi ce . If a screen s a ve r p assword is registered, a dialog box will appear . Enter the screensave r p a ssword and click OK[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-5 The Keyboard Display selection: Press Fn + F5 to change the acti ve display device. When you press these hot keys, a dialog box appears. On ly selectable devices will be displaye d. Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change th e device. When you release Fn and F5 , the selected device will change. If you hold down these hot ke[...]

5-6 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Dual Pointing Device: Pressing Fn + F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Dual Pointing Device fu nction. When you press these hot keys, the current setting wil l change and be displayed as an icon. LCD screen resolution selection: Press Fn + Spac e keys to change the display resolution. Each time whe[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-7 The Keyboard W indows special k eys The keyboard p rovides two keys that have special functions in Windows: Windows logo key activates the sta rt menu and the other , the application key , has the same function as the secondary mouse button. This key activates the Window s st art menu. This key has the same function as the sec[...]

5-8 User ’s Manual The Keyboard Numeric mode T o turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F1 1 . The Numeri c mode indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5-2. Press Fn + F1 1 again to turn of f the overlay . Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay T emporarily using nor mal k eyboar d (o verlay on) While using the overlay[...]

User ’ s Manual 5-9 The Keyboard T emporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode , you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key . If the computer is in Arrow mode , you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key . Generating ASCII c har acters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using n[...]

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User ’ s Manual 6-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 6 P o wer and P o wer-Up Modes The computer ’s power resources incl ude the AC adaptor , batte ry p ack and internal batteries. This ch apter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changi ng batteries, tips for saving battery power , an d powe r up modes. P [...]

6-2 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T able 6-1 Power conditions continued P ow er indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery , DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer ’s operating cap a bility and battery charge st atus. Batter y indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status [...]

User ’ s Manual 6-3 Power and Power-Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicato r to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected: P ow er indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status: Ba tter y types The computer has three types of batteries: ■ Battery pack ■ High capacity battery pack (option) ■ Real[...]

6-4 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes T o ensure that the battery pack maintains it s maximum capacity , operate the computer on battery power at le as t once a month unti l the battery pack is fully discharged. Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures. If the computer is contin uously opera ted on AC power through an [...]

User ’ s Manual 6-5 Power and Power-Up Modes Re al Time Clock (RT C) batter y The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power fo r the internal real time clock and calendar . It also maintains the system configuration. If the R TC battery becomes com plete ly discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop workin[...]

6-6 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes 3. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery termi nals in c ontact with another conductive object. This could cause serious injury or a fire, and could also dama ge the battery pack. Always wrap the battery pack in plastic (or place it in a plasti[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-7 Power and Power-Up Modes 13. Alwa ys immediately turn th e power of f and di sconnect the power cable plug from the plug socket i f you observe any of the following conditions: ■ Offensive or unusual odor ■ Excessive heat ■ Discoloration ■ Deformat ion ■ Smoke ■ Other unusual event duri ng use, such as abnormal sou[...]

6-8 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Note 1. Never remove the battery pack while the W ake-up on LAN function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the W ake-up on LAN function . 2. T o ensure the battery pack maintains maximum cap aci ty , operate the computer on battery power once a w eek until the batt[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-9 Power and Power-Up Modes Tim e The following table shows the approximate time required to ful ly charge a discharged battery . Char ging time (hours) Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might [...]

6-10 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes Monitoring batter y capacity Remaining battery pow er can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver . Maximizing ba tter y operating time A battery’s usefulness depends on h ow long it can supply pow er on a single charge. How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on: ■ How you configure the compute[...]

User ’ s Manual 6-1 1 Power and Power-Up Modes ■ The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack. Re taining data with pow er of f When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following a[...]

6-12 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes R eplacing the batter y pac k The battery p ack is classifi ed as a consumable item. The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and dischargi ng. It will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life. Y ou might also replace a di scharged [...]

User ’ s Manual 6-13 Power and Power-Up Modes T o install a battery pack, foll ow the steps below . 7. Insert the battery pack all the way to the end ( ➀ ). 8. Make sure that the battery p ack is securely in place and the battery safety lock ( ➁ ) is in the lock position ( ). Figure 6-2 Securing the battery pack 9. T urn your computer over . [...]

6-14 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes User Password field ■ Set (button) Click this button to register a passw ord of up to 50 characters. After a password is set, you will be p rompted to enter it when you start the computer . ■ Delete (button) Click this button to del ete a registered password. Before you can dele te a password, you [...]

User ’ s Manual 6-15 Power and Power-Up Modes Super visor P assw or d If you set a Supervisor Password, so me functions might be restricted when a user logs on wit h the U s er Pa ssw or d. T o set a Supervisor Password, execute the file TO SPU.EXE. The file is located at: C:Program FilesToshibaWin dows UtilitiesSVPWToolTOSPU.EX E This utili[...]

6-16 User ’s Manual Power and Power-Up Modes P ow er-up modes The computer has the following power-up modes: ■ Boot: Computer shuts down without saving data. Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode. ■ Hibernation: Data in memory is saved to the hard disk drive. ■ S tandby: Data is maintained in th e computer ’s[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to us e TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer , and prov ide s information on setting up the Execute-Disable Bit Capability and TPM. Accessing HW Setup T o run HW Setup, click st art , click Co ntrol Panel , click Printers and Other Hardware and sele ct TOSHI[...]

7-2 User ’s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and co ntains two buttons: Default and About . Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. Display This tab lets you customize your comput er’s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an extern al monitor . Power On Dis play Lets you select the dis[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-3 HW Setu p Boot Priority Boot Priority O ptions This option sets the priority for boo ting the computer . Select from the following settings: Y ou can o verride the settings and manuall y select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the compute r is booting: * 1 The floppy disk drive will be used to start th[...]

7-4 User ’s Manual HW Setup T o change the boot drive, follow the steps below . 1. Hold down F12 and boot the computer . 2. The following menu will be di splayed with the following icons: Built-in HDD, Ultra Slim Bay HDD, CD-ROM, FDD (or SD memory card), Network (LAN), USB Memory boot. 3. Use the left/right cursor keys to hi ghlight the boot devi[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-5 HW Setu p HDD Priority Optio ns If more than one HDD is installed in the computer , this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection. If the first detected HDD has a boot command, the system will boot from the HDD. USB Memory BIOS Support T ype Set the type of the U SB memory as a startup device. Built-in HDD -> 2nd [...]

7-6 User ’s Manual HW Setup Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combination on an extern al keybo ard to emulate the Fn key on the computer ’s internal keyboard. Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hot keys by pressing the set comb ination instead of the Fn key (PS/2 keyboard only). Wa k e-up on Keyboard Whe[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-7 HW Setu p CPU This function lets you set the CPU ope rating mode. Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings: 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. Built-in LA N This feature enables or disables th e Buil[...]

7-8 User ’s Manual HW Setup Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration. Parallel/Printer Some models are equipped with Paral lel/P rinter tab. This t ab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode. Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port. Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab ar[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-9 HW Setu p Configuring the Execute-Di sable Bit Capa bility and TPM The configurations for the Execute- Disable Bit Capability and TPM are carried out in the BIOS setup program. Star ting and Ending the BIOS Setup Pr ogr am S t arting the BIOS Setup Program 1. Switch on your compute r while pressing the Esc key . If “ Passwor[...]

7-10 User ’s Manual HW Setup Ending the BIOS Setup Program Save the changes and end the program. 1. Press the End Key . The “ Are you sure? (Y/N) The changes you made w ill cause the system to reboot .” message is displayed. 2. Press the Y key . The configured settings are saved and the BIOS setup program ends. The computer may reboot dependi[...]

User ’ s Manual 7-1 1 HW Setu p Security controller The security controller settings are availabl e in SYSTEM SETUP (2/2) . TPM This setting enables or disables th e security controller known as TPM (T rusted Platform Module). Clear TPM Owner This setting i s used to erase the data in TPM when disposing of the computer or when the owner of the co[...]

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User ’ s Manual 8-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 8 Optional De vices Optional devices can expand the computer ’s capabilities and it s versatili ty . This chapter describ es connection or installation of the following devices, which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer: Cards/memory ■ PC card ■ ExpressCard ■ SD card ■ Memory expansion Power devi[...]

8-2 User ’s Manual Optional Devices PC car d The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a T ype II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multif unction card and CardBus PC cards. CardBus supports[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-3 Optional Devices Re moving a PC card T o remove the PC card , follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Ha rdware icon on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to PC card and click. 3. Press the PC card eject button to extend it. 4. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly . 5. Grasp the PC card and draw it out[...]

8-4 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. Figure 8-3 Inserting the ExpressCard 3. After inserting the ExpressCard, refer to the ExpressCard’s documentation and check the configura tion in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your ExpressCard. R emoving an ExpressCard T o remove the ExpressCard, follo[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-5 Optional Devices SD car d The computer is equi pped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards wi th various memory capacities. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash-memory . The cards have a high level[...]

8-6 User ’s Manual Optional Devices R emoving an SD card T o remove an SD card, follow the steps below . 1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware ic on on the T ask Bar . 2. Point to SD ca rd and click. 3. Push in the SD card and release it to pop the card out slightly . 4. Grasp the SD card and remove it. Figure 8-6 Removing an SD card ■ Make sure t[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-7 Optional Devices SD card car e ■ Do not write to a n SD card if the battery powe r is low . Low power could affect writing accuracy . ■ Do not remove an SD card while read/write is in progress. ■ The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted on ly one way . Do not try to force the SD card into the SD card slot. ■ [...]

8-8 User ’s Manual Optional Devices If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer , a beep will sound when you turn on the power. If the incompatible module is installed in slot A, there will be a long beep (1 second) followed by one short beep (0.5 seconds), while if the in co mp atible module is in slot B, there will b[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-9 Optional Devices 5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lif t it of f. Figure 8-7 Removing the memory module cover 6. Align the notch of the memory modul e wi th that of the memory slot and gently insert the module in to the slot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on eit[...]

8-10 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 7. Seat the memory module cover and secu re it with one screw . Figure 8-9 Seating the memory module cove r 8. Install the battery pack. Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details. 9. T urn your computer over . 10. Turn the power on and make sure the added m[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-1 1 Optional Devices 7. Grasp the module by the sides and pull it ou t. Figure 8-10 Removing the memory module 8. Seat the memory module cover 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 Power-Up Modes, for details. 10. T u rn yo ur co mp ut er[...]

8-12 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Batter y char ger The battery charger provides a conv enient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your comput er . The battery charger holds up to two battery p acks (lithium ion). Har d disk driv e pack An extra hard disk drive expands the fl exibility of your system and lets you carry you[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-13 Optional Devices 8. With the hard disk drive i n a vertical position, lift it straight up and away from the connector . Figure 8-12 Removing the hard disk drive pack Installing the hard disk drive pac k T o install the hard disk drive pack, follow the steps below . 1. Move the connector until it is vertical. 2. Hold the hard [...]

8-14 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Ultra Slim Bay HDD ada ptor (Blac k) Y ou can increase your computer ’s data storage capacity by installing an additional 80.0 billion bytes (74.53 GB) an d 100.0 bi llion bytes (93.16 GB) hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay . T o install an hard disk drive in the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor follow the step[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-15 Optional Devices 3. Close the lid and slid the lock to the lock position. Figure 8-16 Closing the lid For details on inserting the Ultra Slim Bay HDD adaptor in the computer ’s Ultra Slim Bay slot, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . USB flopp y disk driv e The USB floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB por[...]

8-16 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 3. T urn the monitor ’s power on. 4. T urn the computer ’s power on. When you turn on the power , the computer automatically recog nizes the monitor and determines whethe r it is color or monochrome. However , the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down yo ur compu [...]

User ’ s Manual 8-17 Optional Devices Changing the resolution If you want to change the resolution , follow the steps below . 1. Open Display properties and select the Settings tab . 2. Select Advanced . 3. Select the Adapter tab, then select List all mod e s . 4. Select a resolution from the menu. Displaying mo vies on a TV or CRT This section d[...]

8-18 User ’s Manual Optional Devices d. Click OK . e. Click OK in the Display Properties screen. i.LINK (IEEE1394) i.LINK (IEEE1394) is used for hig h -speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as ■ Digital video cameras ■ Hard disk drives ■ MO drives ■ Writ able optical disc drives Precautions ■ Make a back-up of your [...]

User ’ s Manual 8-19 Optional Devices Connecting 1. Make sure the connectors are pr operly aligned and pl ug the i.LINK (IEEE1394) cable into the computer . Figure 8-19 Connecting the i.LINK (I EEE1394) cable into the computer 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the de vi ce. Note the following when you use i.LINK: ■ Y ou may ne ed to inst [...]

8-20 User ’s Manual Optional Devices Advanced P or t R eplicator III In addition to the ports available on the comp uter , the Advanced Port Replicator III provides serial port and separate ports for PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. The Advanced Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the co mputer . The AC ada[...]

User ’ s Manual 8-21 Optional Devices Par a l le l p ri n t e r Y ou can connect any standard Centronics-compatible parallel printer to your computer . All you need is an IBM PC™ parallel printer cable. Y ou can purchase one at most computer stores. The cable’s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrect[...]

8-22 User ’s Manual Optional Devices 2. Connect the serial connector to the seria l port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side. Figure 8-20 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port Security loc k Security locks enable you to anchor yo ur computer and optional Advanced Port Replicator III to a desk or other heavy object [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 9 T r oubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for dur ability . Howe ver, should problems occur , following the procedures in this cha pter can help to determine th e cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter . Knowin g what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring. Proble[...]

9-2 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Preliminar y chec klist Consider the simplest solution first. The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious probl em. ■ Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer . This includes your printer and any other external device you are [...]

User ’ s Manual 9-3 T roubleshooting Har dware and system chec klist This section discusses problems ca used by your computer’s hardware or attached peripherals. Basic problems may oc cur in the following areas: System star t-up When the computer does not start pr op erly , che ck the following items: ■ Self T est ■ Power Sources ■ Power-[...]

9-4 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automati cally , and the following will be displayed : This message remains on the screen for a few seconds. If the self test is su ccessful, the computer tries to loa d the operating system, depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHI[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-5 T roubleshooting AC power If you have trou ble turning on the co mputer with the AC a daptor connected, check the DC IN indicator . Refer to Chap te r 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery , check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicato r . For informati[...]

9-6 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Battery doesn’t charge when the AC adaptor is attach ed ( Battery or Ultra Slim Bay indicator does not glow orange.) If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately . W ait a fe w minutes. If the battery still does not charge, make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplyin[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-7 T roubleshooting Real Time Clock Passwor d K eyboar d Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more information refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard . Problem Pro cedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent. Press [F1] key to set Date/Time[...]

9-8 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Inter nal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer’s setup. Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup , for more information. Har d disk driv e Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority , to make sure it is not set for an external monitor . Markings ap[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-9 T roubleshooting D VD-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. Check wh ether the drive power is on . If the power is off, click on[...]

9-10 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting D VD Super Multi drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Cannot write correctly If you have tr ouble writing, ma ke sure you are observing the following precauti ons: ■ Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA. ■ Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing. ■ Use only the sof[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-1 1 T roubleshooting USB floppy disk driv e For more inform ation, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Check the type of CD/D VD you are using. Th e drive supports: DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM, DVD-V ideo CD -R OM : CD-DA, CD-T ext, Photo CD TM (single/multi-session), CD-ROM Mode 1, Mo[...]

9-12 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting PC car d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . ExpressCar d Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices . Infrar ed por t Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Problem Procedure PC card e rror occu rs Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected. M[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-13 T roubleshooting Dual P ointing De vice If you are using a USB mouse, also refer to the USB device section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation. T ouch Pad/AccuPoint Problem Procedure Either the T ouch Pad or the AccuPoint does not work. Check the Device Select settings. Click st art , click Control Panel , click P[...]

9-14 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting USB mouse Finger print Sensor Problem Procedure On-screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy . If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass, wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it. Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB po rt. Double-clickin[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-15 T roubleshooting USB de vice Refer also to your USB device’ s documentation. Fingerprint System Boot Authentication or Single T ouch Boot feature canno t be enabled. Please use TOSHIBA Passwor d Utility to register the User Password if it was not registered. Set the Enable System Boo t Authentication checkbox from PBA Setti[...]

9-16 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Memor y expansion Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing memory modules. Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure Beep sounds. (T wo beeps, a dash and a dot, for a defective memory module in slot A. Three beeps, a dash and two dots f[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-17 T roubleshooting Exter nal monitor Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to your monitor ’s documentation. i.LINK (IEEE1394) de vice Problem Procedure Monitor does n ot turn on Make su re that the external monitor ’s power switch is on. Confirm that the external monitor ’s power cable is plugged into a worki n[...]

9-18 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Modem Refer to Appendix C, A T Command s and Appen dix D , S-registers . Problem Procedure Communication software can’t initialize modem Make sure the co mputer ’ s internal modem settings are corre c t. Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel. Y ou can hear a dial tone but can’t make a[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-19 T roubleshooting LAN W ireless 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 informa tion on wireless comm un ication , refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics . Problem Pro ced[...]

9-20 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting Printer Refer also to the Parallel printer sections in Chapter 8, Optional Devices , and to the troubleshooting and other re le vant sectio ns in your printer and software documentation. TV output signal Problem Procedure Printer does not turn on. Check that the printer is connected to an electric outlet. Mak[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-21 T roubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batte ries ■ Discard this PC in accordance with ordinance s or rules of local regulations. For further information, cont act y our local government. ■ This PC contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose th eir ability to hold a charge and you[...]

9-22 User ’s Manual T r oubleshooting W here to write If you are still unable to solve the pr oblem and suspect that it is hardw are related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below: Out side of Europe In Europe Austra lia TOSHIBA Australia Pty . Ltd. Information Systems Division 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde N. S.W . 21 13 Sydney[...]

User ’ s Manual 9-23 T roubleshooting United S tat es of Ame r ica TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 USA United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems (U.K.) Ltd. TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH Gesch?[...]

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User ’ s Manual 10-1 TECRA S3 Cha pter 10 Disc laimer s This chapter states the Disclaimer(s ) information applicabl e to TOSHIBA computers. In the text in this manual, *XX is used to show which Disclaimer description is related to TOSHIBA computers. Description(s) rel a te d to th is co mp ut er ar e marked with a blue *XX in this manual. Clicki[...]

10-2 User ’s Manual Disclaimer s CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration. Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut- down. This is a normal p rotective featur e designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions. T o avoid risk [...]

User ’ s Manual 10-3 Disclaimers Gra phics Processor Unit ("GPU”) *5 Graphics processor unit ("GPU") performance may vary depending on product model, design configuratio n, applications, power mana gement settings and features utilized. GP U performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease consid era[...]

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User ’ s Manual A-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix A Specifica tions This appendix summarizes the computer ’s technical specification s . Physical Dimensions En vironmental Requirements Weight (typical) 2.85 kilograms, co nfi gured with: 15”SXGA+, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, modem, LAN, Wireless LAN, 6cell battery pac k. Weight will v[...]

A-2 User ’s Manual S pecifications Power Requirements Built-in Modem AC adaptor 100-240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz (cycles per second) Computer 15 VDC 5.0 amperes Network control unit (NCU) Ty p e o f N C U AA T y pe of line T el eph one line (analog only) T y pe of di al ing Pulse To n e Control command A T commands EIA-578 commands Monitor functio[...]

User ’ s Manual A-3 S pecifications T ransmitting level -10 dBm Receiving level -10 to -40 dBm Input/output impedanc e 600 ohms ±30% Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU-T V .42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU-T V .42bis Power supp ly +3.3V (supplied by computer)[...]

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User ’ s Manual B-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix B Display Contr oller and Modes Display controller The display controller in te rprets sof tware commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or of f. The display controller supports VGA, SVGA and XGA modes on the internal LCD display panel. T wo models are available: ■ 15.0&[...]

B-2 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able1 Vi deo modes (VGA) Video mode T ype Resolution Character matrix (pels) Colors Scanni ng frequency V ertical ( H z ) 0, 1 VGA Te x t 40 × 25 Characters 8 × 8 16 of 256K 70 2, 3 VGA Te x t 80 × 25 Characters 8 × 8 16 of 256K 70 0*, 1* VGA Te x t 40 × 25 Characters 8 × 14 16 of 256K 70 2*[...]

User ’ s Manual B-3 Display Controller and Modes T able1 V ideo modes (VGA) continued Vide o mode Ty p e Resolution Character matrix (pels) Colors Scanning frequency V ertical (Hz) D VGA Grph 320 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 × 200 Pels 8 × 8 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels 8 × 14 Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 × 350 Pels [...]

B-4 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2 V i deo modes (XGA model) * Only External Monitor ca n perform change of V ertical freq uency (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 [...]

User ’ s Manual B-5 Display Controller and Modes T able 2 V ideo modes (XGA model) continued * Only External Monitor can perform change of V ertical frequen cy (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 12[...]

B-6 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 2 V ideo modes (XGA model) continued * Only External Monitor ca n perform change of V ertical freq uency (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 1[...]

User ’ s Manual B-7 Display Controller and Modes T able 3 Vi deo modes (SXGA+ model) * Only External Monitor can perform change of V ertical frequen cy (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors V ertical frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 256/256K 256/256K 60 75 85 100 1280[...]

B-8 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes T able 3 V ideo modes (SXGA+ model) continued * Only External Monitor ca n perform change of V ertical freq uency (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 60 75 85[...]

User ’ s Manual B-9 Display Controller and Modes T able 3 V ideo modes (SXG A+ model) continued * Only External Monitor can perform change of V ertical frequen cy (Hz). Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Ve r t i c a l frequency (Hz)* 640 × 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 800 × 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 85 100 1024 × 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 60 75 8[...]

B-10 User ’s Manual Display Controller and Modes Pow er M i z e r PowerMizer is a graphics processor installed on this computer . The performance of PowerMizer can be config u red in three ways. T o define the performance, select the menu options shown be low: Display Prop erty -> Settings -> Advanced -> GeForce Go 6600 t a b -> GeFor[...]

User ’ s Manual C-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix C A T Commands In most cases, you will not need to type A T commands manua lly . 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 commands is:[...]

C-2 User ’s Manual A T Commands Bn Communica tion standar d setting This command determines the communicati on st andard CCITT or Bell. B0 Selects CCITT V .22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (default). B15 Selects V .21 when the modem is at 300 bps. B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at [...]

User ’ s Manual C-3 A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherw ise Hn Hook contr ol 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: OK n=0,1 ERROR Otherw ise In R equest ID infor mation This command displays [...]

C-4 User ’s Manual A T Commands Nn Modulation handshak e This command controls whether or not the local modem perfo r ms a negotiated handshake at connection ti me with the remote modem when the communica ti on spe e d of the two mo dems is different. N0 When originating or answering, this is for handshake only at the communication standard s pec[...]

User ’ s Manual C-5 A T Commands T Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF ton es whil e dialing. Dialed digi t s are tone dial ed until a P command or dial mo difier is receiv ed. This is the defa ult setting. Vn DCE r esponse f or ma t This command controls whether resu lt codes (including call progress and negotiation[...]

C-6 User ’s Manual A T Commands Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call rega rd less of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: T he modem dials only upon 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. Enabl[...]

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 Otherw ise &F Load f actor y settings This command loads the configuratio n stored and programmed at the factory . This operatio[...]

C-8 User ’s Manual A T Commands &Tn Self-test commands These tests can help to isolate probl ems if 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 between th e modem and computer . Any data entered at the l[...]

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. T[...]

C-10 User ’s Manual A T Commands Result Codes: OK n=0,3 ERROR Otherwise[...]

User ’ s Manual D-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix D S-r e gister s 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 certain A T commands[...]

D-2 User ’s Manual S-registers S1 Ring counter This register is read only . T he value of S1 is incre mented with each ring. If no ring occurs over a si x-second interval, this reg ister is cleared. Range: 0-225 Default: 0 Units: rings S2 A T escape character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence. Th[...]

User ’ s Manual D-3 S-registers S5 Command line editing c har acter (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 edit a command lin e. When the[...]

D-4 User ’s Manual S-registers S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem mus t pause when it encounters a comma (,) in the dial command stri ng. In some countries/regions, S8 will set both wai t before dialing and comma pause time. Range: 0-255 Default: 2 Units: seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determ[...]

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

D-6 User ’s Manual S-registers A T command set r esult codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Descr iption OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRI ER 3 Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not det[...]

User ’ s Manual D-7 S-registers *1: EC only appe ars when the Extended Result Codes configuration optio n 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 control and V .42bis data compression. V .42 - V . 42 error control only . MNP 5 - MNP class 4 error control an[...]

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User ’ s Manual E-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix 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) depends o n analog telephone line con [...]

E-2 User ’s Manual 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 Error Contro l method, which appears only 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 Command V42bis V .42 error control and V .42bis data compression V42 V .42 error control only N[...]

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TECRA S3 User ’ s Manual F-1 A ppendix F Wi r e l e s s L A N Car d Specifica tions Radio Characteristics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to: ■ Country/region where the product was purcha sed ■ T ype of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although Wireless LAN wireless net[...]

F-2 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel la rger dist ances. ■ The range of your wi reless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. ■ Range i[...]

User ’ s Manual F-3 Wireless LAN *1 Factory-set default channels *2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries/R egions for use for the countries/ regions that in which these chann el s can be used. When installing Wireless LAN cards, the channel configuration is manag ed as follows: ■ For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructu[...]

F-4 User ’s Manual Wireless LAN 108 5540 11 2 556 0 11 6 558 0 120 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 TECRA S3 A ppendix G T OSHIB A RAID TOSHIBA RAID provides the RAID function. 2 hard disk drives can be used to construct a RAID configuration (RAID-1: mirroring). When using RAID-1 (mirroring), the data is stored on 2 HDDs so that even if there are probl ems with one of the hard disk drive, the other hard disk drive can be use[...]

G-2 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA RAID W indo ws Manual Setup Use the following procedures whe n manually setting up Windows. Before Setting Up W indows Before setting up Windows, create the TOSHIBA RAID Driver Disk and configure the BIOS setup prog ram. Creating the T OSHIBA RAID Driv er Disk 1. Connect the USB floppy di sk drive and insert a fl oppy d[...]

User ’ s Manual G-3 TOSHIB A RAID ■ Boot menu When 2 hard disk drives are connected, it is possi ble to select which hard disk drive to boot from in the boot menu. However , if a RAID configuration is used, the 2 hard disk drive s are recognized as 1 drive and there is no change in the boot configuration no matter wh ich hard disk drive is sele[...]

G-4 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA RAID Star ting, Modifying and E nding the BIOS Setup Prog r am Star ting the BIOS Setup Pr ogr am 1. Switch on your computer while pressing the Esc key . If Password = is displayed, enter the User Password and press the Enter key . Please refer to Chapter 6, the TOSHIBA Password Utility , for details about the User Pass[...]

User ’ s Manual G-5 TOSHIB A RAID 3. The Execute Creation message is di splayed on ce the configuration is modified. Move the cursor to the appro priate loca tion and press the space ba r to continue. 4. The following message will be displayed. Follow the instructi ons and press the keys in the order of 1, 2, 3, 4, [ Enter ]. Ending the BIOS Setu[...]

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User ’ s Manual H-1 TECRA S3 A ppendix H Bluetooth wir eless tec hnolog y Inter oper ability Bluetooth TM Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless te chnol ogy that is based on Frequ ency Hopping S pread S pectrum (FHSS) radio technol ogy , and is compliant to: ■ Bluetooth S pecification V er2[...]

H-2 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability ■ Bluetooth wireless technol ogy is a new inn ovative techno logy , and TOSH IBA has no t conf i rme d com p ati bil ity of it s Bluetooth TM products with all computers and/or equipment using Blueto oth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers. Always use Bluet[...]

User ’ s Manual H-3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology 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 however is far much less than the ele[...]

H-4 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux cond itions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prét à accepter tout brouill age radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de co[...]

User ’ s Manual H-5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Caution: Exposure to Radio F r equency Radia tion The radiated output pow er of the Bluetoo th TM Card from T OSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequen cy exposure limi t s. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth TM Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for huma[...]

H-6 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability 2. Indication The indicati on shown below appea rs on this equipment. (1) 2.4 : This equip ment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. (2) FH : This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. (3) 1: The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m. (4) This e quipment uses a frequency bandw[...]

User ’ s Manual H-7 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00-17:00 T oll Free T el : 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial : 03-3457 -4850 F AX : 03-3457-4868 De vice Authorization This device obtains the T echnical Conditions Compliance App roval, and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-p[...]

H-8 User ’s Manual Bluetooth wireless tec hnology Interoperability Appr o ved Countries/R e gions f or use (Bluetooth TM wir eless tec hnolog y) Bluetooth TM Card fro m TOSHIBA equipment is appro ved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Countries/regions that have approved Bluetooth TM Card from TOSHIBA Do not us[...]

TECRA S3 User ’ s Manual I-1 A ppendix I A C P o wer Cor d and Connector s 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: Cer tifica tion a gencies Length: Minimum [...]

I-2 User ’s Manual 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 co rd must be VDE type, H05VV -F . For the United S tates and Canada, tw o pin plug configuration must be a 2- 15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V) and th ree pin plug con figuration must be 6- 15P (25[...]

TECRA S3 User ’ s Manual J-1 A ppendix J T OSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer This function sets the limit for the number of days during which you are able to bypass authentication for the BIOS, Hard Disk Drive and Fingerprint. When the time limit is exceeded, you are requ ired to provide the Password or fingerprint authentication for t he BIOS a[...]

J-2 User ’s Manual TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection T imer[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 TECRA S3 Glossar y The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for re ference. 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 Int[...]

Glossary-2 User ’s Manual Glossary IrDA : Infrared Data Association IRQ: interrupt request KB: kilobyte LCD: liquid crystal display LED: light emitting diode LSI: large scale integration MB: megab yte MS-DOS: Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR: optical character reco gnition (reader) PCB: printed circuit board PCI: peripheral component intercon [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-3 Glossary analog signal: A signal whose characteristics such a s amplitude 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 Instit ute. An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety o[...]

Glossary-4 User ’s Manual Glossary bus: An interface for transmis si on of signals, data or electric power . byte: The re presen tation of a single character . A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit; also the smallest addressable unit within the system. C cache memory: High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-5 Glossary comp at ibility: 1) The ability of one compu ter to accept and proce ss da ta in the same manner as another com puter without modi fying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred. 2) the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component. components: Elements or [...]

Glossary-6 User ’s Manual Glossary delete: T o remove data from a disk or other data storage device. Synonymous with erase. device driver: A pro gram that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer . The CONF IG .SYS file contains device drivers that MS-DOS loads when you turn the computer on. dialog box: A windo[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-7 Glossary escape: 1) A code (ASCII code 27), signalin g the computer that what follows are commands; used with periphe ral device s such as printers and modems. 2) A means of aborting the task currently in progress. escape guard time: A time be fore and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distin guishes betw[...]

Glossary-8 User ’s Manual Glossary hard disk drive (HDD): An electromechan ical device that reads and writes a hard disk. See also hard disk. hardware: The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system: typically , the comput er itself, external disk drives, etc. See also sof tware and firmware. hertz: A unit of wave frequenc[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossa ry-9 Glossary J jumper: A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardwa re characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit. K K: T aken from the Greek word kilo, meaning 1000; often used as equivalent to 1024, or 2 raised to the 10th power . See also byte and kilobyte. KB: See kilobyte. keyboard[...]

Glossary-10 User ’s Manual Glossary mode: A method of operation, for exam ple, the boot mode, S tandby Mode or the Hibernation Mode. modem: Derived from modulator/demodulator , a device that converts (modulates) digital data for transmission over tele phone lines and then converts modulated data (demodulates) to digital format where received. mon[...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-1 1 Glossary P p arallel interf ace: Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte (8 bits) at a time. See also serial interfac e. pa ri t y: 1) The symmetrical relationship between two parameter val ues (integers) both of which are either o n or of f; odd or even; 0 or 1. 2) In serial co mm[...]

Glossary-12 User ’s Manual Glossary rest art: Rese tting a computer without tu rning it off (also called “warm boot” or “soft reset”). See also boot. RGB: Red, green, and blue . A device that uses th ree input signals, each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color (red, green, and blue) or port for using such a device. See [...]

User ’ s Manual Glossary-13 Glossary T terminal: A typewriter-like keyboard and CR T display screen connected to the computer for data input/ou tput. 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 pointing de[...]

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User ’ s Manual Index-1 TECRA S3 Inde x A AC adaptor 1-4 additional 1-16 , 8-11 connecting 3-6 Advanced Port Replicator III 1- 17 , 8-20 ASCII characters 5-9 B Battery charging 6-8 extending life 6-11 indicator 2-12 , 6-2 location 2-7 monitoring capacity 6-1 0 real time clock 1-4 , 6-5 safety precau tio ns 6-5 save mode 1-11 types 6-3 Battery cha[...]

Index-2 User ’s Manual Index location 2-6 problems 9-9 using 4-13 writing 4-17 E Environment 3-1 Equipment checklist 1-1 Equipment setup general conditions 3- 2 placement 3-3 Ergonomics lighting 3-5 seating and posture 3- 4 work habits 3-5 ExpressCard 1-7 , 8-3 inserting 8-3 locatio n of slot 2-3 problems 9-12 removing 8-4 External monitor 1-6 , [...]

User ’ s Manual Index-3 Index LAN 7-7 Parallel/Printer 7-8 USB 7-8 window 7-1 I i.LINK 1-7 , 2-2 , 8-18 connecting 8-19 disconnecting 8-19 precautions 8-18 problems 9-17 Indicators 2-12 , 6-2 Infrared port 1-7 location 2-1 problems 9-12 K Keyboard 1-6 , 5-1 emulating enhanced key- board 5-2 Fn Sticky key 5-6 Function keys F1...F12 5-2 Hot keys 5-[...]

Index-4 User ’s Manual Index hibernation mo de 3-12 indicators 6-2 panel on/off 1-11 , 6-16 shut down mode (boot mode) 3-10 standby mode 3-10 system auto off 6-16 turning off 3-10 turning on 3-9 Printer parallel 7-8 , 8-21 Problems AC power 9-5 AccuPoint 9-13 Analyzing symptoms 9-2 Battery 9-5 Bluetooth 9-19 Dual Pointing Device 9-13 DVD Super Mu[...]

User ’ s Manual Index-5 Index System automatic 1-10 T TOSHIBA Assist 1-14 TOSHIBA Assist button 1-10 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1-14 TOSHIBA Controls 1-12 TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility 1-15 TOSHIBA Mic Effect 1-15 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 1- 14 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1- 14 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-12 TOSHIBA Presentation bu tton 1-10 TOSHIBA SD M[...]

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