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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer

Troubleshooting Guide

Fixing device-related problems

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There is still a yellow exclamation point (!) over the
PCMCIA controller icon in Device Manager.

You’ve installed the PC Card as described in “Using PC Card
slots” on page 42, but the system still reports the controller with a
yellow “!”.

The PCMCIA.INI file may not be installed on your computer.
Install it, referring to the

Toshiba Configuration Builder CD

Instructions

for the installation procedure.

A PC Card error occurs.

Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.

If the card is attached to an external device, check that the
connection is secure.

Refer to the card’s documentation which should contain a
troubleshooting section.

Printer problems

This section lists some of the most common printer problems.

The printer doesn’t print.

Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet and
is turned on.

Check that the printer has plenty of paper. Some printers won’t
start printing when there are just two or three sheets of paper left in
the tray.

Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to both the computer
and the printer.

For Windows 95/Windows 98, make sure the Parallel Port Mode
option in TSETUP is set correctly for your printer. If your printer
is ECP-compatible, this option should be set to ECP. If your
printer is not ECP-compatible, this option should be set to Std. Bi-
Direct.

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Summary of Contents for 8000 series

Page 1: ...ide If you need assistance www pcsupport toshiba com InTouchsm Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see Chapter 7 on page 108 in this guide ...

Page 2: ...ng antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommen...

Page 3: ... designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to State tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Tel...

Page 4: ...otection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone ...

Page 5: ... are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The...

Page 6: ... try to open the enclosure Location of the required label A sample is show below Location of the label and the manufacturing information may vary CAUTIONS This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your...

Page 7: ...tions is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FI...

Page 8: ...icrosoft Corporation Intel LANDesk MMX Pentium and ProShare are registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation SoundBlaster Pro is a trademark of Creative Labs Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online Inc NeoMagic is a registered trademark of the NeoMagic Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered t...

Page 9: ...fortable 2 Keeping yourself comfortable 3 Finding where everything s located 6 Front with the display panel closed 6 Left side 7 Back 8 Right side 10 Underside 11 Keyboard anddisplay features 11 Front with the display panel open 12 Indicator panels 13 Attaching other components 15 Preparing the battery 15 Turning on the computer 15 The operating system 17 ...

Page 10: ... PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint in Windows 95 and Windows 98 27 Setting up a PS 2 mouse to work with the Accupoint in Windows NT 28 Using a docking solution 28 Chapter 3 Hardware Features 31 Adding memory 31 Memory module sizes 32 Installing a memory module 33 Removing the memory module 36 Swapping SelectBay modules 37 Removing a module from the SelectBay 37 Insertinga module into the Selec...

Page 11: ...rive 55 External diskette drive 57 CD ROM drive 58 DVD ROM drive 58 Using the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 59 Playing CDs 62 DVD Player overview 63 Setting up the DVD Player 69 General tab 71 Video tab 73 Language tab 76 Information tab 77 Playing a DVD video 78 Getting the sharpest picture 78 Choosing a language 79 Using the search feature 80 Chapter 5 Power Management 85 Running the computer on batte...

Page 12: ...t password security 99 Battery save mode 100 Resume Mode 100 Sound 100 Power on display 100 Hot keys for the keyboard 101 Hot keys for Windows 98 101 Power mode 101 Resume Mode Windows 98 101 Sound Windows 98 101 Fn esse 101 Starting Fn esse 102 Assigning a key to a program or document 103 Viewing existing key assignments 104 Changing or removing existing key assignments 105 Working with the keybo...

Page 13: ... ROM drive 127 Sound system problems 128 Optional devices 129 PC Card problems 129 Printer problems 133 DVD operating problems Windows 95 Windows 98 134 DVD ROM error messages 141 Developing good computing habits 142 If you need further assistance 143 Contacting Toshiba 143 Toshiba s worldwide offices 145 Part II Technical Reference Chapter 8 System Setup 153 Using TSETUP 153 Using Hardware Setup ...

Page 14: ...assword 180 Using a hard disk drive password 180 Using an Eject Password 184 Chapter 10 Managing Your Tecra 8000 Series Computer 187 Industry standard architecture 187 Wired for Management 188 Desktop Management Interface 188 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 188 Operating systemcompatibility 189 System management 189 LANDesk Client Manager v 3 3 189 Asset management 190 Fault management ...

Page 15: ...t password 198 Dock prevention lock 198 Cable connection 199 Part III Appendixes Appendix A Features and Specifications 203 Appendix B Power Cable Connectors 217 Appendix C System Resources 219 Appendix D Video Modes 227 Glossary 231 Index 259 ...

Page 16: ...The documents included with this product xviii Safety cautions xviii Other documentation xx Service options xx ...

Page 17: ...have been given the opportunity to choose among so many options display memory hard disk drive capacity processor speed CD ROM or DVD ROM and operating system you have a computer that truly meets your specific needs The Tecra 8000 Series notebook s modular design also lets you add change or update additional components at any time making this machine one of the most flexible tools you ve ever owne...

Page 18: ...s of contents and the index to find specific information If you re new to computers or haven t used a notebook computer before you may want to read through the first couple of chapters to familiarize yourself with the components of the computer and how to turn it on After that feel free to seek out whatever interests you most Safety cautions This manual contains safety instructions that must be ob...

Page 19: ...r property if the safety instruction is not observed NOTE This icon indicates information that relates to the safe operation of the equipment or related items Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information TECHNICAL NOTE This icon provides technical information about the unit HINT This icon denotes helpful hints and tips DEFINITION This icon indicates the defi...

Page 20: ...e CD The Windows 95 documentation explains the features of the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system The Windows 98 documentation explains the features of the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system The Windows NT documentation explains the features of the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 0 operating system The LANDesk Client Manager User s Guide describes software on your Configuration Builder CD...

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Page 23: ...G TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER What s in Part I This part explains what all the computer s components are and how to use them Don t hesitate to skip around Guides such as this one don t need to be read from cover to cover ...

Page 24: ...Chapter Making sure you have everything 1 Selecting a place to work 1 Finding where everything s located 6 Keyboard and display features 11 Attaching other components 15 Turning on the computer 15 ...

Page 25: ...else consult the Quick Start card packed at the top of the box to make sure you received everything If any items are missing or damaged notify your network administrator Selecting a place to work Your Tecra 8000 Series computer is portable designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations However by giving some thought to your work environment you can protect the computer and work in...

Page 26: ...mputer turn off the computer unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out completely before turning it on again If the computer does not operate correctly after you turn it back on contact your network administrator Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as large stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Extreme heat cold...

Page 27: ...ement of the computer and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Consider the following when placing your computer Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you use an external monitor the top of the screen should be no higher than eye l...

Page 28: ...ur knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a footrest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so that it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Sit with your back straight so t...

Page 29: ...d arms to improve circulation Work habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your working day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent short breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes A break of two or three minutes every half h...

Page 30: ...board and display features on page 11 The system indicator panel is made up of several status lights that provide information about various system functions See System indicator panel on page 13 for a description of each of the panel lights The volume control dial lets you adjust the loudness of thesystem speakers Pressing the reset button restarts the computer Use this button only if the system b...

Page 31: ...AUTION To prevent possible overheating of the Pentium processor make sure you don t block the fan s vent The USB Universal Serial Bus port provides a connection for USB peripherals USB is a single cabling and connection standard that supports a data transfer rate of up to 12 million bits per second Mbps for peripherals such as keyboards pointing devices and a video camera USB allows hot swapping o...

Page 32: ...mation see Security on page 213 Back The composite video out port lets you connect your computer to an external video device such as a standard television display The serial port lets you connect a serial mouse serial printer or other serial device The monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor For more information see Using external display devices on page 21 The 3 5 mm microphone jac...

Page 33: ...e additional expansion capability For more information see Using a docking solution on page 28 and Expansion capability on page 212 CAUTION Keep foreign objects away from this port Pins and other small objects can slip inside the port and damage computer circuitry The fast infrared port allows cable free communication with another infrared equipped computer The PS 2 mouse keyboard port lets you co...

Page 34: ...ge 37 The PC Card ejection tabs allow easy removal of PC Cards The PC Card slots allow you to use Type I Type II or Type III PC Cards TECHNICAL NOTE If you ordered the CD ROM option your computer came with an internal modem and an RJ 11 modem jack If you ordered the DVD ROM option your computer did not come with a modem but comes with an audio video cable port The external diskette drive cover pro...

Page 35: ... the battery see Power Management on page 85 Keyboard and display features To view the front of the computer with the display panel open 1 Locate the display latch on the front of the computer 2 Press the display latch and lift the display panel 3 Adjust the display panel to a comfortable viewing angle CAUTION To avoid damaging the display panel be careful when opening and closing it Never force t...

Page 36: ...mation about various keyboard functions See Keyboard indicatorpanel on page 14 for a description of the panel lights TheAccuPoint pointingdevicecombinesthefunctionofamouse with the convenience of never having to remove your hands from the keyboard The speakers let you hear stereo audio played from a CD or DVD in addition to the system alarms and sounds associated with your software Speaker System ...

Page 37: ...ystem indicator panel on page 13 for a description of each of the panel lights Indicator panels Two sets of indicator lights the system indicator panel and the keyboard indicator panel display the current state of your system System indicator panel This panel is located on the front of the computer The AC power light glows green when the computer is connected to an external power source The power ...

Page 38: ...When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter The caps lock key does not affect the numeral and character keys The cursor control mode light glows when the cursor control overlay ison When this light is on pressing an overlay key moves the cursor as shown by the white arrow or command printed on the left front of the key instead of the letter prin...

Page 39: ...into a live power outlet using the AC adapter and power cable The AC adapter connects to the DC IN socket on the back of the computer To charge the battery completely leave the computer plugged in for two and a half hours with the computer s power turned off or three and a quarter hours with the power on TECHNICAL NOTE Once the battery is charged for the first time don t leave the computer plugged...

Page 40: ...he front of the computer revealing the power button Opening the power button cover 4 Press and hold the power button in about one second until the power light turns on green Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically CAUTION When you turn on the computer for the first time do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely On ...

Page 41: ...g your computer also extends your Toshiba warranty worldwide at no charge to you See the registration card and warranty information for details about the warranty options available from Toshiba HINT After you turn on the computer for the first time it may give you the option to register online To register online double click the icon provided and follow the instructions Online registration is not ...

Page 42: ...s use the Shut Down command Don t turn off the power if the hard disk drive light or the SelectBay drive light on the system indicator panel is on Doing so may damage your hard disk diskette drive or DVD CD ROM drive If you close the display panel while the computer is on it beeps In Windows 95 and Windows 98 you can turn off this alarm in TSETUP using the Panel Close Alarm option In Windows NT yo...

Page 43: ...Part I Getting to Know Your Computer To Begin When and how to turn off the computer 19 ...

Page 44: ...Chapter Using external display devices 21 Using an external keyboard 26 Using an external mouse 27 Using a docking solution 28 ...

Page 45: ...increase the capabilities of your machine Using external display devices Your Tecra 8000 Series computer comes with a built in LCD display but you can also connect three different types of external display devices to one of two available video ports A television via the composite video out port TECHNICAL NOTE In Windows 98 you don t have to have an Internet connection to watch cable or broadcast T...

Page 46: ...efore attaching any external video device Connecting an external video device with the computer s power on may damage the video device the computer or both If you re connecting a television or other video display device to the computer s composite video out port refer to the following section for guidelines on choosing a video cable then refer to Connecting to the composite video out port on page ...

Page 47: ...rs Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy picture poor color ghosting video noise or loss of video Connecting to the composite video out port To connect the device 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect one end of the RCA cable to the external video device Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the location of its video in port Connecting the RCA cable to the composit...

Page 48: ...ct the monitor s video cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer 3 Turn on the external monitor 4 Turn on the computer Directing the display output when you turn on thecomputer Once you ve connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only the external device only or both simultaneously The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use t...

Page 49: ... Properties Box 3 Release the Fn key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps Video limitations Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external vide...

Page 50: ...indows 98 you can only connect one PS 2 device at a time unless you purchase an optional Y cable Connecting a Y cable to the computer s PS 2 port allows you to connect a PS 2 compatible mouse and a PS 2 compatible keyboard simultaneously Windows 98 gives functionality to your USB port If you have a USB mouse or keyboard you can connect multiple external devices to one another with one of them conn...

Page 51: ...choose to have the AccuPoint active at the same time Setting up a PS 2 mouse to work with the AccuPoint in Windows 95 and Windows 98 When you connect a PS 2 compatible mouse to the PS 2 mouse keyboard port you may use the mouse the AccuPoint or both CAUTION When connecting any PS 2 device Toshiba recommends turning off your computer to prevent any possible hardware damage To set the PS 2 mouse to ...

Page 52: ...ware Options button and then select the Pointing Devices tab 3 Select the Simultaneous radio button and click OK 4 Your computer will prompt you to reboot in order for your changes to take effect Using a docking solution The expansion port allows you to connect your computer to a docking station or port replicator which is an excellent investment if you re using your computer both in and out of th...

Page 53: ...ba offers several docking solutions Desk Station V Plus NoteDock II Enhanced Port Replicator Network Dock Port Replicator For more information see Expansion capability on page 212 These docking solutions may be purchased through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog You can access the Toshiba Accessories Catalog on Toshiba s Web site www toshiba com Each docking station comes with its own user s guide t...

Page 54: ...pping SelectBay modules 37 Using PC Card slots 42 Using a modem 45 Using the computer s telephony features 48 Discovering Toshiba s online resources 49 Recording sounds with a microphone 50 Using external speakers or headphones 52 ...

Page 55: ...puter s memory With additional memory the computer Can run more programs and open more documents at the same time Runs Windows operating systems and applications faster By installing extra memory now you ll be able to operate your computer at its maximum capacity from the start Of course you can always return to this section if you decide to add memory later HINT To purchase additional memory modu...

Page 56: ...B 64 MB 128 MB The computer has two memory expansion slots The following table shows the possible memory configurations Total Memory Memory Module Size slot A Memory Module Size slot B 32 MB 32 MB none 64 MB 64 MB none 32 MB 32 MB 96 MB 64 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 160 MB 32 MB 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB 128 MB ...

Page 57: ...and F3 simultaneously to display the Resume Mode pop up window 2 If Resume Mode is on hold Fn and press F3 until Boot Mode is selected 3 Release Fn The Resume Mode pop up window disappears 4 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 5 Select Shut down the computer then click Yes or OK as appropriate Windows shuts down and automatically turns off the compute...

Page 58: ...rns off the computer Inserting the module 1 Unplug the computer CAUTION Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both 2 Close the display panel and remove any cables you may have connected 3 Turn the computer upside down The memory module cover 4 Remove the three screws that hold the cover plate in place 5 Lift off the cover ...

Page 59: ...ule touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up To avoid damaging the memory module be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer 6 Gently press down on the module until it is in place The clips on either side of the module will click to secure the module Pressing the memory module into the slot Clips ...

Page 60: ... the computer over and restart it When you turn on the computer it automatically recognizes the additional memory Removing the memory module If you ever need to remove the memory module follow these steps 1 Complete steps 1 through 5 in Installing a memory module to turn off the computer and open the memory slot Pulling the clips away from the memory module 2 Pull the clips away from the memory mo...

Page 61: ...te drive is packed separately in the computer box in a case designed for external use An optional secondary battery An optional secondary hard disk drive HDD HINT Items from this list that didn t ship with your computer may be purchased See the Toshiba Accessories Catalog Removing a module from the SelectBay Do the following to remove one of the modules 1 Turn off the power CAUTION Installing or r...

Page 62: ...back of the computer The SelectBay module pops out about one quarter inch 5 Slide the module out toward the front of the computer Sliding the module out Retain the weight saver for transporting the computer when no other module is installed in the SelectBay NOTE The modules are attached to the covers When the cover is taken out the module will slide out too ...

Page 63: ...on page 41 2 Slide the module all the way into the SelectBay 3 Engage the SelectBay eject lock HINT If the SelectBay eject lock does not lock correctly the machine displays the following message Selectable Bay lock key is unlocked Please power off the machine and lock the Selectable Bay lock key then power on Inserting the external diskette drive The external diskette drive ships in a case and is ...

Page 64: ...case it can be attached to the drive cover Using the secondary battery in the SelectBay The optional secondary battery is shipped with an adapter that fits into the SelectBay Placing the battery into the adapter You must assemble the secondary battery and the adapter before placing the battery into the cover and installing it into the SelectBay Eject buttons ...

Page 65: ...ery with the contacts on the adapter 2 Push down to snap the battery into the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter Removing the battery from the adapter 1 Holding the battery adapter front toward you slide the battery release latch to your right 2 Holding the latch to the right push up on the front of the battery until it pops out of the adapter Battery Adapter Battery release lever ...

Page 66: ...ckage for the type of card you re buying In addition your computer s PC Card slots support CardBus cards allowing you to use PC Cards that comply with these standards Thissection explainshow toinstall PC Cardsandprovidesgeneral tips on using them Since each card is different read the documentation you received with your card Inserting PC Cards Before you insert your PC Card read through the docume...

Page 67: ...de of the computer HINT Your computer ships with space holders in the PC Card slots which must be removed before using the PC Card slots for the first time See Removing a PC Card on page 44 2 Insert the PC Card If you have a Type III card insert it into the lower part of the slot If you have a Type I or Type II card insert it into either the upper or lower part of the slot Inserting a PC Card 3 Wh...

Page 68: ...out the eject button and push to remove the PC Card The PC Card slot ejection tabs The PC Card ejects slightly from the slot 4 Grasp the edges of the PC Card and slide it out of the slot Setting up your PC Card for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them Others such as hard disk cards network cards and SCSI adapters may need to be set up to work with your computer ...

Page 69: ...connecting to a LAN or WAN consult your network administrator Use the teleconferencing feature with a video camera Send a fax directly from your computer TECHNICAL NOTE Windows 98 does not support fax capability Connecting to a telephone line with an internal modem Before you can communicate using the modem you need to connect it to a telephone line Your computer s built in modem provides a RJ 11 ...

Page 70: ...ing the telephone cable to the RJ 11 modem jack 2 Connect the other end to the wall jack Connecting to a wall jack CAUTION The modem is designed for use with a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem ...

Page 71: ...gh the terms are often used interchangeably the serial port and COM port are two different things The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices If you re using a Windows 95 or Windows 98 communications program such as RingCentral or HyperTerminal it determines the CO...

Page 72: ...ace and receive telephone calls Set up and use a voice mail system Sendfaxesdirectlyfrom yourword processing or spreadsheet program To start RingCentral double click its icon on the desktop RingCentral opens and displays the RingCentral main window The RingCentral main window For more information about this program refer to the RingCentral documentation provided with your computer Using the Intern...

Page 73: ...s that you can copy to your computer called downloading DEFINITION Shareware are copyrighted programs that you can try out Most computer companies offer a BBS as one way to provide customers with software updates and answers to their questions Toshiba s 24 hour BBS is a good source of Toshiba Utility files and technical bulletins Discovering Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of...

Page 74: ...e in jack from an outside source The easiest way to record is through the computer s built in microphone To record sounds refer to the documentation for your operating system The built in microphone is located to the left of the keyboard indicator panel Using an external microphone The computer has a built in microphone for recording sounds To record higher quality sounds you may wish to use an ex...

Page 75: ...in microphone Using an external audio input device You can also record sounds from an external audio device such as a stereo amplifier tape deck or CD player To attach an external line in device 1 Locate the line in jack on the back of the computer 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cord from the audio device into the line in jack The line in jack Once the external audio device is connected t...

Page 76: ...akers or headphones To attach an external headphone 1 Locate the headphone jack on the back of the computer It s between the external microphone and line in jacks 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cord from the external audio device into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini jack ...

Page 77: ...Part I Getting to Know Your Computer Hardware Features Using external speakers or headphones 53 ...

Page 78: ...Chapter Hard disk drive 55 External diskette drive 57 CD ROM drive 58 DVD ROM drive 58 Using the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 59 DVD Player overview 63 Playing a DVD video 78 ...

Page 79: ... Series notebook computer Hard disk drive The removable hard disk drive HDD module allows you to carry your data without the computer To remove the HDD module 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and any external cables connected to the computer 3 Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery ...

Page 80: ...4 Turn the computer over and remove the screw that secures the HDD Removing the screw securing the HDD 5 Press the two latches securing the cover Press on the ridges until you hear a click 6 Lift the cover up and away from the computer to remove it Removing the HDD cover ...

Page 81: ...irmly to ensure a good connection 3 Place the cover in the proper position and press on the latches until it clicks into place 4 Secure the cover by replacing the screw External diskette drive Your computer comes with an external diskette drive designed for use with 3 5 inch diskettes You may also use a 3 5 inch diskette if you install an external diskette drive in the SelectBay To install an exte...

Page 82: ...ficant increase in data storage it can support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus Your Tecra 8000 Series computer may have a Toshiba DVD ROM drive and a Toshiba DVD Player that uses MPEG 2 hardware in your computer to play DVD video titles ...

Page 83: ...r DVD ROM drive is designed to play Region 1 North America DVD ROMs Using the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive To insert a disc into the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive 1 Make sure the activity light is off Locating the DVD or CD activity light 2 With the computer s power on locate and press the eject button on the right side of the computer The disc drawer slides partially out of the drive about one inch DVD CD a...

Page 84: ...t open if the computer s power is off 3 Grasp the drawer and pull it fully open Opening the drive 4 Hold the compact disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust If the disc is dusty clean it as described in Problems with the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive on page 127 5 Carefully place the disc in the drive with its label facing up ...

Page 85: ...n t touch the surface of the disc Don t stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data 7 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat CAUTION If you insert the disc incorrectly it may jam in the drive If this happens contact your network administrator for assistance 8 Push the drawer in by pressing gently on the center of the drawer until it clicks into pl...

Page 86: ... further information see your operating system documentation or online help Viewing a compact disc For each installed compact disc title the hard disk holds a small program that displays the title s icon It does not store the title s content To view a compact disc 1 Place the disc in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive 2 Click Start then point to Programs 3 Locate the folder that contains the compact disc ic...

Page 87: ...ou can connect your computer to an external video source such as a television using the composite video port or S video port with MPEG module installed and play full screen DVD movies on your TV If you prefer to continue working on your computer while others enjoy the movie you can minimize the DVD Player on your desktop while it continues to play in full screen on your external video source The D...

Page 88: ...D Player controls To open Toshiba s DVD Player double click the DVD Video Player icon on your desktop Or use the Start button 1 Click Start and point to Programs 2 Click DVD Video then click DVD Video Player The DVD Player The Toshiba DVD Player resembles a standard home VCR but it also has features that are unique to the DVD medium Feature controls Directional controls Option controls Display Win...

Page 89: ...t video s playback position Move the slider bar to the left or right to advance or reverse through the video quickly The specific DVD video must support time search for this feature to operate Menu Opens the DVD main menu If the DVD video title supports this menu you can choose the width of your viewing screen and access the other options Return Returns to the DVD main menu Search Allows you to se...

Page 90: ...ption Provides access to the DVD Setup window which defines the default settings and operating parameters for the DVD player Minimize Closesthe DVD Playerwindow andplacesaDVDPlayerbutton on the taskbar Help Provides access to the DVD Player s online help file Button Function ...

Page 91: ...ide options that are not available on other video platforms HINT For the DVD feature controls to work the DVD video title must support the specific feature Button Function Angle Allows you to view your DVD video from different camera angles if supported Subtitle Allows you to enable subtitles and choose the language Audio Allows you to select a language track from those supported by the DVD video ...

Page 92: ...ent selection Previous Returns to the beginning of the previous chapter Next Skips to the beginning of the next chapter Minimize Closes the DVD Player window and places a DVD Player button on the taskbar Rewind Provides two different speeds for reversing through the video 2 times normal speed 8 times normal speed Clicking on the button allows you to switch speeds Previous Stop Play Next Frame adva...

Page 93: ...Player works Fast Forward Provides two different speeds for advancing through the video 2 times normal speed 8 times normal speed Clicking on the button allows you to switch speeds Pause Temporarily stops the video and freezes the current frame on the screen Frame Advance Advances the video one frame at a time when the Pause is also selected Slow Motion Provides three slow motion speeds for playin...

Page 94: ...w Your Computer Using Drives DVD Player overview 70 The Player Setup dialog The Player Setup dialog box is divided into four parts that control the DVD Player s operations General tab Video tab Language tab Information tab ...

Page 95: ...DVD Player when it starts and when you insert a disc in the DVD ROM drive The General tab 1 Click the Option button on the DVD Player then click Settings The Player Setup dialog displays the General tab which has three sections DVD Setting When DVD Player Starts When DVD Media Inserted 2 Make your selections in each section 3 Click OK to apply your changes ...

Page 96: ... Digital Audio Output To listen to your DVD video through a non Dolby Digital receiver click PCM under Digital Audio Output To watch your DVD video on an external monitor or TV click DVD Direct under TV Output TECHNICAL NOTE On an external monitor or TV the DVD video window fills the entire screen When DVD Player starts Assign the drive letter for the DVD ROM drive by clicking the drop down box an...

Page 97: ...ile Open DVD file and play CAUTION Handle DVD discs carefully making contact only with the center hole and edge Don t touch the surface of the disc Don t stack discs If you incorrectly handle the discs you could lose data Once you have made your selections click OK to apply your settings Video tab The Video tab has two sections that control the attributes of the DVD Player s control panel To defin...

Page 98: ...es TV Shape The TV Shape section provides options for defining the Video Window Mode and Video Window Size Video Window Mode defines the default viewing mode of the DVD video View modes are dependent on the specific DVD video title to be played The options are Normal slightly stretches the video display vertically to fill more of the video window while preserving the wide screen setting Letterbox ...

Page 99: ...w to the selected window size The options are Original resizes the window to fit the viewing mode size Set 4 3 sizes the window to a 4 x 3 aspect ratio This is the same ratio used by your TV set Set 16 9 sizes the window to a 16 x 9 aspect ratio This is the same ratio found in most movie theaters Variable allows you to control the window size Video Quality Adjusts the brightness contrast and color...

Page 100: ...Language tab that provides three default language settings The three default language settings for the DVD Player are Audio Language This option defines the DVD Player s language preference When a movie is selected the DVD Player selects this language if it is supported by the DVD video If it is not supported the Player plays the default language defined by the video Subtitle Language This option ...

Page 101: ...guage is used 3 Make your selections 4 Click OK to apply your changes Information tab This tab provides information about the particular DVD video that is inserted in the drive such as number of titles chapters subtitles angles etc To view this information 1 Click the Option button then click Settings The Player Setup dialog appears The Information tab 2 Click the Information tab The tab opens 3 C...

Page 102: ...Click Play to start the movie 4 Adjust the volume control to a comfortable level and enjoy the movie HINT Resume Suspend or Standby Windows 98 modes are not supported while your computer is accessing the DVD ROM drive Do not use Resume Suspend or Standby when running a DVD movie or title TECHNICAL NOTE When the DVD Player is playing a title the digital output port on the back of your computer will...

Page 103: ...TE To move the DVD Player from the forefront to the background or vice versa use your secondary button Choosing a language Some DVD videos support multiple language tracks Depending on the video you want to play you can change the audio track and subtitles to a different language TECHNICAL NOTE Refer to the cover of the DVD video for the languages supported The DVD Player control panel Changing au...

Page 104: ...ge selection appears in the DVD Player control panel You can also turn off subtitles Using the search feature You can search and skip to a specific chapter on your DVD video using the Search button on the DVD Player The DVD control panel indicates the title number chapter and running time of your DVD video The DVD Player control panel Chapter Search Typically a DVD video is divided into chapters W...

Page 105: ...ed Time Search Some DVD videos support the Time Search feature which identifies a specific location measured in hours minutes and seconds from the beginning of the video If your DVD video supports Time Search you can skip to a specific running time in the video 1 Click the Search button on the DVD Player The Search dialog 2 Select Time Search 3 Adjust the up and down arrows next to the hours minut...

Page 106: ...earch location you specified Slider bar If your DVD video supports the Time Search feature the Slider bar displays the current playback position You can also move the Slider bar to rapidly skip through the video Click and drag the Slider bar and move it to the right to advance or to the left to reverse the video ...

Page 107: ...Part I Getting to Know Your Computer Using Drives Playing a DVD video 83 ...

Page 108: ... power 85 Using Hibernation mode Windows 95 and Windows 98 88 What to do when the battery alarm sounds 89 Starting where you left off 90 Changing batteries 91 Taking care of your battery 93 Conserving power 95 Additional options for power 97 ...

Page 109: ... energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been set by Toshiba or your network administrator We recommend you leave these features active so your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack t...

Page 110: ...battery discharges completely The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores yoursystem configuration settings and the current time and date information It maintains this information for up to a month while the computer is turned off Charging the batteries To charge the main battery while it is in your computer plug the computer into a live wall socket The battery charges whether the computer i...

Page 111: ...to five hours The RTC battery plug the computer in and turn it on for at least twenty four hours Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Green indicates a full charge Orange indicates the battery is charging Flashing orange indicates that the charge is running low HINT Be careful not to confuse this light with the on o...

Page 112: ... Management icon whereas Windows NT is accessed through the Power Saver icon Using Hibernation mode Windows 95 and Windows 98 If your operating system is Windows 95 or Windows 98 you can choose to use the Hibernation mode Unlike Suspend or Standby which save your current document to memory Hibernation saves your document to the hard drive By default Hibernation is enabled in Windows 95 and Windows...

Page 113: ...es the remaining battery charge as it operates based on your current rate of power use With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease So a frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged HINT Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining bat...

Page 114: ...puter including all your open files and programs in memory until you turn on the computer again The computer uses power supplied by the backup battery to store this information If the backup battery ever discharges completely as it will if the main battery has discharged and you leave the computer off and unplugged for over eight hours your information is lost So although suspending will store you...

Page 115: ...ly to display the Resume Mode pop up window The Resume Mode pop up window 2 While continuing to press Fn press F3 until you select Resume On 3 Release the Fn key You re now in Resume Mode Changing batteries When your battery runs out of power you have three options Plug in the computer Change the battery if you have a charged spare Install a secondary battery module in the computer s SelectBay CAU...

Page 116: ...To change the battery 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer over 5 Slide the battery lock to the side Unlocking the battery 6 Pull the battery module toward you to slide it out Removing the discharged battery ...

Page 117: ...the charged battery into the slot and lock into place The battery pack has been designed so you cannot install it with reverse polarity CAUTION If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position 10 Slide the battery lock back into the locked position CAUTION Failure to lock the battery can result in...

Page 118: ...e it immediately Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery When you need to replace the main battery use an identical battery from the same manufacturer Maximizing battery life If you re not going to use the computer for a long period remove the battery pack Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare Make sure your computer is turned off or in Resume Mode when you re replacing...

Page 119: ...ully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the hard disk DVD ROM CD ROM and diskette drives Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery supplies power Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power...

Page 120: ... Windows 95 and Windows 98 Go to Start Settings Control Panel Click on the Power icon Multiple options can be set in the Power Schemes and Toshiba Power Extensions tabs If you are working in MS DOS you may also set the power usage mode in TSETUP For more information see Using TSETUP on page 153 Using a hot key to set the power usage mode To use a hot key to set a high or low power usage mode follo...

Page 121: ...y from external power sources the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient for your needs However if you need more portable power Toshiba provides these options Purchase extra battery packs Install a secondary battery module in the SelectBay See Swapping SelectBay modules on page 37 Purchase a battery charger that charges more than one battery at a time ...

Page 122: ...Chapter Hot keys for Windows 95 Windows NT 99 Hot keys for Windows 98 101 Fn esse 101 Working with the keyboard 105 ...

Page 123: ...ys through Toshiba s Fn esse utility Hot keys for Windows 95 Windows NT Hot keys are keys that pressed in combination with the Fn key turn system features on and off Hot keys have a white legend on the top of the key indicating the option or feature the key controls Instant password security Fn This hot key locks the keyboard and blanks the screen You must enter your password if registered or pres...

Page 124: ...and turns Resume Mode on and off For Windows NT the pop up window choices are Boot and Suspend Resume Memory Fn This hot key cycles through the alarm volume options off low medium and high Off is always first Fn This hot key cycles through the power on display options built in display panel only built in display panel and external monitor simultaneously external monitor only built in display panel...

Page 125: ...hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Fn This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off Fn This hot key displays the power usage pop up window and cycles through the power modes Home office desk Portable laptop and Always on Fn This hot key has a pop up window that toggles between Standby Hibernate and Shutdown Fn This hot k...

Page 126: ...lay a customized folder of Windows programs and or files from which to choose You can assign any key that is not associated with a hot key or a keyboard overlay Starting Fn esse 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities then click Fn esse The Fn esse icon appears on the taskbar 3 Click the Fn esse icon on the taskbar The Fn esse keyboard appears The Fn esse window The keys ...

Page 127: ...or document using drag and drop 1 Open both Fn esse and Windows Explorer 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time 3 In the Explorer window highlight the program or document file you wish to assign to a key 4 Click and hold the primary button as you drag the highlighted item from Explorer to the key on the Fn esse keyboard to which you...

Page 128: ...n Explorer window displays the folders in the Programs menu The right side lists the programs and documents in the folder These are the items that will appear in the popup list To create a popup list with items from various folders or to pick only a few items from a folder create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents If you are unsure how to do this refer to your Windows ...

Page 129: ...with the keyboard This section introduces additional keyboard options Making your keyboard emulate a full size keyboard The 101 key enhanced keyboard has two Enter Ctrl and Alt keys The computer s built in keyboard has only one of each Most of the time this doesn t matter However some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys or to the regular and numeric pad Enter...

Page 130: ... a document Delete or insert characters Type the arithmetic operators How these keys function may vary with the program you re using Check your program s documentation for information on how it uses the cursor keys To turn the cursor control overlay on and off press Fn and F10 simultaneously The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on Y...

Page 131: ... the right front of the keycaps are the cursor control overlay This illustration highlights the numeric overlay keys The numeric keypad overlay To activate the numeric keypad overlay hold down the Fn key and press F11 To use the cursor control keys when the cursor control overlay is on press and hold down Shift while you use the overlaid keys To return to the numeric overlay release Shift To disab...

Page 132: ...x 109 Problems when you turn on the computer 110 Resolving a hardware conflict 114 Fixing device related problems 117 DVD operating problems Windows 95 Windows 98 134 Developing good computing habits 142 If you need further assistance 143 ...

Page 133: ... are most likely to encounter Read the section headings on the opposite page then turn to the section that covers the type of problem you are having Read the section and see if it describes your problem If so follow the steps for solving it Problems that are easy to fix The more you work with your computer the more likely you are to encounter one or more of the following problems Usually you can s...

Page 134: ... running the computer on battery power check that the battery charge isn t low If the equipment still isn t working properly refer to the device specific sections of this chapter Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer won t start If you did not follow the steps in the previous section make sure you attached the power cable properly o...

Page 135: ...dition may get you running by disabling Resume Mode but it won t solve a resource conflict Read the documentation that came with the conflicting device and Resolving a hardware conflict on page 114 The message WARNING RESUME FAILURE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE appears This message shows that resume is disabled The screen you were last working on cannot be restored Press any key to continue the start...

Page 136: ... Press Enter several times The message Password appears after the Toshiba logo is displayed This message is displayed when the password has been set If this message appears enter the password and then press Enter Three consecutive mistakes in entering the password turns off the computer You press the power button and hear the system start but you receive a hard disk drive HDD error message There m...

Page 137: ...n press Enter The computer processes the command and displays the message system transferred when complete 6 Remove the diskette from the diskette drive 7 Restart your computer Your system should start Windows from the hard drive You press the power button and hear the system start but Windows NT does not load correctly There is a problem starting Windows NT from your hard disk Follow these steps ...

Page 138: ...le to start the computer Insert a system diskette into the diskette drive and press F while you turn on the power The computer displays the Non System disk or disk error message Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive If there is one remove it and press any key to continue If pressing any key does not work press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously or press the reset button to restart the ...

Page 139: ...device at a time After you add each device test it to make sure it and all previously connected devices work The device most recently connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a hardware conflict Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accomplish a task A device such as a CD ROM drive or a modem needs a channel to the computer s Central Pro...

Page 140: ...our operating system automatically configures your system to accommodate the new device However if you install an older legacy device that Windows cannot detect Windows may have difficulty assigning system resources to it As a result a hardware conflict can occur To find out what resources Windows has assigned to the legacy device refer to the section Checking device properties If Windows is unabl...

Page 141: ...hoose from Some of the common ones are The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resources tab which lists the resources assigned to the device If you have a device conflict it is shown in the Conflicting device list The Drivers tab which displays the drivers being used by the device For further information about Device Manager refer to Windows 95 Windows 98 online help...

Page 142: ...ws shuts down and turns off the computer automatically HINT You will have to manually turn off the computer in Windows NT 4 Remove the memory card following the instructions in Removing the memory module on page 36 5 Reinstall the memory card following the instructions in Installing a memory module on page 33 and make sure it s seated properly 6 Replace the memory expansion slot cover 7 Check for ...

Page 143: ...that the wall outlet is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance The power cable and AC adapter work correctly but the battery won t charge The main battery may not be making a good electrical connection Turn off the computer remove the battery and confirm that its contacts are clean If they are dirty clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth and replace the battery The battery may...

Page 144: ...display power set to turn off automatically Is the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts For more information on maximizing battery power refer to Taking care of your battery on page 93 and Conserving power on page 95 Keyboard problems If when you type strange things happen or nothing happens the problem may be related to the keyboard itself The ...

Page 145: ...al keyboard The computer will restart and recognize the device The keyboard locks and the computer will not restart Make sure the power is on and press the reset button AccuPoint problems Some of the keyboard conditions listed in the previous section may also affect the AccuPoint Your finger easily slides off the AccuPoint The AccuPoint cap may be greasy Remove the cap and clean it with a cotton s...

Page 146: ...the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure that the display priority is not set for the built in LCD screen The built in screen ...

Page 147: ...e screen You canview the lost area by scrolling to it Even if your desktop area is set to 640 x 480 some of the desktop will be outside of the viewing area This is because most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it Disk drive problems Problems with the hard disk or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability ...

Page 148: ... 2 Point to Administrative Tools then click Disk Administrator The Disk Administrator displays the primary partition and volumes on your disk s 3 Click the partition you want to check for errors 4 Click Properties or select Properties from the Tools menu 5 Click Tools in the Disk properties sheet 6 Click Check Now in the Error Checking box The Check Disk dialog opens 7 Check Automatically fix file...

Page 149: ...he diskette drive You may already have a diskette in the drive Make sure the drive is empty You may be inserting the diskette incorrectly Hold the diskette by its label with the hub side facing down and insert it so that the metal head window cover goes into the drive first The metal cover or loose labels may be obstructing the path into the drive Carefully inspect the diskette If the metal cover ...

Page 150: ...ine To check this connect an ordinary telephone to the telephone line and try placing a phone call If you hear an unusual amount of noise or static try connecting the modem to a different telephone line or connecting at a later time Theremay beanincorrectsetting in thecommunicationssoftware Refer to the communications software documentation to customize the modem settings The modem won t receive o...

Page 151: ...fere with the laser beam Examine the disc to see if it is dirty If necessary wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Replace the disc in the tray Make sure that the disc is lying flat label side uppermost Close the tray carefully making sure it has shut completely You press the CD ROM or DVD ROM eject button but the CD ROM or DVD ROM tray doesn t slide out Make sure the com...

Page 152: ...tion meets the program s needs The color of the material used to make the CD can affect its reliability Silver colored CDs are the most reliable followed by gold colored CDs Green colored CDs are the least reliable The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive itself Sound system problems You don t hear any sou...

Page 153: ...clude a printer PC Cards an external monitor or any other device you connect to your computer to expand its capabilities For an external monitor see Display problems on page 122 PC Card problems Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards If you re having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together several sections in this chapter may apply Resource con...

Page 154: ...d is compatible with your operating system Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot Refer to Inserting PC Cards on page 42 for how to insert PC Cards and to the documentation that came with the PC Card Make sure all cables are securely connected For Windows 95 Windows 98 make sure the PC Card Controller Mode option in TSETUP is set to Auto Selected See Using TSETUP on page 153 For Win...

Page 155: ...lick Properties Windows displays the System Properties dialog box 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Double click the device listed as your PC Card Windows displaysyour PC Card s Propertiesdialogbox This dialog box contains information about your PC Card configuration and status To view the PC Card status with Windows NT 1 Click Start then point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel Windows opens the Co...

Page 156: ...achine in order for changes to take effect The computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC Card The problem may be caused by an I O input output conflict between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the system Make sure each device has its own I O base address Since all PC Cardsshare the same socket each card is not required to have its own address Hotswapping removing one PCCardandinsert...

Page 157: ...ernal device check that the connection is secure Refer to the card s documentation which should contain a troubleshooting section Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems The printer doesn t print Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet and is turned on Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers won t start printing when there...

Page 158: ...off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it s ready on line then turn the computer back on The printer doesn t print what I see on the screen Many programsdisplay informationon the screendifferentlyfrom the way they print it See if your program has a print preview mode This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print Contact the software manufacturer for more information DVD ope...

Page 159: ...rty drive can also cause audio problems send your drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 5 Verify that your computer recognizes your DVD ROM drive To do this Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The DVD ROM drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 116 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the DVD ROM properties 7 Check the T...

Page 160: ...n button on the DVD ROM Player then click Settings The Player Setup dialog displays the General tab Next to the words DVD Drive verify the correct drive letter is assigned to your DVD ROM drive 2 Click the arrow on the drop down box and select the correct drive letter HINT If you don t know the drive letter for the DVD ROM drive double click the My Computer icon on your desktop The My Computer win...

Page 161: ...point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Next to the words Desktop Area move the slider to a lower setting such as 800 X 600 or 640 X 480 5 Click OK DVD titles games or applications appear distorted Having Stretch enabled when your video resolution is set to 640 x...

Page 162: ...er list the current screen saver is highlighted 4 Click the down arrow at the right of the current screen saver name A list of screen savers displays 5 Click and hold the up arrow by the list or move the slide to the top 6 Click None 7 Click OK No sound is heard from your surround sound receiver There may be a bad connection between the surround sound receiver and your notebook computer If not you...

Page 163: ...click Settings The Player Setup dialog displays the General tab The General tab 2 In the DVD Setting section click the Property button The Transform Filter Properties dialog appears The DVD Transform Filter Properties dialog box 3 To listen to your DVD video through an AC 3 digital surround sound receiver click AC 3 MPEG under Digital Audio Output Drive letter ...

Page 164: ...und sound receiver contact your network administrator for support No video window appears on your S video or composite video device Set the TV Output setting on the DVD ROM Player to DVD Direct To change the settings 1 Click the Option button on the DVD ROM Player then click Settings The Player Setup dialog displays the General tab The General tab 2 In the DVD Setting section click the Property bu...

Page 165: ...ns Program Error or VPM error messages The display drivers for your Tecra 8000 Series DVD ROM may be installed incorrectly To install the display drivers use the Configuration Builder CD that shipped with your computer Follow the on screen instructions Refer to the Toshiba Configuration Builder CD Instructions for complete details Error Render File error message The driver support layer for the DV...

Page 166: ...e are a few ways you can do this Use Windows to copy files to diskettes Connect a tape drive to the system and use specialized software to copy all your data from hard disk to a tape Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis If you ve added your own software to your system you should back up the softwa...

Page 167: ...program you re using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the following before contacting your network administrator Review the troubleshooting information in your Windows documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for t...

Page 168: ... Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Use this telephone number 949 837 4408 Accessing Toshiba online You can reach Toshiba on CompuServe CIS or the Internet On CompuServe type go toshiba to access the Toshiba Forum Along with twenty or so dedicated Team Toshiba volunteers who are online at all hours Toshiba s technical support staff provides interactive technical support in a bulletin board type of for...

Page 169: ...along with its installation diskettes or CD Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call Toshiba at 800 457 7777 from inside the United States 949 859 4273 from outside the United States For the number of a Toshiba dealer near you in the United States call 800 457 7777 Toshiba s worldwide offices Argentina Ac...

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Page 171: ...rtosa 138 20156 Milano Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Luxembourg Same as Belgium Mexico Toshiba de Mexico Paseo de la Reforma no 30 4 Piso Centro 06048 D F Mexico City Mexico Morocco C B I 22 Rue de Béthune Casablanca Morocco The Netherlands Toshiba Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel The Netherl...

Page 172: ...43 316 Bielsko Biala 01 059 Warszawa Poland Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Moinhos no 15A Ur Quinta Grande 2720 Alfragide Portugal Slovakia HTC s r o Kukucinova 26 831 03 Bratislava Slovakia Slovenia Inea d o o Ljubljanska 80 1230 Domzale Slovenia Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 M...

Page 173: ... Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Venezuela InterPC de Venezuela Esquina Calle 4 y Calle 8 Edificio Tepal Piso 3 La Urbina Caracas 1073 Venezuela ...

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Page 175: ...t documents the Toshiba utility programs that come with your computer If you re new to computers you can skip this part until you need it If you re experienced you may find explanations for the options you re using more quickly in this part than in Part I ...

Page 176: ...Chapter Using TSETUP 153 Using Hardware Setup 154 ...

Page 177: ...Hold down the ESC key and turn on the computer 3 When you receive the following message Check system Then press F1 key press F1 This method will take you to the first of two screens each of which is a table showing default settings To change or view the options available at any particular setting use the arrow keys to move to the setting and press the space bar to scroll through the options Any ch...

Page 178: ...e Setup in Windows 95 98 To access Hardware Setup in Windows 95 98 go to Start Settings Control Panel and then click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon There are 12 tabs Boot Priority Option Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the various drives for the operating system and to adjust the speed of High Speed Hibernation Pointing Device Allows you to use both the AccuPoint...

Page 179: ...es should be configured controlled by the BIOS PC Card Allows you to change the controller mode default settings CPU Cache Allows you to change the cache default settings Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will beco...

Page 180: ...al Allows you to choose the default settings for the serial port Keyboard Allows you to configure the Fn function key emulation for an external keyboard Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in LCD display Password Allows you to set the password and owner string USB Allows you to enable or disable USB devices TV Allows you to set the TV type according to your country ...

Page 181: ...e cache default settings Parallel Printer Allows you to configure the parallel port default settings By changing any of the options that appear in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply you can reconfigure that function Any options that you change will become default settings when you reboot your system ...

Page 182: ...Chapter Using a password in Windows 95 and Windows 98 159 Using a password in Windows NT Workstation 4 0 175 ...

Page 183: ...he security options for your notebook computer Using a password in Windows 95 and Windows 98 Setting a password lets you leave your computer secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files When you set a password you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again Toshiba supports five types of passwords on the Tecra 8000 Series computer A power on user level password ...

Page 184: ...t password protects your computer and data by requiring a password when disconnecting from the optional Desk Station V Plus Setting a user level password The user level password is the basic level of password security You canuse it as apower on password aninstant passwordand an undock eject password For most users this is all the password security you ll need You may create a user level password u...

Page 185: ...oshiba Hardware Setup and go to Password tab Setting a password in TSETUP HINT If you forget your password and have lost your password service diskette contact the Toshiba InTouchsm Center US telephone number 800 457 7777 To register a user level password in TSETUP and create a password service diskette 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external diskette drive ...

Page 186: ...ETUP prompts you to do so verify the password by typing it again and pressing Enter If the two passwords match TSETUP displays Registered DISPLAY PowerOnDisplay Auto Selected LCDDisplayStretch Disabled MultiDisplayAdapt SingleAdapt TVConfig SYSTEMSETUP 1 2 BIOSversion x xx MEMORY Total 65536KB BATTERY BatterySaveMode FullPower PASSWORD NotRegistered OTHERS Power upMode Boot CPUCache Enabled Level2...

Page 187: ...prompts you to select the type of diskette you inserted 12 Press 1 if you re using a 1 44 MB diskette or press 2 if you re using a 720 KB diskette TSETUP creates the password service diskette and displays a message when it s finished 13 Remove the diskette and press any key to continue TSETUP closes returning you to the system prompt The next time you start the computer your password will be in ef...

Page 188: ...m turns off automatically If you ve forgotten your password and you have a password service diskette 1 If your diskette drive is not installed in the SelectBay connect the external diskette drive or swap drives in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping SelectBay modules on page 37 2 Turn on the computer with Resume Mode turned off The system prompts you for your password 3 Insert the password s...

Page 189: ...vel password press Enter to unlock your system If you have registered a user level password type your password and press Enter If you enter the password correctly the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key Disabling the password To disable a user level password 1 Click Start then point to Programs 2 Point to Toshiba Utilities Working with supervisor level passwords When a su...

Page 190: ...and numbers The Supervisor Password program displays an asterisk for each character you type The Supervisor Password program indicates your password is registered 6 Restart your computer to return to Windows 95 Windows 98 Deleting a supervisor level password 1 In Windows 95 Windows 98 click Start then click Shut Down 2 Select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes or OK as appropriate W...

Page 191: ...revents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk even if it is removed and installed on another computer This password does not encrypt data on the hard disk Setting a hard disk drive Master password lets you bypass the hard disk drive User password and access your hard disk in case you forget the hard disk drive User password If you choose to set a hard disk drive Master password you mu...

Page 192: ... in the SelectBay To swap drives see Swapping SelectBay modules on page 37 2 Click Start then click Shut Down 3 Click Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes or OK as appropriate Windows 95 Windows 98 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 4 At the system prompt type c dos diskpw and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program DISKPW dis...

Page 193: ...tte type Y To continue without creating a password diskette type N If you choose to create the diskette DISKPW prompts you to insert a diskette 10 Insert a blank formatted write enabled diskette into the diskette drive and press any key to continue DISKPW saves the password on the diskette as a text file If you forget your password you can open the text file on another computer and find out what t...

Page 194: ...then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 4 At the system prompt type c dos diskpw and press Enter The Hard Disk Drive Password program DISKPW displays a warning screen 5 To set a hard disk drive User password type 1 and press Enter To quit without setting a password type 3 and press Enter DISKPW displaysanother warning andasksyouwhetheryou want to set a hard disk drive User pas...

Page 195: ... disk drive 8 Type a password of up to ten characters and press Enter DISKPW prompts you to enter the password again 9 Type the password again and press Enter If the passwords match DISKPW prompts you to create a password diskette 10 To create a password diskette type Y To continue without creating a password diskette type N If you choose to create the diskette DISKPW prompts you to insert a diske...

Page 196: ...Master password 1 Click Start then click Shut Down 2 Click Restart the computer in MS DOS mode and click Yes or OK as appropriate Windows 95 Windows 98 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 3 At the system prompt type c dos diskpw and press Enter DISKPW displays a warning screen 4 To delete the hard disk drive User password type 1 and press Enter To q...

Page 197: ... Windows 95 Windows 98 shuts down the computer then restarts it in MS DOS mode and displays a system prompt 3 At the system prompt type c dos diskpw and press Enter DISKPW displays a warning screen 4 To delete the hard disk drive Master password type 2 and press Enter To quit without deleting the password type 3 and press Enter HINT If a hard disk drive User password is set DISKPW displays a warni...

Page 198: ...led the Eject password in TSETUP prevents an authorized user from disconnecting the computer from the optional Desk Station V Plus or the NoteDock II Enhanced Port Replicator This protects both your computer and your data HINT You must register a password in Toshiba Utilities or TSETUP before you can use the Undock password option This section provides instructions for turning on the Undock passwo...

Page 199: ...l password using either Toshiba Utilities or System Setup This section describes how to create a user level password in Toshiba Utilities and how to use it as an instant and power on password CAUTION When you register a password in Toshiba Utilities you cannot create a password service diskette If you forget your password you must contact your network administrator before you can start your comput...

Page 200: ...UTION If you forget your password and have lost your password service diskette contact your network administrator To create a user level password in System Setup and create a password service diskette 1 Insert a diskette into the diskette drive 2 Click Start then click Shut Down Windows NT displays the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut down the computer and click Yes Windows NT shuts down...

Page 201: ...assword by typing it again and pressing Enter If the two passwords match System Setup displays Registered If the two passwords don t match System Setup displays an error message Repeat steps 9 and 10 to enter the password again 11 Press End to save your change and close System Setup System Setup asks you to confirm your choice 12 Press Y to confirm you want to quit CAUTION The computer overwrites ...

Page 202: ...n password Whenever you start or restart your computer with a power on user level password in effect the computer prompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure The password operates regardless of whether the computer is operating in Resume Mode When your computer prompts you to enter your password type it in and press Enter If you enter the password correctl...

Page 203: ...ill no longer be registered Instant password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and don t want to turn off the computer To use an instant password press Fn and F1 simultaneously Pressing this hot key freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint and blanks the screen An instant password has no effect on an option...

Page 204: ...ou choose a hard disk drive password you can easily remember If you set a hard disk drive password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN Toshiba will not be held responsible for any loss of data any loss of use or access to your hard disk drive or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result...

Page 205: ...assword CAUTION Make sure you choose a hard disk drive password you can remember easily If you set a password and later forget the password or lose your password diskette YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO ACCESS YOUR HARD DISK AGAIN Toshiba will not be held responsible for any loss of data any loss of use or access to your hard disk drive or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization ...

Page 206: ...k OK Another Warning Screen appears which allows you to cancel the process 13 Click OK to continue No to cancel 14 If you clicked OK another Warning Screen appears Click OK to continue No to cancel 15 If the passwords match the installation program prompts you to create a password diskette CAUTION It is highly recommended that you save your password to diskette and store it in a safe place If you ...

Page 207: ...you to enter your password When prompted type your hard disk drive password and press Enter If you have also selected a password from Toshiba Utilities a prompt for that will appear as well You get three attempts to enter your password correctly After three incorrect attempts the computer shuts down and you have to reboot it to try again Deleting the hard disk drive password 1 Click Start and poin...

Page 208: ...Desk Station V Plus or the NoteDock II Enhanced Port Replicator This protects both your computer and your data The eject password is the same as the power on and instant passwords HINT You must register a password in Toshiba Utilities or System Setup before you can use the eject password option Refer to Creating a user level password on page 175 Registering an Eject Password To turn on the Eject P...

Page 209: ...Part II Technical Reference Keeping Your Files Safe Using a password in Windows NT Workstation 4 0 185 ...

Page 210: ...Chapter Industry standard architecture 187 System management 189 Security management 196 ...

Page 211: ...me when a failure does occur We design computer products to meet industry standard initiatives and specifications providing seamless manageable solutions for existing IT operations System management and computer security features specific to many of the latest notebooks including the Tecra 8000 Series are outlined briefly in this section Industry standard architecture Many manageability features a...

Page 212: ...ome more difficult These tasks typically require some knowledge of existing drivers port and hardware configurations and previously installed software If this information is not easily accessible understanding a computer becomes increasingly difficult for IT administrators DMI creates a common manageable PC system that is easily understood DMI is the communications channel for examining and identi...

Page 213: ... of tests that verify the compatibility of Toshiba s hardware systems and associated adapters with Microsoft Windows System management This section covers several areas of system management Asset management Fault management Enterprise management software compatibility Advanced networking via the Network Dock 10 100 Port Replicator While each of these areas is discussed below this section begins wi...

Page 214: ...ings Docking status CPU temperature status Extensive BIOS setup capabilities available 4Q98 Password setting status available 4Q98 A LANDesk Client Manager User s Guide which describes in detail how to use LDCM has been provided with your Tecra 8000 Series computer Asset management Inventory management Accurate asset management is a requirement for corporate customers working in a network environm...

Page 215: ...FLASH memory after purchase This can be accomplished remotely through LDCM or another DMI compliant application The Tecra 8000 Series SecureSleep function enhances inventory and fault management after hours by allowing the IT administrator to access the computer remotely via the LAN connection While SecureSleep is much like Wake on LAN it offers the additional feature of preventing non secure keys...

Page 216: ...y and cleanly and to collect detailed analysis as to the cause of the fault The Tecra 8000 Series addresses these areas of fault management in a number of ways including attention to the design of the computer incorporating an enhanced BIOS POST boot process into the system and by making LDCM available with the bundled software The most obvious foundation for fault prevention is excellent overall ...

Page 217: ...n and hardware design enables Toshiba to customize and optimize this test sequence for each system Proprietary features provide a technical support staff with information regarding memory subsystem performance keyboard controller docking subsystem and state etc over and above that analysis carried out on competitive platforms These additional data allow the IT administrator to more quickly and acc...

Page 218: ... and appropriate action taken using LDCM s Administrator module SNMP mapping agent With the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP mapping agent the Tecra 8000 s detailed DMI based information can be translated to SNMP information which can be monitored and manipulated by SNMP enabled management applications In addition SNMP traps can be sent when problems arise proactively notifying enterprise m...

Page 219: ...es that become available when the computer is attached to the Network Dock These include Wake on LAN Service Boot and Alert on LAN as described below Wake on LAN Toshiba offers IT managers best of breed remote systems management capabilities with the incorporation of industry standard technologies such as Wake on LAN Wake on LAN is a technology that enables IT managers to remotely manage network P...

Page 220: ...evidence of tampering even if the computer is powered down or the operating system is unavailable When used in combination with LDCM v 3 3 this manageability solution allows the IT administrator to receive the alerts remotely and adjust their settings if desired Alert on LAN technology is embedded on the motherboard of the Toshiba Network Dock Security management System security is of primary conc...

Page 221: ...ssword and the supervisor password The supervisor password if enabled carries a higher priority than the user password In the event that an employee forgets his or her password or leaves the company without divulging the system password the supervisor password will allow that supervisor access to the system to reformat reconfigure and redistribute it Without the supervisor password this abandoned ...

Page 222: ...ordforaddedsecurity Again in the event that an employee forgets his or her password or leaves the company data may be recovered from the hard drive easily and securely Eject password A user can enable the notebook s eject password when docked This function requires that the user input a password prior to the notebook ejecting from the docking station thus preventing unauthorized users from removin...

Page 223: ...table and desktop computers are designed with a steel mounted Kensington capable anti theft locking device embedded into the system tool Using an optional compact Kensington lock and durable galvanized steel cable users may secure their Tecra 8000 Series computer to their table or desk safe from potential theft or damage ...

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Page 225: ...PART III APPENDIXES What s in Part III This part provides additional technical information about the computer Review this material if you have additional questions or need additional information ...

Page 226: ...Appendix Built in features 203 Optional accessories and devices 211 Specifications 214 ...

Page 227: ...rocessor 366 MHz Intel Pentium ll processor with dual independent bus architecture or 400 MHz Intel Pentium ll processor with dual independent bus architecture or Intel Pentium lll 500 MHz processor with a 100 MHz Front Side Bus SDRAM memory module LSI and CMOS Large scale integrated and complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology providing minimum size and weight low power usage and high r...

Page 228: ...M delivers high performance with a 10 nanosecond ns access time 2 DIMM memory slots available Memory modules available in 160 MB 192 MB and 256 MB Maximum capacity 256 MB Graphics NeoMagic2200 display controller with32 bitPCI local bus 2 5 MB integrated synchronous graphics RAM supports external monitors and high resolution high color video modes Optional hardware MPEG II module ECP The parallel p...

Page 229: ...isplays the battery charge remaining Hard disk 2 5 inch removable drive and controller provides non volatile storage for 6 4 billion bytes A second hard disk drive is available by using the SelectBay module or 2 5 inch removable drive and controller provides non volatile storage for 10 billion bytes or 2 5 inch removable drive and controller provides non volatile storage for 14 billion bytes or 2 ...

Page 230: ...FIR mode cableless data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Headphone jack Use the 3 5 mm headphone jack to connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers This jack also supports Dolby Digital Surround Sound See Playing CDs on page 62 for more information Line in jack 3 5 mm min...

Page 231: ...pandable to 256 MB The amount of RAM is specified by the customer Display options 12 1 inch measured diagonally active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT color LCD displays up to 16 million colors at 800 x 600 or 13 3 inch measured diagonally active matrix Thin Film Transistor TFT color LCD displays up to 16 million colors at 1024 x 768 or 14 1 inch measured diagonally active matrix Thin Film Transis...

Page 232: ...0 9600 bps send receive V 17 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps send receive Fax Class 1 Class 1 ECM The fax modem supports the following protocols with Windows 95 only V21 ch2 300 bps send receive V 27ter 2400 4800 bpssend receive V 29 7200 9600 bps send receive V 17 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps send receive Fax Class 1 Class1 ECM Keyboard Enhanced 84 key 86 key in Europe keyboard emulates the IBM PS 2 keybo...

Page 233: ...es NOTE Plug and Play will not work in Windows NT 4 0 Configuration Programs TSETUP Hardware Setup Windows 95 and Windows 98 System Setup Windows NT Telephony RingCentral Windows 95 and Windows 98 InfraRed Puma IntelliSync 97 Windows 95 and Windows NT Sound Yamaha Station MPEG 1 Audio Video Mediamatics Arcade Pak DVD Player Toshiba DVD Player with DVD Configurations and optional DVD drive kit Resu...

Page 234: ...ndows and Windows NT operating systems Security Power on and hard disk passwords help protect your files User s Guide Explains how to set up the computer gives instructions for basic computing tasks and documents all system components and features Electronic Guide Provides the User s Guide in hypertext form Load this guide into memory from your Configuration Builder CD and refer to it when you hav...

Page 235: ...OM drive requires the use of an internal MPEG module which replaces the K56flex modem Hard disk drive module 2 5 inch drive provides non volatile storage for 4 0 billion bytes 3 8 GB or 2 5 inch drive provides non volatile storage for 6 4 billion bytes 5 96 GB or 2 5 inch drive provides non volatile storage for 8 1 billion bytes or 2 5 inch drive provides non volatile storage for 10 billion bytes ...

Page 236: ...cks Use as spare or replacement packs to extend the time you can operate the computer away from a live wall outlet 32 MB The memory module expands the computer s memory by an additional 32 MB 64 MB The memory module expands the computer s memory by an additional 64 MB 128 MB The memory module expands the computer s memory by an additional 128 MB NoteDock II Enhanced Port Replicator Optional dockin...

Page 237: ...llel port MIDI joystick port AC in and security lock slot Network Dock Port Replicator The Network Dock Port Replicator with built in 10 100 Base T Ethernet provides the ports available on the computer in addition to a LAN jack two USB ports serial port parallel port separate PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard ports a line in jack a line out jack headphone jack microphone jack and MIDI Joystick port Car...

Page 238: ... installed modules Size width x depth x height 12 2 inches x 9 6 inches x 1 69 inches Operating Non operating Temperature 5 C 41 F to35 C 95 F 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude relative to sea level 60 to 3 000 m 182 ft to 9 144 ft 60 to 10 000 m 182 ft to 30 480 ft Shock 10G 1 5G with DVD ROM drive installed 60G 50G with DVD ROM driv...

Page 239: ...Part III Appendixes Features and Specifications 215 ...

Page 240: ...Appendix ...

Page 241: ...l power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cable connectors for various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved ...

Page 242: ...Appendix IRQ level assignments 219 DMA channel assignments 220 Input output port address assignments 221 ...

Page 243: ...e CPU is called an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ level or channel You ll hear both terms used by technical experts They mean the same thing The following table lists the default IRQ level assignments for the computer IRQ Use Notes 0 Timer 1 Keyboard 2 PIC 2 3 Modem COM port modem 4 COM COM port modem 5 Sound system COM port printer modem ECP MPU ...

Page 244: ... unique DMA channel The computer has two DMA controllers with four channels on each controller a total of eight DMA channels 6 3 5 inch diskette drive 7 LPT1 COM port modem ECP sound system or MPU 8 Real time clock 9 Not Available Reserved for system 10 Available COM port sound system MPU modem 11 External PCI bus Modem sound system FIR or MPU 12 PS 2 mouse 13 Math coprocessor 14 Hard disk CD ROM ...

Page 245: ... for the port Each device that communicates with the CPU must have a unique I O port address The following table lists the device names and their assigned I O port addresses for the computer DMA Use Notes 0 Sound system Choice for sound system 1 Sound system Choice for ECP 2 3 5 inch diskette drive 3 ECP Choice for sound system ECP 4 Cascade from DMA channel 1 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Reserved Port...

Page 246: ...ge register 0A0 0BF 82C59 PIC 2 0C0 0DF 82C37 DMA controller 2 0E0 0E1 PCI bus 0F0 0F7 Math coprocessor 100 1EF VGA 170 177 CD ROM secondary IDE controller 1F0 1FF Hard disk controller primary IDE controller 200 Joy stick 202 21F Not used 220 22F SoundBlaster Pro 240 24F Not used Available for sound system 260 277 Not used 278 27F Parallel PRT 2 Port address h Device function Notes ...

Page 247: ...0 33F MPU 340 35F Not used 360 37F Not used 370 Controller I O address 376 377 Secondary IDE controller 378 37F Parallel PRT 1 380 387 Not used 388 38B Sound system OPL3 MIDI 38C 38F Not used 390 39F Not used 3A0 3AF Bisynchronous 1 3BC 3BE Parallel PRT 3 3C0 3DF CGA EGA VGA 3E2 3E3 Secondary PCMCIA controller when docked only in PCIC mode Port address h Device function Notes ...

Page 248: ...7 are used for the hard disk controller 3F8 3FF Serial port infrared port or built in modem COM1 400 47F Not used 480 49F DMA high page register 530 537 Windows sound system 540 Not used Available for Windows sound system E80 E87 Not used Available for Windows sound system F44 F47 Not used Available for Windows Sound System Port address h Device function Notes ...

Page 249: ...Part III Appendixes System Resources 225 ...

Page 250: ...Appendix ...

Page 251: ...asure of the screen s dimensions in terms of horizontal and vertical pixels in graphics modes or rows and columns of characters in text modes Grid is the default number of pels per character LCD Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mode can display on the built in screen CRT Colors is the maximum number of simultaneous colors or shades of gray that the mod...

Page 252: ...0Hz E VGA Grph 640x200 pels 8x8 16 256K 8x8 16 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz F VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 Mono 8x14 Mono 31 5kHz 70Hz 10 VGA Grph 640x350 pels 8x14 16 256K 8x14 16 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 11 VGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 2 256K 8x16 2 256K 31 5kHz 60Hz 12 VGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 16 256K 8x16 16 256K 31 5kHz 60Hz 13 VGA Grph 320x200 pels 8x8 256 256K 8x8 256 256K 31 5kHz 70Hz 30 SVGA Grph 640x480 pel...

Page 253: ...4K 8x16 64K 64K 35 5kHz 48 5kHz 60 0kHz 68 8kHz 87Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 32K 32K 8x16 32K 32K 35 5kHz 35 5kHz 87Hz 60Hz SVGA Grph 1280x1024 pels 8x16 64K 64K 8x16 64K 64K 35 5kHz 35 5kHz 87Hz 60Hz 50 SVGA Grph 640x480 pels 8x16 16M 16M 8x16 16M 16M 31 5kHz 37 6kHz 43 2kHz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 52 SVGA Grph 800x600 pels 8x16 16M 16M 8x16 16M 16M 37 9kHz 46 9kHz 53 7kHz 60Hz 75Hz 8...

Page 254: ...Part III Appendixes Video Modes 230 ...

Page 255: ... for Information Interchange AVI Audio Video Interleaved BBS Bulletin Board Service BIOS Basic Input Output System BPS Bits Per Second CAD Computer Aided Design CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor COM1 Communications Port 1 serial port COM2 Communications Port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit ...

Page 256: ... Enhanced Capabilities Port EDO Extended Data Output EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter EMS Expanded Memory Specification ESD Electrostatic Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission FDD Floppy Disk Drive FIR Fast Infrared FPS Frames per Second GB Gigabyte GND Ground HDD Hard Disk Drive HMA High Memory Area HTML HyperText Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers I O In...

Page 257: ...t Digital Interface MPEG Movie Pictures Expert Group MPU Microprocessor Unit MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR Optical Character Recognition reader PC Personal Computer PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association P P Peak to Peak RAM Random Access Memory RFI Radio Frequency Interference RGB Red Green Blue RMS Root Mean Square ROM Re...

Page 258: ...y Specification ZV Zoomed Video A adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connector An intelligent adapter one that is capable of doing some processing may also...

Page 259: ... symbols See also binary application A computer program that you use to perform tasks of a specific type Applications include word processors spreadsheets and database management systems See also program asynchronous A type of data transmission in which information is sent at variable time intervals To indicate when a transmitted character begins and ends it is preceded by a start bit and followed...

Page 260: ...the only digits are 0 and 1 This system is used in computers since it can be implemented as a series of electronic signals that are either off 0 or on 1 From right to left the digits in a binary number have the values 1 2 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 is equivalent to the decimal number 5 If you need to convert numbers from binary to decimal or vice versa many pocket calculato...

Page 261: ...performs its entire startup procedure and you have to restart your applications before you can continue working boot priority startup sequence The order in which the computer accesses its disk drives to locate the startup files Under the default startup sequence the computer looks for the startup files in the floppy disk drive before checking the hard disk briefcase A Windows 95 and NT feature tha...

Page 262: ...termsofkilobytes KB megabytes MB or gigabytes GB See also gigabyte kilobyte megabyte card See board CardBus A PCMCIA standard which adapts the PC Card slot to accept CardBus PC Cards Inserting a CardBus Card establishes a 32 bit interface between the computer s central processor and the high speedperipheral device connected to the PC Card CardBus delivers faster data transfer than previous PC Card...

Page 263: ...and release a mouse button or AccuPoint button In Windows refers to the left mouse button or primary AccuPoint button unless otherwise stated cold boot See boot COM1 and COM2 Names that the operating system gives the computer s serial ports to distinguish between them commands Instructions that tell the computer and its devices what to do You can enter commands individually using the keyboard or p...

Page 264: ...that automatically operates a unit or regulates a process For example the computer s built in disk drive controller takes information from the computer and translates it into a form usable by the hard drive Unlike an adapter which in its simplest form can be hardware only a controller always includes firmware or software A controller can take a number of forms such as a chip on the motherboard or ...

Page 265: ...erase deselect To remove highlighting from text such as an item in a list or menu or to remove handles from graphical objects device A component attached to the computer Internal devices include the hard disk and screen External devices you can connect to the computer include a monitor printer and port replicator device driver A program that controls the operation of a specific device such as the ...

Page 266: ...um See also CD ROM DVD ROM hard disk removable disk disk cache A technique that speeds up processing Each time your application receives data from a disk a special program stores the data in a reserved area of memory RAM When the application next requests data it looks for it first in the disk cache Since reading from and writing to memory is quicker than using a disk drive this can considerably i...

Page 267: ...n of 300 x 300 dpi means that the printer can make 300 dots per inch both vertically and horizontally drag To hold down the AccuPoint button or mouse button whilemoving the cursor In Windows refers to the primary AccuPoint button or left mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver duplex The method used to transmit data in both directions between two devices Synonymous with full ...

Page 268: ... A computer program that is ready to run Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files Names of executable files usually end with a BAT COM or EXE extension expanded memory Memory that occupies part of the area between 640 KB the end of base memory and 1 MB This memory is used according to the standard developed jointly by Lotus Intel and Microsoft LIM known as the Expanded...

Page 269: ...files Each folder holds a number of related files and folders subdirectories font A complete set of characters of one design and size used to display information on the screen or output it to a printer format To prepare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information f...

Page 270: ...s are usually not user removable By default the hard disk is referred to as drive C hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system including devices such as a screen disk drive printer pointing device and processor hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system used by programmers to represent binary numbers Digits above 9 are represented by letters the 15 digits are 1 2...

Page 271: ...both provide information to the computer and receive information from the computer instruction A statement in a computer program that performs a particular function or task interface A connection between two parts of a system that lets them work together There are different types of interface 1 Elements such as the graphics design prompts and menus of an application program allow you to interact w...

Page 272: ... indicators like the disk activity light liquid crystal display LCD A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of th...

Page 273: ...yte is actually 1 048 576 bytes 1024 x 1024 bytes memory 1 The integrated circuits chips inside the computer that store information The computer uses memory to run programs and temporarily store data There are various types of memory 2 A synonym for Random Access Memory RAM See Random Access Memory and Read Only Memory menu A list of options on the screen from which you can make a selection microp...

Page 274: ...ultitasking A technique in which the computer runs one program for a short time and then switches to the next program Because people s sense of time is much slower than the computer s speed the programs seem to run simultaneously N network A collection of interconnected individually controlled computers together with the hardware and software used to connect them A network allows you to share data...

Page 275: ...e also input output I O P palette In some programs a palette is a collection of drawing tools brush widths line widths and colors In other programs the palette determines the number of colors that can be displayed on the screen parallel Two or more processes or events that can happen at the same time without interfering with each other parallel interface A type of information exchange that simulta...

Page 276: ...sfers initiated by the processor The term includes storage devices hard disks magnetic tape units input devices keyboard mouse and output devices printers plotters A peripheral device may be internal mounted in the same case as the CPU or external a separate unit connected to one of the computer s ports pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and P...

Page 277: ...o the instructions in the program and sends the results to a device such as a screen a printer or a disk See also application macro utility prompt An audible or visible signal such as a beep or a screen message to make you aware that a process is complete or that you need to perform an action such as entering a password See also system prompt properties Windows 95 and Windows NT treat windows icon...

Page 278: ...u turn off the computer unless Resume Mode is on or you have used the Windows 95 or Windows NT Suspend feature read only memory ROM A type of memory which the computer can access but cannot change It contains information that controls the computer s basic operation ROM is non volatile memory which means that the information stored in ROM is permanent it is not lost when you turn off the computer r...

Page 279: ...our work at which you left off Windows 95 or Windows NT has a similar feature called Suspend but Resume Mode is available whatever operating system you are using RJ 11 A modular telephone connector used on most telephone networks and direct connect modems root directory The directory on a disk at the top of the directory structure All subdirectories on the disk connect directly or indirectly to th...

Page 280: ...xecution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The computer programs or instructions that tell the hardware what tasks to perform The general classes of software are operating systems applications and utilities stop bit In asynchronous serial communications one or more bits indicating the end of a block of characters Suspend A feature in Windows 95 or Windows NT that like Toshiba s Resume...

Page 281: ...through a modem See also download upper memory area UMA The area of memory between 640 KB and 1 MB This area used mostly for video memory and other system functions also contains small blocks of memory upper memory blocks that the computer can use for device drivers and other memory resident programs upper memory block UMB Continuous regions of the upper memory area into which the computer may loa...

Page 282: ...ole with a plastic tab To protect information on the disk slide this tab to uncover the hole Z zoom A feature in many applications that makes an object on the screen smaller or larger Zoomed Video ZV A PCMCIA standard which adapts the PC Card slot to allow the insertion of a ZV PC Card Inserting a ZV PC Card establishes direct communication between the PC Card controller and the audio and video co...

Page 283: ... 86 backup 86 main 86 real time clock RTC 86 battery care of 93 charging 15 conserving power 95 disposing of safely 95 expected life 94 lights main battery 13 SelectBay battery 14 power monitoring 87 power usage mode 96 power saving option 96 prolonging life 94 safety precautions 94 storing spare packs 94 battery module 11 C caps lock light 14 Card Information Structure 129 CD playing 62 problems ...

Page 284: ...key 24 122 latch 11 problems 122 video modes 227 display monitor 25 display panel closed 6 display panel opening 6 DMA assignments 220 docking solutions 9 DVD removing 62 DVD Player 58 assigning the drive letter 72 audio language 76 changing audio tracks 79 changing subtitles 80 chapter search 80 controls 64 default language settings 76 default video settings 73 directional controls 68 display cur...

Page 285: ...17 H hard disk password 167 hard disk drive light 14 password 160 hard disk drive HDD problems 112 HDD module 55 57 inserting 57 HDD See hard disk drive headphone jack 9 headphones problems 128 Hibernation mode 88 hints troubleshooting 142 hot keys cursor control overlay 120 display 122 display output settings 24 instant password Fn F1 122 165 numeric keypad overlay 120 power usage mode Fn F2 96 R...

Page 286: ... charging 86 power usage mode 96 power saving option 96 prolonging life 94 running out of power 91 safety precautions 94 storing spare packs 94 Toshiba Time Remaining Meter 88 main battery removing 6 main battey prolonging battery life 93 master password 167 memory card problems 118 memory configurations 32 memory module installation 33 34 removing 36 memory modules 32 messages Non System disk err...

Page 287: ...ge modes hot key 96 power on password 159 primary button 13 printer problems 133 problems AccuPoint 111 121 calling for help 143 CD ROM drive 127 diagnosing 109 disks and drives 123 display 122 faulty memory cards 118 forgetting your password 161 keyboard 111 120 modem 126 PC Cards 129 power 119 power light not coming on 119 printer 133 sound system 128 starting the computer 110 tips 142 product s...

Page 288: ...or level password 160 suspending the computer 90 system indicator panel 6 13 T technical support 143 Toshiba InTouch Center 143 Toshiba Companion Diskette 112 travel international power cord connectors 217 troubleshooting hardware conflicts 115 Windows Help 114 troubleshooting tips 142 TSETUP 153 turning the computer on password 164 problems 110 U Undock Eject password 174 Undock password 160 USB ...

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