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3-1

ETTING

TARTED

Chapter 3

Getting Started

This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It
covers the following topics:

❑

Setting up your work space — for your health and safety

NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort.
This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product
liability.

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Connecting the AC adaptor

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Opening the display

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Turning on the power

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Windows

XP Professional/Windows

XP Home Edition setup

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Turning off the power

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Restarting the computer

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Restoring the Windows system

If you are a new user, follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare
to operate your computer.

NOTE: All users should be sure to carefully read the sections
Windows

XP Professional/Windows

XP Home Edition setup , which

describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time.

Summary of Contents for A60-S156

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Satellite A60 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...es or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite A60 series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change withou...

Page 3: ...pment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into 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 WARNING Onl...

Page 4: ...ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBAAmericaInformationSystems Inc 9740IrvineBoulevard Irvine California92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 ...

Page 5: ...ngisTOSHIBAEurope Hammfelddamm8 41460Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself giv...

Page 6: ... has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in ...

Page 7: ... Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connec tion to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide th...

Page 8: ...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 number of the sending machine or such business other entity ...

Page 9: ...ions 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 Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label NOTICE The Ringer Equival...

Page 10: ...uently there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions In particular the higher ...

Page 11: ...ot auto answer ATS10 less than 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS11 90 DTMFdialingon offduration 90ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect When used in the Auto Answer mode the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures a a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms ...

Page 12: ...ffect compliance with the relevant PTCSpecifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject ...

Page 13: ...has one of the following labels CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN1LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Before it is shipped the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS 21 CFR For any other country the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser stan dardsofIEC825andEN60825 ...

Page 14: ...safety instructions means any letters or numbers CAUTIONS 1 The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardou...

Page 15: ...afety instructions CAUTIONS 1 The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardousradiationexposure 3 To preven...

Page 16: ...URE MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTD 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka JAPAN Matsushita UJ 811BTJA A Pioneer DVR K13TBA Location of the required label COMPLIESWITHFDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 chome Meguro ku TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN ...

Page 17: ... The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardousradiationexposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the lase...

Page 18: ...NOLOGYCORPORATION 580 HORIKAWA CHO SAIWAI KU KAWASAKI SHI KANAGAWA 212 0013 JAPAN Location of the required label CERTIFICATIONTISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLEDATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TEACCORPORATION 3 7 3NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN Location of the required label Toshiba Samsung SD R2512 TEAC DW 224E ...

Page 19: ...ive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardousradiationexposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam ...

Page 20: ... J MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 20 YOIDO DONG YOUNG DUNGPO GU SEOUL KOREA HLDS GWA 4040N HLDS GCC 4243N Location of the required label COMPLIESWITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Hitachi LG Data Storage Inc 20 YOIDO DONG YOUNG DUNGPO GU SEOUL KOREA ...

Page 21: ...1 The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardousradiationexposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the las...

Page 22: ...ONTISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLEDATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TEACCORPORATION 3 7 3NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN Location of the required label TEAC DV W24E ...

Page 23: ...igen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og ind...

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Page 25: ...Pressure or impact damage xxiii PC card overheating xxiv Mobil phone xxiv Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer xxiv Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 Features 1 3 Special features 1 9 Utilities 1 11 Options 1 13 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 3 Back side 2 4 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 System indica...

Page 26: ...aptor 3 5 Opening the display 3 6 Turning on the power 3 6 Starting up for the first time 3 7 Turning off the power 3 7 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 7 Hibernation mode 3 8 Standby mode 3 10 Restarting the computer 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media 3 12 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 4 1 Using the USB diskette drive 4 2 Connecting 3 1 2 diskette ...

Page 27: ... DVD RWdrive 4 15 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 4 16 Important message DVD Super Multi drive 4 16 Before writing or rewiting 4 16 When writing or rewiting 4 18 Disclaimer DVD Super Multi drive 4 19 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 4 19 Data Verification 4 20 DLA for TOSHIBA 4 20 Video 4 21 When WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is used 4 21 Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator 4 22 Media care 4 24 C...

Page 28: ... changing modes 5 9 Generating ASCII characters 5 10 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 3 Battery indicators 6 3 DC IN indicator 6 3 Power indicator 6 4 Battery types 6 4 Battery 6 4 Real time clock battery 6 5 Care and use of the battery pack 6 5 Safety precautions 6 5 Charging the batteries 6 8 Monitoring battery capacity 6 10 Maximizing battery operating ...

Page 29: ... Memory Stick 8 4 Removing an SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick 8 5 Memory expansion 8 6 Installing memory module 8 6 Removing memory module 8 8 Additional battery pack 12Cell 8 9 Additional AC adaptor 8 9 USB FDD Kit 8 9 Parallel printer 8 10 External monitor 8 10 Television 8 11 Security lock 8 12 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Preliminary checklist 9 1 Analyzing the pro...

Page 30: ...rinter 9 17 Pointing device 9 18 PC card 9 21 Monitor 9 21 Sound system 9 22 TV output signal 9 22 USB 9 23 Modem 9 23 Standby Hibernation 9 25 LAN 9 25 Wireless LAN 9 26 i LINK IEEE1394 9 26 TOSHIBAsupport 9 26 Before you call 9 26 Where to write 9 26 Appendixes Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C AT Commands C 1 Appendix D S registers D 1 Appendix...

Page 31: ...xxxi Appendix F Wireless LAN F 1 Appendix G Power Cord and Connectors G 1 Appendix H Internal Modem Guide H 1 Appendix I Parts Numbers I 1 Glossary Index ...

Page 32: ...manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of nine chapters...

Page 33: ...ncludes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memor...

Page 34: ...text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A ca...

Page 35: ...h the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct c...

Page 36: ...nes or low speed network connections Use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Use of the computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level Use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate CPU performance...

Page 37: ...nual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Satellite A60 series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USB diskette drive Provided with some models Modular ca...

Page 38: ...Wireless LAN models Sound Driver for Windows DVDVideoPlayer LAN Drivers TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA user s manual TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch Pad and On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Documentation Satellite A60 User s manual Microsoft Windows XP manual package Instruction Manual for Safety Comfort End User License Agree...

Page 39: ...ium 4 Processor with supporting Technology 518 532 538 or higher Memory 256MB or 512MB on motherboard Slots PC2100 256MBor512MBor1024MB memorymodules can be installed in the memory slo for a maximum of 1 5GB with the on board memory and the memory slot Level 2 cache 128KB 256KB 512KB 1MBisprovidedtomaximize performance depending on processor type VideoRAM Up to 128 MB integrated solution with main...

Page 40: ...deo CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXAMode2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G AudioCDonly Addressing Method 2 CD RW DVD ROM Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW drive DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD...

Page 41: ...session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXAMode2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G AudioCDonly Addressing Method 2 DVD R RWdrive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD R RW drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDsaswellasruneither12cm 4 72 or8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMsatmaximum8speedandCD ROMsatmaximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 spee...

Page 42: ...to 2 4 speed This drive supports the same formats As the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROMMode1 Mode2 CD ROMXAMode2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G AudioCDonly Addressing Method 2 Display The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for...

Page 43: ...ection of a stereo headphone Microphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone ParallelPort Parallel printer or other parallel device ECP compatible Provided with some models Infrared This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 Fast InfraRed FIR standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Provided with some models ...

Page 44: ...ls Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication ItsupportsV 90 V 92 RefertoV 90 section in Appendix E The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada and Aust...

Page 45: ...ug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hotkeys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system co...

Page 46: ...ry capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBAPowerSaver Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA PowerSaver Panel power on off This feature turns power to t...

Page 47: ...t off Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBAConsole TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services TOSHIBAPower To access this power savings management Saver program click the Control Panel and select the T...

Page 48: ...SHIBAPC TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the DiagnosticTool basicinformation on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed You can boot TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar as follows Start AllPrograms TOSHIBA Utilities PCDiagnostic Tool TOSHIBAConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree al...

Page 49: ...ailable Memory expansion 256MB or 512MB on motherboard A memory expansion slot is available for installing 256 MB or 512MB or 1024MB memory modules The modules are PC2100 200 pin SODualIn line SO DIMM Main battery pack An additional 12 cells battery pack PA3382U BRS or Black PA3382U BAS can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer ...

Page 50: ...y panel in the closed position Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Infrared port This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Asso ciation IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 152 Mbps 115 2 Kbps 57 6 Kbps 38 4 Kbps 19 2 Kbps or 9 6 Kbps data transfer with I...

Page 51: ...slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry 3 IN 1 Memory This slot can use 3 kind cards SD MultiMediaCard Card slot Memory Stick it let you transfer data from the device to your computer PC Card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card Type II The slot supports 16 bit PC card and 32 bit CardBus Optical media ADVD ROMdrive CD RW DVD ROMdrive drive DVD R RWdrive DVD...

Page 52: ...ice for audio output When you connect headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled Microphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connec tion of a three conductive type mini jack for audio input Wireless Slide this switch to the right to turn it on and to the left communication to turn it off switch CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the Wir...

Page 53: ...ot execute properly Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back side Figure 2 4 The computer s back side Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security slot cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the ve...

Page 54: ... for details LAN active This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged indicator orange between the computer and the LAN Link indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is connect green ed to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly Universal The Universal Serial Bus USB port comply with USB 2 0 Serial Bus standards which enables data transfer speeds 40 times Port faster tha...

Page 55: ... devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows r XP is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed ...

Page 56: ... This latch moves only when the computer is upside down Memory module This cover protects a memory module sockets cover FAN vent Provides air flow for the fan Front with the display open Figure 2 6 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle...

Page 57: ...ose the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down When you open the panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature The default is enabled Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 Introduction for details on settings Stereo Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your ...

Page 58: ...ndicator glows blue when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Resume mode this indicator blinks orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the charge Green means fully charged and orange means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is a...

Page 59: ...ay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard When the CapsLock...

Page 60: ...skette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal CAUTION Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive NOTES 1 The external disk...

Page 61: ... play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs ...

Page 62: ...data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVDread 8speed maximum CDread 24speed maximum CD RW DVD ROM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without usi...

Page 63: ...peed maximum CD R write 16speed maximum CD RW write 10speed maximum high speedmedia DVD R RW drive The full size DVD R RW drive module lets you record data to s as rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8speed maximum DVD R write 2speed maximum DVD RW w...

Page 64: ...speed maximum DVD RW write 2 4speed maximum DVD RAM write 2speed maximum CD read 24speed maximum CD R write 16speed maximum CD RW write 8speed maximum high speedmedia AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use...

Page 65: ...he wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC CAUTION Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer or an AC Adapter certified by TOSHIBA ...

Page 66: ...explains product liability Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the Windows system If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare to operate your computer NOTE All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Windo...

Page 67: ... is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 30 degrees Centigrade 41 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free...

Page 68: ...the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher t...

Page 69: ...and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your ey...

Page 70: ...ying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord ...

Page 71: ...the best viewing angle for you NOTE When you open the display hold it with both hands and lift up slowly Figure 3 4 Opening the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power NOTE After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system OS and the OS has started up 1 If the external diskette drive is connected ...

Page 72: ...can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove any CD DVDs or diskette CAUT...

Page 73: ...if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out 3 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery...

Page 74: ...ect the Hibernate windowin the Power Options Properties select the Enable Hibernate check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Save 5 Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes ...

Page 75: ...be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby 4 To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance NOTES 1 Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer or the module ...

Page 76: ...rformance and Maintenance and openTOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer NOTES 1 When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator flashes orange 2 If you are o...

Page 77: ...ing the power button Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below CAUTION When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery M...

Page 78: ...ike the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics desigmated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using NOTE You can also tap the Touch Pad to Perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap...

Page 79: ...he drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure4 1 NOTE Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Figure 4 1 Connecting the USB diskette drive NOTE If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to ...

Page 80: ...drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows NOTE Use the WinDVD 5 application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer a...

Page 81: ...pen the drawer slightly Figure 4 2 Pressing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 1 5 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Figure 4 3 Manual release with the eject hole ...

Page 82: ...ATING B ASICS 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 4 Pulling the drawer open 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 5 Inserting a CD DVD Using optical media drives ...

Page 83: ...not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the drawer to closd it Press gently until it locks into place CAUTION If the CD DVD...

Page 84: ...eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened CAUTIONS 1 When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over th...

Page 85: ...lay Pause and Stop buttons A single button on a rocker controls the Play Pause and Stop functions Press on the icon to select the desired function Play Pause Press the icon to begin or pause play Stop Press the icon to stop play Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive You can use the CD RW DVD ROM drive to write data to either CD RW DVD ROM discs The following applications for writing are supplied on C...

Page 86: ...teed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full ...

Page 87: ...nd avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Disclaimer CD RW DVD ROM drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or CD RW DVD ROM disc that may be caused by writingor rewriting with this product Any change...

Page 88: ... or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDENCO LTD MITSUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION RICOHCo Ltd HitachiMaxellLtd CD RW High Speed MITSUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATION Multi Speed RICOHCo Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for GeneralVersion2 0 TAIYOYUDENCO LTD PIONEERVIDEOCORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specific...

Page 89: ...ite from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow is not recommended When writing or rewriting NotethefollowingwhenyouwriteorrewriteaCD R CD RW DVD RorDVD RW Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write er...

Page 90: ...ired change or loss of the recorded contents Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive You can use the DVD R RW drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message DVD R RW drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW disc read and fo...

Page 91: ...There are two types of DVD R discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able toreadDVD R RWorDVD R RWdiscs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW DVD RW disc ca...

Page 92: ...devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice OpentheCD RW DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD R RWdrive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the CD RW DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD R RWdrivetray Set the computer on a level surface and a...

Page 93: ...ulti drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Base on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturer...

Page 94: ...ut a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 4 7 GB single sided capacity or 9 4 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able toreadDVD R RWorDVD R RWdiscs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Datadeleted erased fromaCD RWandDVD RW DVD RWandDVD RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the di...

Page 95: ...ecordNow is not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAMorDVD R RWdisc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a commu...

Page 96: ...sc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use RecordNow s Audio CD for Car or Home CD P...

Page 97: ...r DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RWdisc Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button on the RecordNow Cons...

Page 98: ...display of previews do not start other applications while you are editing DVD R RW R RW RAM disc Do not change the resolution or the number of screen colors while InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum is running Although the online manual and Help files indicate that JPEG files can be used in fact they cannot be used InterVideoWinDVDCreator2PlatinumcannotmakeDVD Audio VideoCD andminiDVD DVD R R RW ...

Page 99: ...nterVideo WinDVD Creator close all programs 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM for WinDVD Creator into your CD ROM drive 2 Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen 3 When the installation is complete restart your computer when prompted for the changes to take effect How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 Click Sta...

Page 100: ...nDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording vi...

Page 101: ...k space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 3 About Disc Manager WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you previously set inCEDVD RAMrecorder Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVD RAM DVD VRformatonDVD RW andDVD VideoformatonDVD RW 4 About recorded ...

Page 102: ...ter or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive fro...

Page 103: ... To select a region follow the steps below 1 In Windows XP click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select NOTE Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon...

Page 104: ...n Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current L...

Page 105: ...the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Figure 4 10 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected CAUTION If modem speed is low or communication is interrupted when you are using modem please check and set CPU speed to Maximum by TOSHIBA Power Management Utility NOTE If you use a storage devic...

Page 106: ...mit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision A Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision G Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12 Mbit s Turbo Mode Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Turbo Mode 5 GHz Revision G 2 4 GHz...

Page 107: ...ON Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function isoff Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi cation functions Indicatorstatus Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating...

Page 108: ...computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a category 5 cable CAT5 or higher To connect the LAN cable follow the steps belo...

Page 109: ... the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and le...

Page 110: ...l temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TO...

Page 111: ...ctua tion marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justifica tion and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computer...

Page 112: ...ware you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Resume feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard...

Page 113: ...rd does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The p...

Page 114: ... a dialog box appears enter the screen saver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 in a Windows environment the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box similar to the one below Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also chan...

Page 115: ...reases the display brightness in decrements When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness in increments When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed ...

Page 116: ... the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the display resolution changes as follows From the current resolution the original resolution to 1024X768 from1024X768to800X600 from800X600totheoriginalresolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge...

Page 117: ...he Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypa...

Page 118: ...ursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay ...

Page 119: ... you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Tempora...

Page 120: ...generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen ...

Page 121: ...s on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery ...

Page 122: ... Batery Amber charged LED Battery Amber DCINgreen or no charge DCINgreen No Operates Nocharge mainbattery Nocharge LED Battery off installed LED Battery off DCINgreen DCINgreen AC Battery Operates adaptor charge is LED Battery off not above low DC IN off connected battery triggerpoint Battery Operates charge is LED Battery below low flashes Amber battery DC IN off trigger point Battery Computer sh...

Page 123: ...s fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light NOTE If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to ...

Page 124: ...eferred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source CAUTION The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements The ba...

Page 125: ...em Then press F1 key CAUTION The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computi...

Page 126: ...ery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to change the battery pack in any manner other than that described in user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socked or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an ba...

Page 127: ...attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 4 Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted ...

Page 128: ...tion Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor...

Page 129: ... charge NOTE The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the follo...

Page 130: ...charged then recharged the battery Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver NOTES 1 Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The com puter needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption...

Page 131: ...ystem Hibernation Monitor Power off HDDPoweroff How often and how long you use the hard disk CD DVD ROM drive and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and...

Page 132: ...east five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the...

Page 133: ...ack be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mood Data is stored in RAM so if the com putter loses power it will be lose 3 In Hibernation mode data will be lose if you remove the battery or disconnect the ...

Page 134: ... to free the battery pack for removal then lift up the battery pack Figure 6 2 Removing the battery pack 7 Pull the battery pack forward to remove it CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer BATTERY RELEASE LATCH BATTERY PACK BATTERY SAFTY LOCK BATTERY PACK ...

Page 135: ...acements 1 Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Insert the battery pack Figure 6 3 Installing the battery pack 3 Push down the battery pack until it is firmly seated Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message appears Password...

Page 136: ...the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hotkeys You can use hotkeys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details Panel power off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel powe...

Page 137: ...etup lets you configure settings for display CPU boot priority keyboard USB LAN general password parallel printer NOTE If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup ...

Page 138: ...t and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Change or remove the password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user p...

Page 139: ...string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Registered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step ...

Page 140: ...nternal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the followi...

Page 141: ...ing the computer Select from the following settings HDD FDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD diskette drive CD ROM andLAN Default FDD HDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the followingorder diskettedrive HDD CD ROM and LAN HDD CD ROM LAN FDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive FDD...

Page 142: ...down cursor keys to select boot device you want and press Enter NOTES 1 If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer 2 The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup 3 If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to ...

Page 143: ... option to enable or disable USB FDD Legacy Emulation Enabled Enables the USB FDDLegacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB FDDLegacy Emulation LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory modul...

Page 144: ... versatility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards I O PC cards SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack 12 cell Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices USBFDDKit Parallelprinter Externalmonitor Television Other Security lock ...

Page 145: ...ard One PC card connector is located one above the other on the left side of the computer Connector is accessed from the same slot You can install one Type II card Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on NOTES 1 Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly 2 An HDD or CD ROM connected...

Page 146: ...rd To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 Open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card 2 Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend the button 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the PC card and remove it Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card PCCARD ...

Page 147: ...pport SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick security features The computer cannot read write data protected with the security function CAUTION 1 Keep foreign objects out of the SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry 2 Do not format SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick in windows my computer screen it might cause that the SD card MultiMedia...

Page 148: ... Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick 2 Push in card and release it to pop the card out slightly 3 Grasp the card and remove it Figure 8 4 Removing the SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick CAUTION 1 Make sure the SD card MultiMediaCard Memory Stick indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or t...

Page 149: ...ry module To install a memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off in boot mode Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 CAUTIONS 1 If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to install a memory module with the comput...

Page 150: ... point size 0 Flippest screwdriver Figure 8 5 Removing the cover 6 Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connection 7 Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problem...

Page 151: ... In this case let the memory module cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Standby and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memory module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 3 Remove one screw securing the memory module co...

Page 152: ... one See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulkofyourcarryingload 2pin PA3290U 2ACA PA3290E 2ACA 3pin PA3381U 1ACA PA3381E 1ACA USB FDD Kit The 3 1 2 external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port For ...

Page 153: ...el port 4 Insert the other end of the cable into the printer s parallel connector 5 Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port 6 Turn on the printer 7 Turn on the computer 8 Start the Hardware Setup program Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords 9 Select the Parallel Printer tab from the TOSHIBA HW Setup window 10 Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK 11 Choose Re...

Page 154: ...nitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer If Auto Selected is selected only the external monitor will be active To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hotkeys to change the display setting NOTE...

Page 155: ...the computer on Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Figure 8 9 Security lock ...

Page 156: ... using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The ...

Page 157: ...g cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them t...

Page 158: ...ter port Power Pointing device Password PC card Keyboard Monitor LCDpanel Sound system Hard disk drive TV output signal DVD ROMdrive USB CD RW DVD ROMdrive Modem DVD R RWdrive Standby Hibernation DVD R RWdrive LAN DVD Super Multi drive Wireless LAN Diskette drive i LINK IEEE1394 System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items Self Test Power Sources Power on Pas...

Page 159: ...Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent...

Page 160: ...nd its DC IN indicator system Please contact your dealer is flashing green AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN ...

Page 161: ...wer Test it by plugging in an appliance If it doesn t work try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adapto...

Page 162: ...rd Problem Procedure Cannot enter Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7 password HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard and Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not produce numbers selected Press Fn F10 and try typing...

Page 163: ...dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Problems above Refer to your software s documentation to remain unresolved determine if the software is causing the or other problems difficulty occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a boot from ha...

Page 164: ...to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed CD DVD in the drive Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove ...

Page 165: ...ddressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If problems persist contact your dealer CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive s drawer is securely a CD DVD in the Press gently unti...

Page 166: ...CD Text Photo CDTM single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CDonly Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are ob...

Page 167: ...It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs The software or hardware configur...

Page 168: ...o not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer DVD R RW drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basic...

Page 169: ...type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CDonly Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapt...

Page 170: ... facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others ...

Page 171: ...t use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Diskette drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Pr...

Page 172: ...ed electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Make sure there is no obstruction blocking communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer Printer Refer to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation Problem Procedure Printer does not Check that the printer is conn...

Page 173: ...ation If problems persist contact your dealer Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer The system might be busy If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass wait for it to standy by Pad operation its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping Try...

Page 174: ...w 2 Click the Printers icon and then the Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Mouse icon 4 Click the Device Setting tab 5 Click the Setting button 6 The Properties for Synaptics Touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch S...

Page 175: ...ck speed setting in does not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or control utility too slow 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options t...

Page 176: ...tor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not Make sure that the external monitor s power turn on switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Dis...

Page 177: ... and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer TV output signal Refer also to your Personal Conferencing Kit s documentation Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast a...

Page 178: ... USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your de...

Page 179: ... You can also use the ATD command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Communication is The computer will automatically cut off cut off unexpectedly communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display Check the error control setting in your is quickly replaced by...

Page 180: ... not enter might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows Standby Hibernation Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer LAN Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jackk and the LAN HUB Wake up on LAN Make sure the A...

Page 181: ... s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on If problems persist consult your LAN administrator i LINK IEEE1394 Problem Procedure i LINK device does Make sure the cable is securely connected to not function the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on ...

Page 182: ...tacting TOSHIBA trythefollowing Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best s...

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Page 184: ...Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C AT Commands C 1 Appendix D S registers D 1 Appendix E V 90 E 1 Appendix F Wireless LAN F 1 Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors G 1 Appendix H Internal Modem Guide H 1 Appendix I Parts Numbers I 1 ...

Page 185: ...emory 40GB 4200rpm HDD and 8 cells or 12 cells battery Weight will vary depending on whether or not and what kind of options are adopted Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to30 C 86 F 20 to 80 Nonoperating 20 C 4 F to65 C 149 F 10 to 90 ThermalGradient 20 C perhourmaximum Wet bulb temperature 26 Cmaximum Conditions Altitude fromsealevel O...

Page 186: ... V 22 V 22bis V 32 FormerCCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter FormerCCITT V 21ch2 Communication Data transmission and reception speed 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 520...

Page 187: ...024horizontalx768verticalpixels 15 0 XGA 1024horizontalx768verticalpixels A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen So...

Page 188: ...le select a mode based on resolution number of colors and refresh rates Table Video Modes CRT Display Color Depth RefreshRate Resolution bpp Hz 800 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 16bpp 60 75 85 32bpp 60 75 85 2048 1536 16bpp 60 32bpp 60...

Page 189: ...pted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by E...

Page 190: ...he ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default Pause during dialing Pause for time specified i...

Page 191: ...itor echoed while the modem is in command mode E0 Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy H0 Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise In Request ID information T...

Page 192: ...hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different N0 When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communica...

Page 193: ...P Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Qn Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user ...

Page 194: ...splays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Xn Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Command Dial tone Busy signal Supported Result detect detect Code X0 Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR X1 Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT RATE X2 Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIE...

Page 195: ...modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configura tion profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either Z0 or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Cn Data Ca...

Page 196: ...his should only be used if your communica tion software does not provide DTR to the modem D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Ot...

Page 197: ...z Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Kn Local flow control selection K0 Disable flow control K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise Pn Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW P0 Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio ...

Page 198: ...W Store current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Registers The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the V command W Stores the current configuration Zn x Store telephone number This command is used ...

Page 199: ...odem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as Q5 N4 V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered...

Page 200: ...d displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Cn Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a disconnect occurs first C0 V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 ...

Page 201: ...s in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is rATSn wherein is the register number After you...

Page 202: ...cond interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings S2 AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCIIdecimal Default 43 Units ASCII S...

Page 203: ...e back space character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCIIdecimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digi...

Page 204: ...is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing s...

Page 205: ...0 75 bps S37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved S37 5 1200 bps S37 6 2400 bps S37 7 4800 bps S37 8 7200 bps S37 9 9600 bps S37 10 12000 bps S37 11 14400 bps S37 12 16800 bps S37 13 19200 bps S37 14 21600 bps S37 15 24000 bps S37 16 26400 bps S37 17 28800 bps S37 18 31200 bps S37 19 33600 bps Appendix D ...

Page 206: ...ected NOANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT2400EC 1 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT4800EC 1 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT9600EC 1 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT14400EC 1 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT19200EC 1 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT7200EC 1 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT12000EC 1 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT16800EC 1 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT300EC 1 40 Conne...

Page 207: ...sult Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes ...

Page 208: ...ary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone ...

Page 209: ...666 EC Connection at 34666 bits s 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bits s 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bits s 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bits s 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bits s 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Connection at 45333 bits s 110 CONNECT 46666 EC Connection at 46666 bits s 111 CONNECT 49333 EC Connection at 49333 bits s 112 CONNECT 50666 EC Connectio...

Page 210: ...X E AT Command V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default Appendix E ...

Page 211: ...4 18 12 9 6 2 1 Mb s 11a 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mb s Turbo Mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 11 9 6 2 1 Mb s Mb s 11g Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking prod...

Page 212: ...nnas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also affected by obstacles in the signal path of the radio signals that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported frequency sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country region your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wirele...

Page 213: ...default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factoryset default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 149 ...

Page 214: ... 42 5210 US only 50 5250 US only 58 5290 US only 152 5760 US only 160 5800 US only Available Area US USA CANADA only A peer to peer mode is available under the following condition A Wireless LAN card receives a US county region code beacon of the standard IEEE 802 11 Revision D from a Wireless LAN Access Point ...

Page 215: ...ng on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI Australia AS Japan DENANHO In Europe power cords must be VDE type H05VVH2 F a...

Page 216: ...d Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe ...

Page 217: ... only To install the modem board follow the steps below 1 Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove the cover 5 Remove two screws which you use later to secure the modem board 6 Seat the modem board 7 Connect the mo...

Page 218: ...e the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove the cover 5 Remove two screws securing the modem board 6 Lift out the modem board 7 Disconnect the modem board cable 8 Secure the modem board with two screws removed in step 5 9 Seat the modem board cover and secure it with one screw 10 Install the battery pack The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for ...

Page 219: ...1 A PPENDIX I Appendix I Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of the computer indicate the CPU LCD memory HDD ODD modules and communi cation devices ...

Page 220: ...taneous Voice and Data DVD DigitalVersatileDisc DVI DigitalVisualInterface ECP extended capabilities port EGA enhanced graphics adapter FDD floppy disk drive FIR fastinfrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED lightemittingdiode LSI large scale integration MDA monochro...

Page 221: ...as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games etc ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous Abbreviationscontinued SO DIMM small outlinedualin line memorymodule SVGA super video graphics array SDRAM synchronized dynamic rand...

Page 222: ...ntrols data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetooth A short range radio technology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Internet board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic c...

Page 223: ...inter and a computer has become an industry standard CGA Color graphics adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and its associated circuitry This protocol supports two color 640x200 and four color320x200graphics and16 color 640x200and320x200textmodes character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chas...

Page 224: ...peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters per second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central processing unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluoresce...

Page 225: ...cally includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk operating system See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the informati...

Page 226: ...k folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte GND Ground An RS 232C signal used in the exchange of data between a computer and serial device graphics The use of drawings pictures or other images such ...

Page 227: ...eyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifi cally to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchan...

Page 228: ...ommodulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received modem keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted c...

Page 229: ... to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a computer See also OCR on line state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive...

Page 230: ...tion through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Port Replicator Devices that enables one point connection to a number of peripheral devices and provides additional ports and slots printedcircuitboard PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular...

Page 231: ...one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness Seealsopixel restart restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press Ctrl Alt Del while the computer is on See also boot RCA jack A single pin connector that carries compos...

Page 232: ...age U USB Enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer For example you might connect a USB HUB to the computer then connect a keyboard to the USB HUB and a mouse to the keyboard write protection V VGA Video graphics array is an industry standard video adapter that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Randomaccess memory RAM that stores info...

Page 233: ...1 3 CD RW DVD ROMdrive1 4 4 8 Cleaning the computer 4 32 COM level See Ports serial D DVD R RW1 5 4 11 DVD R RW1 5 4 13 DVD Super Multi 1 6 4 16 DC IN indicator 2 9 6 3 Disk indicator 2 11 Diskette care 4 25 Diskette drive 1 4 connecting 4 2 disconnecting 4 3 problems 9 16 using 4 2 Display 1 6 2 8 See also Video modes and Monitor external automatic power off 1 9 controller 1 6 Appendix B opening ...

Page 234: ...ff 1 9 problems 9 8 Hibernation 1 10 5 5 problems 9 25 Hotkeys 1 9 5 4 display brightness 5 5 display selection 5 5 hibernation 5 5 instant security 5 4 power save mode 5 4 standby 5 4 wireless setting 5 6 HW Setup 1 11 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 5 CPU 7 4 Display 7 4 General 7 2 Keyboard 7 6 LAN 7 7 Parallel Printer 7 4 Password 7 2 USB 7 7 window 7 2 I Indicators 2 9 6 3 Infrared port See als...

Page 235: ...omputer 4 33 N Numeric keypad See Keypad overlay O Operating system 1 9 Overlay See Keypad overlay P Panel power on off See Power Parallel port See Ports parallel Password power on 1 10 starting the computer with 6 15 user 7 2 PC card 1 8 installing 8 2 location of slots 2 2 problems 9 21 removing 8 3 Ports DCIN19V 2 4 2 5 external monitor 1 7 2 5 headphone See Sound system infrared 1 7 2 1 LAN 2 ...

Page 236: ...attery See Battery Recovery Media 3 12 S Screen See Display ScrLock Fn F12 See Soft keys Security lock 1 9 1 13 attaching 8 12 location 2 4 Self Test See Problems Serial port See Ports serial Soft keys 5 2 cursor control mode 5 3 Enter 5 3 numeric mode 5 3 right Alt key 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 8 headphone 1 7 2 3 microphone 1 7 2 3 problems 9 22 speaker 2 7 volume control...

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