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TOSHIBA L10 Series

User's Manual

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Page 2: ...ct to copy the copyrighted works or perform other actions Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated...

Page 3: ...he supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99 5 EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC for the supplied power adapter CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany phone 49 0 2131 158 01 For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 4: ...ster recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It 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 Optical disc drive safety instructions Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04...

Page 5: ...e read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 6: ... product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 7: ...ase read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 8: ...anleitung 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 indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 h...

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Page 10: ...onged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to 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 ...

Page 11: ...twork 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 35 C 41 F to 95 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate CPU Performance may also vary from...

Page 12: ...ercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved Industrial Environments environments with a mains voltage 230V Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH The consequences of the...

Page 13: ... in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN...

Page 14: ...related to our company we do not take any responsibility Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following Medical equipment such as life support systems equipment used in operations etc Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc and exhaust systems for smoke Equipment that m...

Page 15: ...N the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference Radio waves can potentially affect them causing an accident due to malfunction Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used If any effect is caused turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch Otherwise radio waves can potentially affect ...

Page 16: ...lay xxiv Messages xxiv Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 Hardware 1 1 Software 1 2 Features 1 3 Special features 1 8 Utilities 1 10 Options 1 13 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 3 Backside 2 4 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 System Keyboard indicators 2 8 USB floppy disk drive optional 2 9 ...

Page 17: ...ing the battery pack 3 5 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 6 Opening the display 3 7 Turning on the power 3 8 Windows XP setup 3 8 Turning off the power 3 9 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 9 Hibernation Mode 3 9 Standby Mode 3 11 Restarting the computer 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled software 3 13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the TouchPad 4 1 Using the USB floppy disk drive 4 2 Connecting 3 floppy disk ...

Page 18: ...dNow Basic for TOSHIBA 4 15 DLA for TOSHIBA 4 16 Installing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 4 16 InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 4 17 Media care 4 19 CD DVDs 4 19 Floppy disks 4 19 Sound System 4 20 Volume control 4 20 Microphone level 4 20 Modem 4 20 Region selection 4 21 Properties menu 4 21 Settings 4 21 Modem Selection 4 22 Dialing Properties 4 22 Connecting 4 22 Disconnecting 4 23 Wirel...

Page 19: ...5 7 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicator 6 2 Battery types 6 3 Battery pack 6 3 Real Time Clock battery 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 6 5 Safety precautions 6 5 Charging the batteries 6 7 Monitoring battery capacity 6 9 Maximizing battery operating time 6 9 Retaining data with power off 6 10 Extending battery life 6 10 Replacing the battery pack 6 11 Remov...

Page 20: ...ty lock 7 10 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 8 1 Preliminary checklist 8 2 Analyzing the problem 8 2 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 System start up 8 3 Self test 8 4 Power 8 4 Real Time Clock 8 6 Keyboard 8 7 LCD panel 8 7 Hard disk drive 8 7 DVD ROM CD R RW drive 8 8 DVD Super Multi drive 8 9 Floppy disk drive 8 10 PC Card 8 11 Pointing device 8 11 USB 8 13 Memory expansion 8...

Page 21: ...anual xxi Table of Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 22: ...or step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Specifications section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer If you are going to ins...

Page 23: ...orking properly The Appendices provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes 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 appear...

Page 24: ... below ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left 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 Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipmen...

Page 25: ...are Check to make sure you have all the following items TOSHIBA L10 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable for modem optional part dependant on model purchased Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA It is necessary to install the battery to use this comp...

Page 26: ...s Manual TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Other software may preinstalled dependant on the model purchased Documentation TOSHIBA L10 Series User s Manual TOSHIBA L10 Quickstart Safety Instruction Manual Warranty information Backup Media and Addtional Software Product Recovery Disc Tools Ut...

Page 27: ... can be installed in the memory slot for a maximum of 1 GB system memory total Before you install a new 512 MB memory module be sure to remove any memory modules already installed Video RAM Maximum 64 MB of RAM is provided for video display Battery Pack Your computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack 4300mAh RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and ...

Page 28: ... with a fixed optical media drive The available optical media drives are described below DVD ROM CD R RW drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD ROM CD R RW drive module that lets you run CD DVDs 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 RW at up to 24 speed This drive supports the following for...

Page 29: ... maximum 4 speed DVD R at maximum 8 speed and DVD RW at maximum 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 3 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD RW CD R RW drive DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW Built In 15 0 XGA TFT screen 16 M colors with the following resolution XGA 1024 horizontal 768 vertical pixels Graphics Controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to...

Page 30: ... speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones Video Out Jack S Video The video out jack lets you transfer video data to external devices Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S Video cable Not all models support this feature Audio Video Control Buttons Audio Video control buttons let you use the computer s optical media drive You can also use the buttons...

Page 31: ... TX Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models Where present it supports the B and G standard but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6...

Page 32: ...he necessary configurations automatically Please note that the descriptions for starting some special features are based on setting the Control Panel to Category View On Classic view the description is different Hot Keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program Keypad Overlay A ten key pad is integrat...

Page 33: ...ime for Turn off hard disks System Automatic Standby Hibernation This feature automatically shuts down the system in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified To specify the time click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options At Power Schemes tab you can select the time for System standby or System hibernates Intelligent Po...

Page 34: ... your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details Standby If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you ...

Page 35: ... with the DVD ROM CD R RW drive and the DVD Super Multi drive DLA for TOSHIBA DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW or CD RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays basic information about the PC and tests built i...

Page 36: ...llowing conditions To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu To display the list of currently open windows and change the active window Also TOSHIBA Touch and Launch provides the following functions by customizing the settings To open a file stored in a predefined folder To quickly launch your frequentl...

Page 37: ...00 Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement Battery pack 4300mAh AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you USB Floppy Disk Kit A 3 floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte ...

Page 38: ...r Display Latch Wireless Communication Switch Speaker Speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Display Latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Wireless Communication Switch Press to activate or deactivate the Wireless LAN feature Not available o...

Page 39: ...try Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports A pair of Universal Serial Bus ports is on the left side The port complies with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices...

Page 40: ...daptor Refer to the Fixed Optical media drive section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for information on using the drive and caring for disks The following drives are available DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive Eject Button Press this to open the ODD tray Emergency Eject Button In the event that the disc drive becomes inexplica...

Page 41: ...ideo Out Jack Plug an S Video cable into this jack for video out The S Video cable carries video signals Not available on all models Modem Jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not...

Page 42: ...tery pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery packs refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Memory Module Cover This cover protects two memory module socket one module is preinstalled Refer to th...

Page 43: ...rol Buttons TouchPad Control Buttons Power Button Turns the computer on and off as well as puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from said mode System Indicators LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Battery charge Power Wireless activity HDD activity CapsLock status and NumLock status Details are given in the System indicators section Audio Video Control Buttons Pr...

Page 44: ...play screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power TouchPad A TouchPad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer TouchPad Control Buttons These let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the TouchP...

Page 45: ...range indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Wireless Activity Shows you Wireless LAN activity and whether the Wireless LAN feature is engaged or not Not available on all models Built in HDD ODD The Built in HDD ODD indicator glows green when the computer accesses the hard disk drive or and optical disk drive Caps L...

Page 46: ...en a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy disk 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 floppy disk or the drive The externa...

Page 47: ...le discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high spee...

Page 48: ...port the following formats DVD ROM CD DA Photo CDTM single multi session CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD R DVD Video CD Text CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD RW DVD ROM CD R RW drive The full size DVD ROM and CD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center o...

Page 49: ...frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write...

Page 50: ...r that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer computer failure and or possible data loss Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage computer failure and or data loss caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different vo...

Page 51: ... your health and safety Installing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP s...

Page 52: ...ly accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 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 of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liqui...

Page 53: ...e computer Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to 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 the following figure 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 comforta...

Page 54: ...ess 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 you...

Page 55: ...ng the battery pack 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 Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch Pleas...

Page 56: ...r supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible...

Page 57: ...e wall outlet Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 58: ... hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Turning on the power Windows XP setup When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Edition Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the s...

Page 59: ...ntents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices Make sure the Built in HDD ODD indicators are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc Do not turn the computer or devices ba...

Page 60: ...ed 4 Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation Mode The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the Display Screen First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hiber...

Page 61: ...n immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby Mode according to the settings in the Power Options To restore operation from Standby Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby Mode while a net...

Page 62: ... You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select Restart 2 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shutdown and Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five secon...

Page 63: ...If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools Utilities CD ROM contains drive...

Page 64: ... touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TouchPad and TouchPad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software y...

Page 65: ... TouchPad once Double click Tap the TouchPad twice Drag and drop 1 Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move 2 Lift your finger to drop the item where you want it Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the TouchPad Make sure the connector is right sid...

Page 66: ...e 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 If you have a DVD ROM and CD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CDs with the DVD ROM and CD R RW drive section for p...

Page 67: ...awer slightly Pressing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual release with the eject hole Eject Button 15 m m Diameter 1 0mm ...

Page 68: ...ge of the computer will extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat as shown in the figure above Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment Keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris bef...

Page 69: ...d lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Closing the disc drawer If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the disc might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button ...

Page 70: ...awer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spinning ...

Page 71: ... buttons Press on the button to select the desired function Audio Video Control buttons Next Press the button to advance to the next track chapter or data Previous Press the button to advance to the previous track chapter or data If Random is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Play Pause Press the button to begin or pause play Stop Press the ...

Page 72: ...ou fail to do so the DVD ROM and CD R RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates For the special media listed below the...

Page 73: ...o write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost i...

Page 74: ...ed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message DVD Super Multi drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs 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 ...

Page 75: ...VD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You can use a disc with a 2 6GB single sided capacity by read only mode Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs CD R TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporatio...

Page 76: ...ple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter Standby Hibernation Mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen save...

Page 77: ...external display optical digital devices Use the audio video control buttons to reproduce music or voice Open the DVD Super Multi drive Do not use shut down log off and Standby Hibernation Mode while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Standby Hibernation Mode Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Super Multi drive tray Set the computer on a le...

Page 78: ...other software on a different DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pa...

Page 79: ...ding to the disc inserted in the drive Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the Cut Paste function for files and folders A file ...

Page 80: ...plication is running the preview might not display properly WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in simultaneous mode WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator Do not enter standby hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer Plea...

Page 81: ...ours of video data can be written in DVD Video format to DVD R R RW RW disc WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more over disk space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not p...

Page 82: ... the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the floppy ...

Page 83: ...n the Volume Control Microphone level The change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and point to Properties 3 Select Recording and click OK 4 Click Options and select Advanced Controls 5 Click Advanced 6 Check the Microphone Boost checkbox Modem This section describes ho...

Page 84: ... it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Settings You can enable or disable the following setting...

Page 85: ...ting the internal modem If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem c...

Page 86: ...Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Security Be sure to enable the encryption function otherwise you may expose your computer to illegal access by an outsider across the Wireless LAN which may cause intrusion eavesdropping and the loss or destru...

Page 87: ...nd 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher Indicator status...

Page 88: ...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 let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer usi...

Page 89: ...on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drive remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does n...

Page 90: ...e letters numbers punctuation 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 justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not intercha...

Page 91: ...ey combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure above The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Si...

Page 92: ...ouchPad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 opens Power Option Properties You can check the power status or configure power saving settings Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters Standby Mode To avoid entering Standby Mode unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters...

Page 93: ...nction assigned to Fn F8 on this model TouchPad Pressing Fn F9 in a Windows environment enables or disables the TouchPad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Press Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this ch...

Page 94: ... key while holding down the Fn key Volume decrease Press Fn Down to decrease the sound volume After you press this hot key an icon showing the new setting will be displayed for two seconds Volume increase Press Fn Up to increase the sound volume After you press this hot key an icon showing the new setting will be displayed for two seconds Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility...

Page 95: ...dent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard described previously Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Numer...

Page 96: ... character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can 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 d...

Page 97: ...talled and what the charge level is for the battery Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Universal AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery green LED Battery green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge LED Battery orange Quick charge LED Battery orange No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off No charge LED Battery off U...

Page 98: ... and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 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 occurs whether the computer s power is on or off Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer a...

Page 99: ...nding battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explo...

Page 100: ...the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press F10 key Confirmation message will appear Press Enter key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted 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...

Page 101: ...ck will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the...

Page 102: ... checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before 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 of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never con...

Page 103: ...and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibe...

Page 104: ...e computer for a long time A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Charg...

Page 105: ...are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the ...

Page 106: ...tery indicator 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 Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the Battery indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the b...

Page 107: ... hold the battery release latch 2 to free the battery pack after moving the battery release lock 1 into its unlock position then slide the battery pack out of the computer Releasing the battery pack When handling battery packs do not 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 Do not remove ...

Page 108: ...oved into its locked position Securing the battery pack 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 Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unin...

Page 109: ...ter Hibernation Mode Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power off on You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts do...

Page 110: ...s and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC card Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices USB floppy disk drive External monitor TV Other Security lock ...

Page 111: ... is located on the left side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC Cards while the computer s power is on To insert a PC Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting the PC Card After inserting the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your ca...

Page 112: ...2 Press the PC Card eject button to extend it 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the PC Card and draw it out Removing the PC Card Before removing a PC Card make sure that any applications or system services do not use the card Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be fatally damaged PC Card Eject button ...

Page 113: ...hut down using the Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode The beep sound rings when incorrect memory is inserted Refer to Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for details Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since human body has slight static electricity be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before instal...

Page 114: ... screws securing the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Removing the memory module cover 6 Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection Memory Module Cover Do not touch the connectors on the memory module ...

Page 115: ...d Open System in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing a memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and the screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and l...

Page 116: ...ry Refer to 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 bulk of your carrying load 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 befo...

Page 117: ...low the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the Windows Bootup screen Windows Logo appears on the display device However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when you turn on the power...

Page 118: ...you are 6 Click Apply and or OK at Intel 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Property LCD TV Mode Dual Display Clone Extended Desktop 1 Click start and click Control Panel then Appearance and Themes 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 4 Click Intel Extreme Graphics2 for Mobile click Graphics Properties clic...

Page 119: ...nced 4 Select the Adapter tab then select List all modes 5 Select a resolution from the menu Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so ...

Page 120: ...problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this cha...

Page 121: ...s to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the...

Page 122: ...ppears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the pr...

Page 123: ...nections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists fo...

Page 124: ...nals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be discharged Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not gl...

Page 125: ... the computer as long as expected If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in the Power Options Consider using a power saving feature Problem Procedure Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and system date time are lost Charge in the RTC battery...

Page 126: ... display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk driv...

Page 127: ...h a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive sup...

Page 128: ...evices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed 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 ...

Page 129: ... CD CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Fixed optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run correc...

Page 130: ...oes not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to return to its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in 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 an...

Page 131: ...yed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly conne...

Page 132: ...dure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows XP documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure The computer hangs up and issues sounds A long beep three short beeps three short beep...

Page 133: ...ntrols on the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Communication software can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem settings ar...

Page 134: ...in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Character display becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications applicati...

Page 135: ...Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet Problem Procedure Printer does not turn on C...

Page 136: ...2 kilograms configured with 15 XGA 512MB x 1 RAM 40GB HDD Super Multi drive modem LAN 100M Bit 8cell battery Weight will vary with other configurations Above weights are measured at a specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 332 w x 270 d x 28 5 36 6 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body ...

Page 137: ...rature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19 VDC 3 42 ampers Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speak...

Page 138: ...4400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Dat...

Page 139: ...he following is available 15 0 XGA 1024 horizontal 768 vertical pixels A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 1920 horizontal and 1440 vertical pixels at 16 M 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 Software w...

Page 140: ...e Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 25...

Page 141: ... 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Table 1 Video modes VGA continued Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz ...

Page 142: ...6K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K Virtual with XGA Panel only 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256 256K Virtual with XGA Panel only 256 256K 60 75 85 1600 x 1200 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ...

Page 143: ...K Virtual with XGA Panel only 64 64K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64 64K Virtual with XGA Panel only 64 64K 60 75 85 1600 x 1200 64 64K Virtual 64 64K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 64 64K Virtual 64 64K 60 Table 2 Video modes 852GM continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ...

Page 144: ...0 1280 x 1024 16M 16M Virtual with XGA Panel only 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M 16M Virtual with XGA Panel only 16M 16M 60 75 85 1600 x 1200 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 Table 2 Video modes 852GM continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz Some SVGA modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ...

Page 145: ...l Panel click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select Settings tab Display Properties The way to move to multi monitor Press Ctrl Alt F12 keys to display Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope See the next figure Click in the left of Devices tab See the next figure then select Extended Desktop Check that the Primary Device option is set to Notebook the internal display and the Sec...

Page 146: ...mode by pressing Fn F5 Under this environment however you may not return to the TV or simultaneous LCD internal liquid crystal display TV display mode In these cases perform the following steps Press Ctrl Alt F12 to select Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope Then click the icon indicating a display device display mode you want to use in the left pane of the Devices tab 5 When the ...

Page 147: ...s Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol Data Rate CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s IEEE 802 11g 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s IEEE 802 11b The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models ...

Page 148: ...ge of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the ra...

Page 149: ...IBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used Frequency Range Channel ID 2400 2483 5 MHz 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 244...

Page 150: ...LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator s...

Page 151: ...he standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Japan DENANH...

Page 152: ...k and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved A...

Page 153: ... address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from bei...

Page 154: ...hnical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g TOSHIBA L10 Model number e g PSL10YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Year Month Day ...

Page 155: ...ange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard di...

Page 156: ...ample the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols al...

Page 157: ...umber has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls 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 board A circuit bo...

Page 158: ...any times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon...

Page 159: ...is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique character...

Page 160: ...e disc E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer...

Page 161: ...disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that contro...

Page 162: ...om the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard 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 code is in turn representative of the ASCII charact...

Page 163: ...therboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound fi...

Page 164: ...l The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also ca...

Page 165: ...annot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one ...

Page 166: ...into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile m...

Page 167: ...y 1 3 CD RW DVD ROM drive 1 4 location 2 3 using 4 3 writing 4 9 Cleaning the computer 4 25 D Display 1 5 automatic power off 1 9 brightness decreases 5 4 brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 5 opening 3 7 Display controller B 1 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Super Multi drive 1 5 location 2 3 using 4 3 writing 4 11 DVD ROM CD R RW drive 1 4 location 2 3 using 4 3 E Environment 3 2 Equipment checklis...

Page 168: ...ric mode 5 6 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 7 4 24 cable types 4 24 connecting 4 25 disconnecting 4 25 M Media care 4 19 CD DVDs 4 19 floppy disks 4 19 Memory 1 3 expansion 1 13 7 4 installing 7 5 removing 7 6 Modem 1 7 4 20 connecting 4 22 disconnecting 4 23 properties menu 4 21 region selection 4 21 Monitor external 1 6 7 8 Moving the compute...

Page 169: ...r 1 3 R Restarting the computer 3 12 S Security lock attaching 7 10 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ScrLock 5 4 Sonic RecordNow 1 11 4 15 Sound System 1 6 4 20 headphone jack 1 6 microphone jack 1 6 mute hot keys 5 3 Standby 1 10 setting 3 11 System automatic 1 9 Stolen computer E 1 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 11 TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool 1 11 TOSHIBA Theft Registration E 2 TOSHIBA Ut...

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