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Page 1: ...computers toshiba europe com User s Manual TOSHIBA mini NB200 series ...

Page 2: ...nstructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA mini NB200 series Portable Personal Computers at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is ...

Page 3: ...epps toshiba teg com on the Internet CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC in case of implemented teleco...

Page 4: ...he use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding ...

Page 5: ...ba europe com or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC the...

Page 6: ...Y STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and ba...

Page 7: ...ional transpositions For Turkey only Toshiba meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment EEE Yönetmeliine Uygundur Toshiba 26891 sayılı Elektrikli ve elektronik eşyalarda bazı zararlı maddelerin kullanımının sınırlandırılmasına dair yönetmelik koşullarını tam olarak karşılamaktadır ...

Page 8: ...d Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 System indicators 2 2 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 5 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 AC adaptor 2 9 Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 4 Turning on the power 3 5 Starting up for the first time 3 6 Turning off the power 3 7 Restarting the computer 3 10 Recovery Options 3 11 ...

Page 9: ...nations 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 5 8 Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 2 Battery types 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 6 4 Replacing the battery pack 6 9 Power up modes 6 11 Chapter 7 BIOS Setup and Passwords Accessing BIOS Setup Menu 7 1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Bridge media slot 8 2 Ad...

Page 10: ...e capacity 10 2 LCD 10 2 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 10 2 Wireless LAN 7 10 3 Non applicable Icons 10 3 Copy Protection 10 3 USB Sleep and Charge 10 3 Appendixes Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 11: ...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 read the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to this computer and carefully read BIOS Setup and Passwords If you are going to install ExpressCards or connect external devices such as a printe...

Page 12: ... 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 appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in p...

Page 13: ...nt as follows 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 typeface you see to the left ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of eq...

Page 14: ...ating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Standby Mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the c...

Page 15: ...o your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands...

Page 16: ...not be impaired in any way but it is recommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer ...

Page 17: ...ug or 3 pin plug Battery pack Software The following Windows operating system and utility software are pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models Display Drivers for Windows TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Supervisor Password LAN Driver Pointing Device Driver Sound Driver for Windows Wireless LAN Driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models TOS...

Page 18: ...ility and other SD functions are packaged into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities When uninstalling the SD utilities click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs and select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities Built in Your computer is equipped with one processor the type of which varies depending on model To check which type of processor is included in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility b...

Page 19: ... is equipped with the following types of hard disk drive HDD The capacity of each hard disk drive model is different HDD 120GB 160GB Please note that part of the hard disk drives overall capacity is reserved as administration space Additional Hard Disk drive sizes may be introduced Additional hard disk drive sizes may be introduced Built in The internal keyboard provides the embedded numeric overl...

Page 20: ... a range of AC voltages from 100 to 240 volts however you should note that the output current varies among different models Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour External monitor This port provides 15 pin analog VGA port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 The compute...

Page 21: ...tomatically disabled Microphone jack A 3 5mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input and connection of a stereo device for audio input LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Bluetooth Some models are equipped with Bluetooth wireless com...

Page 22: ...computer wireless communication is reset to enabled ON by default Legal Footnote Wireless LAN 7 For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 or click the 7 above Security lock slot Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Home is available Refer to t...

Page 23: ... hard disk drive is next accessed This can be specified in the Power Options System automatic Standby Hibernation Mode 1 This feature automatically shuts down the system into either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time This can be specified in the Power Options Keypad overlay A ten key numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard Please ...

Page 24: ...ibration and shocks and automatically moves the hard disk drive s read write head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact Refer to the Using the Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details The TOSHIBA HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged Hi...

Page 25: ... Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the functionality of some of the computer s built in hardware devices to be tested TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Acces...

Page 26: ...n AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site in order to remove the need to always carry the adaptor with you USB FDD The USB floppy diskette drive accommodates either a 1 44MB or 720KB floppy diskette through connection to one of the computer s USB ports In use please be aware that while yo...

Page 27: ...t with its display panel in the closed position Front of the computer with display closed 1 Bridge media slot 2 System indicators 2 1 Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD SDHC memory card and MultiMediaCard Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the Bridge media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit ...

Page 28: ...IN The DC IN indicator normally glows green when power is being correctly supplied from the AC power adaptor However If the output voltage from the adaptor is abnormal or if the computer s power supply malfunctions this indicator will go out Power The Power indicator normally glows green when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Standby Mode this indicator will flash...

Page 29: ...n use the dark gray labelled keys on the keypad overlay for numeric input 1 External monitor port 4 Headphone jack 2 Thermal vent holes 5 LAN jack 3 Microphone jack 6 Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 port 1 2 3 4 5 6 External monitor port This port allows you to connect an external monitor to the computer Thermal vent holes The thermal vent holes help keep the processor from overheating Do not block th...

Page 30: ...nect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port The Universal Serial Bus port which complies with the USB 2 0 standard is provided on the left hand side of the computer The port with the icon has USB Sleep and Charge function Keep foreign ...

Page 31: ...l Bus ports which comply with the USB 2 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer Security lock...

Page 32: ...onal Devices for more information Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack ready for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Battery pack The battery pack provides power to the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For more detailed information ...

Page 33: ... and position it at a comfortable viewing angle for you Wireless WAN antenna Not shown Appearance of the Keyboard may be different among models The front of the Touch Pad model with the display open 1 Web Camera LED 6 Keyboard 2 Web Camera 7 Touch Pad 3 Microphone 8 Touch Pad control buttons 4 Display Screen 9 Wireless LAN antenna Not shown 5 Power Button 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 2 3 9 ...

Page 34: ...lease be aware that when the computer is operating on the AC adaptor the image displayed on the internal screen will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power This difference in brightness levels is intended to save power when operating on batteries For more information on the computer s display please refer to the Display Controller section in Appendix B Power button Press this ...

Page 35: ...and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and to the computer Please refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for further information The AC adaptor 2 pin plug 1 CAPS L...

Page 36: ...oduct is bought and should not be used outside of this region In order to use the adaptor computer in other regions you should buy a power cord that conforms to the safety rules and regulations in that particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an i...

Page 37: ...mation on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck Use a anti virus software and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking i...

Page 38: ...bles that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that ...

Page 39: ...adaptor 3 pin plug 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the right side of the computer Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet the Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will be included with the computer depending on the model ...

Page 40: ...m rest with one hand so that the main body of the computer is not raised slowly lift the display panel this will allow the angle of the display panel to be adjusted to provide optimum clarity 1 Display panel Opening the display 1 Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 41: ...ause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard When opening or closing the display panel place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel Do not use excessi...

Page 42: ...the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system 1 When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until the operating system OS has started up completely ...

Page 43: ...nation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or ...

Page 44: ...ngs you can follow the steps as described below 1 Open Power Options in Control Panel Click Start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click Power Options 2 Click the Hibernate tab select the Enable hibernate support check box and then click Apply 3 Click the Power Schemes tab and then select a time period in System hibernates Your computer hibernates after it has been id...

Page 45: ...es While in Standby Mode the computer operating system may reactivate itself to run pre programmed tasks or to preserve unsaved data and might interfere with aviation or other systems possibly causing serious injury Before entering Standby Mode be sure to save your data Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby Mode The computer or the memory module could be damaged...

Page 46: ...nditions require that you reset the computer for example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are two ways this can be achieved 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Restart 2 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wa...

Page 47: ... total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore preinstalled software in the event of a problem When re setting up your hard disk do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual Otherwise space for software may be destroyed In addition if you use a third party partitioning progr...

Page 48: ...a then click the Create button Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator Do not run software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the processor Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write to the disc when the anti virus software is running Wait fo...

Page 49: ...the F12 key 5 The menu for selecting the boot up media appears 6 Select CDROM using the arrow keys and press ENTER 7 Wait for the system to boot up from the Product Recovery disc and for the recovery screen appears 8 Follow the on screen instructions 9 Disconnect the optical drive and keep the Product Recovery disc for future use When the sound mute feature has been activated by pressing the FN ES...

Page 50: ... your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons The two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you a...

Page 51: ...and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players However the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases turn the power of the computer ON to charge the device You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to th...

Page 52: ...nal devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power DC5V As for the specifications of the external devices please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use Using the USB sleep and charge function to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers If external devices are connected ...

Page 53: ...he appropriate mode is selected In this situation uncheck the USB Sleep and Charge check box and stop using this function 1 Some modes may not be displayed in the list Battery Settings This utility can be used to specify the lower limit of remaining battery life for USB Sleep and Charge Move the slider bar to specify the lower limit If the remaining battery life falls below the setting the USB Sle...

Page 54: ...models This section describes the bundled webcam utility which can capture still and video images The web camera will auto run when Windows starts Web Camera Ensure that you remove the protective plastic film that covers the Web Camera before using it 1 Web Camera LED 3 Microphone 2 Web Camera 1 2 3 ...

Page 55: ...s Capture Still Image Click to see a preview of the captured image you can also e mail the image Video Recording Click to prepare for recording Click again to start recording Click one final time to stop recording and see a preview of the video Audio Recording Click to start recording Click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Function Accesses additional functions About Player Effec...

Page 56: ...l Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Frequency Channel Selection of 2 4GHz for 802 11b g or...

Page 57: ...ble with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line of sight of each other Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a mes...

Page 58: ...pt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth fun...

Page 59: ...r remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature The Link speed 10 100 megabits per second changes automatically depending on the network conditions connected device cable or noise and so on The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Loggin...

Page 60: ...dust and dirt and use care with all liquids around it 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 in these circumstance you should get the computer inspected by an authorized service provider in order to assess the scope of any damage Clean the plastics of the computer using a slightly water dampe...

Page 61: ...failure to follow this instruction could result in the computer computer failure or loss of data Always use a suitable carry case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding any of its protruding elements When wiping the keyboard palm rest and display panel do so gently without...

Page 62: ...to the computer TOSHIBA HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs of movement of the computer and automatically moves the Hard Disk Drive head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact When vibration is detected a message will be displayed on the screen and the icon in the Taskbar notification area will change to the protection sta...

Page 63: ... the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs with the AC power desktop or with batteries handheld or mobile usage the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode 3D Viewer This featur...

Page 64: ...hat the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active This function does not work when the computer is starting in Standby Mode in Hibernation Mode in transition to Hibernation Mode recovering from Hibernation Mode or power off Be sure to not subject the c...

Page 65: ...rks and special symbols that appear on the screen However there are some differences 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 together with the uppercase O oh and the 0 zero ...

Page 66: ...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 Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard A 104 key enhanced keyboard layout This computer s keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 key enhanced keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewe...

Page 67: ... power on default for both settings is off Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Hot keys Hot keys pressing FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer Mute Pressing FN ESC turns the volume on and off Lock Pressing FN F1 enters Lock com...

Page 68: ...rightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the following conditions 1 Enable Bluetooth only some models 2 Enable Wireless only 3 Enable 3G only some models 4 Enable all devices 5 Disable all devices If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear This hot key is available only when th...

Page 69: ...g Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows Volume down Pressing FN 3 to decrease the volume in increments Volume up Pressing FN 4 to increase the volume in increments FN Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then pres...

Page 70: ... the keyboard with the relevant keys having grey letters at their front edge The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 104 105 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on Arrow Mode press FN F10 the Arrow mode indicator lights and you are able to access...

Page 71: ...key 3 Release FN to continue using the selected overlay function Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard function you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without having to turn it on 1 Press and hold down FN 2 Check the keyboard indicators as pressing the FN key will turn on the most recently used overlay function if the Numeric Mode indicator lights you can use th...

Page 72: ... characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation but you are able to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII co...

Page 73: ...are affected by different power conditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for that battery Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery green and solid on DC IN green LED Battery green and solid on DC IN green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge...

Page 74: ...DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer goes into Standby Mode and shuts down No battery installed Cannot operate LED Battery off DC IN off Power on Power off no operation Blinking amber The battery charge is low the AC adaptor must be connected in order to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is charging Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connecte...

Page 75: ...uld not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or place the computer into Hibernation Mode Please be aware that when placing the computer into Hibernation Mode the contents of memory will be saved to the hard disk drive although for safety sake it is best to also save your data manually Green Indicates ...

Page 76: ...l help to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 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 r...

Page 77: ... battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury The battery pack is lithium ion battery which can explode if not replaced used handled or disposed of properly Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature be...

Page 78: ... in the computer for a long time A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power 3 Charge the battery until...

Page 79: ...our programs and data Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the keyboard closing the display saves power The environmental temperature operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals you should always ensure the terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack You should wait at least 16 seconds a...

Page 80: ... 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer and to a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power...

Page 81: ...ischarged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery safety lock towards the release position to make the battery release latch movable Do not remove the battery...

Page 82: ...leasing the battery pack 1 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 to disengage the battery pack and then remove it from the computer 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 1 Battery safety lock 3 Battery pack 2 Battery release latch 1 4 5 3 1 2 1 4 5 ...

Page 83: ... up modes Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Standby Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start Control Panel P...

Page 84: ... you close the display panel and turned on again when you open it Please note that this function is only available for Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode not for Boot Mode System auto off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down W...

Page 85: ...S to set up user and supervisor passwords Accessing BIOS Setup Menu To start the utility please press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Menu when booting up the computer BIOS Setup Menu Within the BIOS Setup Menu select the Security menu in order to change or modify the User Password or Supervisor Password BIOS Setup Menu ...

Page 86: ...d and re enter the password for verification in the section titled Confirm New Password If the verification is correct the following message is shown Setup Notice Changes have been saved Continue The supervisor password can be set after the user presses enter If the verification is fails the following message is shown Setup Warning Password does not match Re enter Password Continue The formats of ...

Page 87: ...ervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer 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 the current setting in BIOS Setup Menu USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB ...

Page 88: ...ndby Mode or Hibernation Mode function is dependent on the setting of OS The setting in BIOS Setup does not affect the setting of OS Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN from shutdown Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it connected if you are us...

Page 89: ...ia slot Secure DigitalTM SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card MultiMediaCard Additional memory module Power devices Battery packs Universal AC Adaptor Peripheral devices Hard disk drive pack USB floppy diskette drive External monitor Other Security lock To connect optional devices such as USB device or External monitor to the computer be sure to check the shape and orie...

Page 90: ...sonal enjoyment Below is a simple explanation for distinguishing SD memory cards from SDHC memory cards SD and SDHC memory cards appear the same externally The logo on SD and SDHC memory cards is different so pay careful attention to the logo when purchasing Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer or K...

Page 91: ...ional memory module This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules The SD memory card logo is The SDHC memory card logo is Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 4GB 8GB 16GB The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the protected area of the SD SDHC memory card if you need to format all areas of the memory card including...

Page 92: ...AN is enabled d The wireless communication is enabled Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock Additional memory module are precision electronic components that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry static electricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or i...

Page 93: ... on the connector and insert the memory module into the connector firmly if you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prise the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Please also ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the computer o...

Page 94: ...f and remove all cables connected to the computer 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 cover 4 Lift off the memory module cover 5 Push the latches outward and the memory module will pop up 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out 7 Seat the memory module cover in place and...

Page 95: ...puter s external monitor port with the computer supporting WSVGA video mode In order to connect a monitor follow the steps as detailed below 1 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 2 Turn the external monitor s power on When you turn on the power the computer will automatically recognize the monitor and determine whether it...

Page 96: ...s differ from product to product Please refer to the instructions for the product you are using for more information Connecting the security lock In order to connect a security cable to the computer follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the computer so its right hand side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock hole and secure it in place Security lock The hibernation and standby fe...

Page 97: ... attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC Print Screen key 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 Prelim...

Page 98: ...er attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting 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 Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be...

Page 99: ...ting system Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C or first from drive C then from drive A If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function norma...

Page 100: ... If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN and the battery indicators For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer Check the connections Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or ...

Page 101: ...ttery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge for at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected If you frequently rechar...

Page 102: ...Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD DVD is in the optical disc drive Remove any ...

Page 103: ...inter moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK When the reaction of Touch Pad is sensitive to slow Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other ...

Page 104: ...ed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel and Printers and Other Hardware select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations...

Page 105: ...heck that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Sound Preferences Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and d...

Page 106: ...re The system will not enter standby hibernation Is Audio Player open The system might not enter standby hibernation if Audio Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Audio Player before you select standby hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub W...

Page 107: ...oftware documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance Consult the dealer where you purchased your computer and or software They are your best resource 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 l...

Page 108: ...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 and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at http www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some ...

Page 109: ...consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer HDD drive capacity One Gigabyte GB means 109 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports stor...

Page 110: ...tures e g security of certain Wi Fi equipment Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Cop...

Page 111: ...xes 1 Appendixes Appendixes Table of Contents Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Display Controller B 1 Appendix C Wireless LAN C 1 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors D 1 Appendix E If your computer is stolen E 1 ...

Page 112: ...meters not including parts that extend beyond the main body With 6 cell Battery 263 0 w 211 5 d 25 4 front 30 8 rear millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Operating Non operating Ambient temperature 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 10 to 90 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 0 to 10 000 meters Power Requirements AC adaptor 10...

Page 113: ...troller 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 written for a given video mode will run on any computer that sup ports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards Some of display modes might not be s...

Page 114: ... designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Form Factor Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision ...

Page 115: ...on Table Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically ...

Page 116: ...onfiguration must be 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V while three pin be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II Length Minimum 1 7 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 Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The...

Page 117: ...he following illustrations show the plug shapes for USA Australia Canada United Kingdom Europe and China USA Australia Europe United Kingdom Canada China UL approved BS approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency CSA approved CCC approved ...

Page 118: ...form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit http 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 pre...

Page 119: ...ervice and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g TOSHIBA mini NB200 series Model number e g PSA30EYXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 120: ...ct Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DDR double data rate DIMM dual inline memory module DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R Dual Layer Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Dig...

Page 121: ...IMM small outline dual in line memory module TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the so...

Page 122: ... right most digit of a binary number 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 S...

Page 123: ...to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many 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...

Page 124: ...rdware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations 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 fluorescent screen produ...

Page 125: ...er system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions double click To press and release the pointing device s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated driver A software program generally p...

Page 126: ...cape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress ...

Page 127: ...s and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than diskettes and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable By default the...

Page 128: ...on 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See...

Page 129: ...OM memory Typically refers to the computer s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the co...

Page 130: ...al state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral device output The results of a computer operation Output comm...

Page 131: ...instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment genera...

Page 132: ...y used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants SECAM L SECAM Sequential Color Memory is a broadcasting standard used in France SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numer...

Page 133: ...s an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for the communication protocol to...

Page 134: ... Cache memory 1 2 Cleaning the computer 4 11 Cooling vents 2 3 2 6 D DC IN indicator 2 2 6 3 Display 2 7 brightness down 5 4 brightness up 5 4 controller B 1 opening 3 4 Documentation list 1 2 E Enable Disable Wireless communication with hot key 4 9 Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor 1 4 2 3 8 7 F FN 1 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce 5 5 FN 2 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge 5 5 FN ENTER 5 3 F...

Page 135: ...ng keys on enhanced 5 2 FN Sticky key 5 5 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 9 5 9 6 Typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 1 7 5 6 arrow mode 5 6 numeric mode 5 6 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 7 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on the overlays 5 6 L LAN 1 5 4 10 cable types 4 10 connecting 4 10 disconnecting 4 11 jack 2 4 M Memory...

Page 136: ...est 9 3 Sound system 9 9 System start up 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 11 Touch Pad 9 7 USB mouse 9 8 Wireless LAN 9 10 Processor 1 2 R Restarting the computer 3 10 S Security lock attaching 8 8 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 5 Headphone S PDIF jack 1 5 2 4 microphone 2 8 microphone jack 1 5 2 4 Standby Mode 1 8 setting 3 9 System automatic 1 7 T TOS...

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