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User's Manual

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Appendix C

Summary of Contents for Portege 7140CT

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA R M o d e l U S E R S M A N UA L 71 4 0 C T 7 2 0 0 C T ...

Page 2: ...es no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC OS 2 and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation MS DOS Microsoft Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpor...

Page 3: ...uch prolonged physical contact may result in a temporary heat imprint on the skin It is recommended that prolonged physical contact is avoided Also if the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot Mobile phones Use of mobile phones can interfere with the PC sound system The PC operation is not impaired but it is reco...

Page 4: ...shiba Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The system has been tested by Toshiba using the YMark2000 test under NSTL s self testing program and meets the NSTL test standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance NSTL makes no recommendation or endorsement of any product This test data report was prepared by Toshiba using licensed testing products from NSTL NSTL MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPL...

Page 5: ...her 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 area Therefore Toshiba strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft t...

Page 6: ...proval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requireme...

Page 7: ...oduction 1 1 Equipment checklist 1 1 Features 1 2 Special features 1 6 Utilities 1 9 Options 1 10 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 2 1 Front with display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 Indicators 2 9 Power source system indicators 2 9 Keyboard indicators 2 10 Port Replicator 2 11 AC adaptor 2 12 3 diskette drive 2 13 ...

Page 8: ... 3 diskette drive 3 8 Diskette care 3 9 Opening the display 3 9 Turning on the power 3 10 Selecting an operating system 3 11 Turning off the power 3 11 Boot mode 3 11 Resume Standby Suspend mode 3 12 Hibernation mode 3 12 Restarting the computer 3 13 Restoring the preinstalled software 3 13 Restoring the complete system 3 13 Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers 3 13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics 4...

Page 9: ...using overlay overlay off 5 8 Temporarily changing modes 5 8 Generating ASCII characters 5 8 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 6 1 Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 2 Battery indicator 6 2 DC IN indicator 6 2 Power indicator 6 3 Battery types 6 3 Battery pack 6 3 Real Time Clock battery 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 6 4 Safety precautions 6 4 Charging the batteries 6 5 Monitoring bat...

Page 10: ...TSETUP options 7 4 Memory 7 4 Password 7 4 Password security 7 15 How to set the passwords 7 16 How to reset the passwords 7 18 Enabling TSETUP access in user password mode 7 20 Making a password service diskette 7 21 Chapter 8 Optional Devices 8 1 PC Cards 8 2 Installing the PC card 8 2 Removing the PC Card 8 3 Memory expansion 8 4 Installing memory module 8 4 Removing memory module 8 6 Clearing ...

Page 11: ...rd 9 7 LCD panel 9 8 Hard disk drive 9 9 Diskette drive 9 9 Infrared port 9 10 Printer 9 10 Pointing device 9 11 PC Card 9 12 Monitor 9 12 Sound system 9 13 USB 9 13 Port Replicator 9 14 Hibernation 9 14 Modem 9 15 Memory expansion 9 16 Diagnostic test 9 16 Executing the diagnostic test program 9 16 Choosing test options 9 17 Test sequence 9 18 Subtests 9 18 If you need further assistance 9 24 Bef...

Page 12: ...ix B AC Power Cord and Connectors B 1 Appendix C The Toshiba International Warranty C 1 Appendix D Keyboard Layouts D 1 Appendix E Display Controller and Modes E 1 Appendix F If your computer is stolen F 1 Appendix G ASCII Character Codes G 1 Glossary G 1 Index G 1 ...

Page 13: ... look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read Setup and Password Security If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices The optional docking station DVD Network Dock II is referred to in this manual as DVD Dock Manual ...

Page 14: ...nyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are als...

Page 15: ... type face you see to the left Text you are to type in is usually preceded by the keyboard icon Display ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Text generated by the computer is usually preceded by the screen icon Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to y...

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Page 17: ... 7200CT Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord 3 external diskette drive module and cable Port Replicator Spare AccuPoint II pointing device caps Modular cable for modem The following software preinstalled on your hard disk You can select either Windows 95 or Windows 98 When you choose your operating system the other one will be deleted from the computer Refer to the sectio...

Page 18: ...r immediately Features The computer uses Toshiba s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Microprocessor The computer is equipped with a Mobile Pentium III processor at 500 MHz 7140 or 600 MHz 72...

Page 19: ...rack 2DD disks AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer See the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The G...

Page 20: ... This device enables connection of parallel serial and PS 2 devices Parallel port A Centronics compatible parallel interface port on the Port Replicator lets you connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port supports the Extended Capabilities Port ECP standard Serial port A standard 9 pin serial port on the Port Replicator lets you connect such serial devices as a serial printer mo...

Page 21: ...tallation of a 32 64 or 128 MB Use only memory modules that are compatible with the computer International modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 and K56flex The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analogue telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line Microphone speaker A built in microphone and speaker ...

Page 22: ... Display Auto Off window of Power Mode Setup in Power Saver If you use Windows 98 you can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed If you use Windows 95 you can specif...

Page 23: ...s feature prevents unauthorised access to your computer Instant security A hotkey function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing quick and easy data security Auto power on This feature lets you set a time and date for the computer to turn on automatically The feature is useful for receiving remote communications while you are asleep or away If you use Windows 95 you can specify the...

Page 24: ...ing Method in the System window of Power Mode Setup in Power Saver In Windows 98 use the Fan item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver Resume Suspend 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 turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off The R...

Page 25: ... the peripherals you use To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to settings and click Control Panel In the Control Panel double click the Toshiba Hardware Setup icon TSETUP An easy to use menu lets you customise the configuration of your computer in a DOS environment according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use Refer to Chapter 7 Setup and Passwor...

Page 26: ...urchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you Keytop sets You can customise your keyboard for a variety of languages by replacing the keytops DVD Network Dock II This docking module provides extensive expansion capability including integrated LAN circuitry and a full size maximum six speed DVD ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 ...

Page 27: ...he closed position DISPLAY LATCH RESET VOLUME CONTROL PC CARD LATCHES Front of the computer with display closed Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display PC Card latches When you install a PC Card the corresponding latch left latch slot 1 right latch slot 0 locks into place Refer to the PC Card section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Vo...

Page 28: ...e computer s left side USB PORT MICROPHONE JACK HEADPHONE JACK POWER SWITCH LOCK EXTERNAL DISKETTE DRIVE PORT I O ADAPTOR PORT POWER SWITCH PC CARD SLOT The left side of the computer Universal Serial Bus port A rubber cover protects the Universal Serial Bus USB port which enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer For example you might connect a USB H...

Page 29: ... disabled Headphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum or other device for audio output When you connect headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled Power switch Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off Power switch lock Set this lock to the locked position to prevent inadvertent power on PC Card sl...

Page 30: ...ct the modem directly to a telephone line The modem is not supported in some marketing regions In case of a lighting storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Fan vents Vents provide air flow paths for the fan to prevent the CPU from overheating Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful ...

Page 31: ... Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Additional battery packs including high capacity models can be purchased from your Toshiba dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time External monitor...

Page 32: ...r Up Modes Battery lock A sliding lock prevents inadvertent release of the battery pack Docking port Use this port to connect an optional DVD Network Dock II Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Docking holes These holes ensure a proper connection between the computer and an optional DVD Network Dock II Expansion memory ...

Page 33: ...E KEYBOARD INDICATORS The front with the display open Scroll buttons These buttons are used to scroll windows The left button scrolls up the right button scrolls down Display screen The full colour LCD displays high contrast text and graphics and is compatible with the industry standard Video Graphics Array VGA The LCD consists of up to 1024 x 768 pixels or dots The computer has a Thin Film Transi...

Page 34: ... functions Details are given later in this chapter Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Microphone A microphone lets you record sound into your applications Panel power on off switch When the computer is in Resume Suspend or Standby mode and the panel power on off feature is enabled this switch turn...

Page 35: ...dicator flashes orange Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Resume mode this indicator blinks orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down The Resume mode is called Suspend Resume in Windows 95 and Standby in Windows 98 The functions are essentially the same Battery The battery indicator shows the condition of the charg...

Page 36: ... uppercase Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay grey labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Numeric keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay grey labelled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard ...

Page 37: ...rt Use this port to connect an external PS 2 compatible mouse or keyboard The computer automatically recognises which device is connected when you turn on the power Serial port Use this 9 pin port to connect external serial devices such as an external modem a serial mouse or a serial printer Parallel port Use this Centronics compatible 25 pin parallel port to connect a parallel printer or other pa...

Page 38: ... a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details TSHI The AC adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case The current rating for the computer is...

Page 39: ...The 3 diskette drive Eject button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for easy removal Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed Check the disk indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press th...

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Page 41: ...ure to carefully read the section Selecting an operating system This section explains how to select one of the two preinstalled operating systems OS which is the first thing you must do after turning on the power Setting up Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from rep...

Page 42: ...y from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speakers Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Placement of computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set the computer on a flat surface at a...

Page 43: ...yboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest see 1 in the above illustration to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight ...

Page 44: ...ress 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 yo...

Page 45: ...tails on using the AC adapter to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage in such case The current rating for the computer is 3 0 amperes 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC ...

Page 46: ...2 Squeeze the latches on either side of the connector 3 Plug the connector into the computer s port Press evenly to avoid damaging the connector Aligning the connectors Disconnecting the Port Replicator To disconnect the Port Replicator follow the steps below 1 Save your data shut down Windows and turn off the power 2 Squeeze the latches on either side of the connector 3 Pull the connector out of ...

Page 47: ...ted for the diskette drive Connecting the 3 diskette drive To connect the drive follow the steps below and refer to the following two illustrations 1 Save your data shut down Windows and turn off the power 2 Plug the connecting cable s larger connector into the 3 external diskette drive s socket Press the latches on either side of the connector when you plug in the connector Make sure the connecto...

Page 48: ...ive When you have finished using the diskette drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Save your data shut down Windows and turn off the power 2 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive 3 ...

Page 49: ... the diskette 3 Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 4 Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes 5 Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface 6 Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios t...

Page 50: ...erating system in this chapter 1 If the external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Slide the power switch lock illustrated below on the underside of the computer to its unlocked position then press and hold the switch for two or three seconds Turning on the power If you turn on the computer in Standby Su...

Page 51: ...ndows 95 and 25 figures for Windows 98 Enter the appropriate ID number into the Certificate of Authenticity dialog box Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes Boot Resume Standby Suspend or Hibernation It is better not to use the power switch to turn off the computer Boot mode When you turn off the power in Boot mode n...

Page 52: ...he power Refer to Chapter 8 Setup and Password Security 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode If you shut down the computer in Hibernation mode data currently in memory will be saved to the hard disk When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left wh...

Page 53: ...OM to restore them with the optional DVD Network Dock II Restoring the complete system To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost Make sure you have a backup copy of your data before you perform a complete system recovery To restore the operating sys...

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Page 55: ...nt II simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on screen pointer ACCUPOINT II SCROLL BUTTONS ACCUPOINT II CONTROL BUTTONS AccuPoint II and control buttons Two large buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press a button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer The smaller buttons can be used t...

Page 56: ...d to the AccuPoint II If an error message appears reboot the computer If an error message does not appear wait a moment for the pointer to stop then continue operation Replacing the cap The AccuPoint II cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use There are spare AccuPoint II caps supplied with the computer 1 To remove the AccuPoint II cap firmly grasp the cap and pull it ...

Page 57: ...oo loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function To adjust the volume or activate Mute click the Start button point to Programs point to Accessories point to Multimedia and click Volume Control In the Volume Control panel you can use the slide bars to adjust the volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the pan...

Page 58: ...cations Business Law require that you select the Japan country mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting To connect the international modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Connecting the international modem Disconnecting To disconnect the inter...

Page 59: ...t liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help assure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer and the indicators on a...

Page 60: ...o control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Fan item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably h...

Page 61: ...rey Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case 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...

Page 62: ...in combination with other keys to create accented or special characters etc Note that some of the keys bear three symbols not to be confused with the blue or white letters on the side of some other keys To generate the third symbol hold Alt Gr and press the key bearing the character you wish to create Please note that since the Alt Gr key is not present on the American keyboard it cannot be used i...

Page 63: ...e features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in the previous figure The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter Ctrl and Alt keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your softwa...

Page 64: ...s item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver In Windows 95 use the Display Auto Off window in Windows 95 Power Saver utility to set the display brightness level Fn F1 Instant security Press Fn F1 to lock the keyboard and blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings enter the password If no password is set press Enter or F1 Fn F2 Bat...

Page 65: ...me you press Fn F4 the volume is set to off Continue holding down Fn and press F4 again to change the setting A beep sounds to let you know the current alarm volume The volume at power on depends on the latest setting See Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security Fn F5 Display selection Pressing Fn F5 changes the active display device As indicated below the changes depend on the computer s display typ...

Page 66: ...l then press F3 to change the power up mode See Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security for details on setting the Fn key equivalent Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the centre of the keyboard with light grey letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functio...

Page 67: ...Prt Sc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 Sys Req Pause F11 F12 Break Shift 8 U I O P J K L M 7 9 0 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 Ins Del Home PgUp End PgDn 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 7 Ins Del Home PgUp End PgDn 8 9 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key A...

Page 68: ...er is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII 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 o...

Page 69: ...ions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates Trickle charge LED Battery green DC IN green Trickle charge LED Battery green DC IN green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick charge LED Battery orange DC IN green Quick charge LED Battery orange DC IN green No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off DC IN green No charge LED Bat...

Page 70: ... it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper ...

Page 71: ...The computer has three types of batteries Battery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Optional high capacity battery pack described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Battery pack When the AC power cord is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the co...

Page 72: ...l as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions 1 Be very careful not to short circuit the battery pack Contacting both terminals with a metal object can cause injury fire or damage to the battery pack 2 Do not overcharge reverse charge mutilate or disassemble the battery Any one of those...

Page 73: ...Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being ...

Page 74: ...th the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator shows green Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored by the Power Saver Utility program Wait at least 16 seconds after the computer has completed start up before t...

Page 75: ...de conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Enabling Hibernation mode conserves battery power more effectively than Resume Suspend Standby mode if you leave the computer off for longer intervals Resume mode requires battery power to maintain data in memory but Hibernation mode does not However Resume mode is faster and requires less power to startup when you tu...

Page 76: ...lace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery packs Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not sc...

Page 77: ...er and Power Up Modes 6 9 7 Pull the battery pack forward to remove it For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery packs to your Toshiba dealer Removing the battery pack ...

Page 78: ...egistered a password as supervisor or user you must enter it to start the computer If you forget your password use the password service diskette For more information about how to set a password and make a password service diskette refer to the Password security section in Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security To start up the computer with the password follow these steps 1 Turn on the computer as d...

Page 79: ...tte in the drive See the Password security section in Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security for details on how to create a password service diskette If the computer is in Resume mode the password service diskette will not work when you turn on the power In this case press the reset button Data saved with the Resume function will be lost 2 Press Enter and the following message appears Set Password ...

Page 80: ...omputer The benefits of the Resume Standby Suspend feature are Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input for the duration set by the System Auto Off Time feature Allows the panel power on off feature to be used When the computer is shutdown in Resume Standby Suspend mode the Power indicat...

Page 81: ... disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery Preserves data even when power to the memory is cut off You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input for the duration set by the System Auto Off Time feature Windows 95 only Windows 98 shuts down in St...

Page 82: ... Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power turns on automatically when you open the display panel and turns off when you close it Refer to Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security for an explanation of how to enable this convenient feature If you have enabled the Panel power on off function and you use the Suspend or Standby button in the Windows Shut Down menu to turn off the com...

Page 83: ...he power on timing Ring indicator power on This feature lets the computer s power be turned on automatically when a call comes in from a remote modem When a modem receives a signal from a remote modem it sends a ring indicator power on call to the computer This feature does not work with a PC Card under Windows 95 Refer to Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security for an explanation of how to enable r...

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Page 85: ...rt the computer and the system configuration returns to default values To charge the RTC battery connect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power The RTC battery does not charge when the computer is turned off TSETUP TSETUP is an MS DOS based program that provides similar functions to Hardware Setup and Power Saver Utility Settings for the HDD Mode LCD Display Stretch explained in this chap...

Page 86: ... High System Beep Enabled PERIPHERAL Pointing Devices Auto Selected Ext Keyboard Fn Disabled USB Legacy Emulation Disabled Parallel Port Mode ECP Hard Disk Mode Enhanced IDE Normal SYSTEM SETUP 1 2 ACPI BIOS version x xx CONFIGURATION Device Config All Devices I O PORTS Serial COM1 3F8H IRQ4 Built in Modem COM2 2F8H IRQ3 Parallel LPT1 378H IRQ7 CH3 FLOPPY DISK I O Floppy Disk 3F2H IRQ6 CH2 DRIVES ...

Page 87: ...e the system to reboot the following message is displayed Are you sure Y N If the changed item requires the system to reboot the following message is displayed Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot 2 To make other changes press N Repeat the steps above 3 To accept the changes press Y You can press Esc to quit at any time without saving changes TSETUP asks you to con...

Page 88: ...ge of TSETUP Memory This group displays the system s total memory Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on and instant security Registered The user password has been registered Not Registered The user password has not been registered If the supervisor password has been registered it must be entered to access this and other TSETUP functions For details on setti...

Page 89: ...LCD Brightness Bright W Battery power or Super Bright W External power Cooling Method Performance Low Power The following shows low power settings BATTERY SAVE OPTIONS Processing Speed Low CPU Sleep Mode Enabled Display Auto Off 03Min HDD Auto Off 03Min System Auto Off 30Min LCD Brightness Semi Bright W Battery power or Bright W External power Cooling Method Quiet In boot mode System Auto Off is n...

Page 90: ...oth the AccuPoint II and PS 2 mouse Ext Keyboard Fn Use this option to set a key combination on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer s internal keyboard Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hotkeys by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key Disabled No Fn key equivalent Default Fn Equivalent Left Ctrl Left Alt Right Ctrl Right Alt Left Alt Left Shift Right...

Page 91: ...For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard Bi directional This setting should be used with some other parallel devices Hard Disk Mode Use this item to select the hard disk mode The hard disk mode can be set only in TSETUP Formats for Enhanced IDE and Standard IDE are different so if you change the setting you will have to reformat the hard disk for the appropriate setting Enh...

Page 92: ...ble files in the following order HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive CD ROM LAN FDD HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD CD ROM LAN HDD FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN HDD diskette drive The CD ROM is available only with the optional DVD Dock II The LAN setting enables the computer to boot from ...

Page 93: ...When starting the computer in Resume mode the last configuration is remembered If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Resume mode press Fn F5 You cannot select TV display in Hardware Setup or TSETUP To display on a TV screen use hot keys Fn F5 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Only when an optional DVD Dock II is connected in the computer LCD Display Stretch The optio...

Page 94: ... This option is activated only when the CPU cache is enabled Disabling the CPU cache also disables this features Enabled Enables the level 2 cache Default Disabled Disables the level 2 cache Processor Serial Number Use this feature to enable or disable the ability of a remote location to read your processor s serial number Processor Serial Number Disabled Default Processor Serial Number Enabled Th...

Page 95: ...Alarm Date is set to Disabled the computer will be powered on once when the set time is reached Press to move the cursor to the right and to move the cursor to the left when you set the time Wake up on LAN lets the computer s power be turned on automatically when a wakeup signal comes in from a LAN Alarm Volume This option disables or sets the volume level of the alarm Setting this option to off d...

Page 96: ...hese settings Refer to your Windows 95 98 documentation Serial This option allows you to set the COM level for the serial port The serial port interrupt request level IRQ and I O port base address for each COM level is shown below COM level I O address Interrupt level COM1 3F8H 4 Default COM2 2F8H 3 COM3 3E8H 4 COM3 3E8H 5 COM3 3E8H 7 COM4 2E8H 3 COM4 2E8H 5 COM4 2E8H 7 Not used Disables port Othe...

Page 97: ...these settings Refer to your Windows documentation The Parallel Port field lets you set the I O address for the parallel port and the Parallel Port Mode When the Parallel Port Mode see settings below is set to Standard Bi directional the options are LPT setting I O address Interrupt level LPT 1 378H 7 LPT 2 278H 5 LPT 3 3BCH 7 Not Used Disables port Others Other settings made automatically by plug...

Page 98: ...rds PCIC Compatible If the card does not work properly with the Auto Selected and CardBus 16bit settings use this setting for 16 bit PC Cards When Device Config is set to Setup by OS you must set the PC Card to Auto Selected Drives I O This item displays the installed hard disk drive and or an optional DVD Dock It appears only in TSETUP Settings for Hard Disk Drive HDD Primary IDE 1F0H IRQ14 HDD r...

Page 99: ...ey do not apply if only the user password is registered User password log on The following restrictions apply when you log on with a user password TSETUP No access F B C switch You cannot use the F B C key to change boot priority Supervisor password logon The following restrictions apply to the user when you log on with a supervisor password Instant security User password will not provide access t...

Page 100: ... to register the supervisor password Y N 3 Press Y to enter a password The following line will be displayed Enter Password 4 Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password 5 Press Enter The following message appears allowing you to v...

Page 101: ...e following prompt Password 2 Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Password If you press Enter before entering the password Not registered will appear on the display 3 Press Enter The following message appears allowing you to verify the p...

Page 102: ...is registered and the display changes to SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Not Registered If they do not match the following message appears Password verify error Do you want to retry Y N Press Y to return to step 3 Press N to return to DOS If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Password access denied You will not be able to access the SVPW program In this case you must turn t...

Page 103: ...rd option is reset and the display changes to Not Registered If they do not match the following message appears along with a beep indicating you must repeat step 2 Entry Error If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Access denied You will not be able to access the password item in the TSETUP menu In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the pr...

Page 104: ...g Y N To change the setting press Y and go to step 2 b Type SVPW U at the DOS prompt and press Enter If the supervisor password is not registered entering SVPW U will display the following message Unable to change user password mode because supervisor password is not registered If the supervisor password is registered one of the following sets of messages will be displayed If TSETUP access is disa...

Page 105: ...le to show Processor Serial Number Making a password service diskette If you forget the password the password service diskette lets you bypass the password function To make a password service diskette you will need one 3 2DD or 2HD diskette that contains no data you want to keep You cannot make a password service diskette for the supervisor password Follow these steps 1 Set the password as describ...

Page 106: ...uter is in Resume or Hibernation mode Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details on using the password service diskette When a password service disk is made the computer overwrites all the data on the diskette with password data Make sure the diskette you insert does not contain any data you want to keep If your computer is protected by the Power on Password when you turn the power on...

Page 107: ...ities and its versatility The following optional devices are available from your Toshiba dealer Cards memory PC Cards Memory modules Power devices Additional battery packs Additional AC adaptor Battery charger Peripheral devices DVD Dock II Parallel printer External monitor PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard Security lock ...

Page 108: ...ectors are located one above the other on the left side of the computer Both connectors are accessed from the same slot You can install two Type II cards one in each connector or one Type III card in the bottom connector Windows allows hot installation of PC Cards which means you can install a card while the computer s power is on Check your card s documentation to see whether it supports hot dock...

Page 109: ... Card 3 Check the configuration in the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program to make sure it is appropriate for your card Removing the PC Card To remove the PC Card follow the steps below 1 Quit all applications supporting the card If the card does not support hot undocking be sure to shut down the computer before removing the card 2 Slide the eject latch to the right for the card you want to remove Th...

Page 110: ...t the computer is in boot mode If you install memory while the computer is in Hibernation or Resume Standby Suspend mode the computer will not recognise the additional memory when you turn the computer back on 1 Turn the computer off Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the module 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the ...

Page 111: ... memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 Push the raised edge of the module down so it lies flat Two latches on either side will clamp against notches on the side of the module to secure it Seating the memory module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with the screw 9 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 10 Turn...

Page 112: ...computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the two screws securing the memory module socket cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 5 Grasp the sides of the module and pull it out Do not touc...

Page 113: ...ack PA3000U The battery pack model PA3000U has a capacity of 3 000 mAh High Capacity Battery pack PA3002U The high capacity battery pack model PA3002U has a capacity of 6 000 mAh twice the capacity of battery pack model PA3000U Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor PA2450U for each location will ...

Page 114: ...e computer on battery power The DVD Video Player utility and DVD drivers supplied on the CD ROM accompanying the DVD Dock II are not required for the Portégé 7140 7200 All DVD software is preinstalled The following ports and accessories are available External monitor port Parallel port Serial port Universal Serial Bus two ports PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port DC IN socket Security lock slot Aud...

Page 115: ...compatible parallel printer to your computer All you need is an IBM PC parallel printer cable Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly You can also connect a parallel printer to the Port Replicator or to the optional DVD Dock II To connect a printer follow these steps ...

Page 116: ...uto Selected and Simultaneous displays Refer to Chapter 1 Introduction or Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security If you have selected Simultaneous under the Display options of the Hardware Setup or TSETUP program both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer If Auto Selected is selected only the external monitor will be active To change the display sett...

Page 117: ... the PS 2 mouse keyboard port on the computer or the mouse port on the optional DVD Dock II pressing gently to assure a firm connection 3 Turn on the computer To disconnect the mouse turn off the computer and pull out the mouse connector Consult your mouse manual for instructions on how to install necessary software PS 2 keyboard Use the PS 2 mouse keyboard port on the Port Replicator or the keybo...

Page 118: ...chor your computer or optional DVD Dock II to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorised removal of the computer or the optional DVD Dock II Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Security lock ...

Page 119: ...ated 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 Isolate the problem Using the tools available to you such as the troubleshooting tips in this chapter and the diagnostic test program TDIAGS try to ...

Page 120: ...s to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analysing 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 diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating syst...

Page 121: ...tation 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 problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripher...

Page 122: ...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 A beep sounds and after a few seconds no new messages appear Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn of...

Page 123: ...con blinks orange Leave the computer off until the DC IN icon stops blinking NOTE It is recommended to leave the computer off until its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer w...

Page 124: ...ch room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes ...

Page 125: ...you are using an external keyboard make sure the External Keyboard Fn key is set to the combination you are using If you are still unable to use the hot keys consult your dealer Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard and Chapter 7 Setup and Password Security Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check t...

Page 126: ...5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Make sure instant security was not activated Try entering your password if you have one registered Or turn the power off and back on to clear instant security Pressing the reset button will also clear instant security But if the computer is in Resume mode your data will not be saved Problems above remain unresolved...

Page 127: ...ubleshooting possibility make sure you have backed up all your files As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer Diskette drive For more information refer to Chapter 3 Getting Started Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the Port Replicator and to ...

Page 128: ...to the Parallel printer section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation Problem Procedure Printer does not turn on Check that the printer is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Computer printer do not communicate Make sure the printer is turned on ...

Page 129: ... mouse cable s 6 pin connector is firmly connected to the mouse keyboard port You may have connected the mouse after turning the computer on Turn off the computer make sure the mouse is firmly connected and turn the computer back on Is your software configured to recognise the mouse Check the software documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Serial mouse Problem Procedure On screen po...

Page 130: ...ur monitor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for the internal displ...

Page 131: ... Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure 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 documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operat...

Page 132: ...utility on C drive Hibernation will not work with Windows 95 Drvspace or other compression utility Hibernation will not work if the Windows 98 Drive Converter converts the file allocation table to FAT32 If problems persist contact your dealer A file saved by Hibernation is not restored when you turn on the computer To restore a file follow the steps below 1 Click Start then click Shut Down 2 Selec...

Page 133: ...e the ATD command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for the internal modem Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Check the error control setting in your communic...

Page 134: ...t contact your dealer Diagnostic test The diagnostic test program checks system components to help you determine the cause of the computer s problem Executing the diagnostic test program To start the diagnostics follow these steps 1 Check all cables for loose connections 2 In Windows 95 select Restart the computer in MS DOS mode From the Shut Down window In Windows 98 select Restart in MS DOS mode...

Page 135: ...e prompt otherwise type N Component Prompt Diskette drive Test the FDD Y N This test writes test patterns to the diskette Use a formatted write enabled diskette Data on the diskette will be destroyed Hard disk drive Test the HDD Y N This test writes a small amount of data to the hard disk Printer Test the Printer Y N Before executing this test make sure the printer is connected and turned on If yo...

Page 136: ...icates the drive if tested and the second SS indicates the hardware status Subtests The following gives details on each subtest System memory The System and Memory tests run together for about one minute The System test displays no messages The Memory test displays the following message MEMORY TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXX where xxxxxx is the current memory location being tested The memory test includes...

Page 137: ...E SHOWS INTENSIFIED DISPLAY NEXT LINE SHOWS REVERSE DISPLAY NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY Make sure the line under the message NEXT LINE SHOWS BLINKING DISPLAY is actually blinking After you press Enter the following screen appears 320 200 GRAPHICS DISPLAY 13 PRESS ENTER KEY BLACK BLUE GREEN CYAN RED MAGENTA BROWN WHITE GRAY LIGHT BLUE LIGHT GREEN LIGHT CYAN LIGHT RED LIGHT MAGENTA YELLOW INTEN...

Page 138: ...cdefghijklmnopqrst 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstu 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwx 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstu...

Page 139: ... image appears normal press Enter to test the next mode If the image on your screen appears different from the one shown below contact your dealer The first two tests check the 320 x 200 graphics modes BROWN WHITE RED MAGENTA GREEN CYAN 320 200 GRAPHICS DISPLAY COLOR SET X X PRESS ENTER KEY The remaining screens 640 x 200 mode 6 640 x 200 mode E 640 x 350 mode 10 and 640 x 480 mode display similar...

Page 140: ...matted Press Enter when you ve inserted the disk s in the drive s The test begins and displays FLOPPY DISK TEST IN PROGRESS 503000 If there is an error the ABORTED message appears Write down the highlighted numbers and press Ctrl Break to return to the DIAGNOSTICS MENU If a disk drive fails check the following Diskettes are properly formatted Diskettes are not damaged Try another diskette and if t...

Page 141: ...rs 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrst 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstu 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuv 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwx If an error occurs the test displays the ABORTED message Write down all messages a...

Page 142: ... contacting Toshiba try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your ...

Page 143: ...97 w x 23 5 front h x 241 d millimetres x 28 back h Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 95 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 metres Non operating 60 to 10 000 metres maximum ...

Page 144: ... in 7140 Mobile Pentium III processor at 500 MHz 7200 Mobile Pentium III processor at 600 MHz Memory Built in 64 MB of system memory Optional 32 64 or 128 MB memory modules Microprocessor cache 32 KB cache memory is incorporated in the processor Level 2 cache 256 KB level 2 cache is provided to maximise performance Video RAM 4 MB of RAM is provided for video display ...

Page 145: ...ects to the external diskette drive port on the left side of the computer Display Built in Colour LCD Thin film transistor TFT 13 3 colour display up to 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels and 16 M colours Keyboard Built in 85 keys or 86 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control and Windows 95 98 special keys ...

Page 146: ...evices Port Replicator Special port for connecting a Port Replicator Docking Special port for connecting an optional DVD Dock Security lock slot Connects a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Universal Serial Bus The Universal Serial Bus USB enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer External diskette drive Lets you co...

Page 147: ...n pointer PC Card Slot Built in Slot for PC Cards accommodates two 5 mm Type II or one 10 5 mm Type III Sound System Built in Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker and microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone It also has a volume control dial Modem Built in An internal modem provides capability for data and fax comm...

Page 148: ...Windows 98 operating system and Toshiba Utilities preloaded on hard disk Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialling Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker ...

Page 149: ...800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 3 1200 33600 bps Data reception only with K56flex 32000 34000 36000 38000 40000 42000 440 00 46000 48000 50000 52000 54000 56000 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 360 00 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 533 33 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm...

Page 150: ...r Danish keyboard PA3006E 1K NO Keycaps for Norwegian keyboard PA3006E 1K SE Keycaps for Swedish keyboard PA3006E 1K CZ Keycaps for Czech keyboard PA3006E 1K IT Keycaps for Italian keyboard PA3006E 1K SP Keycaps for Spanish keyboard PA3006E 1K BE Keycaps for Belgian keyboard PA3006E 1K EN Keycaps for English keyboard Power PA2450UY Universal AC adaptor PA3000U Additional battery pack PA3002U High ...

Page 151: ...shiba declares that this product complies with the following directives to be observed for CE marking Responsible for CE marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany 93 68 EEC CE marking directive 89 336 EEC EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low voltage directive EN 60950 Electrical safety EN 55022 B EMC Radio disturbances EN 50082 1 EMC Immunity EN61000 3 2 3 3 Disturbances in supply s...

Page 152: ...A 10 Technical specifications User s Manual ...

Page 153: ...it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 metres Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 Amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Europe Austria OVE Belgium CEBEC Denmark DEMKO Finland SETI Franc...

Page 154: ...nada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook 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 USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate a...

Page 155: ... warranty For information concerning warranties for these products please consult your dealer If you would like to use the international warranty please register with Toshiba You will then receive a warranty sticker to be placed on your computer In case no registration card for the international warranty was bundled with your computer please contact the nearest Toshiba representation for registrat...

Page 156: ...enmark Scribona Danmark A S Naverland 27 DK 2600 Glostrup Tel 45 4343 2049 Fax 45 4343 4684 http www toshiba tpc com Estonia CHS Estonia Parnu mnt 142A 11317 Tallinn Tel 372 6504 960 Fax 372 6504 916 Finland Scribona TPC OY Sinimäentie 14 P O Box 83 02630 ESPOO Tel 358 9 5272555 Fax 358 9 5272500 http www toshiba se France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère 92804 Puteaux Cedex Tel 33 1 4728 ...

Page 157: ...iba nl Norway Scribona Norge A S Toshiba PC Service Stålfjæra 20 P O Box 51 Kalbakken 0901 OSLO Tel 47 22 897 000 Fax 47 22 897 389 http www toshiba se Poland AC Serwis Sp Z o o ul Partyzantów 71 43 316 Bielsko Biala Tel 48 0 33 130 205 Fax 48 0 33 130 030 Portugal Quinta Grande Assisténcia Técnica Informática Lda Av Quinta Grande 30 J 2720 487 Alfragide Tel 351 21 472 1730 Fax 351 21 472 1739 Rom...

Page 158: ...58 http www toshiba co uk United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd Irvine CA 92713 9724 Tel 1 949 583 3000 Fax 1 949 583 3345 http www toshiba com Or for all countries not listed please call the Toshiba International Service Line or E mail toshibawarranty unn unisys com Tel 352 460433 Toshiba addresses for the Internet World Wide Web Toshiba Europe http www toshiba te...

Page 159: ...User s Manual Keyboard Layouts D 1 Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Belgian Canadian ...

Page 160: ...D 2 Keyboard Layouts User s Manual Danish French German ...

Page 161: ...User s Manual Keyboard Layouts D 3 Italian Norwegian Polish ...

Page 162: ...D 4 Keyboard Layouts User s Manual Portuguese Spanish Swedish ...

Page 163: ...User s Manual Keyboard Layouts D 5 Swiss German UK English US English ...

Page 164: ...D 6 Keyboard Layouts User s Manual ...

Page 165: ...d up to 256 K colours depending on the video mode The display controller controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colours that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes the most widely ...

Page 166: ...GA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 9 x 16 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 70Hz 4 5 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 4 of 256k 4 of 256k 70Hz 6 VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 2 of 256k 2 of 256k 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 9 x 14 Mono Mono 70Hz 7 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 9 x 16 Mono Mono 70Hz D VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256k 16 of 256k 70Hz E VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256k 16 of 256k ...

Page 167: ... 256 of 256k Virtual 256 of 256k 60Hz SVGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 32k of 32k 32k of 32k 60 75 85Hz SVGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 64k of 64k 64k of 64k 60 75 85Hz SVGA Grph 800 x 600 Pels 32k of 32k 32k of 32k 60 75 85Hz SVGA Grph 800 x 600 Pels 64k of 64k 64k of 64k 60 75 85Hz SVGA Grph 1024 x 768 Pels 32k of 32k Virtual 64k of 64k 60 75Hz SVGA Grph 1024 x 768 Pels 64k of 64k Virtual 64k of 64k 60 75Hz SV...

Page 168: ...E 4 Display Controller and Modes User s Manual ...

Page 169: ...sed Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting Toshiba please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen What type of machine do you have What was the model number PA number What was the serial number 8 digits When was it stolen i e date What was the warranty seal numb...

Page 170: ...al Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 925 Country stolen Machine type e g Portégé 7140CT Model number e g PAXXXX YXT Serial number e g 70123456E Date stolen Warranty seal e g 9813 123456 049 Owner s details Name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 171: ...ge ASCII on the following pages The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corresponding ASCII code as described in Chapter 5 The Keyboard The characters that are printed however depend on the software you are using For most software the printed output for decimal codes 32 to 128 will match your screen display ...

Page 172: ...5 05 5 ENQ 006 06 6 ACK 007 07 7 BEL 008 08 8 BS 009 09 9 HT 010 0A 10 LF 011 0B 11 VT 012 0C 12 FF 013 0D 13 CR 014 0E 14 SO 015 0F 15 SI 016 10 16 DLE 017 11 17 DC1 018 12 18 DC2 019 13 19 DC3 020 14 20 DC4 021 15 21 NAK 022 16 22 SYN 023 17 23 ETB 024 18 24 CAN 025 19 25 EM 026 1A 26 SUB 027 1B 27 ESC 028 1C 28 FS 029 1D 29 GS 030 1E 30 RS 031 1F 31 US ...

Page 173: ...54 36 6 54 055 37 7 55 056 38 8 56 057 39 9 57 058 3A 58 059 3B 59 060 3C 60 061 3D 61 062 3E 62 063 3F 63 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 064 40 64 065 41 A 65 066 42 B 66 067 43 C 67 068 44 D 68 069 45 E 69 070 46 F 70 071 47 G 71 072 48 H 72 073 49 I 73 074 4A J 74 075 4B K 75 076 4C L 76 077 4D M 77 078 4E N 78 079 4F O 79 080 50 P 80 081 51 Q 81 082 52 R 82 083 53 S 83 084 54 T 84 085 55 ...

Page 174: ...17 75 u 117 118 76 v 118 119 77 w 119 120 78 x 120 121 79 y 121 122 7A z 122 123 7B 123 124 7C 124 125 7D 125 126 7E 126 127 7F 127 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 128 80 Ç 67 129 81 ü 85 130 82 é 69 131 83 â 65 132 84 ä 65 133 85 à 65 134 86 å 65 135 87 ç 67 136 88 ê 69 137 89 ë 69 138 8A è 69 139 8B ï 73 140 8C î 73 141 8D ì 73 142 8E Ä 65 143 8F Å 65 144 90 É 69 145 91 æ 65 146 92 Æ 65 147 ...

Page 175: ...72 AC 172 173 AD 33 174 AE 34 175 AF 34 176 B0 177 B1 178 B2 179 B3 180 B4 181 B5 182 B6 183 B7 184 B8 185 B9 186 BA 187 BB 188 BC 189 BD 190 BE 191 BF Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 192 C0 193 C1 194 C2 195 C3 196 C4 197 C5 198 C6 199 C7 200 C8 201 C9 202 CA 203 CB 204 CC 205 CD 206 CE 207 CF 208 D0 209 D1 210 D2 211 D3 212 D4 213 D5 214 D6 215 D7 216 D8 217 D9 218 DA 219 DB 220 DC 221 DD 22...

Page 176: ... Sort seq 224 E0 α 225 E1 ß 83 226 E2 Γ 227 E3 Π 228 E4 229 E5 σ 230 E6 µ 231 E7 ϒ 232 E8 Φ 233 E9 Θ 234 EA Ω 235 EB δ 236 EC ϕ 237 ED φ 238 EE Ε 239 EF Λ 240 F0 Ξ 241 F1 242 F2 243 F3 244 F4 245 F5 246 F6 247 F7 248 F8 249 F9 250 FA 251 FB 252 FC η 253 FD 2 254 FE 255 FF ...

Page 177: ...g current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analogue signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analogue of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analogue signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organisation established to adopt and define standards for a variety of techn...

Page 178: ...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 board An internal ca...

Page 179: ...ve additional ports and a LAN jack Centronics The printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry standard CGA Colour graphics adaptor A video display protocol defined by the IBM Colour Graphics Monitor Adaptor and its associated circuitry This protocol supports two colour 640x200 and four colour 320x200 graphics and 16 colour...

Page 180: ...rmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the Hardware Setup MaxTime or TSETUP program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate...

Page 181: ...t randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data ...

Page 182: ...nds used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial dat...

Page 183: ...ba utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components 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 ...

Page 184: ...r software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 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 J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to ch...

Page 185: ...isplays that supports a monochrome 720x350 text mode megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz 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 carri...

Page 186: ...ay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a computer See also OCR OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storag...

Page 187: ...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 called a pel plug and play A capability with Windows 95 that enables the system to automatically recognise connections of external devices and make the necessa...

Page 188: ...formation See also S video restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press Ctrl Alt Del while the computer is on See also boot resume A feature that lets you turn off the power without first exiting a program and retain your data in RAM When you turn on the computer the screen appears the same as when you turned it off RGB Red g...

Page 189: ... The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make ...

Page 190: ...rough one connector A new development in 1997 this offers significantly improved ease of use and reliability than earlier expansion methods V VGA Video graphics array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as the computer is connected to a power source W Warm dock undock Connecting or dis...

Page 191: ...types 6 3 Battery charger 1 10 8 7 Battery pack 1 2 6 3 additional 1 10 care and use of 6 4 location 2 5 2 6 removing 6 8 replacing 6 8 Battery Pack installing 6 10 Battery packs additional 8 7 Boot mode 3 11 See Power up modes C Cache memory CPU cache 1 2 Certification A 9 Certification agencies B 1 Cleaning the computer 4 5 Computer cleaning 4 5 moving 4 5 Conventions xiv Cooling 1 8 CPU Cache 7...

Page 192: ...ion 5 4 Fn Enter 5 4 Fn F10 arrow mode 5 3 5 6 Fn F11 numeric mode 5 3 5 7 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Front with display closed 2 1 Front with display open 2 7 Function keys 5 2 H Hard disk drive 1 3 automatic power off 1 6 problems 9 9 Heat dispersal 4 6 Hibernation 1 8 6 13 problems 9 14 Hot keys resume mode boot mode 5 5 Hotkeys 1 6 5 4 alarm volume 5 5 display selection 5 5 I Indicator panel 2 9 Indic...

Page 193: ... logon 7 15 user 7 17 user logon 7 15 Password security 7 15 Password service diskette making 7 21 PC card 1 5 location of slots 2 3 PC Card Slot A 5 PC cards installing 8 2 PC Cards removing 8 3 PCMCIA cards 8 2 See PC card Peripheral devices 8 1 Physical Dimensions A 1 Plug and Play 1 5 Pointing device problems 9 11 Port Replicator 1 4 2 2 2 11 connecting 3 6 problems 9 14 using 3 6 Ports A 4 do...

Page 194: ... 8 11 R Real time clock battery 6 4 Reset button location 2 2 Restarting the computer 3 13 Resume 1 8 See also TSETUP and MaxTime See also Power up mode setting Retaining data with power off 6 7 Right side 2 4 Ring indicator power on 1 8 6 15 S Screen See Display and LCD Security lock 1 10 8 12 connecting 8 12 location 2 4 Selecting an operating system 3 11 Self Test 9 4 Serial port See Ports seri...

Page 195: ... keyboard Fn 7 6 Hard disk mode 7 7 I O ports 7 12 modem 7 13 parallel 7 13 serial 7 12 LCD Display Stretch 7 9 memory 7 4 others 7 10 password 7 4 PCI bus 7 14 peripheral 7 6 pointing devices 7 6 Power On Display 7 9 system beep 7 11 Typewriter keys 5 1 U Underside 2 6 Universal Serial Bus port 1 4 USB location 2 2 Using AccuPoint II 4 1 V Video modes E 1 Video RAM 1 2 Volume control See Sound sy...

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