Toshiba PTM70U-00C007 User Manual Download

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User’s Manual

Index-1

Index

AC adaptor, 3-3

additional, 3-27, 3-37
connecting, 1-6

ASCII characters, 5-9

Battery

charging, 6-8
extending life, 6-11
indicator, 2-11, 6-4
location, 2-7
monitoring capacity, 6-9
real time clock, 3-3, 6-6
save mode, 3-6
types, 6-5

Battery charger, 3-28, 3-37
Battery pack, 2-7, 3-2

additional, 3-26
replacing, 6-11

Bluetooth, 3-5, 4-38

Bluetooth Stack for Windows

by Toshiba, 3-8

problems, 8-21
Wireless Optical Mouse with

Bluetooth Technology, 3-36

Wireless Stereo Headset with

Bluetooth Technology, 3-36

Boot Priority, 7-3
Bridge Media slot, 2-3

indicator, 2-11

Cache memory, 3-1
Cleaning the computer, 4-43
Cooling vents, 2-3

DC IN indicator, 2-11, 6-4
Display, 3-4

automatic power off, 3-5
brightness decrease, 5-5
brightness increase, 5-5
controller, B-1
hinge, 2-8
opening, 1-8
screen, 2-9

DLA for TOSHIBA, 3-10, 4-31
Docking port, 2-7
Documentation list, 1-2
DVD Super Multi drive

problems, 8-11
using, 4-20
writing, 4-26

DVD-ROM drive

problems, 8-9
using, 4-20

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

problems, 8-10
using, 4-20
writing, 4-24

Equipment checklist, 1-1
External monitor, 2-6, 3 -30

problems, 8-18

Fingerprint Sensor

location, 2-8
problems, 8-16
using, 4-13

Floppy disk care, 4-32

Summary of Contents for PTM70U-00C007

Page 1: ...User s Manual TECRA M7 ...

Page 2: ...om this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA M7 Portable Personal Computer 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 omi...

Page 3: ...anufactured distributed by Toshiba are connected or implemented To avoid in general EMC problems the following advice should be observed Only CE marked accessories should be connected implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for residential commercial and light industry envi...

Page 4: ...oes 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 requirements cond...

Page 5: ...out recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section The DVD ROM drive DV 28E employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the un...

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

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

Page 8: ...oper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 9: ...the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure MFD SER NO CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER...

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Page 12: ...xii User s Manual ...

Page 13: ... Restarting the computer 1 13 Restoring the preinstalled software 1 13 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 7 Front with the display open 2 8 Operation buttons 2 11 System indicators 2 11 Keyboard indicators 2 12 Optical disc drives 2 13 AC adaptor 2 16 Chapter 3 Features Utilities and Options Features 3 1 Special feature...

Page 14: ... PC Pen and Reserve Pen 4 2 Changing to the Tablet mode 4 7 Changing the screen orientation 4 10 Using Accelerometer Utilities 4 12 Changing to the laptop mode 4 13 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 4 13 Using optical disc drives 4 20 Writing CDs on DVD ROM CD R RW drive 4 24 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 4 26 Media care 4 32 Sound System 4 33 Modem 4 34 Wireless communications 4 37 LAN 4 41...

Page 15: ...s 8 1 Hardware and system checklist 8 3 TOSHIBA support 8 23 Appendix A Specifications Physical Dimensions A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller B 1 Video mode B 1 PowerMizer B 2 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card Specifications C 1 Radio Characteristics C 2 Supported Frequency Sub bands C 3 Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology ...

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Page 17: ...r If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer and carefully read HW Setup BIOS Setup If you are going to install PC cards ...

Page 18: ...this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left S ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presen...

Page 19: ...uate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air con...

Page 20: ...lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in er...

Page 21: ...wer cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug USB floppy disk drive Provided with some models Slice Expansion Battery Provided with some models Tablet PC Pen Reserve Pen Provided with some models Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA The Tablet PC Pen is included in the accessory tray of the product when purc...

Page 22: ...ternet Explorer TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility DVD Video Player RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA DLA for TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Rotation Utility TOSH...

Page 23: ...n 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 virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never format storage media without checking its conte...

Page 24: ...m room When rapid temperature changes are unavoidable leave the computer for around two hours before turning it on to prevent the formation of condensation Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables from the computer before carrying Do not drop the computer or apply excessive impact to it Do not leave the computer in a car or similar environment where it is exposed to direc...

Page 25: ...n may not be recognized if you move the Tablet PC Pen too fast towards the outer edge Please be sure to slide the Tablet PC Pen slowly in areas near the edges of the screen Use the Tablet PC Pen in the areas enclosed by the dotted line as shown in the following figure Use area of a Tablet PC Pen Do not block the vent of the computer when holding it If you continue to expose your skin to the hot ai...

Page 26: ...ric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables 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 ...

Page 27: ...C adaptor 3 pin plug 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back 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 Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set of the above may be bundled DC IN 15V jack ...

Page 28: ...ribes how to turn on the power The Power button LED indicates the status Refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Display latch LCD display panel After you turn on the power for the first ti...

Page 29: ... and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a storage media 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or floppy disk 3 Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off Power button Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display careful...

Page 30: ...s in the TOSHIBA Power Saver To restore operation from Standby Mode slide the power button or press any key The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby To prevent the ...

Page 31: ...tatic electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for detai...

Page 32: ...when you slide the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Click start and open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate tab in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Setup Actions...

Page 33: ...wer on again by sliding the power button Restoring the preinstalled software If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below 1 Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical disc drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In ...

Page 34: ...be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools Utilities folder C TOOLSCD contains drivers and applications which are included with your computer system If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way you can reinstall most of the components from this folder Create a copy of this folder to an external media for more convenience ...

Page 35: ...tion Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 1 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G Click the 1 Display latch System indicators Wirelesscommunication switch Volume control Microphone jack Headphone jack Microphone System indicators These LEDs let you monito...

Page 36: ...functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Microphone The built in microphone let you record sound into your applications Refer to the Sound System section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection o...

Page 37: ...a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 port The Universal Serial Bus port is on the left side The port comply with the USB 2 0 standard Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the USB connectors Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulti...

Page 38: ...nd paper clips out of the PC Card slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Tablet PC Pen Optical disc drive Tablet PC Pen slot Universal Serial bus USB 2 0 port Tablet PC Pen slot The Tablet PC Pen slot provides storage for the Tablet PC Pen Tablet PC Pen The Tablet PC Pen is stored within the right side of the compu...

Page 39: ...ther than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Never ope...

Page 40: ... 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 Link indicator green This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly LAN active indicator orange This indicator glows orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the LAN Universal Serial Bus US...

Page 41: ...connection Docking port This port enables connection of an optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator and a Slice Expansion Battery described in Chapter 3 Features Utilities and Options Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry A plastic shutter protects the connector Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor ...

Page 42: ...ck refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Reserve Pen The Reserve Pen is contained in the recess on the underside of the battery pack and enables data entry directly through display screen in addition to the main Tablet PC Pen Refer to the Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Display screen Touch Pad control buttons TOSHIBA Presentation button TOSHIBA ...

Page 43: ...h Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Touch Pad control buttons Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Keyboard 84 keys or 85 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Power button Slide the power bu...

Page 44: ...ows XP only Pressing this button again changes to single display mode on the internal monitor only You can specify the function of the TOSHIBA Presentation button in the TOSHIBA Controls properties Fingerprint Sensor This sensor enables you to enroll and recognize a fingerprint For detailed information on Fingerprint Sensor refer to Chapter 4 Using the Fingerprint Sensor LCD Sensor switch This swi...

Page 45: ...nged only by administrator Application 2 Bridge Media The Bridge Media indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the Bridge media slot DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes orange Power The Power indicator glows green when the compute...

Page 46: ...tor shows the condition of the charge of a Slice Expansion Battery Green means fully charged and orange means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in Hard Disk Drive Wireless communication The Wireless communication indicator glows when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on All models a...

Page 47: ...actured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Numeric mode indicator Arrow mode indicator Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode Yo...

Page 48: ...annot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats DVD ROM drive The drive supports the formats CD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CDTM single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA and Addressing Method 2 DVD ROM CD R RW drive The drive supports the forma...

Page 49: ... The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the o...

Page 50: ...del a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set of the above may be bundled Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug 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 conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adapt...

Page 51: ...ility This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel processors Intel Core Duo Processor which incorporates a 2MB level2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Intel Core Solo Processor which incorporates a 2MB level2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technolo...

Page 52: ...y slots for a maximum of 2 048 MB system memory Video RAM There are two different types of graphics controllers The Video RAM specifications will differ depending on the type of graphics controller used in the computer Intel internal graphics system model Up to 128MB of main system memory may be allocated to this graphics controller for use as Video memory nVIDIA Quadro NVS 110M model This graphic...

Page 53: ...from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Hard disk drive Available in three sizes 80 0 billion bytes 74 53 GB 100 0 billion bytes 93 16 GB 120 0 billion bytes 111 79 GB Part of the space in the hard disk drive is reserved as administration space Legal Foo...

Page 54: ...ootnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G Click the 7 Sound system The Windows sound system compatible sound system provides output to internal speakers and input from one internal microphone as well as supports jacks for an external microphone and headphones Modem...

Page 55: ...Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B or G Legal Footnote Wireless LAN 8 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix G Click the 8 Hot keys Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration di...

Page 56: ...lectronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity by using the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Panel power on off This feature turns power to the computer off when t...

Page 57: ...te head to a safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by head to disk contact Refer to 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 Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The con...

Page 58: ...ion device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Fingerprint feature enables you to Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving e g standby mode Authentication of the U...

Page 59: ...the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic information on the computer s configuration and allows some of the built in devices functionality to be tested To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Mobile Extensi...

Page 60: ...well as change the display resolution on that device Press the Fn F5 Hot key to change the active display device and press the Fn Space Hot key to change the display resolution TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility allows you to format an SD memory card by the SD standard format CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility allows you to configure the read speed of ...

Page 61: ...r TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility If a Windows password has been set you can logon to the operating system by entering a handwriting signature into the dialog box using the Tablet PC Pen when prompted TOSHIBA Rotation Utility This utility controls the screen orientation setting for both PC mode and Tablet mode You can set four types of orientation setting Primary landscape Primary portrai...

Page 62: ...lled The slot supports 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission Inserting a PC card Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 ...

Page 63: ...teps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to PC card and click 3 Press the PC card eject button to extend it 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Grasp the PC card and draw it out Removing the PC card PC card PC card slot If the PC card is not inserted all the way the eject button may not cause it to pop out sufficiently to allows it to b...

Page 64: ...ard partially inserted in the slot Press the card until you hear it click into place Memory card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data Memory cards are consumable items so make sure you back up important data Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy Do not remove an SD card while read write is ...

Page 65: ...ardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury SD card Bridge ...

Page 66: ...he computer s power If you remove the SD card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD card you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to pre...

Page 67: ...ick Memory Stick Pro The computer is equipped with a Bridge media slot that can accommodate Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro flash memory cards with various memory capacities Memory Stick let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use Memory Stick technology Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data To write...

Page 68: ... The xD picture card let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras that use xD picture card flash memory Memory Stick Bridge media slot Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the Memory Stick you may lose data or dama...

Page 69: ...ransfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use MultiMediaCard flash memory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features xD picture card Bridge media slot Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the xD picture card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the xD picture card or turn off the power wh...

Page 70: ...and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Removing a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device You may not use the re...

Page 71: ...made of materials that generate static electricity When you install or remove a memory module ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions as you can damage the computer and or the module and you risk losing data a The computer is turned on b The compu...

Page 72: ...re the same for installing either module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Refer to the Turning on the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power a...

Page 73: ... you move the keyboard forward do not touch the keys Doing so could cause misalignment Hold the keyboard by the sides and lay it gently on the palm rest The keyboard is connected to the computer by a keyboard ribbon cable Be careful not to apply tension to this cable when you lift up the keyboard Do not try to disconnect this cable Screws Screws Memory module cover Do not touch the connectors on t...

Page 74: ...lace Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot Installing the memory module 11 Screw in the two screws and replace the memory module cover Seating the memory module cover The slot A is reserved for main memory Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one card is installed use the slot A Slot B Slot A Screws Memory module cover ...

Page 75: ...sure the added memory is recognized Click start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and select the System icon Open System Properties window and click General tab Removing a memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 2 Remove AC adaptor...

Page 76: ...ction 8 Install the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 9 Turn your computer over Battery Pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Mo...

Page 77: ...onnect the Slice Expansion Battery to the computer 1 Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Lay the computer upside down 3 Remove the protective cap from the Slice Expansion Battery 4 Open the latches on the Slice Expansion Battery 1 5 Fit the battery s tab into the groove on the underside of the computer 2 6 Connect the battery s connector to the docking port 3 7 Cl...

Page 78: ...on of the arrows 1 6 Lift off the Slice Expansion Battery 2 Removing the Slice Expansion Battery 7 Be sure to replace the protective cap before storing the Slice Expansion Battery Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two battery packs lithium ion USB FDD Kit The USB floppy di...

Page 79: ...n on the Task Bar 3 Click USB floppy disk drive device that you want remove 4 Pull the floppy disk drive s USB connector out of the computer s USB port Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB connector USB port If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it will take about ...

Page 80: ...e left and right hand side Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your computer if the display device...

Page 81: ...ter Connecting the TV adaptor cable to the S Video out port 2 Connect the TV adaptor cable s S Video plug to the S Video out port on the TV 3 Press the TOSHIBA Assist button You can use the hot keys Fn F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard To use TV OUT function by TOSHIBA Assist button it is necessary to change the settings of TOSHIBA Assist button in advance To open TOS...

Page 82: ...e computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below nVIDIA Quadro NVS 110M model a Click start and click Control Panel b Click Appearance and Themes and click the Display to open the Display Properties window c Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button d Click the Quadro NVS 110M tab click Device Settings and click Select TV format e Select Advanced and select TV Set...

Page 83: ...ter There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE13...

Page 84: ...hen you use i LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Da...

Page 85: ...d cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures You must connect the AC adaptor before you connect to a TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator When a TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator is connected to the computer you can not use the following computer s ports LAN jack and External monitor port When connecting an AC Adaptor to the TOSHIBA Express Port Rep...

Page 86: ...uetooth Technology The Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset provides stereo headphones that are compatible with the Bluetooth wireless standard Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer and optional TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator The computer has a security lo...

Page 87: ...aptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you Battery Pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement Slice Expansion Battery This battery pack increases your computer s operating time when a main battery pack is also installed It is connectable to the Docking Port of the computer Battery Charger The battery charge...

Page 88: ... to be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment Wireless Optical Mouse with Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth Wireless Mouse is an optical mouse that is compatible with the Bluetooth wireless standard Wireless Stereo Headset with Bluetooth Technology The Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset provides stereo headphones that are compatible with the Bluetooth wireless standard ...

Page 89: ...your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using T...

Page 90: ...erve Pen right You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material Eraser button You can use this button as an eraser when using a graphics software application Text based software applicati...

Page 91: ...conds Avoid water entering the Tablet PC Pen or condensation forming within it as either condition will cause a malfunction Do not disassemble the Tablet PC Pen It causes maladjustment or short life Do not stain the Tablet PC Pen with cosmetics or chemicals as this will cause a deterioration in appearance Use a glass wiping cloth or dry cloth to clean the Tablet PC Pen Do not use volatile liquids ...

Page 92: ... it from the Tablet PC Pen slot Inserting the Tablet PC Pen The Tablet PC Pen is included in the accessory tray when purchased Remove the Tablet PC Pen from the carton and install it to the computer as follows 1 The Tablet PC Pen and the Reserve Pen are different in shape Inserting the Tablet PC Pen Tablet PC Pen Tablet PC Pen slot The Tablet PC Pen and the Reserve Pen are different in shape Do no...

Page 93: ...ch the tip of the Tablet PC Pen to the display screen and hold it there to display a pop up menu or other action Press and hold is similar to clicking the right touch pad control button Drag Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen Without lifting the Tablet PC Pen drag it across the screen to select text or objects Drag and drop Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen to select an object Without lifti...

Page 94: ...cult to pull out Replace the pen point with a refill before it becomes too short to remove It is recommended that you keep another pen set as a spare You can buy replacement pen sets from your TOSHIBA authorized dealer Do not continue to use a broken pen tip as this may result in scratching of the LCD display panel When the pen tip breaks replace it with one of the refills delivered with the Table...

Page 95: ...ng the Reserve Pen 3 Reinstall the battery pack Changing to the Tablet mode To change from laptop mode to the Tablet mode follow the instructions below Changing to the Tablet mode 1 Pen holder Reserve Pen Refer to the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information on how to remove and reinstall the battery pack ...

Page 96: ...h an excessive force will damage the panel and the computer To change from Laptop Mode to Tablet Mode you must rotate the display panel 180 degrees clockwise Tablet mode icon Turn the LCD display panel to the direction indicated by the Tablet mode icon To change from Tablet Mode to Laptop Mode you must rotate the display panel 180 degrees counter clockwise Laptop mode icon Turn the LCD display pan...

Page 97: ... the LCD display panel slowly with display surface facing upwards Changing to the Tablet mode 3 5 Insert the display latch in the slit 6 Press the LCD display panel downward softly Changing to the Tablet mode 4 Display latch Display latch Slit ...

Page 98: ...Primary landscape 3D game software 3D screen saver Playback of a motion picture as would be the case using DVD Video playback on the computer connected to an external DVD ROM Drive The screen cannot automatically rotate in the following cases You should first quit the running application and then rotate the screen Running of an application that changes the screen resolution dynamically such as a g...

Page 99: ...gle using Cross Function Button and then press the Cross Function Button Method 3 Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar 1 Right click Change tablet and pen settings icon in the Task Bar Click Change screen orientation from the menu The screen orientation is set to change in the following order when purchased Do not play 3D game software or replay DVD Video in a display mode other than Pri...

Page 100: ... TOSHIBA Tablet PC TOSHIBA Rotation Utility When you shake the computer Do not shake the computer too strongly as this may cause the computer to be dropped or hit those people or items around you Avoid using the computer in crowded places e g in commuter trains or in busy streets This may cause injury to children or adults or damage to the computer When the TOSHIBA HDD protection function is turne...

Page 101: ...hrough IE Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving e g standby mode Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password when booting up the computer Power on Security Single Sign on feature How to Swipe the Finger Using the f...

Page 102: ... touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor When fingerprint reading is not successful There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowl...

Page 103: ...ity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet fin...

Page 104: ...tee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility If Windows...

Page 105: ...ed Confirm the message and click Next 6 The Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping your finger and when you have finished practicing swiping your finger click Next 7 The User s Fingers screen is displayed Based on the illustration select the finger to be recognized and then click Next Previously enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks The fingerprint being enroll...

Page 106: ...his will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for three consecutive tries To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal A warning message will b...

Page 107: ...t allows the user to complete the authentication for both the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD Hard Disk Drive Password and logging onto Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and this Fingerprint Single Sign on Feature Please use the T...

Page 108: ...mage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility Using optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows If y...

Page 109: ...until it is fully opened Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Inserting a CD DVD Disc tray Laser lens When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the CD DVD however make ...

Page 110: ...lignment Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Do not press the ej...

Page 111: ...disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Manual release with the eject hole 15mm Eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning ...

Page 112: ...Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for the details about the types of writable CD DVD discs Do not turn off the power of the optical disc drive while the computer is accessing the drive If you turn off the power you may lose data When the power of the optical disc...

Page 113: ... write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical disc Do not use cut and paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communi...

Page 114: ...siness interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of impor...

Page 115: ...ICOH Co Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R DL Dual Layer supported model only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DL D...

Page 116: ... data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R DL RW DVD R R DL RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a sm...

Page 117: ...es such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow and DLA for TOSHIBA are not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R R DL RW RAM or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting Change users in the Windows XP operating system Oper...

Page 118: ...ROM DVD Video DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW to CD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to back up a DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have ...

Page 119: ...re performed by DVD RAM Driver Software Even if the DLA Format menu appears when inserting a DVD RAM disc and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer you should use the DVDForm command to format this disc You can run DVDForm by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially Do not use any ...

Page 120: ... similar cleaner Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk You could permanently damage it and lose data 3 Always handle floppy disks with care to prevent the loss of stored data...

Page 121: ...Click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and point to Properties 3 Select Mic Volume and click OK 4 Click Options and select Advanced Controls 5 Click Advanced 6 Check the Microphone Boost checkbox TOSHIBA Mic Effect TOSHIBA Mic Effect provides you with a hands free environment for holding mutual communication via the In...

Page 122: ...Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital lin...

Page 123: ... for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your...

Page 124: ...d cause a PC system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Never operate your PC on AC power during a t...

Page 125: ...evision A B or G Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a 802 11g Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Frequency Channel Selection Revision A 5 GHz Revision B G 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard di...

Page 126: ...s not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth SD card simultaneously Bluetooth w...

Page 127: ...h Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Install When installing the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA software under Windows 2000 or Windows XP please be aware that it is not digitally signed 2 Fax application software There is some fax application software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 3 Multi User On Windows XP the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This me...

Page 128: ...r a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt 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...

Page 129: ...ve an optional 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 1000 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 L...

Page 130: ...AN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub LAN jack LAN connector When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows orange When the comp...

Page 131: ... If a CD DVD is in the drives remove it Also make sure the disc tray is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to fol...

Page 132: ...detected the following message is displayed and the icon in the notification area of the taskbar is changed to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsides the icon returns to the normal state TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Taskbar Icon This function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged The secon...

Page 133: ...F 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used in a mobile environment or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of TOSHIBA HDD Protection which will slow Hard Disk Drive reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of Hard Disk Drive reading an...

Page 134: ...sing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to stand...

Page 135: ...r on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase O o...

Page 136: ...ced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard 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 th...

Page 137: ...ck 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 Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press ...

Page 138: ... You can also change this setting through the Profile options in TOSHIBA Power Saver Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters the Standby Mode Before entering Standby a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be displayed in the future if you click the check box Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters the Hibernation Mode Before entering Hibern...

Page 139: ...in TOSHIBA Power Saver Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed To...

Page 140: ...the functions press the Tab key while holding down the Fn key The chosen function is executed when the Fn Tab keys are released TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding do...

Page 141: ...r s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and pa...

Page 142: ... will operate as if the overlay was off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used ove...

Page 143: ...rating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Rele...

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Page 145: ...us are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Main Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery green DC IN green No charge LED Battery green DC IN green Main Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charg...

Page 146: ...orange DC IN green Quick charge 2 LED 2nd battery orange DC IN green No 2nd battery installed Operates No charge LED 2nd battery off DC IN green No charge LED 2nd battery off DC IN green AC adaptor not connected Main battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Main battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes orange DC IN o...

Page 147: ...hut down until the charge in both batteries is exhausted 4 When no Slice Expansion battery is installed 5 When no main battery is installed Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor not connected 2nd battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED 2nd battery off DC IN off 2nd battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED 2nd battery flashes orange DC IN off 2nd ba...

Page 148: ...aptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pa...

Page 149: ...eing supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby Mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed...

Page 150: ...loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power S RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the Real Time Clock settings by pressing the F1 key Refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for detail Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is sto...

Page 151: ...d the battery life might be shortened Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data will be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Neve...

Page 152: ...proximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pa...

Page 153: ...r and the AC adaptor into power outlet 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the ba...

Page 154: ...gin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make su...

Page 155: ...ed when it reaches the end of its operating life You might also replace 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 pack To remove a discharged battery pack follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s powe...

Page 156: ... removal 2 then slide out the battery pack Releasing the battery pack 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD indicator to go out Do not touch the battery r...

Page 157: ... To start the utility point to or click the following items start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities Password Utility The User Password dialog box contains two main fields User Password and User Token User authentication may be required to validate user rights when using TOSHIBA Password Utility to delete or change passwords or create tokens etc Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the...

Page 158: ...he password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character ...

Page 159: ...ogs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password execute the file TOSPU EXE The file is located at C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWTool TOSPU EXE This utility lets you do the following Register delete or change the Supervisor Password Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token Specify restrictions for general users When you format an SD Memory card all data will be de...

Page 160: ... authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer Log on with the Tablet PC Pen when in Tablet mode Refer to Tablet mode section in this chapter Enter the password manually To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapt...

Page 161: ...e computer off in boot mode Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk drive Standby Data is maintained in the computer s memory Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Standby Mode and Hibernation Mode within TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby Mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for d...

Page 162: ...rned on in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode in Windows If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s LCD display panel until the shut down process has been comp...

Page 163: ...click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts ...

Page 164: ...gs About Display the HW Setup version Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if the external monitor is connected If the connected external monitor does not support the computer s current video ...

Page 165: ...D FDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM 2 and LAN Default FDD HDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order floppy disk drive 1 HDD CD ROM 2 and LAN HDD CD ROM LAN FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and floppy disk drive 1 FDD CD ROM LAN HDD The computer...

Page 166: ... Password and a User Password are set the following should be noted The boot device menu will appear when you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device menu will not appear when you use the User Password to start the computer and the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot...

Page 167: ...only when the computer is in Standby Mode Built in HDD USB Default The priority is set as Built in HDD USB USB Built in HDD The priority is set as USB Built in HDD If a boot command is not found on the first detected HDD the system will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command Some modules may not be displayed Network Boot Protocol is not d...

Page 168: ...is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed Enabled Enables W...

Page 169: ...tion Use this option to enable or disable USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB floppy disk drive by setting the USB FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disa...

Page 170: ... saved and the BIOS setup program ends The computer may reboot depending on the settings that were modified Notes before using the BIOS Setup In most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth If you make changes to the configuration through...

Page 171: ...ws one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology Enhanced C States This feature enables or disables the Enhanced C States This option is displayed only on models with an Intel Core Duo processor Enabled Enables Core Multi Processing functions De...

Page 172: ...tion is carried out the TPM configuration settings are erased such that the encrypted data can no longer be decrypted and the files can no longer be read Please backup or delete the data as necessary before carrying out this operation The operating procedure is as follows 1 Move the cursor to the Clear TPM Owner setting and press the Space key or BkSp key 2 A message is displayed Press the Y E S a...

Page 173: ...ing TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Device Manager etc When using TPM please install the Infineon TPM Installation Guide from the TOSHIBA Application Installer Please ensure that the user reads the Infineon TPM Installation Guide as it contains usage information and notes on using TPM Disabled The Diagnostic test is disabled Default Enabled The Diagnostic test is enab...

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Page 175: ...xists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are ...

Page 176: ...your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical disc drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the opera...

Page 177: ...the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshib...

Page 178: ... primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In su...

Page 179: ...icator is flashing green Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal system Please contact your dealer Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer DC IN indicator does not glow green 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 damaged replace it If the terminals ar...

Page 180: ...cohol 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 let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the en...

Page 181: ...up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press End key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Problem Procedure Cannot enter password Refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the numeric keypad overlay i...

Page 182: ...tware s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive or a CD ROM is in the optical disc drive Remove any floppy disk and or CD ROM and check the Boot priority Refer to the Boot Priority section ...

Page 183: ...reign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Ch...

Page 184: ...e any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s document...

Page 185: ...lems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the Optical Drive Power icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It s...

Page 186: ...d 2 Recordable DVD DVD R R DL DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run correctly but oth...

Page 187: ...the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation You cannot write to an SD memory card Make sure the card is not write protected You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the SD memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro error occurs Reseat the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro to m...

Page 188: ...re the target file is on the xD picture card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure MultiMediaCard error occurs Reseat the MultiMediaCard to make sure it is firmly connected Check the MultiMediaCard s documentation You cannot write to an MultiMediaCard Make sure the MultiMediaCard is not write protected You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on ...

Page 189: ...ick the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click start and open the Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Mouse icon 4 Click the Advanced tab 5 Click the Advanced feature settings button 6 Click T...

Page 190: ...lick Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentation for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful Try again using the corr...

Page 191: ...n item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure If there is a memory malfunction the power LED flashes on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways If there is only an error in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then green If there is only an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then green twice If there is an error in Slot A ...

Page 192: ...o not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer Annoying sound is heard You may be experiencing feedback Refer to Sound System in Chapter 4 Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer 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 ...

Page 193: ...ter off into Standby Mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device the next time is switched on Problem Procedure i LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Pane...

Page 194: ...r 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 communications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to Appendix C Wireless LAN Character display becomes garbled during a communication sess...

Page 195: ... function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access Bluetooth device Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Make sure the B...

Page 196: ...ease contact your local government If your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include Selecting Delete for a target file Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin Reformatting the media Reinstalling an operating system from the recover...

Page 197: ...eview troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information an...

Page 198: ...8 24 User s Manual Troubleshooting ...

Page 199: ...348 w 260 d 39 9 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body 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 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum ...

Page 200: ...ons Communication system Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter Former CCITT V 21 ch2 Communication speed Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16 800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33 600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000...

Page 201: ...rk control unit NCU Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis Power supply 3 3V supplied by computer ...

Page 202: ...A 4 User s Manual Specifications ...

Page 203: ...m number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode Video mode Video mode settings are configured via the Display Properties dialog To open the Display Properties dialog click on the start button select Control Panel and from the Control Panel click on Appearance and Themes and then click on Display and when the...

Page 204: ...nce select the menu options shown below Display Property Settings Advanced Quadro NVS 110M tab Quadro NVS 110M button nView Display Settings PowerMizer The graphics processor offers three options Maximum Power Savings Balanced and Maximum Performance in each of the AC power mode and battery power mode Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA Quadro NVS 110M The PowerMizer function is only available in nVIDIA ...

Page 205: ...ity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Data Rate Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11g 11b g 11a b g combo type Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b ...

Page 206: ...signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Refer to...

Page 207: ...n 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 switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to p...

Page 208: ...ets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825 ...

Page 209: ... any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group ...

Page 210: ...ce while you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba c...

Page 211: ...lding or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organi...

Page 212: ...ce with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the fo...

Page 213: ...reen and this device has been tested as portable device as defined in Section 2 1093 of FCC rules when the LCD screen is rotated 180 degree and covered the keyboard area In addition Bluetooth has been tested with Wireless LAN transceiver for co location requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The installer ...

Page 214: ...D 6 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ...

Page 215: ...pecifications Certification agencies Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMK...

Page 216: ...n must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must 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 The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe CSA approved Approved by the appropriate agency AS approved UL approved BS approved...

Page 217: ...rd from the supervisor tab in TOSHIBA Password Utility and set the password on the dialog screen that appears Then click on the Set button in TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer Take the following action if the set limit is exceeded If the Supervisor Password is registered but the User Password is not enter the Supervisor Password to boot up the computer If both the Supervisor Password and the Use...

Page 218: ...F 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer ...

Page 219: ... not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis CPU 2 Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnotes CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia comp...

Page 220: ...system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memo...

Page 221: ...ted on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU 7 Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery powe...

Page 222: ...G 4 User s Manual Legal Footnotes ...

Page 223: ... address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from bei...

Page 224: ...ical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite A50 Model number e g PSA50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Year Month Day ...

Page 225: ...al oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digita...

Page 226: ...Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refer...

Page 227: ...not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers ...

Page 228: ...here one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compac...

Page 229: ...quence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware 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 CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission s...

Page 230: ...ication Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written ...

Page 231: ... buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint f...

Page 232: ...mputer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components I icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or i...

Page 233: ...ly connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted c...

Page 234: ...er telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functio...

Page 235: ... of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest ar...

Page 236: ...High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ...

Page 237: ... disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of li...

Page 238: ...rning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure ...

Page 239: ...t with Bluetooth Technology 3 36 Boot Priority 7 3 Bridge Media slot 2 3 indicator 2 11 C Cache memory 3 1 Cleaning the computer 4 43 Cooling vents 2 3 D DC IN indicator 2 11 6 4 Display 3 4 automatic power off 3 5 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 5 controller B 1 hinge 2 8 opening 1 8 screen 2 9 DLA for TOSHIBA 3 10 4 31 Docking port 2 7 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Super Multi drive p...

Page 240: ...12 Heat dispersal 3 6 4 46 Hibernation 3 7 5 4 Hot keys 3 5 display selection 5 4 instant security 5 4 Internal LCD screen brightness decrease 5 5 Internal LCD screen brightness increase 5 5 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 3 standby 5 4 wireless setting 5 5 HW Setup 3 8 accessing 7 1 Boot priority 7 3 CPU 7 6 device config 7 7 display 7 2 general 7 2 keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 6 USB 7 7 window 7 1 I i LI...

Page 241: ...roblems 8 7 starting the computer by 6 16 Supervisor 6 15 user 6 13 PC card 3 12 inserting 3 12 location of slot 2 3 problems 8 13 removing 3 13 Pointing Device Reserve Pen 4 2 Tablet PC Pen 4 2 Touch Pad 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad control buttons 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad location 2 8 using 4 1 Power button location 2 8 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 1 11 indicators 6 4 panel on off 3 6 6 18 shut down mode boot ...

Page 242: ... pack 3 37 6 6 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 Enter 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 4 33 headphone jack 2 2 microphone 2 2 microphone jack 2 2 mute hot keys 5 3 problems 8 18 Stereo speakers 2 9 volume control 2 2 Standby 3 7 setting 1 10 System automatic 3 6 T TOSHIBA Assist 3 9 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 3 9 TOSHIBA Controls 3 8 TOSHIBA Express Port Replicator 3 35 3 37 TOSHIBA HDD Prot...

Page 243: ...User s Manual Index 5 Index X xD picture card 3 18 inserting 3 19 removing 3 19 ...

Page 244: ...Index 6 User s Manual Index ...

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