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2nd battery

• Operates

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fully

• No charge

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charged

• LED: 2nd battery green

DC IN green

2nd battery

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partially

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DC IN green

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DC IN green

• Operates

• No charge

2nd battery

• No charge

• LED: 2nd battery off

installed

• LED: 2nd battery off

DC IN green

Main battery

• Operates

adaptor

charge is

• LED: Battery off

not

above low

DC IN off

connected

battery

trigger point

Main battery

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charge is

• LED: Battery

below low

flashes orange

battery

DC IN off

trigger point

Main battery

Computer shuts down *

charge is

exhausted

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main battery

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installed

DC IN off

Summary of Contents for Satellite 5200 Series

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA Satellite 5200 Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...yrightownerisaviolationofcopyright orauthor srightsandissubjecttocivildamagesorcriminalaction Pleasecomplywithcopyrightlawsinmakinganyreproductionfromthis manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Satellite 5200 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production Howeve...

Page 3: ...gainst harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...

Page 4: ...h part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followingtwoconditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBAAmericaInformationSystems Inc 9740IrvineBoulevard Irvine California92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EUDeclarationofConformity TOSHIBA decla...

Page 5: ...d 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 require mentsconditionalinEG201121 Germany ATAABAN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAABAN005 AN006andGR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAABAN00...

Page 6: ...edials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunica tionsEquipment A00 0940JP Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and...

Page 7: ...ive you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immedi ately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discon tinue service When practical they will notif...

Page 8: ...ing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a...

Page 9: ...a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compli ance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Australia The use of other country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the comman...

Page 10: ...uisance to other Telecom customers SomeparametersrequiredforcompliancewithTelecom sPTCSpecifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliancewithTelecomSpecifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call ...

Page 11: ...is modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Numbertobedialed 0123456789 Numbertoprogramintocomputer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as f...

Page 12: ... of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and colour on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the salesliterature asrequi...

Page 13: ...thorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J 130KMT Manufactured by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co Ltd 1 6...

Page 14: ...te Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling APPARATETBO...

Page 15: ...äkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä CAUTION USEOFCONTROLSOR ADJUSTMENTSORPERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURESOTHERTHANTHOSE SPECIFIEDINTHEOWNER SMANUAL MAYRESULTINHAZARDOUSRADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIEVERWENDUNGVON ANDERENSTEURUNGENODER EINSTELLUNGENODERDAS DURCHFÜHRENVONANDEREN VORGÄNGENALSINDER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGBESCHRIEBEN KÖNNENGEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONENZURFOLGE HABEN ...

Page 16: ...ct an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Manufac...

Page 17: ...te Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling APPARATETBO...

Page 18: ...äkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä CAUTION USEOFCONTROLSOR ADJUSTMENTSORPERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURESOTHERTHANTHOSE SPECIFIEDINTHEOWNER SMANUAL MAYRESULTINHAZARDOUSRADIA TIONEXPOSURE VORSICHT DIEVERWENDUNGVON ANDERENSTEURUNGENODER EINSTELLUNGENODERDAS DURCHFÜHRENVONANDEREN VORGÄNGENALSINDER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBENKÖNNENGEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONENZURFOLGE HABEN ...

Page 19: ...n autho rized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Manufactur...

Page 20: ...te Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig stråling APPARATETBO...

Page 21: ...äkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä CAUTION USEOFCONTROLSORADJUST MENTSORPERFORMANCEOFPROCE DURESOTHERTHANTHOSESPECIFIEDIN THEOWNER SMANUALMAYRESULTIN HAZARDOUSRADIATIONEXPOSURE VORSICHT DIEVERWENDUNGVON ANDERENSTEURUNGENODER EINSTELLUNGENODERDAS DURCHFÜHRENVONANDEREN VORGÄNGENALSINDER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGBESCHRIEBEN KÖNNENGEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONENZURFOLGE HABEN ...

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Page 23: ...l Precautions Stress injury xxxv Heat injury xxxv Pressure or impact damage xxxv PC card overheating xxxvi Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 Hardware 1 1 Software 1 1 Documentation 1 2 Features 1 2 Special features 1 7 Utilities 1 9 Options 1 11 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 7 ...

Page 24: ...dia adaptor 2 19 Weight saver 2 20 TOSHIBA Remote Control 2 21 On Off control 2 21 System controls 2 21 Volume controls 2 22 Cursor controls 2 22 DVD controls 2 22 AC adaptor 2 23 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3 1 General conditions 3 2 Placement of the computer 3 2 Seating and posture 3 3 Lighting 3 4 Work habits 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 5 Opening the display 3 6 Tur...

Page 25: ...es 4 8 Loading disks 4 9 Removing disks 4 11 Sub LCD 4 13 Mode 4 13 Status 4 14 Battery charge level 4 14 Audio Video controls 4 14 Mode Control button 4 15 Controls for CD DVD and Digital Audiol 4 15 Next and previous buttons 4 16 Play Pause and Stop buttons 4 16 Writing CDs 4 17 Before writing or rewriting 4 17 When writing or rewriting 4 18 Media care 4 18 CD DVDs 4 19 Diskettes 4 19 Using the ...

Page 26: ...function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 Hotkeys 5 4 Fn Sticky key 5 7 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 5 7 Turning on the overlays 5 7 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 Temporarily changing modes 5 9 Generating ASCII characters 5 9 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions ...

Page 27: ...dows utilities 6 16 Hotkeys 6 16 Panel power off 6 16 System Auto Off 6 16 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 7 1 HW Setup window 7 2 Supervisor password 7 8 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC cards 8 2 Installing a PC card 8 2 Removing a PC card 8 3 SD cards 8 4 Installing an SD card 8 4 Removing an SD card 8 5 SD card care 8 5 Memory expansion 8 6 Installing memory modul...

Page 28: ...utions 8 22 Connecting 8 23 Disconnecting 8 23 Security lock 8 24 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Preliminary checklist 9 1 Analyzing the problem 9 2 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 System start up 9 3 Self test 9 4 Power 9 4 Password 9 7 Keyboard 9 7 LCD panel 9 7 Hard disk drive 9 8 DVD ROM drive 9 9 CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 10 Diskette drive 9 11 SD card 9 12 PC card 9 12 I...

Page 29: ... 21 Before you call 9 21 Where to write 9 21 Appendixes Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C AT Commands C 1 Appendix D S registers D 1 Appendix E V 90 E 1 Appendix F Internal Modem Guide F 1 Appendix G Wireless LAN G 1 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors H 1 Glossary Index ...

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Page 31: ...me 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 computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords Manual contents This manual is composed of nine chapters eight appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 Introduction is an overview of the computer s feat...

Page 32: ...d in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also define...

Page 33: ...text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A ca...

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

Page 36: ...ard overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time ...

Page 37: ...ng materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Satellite5200SeriesPortablePersonalComputer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USBdiskettedrive Providedwithsomemodels Modular cable TV adaptor cable TOSHIBARemoteControl Providedwithsomemodels LithiumCR2025battery ProvidedonlywithTOSHIBARemoteControlmodels TOSHIBAStyleBayweightsavermodule Software The follow...

Page 38: ...e minimumweight lowpowerusage andhighreliability Thiscomputerincorpo rates the following features and benefits Processor Built in The computer is equipped with an Intel processor which incorporates a math co processor a 20 KB level 1 cache memory and a 512 KB level 2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology 1 70GHz MobileIntel Pentium 4processor1 70GHz M 1 80GHz MobileInte...

Page 39: ...illionbytes 55 89GB 60 0billionbytes USBdiskettedrive Accommodateseither31 2 1 44 megabyteor720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to a USB port NOTE Computers in this series can be configured with two optical media drives One fixed drive is standard and an addtional drive can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay The available optical media drives are described below DVD ROMdrive Somemodelsareequippe...

Page 40: ...rmatsastheDVD ROMdrive Display The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 15 0 TFT screen 16 M colors with one of the following resolutions XGA 1024horizontalx768verticalpixels SXGA 1400horizontalx1050verticalpixels UXGA 1600horizontalx1200verticalpixels Graphicscontroller A12...

Page 41: ...Mbps 115 2kbps 57 6kbps 38 4kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible externaldevices Slots PCcard The PC card slot accommodates one 5 mm Type II card SDcard This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SDcardflash memory Multimedia Sound system It incorporates a Wave Table Synthesizer for advanced sou...

Page 42: ... are connected the output is analog Microphonejack A3 5mmminimicrophonejackenablesconnectionofa three conductorminijackformonauralmicrophoneinput Line injack A standard 3 5 mm mini line in jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio input Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 Refer to Appendix E The speed of data transfe...

Page 43: ...nables hot docking of modules when you are using a plug and play operating system Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Software Standard Windows XP operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard disk Plug and Play When you connect an external device to the computer Plug and Play capability...

Page 44: ...ystem in Standby Hibernation standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernate item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Keypad overlay A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section...

Page 45: ...lly activates cooling procedures Refer to the Heat dispersal section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details on setting the options for cooling methods Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning ...

Page 46: ...n the Sub LCD TOSHIBARemoteControl Enable disablethe TOSHIBARemoteControlfunction TOSHIBAConsole TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button Fn esse This Windows program lets you define your own short cut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utili...

Page 47: ...SHIBAStyleBaymoduleswhilethe computer is on To activate the utility select TOSHIBA MobileExtension fromTOSHIBAConsole Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memoryexpansion A256or512MBmemorymodulecaneasilybeinstalledin the computer Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your T...

Page 48: ...to the Features section for details TOSHIBAStyleBay An adaptor lets you install an optional HDD described HDD adaptor in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Harddiskdrive You can increase your computer s data storage capacity withanadditional60billionbytes 55 89GB harddisk driveintheTOSHIBAStyleBayHDDadaptor TOSHIBAStyleBay The secondary battery increases your computer s battery 2nd battery pack power and ...

Page 49: ...rt is compatible with Infrared Data Associa tion IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 15Mbps 115 2kbps 57 6kbps 38 4kbps 19 2kbpsor 9 6kbpsdatatransferwithIrDA1 1compatibleexternal devices Remote This port receives signals from the TOSHIBA Remote Controlport Control Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and subwoofer or the stereo headphones Mode Cont...

Page 50: ... of various computer indicators functions Details are given in the Indicators section Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer A single cover protects the external monitor SD card indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD card slot SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices This slot lets...

Page 51: ... Serial Bus ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables USB2 0 ports data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry NOTE Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute proper...

Page 52: ...an damage the computer s circuitry TOSHIBA Style Bay ADVD ROMdrive CD RW DVD ROMdrive TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack or Bridge media adaptor can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay A weight saver can be installed when there is no module i LINK IEEE1394 Connect an external device such as a digital video camera port to this port for high speed data transfer Univer...

Page 53: ... device for audio input Video out and Plug a mini jack TV adaptor cable into this jack for both Line out jack line out and video out The TV adaptor cable carries video as well as audio data for left and right speakers Use the TV button to turn on and off the TV display Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large ob...

Page 54: ...rnal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele phone line CAUTIONS 1 In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Coolingvents These vents provide an outlet for air pulled through th...

Page 55: ...ery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery release Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal latch Memory module This cover protects two memory module sockets One or cover two modules are preinstalled Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devi...

Page 56: ... cPad model computer with the display open To open the display push the display latch on the front of the display and lift up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Figure 2 6 The front of the cPad model with the display open Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles CPAD CONTROL BUTTONS DISPLAY SCREEN STEREO SPEAKER LEFT STEREO SPEAKER RIGHT INTE...

Page 57: ...button Press this button to launch an Internet browser If the computer s power is off you can press this button to turn on the computer s power and launch the browser automati cally in one step cPad A cPad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the cPad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics cPad contol Control buttons below the cPad let y...

Page 58: ...e cPad model section Figure 2 7 The front of the TouchPad model with the display open TouchPad A TouchPad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the TouchPad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics TouchPad Control buttons below the TouchPad let you select menu controlbuttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen...

Page 59: ...econd on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power UpModes Fixed HDD ODD The Fixed HDD ODD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk or fixe...

Page 60: ...y lets you enter numbers Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Figure 2 10 CapsLock indicator CapsLock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase 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 ...

Page 61: ...iskettes in this slot Ejectbutton When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal CAUTION Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the disk...

Page 62: ... ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text PhotoCD single multi session CD ROMMode1 Mode2 CD ROMXAMode2 Form1 Form2 EnhancedCD CD EXTRA CD G AudioCDonly Addressing Method 2 DVD In Use This indicator lights when a CD DVD is being accessed Indicator Ejectbutton Press the eject button to open the drawer partially Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power totheDVD ROMdriveisoff CAUTION Ch...

Page 63: ...ia 6 China CD RW DVD ROM drive Figure 2 13 The CD RW DVD ROM drive Thefull sizeCD RW DVD ROMdrivemoduleletsyourecorddatatorewritable CDsaswellasruneither12cm 4 72 or8cm 3 15 CD DVDswithoutusingan adaptor ThecomputerisconfiguredwitheitheraDVD ROMdriveorCD RW DVD ROMdrive NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disk and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8speed maximum CD read 24speed maximu...

Page 64: ...ive CD RW DVD ROMdrivesandmediaaremanufacturedaccordingtothespecifica tions of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD media make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia NewZealand PacificIslands CentralAmerica South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subconti...

Page 65: ...VD ROM drive Refer to the CD RW DVD ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section fordetails NOTE The physical features of this drive are similar to those of the DVD ROM drive Refer to the illustration in the DVD ROM drive section CAUTION Check the TOSHIBA Style Bay indicator when you use the DVD ROMdriveorCD RW DVD ROMdriveintheTOSHIBAStyleBay Do not press the eject button disconnect a ...

Page 66: ...ery pack An optional battery pack can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay to increase the computer s battery power and operating time A TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack is composed of a battery pack and an adaptor For details refer to the docu mentation accompanying the secondary battery pack Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details on installing a TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack Fig...

Page 67: ...R 2 19 TOSHIBA Style Bay modules Bridge media adaptor Three types of memory a Smart Media a Memory Stick and a Compact Flash memory can be installed and used in the Bridge media adaptor Figure 2 17 Bridge media adaptor ...

Page 68: ...stalling a weight saver module in the TOSHIBA Style Bay lets you reduce the carrying weight of the computer The weight saver has a recess for storing the TOSHIBARemoteControl Figure 2 18 The weight saver Figure 2 19The weight saver with a Remote Control ...

Page 69: ...ure 2 20 The TOSHIBA Remote Control The following controls are available Press the corresponding button to execute a specific control On Off control Power Turns the power on or off System controls TV Press this button to set your display device to TV Video out Press it again to return to LCD Full Screen Toggles the size of the active window between normal and maximum InthecaseofInterVideoWinDVD4 i...

Page 70: ...hey do not work in CD Player Mode without Windows Cursor controls Arrows Moves the cursor in the indicated direction up down left right Tab Moves the cursor to the next topic Enter Executes the currently selected item DVD controls DVD menu DisplaystheWinDVDmenu Mode SwitchesbetweenCD DVDandDigitalAudio Seethe Mode Control button section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Play Pause Toggles ...

Page 71: ...m 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 21 The AC adaptor CAUTION Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wro...

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Page 73: ...g off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM NOTE All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive...

Page 74: ...tric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speakers Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set...

Page 75: ...lightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approxima...

Page 76: ...and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your ey...

Page 77: ...arge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The current rating for the computer is 5 0 amperes 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN input port on...

Page 78: ...e for you CAUTION Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Figure 3 4 Opening the display Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power NOTE After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for ...

Page 79: ...E Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Mak...

Page 80: ...n nect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Fixed HDD ODD indicator to go out 3 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer t...

Page 81: ...ver icon 2 Select the Hibernate window select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button 3 Select the Power Save Modes window 4 Double click Power Save Modes and open the System Power Mode window 5 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 6 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power ...

Page 82: ...n board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hiberna tion mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna tion Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for th...

Page 83: ...by will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three w...

Page 84: ...install the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery CD ROM in the fixed optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD ROM icon in the display menu For detail...

Page 85: ...e Control and changing TOSHIBA Style Bay modules It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVDs Pointing devices Depending on the configuration the computer is equipped with either a cPad or a TouchPad Refer to the appropriate section for details on operations Using the cPad To use the cPad touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen po...

Page 86: ...nger on the cPad after the second tap and move the material cPad utilities The following utilities greatly expand the functions of the cPad To launch the utilities press the center cPad button For details on using each utility refer to the respective help files Application launcher Displays icons corresponding to selected applications Tap an icon to start the related application To close an applic...

Page 87: ...n a pencil icon handwriting and a keyboard keyinput Previous next When you save a note it is assigned a number one higher than the previously saved note To view a previous note decrement tap the icon To view the next note increment tap the icon Signature capture Lets you enter a signature or small sketch into an applica tion Calendar Displays a calendar cPad Properties Lets you add or delete icons...

Page 88: ...d and TouchPad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics desig nated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using The TOSHIBA Scroller is used to scroll windows NOTE You can also tap the TouchPad to perf...

Page 89: ... drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure4 3 CAUTION Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Figure 4 3 Connecting the USB diskette drive NOTE If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do ...

Page 90: ...daptor Therefore the text refers to those modules However the procedures arethesameforanyofthemodules CD RW DVD ROMdrive bridgemedia adaptor HDD adaptor TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack with separate tray or weight saver CAUTIONS 1 To avoid injury do not put your hand into the TOSHIBA Style Bay slot 2 Before removing or installing a second battery pack turn off the computer s power NOTE The TOSH...

Page 91: ...n the hole for the unlock position 5 Slide the TOSHIBA Style Bay latch to the unlock position 6 GrasptheDVD ROMdriveandslideitout CAUTION The DVD ROM drive and other TOSHIBA Style Bay modules can become hot with use Be careful when removing the module Figure 4 4 Removing the DVD ROM drive Installing a module Install the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor as described below 1 Insert the TOSHIBA Style Ba...

Page 92: ...hefixedoptical mediadriveorTOSHIBAStyleBay Thefull sizedriveprovideshigh performance executionofCD DVD ROM basedprograms Youcanruneither12cm 4 72 or8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROMoperation WhenthecomputerisaccessingaCD DVD ROM an indicatoronthedriveglowsandtheFixedHDD ODDorTOSHIBAStyleBay indicatorglows NOTE Use the WinDVD 4 application to ...

Page 93: ...essing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button 15mm Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 7 Manual release with the eject hole Using optical media drives EJECT ...

Page 94: ... LaytheCD DVD labelsideup inthedrawer Figure 4 9 Inserting a CD DVD NOTE When the drawer 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 tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 9 ...

Page 95: ...er to close it Press gently until it locks into place CAUTION If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 10 Closing the DVD ROM drawer Removing disks To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 11 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the compute...

Page 96: ...topped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out Figure 4 11 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it...

Page 97: ...n you turn the power on Mode The left side of the LCD displays one of four icons Refer to the Audio video controls section for details on setting the mode Press the Mode Control button to toggle between CD DVD control and Digital audio Figure 4 13 Mode control You can lock the current setting by holding down the Mode Control button for four seconds while the power turns off In the lock state the m...

Page 98: ... is longer than eight characters it will scroll across the sub LCD You can enter a password hint or other information of your choosing Battery charge level The right side shows the battery charge level 0 25 25 50 50 75 75 99 100 Figure 4 14 Battery charge level Audio Video controls This section describes how to use the audio video control buttons You do not have to turn on the computer s operating...

Page 99: ...CD is in the fixed Operating system starts and you press optical media drive the TOSHIBAMediaPlayer Play Pause system enters CD Player mode starts and Digital Audio and operates as a stand alone Data play begins CDplayer If a DVD is in the fixed optical mediadrive theoperating system starts and the DVD Video player starts CD player Fixedopticalmediadrivepower mode and turnsoff youpress Mode Contro...

Page 100: ...us time then All Audio will be used CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the fixed optical media drive power is on in CD Player mode First press the Mode control button to turn off the power to the fixed optical media drive Next and previous buttons A single button on a rocker controls the Next and Previous functions Press on the icon to select the desired function Next Press the...

Page 101: ...ION RICOHCo Ltd TOSHIBAhasconfirmedtheoperationofCD RandCD RWmediaofthemanufac turers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RWcangenerallyberewrittenabout1 000times However theactual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the wr...

Page 102: ...pplication such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PCcard SDcard USBdevices externaldisplay i LINKdevices optical digital devices Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music and voice Open the optical media drive If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting erro...

Page 103: ...n water or a neutral cleaner Do not usebenzine thinnerorsimilarcleaner Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft dampcloth 2 Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from...

Page 104: ...rophone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function To adjust the volume or activate Mute click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control In the Master Volume panel you can use the slid...

Page 105: ...nel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Figure 4 15 The Region Selection icon 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a re...

Page 106: ... box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location a...

Page 107: ... the modular cable into a telephone jack Figure 4 17 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected NOTE If you use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems 1 Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted 2 Skips may occu...

Page 108: ... 128 bit RC4 encryption algorithm as defined in the IEEE 802 11 standard on wireless LANs Wake up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN 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 PC card simult...

Page 109: ...airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function isoff Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi cation functions Indicatorstatus Indication Indicatoroff Wireless communication switch is set to off Automaticpowerdownbecauseofoverheating Powermalfunction Indicatorglows W...

Page 110: ...ed properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T yo...

Page 111: ... 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 Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately an...

Page 112: ...ure sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHI...

Page 113: ...mputer sRemoteControl port when you press a button on the controller 3 The TOSHIBA Remote Control will not work unless the computer is powered on while the AC adaptor is connected This is a precaution to prevent the TOSHIBA Remote Control from accidently turning on the computer s power while you are transporting them NOTE If you disconnect the AC adaptor after turning on the computer you can still...

Page 114: ...y tray 2 Seat a battery in the tray CAUTION Make sure the positive pole marked by faces up 3 Insert the tray and press to secure the latch Figure 4 22 Inserting the battery tray CAUTION The TOSHIBA Remote Control battery is a lithium battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations RELEASE LATCH BAT...

Page 115: ...and the battery can become excessivelyhot leak catchfireorexplode 3 Never short circuit the battery by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery 4 Never ...

Page 116: ...s contact your mouth rinse your mouth amply with clean waterandseekmedicalattentionimmediately 2 Never store the battery in places exposed direct sunlight high heat or high humidity The battery can become excessively hot leak catch fire or explode Battery performance and life will also be degraded 3 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery to contact your eyes skin or clothing I...

Page 117: ... your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery to ignite or rupture 3 Useonlycoin typemanganesedioxidelithiumprimarybatteries 3 0V Never use conventional batteries such as silver oxide batteries 1 55V alkalinebuttonbatteries 1 5V orair zincbatteri...

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Page 119: ...nctua tion marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justifica tion and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on compute...

Page 120: ...g Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Esc 3 Home PgUp...

Page 121: ...ou to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard sfunctions Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how...

Page 122: ...gs press any key or press the cPad TouchPad If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the cPad TouchPad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 in a Windows environment the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog...

Page 123: ...n Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be dis played Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down these hotkeys for five seconds the selection will return to LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the display brightn...

Page 124: ...can change it manually 2 Display clarity increases with the brightness level 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 hotkeys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabl...

Page 125: ...enu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad onthe101 102 keyenhancedkeyboardinfigure5 2 Tur...

Page 126: ...n off the overlay Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the ...

Page 127: ... modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold do...

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Page 129: ... status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Mainbattery Operates Nocharge adaptor fully Nocharge LED Battery green connected charged LED Battery green DCIN green DCIN green Mainbattery Operates Quickcharge 1 partially Charge 1...

Page 130: ...ttery orange charged LED 2nd battery orange DCINgreen or no charge DCINgreen No Operates Nocharge 2ndbattery Nocharge LED 2nd battery off installed LED 2nd battery off DCINgreen DCINgreen AC Mainbattery Operates adaptor charge is LED Battery off not above low DC IN off connected battery triggerpoint Mainbattery Operates charge is LED Battery below low flashesorange battery DC IN off triggerpoint M...

Page 131: ...yle Bay indicator when a secondary battery is installed 1 When the secondary battery is not charging 2 When the main battery is not charging 3 For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window If a main battery and a secondry battery are installed the com...

Page 132: ...e battery is fullycharged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light NOTE If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s power is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the p...

Page 133: ... you remove the battery pack set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected CAUTIONS 1 The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recom mende...

Page 134: ... the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Real Time Clock battery TheRealTimeClock RTC batteryprovidespowerfortheinternalrealtimeclock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The fol...

Page 135: ...h or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack ...

Page 136: ...sive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack ...

Page 137: ...ry power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a lo...

Page 138: ...mputer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizingbatteryoperatingtime Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot ...

Page 139: ... LCD NOTES 1 Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The com puter needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time 2 Wi...

Page 140: ...h 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 display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them ...

Page 141: ...the Battery indicator glows green If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store sp...

Page 142: ...ower it will be lost 3 In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Fixed HDD ODD indicator to go out 1 Saveyourwork 2 Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release latch to free the ...

Page 143: ...ll cables connected to the computer 3 Insert the battery pack 4 Secure the battery pack lock Figure 6 2 Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password If you registered a password as user you must enter it to start the computer For more information about how to set a password refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords To start up the computer with the password follow these steps 1 Tur...

Page 144: ...Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hotkeys You can use hotkeys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details Panel power off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in ...

Page 145: ...passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for general password CPU boot priority keyboardandLAN NOTE If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel and select TOSHIBA HW Setup ...

Page 146: ...s OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Default Click Default to return all HW Setup values to the fact...

Page 147: ...rs You cannot use the following characters space The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Not registered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify...

Page 148: ...1 Incorrect Password NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Sorry access denied Powering off your machine then powering it back on again are required to regain access You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earl...

Page 149: ...press key will be displayed on the Sub LCD 8 Remove the diskette and press any key CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necess...

Page 150: ...puter looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder diskettedrive CD ROM LANandHDD CD ROM LAN HDD FDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder CD ROM LAN HDD diskettedrive CD ROM LAN FDD HDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD Inthiscomputer CD ROMreferstothefixedopticalmediadriveorTOSHIBA Style Bay optical media drive The ...

Page 151: ...position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection If the first detected HDD has a boot command the systemwillbootfromtheHDD Built in HDD Second HDD ThecomputerwilllookfortheBuilt inHDD first and then the Second HDD Default Second HDD Built in HDD The system will look for t...

Page 152: ...nables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled EnablesBuilt inLANfunctions Default Disable...

Page 153: ...owing devices which are availablefromyourTOSHIBAdealer Cards memory PC cards SD cards Memoryexpansion TOSHIBAStyleBayBridgemediaadaptor MemoryStick SmartMedia Compact Flashmemory Power devices Additional battery pack TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack Additional AC adaptor Battery charger Peripheral devices TOSHIBAStyleBayHDDadaptor Externalmonitor TV i LINK IEEE1394 Other Securitylock ...

Page 154: ...he greater demands of multimedia data transmission Installing a PC card The PC card connector is located on the right side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on NOTE Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the...

Page 155: ... below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 ClickPCcard 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 remove it Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card PC cards EJECT BUTTON PC CARD ...

Page 156: ... of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry NOTE SD memory cards 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 reproduction of any copyrighted material excep...

Page 157: ...remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card SD card care CAUTION Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writingaccuracy 2 Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress 3 The SD card is designe...

Page 158: ...ribes how to install and remove a memorymodule CAUTION Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA CAUTION Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode or Hiberna tion mode 3 Power to the fixed optical media drives has ...

Page 159: ...the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 8 5 Removing the memory module cover 6 Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer...

Page 160: ...nized Open System Properties in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and two screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under th...

Page 161: ...ule or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 7 Removing the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure it with two screws and replace the battery pack TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor You can install three types of memory Memory Stick SmartMedia and Compact Flash in the computer s TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor For details on using the adap...

Page 162: ...s3 3VSmartMedia RAM from2MBto128MB You cannot use SmartMedia that does not conform to SSFDC specifications Operation of SmartMedia developed after the computer was manufactured is not guaranteed After you finish using SmartMedia return it to its case which is resistant to staticelectricity Write protection SmartMedia can be write protected to safeguard your data To write protect SmartMedia apply a...

Page 163: ...destroy data Figure 8 8 Inserting a SmartMedia Removing CAUTION Do not remove a SmartMedia card while data is being written or read Data could be destroyed Wait for SmartMedia indicator on the left side of the SmartMedia slot to go out 1 Right click right button of the cPad TouchPad on the SmartMedia drive s icon and select Eject from the pop up menu 2 Push the card and release it The card will po...

Page 164: ...odatesMemoryStickfrom16MBto128MB NOTE The slot does not support Magic Gate functions Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data To write protect a Memory Stick slide the lock on the back of the Memory Stick to the lock position Installing a Memory Stick To install a Memory Stick follow the steps below 1 Insert the Memory Stick into the slot SMARTMEDIA ...

Page 165: ...ry Stick out slightly 3 Grasp the Memory Stick and pull it out CAUTION Make sure the Memory Stick 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 damage the Memory Stick Compact Flash ThisslotaccommodatesCompactFlashfrom8MBto512MB typeImemo...

Page 166: ...Eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the Compact Flash eject button to extend it 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the Compact Flash out slightly 4 Grasp and pull out the Compact Flash CAUTION Make sure the Compact Flash indicator is out before you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the power while the computer is accessing th...

Page 167: ...u re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack You can install a secondary battery pack in the computer s TOSHIBA Style Bay The battery comes with an adaptor For details on using the adaptor follow the steps below For details on installing modules in the TOSHIBA ...

Page 168: ...pack Figure 8 12 Installing the secondary battery pack in the adaptor Removing To remove the secondary battery from the adaptor follow the steps below 1 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow shown below 2 Push the secondary battery pack up from the bottom and lift it out Figure 8 13 Removing the secondary battery pack from the adaptor ...

Page 169: ...harger PA3091U provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two Lithium ionbatterypacks TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor A integrated 2 1 2 HDD is available for installation in the TOSHIBA Style Bay To install an HDD in the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below 1 Slide the lock to the unlock position and op...

Page 170: ...ward to ensure a firm connection Figure 8 15 Installing the HDD 3 Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position Figure 8 16 Closing the lid For details on installing the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor in the TOSHIBA Style Bay refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics ...

Page 171: ...5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting TV You can connect a television set to the video out and line out jack on the computer Follow the steps below Using the TV button 1 Connect the TV adaptor cable s mini jack to the video out and line out jack on the computer 2 Connect the TV adaptor cable s RCA jack to the...

Page 172: ...ce Selection window f Select the Format box and select the format that your TV supports Changing the resolution When you press the TV button the CRT resolution is also set The default is 1024 x 768 If you want to change the resolution follow the steps below 1 Open Display properties and select the Settings tab 2 SelectAdvanced Figure8 17 Figure 8 17 Display properties ...

Page 173: ...8 21 O PTIONAL D EVICES TV 3 Select the Adapter tab then select List all modes Figure 8 18 The Adapter window 4 Select a resolution from the menu Figure 8 19 Resolution menu ...

Page 174: ...here static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likeli hood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or m...

Page 175: ...nteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters 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 Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Pointtoi LINK IEEE1394 devi...

Page 176: ...ock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Figure 8 20 Security lock ...

Page 177: ... using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The ...

Page 178: ...acters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are ...

Page 179: ...ses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Infrared port Self test Pointing device Power USB Password Memoryexpansion Keyboard Sound system LCDpanel Monitor Hard disk drive i LINK IEEE1394 DVD ROMdrive Modem CD RW DVD ROMdrive LAN Diskettedrive WirelessLAN SDcard Bluetooth PCcard TOSHIBARemoteControl Syste...

Page 180: ...haracters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of oth...

Page 181: ...l does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord powerthecomputer is firmly connected to the computer and a DC IN indicat...

Page 182: ...t is supplying power Plug in an appliance does not glow orange and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alco...

Page 183: ...eyboard Problem Procedure Some letter keys Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not producenumbers selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Output to screen Make sure the software you are using is not isgarbled remappingthekeyboard Remappinginvolves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software sdocumentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel P...

Page 184: ...blem Procedure Computerdoesnot Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a boot from hard disk CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove drive any diskette and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Slowperformance Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to ...

Page 185: ...emove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning SomeCD DVDs Thesoftwareorhardwareconfigurationmay run correctly but be causing a problem Make sure the others do not hardwareconfigurationmatchesyoursoftware s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check...

Page 186: ... drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facingup A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on clea...

Page 187: ...bservingthefollowingprecautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computerforrecording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer D...

Page 188: ...card Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly erroroccurs connected Check the card s documentation You cannot write Make sure the card is not write protected to an SD card You cannot read Make sure the target file is on the SD a file Card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer PC card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure PC card Reseat the PC card to...

Page 189: ...evice If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation cPad TouchPad Problem Procedure On screenpointer The system might be busy If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume Padoperation its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping Try changing the double click speed setting in does not work...

Page 190: ...an hourglass wait for it to resume mouseoperation its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking Try changing the double click speed setting in does not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Them...

Page 191: ...ur Windows XP documenta tion for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Procedure Thefollowingmessage Makesurethememorymoduleinstalledinthe is displayed on the expansion slot is compatible with the computer Sub LCD If an incompatible module has been in...

Page 192: ...ntact your dealer Annoyingsound You may be experiencing feedback Refer to is heard Using the microphone in Chapter 4 Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not Make sure that the external monitor s power turn on switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power...

Page 193: ...curely connected to notfunction the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Modem Refer to the online help files for Appendix C and D Problem Procedure Communication Make sure the computer s ...

Page 194: ...set correctly You can also use the ATD command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Com mands Communicationis The computer will automatically cut off cut off unexpectedly communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display Check the error control setting in your is quickly replaced by communicatio...

Page 195: ...tween the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Wake up on LAN Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The does not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administra tor Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN adminis trator Formoreinformationonwirelesscommunication refertoChapter4 Operat ing Basics ...

Page 196: ...he computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannotoperatesimutaneously If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA Remote Control For more information refer to Chapter 4 OperatingBasics Problem Procedure TOSHIBARemote Make sure you point the TOSHIBA Remote Control does not Control towardthecomputer sRemortControlport work Make sure there is no obstruction betw...

Page 197: ...entation 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 and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below TOSHIBA suppo...

Page 198: ...anceS A 7 RueAmpèreB P 131 92804PuteauxCedex Netherlands TOSHIBAInformationSystems Benelux B V RiviumBoulevard 412909LKCapellea dIJssel Spain TOSHIBAInformationSystems ES PAÑA ParqueEmpresarialSanFernando EdificioEuropa la Planta EscaleraA28830Madrid UnitedKingdom TOSHIBAInformationSystems U K Ltd TOSHIBACourt Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge SurreyKT152UL TheRestofEurope TOSHIBAE...

Page 199: ...configurations Size 334 w x306 d x34 55 h millimeters notincluding parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to35 C 95 F 20 to80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to65 C 149 F 10 to95 ThermalGradient 20 C perhourmaximum Wet bulb temperature 26 Cmaximum Conditions Altitude fromsealevel Operating 60to3 000meters Non ope...

Page 200: ...103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter FormerCCITT V 21ch2 Communication Data transmission and reception speed 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600bps DatareceptiononlywithV 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 1440...

Page 201: ...playsupto1024horizontaland768vertical pixels 1400horizontaland1050verticalpixelsor1600horizontaland1200vertical pixels A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048horizontaland1536verticalpixelsat16Mcolors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors tha...

Page 202: ...haracter LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency pels Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3...

Page 203: ... 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 11 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 12 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 13 VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Grph Pels ...

Page 204: ... x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 ...

Page 205: ...ency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 ...

Page 206: ...requency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual ...

Page 207: ... 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 Appendix B ...

Page 208: ...x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 ...

Page 209: ... x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual ...

Page 210: ...uency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 ...

Page 211: ...ency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual 75 Appendix B ...

Page 212: ...ors colors frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual ...

Page 213: ...epted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by ...

Page 214: ...he ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulsedialing T Touch tone dialing default Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in...

Page 215: ...hile the modem is in command mode E0 Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hn Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy H0 Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise In Request ID information This command d...

Page 216: ...k M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Nn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different N0 When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communicatio...

Page 217: ...se dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Qn Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn resu...

Page 218: ...isplays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Xn Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Command Dial tone Busysignal SupportedResult detect detect Code X0 Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR X1 Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT RATE X2 Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER...

Page 219: ...es any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configura tion profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either Z0 or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Cn Data Carrier Detec...

Page 220: ...his should only be used if your communica tion software does not provide DTR to the modem D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Ot...

Page 221: ...t Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Kn Local flow control selection K0 Disableflowcontrol K3 EnableCTS RTSflowcontrol default K4 EnableXON XOFFflowcontrol Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise Pn Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW P0 Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses pe...

Page 222: ...Store current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Regis ters The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the V command W Stores the current configuration Zn x Store telephone number This command is used t...

Page 223: ...mpts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as Q5 N4 V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as ...

Page 224: ... displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Cn Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a discon nect occurs first C0 V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 ...

Page 225: ...s in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where n is the register number After you ...

Page 226: ...cond interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings S2 AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape se quence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCIIdecimal Default 43 Units ASCII ...

Page 227: ... back space character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCIIdecimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit...

Page 228: ...is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing s...

Page 229: ...37 2 1200 75bps S37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved S37 5 1200bps S37 6 2400bps S37 7 4800bps S37 8 7200bps S37 9 9600bps S37 10 12000bps S37 11 14400bps S37 12 16800bps S37 13 19200bps S37 14 21600bps S37 15 24000bps S37 16 26400bps S37 17 28800bps S37 18 31200bps S37 19 33600bps Appendix D ...

Page 230: ...ted NOANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT2400EC 1 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT4800EC 1 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT9600EC 1 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT14400EC 1 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT19200EC 1 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT7200EC 1 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT12000EC 1 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT16800EC 1 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT300EC 1 40 Connect...

Page 231: ...ult Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes m...

Page 232: ...User s Manual D 8 A PPENDIX D ...

Page 233: ...ry considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or ph...

Page 234: ... at 28000 bps 101 CONNECT 29333 EC Connection at 29333 bps 102 CONNECT 30666 EC Connection at 30666 bps 103 CONNECT 33333 EC Connection at 33333 bps 104 CONNECT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bps 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bps 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bps 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bps 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bps 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Conne...

Page 235: ... the following symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis V 42errorcontrolandV 42bisdatacompression V42 V 42errorcontrolonly NoEC No error control protocol AT Command V90 V 90DialLineRate V90setsthemaximumV 90downstreamthatthemodemattemptsto connect V90 0 V 90disabled V90 1 V 90enabled automaticspeedselection maximummodemspeed default Appendix E ...

Page 236: ...User s Manual E 4 A PPENDIX E ...

Page 237: ...edures below Installing the modem board and jack To install the modem board and jack follow the steps below 1 Save your data and turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the cover 5 Slip your fingernail or a narrow object into a notch under the cover and lift off the cover ...

Page 238: ...nect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the cover 5 Removethemodemcover 6 Remove two screws and remove the modem board 7 Disconnect the modem cable 8 Secure the modem cover with one screw 9 Install the battery pack Refer to the installation procedures for details ...

Page 239: ...sit 20 to 70 C 15 to 95 no condensation Storage 10 to 60 C 10 to 90 no condensation Although the card may still operate in the range of 20 to 70 C operation outside the range of 0 to 55 C may no longer be according to specifications Table G 2 Power Characteristic DozeMode 45mA ReceiveMode 250mA TransmitMode 350mA PowerSupply 3 3V Table G 3 Networking Characteristics Compatibility n IEEE 802 11 Sta...

Page 240: ... Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of Wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the flyer Information to the User for regulatory informa tion that may apply in your country region ...

Page 241: ...ding to the actual radio conditions at the location where the Wireless LAN product is installed 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 affected by obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Table G 4 lists the typical ranges when used indoors...

Page 242: ...nels When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For Wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wire less 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 ...

Page 243: ...nding on country region s power standards Certificationagencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE UnitedKingdom BSI Australia AS Japan DENANHO InEurope powercordsmustbeVDEtype H05VVH2 Fandtwoco...

Page 244: ...llowing illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency ...

Page 245: ... unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA directmemoryaccess DOS disk operating system DVD digitalversatiledisk ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fastinfrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED lightemittingdiode L...

Page 246: ...nchronous asynchronous Lackingregulartime relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals Abbreviationscontinued TFT thin filmtransistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB UniversalSerialBus UXGA ultraextendedgraphics array VESA Video...

Page 247: ...m a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memorywheredataistemporarily stored Buffers often compensate...

Page 248: ...ssing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS ComplementaryMetal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuitsimplementedinCMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3andCOM4 The names assign...

Page 249: ...f the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing lumi nous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or re...

Page 250: ...tem that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD RAM ADigitalVersatileDisk Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disk that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disk DVD ROM ADigitalVersatileDisk Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disk suitable for pl...

Page 251: ... folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pi...

Page 252: ...l or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particu lar task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 T...

Page 253: ...ses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu meric characters or graphic images See also CRT monitor keyboard An input device contain ing 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 transmit ted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A...

Page 254: ...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 motherboard motherboard Anamesometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for...

Page 255: ...e parameters for various power saving functions printedcircuitboard PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application...

Page 256: ...r sets subpixels indepen dently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events RGB 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 j...

Page 257: ...TOSHIBA computer palmrest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switch ing transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA VideoGraphicsArrayisan industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software write protection volati...

Page 258: ...Glossary 14 G G G G G L O S S A R Y L O S S A R Y L O S S A R Y L O S S A R Y L O S S A R Y Glossary ...

Page 259: ... utilities 1 10 4 2 CPU See Processor D Diskette drive 1 3 using 4 5 view 2 13 Display 1 4 2 8 A AC adaptor 1 3 additional 1 11 8 17 connecting 3 5 DCIN15Vport 2 6 view 2 23 ASCII characters 5 9 Audio Video control buttons 1 6 2 2 4 13 4 14 B Battery automatic hibernation 1 9 charging 6 9 extendinglife 6 12 indicator 2 11 6 4 location 2 7 main6 5 monitoringcapacity 6 11 realtimeclock 1 3 6 6 safet...

Page 260: ... 5 5 Fn F4 hibernation 5 5 Fn F5 display selection 5 5 Fn F6 display brightness 5 5 Fn F7 display brightness 5 6 Fn F8 wireless setting 5 6 Fn F9 cPad TouchPad 5 6 Fn F10 arrowmode 5 3 Fn F11 numericmode 5 3 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Fn esse 1 10 Function keys 5 2 G Graphicscontroller 1 4 H Harddiskdrive 1 3 1 12 automatic power off 1 8 problems 9 8 Headphone jack See Sound system Heat dispersal See Cool...

Page 261: ...the overlays 5 7 L LAN 1 6 connecting 4 26 disconnecting 4 27 jack 2 6 LAN active indicator 2 6 linkindicator 2 6 problems 9 19 LCD See Display Video modes and Monitorexternal Level 2 cache See Cache memory Line in jack See Sound system Line out jack See Sound system Lock security See Security lock M Media care CD DVDs 4 19 diskettes 4 19 SD card 8 5 Memory 1 2 expansion 1 11 installing 8 7 proble...

Page 262: ...upmodes 6 16 Problems ACpower9 5 analyzing symptoms 9 2 Battery9 6 Bluetooth 9 20 CD RW DVD ROMdrive 9 10 cPad 9 13 Diskettedrive9 11 DVD ROMdrive 9 9 hard disk drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK 9 17 infraredport 9 13 keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 19 LCDpanel 9 7 memoryexpansion 9 15 modem 9 17 monitorexternal 9 16 mouse USB 9 14 overheating power down 9 5 password 9 7 PCcard 9 12 power 9 4 ...

Page 263: ... TOSHIBAControls 1 10 TOSHIBAPowerSaver 1 9 TOSHIBARemoteControl 1 1 2 21 4 29 battery changing 4 30 precautions 4 31 conditions 4 29 port2 1 problems 9 20 setting 1 9 view 2 21 TOSHIBAScroller2 10 TOSHIBAStyleBaymodules1 7 Bridgemediaadaptor2 19 8 9 HDDadaptor2 18 8 17 location of slot 2 4 2ndbatterypack2 18 8 15 using 4 6 weightsaver2 20 TouchPad 1 5 buttons 2 10 location 2 10 problems 9 13 usin...

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