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secondary control button

setting

battery alarms

setting up

AC adapter

computer

specifications

environmental

physical dimensions

ports

power

processor

standard hardware

storage capacity

standard hardware, specifications

storage capacity, specifications

tips on computing

Toshiba Accessories

information

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Page 1: ...you need assistance use one of the following InTouch Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 Please fill in for your reference and future use Model name _____________________________________ Part number _____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ ...

Page 2: ... PC Cards 10 Removing PC Cards 11 Learning the basics 12 Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive 13 Moving the computer 16 Mobile computing 17 If something goes wrong 21 If you need further assistance 24 Power cable connectors 25 Features and specifications 26 Regulatory information 31 Index 49 ...

Page 3: ...n the Web at pcsupport toshiba com Safety icons This guide contains safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries damage to your equipment or loss of data These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk and the icons highlight these instructions as follows Danger indicates a hazardous situati...

Page 4: ... guide An electronic version of the user s guide Look for the user s guide icon on your desktop or in the DOCS folder on the C drive Guides for other programs that may come preinstalled on your computer or that are available for installation on your Recovery CDs For accessory information visit Toshiba s web site at toshiba com The Microsoft Windows operating system documentation which explains the...

Page 5: ...Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching If you are using an external monitor the top of the display should be no higher than eye level If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the screen Seating and posture When using your comput...

Page 6: ...rom an AC outlet and to charge the computer s batteries The AC power light on the computer glows when the device is plugged in Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer or an equivalent adapter that is compatible Use of any incompatible adapter could damage your computer Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adapter When you connect the AC adapter t...

Page 7: ... USB printer to your computer Installing additional memory optional Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer using the Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if...

Page 8: ...ng a standard Phillips no 1 screwdriver unscrew the two screws that secure the memory slot cover then remove the memory slot cover Removing the memory slot cover screws 6 Put the screws and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you ...

Page 9: ...d touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems 10 Replace the memory slot cover 11 Replace the screws and tighten them 12 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you removed 13 To verify that the computer correctly recognizes the memory Click Start then click Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance...

Page 10: ... Card does not support hot swapping save your data and turn off the computer before inserting the PC Card For more information see Hot swapping on page 11 2 Hold the PC Card with the arrow or main label side up and the connector side toward the PC Card slot 3 Align the card connectors with the PC Card slot and carefully slide the card into the slot until it locks into place If you have a Type III ...

Page 11: ...s about PC Cards is that you can replace one PC Card with another while the computer is on This is called hot swapping Hot swapping precautions Although you can insert a PC Card at any time to avoid data loss never remove a card while it is in use For example Never remove an ATA card while the system is accessing it Never remove a network card while you are connected to a network Never remove a SC...

Page 12: ...kup copies clearly and store them in a safe place Scan all new files for viruses Never turn off the computer if a drive in use light indicates a drive is active The Windows XP operating system records information such as your desktop setup during its shutdown procedure If you don t let the operating system shut down normally details such as new icon positions may be lost Using the TouchPad The Tou...

Page 13: ...ight mouse button Check your program s documentation to find whether it uses the secondary mouse button Using the DVD ROM or Multifunction drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any other video platform These features include wide sc...

Page 14: ...t button or turn off the computer while the disk disc activity light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive The manual eject button allows you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it Instead use a slim object such as a straightened p...

Page 15: ...rasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly you could lose data 4 Carefully place the disc in the empty tray with its label facing up Inserting a disc Be careful not to touch the drive s lens located underneath the drive s spindle or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 5 Gently press the center of the disc onto the spindle until it locks Make...

Page 16: ...Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object such as a straightened paper clip into the manual eject button access hole Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it 2 Pull the tray fully open remove the d...

Page 17: ...battery and the battery light may not indicate a low battery condition The computer also has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your system configuration settings and the current time and date information The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when AC power is attached Monitoring battery power The battery light i...

Page 18: ...k often When handling a battery be careful not to drop it or short circuit its terminals Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in Going into Hibernation mode more quickly in the electronic user s guide 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...

Page 19: ...e computer and gently slide it in until in snaps into place Inserting the battery Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery falling out of the computer case 3 Turn the computer right side up 4 Reconnect any cables you removed 5 Turn on the computer Battery safety precautions If the battery pack produces an odor overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged...

Page 20: ...gnated as an approved option When you install the battery you should hear a click when it is seated properly Do not expose the battery to fire The battery could explode Maximizing battery life A main battery can be recharged many times Battery life and charge time vary depending on the applications power management settings and features used To maximize the life of your battery At least once a mon...

Page 21: ...d 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 adapter Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight If something goes wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stop...

Page 22: ...harged battery Press and hold down the power button for a few seconds If you are using the AC adapter check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens You are probably in Standby mode and have a software or resource conflict When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of res...

Page 23: ...ity is not set for an external monitor To do this press Fn and F5 simultaneously once If this does not correct the problem press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting PC Card problems PC Card checklist Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot See Using PC Cards in the electronic user s guide Make sure all cables are securely connected Oc...

Page 24: ...er If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you call Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Try the f...

Page 25: ...problem Backup copies of your operating system and all other preloaded software on diskettes or CD ROM Name and version of the program involved in the problem along with its installation diskettes or CD ROM Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support call the Toshiba InTouch Center Within the United States at 800...

Page 26: ...o 35 C 41 F to 95 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automati callyshut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk ...

Page 27: ... life may vary depending on applications power management settings and features utilized Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see your accessories informa...

Page 28: ... peripherals LAN port The LAN port lets you connect to a LAN via an RJ45 connection Infrared port The infrared port enables you to establish a wireless link with another computer with a compatible infrared port i LINK port IEEE 1394 This port allows the transfer of large quantities of data between the computer and external devices such as a video camera Memory The system comes with 512 MB of RAM D...

Page 29: ...ler Yamaha YMF753 16 bit stereo Sound Blaster Pro and FM synthesis support built in stereo speakers full duplex sound 64 channel wavetable music synthesis 3D sound support DirectSound Direct3D Sound DirectMusic Wireless communication The computer may come with an optional integrated Wi Fi 802 11b wireless LAN mini PCI communication module providing wireless LAN functions at up to 11 Mbps 3 5 inch ...

Page 30: ...1 billion bytes Bridge media adapter Allows the use of Smartmedia in 16 32 64 and 128 MB sizes 3 and 3V only Memory Stick in 32 64 and 128 MB sizes without Magicgate Compact Flash in 32 64 and 128 and 512 MB sizes Microdrive and CF I O Modem LAN is not supported Only Flash Type I memory is supported Weight 7 17 lbs Actual weight will vary slightly depending on configuration and installed modules S...

Page 31: ...riodic back up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures alteration or loss of the data IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULT...

Page 32: ...a Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba...

Page 33: ...ment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone Company Procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipmen...

Page 34: ... 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 representative designat...

Page 35: ... to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used ...

Page 36: ...nnel 10 2457 MHz and 11 2462 MHz is allowed For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across pub lic grounds over more than 300m An IBPT BIPT license is required for public usage outside building For registration and license please contact...

Page 37: ...s LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigung spflichtig Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 10 and 11 2457 MHz and 2462 MHz respectively may be used in France License required for eve...

Page 38: ...erence with and or damage this device Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in ...

Page 39: ...rect Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment MPC1...

Page 40: ...the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Toshiba is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Toshiba Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or the substitution or attachment of connecti...

Page 41: ...g table Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Australia Austria Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Liechtenstein Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland UK USA Canada USA Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Icelan...

Page 42: ...Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all PCs and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA in order to en...

Page 43: ...uetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport global toshiba com in the United States for more information Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy e...

Page 44: ...ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Caution FCC Interference Statement This device complies with part15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This ...

Page 45: ...communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the fol...

Page 46: ...ation systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 13 1100 Direct Dial 03 3457 5916 Fax 03 5444 9450 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law of Japan The Name of the radio equipment EYXF...

Page 47: ...y This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefullyandkeepitforyour futurereference In caseofanytrouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station Topreventdirectexposuretothelaserbeam donottrytoopenthe enclosure Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures ...

Page 48: ...T OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Trademarks Satellite Noteworthy and InTouch are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Microsoft Direct3D DirectSound DirectMusic and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Dolby Manufactured by Tosh...

Page 49: ...ting 14 15 removing 16 CD ROMs using 13 CDs inserting 15 changing main battery 18 comfort chair 5 compact discs inserting 15 computer moving 16 placement 5 setting up 7 computing tips 12 connecting AC adapter 6 printer 7 control buttons 13 D display screen is blank 23 DVD ROM Multifunction drive eject button 14 inserting a disc 14 removing a disc 16 E environmental considerations 4 ergonomics seat...

Page 50: ...24 inserting 10 problem solving 23 removing 11 replacing 11 port specifications 27 power cable connectors 25 computer will not start 22 monitoring 17 specifications 27 power devices 29 precautions 5 primary control button 13 printer connecting 7 problem solving computer hangs when PC Card inserted 24 computer will not power up 22 contacting Toshiba 24 25 display is blank 23 illegal operation 22 ke...

Page 51: ...AC adapter 6 computer 7 specifications 26 environmental 30 physical dimensions 30 ports 27 power 27 processor 26 standard hardware 28 storage capacity 27 standard hardware specifications 28 storage capacity specifications 27 T tips on computing 12 Toshiba Accessories information 4 Toshiba Web sites 25 ...

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