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Page 2: ...has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA A210 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the...

Page 3: ...computer When Using Your Computer Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Be sure that no...

Page 4: ... not approved In the following environments the use of this product can be restricted Industrial Environments e g environments where a mains voltage of 380V three phase is being used Medical Environments This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93 42 EEC but can be used in office areas where the use is not restricted Please disable the wireless ...

Page 5: ...9 0 2131 158 01 For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website http epps toshiba teg com This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the required EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility standards However Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured distributed by...

Page 6: ... The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Following information is only for EU member states The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household wa...

Page 7: ...is manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA A210 Series computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD Super Multi R DL HD DVD ROM HD DVD ...

Page 8: ...ire maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panason...

Page 9: ...21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE DATE OF MANUFAC TURE MANUFACTURED TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTD 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka JAPAN ...

Page 10: ...UFACTURED Manufactured by PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 chome Meguro ku TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 580 HORIKAWA CHO SAIWAI KU KAWASAKI SHI KANAGAWA 212 0013 JAPAN ...

Page 11: ... manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE ...

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Page 13: ...The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 5 Back side 2 6 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 System indicators 2 9 Keyboard indicators 2 10 Optical disc drive 2 11 AC adaptor 2 13 Chapter 3 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 3 Turning on the power 3 3 Starting up for the first time 3 4 Turning off the power 3 4 Restartin...

Page 14: ...binations 5 2 Windows special keys 5 5 Keypad overlay 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 5 7 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 3 Battery 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 6 12 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6 14 Power up modes 6 15 Panel power on off 6 15 System Auto Off 6 15 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7 1 Chapter 8 O...

Page 15: ...0 Disclaimers Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller B 1 Video Modes B 2 Appendix C V 90 V 92 V 90 V 92 mode C 1 AT Command C 3 Appendix D Wireless LAN Card specifications D 1 Supported frequency sub bands D 2 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix F If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

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Page 17: ... become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special Features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords If you are going to install Express Cards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents The on...

Page 18: ...er The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parenthe...

Page 19: ...elow Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left 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 Pay at...

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Page 21: ... enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work are from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in tempe...

Page 22: ...is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunctions Express Card overheating Some Express Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the ...

Page 23: ...unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items TOSHIBA A210 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable Provided with some models Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA ...

Page 24: ...r TOSHIBA User s Manual TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Disc Creator Ulead DVD MovieFacotry for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities Documentation A210 Series Personal Computer User s Manual A210 Series Quickstart Microsoft Windows Vista manual package provided with some models Instruction Manual for...

Page 25: ... RAM Depending on configuration Integrated Video Memory in graphic chip by ATI Radeon X1200 up to 831 MB shared with main memory for 2GB main memory and more Mobile Intel GM965 GL960 Express Chipset up to 256MB shared with main memory for more than 1GB main memory Hard disk drive The computer has an integrated 2 1 2 hard disk drive HDD for nonvolatile storage of data and software It comes in the f...

Page 26: ... RAM at maximum 5 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R DL at up to 4 speed and DVD R DL at up to 4 speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressi...

Page 27: ...s VESA DDC2B compatible functions Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 Four Universal Serial Bus USB enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer i LINK IEEE 1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video camera Provided with some models Video Out Jack This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data ...

Page 28: ...ith other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B G and Draft N Roaming over multiple channels Modem Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem The internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V ...

Page 29: ...When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program Display automatic power off This feature aut...

Page 30: ... supply A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery...

Page 31: ...ents of main memory are 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 off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details Sleep If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again y...

Page 32: ...nding message allow TOSHIBA Flash Cards to completely activate before you continue to use the utility and hot keys TOSHIBA Components common Driver TOSHIBA Components Common Driver contains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA offers TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions I...

Page 33: ...A DVD RAM Utility from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA CD DVD Applications DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA You can edit digital video and make a DVD Video and support Labelflash function TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication pr...

Page 34: ...is can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer Memory expansion Two memory expansion slots are available for installing 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules The modules are PC2 5300 200 pin SO Dual In line SO DIMM Battery pack An additional battery pack 6 cells Type PA3534U 1BRS PA3534U 1BAS and 9 cells Type PA3535U 1BRS PA3535U 1BAS can be purchased from you...

Page 35: ...th display closed Display latch Volume control Headphone Microphone Multiple Digital Media card slot System Indicators Wireless communication switch Front Edge Logo Depending on the model you purchased Front Edge Logo Front Edge Logo indicates the computer series you bought The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its cl...

Page 36: ... devices such as digital camera and PDA that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models System Indicators Five LEDs let you monitor the DC IN Power status Main battery Disk and Multiple Digital Media Card Details are in the System indicators sections Wireless communication switch Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communicat...

Page 37: ...e fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Video out jack Plug a 4 pin S Video connector into this jack LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 10BASE T or Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 100BASE TX The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Bas...

Page 38: ... slot on its left side which allows you to install an additional Express Card Keep foreign objects out of the Express Card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Universal Serial Bus Ports The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports comply with USB Serial 2 0 standards which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 ...

Page 39: ...e the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed some functions might not execute properly Optical disc Drive A DVD super Multi drive Modem jack In areas where an internal 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 telephone line The modem is not supported in some...

Page 40: ...wers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time Battery release latch Slide this latch to release the battery pack This latch moves only when the computer is upside down Battery...

Page 41: ...AV Button Touch Pad Web Camera Provided with some models Display Screen The full color LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD is 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it o...

Page 42: ...r s power on and off The Power button LED indicates the status Web Camera Record Send still or video images with this integrated Web Camera Provided with some models Internet 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 automatically in one step CD DVD Button Pressing this butt...

Page 43: ...supply malfunctions this indicator flashes amber Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Sleep mode this indicator blinks amber while the computer shuts down Main Battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the charge Blue means fully charged and amber means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk in...

Page 44: ...ypad overlay lets you enter numbers Keypad overlay indicators Caps Lock Indicator CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Arrow mode Numeric mode Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the ...

Page 45: ...mpact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is CD RW DVD ROM drive only is maximum 24 speed Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD r...

Page 46: ...r 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM x A Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum ...

Page 47: ...puter in almost any 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 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug The AC adaptor 3 pin plug Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC Please use only the AC...

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Page 49: ...Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare to operate your computer Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Windows Vista setup which desc...

Page 50: ... on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the right side of the computer Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicator on the...

Page 51: ...This section describes how to turn on the power 1 If the external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Turning on the power When you open the display hold it with both hands and lift up slowly Display latch After yo...

Page 52: ...ut Down 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices Make sure the Disk s indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is...

Page 53: ... Start button 2 Point to 3 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Mobile PC and open Power Options 3 Select Choose what the power button does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When ...

Page 54: ...ing benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep feature You can use the panel power off feature Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Before entering Sl...

Page 55: ...puter system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved 1 Click Start then click the narrow in the power management button and select Restart from the menu 2 Press CTRL ALT DEL to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut...

Page 56: ...ress ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions from this point onward Restoring the pre installed software If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery DVD ROM to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below 1 Load the Product Recovery disc in the drive and turn off the computer spower 2 Switch on the computer and when the In Touch...

Page 57: ...inter to go Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons You can also tap the Touch Pad to Perform functions similar to those...

Page 58: ...used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows If you have a DVD Super Multi drive or a HD DVD ROM drive refer to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs DVDs Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to the following figures 1 a When the power is on press the eject button...

Page 59: ...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 Manual release with the eject hole 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the drawer open Eject Hole ...

Page 60: ...dge 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 above figures Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no...

Page 61: ... the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spin...

Page 62: ...VD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA which is a product of Ulead Systems Inc Important message DVD Super Multi R DL drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi R DL drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other dam...

Page 63: ...RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DV...

Page 64: ...d Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R DL RW DVD R R DL RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it will be...

Page 65: ...ction including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following Express Card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the CD RW DVD ROM or DVD...

Page 66: ...contents TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer DVD RW Do not use the Disc Backup funct...

Page 67: ...en you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD R Dual Layer DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double Layer or DVD RW disc be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to...

Page 68: ...s Capture button Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 Click Start All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Launcher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Click Video Disc New Project to invoke 2nd Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory 3 Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog ...

Page 69: ...r JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not support mp3 decode and encode 2 Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do...

Page 70: ...a with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVD 1 Store your CD DVD in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD DVD 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mark the surface of the CD DVD that contains data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the cen...

Page 71: ... Web Camera Built in Web Camera is provided with some models This section describes the bundled webcam utility which can capture still and video images The web camera will auto run when Windows starts Web Camera 1 Active LED 2 Web Camera Lens ...

Page 72: ...ail the image Video Recording Click to prepare for recording Click again to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video Audio Recording Click to start recording Click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Function Access additional functions About Player Effects Properties Settings and Help About Display software manufacturer details Player Play video files...

Page 73: ...phone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Modem The availability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack Settings C...

Page 74: ...or telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding re...

Page 75: ... settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plu...

Page 76: ...te Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Draft N 5 GHz Revision B G Draft N 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type 11a 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 11a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11...

Page 77: ...2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify...

Page 78: ...o be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T or Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX depending on model you purchased This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Indicator status Indi...

Page 79: ...ecting to a hub Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using ...

Page 80: ...e precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drive remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display ...

Page 81: ...e by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup window in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level wit...

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Page 83: ...mbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on c...

Page 84: ...keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard The 104 105 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional ENTER CTRL and ALT keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboar...

Page 85: ...keyboard s right ALT key Hot keys Hot keys FN a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers Sound mute Pressing FN ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed as an icon Instant security Pressing FN F1 to enter Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again Power Plan...

Page 86: ...display panel brightness in indiviual steps Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function Zoom Pressing FN space changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the sup...

Page 87: ...vides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows Start menu 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 th...

Page 88: ...ode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following Press FN F11 again to turn off the overlay 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 uppercase ch...

Page 89: ...n Temporarily changing 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 th...

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Page 91: ... on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge 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 ...

Page 92: ...tery Amber DC IN Blue No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off DC IN Blue No charge LED Battery off DC IN Blue AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes Amber DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer goes into Hibernation or shuts d...

Page 93: ...he AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery 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 event occurs...

Page 94: ...ned on Blinking amber Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery pack 3 cell is used for Intel R GM965 model only 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 ...

Page 95: ...pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following...

Page 96: ...s Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack 7 Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data lose 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure ...

Page 97: ...eteriorate and the battery life might be shortened 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Sleep and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lose Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries 7 Never install or remove the battery pac...

Page 98: ... to fully charge a discharged battery The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Charging time ho...

Page 99: ...Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharged the...

Page 100: ... use optional devices such as an Express Card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Resume 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 termin...

Page 101: ... to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN LED should glow blue and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Batte...

Page 102: ... the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you 5 Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position When handling battery pack be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or ...

Page 103: ...connected 2 Insert the battery pack Installing the battery pack 3 Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated Battery Pack Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of...

Page 104: ...th the prompt for the password Supervisor password If you set a supervisor password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following Register or delete the supervisor password Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password If you have a...

Page 105: ...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 Sleep or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode in windows If you enter the password incorrectly three...

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Page 107: ... to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General and Password There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply 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 OK Ac...

Page 108: ... enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password 2 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered click OK button If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error Default Return all HW Setup values to the fact...

Page 109: ...t the password to set a new user password Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted If you click the OK button before entering the password Registered will appear on the display If you enter the password incorrectly three times in...

Page 110: ...e is only 1 HDD the Boot Priority Options setting will be like the following 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 necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumpt...

Page 111: ...eps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 Use the up down cursor keys to select boot device you want and press Enter U Selects the USB diskette drive N Selects the Network 1 Selects the primary HDD 2 Selects the secondary HDD C Selects the CD ROM If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer The selection method above do...

Page 112: ...lation item to Enabled LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Built in LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables Wake up on Keyboard Default Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Wake up on LAN Default Do not i...

Page 113: ...ility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory Express Cards SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack 6 cell and 9 cell Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices USB FDD Kit External monitor Television HDMI IEEE 1394 Other Security lock ...

Page 114: ...all Express Card while the computer s power is on To install an Express Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the Express Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card Inserting the Express Card Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Some cards might not work pr...

Page 115: ...ress Card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the Express Card 2 Press the Express Card slightly to make it stretch out 3 Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot Removing the Express Card ...

Page 116: ... you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards See below for the card capacities Card Type Capacities SD 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC 4 GB MMC 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB MS 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB MS Pro 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB xD 16 MB 32 ...

Page 117: ...e Memory Stick adaptor are not compatible with the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Please insert only one card when using Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in tha...

Page 118: ...ure the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card Please do not remove the inserted memory card from the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot while in Sleep or in Hibernation state If you do PC may become unstable...

Page 119: ...t off the cover Only memory modules with the following parts numbers can be installed 512 MB PA3511U 1M51 1 GB PA3512U 1M1G 2 GB PA3513U 1M2G If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hiber...

Page 120: ...red by two latches Inserting the memory module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 9 When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized If it is not recognized check the module s connection Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connecto...

Page 121: ...side of the memory module to the outside The memory module will pop up 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out Removing the memory module 7 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to remove a memory module with...

Page 122: ...upports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 2 Turn the monitor s power on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto Selected and Simultaneous displays Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup ...

Page 123: ...ot supplied to connect the television to the video out port Connecting a television 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is provided with some models It is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MO drives 4 CD RW drives If you set Simultaneous for the computer s display you ...

Page 124: ...r has ended or turn off the computer before you a Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you u...

Page 125: ...mputer then from the i LINK device Security lock A security lock 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 left side of the computer Security lock Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device ...

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Page 127: ...ttached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC Print Screen key The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Prelimin...

Page 128: ...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 icons light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems m...

Page 129: ...n how the Boot Priority is set in the Hardware Setup the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C or first from drive C then from drive A If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays...

Page 130: ...le 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 Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the compu...

Page 131: ...ce the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If ...

Page 132: ...oard consult your dealer Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Markings appear on the LCD They might have come from contact with the keyboard TouchPad or cPad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it Problems above rem...

Page 133: ...files If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make...

Page 134: ...D only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the com...

Page 135: ...he original diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control...

Page 136: ...ty are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its norm...

Page 137: ...ntations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Express Card error occurs Reseat the Express Card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs Reseat the m...

Page 138: ...priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the...

Page 139: ... the computer off in Resume mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device Problem Procedure USB device does not work Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information...

Page 140: ...o use the ATD command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Command Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Check the error control setting in your c...

Page 141: ...ing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB 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 p...

Page 142: ...l 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 Problem Procedure The following message appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition You will see this message if you have previously chosen to...

Page 143: ...w troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and su...

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Page 145: ...er at temperatures outside the range of 5 C TO 30 C 41 F TO 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions ...

Page 146: ...d to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications ...

Page 147: ...rocessor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wirel...

Page 148: ... limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes ...

Page 149: ...splay 362 w x 267 8 d x 33 5 front 39 3 rear millimeters Weight typical 2 72 kilograms configured with 15 4 panel DVD Combo drive 3 cell battery and modem Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Nonoperating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Op...

Page 150: ...ntrol unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU T Rec Former CCITT Bell V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 32bis V 34 V 90 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec Former CCITT V 17 V...

Page 151: ...21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis ...

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Page 153: ...LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run o...

Page 154: ...anel Only External Monitor can perform change of Refresh Rate Hz 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 1280 1024 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 16bpp 60 75 32bpp 60 75 2048 1536 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 Some of display mode might not be supported depending on the external monitor which you use If you are running some application for example a 3D application or...

Page 155: ...hich can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 V 92 mode V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable 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 n...

Page 156: ... s 100 CONNECT 28000 EC Connection at 28000 bits s 101 CONNECT 29333 EC Connection at 29333 bits s 102 CONNECT 30666 EC Connection at 30666 bits s 103 CONNECT 33333 EC Connection at 33333 bits s 104 CONNECT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bits s 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bits s 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bits s 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bits s 108 CONNECT 4...

Page 157: ...C 3 A210 Series AT Command V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default ...

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Page 159: ...or operation in the license free 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment From Factor Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft W...

Page 160: ...the radio signal Supported frequency sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country region your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country region R F Frequency Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Draft N Band 2 4 GHz...

Page 161: ...ess points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 36 5180 4...

Page 162: ... in which these channels can be used 3 These channels are available to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only 128 5640 3 132 5660 3 136 5680 3 140 5700 3 149 5745 3 US only 4 153 5765 3 US only 4 157 5785 3 US only 4 161 5805 3 US only 4 Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note ...

Page 163: ...ower cord must be VDE type H05VVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VV F Length Minimum 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards 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 CEB...

Page 164: ...or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved ...

Page 165: ...to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it fr...

Page 166: ...ervice and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g A210 Series Model number e g PSA50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Year Month Day Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Page 167: ...c input output system CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube CSV Clear Super View DC direct current DDC display data channel DOS disk operating system DMA direct memory access DRAM dynamic random access memory DSVD Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital Visual Interface ECP extended capabilities port EGA enh...

Page 168: ...ne memory module SVGA super video graphics adapter SDRAM synchronized dynamic random access memory TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRM video ready modem VRT voltage reduction technology A adapter A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electroni...

Page 169: ...bols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time 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 AUTOEXEC BAT A batch file that executes a series of MS DOS commands and programs each time you start the computer B backup A duplicate c...

Page 170: ...st addressable unit within the system C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is...

Page 171: ...currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface compatibi...

Page 172: ...ns parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or t...

Page 173: ...device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to the printer the printer is said to echo the CRT EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and its associated circuitry for direct driv...

Page 174: ... 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 GND Ground An RS 232C signal used in the exchange of data between a computer and serial device graphics The use of drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removab...

Page 175: ... or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external 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 particular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to conne...

Page 176: ...ith transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2...

Page 177: ...d circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MPEG Moving picture coding expert group is an industry standard architecture for compression of video signals N non system disk A formatted diskette floppy disk you c...

Page 178: ... off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can...

Page 179: ...RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press CTRL ALT DEL while the computer is on See also boot RCA jack A single pin connector that carries composite video signals which include both contrast and color information See also S video RGB Red gre...

Page 180: ... transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel S video This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color which produces a video image superior to that produced b...

Page 181: ... is connected to a power source W Warm dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application or document Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN A short range radio technology designed to simpl...

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Page 183: ...ay 2 7 automatic power off 1 7 opening 3 3 output See Hot keys documentation list 1 1 E Equipment checklist 1 1 Expansion memory See Memory expansion Express Card 9 11 location of slots 2 3 problems 9 11 External monitor 8 10 F FN key emulation 5 2 FN ALT enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 FN CTRL enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 FN ENTER 5 3 FN ESC Sound mute 5 3 FN F1 lock computer mode 5 3 FN F2 ...

Page 184: ...eypad overlay 1 8 5 5 arrow mode 5 6 numeric mode 5 6 temporarily changing modes 5 7 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 6 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 7 turning on 5 5 Windows special keys 5 5 L LAN See also Wireless LAN 1 6 cable types 4 23 connecting 4 23 disconnecting 4 23 problems 9 15 using 4 23 Lock computer mode See Hot keys Lock security See Security lock M Main batt...

Page 185: ...m 9 12 support from TOSHIBA 9 17 TV output signal 9 13 USB 9 13 Wireless LAN 9 15 Processor 1 3 R Real time clock battery See Battery S ScrLock FN F12 See Soft keys SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card 9 11 problems 9 11 Security lock 1 7 attaching 8 13 location 2 5 Self Test See Problems Serial port See Ports serial adaptor 1 12 2 13 8 10 options 1 12 Sleep 1 9 Soft keys 5 2 cursor control mode 5 2 5 3 ...

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