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User’s Manual

Optional Devices

A TV output feature is provided with some models. You can connect a

television set to the Video out jack on the computer. Follow the steps below.

If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in Display

Properties. Follow the steps below.

■

Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile.

■

TV single
1. Click

start

and click

Control Panel

, then

Appearance and

Themes

2. Double-click the

Display

icon to open the Display Properties

window.

3. Click the

Settings

tab and click the

Advanced

button.

4. Click

Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile

click

Graphics Properties

, click

Display

Devices

tab and the

Television

button.

5. Change the Settings which are suitable for your TV and suitable

according to the region you are.

6. Click

Apply

and/or

at Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator

Driver for Mobile Property.

■

LCD/TV Mode (Dual Display Clone / Extended Desktop)
1. Click

start

and click

Control Panel

, then

Appearance and

Themes

2. Double-click the

Display

icon to open the Display Properties

window.

3. Click the

Settings

tab and click the

Advanced

button.

4. Click

Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile

click

Graphics Properties

, click

Display Devices

tab and the

Intel

Dual Display Clone

button or

Extended Desktop

button.

5. Click

Device Settings

6. Change the Settings

which are suitable for your TV and suitable

according to the region you are and click

at Device Settings.

7. Click

Apply

and/or

.at Intel

Graphics Media Accelerator

Driver Property.

Summary of Contents for Satellite L100-108

Page 1: ...User s Manual L100 ...

Page 2: ... the copyrighted works or perform other actions Please note that you may infringe the owner s rights protected by the copyright laws if you use the screen mode switching functions e g Wide mode Wide Zoom mode etc of this product to display enlarged images video at coffee shops or hotels for the purposes of profits or providing these to the public Disclaimer This manual has been validated and revie...

Page 3: ...ccordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single t...

Page 4: ... Following information is only for EU member states The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause potential hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your househ...

Page 5: ...is instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

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

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

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

Page 9: ... instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 10: ...ct please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 11: ...d this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure ...

Page 12: ...sorgfältig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die nächste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Gerät nicht geöffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1 hviket bety...

Page 13: ...ntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä 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 VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHFÜHREN VON ANDEREN VORGÄNGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KÖNNEN GEFÄHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE...

Page 14: ...xiv User s Manual ...

Page 15: ...ide 2 2 Right side 2 3 Backside 2 4 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 System Keyboard indicators 2 7 Optical media drives 2 8 AC adaptor 2 10 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3 2 Installing the battery pack 3 5 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 6 Opening the display 3 7 Turning on the power 3 8 Windows XP setup 3 8 Turning off the power 3 9 Restarting the computer 3 12 Re...

Page 16: ...omputer 4 24 Moving the computer 4 24 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 5 7 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power inclicators 6 2 Battery types 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 6 12 Starti...

Page 17: ...7 Using the USB floppy disk drive 8 8 External monitor 8 9 TV 8 10 Security lock 8 11 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 16 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 18: ...xviii User s Manual Table of Contents ...

Page 19: ... acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special Features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer If you are going to install PC Cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following nine chapters five a...

Page 20: ...nce and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe m...

Page 21: ...that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious ...

Page 22: ...xxii User s Manual Preface ...

Page 23: ...oid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been u...

Page 24: ...nections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of the computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 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 specific...

Page 25: ...al and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved Industrial Environments environments with a mains voltage 230V Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA The consequences of the use of this pro...

Page 26: ...of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organisation These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interferen...

Page 27: ...o our company we do not take any responsibility Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling the following equipment Equipment directly linked with human life corresponding to the following Medical equipment such as life support systems equipment used in operations etc Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc and exhaust systems for smoke Equipment that must be se...

Page 28: ...reless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference Radio waves can potentially affect them causing an accident due to malfunction Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used If any effect is caused turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch Otherwise radio waves can potentially affect other eq...

Page 29: ... following items L100 Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable for modem optional Battery pack installed or separate from the computer Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA If the battery pack comes separate from your computer it is necessary to install it befor...

Page 30: ...r Saver Utility TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment Modem Region Select Utility Atheros Client Utility depending on WLAN card Intel ProSet Utility depending on WLAN card TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility CD DVD Acoustic Silencer DVD RAM Driver can be used only on models with DVD Super Multi Drive Sonic RecordNow Sonic DLA WinDVD C...

Page 31: ...r other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Slots For ATI Radeon Xpress 200M...

Page 32: ...r 1 Gigabyte GB means 109 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre in...

Page 33: ... Super Multi drive Supporting DVD R Double Layer Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD Rs at up to 24 speed CD RWs at up to 16 speed DVD Rs at maximum 8 speed D...

Page 34: ...information Built In 84 keys or 85 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Built In Touch Pad A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows External Monitor 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions Unive...

Page 35: ...and Windows Media player Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack...

Page 36: ... 2 and 1 Mbit s IEEEE 802 11b Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Operating System Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional operating system and TOSHIBA Utilities and drivers preinstalled on the hard dis...

Page 37: ...ck the TOSHIBA Assist on your desktop select the SECURE tab and start the Supervisor password utility To set a user password select the SECURE tab on TOSHIBA Assist then start User password utility At Password tab you can register a user password Instant Security The hot key function Fn F1 blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security Display Automatic Power Off This feature ...

Page 38: ...monitor remaining battery capacity checking Battery remaining on TOSHIBA Power Saver Battery Save Mode This feature lets you save battery power To specify the power save mode click start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance TOSHIBA Power Saver At Profile you can specify the power save mode Panel Power On Off This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and tur...

Page 39: ... This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents 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 Standby If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your softw...

Page 40: ...A followed by Utilities and then click Zooming Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with the DVD ROM CD R RW drive and the DVD Super Multi drive DLA for TOSHIBA DLA Drive Letter Access...

Page 41: ...displayed as an icon TOSHIBA Touch and Launch TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is a tool that allows you to perform various tasks easily using the TouchPad TOSHIBA Touch and Launch is useful in the following conditions To open a file located on the desktop whose icon is obscured by a window To open a page contained in the Internet Explorer Favorites menu To display the list of currently open windows and c...

Page 42: ... dealer for details Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you USB Floppy Disk Kit A 3 1 2 floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte ...

Page 43: ...User s Manual 1 15 Introduction ...

Page 44: ...1 16 User s Manual Introduction ...

Page 45: ...he following figure shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Front of the computer with display closed Speaker Display Latch Speaker Speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Display Latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the...

Page 46: ...0 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed As such some untested third party devices may not function properly Wireless Communication Switch The Wireless Communication Switch turns Wireless LAN o...

Page 47: ... of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Headphone jack This jack outputs analog audio signals Eject Button ODD Indicator Emergency Eject Hole LAN Jack USB ...

Page 48: ...USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed As such some untested third party devices may not function properly Security Lock DC IN 19V Jack DC...

Page 49: ...k refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Lock Slide this lock to prepare the battery pack for removal Battery Release Latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Cooling Vents Cooling vents help prevent the CPU from overheating Memory Module Cover This cover pr...

Page 50: ...ideo Control Buttons Power Button Turns the computer on and off as well as puts it into Hibernation mode and wakes it up from said mode Display Screen The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics Refer to Appendix B Display Controller and Modes When the computer operates on AC power the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness...

Page 51: ... computer functions Power Battery charge HDD activity and Wireless activity Details are given in the System indicators section Caps Lock NumLock Power Wireless Activity Built in HDD ODD Battery Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase NumLock You can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Re...

Page 52: ...discs Check the specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates the battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Wireless Ac...

Page 53: ...ded more than once DVD R and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats DVD ROM CD DA Photo CD single multi session CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD R DVD Video CD Text CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD RW DVD ROM and CD R RW drive The full size DVD ROM ...

Page 54: ...r 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adaptor 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 D...

Page 55: ...r that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which could cause damage to your computer computer failure and or possible data loss Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage computer failure and or data loss caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different vo...

Page 56: ...2 12 User s Manual The Grand Tour ...

Page 57: ...safety Installing the battery pack Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software Be sure also to read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP se...

Page 58: ...ly accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liqui...

Page 59: ...e computer Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to the following figure Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comforta...

Page 60: ...improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes o...

Page 61: ... battery pack The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release of the latch Please do n...

Page 62: ...r supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible...

Page 63: ...e wall outlet Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Opening the display Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer ...

Page 64: ... XP setup When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition or Professional Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section Windows XP setup Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefull...

Page 65: ...ntents 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 Built in HDD ODD indicators are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc Do not turn the computer or devices ba...

Page 66: ...Hibernation Mode The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the Display Screen First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate tab in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the A...

Page 67: ...diately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby Mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver To restore operation from Standby Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby Mode while a net...

Page 68: ...estarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select Restart 2 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager...

Page 69: ...tions 6 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery DVD ROM Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools Utilities folder C T...

Page 70: ...3 14 User s Manual Getting Started ...

Page 71: ...it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using TouchPad control buttons...

Page 72: ...he Writing CDs on a DVD ROM and CD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs DVDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive supporting DVD R Double layer section for precautions on writing to CDs DVDs Click Tap the Touch Pad once Double click Tap the Touch Pad twice Drag and drop 1 Hold down the left control button and move the curs...

Page 73: ...open the drawer slightly Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the disc drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Manual release with the eject hole Eject Button ...

Page 74: ...ge of the computer will extend slightly over the disc tray Therefore you will need to turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the disc however make sure it lies flat as shown in the figure above Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalignment Keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris bef...

Page 75: ...If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the disc might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the disc drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you ...

Page 76: ...o controls This section describes how to use the audio video control buttons You can use them to play CDs and DVDs when the computer is on Next and Previous buttons Press on the button to select the desired function Next Press the button to advance to the next track chapter or data Previous Press the button to advance to the previous track chapter or data If Random is selected in Windows Media Pla...

Page 77: ...rformance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using the optical media drive section Important message DVD ROM and CD R RW drive Before you write to CD R CD RW disc or rewrite to CD RW disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD ROM and CD R RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write o...

Page 78: ...rite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the ...

Page 79: ...el surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Disclaimer DVD ROM and CD R RW drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any chan...

Page 80: ...ulti drive supporting DVD R Double layer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interrupt...

Page 81: ...ion Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation Ricoh Co Ltd High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation Ricoh Co Ltd Ultra Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable disc for General Version2 0 TAIYO YUDEN Co Ltd Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation DVD R MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporati...

Page 82: ...s based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be su...

Page 83: ...drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there ...

Page 84: ...he source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data Verification To verify that data is wr...

Page 85: ...sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator Operate the computer under full power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in simultaneous mode WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy p...

Page 86: ...ours of video data can be written in DVD Video format to DVD R R RW RW disc WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more over disk space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not p...

Page 87: ... the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the floppy ...

Page 88: ...on the Volume Control Microphone level To change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and point to Properties 3 Select Recording and click OK If Recording cannot be chosen choose Mixer device before 4 Click Options and select Advanced Controls 5 Click Advanced 6 Check the ...

Page 89: ... 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 region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Settings You can enable or disable the following setting...

Page 90: ...end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Connecting the internal modem If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem...

Page 91: ...tic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s IEEE 802 11b Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Security Be sure to enable the encryption function otherwise you may expose yo...

Page 92: ... to restart the computer to re enable it Alternatively you can also follow this procedure 1 In the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance then System 2 Select the Hardware tab 3 Click the Device Manager The Device Manager window opens Click Network Adapters 4 Select your preferred Network Adapter then click the Enable button in the tool bar Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals...

Page 93: ...nnect with a CAT3 cable or higher Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN a...

Page 94: ... the dust from the cooling vents on the Left side of the computer regularly with a vacuum cleaner Refer to Left side section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple 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 D...

Page 95: ...User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics Protruded portion ...

Page 96: ...4 26 User s Manual Operating Basics ...

Page 97: ...rs numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable...

Page 98: ...are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure above The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboa...

Page 99: ...F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any key or press the TouchPad If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the TouchPad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power s...

Page 100: ...ghtness in decrements When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds ...

Page 101: ... enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Volume decrease Press Fn Down to decrease the sound volume After you press this hot key an icon showing the new setting will be displayed for two seconds Volume increase Press Fn Up to increase the sound volume After you press this hot key an icon showing the new setting will be...

Page 102: ...ave an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard described previously Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input Numeric mode To tu...

Page 103: ... character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold d...

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Page 105: ...ating 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 Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Universal AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery green LED Battery green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Ch...

Page 106: ...Battery flashes orange Battery charge is exhausted Computer shuts down No Battery installed Cannot operates LED Battery off Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation Flashing orange The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the ...

Page 107: ...the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby Mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of th...

Page 108: ...TC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system looses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode ...

Page 109: ... 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 advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could ...

Page 110: ...polarities 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 loss 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or ...

Page 111: ...rectly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury 5 Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock batter...

Page 112: ...wing table shows the approximate time required 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 to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Charging tim...

Page 113: ... 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharg...

Page 114: ...rge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC Card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the batt...

Page 115: ... some other warning 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 Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the Battery 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 Battery indi...

Page 116: ...les connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Slide and hold the Battery Release Latch to free the battery pack after moving the Battery Lock into its unlock position then slide the battery pack out of the computer Releasing the battery pack When handling battery packs do not short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the ca...

Page 117: ...ars 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not touch the latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery by unintentional release...

Page 118: ...er Hibernation Mode Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power off on 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 Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in Boot Mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts dow...

Page 119: ...up To run HW Setup click Start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup Window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard LAN and USB There are also these three buttons OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all...

Page 120: ...ot available on Windows Desktop Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer To select the boot drive you want follow the steps below 1 Boot up your computer and press F12 to enter the boot menu 2 The boot select screen will be displayed Hard Disk Drive CD DVD and FDD 3 Use the upper lower cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Ent...

Page 121: ...USB KB Mouse FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable Legacy USB support If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse keyboard and FDD by setting the Legacy USB Support to enable LAN Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default Enabled Enables ...

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Page 123: ...versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC card Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices USB floppy disk drive External monitor TV Other Security lock ...

Page 124: ...the left side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC Cards while the computer s power is on To insert a PC Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting the PC Card After inserting the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Do not inser...

Page 125: ...ard prior to removing it Otherwise the system may be fatally damaged PC Card Eject button Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode The beep sound rings ...

Page 126: ...or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Removing the memory module cover 6 Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection Use a point size 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws Use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Mem...

Page 127: ...d Open System in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing a memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and the screws securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and l...

Page 128: ...ry Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load 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 befo...

Page 129: ...lly seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive The external floppy disk drive sh...

Page 130: ...2 floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive connector into a USB port Refer to the following figure Connecting the USB floppy disk drive Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins If you connect the floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it will take about ...

Page 131: ... follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the Windows Bootup screen Windows Logo appears on the display device However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when you turn on the p...

Page 132: ...d the Television button 5 Change the Settings which are suitable for your TV and suitable according to the region you are 6 Click Apply and or OK at Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Property LCD TV Mode Dual Display Clone Extended Desktop 1 Click start and click Control Panel then Appearance and Themes 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window 3 Click ...

Page 133: ...r has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the left side faces you 2 Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Security lock ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series 1 Open Control Panel click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display 3 Select Settings tab 4 Click Advanced in Display Properties...

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Page 135: ...xists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are ...

Page 136: ...s to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the...

Page 137: ...rs while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the operating system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the proble...

Page 138: ...nections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists fo...

Page 139: ...nals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be discharged Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not gl...

Page 140: ...e computer as long as expected If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver Consider using a power saving feature Problem Procedure Problem Procedure The BIOS setting and system date time are lost Charge in the RTC batt...

Page 141: ... display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk driv...

Page 142: ...t with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The driv...

Page 143: ...nect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing 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 th...

Page 144: ... CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run co...

Page 145: ...the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to return to 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 utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Printers and Other Hardware icon and press Enter 2 Select the Mouse icon and press Enter 3 Click the Buttons tab 4 Set the double click speed as instructed a...

Page 146: ...e bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab 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 normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does n...

Page 147: ...Problem Procedure 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 XP documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure The computer hangs up and issues sounds A long beep thr...

Page 148: ...controls on the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display 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 Communication software can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem settings ...

Page 149: ...in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Character display becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications applicati...

Page 150: ...eview troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information an...

Page 151: ...y and options selected Size 331 w x 278 d x 28 5 35 8 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Conditions Operating Non operating Ambient temperature 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 65 C Thermal grandient 15 C per hour muximum 20 C per hour muximum Relative humidity 20 to 80 10 to 95 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000meters 60 to 10 000meters AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hert...

Page 152: ... V 32bis V 34 V 90 103 212A V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Communication Speed Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 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 1440...

Page 153: ...er can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at 16 M 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 on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA ...

Page 154: ...e Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 25...

Page 155: ... 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70 Table 1 Video modes VGA continued Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz ...

Page 156: ...0 1280 x 1024 256K 256K Virtual 256K 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256K 256K Virtual 256K 256K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256K 256K ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 256K 256K 60 75 2048 x 1536 256K 256K ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 256K 256K 60 Some modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ATI ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Chipset Intel Mobile Intel 945GM Expres...

Page 157: ...K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 64K 64K 60 75 2048 x 1536 64K 64K ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 64K 64K 60 Some modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ATI ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Intel Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset ...

Page 158: ...M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 16M 16M 60 75 2048 x 1536 16M 16M ATI Virtual Intel Not supported 16M 16M 60 Some modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode ATI ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Intel Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset ...

Page 159: ...Appearance and Themes Click Display Select Settings tab Display Properties Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset and ATI Radeon Xpress 200M Chipset The way to move to multi monitor INTEL 945GM Press Ctrl Alt F12 keys to display Graphics Controller Properties See the next figure Click Display Devices tab See the next figure then select Extended Desktop Check that the Primary Device option is set to No...

Page 160: ...ptional Devices or the application guide for the setting of each display device 3 The DVD video overlay is not displayed when the display mode of CRT display is set to high resolution and high refresh rate mode Please decrease the resolution and refresh rate of CRT display 4 When the display mode is TV or simultaneous LCD internal liquid crystal display TV and the system goes into Standby or Hiber...

Page 161: ... 1280 x 1024 pixels in Highest 32bit mode for example when you attempt to set the resolution to 1600 x 1200 using the Screen resolution slide bar and then select Highest 32bit mode from the Color quality drop down menu In these cases perform the steps below First use the Screen resolution slide bar to select the 1024 x 768 resolution and then change the resolution to more than 1280 x 1024 and sele...

Page 162: ...B 10 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes ...

Page 163: ...delity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgement ACK Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11g 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s IEEE 802 11 b The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models ...

Page 164: ...he transmit rate of the wireless communication device Communications at a lower transmission rate may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the transmission path that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Refer to the sheet Inform...

Page 165: ...at apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 2400 2483 5 MHz 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 ...

Page 166: ...cally switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 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 56...

Page 167: ...ds for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Certification agencies Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Japan DENANHO ...

Page 168: ...k and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved A...

Page 169: ... address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems In the Computer Systems page open the Support Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from bei...

Page 170: ...ical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite A50 Model number e g PSA50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Last name first name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Year Month Day ...

Page 171: ...basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive I...

Page 172: ...ample the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols al...

Page 173: ...umber has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit bo...

Page 174: ...any times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon...

Page 175: ...is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique character...

Page 176: ...iles The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending 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 printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See del...

Page 177: ...tory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency...

Page 178: ...cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches...

Page 179: ...at where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functio...

Page 180: ...rd protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest do...

Page 181: ...controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange...

Page 182: ...h cell TouchPad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that...

Page 183: ... brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 6 opening 3 7 Display controller B 1 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Super Multi drive using 4 2 writing 4 10 E Environment 3 2 Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 placement 3 3 Ergonomics lighting 3 4 seating and posture 3 3 work habits 3 4 F Floppy disk using 4 2 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 3 Fn F2 power save mode 5 ...

Page 184: ... Monitor external 1 6 8 9 Moving the computer 4 24 P PC card 1 6 8 2 inserting 8 2 removing 8 3 Ports 1 6 external monitor 1 6 USB 1 6 Power button location 2 6 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 9 indicator 6 3 panel power on off 1 10 6 14 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 9 standby mode 3 11 system Auto Off 6 14 turning off 3 9 turning on 3 8 Power up modes 6 14 Problems AC power 9 5 analyzing 9 2 Batte...

Page 185: ...phone jack 1 7 microphone jack 1 7 mute hot keys 5 3 Standby 1 11 setting 3 11 System automatic 1 10 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 13 TOSHIBA PC DiagnosticTool 1 12 TOSHIBA Theft Registration E 2 TOSHIBA Utilities 1 8 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 12 Touch Pad 1 6 location 2 6 using 4 1 TV 8 10 U USB 1 6 V Video modes B 2 Video RAM 1 3 W Wireless communication switch 4 22 indicator 4 22 Wireless LAN 1 8 usin...

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