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User’s Manual

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Introduction

TOSHIBA Assist 

TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that 

provides easy access to help and services. 

HW Setup 

This program lets you customize your hardware 

settings according to the way you work with your 

computer and the peripherals you use. To start 

the utility, double click the 

TOSHIBA Assist

 on 

your desktop, select 

OPTIMIZE

 tab, and click 

TOSHIBA Hardware Settings

.

Power On Password

Two levels of password security, supervisor and 

user, are available to prevent unauthorized 

access to your computer.
To register a supervisor password, double click 

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 the 

User 

password

 utility. On the 

Password

 tab you can 

register a user password.

TOSHIBA DVD Player 

The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video. 

It has an on-screen interface and functions. Click 

Start

, point to 

All Programs

, point to 

InterVideo 

WinDVD

, then click 

InterVideo WinDVD

.

TOSHIBA Disc 

Creator 

You can create CD/DVDs in several formats 

including audio CDs that can be played on a 

standard stereo CD player and data CDs or DVDs 

to store multimedia and/or document files on your 

hard disk drive. This software can be used on a 

model with the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/

-RW drive, DVD±R/±RW drive and DVD Super 

Multi drive. 
To run TOSHIBA Disc Creator, click 

Start

, select 

All Programs

, 

TOSHIBA

, 

CD&DVD 

Applications

, and then click 

Disc Creator

.

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 problems and create profiles for 

easy switching between location and 

communication networks. 
To run ConfigFree, click 

Start

, select 

All 

Programs

 followed by 

TOSHIBA

 followed by 

Networking

 and then click 

ConfigFree

.

TOSHIBA TouchPad 

On/Off Utility

Pressing 

Fn

+

F9

 enables or disables the 

TouchPad function. When you press these hot 

keys, the current setting will change and be 

displayed as an icon.

Summary of Contents for U300 Series

Page 1: ...computers toshiba europe com User s Manual U300 Series ...

Page 2: ... 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 reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA U300 Series Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However su...

Page 3: ...n 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier...

Page 4: ...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 household waste disposal service or the s...

Page 5: ... 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 6: ...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 7: ... 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 ...

Page 8: ...equate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speakerphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air c...

Page 9: ...nsitive 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 malfunction Express Card overheating Some Express Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device...

Page 10: ...osed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 3 Backside 2 5 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 Fixed optical media drives 2 8 AC adaptor 2 10 Chapter 3 Getting Started Installing the battery pack 3 1 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 2 Opening the display 3 4 Turning on the power 3 4 Start up for the first time 3 5 Turning off the power 3 5 Restarting the computer 3 8 Restoring the preinstalled softwa...

Page 11: ...0 Moving the computer 4 21 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 22 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 5 Keypad overlay 5 5 Generating ASCII characters 5 6 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 2 Battery types 6 2 Care and use of the battery pack 6 4 Repl...

Page 12: ...C adaptor 8 9 External monitor 8 10 Security lock 8 10 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 14 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C Wireless LAN Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E Legal Footnotes Appendix F If your computer is stolen Glossary Index ...

Page 13: ...ue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Specifications 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 ...

Page 14: ...nd operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also 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 Key...

Page 15: ...r 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 seriou...

Page 16: ...ttery pack Installed or separate from the computer Software Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Editon Professional Microsoft Internet Explorer TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Supervisor Password TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree DVD Video Player Some of the features described in this manual may not functi...

Page 17: ...or Safety and Comfort Warranty Information Backup media and additional Software Product Recovery DVD ROM Features Please visit your region s web site for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Processor If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Built in Depend on the model you purchased Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Intel Core Duo Processor Int...

Page 18: ...memory modules can be installed in the memory slot for a maximum of 4 GB system memory total Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased Mobile Intel GM965 GL960 945GM 943GML Express Chipset up to 251 MB shared with main memory for more than 1 GB main memory Battery Pack Your computer is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack RTC Battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Ti...

Page 19: ...if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Hard disk Drive Available in five sizes 80 0 billion bytes 74 51 GB 120 0 billion bytes 111 75 GB 160 0 billion bytes 149 01 GB 200 0 billion bytes 186 26 GB Other hard disk drives may be introduced in ...

Page 20: ...s at maximum 8 speed DVD RW s at maximum 6 speed DVD R s at maximum 8 speed DVD RW s at maximum 8 speed DVD R DL discs at maximum 4 speed and DVD R DL discs at maximun 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM CD R RW drive DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL DVD R DL Built In 13 3 WXGA 16 million colors with the following resolution...

Page 21: ...ces such as digital video cameras Express Card The Express Card expansion slot that can accommodate two standard module formats an Express Card 34 module and an Express Card 54 module An Express Card module is a small add in card technology based on the PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus USB interfaces Depends on the model purchased Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supports SD Mini SD with adapt...

Page 22: ... per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models Where present it supports the A B G and N standards but it is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Password Pow...

Page 23: ...nts from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor This can be specified in the Power Options Battery Save Mode 1 This feature lets you save battery power This can be specified in the Power Options Panel Power On Off 1 This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened This can be specified in the Power ...

Page 24: ... Saver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the features of more various power supply managements TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window To run TOSHIBA Zooming Utility click Start select All Programs followed by TOSHIBA followed by Utilities and then click Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA PC Dia...

Page 25: ...face and functions Click Start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs or DVDs to store multimedia and or document files on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with the CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R...

Page 26: ...mputer Use only PC5300 compatible DDRII memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details The availability of DDRII depends on the model you purchased Battery pack An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer operating time AC Adaptor If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an ad...

Page 27: ...rd Slot DC in LED Power LED Hard Disk Drive LED Battery LED Multiple DigitalMedia Card Slot LED i LINK IEEE1394a Port This port allows you to connect an external device such as a digital video camera for highspeed data transfer Depends on the model you purchased Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supports SD mini SD thru adaptor MMS MS MS PRO xD media cards Wireless Communication Switch The Wireless...

Page 28: ...Standby Mode Battery LED The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge Blue indicates a full charge orange indicates that the battery is charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Hard Disk Drive LED The Hard Disk Drive LED indicates that the hard disk drive is being accessed Every time your computer runs a program op...

Page 29: ...al Bus ports are on the left side The ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enable 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 device...

Page 30: ...eds 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 for all USB devices has not been confirmed As such some untested third party devices may not function properly LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support ...

Page 31: ... adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Battery Pack Battery Release Latch Cooling Vents Battery Pack Lock Hard Disk Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover Memory Module and Wireless LAN Cover This cover protects two memory module sockets one or two modules are pre installed Refer to the Mem...

Page 32: ...o Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 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 Hard Disk Cover This cover protects the hard disk Display Screen TouchPad Speaker TouchPad Control Buttons Web ...

Page 33: ...e browser automatically in one step Depends on the model you purchased Presentation Button Press this button to switch Windows screen to clone mode display Default setting is clone mode display 1024 768 at internal and external display You can also set extended mode at external display Press again to switch external display only Depends on the model purchased CD DVD Button Pressing this button wil...

Page 34: ...io Depends on the model purchased Previous Button Skips backwards to the previous track chapter or digital file Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Depends on the model purchased Next Button Skips forward to the next track chapter or digital file Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Depends on the model purchased TouchPad A TouchPad located in the centre of the palm rest is ...

Page 35: ...e only is a maximum of 24 speed Formats The drives support the following formats DVD ROM CD DA Photo CD single multi session CD ROM X A Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD R Audio CD only DVD Video CD Text CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD RW Not available on the CD ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive Supporting DVD R Double Layer The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to writabl...

Page 36: ... speed media Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Use only the AC Adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor or other types of AC Adaptors may have a different voltage which...

Page 37: ...computer 3 Insert the battery pack The Battery Release Latch clicks into place Be sure also to read the Safety Instruction Manual This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose...

Page 38: ...d to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch Refer to Removing the battery pack section in Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes for removin...

Page 39: ...daptor 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 adaptor When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC o...

Page 40: ...he power This section describes how to turn on the power Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Turning on the power Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer 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 s...

Page 41: ...box choose Turn Off 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 Benefits of Hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following b...

Page 42: ... button or close the lid 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 4 Select Enable Hibernation then click OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the ha...

Page 43: ...input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature You can use the panel power off feature Enabling Standby You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click Start click Turn off Computer and click Stand By 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Advanced tab in Power Options described in the Control Panel If the computer is not used or ac...

Page 44: ...r select Restart from the Shut down options 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the computer has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turning it on again with the power button Restoring the preinstalled software If the pre installed files are damaged use the Product Recovery DVD ROM to restore them Restoring the complete system To restore the op...

Page 45: ...he CD ROM icon from the menu Please refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup for further information 4 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions 5 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 Games etc separately from ...

Page 46: ...ad To use the TouchPad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TouchPad and TouchPad control buttons Two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other functio...

Page 47: ...restart it go to Start All Programs Camera Assistant Software Camera Assistant Software Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the TouchPad The TouchPad could be damaged Click Tap the TouchPad once Double click Tap the TouchPad twice Drag and drop 1 Hold down the left control button and move the cursor to drag the item you want to move 2 Lift...

Page 48: ...e images to be displayed on the capture screen Properties Choose from the Options tab to flip zoom flicker rate night mode and backlight compensation in the Image tab change the color settings in the Profiles tab change the lighting conditions Settings Choose from the Options tab to change the tool bar position the Picture tab to select picture output options such as size export file and save path...

Page 49: ...he speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Using the optical media drive The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical CD R...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...User s Manual 4 6 Operating Basics 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the drawer open 3 Place the disc label side up in the drawer Inserting a disc ...

Page 52: ...ll 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 before closing the drive...

Page 53: ...he drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place 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 remove it When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the disc has stopped spin...

Page 54: ...sed on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM discs However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Some models in this series are equipped with Writing CD DVDs with the DVD Super Multi drive Supporting DVD R Double Layer CD R T...

Page 55: ... RW and DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered 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 RW DVD R 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 o...

Page 56: ... writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or TouchPad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such a...

Page 57: ...blems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded 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 the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Audio C...

Page 58: ... You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps Click the setting button for writing on the main toolbar in the Data Disc mode In the Settings menu select Settings f...

Page 59: ...e Task Bar Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 3 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu When you click a region it becomes the modem s region select...

Page 60: ...t for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for you...

Page 61: ...r connector out of the computer The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer In case 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 Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the ...

Page 62: ...o not use the Wireless LAN Wi Fi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Turn Wi Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pa...

Page 63: ...ity Product Support The latest information regarding Operating System support Language Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable the Wireless LAN function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or...

Page 64: ...his section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN LAN cable types If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 cable or higher Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is s...

Page 65: ...nch 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 Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the compu...

Page 66: ...Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subject the...

Page 67: ...the window click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Utilities HDD Protection Setting The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set ...

Page 68: ... HDD Protection Properties window Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds TOSHIBA HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when TOSHIBA HDD Protection is active This 3D object virtually represents the Computer s interna...

Page 69: ...e letters 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 intercha...

Page 70: ...ey 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 keyboard Si...

Page 71: ...fault is off Hot keys Mute Turns the volume on and off Lock Enters Lock computer mode To restor your desktop you need to log on again Power plan Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Standby This hot key switches the system to Standby Mode Hibernate This hot key switches the system to Hibernate mode Output Changes the active display device Brightness decreases Turns ...

Page 72: ...bles the Scroll Lock function Zoom Changes the display resolution TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Increases the icon size on the desktop or the font size within one of the supported application windows Before using Fn 1 and Fn 2 you must install the TOSHIBA Zooming U...

Page 73: ...me 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 the centre of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same...

Page 74: ...and pressing a 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 overla...

Page 75: ... 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 blue LED Battery blue Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge LED Battery orange Quick charge LED Battery orange No battery installed Operates No charge LED Battery off No charge LED Battery off...

Page 76: ... AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the 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 ...

Page 77: ... the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed...

Page 78: ...r will be rebooted Care and use of the battery pack The battery 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 The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and shoul...

Page 79: ...njury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack 4 Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it 5 Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the User s manua...

Page 80: ...arging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the termina...

Page 81: ...battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Use onl...

Page 82: ...tomatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods Clicking the battery icon on the task bar Via the Windows Mobility Center window Leaving the AC adaptor connected w...

Page 83: ...Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining ...

Page 84: ...ndicator 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 indicator glows blue If you have extra battery packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remov...

Page 85: ...impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Built in HDD indicator to go out Do not tou...

Page 86: ... up modes Boot Mode Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Hibernation Mode Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Standby Mode Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Battery Pack Lock Battery pack Password At this point the hotkeys Fn F1 to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password If you enter t...

Page 87: ...er 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 down in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode in Windows If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows d...

Page 88: ...A HW Setup HW Setup Window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Password Display Boot Priority Keyboard USB and LAN There are also these three buttons General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes ...

Page 89: ...his setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and not 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 FDD and LAN 3 Use the upper lower cur...

Page 90: ... 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 function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default Enab...

Page 91: ...ory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices External monitor Other Security lock Express Card The Express Card expansion slot can accommodate two standard module formats anExpress Card 34 module and an Express Card 54 module An Express Card module is a small modular add in card technology based on PCI Express and Universal Serial Bus USB interfaces ...

Page 92: ...the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Removing Express Card To remove the Express Card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click the Card you want to remove 3 Press the Card once to extend it Express Card Before removing a Card make sure that any applications or system services do no...

Page 93: ...SD MMC MS MS Pro xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants which use flash memory Express Card Eject button Card Type Capacities SD up to 2 GB MMC up to 2 GB MS up to 128 MB 256 MB 128 MB 2 MS Pro up to 2 GB xD up to 2 GB Keep foreign objects out of the memory card slot A pin or similar object can damage the...

Page 94: ...Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards The Logo of SD memory card is Be sure the memory card is oriented properly before you insert it If Windows f...

Page 95: ...o that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave a memory card partially inserted in the slot Press the memory card until you hear it click into place Make sure the memory card 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...

Page 96: ...securing the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 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 When ...

Page 97: ...on 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Installing the memory module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with the screws Memory Module Cover Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Slot A is reserved for main memory Use slot B for expanded memory If o...

Page 98: ...ut down the computer and remove the incompatible module s 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 lift...

Page 99: ...h additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up 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 1...

Page 100: ...at you used last time to shut down your PC if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting Security lock Security locks enable you to anc...

Page 101: ...e a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary chec...

Page 102: ...ll connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you ca...

Page 103: ... computer tries to load the operating system depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error mess...

Page 104: ...mperature becomes too high the computer will automatically enter Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode and shut down If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the Battery indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for ...

Page 105: ...he battery still does not charge make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cl...

Page 106: ...file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the PC please delete all the data on its hard disk drive Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can Physically destroy the hard disk drive Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data Take the hard disk dri...

Page 107: ...dure No display Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the 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...

Page 108: ... 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 DVDs documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD ...

Page 109: ...ast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware then Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The response of the TouchPad is too sensitive Adjust the touch sensitivity 1 To access this utility click Start C...

Page 110: ...le click speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware then Mouse icon 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mous...

Page 111: ...tor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Replace the battery pack and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the power If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure No sound is heard Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on ...

Page 112: ...making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD 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 b...

Page 113: ...en the LAN jack and the LAN hub If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator The Wireless LAN feature is not available on all models Problem Procedure Express Card error occurs Reseat the Express Card to make sure it is firmly con...

Page 114: ...iew 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 ...

Page 115: ...ents manufacturing variability and options selected Size 310 w 227 d max 34 0 min 27 6 h millimetres not including parts that extend beyond the main body Operating Non operating Ambient temperature 5 C to 35 C 20 C to 65 C Thermal gradient 15 C per hour maximum 20 C per hour maximum Relative humidity 20 to 80 10 to 95 Altitude from sea level 0 to 3 000 meters 60 to 10 000 meters AC adaptor 100 240...

Page 116: ... 32bis V 34 V 90 V 92 103 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 1...

Page 117: ...een Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA modes the most widely used industry standards This series are equipped with Mobile Intel 965 Express display adaptors The video modes supported by the display chipset are shown in following tables Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the...

Page 118: ...6 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 4 5 VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 4 of 256K 4 of 256K 70 6 VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 14 Mono Mono 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16 Mono Mono 70 D VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8...

Page 119: ...75 85 1024 768 256K 256K 256K 256K 60 75 85 1280 800 256K 256K 256K 256K 60 75 85 1280 1024 256K 256K 60 75 85 1600 1200 256K 256K 60 75 85 1920 1440 256K 256K 60 75 2048 1536 256K 256K 60 Some modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode Some models only support a maximum resolution of 1024 768 ...

Page 120: ...6M 60 75 85 1024 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 1280 800 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 1280 1024 16M 16M 60 75 85 1600 1200 16M 16M 60 75 85 1920 1440 16M 16M 60 75 2048 1536 16M 16M 60 Some modes are not supported at LCD CRT simultaneous mode and LCD CRT Multi Monitor mode Some models only support a maximum resolution of 1024 768 ...

Page 121: ... steps Open Control Panel click Appearance and Themes Click Display Select Settings tab Display Properties Mobile Intel 965 Express Graphics Controller Properties The way to move to multi monitor Intel 965 Express Switch to Display Properties like shown in previous page Click Advanced in Display Properties and choose Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Click the Graphic Properties b...

Page 122: ...ch 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 simultaneous LCD internal liquid crystal display and the system goes into Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode you can switch to the LCD internal liquid crystal disp...

Page 123: ...d local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Form Factor Mini PCI TypeIII 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 Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA...

Page 124: ...ons your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that 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...

Page 125: ...LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to 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 s...

Page 126: ...ited States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II 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...

Page 127: ...s The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency ...

Page 128: ...ance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions use of certain external peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications...

Page 129: ... stated that the operating system is 64 bit Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and o...

Page 130: ...d on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor 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 mo...

Page 131: ...form to the address below To register the theft online please follow these procedures Visit http 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 pre...

Page 132: ...nical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g U300 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 133: ...ut 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 FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics...

Page 134: ...ers 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 alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog...

Page 135: ...mple 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 board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which p...

Page 136: ...mes 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 wafer...

Page 137: ...tions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter con...

Page 138: ...rge volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files 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 o...

Page 139: ...ics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory 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 me...

Page 140: ...the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at s...

Page 141: ...ace that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the boot mode Standby Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device ...

Page 142: ...serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters...

Page 143: ...speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A ...

Page 144: ...em disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell TouchPad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Tran...

Page 145: ...ic power off 1 8 brightness decreases 5 3 brightness increases 5 4 controller 1 5 opening 3 4 Display controller B 1 E Equipment checklist 1 1 F Floppy disk using 4 4 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 3 Fn F2 power save mode 5 3 Fn F3 Standby Mode 5 3 Fn F4 hibernation 5 3 Fn F5 display selection 5 3 Fn F6 Display Brightness decreases 5 3 Fn F7 Display Brightness increases 5 4 Fn F8 W...

Page 146: ...nitor external 1 6 8 10 P PC card 8 1 inserting 8 1 removing 8 2 Ports 1 6 external monitor 1 6 USB 1 6 Power conditions 6 1 indicator 6 2 panel power on off 1 8 6 13 shut Down mode Boot mode 3 5 Standby Mode 3 5 3 7 system Auto Off 6 13 turning off 3 5 turning on 3 4 Power up modes 6 12 Problems AC power 9 4 analyzing 9 2 Battery 9 5 DVD Super Multi drive 9 7 Hard disk drive 9 7 Hardware and syst...

Page 147: ...ack 1 6 microphone jack 1 6 mute hot keys 5 3 Standby setting 3 7 Standby Mode 1 9 setting 3 5 System automatic 1 8 T TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 10 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 1 10 TOSHIBA Theft Registration F 2 Touch Pad 1 6 location 2 6 using 4 1 U USB 1 6 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 3 W Wireless communication switch 4 18 indicator 4 18 Wireless LAN 1 7 using 4 17 ...

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