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If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having
problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for addi-
tional technical assistance.

Before you call

Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system.
It is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Before contacting
TOSHIBA, try the following:

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Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and
peripheral devices.

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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.

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are your best sources for current information and support.

Where to write

If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related,
write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below.

Outside of Europe

Australia

TOSHIBA Australia Pty. Ltd.

Information Systems Division

84-92 Talavera Road

North Ryde N.S.W. 2113

Sydney

Canada

TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd.

191 McNabb Street,

Markham, Ontario

L3R 8H2

China

TOSHIBA Computer Systems

(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Bldg.33, No.35,
Jinzang Road,

Pudong New Area,

Shanghai,

P.R. China 201206

Singapore

TOSHIBA Singapore Pte. Ltd.

438B Alexandra Road #06-01

Alexandra Technopark

Singapore 119968

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Summary of Contents for UPP350BT

Page 1: ...TOSHIBA 3500 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA 3500 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks...

Page 3: ...rrect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits ...

Page 4: ...740IrvineBoulevard Irvine California92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 EUDeclarationofConformity TOSHIBA declares that the product PP350 conforms to the following Standards Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R TTE Directive1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance wi...

Page 5: ...he following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional require mentsconditionalinEG201121 Germany ATAABAN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAABAN005 AN006andGR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAABAN001 005 006 007 011andP03 04 08 10 Spain ATAABAN005 007 012 andES01 Switzerland ATAABAN002 All other countries regions ATAABAN003 004 Specific switch se...

Page 6: ...s must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunica tionsEquipment A00 0940JP Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company andgivethemthefollowinginformation The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem The registration number that is l...

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

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

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

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

Page 11: ...ialing standard Numbertobedialed 0123456789 Numbertoprogramintocomputer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermi...

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

Page 13: ...jury xxiii Heat injury xxiii Pressure or impact damage xxiii PC card overheating xxiv Chapter 1 Introduction Equipmentchecklist 1 1 Features 1 3 Special features 1 7 Utilities 1 9 Options 1 11 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 4 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 Indicators 2 8 AC adaptor 2 11 ...

Page 14: ...ernationmode 3 11 Standbymode 3 13 Restarting the computer 3 14 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM 3 15 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 4 1 Using the Pen Stylus 4 2 Installing the pen 4 4 Removingthepen 4 5 Pen actions 4 6 Single tap 4 6 Doubletap 4 6 Tapandhold 4 6 Drag 4 6 Draganddrop 4 6 Replacing the pen tip 4 7 Changing to the Tablet PC mode 4 ...

Page 15: ...Connecting 4 21 Disconnecting 4 22 Cleaning the computer 4 22 Moving the computer 4 22 Heat dispersal 4 23 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 Hotkeys 5 4 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 5 7 Turningontheoverlays 5 7 Temporarilyusingnormalkeyboard overlayon 5 8 Tempora...

Page 16: ... 6 11 Retaining data with power off 6 12 Extending battery life 6 12 Replacing the Battery Pack 6 13 Removing the Battery Pack 6 13 Installing the Battery Pack 6 15 Starting the computer by password 6 16 Tablet PC mode 6 16 Power up modes 6 17 Windows utilities 6 17 Hotkeys 6 17 Panel power off 6 17 System Auto Off 6 17 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 7 1 HW Setup ...

Page 17: ...ptor 8 18 Battery Charger 8 18 USB FDD Kit 8 19 External monitor 8 19 Security lock 8 20 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problemsolvingprocess 9 1 Preliminary checklist 9 1 Analyzing the problem 9 2 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 System start up 9 3 Self test 9 4 Power 9 4 Password 9 7 Keyboard 9 8 LCDpanel 9 8 Harddiskdrive 9 9 Diskettedrive 9 10 Infraredport 9 10 Pointingdevice 9 11 PC card 9 14 SD...

Page 18: ...ppendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C ATCommands C 1 Appendix D S registers D 1 Appendix E V 90 E 1 Appendix F WirelessLAN F 1 Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors G 1 Appendix H Internal Modem Guide H 1 Appendix I PartsNumbers I 1 Glossary Index ...

Page 19: ...n become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manua...

Page 20: ...r doesn t seem to be working properly The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbrevi...

Page 21: ...C When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important infor...

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Page 23: ...ith the bottom of 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 for example your skin might suffer low heat injury G If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal pla...

Page 24: ...rd overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time ...

Page 25: ...I NTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Equipmentchecklist 1 1 Features 1 3 Special features 1 7 Utilities 1 9 Options 1 11 ...

Page 26: ...I NTRODUCTION ...

Page 27: ...ing materials for future use Check to make sure you have all the following items PORTÉGÉ3500PortablePersonalComputer Universal AC Adaptor and power cord Pen Stylus Modular cable Windows XP Tablet PC Edition The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition TOSHIBAModemdriver TOSHIBADisplaydriver TOSHIBATouchPaddriver TOSHIBASounddriver TOSHIBA Bluetooth drivers Can be u...

Page 28: ...ion PORTÉGÉ 3500 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition manual package Instruction Manual for Safety Comfort End User License Agreement InternationalLimitedWarranty ILW Instruction This instruction is included only with computers sold in ILW supported areas ProductRecoveryCD ROM containsTOSHIBAManagementConsole which is not preinstalled ...

Page 29: ...availablein128or256or 512 MB Memory modules can be installed in the two memoryslotsforamaximumof1GBsystem memory Expansionslot The computer has two slots for Random Access Memory RAM cards System memory up to 1 GB can be installed Level2cache A512KBlevel2cacheisprovidedtomaximizeperfor mance VideoRAM Video display uses 16 MB of system memory as video RAM Disks Internal hard disk Available in four ...

Page 30: ...he palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows Pen Stylus Supplied A pen enables data entry directly through the display screen Power BatteryPack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion BatteryPack RTCbattery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC andcalendar AC adaptor The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recha...

Page 31: ...ersonal Digital Assistants that use SDcardflash memory CompctFlashmodule This slot accommodates Compact Flash module of various capacities You cannot use Compact Flash module that does not conform to CFA specifications You can also use CompactFlashI Omoduleotherthanmemorymodule Multimedia Sound System Windows Sound System compatible sound system is provided with internal speaker as well as jacks f...

Page 32: ...etooth communications standards enable wireless connection to compatible devices This description is applicable to the model equipped with Bluetooth function Security Security lock slot Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object Software OperatingSystem One of the following operating systems are Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Refer to the preinstalled s...

Page 33: ...f the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver HDDautomatic This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk poweroff drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the Turn off hard disks item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver Systemautomatic This feature automatically turns off power to the system ...

Page 34: ...utexitingfromyoursoftware Dataismain tained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Heat dispersal To ...

Page 35: ...HWSetupicon Fn esse This Windows program lets you define your own short cut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA UtilitiesandclickFn esse Supervisor Password This utility for Windows lets you register a Supervisor UtilityforWindows Password which restricts access to HW Setup Dis...

Page 36: ...ticky that is you can press it once release it and they press an F number key The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed Hotkeyutility This utility lets you display or hide a confirmation message when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 TOSHIBAConsole TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Con...

Page 37: ...onal Universal AC Adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you USBFDDKit A 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskette It connects to a USB port Windows XP does not support 720 kilobyte diskettes BatteryCharger The Battery Charger lets you charge spare batteries outside the computer Securitylock A slot is available to attach a security cable...

Page 38: ...1 12 User s Manual I NTRODUCTION ...

Page 39: ...G RAND RAND RAND RAND RAND T T T T T OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 4 Underside 2 5 Front with the display open 2 6 Indicators 2 8 AC adaptor 2 11 ...

Page 40: ...T T T T T HE HE HE HE HE G G G G G RAND RAND RAND RAND RAND T T T T T OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR ...

Page 41: ...just the volume of the speaker Headphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connec tion of a stereo headphones 16 ohm minimum or other device for audio output When you connect headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled Microphone jack Astandard3 5mm india minimicrophonejackenables connection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input Figure 2 1 Front of...

Page 42: ...es cableless 4 Mbps 1 152Mbps 115 2kbps 57 6kbps 38 4kbps 19 2kbpsor 9 6kbpsdatatransferwithIrDA1 1compatibleexternal devices Battery release lever Releasing the battery lock and sliding the Battery release lever to the outside of the computer enables to remove the battery from the computer Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side Left side SD CARD INDICAT...

Page 43: ... The slot supports 16 bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele phone line The modem is not supported in some marketing ...

Page 44: ...ow for the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vent A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry DC IN 15V The AC adaptor is connected to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Figure 2 4 The computer s back side Back side Figure 2 4 sho...

Page 45: ...for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T andFastEthernetLAN 100megabitsper second 100BASE Tx External monitor This 15 pin port lets you connect an external monitor port Universal Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back side The Serial Bus ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables USB2 0 port data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also sup...

Page 46: ...TTON Expansion The computer is equipped with two expantion memory memory socket slots sockets Use these slots sockets to install memory module to increase your computer s memory Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices for the detail Battery Pack The Battery Pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power U...

Page 47: ...on screen pointer Refer to the Using the Touch pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Touch pad Control buttons close to he Touch pad let you select menu controlbuttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Sensorswitch This switch shuts down the computer when you close the cover in PC mode and the panel power on off feature is enabled This switch does not sh...

Page 48: ...re 2 7 The power source system indicators Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system DC IN POWER BATTERY DICK WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Enter Menubutton This button functions as the same to Enter key when tapped or shows the menu screen when pressed for more than a second Arrowbutton 2 This button functions ...

Page 49: ...the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunc tions this indicator flashes in orange Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Resume mode this indicator blinks orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the charge Green means fully charged and ...

Page 50: ...tor Keyboard indicator CapsLock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator ...

Page 51: ... a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor CAUTION Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your comp...

Page 52: ...User s Manual 2 12 T T T T T HE HE HE HE HE G G G G G RAND RAND RAND RAND RAND T T T T T OUR OUR OUR OUR OUR ...

Page 53: ...g and posture 3 3 Lighting 3 4 Work habits 3 4 Opening the computer in Tablet PC mode 3 5 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 6 Opening the display 3 8 Turning on the power 3 9 Starting up for the first time 3 10 Turning off the power 3 10 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 10 Hibernationmode 3 11 Standbymode 3 13 Restarting the computer 3 14 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM 3 ...

Page 54: ...G G G G G ETTING ETTING ETTING ETTING ETTING S S S S S TARTED TARTED TARTED TARTED TARTED ...

Page 55: ...for your health and safety NOTE Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the product recovery CD ROM NOTE All users should ...

Page 56: ...is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily 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 ...

Page 57: ...mputer 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 figure 3 1 FOOT REST BELOW EYE LEVEL 90 ANGLES Figure 3 1 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 comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your kne...

Page 58: ...ak up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away...

Page 59: ...ting the computer in Tablet PC mode follow the instructions below Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Hold the computer firmly on your forearm Do not block the vent Remove the connector of AC adapter from the computer when using the computer in Tablet PC mode held in your forearm Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car Change to PC mode and turn off the computer before carrying Do not carry the c...

Page 60: ...o not play 3D game software CAUTION Do not block the vent of the computer when holding it in your forearm to use in Tablet PC mode It causes burn due to the hot air released from the vent Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the Battery Pack will need to be charged ...

Page 61: ...wer cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 4 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back of the computer Figure 3 5 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicator on the front of the computer should glow ...

Page 62: ...e range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Push down the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Caution User reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Figure 3 6 Opening the display panel ...

Page 63: ...f until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time in this chapter 1 If the external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Slide the power button lock toward the right of the computer to unlock the button then press and hold the button fo...

Page 64: ... The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk activity has stopped then remove any CD DVD ROMs or dis...

Page 65: ... remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hiberna tion feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hib...

Page 66: ...dows Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance 3 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 4 Select the Hibernate window select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button 5 Select the Power Save Modes window 6 Double click Power Save Modes and open the System Power Mode window 7 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 8 Click ...

Page 67: ...e previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna tion Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby NOTE You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ...

Page 68: ... on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to restart the computer system 1 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the W...

Page 69: ...Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery CD ROM in the external optional optical disk drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right coursor key to select the CD ROM icon in the display menu For detail...

Page 70: ...3 16 User s Manual G G G G G ETTING ETTING ETTING ETTING ETTING S S S S S TARTED TARTED TARTED TARTED TARTED ...

Page 71: ...DD Kit 4 11 Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive 4 12 Disconnecting 3 1 2 diskette drive 4 13 Diskette care 4 13 Wirelesscommunications 4 14 Wireless LAN 4 14 Bluetooth wireless technology 4 14 Wireless communication switch 4 15 Wireless communication Indicator 4 15 LAN 4 16 LAN cable types 4 16 ConnectingLANcable 4 16 Disconnecting LAN cable 4 17 Using the microphone 4 18 Modem 4 18 Regionselection 4 ...

Page 72: ...O PERATING B ASICS ...

Page 73: ...s it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS TOUCH PAD Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two Touch Pad control buttons 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...

Page 74: ...croll Vertical Move your finger to and fro the right edge of the touch pad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the touch pad Using the Pen Stylus Tail switch You can use this switch as an eraser when using the application software for graphics The application software for texts enables you to select and delete characters with one touch action Side switch Acts as the ...

Page 75: ...teristic deterioration 3 The Pen is composed of precision parts Do not drop the Pen Strong impact causes a malfunction or characteris tic deterioration 4 Do not apply excessive force to the pen point and the side switch Excessive force applied to these parts causes short life or characteristic deterioration Allowable force to pen point tail switch side switch less than 1kg for less than 30 seconds...

Page 76: ...ucts due to the use of the Pen in an environment where above conditions are not satisfied because of the use by unspecified number of users Installing the pen Figure 4 3 Installing the pen The pen is included in the product when purchased Take out the pen from the carton and install it to the computer as the following 1 Insert the head of the pen into the groove first 2 Press the pen at the tail T...

Page 77: ... O PERATING B ASICS Using the Pen Stylus Removing the pen Figure 4 4 Removing the pen 1 To remove the pen from the groove press the pen at the head 2 Tail of the pen rises up Figure 4 5 Drawing out the pen ...

Page 78: ...t it immediately to execute an action A double tap is similar to double clicking the left touch pad control button Tap and hold Touch the tip of pen to the display screen and hold it there to display a pop up menu or other action Tap and hold is similar to clicking the right touch pad control button Drag Touch the pen to the screen Without lifting the pen drag it across the screen to select text o...

Page 79: ... To replace the pen tip pinch the tip with a draw out tool and pull it out 2 Insert a new tip into the pen at the flat end of the tip and press it to seat securely NOTE Short and worn pen point is difficult to pull out Replace the pen point with refill before it becomes too short ...

Page 80: ...part The display panel is designed not to rotate more than 180 degrees Rotating the display panel more than 180 degrees with an excessive force causes to damage the panel The rotating direction to change the mode is the following From PC mode to Tablet PC mode clockwise 180 degrees Tablet Turn the display panel to the direction indicated by the PC mode icon Tablet PC mode icon From Tablet PC mode ...

Page 81: ... PC mode 1 Open the display panel to the upright position Figure 4 8 Changing to the Tablet PC mode 2 2 Rotate the display panel clockwise slowly NOTE Do not apply excessive rotating force to the display panel It causes damage of the display panel ...

Page 82: ...es to the down side Figure 4 9 Changing to the Tablet PC mode 3 4 Close the display panel slowly with LCD surface outside Figure 4 10 Changing to the Tablet PC mode 4 5 Turn the display latch downward 6 Insert the display latch in the slit 7 Press the display panel downward softly ...

Page 83: ...isplay Using the USB FDD Kit A 3 1 2 external diskette drive module connects to the USB port NOTE The USB FDD Kit is an option with some models USB CONNECTOR DISK IN USE INDICATOR EJECT BUTTON DISKETTE SLOT Figure 4 11 The 3 1 2 USB FDD Kit Ejectbutton When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out part...

Page 84: ... or if you use an OS that does not support USB you must set the USB FDD Legacy Emulation feature in HW Setup to Enabled Refer to the USB section in Chapter 7 Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure4 11 NOTE Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection d...

Page 85: ...them 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft dampcloth 2 Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette 3 Data may be lost if the diskette is twiste...

Page 86: ...rdPowerManagement Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit RC4 encryption algorithm as defined in the IEEE 802 11 standard on wireless LANs Wake up on LAN does not function on a wireless LAN Bluetooth wireless technology BluetoothTM wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot ...

Page 87: ...ommunication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi cation functions Indicatorstatus Indication Indicatoroff Wireless communication switch is set to off Automaticpowerdownbecauseofoverheating Powermalfunction Indicatorglows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to di...

Page 88: ... connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with...

Page 89: ... the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glow in yellow When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows in green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below CAUTION Make sure the LAN Active indicator yellow LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the ...

Page 90: ...hone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function To adjust the volume or activate Mute click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control In the Master Volume panel you can use the slide b...

Page 91: ... The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Figure 4 14 The Region Selection icon Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region fr...

Page 92: ...ically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dial...

Page 93: ...legal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Figure 4 16 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected NOTE If you use a storage de...

Page 94: ...r spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help insure trouble free operation Turn off the computer Do not carry the computer with power on or in stand by stat...

Page 95: ...first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maxmum Turn on the fan first then if necessary lower the CPU performance processing speed Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery optimized Lower the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turn on the fan When the CPU tempe...

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Page 97: ... combinations 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 Hotkeys 5 4 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 5 7 Turningontheoverlays 5 7 Temporarilyusingnormalkeyboard overlayon 5 8 Temporarilyusingoverlay overlayoff 5 9 Temporarilychangingmodes 5 9 Generating ASCII characters 5 9 ...

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Page 99: ...ctua tion marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justifica tion and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computer...

Page 100: ...ware you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Resume feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard...

Page 101: ...you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the Fn key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the side face become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how...

Page 102: ...ll 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 Touch Pad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also change this setting through the Plugged in o...

Page 103: ...he selection will return to LCD LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the LCD display bright ness in increments When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the LCD display ...

Page 104: ...e setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed NOTE If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press those hotkeys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Util...

Page 105: ...an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the101 102 keyenhancedkeyboardinfigure5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow m...

Page 106: ... off the overlay Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type uppercase characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the ov...

Page 107: ... operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII code...

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Page 109: ... Pack 6 4 Real time clock battery 6 5 Care and use of the Battery Pack 6 5 Safety precautions 6 6 Chargingthebatteries 6 9 Monitoring battery capacity 6 10 Maximizing battery operating time 6 11 Retaining data with power off 6 12 Extending battery life 6 12 Replacing the Battery Pack 6 13 Removing the Battery Pack 6 13 Installing the Battery Pack 6 15 Starting the computer by password 6 16 Tablet ...

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Page 111: ...modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Battery Operates LED Battery green adaptor fully LED Battery green DCINgreen connected charged DCINgreen ...

Page 112: ...tions continued Power on Power off no operation AC Battery Operates adaptor charge is LED Battery off not above low DC IN off connected battery triggerpoint Battery Operates charge is LED Battery below low flashes in orange battery DC IN off triggerpoint Battery Computergoes charge is intoresumemode exhausted and shuts down No Cannotoperate battery LED Battery off installed DC IN off ...

Page 113: ...adaptor is connected and the battery is fullycharged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light NOTE If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off DC IN ...

Page 114: ...ed the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion Battery Pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase Battery Packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source CAUTIONS 1 The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances ...

Page 115: ...rnalrealtimeclock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power Bad RTC battery Check system Then press F1 key CAUTION The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your ...

Page 116: ...ry pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short c...

Page 117: ...ery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from conta...

Page 118: ...emaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries 7 Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Neve...

Page 119: ...e other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows in orange when the battery is being charged CAUTION Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the Battery Pack Do not attempt to charge the Battery Pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a dis charged battery C...

Page 120: ...A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity NOTE Leaving the AC adaptor connec...

Page 121: ...a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode to con serve battery power This mode has the following options Processing speed Display auto off HDD auto off System auto off LCDBrightness How often and how long you use the hard disk and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained ...

Page 122: ... has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the Battery Pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is 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 DC IN indicator should glow in green and the Battery should glow in orange to indicate that the Battery Pack...

Page 123: ...ck To replace a discharged Battery Pack follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 2 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 w...

Page 124: ... U U P P P P P M M M M M ODES ODES ODES ODES ODES CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent Battery Pack Please return spent Battery Packs to your TOSHIBA dealer BATTERY LOCK BATTERY RELEASE LEVER BATTERY LOCK INDICATOR Figure 6 1 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Figure 6 2 Removing the Battery Pack 2 ...

Page 125: ...can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only battery recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Insert the Battery Pack 3 Secure the battery lock CAUTION Confirm the battery lock indicator is not red Then turn the computer Red unlock...

Page 126: ...the computer with the password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Tablet PC mode You can enter the password through the display panel when the computer is in th...

Page 127: ...A Power Saver Hotkeys You can use hotkeys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hiberna tion See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details Panel power off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode NOTE If the panel power off function is enabled and you ...

Page 128: ...6 18 User s Manual P P P P P OWER OWER OWER OWER OWER AND AND AND AND AND P P P P P OWER OWER OWER OWER OWER U U U U U P P P P P M M M M M ODES ODES ODES ODES ODES ...

Page 129: ... S HW S ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP AND AND AND AND AND P P P P P ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW Setup 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 7 1 HW Setup window 7 1 Supervisorpassword 7 9 ...

Page 130: ...HW S HW S HW S HW S HW S ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP AND AND AND AND AND P P P P P ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ...

Page 131: ... you configure settings for display CPU boot priority USB LAN general password and device configuration NOTE If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer Accessing HW Setup TorunHWSetup clickstart clickControl Panel clickPrintersandOther Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup HW Setup window The HW ...

Page 132: ...power on Not Registered Change or remove the password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of fo...

Page 133: ... the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat step 1 Incorrect Password NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times the screen will display Sorry access denied Powering off your machine then power...

Page 134: ... typing the real keyboard to enter the password Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCDscreenorforanexternalmonitor Power On Display Lets you set the disp...

Page 135: ...CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU a...

Page 136: ... bootable files in thefollowingorder HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive FDD CD ROM LAN HDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder diskettedrive CD ROM LANandHDD CD ROM LAN HDD FDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder CD ROM LAN HDD diskettedrive CD ROM LAN FDD HDD The computer looks for bootable files in thefollowingorder CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD T...

Page 137: ... and press Enter NOTES 1 If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer 2 The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup 3 If you press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup Network Boot Pr...

Page 138: ...EnablestheUSBKB MouseLegacyEmulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB FDD Legacy Emulation Enabled EnablestheUSB FDDLegacyEmulation Default Disabled DisablestheUSB FDDLegacyEmulation LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signalfromtheLAN Enabled ...

Page 139: ...ORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS Supervisor password Refer to the readme file of the Supervisor Password Utility for instructions on setting the Supervisor Password The path to the readme file is C Program Files TOSHIBA Windows Utilities SVPWTool In the SVPWTool directory open the readme htm file Supervisor password ...

Page 140: ...User s Manual 7 10 HW S HW S HW S HW S HW S ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP ETUP AND AND AND AND AND P P P P P ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ASSWORDS ...

Page 141: ...g an SD card 8 5 RemovinganSDcard 8 6 Compact Flash 8 7 Installing a Compact Flash module 8 7 Removing a Compact Flash module 8 8 Memory expansion 8 10 Remocing and installing memory module in Slot A 8 11 Installing memory module in Slot B 8 15 Removing memory module in Slot B 8 17 Battery Pack 8 18 Universal AC Adaptor 8 18 Battery Charger 8 18 USB FDD Kit 8 19 External monitor 8 19 Security lock...

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Page 143: ...ces Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility The followingoptionaldevicesareavailablefromyourTOSHIBAdealer Cards memory PC cards SD cards CompactFlash Memorymodule Power devices BatteryPack Universal AC Adaptor BatteryCharger Peripheral devices USBFDDKit Externalmonitor Other Securitylock ...

Page 144: ... provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission Installing a PC card The PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer Windows not installed feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on NOTES 1 Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly 2 An HDD or CD R...

Page 145: ...NAL PTIONAL D D D D D EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES PC cards PC CARD Figure 8 1 Inserting the PC card After installing the card refer to the card s manual and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card ...

Page 146: ...a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click PC card 3 Press the PC card eject button to extend it 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Pinch the PC card and draw it out PC CARD EJECT BUTTON Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card ...

Page 147: ...oreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry NOTE SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adapted to prevent unlawful copy of playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material an another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrigh...

Page 148: ... it out SD CARD SD CARD INDICATOR Figure 8 4 Removing an SD card CAUTION Make sure the SD 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 data or damage the card SD card care CAUTION Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data ...

Page 149: ...dia close to containers of liquid 7 After using an SD card return it to its case 8 Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Compact Flash This slot accommodates Compact Flash with various memory capacities You cannot use Compact Flash that does not conform to CFA specifications You can also use Compact Flash I O module other than memory module Installing a Compact Fl...

Page 150: ...rive s icon and select eject from the pop up menu 2 Press the Compact Flash eject button to extend it 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the compact Flash out slightly 4 Pinch and pull out the Compact Flash 5 Insert a dummy card into the slot CAUTION Make sure the Compact Flash indicator is out before you remove the Compact Flash or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Compact Fla...

Page 151: ... O O PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL D D D D D EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES Compact Flash COMPACT FLASH EJECT BUTTON Figure 8 7 Inserting a Compact Flash module Figure 8 8 Inserting the dummy card ...

Page 152: ...en both Slot A and Slot B are occupied However replac ing of memory module in Slot B is recommended because it is easier to replace the memory module in Slot B than A It is strongly recommended to leave the replacing of memory module preinstalled in Slot A to TOSHIBA dealer because the installing or replacing of memory module in Slot A needs skill CAUTION Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIB...

Page 153: ...A 1 RTurn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing to you and remove the battery pack Refer to Removing the Battery Pack in chapter 6 Power and Power up Modes for the detail 4 Turn the computer to the normal position and open the display panel...

Page 154: ...ICES EVICES EVICES 5 Remove two screws right and left at the both right and left end of the keyboard fixingthekeyboard Figure 8 10 Removing the keyboard 1 6 Press the keyboard to the other side Turn the keyboard upside down when a flat cable appears FLAT CABLE Figure 8 11 Removing the keyboard 2 ...

Page 155: ...NAL PTIONAL D D D D D EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES Figure 8 12 Removing the keyboard 3 7 Raise the insulation sheet covering the memory module to appear the module INSULATION SHEET Figure 8 13 Raising the insulation sheet Memory expansion ...

Page 156: ...le to the socket and push it downward to lie flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module 11 Seat the insulation sheet to cover the module 12 Insert two tabs into slit of the computer case and seat the keyboard at the originalposition Fixitwithtwoscrewsremovedin5 13 Seat the keyboard brace in the original position 14 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Powe...

Page 157: ...one screw securing the memory module cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 8 15 Removing the memory module cover 6 Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle Press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory modul...

Page 158: ...User s Manual O O O O O PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL PTIONAL D D D D D EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES EVICES Figure 8 16 Inserting a module 1 Figure 8 17 Inserting a module 2 Figure 8 18 Inserting a module 3 ...

Page 159: ...ode 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 one screw securing the memory module cover 3 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Lift one side of the insulator and push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 5 P...

Page 160: ...ace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor PA3241 or PA3083 for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load The AC adaptor PA3241 is included in the product when purchased Battery Charger The batte...

Page 161: ...er supports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor 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 computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect...

Page 162: ...ES Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer SECURITY LOCK KEY Figure 8 20 Security lock ...

Page 163: ...System start up 9 3 Self test 9 4 Power 9 4 Password 9 7 Keyboard 9 8 LCDpanel 9 8 Harddiskdrive 9 9 Diskettedrive 9 10 Infraredport 9 10 Pointingdevice 9 11 PC card 9 14 SD card 9 14 Compact Flash 9 15 Monitor 9 15 Sound system 9 16 USB 9 16 Modem 9 17 LAN 9 19 Wireless LAN 9 19 Bluetooth 9 20 TOSHIBAsupport 9 21 Before you call 9 21 Where to write 9 21 ...

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Page 165: ...ttached 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 checklist Conside...

Page 166: ... random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How ma...

Page 167: ...nts and peripherals Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up PCcard Self test SDcard Power CompactFlash Password Monitor Keyboard Sound system LCDpanel USB Hard disk drive Modem Diskette drive LAN Infrared port WirelessLAN Pointing device Bluetooth System ...

Page 168: ...does not proceed to display information or messages A beep sounds and after a few seconds no new messages appear Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor the Battery P...

Page 169: ... DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer Computer shuts down Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system Please contact your dealer is flashing in green AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC ...

Page 170: ...may be discharged Connect the AC power the computer adaptor to charge the battery Battery doesn t If the battery is completely discharged it will not charge when the AC begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes adaptor is attached Batteryindicator If the battery still does not charge make sure does not glow in the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power orange Test it by plugging in an app...

Page 171: ...ill does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Battery doesn t If you frequently recharge a partially charged power the computer battery the battery might not charge to its full as long as expected potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power co...

Page 172: ... the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is ...

Page 173: ... may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Slow performance Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documen tation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If ...

Page 174: ...yoursoftwareneeds You cannot access Try another diskette If you can access the the external diskette the original diskette not the drive is 3 1 2 diskette drive probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Procedure Infrareddevicesdo Check that the device is connected ...

Page 175: ...move it The Pen might be set unable to use Press Fn F9 keys to change Pen setting to enabled Penandon screen Adjust the coordinate axis in the following pointer do not move procedure in the same manner 1 Open the Control Panel and click Printer andotherHardware 2 Click the Tablet and Pen setting 3 Select screen orientation with Adjust in Setting tab 4 Click Adjust button 5 Click the cross in adjus...

Page 176: ...and try again to move it Double tapping Try changing the double click speed setting in does not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Themousepointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or control utility too slow 1 Open the Control Panel se...

Page 177: ...in does not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Themousepointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or control utility too slow 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed ...

Page 178: ...e external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer SD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem Procedure SD card Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly erroroccurs connected Check the card s documentation You cannot write Make sure the card is not write protected in an SD card You cannot read Make sure the target file is...

Page 179: ... inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not Make sure that the external monitor s power turn on switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on t...

Page 180: ...devices Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure If problems persist contact your dealer USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB dev...

Page 181: ...re correct Refer to Modem initialize modem Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine make tone but can t make sure the communication application s tone dial a call detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Commands You place a call Make sure the settings are correct in your bu...

Page 182: ...mmunications application NO CARRIER You can also use the AT N command Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Com mands Characterdisplay In data transmission make sure the parity bit becomesgarbled and stop bit settings correspond with those duringa of the remote computer communication Check the flow control and communication protocol Youcannotreceive Check the rings before auto answer se...

Page 183: ... The does not work Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administra tor Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN adminis trator Formoreinformationonwirelesscommunication refertoChapter4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Wireless LAN communica...

Page 184: ...edure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Bluetoothdevice communication switch is set to on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optional Bluetooth PC card is installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your deal...

Page 185: ...ions 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 support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest loca...

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Page 187: ...1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes B 1 Appendix C ATCommands C 1 Appendix D S registers D 1 Appendix E V 90 E 1 Appendix F WirelessLAN F 1 Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors G 1 Appendix H Internal Modem Guide H 1 Appendix I PartsNumbers I 1 ...

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Page 189: ...sk Memory Display Kilograms 20GB 256MB 12 XGA TFT about 1 8 kg Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to35 C 95 F 20 to80 Nonoperating 20 C 4 F to65 C 149 F 10 to90 ThermalGradient 20 C perhourmaximum Wet bulb temperature 26 Cmaximum Conditions Altitude fromsealevel Operating 60to3 000meters Nonoperating 60to10 000metersmaximum Power Requirem...

Page 190: ... T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter Former CCITT V 21 ch2 Communication Data transmission and reception speed 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 ...

Page 191: ...sosup ports simultaneous display on the internal LCD and on an external monitor A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 1600horizontaland1200verticalpixelsandupto64Kcolors 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 Softw...

Page 192: ...he display driver renders a virtual display Table Video modes Landscape Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency pels Vertical 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Text Characters 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 x 14 16 of 256K...

Page 193: ... 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pixels 11 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 12 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 13 VGA 320 x 200 8 x 8 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pixels SVGA 640 x 480 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 800 x 600 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1024 x 768 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz G...

Page 194: ...A 800 x 600 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1024 x 768 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1280 x 1024 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1600 x 1200 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels SVGA 640 x 480 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 800 x 600 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1024 x 768 16M of 1...

Page 195: ...56K 16 of 256K 70Hz Text Characters 2 3 VGA 25 x 80 8 9 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Text Characters 4 5 VGA 200 x 320 8 x 8 4 of 256K 4 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pixels 6 VGA 200 x 640 8 x 8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pixels 7 VGA 25 x 80 8 9 x 14 Mono Mono 70Hz Text Characters 7 VGA 25 x 80 8 9 x 16 Mono Mono 70Hz Text Characters D VGA 200 x 320 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pixels E VGA 2...

Page 196: ...Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 600 x 800 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 768 x 1024 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1024 x 1280 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 1200 x 1600 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 60Hz Grph Pixels SVGA 480 x 640 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 600 x 800 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels 7...

Page 197: ...mode matrix colors colors frequency pels Vertical SVGA 1200 x 1600 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 60Hz Grph Pixels SVGA 480 x 640 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 600 x 800 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz 85Hz SVGA 768 x 1024 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 60Hz Grph Pixels 75Hz AppendixB ...

Page 198: ...User s Manual B 8 A PPENDIX B ...

Page 199: ...NDIX C Appendix C AT Commands In most cases you will not need to type AT commands manually However there might be some occasions when you will need to do so For details on AT commands refer to the online manual ...

Page 200: ...User s Manual C 2 A PPENDIX C ...

Page 201: ...internal modem operate The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corresponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode For details on S registers refer to the online manual ...

Page 202: ...User s Manual D 2 A PPENDIX D ...

Page 203: ... vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phon...

Page 204: ...CT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bits s 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bits s 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bits s 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bits s 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bits s 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Connection at 45333 bits s 110 CONNECT 46666 EC Connection at 46666 bits s 111 CONNECT 49333 EC Connection at 49333 bits s 112 CONNECT 50666 EC Conn...

Page 205: ... A PPENDIX E AT Command V90 V 90DialLineRate V90setsthemaximumV 90downstreamthatthemodemattemptsto connect V90 0 V 90disabled V90 1 V 90enabled automaticspeedselection maximummodemspeed default Appendix E ...

Page 206: ...User s Manual E 4 A PPENDIX E ...

Page 207: ...Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision B It supports data transfer up to 11 Mbit s It has Frequency Channel Selection 2 4 GHz andallowsroamingovermultiplechannels For a description of Wireless LAN features and TOSHIBA Wireless LAN card specifications refer to the online manual For details on Wireless LAN settings refer to the LAN Card Settings help file Thes...

Page 208: ...F 2 User s Manual A A A A A PPENDIX PPENDIX PPENDIX PPENDIX PPENDIX F F F F F ...

Page 209: ...ting 125or250VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI Australia AS Japan DENANHO InEurope powercordsmustbeVD...

Page 210: ...e United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom USA and Canada United Kingdom USA and Canada United Kingdom USA and Canada United Kingdom USA and Canada United Kingdom Australia Europe Australia Europe Australia Europe Australia Europe Australia Europe BS approved UL approved CSA approved AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency ...

Page 211: ... other foreign matter into the computer Metal or other foreign matter can damage the computer Installing the internal modem NOTE The internal modem is preinstalled The following is for informa tion only To install the modem board follow the steps below 1 Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC Adaptor and any other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down 4...

Page 212: ...er upside down 4 Remove the battery 5 Remove one screw securing the modem socket cover 6 Lift off the modem socket cover 7 Remove two screws securing the modem board Store the screws in a safe place Be careful not to lose them 8 Disconnect the modem board and lift it out 9 Disconnect the modem cable 10 Seat the modem socket cover and secure it with one screw The internal modem is approved by Japan...

Page 213: ...A PPENDIX I I 1 Appendix I Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of thecomputer indicatetheCPU LCD memory HDDandcommunicationdevices ...

Page 214: ...in this chart They may change without notice CPU LCD Memory HDD Communication Pentium III 1330 P1330 12 TFT XGA 12TX 128MB 128M 20G 20 Wireless LAN WL 128MB 128MB 256M 30G 30 Bluetooth BT 256MB 256M 40G 40 Wireless LAN WL BT Bluetooth 256MB 128M 384M 60G 60 256MB 256MB 512M 512MB 512M 512MB 128MB 640M 512MB 256MB 768M 512MB 512MB 1024M Figures indicate the CPU operating speed in megahertz For exam...

Page 215: ...erface ECP extended capabilities port EGA enhanced graphics adaptor FDD floppy disk drive FIR fastinfrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED lightemittingdiode LSI large scale integration MDA monochrome display adaptor MS DOS MicrosoftDiskOperating System OCR optical ...

Page 216: ...to be transmitted at regular time intervals AUTOEXEC BAT Abatchfilethat executes a series of MS DOS com mands and programs each time you start the computer Abbreviationscontinued VESA VideoElectronicStandards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifi...

Page 217: ...increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memorywheredataistemporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the r...

Page 218: ...technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its periph eral devices communications Themeansby which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device compatibility 1 Theabilityofone c...

Page 219: ...r other device from telephone lines 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 characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The p...

Page 220: ...oth 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 delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A ti...

Page 221: ...hs to present informa tion 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 harddiskdrive HDD Anelectro mechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware Thephysicalelectronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer...

Page 222: ...2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user 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 accep tance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and...

Page 223: ...ted data demodu lates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu meric characters or graphic images SeeCRT monitor kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache LightEmittingDiode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied LiquidCrystalDisplay LCD ...

Page 224: ...o perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR OpticalCharacterRecognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a computer See also OCR online state A functional state of a peripheral device when...

Page 225: ...f external devices and make the neces sary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers printedcircuitboard PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass t...

Page 226: ...ystem For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COMfile Youcanboot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk Random Access Memory RAM RandomAccessMemory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart ...

Page 227: ...port on the computer V VGA Video graphics array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software writeprotection volatilememory Randomaccess memory RAM that stores informa tion as long as the computer is connected to a power source W Warmdock undock Connectingor disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended warm start Restarting or reset...

Page 228: ...G LOSSARY Glossary 14 ...

Page 229: ... 3 Level 2 cache 1 3 Charger See Battery Charger Cleaning the computer 4 14 Cooling 1 8 4 15 D DCINindicator 2 8 6 4 Diskindicator 2 8 Diskette care 4 4 Display 1 3 2 6 See also Video modes and Monitor external automatic power off 1 6 controller 1 3 Appendix B driver 1 9 hinge 2 6 opening 3 5 selection See Hot keys Documentation list 1 2 E Environment 3 2 Equipmentchecklist 1 1 Equipment setup gen...

Page 230: ...ity 7 7 CPU 7 6 DeviceConfig 7 6 Display 7 6 General 7 4 LAN 7 9 Password 7 4 USB 7 8 window 7 2 7 3 I Indicators 2 8 6 4 Infrared port See also Ports problems 9 10 Instant security See Hot keys Interfaces See Ports Internet button 1 5 2 6 K Keyboard 1 4 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 problems 9 8 Typewriter keys 5 1 Keypad overlay 1 6 5 7 arrowmode 5 7 numericmode 5 ...

Page 231: ...1 8 7 9 user 7 4 PCcard 1 5 installing 8 2 location of slots 2 3 problems 9 13 removing 8 4 Ports DCIN15V 2 4 docking 2 5 externalmonitor 1 4 2 4 headphone See Sound system infrared 1 4 2 3 LAN 2 4 microphone See Sound system modem 2 4 USB 1 4 2 4 Power auto power on 1 7 button location 2 6 indicator 2 8 6 5 panel power on off 1 7 restarting 3 13 turning off 3 8 turning on 3 7 system auto off 1 7 ...

Page 232: ... 3 rightCtrlkey 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 5 drivers 1 9 headphone 1 4 2 3 microphone 1 4 2 3 problems 9 14 speaker 2 5 Standby 1 7 System auto off 1 7 T TOSHIBA Console button 1 5 2 6 TOSHIBAConsole 1 9 TOSHIBAControls 1 9 TOSHIBAPowerSaver 1 8 Touch Pad 1 4 2 6 control buttons 2 6 4 1 problems9 11 using 4 1 Troubleshooting See Problems U Utilities list 1 8 USB 1 4 location 2 4 problems 9 15 ...

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