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The Grand Tour

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Tecra M1

 

System indicators  

LEDs beneath icons, light when various computer operations are in 
progress. 

System indicators 

 

DC IN 15V 

The 

DC IN 15V

 indicator glows in green when 

DC power is supplied from the AC power 
adaptor. If the adaptor’s output voltage is 
abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions, 
this indicator flashes orange. 

 

Power 

The 

Power

 indicator glows in green when the 

computer is on. If you select 

Standby 

from 

Shut 

Down Windows

, this indicator flashes orange 

(one second on, two seconds off) while the 
computer shuts down. 

 

Battery 

The 

Battery

 

indicator shows the condition of the 

battery’s charge: Green indicates full charge, 
orange indicates battery charging and flashing 
orange indicates a low battery charge. Refer to

 

Chapter 6, 

Power and Power-Up Modes

 

Disk 

The 

Disk 

indicator glows green when the 

computer is accessing the built-in hard disk or 
fixed optical media drive. 

 

Slim Select Bay 

The 

Slim Select Bay

 indicator glows in green 

when the computer is accessing a CD-ROM 
drive, DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, 
DVD Multi drive, or Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 
in the Slim Select Bay. When the secondary 
battery is in the Slim Select Bay, the Slim Select 
Bay indicator glows as follows: 

green: fully charged 

orange: charging the battery 

 

Wireless 
communication 

This LED glows in orange when the Bluetooth 
and wireless LAN functions are on. 

 

DC IN 15V 

P

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B

ATTERY

D

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S

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S

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Страница 1: ...TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 TECRAM1 M1 M1 M1 T201879 EN T201879 EN User s Manual User s Manual Choose freedom Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com Choose freedom Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com ...

Страница 2: ... without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Tecra M1 Portable Personal Compute...

Страница 3: ...product PT930 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 Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany ...

Страница 4: ...is product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ES01 Switzerlan...

Страница 5: ...R APPARAT The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant t...

Страница 6: ...er is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate ...

Страница 7: ...lso vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external strage medium For optimu...

Страница 8: ...he display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 7 Front with the display open 2 9 System indicators 2 12 Keyboard indicators 2 13 USB diskette drive 2 14 Slim Select Bay modules 2 15 AC adaptor 2 22 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting up your work space 3 2 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 6 Opening the display 3 8 Turning on the power 3 9 Windows XP setup 3 9 Turning off the...

Страница 9: ... the microphone 4 18 Modem 4 19 Wireless communications 4 21 LAN 4 23 Cleaning the computer 4 24 Moving the computer 4 25 Heat dispersal 4 25 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 5 6 Generating ASCII characters 5 8 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 6 1 Power indicators 6 3 Bat...

Страница 10: ...onitor 8 19 TV 8 19 i LINK IEEE1394 8 20 Advanced Port Replicator II 8 21 Parallel printer 8 22 Security lock 8 23 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 19 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C The TOSHIBA International Warranty Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Appendix E Display Controller and Mo...

Страница 11: ...a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is or...

Страница 12: ...rview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices TOSHABA Dual Pointing Device Slim Select Bay modules USB diskette drive optical media drives microphone modem Wireless communication features LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer diskettes and CD DVDs Chapte...

Страница 13: ...arity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinc...

Страница 14: ...e 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 information to your attention...

Страница 15: ...d packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Tecra M1 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USB diskette drive Provided with some models Modular cable Spare AccuPoint pointing device cap Software Windows XP Professional The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Internet Explo...

Страница 16: ...ation LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in The computer is equipped with an Intel processor which incorporates a math co processor a 64 KB level 1 cache memory and a 1MB level 2 cache memory It also supports...

Страница 17: ...ower to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer See the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Disks Fixed hard disk Available in five sizes 37 26 GB ...

Страница 18: ...VDs without using an adaptor It runs DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD EXTRA Photo CD Audio CD CD ROMxA CD DA CD I CD Text CD R read only CD RW read only CD RW DVD ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DV...

Страница 19: ...at maximum 8 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD ROM CD EXTRA Photo CD Audio CD CD ROMxA CD DA CD I CD Text CD R CD RW Display The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 14 1 TFT screen 16 M colours with one of the following...

Страница 20: ... with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 Docking interface port This port enables connection of an optional Advanced Port Replicator II described in the Options section i LINK TM IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras Infrared The s...

Страница 21: ...ree conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Communications Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to Appendix E The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 ar...

Страница 22: ...sion A B combo type Frequency Channel Selection 5 GHz Revision A 2 4 GHz Revision B Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Revision A B combo type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Revision B only type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption bas...

Страница 23: ...uter more convenient to use TOSHIBA Console button Press this button to launch an application automatically The default is TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to change internal display external display simultaneous display or multi monitor display Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system...

Страница 24: ... calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item of the Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batterie...

Страница 25: ...ns refer to each utility s online manual help files or read me files TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program open the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon 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 click the Windows Start button and cli...

Страница 26: ...nication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Windows XP Start All Programs TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device utility This utility has the following functions To disable enable TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device with Fn F9 keys To customize the functions of TOSHIBA Dual Po...

Страница 27: ...use and PS 2 keyboard ports a digital visual interface DVI port line in jack and line out jack Hard disk drive You can increase your computer s data storage capacity with additional hard disk drives They are available in the following sizes 30 billion bytes 27 94 GB 40 billion bytes 37 26 GB 50 billion bytes 46 57 GB 60 billion bytes 55 88 GB Security plate This device covers the bottom of the com...

Страница 28: ... section for details DVD Multi Refer to the Features section for details Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor An adaptor lets you install an optional HDD described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Hard disk drive You can increase your computer s data storage capacity with an additional hard disk drive in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack The secondary battery increases your comp...

Страница 29: ... enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 15 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Headphone jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you connect a digital speake...

Страница 30: ... or Wireless LAN ready model only System indicators LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Details are given in the Indicators section Left side Shows the computer s left side The left side of the computer PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate two 5 mm Type II cards or one Type III card You can install any industry standard PC card such as a SCSI adaptor Ethernet adapt...

Страница 31: ...ock to release or secure PC cards Security lock A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the left side The ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports...

Страница 32: ...liant port is on the right side See Universal Serial Ports in the Left side section for details However the USB port 3 does not support USB KB Mouse and USB FDD Legacy Emulation Slim Select Bay A CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Multi drive Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor or Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay A weight saver can be installed when ...

Страница 33: ...P standard Ether LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details LAN active indicator orange This indicator glows orange when data is bei...

Страница 34: ...e from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per se...

Страница 35: ...ht side section in this chapter for details Slim Select Bay lock Slide the lock to release or secure the Slim Select Bay ejector Be sure to lock the Slim Select Bay lock before you transport or carry the computer Slim Select Bay lock screw One screw secures the Slim Select Bay lock SLIM SELECT BAY LOCK NOTCHES DOCKING INTERFACE SLIM SELECT BAY LOCK SCREW BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE LATCH SLIM SEL...

Страница 36: ...ts the connector Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the Advanced port Replicator II to hold the connection securely Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Release Latch Slide this latch to release the battery pack for removal HDD pack cover s...

Страница 37: ...omputer with the display open To open the display push the display latch on the front of the display and lift up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Display hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles STEREO SPEAKER LEFT DISPLAY HINGE DISPLAY SCREEN TOSHIBA CONSOLE BUTTON LCD SENSOR SWITCH NOT SHOWN TOSHIBA PRESENTATION BUTTON STEREO SPEAKER RIGHT BRIGHT...

Страница 38: ...e display by pressing this button twice The setting of TOSHIBA Presentation button can be changed through the property of TOSHIBA Console Display mode is changed to the multi monitor display by selecting Different Image Windows XP only or to the simultaneous display on internal and external display by selecting Same Image Stereo speakers The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well a...

Страница 39: ...ill does not fit to the condition to use adjust the brightness manually using Fn F6 7 keys with TOSHIBA Power Saver set to OFF Refer to Chapter 5 for details LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the LCD panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature When you close the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down When you open the panel the computer starts ...

Страница 40: ...shows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk or fixed optical media drive Slim Select Bay The Slim Select Bay indicator glows in green when the computer i...

Страница 41: ...the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode CapsLock indicator Caps Lock 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 colour labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay colour l...

Страница 42: ...s fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive 1 The external diskette drive should be p...

Страница 43: ...standard component or as an option This drive supports the following formats CD ROM CD EXTRA Photo CD Audio CD CD ROMxA CD DA CD I CD Text CD R read only CD RW read only CD read 24 speed maximum The CD ROM drive Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off CD In Use Indicator This indica...

Страница 44: ...udio CD CD ROMxA CD DA CD I CD Text CD R read only CD RW read only The DVD ROM drive Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off CD DVD In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the CD DVD is being accessed Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the DVD ROM drive Do not pres...

Страница 45: ...OM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The computer is configured with either a DVD ROM drive or CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 8 speed maximum CD RW write 8 speed maximum The CD RW DVD ROM drive This drive supports the f...

Страница 46: ...ica South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China CD R describes compact discs that can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed Use 8 speed CD R discs CD RW describes compact discs that can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the high speed C...

Страница 47: ...drawer partially Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off This drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD ROM CD EXTRA Photo CD Audio CD CD ROMxA CD DA CD I CD Text CD R CD RW DVD Multi drives and disc are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video media mak...

Страница 48: ...once For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical media drives section in this manual Secondary battery pack An optional battery pack can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase the computer s battery power and operating time For details refer to the documentation accompanying the secondary battery pack Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details on install...

Страница 49: ...and Tour 2 21 Tecra M1 Unlock Lock The Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 4 Slide the cover lock to the lock position Weight saver module Installing a weight saver module in the Slim Select Bay lets you reduce the carrying weight of the computer The weight saver module UNLOCK LOCK ...

Страница 50: ... country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adaptor 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 a...

Страница 51: ...o to read the Safety Instruction Manual This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Windows XP setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM All users should be sure to read the section Windows XP setup Tecra M1 Manua...

Страница 52: ... and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits ...

Страница 53: ... speakers Some computers in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the...

Страница 54: ...e slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibilit...

Страница 55: ...ion in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two lo...

Страница 56: ...m may produce heat and smoke or even result in fine or rupture 1 Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor 2 When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as...

Страница 57: ...e dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Getting Started 3 7 Tecra M1 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow ...

Страница 58: ...d in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Opening the display DISPLAY LATCH ...

Страница 59: ...r s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Professional Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions Turning off the power 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 hav...

Страница 60: ...mpleted Wait for the Disk indicator to go out 3 Do not install or 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 For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature m...

Страница 61: ...dow 5 Double click Power Mode Full Power Normal etc and open the System Power Mode window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the 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 hard disk During this time the Disk indicator ...

Страница 62: ...hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sta...

Страница 63: ...le if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system In Windows XP click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Restart Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shutdown and Restart 1 Select Restart from the Turn Off Comput...

Страница 64: ...r 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Recovery CD Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring Toshiba utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored Use the ...

Страница 65: ... dual point system a Touch Pad and an AccuPoint pointing stick Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Two buttons below the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics...

Страница 66: ...ouch Pad Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section for details AccuPoint precautions Certain conditions can affect the on screen pointer when using AccuPoint For example the pointer may travel contrary to AccuPoint operation or an error message may appear if You touch the AccuPoint during power up You apply constant soft pressure during power up There is a sudden temperature change Strong stress is...

Страница 67: ...eg Using the USB diskette drive A 3 1 2 diskette drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes Refer to Chapter 2 Grand Tour for more information Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force t...

Страница 68: ...stopped If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click Diskette drive 4 Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port Changing Slim Select Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the Slim Select Bay Th...

Страница 69: ...ter upside down Wait for all disk indicators to go out before you turn over the computer and do not lay the computer down gently Shock can damage the HDD or other components 3 Remove the screw near the icon securing the Slim Select Bay 4 Make sure the screw in the Slim Select Bay lock is set in the hole for the unlock position 5 Slide the Slim Select Bay latch to the unlock position 6 Grasp the DV...

Страница 70: ...elect Bay The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows and the Slim Select Bay indicator glows Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD Video discs If ...

Страница 71: ... ROM 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 2 Pinch the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Pulling the drawer open 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer EJECT BUTTON Diameter 1 0 mm ...

Страница 72: ...ens Doing so could cause misalignment 2 Do not 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 4 Press gently at the centre of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the centre of the drawer to close it Press gently unti...

Страница 73: ...pinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can hold it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out Removing a CD DVD Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it ...

Страница 74: ...n the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Writ...

Страница 75: ...ric Industrial Co Ltd Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM disc read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD...

Страница 76: ...rantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYOYUDEN CO LTD PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL...

Страница 77: ...e data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it will take time to fill in the dummy data Two types of DVD R R...

Страница 78: ...her function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the DV...

Страница 79: ...display the DATA DISC Option window 2 Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare 3 Click the OK button The Record and Verify function automatically checks whether data has been correctly recorded onto a CD DVD Byte compare compares the original data file with the data recorded on the CD DVD and checks that the data completely matches Video DVD R RW RAM Note the following limitati...

Страница 80: ... on a DVD RAM disc You will need to format a DVD RAM for UDF2 0 using a formatting tool before you write to DVD RAM using DVD MovieAlbum You cannot edit DVD RAM video data that has copyright protection using DVD MovieAlbum You can add PAL format images only to a PAL type DVD RAM and NTSC format images only to an NTSC type DVD RAM You cannot convert a PAL format DVD RAM to NTSC format or an NTSC ty...

Страница 81: ...tes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Using the microphone Your computer has a built in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Since your computer has a built in microphone and speaker howling may be heard under certain condition...

Страница 82: ...n is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 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 telep...

Страница 83: ...lephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with ...

Страница 84: ...nology that complies with IEEE 802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A B Turbo Mode It supports the following features Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A Revision A B combo type Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the ...

Страница 85: ...ansmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical ...

Страница 86: ...o a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Connecting LAN cable The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN ope...

Страница 87: ...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 computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on aga...

Страница 88: ...has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Power S...

Страница 89: ...nd special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a...

Страница 90: ...fere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Esc 3 Home PgUp Bk Sp F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 0 7 _ PgDn End Shift Del Ins CapsLock Shift Enter Q W R T Y U I O P E A S D F G H J K L M N V C X Z B Tab Alt Alt Enter 7 Home 8 9 PgUp 6 5 4 1 End 2 3 PgDn 0 Ins Num Lock Del PrtSc Scroll lock Pause B...

Страница 91: ... keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Instant security Press Fn F1 to blank the...

Страница 92: ... future Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be displayed Hold down Fn and p...

Страница 93: ...play Brightness control using Fn F6 F7 keys does not function when the Brightness sensor is turned on by TOSHIBA Power Saver Turn off the Brightness Sensor when you want to adjust LCD Display Brightness manually Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot ...

Страница 94: ...nt to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s...

Страница 95: ...sing the keys in figure below Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a chara...

Страница 96: ...in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay...

Страница 97: ...r 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 Main battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery green DC IN green No charge LED Battery green DC IN green Main battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charge 1 LED Battery orange DC IN green Quick ch...

Страница 98: ...igger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Main battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Main battery charge is exhausted Computer shuts down 3 AC adaptor not connected No main battery installed No operation 4 LED Battery off DC IN off 2nd battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED 2nd battery off DC IN off 2nd battery ...

Страница 99: ...rt you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicators Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the main battery and the Slim Select Bay indicator to determine the status of the secondary battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the batt...

Страница 100: ... Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has three types of batteries Main Battery packs and additional Battery Pack optional Slim Select Bay 2nd Battery Pack optional Real Time Clock RTC battery Main battery When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the...

Страница 101: ...ondition Slim Select Bay 2nd Battery Pack optional An optional secondary battery can be installed in the Slim Select Bay to increase your battery operating time Note the caution on Standby mode in the previous section Main battery The secondary 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 or...

Страница 102: ...h a battery 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 accidenta...

Страница 103: ...omputer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 4 Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can c...

Страница 104: ...a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the p...

Страница 105: ...not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following condition...

Страница 106: ...ng will be shorter for the older battery Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in 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 which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery ...

Страница 107: ...es If the battery pack 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 green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indi...

Страница 108: ... 2nd battery pack refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery follow the steps below 1 When handling battery packs do not short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the 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 ...

Страница 109: ... recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Insert the battery pack 4 Secure the battery release latch Securing the battery cover Starting the computer by password If you registered a password as user you must enter it to start the computer To start up the computer with the password follow these steps 1 Turn on the pow...

Страница 110: ...k this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a diskette or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place Delete button...

Страница 111: ...rvisor password If you set a supervisor password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password execute the file TOSUP EXE The file is located at C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWTool TOSUP EXE This utility lets you do the following Register delete or change the supervisor password Create or invalidate a supervisor password t...

Страница 112: ...e hard disk Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details Panel power off You can set up your...

Страница 113: ...ted on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Power and Power Up Modes 6 17 Tecra M1 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 ...

Страница 114: ...pervisor 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 If you are using Windows XP click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup to run HW Setup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General CPU Boot Priority Keyboard LAN De...

Страница 115: ...tup values to the factory settings About Click About to display the HW Setup version CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when nece...

Страница 116: ... CD ROM LAN HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive CD ROM LAN and HDD CD ROM LAN HDD FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN HDD diskette drive CD ROM LAN FDD HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN diskette drive and HDD In this computer CD ROM refers to the Slim Select Bay optical med...

Страница 117: ...cted HDD has a boot command the system will boot from the HDD Built in HDD 2nd HDD PC Card Default The computer will look for the Built in HDD first next the 2nd HDD and then the PC Card Default 2nd HDD Built in HDD PC Card The computer will look for the 2nd HDD first next the Built in HDD and then the PC Card Built in HDD PC Card 2nd HDD The computer will look for the Built in HDD first next PC C...

Страница 118: ... Del key For example if you select Left Ctrl Left Alt you must use Right Ctrl Right Alt and Del to reboot the computer Left Ctrl Left Alt and Del cannot be used Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enab...

Страница 119: ... make settings for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab are ECP and Standard Bi directional ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port ECP For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard Bi directional This setting should be used with some other parallel devices Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the in...

Страница 120: ...use and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation 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 Enables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation However the USB port 3 do...

Страница 121: ...ion of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC cards SD cards Memory expansion Power devices Additional battery pack Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack Additional AC adaptor Battery charger Peripheral devices Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor External monitor TV i LINK IEEE1394 Other Security lock Tecra M1 Manual 8 1 ...

Страница 122: ...ater demands of multimedia data transmission Inserting a PC card The PC card connector is located on the right side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you Insert PC cards while the computer s power is on Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To Insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Slide the PC card lock in...

Страница 123: ...eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Pinch the PC card and remove it Removing the PC card Using the PC card lock You can secure the PC card lock with a screw to inhibit unauthorized removal of PC cards from the computer Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver Locking the PC card slot To lock the PC card slot follow the steps below 1 When the computer is shipped a screw secures the PC card l...

Страница 124: ...g the PC card slot To unlock the PC card slot follow the steps below 1 Remove the screw securing the PC card lock 2 Slide the PC card lock to the unlocked position The metal tongue covering the PC card slot will be retracted 3 Secure the PC card lock with the screw Securing the PC card lock in the unlock position SCREW PC CARD LOCK SCREW PC CARD LOCK ...

Страница 125: ...cted material on another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Formatting an SD card SD memory cards are sold with format in conformity to the Standards of SD memory card If you format the SD card again be sure to format it with the utility of TOSHIBA SD memory card format not in the format defined as the Windows st...

Страница 126: ... is oriented properly before you insert it Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Pinch the card and remove it Removing an SD card SD CARD SD CARD SD CARD INDICATOR ...

Страница 127: ...ite protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy 2 Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress 3 The SD card is designed so that it can be Inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot Pres...

Страница 128: ... 1 The computer is turned on 2 The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode or Hibernation mode 3 Wake up on LAN is enabled Use a 1 bit Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten screws Use oa an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure...

Страница 129: ...pper middle of the keyboard fixing the keyboard Removing the keyboard 1 Be careful not to drop the screw inside the computer when removing 7 Press the keyboard to the other side Turn the keyboard upside down when a flat cable appears Do not pull the keyboard when turning over Otherwise the cable connecting the keyboard and the main body of computer will not return to the original position KEYBORD ...

Страница 130: ...ecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Optional Devices 8 10 Tecra M1 Removing the keyboard 2 Removing the keyboard 3 8 Raise the insulation sheet covering the memory module to appear the module TABS SLITS ...

Страница 131: ...al Devices 8 11 Tecra M1 Raising the insulation sheet 9 Keep the insulation sheet raised using adhesive tape Raising the insulation sheet 10 Insert a new module to the socket and push it downward to lie flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module ...

Страница 132: ...ENGLISH using TecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Optional Devices 8 12 Tecra M1 Installing a memory module Installing two memory modules ...

Страница 133: ... added memory is recognized Open System Properties in the Control Panel and click the General tab Removing 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 3 Follow the instructions 4 through 9 in Installing memory module to appear...

Страница 134: ...screwdriver Removing the HDD pack To remove the HDD pack follow the steps below and refer to figures below 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all external cables connected to the computer 3 Remove the main battery and optional secondary battery when it is used 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove one screw securing the HDD cover 5 A small r...

Страница 135: ...onnector Be sure to slide the HDD pack first and confirm that the HDD pack has disconnected 8 Lift the HDD pack and remove it Removing the HDD pack Installing the HDD pack To install the hard disk drive follow the steps below 1 Place the HDD into the space for HDD Slide the HDD to connect to the connector 2 Fold over the plastic tab so that it goes into the HDD space Press the HDD to ensure a firm...

Страница 136: ...charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack You can insert a secondary battery pack in the computer s Slim Select Bay The battery comes with an adaptor For details on using the adaptor follow the steps below For details on inserting modules in the Slim Select Bay refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Installing To install the secondary battery pack in the ...

Страница 137: ...ary battery pack up from the bottom and lift it out Removing the secondary battery pack from the adaptor 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 Battery charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery pa...

Страница 138: ...1 2 HDD is available for insertion in the Slim Select Bay To install an HDD in the Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below 1 Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid Opening the lid 2 Insert the HDD and push forward to ensure a firm connection Inserting the HDD 3 Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position ...

Страница 139: ...he 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 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 TV You can connect a television set t...

Страница 140: ...ices such as Digital video cameras Hard disk drives MO drives CD RW drives i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in ...

Страница 141: ...ee meters Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 In Windows XP open the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable fr...

Страница 142: ...ply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly You can also connect a parallel printer to an optional Advanced Port Replicator To connect a printer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert one end of the cable into the computer s parallel port 3 Tighten the screws that fasten the ca...

Страница 143: ...rt Replicator II to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or Advanced Port Replicator The computer has a security lock slot on the right side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the right side faces you 2 Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Security lock ...

Страница 144: ... 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 Consider the simples...

Страница 145: ...ars on the display screen Does it display any messages or 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 indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on...

Страница 146: ... Power Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Multi drive Diskette drive SD card PC card Infrared port Dual Pointing device USB Memory expansion Sound system Monitor i LINK IEEE1394 Modem LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Real time clock RTC System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items Self Test Power Sources P...

Страница 147: ...related and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down Problem Procedure Compute...

Страница 148: ...e battery may be discharged Connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging at once Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Plug in an appliance and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too co...

Страница 149: ... it for authentication when the computer asks you to enter password Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Procedure Some letter keys produce numbers Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Output to screen is garbled Make sure the software you are using is not...

Страница 150: ...lems continue Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove any diskette and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority Computer does not boot from hard disk drive There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK a...

Страница 151: ...on cleaning You cannot access a CD in the drive Check your config sys and autoexec bat files to make sure they have the necessary drivers and execution lines The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration match s your software s needs Check the CD s documentation Some CDs run correctly but others do not Check the type of CD you are using The dr...

Страница 152: ...xt Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD R CD RW CD Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If problems persist contact your ...

Страница 153: ...m2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended ...

Страница 154: ... water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video Recordable DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD CD ROM CD DA CD Text Pho...

Страница 155: ...rive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive You cannot access the external 3 1 2 diskette drive Try another diskette If you can access the diskette the original diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your...

Страница 156: ...on blocking communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad AccuPoint Problem Procedure Check the Device Select settings Open the Mouse properties icon and click the Dual Point tab Then click the Detail Se...

Страница 157: ...he system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press...

Страница 158: ... your dealer Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Procedure The following message is displayed on the LCD MEM0 ERROR or MEM1 ERROR Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all...

Страница 159: ...r 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 turn on Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor No display ...

Страница 160: ...nds You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application After 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 Refer to the online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will...

Страница 161: ... If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics 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 or ...

Страница 162: ...the computer will be rebooted TOSHIBA support 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 additional technical assistance Refer to Appendix C for your support addresses Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate othe...

Страница 163: ...ttery Weight will vary with other configurations Above weights are measured at a specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 312 w x 274 d x 36 5 39 8 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient Relative temperature humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C...

Страница 164: ...ond Computer 15 VDC 5 0 amperes Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis ...

Страница 165: ...600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis Power...

Страница 166: ...75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC 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 Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Australia OVE CEBEC DEMKO SETI UTE VDE AS Italy The Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom IMQ KEMA NEMKO ...

Страница 167: ...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 The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom Europe Australia UL approved CSA approved BS approved Approved by the appropriate agency AS approved ...

Страница 168: ...tteries modems memory expansion kits and other TOSHIBA branded options as well as third party expansion boards are NOT covered by this warranty For information concerning warranties for these products please consult your dealer If you would like to use the international warranty please register with TOSHIBA In case no registration card for the international warranty was bundled with your computer ...

Страница 169: ...470 3487 http www toshiba ca Czech Republic CHG Service s r o Vídeòská 201 619 00 Brno Tel 420 5 4742 6581 Fax 420 5 4742 6590 http www chgservice cz or www toshiba pc cz Denmark Scribona Toshiba Digital Media Hovedvejen 9 DK 2600 Glostrup Tel 45 3823 7600 Fax 45 3823 7601 http www toshiba dk Egypt El Araby Co 10 Mohammed Sabry Abolaalm Street P O Box 1224 Cairo 11511 Tel 202 291 6989 Fax 202 291 ...

Страница 170: ... Arabian Business Machines Co Al Rai Maintenance Dept P O Box 29961 13160 Safat Tel 965 242 9154 Fax 965 241 4399 Latvia ServiceNet LV Kalnciema 12a LV1048 Riga Tel 371 27 60 20 52 Fax 371 7 61 38 87 http www gnt lv Lebanon Pcdealnet Diab Bldg Mkalles Rd P O Box 11 316 Beirut Tel 961 1 682 956 Fax 961 1 682 965 Lithuania ServiceNet LT Palemono 7A 3023 Kaunas Tel 370 37 4000 88 Fax 370 37 3108 05 h...

Страница 171: ...27018 Moscow Tel 7 095 28 5577 Fax 7 095 284 5880 http www cepco ru Saudi Arabia Arabian Business Machines Co Dareen Center Ahsaa Road P O Box 2006 11451 Riyadh Tel 966 1 478 4909 Fax 966 1 477 7803 Slovakia HT Computers a s Dobrovicova 8 81109 Bratislava Tel 421 2 59334 550 Fax 421 2 59334 555 http www htc sk Slovenia Inea d o o Stegne 11 1000 Ljubljana Tel 386 1 513 81 00 Fax 386 1 513 81 60 htt...

Страница 172: ...ation Systems UK Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge KT15 2UL Tel 44 1932 828828 Fax 44 1932 822958 http www toshiba co uk United States Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Blvd P O Box 19724 Irvine CA 92713 9724 Tel 1 949 583 3000 Fax 1 949 583 3345 http www toshiba com Yugoslavia CT Computers d o o Vladimira Popovica 6 11070 Beograde Tel 381 11 311...

Страница 173: ...D Appendix D Keyboard Layouts Belgian Danish Tecra M1 Manual D 1 ...

Страница 174: ...ENGLISH using TecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Keyboard Layouts D 2 Tecra M1 French German Italian ...

Страница 175: ...ENGLISH using TecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Keyboard Layouts D 3 Tecra M1 Norwegian Polish Portuguese ...

Страница 176: ...ENGLISH using TecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Keyboard Layouts D 4 Tecra M1 Spanish Swedish Swiss German ...

Страница 177: ...ENGLISH using TecraM1online dot Printed on 24 02 2003 as 02_200UK Keyboard Layouts D 5 Tecra M1 UK English US English ...

Страница 178: ...ical pixels 14 1 SXGA 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels Because of the LCD s increased resolution lines may appear broken in DOS mode A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution an...

Страница 179: ...Video modes VGA Video mode Type Resolution Character matrix pels LCD colors CRT colors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 x 25 Characters 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 x 25 Charact...

Страница 180: ...ng frequency Vertical Hz D VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 Mono Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 x 350 Pels 8 x 14 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 x 480 Pels 8 x 16 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 x 200 Pels 8 x 8 256 of ...

Страница 181: ...CD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 2048 x 1536 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 ...

Страница 182: ...Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 2048 x 1536 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 ...

Страница 183: ...Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 2048 x 1536 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 ...

Страница 184: ...CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 256 256K 256 256K 60 1600 x 1200 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 2048 x 1536 256 256K Virtual 256 256K 60 ...

Страница 185: ...n LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 1600 x 1200 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 2048 x 1536 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K 60 ...

Страница 186: ...ution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1400 x 1050 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1600 x 1200 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 75 85 1920 x 1440 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M 60 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 ...

Страница 187: ...en however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting Toshiba please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer In which country was your computer stolen What type of machine do you have What was the model number PA number What was the serial number 8 digits When was it stolen i e date What was the warranty seal number if available What is your add...

Страница 188: ...d to Toshiba Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 925 Country stolen Machine type e g Tecra 9100 Model number e g PA1218E YXT Serial number e g 70123456E Date stolen Warranty seal e g 9813 123456 049 Owner s details Name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax ...

Страница 189: ...are the printed output for decimal codes 32 to 128 will match your screen display Tecra M1 Manual G 1 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq Ctrl char 00 000 000 NUL 01 001 1 SOH 002 02 2 STX 003 03 3 ETX 004 04 4 EOT 005 05 5 ENQ 006 06 6 ACK 007 07 7 BEL 008 08 8 BS 009 09 9 HT 010 0A 10 LF 011 0B 11 VT 012 0C 12 FF 013 0D 13 CR 014 0E 14 SO 015 0F 15 SI 016 10 16 DLE 017 11 17 DC1 018 12 18 DC2 01...

Страница 190: ... 3 51 052 34 4 52 053 35 5 53 054 36 6 54 055 37 7 55 056 38 8 56 057 39 9 57 058 3A 58 059 3B 59 060 3C 60 061 3D 61 062 3E 62 063 3F 63 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 064 40 64 065 41 A 65 066 42 B 66 067 43 C 67 068 44 D 68 069 45 E 69 070 46 F 70 071 47 G 71 072 48 H 72 073 49 I 73 074 4A J 74 075 4B K 75 076 4C L 76 077 4D M 77 078 4E N 78 079 4F O 79 080 50 P 80 081 51 Q 81 082 52 R 82 ...

Страница 191: ...14 115 73 s 115 116 74 t 116 117 75 u 117 118 76 v 118 119 77 w 119 120 78 x 120 121 79 y 121 122 7A z 122 123 7B 123 124 7C 124 125 7D 125 126 7E 126 127 7F 127 Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 128 80 Ç 67 129 81 ü 85 130 82 é 69 131 83 â 65 132 84 ä 65 133 85 à 65 134 86 å 65 135 87 ç 67 136 88 ê 69 137 89 ë 69 138 8A è 69 139 8B ï 73 140 8C î 73 141 8D ì 73 142 8E Ä 65 143 8F Å 65 144 90 É 6...

Страница 192: ... A9 169 170 AA 170 171 AB 171 172 AC 172 173 AD 33 174 AE 34 175 AF 34 176 B0 177 B1 178 B2 179 B3 180 B4 181 B5 182 B6 183 B7 184 B8 185 B9 186 BA 187 BB 188 BC 189 BD 190 BE 191 BF Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 192 C0 193 C1 194 C2 195 C3 196 C4 197 C5 198 C6 199 C7 200 C8 201 C9 202 CA 203 CB 204 CC 205 CD 206 CE 207 CF 208 D0 209 D1 210 D2 211 D3 212 D4 213 D5 214 D6 215 D7 216 D8 217 D9...

Страница 193: ...Dec Dec code Hex code IBM char Sort seq 224 E0 α 225 E1 ß 83 226 E2 Γ 227 E3 Π 228 E4 229 E5 σ 230 E6 µ 231 E7 ϒ 232 E8 Φ 233 E9 Θ 234 EA Ω 235 EB δ 236 EC ϕ 237 ED φ 238 EE Ε 239 EF Λ 240 F0 Ξ 241 F1 242 F2 243 F3 244 F4 245 F5 246 F6 247 F7 248 F8 249 F9 250 FA 251 FB 252 FC η 253 FD 2 254 FE 255 FF ...

Страница 194: ... Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host 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 phone line conditions ...

Страница 195: ... Connection at 30666 bps 103 CONNECT 33333 EC Connection at 33333 bps 104 CONNECT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bps 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bps 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bps 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bps 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bps 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Connection at 45333 bps 110 CONNECT 46666 EC Connection at 46666 bps 111 CONNECT 493...

Страница 196: ...ror control and V 42bis data compression V42 V 42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol AT Command V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default ...

Страница 197: ...the modem board and jack To install the modem board and jack follow the steps below 1 Save your data and turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and other peripheral devices 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the cover 5 Slip your fingernail or a narrow object into a notch under the cover and lift off the cover 6 Remove two screws whic...

Страница 198: ...nd turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral device 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 4 Remove one screw securing the cover 5 Remove the modem cover 6 Remove two screws and remove the modem board 7 Disconnect the modem cable 8 Secure the modem cover with one screw 9 Install the battery pack Refer to the installation procedures for details ...

Страница 199: ...48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s Revision A 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mb s Turbo Mode Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for opera...

Страница 200: ...n the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also affected by obstacles in the signal path of the radio signals that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported frequency sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country region your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authori...

Страница 201: ...erent channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 149 5745 US only 153 5765 US only 157 5785 US only 161 5805 US only Available Area US USA CANADA only A peer to peer mode is available under the following condition A Wireless ...

Страница 202: ... output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Read Write CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrat...

Страница 203: ...d circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGA super extended graphics array plus TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic ...

Страница 204: ...e standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for In...

Страница 205: ...t also the smallest addressable unit within the system C cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache le...

Страница 206: ...o or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components...

Страница 207: ...drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record diskette A removable disk that stores magnet...

Страница 208: ... that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speed...

Страница 209: ...nd the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components I icon...

Страница 210: ...K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASC...

Страница 211: ... rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audi...

Страница 212: ...tify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory s...

Страница 213: ...1 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD cards Secure Digital cards are flash memo...

Страница 214: ...en 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 Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U ...

Страница 215: ...ry See also Battery pack real time clock 1 3 Before writing or rewriting 4 9 Before you call 9 19 Bluetooth 9 18 kit 1 14 Bluetooth wireless technology 4 22 C Care and use of the battery pack 6 6 CD DVDs 4 17 CD ROM drive 2 15 9 8 CD RW DVD ROM drive 2 17 9 9 Changing Slim Select Bay modules 4 4 Changing the resolution 8 20 Charging the batteries 6 8 Cleaning the computer 4 24 Communications 1 7 C...

Страница 216: ...ule 4 5 Inserting a PC card 8 2 Inserting an SD card 8 5 Installing 8 16 Installing memory module 8 8 Installing the battery pack 6 13 Installing the HDD pack 8 15 Internal Modem Guide I 1 K Keyboard 1 5 Keyboard 9 6 Keyboard indicators 2 13 Keypad overlay 5 6 L LAN 9 18 LAN 4 23 LCD panel 9 6 Left side 2 2 Lighting 3 4 Loading discs 4 6 M Main battery 6 4 Maximizing battery operating time 6 10 Me...

Страница 217: ...te 1 13 Self test 9 3 Setting up your work space 3 2 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 9 Slim Select Bay 1 8 HDD adaptor 2 20 Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack 8 16 Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor 2 20 8 18 Slim Select Bay modules 2 15 Slim Select Bay options 1 14 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Software 1 1 Software 1 9 Sound system 9 15 Special features 1 9 Specifications A 1 Standby mode 3 11 Starting th...

Страница 218: ... H 1 Video RAM 1 3 W Weight saver 2 21 When writing or rewriting 1 2 4 10 9 19 Windows special keys 5 6 Windows utilities 6 16 Windows XP Professional 1 1 Windows XP 2000 setup 3 9 Wireless communication Indicator 4 22 Wireless communication switch 4 22 Wireless communications 4 21 Wireless LAN 4 21 9 18 J 1 K 1 kit 1 14 Work habits 3 5 Writing CDs 4 9 ...

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