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User’s Manual

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Disclaimers

SRS

SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operation

system only.

CD Brightness and Eye Strain

Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device. We

recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable

level to prevent possible strain on your eyes.

Содержание TECRA A7

Страница 1: ...Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com Choose freedom computers toshiba europe com Tecra A7 PMR300130EN0 PMR300130EN0 User s Manual ...

Страница 2: ...d for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA Tecra A7 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 Trademar...

Страница 3: ...an be tripped over or stepped on Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer ...

Страница 4: ...lease contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product TOSHIBA declares that the product Toshiba Tecra A7 PTA70 PTA71 conforms to the following Standards This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC for the notebook and the elect...

Страница 5: ...s of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Optical disc drive safety instructions Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and D...

Страница 6: ...e drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product This computer is equipped with one of the optical disc drive in the following list according to the model USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE Manufacturer Type TSST TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STO...

Страница 7: ...a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions TEAC DVD Super Mu...

Страница 8: ...he 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 organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be...

Страница 9: ...nd Passwords explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program It also tells how to set a password Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly The Appendixes provide technical infor...

Страница 10: ...me time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left 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 manua...

Страница 11: ...t with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid dir...

Страница 12: ...rrors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer opreation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mo bile phone in use ...

Страница 13: ...ures 1 3 Special features 1 10 Utilities 1 12 Options 1 14 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 2 Right side 2 4 Back side 2 5 Underside 2 6 Front with the display open 2 7 System indicators 2 8 Keyboard indicators 2 9 USB diskette drive 2 10 Optical Media drive 2 11 AC adaptor 2 13 ...

Страница 14: ...e AccuPoint 4 2 AccuPoint Precautions 4 2 Replacing the Cap 4 3 Using the USB diskette drive 4 3 Using optical media drives 4 4 Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 8 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive 4 10 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 4 13 Video 4 15 Media care 4 18 Using the microphone 4 19 Modem 4 19 Wireless communications 4 22 LAN 4 24 Cleaning the computer 4 25 Moving the...

Страница 15: ...apability and TPM 7 7 Chapter 8 Optional Devices PC cards 8 2 Installing a PC card 8 2 Express Card 8 3 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot 8 5 Memory expansion 8 7 Additional battery pack 6 Cell 9 Cell and 12 Cell 8 9 Additional AC adaptor 8 10 Battery Charger 8 10 USB FDD Kit 8 10 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 8 10 Parallel printer 8 12 External monitor 8 12 Television 8 13 i LINK IEEE1394 8 13...

Страница 16: ...pplicable Icons 10 3 Copy Protection 10 3 Images 10 3 SRS 10 4 CD Brightness and Eye Strain 10 4 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller B 1 Video Modes B 2 Appendix C Wireless LAN Card specifications C 1 Radio characteristics C 2 Supported frequency sub bands C 2 Appendix D AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix E If your computer is stolen Glossary Ind...

Страница 17: ...owing items Tecra A7 Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Modular cable Battery Pack installed or separate from the computer Software Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Professional Modem Driver Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not...

Страница 18: ...OSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA DVD RAM driver WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum Infineon Trusted Platform Module Utility Documentation Tecra A7...

Страница 19: ...0 Intel Core Processor can support Execute Disable Bit This function is available when it is set to Available on BIOS setup menu Default setting is Not Available You can enter BIOS setup menu when you turn on the power with pressing the ESC key Slots PC4200 256 MB 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 4096 MB system memory Level 2 cache ...

Страница 20: ...ptional 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte connects to the USB port Windows XP does not support 720 kilobyte diskettes DVD ROM drive A full size DVD ROM drive module lets you run either digital versatile or compact disks without using an adaptor It runs DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed This drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD R CD RW CD DA CD Text ...

Страница 21: ...at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD RW at up to 24 speed See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details For reading this drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD R CD RW CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 ...

Страница 22: ... speed and DVD RW at maximum 4 speed and DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at up to 4 speed DVD R DL at up to 2 4 speed and DVD R DL at up to 2 speed This drive supports the following formats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 For...

Страница 23: ... power 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 between 100 and 240 volts Headphone Enables connection of a stereo headphone Microphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone Parallel Parallel printer or other parallel device ECP compatible Provided with some models Infrared T...

Страница 24: ...pand functionality Provided with some models Sound System Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speakers and an internal microphone optional as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphones S Video Out Port This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices See the Television section in chapter 8 Optional Devices fo...

Страница 25: ...rd Power Management Atheros Super G or Super AG technology Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Bluetooth ...

Страница 26: ...y the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver HDD automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk 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 HDD Power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver System automatic Standby Hibernat...

Страница 27: ...ion cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Heat dispersal To protect from overheating the CPU 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 Use the Cooling Method item ...

Страница 28: ...BA Power Saver To access this power savings management program click the Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance 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 click Control Panel then Printers and Other...

Страница 29: ...nostic Tool TOSHIBA ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA Networking ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad On ...

Страница 30: ...chase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you Battery charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two battery packs lithiumion PA3471U 1CHG PA3471E 1CHG USB diskette drive A 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte dis...

Страница 31: ...osed position Front of the computer with display closed An asterisk indicates a optional feature that is dependant on the model purchased Display latch Volume control Headphone Microphone Multiple Digital Media card indicator Multiple Digital Media card slot System Indicators Infrared port Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Vol...

Страница 32: ...9 2 Kbps or 9 6 Kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Provided with some models Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Slide the cover toward the medium to access the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot of your computer This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital camera and PDA that use flash memory SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Keep foreign objects out of...

Страница 33: ...ed to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows XP is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them PC Card Slot The PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card Type II The slot supports 16 bit PC card and 32 ...

Страница 34: ...bjects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly Optical Media Drive A DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive Modem jack The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone lin...

Страница 35: ...an the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly 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...

Страница 36: ... out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time Battery pack...

Страница 37: ...CD consist of one of below 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal 800 vertical pixels 15 4 WXGA CSV 1280 horizontal 800 vertical pixels The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B Display Controller and Modes When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness leve...

Страница 38: ...rnal mouse Power button Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off The Power button LED indicates the status TOSHIBA Assist button Press this button to launch an application automatically The default is TOSHIBA Assist Provided with some models TOSHIBA Presentation button Press this button to change internal display external display simultaneous display or multi monitor display ...

Страница 39: ...y indicator shows the condition of the charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing a disk drive Arrow mode Numeric mode Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use t...

Страница 40: ...ase Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is being accessed Diskette slot Insert diskette in this slot Eject button 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 partially for removal Disk In Use Indicator Diskette slot Eject button Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use t...

Страница 41: ...t can write Use RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is CD RW DVD ROM drive only is ...

Страница 42: ...D 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 DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM x A Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum ...

Страница 43: ...cy 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 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD ...

Страница 44: ...on the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 15 volts DC Use only the AC adaptor supplied with the computer or a...

Страница 45: ...al setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you prepare to operate your computer Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Windows X...

Страница 46: ... 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 of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer n...

Страница 47: ...r to the following tips and to figure below 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 knees should be 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 Adjus...

Страница 48: ...nd improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eye...

Страница 49: ...ils on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side of the computer Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicator on t...

Страница 50: ...r This section describes how to turn on the power 1 If the external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Turning on the power When you open the display hold it with both hands and lift up slowly Display latch After ...

Страница 51: ...rn off computer menu select Turn off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices Make sure the Disk s indicator is off If you turn off t...

Страница 52: ...ter will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power S...

Страница 53: ...ion 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 Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data Do not install or remove a memory module while ...

Страница 54: ...wn Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are two ways to restart the computer system 1 If you are using Windows XP click start then click Turn off...

Страница 55: ...on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools Utilit...

Страница 56: ...LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVDs TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Depending on the model purchased the computer is equipped with a dual point system a Touch Pad and or an AccuPoint pointing stick Touch Pad AccuPoint and control buttons An asterisk indicates a optional feature that is dependant on the model purchased Touch Pad Touch Pad Control Buttons AccuPoi...

Страница 57: ...they do with the Touch 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 the AccuPoint is touched during power up constant soft pressure during power up is applied there is a sudden temperature cha...

Страница 58: ...diskette drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes Refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for more information Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to the figure below PEG Touch Pad The peg is square so be careful to align the cap s square hole with the peg Make sure the conne...

Страница 59: ...eration is the same for all other optical media drives 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 If you connect the diskette drive after turning on ...

Страница 60: ...load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures below 1 a When the power is on press the DVD ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly Pressing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 1 5 mm such as a straightened paper clip into th...

Страница 61: ...h the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place When the drawer is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure above Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause misalign...

Страница 62: ...D is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVD ROM drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remov...

Страница 63: ...ial media recommended the next manufacturers Multi speed and High speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Ultra speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is af...

Страница 64: ...Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Open the optical media drive If the media is poor in qualit...

Страница 65: ... Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the follow...

Страница 66: ...write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R DL RW DVD R R DL RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only ...

Страница 67: ...R R DL RW RAM or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions Change users in the Windows XP operating system Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card...

Страница 68: ...ing limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use RecordNow s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with t...

Страница 69: ...t button on the RecordNow main screen or right click on the icon of the DVD drive where the disc loaded select Eject of the pop up menu under My Computer or Explore Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button on the RecordNow Assist to open the Options panels 2 Select the Data in...

Страница 70: ...2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel 3 Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window 4 Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window 5 Click the Settings icon in the Performance section 6 Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window 7 Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section 8 Select the Custom size button in the Virtua...

Страница 71: ...andby hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio miniDVD and Video CD functio...

Страница 72: ...the disc may only play on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2 GB or more over disk space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 3 About Disc Manager WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you previously set in CE DVD RAM recorder Using the Dis...

Страница 73: ...dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Diskettes 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 damp cloth 2 Do not slide back t...

Страница 74: ...r to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used To select a region follow...

Страница 75: ...cted and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu The menu list Windows XP Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The diali...

Страница 76: ... internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Telephone Jack Modem Jack Do...

Страница 77: ...ision B G 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Atheros Super G or Super AG technology Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on...

Страница 78: ...e computer to turn it on and to the left toward the front of the computer to turn it off Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier s regulations before you use a computer on board Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN restart the...

Страница 79: ...t with a category 5 cable CAT5 or higher If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T connect with a category 3 cable CAT3 or higher If you are using Gigabit Ethernet 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T connect with a category 5e cable CAT5e or higher To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the c...

Страница 80: ...ed durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Before moving the computer if recommends changing the function of HDD Protection Refer to the section Using the Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection in this chapter Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer If a CD...

Страница 81: ...the computer and automatically moves the HDD head to a safe position in order to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused by a head to disk contact When vibration is detected the following message is displayed and the icon in the notification area of the taskbar is changed to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsi...

Страница 82: ... and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used as handheld or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of HDD Protection which will slow HDD reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of HDD reading and writing is a priority Different detection level...

Страница 83: ...sumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when HDD Protection is active This function does not work when the computer is starting in standby in hibernation in transition to hibernation recovering from hibernation or powered offf Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or im...

Страница 84: ...ture by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup window in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level ...

Страница 85: ...nctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers...

Страница 86: ... is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter Ctrl and Alt keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger...

Страница 87: ...unction 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 hotkeys the current setting will be displayed as an icon Instant security Press Fn F1 to lock the keyboard and blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any k...

Страница 88: ...puter can enter Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you check the checkbox in the dialog box it will not appear from the next time 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 press F5 again to change ...

Страница 89: ...x will appear Continue holing down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Display resolution selection Press Fn space key...

Страница 90: ...oshiba Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press an F number key To start the Toshiba Accessibity Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the Start menu and the other has ...

Страница 91: ...eyboard in figure 5 1 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 1 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode in...

Страница 92: ... can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard 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...

Страница 93: ...tatus are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED Battery Green DC IN Green No charge LED Battery Green DC IN Green Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charge LED ...

Страница 94: ...wing indicator lights indicate the battery status AC adaptor not connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes Amber DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer goes into Hibernation or shuts down depending on the Toshiba power Management Utility Setting No battery ins...

Страница 95: ... indicator does not light If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Amber Indicates a ...

Страница 96: ...ry condition Real time clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power Check system Then press F1 key The battery p...

Страница 97: ... 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 circuit always wrap the battery pack in...

Страница 98: ... pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer 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 ba...

Страница 99: ... an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and 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 bat...

Страница 100: ...ime 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 Use only the computer connecte...

Страница 101: ... Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor th...

Страница 102: ...ting time continue oper ating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery LED 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 LED should glow green and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not...

Страница 103: ... Turn the computerís power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 4 Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you 5 Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position When handling battery pack be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or o...

Страница 104: ...er is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Insert the battery pack Installing the battery pack Battery Pack Battery Pack Lock Battery Release Latch For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the ba...

Страница 105: ... the computer s main memory 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 The Keyboard for details Panel power on 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 Hib...

Страница 106: ...urns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in windows If the panel power off function is enabled and use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed ...

Страница 107: ...s you configure settings for display boot priority keyboard USB LAN general and password 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 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 ...

Страница 108: ... Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 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 four characters the display is shown as Enter Password OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Acc...

Страница 109: ... 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 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password If you click the OK button before entering the password Not reg...

Страница 110: ...ettings 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 Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous disp...

Страница 111: ...n on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode PC card HDD boot is not supported If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup If you press a key other than one of ...

Страница 112: ...s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Built in LAN Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Le...

Страница 113: ...rn to the BIOS setup program Notes before using the BIOS Setup In normal cases changes in system configuration should be made in Windows using TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Device Manager etc If the configuration in the BIOS setup program is different from the configuration in the Windows utility the configuration in the Windows utility takes priority Depending on t...

Страница 114: ...ble Bit function The Execute Disable Bit Capability setting is available in SYSTEM SETUP 1 2 Security controller The security controller settings are available in SYSTEM SETUP 2 2 TPM This setting enables or disables the security controller known as TPM Trusted Platform Clear Disable Security Chip This setting is used to erase the data in TPM when disposing of the computer or when the owner of the...

Страница 115: ...ct Clear Security Chip and press Enter A dialog box appears 4 Select Continue to clear Security Chip and reboot Or select Cancel to go back to setup menu This setting item only appears when Trusted Platform Support is set to Enable System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made in Windows using TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Device Man...

Страница 116: ...ional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory PC cards SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Memory expansion Express cards Power devices Additional battery pack 6 Cell and 12 cell Additional AC adaptor Battery charger Peripheral devices USB FDD Kit Parallel printer External monitor Television IEEE 1394 Other Security lock ...

Страница 117: ...l one Type II card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting the PC card 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appropriate for your card Do not install a PC card while the computer is in standby ...

Страница 118: ...p the PC card and remove it Removing the PC card Express Card Installing an Express Card The Express Card slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one Express Card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install Express Card while the computer s power is on To install an Express Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the Express Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm c...

Страница 119: ...Express Card Removing an Express Card To remove the Express Card follow the steps below 1 In Windows XP open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the Express Card 2 Press the Express Card slightly to make it stretch out 3 Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot Removing the Express Card Express Card slot ...

Страница 120: ...ard capacities Installing a SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card To install the memory card follow the steps below 1 Slide the cover toward the left 2 Insert the memory card 3 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Inserting the memory card Keep foreign objects out of the Multiple Digital Media Cards Slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Card Type Capacties SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 1...

Страница 121: ...ws as it might result in that the card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices If Windows fail to read the SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card remove it then reinsert it SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card Make sure the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing ...

Страница 122: ...rts numbers can be installed 256 MB PA3389U 1M25 512 MB PA3412U 1M51 1 GB PA3411U 1M1G If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Standby and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memor...

Страница 123: ...h one screw 9 When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized If it is not recognized check the module s connection Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer Do n...

Страница 124: ...se the portability of the computer with additional battery packs 6 Cell PA3399U 2BAS PA3399U 2BRS 9 Cell PA3478U 1BAS PA3478U 1BRS 12 Cell PA3400U 1BAS PA3400U 1BRS If you re away from an AC power source you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory...

Страница 125: ... on the computer the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus provides serial port and separate ports for PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard The Advanced Port Replicator connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the computer The AC adaptor connects the Advanced Port Replicator to a power source PA3474U 1PRP PA3474E 1PRP PA3474Z 1PRP The following ports and accessories are available on the ...

Страница 126: ...ur computer will also have a S symbol that indicates the docking position depend on model you purchased To properly connect the computer to the APR III Plus first make sure that the Slide Adjuster on the APR III Plus is set to the correct slot position for your computer Then check that the center mark arrow located on the top back portion of the computer chasis as shown in Figure 1 below on the co...

Страница 127: ...ndow 10 Set the Parallel Port Mode and press OK 11 Choose Reboot for the change to take effect 12 Select the printer in Windows Add Print Wizard To access the Add Print Wizard utility click Start point to Settings click Printers and double click the Add Printer icon External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer Port Replicator The compute...

Страница 128: ...setting Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port Connecting a television 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on i LINK IEEE1394 Some models are equipped with a i LINK i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high s...

Страница 129: ...disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK a You may need to install drivers for your i LIN...

Страница 130: ...computer then from the i LINK device Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Security lock Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device ...

Страница 131: ...xists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are ...

Страница 132: ...s to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating syst...

Страница 133: ...tion or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals System start up Self test Power Ov...

Страница 134: ...failed The computer stops and 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 in...

Страница 135: ...r For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t power the computer DC IN indicator does not glow green Check the connections Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled w...

Страница 136: ...lace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it I...

Страница 137: ...yboard consult your dealer Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Markings appear on the LCD They might have come from contact with the keyboard TouchPad or cPad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sureto let the LCD dry before closing it Problems above rem...

Страница 138: ...s If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure t...

Страница 139: ... 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 Contact your dealer if the problems continue Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD i...

Страница 140: ...y Recordable CD R CD RW 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 Problem Procedure Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly...

Страница 141: ...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 by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not r...

Страница 142: ...y another diskette If you can access the diskette the original diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Infrared devices do not work as expected Check that the device is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Make sure there is no obstruction blocki...

Страница 143: ...ocumentation Printer error Check your printer documentation If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure Either the Touch Pad or the AccuPoint does not work Check the Device Select settings Open the Mouse properties icon and click the Dual Point tab Then click the Detail Setting button and click the Device Select tab Check that the Touch Pad is not selected Pressing ...

Страница 144: ...el select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Option tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does not work Try changing the...

Страница 145: ... 4 Click the Device Setting tab 5 Click the Setting button 6 The Properties for Synaptics Touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are displayed Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the D...

Страница 146: ...lity 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Problem Procedure PC card error occurs Reseat the PC card to make sure it ...

Страница 147: ...m Procedure 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 No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display err...

Страница 148: ...software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 ...

Страница 149: ...dem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tonedial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application...

Страница 150: ... persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure The system will not enter Standby Hibernation Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN Chec...

Страница 151: ...n 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 dealer Problem Procedure i LINK device does not function Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Ope...

Страница 152: ...eview troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information an...

Страница 153: ...or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temp...

Страница 154: ... system configuration Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge ...

Страница 155: ...ss LAN Intel The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than t...

Страница 156: ...ilable in the Microsoft Windows operation system only CD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes ...

Страница 157: ...ll battery and modem Weight will vary depending on whether or not and what kind of options are adopted Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Nonoperating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 00...

Страница 158: ...rmer CCITT Bell Fax ITU T Rec Former CCITT V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 32bis V 34 V 90 103 212A V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21 ch2 Communication Speed Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 506...

Страница 159: ...d external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any ...

Страница 160: ...a Only for WXGA panel b Only for WSXGA panel Table Video Modes CRT Display Resolution Color Depth bpp Refresh Rate Hz 800 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 800 a 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 1600 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1680 1050 b 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 2048 1536 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 Only External Monitor can perform change of Refresh Ra...

Страница 161: ...eless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G Revision A B B G A B G combo type 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B 108 96 72 48 36 24 ...

Страница 162: ... density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio 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 Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about t...

Страница 163: ... installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9...

Страница 164: ...ilable to A B G combo type only 4 Available Area US USA CANADA only 108 5540 3 112 5560 3 116 5580 3 120 5600 3 124 5620 3 128 5640 3 132 5660 3 136 5680 3 140 5700 3 149 5745 3 US only 4 153 5765 3 US only 4 157 5785 3 US only 4 161 5805 3 US only 4 Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 42 5210 3 US only 4 50 5250 3 US only 4 58 5290 3 US only 4 152 5760 3 US only 4 160 5800 3 US only 4 F...

Страница 165: ...ations Certification agencies Europe Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Japan DENANHO Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finla...

Страница 166: ...2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the a...

Страница 167: ...on form or a copy of it below Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To f...

Страница 168: ...se the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Owner s details Country stolen Machine type e g Tecra A7 Model number e g PSA50 YXT Serial number e g 12345678G Date stolen Last name first name ...

Страница 169: ...t system 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 DRAM dynamic random access memory DSVD Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital Visual Interface ECP extended capabilities port EGA enhanced graphics adapter FDD floppy ...

Страница 170: ...omputer Memory Card International Association RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SDRAM synchronized dynamic random access memory SIO serial input output SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SVGA super video graphics adapter TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter...

Страница 171: ...rial 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 etc ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchrono...

Страница 172: ...ctric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit 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 l...

Страница 173: ...l interface serial interface compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set o...

Страница 174: ...YS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk 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 spe...

Страница 175: ...ommands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress 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...

Страница 176: ... D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer s power is turned on hotkey 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...

Страница 177: ...cally connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches 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 transmitte...

Страница 178: ...s with additional instructions beyond the x86 standard The instructions were developed on the basis of multimedia code requirements and thus improve the performance of multimedia applications mode A method of operation for example the boot mode or the resume mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then co...

Страница 179: ... of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface parallel Refers to two or more processes or events that can occur simultan...

Страница 180: ...uter equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circui...

Страница 181: ...tem s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel S video This connection provides separate...

Страница 182: ...is connected to a power source W Warm dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application or document Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN A short range radio technology designed to simpli...

Страница 183: ...acing 6 11 C Cache memory CPU cache 1 3 Level 2 cache 1 3 CD RW DVD drive 1 5 4 8 Cleaning the computer 4 25 COM level See Ports serial cursor 5 3 D DC IN indicator 2 8 6 3 Disk indicator 2 9 Diskette drive 9 11 Display 1 6 2 7 automatic power off 1 10 opening 3 6 Display Brightness 5 4 Display selection 5 4 Documentation list 1 1 DVD ROM drive 1 4 using 4 8 E enhanced keyboard 5 2 Enter 5 3 Envir...

Страница 184: ...6 3 Indicators 2 8 indicators 6 2 Infrared port See also Ports problems 9 12 Instant security 5 3 Interfaces See Ports K Keyboard 1 7 5 1 7 5 9 7 Keypad overlay 1 10 5 7 L LAN 9 20 LAN See also Wireless LAN 1 8 cable types 4 24 connecting 4 24 disconnecting 4 25 using 4 24 LCD panel 9 7 Level 2 cache See Cache memory Lock security See Security lock M Main battery See Battery pack Memory 1 3 expans...

Страница 185: ...analyzing symptoms 9 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 9 DVD ROM drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 power 9 4 preliminary checklist 9 2 printer 9 12 self test 9 4 support from TOSHIBA 9 22 system start up 9 4 Processor 1 3 R Real time clock battery See Battery right Alt key 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 S Screen See Display ScrLock 5 3 Security lock 1 9 attaching 8 15 location 2 4 Serial port See Ports se...

Страница 186: ...Index U Utilities list 1 12 USB 1 7 7 6 9 19 location 2 2 2 4 user 7 2 V Video modes Appendix B Video RAM 1 3 Video out jack 1 8 2 3 Volume control See Sound system W Windows special keys 5 6 Wireless LAN 1 9 9 20 using 4 22 ...

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