Compact Flash is a trademark of SunDisk Corporation. Dolby trademark Manufactured by TOSHIBA under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual.
WARNING: Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-compliant peripher- als or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer’s external monitor port,...
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VCCI Class B Information Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries/regions the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
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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. Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan, technical regulations described in the...
FCC. In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem, they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corporation or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation.
Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other...
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NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termina- tion on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
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Notes for use of this device in New Zealand The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom acceptance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all operating conditions. In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to customers.
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ATS11=90 (DTMF dialing on/off duration=90 ms) ATX2 (Dial tone detect, but not (U.S.A.) call progress detect) When used in the Auto Answer mode, the S0 register must be set with a value of 3 or 4. This ensures: (a) a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers.
General conditions As required by PTC 100, please ensure that this office is advised of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications. The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork.
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Matsushita CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive UJDA740 safety instruction CAUTIONS: 1. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. 2.
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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 APPAREIL Å LASER DE LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model CLASSE 1 properly, read the instruction manual LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT carefully and keep this manual for your TO EN 60825-1 future reference.
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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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TEAC CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive DW-224E safety instruction CAUTIONS: 1. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an authorized service location. 2.
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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 APPAREIL Å LASER DE LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model CLASSE 1 properly, read the instruction manual LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT carefully and keep this manual for your TO EN 60825-1 future reference.
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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA- TION EXPOSURE.
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TEAC DVD-ROM drive DV-28E safety instruction CAUTIONS: 1. The DVD-ROM drive employs a laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit ever require maintenance, contact an autho- rized service location.
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CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 APPAREIL Å LASER DE LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model CLASSE 1 properly, read the instruction manual LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT carefully and keep this manual for your TO EN 60825-1 future reference.
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OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponent som avger laserstråining överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS. Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähetää näkymätöntä silmilie vaarallista lasersäteilyä. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST- MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE- DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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TOSHIBA Style Bay modules ............2-17 DVD-ROM drive ................2-17 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive ..............2-17 TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor ........... 2-18 TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack ..........2-18 Bridge media adaptor ............... 2-19 Weight saver ..................2-20 TOSHIBA Remote Control............... 2-21 On/Off control ..................
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Using the USB diskette drive ............4-5 Connecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ............4-5 Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive ............ 4-6 Changing TOSHIBA Style Bay modules .......... 4-6 Removing a module ................4-6 Installing a module ................4-7 Using optical media drives ............... 4-8 Loading disks ..................
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Disconnecting LAN cable ..............4-27 Cleaning the computer ..............4-27 Moving the computer ..............4-28 Heat dispersal .................. 4-28 TOSHIBA Remote Control............... 4-29 Operating conditions ................ 4-29 Changing the battery ................ 4-30 Battery safety precautions ..............4-31 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys .................
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SD card care ..................8-5 Memory expansion ................8-6 Installing memory module ..............8-7 Removing memory module ..............8-8 TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor ........8-9 Bridge media inserting/removing ............8-10 SmartMedia ..................8-10 Memory Stick ................... 8-12 Compact Flash ................. 8-13 Bridge media care ................
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Additional battery pack ..............8-15 TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack ..........8-15 Installing ................... 8-15 Removing ..................8-16 Additional AC adaptor ..............8-17 Battery charger ................8-17 TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor ........... 8-17 External monitor ................8-19 TV ...................... 8-19 Using the TV button .................
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(IEEE1394) ................9-17 Modem ..................... 9-17 LAN ....................9-19 Wireless LAN ................... 9-19 Bluetooth ..................9-20 TOSHIBA Remote Control ............... 9-20 TOSHIBA support ................9-21 Before you call ................. 9-21 Where to write.................. 9-21 Appendixes Appendix A Specifications ................... A-1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ............
This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite 5200 series computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic opera- tions and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting.
User's Manual Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, gives details on the computer’s power resources and battery save modes. Chapter 7, HW Setup and 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.
Conventions Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign (+). For example, Ctrl + C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.
General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and with- stand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual.
User's Manual PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use. Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation. Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time. xxxvi...
USB diskette drive (Provided with some models) Modular cable TV adaptor cable TOSHIBA Remote Control (Provided with some models) Lithium CR2025 battery (Provided only with TOSHIBA Remote Control models) TOSHIBA Style Bay weight saver module Software The following software is preinstalled: •...
• LAN Drivers • Infrared Device Driver • Online manual Product Recovery CD-ROM Documentation • Satellite 5200 series Portable Personal Computer User’s Manual • Microsoft Windows XP manual package • Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort • End User License Agreement Features The computer uses TOSHIBA’s advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), Complemen-...
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NOTE: Computers in this series can be configured with two optical media drives. One fixed drive is standard, and an addtional drive can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay. The available optical media drives are described below. DVD-ROM drive Some models are equipped with a full-size, DVD-ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm...
User's Manual • 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 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Some models are equipped with a full-size, CD-RW/DVD- drive ROM drive module that lets you run CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
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Features TouchPad In some models a TouchPad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on-screen pointer and scrolling of windows. Ports External monitor 15-pin, analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compat- ible functions. Universal Serial Bus The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that (USB 2.0) comply with the USB 2.0 standard, which enables data...
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CD player. You can also use the buttons to control the computer’s DVD video player and TOSHIBA Media player when the system is on. S/PDIF and Sony/Phillips Digital Interface Format connection main-...
Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features, which make the computer more convenient to use. Internet button Press this button to launch an Internet browser. See...
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Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device. You can specify the time in the Turn off monitor item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. HDD automatic...
This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them. For details on operations, 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...
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TOSHIBA Controls This utility has four sections to let you do the following: • Buttons: Assign applications to the Internet button (default setting is the browser) and to the TOSHIBA Console button (default setting is the TOSHIBA Console). • Media Apps: Set the mode for the Audio/Video control buttons.
This software can be used only on model with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. TOSHIBA Mobile This utility enables hot docking of TOSHIBA Style Bay Extension modules (optical media drives or HDD adaptor). You can remove/install, TOSHIBA Style Bay modules while the computer is on.
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The following modules can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay. The user can select either a DVD-ROM drive, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive , a TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor, a TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack or a Bridge media adaptor, to be preinstalled as a standard device. All other modules are options.
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. Remote This port receives signals from the TOSHIBA Remote Control port Control. Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and subwoofer or the stereo headphones.
MODE track/chapter/data. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. NOTE: If Random is selected in TOSHIBA Media Player, selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection. Sub LCD The left side of the sub LCD displays the CD/Digital Audio icon. The center displays the status. The right side displays the battery charge level.
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Left side Wireless This indicator glows orange when the Bluetooth and communication Wireless LAN functions are on (Wireless model or Indicator Wireless LAN ready model only). Wireless Slide this switch toward the front of the computer to turn communication off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions. Slide it toward switch the back of the computer to turn on the functions (Wire- less model or Wireless LAN ready model only).
CAUTION: Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot. A pin or similar object can damage the computer’s circuitry. TOSHIBA Style Bay A DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor, TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack or Bridge media adaptor can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay.
Back side S/PDIF and This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo Headphone jack headphone (16 ohm minimum). When you connect a digital speaker or headphones, the internal speaker is automatically disabled. Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three-conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input.
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User's Manual LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptor has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, Ether 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). The LAN has two indicators. See Chapter 4, Operating Basics, for details.
ATTERY PACK LATCH EMORY MODULE COVER Figure 2-5 The underside of the computer TOSHIBA Style Bay Slide this latch to free the TOSHIBA Style Bay for removal. latch Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected. For detailed information on the...
Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. ICROPHONE ISPLAY SCREEN ISPLAY HINGE TEREO SPEAKER RIGHT TOSHIBA C ONSOLE BUTTON TEREO SPEAKER LEFT BUTTON OWER BUTTON...
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TOSHIBA Console Press this button to launch an application automatically. button The default is TOSHIBA Console. Microphone A built-in microphone lets you record sounds into your applications. See Using the microphone in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
TouchPad section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics. TouchPad Control buttons below the TouchPad let you select menu control buttons items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on-screen pointer. TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Scroller is used to scroll windows. Scroller 2-10...
TOSHIBA Style Bay The TOSHIBA Style Bay indicator glows green when the computer is accessing a DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/ DVD-ROM drive, or TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor in the TOSHIBA Style Bay.
User's Manual Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock indicator. When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor. When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers. UMERIC MODE INDICATOR RROW MODE...
USB diskette drive Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard. USB diskette drive A 3 1/2" diskette drive accommodates 1.44-megabyte or 720-kilobyte diskettes. It connects to the USB port.
User's Manual Fixed optical media drive DVD-ROM drive JECT BUTTON JECT HOLE DVD-I NDICATOR Figure 2-12 The DVD-ROM drive The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed.
Fixed optical media drive DVD-ROM drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly. Code Region Canada, United States Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East Southeast Asia, East Asia Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South...
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User's Manual • CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA) • CD-G (Audio CD only) • Addressing Method 2 CD-RW/DVD-In-Use This indicator lights when a CD/DVD is being accessed. Indicator 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 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is off.
The TOSHIBA Style Bay can accommodate the following modules: DVD-ROM drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, optional TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor, optional TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack or Bridge media adaptor. DVD-ROM drive Refer to the DVD-ROM drive item in the Fixed optical media drive section for details.
Figure 2-15 The TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack An optional battery pack can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay to increase the computer’s battery power and operating time. A TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack is composed of a battery pack and an adaptor.
TOSHIBA Style Bay modules Bridge media adaptor Three types of memory, a Smart Media, a Memory Stick and a Compact Flash memory can be installed and used in the Bridge media adaptor. Figure 2-17 Bridge media adaptor 2-19...
User's Manual Weight saver Installing a weight saver module in the TOSHIBA Style Bay lets you reduce the carrying weight of the computer. The weight saver has a recess for storing the TOSHIBA Remote Control. Figure 2-18 The weight saver...
TOSHIBA Remote Control TOSHIBA Remote Control A TOSHIBA Remote Control lets you control play of DVDs without using the buttons on the computer. NOTE: You can use TOSHIBA Controls to enable/disable the remote control function. Figure 2-20 The TOSHIBA Remote Control The following controls are available.
User's Manual Window change Changes the active window. Volume controls Volume up Increases the volume. Volume down Decreases the volume. Zero Volume Minimize the volume. NOTE: The volume controls work only when Windows is running. They do not work in CD Player Mode without Windows. Cursor controls Arrows Moves the cursor in the indicated direction: up, down, left,...
CAUTION: 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. The current rating for the computer is 5.0 amperes.
Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer. It covers the following topics: Setting up your work space — for your health and safety NOTE: Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety & Comfort. This guide, which is included with the computer, explains product liability.
User's Manual General conditions In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment. Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation. Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the com- puter and easily accessible.
Setting up your work space Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain. Refer to the following tips and to figure 3-1. ELOW EYE LEVEL ANGLES OOT REST...
User's Manual Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain. Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Use tinted windows, shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare.
Power and Power-Up Modes. CAUTION: Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case. The current rating for the computer is 5.0 amperes. 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor.
User's Manual Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing. 1. Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right. 2. Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you. CAUTION: Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel.
2. Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove the CD/DVD-ROM or diskette. CAUTION: Make sure the Fixed HDD/ODD and TOSHIBA Style Bay indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk.
NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window.
Press the power button. Close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below. 1. Open the Windows Control Panel and click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 2. Select the Hibernate window, select the Enable Hibernate support check box and click the Apply button.
1. Click start, click Turn Off Computer and click Stand by. 2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. To enable it, select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon in the Control Panel and open the System Power Mode item.
Restarting the computer 3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. To enable it, select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon in the Control Panel and open the System Power Mode item. When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer.
2. Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears, release the F12 key. 3. Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD-ROM icon in the display menu.
USB diskette drive, optical media drives, Sub LCD, audio/video controls, the microphone, the internal modem, wireless communication, LAN, TOSHIBA Remote Control and changing TOSHIBA Style Bay modules. It also provides tips on caring for your computer, diskettes and CD/DVDs.
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User's Manual cPad control buttons There are three buttons below the cPad. The middle button displays icons repre- senting utilities described in the next section. Tap an icon to start the corresponding utility. The left and right buttons below the cPad are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer.
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Pointing devices Sticky notes Lets you hand write or type notes. You can use one of the notes in Sticky notes as wallpaper. You can set an alarm clock to automatically display the note and execute other actions such as sounds associated with the message.
Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics desig- nated by the pointer. Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using. The TOSHIBA Scroller is used to scroll windows.
Using the USB diskette drive 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.
4. Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port. Changing TOSHIBA Style Bay modules This section explains how to change modules in the TOSHIBA Style Bay. The illustrations show replacement of the DVD-ROM drive with the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor.
HDD or other components. 3. Remove the screw near the icon securing the TOSHIBA Style Bay. 4. Make sure the screw in the TOSHIBA Style Bay lock is set in the hole for the unlock position. 5. Slide the TOSHIBA Style Bay latch to the unlock position.
User's Manual 2. If you want to lock the TOSHIBA Style Bay module, set the TOSHIBA Style Bay lock screw in the hole for the lock position. CREW OCK POSITION TOSHIBA S TYLE MODULE Figure 4-5 Installing the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the Fixed DVD-ROM drive.
Using optical media drives Loading disks To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-6 to 4-10. 1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly. JECT BUTTON Figure 4-6 Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button b.
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User's Manual 2. Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened. Figure 4-8 Pulling the drawer open 3. Lay the CD/DVD, label side up, in the drawer. Figure 4-9 Inserting a CD/DVD NOTE: When the drawer is fully opened, the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD/DVD tray.
Using optical media drives CAUTIONS: 1. Do not touch the laser lens. Doing so could cause misalignment. 2. Be careful to 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.
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User's Manual 1. To pop the drawer partially open, press the eject button. Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened. CAUTIONS: 1. When the drawer pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the CD/DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open.
Sub LCD Sub LCD This section describes the sub LCD. It is divided into three parts: mode, status and battery charge level. OLUME ATTERY CHARGE LEVEL Figure 4-12 Sub-LCD NOTE: The Sub LCD has a backlight that turns on for five seconds. •...
Owner string An owner string of up to 32 characters can be displayed. To set an owner string, open the Control Panel, open TOSHIBA Controls and click the Sub LCD tab. NOTE: If the owner string is longer than eight characters, it will scroll across the sub LCD.
Mode Control OS is running If an audio CD is in the optical TOSHIBA Media Player and you press media drive,TOSHIBA Media starts and Digital Audio Play/Pause Player starts and CD audio play Data play begins. begins.
NOTES: 1. If the computer power is off, the CD/DVD control functions only for the fixed optical media drive. If you want to control the optical media drive in the TOSHIBA Style Bay by CD/ DVD control when the OS is booted up, set the appropriate player application software.
CD-RW: MITUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co., Ltd. TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufac- turers 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 affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used.
User's Manual Write from the computer’s HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device. Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.
Media care CD/DVDs 1. Store your CD/DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. 2. Do not bend the CD/DVD. 3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the CD/DVD that contains data.
User's Manual 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, “feedback” may be heard under certain conditions.
To select a region, follow the steps below. 1. Click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA Internal Modem and click Region Select Utility. NOTE: Do not use the Country/Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available.
User's Manual Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu. Figure 4-16 The menu list Setting You can enable or disable the following settings: AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system.
Modem Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties. CAUTION: If you are using the computer in Japan, the Telecommunica- tions Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode. It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection. Connecting To connect the internal modem cable, follow the steps below.
User's Manual Wireless communications The computer’s wireless communication function supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard (Revision B).
If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device Manager, Network adapters, TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and enable. 4-25...
User's Manual The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN. CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
Cleaning the computer 3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub. NOTE: When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active indicator glows yellow. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.
CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Maximum...
Note the following conditions on effective operation of the TOSHIBA Remote Control. 1. You can use the TOSHIBA Remote Control at a distance of up to five meters and within 30 degrees from center of the computer’s Remote Control port.
BATTERY Figure 4-22 Inserting the battery tray CAUTION: The TOSHIBA Remote Control battery is a lithium battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
TOSHIBA Remote Control Battery safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advisories: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
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The electrolyte is flammable. 2. Never dispose of batteries with normal trash. Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and prevent environmental damage. Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short-circuits, which could cause the battery to ignite or rupture.
Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer’s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. By pressing some keys in combination, all the 101/102-key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer. The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country/region’s key- board layout your computer is configured with.
Soft keys: Fn key combinations The Fn (function) is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys. Soft keys are key combinations that enable, disable or configure specific features.
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Soft keys: Fn key combinations The keyboard 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 and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard.
User's Manual Hotkeys Hotkeys (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 hotkeys, the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon.
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Soft keys: Fn key combinations Standby: When you press Fn + F3, the computer enters Standby. To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly, a dialog box appears for verification. However, if you select the check box, it will not appear in the future. Hibernation: When you press Fn + F4, the computer enters Hibernation.
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User's Manual Display Brightness: Pressing Fn + F7 increases the display brightness in increments. When you press these hotkeys, the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop-up icon. You can also change this setting through the Monitor brightness item of the Power Save Mode window in Power Saver.
Keypad overlay Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA 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 Accessibility Utility, click start, point to All Programs, point to TOSHIBA Utilities and click Accessibility.
User's Manual Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode, press Fn + F11. The Numeric mode F11 indicator lights. Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5-2. Press Fn + F11 again to turn off the overlay. Figure 5-2 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay While using the overlay, you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without...
Generating ASCII characters Temporarily using overlay (overlay off) While using the normal keyboard, you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on: 1. Press and hold down Fn. 2. Check the keyboard indicators. Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay.
Chapter 6 Power and Power-Up Modes The computer’s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries. This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries, tips for saving battery power, and power up modes.
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User's Manual Table 6-1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off (no operation) 2nd battery • Operates •No charge adaptor fully • No charge •LED: 2nd battery green connected charged • LED: 2nd battery green DC IN green DC IN green 2nd battery •...
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When the main battery is not charging For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. If a main battery and a secondry battery are installed, the computer does not shut down until the charge in both batteries is exhausted.
User's Manual Power indicators As shown in the above table, the Battery, TOSHIBA Style Bay, DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert 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 TOSHIBA Style Bay indicator to determine the status of the secondary battery.
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recom- mended by TOSHIBA as replacements. 2. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
Secondary battery (option) An optional secondary battery can be installed in the TOSHIBA Style Bay to increase your battery operating time. Note the caution on Standby mode in the previous section Main battery.
Care and use of the battery pack Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advisories: Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
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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.
Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and automatically turns off. NOTE: The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.
In this case, Power Save Modes window in TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100% charge for both the old and new battery, but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery.
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 power. This mode has the following options: • Processor speed •...
The life of the battery pack is generally about 500 recharges. If the Battery indicator or TOSHIBA Style Bay indicator (if a TOSHIBA Style Bay 2nd battery pack is installed) flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.
5. Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then slide out the battery pack. ATTERY ATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6-1 Releasing the battery cover CAUTION: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer. 6-14...
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.
Chapter 3, Getting Started. Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Hotkeys You can use hotkeys Fn + F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn + F4 to enter Hibernation. See Chapter 5, Keyboard for details.
Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords. HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for general, password, CPU, boot priority, keyboard and LAN.
User's Manual HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs: General, Password, CPU, Boot Priority, Keyboard and LAN. Figure 7-1 HW Setup window There are also three buttons: OK, Cancel and Apply. Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window. Closes the window without accepting your changes.
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HW Setup About Click About to display the HW Setup version. Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on. Change or remove the password. (Default) Not Registered Set the password. A dialogue box will appear to let you set Registered the password.
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User's Manual To delete a user password: 1. Select Not Registered to display the following prompt: Enter Password: 2. Enter the currently registered password. The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks. Enter Password: **** NOTE: If you click the OK button before entering the password, Reg- istered will appear on the display.
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HW Setup To create a Key FD follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the computer’s power. 2. Connect the diskette drive to a USB port on the computer. 3. Set a diskette’s write-protect tab to the write enable position and insert the diskette in the 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 fixed optical media drive or TOSHIBA Style Bay optical media drive. The priority is fixed optical media drive -> -> ->...
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HW Setup. 4. Support of PCA (ATA) card boot is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs. 5. A PCA (ATA) card takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list.
Disables Built-in LAN functions. Disabled Supervisor password Refer to the readme file of the Supervisor Password Utility for instructions on setting the Supervisor Password. The path to the readme file is C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool. In the SVPWTool directory, open the readme.htm file.
The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card. Any PC card that meets industry standards (manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor) can be installed. The slot supports 16-bit PC cards, including PC card 16’s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards.
PC cards Removing a PC card To remove the PC card, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click PC card. 3. Press the PC card eject button to extend it. 4.
User's Manual SD cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB. SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices, such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants, that use SD card flash-memory.
SD cards 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.
RAM. This section describes how to install and remove a memory module. CAUTION: Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA. CAUTION: Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions. You can damage the computer and the module.
Memory expansion Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module. 1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power. 2. Remove all cables connected to the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter Power and Power-Up Modes).
User's Manual 7. Push the module down so it lies flat. Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module. Figure 8-6 Installing a module 8. Seat the cover and secure it with two screws. 9. Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.
You can install three types of memory, Memory Stick, SmartMedia and Compact Flash, in the computer’s TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor. For details on using the adaptor, follow the steps below. For details on installing modules in the...
User's Manual Bridge media Inserting/removing Read the following precautions before you insert or remove a Bridge media: Do not turn off the power or remove or reinsert a Bridge media while data is being written or read. Data could be destroyed. Wait for the Bridge media indicator (SmarMedia indicator, Memory Stick indicator and Compact Flash indicator) to go out.
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TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 2. Push the card into the slot until it locks into place. NOTE: If Windows does not recognize a SmartMedia card, try removing the card and inserting it again. Be careful not to touch the connectors.
User's Manual 3. Lift the left side of the computer slightly and grasp the card. Pull it straight out. MART EDIA Figure 8-9 Removing a SmartMedia Memory Stick This slot accommodates Memory Stick from 16MB to 128MB. NOTE: The slot does not support Magic Gate functions. Write protection Memory Stick can be write protected to safeguard your data.
TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. EMORY TICK NDICATOR EMORY TICK Figure 8-10 Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick, follow the steps below. 1. Right-click (right button of the cPad/TouchPad) on the Memory Stick driver’s icon and select Eject from the pop-up menu.
User's Manual Installing a Compact Flash module To install a Compact Flash module, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the Compact Flash into the slot. 2. Press gently to ensure a firm connection. JECT BUTTON OMPACT LASH OMPACT LASH NDICATOR Figure 8-11 Inserting a Compact Flash module Removing a Compact Flash memory module To remove a Compact Flash, follow the steps below.
You can install a secondary battery pack in the computer’s TOSHIBA Style Bay. The battery comes with an adaptor. For details on using the adaptor, follow the steps below. For details on installing modules in the TOSHIBA Style Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
User's Manual 2. Lay the battery into the adaptor. The latch should close automatically to secure the secondary battery pack. Figure 8-12 Installing the secondary battery pack in the adaptor Removing To remove the secondary battery from the adaptor, follow the steps below. 1.
A integrated 2 1/2" HDD is available for installation in the TOSHIBA Style Bay. To install an HDD in the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor follow the steps below. 1. Slide the lock to the unlock position and open the lid.
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Figure 8-15 Installing the HDD 3. Close the lid and slide the lock to the lock position. Figure 8-16 Closing the lid For details on installing the TOSHIBA Style Bay HDD adaptor in the TOSHIBA Style Bay, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. Connect the monitor to the external monitor port. 3.
User's Manual d. Click the nView Display Mode tab, click Device Settings and click Select Output Device. e. Select Advanced and select TV in the Device Selection window. f. Select the Format box and select the format that your TV supports. Changing the resolution When you press the TV button, the CRT resolution is also set.
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Select the Adapter tab, then select List all modes. Figure 8-18 The Adapter window Select a resolution from the menu. Figure 8-19 Resolution menu 8-21...
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 the case of digital video transfer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data.
i.LINK (IEEE1394) 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: You may need to install drivers for your i.LINK devices. Not all i.LINK devices have been tested.
User's Manual 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 right side of the computer.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability. However, should problems occur, following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause. All readers should become familiar with this chapter. Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring.
User's Manual Check that your diskette or CD/DVD-ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette’s write protect tab is correctly set. Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log. This will help you describe your problems to your dealer. If a problem recurs, the log will help you identify the problem faster.
Hard disk drive i.LINK (IEEE1394) DVD-ROM drive Modem CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive Diskette drive Wireless LAN SD card Bluetooth PC card TOSHIBA Remote Control System start-up When the computer does not start properly, check the following items: Self Test Power Sources Power-on Password...
If the self test is successful, the computer tries to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program. If any of the following conditions are present, the self test failed: The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo.
Hardware and system checklist Overheating power down If the computer’s internal temperature becomes too high, the computer will automati- cally shut down. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the computer and DC IN indicator reaches room temperature, then turn it back on. blinks orange If the computer is still too warm, the DC IN indicator will continue blinking when you turn on...
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User's Manual Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery and TOSHIBA Style Bay indicators. For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.
Hardware and system checklist Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter Contact your dealer. or forgot password NOTE: For information on setting a password, refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration. For more informa- tion refer to Chapter 5, Keyboard.
User's Manual Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD. keyboard, TouchPad or cPad. Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth. If markings remain, use LCD cleaner. Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it.
Hardware and system checklist DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics. Problem Procedure You cannot access Make sure the drive’s drawer is securely a CD/DVD in the drive closed. Press gently until it clicks into place. Open the drawer and make sure the CD/DVD is properly seated.
User's Manual Check the region code on the DVD. It must match that on the DVD-ROM drive. Region codes are Optical media listed in the section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour . If problems persist, contact your dealer. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive For more information, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
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.
User's Manual You cannot access Try another diskette. If you can access the the external 3 1/2" diskette, the original diskette (not the drive) is diskette drive probably causing the problem. If problems persist, contact your dealer. SD card Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices.
Hardware and system checklist Check the card’s documentation. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software. Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Make sure there is no obstruction blocking not work as expected communication between the computer and the target device.
User's Manual The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or control utility. too slow 1. Open the Control Panel, select the Mouse icon and press Enter. 2. Click the Pointer Options tab. 3. Set the speed as instructed and click OK. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Hardware and system checklist The mouse pointer The mouse might be dirty. Refer to your mouse moves erratically documentations for instructions on cleaning. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Refer also to your USB device’s documentation. Problem Procedure USB device does Check for a firm cable connection between the not work USB ports on the computer and the USB device.
User's Manual 5. Turn on the power. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices. Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial. Check the software volume settings. Make sure the headphone connection is secure. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
Hardware and system checklist Press hotkeys Fn + F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
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User's Manual You can hear a dial If the call is going through a PBX machine, make tone but can’t make sure the communication application’s tone dial a call detection feature is disabled. You can also use the ATX command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix C, Commands.
Hardware and system checklist You cannot receive Check the rings before auto answer setting in an incoming call your communications application. You can also use the ATS0 command. Refer to the online help files for Appendix D, S-registers. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Problem Procedure Cannot access LAN...
Control toward the computer’s Remort Control port. work Make sure there is no obstruction between the TOSHIBA Remote Control and the computer. Make sure the TOSHIBA Remote Control is out of direct sunlight or fluorescent light. Change the battery. If problems persist, contact your dealer.
TOSHIBA support 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. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first.
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User's Manual United States of America United Kingdom TOSHIBA America Information Systems, TOSHIBA Information Systems (U.K.) Inc. Ltd. 9740 Irvine Boulevard TOSHIBA Court Irvine, California 92618 Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road In Europe Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2UL Germany & Austria The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe (I.E.) GmbH...
Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Weight (typical) 3.6 kilograms, configured with: UXGA display, fixed CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, cPad, Weight Saver 3.7 kilograms, configured with: SXGA+ display, fixed DVD-ROM drive, TouchPad, Weight Saver Weight will very with other configurations. Size 334 (w) x 306 (d) x 34/55(h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body)
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User's Manual Built-in Modem Network control unit (NCU) Type of NCU 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 Data: Full duplex system Fax: Half duplex Communication...
Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off. The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array (VGA) that provides Extended Graphics Array (XGA), Super Extended Graphics Array Plus (SXGA+) and Ultra Extended Graphics Array (UXGA) support for the internal LCD and external monitors.
User's Manual Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below. If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table, select a mode based on mode type, resolution, character matrix, number of colors and refresh rates.
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Appendix B Table1 Video modes (VGA) continued Video Type Resolution Character LCD Scanning mode matrix colors colors frequency (pels) Vertical (Hz) 320 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Grph Pels 640 x 200 8 x 8 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Grph...
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User's Manual Table 2 Video modes (XGA) Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual) 1920 x 1440 256/256K 256/256K...
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Appendix B Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K (Virtual) 1920 x 1440 64K/64K...
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User's Manual Table 2 Video modes (XGA) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M (Virtual) 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M (Virtual) 1920 x 1440 16M/16M...
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Appendix B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 1400 x 1050 256/256K 256/256K 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual)
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User's Manual Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 1400 x 1050 64K/64K 64K/64K 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K...
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Appendix B Table 3 Video modes (Super XGA+) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 1400 x 1050 16M/16M 16M/16M 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M...
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User's Manual Table 4 Video modes (Ultra XGA) Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 256/256K 256/256K 800 x 600 256/256K 256/256K 1024 x 768 256/256K 256/256K 1280 x 1024 256/256K 256/256K 1600 x 1200 256/256K 256/256K 1920 x 1440 256/256K 256/256K (Virtual)
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Appendix B Table 4 Video modes (Ultra XGA) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 64K/64K 64K/64K 800 x 600 64K/64K 64K/64K 1024 x 768 64K/64K 64K/64K 1280 x 1024 64K/64K 64K/64K 1600 x 1200 64K/64K 64K/64K 1920 x 1440 64K/64K 64K/64K...
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User's Manual Table 4 Video modes (Ultra XGA) continued Resolution Vertical colors colors frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 16M/16M 16M/16M 800 x 600 16M/16M 16M/16M 1024 x 768 16M/16M 16M/16M 1280 x 1024 16M/16M 16M/16M 1600 x 1200 16M/16M 16M/16M 1920 x 1440 16M/16M 16M/16M...
Appendix C AT Commands In most cases, you will not need to type AT commands manually. However, there might be some occasions when you will need to do so. This chapter describes AT commands for data mode. Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software.
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User's Manual Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and answer an incoming call. Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell. Selects CCITT V.22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps. Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps (default).
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Appendix C Return to command mode. Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number, without disconnecting the call. Dial a telephone number previously stored using the &Zn=X command (See &Zn=X command for more information). The range is 0-3. Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor (echoed) while...
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User's Manual Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low, medium, or high. Low volume. Low volume. (Same as L0) Medium volume (default). High volume. Result Codes: n=0,1,2,3 ERROR Otherwise Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off. The speaker is off.
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Appendix C Result Codes: n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise Return on-line to data mode Instructs the modem to exit on-line command mode and return to data mode (see AT escape sequence, +++). This command issues a retrain before returning to on-line data mode.
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User's Manual Select tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing. Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received. This is the default setting. DCE response format This command controls whether result codes (including call progress and negotiation progress messages) are displayed as words or their numeric equivalents.
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Appendix C Enable Enable OK, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR, NODIALTONE, BUSY, CONNECT <RATE>, RRING, NO BONGTONE, DELAYED, BLACKLISTED, REORDER, WARBLE, CALL WAITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled: The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone. Enabled: The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone, and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within...
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User's Manual &C0 The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored. DCD circuit is always on. &C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem’s carrier signal is detected, and off when the carrier signal is not detected (default).
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Appendix C &Gn V.22bis guard tone control This command determines which guard tone, if any, to transmit while transmitting in the high band (answer mode). This command is only used in V.22 and V.22bis mode. This option is not used in North America and is for international use only.
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User's Manual &T0 Abort. Stops any test in progress. &T1 Local analog loop. This test verifies modem operation, as well as the connection between the modem and computer. Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated, then demodulated, and returned to the local DTE. To work properly, the modem must be off-line.
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Appendix C Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data. Buffer mode. No error control. Direct mode. MNP or disconnect mode. The modem attempts to connect using MNP2-4 error control procedures. If this fails, the modem disconnects.
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User's Manual Protocol result code Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed. Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed (default). Result Codes: n=0,1 ERROR Otherwise View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect, this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed.
Appendix D S-registers S-registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate. For example, how many times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec- tion fails.
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User's Manual Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call. Enter 0 (zero) if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all. When disabled, the modem can only answer with an ATA command.
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Appendix D Response formatting character (user defined) This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed charac- ter. The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer. Range: 0-127, ASCII decimal Default: 10 (line feed) Units: ASCII...
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User's Manual Connection completion time-out This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing (originate), or goes off-hook (an- swer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone if allowed by county restriction.
User's Manual AT command set result codes The following table shows the result codes. The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description Command executed CONNECT Modem connected to line RING A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER Modem lost carrier signal, or does not detect carrier signal, or does not detect answer tone ERROR...
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Appendix D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED* Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED* Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL* Blacklist is full *1: EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending upon the error control method used: V.42bis - V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression.
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Appendix E V.90 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V.90 technology. The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps (kilobits per second) when connected to an Internet service provider that supports V.90. As with any modem, the actual throughput (speed of data transfer) depends on analog telephone line conditions, which can vary considerably.
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User's Manual Table E-1 Result codes for a V.90 connection Result code Description CONNECT 32000 EC* Connection at 32000 bps CONNECT 36000 EC* Connection at 36000 bps CONNECT 40000 EC* Connection at 40000 bps CONNECT 44000 EC* Connection at 44000 bps CONNECT 48000 EC* Connection at 48000 bps CONNECT 52000 EC*...
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Appendix E *EC stands for the Error Control method, which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols, depending on the error control method used. V42bis V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression V.42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol...
Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem. CAUTION: Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described. Installing the internal modem NOTE: The internal modem is preinstalled.
User's Manual Removing the internal modem To remove the internal modem, follow the steps below. 1. Save your data and 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.
Appendix G Wireless LAN This document is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running, with a minimum of parameters. Card specifications Table G-1 Physical specifications Form Factor Mini-PCI TypeIIIA Dimensions Weight Temperature and Humidity Operation 0 to 55 C Maximum humidity 95% Transit...
User's Manual Network Microsoft Windows® Networking Operating System Host Microsoft Windows® XP Operating NDIS5.1 Miniport Driver System Media Access CSMA/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Protocol Acknowledgment (ACK) Data Rate High 11 Mb/s Medium 5.5 Mb/s Standard 2 Mb/s 1 Mb/s The cards use an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism.
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NOTE: The range values listed in Table G-4 are typical distances as measured at the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN laboratories. These values provide rule-of-thumb guides. They may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the Wireless LAN product is installed.
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Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country/region, your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2.4 GHz channels (see Table G-5). Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country/region.
Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Length: Minimum 2 meters Wire size:...
User's Manual 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 UL approved BS approved CSA approved Australia Europe Approved by the AS approved appropriate agency...
Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Alternate naming is included for reference. IDE: integrated drive electronics Abbreviations I/O: input/output AC: alternating current IrDA: Infrared Data Association AGP: accelerated graphics port IRQ: interrupt request ANSI: American National Standards Institute KB: kilobyte APM: advanced power manager...
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adaptor analog signal: A signal whose (Abbreviations continued) characteristics such as amplitude and TFT: thin-film transistor frequency vary in proportion to (are an UART: universal asynchronous analog of) the value to be transmitted. receiver/transmitter Voice communications are analog signals. USB: Universal Serial Bus ANSI: American National Standards UXGA: ultra extended graphics array Institute.
cache memory bps: Bits per second. Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem. backup: A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is buffer: The portion of the computer’s destroyed. memory where data is temporarily stored.
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capacity capacity: The amount of data that can CMOS: Complementary Metal-Oxide be stored on a magnetic storage Semiconductor. An electronic circuit device such as a diskette (floppy disk) fabricated on a silicon wafer that or hard disk. It is usually described in requires very little power.
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A pointing device integrated when you or the program do not into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. provide instructions. Also called a preset value. CPS: Characters Per Second. Typically used to indicate the trans- delete: To remove data from a disk or mission speed of a printer.
dialog box dialog box: A window that accepts DVD-RAM: A Digital Versatile Disk user input to make system settings or Random Access Memory is a high- record other information. capacity, high performance disk that lets you store large volumes of data. disk drive: The device that randomly The DVD-ROM drive uses a laser to accesses information on a disk and...
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See also and mechanical components of a diskette. computer system: typically, the Fn-esse: A TOSHIBA utility that lets computer itself, external disk drives, you assign functions to hotkeys. etc. See also software and firmware. folder: An icon in Windows used to hertz: A unit of wave frequency that store documents or other folders.
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HW Setup: A TOSHIBA utility that interrupt request: A signal that gives lets you set the parameters for various a component access to the processor.
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monitor keyboard: An input device contain- ing switches that are activated by main board: See motherboard. manually pressing marked keys. Each keystroke activates a switch that megabyte (MB): A unit of data transmits a specific code to the storage equal to 1024 kilobytes. See computer.
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motherboard characters and input them into a motherboard: A name sometimes storage device. used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment. It online state: A functional state of a usually contains integrated circuits peripheral device when it is ready to that perform the processor’s basic receive or transmit data.
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Class B computing device or other computers. regulations. Power Saver Utility: A TOSHIBA Random Access Memory (RAM): utility that lets you set the parameters High speed memory within the for various power-saving functions.
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RGB: Red, green, and blue. A device SIO: Serial Input/Output. The that uses three input signals, each electronic methodology used in serial activating an electron gun for a data transmission. primary additive color (red, green, and SmartMedia: Write-protectable, flash- blue) or port for using such a device. memory cards that are used in a See also CRT.
(floppy disk) from ing transistors for gates and storage. accidental erasure. TouchPad: A pointing device inte- grated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest. TTL: Transistor-transistor logic. A logic circuit design that uses switch- ing transistors for gates and storage.
4-1 additional 1-11, 1-12, 8-15 utilities 1-10, 4-2 replacing 6-13 CPU, See Processor Bluetooth 1-6 problems 9-20 TOSHIBA Stack, utility 1-11 Diskette drive 1-3 using 4-24 using 4-5 Boot mode 3-7 view 2-13 Boot priority 7-6 Display 1-4, 2-8...
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User's manual automatic power off 1-8 Fn + F11 (numeric mode) 5-3 brightness decrease 5-5 Fn + F12 (ScrLock) 5-3 brightness increase 5-6 Fn-esse 1-10 opening 3-6 Function keys 5-2 problems 9-7 selection 5-5 Documentation list 1-2 Graphics controller 1-4 DVD Video Player 1-10 DVD-ROM drive 1-3, 1-12 location 2-2...
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Index LAN active indicator 2-6 link indicator 2-6 i.LINK 1-5, 2-4, 8-22 problems 9-19 connecting 8-23 LCD, See Display, Video modes and disconnecting 8-23 Monitor external precautions 8-22 Level 2 cache, See Cache memory problems 9-17 Line-in jack, See Sound system Indicators Line-out jack, See Sound system keyboard 2-12...
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1-5 SD card 9-12 infrared 1-5 self test 9-4 USB 1-5 sound system 9-16 Power support from TOSHIBA 9-21 button location 2-8 system start-up 9-3 conditions 6-1 TOSHIBA Remote Control 9-20 indicators 6-4 TouchPad 9-13 panel off 1-9, 6-16...
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TOSHIBA Console 1-10 Volume control, See Sound system TOSHIBA Console button 1-7, 2-9 TOSHIBA Controls 1-10 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1-9 Wireless communication 4-24 TOSHIBA Remote Control 1-1, 2-21, 4- indicators 2-3, 4-25 setting by hotkeys 5-6 battery switch 2-3, 4-25 changing 4-30...