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1. HB AM2 3 3 d Approval by PTA 2004 U sias am iP 3 5 1 89034920 US AGSMDO1BATHENS e 2 Lu o ZOLIER 22 x eJANATEL 3 5 0182 05 2565 e e 8 z o ES m 328i 01 0789 834989 018 4 El rg REAS E252809 o o Complies with DOSSVAOmAMax TypoAppoved LOS a IDA standard No ESD CPE 0400759 B 5 E g EN 9x01 DA101747 3390 uant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone company and give them the following information W The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem W The registration number that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label W The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C vi User s Manual User s Manual Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connection to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your t
2. e BACK SPACE ENTER ie DEL INS CTRL PGUP ALT Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay User s Manual 5 7 The Keyboard Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold FN and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a character key 3 Release FN to continue using the overlay 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 Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay 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 key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT and the ASCII character appears on t
3. 22 cee en 4 13 How to remove CD DVD when the disk tray will not open 4 14 Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 4 15 Before writing or rewriting 00 eee eee eee 4 15 When writing or rewriting 6 0 0 eee IR 4 16 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 4 17 Important message 0 cee tee 4 17 Disclalmer 20i dams Kaas oh aan Pea EEG oe Bees 4 17 Before writing or rewriting 0 0 0 eee eee eee 4 18 When writing or rewriting 0 0 0 0 cece IRR 4 20 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 1 0 0 2 00 annaa 4 21 Data Verification 2 0 0 llle tees 4 22 DLA Tor TOSHIBA 1 4 eed ie bobbed ae 4 22 Mero MM 4 22 When using WinDVD Creator Platinum llle lees 4 22 How to make a DVD Video ssseee ens 4 23 How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator 4 23 Important information for US 1 1 eee 4 23 Medla Care 5000 un na heme a RR been ee eee 4 25 CGD DVDS uw chap kae dte ead oat keen dee se ta apa tenes 4 25 Floppy dISKs 52d RR ee lee 4 26 Sound System eee ee Ru ERG E 4 26 Using the microphone sslsessee e 4 26 SoundMAX control panel nessas aaaea aaaea 4 27 Virtual Sound iesi iaie een 4 27 Modem 5 s sk esac re hr hok C o a ee 4 28 Region selection 0 0 0 cee eee 4 28 Properties menu 600 e eee eee 4 29 SONG EDT 4 29 Modem Selection 0 000 ce
4. libretto DVD Dock ise norm rh bn 8 13 Front and Left side llllllllellselleeeelsres 8 13 Right side and Back side 0 0 cee eee eee ee 8 15 Connecting the libretto DVD Dock 0 00000 e ee eee 8 15 Disconnecting the libretto DVD Dock 4 8 16 Troubleshooting Problem solving prOCeSS cece eee eee eee eee ees 9 1 Preliminary checklist llle 9 2 Analyzing the problem 0 00 0 eee ees 9 2 Hardware and system checklist 0 0c eee eee eee eee 9 3 System startup cc erdade ae a eE teens 9 3 Self t st coule 2 dessen aa ah 9 4 POWEr PHI pani ponani eTa pE LENEE 9 4 P ssWOlQ i eie wee Beraten NEM eI e bd ER 9 7 Keyboard PERMET 9 7 Internal LCD display panel n nna nananana aeaa 9 8 Hardidisk drive 2 2 20 ii bade eet encode obere Pee eg Re 9 8 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 00 0 9 9 DVD Super Multi drive llle 9 10 USB floppy disk drive 0 0 0 cee 9 11 SD iCal unsre ota noes shawna de Rodi ake ne 9 11 PG Card sei conse na re a Lease pP EP 9 12 Pointing Device s ciere 24224 2a nn mk RR RU ee 9 12 Fingerprint Sensor 0 0 0 cee ete eee 9 13 WS Bis tes created ced tee LER een 9 14 Memory expansion 00 0 cece ett eee 9 15 Sound SyStemi dev died ppc Pe ee eae 9 15 External monitor 22249 y pup RR Eu eae 9 16 EINK IEBEET3949 25 22 4222222 ponit terme eder dn 9 16 Modem 36 2 shed cae EE 9 16 LAN ee Der De a
5. H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Request ID information This command displays product information about the modem 10 Returns modem identity string and driver version number I3 Same as 10 I9 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high LO Low volume L1 Low volume Same as LO L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off MO The speaker is off M1 The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal default M2 The speaker is always on when modem is off hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C 3 AT Commands Nn On Qn Modulation handshake This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different NO When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command N1 When originating or answering begin the handshake at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB command default During handshake a lower transmission speed may be s
6. Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration M main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer User s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary mode A method of operation for example the boot mode standby mode or the hibernation mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format wher
7. Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area User s Manual Preface Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices Pointing Device Fingerprint Sensor USB floppy disk drive optical media drives sound system modem Wireless communication features LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer floppy disks and CD DVDs Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password Chapter 7 HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program 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 Chapter10 Disclaimers provides disclaimer information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs yo
8. Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage CD RW Ultra Speed media is not available If used data may be lost or damaged Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow and InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum are not recommended When writing or rewriting Please observe consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R RW RAM or DVD R RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting W Change users in the Windows XP operating system W Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or AccuPoint or closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer Wi Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices W
9. If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow green 9 g Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power The battery may be discharged Connect the AC the computer adaptor to charge the battery User s Manual 9 5 Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow in orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance Check whether the battery is hot or
10. V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure User s Manual Glossary 13 Glossary Glossary 14 User s Manual libretto U100 A AC adaptor 1 5 additional 1 16 8 9 connecting 3 6 DC IN 15V jack 2 2 ASCII characters 5 8 B Battery charging 6 8 extending life 6 11 indicator 2 9 6 2 monitoring capacity 6 9 real time clock 1 5 6 4 safety precautions 6 5 save mode 1 12 types 6 3 Battery pack 1 4 2 5 additional 8 9 replacing 6 11 Bluetooth 1 9 4 34 problems 9 18 TOSHIBA Stack 1 14 Boot Priority 7 2 C Cleaning the computer 4 38 Cooling vents 2 2 D DC IN indicator 2 9 6 3 Display 1 7 2 8 automatic power off 1 11 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 5 controller 1 7 B 1 hinge 2 8 opening 3 8 DLA for TOSHIBA 1 15 4 22 Docking port 1 8 2 6 Documentation list 1 3 DVD Super Multi drive 1 6 problems 9 10 using 4 10 writing 4 17 DVD RO
11. 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 mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN 2 Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or AccuPoint or closing opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the optical media drive Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only p
12. 1 Click the Options button SS on the RecordNow Console to open the Options panels 2 Select the Data in the left side menu 3 Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options 4 Click the OK button DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA Wi This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable W DLA does not support formatting a DVD RAM disc and writing to it They are performed by DVD RAM Driver Software If DLA Format menu may appear when inserting a DVD RAM disc into the drive and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer please use DVDForm to format this disc You can run DVDForm by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially W Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it E Do not use the Cut amp Paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc B When writing the Setup files for the program to a disc fo
13. 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Setthe time in System Time 4 Press END key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Procedure Refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press FN F10 and try typing again Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer 9 7 Troubleshooting Internal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for more information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD screen Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Press hotkeys FN F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor They might have come from contact with the keyboard AccuPoint wipi
14. s Manual Troubleshooting Outside of Europe United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA In Europe United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual 9 21 Troubleshooting 9 22 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter states the Disclaimers information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Disclaimer description is related to TOSHIBA computers Descriptions related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description LCD 1 Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen CPU lt 2 Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the follow
15. DEL FN INS Press FN INS when you change insertion overwrite of the input mode of a character User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers E Sound mute Pressing FN ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon C F4 Instant security Press FN F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any key or press the AccuPoint If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the AccuPoint Power save mode Pressing FN F2 changes the power save mode If you press FN F2 in a Windows environment the settings dialog box for the Power Save Mode similar to the one below is displayed Continue holding down FN and release and press F2 again to toggle between the settings Release both FN and F2 to put the new setting into effect You can also change this setting through the Profile options in TOSHIBA Power Saver E Standby When you press FN F3 the computer enters the Standby mode Before entering Standby a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be display
16. E Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the LCD display screen Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation E Before moving the computer it recommends changing the function of HDD Protection Refer to the section Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection in this chapter E Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the HDD indicator on the computer m ifa CD DVD is in the drives remove it Also make sure the disc tray is securely closed W Turn off the power to the computer W Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer W Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its panel W Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the computer cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury W Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subject the computer to impac
17. 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 with either setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost 4 42 User s Manual libretto U100 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 keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are six types of keys typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and keypad overlay Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Wi 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 W The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter EM The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable B Th
18. and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Graphics controller maximizes display controller 11 performance Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B for more information Disclaimer Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Keyboard Built in 84 keys or 85 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control ay and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Pointing Device Built in AccuPoint This pointer control stick located in the center of the palm rest provides convenient control of the cursor Ports Mini RGB Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions User s Manual 17 Introduction Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Docking port i LINK IEEE1394 Slots PC card SD card Multimedia Sound system Hea
19. fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled W Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Wi Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving standby mode The Fingerprint Sensor can be used to display the start up menu Quick Launcher This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a utility which can create SD memory card to a boot disk You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Sound drivers TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Password Utili
20. interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interconnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGA super extended graphics array plus TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A AccuPoint A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its dir
21. to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately connected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same time as the original An invoice for NZ1237 50 will be sent under separate cover User s Manual xi User s Manual Optical disc drive safety instructions 1 Be sure to check the international precautions at the end of this section Panasonic DVD ROM amp CD R RW UJ DA765 W The DVD ROM amp CD R RW 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 Wi Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure E To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan
22. xii User s Manual User s Manual DVD Super Multi UJ 822 W The DVD Super Multi 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 Wi Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure Wi To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label SERIAL NO MANUFACTURED COMPLIES WITH FDARADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka Japan User s Manual xiii User s Manual International precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 3A lv SU CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDS ETTSLSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station
23. B PC card B SD card B Memory expansion Power devices E Battery pack B AC adaptor Peripheral devices W USB floppy disk drive External monitor Parallel printer i LINK IEEE1394 a E E libretto DVD Dock User s Manual Optional Devices PC card The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a Type Il 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 CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission E PC cards can sometimes become hot during PC operation Before you remove a PC card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC card W Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Inserting a PC card i The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To insert a PC card follow the s
24. Congratulations on your purchase of the libretto U100 computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability including multimedia devices and it is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your libretto U100 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the ntroduction 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 sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of the following ten chapters eight appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options
25. Direct mode W2 MNP or disconnect mode The modem attempts to connect using MNP2 4 error control procedures If this fails the modem disconnects This is also known as MNP reliable mode C 8 User s Manual AT Commands W3 V 42 MNP or buffered default The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as amp Q5 N4 V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects W5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 W7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 ERROR Otherwise On Local flow control selection Q0 Disable flow control Q1 _XON XOFF software flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Wn Protocol result code WO Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed W1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise B 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 The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting Cn Data compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis a
26. Glossary 7 Glossary hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras infrared port A cableless communications port capable of using infrared signals to send serial data input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a pa
27. Optional Devices USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the USB floppy disk drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the Mini RGB port on the computer The computer supports VGA and XGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the Mini RGB cable 3 Connect the Mini RGB cable to the Mini RGB port Mini RGB port Figure 8 9 Connecting the monitor cable to the Mini RGB port 4 Turn the monitor s power on 5 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your computer if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press FN F5 If you disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press FN F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting 8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as Digital video cameras
28. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne maerking er anbragt udvendigt pa apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN ABNES AF FAGFOLK MED S ERLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmaekning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsatte sig for laserstr ling xiv User s Manual User s Manual OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstr ining verstigande gr nsen f r laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OH ADJUSTMENTS OR
29. Turning off the power 0 cece eee nnn 3 9 Shut Down mode Boot mode 0 00 ce eee eee eee 3 10 Hibernation mode 2 22 vices ka cea Gees ead 2a eae ee Paw RR Rond 3 10 Standby mode 0 Vie Orra ttt tees 3 12 Restarting the computer 00 e eee eee eee 3 13 Creating the Optical Recovery Discs lesss 3 14 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD 3 15 Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media Lleslsllesss 3 16 Operating Basics TOSHIBA Pointing Device 0 00 c eee ee eee eee 4 1 Using the AccuPoint 00 0 eee eee 4 2 AccuPoint precautions lies 4 2 Replacing the cap 4 3 Using the Fingerprint Sensor seseseeeeeese 4 3 Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor 4 4 Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility 4 5 Set Up Procedure 0 0 cette 4 6 Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication 4 7 How the Swipe the Finger 0 000 cece eee eee eee eee 4 8 xviii User s Manual Table of Contents Using the USB floppy disk drive 00 0 e cece eee ee eee 4 8 Connecting USB floppy disk drive 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 e eee eee 4 9 Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive 2 00 eee 4 9 Using optical media drives leere 4 10 Loading diSCS eser 22 rare nen 4 11 Removing discs
30. USB Procedure Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem USB device does not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows XP documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer 9 14 User s Manual Troubleshooting Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Procedure Beep sounds Make sure the memory module installed in the Two beeps a dash memory slot is compatible with the computer and a dot for a If an incompatible module has been installed defective memory follow the steps below module in slot 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect t
31. Wi Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Wi Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Wi Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer s modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack Modular cable Telephone jack Figure 4 14 Connecting the internal modem AR Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected y If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or HDD connected to a 1 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems W Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted E Skips may occur in sound Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modular 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 s modem jack in the same manner 4 32 User s Manual Operating Basics Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch So
32. Wi You apply constant soft pressure during power up E There is a sudden temperature change E Strong stress is applied to the AccuPoint If an error message appears reboot the computer If an error message does not appear wait a moment for the pointer to stop then continue operation 4 2 User s Manual Operating Basics Replacing the cap The AccuPoint cap is an expendable item that should be replaced after prolonged use The spare AccuPoint cap is supplied with the computer 1 To remove the AccuPoint cap firmly pinch the cap and pull it straight up Figure 4 2 Removing the AccuPoint cap 2 Position a new cap on the peg and press it into place 1 The peg is square so be careful to align the cap s square hole with the peg Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled B Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Wi Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving standby mode a To swipe refers to the action of re
33. a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS 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 speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc R
34. a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes AN Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger that may have been provided with your PC or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an in
35. again by pressing the power button User s Manual 3 13 Getting Started Creating the Optical Recovery Discs E A writable external optical media drive that is sold separately and I compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs It can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers W This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for creating optical recovery discs External CD RW DVD ROM Drive PA3352A PA3352C PA3352L External DVD Super Multi Drive PA3402C PA3402A PA3402L Slim Combo CD R RW amp DVD ROM PA3438U libretto DVD Dock E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Discs E Be sure to close all other software programs except the Recovery Disc Creator W Do notrun software such as screen savers which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power E Do not use power saving features E Do not write to the disc when the virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background W Do notuse hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Do not shut down log off or standby hibernate while writing or rewriting the disc E Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes trains or cars E Do not use on an unstable surface su
36. application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application You can also use the ATSO command Refer to Appendix D S registers If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 9 17 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Wireless LAN Bluetooth Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator
37. authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or PC failure including but not limited to the loss of data Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury 6 6 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 15 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 16 Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements When installing a battery pack or before moving the PC always make sure the battery pack is inserted correctly and securely If the battery falls out while you are carrying the PC you could be injured or the battery pack could be damaged Charge the battery pack only
38. automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury W Do notuse the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth operation Mini RGB port This Mini RGB port lets you connect an external video display PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type Il card The slot supports 16 bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury B P O Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side USB ports LAN jack Headphone jack J is H ES Ex Volume control Microphone jack Modem jack Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour A 0 lt A i AN Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and the stereo headphones Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection
39. could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus e g microwave oven Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and possibly cause serious injury 2 Never attempt to disassemble tamper with or repair a battery pack The battery pack could overheat and ignite Leakage of the caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances could cause fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or a fire and could also damage the battery pack Always wrap the battery pack in plastic or place it in a plastic bag whenever transporting it to avoid exposing the terminals to another conductive object which could result in serious injury Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape when disposing of the battery pack to prevent accidental short circuiting which could result in serious injury 4 Never drive a nail or any other sharp object into the battery pack hit battery pack with a hammer or other objec
40. disk 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or floppy disk IR W Make sure the HDD indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc E Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data 3 Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge 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 N W Save your data While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually W Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Wi Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because
41. eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA i Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems m Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional E Microsoft Windows XP Detailed information regarding the use with these operating systems is listed below Please refer also to the electronic information which is included with each software This Bluetooth Stack is based on Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR specification TOSHIBA cannot confirm all compatibility among any PC products and or other electronic devices using Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA mobile PCs 4 34 User s Manual Operating Basics Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Install On Windows2000 or Windows XP Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA does not need signature 2 Fax application software Regarding FAX application software there are some software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 3 Multi User On Windows XP Multi user does not supported When you use Bluetooth you might not use Bluetooth another logon user Product Support The latest information regarding Operating System support Language Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States Wireless communication s
42. full size DVD drive ROM amp CD R RW drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at maximum 24 speed and CD RW at maximum 24 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 CD R CD RW DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full size DVD drive Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at maximum 24 speed CD RW at maximum 10 speed DVD R at maximum 2 speed DVD RW at maximum 2 speed DVD R and DVD RW at maximum 2 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 2 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive B DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM 1 6 User s Manual Introduction Display The computer s LCD display panel supports high resolution video graphics The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 7 7 2 TFT LCD screen 16 M colors with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 768 vertical pixels WXGA Disclaimer LCD Over a period of time
43. in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capability has become impaired or after the warning message indicating that the battery pack power is exhausted has been displayed Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could result in the loss of data or damage to PC Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Suspend or Standby mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for 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 the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and
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45. modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time 812 must be completed after an escape sequence is entered This pause prevents the modem from interpreting the escape sequence as data The value of the escape sequence character may be changed using register S2 A Repeat last command This command repeats the last command string entered Do not precede this command with an AT prefix or conclude it by pressing Enter A Answer command This command instructs the modem to go off hook and answer an incoming call User s Manual AT Commands Bn Communication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell BO Selects CCITT V 22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps default B15 Selects V 21 when the modem is at 300 bps B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps default Result Codes OK n 0 1 15 16 ERROR Otherwise Dn Dial This command instructs the modem to dial a telephone number Enter n the telephone number and any modifiers after the ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They ar
46. mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu W When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically W When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting 4 28 User s Manual Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen 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 dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select t
47. of a low battery 3 10 User s Manual Getting Started paio o For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby mode will be lost E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Wi Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate feature Wi You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by pressing FN F4 Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Click start Select Turn Off Computer Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed Press the SHIFT key The Standby item will change to Hibernate Select the Hibernate coAsom Automatic Hibernation The computer 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 Click start and 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 E
48. of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the right USB 2 0 port side The ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Wi Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Wi Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An el
49. of several applications or functionalities simultaneously Wi use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or 23 280 feet above sea level Wi use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details User s Manual 1 8 Introduction CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Conditions in your PC documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information Memory 12 Slot The slot accepts a 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory module for a maximum of 1 024 MB system memory Disclaimer General Main Memory Disclaimer The graphics system in you
50. out the battery pack Battery Battery pack release latch Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps below 7 Insert the battery pack 6 12 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 8 Secure the battery pack lock Check the battery lock 9 was changed to the lock position Battery pack Battery lock Figure 6 2 Securing the battery pack 9 Return your computer to the upright position TOSHIBA Password Utility The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor F Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the 1 Windows password User password To start the utility point to or click the following items start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Password Utility E Set button Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes E After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place W When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code
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52. the PC power off immediately Such interference could cause equipment malfunction Never place your PC on a shaky table uneven tilted surface or other unstable location Your PC may fall causing damage to the PC or possibly injury Never leave the power to your PC on continuously for more than 24 hours Turn the power off when this product is not in use Always avoid abrupt changes of temperature or humidity Never place close to heat radiating appliances such as a heater Never place close to corrosive chemicals Never place close to magnetic field radiating appliances such as a stereo speaker Always place this product on a flat surface Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of the display panel Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate ventilation Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other peripheral devices Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Position your LCD display panel or place your monitor in an appropriate position to help reduce awkward postures and overhead glare For example Wi Position LCD directly in front of you and at a comfortable distance away Wi Position LCD so the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level A display screen that is too high or too low can cause awkward postures and possibly fatigue muscles that support the head W Rest your eyes per
53. the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged 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 Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack 3400mAh 3 0 to 8 5 or longer about 3 0 RTC battery 8 Doesn t charge The charging time when the computer i
54. the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK CL N connector i LIN K IEEE1394 port Figure 8 10 Connecting 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 E You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices E Notall i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed E Use i LINK IEEE1394 cable no longer than three meters B Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions W Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Pointto i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device 1 Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device 8 12 User s Manual Optional Devices libretto DVD Dock The optical media drive can be used by connecting the libretto DVD Dock to this computer This will allow the computer to view the CD DVD write data to the CD ROM or DVD ROM etc 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 Please end all applications or E
55. the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or gt failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment 7 Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of 1 your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions User s Manual xxvii Preface xxviii User s Manual libretto U100 General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand 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 Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury W Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long
56. them with a clean 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 4 Take proper care of your CD DVDs to avoid data loss or damage to the disc or to the optical drive B Never bend a CD DVD Never damage the surface of a CD DVD Never place the CD DVD in direct sunlight Never expose the CD DVD to extreme heat or cold Never place a heavy object on a CD DVD Never write on or otherwise mar the read surface of a CD DVD User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk You could permanently damage it and lose data 3 Always handle floppy disks with care to prevent the loss of stored data Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location Never apply a new label on top of an existing one The label could come loose and damage the floppy drive 4 Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label Pencil lead dust could cause a system malfunction Always use a felt tipped pen When writing a title on a label first write on the label then apply the label to the floppy disk 5 Never put a fl
57. use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity B Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs m Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Wi Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive E In writing to a DVD R RW DVD R RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc E Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data W DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software W When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Wi Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software
58. wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing originate or goes off hook answer In originate mode the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone if allowed by county restriction The timer also specifies the wait for silence time for the dial modifier in seconds S7 is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds User s Manual D 3 S registers S8 Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some countries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds S11 DTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds S12 Escape guard time This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds D 4 User s Manual S registers S37 Dial line rate S37 0 default maximum modem speed S37 1 reserved 37 2 1200 75 bps 37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved S37 5 1200 bps S37 6 2400 bps S37 7 4800 bps S37 8 7200 bps S37 9 9600 bps S37 10 12000 bps S37 11 14400 bps S37 12 16800 bps S37 13 19200 bps S37 14 21600 bps S37 1
59. want remove 4 Pull the USB floppy disk drive s USB connector out of the computer s USB port User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics Using optical media drives T E The optical media drive is optional E The optical media drive can be used by connecting libretto DVD Dock to this computer Wi Please ensure that it is used on a flat surface such as a table when a CD DVD is used to connect to the libretto DVD Dock If used when placed on an unstable location or if strong vibrations shake it during operation the CD DVD might be scratched and the drive might be damaged The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optional media drive However operation 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 For detailed information refer to Chapter 8 libretto DVD Dock Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs When playing DVD Video always connect the AC adaptor to ensure maximum performance Operation on battery power might result in skipped frames If you have a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If y
60. 3402L Slim Combo CD H RW amp DVD ROM PA3438U libretto DVD Dock If preinstalled files are damaged use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below AR When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 2 Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer s power Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD ROM icon in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup A menu appears Press the 1 key on the keyboard to restore all hard disk Press the 2 key to Restore drive C Press the 3 key to restore all hard disk delete HDD recovery area Follow the on screen instructions 3 16 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TOSHIBA Pointing Device the Fingerprint Sensor the USB floppy disk drive optical media drives Sound System Modem Wireless communication features LAN and Hard Disk Drive HDD protection It also provides tips on care of the computer floppy disks and CD DVDs TOSHIBA Pointing Device The computer is equipped with a point system an A
61. 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual 75 Max resolution for LCD is limited upto 1280 x 768 mode Over 1280 x 768 panel size is panning mode with LCD AR The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases B 4 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 2048 x 1536 Table 2 Video modes continued LCD colors 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K Virtual 64K 64K Virtual CRT colors 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K 64K Vertical frequency Hz 100 Max resolution for LCD is limited upto 1280 x 768 mode Over 1280 x 768 panel size is panning mode with LCD AR The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduc
62. 5 24000 bps S37 16 26400 bps S37 17 28800 bps S37 18 31200 bps S37 19 33600 bps User s Manual D 5 S registers AT command set result codes The following table shows the result codes The result code summary Result Code Numeric Description OK 0 Command executed CONNECT 1 Modem connected to line RING 2 A ring signal has been detected NO CARRIER 3 Modem lost carrier signal or does not detect carrier signal or does not detect answer tone ERROR 4 Invalid command CONNECT 1200 EC 5 Connection at 1200 bps NO DIAL TONE 6 No dial tone detected BUSY 7 Busy signal detected NO ANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT 2400 EC 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT 4800 EC 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT 9600 EC 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT 14400 EC 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT 19200 EC 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT 7200 EC 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT 12000 EC 25 Connection at 12000 bps CONNECT 16800 EC 86 Connection at 16800 bps CONNECT 300 EC 40 Connection at 300 bps CONNECT 21600 EC 55 Connection at 21600 bps CONNECT 24000 EC 56 Connection at 24000 bps CONNECT 26400 EC 57 Connection at 26400 bps CONNECT 28800 EC 58 Connection at 28800 bps CONNECT 31200 EC 59 Connection at 31200 bps D 6 User s Manual S registers CONNECT 33600 EC 60 DELAYED 88 BLACKLISTED 89 BLACKLIST FULL 90 Connection at 33600 bps Delay is in effect for the dialed number Dialed numb
63. D R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to back up a DVD R RW or DVD R RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R RW or DVD R RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R and DVD R disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and DVD ROM amp CD R RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD
64. Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the speed of the swipe Using the USB floppy disk drive USB floppy disk drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disks Refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for more information Option or provided with some models 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting USB floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive s USB connector into a computer s USB port Refer to Figure 4 3 Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB port USB connector Figure 4 3 Connecting the USB floppy disk drive oT If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it I will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped AR If you disconnect the USB floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click USB floppy disk drive that you
65. For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optional Bluetooth PC card and Bluetooth SD card are installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer 9 18 User s Manual Troubleshooting Disposing of PC and PC batteries Discard this PC in accordance with ordinances or rules of local regulations For further information contact your local government This PC contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government If your hard disk or other storage media contains sens
66. Hard disk drives MO drives CD RW drives e i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current m A 1 External devices will need their own power supply Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you W Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer W Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer User s Manual 8 11 Optional Devices Connecting 1 Make sure
67. M amp CD R RW drive 1 6 problems 9 9 using 4 10 writing 4 15 E Environment 3 1 Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 placement 3 3 Ergonomics lighting 3 4 seating and posture 3 4 work habits 3 5 F Fingerprint Sensor problems 9 13 using 4 3 Floppy disk care 4 26 User s Manual Index 1 Index FN CTRL enhanced key board simulation 5 3 FN ENTER enhanced key board s numeric keypad 5 3 FN ESC sound mute 5 4 FN F1 instant security 5 4 FN F10 Arrow mode 5 3 FN F11 Numeric mode 5 3 FN F12 ScrLock 5 3 FN F2 power save mode 5 4 FN F3 Stand by 5 4 FN F4 Hibernation 5 4 FN F5 display selection 5 5 FN F6 display brightness de crease 5 5 FN F7 display brightness in crease 5 5 FN F8 wireless setting 5 5 FN INS change insertion overwrite 5 3 FN PGDN move to next page 5 3 FN PGUP move to last page 5 3 FN Space LCD screen reso lution selection 5 6 Fn esse 1 13 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 7 H Hard disk drive 1 5 automatic power off 1 11 HDD indicator 2 9 HDD Protection 4 39 Heat dispersal 1 12 4 42 Hibernation 1 13 5 4 Hot keys 1 11 display selection 5 5 instant security 5 4 Internal LCD screen bright ness decrease 5 5 Internal LCD screen bright ness increase 5 5 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 4 standby 5 4 wireless setting 5 5 HW Setup 1 13 accessing 7 1 boot pri
68. PC system failure W Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Wi Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Wi Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 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 The built in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system failure Check the specified areas carefully before using it To select a region follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 3 Click the icon with the primary
69. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHF HREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN User s Manual XV User s Manual xvi User s Manual libretto U100 Table of Contents Preface Manual contents 00 0 c eee eee n nn nnn XXV Conventions r9 re RI ex RR RR RETE xxvi Abbreviations oleo db ndr b eR pa Re RA xxvi ICONS secus Run E VT IE Mu Am ME xxvi IKGyS see teet t ade eh iw ea el xxvi Key operation lssseeeeeee RII xxvii Displays 4 epe PA a EE LE de Eie dis xxvii Messages scis sa ea Hr SUAE En E xxvii General Precautions Stress MUN DERE xxix Heap INU eR bos S Ri e E Rb aD RE Lacey XXix Pressure or impact damage 0 e eee esee xxix PC card overheating 0 0 e eee eee XXX Mobile phone isis obse on aa eee Rod eos XXX Introduction Equipment checklist 00 00 ccc eee eee eee eee eee 1 1 Hardware 2 28 tie cbse cir aci hie Fahnen een 1 1 SOfIWAIe ie ee ee are re 1 2 Documentation 223 Has a Kae nn eg Das 1 3 Features i u 0 000a ressasser rAr an nn a 1 3 Special features I Rx er xen 1 11 Dl ntc 1 13 Options e E a a REGE a 1 16 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed
70. SHIBA Power Saver icon 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 To access this utility click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select the TOSHIBA HWSetup icon This utility have a section to let you do the following E Media Apps Set the mode for the Audio Video control buttons Select the application for audio and video playback This Windows program lets you define your own shortcut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Fn esse The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD User s Manual Introduction Fingerprint utility TOSHIBA Quick Launcher Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba J installed TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the
71. Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Pointto SD card and click 3 Push in the SD card and release it to pop the card out slightly 8 4 User s Manual Optional Devices SD card slot gt Figure 8 4 Removing an SD card Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost SD card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy 2 Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress 3 The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the SD card into the SD card slot 4 Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot Press the SD card until you hear it click into place 5 Do not twist or bend SD cards 6 Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid 7 After using an SD card return it to its case 8 Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty Creation of a boot disk In TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility a boot disk can be created with SD memory card Refer to the Utilities of Chapter 1 Introduction for details User s Manual 8 5 Optional Devices Memory expansion paie This computer has equipped the undersi
72. Saver Utility described in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer W When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator blinking orange E fyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Standby mode consumes more power Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions W Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down B Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if B You change certain computer settings Wi An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands Wi There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select Restart 2 Press CTRL ALT DEL to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shut Down and Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on
73. Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice W Open the optical media drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD ROM amp CD R RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following 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 RW or DVD R 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 the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R RW or DVD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R RW or DVD R RW to C
74. User s Manual Getting Started Consider the following suggestions regarding lighting your work environment E Position the PC so that the light source does not shine or reflect directly onto the display or shine or reflect directly into the eyes of the user m Shield the PC from direct light by using tinted windows or by installing blinds or a screen Wi Use soft indirect lighting W Adjust the display panel to provide maximum visibility Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your workday If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency E 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 Wi Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly E Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day W Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes E Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour B When you use a PC rest your eyes periodically and relax or stretch your muscles to avoid strain If you experience d
75. a from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits
76. a files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results 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 Glossary 10 User s Manual Glossary P parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and play A capab
77. a from the DV Camcorder via IEEE1394 Click Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the edit track Click Make Movie button in the top bar Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side Put a blank DVD R R disc or an erased DVD RW RW disc in the drive Click Start to record to the disc When recording is finished the tray opens How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Please refer to the on line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD 1 Editing digital video W Login with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator W Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator E Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features W While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly W WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in simultaneous mode W WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator Do not enter standby 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
78. ack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery packs refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Docking port This port enables connection of an optional libretto DVD Dock described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices AR Keep foreign objects out of the docking interface port Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury A plastic shutter protects the connector 2 6 User s Manual The Grand Tour Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the libretto DVD Dock to hold the connection securely cover one module is preinstalled Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional E Memory module This cover protects one memory module socket Devices Front with the display open This section shows the front of the computer with the LCD display panel open Refer to the appropriate illustration for details To open the LCD display panel lift up Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing angle Display hinge LCD screen Stereo speaker Right AccuPoint Stereo speaker Left Fingerprint Sensor LCD Sensor switch Not shown Power button Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the LCD panel open User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour Display hinge LCD screen LCD Se
79. ading a fingerprint using the fingerprint 1 Sensor User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Do not press the sensor strongly Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition Wash and dry your hands thoroughly Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially during dry seasons such as winter Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate W Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking b
80. and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord It encloses 2 pin or 3 pin plug type Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Disks Hard disk drive 4 Available in two sizes H 30 0 billion bytes 27 95 GB H 60 0 billion bytes 55 89 GB Disclaimer HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary USB floppy disk Accommodates either 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or drive 720 kilobyte floppy disks It connects to a USB port Option or provided with some models User s Manual 1 5 Introduction libretto DVD Dock E The optical media drive is optional E The optical media drive can be used by connecting libretto DVD Dock to this computer DVD ROM amp CD R RW Some models are equipped with a
81. and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities floppy disk A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy disk drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk User s Manual
82. andom Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store large volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete Glossary 6 User s Manual Glossary escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission
83. ard VGA mode and not available on Windows Desktop Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display If the connected external monitor does not support the SVGA mode selecting the LCD Analog RGB mode will not display the screen on that monitor At Windows start up the screen is displayed on the external monitor if it was connected at the time of the previous power off and is found at the start up Otherwise the screen is displayed on the internal LCD In the LCD Analog RGB mode a starting logo and a BIOS password input screen are displayed on the internal LCD Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select from the following settings HDD FDD gt CD The computer looks for bootable files in the ROM gt LAN following order HDD floppy disk drive CD ROM and LAN Default FDD HDD gt CD The computer looks for bootable files in the ROM gt LAN following order floppy disk drive HDD CD ROM and LAN T2 User s Manual HW Setup i HDD gt FDD gt CD The computer looks for bootable files in the ROM gt LAN following order HDD floppy disk drive CD ROM and LAN Default HDD gt CD ROM gt The computer looks for bootable files in the LAN FDD follow
84. are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 shows the computer s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position PC card eject lever System indicators SD card slot i LINK IEEE 1394 port Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed m SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external Ey devices This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer IR Keep foreign objects out ofthe SD card slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual The Grand Tour PC card eject lever This is a lever for taking out PC card from a PC i gt card slot e i LINK IEEE1394 Connect an external device such as a digital Bsaoo port video camera to this port for high speed data transfer System LEDs let you monitor the status of various indicators computer functions Details are given in the System indicators section Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side Wireless communicatio
85. aster using a text mode User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table1 Video modes VGA Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning mode matrix frequency pels Vertical Hz 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x8 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x14 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x14 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters O 1 VGA 40 x 25 9x16 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 9x16 16 of 256K 70 Text Characters 4 5 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 4 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 6 VGA 640 x 200 8x8 2 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 7 VGA 80 x 25 9x14 Mono 70 Text Characters 7 VGA 80 x 25 9x16 Mono 70 Text Characters B 2 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Video mode Table1 Video modes VGA continued Type VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Grph Resolution 320 x 200 Pels 640 x 200 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 350 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 320 x 200 Pels Character matrix pels 8x8 8x8 8x 14 8x 14 8 x 16 8 x 16 Colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K Mono 16 of 256K 2 of 256K 16 of 256K 256 of 256K Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 70 70 70 70 60 60 70 User s Manual B 3 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes Resolution LCD CRT Vertical colors colors frequency Hz 640 x
86. ath W injured finger E Wet finger E Soiled or oily finger W Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification 4 4 User s Manual Operating Basics B Check sliding position and speed see the drawing below Fingerprint Sensor Limitations E The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint E A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration W The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Wi Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free E Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for an
87. ations CPU Memory External VRAM Pentium M 753 1 2GHz ULV PM753 256MB 256 None Pentium M 733 1 1GHz ULV PM733 512MB 512 1024MB 1024 HDD Primary 2nd bay ODD Bay WirelessLAN BT 30GB 30 None 802 11g No BT g 60GB 60 9 5mm CD RW DVD ROM RDV 802 119 BT gBT 9 5mm DVD SuperMulti DM User s Manual Parts Numbers H 2 User s Manual libretto U100 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics VO input output User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ
88. aximum to 28kbps minimum Reception only User s Manual V 90 No 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 Table E 1 Result codes for a V 90 connection Result code CONNECT 32000 EC CONNECT 36000 EC CONNECT 40000 EC CONNECT 44000 EC CONNECT 48000 EC CONNECT 52000 EC CONNECT 56000 EC CONNECT 28000 EC CONNECT 29333 EC CONNECT 30666 EC CONNECT 33333 EC CONNECT 34666 EC CONNECT 37333 EC CONNECT 38666 EC CONNECT 41333 EC CONNECT 42666 EC CONNECT 45333 EC CONNECT 46666 EC CONNECT 49333 EC CONNECT 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection at 32000 bps Connection at 36000 bps Connection at 40000 bps Connection at 44000 bps Connection at 48000 bps Connection at 52000 bps Connection at 56000 bps Connection at 28000 bps Connection at 29333 bps Connection at 30666 bps Connection at 33333 bps Connection at 34666 bps Connection at 37333 bps Connection at 38666 bps Connection at 41333 bps Connection at 42666 bps Connection at 45333 bps Connection at 46666 bps Connection at 49333 bps Connection at 50666 bps Connection at 53333 bps Connection at 54666 bps E 2 User s Manual V 90 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 symbol
89. blem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance W Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hong Kong New World Tower No 300 Huaihai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland Osterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa le Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid User
90. ccuPoint pointing stick u AccuPoint _ Su gt Fingerprint KC Sensor gt AccuPoint control buttons Figure 4 1 AccuPoint and AccuPoint control buttons User s Manual Operating Basics Using the AccuPoint To use the AccuPoint simply push it with your finger tip in the direction you want to move the on screen pointer Two buttons above the Touch Pad work in the same way with the AccuPoint as they do with the Touch Pad Two buttons below the AccuPoint are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using You can also tap the AccuPoint control buttons to perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the AccuPoint control buttons after the second tap and move the material If AccuPoint is tilted in a certain direction for some time and the finger is then removed the cursor on the screen may move in the reverse direction 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 Wi You touch the AccuPoint during power up
91. ce teens 4 29 Dialing Properties 0 00 erneuern nennen nn 4 29 Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable 4 30 Gorinecting mesi erem rem EIE ode Gade bedded EPI 4 31 Disconnecting yi e 4 4a 2 haere eee EET hides eka 4 32 User s Manual Xix Table of Contents Wireless communications lees 4 33 Wireless LAN slleseeseeeeree eee 4 33 Bluetooth wireless technology esee 4 34 BluetoothTM Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 4 34 Wireless communication switch 002 eee eee eee 4 35 Wireless communication Indicator llle 4 36 LAN 2 ue m REM I a ee tae cree eee ee ere REG eee eas 4 36 LAN cable types eee tenes 4 36 Connecting LAN cable 1 0 0 2 00 c eee eee 4 37 Disconnecting LAN cable 0 20 e eee eee eee 4 37 Cleaning the computer 0 cece eee eee eee eee 4 38 Moving the computer 00 0 eee eee eee 4 38 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 5 4 39 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties llle lees 4 40 Detail Properties 2 llle 4 41 Heat dispersal 2 0 ices cae nie cee doner ace haa Ro 4 42 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 0 00 00 lr Rb E mm ed a 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 0 0 00 e eee eee eee eee 5 2 Soft keys FN key combinations 00020 cece eens 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 22222020 5 2 Hot keys ciones
92. center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove CD DVD when the disk tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Eject hole Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 9 Manual release with the eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive pi o A Depending on the type of drive installed you may be able to write CDs The DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive lets you write as well as read CD ROMs Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drives section Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for the details about the types of writable CD DVD discs W When the power of the optical media drive is off the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed Use the optical media drive power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on Refer to Chapter 1 Special features W Do not turn off the power of the optical media d
93. ch as a stand A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk You may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the following steps 1 Select either blank CDs or DVD media 2 The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery CDs DVD including CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Some media may not be compatible with the Optical Drive of your computer Please verify your Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose pio 3 Turn on your computer to open Windows XP RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA is required to create the Recovery Discs Other disc writing software is not supported peal e 3 14 User s Manual Getting Started 4 Insert the first blank media into the tray of the Optical Drive 5 Double click the Recovery Disc Creator Launcher icon on the Windows XP desktop or Select the application from start Menu 6 After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn button F W fyour Optical Drive can only write to CDs select CD as the Type 1 on Recovery Disc Creator If your Optical Drive of your computer can write to either CD or DVDs select the one you are using as the Type on Recovery Disc Creator E You can also create Recovery CD of Express Media Player using Recovery Disc Creator When creating Recovery CD of the Express Media Player it recommends creat
94. change 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 entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages User s Manual vii User s Manual Instructions for IC CS 03 certified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradatio
95. cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace 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 If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in TOSHIBA Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode 9 6 User s Manual Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Procedure The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and time in BIOS setup with the following steps
96. compatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started W The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region 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 E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug W When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts Wi Never place an AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the AC adaptor s surface temperature inc
97. d in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance iv User s Manual User s Manual Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 ANO10 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO005 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANO002 All other countries regions ATAAB AN003 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections 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 J apan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the mod
98. d is temporarily moved to the safe position Do not display this message in the Future Figure 4 16 HDD Protection Message Taskbar Icon State Icon Description Normal HDD Protection is enabled Protection HDD Protection is active The HDD head is e at a safe position OFF E HDD Protection is disabled User s Manual 4 39 Operating Basics TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can make the HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window To open the window click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click HDD Protection setting The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel EF TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties B e HDD Protection Choose whether to enable or disable HDD Potection ge on QorF Detection Level Set the Detection Level For each PC operating condition OFF HIGH Tablet Mode A T Level3 Battery Battery m d Level3 AC Power m T Level3 v Display icon on the Notification area Taskbar Setup Detail Da Figure 4 17 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or disable HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recomme
99. de one memory module socket You can increase the capacity of RAM by installing a replacing default memory with additional memories E Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the lid when replacing the memory module Avoid the mat that generates static electricity W When you remove a memory please do not touch other portions of a computer E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the Standby mode or Hibernation mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause malfunction or electric shock B Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since human body has slight static electricity be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before installing an expansion memory module To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands Some memory modules can be physically installed but are not compatible with the computer In this case the computer will issue a warning When you turn on the power a series of short beeps will sound in the pattern of one three three one Shut down the power and remove t
100. device you want and press ENTER E fasupervisor password is set only it is the following E The menu above appears able to run HW Setup B The menu above does not appear unable to run HW Setup m fthe supervisor and user password are set it is the following B The menu above appears when you use the supervisor and user password to start the computer able to run HW Setup E The menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer unable to run HW Setup E The menu above appears when you use the supervisor password to start the computer unable to run HW Setup E The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup E fyou press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network PXE Sets PXE as the protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol HDD Priority Options Set the priority of the HDD as a startup device Built in HDD gt The priority is set as built in HDD gt USB USB memory Default USB Built in The priority is set as USB memory gt built in HDD HDD USB Memory BIOS Support Type Set the type of the USB memory as a startup device HDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent to the HDD Default Based on the HDD order in the Boot Pri
101. dicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another power outlet If it still does not operate properly contact your dealer Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Green Blinking orange No light Battery types Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds Under any other conditions the indicator does not light The computer has two types of batteries E Battery pack Bi Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source Before you remove the battery pack set the computer to Hibernation mode or save your data and shut down the computer Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes E The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the ba
102. ditions in your PC documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information Copy Protections Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000 x 1000 x 1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024 x 1024 x 1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary Non applicable Icons s Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features 10 2 User s Manual Disclaimers Wireless LAN Atheros s 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 des
103. dphone jack Microphone jack The computer has Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standard The ports also support USB 1 1 This port enables connection of an optional libretto DVD Dock described in the Options section This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras The PC card slot accommodate a Type II card This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash memory You can use memory module in this slot Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Windows sound system compatible sound System provides internal speakers as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input 1 8 User s Manual Introduction Communications Modem LAN Bluetooth An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V 90 section in Appendix E The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 a
104. e 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 10 line feed Units ASCII D 2 User s Manual S registers S5 Command line editing character user defined This register sets the character recognized as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is greater than 32 ASCII This character can be used to edit a command line When the echo command is enabled the modem echoes back to the local DTE the backspace character an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6 Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restrictions In some countries regions S6 will set dial tone detect time Range 3 255 Default 3 Units seconds S7 Connection completion time out This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must
105. e The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place AR W Always keep fingers away from the sides of the tray when closing the tray of an optical drive CD DVD drive CD RW drive Multi drive or equivalent drive to avoid pinching your fingers m fthe CD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 7 Closing the CD DVD disc tray Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 8 Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the Optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the disc tray partially open press the eject button Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can hold it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out Figure 4 8 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the
106. e received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files N non system disk A formatted floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating dat
107. e 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 1 2 floppy disk drive SD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem SD card error occurs You cannot write to an SD memory card You cannot read a file Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs Try another floppy disk If you can access the floppy disk the original floppy disk not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation Make sure the card is not write protected Make sure the target file is on the SD memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 11 Troubleshooting PC card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC card error occurs Point
108. e 8 15 Opening the lock lever 5 First lift the backside of the computer remove the computer User s Manual 8 17 Optional Devices 8 18 User s Manual libretto U100 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 Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem B 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 meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible User s Manual Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this check
109. e AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN jack Figure 4 15 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub User s Manual 4 37 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Wi Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again
110. e CAPS LOCK function key locks only the alphabetic characters in uppercase while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted position B The SHIFT keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual 5 2 The Keyboard Function keys Fl F12 The function keys not to be confused with FN are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys function differently from other keys F1 F2 F3 Fh F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 a e on 3 gO vx AT op Ez F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the FN key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer Refer to the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations i 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 Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard H goog CREE Bees eu E ei T Figure 5 1 A 101 key enhanced keyboard layo
111. e ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default A Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register S8 before processing the next character in the dial string Wait for dial tone Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dialing the number If silence is not detected the modem sends aNO ANSWER result code back to the caller Hook flash Causes the modem to go on hook for 0 5 seconds and then return to off hook Return to command mode Causes the modem to return to command mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call S n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the amp ZnzX command See amp ZnzX command for more information The range is 0 3 En Echo command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor echoed while the modem is in command mode EO Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default C 2 User s Manual AT Commands Hn Ln Mn Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Hook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy HO Modem goes on hook default
112. e internal LCD screen turns on After 18 seconds the brightness level will appear at the Power Save Mode setting or you can change it manually E LCD screen clarity increases with the brightness level F8 T Wireless setting If your computer has both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions you can press FN F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down FN and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard i If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear je eo LCD screen resolution selection Press FN Space keys to change the LCD screen resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the LCD screen resolution changes as follows With WXGA you can change the resolution 800 x 600 1024 x 768 and 1280 x 768 pixels I lie TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the FN key a tn TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the FN key 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 the
113. e read or written to User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time Contrast Parallel interface SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of pr
114. e the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases User s Manual B 5 Display Controller and Modes Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 Max resolution for LCD is limited upto 1280 x 768 mode Over 1280 x 768 panel size is panning mode with LCD LCD colors 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M Virtual 16M 16M Virtual Table 2 Video modes continued CRT colors 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M Vertical frequency Hz 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 AR The screen may not be displayed properly in high resolution mode while running 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases B 6 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Display settings You cannot move from the Settings tab of Display Properties to the multi monitor when you are using the display of the computer and an external CRT display or a TV at the same time The Settings tab is displayed in the following steps 1 Open Control Panel click Appearance and Themes 2 Click display 3 Select Settings tab bispayPrpers 2X3 Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings i Drag the monit
115. ection of flow at regular intervals Glossary 2 Glossary analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or
116. ectric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 2 4 User s Manual The Grand Tour has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor JN E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back side Battery pack Figure 2 4 The back side of the computer Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer Notches Battery lock Battery release latch 10000000000 Docking port Memory module cover Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery lock Slide this lock to release the battery pack for im removal 1 Battery release Slide and hold this latch to release the battery latch p
117. ed in the future when you click the check box in it EJ Hibernation When you press FN F4 the computer enters the Hibernation mode Before entering Hibernation a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be displayed in the future when you click the check box in it 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard CJ Gd 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 the device When you release FN and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to the internal LCD Internal LCD screen Brightness Pressing FN F6 decreases the LCD screen brightness in decrements When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Internal LCD screen Brightness Pressing FN F7 increases the LCD screen brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver W The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about 18 seconds when th
118. eds 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 Failure to operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom Wi In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if a itis compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end of the call e g accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem W This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers User s Manual User s Manual B Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next c Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged and arrange for its disposal or repai
119. egisters vary from one country region to another pue SO Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automatically answering a call Enter O zero if you do not want the modem to automatically answer at all When disabled the modem can only answer with an ATA command Range 0 255 Default 0 Units rings User s Manual S registers al 52 33 S4 Ring counter This register is read only The value of S1 is incremented with each ring If no ring occurs over a six second interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII Command line termination character user defined This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return character This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCII Response formatting character user defined This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed character The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer Rang
120. elected Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Return on line to data mode 00 Instructs the modem to exit on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to on line data mode 03 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on line data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting Result code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and displayed on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn result codes on or off Qo Enables modem to send result codes to the computer default Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise C 4 User s Manual AT Commands T Vn Xn Command X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 default X5 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 word
121. elephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this information upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should immediately remove it from your telephone line as it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily discontinue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this disconnection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with 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 Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this
122. em in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment ews A04 0609001 r User s Manual User s Manual Purs One of the labels is located on the module 1C 4005B ATHENS REN 0 1 E p T Morocco 220712004 B93M1016 F ETISALAT PERMIT NO E04 01 210 G Approval by PTA 2004 POSTEL 02355 POSTEL 2004 Askey Computer Corp Made in China TEC WRII MOD 08 02 099 JAN 05 Name of premit owner Ronny Cabouly Telephone 03 9506328 Model AM2 SY Valid from December 2004 CQ for use in Hong Kong ROB ST ERIE rtificate No SL 404053 E Rated 3 3Vdc 20mA Ic Type Approved 7 No ESD CPE 0400759 Te 211 F ME ST BAINAN E U IN 01 0789 834989 018 4 Mexico TTDAGATO5 042 Complies with IDA Standard DA101747 a 0182 05 2565
123. em shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in Windows User s Manual 6 15 Power and Power Up Modes 6 16 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual HW Setup General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you use the display to be used when the computer is booted This setting is only available on Stand
124. ent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance AR E Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged W Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost m f you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hibernation mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation E 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 E You can use the panel power off feature 3 12 User s Manual Getting Started pmi o pmi o Executing standby You can also enable Standby by pressing FN F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 Click start click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By 2 Close the computer s LCD display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power
125. er is blacklisted 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 V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear User s Manual D 7 S registers D 8 User s Manual libretto U100 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 Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 pue connection V 90 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 From 56kbps m
126. erifies 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 Result Codes OK n 0 CONNECT n 1 ERROR Otherwise amp V Display Current Configuration This command displays the current configuration of the modem If nonvolatile memory is supported the stored profiles are displayed as well amp V View profiles amp W Store current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Registers The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the amp V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the amp V command amp W Stores the current configuration amp Zn x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command is amp Zn stored number where n is the location 0 3 to which the number should be written The dial string may contain up to 34 characters The ATDS n command dials using the string stored in location n Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Wn Error control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data WO Buffer mode No error control W1
127. ers the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turns on the Cooling Method Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and those signs in the computer and automatically moves the HDD Hard Disk Drive head to the safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused to the disk by head to disk contact 1 This function does not guarantee that the HDD will not be damaged User s Manual Introduction Utilities Hibernation Standby This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off 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 readme txt files TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup TOSHIBA Controls Fn esse DVD Video Player To access this power savings management program click start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and select the TO
128. et Password Replacement function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE Internet Explorer There is a section on Strong Logon Security in the help file but the function is not available in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer The sound during Log Off Current User when logging off from OmniPass cannot be set to off even if the No Audio Prompts configuration is set in Audio Settings If you wish to turn it off remove the settings for wav files in the event settings of the sound events section of the Sound and Audio Device Property in the control panel Set Up Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration Enroll the required authentication data using the OmniPass Enrollment Wizard The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and password If the Windows logon password has not been setup please do so before registration 1 Click start Point to All Programs point to Softex and click OmniPass Enrollment Wizard 2 Click Enroll 3 The Verify Username and Password screen is displayed Ensure the same Windows logon username and domain before entering password into the Password field Click Next If the Windows logon account is for use within a LAN domain enter the domain name If unsure please check with the network administrator If not used within the LAN domain just enter t
129. etooth is turned on by an application 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 Atheros AR5005GS Wireless Network Adapter and enable 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 Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature LAN cable types AN The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CATS cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CATS 4 36 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below AR W Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable Th
130. f the screen using PRTSC Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting Software The problems may be caused by your software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation 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 Hardware Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product make sure t
131. ftware during writing W Do not jar the computer during writing W Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical media drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation 9 10 User s Manual Troubleshooting USB floppy disk drive Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mod
132. g Basics 3 Wind the modular cable around the ferrite core as in the diagram shown below Wind the modular cable loosely one full round around the ferrite core Please do not forcibly pull the modular cable when winding Modular cable Figure 4 12 Furling the modular cable 4 Please ensure that the ferrite core is closed properly without the cable or connector stuck in between Please close properly until the core is locked with a clicking sound Ferrite core Figure 4 13 Furling the modular cable 5 Insert the modular cable connector near to where the ferrite core is attached to the modem jack of the computer Ensure that the connector clicks and is inserted properly Please do not mistake the modular jack with the LAN connector as their shapes are similar As a wrong insertion of the modular cable into the LAN connector can result in product failure please ensure that the correct jack is used before inserting Connecting To connect the modular cable follow the steps below The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect a modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics AR E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN
133. g 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 CPU Processing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method System standby System Hibernation Monitor Power off BW HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk optical disc and the floppy disk drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention time Battery type State and Retention Time Battery pack 3400mAh about 3 days Standby mode about 35 days Power off RTC battery 30 days 6 10 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power s
134. ghts reserved Figure 4 18 Detail Properties Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when HDD Protection is active T This function does not work when the computer is starting in standby in I hibernation in transition to hibernation recovering from hibernation or powered off Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the function is disabled User s Manual 4 41 Operating Basics Heat dispersal T 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 You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turns on the fan first then if necessary lowers the CPU Performance processing speed Performance Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing speed first then if optimized necessary turns on the fan
135. he AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 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 Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 15 Troubleshooting External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs i LINK IEEE1394 Problem i LINK device does not function Modem Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal LCD Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attac
136. he COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties AR 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 User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics Attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable The ferrite core that attaches to the modular cable bundled with this product is explained here When connecting the modular cable attaching the bundled ferrite core to the modular cable will help to reduce noise To attach the ferrite core follow the steps below AR When attaching the ferrite core to the modular cable please ensure that the cable is set in the dimpled portion of the ferrite core Furthermore please set the connector that is used to connect to the computer outside the ferrite core The modular cable might be damaged if the cable is not set within the dimpled portion or the connector is set within the ferrite core 1 Free the lock and the ferrite core is opened t f Figure 4 10 Opening the ferrite core Lock 2 Adjust the modular cable so that it falls in the center dimple of the ferrite core Please ensure that the connector of modular cable and the ferrite core are placed around 30mm apart Ferrite core Figure 4 11 Opening the ferrite core 4 30 User s Manual Operatin
137. he computer name 4 The Choose Finger screen is displayed Based on the illustration select the finger to be recognized and then click Next Previously enrolled fingerprints would have green check marks The fingerprint being enrolled now would have a red check mark If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and previous information over written 4 6 User s Manual Operating Basics We recommend first timers to click Practice and then swipe the finger as a practice 5 The Capture Fingerprint screen is displayed Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose Finger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint The fingerprint will be shown in green if properly read or in red if the reading is abnormal 6 The Verify Fingerprint screen is displayed Swipe the finger again to allow the sensor to read again When the Verification Successful message is displayed click Next In case of finger injury or authentication failure it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled The following message will be displayed It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers Would you like to enroll an additional finger now Click Yes and repeat steps 3 4 5 and 6 with another finger 7 The Audio and Taskbar Settings screen is displayed Click Next The Congratulations screen is displayed Cl
138. he device or software can be used with your PC Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your PC A Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items B Self Test B Power Sources E Power on Password E System start up E Pointing device E Self test E USB B Power E Fingerprint Sensor B Password B Memory expansion E Keyboard B Sound system E Internal LCD display panel E External monitor m Hard disk drive E i LINK IEEE1394 B DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive E Modem B DVD Super Multi drive E LAN W USB floppy disk drive B Wireless LAN E SD card W Bluetooth B PC card User s Manual 9 3 Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed D In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds 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 B The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo B Random characters appear on the screen and the system d
139. he display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT FN and the ASCII character appears on the display screen 5 8 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack 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 Power conditions AC adaptor connected User s Manual The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Battery fully Operates charged LED Battery green DC IN green Battery partially Operates ae orno Quick Charge charge LED Battery orange DC IN green No battery Operates installed No charge LED Battery off DC IN green Power off no operation LED Battery green DC IN green Quick charge LED Battery orange DC IN green No charge LED Battery off DC IN green Power and Power Up Modes AC Battery charge adaptor is above low not battery trigger connected point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhau
140. he incompatible module Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws Use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 8 6 User s Manual Optional Devices 4 5 Loose a screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it from being lost Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Memory module cover Figure 8 5 Removing the memory module cover Fit the memory module s connectors into the socket at about a 45 degree angle and push the module down until latches on either side snap into place Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot Figure 8 6 Seating the memory module 1 Align the grooves of the memory module with the locking tabs of the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly If you find it difficult to install the memory module try to adj
141. hed firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure 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 Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Refer to Appendix C AT Commands and Appendix D S registers Problem Communication software can t initialize modem Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel 9 16 User s Manual Troubleshooting LAN Problem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call You place a call but a connection can t be made After making a call you cant hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication You cannot receive an incoming call Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work Procedure If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications
142. her key is pressed DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW CD RW and DVD RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks This utility has the change of a display device and the function to change display resolution Press FN F5 to change the active display device Press FN Space keys to change the display resolution User s Manual Introduction Options TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer This utility has the function which formats SD memory card by SD standard format This utility has the function to set up the read speed of CD It is ineffective in DVD You can set up one of the modes Normal Mode can read data early and Quiet Mode can lessen noise You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion Battery pack AC adaptor USB floppy disk Kit libretto DVD Dock Bluetooth SD card3 Bluetooth USB adaptor A 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory module DDR 333 can easily be installed in the computer An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carr
143. hi Maxell Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION 4 18 User s Manual Operating Basics DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than 8 speed DVD R DVD R 4 speed DVD RW DVD RW 3 speed DVD RAM Wi Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used Wi There are two types of DVD R discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive Wi You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot
144. ibernation mode 3 10 indicators 6 2 panel on off 1 12 6 15 problems 9 4 shut down mode boot mode 3 10 standby mode 3 12 system auto off 6 15 turning off 3 9 turning on 3 9 Power up modes 6 15 Problems AC power 9 5 AccuPoint 9 12 Analyzing symptoms 9 2 Battery 9 5 Bluetooth 9 18 DVD Super Multi drive 9 10 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 9 9 External monitor 9 16 Fingerprint Sensor 9 13 Hard disk drive 9 8 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK 9 16 Internal LCD display panel 9 8 Keyboard 9 7 User s Manual Index 3 Index LAN 9 17 Memory expansion 9 15 Modem 9 16 Overheating power down 9 4 Password 9 7 PC card 9 12 Pointing Device 9 12 Power 9 4 SD card 9 11 Self test 9 4 Sound System 9 15 System start up 9 3 TOSHIBA support 9 19 USB 9 14 USB floppy disk drive 9 11 USB mouse 9 13 Wireless LAN 9 18 Processor 1 3 R RecordNow 1 14 4 21 Recovery HDD 3 15 Recovery Media 3 16 Restarting the computer 3 13 S SD card 1 8 8 3 care 8 5 inserting 8 4 problems 9 11 removing 8 4 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 ENTER 5 3 right CTRL key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound System 4 26 headphone jack 1 8 2 4 microphone 4 26 microphone jack 1 8 2 4 mute hot keys 5 4 problems 9 15 Stereo speakers 2 8 volume control 2 4 Standby 1 13 setting 3 12 System automatic 1 11 T TOSHIBA Assist 1 14 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 15 TOSHIBA Controls 1 13 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 15 TOSHIBA Po
145. ick Done 8 Click Yes when the following message appears OmniPass has successfully created the new user Would you like OmniPass to log on the new user Once logged on passwords can be remembered for the new user This completes the fingerprint registration process Window Logon via Fingerprint Authentication pie In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentication also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selection can be skipped Fingerprint Authentication Procedure 1 Start up the computer 2 The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to Windows If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fingerprint authentication failed for three consecutive tries To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password in the Welcome screen and click on icon A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics How the Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication fa
146. ign 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 the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros Super AG or Super G function your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted TV Tuner TV Tuner will function only in the country where the computer was purchased Images s All images are simulated for purposes of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Stain 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 Safety Use for TV Tuner o If you have to operate your PC during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna you should operate your PC using AC power mode The AC adapter offers some protection against but does not entirely prevent possible electric shock caused by lightning For complete protection do not operate your PC during a thunderstorm Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease co
147. ility with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer 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 circuitry that can b
148. ilures 1 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you While lightly touching the sensor swipe the finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the finger 2 Scroll The screen can be scrolled up or down by sliding the finger over the Fingerprint Sensor 3 Click Double click TOSHIBA Quick Launcher will start up when the Fingerprint Sensor is double clicked using the finger 4 Click Tap once TOSHIBA Quick Launcher items can be selected by clicking on the Fingerprint Sensor with the finger 1 E Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed on too hard Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping E Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swiping The thumb s fingerprint has a bigger whirl which is prone to misalignment and distortions This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor W When fingerprint reading is not successful There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly
149. implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface Glossary 4 User s Manual Glossary 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 of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from
150. imum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands Denmark DEMKO Norway Finland FIMKO Sweden User s Manual IMQ KEMA NEMKO SEMKO AC Power Cord and Connectors France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HO5VV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 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 Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved G 2 User s Manual libretto U100 Appendix H Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of the computer indicate the CPU Memory External VRAM HDD ODD BAY Wireless LAN BT OS and Warranty Configur
151. ing Device Procedure Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation AccuPoint Problem Either the the AccuPoint does not work On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Procedure Check the Device Select settings Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon Open the Mouse Properties and click Dual Pointing Device tab Then click the Detail Setting button and click the Device Select tab 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 Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Setthe speed as instructed and click OK User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Double clicking AccuPoint control buttons does not work Fingerprint Sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger USB mouse Problem On screen poi
152. ing conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use of battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications Wi use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections Wi use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously Wi use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level User s Manual Disclaimers Wi use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions under Environmental Con
153. ing order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and floppy disk drive FDD gt CD ROM gt The computer looks for bootable files in the LAN gt HDD following order floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM z LAN and HDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the HDD FDD following order CD ROM 2 LAN HDD floppy disk drive CD ROM LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files in the FDD HDD following order CD ROM 2 LAN floppy disk drive and HDD You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB floppy disk drive N Selects the Network 1 Selects the primary HDD C Selects the CD ROM 2 M Selects the USB Memory Floppy disk drive is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external floppy disk drive When SD memory card is set as the boot disk external floppy disk drive is looked for first Next SD memory card is looked for 2 CD ROM is looked for when the boot disc is contained in external optical media drive To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 The following menu will be displayed with the following icons Built in HDD CD ROM FDD or SD memory card Network LAN USB Memory boot A bar will appear only under the selected device User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot
154. ing using the libretto DVD Dock Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD About 2GB of hard disk space is reserved for recovery partition When re setting up your hard disk do not change delete or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual Otherwise space for software may be destroyed In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk it may become impossible to re setup your computer 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu appears Press the 1 key on the keyboard to restore the original configuration as purchased Press the 2 key to keep your current partitions intact and restore Press the 3 key to specify partitions and restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions When re setting up the Express Media Player it recommends using the libretto DVD Dock pmi User s Manual 3 15 Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media jl E A external optical media drive that is sold separately and compatible to the computer is required to create the Recovery Discs It can be purchased from TOSHIBA dealers EM This machine supporting the following optical disc drives for restoring the preinstalled software External CD RW DVD ROM Drive PA3352A PA3352C PA3352L External DVD Super Multi Drive PAS402C PA3402A PA
155. io regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region R F Frequency Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G Turbo Mode Modulation Bi DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Technique Revision B BW OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision G Turbo Mode The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances W The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials B 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 the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions F 2 User s Manual Wireless LAN Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range 2400 2483 5 MHz Channel ID 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 1 11 2462 12 2467 13 2472 1 Factory set default chan
156. iodically by focusing on objects that are farther away If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer User s Manual 3 3 Getting Started Seating and posture Maintain a comfortable working posture when using your PC where your body joints are naturally aligned to reduce stress on different parts of your body Consider the following N Below eye level 90 angles Foot rest J g dd Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer E Keep hands wrists and forearms straight in line and roughly parallel to the floor W Keep head level or bent slightly forward forward facing and balanced Generally the head is in line with the torso E Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of the body W Keep elbows in close to the body and bent W Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest W Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly B Keep thighs and hips supported by a well padded seat cushion and generally parallel to the floor E Keep knees about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward Lighting Select the right level of illumination and place your PC appropriately to minimize glare from overhead lights desk lamps and windows Glare on the LCD or monitor may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches 3 4
157. ions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics B General conditions Placement of the computer Seating and posture Lighting Work habits User s Manual Getting Started 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 Select a work area that has E awell designed and functioning ventilation system that does not forcefully direct air on you W good air circulation E a comfortable ambient temperature and relative humidity Never place your PC where it will be exposed to excess heat such as in direct sunlight an unventilated vehicle or near a heater This may result in a system failure malfunction loss of data or damage to PC Never place your PC in a location where it will be exposed to extremely low temperatures This may result in a system failure malfunction or loss of data Never subject your PC to sudden temperature variations This may result in condensation causing a system failure malfunction or loss of data Do not expose your PC to dusty environments If dust gets inside the PC it could cause a system failure malfunction or loss of data If dust contaminates the PC do not turn on the power Take it to an authorized Toshiba service provider before you use it Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field such a
158. is section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following B Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product W Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents BW Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting B Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitac
159. iscomfort while operating the PC stop immediately and rest Continuous operation for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms wrists hands back neck or other parts of the body If pain persists despite rest consult your doctor A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort Strategic Rest Breaks Take short strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye strain and body discomforts For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety amp Health Administration website at http Awww osha gov SLTC etools computerworkstations User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started Other Things to Note Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write Doing so can cause data loss Never format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data It is
160. isplay of the computer only use the CRT display only or set display device in the multi monitor then play DVD Please refer to External monitor in this manual of Chapter8 Optional Devices or the application guide for the setting of each display device 3 When playback DVD title with Multiple Monitors mode there are some case that DVD Overlay is not shown In this case please try to playback WinDVD with decreasing resolution refresh rate or color depth after exit WinDVD player 4 There are some case that you can select non support mode with LCD CRT Dual Clone mode or MultiMonitor mode In this case please try to decrease CRT resolution refresh rate or color depth B 8 User s Manual libretto U100 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 The format for entering AT commands is ATXn where X is the AT command and n is the specific value for that command After you type in the command press ENTER Any command issued is acknowledged with a response in either text or numeric values known as result codes All commands and command values accepted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the
161. ithm B Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ 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 The Transmit Rate at X Mbit s is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperG function your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted Wireless This switch turns the Wireless LAN and communication Bluetooth functions on and off switch All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions User s Manual Introduction Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Key combinations let you quickly change
162. itive data you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include W Selecting Delete for a target file m Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin E Reformatting the media E Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the PC please delete all the data on its HDD Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can m Physically destroy the HDD W Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data W Take the HDD to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will be borne by you 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 Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following W Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices User s Manual 9 19 Troubleshooting E ifa pro
163. l from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone and only report a fault if the phone performance is impaired E itis recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms W When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connection before the power connection and reconnect the power first W This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert cadences and services such as FaxAbility NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM 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 The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and color on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof
164. l surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer 4 16 User s Manual Operating Basics Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are preinstalled RecordNow and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for the details about the types of writable CD DVD discs W When the power of the optical media drive is off the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed Use the optical media drive power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on Refer to Chapter 1 Special features W Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer is accessing the drive If you turn off the power you may lose data pi o AR When writing to media using an optical drive always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket If data is written powered by the batteries writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in th
165. lay on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more over disk space every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 4 24 User s Manual Operating Basics 3 About Disc Manager W WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc m WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you previously set in CE Consumer Electronics DVD RAM recorder W Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVD RAM DVD VR format on DVD RW and DVD Video format on DVD RW 4 About recorded DVDs W Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs W When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application Wi f you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and floppy disks Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DV Ds 1 Store your CD DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data 3 If your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe
166. lean and clear signal to applications This feature can be used with any microphone The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle To enable the Audio Power Management follow the steps below 1 Click the Power Management tab 2 Select the Normal Power Savings in the Power Mode pull down list If the No Power Savings is selected the audio controller always runs If you want to a more effect for the power management you can select another mode the High Power Savings which can save the power than the Normal Power Savings To select it follow the steps below 1 Click the Power Management tab 2 Select the High Power Savings in the Power Mode pull down list 3 Input a time in Power Save Delay Seconds If the High Power Saving is selected you need to play an audio file once before you use a microphone or play an audio CD by the analog CD audio Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as an audio filter using SRS WOW XT and SRS TruSurround XT functions provided by SRS Labs Inc in United States The audio filter enables you to enjoy better quality sound and music on your computer For more information on using the TOSHIBA Virtual Sound refer to its help User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Modem This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a
167. libretto U100 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories AR Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items User s Manual libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug USB floppy disk drive Option or provided with some models Battery pack libretto DVD Dock Option or provided with some models Mini RGB cable Spare AccuPoint pointing device caps Ferrite core Introduction Software Microsoft Windows XP Professional W The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Internet Explorer TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Controls Online manual Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition W The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA C
168. libretto U100 TOSHIBA libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual User s Manual Copyright 2005 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA libretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition April 2005 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA libretto U100 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 incur
169. list are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy disk or CD DVD ROM is correctly inserted and that the floppy disk 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 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 floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical media drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters If you have a printer attached print a copy o
170. lock 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 B RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key Refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for the detail The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations 6 4 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of battery packs 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
171. ly resulting in serious injury oT SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative I which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment User s Manual 8 3 Optional Devices Formatting an SD memory card SD memory cards are sold with format in conformity to the Standards of SD memory card If you format the SD card again be sure to format it with the utility of TOSHIBA SD memory card format not in the format defined as the Windows standard format In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD memory card Format TOSHIBA SD memory card format does not format the protected area of SD memory card When you format all area of the SD memory card including the protected area use the application that responds to the copy protection system Inserting an SD card To insert an SD card follow the steps below 1 Insert an SD card in the SD card slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection A SD card slot Figure 8 3 Inserting an SD card AR Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Open the
172. me models are equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Revision B or G and Turbo Mode Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11g Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Theoretical maximum speed 108Mbps Turbo Mode Frequency Channel Selection Revision B G 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Atheros Super G technology Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The numerical values for display are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ 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 The Transmit Rate at X Mbit s is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed To use the Atheros SuperG function your client and access point mus
173. ment is jack type s USOC RJ11C The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 4005B ATHENS viii User s Manual User s Manual Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure compliance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Australia The use of other country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT amp F AT amp W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand W 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 spe
174. n of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe systems if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the following The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label LT The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device l provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination 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 3 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equip
175. n or pause play Press this button to run Windows Media Player WinDVD When Windows Media Player WinDVD was already running this button becomes to Play Pause function Press this button to stop play Press this button to advances to the previous track chapter or data Press this button to advances to the next track chapter or data Locking this will prevent unintended button operations Slide to the right to unlock and slide to the left to lock hold Three latches at the front of the libretto DVD Dock are connected with three holes in the front part of computer It is used when connecting computer to libretto DVD Dock The libretto DVD Dock is configured with a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive or a DVD Super Multi drive 8 14 User s Manual Optional Devices Right side and Back side The following figure shows the libretto DVD Dock s right and back side Undock switch TA ZR Lock lever LT Eject switch indicator Figure 8 12 Right and back side the libretto DVD Dock Lock lever Rotating this will lock the libretto DVD Dock connected to the computer so that it cannot be removed Undock switch Slide this to eject the computer Slide to the left to eject I gt Docking LED This indicator is lit up when the libretto DVD Dock m is connected to the computer When the eject C operation is carried out check that this indicator is not lit before removing it Connecting the libretto DVD Dock Foll
176. n press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility 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 Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Au Au This key activates the Windows start menu i This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button 5 6 User s Manual The Keyboard Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 2 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 Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press FN F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press FN F11 Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press FN F11 again to turn off the overlay re FT JF eo JI ao IC D E p pr y p veg EEE EI a mr EFELFLFFELETER CIIIIFT
177. n switch Mini RGB port DC IN 15V jack Cooling vents PC card slot Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack Use only 4 the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer DC IN 15V Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating Do not block the cooling vents Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury t9 Wireless Slide this switch to the left to turn on Wireless Oon Off communication LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it to the right switch to turn off the functions All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions 2 2 User s Manual The Grand Tour AR W Turn WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality W Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as
178. nable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices User s Manual 3 11 Getting Started Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby mode If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off 1 W When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby 1 mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility E To restore operation from Standby mode press the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup E fthe computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby E To prev
179. nd MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a disconnect occurs first 96CO V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 enabled Data compression enabled default User s Manual one AT Commands Result Codes OK n 0 3 ERROR Otherwise C 10 User s Manual libretto U100 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 connection fails You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape sequence and command line termination The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corresponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where n is the register number After you type in the register press ENTER The format for modifying the value of an S register is ATSn r where n is the register number and r is the new register value After you type in the register and its new value press ENTER Some r
180. nd regulations in the particular region Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger that may have been provided with your PC or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury 2 14 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics E Setting up your work space for your health and safety Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability pude Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Creating the Optical Recovery Discs Restoring the preinstalled software from the HDD Restoring the preinstalled software from your Recovery Media All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient condit
181. nded 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 4 40 User s Manual Operating Basics Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs with the AC power desktop or with batteries handheld or mobile usage the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode Furthermore the detection level can be individually set also during use in Tablet mode Battery Detail Properties To open the Detail Properties window click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 7 Detail Properties E3 Detection Level Amplification The Detection Level is raised temporarily when the Following state is detected v when the AC adaptor is disconnected When the lid is closed HDD Protection Message v A message is displayed when HDD Protection works TOSHIBA HDD Protection Version 1 01 00 Copytight C 2004 TOSHIBA Corporation All ri
182. nels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device User s Manual F 3 Wireless LAN Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Frequency Range 2400 2483 5 MHz Note Channel ID 6 2437 US only 3 3 Available Area US USA CANADA only F 4 User s Manual libretto U100 Appendix G 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 Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Min
183. ng the LCD screen gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD screen cleaner Be sure to let the LCD screen dry before closing it Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Procedure Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive or a CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove any floppy disk and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running the Disk Defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer 9 8 User s Manual Troubleshooting DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely CD DVD in the drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical media drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly sea
184. nsiderably when operating in battery power mode User s Manual 10 3 Disclaimers General Main Memory Disclaimer The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors Battery Life Disclaimers 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 time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer 10 4 User s Manual libretto U100 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Refer to User s Manual about Weight and Size Environmental Requirements Condi
185. nsor switch The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at easy to view angles The LCD screen displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s WXGA screen consists of 1280 x 768 pixels Refer to Display Controller and Modes in Appendix B When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the LCD screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power This switch senses when the computer s LCD display panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature When you close the LCD display panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down When you open the computer s LCD display panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature The default is enabled Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 Special features for details on settings jl Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch The computer will automatically enter Hibernation mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off features is disabled Stereo speakers AccuPoint AccuPoint control buttons The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system A pointer control device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to
186. nter does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work Procedure Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Please try again using the correct posture Refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Please try reading the fingerprint again using another enrolled finger Please try reading the fingerprint using another enrolled finger If fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read please logon by using the keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure 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 Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK User s Manual 9 13 Troubleshooting Problem The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically
187. oes not function normally Wi The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically enter Hibernation or Resume mode and shut down Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks orange It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking 9 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer Computer shuts down Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system Please contact your dealer is flashing in green AC power
188. ograms procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system 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 synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events System disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a System disk Also called an operating system disk Glossary 12 User s Manual Glossary T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Serial Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer
189. om being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 8 8 User s Manual Optional Devices 7 Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out E fyou use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits located close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them W Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 8 Removing the memory module 8 Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw 1 Be sure that the cover is closed firmly 9 Install the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 10 Return your computer to the upright position Battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Universal AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load User s Manual 8 9
190. on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric 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 cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads dat
191. onfigFree TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Virtual Sound TOSHIBA Controls Online manual 1 2 User s Manual Introduction Documentation E ibretto U100 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual H Microsoft Windows XP manual package E Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort E End User License Agreement If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Features The computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor 2 Built in The computer is equipped with an Intel processor Intel Pentium M processor which incorporates a 2 MB level 2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SoeedStep technology Disclaimer CPU Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions Wi use of certain external peripheral products E use of battery power instead of AC power Wi use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications Wi use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections EM use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Wi use
192. ontrol throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function 4 26 User s Manual Operating Basics To adjust the volume or activate Mute click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume control In the Master volume panel you can use the slide bars to adjust the volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the panel SoundMAX control panel 1 The SoundMAX control panel lets you control additional functions for the Microphone Enhancement and Audio Power Management To launch the SoundMAX Control Panel follow the steps below 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View click on Switch to Classic View 3 Double click the SoundMAX icon The Microphone Setup allows you to optimize the microphone input settings for your particular configuration Choose Standard Microphone if you have an ordinary desktop microphone Choose Headset if you have a wearable microphone that is positioned directly in front of your mouth You can launch the Setup Wizard from the Control Panel to help you to automatically set proper microphone input volumes and ensure that your voice input s are working correctly As you speak into the microphone the Sound Meter indicates the audio signal that your PC is receiving The Noise Reduction enhancement helps to eliminate ambient noise from the voice input signal to provide a c
193. oppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may contact it or where it is excessively damp It could cause data loss Never use a wet or damp floppy disk It could damage the floppy disk drive or other devices 6 Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold 7 Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks 8 Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your floppy disks Foreign particles inside the floppy disk s jacket can damage the magnetic surface 9 Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks Keep your floppy disks away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Sound System Using the microphone Your computer has a built in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Since your computer has a built in microphone and speaker howling may be heard under certain conditions Howling occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphone This howling occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud high pitched noise It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can c
194. or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file B Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly W Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly W Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK At the time of a startup of a computer this text is displayed when you can ask for the input of a password Supervisor password To set a supervisor password follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Click Run 3 Enter the following C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWTool TOSPU EXE If you set a supervisor password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password This utility lets you do the following W Register delete or change the supervisor password E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD B Password At this point the hotkeys FN F1 to F9 do not work They will func
195. or icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Con v Screen resolution Color quality en More Medium 16 bit Y 1024 by 768 pixels i BEE EEH EE as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Identify Troubleshoot Advanced Figure B 1 Display Properties 1 EM The way to move to multi monitor 1 Press CTRL ALT F12 keys to make Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope displayed See Figure B 2 2 Click in the left of Devices tab See Figure B 2 then select Extended Desktop User s Manual B 7 Display Controller and Modes 3 Select the Monitor CRT display then select Apply button because the Primary Device is fixed into Notebook the display of the computer Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Properties ax Devices Color Schemes Hot Keys OpenGL Information Extended Desktop Settings 4 Notebook 3 Primary Device Notebook E ER Secondary Device Monte BEE 1 Intel R Dual Display Clone Extended Desktop Device Settings XM Figure B 2 Intel R 82852 82855 GM GME Graphics Controller Prope 1 2 Some reproduced DVD picture may not be displayed when the display of the computer and a CRT display are used at the same Reduce the resolution use the d
196. ority Options item The order with respect to the other HDD can be set in the HDD Priority Options item FDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent to the FDD Based on the FDD order in the Boot Priority Options item 74 User s Manual HW Setup Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard Default CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do n
197. ority 7 2 CPU 7 5 Device Config 7 6 display 7 2 general 7 2 keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 5 USB 7 6 window 7 1 i LINK 1 8 2 2 8 11 connecting 8 12 disconnecting 8 12 precautions 8 11 problems 9 16 Indicators 2 9 6 2 K Keyboard 1 7 5 1 emulating enhanced key board 5 2 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 hot keys 5 4 problems 9 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 1 11 5 7 Arrow mode 5 7 Numeric mode 5 7 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 8 Index 2 User s Manual Index turning on the overlays 5 7 L LAN 1 9 4 36 cable types 4 36 connecting 4 37 disconnecting 4 37 jack 2 5 problems 9 17 libretto DVD Dock 1 16 8 13 M Media care 4 25 CD DVDs 4 25 floppy disks 4 26 SD card 8 5 Memory 1 4 expansion 1 16 8 6 installing 8 6 problems 9 15 removing 8 8 Mini RGB port 1 7 2 3 Modem 1 9 4 28 connecting 4 31 disconnecting 4 32 ferrite core 4 30 jack 2 4 problems 9 16 properties menu 4 29 region selection 4 28 Monitor external 8 10 problems 9 16 Moving the computer 4 38 P Password power on 1 11 problems 9 7 starting the computer by 6 14 Supervisor 6 14 user 6 13 PC card 1 8 8 2 inserting 8 2 problems 9 12 removing 8 3 Pointing Device 1 7 AccuPoint 2 8 AccuPoint control buttons 2 8 problems 9 12 Ports Docking port 1 8 i LINK 1 8 Mini RGB 1 7 USB 1 8 Power conditions 6 1 h
198. ot install or remove a memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature User s Manual 7 5 HW Setup Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB FDD Legacy Emulation Enabled Enables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB FDD Legacy Emulation 7 6 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory
199. ou have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs 4 10 User s Manual Operating Basics Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 4 to 4 7 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly Eject button Figure 4 4 Pressing the eject button 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Disc tray Figure 4 5 Pulling the disc tray open User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD F When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend 1 slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 6 AR E Do not touch a laser lens and its circumference portion Doing so could cause misalignment E Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive Wi Never use a cracked deformed or repaired CD or DVD Fragments from a damaged CD or DVD could cause injury 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into plac
200. ource and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green Wi f you have extra battery packs rotate their use m If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack B Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life Wi f you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack
201. ow the steps below to connect the computer to the libretto DVD Dock Before you connect the libretto DVD Dock make sure you turn off the computer and disconnect the AC Adaptor and any other external devices 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Place the computer on the libretto DVD Dock so that the Docking holes of the front side of the computer are aligned with the libretto DVD Dock s Front Latches User s Manual 8 15 Optional Devices 4 Gently press the computer downward to connect the computer s docking interface to the libretto DVD Dock s docking interface Docking holes libretto DVD Dock s front latch Figure 8 13 Connecting the computer to the libretto DVD Dock 5 Close the lock lever to secure the libretto DVD Dock to the computer Lock lever gt Figure 8 14 Closing the lock lever Disconnecting the libretto DVD Dock Follow the steps below to disconnect the computer to the libretto DVD Dock 5 When removing the libretto DVD Dock switch off the power to the main 1 computer unit before sliding the Eject Switch 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer 8 16 User s Manual Optional Devices 4 Open the lock lever Lock lever N Nl mT Figur
202. ows the condition of the battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows 9 communication when the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions are turned on Some models are equipped with a Wireless communication USB floppy disk drive USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disks It connects to the USB port Option or provided with some models USB connector Disk In Use Indicator Floppy disk slot Eject button Figure 2 8 USB floppy disk drive USB connector Insert this connector to the USB port of your computer Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being accessed Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal AR Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the USB floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive J3 W The USB flop
203. 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 E Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot Wi The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions User s Manual General Precautions 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 Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use Xxx User s Manual
204. py disk drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface I when in use Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating W Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive 2 10 User s Manual The Grand Tour Optical media drives J E The optical media drive is optional E The optical media drive can be used by connecting libretto DVD Dock to this computer One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer DVD ROM amp CD R RW and DVD Super Multi drives An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical media drives section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Region codes for DVD drives and media DVD ROM amp CD R RW and DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code 1 2 Region Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia China User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour Writa CDs DVDs Form ble discs This section describes the t
205. r The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800 Hz guard tone AT amp P1 Decadic dialing make break ratio 33 67 ATSO 0 not auto answer ATS6 4 Blind dial delay ATS7 less than 90 Time to wait to carrier after dialing ATS10 less than 150 loss of carrier to hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended 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 SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures W a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network E caller identification information which occurs between the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones ATDT as this is faster and more reliable than pulse decadic dialing If for some reason you must use decadic dialing your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Number to be dialed 0 123456789 Number to program into computer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally User s Manual User s Manual E The transmit leve
206. r computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors Video RAM Part of system memory is used for Video RAM Maximum 64 MB of RAM is provided for video display Power Battery pack 3 The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack 1 4 User s Manual Introduction Disclaimer 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 time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that shipped with your computer RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system
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208. re Reet yee 9 17 Wireless LAN 2 428246 bw bee bua rue et ee 9 18 Bl etootli odor mere anna Feds 9 18 Disposing of PC and PC batteries elesesesse 9 19 TOSHIBA support 5 2 omne tsm Ene met cae ae a 9 19 Before you Callin bh in EAR LIE ah Een ihr 9 19 Where to Writes uisum bes kk ed a eae ee 9 20 Disclaimers LED eee e RETI eee are ek ne 10 1 CPU Z ie cet REG eed Seed E x RR ena RR ER eee 10 1 Copy Protection 3 0 0 cece eee eee ees 10 2 HDD Drive Capacity 4 00 c eee eee eee eee 10 2 xxii User s Manual Table of Contents Non applicable Icons 5 000 cece eee 10 2 Wireless LAN Atheros 6 00 eee eee eee 10 3 TV Tunet 7 iR RR Exe x cee ea eee eee ees 10 3 Images s naar anna ann ne Ra ed REOR TRE eee aa EES 10 3 LCD Brightness and Eye Stain 9 Llllesesesse 10 3 Safety Use for TV Tuner 10 2 eee eee eee eee 10 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 11 0 c cece eee eee 10 3 General Main Memory Disclaimer 2 sse 10 4 Battery Life Disclaimer 3 leeren 10 4 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Appendix C AT Commands Appendix D S registers Appendix E V 90 Appendix F Wireless LAN Appendix G AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix H Parts Numbers Glossary Index User s Manual xxiii Table of Contents xxiv User s Manual libretto U100 Preface
209. re supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space User s Manual 1 9 Introduction I Wireless LAN Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision B or G and Turbo Mode Refer to Wireless LAN section in Appendix F E Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE 802 119 E Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b E Theoretical maximum speed 108Mbps Turbo Mode Frequency Channel Selection 2 4 GHz Revision B G Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Atheros Super G technology Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algor
210. reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one Battery pack is the expendables Life runs out by doing repetition charge If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes AN Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD indicator to go out Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery pack by unintentional release of the battery release latch To remove a battery pack follow the steps below 1 aPron Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock to unlock position a Move it completely to the back Slide and hold the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then slide
211. reases during normal use W Always place the PC on a suitable heat insulating material to prevent possible heat damage 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug E The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product may 1 differ depending on the product model Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set ofthe above may be bundled User s Manual 3 7 Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the left of the computer DC IN 15V jack Figure 3 4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The computer s LCD display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body is not raised lift the panel slowly Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity y As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees please be 1 careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel AR Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer LCD display panel Figure 3 5 Opening the LCD display panel 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started Turning on
212. red directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Graphics processor performance may vary considerably from specifications due to design configuration Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Sonic RecordNow is registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license i LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc WinDVD Creator is trademark of the InterVideo Inc Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual User s Manual User s Manual FCC information Product Name libretto U100 Model number PLU10 FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eq
213. rive while the computer is accessing the drive If you turn off the power you may lose data When writing to media using an optical drive always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket If data is written powered by the batteries writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data B We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Multi Speed and High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd The following special media recommend the next manufacturers Ultra Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed The actual number of rewrites to CD RW is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not
214. rmatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case please copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup Video As for InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum Only the model that can be written in to DVD is attached When using WinDVD Creator Platinum You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator Platinum However there is a case where its playback sound is choppy 1 Click start and select the Control Panel 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel 3 Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics ougooms 9 Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 2 f 8 Click Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator Click Capture button then capture the video dat
215. rticular task interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps Glossary 8 User s Manual Glossary J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically 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 transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache
216. s depending on the error control method used V42bis va2 NoEC AT Command V90 V90 0 V90 1 V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V 42 error control only No error control protocol V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V 90 disabled V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default User s Manual E 3 V 90 E 4 User s Manual libretto U100 Wireless LAN Card Specifications Form Factor Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate User s Manual Appendix F Mini PCI Type III IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows Networking CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 119 Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Theoretical maximum speed 108Mbps Turbo Mode Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics i Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to B Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz band local rad
217. s recalls the configuration profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either ZO or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Cn Data Carrier Detect DCD control Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicating that a carrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal amp CO The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD circuit is always on amp C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier signal is not detected default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp Dn DTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal amp DO Ignore The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats itas always on This should only be used if your communication software does not provide DTR to the modem amp D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected C 6 User s Manual AT Commands amp F amp Gn amp Kn amp Pn amp D2 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default amp D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR O
218. s a speaker or TV Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using your PC Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure malfunction or loss of data Never place a heavy object on the PC and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the PC It could damage the PC or cause system failure Never use benzene thinner or other chemicals when cleaning the PC AC adaptor or storage device The use of benzene thinner or other chemicals may result in deterioration deformation or discoloration of those items and the loss of data Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Some parts of the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents If the PC interferes with radio equipment turn
219. s on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions Wi The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F Wi The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging 6 8 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E Acool 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 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and the AC adaptor into power outlet 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat the
220. s or their numeric equivalents vo Displays result codes as digits V1 Displays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Dial tone Busy Supported Result Code detect signal detect Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT lt RATE gt Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE CONNECT lt RATE gt Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt BLACKLISTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt RRING NO BONGTONE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED User s Manual C 5 AT Commands 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 10 seconds Busy tone detect Disabled The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise Zn Recall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restore
221. se steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity LT Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a 1 month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver W Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to al 5 vos Pes 1 monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time W With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 10096 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power savin
222. sted No battery installed Power indicators Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Operates LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Computer goes into resume mode shuts down Cannot operate LED Battery off DC IN off As shown in the above table the Battery 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 battery pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange Orange Green No light The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s power is on or off 6 2 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Green Flashing orange No light Power indicator In
223. t FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 User s Manual iii User s Manual Telephone 949 583 3000 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that the product PLU10 conforms to the following Standards Supplementary The product complies with the Information requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information CORES FRUEREFERBEBEH DER VCCI DEE I amp 22ABIBx EIE C CORB ERRATEA OTE HMLcLCUETA LOKENT FTPTLEISTRERITHELT feH n c sasEessl RCcCCcBA5Usz FRA IC GE gt TELLER UBRLELTFTA LN 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 provide
224. t Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data W Never transport your computer with PC cards installed This could cause damage to your computer and or PC card resulting in product failure W Use the carrying case when transporting the computer W When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything W Do notcarry your computer by holding protruded portions 4 38 User s Manual Operating Basics Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection le There is a function for reducing the risk of damage on HDD in this computer Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and similar signs in 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 W This function does not guarantee that the HDD will not be damaged E The external hard disk drive is not supported by the HDD protection function 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 subsides the icon returns to the normal state Z TOSHIBA HDD Protection x m Vibration has been detected in the PC The hard disk drive hea
225. t also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver User s Manual Introduction Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal HDD Protection This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the computer s LCD display panel is closed and turns it back on when the computer s LCD display panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation 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 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 of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver B Maximum Turns on fan first then if Performance necessary lowers CPU processing speed B Performance Uses a combination of fan and lowering the CPU processing speed E Battery optimized Low
226. t or step on it Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 5 Never charge the battery pack by a method other than as instructed in the User s Manual Doing so could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury 6 Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or a car cigarette plug Socket The battery pack could rupture or ignite causing a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes 7 10 11 12 13 14 Never allow a battery pack to become wet A wet battery pack will overheat or ignite causing rupture or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never store a battery pack in an area of high humidity This could cause a fire or explosion possibly resulting in serious injury Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never subject a battery pack to heat and never store it or use it near a heat source The battery pack could ignite or explode when heated or burned possibly resulting in death or serious injury Subjecting a battery pack to heat could also cause caustic liquid to leak It can also cause failure malfunction or loss of stored data Always use the bat
227. t support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted User s Manual 4 33 Operating Basics Security E Be sure to enable WEP encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through Wireless LAN to cause illegal intrusion eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommend the customer to enable the WEP function WB TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth SD card 3 simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security W Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message Wi Encryption prevents
228. ted It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CD DVDs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 9 9 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write correctly DVD Super Multi drive Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Wi Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA W Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing W Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording E Do notrun or start other so
229. teps below 1 Slide the extended eject latch to pop the Dummy card out slightly 2 Grasp the Dummy card and draw it out 3 Insert a PC card in the PC card slot PC card slot PC card Figure 8 1 Inserting the PC card 5 After inserting the PC card refer to the PC card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your PC card 8 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to PC card and click 3 Slide the PC card eject lever to extend it 4 Grasp the PC card and draw it out PC card PC card eject lever Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card 1 When you do not use a PC card please be sure to insert a Dummy card SD card The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash memory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features The slot cannot accommodate Multi Media cards AR Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possib
230. tery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from the battery pack to contact your eyes body or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid from the battery pack should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and obtain prompt medical attention to help prevent permanent eye damage If electrolyte fluid should contact any part of your body immediately wash it off under running water to help prevent skin rashes If electrolyte fluid should contact your clothes promptly remove them to help prevent the electrolyte fluid from contacting your body possibly resulting in serious injury Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable plug from the plug socket if you observe any of the following conditions Wi Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation Smoke W Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound In such an event immediately remove the battery pack from the PC In some instances you might have to wait for the PC to cool down before removing the battery pack in order to avoid any possible minor injury due to heat exposure Do not turn on the PC s power again until an
231. the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s LCD display panel when there is no keyboard input for a time specified Power is restored when any key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver 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 This feature automatically shuts down the system in standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System hibernation in the System standby and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and disables the computer providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity I
232. the Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Control buttons below the keyboard let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the AccuPoint section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics 2 8 User s Manual The Grand Tour O System 34 b C Fingerprint Sensor Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled W Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer E Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented m Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving standby mode Power button Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off indicators LEDs beneath icons light when various computer operations are in progress OMOOODOSBOF DC IN Power Battery HDD Wireless communication Figure 2 7 System indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows in green when DC power is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes orange Power The Power indicator glows in green when the computer is on If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows this indicator blinking orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator sh
233. the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary delete To remove data from
234. the power i This section describes how to turn on the power The Power LED indicates the status Refer to the Power indicator section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time m fthe USB floppy disk drive is connected make sure it is empty If a floppy disk is in the drive press the eject button and remove the floppy disk 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Power button Figure 3 6 Turning on the power Do not push the power button strongly Starting up for the first time i When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During setup you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a floppy
235. therwise Load factory settings This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory This operation replaces all of the command options and the S register settings in the active configuration with factory values amp F Recall factory setting as active configuration 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 amp GO Guard tone disabled default amp G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz amp G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Local flow control selection amp KO Disable flow control amp K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default amp K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise Select Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW amp PO Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses per second Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise User s Manual C 7 AT Commands amp Tn Self test commands These tests can help to isolate problems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors amp TO Abort Stops any test in progress amp T1 Local analog loop This test v
236. tion after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 6 14 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 3 Press ENTER AR If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes B Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode E Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk E Standby Data is maintained in the computer s memory Fi Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power 1 in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys FN F3 to enter Standby mode and FN F4 to enter Hibernation Refer to 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 computer s LCD display panel When you open the computer s LCD display panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the computer s LCD display panel until the shut down function is completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The syst
237. tions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 95 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb 26 C maximum temperature Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 15 VDC 3 0 amperes User s Manual Specifications Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 N 29N 27ter Former CCITT V 21 ch2 Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps A 2 User s Manual Specifications Transmitting level Receiving level Input ou
238. tput impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 10 dBm 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer User s Manual A 3 Specifications A 4 User s Manual libretto U100 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 display controller supports VGA SVGA and XGA modes at internal LCD display panel A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 64K mode 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 computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and Super VGA modes the most widely used industry standards 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 Also if your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate f
239. ttery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements W Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury E 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 When the computer is powered off in Standby mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supply power to maintain data and program in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in memory To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time c
240. ty TOSHIBA Accessibility DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic information on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utility and click PC Diagnostic Tool A broad range of audio controls are available through the ADI sound driver including Software Synthesize Mic Volume Noise Reduction and Audio Power Management Click start click Control Panel and click SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise Reduction settings and the Power Management settings If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View click on Switch to Classic View For other sound settings use the Windows Device Manager Multimedia Panel or Volume Dial TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections TOSHIBA ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks To start ConfigFree click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click ConfigFree This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to the computer This utility lets you make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press an F number key The FN key remains active until anot
241. u to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the ENTER key xxvi User s Manual Preface 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 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 D Names of windows or icons or text generated by gt nee the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in
242. uipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Wi Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver B Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected W Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals 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 Mini RGB port USB port i LINK IEEE1394 port and microphone jack And a cable with ferrite core must be used between the external devices and the computer s Modular jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user s authority to operate the equipmen
243. use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data 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 Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions W Change users in the Windows XP operating system EM Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or AccuPoint closing opening the LCD panel W Start a communication application such as a modem W Apply impact or vibration to the computer Wi Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices W Open the optical media drive If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a leve
244. ust the tabs of the connector with a pen tip or other tools Make sure to hold the memory module with your fingers on the side edges sides with grooves AR E Be careful not to drop the screw inside the computer Mm Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems User s Manual 8 7 Optional Devices 7 Seatthe memory module cover and secure it with one screw Memory module cover Figure 8 7 Seating the memory module cover 8 Install the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 9 Return your computer to the upright position 10 Turn the computer power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Click start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and select the System icon Open System Properties window and click General tab Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 4 Loose a screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it fr
245. ut c ao 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 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 keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the FN key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced keyboard s functions User s Manual The Keyboard N E42 Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the upper surface become numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off r F12 a Ei Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off ENTER 44S Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad e CTRL Press FN CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right CTRL key a i el PGUP Press FN PGUP to move to last page PGDN Press FN PGDN i gt o move to next page
246. ut using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer paio edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 2 speed maximum DVD RW write 2 speed maximum DVD R write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 2 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum Ultra speed media AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region And the adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 9 The AC adaptor 2 pin plug User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour Figure 2 10 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug F W The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product 1 may differ depending on the product model Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set of the above may be bundled E Do notuse a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug W The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region 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 a
247. wer Saver 1 13 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Util ity 1 14 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 14 U USB 1 8 2 4 problems 9 14 USB floppy disk drive 1 5 additional 8 10 problems 9 11 using 4 8 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 4 Volume control 2 4 W Wireless communication 4 33 indicator 2 10 4 36 switch 1 10 2 2 4 35 Wireless LAN 1 10 4 33 F 1 problems 9 18 Index 4 User s Manual
248. witch You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the right to turn it off and to the left to turn it on JN W Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt WiFi or Bluetooth operation W Turn WiFi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality W Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury User s Manual 4 35 Operating Basics LAN Wireless communication Indicator A i The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Blu
249. xpress Media that are running before 1 installing removing the libretto DVD Dock Front and Left side The following figure shows the libretto DVD Dock s front and left side Docking connector Lock lever Front operation panel Hold switch Optical media Front latches drive Figure 8 11 Front and life side the libretto DVD Dock Lock lever Rotating this will lock the libretto DVD Dock connected to the computer so that it cannot be removed Docking connector This is the computer interface It connects directly to the computer s docking port Front operation Five buttons are available for use CD DVD panel Play Pause Stop Previous Next These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities User s Manual 8 13 Optional Devices ES CD DVD button l Play Pause button EH STOP button Previous button lt lt l Next button HOLD Hold switch Front Latches Optical media drive Pressing this button will launch an application program that allows for watching CD DVD Pressing this button in the power off condition will run Express Media Player Once Express Media Player is launched and the front operation panel button is enables Meanwhile when Express Media Player is running pressing this button will do nothing Pressing this button in the power on or standby conditions will launch Windows Media Player WinDVD Press this button to begi
250. y failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility We will put some drawings like these illustrations to explain the right way of finger sliding Align the finger and sensor like the drawings 5 In Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility The user should back up the user profile information when using the functions provided in this software to encrypt files or folders If this software or the user information is deleted without backing up the user profile information the encrypted files will no longer be accessible In addition if the backup data is not used the user will not be identified as the same user even ifthe same name is used again in user enrolment Please refer to the following procedures to back up Double click on the OmniPass icon in the task tray select the UserManagement tab select Import Export User click on Export an OmniPass user profile carry out fingerprint authentication specify the destination folder and filename to save the profile and save the file If Windows XP Professional s file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics In the help file it is stated that this software s Password Replacement function can be used for the Internet and general applications However the Intern
251. y the adaptor with you USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disk It connects to a USB port You cannot format 720 kilobyte floppy disks on Windows XP but you can use previously formatted disks A libretto DVD Dock accommodates one of the DVD ROM amp CD R RW or DVD Super Multi drives It connects to a docking interface of the computer s underside Bluetooth SD card is an optional accessory compatible with the SD card slot of this computer You can buy the card from TOSHIBA dealer A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector Wireless communications can be carried out with Bluetooth compatible equipment by connecting to the USB port of the computer You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual Introduction Mobile HDD DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive A mobile external hard disk drive that is compatible with USB2 0 Data can be read and written by connecting to the USB port of the computer You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive is available as an optional external optical disk drive You can buy the drive from TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual Introduction 1 18 User s Manual libretto U100 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer 5 Disclaimer Non applicatable Icons Certain notebook chassis
252. ypes of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Wi CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed B CD RW discs including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once B DVD R and DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed B DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once ats The drives support the following formats E CD ROM W DVD Video B DVD ROM W CD Text E CD DA W CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 B Photo CD single multi session M Enhanced CD CD EXTRA B CD ROM XA Mode 2 Formi W Addressing Method 2 Form2 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive i The full size DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24 speed maximum ultra speed media 2 12 User s Manual The Grand Tour DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD Super Multi 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 witho

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