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1. TAA EI PEE ee Ed a a 8 2 0 6 5 0 6 A ES 4m edm de EN US English gt B Ms EI TATE EAT PVT VTE ani SALUE AE GRIS ALU AU SRI Ez E ER Ae Oma Port g M200 i nun o a Port g M200 Appendix D Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors The displays up to 1400 x 1050 SXGA The controller also supports simultaneous display on the internal LCD and on an external monitor A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 1600 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels and up to 64K colours The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to gov
2. Frequency Range 2400 2472 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 2 13 2472 2 1 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used H 3 Port g M200 Wireless LAN 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 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 H 4 Port g M200 V 90 1 Appendix I 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 ca
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5. F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hotkeys 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 Gp If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear Ae Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press those hotkeys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon ii Space i Fn Display resolution selection Press Fn space keys to change the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the display resolution changes as follows From the current resolution the original resolution to 1024x768 from 1024x768 to 800x600 from 800x600 to the original resolution KG Smooth View reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the size of an application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key 4 Smooth View enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the size of an 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 they press an F number key Port g M200 5 6 The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Window
6. Start gt All Programs TOSHIBA gt Networking gt ConfigFree The TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility is a utility which can create SD memory card as a boot disk You can boot TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utility gt SD Memory Boot Utility The setup image for Drag n Drop CD DVD is located in CATOSHIBA Before using it please execute the installation program on the desktop for installation However you can only use Drag n Drop CD DVD with the following drives The CD DVD recordable drives which can connect to the slim select bay of Tablet Multi Dock External CD RW DVD ROM Drive PA3352x 1 12 Options Port g M200 Introduction 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 Universal AC Adaptor USB FDD Kit Battery Charger Security locks Tablet Multi Dock Wireless LAN Kit Bluetooth Kit Tablet PC Pen A 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory module PC2700 DDR can easily be installed in the computer An addition Battery Pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer The Battery Pack is identical to the one that came with your computer Use it as a spare or replacement If you use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional Universal AC Adaptor PA3282 PA3283 for
7. 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 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 Port g M200 2 Glossary cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache 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 diskette 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 Disk Read Only Memory is a high capacity disk 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 disk Centronics The printer manufacturer whose method of data transm
8. A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Port g M200 Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you suspect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury 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 3 4 Getting Started Operating the computer in tablet mode i Port g M200 TOSHIBA Port g M20
9. Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work 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 Port g M200 For more information on Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Bluetooth device Troubleshooting Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB If problems persist consult your LAN administrator 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 Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on If problems persist consult your LAN administrator wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 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 is installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer 9 16 Real Time Clock Troubleshooting The following message The battery for RTC is wearing Set the date and is displayed on the time in BIO
10. Sweden SEMKO Switzerland SEV United Kingdom BSI Japan DENANHO In Europe power cords must be VDE type HO5VVH2 F and two conductor For the United States and Canada plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250 V or 1 15P 125 V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved BS approved CSA approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Port g M200 B 2 Satellite Pro A10 Series Appendix C Keyboard Layouts Arabic t Tua faz Ve Ve Ve em n m i i i i ee JB RS EET EPI 1 ER A E L CET CTS ET EHE FATTET A EELE ER CN CR E Ed 5 5 25 Belgian Ed CIM AE JO ACTAE EEE EEE AAA SOIT I a e TEE FE T ET LE e Je Fe TEN Ed EA E E E OT UAE gt Keyboard Layouts Danish SIE um II e TE TETT TII YTT srrrrEEECErr
11. diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Slide the power button lock toward the up of the computer to unlock the button then slide the button toward the right POWER BUTTON LOCK POWER BUTTON Turning on the power Starting up for the first time 1 Port g M200 When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 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 You cannot use the Tablet PC Pen when Windows is in Setup Use keyboard or touch pad while Windows is setting up Be sure to read the License Agreement carefully 3 9 Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode A A When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk activity has stopped then remove any CD DVD ROMs or diskette Make sure the Disk indicators is off If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk
12. press Ctrl Alt Del while the computer is on See also boot resume A feature that lets you turn off the power without first exiting a program and retain your data in RAM When you turn on the computer the screen appears the same as when you turned it off RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive colour red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack ROM Read Only Memory A non volatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM Port g M200 Glossary SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices 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 serial The handling of data bits one after the other 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 programs procedu
13. undo 2 9 The Grand Tour Indicators The figure below shows the indicators which light when various computer operations are in progress DC IN 15V POWER BATTERY DISK WIRELESS COMMUNI CATION The power source system indicators laptop mode WIRELESS DISK BATTERY POWER DC IN 15V COMMUNI CATION The power source system indicators tablet mode Port g M200 2 10 The Grand Tour Power source system indicators D DC IN 15V The DC IN 15V indicator glows 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 in orange b Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Resume mode this indicator blinks orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the charge Green means fully charged and orange means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows in green when the computer is accessing a disk drive Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows communication when the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions are turned on The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CapsLock indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the F
14. 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is colouror monochrome To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting Tablet PC Pen set Use it as a spare to your computer Spare pen tip and draw out tool are included Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for the detailed usage Reserve Pen Supplied pen uses a pen instead of Supplied pen at the time of loss or breakage The pen is set inside the computer which connects a battery pack Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for the detailed usage Port g M200 8 12 Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side or right side of the computer KEY SECURITY LOCK Security lock Port g M200 8 13 Port g M200 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedu
15. 3 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select click 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 A Port g M200 The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off When the next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices 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 Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost 3 10 Port g M200 Getting Started Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits M Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If batter
16. 3 2 Getting Started Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to the figure below Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Port g M200 Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain M Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to position the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes 3 8 Getting Started Work habits
17. 5F 95 Port g M200 F 3 Dec Hex IBM Sort code code char seq 096 60 96 097 61 a 97 098 62 b 98 099 63 c 99 100 64 d 100 101 65 e 101 102 66 f 102 103 67 g 103 104 68 h 104 105 69 i 105 106 6A j 106 107 6B k 107 108 6C l 108 109 6D m 109 110 6E n 110 111 6F o 111 112 70 p 112 113 71 q 113 114 72 r 114 115 73 S 115 116 74 t 116 117 75 u 117 118 76 v 118 119 77 w 119 120 78 x 120 121 79 y 121 122 7A Z 122 123 7B 123 124 7C 124 125 7D 125 126 7E m 126 127 7F A 127 Port g M200 ASCII Character Codes Dec Hex IBM Sort code code char seq 128 80 67 129 81 85 130 82 69 131 83 65 132 84 65 133 85 65 134 86 65 135 87 67 136 88 69 137 89 69 138 8A 69 139 8B 73 140 8C i 73 141 8D i 73 142 8E A 65 143 8F A 65 144 90 E 69 145 91 65 146 92 65 147 93 79 148 94 6 79 149 95 79 150 96 85 151 97 85 152 98 y 89 153 99 79 154 9A 85 155 9B 36 156 9C 36 157 9D 36 158 9E Pt 36 159 9F f 36 F 4 ASCII Character Codes Dec Hex IBM Sort Dec Hex IBM Sort code code char seq code code char seq 160 AO a 65 192 CO L 161 Al i 73 193 Cl 1 162 A2 79 194 C2 T 163 A3 85 195 C3 L 164 A4 78 196 C4 165 A5 78 197 C5 166 A6 a 166 198 C6 E 167 A7 167 199 C7 gt 168 A8 63 200 C8 L 169 A9 169 201 C9 r 170 AA 170 202 CA aL 171 AB n 171 203 CB ar 17
18. Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and select Advanced Controls 3 Click Advanced 4 Check the MIC Boost checkbox SoundMAX Control Panel 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 If you are viewing the Control Panel in Category View click on Switch to Classic View 2 Double click the SoundMAX icon 4 22 Operating Basics Microphone Enhancements The Microphone Setup allows you to optimise 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 e SoundMAX Superbeam Microphone is designed for an optional 1 microphone which is sold by Andrea Electronics You can get information about the microphone at the web site of Andrea Electronics 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
19. 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 If 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 3 12 Port g M200 Getting Started Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits M Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation M 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 M You can use the panel power off feature 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 display panel 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 3 Slide the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel When you turn the power back on you can continue from where you left when you shut down the computer When the computer is shut down in s
20. Introduction When battery power is exhausted to the point that automatic hibernation 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 This feature lets you set a time and date for the computer to turn on automatically The feature is useful for receiving remote communications while you are asleep or away You can specify the setting in Scheduled Tasks 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 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 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 Maximum Turns on fan first then if Performance necessary lowers CPU processing speed Performance Uses a combination of fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing optimised speed first then if necessa
21. Lithium ion battery packs USB diskette Kit The 3 1 2 external diskette drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the 3 1 2 external diskette drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Port g M200 8 10 Optional Devices Tablet Multi Dock Port g M200 In addition to the ports available on the computer the Tablet Multi Dock provides audio line out jack The Tablet Multi Dock connects directly to the docking interface on the bottom of the computer The AC adaptor connects the Tablet Multi Dock to a power source 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 You must connect the AC adaptor before you connect to a Tablet Multi Dock The following ports and accessories are available on the Port Replicator LAN jack RJ45 External monitor port DC IN 15V socket Security lock slot Audio line out jacks Universal Serial Bus three ports Slim Select Bay Slot Before connecting a Tablet Multi Dock to the computer remove all cables connected to the computer 8 11 Optional Devices External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below
22. Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Frequency Channel Selection Revision B G 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm Revision B G combo type MB Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Revision B G combo type Wake up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN 4 17 Operating Basics Security 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 Bluetooth wireless technology BluetoothTM 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 PC card simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are n
23. 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 3 6 Port g M200 Getting Started 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V port on the back of the computer DC IN 15V PORT Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN 15V indicator on the front of the computer should glow 3 7 Getting Started Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Push down the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel 2 Lift the display panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you User reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer DISPLAY LATCH Opening the display panel Port g M200 3 8 Getting Started Turning on the power i This section describes how to turn on the power 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 in this chapter 1 Ifthe external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a
24. 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 Troubleshooting Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media usually a diskette 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 Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist Port g M200 This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas M System start up E SD card HW Self test B Monitor B Power E Sound system BH Password m USB m Keyboard E Memory Expansion B LCD panel B Modem m Hard disk drive B Standby Hibernation M Diskette drive m LAN E Infrared port E Wireless LAN M Pointing device BW Blu
25. 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 direction of flow at regular intervals analogue signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analogue of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analogue signals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organisation 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 build up of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games etc ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous User s Manual Glossary 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 AUTOEXEC BAT A batch file that executes a
26. card that has been used for a long time vi User s Manual CE compliance This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA should not guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the persons who have connected implemented those options cables have to assure that the system PC plus options cables still fulfils the required standards To avoid in general EMC problems following advice should be observed M Only CE marked options should be connected implemented M Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment Port g M200 This product was designed to fulfil the EMC electromagnetic compatibility requirements to be observed for so called Residential commercial and light industry environments TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned Residential commercial and light industry environments For example the following environments are not approved E Industrial Environments environments with a mains voltage gt 230V B Medical Environments M Automotive Environments M Aircraft Environments If this product is supplied with a network port please refer to the paragraph Network connection Any consequences resulting from the use of t
27. 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 LED may not indicate a low battery condition 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes Real time clock battery 1 The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration The RTC battery is charged when the power of the computer is on 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 SD Bad RTC battery Check system Then press F1 key 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 You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key Refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for details Care and use of the Battery Pa
28. 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 product Resource Guide Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information sn PON Port g M200 V User s Manual Cooling fan 1 This product is equipped with a CPU cooling fan VGA cooling fan and vent holes Please make sure to follow the cautions below to avoid overheat M Clean any dust or dirt that has accumulated on the CPU cooling fan VGA cooling fan or vent holes B Do not block the CPU cooling fan VGA cooling fan or vent holes B Use place and carry the computer in the recommended manner Do not block the vents during use Cooling fans draw in outside air CPU COOLING FAN VGA COOLING FAN VENT VENT CPU cooling fan VGA cooling fan and vents 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 PC card overheating Port g M200 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
29. power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Battery pack 7 days Resume mode 4400 mAh 30 days Boot mode RTC battery 1 month Extending battery life To maximize the life of your Battery Pack Port g M200 At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the Battery Pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 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 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN 15V indicator should glow in green and the Battery should glow in orange to indicate that the Battery Pack is being charged If the DC IN 15V indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord Charge the Battery Pack until the Battery indicator glows in green If you have spare Battery Packs rotate their use If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month re
30. protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol PC card HDD boot is supported only by the PC card slot on the computer Support is guaranteed only for TOSHIBA PC card HDDs When you assign a PC card HDD top priority PC is not displayed However the PC card HDD takes the position of HDD in the Boot Priority Options list above 7 5 Port g M200 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 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 ep Port g M200 HW Setup LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled
31. purchased Revision B or G Revision G support a data transfer rate up to 54 Mbit s Revision B support a data transfer rate up to 11 Mbit s Turbo Mode support a data transfer rate up to 108 Mbit s This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth communication functions on and off 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 Security Security lock slot Software Operating System TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Special features Port g M200 Introduction Connects an optional security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object The following operating systems is preinstalled Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Refer to the Software section at the front of this chapter A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot ke
32. s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling centre to save resources and prevent environmental damage Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Otherwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Charge the battery pack only 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 Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Standby and Suspend will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries 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 6 6 Power and Power Up Modes Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is e
33. series of MS DOS commands and programs each time you start the computer This is no longer necessarily used when booting Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 and higher 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 See also AUTOEXEC BAT billion byte Bi B unit of data storage equal to 1 000 000 000 bytes See also million byte binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or 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
34. speaker is picked up in the microphones and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphones 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 microphones input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphones You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function To adjust the volume or activate Mute click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control In the Master Volume panel you can use the slide bars to adjust the volume level or click Mute at the bottom of the panel 4 21 Operating Basics Audio Port g M200 This section describes audio controls including sound levels and power management Volume control The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording BW To launch Volume Control for playback click Start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control B To launch Recording Control click Options point to Properties choose Recording and click OK B To view details of the Volume Control click Help on the Volume Control Microphone level The change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 Click Start point to All Programs point to
35. the Battery release latch to the outside of the computer enables to remove the battery from the computer Reserve pen Reserve Pen is contained in the battery pack of Underside Reserve pen enables data entry directly through display screen Refer to the Using the Tablet PC Pen section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics VGA cooling fan vent This cooling fan in takes air to cool VGA Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vent 2 6 The Grand Tour Front with the display open Port g M200 DISPLAY DISPLAY SCREEN LATCH POWER BUTTON POWER BUTTON LOCK Display latch WINDOWS CROSS ESC SECURITY MICRO FUNCTION ROTATION TABLET SENSOR PHONES PEN ICONS BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON SWITCH POWER SOURCE DISPLAY HINGE SPEAKER TOUCH PAD TOUCH PAD SYSTEM CONTROL INDICATORS BUTTONS The front with the display open The Display latch secures the Display screen in its closed position The latch can be rotated to lock the Display screen in the tablet mode 2 7 b ON OFF m amp OA Port g M200 Display screen Display hinge Microphones Power button Power button lock Power source system indicators Sensor switch Touch pad Touch pad control buttons Windows Security tablet button Cross Function button The Grand Tour The full colour LCD displays high contrast text and graphics and is compatible with the industry standard Vide
36. 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 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 O 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 dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer s power is turned on hotkey The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components Port g M200 7 Glossary I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it I O Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer 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 iLINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digita
37. 0 computer can be used in two ways ordinary laptop PC and tablet PC You can use the computer as tablet PC that is operated with attached Tablet PC Pen by turning LCD panel in 180 degrees and closing it This manual calls the use as an ordinary laptop PC as laptop mode and the use as tablet PC as tablet mode Refer to Changing to the tablet mode section in Chapter 4 Operating Basic for the changing of the mode When operating the computer in tablet mode follow the instructions below Operating the Computer in tablet mode E Hold the computer firmly on your forearm Do not block the vent m Remove the connector of AC adaptor from the computer when using the computer in tablet mode held in your forearm B Do not use the computer while walking or driving a car MB Change to laptop mode and turn off the computer before carrying Do not carry the computer with power on or in stand by state Do not carry the computer while DISK LED is glowing W Do not expose the computer with rapid temperature change such as the case to bring the PC from cold outside into warm room When rapid temperature change is unavoidable turn on the computer after a couple of hours Avoid dew condensation Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables from the computer before carrying 3 5 Getting Started MB Do not drop the computer nor apply excessive impact on the computer Do not leave the computer in an automobile where the comput
38. 1 The internal modem is preinstalled The following is for information only To install the modem board follow the steps below 1 Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC Adaptor and any other peripheral devices 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer over Remove the Battery Pack 4 Remove one screw under the battery pack slot 5 Remove the memory slot cover and remove the fan cable 6 Remove the cover of a hard disk drive slot 7 Remove nine screws of the base cover of the computer and remove the base cover 8 Connect the modem cable to the modem board 9 Secure the modem board with the two screws 10 Seat the base cover and secure it with nine screws 11 Seat the cover of a hard disk drive slot User s Manual G 1 Internal Modem Guide 12 Connect the fan cable in a memory slot cover and seat the memory slot cover 13 Screw under the battery pack slot with the one screw 14 Install the battery pack Removing the internal modem Port g M200 To remove the internal modem 1 Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC Adaptor and any other peripheral devices 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer over Remove the Battery Pack Remove one screw under the battery pack slot Remove the memory slot cover and remove the fan cable Remove the cover of a hard disk drive slot Remove nine screws of the base cover of th
39. 101 key enhanced keyboard layout 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 a pena ea Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with grey markings on the side face become numeric keypad keys Fn F11 or cursor control keys Fn F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay section in this Chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off t c Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off The Keyboard Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hotkeys Port g M200 Hotkeys Fn another key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When yo
40. 11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers ARROW MODE NUMERIC MODE Keypad overlay indicators Port g M200 2 11 The Grand Tour When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode CAPS LOCK CapsLock indicator Keyboard indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase T Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator glows green you can use the keypad overlay white labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay white labelled un keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator glows green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Port g M200 2 12 The Grand Tour AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details The AC adaptor Use only the AC adaptor that came with the computer or an equivalent optional adaptor Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case Port g M200 2 1
41. 2 AC 14 172 204 CC L 173 AD i 33 205 CD 174 AE 34 206 CE ae 175 AF 34 207 CF ES 176 BO 208 DO AL 177 Bl 209 DI 178 B2 210 D2 ar 179 B3 211 D3 180 B4 E 212 D4 L 181 B5 213 D5 F 182 B6 4 214 D 183 B7 T 215 D7 184 B8 m 216 D8 lt 185 B9 4 217 D9 J 186 BA 218 DA m 187 BB F 219 DB E 188 BC J 220 DC 189 BD 221 DD P 190 BE zu 222 DE 191 BF 223 DF Port g M200 F 5 ASCII Character Codes Dec Hex IBM Sort code code char seq 224 EO a 225 El f 83 226 E2 r 227 E3 II 228 E4 gt 229 E5 o 230 E6 u 231 E7 Y 232 E8 o 233 E9 o 234 EA Q 235 EB 236 EC p 237 ED o 238 EE E 239 EF A 240 FO E 241 FI t 242 F2 2 243 F3 lt 244 F4 f 245 F5 J 246 F6 B 247 F7 248 F8 o 249 F9 250 FA 251 FB V 252 FC n 253 FD 2 254 FE E 255 FF Port g M200 F 6 Port g M200 Appendix G Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem 4 N Do not remove the base cover except to remove or install the internal modem or to check the PTT label Do not disassemble the computer beyond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifically described Always remove the Battery Pack and disconnect the AC Adaptor before removing the base cover Be careful not to drop any screws or other foreign matter into the computer Metal or other foreign matter can damage the computer Installing the internal modem
42. 3 Port g M200 Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics M Setting up your work space for your health and safety e Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide 1 which is included with the computer explains product liability Opening the computer in tablet mode Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM l1 All users should be sure to carefully read the sections turning on the power 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 conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics M General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits User s Manual 3 1 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 Make sure there is adequate
43. 3 S screen orientation 4 11 SD card indicator 2 2 slot 2 2 SD cards 8 3 installing 8 4 removing 8 4 Security lock 1 13 8 13 Security lock slot 2 2 2 3 self Test 9 4 Soft keys 5 3 cursor control mode 5 3 emulating enhanced keyboard Enter 5 4 numeric mode 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 4 ScrLock 5 3 Soft Keys Alt Gr Key Combinations 5 2 Sound system Sound drivers 1 11 Speaker 2 9 specifications A 1 Standby 1 9 System Auto Off 6 17 Index T Tablet mode 3 5 4 8 screen orientation 4 11 Tablet Multi Dock 8 11 Tablet PC Pen 1 4 2 3 4 2 inserting 4 4 removing 4 4 Reserve pen 2 6 Reserve Pen 4 2 8 12 inserting 4 7 removing 4 7 set 8 12 slot 2 3 TOSHIBA Password Utility 6 14 TOSHIBA Tablet mode 6 16 Toshiba Utilities 1 7 Touch pad 1 4 2 8 control buttons 2 8 Troubleshooting 9 1 U USB port 2 4 Using the Touch Pad 4 1 V Video modes D 1 Video RAM 1 3 Volume control 2 2 Ww Windows Security tablet button 2 8 Windows special keys 5 7 Wireless communication 2 11 4 17 Bluetooth 4 18 indicator 4 19 switch 4 18 Wireless LAN 4 17 Wireless communication switch 2 3 wireless LAN H 1 l 1 Port g M200 4
44. 8 12 EIIsudlq 8 13 Port g M200 xiii Port g M200 Table of Contents Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving process nnnnmnnnnnnnneens 9 1 Preliminary checklist cnt etr inne nint tuna 9 2 Analysing the problem ssssssnisssssssaregnaensercmennnesass 9 2 Hardware and system checklist ceres 9 3 ESI u ro 9 4 SOF LOSE e E 9 4 Rol E aaaea 9 4 PASSWOMG ED 9 7 Keyboard E 9 7 Berl 9 7 Hard GISK OVE m 9 8 Diskette drive rss nt net an E tn ne a 9 8 Inici cioe M 9 9 POINTING COVICC 9 9 aero C A E E E E E A T 9 11 ipei t 9 12 MOM IOF assis RERO T TL ETE 9 12 SOUNG E Er 9 13 USE C M 9 13 Memory expansion rrisin renina e aste uno etat esse Ru Re nun 9 14 Standby Hibernation oer petente ette eins eo nee rona 9 14 Mifere re Cm 9 15 EAN she te 9 16 Wireless LANs eee et co e REDE DRE REUS dee ERR ES UR EDD dS 9 16 sje mM O 9 16 Real Time CIoCK iius tete re A Sene Pr aan ts 9 17 If you need further assistance ns 9 17 Before A ore 9 17 Where tO Write sinesine Sen aE S e Reo nee e eR ERE R E o AUR RAUS 9 17 xiv Port g M200 Table of Con
45. Display Driver for Windows 1 10 opening 3 8 display controller D 1 Display latch 2 2 Docking Port 2 5 Equipment checklist 1 1 ESC Rotation button 2 9 Expansion memory socket 2 6 External monitor 8 12 External monitor port 2 4 User s Manual 1 Index F K FDD 4 14 keyboard 5 1 Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard typewriter keys 5 1 simulation 5 4 Keyboard 1 4 Fn Enter 5 4 emulating keys on enhanced Fn F10 arrow mode 5 3 5 7 keyboard 5 3 Fn F11 numeric mode 5 3 5 8 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 soft keys H Fn key combinations 5 3 white keys 5 1 Hard disk drive 1 4 keypad overlay 5 7 Headphone 2 1 Keypad overlay 1 7 Heat dispersal 4 29 arrow mode 5 7 Hibernation 1 9 numeric mode 5 8 benefits 3 11 temporarily changing modes starting 3 11 5 9 Hot keys 5 4 temporarily using the normal Hotkey 1 7 keyboard 5 8 HW Setup 7 1 temporarily using the overlay accessing 7 1 5 9 Boot Priority 7 3 turning on 5 7 CPU 7 2 Device Config 7 2 L Display 7 2 LAN 1 6 4 19 Keyboard 7 6 Ethernet LAN 1 6 LAN 7 7 LAN jack 2 4 USB 7 6 Laptop mode 4 13 window 7 1 M l Memory 1 3 indicators expansion 1 13 battery 6 2 installing memory module 8 7 DC IN 15V 6 2 removing memory module 8 9 power 6 2 Memory expansion 8 6 Indicators 2 10 microphone Infrared port 2 3 using 4 21 Internal Modem Guide G 1 Microphone 2 1 2 8 modem installing G 1 using 4 25 Modem 1 6 Modem ja
46. Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it connected if you are using this feature Built in LAN Enabled Enables built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables built in LAN functions 7 7 Port g M200 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory B PC cards E SD cards Memory module Power devices E Battery Pack B Universal AC Adaptor M Battery Charger Peripheral devices m Hard disk drive pack USB diskette Kit Tablet Multi Dock External monitor Tablet PC Pen set Reserve Pen Other MB Security lock User s Manual 8 1 Optional Devices PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type Il card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 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 Inserting a PC card The PC card connector is located on the left side of the computer Wind
47. K 70Hz Grph Pels 6 VGA 640x200 8x8 2 of 256K 2 of 256K 70Hz Grph Pels 7 VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 14 Mono Mono 70Hz Text Characters 7 VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 16 Mono Mono 70Hz Text Characters D VGA 320x200 8x8 16 of 16 of 70Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K E VGA 640x200 8x8 16 of 16 of 70Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K F VGA 640 x 350 8x14 Mono Mono 70Hz Grph Pels 10 VGA 640x350 8x14 16 of 16 of 70Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K 11 VGA 640x480 8x16 16 of 16 of 60Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K 12 VGA 640x480 8x16 16 of 16 of 60Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K 13 VGA 320x200 8x8 256 of 256 of 70Hz Grph Pels 256K 256K Port g M200 D 2 Port g M200 Video mode Type SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Resolution Character matrix pels 640 x 480 Pels 800 x 600 Pels 1024 x 768 Pels 1280 x 1024 Pels 1600 x 1200 Pels 1920 x 1400 Pels 2048 x 1536 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 800 x 600 Pels 1024 x 768 Pels 1280 x 1024 Pels 1600 x 1200 Pels LCD colours 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K Display Controller and Modes CRT colours 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K Scanning frequency Vertical 60H
48. M Sort Ctrl code code char seq char 000 00 000 NUL 001 01 1 SOH 002 02 e 2 STX 003 03 v 3 ETX 004 04 4 EOT 005 05 5 ENQ 006 06 6 ACK 007 07 7 BEL 008 08 Dn 8 BS 009 09 O 9 HT 010 0A O 10 LF 011 OB g 11 VT 012 OC 9 12 FF 013 OD 13 CR 014 OE A 14 SO 015 OF te 15 SI 016 10 gt 16 DLE 017 11 4 17 DCI 018 12 t 18 DC2 019 13 n 19 DC3 020 14 1 20 DC4 021 15 21 NAK 022 16 22 SYN 023 17 1 23 ETB 024 18 T 24 CAN 025 19 J 25 EM 026 1A gt 26 SUB 027 1B c 27 ESC 028 1C L 28 FS 029 1D e 29 GS 030 1E A 30 RS 031 1F v 31 US F 2 ASCII Character Codes Dec Hex IBM Sort Dec Hex IBM Sort code code char seq code code char seq 032 20 space 32 064 40 64 033 21 33 065 41 A 65 034 22 34 066 42 B 66 035 23 35 067 43 C 67 036 24 36 068 44 D 68 037 25 96 37 069 45 E 69 038 26 amp 38 070 46 F 70 039 27 7 39 071 47 G 71 040 28 40 072 48 H 72 041 29 41 073 49 I 73 042 2A 42 074 4A J 74 043 2B 43 075 4B K 75 044 2C 44 076 4C L 76 045 2D 45 077 4D M 77 046 2E 46 078 4E N 78 047 2F 47 079 4F O 79 048 30 0 48 080 50 P 80 049 31 1 49 081 51 Q 81 050 32 2 50 082 52 R 82 051 33 3 51 083 53 S 83 052 34 4 52 084 54 T 84 053 35 5 53 085 55 U 85 054 36 6 54 086 56 V 86 055 37 7 55 087 57 W 87 056 38 8 56 088 58 X 88 057 39 9 57 089 59 Y 89 058 3A 58 090 5A Z 90 059 3B 59 091 5B 91 060 3C lt 60 092 5C 92 061 3D 61 093 5D 93 062 3E gt 62 094 5E A 94 063 3F 63 095
49. Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support fast infrared n 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 fixed disk See hard disk floppy disk drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks See also diskette floppy disk See diskette 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 labelled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions Port g M200 6 Glossary gigabyte GB unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte GND Ground An RS 232C signal used in the exchange of data between a computer and serial device graphics The use of drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information hard disk drive HDD n electromechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hard disk A non removable disk
50. S setup with the following steps Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up Problem Procedure LCD RTC battery is 1 low or CMOS checksum is 2 inconsistent Press F1 3 4 Press End key key to set Date Time Setthe date in System Date Set the time in System Time Confirmation message will appear Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted If you need further assistance 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 B Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices M Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance MB 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 location listed in the accompanying warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com on t
51. User s Manual M200 User s Manual Copyright 2003 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 Port g M200 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition November 2003 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Port g M200 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Pentium and Centrino are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under licence Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual EU Declaration of Conformity European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is C C This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with
52. You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Running on batteries item of the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Two levels of password security are available supervisor and user This feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing quick and easy data security Advanced Instant This function is a utility one of the acceleration sensor utilities with the following functions It performs from CrossMenu and PC is changed into a WorkStation lock state If PC is moved in the state of a WorkStation lock beep sound will sound Cancel a WorkStation lock in order to stop beep sound If a WorkStation lock is canceled a program will be ended automatically A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from a AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action Tab window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Port g M200 Low battery automatic hibernation Auto power on Standby Hibernation Heat dispersal
53. a clean and clear signal to applications This feature can be used with any microphone e If the Noise Reduction check box is selected a monaural sound is l1 recorded when recording by a stereo microphone You need to disable this check box if you would like to record a stereo sound by a stereo microphone r B SoundMAX Control Panel t3 Microphone Power Management Microphone Setup Microphone Enhancements Standard Microphone v Noise Reduction O Headset SoundMAX Superbeam tm Microphone Setup Wizard GA ANDREA www AndreaE lectronics com Show SoundMAX on taskbar e sou MAX www soundmax com Microphone window Port g M200 4 23 Port g M200 Operating Basics Power management The audio controller can be powered down when the audio function is idle To enable the Audio Power Management follow the steps below 1 Clicked 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 Clicked 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 Powe
54. a dnd 8 1 Power devices iei pene au deat eene ello de ru pu cR 8 1 Peripheral devices ient ensaantenndeanecenadeceecaanctvasederseceecenas 8 1 Gul Pr 8 1 LU cbe 8 2 Inserting a PG card orn eire i tanen aiaa 8 2 Removing a PG Card ccccsicsccenseseecnnacccctersccnerscactesssactaeeasancteasbaceneessecenas 8 3 toc 8 3 Installing an SD Card eeienrne tenete nannten enn 8 4 Removing ar SDiCard vices cise cic ree ose Eug 8 4 Formatted SD Cards Leere Lote ecran n s Een kae eaaa 8 5 Creation of a boot disk rere rrr rin tranne enar eria nennneis 8 6 Memory expansioh ecce censure risen nora n annon nu e cuan us anionn crecen Rana aiaeReE 8 6 Installing memory module 8 7 Removing memory module ss 8 9 Battery Pack ql 8 10 Universal AC Adaptor eene nerunt tnnt rine ce inia 8 10 Battery Charger ecce eorr eere reete ree certe nemi ena etra ta inns 8 10 USB diskette Kil 1 eire riores eoe eer ero re xo ce sets caresses 8 10 Tablet M lti Dock eeeerie eoruin reuera ente titre 8 11 External mohitor coire anaana saisan nu erre enne aS magenta ess 8 12 Tablet PC PeriiSel 5 2 cantctsnccuccedsanectesscciesdseacesstanscsiaeusiescietoectes 8 12 Res rve PON e
55. ables data entry directly through the display screen A pen enables data entry directly through the display screen Supplied pen uses a pen instead Tablet PC Pen at the time of loss or breakage Some Computers are equipped with a Reserve Pen Port g M200 Power Battery Pack RTC battery AC adaptor Ports Headphone Microphone Infrared External monitor Docking Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Slots PC card SD card Introduction The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts Enables connection of a stereo headphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone The serial infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps 1 152 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions Special port for connecting a Tablet Multi Dock The computer has two 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
56. ack on it recognises 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 diskette is correctly inserted and that the diskette s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analysing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Port g M200 Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light Which ones What colour are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear
57. aracter appears on the display Screen A list of ASCII characters with their codes is in Appendix G 5 9 Port g M200 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor Battery fully Operates LED Battery green connected charged LED Battery green DC IN green DC IN green Battery partially Operates Quick charge charged or no Quick Charge LED Battery orange charge LED Battery orange DC IN green DC IN green No battery installed Operates No charge No charge LED Battery off LED Battery off DC IN green DC IN green AC adaptor Battery charge is Operates not above low battery LED Battery off connected trigger point DC IN off Battery charge is Operates below low battery LED Battery flashes trigger point orange DC IN off Battery charge is Computer goes into resume exhausted mode and shuts down No battery installed Cannot operate LED Battery off a DC IN off User s Manual Power and Power Up M
58. at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Battery doesn t power If you frequently recharge a partially charged the computer as long battery the battery might not charge to its full as expected potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode Port g M200 9 6 Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard 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 LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information Port g M200 Problem No display Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Troubleshooting Procedure Refer to the Password section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 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 Procedure Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change th
59. ate Multi Media cards Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Do not format an SD memory card in Windows My Computer screen It might cause that the SD memory card cannot be used by a digital camera or an audio player SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adapted to prevent unlawful copy of playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material an another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment 8 3 Optional Devices Installing an SD card A To install an SD card follow the steps below 1 Insert the SD card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection SD CARD INDICATOR SD CARD Inserting an SD card Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it Removing an SD card A Port g M200 To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Pinch the SD card and draw it out SD CARD INDICATOR SD CARD Removing an SD card Make sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you
60. ation on the SD card Be careful when you reformat SD cards that contain information 8 5 Optional Devices 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 section of Chapter 1 for details Memory expansion 1 Port g M200 This computer is equipped with two memory module sockets Slot A and Slot B on the underside of the computer You can increase the amount of RAM to 2048MB by installing an additional memory or replacing default memories with additional memories Observe the following instructions according to the model you purchased m Install an additional memory module to Slot B for the computer with vacant Slot B m You can increase the memory amount by replacing the memory module in Slot A and or B with a memory module of larger memory amount when both Slot A and Slot B are occupied However replacing of memory module in Slot B is recommended because it is easier to replace the memory module in Slot B than A m ltis strongly recommended to leave the replacing of memory module preinstalled in Slot A to TOSHIBA dealer because the installing or replacing of memory module in Slot A needs skill 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 Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try to install or remove a memory m
61. ator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions MB The battery has not been used for a long time BW The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time MB A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery 6 8 Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity 1 Remaining battery power can be monitored in Power Saver Wait at least 16 seconds after the computer has completed start up before trying to 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 With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an
62. ay System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD even if the external monitor is connected CPU 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 7 2 Port g M200 HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select from the following settings HDD FDD gt The computer looks for bootable files in the CD ROM gt LAN following order HDD diskette drive 1 CD ROM 2 and LAN Default FDD gt HDD gt The computer looks for bootable files in the CD ROM gt LAN following order diskette drive 1 HDD CD ROM 2 and LAN HDD CD ROM The computer looks for bootable files in the LAN gt FDD following order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and diskette drive 1 FDD CD ROM The computer looks for bootable files in the LAN gt HDD following order diskette drive 1 CD ROM 2 LAN and HDD CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootab
63. be lost In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you 5 Release the battery lock PORN 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes 6 Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal BATTERY RELEASE LATCH BATTERY LOCK Removing the Battery Pack 1 For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent Battery Pack Please return spent Battery Packs to your TOSHIBA dealer BATTERY RELEASE LATCH Removing the Battery Pack 2 Port g M200 6 12 Power and Power Up Modes Installing the Battery Pack To install a Battery Pack follow the steps below The Battery Pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements 1 Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Inserts calmly until the battery pack in the connector aslant and there until it clicks 3 Secure the battery lock BATTERY LOCK Installing the Battery Pack Port g M200 6 13 Power and Power Up M
64. been set a dialog box with a prompt e g Password appears when you turn the power on If the system is in tablet mode you can enter a password by clicking on keys of the soft keyboard with the Tablet PC Pen This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the text size on the Internet Explorer window and the icon size on the desktop TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button 1 11 Port g M200 PC Diagnosis Tool Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack Introduction TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic in formation on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed You can boot TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool form the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt PC Diagnostic Tool This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices Refer to the Quick Start Guide Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility Drag n Drop CD DVD TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections TOSHIBA ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot TOSHIBA ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows
65. bits s Connection at 34666 bits s Connection at 37333 bits s Connection at 38666 bits s Connection at 41333 bits s Connection at 42666 bits s Connection at 45333 bits s Connection at 46666 bits s Connection at 49333 bits s Connection at 50666 bits s Connection at 53333 bits s Connection at 54666 bits s V 90 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 symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis V42 NoEC AT Command Port g M200 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 Port g M200 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover the topics discussed in this manual Alternate naming is included for reference AccuPoint Il 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 terms also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To
66. can enter Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you check the checkbox in the dialog box it will not appear from the next time Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be displayed Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down the keys for three seconds the selection will return to LCD ape LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the LCD display brightness in decrements When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in Power Saver am LCD Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the LCD display brightness in increments When you press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in Power Saver You cannot change the display brightness for about 18 seconds after the LCD turns on To protect display quality the brightness level is set at the maximum value 5 5 The Keyboard E Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn
67. ck 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 Port g M200 Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information 6 4 Port g M200 Power and Power Up Modes Danger 1 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals
68. ck 2 5 Moving the computer 4 28 numeric keypad 5 7 O Operating System 1 7 Port g M200 2 P Panel power off 6 17 Password power on 1 8 PC card slot 2 2 PC cards 8 2 inserting 8 2 removing 8 3 Pen Icons 2 9 Plug and Play 1 7 Ports 1 5 Docking 1 5 external monitor 1 5 headphone 1 5 microphone 1 5 Power 2 11 Auto power on 1 9 button 2 8 button lock 2 8 conditions 6 1 display automatic power off 1 7 HDD automatic power off 1 7 Hibernation mode 3 10 indicator 6 3 indicator 6 2 panel power on off 1 8 restarting 3 14 Shut Down mode 3 10 Standby mode 3 12 turning off 3 10 turning on 3 9 Power Saver Utility 1 10 Power source system indicators 2 8 Power up modes 6 17 problems identifying cause 9 1 initial precautions 9 1 self test 9 4 Index Problems AC power 9 5 analysing symptoms 9 2 Battery 9 6 Bluetooth 9 16 Diskette drive 9 8 Hard disk drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 Infrared port 9 9 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 16 LCD panel 9 7 Memory expansion 9 14 Modem 9 15 Monitor 9 12 Overheating power down 9 5 Password 9 7 PC card 9 11 Pointing device 9 9 preliminary checklist 9 2 Real Time Clock 9 17 SD card 9 12 Sound system 9 13 Standby Hibernation 9 14 support from TOSHIBA 9 17 system start up 9 4 USB 9 13 Wireless LAN 9 16 Processor 1 3 Reserve pen 2 6 Reserve Pen 1 4 retaining data with power off 6 10 Port g M200
69. cs or chemicals It causes deterioration of appearance Use a glass wiping cloth or dry cloth to clean the Tablet PC Pen when cleaning Do not use volatile liquid such as alcohol thinner or petroleum benzene Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point Crooked or deformed pen point due to excessive force causes malfunction Keep the small parts of the Tablet PC Pen such as the pen point or the knob of the side switch away from infant to prevent them to swallow Do not use a ball point pen instead of the Tablet PC Pen delivered with the product Do not use a broken pen tip The lead cannot be replaced if it is worn Reserve Pen only TOSHIBA is not liable to the quality problem of the products due to the use of the Tablet PC Pen in an environment where above conditions are not satisfied because of the use by unspecified number of users 4 3 Operating Basics Inserting the Tablet PC Pen TABLET PC PEN SLOT Inserting the Tablet PC Pen The Tablet PC Pen is included in the product when purchased Take out the Tablet PC Pen from the carton and install it to the computer as the following 1 Insert the Tablet PC Pen into the pen holder until it clicks e The Tablet PC Pen and the emergency Tablet PC Pen are different in shape Do not insert the Reserve Pen into the Tablet PC Pen slot Removing the Tablet PC Pen TABLET PC PEN SLOT Removing the Tablet PC Pen 1 Gently push the Tablet PC Pen down The pe
70. ct external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of nine chapters nine appendices a glossary and an index Chapter 1 Introduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options 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 in laptop mode and tablet mode and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad Tablet PC Pen external diskette drive Wireless LAN Bluetooth LAN microphone and internal modem User s Manual xvi Preface Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hotkeys 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 The Appendices provide technical information about your computer Th
71. d 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 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer 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 9 11 SD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem SD card error occurs You cannot write in an SD card You cannot read a file It cannot boot from SD Card Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s Port g M200 documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Troubleshooting Procedure Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation Make sure the card
72. damage the computer s circuitry SD card indicator This indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the SD card slot Display latch button The latch mechanism secures the LCD panel in its closed position Push the Display latch button to release the latch to open the display Docking holes These holes ensure a proper connection between the computer and the Tablet Multi Dock Left side The figure below shows the computer s left side SECURITY LOCK SLOT PC CARD SLOT ey A INFRARED PORT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH The left side of the computer MCSE Security lock slot A security cable is attached to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft PC card slot A PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC E 3 card Type Il The slot supports 16 bit PC cards and CardBus PC cards Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Port g M200 2 2 On Off Wireless p communication switch The Grand Tour Slide this switch to the left to turn on Bluetooth and Wireless LAN Slide it to the right to turn off the functions 7 Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the wireless communication indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off e Infrared port Right side Thi
73. dicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode The indicator turns on for one second and turns off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries M Battery Pack MB Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery Pack A Port g M200 When the AC power cord 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 Battery Packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only battery recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAMs 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 supplies 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
74. dicator oet eio ot Dr eter the Spe teens 6 2 io Vidi io iezio cscs 6 3 Battery I t 6 3 Battery Pack CETT M 6 3 Real time clock battery is ssisssssssssesssssesnnnss 6 4 Care and use of the Battery Pack net 6 4 Safety Pr cautions issus etre dern nr Dl 6 4 Charging the batteries 6 7 Monitoring battery capacity 6 9 Maximising battery operating time sse 6 9 Retaining data with power off 6 10 Extending battery life orent tetra 6 10 Replacing the Battery Pack ssnnnnenes 6 11 Removing the Battery Pack 6 11 Installing the Battery Pack 6 13 TOSHIBA Password Utility eeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 6 14 User PASSWONG MP a iaaa 6 14 Supervisor DaSSWOFG cerei rt trie eH eCard 6 15 Starting the computer by password sssen 6 16 Tablet MOde ss 6 16 dide 6 17 Windows utiliti6s ener oranan aaiae 6 17 HOt KEYS T 6 17 Panel power oft cerent tcrtio c ener nien e ee tenir 6 17 System Auto Off e 6 17 Chapter 7 HW Setup HW SO tu HR 7 1 Accessing HW Setup 7 1 HW Setup WINdOW ie 7 1 xii Table of Contents Chapter 8 Optional Devices Gards metmlory crecer a esai erit Ya o aD e Ran gr
75. ding on the software you are using YANN Do not press the touch pad too hard nor press it with a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the touch pad The touch pad could be damaged User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics For some functions you can tap the touch pad instead of pressing a control button Click Tap the touch pad once Double click Tap the touch pad twice Drag and drop 1 Select the material you want to move 2 Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after selecting the material and move it 3 Lift your finger to drop the item at a place where you want it Scroll Vertical Move your finger to and fro the right edge of the touch pad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the touch pad Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen Port g M200 Eraser button You can use this button as an eraser when using the application software for graphics The application software for texts enables you to select and delete characters with one touch action Pen button Acts as the clicking of the right touch pad control button Pen point Acts as the clicking of the left touch pad control button ERASER BUTTON PEN POINT PEN BUTTON PEN POINT PEN BUTTON The Tablet PC Pen left and Reserve Pen right 4 2 Port g M200 Operating Basics You can use the Tablet PC Pen to execute actions and enter data Hold the Tablet PC Pen in a natural position and tap press or trace o
76. e Basic Setup item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turn on the fan first then if necessary lower the performance CPU processing speed Performance Use a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Battery optimised Lower the CPU processing speed first then if necessary turn on the fan 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 29 Port g M200 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 five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys 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 BW Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which ar
77. e Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures 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 Port g M200 xvii 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 Display O ABG Names of windows or icons or text generated E by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in
78. e computer and remove the base cover Do D The standard PTT label can be checked 8 Remove the two screws which are fixing the modem 9 Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board 10 Seat the base cover and secure it with nine screws 11 Seat the cover of a hard disk drive slot 12 Connect the fan cable in a memory slot cover and seat the memory slot cover 13 Screw under the battery pack slot with the one screw 14 Install the battery pack The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommunications Equipment Port g M200 Appendix H Wireless LAN This appendix describes Wireless LAN features and TOSHIBA Wireless LAN card specifications For details on Wireless LAN settings refer to the LAN Card Settings and Client Manager help file These references have the latest information Card specifications Form Factor Mini PCI Type III Capability Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating Microsoft Windows Networking System Media Access CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Protocol Acknowledgment ACK Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mb s Revision G 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B User s Manual H 1 Wireless LAN Radio Characteristics Port g M200 Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to M country region where the product was purc
79. e created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors M The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter MB The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable W The 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 MB 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 1 The Keyboard F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with Fn are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys F1 IE IG EDE 5 JE JE F9 JF It t a e gt gt 8 0 vo AQ tp 9 8 a nj 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 See 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 Alt Gr Key Combinations Alt Gr The Alt Gr key at the right of the space bar is used in combination with other keys to create accented or special characters etc Note
80. e display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor 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 9 7 Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Diskette drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Port g M200 Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 2 diskette drive Troubleshooting Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive If a diskette is inserted remove it and reboot There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer 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 diskette If you can access the diskette the original di
81. e drive from TOSHIBA dealer External CD RW DVD RW is an optional accessory compatible with USB 2 0 port on this computer You can buy the drive from TOSHIBA dealer Bluetooth SD card is an optional accessory compatible with the SD Card slot of this computer You can buy the card from TOSHIBA dealer 1 14 Port g M200 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed The figure below shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position DISPLAY LATCH SD CARD INDICATOR MICROPHONE JACK HEADPHONE JACK BUTTON DOCKING HOLE SD CARD SLOT VOLUME CONTROL DOCKING HOLE Front of the computer with the display closed 8 Microphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input O Headphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of a stereo headphones 16 ohm minimum or other device for audio output When you connect headphones the internal speaker is automatically disabled User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour d Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the speaker 9 HP SD card slot This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can
82. e following procedure 1 2 3 Double click Change tablet and pen settings icon in the Task Bar Click Change button in Display tab Change the sequence in Orientation Sequence Settings screen Click OK button You can set the orientation of the desktop screen just after rotating the display from Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tablet PC gt TOSHIBA Rotation Utility Changing to the laptop mode Port g M200 To change the Tablet mode to the laptop mode follow the instructions below 1 2 3 Press the Display latch and raise the display to the upright position carefully Rotate the display counter clockwise slowly Turn the display latch toward you for the next closing of the display 4 13 Operating Basics Using the USB FDD Kit i Port g M200 A 3 2 diskette drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes Refer to the Options section in Chapter 1 Introduction for more information The USB FDD Kit is an option with some models USB CONNECTOR DISK IN USE DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON INDICATOR The 3 2 USB FDD Kit Eject button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for easy removal Diskette slot Insert diskettes in this slot Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the diskette is bein
83. e modem Underside The figure below shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer BATTERY RELEASE EXPANSION MEMORY MEMORY MODULE DOCKING PORT SOCKET COVER s E X c oc ce O oob o o e 00000000000 LL Q A VAN EE i amp BATTERY LOCK BATTERY PACK RESERVE PEN VGA COOLING FAN NOT SHOWN VENT The underside of the computer Docking Port Use this port to connect an optional Tablet Multi Dock Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry Port g M200 2 5 er lt Port g M200 The Grand Tour Expansion memory The computer is equipped with two expansion socket memory slots sockets Use these slots sockets to install memory module to increase your computer s memory Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices for the detail Battery Pack The Battery Pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Battery types section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the Battery Pack Battery Packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time Battery lock The battery lock prevents inadvertent release of the Battery Pack Battery release latch Releasing the battery lock and sliding
84. each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you A 3 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to a USB port You cannot format 720 kilobyte diskettes on Windows XP but you can use previously formatted disks The Battery Charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer See Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details The slots are available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft The Tablet Multi Dock provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate lineout jack External monitor port Universal Serial Bus port x 3 LAN jack and Slim Select Bay module This option enables Wireless LAN functions in computer that does not have preinstalled Wireless LAN It is installed by dealers only This option enables Bluetooth wireless communications in computer that does not have preinstalled Bluetooth It is installed by dealers only Tablet PC Pen can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to your computer 1 13 Port g M200 Reserve pen DVD ROM Drive External CD RW DVD RW Bluetooth SD card 2 Introduction Reserve Pen can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Supplied pen uses a pen instead of Supplied pen at the time of loss or breakage The pen is set inside the computer which connects a battery pack DVD ROM Drive is available as an optional external optical disk drive You can buy th
85. ed in the future Some configurations carry Intel Centrino technology which is based on three separate technologies of Intel Pentium M Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Intel 855 Chipset Family Memory Slot 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2GB of system memory Level 2 cache 1 MB level 2 cache is provided to maximize performance Video RAM 32MB of RAM is provided for Video display Port g M200 Disks Built in Display Introduction Hard disk 40 billion bytes 37 26 GB 60 billion bytes 55 87 GB 80 billion bytes 74 53 GB Other hard disks may be introduced in the future The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in Gaphics controller Keyboard Built in Touch pad Built in Tablet PC Pen Supplied Reserve Pen Optional 12 1 SXGA TFT 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical pixels up to 16 M colours Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Appendix D for more information 84 keys or 85 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control ag and B keys See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details A touch pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows A pen en
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87. en when pressed for more than a second 2 8 G ACY Q Q Q Q Port g M200 Speaker ESC Rotation button Pen Icons Pen Button 1 Pen Button 2 Pen Button 3 Pen Button 4 The Grand Tour The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Press this button more than one second to change the orientation of the screen This button also functions as ESC When Rotation Utility is running the top and bottom of the screen are automatically recognized to change the orientation by pressing this button The four icons on the right of the display allow you to run an application or perform other operations such as holding down the Shift key or the Ctrl key by tapping an icon with the pen Tapping this icon will run Office OneNote If Office OneNote is already running tapping this icon is equivalent to pressing Ctrl C copy Tapping this icon will change the system into Multi Monitor mode that is useful for presentation If Office OneNote is already running tapping this icon is equivalent to pressing Ctrl X cut Tapping this icon is equivalent to holding down the Shift key If Office OneNote is already running tapping this icon is equivalent to pressing Ctrl V paste Tapping this icon is equivalent to holding down the Ctrl key If Office OneNote is already running pressing this icon is equivalent to pressing Ctrl Z
88. enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialling Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialling 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 the COM port for your modem to use Dialling Properties Select this item to display the dialling properties If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection 4 26 Operating Basics Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 7 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 In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the mode
89. er a password 6 14 A Power and Power Up Modes User Token field B Create button You can use an SD card token instead of entering the password After you have registered a password insert an SD card and click Create You can use an SD card of any capacity but it must be formatted correctly If an unformatted card or one with an incompatible format is inserted you will be prompted to format it with a tool named TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format To start the format tool point to or click the following items Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA SD Card Utilities TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format When you format an SD Memory card all data will be deleted Be sure to save data on the card to other media before you format the card M Disable button Click this button to invalidate the token You cannot revalidate old tokens but you can use the same SD cards to create new tokens Supervisor password Port g M200 If you set a supervisor password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password To set a supervisor password execute the file TOSUP EXE The file is located at C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWT0o1 TOSUP EXE This utility lets you do the following M Register delete or change the supervisor password M Create or invalidate a supervisor token This function in the TOSHIBA password utility lets you invalidate only supervisor tokens or all tokens including us
90. er and supervisor tokens W Specify restrictions for general users 6 15 Power and Power Up Modes Starting the computer by password If you registered a password there are two ways to start the computer BW Insert a password token before you turn on the computer The computer will start normally without displaying a password prompt MB Enter the password manually e The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot l1 mode It is not needed in Hibernation or Standby mode To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD SD Password 2 Enter the Password 3 Press Enter q If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Tablet mode Enter your password by tapping the on screen keyboard using the tablet pen On screen keyboard MB The beep sounds when tapping the on screen keyboard with the tablet pen An asterisk is displayed after Password and one character is input for every tapping e Register your password to the computer in the laptop mode using the standard keyboard Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for details Port g M200 6 16 Power and Power Up Modes Power up modes i The computer has the following power up
91. er is exposed to direct sunbeam B Do not put the computer in tablet mode in a bag Do not block the vent of the computer when holding it in your forearm to use in tablet mode If you maintain to expose your skin to the hot air released from the vent for a long time your skin might suffer low temperature injury Connecting the AC adaptor Port g M200 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 Use only the AC adaptor supplied as an accessory Other AC adaptors have different voltage and terminal polarities and use of them may produce heat and smoke or even result in fire or rupture Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor 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
92. erlay 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 Port g M200 5 8 The Keyboard Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Port g M200 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 the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII ch
93. ern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colours 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 SVGA modes the most widely used industry standards Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table 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 colours and refresh rates Also consider the following points M If your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode B TheLCD s highest graphics resolution is 1400 horizontal x 1050 vertical lines User s Manual D 1 Display Controller and Modes Table 1 Video modes Landscape Video Type Resolution Character LCD CRT Scanning mode matrix colours colours frequency pels Vertical 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x8 16 of 16 of 70Hz Text Characters 256K 256K 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8x8 16 of 16 of 70Hz Text Characters 256K 256K 0 1 VGA 40 x 25 8x14 16 of 16 of 70Hz Text Characters 256K 256K 2 3 VGA 80 x 25 8 x 14 16 of 16 of 70Hz Text Characters 256K 256K 0 VGA 40 x 25 8 9 x 16 16 of 16 of 70Hz 1 Text Characters 256K 256K 2 VGA 80 x 25 8 9 x 16 16 of 16 of 70Hz 3 Text Characters 256K 256K 4 5 VGA 320 x200 8x8 4 of 256K 4 of 256
94. ess it to seat securely Short and worn pen point is difficult to pull out Replace the pen point with refill before it becomes too short TOSHIBA recommends the customer to keep another pen set as a spare You can buy the pen set from TOSHIBA dealer Do not use the broken pen tip When it breaks replace it with a refill delivered with the Tablet PC Pen Use of the broken pen tip causes to make scratches on the display panel When the reserve refills have run out purchase a new pen set from a TOSHIBA dealer 4 6 Operating Basics Inserting the Reserve Pen 1 Remove the Battery Pack 2 Gently push the Reserve Pen into the pen holder to insert it 3 Reinstall the Battery Pack Power Up Modes for more information on how to remove and reinstall the qu Refer to the Replacing the Battery Pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Battery Pack PEN HOLDER Inserting the Reserve Pen Removing the Reserve Pen 1 Remove the Battery Pack 2 Remove the Reserve Pen from the pen holder 3 Reinstall the Battery Pack Power Up Modes for more information on how to remove and reinstall the i Refer to the Replacing the Battery Pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Battery Pack Removing the Reserve Pen Port g M200 4 7 Operating Basics Changing to the Tablet mode To change the laptop mode to the tablet mode follow the instructions below Changing to the Tablet mode 1 Place the co
95. etooth E PC card M Realtime clock RTC 9 3 Troubleshooting System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items E Self Test B Power Sources B Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed SD 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 If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed M The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally MB The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor the Battery Pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC adaptor and the main battery If you cannot resolve a problem after followin
96. finished using the diskette drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity A has stopped If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the diskette or the drive 2 Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port Diskette care Handle your diskettes with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your diskettes and protect the data you store on them Port g M200 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the diskette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speaker radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields 4 16 Operating Basics Wireless communications The computer s
97. g accessed Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the diskette drive Do not press the eject button disconnect a drive cable or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive 4 14 Operating Basics when in use Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive If you need to boot the computer from the diskette drive or if you use an OS that does not support USB you must set the USB FDD Legacy Emulation feature in HW Setup to Enabled Refer to the USB section in Chapter 7 HW Setup i The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface Connecting the USB diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to the figure below e TUS 7 Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the 1 socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB CONNECTOR DISK IN USE DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTON INDICATOR Connecting the diskette drive to the computer e F 2 uus If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer it will take 1 about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed Port g M200 4 15 Operating Basics Disconnecting the USB diskette drive When you have
98. g them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Port g M200 9 4 Port g M200 Troubleshooting 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 15V and DC IN 15V indicator indicator stops blinking blinks orange If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer It is recommended to leave the computer off until the its interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN 15V indicator stops blinking Computer shuts down Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN 15V system Please contact your dealer indicator is flashing in green AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN 15V 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 15V indicator outlet does not glow green 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 s
99. hased MB 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 and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment Refer to the flyer Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region R F Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B and G Modulation DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSSDBPSK Technique Revision B OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision G 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 MB The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials m Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal H 2 Wireless LAN Supported Frequency Sub bands Port g M200 Subject to the radio regulations that apply in your country your Wireless LAN Card may support a different set of 2 4GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in your country region Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G
100. he Internet Port g M200 9 17 Port g M200 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarises the computer s technical specifications Physical dimensions Size With 295 w x 239 d x 36 9 millimeters TFT display Weight 2 0 kg typical with 40 GB Hard disk 256 MB Memory 12 SXGA TFT Display Weight will vary depending on the computer s configuration e g Wireless Lan capability User s Manual A 1 Specifications Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Thermal Gradient Wet bulb temperature Conditions Operating Non operating Power Requirements AC adaptor Computer Port g M200 Ambient Relative humidity temperature 5 C to 35 C 2096 to 8096 20 C to 65 C 10 to 90 20 C per hour maximum 26 C maximum Altitude from sea level 60 to 3 000 metres 60 to 10 000 metres maximum 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second 15 VDC 3 0 amperes A 2 Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Port g M200 Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialling Control command Monitor function Specifications AA Telephone line analogue only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Transmitting level Receiving level Input output impedance Power su
101. he computer over Remove the Battery Pack 4 Remove a screw on the cover of the memory module slot Be careful that the removed screw will not be fallen into the memory module slot 5 Push slightly outwards the latch tabs on both sides that secure the memory module with a pen tip or other tools and remove the memory module When the memory module rises obliquely you can remove it from the slot LATCH TABS Removing the memory module 6 Reinstall the cover of the memory module slot Fasten the screw you removed in Step 4 7 Reinstall the Battery Pack After installing a memory module turn the power of the computer on to see a total memory size The system will calculate the total memory size 8 9 Optional Devices Battery Pack You can increase the portability of the computer with Battery Packs PA3191U If you re away from an AC power source you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Universal AC Adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor PA3282 or PA3283 for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load The AC adaptor PA3282 is included in the product when purchased Battery Charger The battery charger PA3091U provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use your computer The battery charger holds up to two
102. his product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA Europe GmbH The consequences of the use of this product in non approved working environments may be M Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area m Malfunction of or data loss from this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near surrounding area Therefore TOSHIBA strongly recommend that the electromagnetic compatibility of this product should be suitably tested in all non approved working environments before use In the case of automobiles or aircraft the manufacturer or airline respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted vii User s Manual Network connection class A warning If this product has networking capabilities and will be connected to a network Class A radiation limits will be observed in accordance with technical conventions This means that if the product will be used in a domestic environment other devices in the near surrounding may suffer interference Consequently please do not use this product in such environments for example a living room otherwise you could be held responsible for any ensuing interference Port g M200 viii Port g M200 Table of Contents Preface Manual Cont
103. hout interfering with each other See also serial 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 1 0 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 capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognise connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port replicator A device that enables one point connection to a number of peripheral devices and provides a CD ROM drive additional ports and a LAN jack port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers printed circuit board PCB A hardware com
104. ientation using Cross Function BUT O a RE 4 12 Method 3 Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar 4 13 Changing to the laptop mode eene 4 13 Using the USB FDD Kit 525 csrsss0ccsnare sareanrassoteesaussnousennisenues2 4 14 Connecting the USB diskette drive ssssessesee 4 15 Disconnecting the USB diskette drive 4 16 Diskettecare m 4 16 Port g M200 x Table of Contents Wireless communications eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nennen nennen nnn 4 17 Wireless E 4 17 Bluetooth wireless technology 4 18 Wireless communication switch 4 18 Wireless communication indicator 4 19 AN 4 19 LAN Cable TYPOS 4 20 Connecting LAN c ble ne onere Re era ruin 4 20 Disconnecting LAN cable ss 4 21 Using the microphones eeeeeeeeeeeeeenee eee ee nennen nnn nnn nnn 4 21 AUGIOS istered 4 22 Using the internal modem nes 4 25 Region Selection pm 4 25 Properties MENU HR 4 26 CONNECTING icc ccn tienne Gad oe sa Mess doe 4 27 DISCONNECTING PR 4 27 Cleaning the computer 5o ee rer rere inn rn enun r tnnt noir mnnn nnan 4 28 Moving the computer 4 28 Heat dispersal iecien ruere cceaasacetcocs sescacseetebde pene ss ea rima Da
105. ill overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury 6 5 Port g M200 Power and Power Up Modes Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage If electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to prevent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odour excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 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 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
106. installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V socket 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 Do not attempt to charge the Battery Pack with any other charger 6 7 i Port g M200 Power and Power Up Modes 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 3 to 10 or longer 2 5 RTC battery 8 0 Doesn t charge The charging time when the computer is 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 M The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all Also to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F MB The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indic
107. ircuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer million byte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1 000 000 bytes MMX Refers to microprocessors with additional instructions beyond the x86 standard The instructions were developed on the basis of multimedia code requirements and thus improve the performance of multimedia applications mode A method of operation for example the boot mode or the resume mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See CRT Port g M200 9 Port g M200 Glossary motherboard 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 MPEG Moving picture coding expert group is an industry standard architecture for compression of video signals non system disk A formatted diskette floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See System disk non volatile memory Memory
108. is not write protected Make sure the target file is on the SD Card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Create a startup disk using the TOSHIBA SD memory boot utility Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1 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 hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer 9 12 Sound system Refer also to documentation for your audio devices USB Port g M200 Problem No sound is heard Troubleshooting Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure 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 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 mo
109. ission between a parallel printer and a computer has become an industry standard CGA Colour graphics adaptor A video display protocol defined by the IBM Colour Graphics Monitor Adaptor and its associated circuitry This protocol supports two colour 640x200 and four colour 320x200 graphics and 16 colour 640x200 and 320x200 text modes 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 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 COM 1 COM2 COMS 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 Port g M200 3 Glossary compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer wi
110. l in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it on the next page MB Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased W Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address on the next page Your registration will be entered in a database which is used to track TOSHIBA computers at our service points around Europe User s Manual E 1 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to Fax number Country stolen Machine type e g Port g M200 Model number e g PXXXXX YXT Serial number e g 70123456E Date stolen Warranty seal e g 9813 123456 049 Owner s details Name Company Street Postal Code City Country Phone Fax Port g M200 TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany 449 0 941 7807 925 Port g M200 Appendix F ASCII Character Codes This appendix shows the American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII on the following pages The characters in the IBM char column appear on your display when you type the corresponding ASCII code as described in Chapter 5 The Keyboard The characters that are printed however depend on the software you are using For most software the printed output for decimal codes 32 to 128 will match your screen display User s Manual F 1 Port g M200 ASCII Character Codes Dec Hex IB
111. l video cameras infrared port A cableless communications 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 particular 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 jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit 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 sto
112. le files in the HDD FDD following order CD ROM 2 LAN HDD diskette drive 1 CD ROM gt LAN gt The computer looks for bootable files in the FDD HDD following order CD ROM 2 LAN diskette drive 1 and HDD 1 FDD is looked for when the boot disk is contained in external FDD When SD memory card is set as the boot disk external FDD is looked for first Next SD memory card is looked for 2 The CD ROM is available only with the optional optical disk drive You can override the settings and manually select a boot device in one of the following two ways Press one of the following keys while the computer is booted U Selects the USB diskette drive N Selects the Network 1 Selects the primary HDD Selects the PC card HDD C Selects the CD ROM 7 3 Port g M200 HW Setup This procedure does not affect the settings Use hot keys 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 PCA ATA card boot A bar will appear only under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup If you press a key other than one of those abo
113. lick OK Adjust the setting in the following procedure 1 Open the Control Panel and click Printer and other Hardware 2 Click the Tablet and Pen setting 3 Adjust setting of each item of Pen options tab and click OK 9 9 Port g M200 Touch Pad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation Double tapping does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Troubleshooting 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 Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Setthe double click speed as instructed and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Setthe speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer 9 10 USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erroneously PC card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Port g M200 Problem PC card error occurs Troubleshooting Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shape
114. ll not be fallen into the memory 1 module slot Removing the memory module cover Port g M200 8 7 Optional Devices 5 Insert the memory module obliquely against the connector of the memory module slot Gently push the memory module until it is secured in place e The memory module slot consists of two sub slots connectors Slot A 1 lower slot and Slot B upper slot 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 adjust 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 SLOTB SLOTA Inserting a module 1 6 Reinstall the cover of the memory module slot Fasten the screw you removed in Step 4 qu Be sure that the cover is closed firmly bu Ba Seating the memory module cover 7 Reinstall the Battery Pack e After installing a memory module turn the power of the computer on to l1 see a total memory size The system will calculate the total memory size Port g M200 8 8 Optional Devices Removing memory module Port g M200 To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Save data shutdown Windows and turn the power off 2 Remove the AC adaptor cable and other cables from the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn t
115. ls 1200 x 1600 Pels 1440 x 1920 Pels 1536 x 2048 Pels 480 x 640 Pels 600 x 800 Pels 768 x 1024 Pels 1024 x 1280 Pels LCD colours 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K Display Controller and Modes CRT colours 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 256 of 256K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 64K of 64K Scanning frequency Vertical 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz D 5 Port g M200 Video mode Type SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Resolution 1200 x 1600 Pels 1440 x 1920 Pels 1536 x2048 Pels 480 x 640 Pels 600 x 800 Pels 768 x 1024 Pels 1024 x 1280 Pels 1200 x 1600 Pels 1440 x 1920 Pels 1536 x 2048 Pels Character LCD matrix colours pels 16M of 16M 16M of 16M of 16M Display Controller and Modes CRT colours 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 264K of 64K 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M Scanning freque
116. m 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack MODEM JACK Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as a CD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems A i 3 Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted 4 Skip may occur in sound Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner Port g M200 4 27 Operating Basics Cleaning the computer A To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display 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 c
117. may lose data or damage the card 8 4 Optional Devices SD card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write in 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 installed only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot 4 Do not leave an SD card partially inserted in the slot 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 Formatted SD Cards ZX Port g M200 Usually new SD cards are pre formatted before shipping When you reformat the formatted SD cards select the Toshiba SD card format as a format type Formatted SD cards can also be reformatted with devices that use this type of memory card digital cameras and audio players Refer to the manual or help provided with devices you are using for instructions to format SD cards on these devices Do not format SD cards on Windows My Computer screen In some cases these cards cannot be used on other devices including digital cameras and audio players Reformatting will delete any inform
118. modes E Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode M Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk MB Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power off i You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power turns on in Standby or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode However when the system is running in the tablet mode it does not shut down even if the display panel is closed If the panel power off function is enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System Auto Off Port g M200 This feature turns the system off automatically if the computer is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in Windows However when the system is running in the tablet mode it does not shut down even if the display panel is closed 6 17 Port g M200 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup pr
119. move the Battery Pack Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor Store spare Battery Packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight 6 10 Power and Power Up Modes Replacing the Battery Pack 1 When the Battery Pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one The life of the Battery Pack is generally about 500 recharges If the Battery indicator flashes in 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 Battery Packs Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent making a scratch on the lid when replacing the Battery pack Avoid the mat that generates static electricity Removing the Battery Pack ZX Port g M200 To replace a discharged Battery Pack follow the steps below When handling battery packs be careful not to short circuit the terminals Also do not drop hit or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 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
120. mputer on a stable flat place such as a desktop and rotate the display panel slowly holding the panel at its lower part The display panel is designed not to rotate more than 180 degrees Rotating the display panel more than 180 degrees with an excessive force causes to damage the panel The rotating direction to change the mode is the following From laptop mode to Tablet mode clockwise 180 degrees p Tablet mode icon Turn the display panel to the direction indicated V by the Tablet mode icon From Tablet mode to laptop mode counter clockwise 180 degrees r4 Laptop mode icon Turn the display panel to the direction indicated Eu by the laptop mode icon Port g M200 4 8 Operating Basics 1 Open the display panel to the upright position 2 Rotate the display panel clockwise slowly Changing to the Tablet mode 2 e Do not apply excessive rotating force to the display panel It causes 1 damage of the display panel DISPLAY LATCH Changing to the Tablet mode 3 Port g M200 4 9 Port g M200 Operating Basics 3 Turn the Display latch in 180 degrees to the down side 4 Close the display panel slowly with LCD surface outside DISPLAY LATCH SLIT Changing to the Tablet mode 4 5 Turn the Display latch downward 6 Insert the Display latch in the slit 7 Press the display panel downward softly 4 10 Operating Basics Changing the screen orientatio
121. n Port g M200 The orientation of desktop screen can be changed to one of the following four display modes SECONDARY PRIMARY PORTRAIT PORTRAIT e e PRIMARY LANDSCAPE SECONDARY LANDSCAPE Execute the following applications on Primary landscape m 3D game software m 3D screen saver m Playback of motion picture such as a case of DVD Video playback on the computer connecting an external DVD ROM Drive Do not play SD game software or replay DVD Video on the screen other than Primary landscape An abnormality will appear on the Windows screen display when you replay a DVD Video on the screen other than Primary landscape because DVD playback software can boot only in the Primary landscape The screen cannot rotate in one of the following cases Quit the running application and then rotate the screen m Running of the application that changes the screen resolution dynamically such as a game that is execute on full screen mode m DOS prompt in full screen mode m Running of 3D screen saver An abnormality will appear a part of the Windows screen display when you change the PC from Tablet mode to laptop mode while 3D screen saver is running In such a case press any key in the laptop mode to cancel 3D screen saver 4 11 Operating Basics Method 1 Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities When TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities is enabled you can invoke the Start menu
122. n 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 Mobile phones Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use Port g M200 iv User s Manual Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU Performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions 1 use of certain peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modelling software such as high end computer aided design application 6 use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level 7 use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature reference are approximate 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
123. n rises up slightly 2 Pull the Tablet PC Pen to remove it from the Tablet PC Pen slot Port g M200 4 4 Operating Basics Pen actions Port g M200 You can use the Tablet PC Pen to enter data start programs move objects and execute other actions Single tap Lightly tap the tip of the Tablet PC Pen on an object and lift it immediately to execute an action A single tap is similar to clicking the left touch pad control button Double tap Lightly tap the tip of the Tablet PC Pen twice on an object and lift it immediately to execute an action A double tap is similar to double clicking the left touch pad control button Press and hold Touch the tip of the Tablet PC Pen to the display screen and hold it there to display a pop up menu or other action Press and hold is similar to clicking the right touch pad control button Drag Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen Without lifting the Tablet PC Pen drag it across the screen to select text or objects Drag and drop Touch the Tablet PC Pen to the screen to select an object Without lifting the Tablet PC Pen drag it across the screen Lift the Tablet PC Pen to drop the object to a new location 4 5 Operating Basics Replacing the pen tip Port g M200 PEN TIP DRAW OUT TOOL Replacing the pen tip 1 To replace the pen tip pinch the tip with a draw out tool and pull it out 2 Insert a new tip into the Tablet PC Pen at the flat end of the tip and pr
124. n the screen lightly Before you begin using the TOSHIBA Port g M200 for the first time you will need to calibrate the Tablet PC Pen Refer to the Pointing device section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Some computers in the series are equipped with a Reserve Pen Observe the following precautions on the handling of the Tablet PC Pen Do not tap or press the Tablet PC Pen forcefully against the Display screen It could damage the Tablet PC Pen and Display screen Avoid using or keeping the Tablet PC Pen in the place of rapid temperature change or in a car where the Tablet PC Pen is exposed to direct sunbeam Keep the Tablet PC Pen without pressure constantly applied to the switch of the Tablet PC Pen Constant pressure to the button causes a malfunction or characteristic deterioration The Tablet PC Pen is composed of precision parts Do not drop the Tablet PC Pen Strong impact causes a malfunction or characteristic deterioration Do not apply excessive force to the Tablet PC Pen point and the side switch Excessive force applied to these parts causes short life or characteristic deterioration Allowable force to pen point Eraser button Pen button less than 1 kg for less than 30 seconds Avoid water to enter in the Tablet PC Pen or dew condensation Intrusion of water or dew condensation causes malfunction Do not disassemble the Tablet PC Pen It causes maladjustment or short life Do not stain the Tablet PC Pen with cosmeti
125. n vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 connection V 90 mode Function Transmission speed Data V 90 From 56K maximum to 28Kbps minimum User s Manual Reception only Result codes for a V 90 connection Port g M200 No 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 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 bits s Connection at 36000 bits s Connection at 40000 bits s Connection at 44000 bits s Connection at 48000 bits s Connection at 52000 bits s Connection at 56000 bits s Connection at 28000 bits s Connection at 29333 bits s Connection at 30666 bits s Connection at 33333
126. nabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function 2 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 3 After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries au A Port g M200 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 Resume mode so you do not lose data and automatically turns off The computer enters Hibernation 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
127. ncy Vertical 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz D 6 Port g M200 Appendix E If your computer is stolen e Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen l1 You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Before contacting TOSHIBA please prepare the following information which is necessary to uniquely identify your computer B In which country was your computer stolen m What type of machine do you have m What was the model number PA number m What was the serial number 8 digits M When was it stolen i e date m What was the warranty seal number if available B What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft please follow these procedures E Fil
128. not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection i Port g M200 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 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 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 submenu When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting 4 25 Operating Basics Properties menu Port g M200 Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Setting You can
129. nsion3 TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA Tablet Access code Logon Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Rotation Utility TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Common Modules TOSHIBA Console TOSHIBA Config Free TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Skins for Windows Media Player SD card Driver Set PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Online manual Sensiva Symbol Commander MB Documentation Port g M200 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Port g M200 Portable Personal Computer Quickstart Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition manual package Safety Instruction Manual Warranty Information W Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM Port g M200 1 2 Introduction Features Port g M200 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 Built in The computer is equipped with an Intel processor which incorporates a math co processor a 32 KB level 1 cache memory and a 1MB level 2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology Intel Pentium M processor 1 4 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 1 5 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 1 6 GHz Intel Pentium M processor 1 7 GHz Other processors may be introduc
130. o Graphics Array VGA The LCD consists of up to SXGA 1400 x 1050 pixels or dots The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles Built in microphones can be used to record stereo sounds into your application Slide the power button to turn the computer s power on and off Set this lock to the locked position to prevent inadvertent power on or off LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Details are given in the Indicators section This switch shuts down the computer when you close the cover in laptop mode and the panel power on off feature is enabled This switch does not shut down the computer when operating in tablet mode A Touch pad located in the centre of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the Touch pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Control buttons close to the Touch pad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer This button functions as the same to Ctrl Alt Del keys to show Windows Task Manager This button functions as the same to Enter key when tapped or shows the menu scre
131. odes Power indicators The Battery DC IN 15V and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Orange Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light e If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will 1 stop and the battery indicator will go out When the battery s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off DC IN 15V indicator Check the DC IN 15V indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Green Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly contact TOSHIBA dealer Refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Port g M200 6 2 Power and Power Up Modes Power in
132. odes TOSHIBA Password Utility a The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password User password Port g M200 To start the utility point to or click the following items Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA Utilities gt TOSHIBA Password Utility The user password dialog box contains two main fields User Password and User Token User Password field B 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 After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a diskette or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place EB Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token B Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token B Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK The text will be displayed when you are prompted to ent
133. odule under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module Also data will be lost m The computer is turned on m The computer was shut down using the Standby mode or Hibernation mode m Wake up on LAN is enabled 8 6 Optional Devices If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer beep will sound when you turn on the power If the module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep 1 second followed by two short beeps 0 5 second each If the memory module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by four short beeps If the both memory modules in slot A and slot B are incompatible there will be a long beep followed by two short beeps and after a pause 1 second a long beep followed by four short beeps In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible module s Be sure to install memory module to Slot A The computer does not boot when Slot A is vacant i Use a 1 bit Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten screws Use of an l1 incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads Installing memory module Follow the steps below to install a memory module 1 Save data shutdown Windows and turn the power off 2 Remove the AC adaptor cable and other cables from the computer 3 Close the display panel and turn the computer over Remove the Battery Pack 4 Remove a screw on the cover of the memory module slot e Be careful that the removed screw wi
134. 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 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery Maximising battery operating time Port g M200 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 MB How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode to conserve battery power This mode has the following options Processing speed Display auto off HDD auto off System auto off LCD Brightness How often and how long you use the hard disk and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with B How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power E Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on B Where you store your programs and data M Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power MB Operating time decreases at low temperatures BW 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 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Retaining data with
135. ogram to configure your computer TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for display CPU boot priority Keyboard USB LAN general and device configuration HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for display CPU boot priority Keyboard USB LAN general and device configuration Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click HW Setup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General Device Config 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 User s Manual 7 1 Port g M200 HW Setup Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted 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 displ
136. omputer Port g M200 The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help insure trouble free operation Turn off the computer Do not carry the computer with power on or in stand by state Do not carry the computer while DISK indicator is glowing Do not expose the computer with rapid temperature change such as the case to bring the PC from cold outside into warm room When rapid temperature change is unavoidable turn on the computer after a couple of hours Remove all external peripheral devices and their connection cables from the computer before carrying If an optical disk is inserted in an optical disk drive eject it Do not drop the computer nor apply excessive impact on the computer Do not leave the computer in an automobile where the computer is exposed to direct sunbeam Close the display panel when carrying Do not put the computer in Tablet mode in a bag 4 28 Operating Basics Heat dispersal Port g M200 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 th
137. ors Atheros AR5001X Wireless Network Adaptor and enable NOTE Indication of Wireless Communication Standards Wireless LAN and Bluetooth The indication of Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is described on the sticker affixed to the computer The sticker can be seen by removing a battery pack from the computer 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 Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it connected if you are using this feature 4 19 Operating Basics LAN cable types A 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 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 CAT3 Connecting LAN cable A 1 Port g M200 To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If
138. ot within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security MB Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message M Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Wireless communication switch ZX Port g M200 You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch toward the back of the computer to turn it on and toward the front of the computer to turn it off Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the Wireless communication indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off 4 18 Operating Basics Wireless communication indicator LAN eb Port g M200 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 Bluetooth 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 adapt
139. ows not installed feature lets you insert a PC card while the computer s power is on bd Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or hibernation l1 mode Some cards might not work properly An HDD or CD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC card might affect the performance of the computer s sound system and data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection PC CARD Inserting the PC card 3 After inserting the card refer to the card s manual and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Port g M200 8 2 Optional Devices Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Click PC card 3 Press the PC card eject button to extend it 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Pinch the PC card and draw it out EJECT BUTTON PC CARD Removing the PC card SD cards Port g M200 The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various 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 accommod
140. ponent of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fibreglass 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 Port g M200 Glossary 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 RAMDRIVE Part of the computer s random access memory assigned to simulate a disk RAMDRIVE is a feature of MS DOS Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to RCA jack A single pin connector that carries composite video signals which include both contrast and colour information See also S video restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer
141. ports also support USB 1 1 A PC card slot accommodates one 5 mm 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 Port g M200 Multimedia Sound System Communications Modem LAN Wireless LAN Wireless communication switch Bluetooth Introduction Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speakers and an internal microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 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 are supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer is equipped with a LAN card that supports Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbit s 100BASE TX 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 IEEE802 11 Standard The configuration of the built in Wireless LAN depends on the model you
142. pply 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 V 29 V 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 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 10 dBm 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 3 3V supplied by computer A 3 Port g M200 Appendix B 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 in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 metres Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating Minimum 2 5 Amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Europe Austria OVE Belgium CEBEC Denmark DEMKO Finland SETI France UTE Germany VDE User s Manual B 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors Italy IMQ The Netherlands KEMA Norway NEMKO
143. problems persist contact your dealer 9 14 Modem Port g M200 Problem Communication software can t initialise modem 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 can t 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 Troubleshooting Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Modem Properties in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly 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 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 If problems persist contact your dealer 9 15 LAN
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145. r 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 x BB SoundMAX Control Panel t3 Microphone Power Management Power Mode Normal Power Savings x Audio Status i Power Usage Audio State Battery High Power Source Standby AC Adapter Timer Settings C Show SoundMAX on taskbar MAX im SOUND www soundmax com Power Management window 4 24 Operating Basics Trademarks SoundMAX and the SoundMAX logo are registered trademarks of Analog Devices Inc PureAudio DSDA and Superbeam are trademarks of Andrea Electronics The Sensaura logo Virtual Theater and Virtual Ear are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Sensaura Limited Yamaha XGlite is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All specifications subject to change without notice 2003 Analog Devices Inc All Rights Reserved Using the internal modem a A If you purchased a computer model with a preinstalled internal modem read this section for directions on connecting the modem Refer to the online help files for the internal modem and for details on operation of your modem and modem software The internal modem does not support the voice functions All data and fax functions are supported In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do
146. ra 4 29 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keys leuc iiie ino ocueut che eoe c unas ee senncasssnnesesssan sent 5 1 F1 F12 f nction keys enececcecieeneteteerecieineceiesieaies 5 2 Soft Keys Alt Gr Key Combinations eres 5 2 The E ro Symbol cretus enu ein ta td Rege erronee eaa een rente 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations nes 5 8 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 3 OTK CYS fm Cr ES 5 4 giBeules dc me E 5 6 Windows special keys 2 cuienieeeeceecesaec eee teen sseossessouus 5 7 Keypad overlay niinc eteeesi esee cet calce sesecrece addaa 5 7 Turning on the overlays eeseeeeenem een 5 7 P Xue MO Bean ee Re Pere idee re sn 5 7 N meric Mode rudes terrine cerei toc De ee EIE RED tees 5 8 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 Temporarily changing modes eseee 5 9 Generating ASCII characters nes 5 9 Port g M200 xi Port g M200 Table of Contents Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee seen nennen nannten nasi nnnn antenne 6 1 Power indicators eese esses eee eene enne enne nennen antt nasi ainan 6 2 Battery indicator entren enar esta ta sn epa reatu Ip Ryan a uaa sianie 6 2 DC IN 15V in
147. rage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabit Port g M200 8 Glossary level 2 cache See cache 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 darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display 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 the large scale integration main board See motherboard maths co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations MDA Monochrome Display Adaptor A video display protocol defined by the IBM Monochrome Display Adaptor and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports a monochrome 720x350 text mode 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 c
148. re edes ee e ve co e Ed up eco 3 3 Meine E 3 3 Work habits 22232 3 4 Operating the computer in tablet mode 3 5 Connecting the AC adaptor smnennnenennenennsenne 3 6 Opening the display 7 encre ene ric ccesaccesssesncecdeceecsdevacedecsscenssscuster 3 8 Turning on the pOWer ienir eiue eraat etna ne notan ne nita ce inea nian ane e nnana 3 9 Starting up for the first time ns 3 9 Turning off the power e eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneee seen nennt n nna n anna annt 3 10 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 10 Hibernatiori mode entere eee a 3 10 Standby mode rnit ei etant te rh rio i Run ERR RR aas RER uaa gR 3 12 Restarting the computer nee 3 14 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM eeeeeeeeeeeeeene nennen nnn nnn neni nnne nana 3 14 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad eecenieucee iit enne et iete esce siacenseetetea iia nu 4 1 Using the Tablet PC Pen and Reserve Pen 4 2 Inserting the Tablet PC Pen Removing the Tablet PC Pen POMcA CtiOns pee D Replacing the pen tip sisi Inserting the Reserve Pen Removing the Reserve Pen Changing to the Tablet mode inner Changing the screen orientation Method 1 Changing the screen orientation using TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities 4 12 Method 2 Changing the screen or
149. res 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 colour 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 terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT A colour LCD technology that applies individual transistors to each pixel enabling fine display control and excellent screen legibility TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage Port g M200 Glossary USB The Universal Serial Bus is a way to connect up to 127 devices through one connector A new development in 1997 this offers significantly improved ease of use and reliability than earlier expansion method
150. res 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 recognise 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 9 1 Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist 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 b
151. rocomputer Also called floppy disk display A CRT plasma screen LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manual 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 Port g M200 5 Glossary 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 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 escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signalling 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 execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability
152. ry turns on the fan Utilities Port g M200 Introduction 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 Password Utility Display Driver for Windows Symbol Commander TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities To access this power management program open the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA 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 open the Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor The display driver enables simultaneous display on the internal LCD and on an external computer monitor To enable this function use the Display Properties dialog box This software enables the user to run an application or to show home page by drawing a simple mark on the display with the Tablet PC Pen You can customize the action to boot the computer and to run the application When TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities is enabled you can invoke the Start menu switch active windows or launch predefined applications by shaking the computer vertically or horizontally or
153. s 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 the computer is connected to a power source Warm dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the computer is suspended warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application or document Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window write protection method for protecting a diskette floppy disk from accidental erasure Port g M200 A AC adaptor 1 5 2 13 connecting 3 6 AC Adaptor 8 10 ASCII characters 5 9 F 1 battery indicator 6 2 types 6 3 Battery 2 11 Charger 8 10 charging 6 7 charging notice 6 8 charging time 6 8 extending life 6 10 lock 2 6 monitoring capacity 6 9 optional charger 1 13 pack 8 10 Pack 2 6 real time clock battery 1 5 release latch 2 6 safety precautions 6 4 save mode 1 8 saving power 6 9 Battery pack 1 5 care and use of 6 4 removing 6 11 replacing 6 11 Battery Pack installing 6 13 C Cache memory CPU cache 1 3 level 2 cache 1 3 Cleaning the computer 4 28 Cooling 1 9 Creation of a boot disk 8 6 Cross Function button 2 8 D DC IN 15V 2 4 2 11 indicator 6 2 Disk 2 11 diskette drive 4 14 Display 1 4 2 7 2 8 controller 1 4
154. s one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button Hy Ay This key activates the Windows Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button 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 centre of the keyboard with white 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 the following illustration Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in the following figure Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Port g M200 5 7 The Keyboard Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in the following figure Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay ARE ertr CHER Se CR ET ES The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the ov
155. s infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards It enables cable less 4 Mbps 1 152 Mbps 115 2 kbps 57 6 kbps 38 4 kbps 19 2 kbps or 9 6 kbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices The figure below shows the computer s right side TABLET PC PEN SLOT SECURITY LOCK SLOT lost a Tablet PC Pen Tablet PC Pen slot ME 3 Security lock slot Port g M200 The right side of the computer The Pen is contained in the right hand side A pen enables data entry directly through display screen Refer to the Using the Tablet PC Pen section Chapter 4 Operating Basics This Tablet PC pen slot is contained of a Tablet PC pen A security cable is attached to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft 2 8 The Grand Tour Back side The figure below shows the computer s back side LAN ACTIVE DC IN 15V MODEM JACK INDICATOR LINK INDICATOR USB PORTS EXTERNAL MONITOR LAN JACK CPU COOLING FAN PORT VENT The computer s back side CPU cooling fan vent This cooling fan in takes air to cool CPU objects out of the vent A pin or similar object can damage the computer s AN Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign circuitry SSY DCIN 15V The AC adaptor is connected
156. skette not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer 9 8 Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Infrared devices do not work as expected Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Port g M200 Troubleshooting Procedure Check that the device is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Make sure there is no obstruction blocking communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer TOSHIBA tablet pen Problem On screen pointer does not respond to tablet pen operation Tablet pen and on Screen pointer do not move in the same manner Unable input from tablet pen 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 The tablet Pen might be set unable to use Press Fn F9 keys to change Pen setting to enabled Adjust the coordinate axis in the following procedure 1 Open the Control Panel and click Printer and other Hardware 2 Click the Tablet and Pen setting 3 Select screen orientation with Calibrate in Setting tab 4 Click Calibrate button 5 Click the cross in Calibrate the screen and c
157. space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speaker Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents Placement of computer Port g M200 Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The display should be no higher than eye level to avoid eye strain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the display The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at about the same height and distance as the computer
158. switch active windows or launch predefined applications by shaking the computer vertically or horizontally or tilting it AN CAUTION When you shake the computer Do not shake the computer too strongly If so the computer may drop from your hands or hit persons or things around Avoid using the computer in crowded places e g in commuter trains or in busy streets This may cause injury to a child or adult and damage to the computer It is safe that you hold the computer with both hands horizontally as shown in the example The computer is shaken horizontally The computer is shaken perpendicularly Shake the computer Method 2 Changing the screen orientation using Cross Function Button 1 2 3 Port g M200 Press Cross Function Button for more than one second TOSHIBA Table Menu will appear Select the internal Display of the TOSHIBA shortcut using Cross Function Button and press Cross Function Button Select the rotation angle using Cross Function Button and press Cross Function Button 4 12 Operating Basics Method 3 Changing the screen orientation using Task Bar 1 1 Right click Change tablet and pen settings icon in the Task Bar Click Change screen orientation from the menu The screen orientation is set to change in the following order when purchased Primary landscape gt Primary portrait gt Secondary landscape gt Secondary portrait You can change the above sequence in th
159. ta 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 data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve 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 delete To remove data from 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 diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data used on a mic
160. ta will be lost 1 2 Load the Product Recovery CD ROM in the external optional optical disk 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 Follow the on screen instructions If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media 3 14 Port g M200 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad the Tablet PC Pen the external diskette drive the wireless communication LAN and the internal modem It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply press and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go TOUCH PAD TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTTONS Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two Touch Pad control buttons are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depen
161. tandby mode the power indicator flashes in orange If you 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 MB Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise 3 13 Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if M You change certain computer settings MB An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to restart the computer system 1 2 3 Press Ctrl Alt Del or Windows Security tablet button to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shutdown and Restart Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start menu Slide the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on again by sliding the power button Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM ZX Port g M200 If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all da
162. tents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix C Keyboard Layouts Appendix D Display Controller and Modes Appendix E If your computer is stolen Appendix F ASCII Character Codes Appendix G Internal Modem Guide Appendix H Wireless LAN Appendix V 90 Glossary Index Port g M200 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Port g M200 computer This powerful light weight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Port g M200 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 Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarise 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 organised 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 and Passwords If you are going to install PC cards or conne
163. that some of the keys bear three symbols not to be confused with the blue or white letters on the side of some other keys To generate the third symbol hold Alt Gr and press the key bearing the character you wish to create Please note that since the Alt Gr key is not present on the American keyboard it cannot be used if you have installed an American keyboard driver in MS DOS or Windows The Euro symbol 1 Port g M200 By pressing Alt Gr e Alt Gr 5 Alt Gr 4 or Alt Gr u on some keyboards you can generate the Euro symbol Windows 98 and Windows 2000 support the Euro symbol natively On Windows NT only Arial Times New Roman and Courier New fonts have the Euro symbol implemented Please look at Microsoft web pages for newer patches and updates You may need to update the fonts on your printer to be able to print the Euro symbol properly 5 2 The Keyboard Soft keys Fn key combinations 1 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 Resume feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Port g M200 a ao aa EET HEA ALT CEA ET TEITT HAA cen L ERIE t BE ica CTET oocer ane a CIEI 4 5 CT CT ach ques A
164. the related TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany Port g M200 ii User s Manual Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries 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 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 ANO010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANO002 All other countries ATAAB ANO03 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 g
165. this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment i Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Port g M200 xviii Port g M200 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features utilities and options 7 N Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Lu Equipment checklist Hardware Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Check to make sure you have all the following items M Port g M200 Portable Personal Computer MB Universal AC adaptor and power cord M Tablet PC Pen e Tablet PC Pen is included in the carton of pen set with the product when l1 purchased Spare pen tip and draw out tool are also included in the carton User s Manual 1 1 Introduction Software MB The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition TOSHIBA Modem driver TOSHIBA Display driver TOSHIBA Touch Pad driver TOSHIBA Sound driver TOSHIBA Bluetooth drivers Can be used only in Bluetooth models TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Driver TOSHIBA Mobile Exte
166. thout 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 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 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 Port g M200 4 Glossary da
167. till does not power the computer contact your dealer 9 5 Troubleshooting Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN 15V 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 Battery doesn t charge If the battery is completely discharged it will not when the AC adaptor begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange 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 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
168. tilting it You can boot TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities from the menu bar as follows Start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Tablet PC gt Setting of TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities The Setting of TOSHIBA Accelerometer Utilities Screen appears 1 10 Port g M200 Sound driver TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension3 Hot key utility TOSHIBA Tablet Access Code Logon Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Console Introduction 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 Control Panel and click SoundMAX icon to change the Mic Noise Reduction settings and the Power Management settings For other sound settings use the Windows Device Manager Multimedia Panel or Volume Dial 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 another key is pressed This utility allows you to dock with or undock from a docking station or port replicator while your system is powered on or while in Stand by or Hibernation Settings can be modified from the TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 3 icon in the TOSHIBA Console This utility lets you display or hide a confirmation message when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 This utility allows you to logon to the system If a password has
169. tion mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Disk 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 Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby mode a Port g M200 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 When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility To restore operation from Standby mode slide the power button or press any key The latter action works only if Wake up on Keyboard is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged
170. to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer C External monitor port This 15 pin port lets you connect an external monitor e a Universal Serial Bus Two Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back 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 A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor Jeter has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx LAN active indicator This indicator glows in orange when data is being exchanged between the computer and the Port g M200 2 4 The Grand Tour Link indicator This indicator glows in green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning 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 The modem is not supported in some marketing regions In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage th
171. u press these hotkeys the current setting will be displayed as an icon If you use these hotkeys to mute the sound you cannot enable sound by clearing the Mute all check box in the Master Volume under the volume control item on the task bar The operating system records this hotkey setting so the sound will be muted even if you restart the computer To enable sound press Fn Esc again 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 Touch Pad 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 Touch Pad Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box Continue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also change this setting through the Plugged in or Running on batteries item of the Power Saver Properties window in Power Saver 5 4 1 Port g M200 The Keyboard ape Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer can enter Standby To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you check the checkbox in the dialog box it will not appear from the next time Du Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer
172. uarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given Port g M200 iii User s Manual General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimise safety minimise strain and withstand the rigours 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 Also refer to your Safety Instruction Manual Stress injury Carefully read the Safety Instruction Manual It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that 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 Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury M If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot M The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot whe
173. use 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 13 Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem Beep sounds If memory is in slot A a long beep 1 second followed by two short beeps 0 5 second each If in slot B a long beep followed by four short beeps If both in slot A and slot B along beep followed by two short beeps and after a pause 1 second a long beep followed by four short beeps Standby Hibernation Port g M200 Problem The system will not enter Standby Hibernation Troubleshooting Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the memory module 5 Install the memory module compatible with the computer 6 Install the battery pack and or connect the AC adaptor 7 Turn on the power Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or finished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If
174. usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in non volatile 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 OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a computer See also OCR 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 on line state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system group of programs that controls the basic operation of a computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data 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 Port g M200 Glossary parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface parallel Refers to two or more processes or events that can occur simultaneously and wit
175. ve or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot according to the current setting in HW Setup 7 4 Port g M200 HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection If the first detected HDD has a boot command the system will boot from the HDD Built in HDD gt The computer will look for the Built in HDD first 2nd HDD gt PC next the 2nd HDD and then the PC Card Card Default Default 2nd HDD gt Built The computer will look for the 2nd HDD first in HDD gt PC Card next the Built in HDD and then the PC Card Built in HDD gt The computer will look for the Built in HDD first PC Card gt 2nd next PC Card and then the 2nd HDD HDD 2nd HDD gt PC The computer will look for the 2nd HDD first Card gt Built in next the PC Card and then the Built in HDD HDD PC Card gt Built The computer will look for the PC Card first next in HDD gt 2nd HDD the Built in HDD and then the 2nd HDD PC Card gt 2nd The computer will look for the PC Card first next HDD gt Built in the 2nd HDD and then the Built in HDD HDD If a boot command is not found on the first detected HDD the system will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network PXE Sets PXE as the
176. wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices In this chapter the descriptions on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth are applicable to the model equipped with Wireless LAN or Bluetooth function respectively Carefully check that the computer is available for Wireless LAN communication in Tablet mode Laptop mode gives the highest reception sensitivity of wireless communication Change the operation mode of the computer to the laptop mode when you cannot use the wireless communication in the Tablet mode Also try to use the computer in the laptop mode with the LCD panel open when you cannot use the wireless communication even if in the laptop mode with the LCD closed The reception sensitivity of wireless communication becomes lower in the operation mode described below Laptop mode with LCD panel open Laptop mode with LCD panel closed Tablet mode Wireless LAN i Port g M200 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 The configuration of the built in Wireless LAN depends on the model you purchased Supported features It supports the following features MB Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision G A B B G combo type Automatic
177. with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it Never try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in the user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or a battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacture Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to overheat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack w
178. y power becomes depleted data saved in Standby mode will be lost M You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer M 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 M You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click Start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed 4 Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate 5 Select Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you slide the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power button and When I close the lid 7 Click the OK button e 3 11 Getting Started Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hiberna
179. you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up 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 s jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN JACK 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 When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green 4 20 Operating Basics Disconnecting LAN cable A To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer 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 Using the microphones Port g M200 Your computer has built in microphones that can be used to record stereo sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Since your computer has built in microphones and speaker howling may be heard under certain conditions Howling occurs when sound from the
180. ys Keypad overlay Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program Grey keys with grey lettering make up the keypad overlay which lets you use the keyboard for ten key operations or cursor control This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display 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 Port g M200 System automatic Standby Hibernation Battery save mode Power on password Instant security Advanced Instant Security Intelligent power supply Panel power on off Introduction 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 Hibernate in the System standby and System hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you save battery power
181. z 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz D 3 Port g M200 Video mode Type SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Resolution 1920 x 1440 Pels 2048 x 1536 Pels 640 x 480 Pels 800 x 600 Pels 1024 x 768 Pels 1280 x 1024 Pels 1600 x 1200 Pels 1920 x 1440 Pels 2048 x 1536 Pels Character matrix pels LCD colours 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of Display Controller and Modes CRT colours 64K of 64K 64K of 64K 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 16M of 16M 64M of 16M 64M of 16M 64M of 16M 64M of 16M Scanning frequency Vertical 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz D 4 Table 2 Video modes Portrait Port g M200 Video mode Type SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph SVGA Grph Resolution Character matrix pels 480 x 640 Pels 600 x 800 Pels 768 x 1024 Pels 1024 x 1280 Pe

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