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1. Printer Refer also to the Parallel printer section in Chapter 7 Optional Devices and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation Problem Procedure Check that the printer is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Printer does not turn on 8 19 Hardware and system checklist Problem Computer printer do not communicate Procedure Make sure the printer is turned on and is online ready to use Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the computer for damage Make sure it is securely connected A parallel printer connects to the parallel port Make sure the port is configured correctly Make sure your software is configured to recognize the printer Check your printer and software documentation Printer error Check your printer documentation Check to see if ECP is enabled in BIOS If problems persist contact your dealer PC Card Refer also to Chapter 7 Optional Devices Problem PC Card error occurs 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 SD Memory IO Cards Refer also to Chapter 7 Optional Devices Problem SD card error occurs Procedure Reseat the SD
2. CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Model Mode2 e CD ROMXA Mode2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 NOTE Computers in this series can be configured with multiple types of optical media drive For more information on the optical media drives available talk to your dealer More information on using the optical media drive can be found in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Slots PC Card SD Card One type II card socket only SRAM OTPROM FLASH ROM Mask ROM memory card MODEMI LAN card Card bus card PC Card 8 0 Compliant supports 3V and 5V cards SD BT card PN PA3271U 1BTM supported SD memory capacity support from 8MB to 512MB 1 7 Features Ports depending on model you purchased External monitor Universal Serial Bus i LINK IEEE1394 Infrared Parallel port S Video port Multimedia Sound system TV out button Mode control button Internet Button Direct CD Play Headphone jack Microphone jack Line in jack 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer has three Universal Serial Bus USB ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard which enables data transfer speeds more than 40 times faster than USB 1 1 which this computer also supports The USB drives may be used to transfer data at Low Full and High speeds This port enables high speed data transfer directly from exte
3. Discharge time with main battery in shutdown mode is approximately 1 month 12 hours or longer charging time to 100 system on The computer has an internal battery to back up the internal Real Time Clock RTC and calender It is good with no external power source for 1 month on average The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Either one 30GB 40GB 60GB 80GB hard drive Bus Master IDE 9 5mm 2 5 HDD Support Ultra DMA 100 Some models are equipped with a full size DVD ROM drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CDs or 12 cm 4 72 DVDs without using an adaptor It runs DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM e DVD Video CD DA CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive Features Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD RW at up to 10 speed For reading this drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive e DVD ROM e DVD Video e CD DA e CD Te
4. Hyper Threading Technology Incompatibility Some applications may not be compatible with Hyper Threading Technology HTT If an application does not work with HTT try disabling it as described below 1 Turn the computer on 2 Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup menu when the TOSHIBA logo appears on the screen 3 Under the Advanced menu in Hyper Threading Technology select Disable 4 Save and Exit 5 Reboot the computer NOTE Not all models come with HTT Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides check lists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such a case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is firmly power the computer connected to the computer and a power outlet
5. or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 4 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 It 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 odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA service provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture 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 or reach of infants and children It can cause injury 6 7 Care and use of the battery pack Caution l Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhau
6. 8 16 Hardware and system checklist DVD Super Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press CD DVD in the drive gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 8 17 Problem Some CD run correctly but others do not Hardware and system checklist Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD RW drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand T
7. DC IN indicator does Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the not glow green cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer 8 5 Battery Hardware and system checklist If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the indicators for the battery For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Battery doesn t power the computer Procedure The battery may be discharged Connect the AC power cord to charge the battery Battery doesn t charge when the AC power cord is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging at once Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet is supplying power Plug in an appliance and see if it works If it doesn t try another power source Check whether the battery is hot or cold If the battery is too hot or too 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 Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge t
8. 3 Lift your finger to drop the material where you want it Scroll Vertical Move your finger up or down the right edge of the TouchPad Horizontal Move your finger left or right along the bottom edge of the TouchPad 4 2 Using optical media drives Using optical media drives The illustrations in this section might differ slightly from your drive but operation is the same for all optical media drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows NOTE Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD R RW refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD R RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs 4 3 Using
9. Blue Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby mode In this mode the indicator will fade on for approximately two seconds then fade off for approximately two seconds before repeating No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 6 3 Battery types Battery types The computer has two types of batteries Battery pack Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source The battery is a disposable item When its operation becomes short even when fully charged replace it with a new one CAUTIONS 1 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 2 Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost 3 Battery type PA3307U 1BAS PA3307U 1BRS PA3367U 1BAS or PA3367U 1BRS are for use with TOSHIBA notebook PC s depending on th
10. DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video Recordable DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 8 14 Hardware and system checklist DVD R RW drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press CD DVD in the drive gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any f
11. If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Hardware and system checklist Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour If problems persist contact your dealer CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a
12. Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM Tools and Utilities CD ROM Additional Software depending on the model you purchased DVD Tools Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Works 7 0 Microsoft Works Suite 2004 CAUTION The system may not function properly if you use drivers that are not preinstalled or distributed by TOSHIBA Documentation Your computer s documentation Satellite P10 Series Personal Computer User s Manual Satellite P10 Series Quickstart Microsoft Windows XP Getting started booklet Safety Instruction Manual Warranty Information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately NOTE The instructions and pictures in this user s guide concerning the operating system are based on Windows XP Users of other Windows operating systems should remember that the names of some menu items and procedures may differ from those described in this guide Please refer to your operating system documentation if you have any problems Features The Satellite P10 series 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 Intel Celeron Processor up to 2 8 GHz or higher Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor up to 3 06 GHz or higher Mobile Intel Pentium
13. 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 Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable 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 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 5 1 F1 F12 function keys 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 HA gA gma Fe gm gmg g a SS a ee K A ab IFE af Fig Fio Wri ZE fon i z l L ri Figure 5 1 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 s
14. battery trigger DC IN off point Battery charge Operates is below low Alarm sounds battery trigger depending on the point Toshiba Power Management Utility setting LED Battery flashes amber DC IN off Battery charge Computer goes into exhausted Hibernation or shuts down depending on the Toshiba Power Management Utility setting No battery No operation installed LED Battery off DC IN off Power indicators Power indicators As shown in the above table the Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Amber 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 DC IN indicator Check the DC IN 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 No light Indicates the AC adaptor is not connected Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the operating status with the AC adaptor connected
15. s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode to conserve battery power This mode has the following options e Display auto off HDD auto off e System auto off e LCD brightness How often and how long you use the hard disk CD ROM and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC Card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack 6 11 Replacing the battery pack Retaining data with power off standby mode When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Battery 3 days minimum Standby mode 12 cell 2 days minimum Standby mode 8 cell 1 month minimum Shut down mode both RTC battery 1 month minimum Extending battery life To maximize the
16. where it could slide around Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks Protect your computer battery and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt dust food liquids temperature extremes and overexposure to sunlight When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature and or humidity ranges condensation may form on or within the computer To avoid damaging the computer allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the computer NOTE When taking the computer from low temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high temperature conditions into a cooler environments allow the computer to acclimatize to room temperature before turning on power When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself As you pull out the connector keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned Before you clean your computer turn if off unplug it from its power source and remove the battery Handle components with care Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges not its pins CAUTION When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product nea
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18. 4 2 P qen z x c V B N 1M a jopa bs i l Oy ba e wi an t 4 Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay U S Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold down Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding down Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay 5 6 Generating ASCII characters Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use it 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 Not all ASCH 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
19. RW or DVD R RW discs read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD R RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage NOTE Also refer to the disc writing instructions in the next section Writing CD DVDs on DVD Multi drive Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW discs that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents 4 11 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Multi drive Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Multi drive You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD DVD licensed by Easy Systems Japan
20. Themes Click Display Select the Settings tab and click Advanced Click the Displays tab Select the external display device you wish to use It must be connected to the computer in order to be selected from the menu here ARwWNS Meitiple Monitor and ATI WORLITY RAGED 260009 TOS Series Sd Cop E Oi E he U pa Gere Adapt O biba O Tibii Ci Mr Ceipiiri Displaying movies on a TV or CRT 6 In the resulting properties box if any additional options are available for your particular device set them to your liking Mull Spas bdo ed ATi MC Be PEANT OA Sarien E Coe per E ec ore Gama ipia Honi Trouble Cok Managereent Displaying movies on a TV or CRT 7 Finally click the ATI Overlay tab to adjust the video overlay properties MOMILITY RADLON 9600 9 700 Serie B 4 Appendix C Power Cable Connectors The Satellite computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide This appendix shows the configuration of typical AC power cord plugs and sockets in various parts of the world USA and Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe VDE approved NEMKO approved Appendix D If Your Computer Is Stolen Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it in a p
21. buttons System Status The system status indicators provide icons for Indicators monitoring the digital media playback mode the DC power status the operational status of the notebook and the battery status Details are given later in this chapter Display Latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Volume Control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers or headphones 2 1 Mode MODE Previous Fast Rewind aa Next Fast Forward H Play Pause rl Stop Front with the display closed Press this button to cycle between the various CD DVD and audio functions Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Skips back to previous tracks If held down while a song is playing it fast rewinds through it Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Skips forward to subsequent tracks If held down while a song is playing it fast forwards through it Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Stops playing the CD DVD or digital audio Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details NOTE If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Optical Media Drive The computer is configur
22. card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer 8 20 Sound system Hardware and system checklist Problem No sound is heard Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you have connected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation TouchPad Problem On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation 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 You may also press FN F9 to enable the Touch Pad and then try again to move it Double tapping does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utili
23. clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Hardware and system checklist Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 8 10 Hardware and system checklist DVD R RW drive For more inform
24. life of your battery pack If you have extra battery packs rotate their use Ifyou will not be using the system for an extended period remove the battery pack Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after the battery has been fully recharged the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 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 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost 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 A U Neml 6 12 Replacing the battery pack 5 Slide the battery latch to the right then pull the battery out of the battery bay Battery Figure 6 1 Removing the bat
25. of the organisation These situations may for example include e Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board of aeroplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organisation or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorisation to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Safety Instruction for Wireless Products If your computer supports wireless function all safety instructions must be read carefully and must be fully understood before attempting to use our Wireless Products This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage your Wireless Products Limitation of Liability For damage occurring due to an earthquake or thunder fire beyond our responsibility action by third party other accident intentional or accidental mistakes by a user misuse use under abnormal conditions we do not take any responsibility For incidental damage loss of business profit business interruption etc occurring due to use or disability of the product we do not take any responsibility For damage occurring due to non observance of the contents described in the instruction manual we do not take any responsibility
26. or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC OS 2 and PS 2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Celeron Intel Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries MS DOS Microsoft Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license iLINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer When Using Your Computer CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an extende
27. 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 4 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 5 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 an automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite 6 6 Care and use of the battery pack 6 Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or a battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer 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 will overheat ignite
28. speed maximum CD R write 16 speed maximum CD RW write 8 speed maximum high speed media 2 16 AC adaptor 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 country region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 9 The AC adaptor CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC CAUTION Please use only the AC Adapter supplied with the computer or an AC adapter certified by TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics Setting up your work space for your health and safety NOTE Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This guide which is included with the computer explains product liability 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 disc NOTE All users
29. the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem 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 the PrtSc key Isolate the problem Using the tools available to you such as the troubleshooting tips in this chapter try to discover the specific actions that caused the problem The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the 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 p
30. the memory module 6 Seat the cover and secure its screws 7 Replace the battery Additional battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional AC adaptor If you frequently carry the computer to different sites such as your home and office having an AC adaptor at each location reduces the weight and bulk of your load 7 12 Parallel printer Parallel printer You can connect any standard Centronics compatible parallel printer to your computer All you need is an IBM PC parallel printer cable Your dealer can supply one or you can purchase one at most computer stores The cable s connectors are designed so that it is impossible for you to connect them incorrectly To connect a printer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Insert one end of the cable into the computer s parallel port 3 Tighten the screws that fasten the cable connector to the computer s parallel port Insert the other end of the cable into the printer s parallel connector Fasten the connector to the printer with the clips on the parallel port Turn on the printer Turn on the computer Windows XP may automatically recognize the printer and you can begin printing immediately If it doesn t install the printer wit
31. to claims for damages and penalties XIII Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the Satellite P10 series computer This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability including multimedia devices and it is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite P10 series 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 familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computer NOTE If you need further information please use the online manual preinstalled on your computer You can very easily search for any items of interest The online manual has more extensive information than the printed manual To start the online manual double click the TOSHIBA User s Manual ic
32. writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD DVD licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents 4 13 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when
33. you write or rewrite data Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM discs However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM TATYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TATYOYUDEN CO LTD PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for Version 1 0 or Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED TDK Corporation MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 or Version 2 1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD Multi drive and DVD Super Multi can use DVD RAM Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The actual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW RW RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used There are two types of DVD R authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can
34. 4 Processor up to 3 2 GHz or higher supporting Hyper Threading Technology Features Chip Set Memory BIOS Slots Video RAM ATI Mobility RADEON 9000IGP depending on model ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 depending on model Northwood RC300M for external graphics ATI IXP150 PC87591L for Keyboard Controller ENE CB712 for Card Bus PCMCIA SDIO controller ALC250 for AC97 CODEC TI TSB43AB21A for 1394a controller Realtek RTL8101L on board LAN ICS 951402AGT for system clock SMSC LPT47N217 for Parallel Port and Infrared Port controller On board with two 200 pin 2 5V DDR SO DIMM connector supporting DDR memory modules Maximum upgradable to 2GB with two 1GB SO DIMM modules Up to 128MB integrated solution with main memory for ATI Mobility RADEON 9000IGP Adiustable 64 128MB VGA DDR RAM for ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 1024KB Flash ROM for system BIOS Suspend to RAM Disk Password protection Windows ready with PnP Hot keys for system control Refreshable Complete ACPI 1 0b Function 1 3 Features Power Battery Pack RTC Battery AC adaptor Disks Fixed hard disk DVD ROM drive 12 cell Li Ion 18650 size smart battery pack with 95Wh capacity or 8 cell Li Ion 18650 size smart battery pack with 63 Wh capacity Approximately 4 hour charge time to 100 when the system is off Discharge time with main battery in standby mode is approximately 3 days for 12 cell battery and 2 days for 8 cell battery
35. B and 512 MB 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 copy protection features but it does not support SD security functions The computer cannot read or write data protected with the security function The slot cannot accommodate MultiMedia cards Also note that the NTFS format is not supported by SD cards and they must be formatted in their own devices CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer 8 circuitry NOTE SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment Formatting an SD card SD memory cards are usually sold already formatted and ready for immediate use If you need to format the SD card again please ensure that you use the appropriate utility provided with the TOSHIBA notebook and not the standard format process within Windows In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format click Windows Start button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD Memory Card Format The TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format utility does not format the prote
36. Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes 2 Choose Display to open the Display Properties dialog box Thonet Deino Seseen Sawn Apcewarce Settings Athens 6 beck pure pia aort of comands Core ad often eerie to help you peronaline your computer with one click ace a Active Windew 3 Click the Settings tab 7 14 Television 4 Click the Advanced button and choose Displays Boe Boe O pan Gee GB Ove Deeg Acute ere fete Cate eager 6 Adjust the TV properties accordingly 7 15 i LINK IEEE1394 iLINK model only i LINK IEEE1394 iLINK model only i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as Digital video cameras Hard disk drives MO drives Optical media drives NOTE i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a
37. E CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT The drive with the above label is certified by the manufacturer that the drive complies with the requirement for laser product on the date of manufacturing pursuant to article 21 of Code of Federal Regulations by the United States of America Department of Health amp Human Services Food and Drug Administration In other countries the drive is certified to comply with the requirement pursuant to IEC 825 and EN60825 on class 1 laser product This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list according to the model Manufacturer Matsushita TEAC TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Matsushita TOSHIBA TEAC Pioneer HLDS TOSHIBA Matsushita Type UJ 811B DV W22E SD C2612 SD R6112 UJDATS0TT A SD R2412 DW 224E DVR K12 GWA 4040N SD R6372 UJ 820B Drive DVD Multi DVD Multi DVD ROM DVD R RW CD R RW DVD ROM Combo CD R RW DVD ROM Combo CD R RW DVD ROM Combo DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD Super Multi Xl Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems yo
38. For damage occurring due to erroneous operation or hang up caused by use in combination with products not related to our company we do not take any responsibility XXI Usage Restrictions Do not use the Wireless Products for controlling equipment Equipment directly linked with human life corresponds to the following Medical equipment such as life support systems equipment used in operations etc Exhaust systems for gases such as poisonous gas etc and exhaust systems for smoke Equipment that must be set up in compliance with various laws such as the Fire Services Act the Construction Standard Act etc Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above Equipment linked with human safety or having a serious influence on the safe maintenance of public function etc because it is not designed or manufactured for this type of use Traffic control equipment for air railroad road marine transport etc Equipment used in atomic power plants etc Equipment corresponding to that mentioned above CAUTION Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch of Wireless Products in a congested place such as a crowded commuter train Keep this product away from a cardiac pacemaker at least 22cm Radio waves can potentially affect cardiac pacemaker operation thereby causing respiratory troubles Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch inside a medical facility or near medical electric equipment Do not bring medical electric equipme
39. Japan 230 V 50Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East e Ifyou use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet e To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface Do not dispose of batteries in a fire they may explode Check with local authorities for disposal instructions When traveling do not check the computer as baggage You can put your computer through an X ray security machine but never put your computer through a metal detector If you have the computer checked by hand be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer wrap the drive in a non conducting material such as cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive in the computer Your can put the hard drive through an X ray security machine but never put the drive through a metal detector When traveling do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments
40. Keypad overlay Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows XP One activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button This key activates the Windows XP 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 center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on a standard 101 102 key enhanced keyboard 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 Arrow mode indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay 5 5 Keypad overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay 7 8 q 0 u o P i M lt gt M l r 7 re a a af PW a a t thi e a a 5 1 it bd 8 I a a lb 1 i i t 2 2 4 5 ye Q F Llst G w A T Y J o P I om ae p Aa S 0 F G H K IIIR ma incasa
41. LIES WITH FDA RADLATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Parnwsonic Commurscalions Co LTE 1 82 4 Chonme Minchima Hakata Ku Fukuoka Japan Vill CLASS LASER PRODUCT LASER RILASSE 1 PRLE T TO EN piA24 1 rt CLASS 1 LASER PROOUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TOEN60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benachrichtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kontakt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne m rking er anbragt udvendigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstra
42. Ltd and DigiOn Inc InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM discs read and follow all set up and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW RAM discs that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents 4 12 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM discs The following applications for
43. M e DVD Video DVD R DVD RW e DVD RAM CD ROM e CD EXTRA e Photo CD e Audio CD e CD ROM XA CD DA e CD I e CD Text CD R e CD RW Some models are equipped with a full size DVD R RW module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R and DVD RW at maximum 2 speed DVD R and DVD RW at maximum 2 4 speed The drive supports the following formats DVD ROM e DVD Video DVD R DVD RW e DVD R e DVD RW CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Model Mode2 e CD ROMXA Mode Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 1 6 Features DVD Super Multi drive Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R at maximum 4 speed and DVD RW and DVD RAM at maximum 2 speed DVD R RW at maximum 2 4 speed The drive supports the following formats e DVD ROM e DVD Video DVD R e DVD RW e DVD R e DVD RW DVD RAM e CD I e CD R e CD RW
44. ONS onic cence ieee ee 6 3 Battery TSS waicotacsacceaicnercucnstueinsensnonianiaubdernesebiastnintsoncucmlintaumatuences 6 4 Care and use of the battery pack cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 6 Replacing the battery pack cccceecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 12 Power up MOU SS wc csiesicdhcendetaacrdicssimdcneeiaetaaen 6 14 Panel power Ol OM a nsdiecddaraisidinalsvaaatiandnanseniesduslateenantii 6 14 System automatic Standby Hibernation 0 ee 6 15 Optional D VICES 1 11scccescesnssenseees 7 1 AS rere e E nti ccer nada idaaniae paaganieonnsancene nies 7 2 SD Memory lO Cards ascras tesco a cee eSiestceetencradeeacreniveadevedeeceeects 7 5 Memory expansion J etsuccinwccssnsairsdausaneniichacdntssncbeccine baideuaasaiasen 7 9 Additional battery pack ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 7 12 Additional AC Ada DOM ciaticccssstesaceeeunaasnaneetesaasataetiuunaesiadecn 7 12 Parallel Printe issin E 7 13 External TONING ncasercssscb ser iasetivisssetadsdrnedephisseetaneaane 7 13 WGN ASI OR centa a asdaneisiedntalpatinstalaneaeis 7 14 i LINK IEEE1394 iLINK model only 000eeee 7 16 Security GCN ceaiin aiea e ETE EEEa 7 17 TrOUDIOCSNOOTING cccesccceenecceenneeeees 8 1 Problem solving PlOCOSS scccccc cece ccancesecsnetssssessacnccmecentenedenedes 8 1 Hardware and system checklist ccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 3 TOSHIBA SUDO GM coiccssietcntcendvecereccdgasiasssn
45. Power Overheating power down AC Power Battery Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive SD card Wireless LAN DVD ROM drive DVD R RW DVD R tRW drive DVD Multi drive PC Card Printer Monitor Sound system Pointing device USB TV output signal Standby Hibernation Memory expansion Modem i LINK IEEE1394 DVD Super Multi drive Drive LAN Infrared port Diskette drive 8 3 Hardware and system checklist System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items Self Test Power Sources Power on Password Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed 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 computer s BIOS If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Hardware and system checklist
46. RIER Character display In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop becomes garbled bit settings correspond with those of the remote during a computer communication Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application If problems persist contact your dealer LAN Problem Cannot access LAN LAN jack and the Wake up on LAN does not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN hub and the computer Make sure the AC adaptor is connected You cannot access a LAN using the computer s battery power If problems persist consult your LAN administrator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Wireless LAN Make sure the computer s wireless communication switch is set to on Use the Config Free program that comes pre installed in your computer to see LAN status If problems persist consult your LAN administrator 8 25 Hardware and system checklist Monitor Refer also to Chapter 7 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on on Confirm that th
47. Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Vil DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo DVD R RW DVD Multi DVD R RW DVD Super Multi drive safety instructions CAUTION The DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo DVD R RW DVD Multi DVD R RW DVD Super Multi drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Location of the required label Sample shown below Location of the label on the drive and manufacturing information may vary COMP
48. TOSHIBA Satellite P10 Series User s Manual Copyright 2004 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 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual TOSHIBA Satellite P10 Series Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition February 2004 Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the Satellite P10 series Portable Personal Computers 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
49. The computer or the module could be damaged e Do not remove the Battery Pack In any of the above cases the standby configuration will not be saved 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 Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby NOTE You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chapter 5 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 To enable it select the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility icon in the Control Panel and select the Advanced tab and then set your Close the Lid options to Standby 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled To enable it select the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility icon in the Control Panel and select the Advanced tab When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer NOTES 1 When the computer is shut down in standby mode the po
50. 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 character appears on the display screen 5 7 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 Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Adaptor Battery fully Operates No charge connected charged No charge LED Battery green LED Battery green DC IN green DC IN green Battery partially Operates Quick charge charged orno Quick charge LED Battery amber charge LED Battery amber DC IN green DC IN green No battery Operates No charge installed No charge LED Battery off LED Battery off DC IN green DC IN green 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Adaptor Battery charge Operates not is above low LED Battery off connected
51. a ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 V 92 only for USA and Canada 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 3 1200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 V 92 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 4 1333 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 A 2 Appendix B Display Modes This appendix contains a table listing all the display modes currently supported by the ATI Mobility Radeon graphics controller CRT Display resolution Colour depth bpp Refresh Rate Hz 800 x 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 x 1440 16bpp 60 75 85 32bpp 60 75 85 2048 x 1536 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 B 1 Displaying movies on a TV or CRT Displaying movies on a TV or CRT This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer s LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor Follow the steps below Open the Control Panel and click Appearance and
52. an be installed in the computer NOTE The computer comes with at least one memory module pre installed CAUTION Use only PC2700 compatible DDR memory modules See your TOSHIBA dealer for details Battery Pack AC Adaptor Security Lock Wireless LAN Kit USB FDD Kit Bluetooth SD Card2 An additional battery pack can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare to increase your computer s operating time If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft This option enables wireless LAN functions in computers that do not have wireless preinstalled It is installed by dealers only Lets you attach a floppy diskette device to your computer by means of a USB cable Lets you use Bluetooth technology via an SD Card 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 Figure 2 1 shows the computer front with its display panel in the closed position CD DVD Audio System Volume Display Latch Optical Media Drive control buttons indicators control Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Some models are not equipped with CD DVD Audio control
53. ansion 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 Replace the battery pack and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the power If problems persist contact your dealer Modem Problem Communication software can t initialize the modem Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options Properties in the Control Panel You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application After making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly Communication is cut off unexpectedly 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 8 24 Hardware and system checklist Problem Procedure A CONNECT Check the error control setting in your display is quickly communications application replaced by NO CAR
54. ata encryption Security 1 Be sure to enable the WEP encryption function otherwise your computer will be susceptible to access over the wireless network by parties aiming to cause illegal intrusion eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data 2 TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wireless LAN and the damage thereof 4 24 TV Out Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable the wireless LAN fnction with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch forward to turn it on and backward to turn it off CAUTION Turn the switch off in airplanes and hospitals Check the LED It stops glowing when the wireless communication function is off Wireless communication LED The LED indicates the status of the wireless communication functions LED status Indication LED off Wireless communication switch is set to off LED glows Wireless communication switch is on TV Out Use the TV Out jack to connect to a television Be sure to use a 4 pin type S video cable For more details see Appendix B TV Out jack 4 25 Setting up more than one display Setting up more than one display You can set up your computer to utilize more than one display effectively spreading a single desktop screen across two monitors The Display Properties window allows you to adjust more precisely the relative positio
55. ation refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press CD DVD in the drive gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 8 11 Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Hardware and system checklist Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD R RW drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precau
56. aying 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 4 20 Using the internal modem Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties CAUTION 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 Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 Incase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem 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 Figure 4 10 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected NOTE If you use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC Card modem speed might be slow or communication might be interrupted 4 21 LAN NOTE If modem speed is low or communication is
57. be written to by a computer drive You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RW RAM discs 4 14 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD RW disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD RW disc Data written to a CD R DVD R R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW and DVD RW RW RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing toa DVD R R RW RW disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD R RW standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data Two types of DVD R R RW RW RAM discs are on the market data and video Use a video disc to store video data You can use video discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer s DVD ROM dr
58. bes how to turn on the power NOTE 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 Ifone is connected make sure the diskette drive is empty If a diskette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press the computer s power button and release EEPE PEEP ErLeEreriry ft Figure 3 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Starting up for the first time When you first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo Follow the on screen directions for each screen During setup you can click the Back button to return to the previous screen Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will subsequently 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 the CD DVD ROM or diskette CAUTION Make sure the Built in HDD and optical media drive are off Ifyou turn off the power while a disk
59. c and try again When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD RW discs it might not be backed up correctly You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVD RW disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVD RW disc 4 16 Media care Data verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Right click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC Option window 2 Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare 3 Click the OK button The Record and Verify function automatically checks whether data has been correctly recorded onto a CD DVD Byte compare compares the original data file with the data recorded on the CD DVD and checks that the data completely matches Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and diskettes Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVDs 1 Store your CD DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD DVD 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mar the surface of the CD DVD that contains data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its
60. 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 XIX Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted 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 area 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 Information on the secure use of the CD DVD writing function Please adhere to the following information on the use of the CD DVD writing function to minimise the risk of unsuccessfully storing data on CD or DVD media It is possible that the storage of data may be unsuccessful despite following these guidelines for examble because of defective storage media To minimise the liklihood of this you should always check to en
61. chine type e g Satellite P20 Model number e g PSP20 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
62. cted area of an SD memory card If you wish to apply a complete format of the device you will need to use an application that operates correctly with the copy protection system 7 5 SD Memory IO Cards Installing an SD card To install an SD card follow the steps below 1 Insert the SD card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Figure 7 3 Inserting an SD card CAUTION Be sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it NOTE If Windows fails to read the SD card remove it then reinsert it 7 6 SD Memory IO Cards Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar within Windows 2 Click the SD Card you want to remove If you have additional external storage devices connected such as a digital camera then be sure you select the correct removable disk 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Figure 7 4 Removing an SD card CAUTIONS 1 Make sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the computer 5 power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card 2 Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost 7 7 SD Memory IO Cards SD card care CAUTION Set
63. d DVDs DVD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once 2 13 Optical Media drive DVD ROM drive The full size DVD ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CDs or 12 cm 4 72 DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD RW DVD ROM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum high speed media DVD R RW drive The full size DVD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 2 speed DVD RW write 1 speed CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 16 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum 2 14 DVD Multi drive Optical Media drive The full size DVD Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVD
64. d period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely e Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns e Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on e Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case e Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion e Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60Hz in western
65. dition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can damage computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions XVII PC Card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot with prolonged use If two cards are installed both can become hot even if only one is used extensively Overheating of a PC Card can result in errors or instability in the PC Card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use LCD Display Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on your PC Your display contains an extremely large number of thin filmtransistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the fo
66. e model purchased Battery types Real Time Clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power ERROR 0271 Check date and time settings WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup CAUTION 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 When this error appears the following action is recommended 1 2 3 Connect the notebook to a mains power supply for around 24 hours to recharge the battery Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu Set correct time and date CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type Please dispose of all used batteries as required by local ordinances or regulations 6 5 Care and use of the battery pack Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on batte
67. e Turns the volume on and off Instant Security Enters screen saver mode and blanks the screen To restore your desktop press any key or use the TouchPad Power Save Modes Displays the power save modes and lets you change the power settings Standby This hot key switches the system off into Standby mode Hibernate This hot key switches the system off into Hibernate mode Display Selection Changes displays NOTE Default resolution for simultaneous mode is set to XGA 1024x768 If you connect an external monitor that is not XGA resolution change it in Display Properties Vo Fn F6 Ate Fn F7 CA Fn F8 Fn F9 Fn F10 gE Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Space Brightness Down Brightness Up Wireless Device Controls Pressing this hot key allows you to switch between active wireless devices This function only works if the notebook supports wireless communications and the wireless switch has already been turned on TouchPad On Off Cursor Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded cursor keypad Numeric lock state is logically disabled See chapter 3 for more information Numeric Keypad On Off This hot key enables disables the embedded numeric keypad Numeric lock state is logically enabled See chapter 3 for more information Scroll Lock On Off Change Resolution Cycles sequentially from the current resolution to 800x600 to 1024x768 and back again to the original resolution 5 4
68. e external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer i LINK IEEE1394 iLINK model only Problem Procedure i LINK device does Make sure the cable is securely connected to the not function computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add New Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer 8 26 TOSHIBA support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software d
69. easy access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Console button The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD4 then click Inter Video WinDVD4 ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network connections ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks To start ConfigFree click the Windows Start Button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click ConfigFree This easy to use software lets you record CD DVDs with just a few mouse clicks You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CDs to store the files and folders on your hard drive This software can be used on a model with CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Multi drive DVD R RW drive DVD R RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive Pressing Fn F9 in a Windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon Options Options You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory Modules Two memory modules c
70. ection Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function key 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 NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key settings are not restored by the Standby feature 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations Emulation keys 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 o 00 m Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the gray keys with white numbers 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 FA2 a Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off e i E Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad JE Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key 5 3 Hotkeys ghy Fn ESC Fa Fn Fl Fn F2 5 Fn F3 aa Fn F5 Soft keys Fn key combinations Volume Mut
71. ed in Standby will be lost You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer 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 You can use the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation NOTE You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn F4 See Chapter 5 Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Click Start Select Turn Off Computer Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Hibernate is not displayed Press the Shift key The Standby item will change to Hibernate Select Hibernate ON oe G2 E 3 9 Starting up for the first time Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Management 3 Select the Advanced tab Select Enable hibernate support 5 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid of my portable computer 6 Click the OK button gt Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Built in HDD ind
72. ed with a full size optical media drive module that lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 discs without using an adaptor See the Drives section in this chapter for technical specifications on each drive and to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for information on using the drive and caring for discs Left side Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer left side Line In jack Headphone jack A N CP 0000000000 J OD d Wireless Communication Microphone jack Switch Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer Some models are not equipped with a Wireless Communication Switch Headphone Jack The Headphone Jack lets you connect stereo headphones or other audio output devices such as C external speakers Connecting headphones or other devices to this jack automatically disables the internal speakers Microphone Jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables r connection of a three conductive type mini jack for a id monaural microphone Line In Jack A standard 3 5 mm mini line in jack enables connection J of a stereo device for audio input Wireless The Wireless Communication Switch turns on the Communication wireless networking transceiver The Wireless Q Communication LED on the keyboard s left side T A indicates that wireless networking is turned on Right side Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer right side Infrared Port Infrared model only SD Card slo
73. er without exiting from your software The contents of main memory is saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details In Standby mode power to the system remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode When the computer is in standby mode the Power LED flashes in amber The computer enters Standby mode regardless of the Hibernate setting Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started for details 1 Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged 3 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode Data in memory will be lost Utilities Utilities 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 files TOSHIBA Power Management Utility TOSHIBA Console DVD Player Config Fee Drag n Drop CD DVD TOSHIBA Touchpad On Off Utility There are two ways to display the Windows XP Control Panel The default is Category View TOSHIBA Power Management Utility is under the Performance and Maintenance item TOSHIBA Console is a graphical user interface that provides
74. eripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program 8 1 Problem solving process 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 CD ROM or DVD ROM is correctly inserted and that the diskette s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating 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 docu
75. es Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM 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 XV 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 DISKCOPY A B When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A caution informs you that impr
76. est 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 CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 5 Opening the display 2 Connect the DC output plug on the AC adaptor to the DC IN input port on the back of the computer Figure 3 3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the display panel Display latch Figure 3 4 Opening the display 3 6 Turning on the power 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you CAUTION Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Turning on the power This section descri
77. g the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Built in HDD and Diskette Optical Media drive indicators on the computer Ifa diskette is in the diskette drive remove it Ifa disc is in the optical media drive remove it Also make sure the optical media drive drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back where the interface ports are located Close all port covers Disconnect the AC adaptor if it is connected Use the carrying case when transporting the computer 4 28 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 The typewriter keys and keypad overlay keys are gray The other keys are dark gray Typewriter keys
78. h the Add Printer Wizard To access the Add Printer Wizard click Start point to Printers and Other Hardware click Printers and Faxes and double click the Add Printer icon CON AMA External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer To connect a monitor follow the steps below 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 color or monochrome To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting 7 13 Television Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Usea video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on You can use the hotkeys Fn F5 or use the TV Out button to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt
79. he battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge for at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Check the power consumption settings in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Consider using a power saving mode 8 6 Keyboard Hardware and system checklist Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Procedure Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Output to screen is garbled Make sure the software you are using is not 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 LCD panel Problem Lines appear broken Procedure Check if you are in DOS mode In DOS lines may appear broken because of the LCD screen s higher resolution The Windows display should appear normal No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set fo
80. ic CD function to record music to a DVDRW disc Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD DVD to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD DVD You cannot backup a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD RW RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD DVD You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD RW to CD R RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag n Drop CD DVD Drag n Drop CD DVD cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the DISC backup function of Drag n Drop CD DVD to back up a DVD RW RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD RW recorder Ifyou add data to a DVDR disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows ME In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read added data Some DVD ROM and CD RW DVD ROM drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system Drag n Drop CD DVD does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility If you try to back up a DVD disc to a DVD RW disc that was erased by the Quick erase option you might get a error message Use the Full erase option to clear the DVD RW dis
81. icator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode NOTE If the computer is not used or accessed in any way including receipt of e mail for 15 minutes when the AC adaptor is connected the computer will automatically enter Standby mode TOSHIBA Power Management Utility default To restore operation press the power button If a network application is active when the computer automatically enters Standby it might not be restored when the computer wakes up from standby To prevent the computer from automatically entering standby mode disable Standby in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Open the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility and click the Power Save Modes tab Next select either an AC Power or Battery Power option and then click details When the details page comes up you can disable the Standy setting be moving the slider to Never That action however will nullify the computer 5 Energy Star compliance 3 10 Starting up for the first time Standby precautions Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data Do not remove install memory or remove power components e Do not remove install the memory module
82. interrupted when you are using the modem please check and set the CPU speed to Maximum within the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility 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 LAN The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 1OBASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 1OOBASE TX This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it connected if you are using this feature Connecting the LAN cable CAUTION The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer 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 1 OOBASE TX be sure to connect with a CATS cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 1 OBASE T you can connect with either a CATS or a CAT3 To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the comp
83. is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk 3 Click start and click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer window click Turn Off 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge 3 8 Starting up for the first time Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices CAUTIONS 1 While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Built in HDD indicator to go out 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Management utility the Power Save Modes tab and the Advanced tab Otherwise the computer will shut down in Standby mode If battery power becomes depleted data sav
84. ive You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device 4 15 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive Drag n Drop CD DVD Note the following limitations when you use Drag n Drop CD DVD DVD Video cannot be created using Drag n Drop CD DVD DVD Audio cannot be created using Drag n Drop CD DVD You cannot use Drag n Drop CD DVD s mus
85. iyeacececieunconsenceselsees 8 27 SPCCIFICATIONS ccssseccssseneneseneenenes A 1 Display MOdGG 1 cccsscccsseseneenneees B 1 Displaying movies on a TV Or CRT 0eeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 2 Power Cable Connectors C 1 If Your Computer Is Stolen D 1 XXVI Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s special features options and accessories NOTE Basic features are described in a separate pamphlet CAUTION Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not preinstalled by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Check to make sure you have all the following items Hardware Satellite P10 Series Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord Other equipment or cables may be bundled depending on the model you purchased Software The following software preinstalled on your hard disk Microsoft Windows XP or depending on the model you purchased e Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004 depending on the model you purchased e TOSHIBA Utilities e Display Driver e TouchPad driver e Sound driver e Miscellaneous drivers depending on the model you purchased Modem LAN SD Wireless LAN and or FIR e Online help 1 1 Features
86. ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier af svageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED S RLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at uds tte sig for laserstraling OBS Apparaten inneh ller laserkomponent som avger laserstraining verstigande gr nsen for laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTELLUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHF HREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KONNEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN Description on Laser specification The optical drive such as DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo DVD R RW DVD Multi DVD R RW DVD Super Multi drive that is used in this computer is equipped with laser The classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER D
87. likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use 1 LINK You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed 7 16 Security lock Disconnecting 1 Click the Eject or Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device NOTE Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the right side of the computer Figure 7 8 Security lock 7 17 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed
88. llowing conditions use of certain external 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 modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references 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 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 XVIII For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in bundled documents Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information 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 op
89. mentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware Hardware and system checklist 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 This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Self test
90. mode Some cards might not work properly Furthermore 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 Installing a PC Card One PC Card connector is located on the right side of the computer The computer s hot install feature lets you install PC Cards while the computer s power is on NOTE Do not install a PC Card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install a PC Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC Card 7 2 PC Cards 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Figure 7 1 Installing a PC Card After installing the card refer to the card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your card Removing a PC Card Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar within Windows Click the PC Card you want to remove Press the eject button of the PC Card to extend it Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly RYN gt 7 3 PC Cards 5 Grasp the PC Card and remove it c S 5 a 3 o 2 i Figure 7 2 Removing a PC Card SD Memory IO Cards SD Memory IO Cards The computer is equipped with an SD card slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with capacities of 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 M
91. n S video cable While in this mode you cannot use your computer s other functionality The keyboard indicators provide icons to let you use the caps lock arrow mode and numeric mode functions Details are given later in this chapter The LCD displays high contrast text and graphics at up to 1280x800 1680x1050 or 1920x1200 pixels Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates via the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The brightness level is intended to save battery power NOTE To prolong the life of your display screen use a screen saver when you re not using the computer and it is idle Left and Right The audio speakers Speakers 2 9 System Status Indicators System Status Indicators Figures 2 7 and the following show the system indicator lights which light when various computer operations are in progress Hard Drive Optical Disc Drive SD Card Wireless Communication Figure 2 7 co The Hard Drive LED indicates that the HDD is being accessed Every time your computer runs a program opens a file or performs some other function in which it must access the HDD this light goes on ca The Optical Disc Drive LED indicates that an optical disc device is being accessed sm The SD Card LED indicates the computer is accessing data from an SD Card i The Wireless Communication LED indicates the wireless LAN is 1 active and
92. ning of the two displays when they are configured as an extended desktop On the Display Properties window the two displays can be positioned horizontally vertically or in any diagonal configuration you wish as shown below tee lay Prepertles 3 E Theme Dette Roe Saeed Apher Sate A thet ta hecho pit ae al ooh oe ad oe eerie to help pou per ooradine ous cangia wath ores iek Theme NOTE If an external display will not be connected next time you use your computer you should cancel any extended desktop or clone display settings before shutting down your computer Clone display settings are those where more than one device has been selected and is simultaneously applicable 4 26 Cleaning the computer Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on 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 CAUTION 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 4 27 Moving the computer Movin
93. nnected to an AC power source to charge the battery pack Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Batterytype Power on Power off Battery pack about 12 or longer about 4 or longer RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or Battery pack NOTE 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 The same factors affect charge time 6 9 Care and use of the battery pack Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To make sure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging NOTE Once a battery pack is fully charged it is recommended that you operate the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely discharges Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity The Battery indicator may show a ra
94. nt close to the product Radio waves can potentially affect medical electric equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction Turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch near an automatic door fire alarm or other automatic control equipment Radio waves can potentially affect automatic control equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction Do not turn ON the Wireless Communication switch in aircraft or in places that generate or can generate radio interference Radio waves can potentially affect them causing an accident due to malfunction Monitor possible radio interference or other troubles to other equipment while the product is used If any effect is caused turn OFF the Wireless Communication switch Otherwise radio waves can potentially affect other equipment thereby causing an accident due to malfunction When using the product in a car check with the automobile dealer if the car has an adequate electromagnetic compatibility EMC Radio waves of the product can potentially hamper safe driving Depending on car model the product can rarely affect car electronic equipment if it is used in a car XXII NOTE Do not use the product in the following places Places near a microwave oven where a magnetic field generates and places where static electricity or radio interference generates Depending on environment radio waves cannot reach to the product XXIII Contents INCrOCUCTION 2ccccceeceensecnenneeenan
95. ocumentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information 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 the Internet 8 27 Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Dimensions Weight 363mm x 274 9mm x 39mm Front 43 2mm Rear 3 63kg 7 99lbs for 15 4 TFT LCD CD RW DVD ROM module Actual weight may vary depending on configuration Environmental Requirements Conditions Operating Non operating Conditions Operating Non operating Built in Modem Ambient Relative temperature humidity 5 C to 30 C 20 to 80 20 C to 65 C Altitude from sea level sea level to 3 000 meters sea level to 10 000 meters Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EJA 578 commands Computer s speaker A 1 Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Dat
96. odem LAN and wireless LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer and on heat dispersal Using the TouchPad To use the TouchPad simply move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go SS r WRASSE i Lay a S s5 YON SASS ea w e ouch pad CAA A 1 W a SNA Touch pad control buttons Figure 4 1 TouchPad and control buttons The two buttons below the keyboard are used like the buttons on a mouse pointer Press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using 4 1 Using the TouchPad CAUTION Do not press on the TouchPad too hard or press a sharp object such as a ball point pen against the TouchPad The TouchPad could be damaged The TouchPad has similar functions to a two button mouse with a scroll wheel For some functions you can tap the TouchPad instead of pressing a control button NOTE You can customize pointing device actions in Mouse Properties Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter to open the Mouse Properties window Click Click the left control button or tap the TouchPad once Double click Click the left control button twice or tap the TouchPad twice Drag and drop 1 Select the material you want to move 2 Leave your finger on the TouchPad and move the material
97. on on your desktop Manual contents This manual has eight chapters four appendices a glossary and an index Chapter 1 Introduction is an overview of the computer s special features utilities 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 and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Be sure to read the sections on setting up the operating system and on restoring the preinstalled software XIV Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes instructions on using the following devices TouchPad the optical media drives the internal modem LAN and wireless LAN It also provides tips on care of the computer diskettes and DVD CD ROMs 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 Chapter 7 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 8 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 Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedur
98. ooooOgAoooON i i LAN jack Modem jack USB Ports Parallel External TV Out Fan Vents DC IN 19V jack Port monitor Port Figure 2 4 The back side of the computer LAN Jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per emer second OBASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 1 OOBASE TX Modem Jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you wy use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line The modem is not supported in some marketing regions CAUTIONS 1 Incase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Universal Serial The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 ports Bus USB Port enable the connection of USB equipped devices such ect as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers CAUTION Do not cover the cooling vent or otherwise obstruct it Doing so may cause the computer to overheat and result in damage 2 5 Back side Parallel Port A This Centronics compatible 25 pin parallel port is used to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device This port supports the Extended Capabilities Port ECP standard NOTE If ECP functionality is required you need to enable ECP in the BIOS setup menu External Monitor Por
99. oper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment NOTE Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment XVI General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Stress injury Carefully read the 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 bottom of 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 for example your skin might suffer low heat injury Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This con
100. operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD RW drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimer TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW discs that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents 4 10 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD R RW drive Writing CD DVDs on a DVD R RW drive You can use the DVD R RW drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD DVD licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R
101. optical media drives Loading compact discs To load a DVD CD follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 2 to 4 6 1 Turn on the power 2 a Press the eject button to open the drawer slightly Eject button Figure 4 2 Pressing the eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the computer s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Figure 4 3 Manual release with the eject hole 4 4 Using optical media drives 3 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 4 Pulling the drawer open 4 Lay the DVD CD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 5 Inserting a DVD CD CAUTION Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction 4 5 Using optical media drives 5 Press gently at the center of the DVD CD until you feel it click into place The DVD CD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with its base 6 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks in place CAUTION If the DVD CD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed it might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 6 Closing the DVD ROM drawer Removing compact discs To remove the DVD CD follow the step
102. oreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 8 15 Problem Some CD run correctly but others do not Hardware and system checklist Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD RW drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer
103. orrosive chemicals Some components in the computer including data storage media can be damaged by magnets Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer Be careful of objects such as stereo speakers that produce strong magnetic fields during operation Also be careful with metal objects such as bracelets which can be inadvertently magnetized Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Ensure that there are no obstructions around any of the system inlets or exhaust vents Setting up your work space Placement of computer 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 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 ti
104. our Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 8 18 Hardware and system checklist Diskette drive For more information on the diskette drive refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour For information on diskette care refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Some programs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others causing a problem Make sure the hardware do not configuration match s your software s needs You cannot access the Try another disk If you can access this disk the diskette drive original disk not the disk drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Infrared port Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do Make sure there is no obstruction blocking not work as expected communication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer
105. outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVDs 6 If your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CD DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner 4 17 Using the internal modem Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Ifa 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 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 data on diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Using the internal modem This section describes how to make settings and connect the modem Refer to the comp
106. periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of your chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your 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 Please check every couple of months to ensure the fan inlets or exhaust vents see chapter 2 are unobstructed Clean them if necessary Connecting the AC adaptor 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 Safety Instruction Manual Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fast
107. pid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time 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 these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity NOTE 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 10 Care and use of the battery pack Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored by the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Refer to Utilities in Chapter 1 Introduction NOTES 1 Wait for a moment after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity 2 With repeated discharges and recharges the battery 5 capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged Maximizing battery operating time A battery
108. ps and to figure 3 1 Below eye level Foot rest 90 Angles Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer 3 3 Setting up your work space 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 Proper lighting can improve legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to eliminate sun glare Avoid placing the computer in front of bright lights 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 Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long
109. r an external monitor Make sure instant security was not activated Try entering your password if you have one registered Or turn the power off and back on to clear instant security Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Contact your dealer if the problems continue Hard disk drive Hardware and system checklist Problem Computer does not boot from hard drive Procedure Insert a system diskette and reboot There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Slow performance 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 Contact your dealer if the problems continue DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty
110. r media cannot be guaranteed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software 4 9 Writing CD DVDs on a DVD R tRW drive Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s HDD to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing CD DVDs on a DVD R RW drive You can use the DVD RW drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW discs The following applications for writing are supplied on CD ROM Drag n Drop CD DVD licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW disc read and follow all setup and
111. r water for example near a bathtub washing bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack recommended by the manufacturer Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such a case Vi EU Declaration of Conformity C EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that the product Satellite P10 conforms to the following Standards Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet Canadian
112. rnal devices such as digital video cameras The serial infrared port is compatible with the Infrared Data Association IrDA 1 1 standards One 25 pin parallel port EPP ECP capability One TV out connector Incorporates a Wave Table Synthesizer for advanced sound applications including 3D games DVD movie playback and Internet communications Sets your display device to TV video out Press it to switch back and forth between it and the LCD This button launches various CD DVD and Digital audio functions Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for more details Configurable button for opening an email program or a web browser on the fly Lets you use the computer s fixed optical media drive as a Stand alone audio CD player You can also use the buttons to control the computer s DVD video player or MP3 files when the system is on A standard 3 5mm headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of monoaural microphone input A standard 3 5 mm line in jack enables connection of a stereo device for audio input 1 8 Features Communications Modem LAN Wireless LAN Security Security Lock Slot An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It supports V 90 or V 92 depending on the region The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line The computer has built in support for Etherne
113. ry power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of 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 CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries according to the instruction 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 2 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 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery
114. s are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If problems persist contact your dealer 8 22 Hardware and system checklist TV output signal Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US or PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 Keyboard NOTE If you turn the computer off in Standby mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device If problems persist contact your dealer Standby Hibernation Problem The system will not enter Standby Hibernation 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 problems persist contact your dealer 8 23 Hardware and system checklist Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem The computer hangs up and issue beep sounds A long beep three short beeps three short beeps and then a long beep Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the exp
115. s as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD RAM write CD read CD R write CD RW write 8 speed maximum 2 speed 1 speed 2 speed 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 8 speed maximum high speed media DVD R RW drive The full size DVD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write CD read CD R write CD RW write 8 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 2 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 2 4 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum 10 speed maximum high speed media Optical Media drive DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD super multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 2 speed maximum DVD R write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 2 speed maximum CD read 24
116. s below and refer to figure 4 8 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVD drive Wait for the Diskette Optical Media indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the disc is spinning when you open it wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened CAUTIONS 1 When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the DVD CD has stopped spinning before pulling the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the DVD CD is spinning when you open the drawer it could fly off the spindle and cause injury 4 6 Using optical media drives 2 The DVD CD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold it gently and lift it out Figure 4 7 Removing a DVD CD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place CD Digital Mode button This section describes how to use the CD DVD Audio Control Buttons to control the optical media drive and Digital Audio Data NOTE Whether your computer is turned on or off the CD DVD Audio control buttons are locked by default To unlock them press the CD Digital mode button for more than 3 seconds Press the CD Digital mode button again for over 3 seconds to lock them again When the CD Digital mode is unlocked press the CD Digital mode briefly to s
117. s enabled and you use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed 6 14 System automatic Standby Hibernation System automatic Standby Hibernation This feature automatically turns off the system in Standby or Hibernation mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special Features in Chapter 1 Introduction for an explanation of how to set the duration 6 15 Chapter 7 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following types of devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards Memory PC Cards SD Cards Memory modules Power devices Battery pack AC adaptor Peripheral devices Parallel printer External monitor Television i LINK IEEE1394 Security lock 7 1 PC Cards PC Cards The computer is equipped with a PC Card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card Any PC Card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The 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 NOTE Do not install a PC Card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation
118. sable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to the section Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power for an extended period more than a week the battery might fail to retain a charge It might not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery pack and the Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and 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 6 8 Care and use of the battery pack Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged CAUTION Use only the computer co
119. se 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 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar Figure 4 8 The Region Selection icon 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 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the submenu e When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically e When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting 4 19 Using the internal modem Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Figure 4 9 The properties menu Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode Region Select Utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displ
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121. should be sure to carefully read the section Starting up for the first time which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time 3 1 Setting up your work space 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 General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the computer and easily accessible The temperature should be 5 to 30 degrees Centigrade 41 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 10 to 90 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 c
122. sted 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 center 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 30 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 Mode 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 Standby mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack di
123. sure the data has been written correctly About TOSHIBA Wireless Solution NOTE Not all models come with a built in Wireless LAN card Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any Wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to e The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers e The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Wireless LAN and your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and XX recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives
124. system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost Make sure you have a backup copy of your data before you perform a complete system recovery 1 Load the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM in the drive and turn on the computer power 2 When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears press the F12 key The Boot Menu appears Use your cursor keys to select the CD ROM DVD drive in the display menu Follow the on screen directions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these A WwW 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored Use the Tools amp Utilities CD ROM according to the instructions in the booklet contained in the CD box to reinstall TOSHIBA utilities and drivers TOSHIBA s Online Resources TOSHIBA maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites can provide information about TOSHIBA products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades 3 13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the TouchPad optical media drives the internal m
125. t USB Port PC Card slot i LINK Port Security Lock Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Some models are not equipped with an Infrared Port and or an i LINK Port Universal Serial Bus USB Port Infrared port i PC Card Slot o i LINK IEEE1394 Port I B si IEEE1IJ SD card Slot gt P Security Lock The Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and 1 1 port enables the conection of USB enabled devices such as keyboards mice hard drives scanners and printers This infrared port is compatible with Infrared Data Association IrDA Fast InfraRed FIR standards It enables cableless 4 Mbps data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible devices Not all versions have this feature The PC Card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC Card Type II You can install any industry standard PC Card such as a SCSI adaptor Ethernet adaptor or flash memory card Connect an external device such as a digital video camera to this port for high speed data transfer This feature may not be present depending on the configuration of your computer The Secure Digital slot is for digital Secure Digital cards which are used in digital still cameras and various forms of portable information equipment A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Back side Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer back panel 7 w WO
126. t oO TV Out Ss DC IN 19 V Jack 2 F We Fan Vents This 15 pin port lets you connect an external video display to the computer Plug a 4 pin S video cable into this connector to output the video signal to either an NTSC or PAL compatible television The DC IN socket is where you plug in the AC adapter The fan vents expel hot air out of the computer in order to keep the CPU and other parts cool Do not block or otherwise cover 2 6 Underside Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer Battery Latch Expansion memory socket Modem socket Optical Media device Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Wireless LAN Consult your TOSHIBA dealer for installation of a Socket Wireless LAN card Expansion Memory Use this socket to install a memory module to increase Socket your computer s memory Refer to the Memory Expansion section in Chapter 7 Optional Devices Battery This is the battery pack which powers the computer a when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Battery Latch Slide this latch to remove the battery pack 2 7 Front with the display open Front with the display open Figure 2 6 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the display and lif
127. t LAN 10 megabits per second 1OBASE T and Fast Ethernet LAN 100 Mbps 100BASE TX Some computers in this series are equipped with a wireless LAN mini PCI card that is compatible with other LAN systems that support the following 802 1lat g wireless LAN module 802 11g wireless LAN module It has a Frequency Channel Selection 2 4 or 5 GHz and allows roaming over multiple channels Boot up password protection Two level password architecture Receives an optional security lock in order to anchor the computer to a desk or other large heavy object 1 9 Special features Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hotkeys Display Automatic Power off HDD Automatic Power off System Automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad Overlay Power on Password Battery Save Mode Instant Security Panel Power Off On Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no input from the keyboard or pointing device for a specified time Power is restored when any key is pressed or when there is input from a pointing device You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive
128. t up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle Display screen Keyboard Keyboard Indicators Internet Button TOSHIBA Console Button TV Out Button _Keyboard Power button System status indicators Right Speaker TouchPad N Touch pad Control Buttons Left Speaker Figure 2 6 The front with the display open TouchPad This pointer control device located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the TouchPad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics TouchPad Control buttons below the TouchPad let you select Control Buttons menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer Power Button 5 Internet Button D TOSHIBA Console Button t TV Out Button gt Keyboard Indicators Display Screen ti gt fan __ Front with the display open Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off Press this button to launch an Internet browser If the computer s power is off you can press this button to turn on the computer s power and launch the browser automatically in one step You can associate an application to this button for automatic launch If the computer is off pressing this button starts the computer and launches the associated program automatically Switches the LCD over to television output if a device has been connected through the TV Out port with a
129. tery pack CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery packs to your TOSHIBA dealer Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow the steps below CAUTION 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 Turn the computer s power off 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the computer 3 Hold the battery pack so that the label faces down and the connectors on the battery face the connectors on the computer 6 13 Power up modes 4 Gently press the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks into place Battery Figure 6 2 Installing the battery pack Power up modes The computer has three power up modes Hibernation saves data in memory to the hard disk Standby Power remains on saving data in RAM but the CPU and all other devices enter sleep mode Boot does not save data in memory NOTE Refer also to the section Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Panel power off on 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 NOTE If the panel power off function i
130. that you may connect to a Local Area Network 2 10 NGAY System Status Indicators DC IN Power Battery The DC IN LED indicates the computer is connected to the AC adapter and it is plugged into an AC power source The Power LED flashes amber while the system is in Standby mode The LED turns off when the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode In normal operating mode the LED is blue The Battery LED indicates the battery s current charge discharge status It lights green when the battery is fully charged It lights amber while the battery is being charged from the AC adapter It flashes amber when the battery capacity is low System Status Indicators Keyboard Indicators Arrow Mode Numeric Mode Caps Lock Figure 2 8 The keyboard indicators Arrow Mode t i Le Numeric Mode H L Caps Lock p When the Arrow mode icon lights green you can use the keypad overlay light gray labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard You can use the keypad overlay light gray labelled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode icon lights green Refer to the Keypad Overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard The Caps Lock LED lights when you press the Caps Lock key When this light is on pressing a letter key on the keyboard produces an uppercase capital letter 2 12 Optical Media drive Optical Media drive One of the following op
131. the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data 1 Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy 2 Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress 3 The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the 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 7 8 Memory expansion Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module sockets to increase the amount of RAM This section describes how to install and remove a memory module CAUTIONS 1 Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer with the Shut Down option in the Windows Start menu If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode data will be lost 2 Some memory modules can be physically installed but are not compatible with the computer In this case the computer will issue a warning Satellite P10 series There will be a long beep 3 short beeps 3 more short beeps and then a long beep when yo
132. tical media drives is installed in the computer CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Multi drive DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media CD RW DVD ROM DVD Multi DVD ROM DVD R RW DVD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD video media make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications of your drive for the type of discs it can write Use Drag n Drop CD DVD to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is CD RW DVD ROM drive only is a maximum 24 spee
133. tions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording Do not run or start other software during writing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer 8 12 Hardware and system checklist DVD Multi drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press CD DVD in the drive gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 8 13 Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Hardware and system checklist Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports
134. tions 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 e Only CE marked options should be connected implemented e Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment 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 Industrial Environments environments with a mains voltage gt 230V e Medical Environments e Automotive Environments e Aircraft Environments NOTE If this product is supplied with a network port please refer to the paragraph Network connection Any consequences resulting from the use of this 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 Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area e Malfunction of or data loss from this product
135. ty 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer 8 21 USB mouse Hardware and system checklist Problem On screen pointer does not respond Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double tapping does not work Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow 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 pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentation for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer USB 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 driver
136. u 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 confirm with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB ANO005 AN006 AN007 AN009 ANO010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GRO1 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB ANO02 All other countries regionsATAAB AN003 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given XII Important Notice Copyrighted works including but not limited to music video computer program databases are protected by copyright laws Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws you cannot copy modify assign transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work without the consent of the owner of the copyright Please take notice that unauthorized copying modification assignment transmission and disposition may be subject
137. u turn the power on In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible memory module CAUTION If you want to upgrade system memory you should only use certified modules Ask your vendor or check the TOSHIBA web site for alist of approved memory products Memory expansion Installing memory modules CAUTION If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them Follow these steps to install a memory module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power CAUTION Do not try to install a memory module under the following conditions You can damage the computer and the module a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using the either Standby mode or Hibernation mode c Power to the optical media drive has been turned on by the CD Power switch 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 4 Remove the two screws securing the memory module socket cover 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off Figure 7 5 Removing the memory module socket cover 6 Fit the module s connectors into the computer s connectors at about a 45 degree angle and press the module carefully to ensure a firm connection CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memor
138. ublic 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 this 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 e In which country was your computer stolen e What type of machine do you have e What is the model number e What is the serial number e When was it stolen i e date e What is the warranty seal number if available e What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft please follow these procedures Fill in the TOSHIBA Theft Registration form or a copy of it below e Attach a copy of your receipt showing where your computer was purchased e Either fax or send the receipt and registration form to the address below Your registration will be entered in a database which is used to track TOSHIBA computers at our service points D 1 TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to Fax number TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany 49 0 941 7807 925 Country stolen Ma
139. uter 4 22 LAN 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Figure 4 11 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub Disconnecting the LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub 4 23 Wireless communications Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports wireless networks that comply with the IEEE 802 11la g and 802 11g standards Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems that comply with the IEEE 802 1 1a g and 802 11g wireless LAN standards It supports the following Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s 54 Mbps is available only with 802 11a or 802 11g Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256bit encryption algorithm Revision G A G combo type NOTE Wake up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN Frequency Channel Selection 5GHz and 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP d
140. uter s online help files for more information Refer also to the online help files for your modem software NOTE The internal modem does not support the voice functions described in the help files All data and fax functions are supported CAUTIONS 1 Incase of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 2 U Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual 4 18 Using the internal modem Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one country region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the country region in which it will be used 1 Point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select NOTE Do not u
141. wer indicator glows amber 2 Ifyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Standby mode consumes more power 3 11 Restarting the computer Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the Start box 2 Ifthe computer is already on press Ctrl Alt Del 3 Press the power button to turn the computer off then press it a second to time in order to restart CAUTION Only use step 3 if the operating system freezes or locks up due to a crash Performing step 3 should only ever be a last resort as you will lose all unsaved data and could potentially damage critical files Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery disc If pre installed files are damaged use the Product Recovery CD ROM or DVD ROM to restore them To restore the operating system and all pre installed software follow the steps below CAUTION When you reinstall the Windows operating
142. wer to the DVD ROM drive 4 8 Writing CDs on a CD RW DVD ROM drive CD DVD Audio control buttons In addition to the power button the following four buttons control functions of the optical media drive and Digital Audio Data 1 Play Pause Starts or pauses play 2 Stop Stops play 3 Next Advances to the next track chapter or data 4 Previous Returns to the previous track chapter or data NOTE If Random or Shuffle is selected in Windows Media Player selecting Next or Previous advances to a random selection Writing CDs on a CD RW DVD ROM drive Depending on the type of drive installed you may be able to write CDs The CD RW DVD ROM drive lets you write as well as read CD ROMs Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drives section NOTE CD R discs can be written to only once CD RW discs can be rewritten many times Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TATYOYUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of othe
143. when it is not accessed for a specified time Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility This feature automatically places the system into standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a specified time You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System Hibernate in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security are available supervisor and user This feature prevents unauthorized access to your computer This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Battery Save Mode in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility A hotkey function blanks the screen providing quick and easy data security 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 TOSHIBA Power Management Utility Low Battery Automatic Hibernation Hibernation Standby CAUTIONS Special features When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility This feature lets you turn off the pow
144. witch between CD and Digital mode The system status indicator LEDs will show you which mode you are in 4 7 Using optical media drives CD DVD Mode and Play button Digital Mode and press Play button Power is off If an audio CD is in the drive the system enters CD Player mode and operates as a stand alone CD player Operating system starts Windows Media Player starts and Digital Audio Data play begins OS is running If an audio CD is in the drive Windows Media Player starts and CD audio play begins If a DVD Video disk is in the drive the DVD Video player starts and DVD Video play begins The CD DVD icon is displayed on Windows desktop screen Windows Media Player starts and Digital Audio Data play begins The Digital Audio icon is displayed on Windows desktop screen NOTES 1 To play Digital Audio Data you must set the play list in the Windows Media Player The next time you play Digital Audio Data the former play list will become active If a CD was played the previous time then All Audio will be used When the computer system power is off if no control button is activated within two minutes of turning on the DVD ROM drive power power to the drive will automatically be turned off In this case press the CD Digital Mode button again to turn on the power CAUTION Do not install or remove a memory module while the DVD ROM drive power is on First turn off the po
145. xt e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 Some models are equipped with a full size DVD R RW drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CDs 12 cm 4 72 DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 16 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R at maximum 2 speed DVD RW at single speed This drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM e DVD Video CD DA CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 e Enhanced CD CD EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only e Addressing Method 2 1 5 DVD Multi drive DVD R RW drive Features Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation The drive reads DVDs at maximum 8 speed and CDs at maximum 24 speed It writes DVD RW at maximum single speed DVD R and DVD RAM at maximum 2 speed CD R at maximum 16 speed and CD RW at maximum 8 speed High speed media The drive supports the following formats e DVD RO
146. y module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 10 Memory expansion 7 Push the module down so it lies flat Latches on either side will click into place to secure the module Figure 7 6 Installing a module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with two screws 9 Replace the battery pack as described in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 10 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Removing memory modules CAUTION If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Be sure the power is off and all cables are disconnected from the computer CAUTION Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery and two screws securing the memory module socket cover Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 4 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up U 7 11 Additional battery pack 5 Grasp the module and pull it out CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 7 7 Removing

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