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1. Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard without turning off the overlay 1 Hold Fn and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type upper case characters by holding Fn Shift and pressing a character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation 5 8 User s Manual The Keyboard Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down Alt 2 Using the overlay
2. Table1 Video modes VGA continued Video Type Resolution Character Colors Scanning mode matrix pels frequency Vertical Hz D VGA 320 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels E VGA 640 x 200 8x8 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels F VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 Mono 70 Grph Pels 10 VGA 640 x 350 8 x 14 16 of 256K 70 Grph Pels 11 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 2 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 12 VGA 640 x 480 8 x 16 16 of 256K 60 Grph Pels 13 VGA 320 x 200 8x8 256 of 256K 70 Grph Pels User s Manual B 3 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA Intel Celeron M Processor model Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 1 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 256 256K 256 256K 60 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD only 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD only l Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz AN Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases B 4 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA Intel
3. User s Manual TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 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 TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer basic operations and care using optional devices and troubleshooting If you are a new user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the ntroduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a monitor be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is made up of the following Chapter 1 ntroduction is an overview of the computer s features
4. If you connect the USB floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it I will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed 4 2 User s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting USB floppy disk drive When you have finished using the USB floppy disk drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all floppy disk activity has stopped JN If you disconnect the USB floppy disk drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or damage the floppy disk or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 3 Click USB floppy disk drive device that you want remove 4 Pull the floppy disk drive s USB connector out of the computer s USB port Using optical disk drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical disk drive The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows I Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs If you have a DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive refer also to the Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive section for precautions on w
5. Internal LCD screen Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the LCD screen brightness in decrements When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Aa Internal LCD screen Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the LCD screen brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver E The brightness level is always set at the maximum value for about 18 seconds when the internal LCD screen turns on E LCD screen clarity increases with the brightness level ags Wireless setting If your computer has both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed If no wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will appear User s Manual 5 5 The Keyboard on Dual Pointing Device Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Dual Pointing Device function When you
6. This PC contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly This product contains mercury Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government User s Manual 9 21 Troubleshooting If your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media These standard deletion procedures include E Selecting Delete for a target file E Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin E Reformatting the media E Reinstalling an operating system from the recovery CD ROM The procedures above delete only the initial part of the data used for file management This makes the file invisible to the operating system but the data can still be read by specialized utilities If you dispose of the PC please delete all the data on its hard disk drive Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized pur
7. for regulatory information that L may apply in your country region R F Frequency Modulation Technique Band 5GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Revision B OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision A G The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances E The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials E Range is also impacted due to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or TOSHIBA Sales office for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 1 2 2400 2483 5 MHz 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 C 2 User s Manual Wireless LAN 10 11 12 13 2452 2457 1 2462 2467 2 2472 2 4 Factory set default channels 2 Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the
8. Celeron M Processor model continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD only 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD only wl Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz JN Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases User s Manual B 5 Display Controller and Modes Table 2 Video modes WXGA Intel Celeron M Processor model continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 1280 x 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 100 1920 x 1440 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with LCD only 2048 x 1536 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 Virtual with LCD only a Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz
9. E Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost E fyou carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in Hibernation Mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits E Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation E Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature E You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter Standby Mode in one of three ways 1 Click start click Turn Off Computer and click Stand By 2 Close the computer s LCD display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer
10. Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer Creating recovery media Restoring the preinstalled software from the Hard Disk Drive HDD Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery Media J All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time JN Be sure to read the Instruction manual for Safety and Comfort to become more comfortable and productive while using a notebook computer By following the recommendations in this guide you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or neck User s Manual 3 1 Getting Started Other Things to Note rt E Use a virus check program and make sure it is updated regularly E Never format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data E tis a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss E Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media Failure to do so may result in the loss of data
11. JN Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases B 6 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table 3 Video modes WXGA Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 100 1920 x 1440 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 2048 x 1536 256 256K 256 256K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only wl Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz JN Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases User s Manual B 7 Display Controller and Modes Table 3 Video modes WXGA Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model continued Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 x 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 x 600 64K 64K 64K
12. L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light wnen a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liquid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent conducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character forming segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a voltage between the glass sheets alters the brightness of the liquid crystal User s Manual Glossary 9 Glossary LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses large scale integration main board See motherboard megabyte MB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals 1 million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that displays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware component contained in a single integrated circuit that carries out instructions Also called the central processing unit CPU one of the main parts of the computer mode A method of operation for example the boot mode Standby Mode or the Hibernation Mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmission over telephone lines and then converts modulated data demod
13. The Grand Tour Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side SD card slot Cooling vents PC card slot PC card eject button Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer Cooling vents Cooling vents help keep CPU from overheating JN Do not block the cooling vents Never allow metal objects such as screws Staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury PC card slot The PC card slot can accommodate a Type II card The slot supports 16 bit PC cards and a CardBus PC cards PC card eject button This button is used to remove a PC card from the PC card slot WN Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot Never allow metal objects gt suchas screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury SD card slot SD cards are used in a wide variety of external devices This slot lets you transfer data from the device to your computer JN Keep foreign objects out of the SD card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry User s Manual 2 3 The Grand Tour Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side Optical disk drive Security lock slot Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer OC Sec
14. 1 12 Heat dispersal 1 12 Hibernation 1 13 5 4 Hot keys 1 11 display selection 5 5 instant security 5 4 Internal LCD screen brightness decrease 5 5 Internal LCD screen brightness increase 5 5 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 3 standby 5 4 wireless setting 5 5 HW Setup 1 13 accessing 7 1 Boot priority 7 3 CPU 7 7 device config 7 8 display 7 2 general 7 2 keyboard 7 6 LAN 7 7 Parallel Printer 7 8 USB 7 8 window 7 1 i LINK 2 6 8 13 connecting 8 14 disconnecting 8 14 precautions 8 13 problems 9 18 Indicators 2 10 6 2 K Keyboard 1 8 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 problems 9 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Windows special keys 5 7 Keypad overlay 1 11 5 7 Arrow mode 5 7 Numeric mode 5 8 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 8 turning on the overlays 5 7 Index 2 User s Manual Index L LAN 1 9 4 26 cable types 4 26 connecting 4 26 disconnecting 4 27 jack 2 5 LAN active indicator 2 6 Link indicator 2 5 problems 9 19 Media care 4 17 CD DVDs 4 17 floppy disks 4 17 SD card 8 5 Memory 1 4 expansion 1 16 8 6 problems 9 17 Modem 1 9 4 19 connecting 4 21 disconnecting 4 22 jack 2 5 problems 9 18 properties menu 4 20 region selection 4 19 Moving the computer 4 28 P Password power on
15. Check the CD s documentation Check the type of CD you are using The drive supports CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD CD R CD RW User s Manual 9 9 Troubleshooting DVD ROM drive Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical disk drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation 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
16. Getting Started 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back of the computer e AC adaptor s DC output plug Figure 3 4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The computer s LCD display panel can be opened in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to unlatch the display panel 2 While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that the main body is not raised lift the panel slowly Adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity 4 Da f Use reasonable care when opening and closing the LCD display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer LCD display panel N Display latch N a Figure 3 5 Opening the LCD display panel 3 4 User s Manual Getting Started Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power The Power button LED indicates the status Refer to the Power indicators section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes a E After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you I have set up the operating system Refer to the section Starting up for the first time E fthe USB floppy disk drive is connected make sure it is empty If a floppy disk is
17. In the setting of Presentation Different Image you can use the internal and external monitors as a widescreen This setting is supported in Windows XP only Pressing the button again can be changed single display mode on an internal monitor only You can specify the function of TOSHIBA Presentation button in the TOSHIBA Controls properties Depending on the model TOSHIBA Presentation button is not present User s Manual 2 9 The Grand Tour button default is TOSHIBA Assist When the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode or turned off press this button to start the computer and launch the program You can specify the function of TOSHIBA Assist button in the TOSHIBA Controls properties Depending on the model TOSHIBA Assist button is not present O TOSHIBA Assist Press this button to launch the program The Power button Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the computer s LCD display panel is closed or opened and activates the Panel Power Off On feature When you close the LCD display panel the computer enters Hibernation Mode and shuts down When you open the computer s LCD display panel the computer starts in Hibernation Mode Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature The default is enabled Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 Spe
18. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer product only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information Main Memory 2 Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory available for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Lifes Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the natural performance variations produced by the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication
19. capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Chapter 4 Operating Basics describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it as well as the handling of CD DVD Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys User s Manual xi Preface Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes and how to set a password Chapter 7 HW Setup explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program and TPM Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes provides Legal Footnote information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The ndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats
20. connected battery trigger point Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Battery charge is exhausted No battery installed Table 6 1 Power conditions continued Power on Power off no operation e Operates e LED Battery off DC IN off e Operates e LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Computer shuts down No operation e LED Battery off DC IN off For the computer to shut down in Hibernation mode the Hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window If a main battery and a 2nd battery are installed the computer does not shut down until the charge in both batteries is exhausted i Power indicators When batteries are charged the main battery is charged first When it is fully charged the 2nd battery is charged 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 pack The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing orange Orange Green No light The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be connected to recharge the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charg
21. countries regions that in which these channels can be used When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN Infrastructure the Wireless LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision A Frequency Range 5150 5850 MHz Channel ID 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 User s Manual C 3 Wireless LAN 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 5500 5520 5540 5560 5580 5600 5620 5640 5660 5680 5700 5745 5765 5785 5805 5825 C 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix D Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wi
22. drive Some models are equipped with a full size CD ROM drive module that lets you run CD without using an adaptor It reads CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed This drive supports the following formats E 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 E Addressing Method 2 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 12cm 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 E DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA E Addressing Method 2 Some models are equipped with a full size DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed and CD RW at up to 24 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM drive E CD R E CD RW 1 6 User s Manual Introduction DVD Super Multi Some models are equipped with a full size DVD drive Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12cm 4 72 or 8cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD R
23. processor and level two resides in external memory capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC cards CD ROM A Compact Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor containing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS technology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports Glo
24. protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity by using the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the computer s LCD display panel is closed and turns it back on when the computer s LCD display panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that computer operation cannot be continued the system automatically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer the HDD Protection function detects vibration shocks and those signs in the computer and automatically moves the HDD Hard Disk Drive head to the safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused to the disk by head to disk contact Refer to the Using the Hard Disk Drive H
25. stop program execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs procedures and related documentation associated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer programs that direct and control the computer system s activities See also hardware stop bit One or more bits of a byte that follow the transmitted character or group codes in asynchronous serial communications subpixel Three elements one red one green and blue RGB that make up a pixel on the color LCD The computer sets subpixels independently each may emit a different degree of brightness See also pixel synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits characters or events system disk A disk that has been formatted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is contained in two hidden files and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer palm rest TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U Universal Seria
26. 1 11 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 5 controller B 1 hinge 2 9 opening 3 4 screen 2 9 DLA for TOSHIBA 1 15 4 14 Docking interface 1 8 2 7 Documentation list 1 3 Dual Pointing Device 1 8 Problems 9 14 Touch Pad 1 8 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad control buttons 2 9 4 1 Touch Pad location 2 8 using 4 1 DVD 9 10 DVD Super Multi drive 1 7 location 2 4 problems 9 12 using 4 3 writing 4 8 DVD ROM 2 4 DVD ROM drive 1 6 9 10 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 1 6 location 2 4 problems 9 10 9 11 using 4 3 writing 4 6 Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor 1 8 2 5 8 10 problems 9 18 User s Manual Index 1 Index F Floppy disk care 4 17 Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard simulation 5 3 Fn Enter 5 3 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn F1 instant security 5 4 Fn F10 Arrow mode 5 3 Fn F11 Numeric mode 5 3 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Fn F2 power save mode 5 4 Fn F3 standby 5 4 Fn F4 hibernation 5 4 Fn F5 display selection 5 5 Fn F6 internal LCD screen brightness decreases 5 5 Fn F7 internal LCD screen brightness increases 5 5 Fn F8 wireless setting 5 5 Fn F9 Dual Pointing Device 5 6 Fn space LCD screen resolution selection 5 6 Fn Tab Optical media drive power icon 5 6 Function keys 5 2 G Graphics controller 1 7 Hard disk drive 1 5 automatic power off 1 11 HDD indicator 2 11 HDD Protection
27. 22bis V 32 Former CCITT IN 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter Former CCITT N21 ch2 Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 4 1333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps A 2 User s Manual Specifications Transmitting level Receiving level Input output impedance Error correcting Data compression Power supply 10 dBm 10 to 40 dBm 600 ohms 30 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis 3 3V supplied by computer User s Manual A 3 Specifications A 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix B Display Controller and Modes Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off E 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels a Because of the LCD s increased resolution lines may appear broken in L DOS mode A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2 048 horizontal and 1 536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the max
28. 6 12 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes E Change button Click this button to change a registered password Before you can change a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Hard Disk Drive Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password When entering a password do not enter any characters for example or produced by pressing the Shift or Alt keys and so on pmi o E Owner String text box You can use this box to associate text with the password After you enter text click Apply or OK When the computer is started this text will be displayed together with the prompt asking you to enter a password JN E fyou forget your HDD User Password TOSHIBA will NOT be able to assist you and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY and PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE TOSHIBA will NOT be held responsible for any loss of any data any loss of use or access to your HDD or for any other losses to you or any other person or organization that result from the loss of access to your HDD If you cannot accept this risk don t register the HDD User Password E When setting the HDD Master Password save the HDD User Password settings in the BIOS SETUP Program E When saving the HDD User Password shut down or restart the computer If the computer is not shut down or restarted the saved data may not be correctly reflected For more inform
29. CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Recordable CD CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disk drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 9 11 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write correctly DVD Super Multi drive Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions E Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA E Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing E Use only the software supplied with the computer for recording E Do notrun or start other software during writing E Do not jar the computer during writing E Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical disk drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign obj
30. CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD RO drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disk drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour 9 10 User s Manual Troubleshooting DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Procedure Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical disk drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of CD DVD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video
31. Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or otherwise cause malfunctions PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instability in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remove a PC card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer operation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer xvi User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories 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 i Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use An asterisk indicates a optional part that is dependant on the model purchased Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items E TECRA A8
32. E Do not twist or bend SD cards E Do not expose SD cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid E After using an SD card return it to its case E Do not touch the metal part or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty User s Manual 8 5 Optional Devices Creation of a boot disk Within the TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility a bootable SD memory card can be created if required Refer to the Utilities of Chapter 1 Introduction for details Memory expansion pi o I You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module slot to increase the amount of RAM This section describes how to install and remove a memory module E Place a mat beneath the computer to prevent scratching or damaging the computer s lid when installing replacing the memory module Avoid mats made of materials that generate static electricity E When you install or remove a memory module ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer E Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA E Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following conditions as you can damage the computer and or the module and you risk losing data a The computer is turned on b The computer was shut down using either Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode c Wake up on LAN is enabled E Be careful not to let screws or other foreign matter fall into the computer It could cause ma
33. E If the Supervisor Password is registered but the User Password is not enter the Supervisor Password to boot up the computer If both the Supervisor Password and the User Password are registered enter either the Supervisor Password the User Password or the fingerprint authentication to boot up the computer E The limit counts the number of days from the last time Windows is logged on till the next time the computer is booted up The range can be set from 1 to 28 days E Authentication is required if the computer s clock is significantly modified E fthe Supervisor Password is deleted this function becomes disabled User s Manual F 1 TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer F 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix G If your computer is stolen i Always take care of your computer and try to prevent it from being stolen You are the owner of a valuable technical device which may be highly attractive to thieves so please do not leave it unattended in a public place To further help protect against theft security cables can be bought for use with your notebook when it is being used at home or in the office Make a note of your computer s machine type model number and serial number and put it in a safe place You will find this information on the underside of your notebook Please also keep the receipt of the computer you purchased Should your computer be stolen however we ll help you try to find it Be
34. E When the computer is shut down in Standby Mode the power indicator blinking orange E fyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in Hibernation Mode Standby Mode consumes more power User s Manual 3 7 Getting Started Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions E Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down E Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Hibernation Mode A The Hibernation Mode 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 Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices E Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually E Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD indicator to go out E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode Data will be lost Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits E Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery For the computer to shut down in Hiberna
35. JN When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical media drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key 3 Use the cursor key to select the CD DVD icon in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 If your computer came with additional software installed this software can not be recovered from the Product Recovery disk Re install these applications e g Works Suite DVD Player Games etc separately from other media Restoring TOSHIBA utilities and drivers If Windows is working properly individual drivers or applications can be separately restored The TOSHIBA Tools amp Utilities folder C TOOLSCD contains drivers and applications which are included with your computer system If your system drivers or applications have become damaged in some way you can reinstall most of the components from this folder Create a copy of this folder to an external media for more convenience 3 10 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer and precautions when using it as well as the handling of CD DVD Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply
36. PC card Figure 8 1 Inserting the PC card 3 After inserting the PC card refer to the PC card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your PC card 8 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to PC card and click 3 Press the PC card eject button to extend it oT If the PC card is not inserted all the way the eject button may not cause it I to pop out sufficiently to allows it to be grasped Be sure to push the PC card firmly into the computer and slide the eject button again 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Grasp the PC card and draw it out PC card PC card eject button Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card SD card The computer is equipped with the Bridge media slot that can accommodate Secure Digital flash memory cards with various memory capacities SD cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flashmemory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features WN Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal gt objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire
37. Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 4 Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it from being lost 5 Insert your fingernail or a thin and flat object under the cover and lift it off Memory module cover Figure 8 5 Removing the memory module cover 6 Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before pressing it down until the latches on either side snap into place ee aa a SA ALL Figure 8 6 Seating the memory module User s Manual 8 7 Optional Devices Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly If you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prize the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in rN E Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury E Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems 7 Seat the memory modul
38. Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer E AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug E USB floppy disk drive Option or provided with some models E Battery pack User s Manual 1 1 Introduction Software J Microsoft Windows XP E The following software is preinstalled An asterisk indicates some software that is not preinstalled dependant on the model purchased Microsoft Windows XP Modem Driver Network Driver Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models Display Drivers for Windows Sound Driver for Windows Pointing Device Driver DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Utilities TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA User s Manual TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Security Assist Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment Atheros Client Utility Intel PROSET Utility TOSHIBA Mobile Extension3 TOSHIBA Management Console TOSHIBA Fingerprint Software TPM Software 1 2 User s Manual Introduction RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA DVD RAM driver E WinDVD Creator 2
39. a DVD RAM disc and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer you should use the DVDForm command to format this disc You can run DVDForm by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the cut and paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc When writing any setup files for an application to a disc formatted by DLA and attempting to start Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case please copy the files to your hard disk and then run Setup from there When using WinDVD Creator Platinum You can record video back to your digital camcorder via i LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator Platinum However there is a case where its playback sound appears choppy in this instance please follow the instructions below 1 ONDA WN 9 Click start and select the Control Panel Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the Control Panel Click the System icon in the Performance and
40. and available settings in HW Setup 7 4 User s Manual HW Setup HDD Priority Options If more than one HDD is installed in the computer this option lets you set the priority for HDD detection If the first detected HDD has a boot command the system will boot from the HDD Built in HDD gt The priority is set as built in HDD gt USB USB Default USB gt Built in The priority is set as USB gt built in HDD HDD a E ifa boot command is not found on the first detected HDD the system I will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command E Some modules may not be displayed USB Memory BIOS Support Type Set the type of the USB memory as a startup device HDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent to the HDD Default Based on the HDD order in the Boot Priority Options item The order with respect to the other HDD can be set in the HDD Priority Options item FDD Set the type of the USB memory to be equivalent to the FDD Based on the FDD order in the Boot Priority Options item Network Boot Protocol This feature sets the protocol to remotely boot from the network Network Boot Protocol is not displayed for Gigabit Ethernet LAN PXE Sets PXE as the protocol Default RPL Sets RPL as the protocol User s Manual 7 5 HW Setup Keyboard External Keyboard Fn key Use this option to set a key combina
41. cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will automatically enter Hibernation or Standby Mode and shut down Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking blinks orange It is recommended to leave the computer off until the interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking If the computer has reached room temperature and still does not start or if it starts but shuts down quickly contact your dealer 9 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting Computer shuts down Indicates a problem with the heat dispersal and its DC IN indicator system Please contact your dealer is flashing green 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 power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow green 9 2 Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact yo
42. computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in TOSHIBA Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode 9 6 User s Manual Troubleshooting Real Time Clock Problem The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time Password Problem Cannot enter password Keyboard Procedure The charge in the RTC battery has run out you will need to set the date and time in the BIOS setup using the following steps 1 Press F1 key BIOS setup will boot up 2 Set the date in System Date 3 Set the time in System Time 4 Press End key Confirmation message will appear 5 Press Y key BIOS setup will terminate and the computer will be rebooted Procedure Refer to the TOSHIBA Password Utility section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more information refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Problem Some letter keys produce numbers Output to screen is garbled Procedure Che
43. connect a serial port follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the serial connector to the serial port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side Serial connector Serial port Figure 8 18 Connecting the serial connector to the serial port 8 16 User s Manual Optional Devices Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer and optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer or Advanced Port Replicator III Plus The computer has a security lock slot on the left side Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot 1 Turn the computer so the left side faces you 2 Align the holes for the security lock and attach the lock Security lock cable Figure 8 19 Security lock User s Manual 8 17 Optional Devices 8 18 User s Manual TOSHIBA A Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durability However should problems occur following the procedures in this chapter can help to determine the cause All readers should become familiar with this chapter Knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following guidelines E Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further acti
44. equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 2 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations User s Manual D 5 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 2 Indication The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 3 2 4FH1 4 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 1 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10 m 1 2 3 4 we ma wvoS HY This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 FAX 03 3457 4868 Device Authorization This device obtains the Technical Conditions Compliance Approval and it b
45. floppy disk s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive optical disk drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer 9 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting A Software Hardware The problems may be caused by your
46. in the drive press the eject button and remove the floppy disk 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel 2 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds Figure 3 6 Turning on the power 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 a Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully User s Manual 3 5 Getting Started Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Standby Mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 2 3 4 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a storage media Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or floppy disk Make sure the Hard Disk Drive HDD is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read write
47. internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord which will either have a 2 pin or 3 pin plug enclosure Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC voltage from 100 to 240 volts however the output current varies among different models Using the wrong model can damage your computer Refer to the AC adaptor section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Disks Hard Disk Drive Available in five sizes HDD Capacity H 40 0 billion bytes 37 26 GB E 60 0 billion bytes 55 89 GB E 80 0 billion bytes 74 53 GB 100 0 billion bytes 93 16 GB 120 0 billion bytes 111 79 GB Part of the space in the hard disk drive is reserved as administration space Legal Footnote Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 4 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 4 USB floppy disk Accommodates either 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or drive 720 kilobyte floppy disk It connects to a USB port Optional or provide with some models Optical disk drive Computers in this series can be configured with an optical disk drive installed The available optical disk drives are described below User s Manual 1 5 Introduction CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD ROM amp CD R RW
48. lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the main battery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source Do not change the battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected User s Manual 6 3 Power and Power Up Modes UN Before you remove the battery pack save your data and shut down the computer or set the computer to Hibernation Mode While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually E 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 E Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury E Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury E Do not remo
49. of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna E Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver E Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In normal operating configuration the LCD in the upright position the distance between the antenna and the user should not be less than 20cm In addition Bluetooth has been tested with Wireless LAN transceiver for co location requirements This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the anten
50. of the recorded contents Before writing or rewriting E Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW RAM disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Multi Speed and High Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd CD RW Ultra Speed MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION User s Manual 4 9 Operating Basics DVD R DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Hitachi Maxell Ltd This drive cannot use discs that allow writing faster than16 speed DVD R DVD R 4 speed DVD RW DVD RW 5 speed DVD RAM 4 speed DVD R DL and 8 speed DVD R DL Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged wr
51. pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation Mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger 6 6 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes ik Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery Charging time hours Battery type Power on Power off Battery pack 3600 mAh about 4 5 to 10 0 or longer about 3 0 Battery pack 4400 mAh about 5 5 to 12 0 or longer about 3 0 RTC battery 8 0 Doesn t charge The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you m
52. pel plug and play A capability with Windows that enables the system to automatically recognize connections of external devices and make the necessary configurations in the computer port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers Power Saver Utility A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various power saving functions User s Manual Glossary 11 Glossary printed circuit board PCB A hardware component of a processor to which integrated circuits and other components are attached The board itself is typically flat and rectangular and constructed of fiberglass to form the attachment surface program A set of instructions a computer can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also application prompt A message the computer provides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shielding A Class A device is sufficient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B computing device regulations Random Ac
53. ports a digital visual interface DVI port i LINK IEEE1394 port line in jack and line out jack External monitor port Universal Serial Bus port USB2 0 x 4 LAN jack Modem jack Serial port Parallel port This option enables Bluetooth wireless communications in computers that do not have Bluetooth preinstalled It is installed by dealers only User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become familiar with each component before you operate the computer Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 8 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 8 Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 shows the computer s front with its LCD display panel in the closed position Display latch System indicators Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless communication switch Volume Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with LCD display panel closed System indicators These LEDs let you monitor the status of various computer functions Details are given in the System indicators section User s Manual 2 1 The Grand Tour Wireless p Off On Communication switch Slide this switch to the left to turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Slide it to the right to turn on the functions AN All models are
54. press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon LCD screen resolution selection Press Fn Space keys to change the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the LCD screen resolution changes as follows The available resolution depends on the model With XGA you can change the resolution between 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 pixels With SXGA between 800 x 600 and 1400 x 1050 pixels p Fn Optical disk drive power icon Press the Fn Tab keys to turn the power of the optical disk drive on or eject the disc tray A dialog box is displayed when this hotkey is pressed To choose between the functions press the Tab key while holding down the Fn key The chosen function is executed when the Fn Tab keys are released aga TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key aga TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility 5 6 User s Manual
55. provided with a Wireless Communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions E Turn Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury Do not use the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wireless LAN or Bluetooth operation Display latch Microphone jack e Volume control a Headphone jack This latch secures the LCD display panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the LCD display panel A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Use this dial to adjust the volume of the stereo speakers and the stereo headphones A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones 2 2 User s Manual
56. requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started UN E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User s Manual Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical change and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched As a general safety precaution avoid touching any metal parts E Never place your PC or AC adaptor on a wooden surface furniture or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the PC base and AC adaptor s surface increase in temperature during normal use E Always place your PC or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 3 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 3 pin plug e Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set of the above may gt I be bundled User s Manual 3 3
57. software or disk If you cannot load a software package the media may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the operating system documentation If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or product make sure the device or software can be used with your PC Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your PC Hardware and system checklist System start up 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 Power Password Keyboard Internal LCD display panel Hard disk drive Dual Pointing Device USB device Bios Beep Sounds Memory expansion Sound system External monitor i LINK IEEE1394 device CD ROM drive Modem DVD ROM drive LAN DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Wireless LAN DVD Super Multi drive Blu
58. steps below 1 Turn off the computer s power 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN indicator should glow green and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows green E If you have extra battery packs rotate their use E If you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack E Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life E If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours disconnect the AC adaptor E Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight User s Manual 6 9 Power and Power Up Modes Replacing the battery pack The battery pack is classified as a consumable item The operating
59. sub menu Mm When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically Mm When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting User s Manual 4 19 Operating Basics Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display properties menu on the screen Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operating system Open the Dialing Properties dialog box after selecting region The dialing properties dialog box will be displayed automatically after you select the region Location list for region selection A submenu appears displaying location information for telephony Open dialog box if the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties JN If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommunications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any othe
60. the display 00 cece eee 3 4 Turning on the power 2 eee eee eee 3 5 Starting up for the first time 00 eee 3 5 Turning off the power 200 eee eee eee 3 6 Restarting the computer 20022 cece eee eee eee 3 10 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media 22002200eeeees 3 10 User s Manual vii Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad lt iccc ned eanag eee dee Decree deka fees 4 1 Using the USB floppy disk drive 0c eee 4 2 Using optical disk drives 20 0c eee 4 3 Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 0 0c eee 4 6 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 000 4 8 Media Care ii eicue new ena ae ee wk ee ee eee ee eee ee ee 4 17 Sound SySteM os ceee ee ee ee ee ee ee a 4 18 Modem cic t ea ee eee eee ek ee Ee eee ia 4 19 Wireless communications 00000 cece eee eee eee 4 22 LAN eisa e cee enew ede aan aaa Sines teae deel ee ee Get aa ee ed 4 26 Cleaning the computer 002 20 e eee eee eee 4 27 Moving the computer 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 4 28 Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection 4 28 Heat dispersal seret runis ara sae Mew ce aoe we Pe i 4 31 Chapter5 The Keyboard Typewriter Keys seans 20 nes nuppu er eee ea eee eed Pee eR ERR eS 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 200 2c 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations
61. the right of the eject button Eject hole Figure 4 9 Manual release with the eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writing CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive Depending on the type of drive installed you may be able to write CDs The DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive lets you write as well as read CD ROMs Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical disk drives section oT E Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of J writable CD DVD discs JN When writing to media using an optical drive always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum performance If data is written powered by the batteries writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur 4 6 User s Manual Operating Basics Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data E We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CoO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Multi Speed and High Speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Ultra Speed CD RW MIT
62. this manual XX is used to show which Legal Footnote description is related to TOSHIBA computers Description s related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this manual Clicking on XX will display the related description Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Legal Footnote CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions E use of certain external peripheral products E use of battery power instead of AC power E use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications E use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections E use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications E use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously E use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level E use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details User s Manual 10 1 Legal Footnotes General CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down
63. to a video DVD 1 Editing digital video E Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator E Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features Hm While you are editing a DVD Video you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly E WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in simultaneous mode E WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content E Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator E Do not enter standby Hibernation Mode while using WinDVD Creator E Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the computer Please wait until all disk disc drive activity has stopped Mm When recording to a DV Camcorder to ensure you capture all of your data let the camcorder record for a few seconds before you begin recording your actual data E CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version User s Manual 4 15 Operating Basics While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN 2 Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD discs please use only
64. touch and move your fingertip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Two buttons below the Touch Pad 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 User s Manual 4 1 Operating Basics 1 You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the material you want to move Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move the material Using the USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disk and connects to the USB port Refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for more information It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others Connecting USB floppy disk drive To connect the drive plug the floppy disk drive s USB connector into a computer s USB port Refer to Figure 4 3 JN Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the gt socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins USB connector Figure 4 3 Connecting the USB floppy disk drive
65. 0 User s Manual HW Setup Execute Disable Bit Capability i This setting which is displayed on the first page of the setup screen configures the Execute Disable Bit function of the CPU This function is specific to Intel processors and when activated helps to reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system such as Windows XP Available Makes the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability available for use Not Available Disables the processor s Execute Disable Bit Capability so that it is not available for use Default System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth Security controller J The security controller settings are available in SYSTEM SETUP 2 2 TPM This option is available only on models with built in TPM module This setting enables or disables the security controller known as TPM Trusted Platform Module Enabled Enables the TPM Disabled Disables the TPM Default Clear TPM Owner This setting is used to erase the data in TPM when disposing of the computer or when the owner of the computer changes etc Once this operation is carried out the TPM configuration settings are erased such that the e
66. 1 12 problems 9 7 starting the computer by 6 14 Supervisor 6 14 user 6 12 PC card 1 8 8 2 inserting 8 2 location of slot 2 3 removing 8 3 Ports Docking 1 8 external monitor 1 8 Serial 1 8 USB 1 8 Power button location 2 8 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 8 indicators 6 2 panel on off 1 12 6 15 shut down mode boot mode 3 6 standby mode 3 6 system auto off 6 15 turning off 3 6 turning on 3 5 Printer parallel 7 8 Problems AC power 9 5 AccuPoint 9 14 Analyzing symptoms 9 2 Battery 9 5 Bluetooth 9 20 Dual Pointing Device 9 14 DVD Super Multi drive 9 12 DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive 9 11 ExpressCard 9 14 External monitor 9 18 Hard disk drive 9 8 Hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK 9 18 Internal LCD display panel 9 8 Keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 19 Memory expansion 9 17 Modem 9 18 Overheating power down 9 4 Password 9 7 PC card 9 14 Power 9 4 Real Time Clock 9 7 SD card 9 13 Self test 9 4 Sound system 9 17 System start up 9 3 User s Manual Index 3 Index TOSHIBA support 9 22 Touch Pad AccuPoint 9 14 TV output signal 9 21 USB 9 16 USB floppy disk drive 9 13 USB mouse 9 15 Wireless LAN 9 20 Processor 1 3 RecordNow 1 14 4 12 Recovery HDD 3 10 Restarting the computer 3 10 S SD card 1 8 care 8 5 formatting 8 4 inserting 8 4 problems 9 13 removing 8 5 Security lock 1 16 attaching 8 17 Slim Select Bay 1 11 chang
67. 2 0 00 ccc eee ee eee 5 2 FOU KEYS sainkin hae auc ane SG a ea tte Gide A eae iaa 5 3 Windows special keysS 2 200s e eee eee eee 5 7 Keypad overlay 20 02 cece eee 5 7 Generating ASCII characters 0 0 00 cece ee eee 5 9 Chapter6 Power and Power Up Modes Power ConditionS 00 0 c eee eee eens 6 1 Power indicators 0 0 cece cee eee 6 2 Battery ty POS sccctssieca cities 2 a a ante Se ee eee ea ee eee 6 3 Care and use of the battery pack 2 220000005 6 5 Replacing the battery pack 000 eee eee eee eee 6 10 TOSHIBA Password Utility 2 00 c cece eee 6 12 Power up modes 2000 2c eee eee eee 6 15 Panel power on off 0 0 cece eee eee 6 15 VSCOM AUTO Off aie oie cece ieee Fa ene taal or a lean a aa Reale Macatee a a 6 15 Chapter7 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 2002 20 cee eee eee 7 1 HW Setup window 220 c eee eee eee 7 1 Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program 7 9 viii User s Manual Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Optional Devices PG card iiir nirien neds aud ware ws Ge ete Gs Gee eee 8 2 SD Car inc oe ee Sea Be eh eed eae eh be Ee edad beeen dew eed 8 3 Memory expansion 0 0 cece eee eee eee 8 6 Battery pack iveecei eee e ee ee ees ee ee eee ee eee es 8 10 AC adaptor cs ictah hs boa Ooh ee
68. 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 x 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 800 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 x 1024 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1600 x 1200 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 100 1920 x 1440 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only 85 2048 x 1536 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 Virtual with LCD 75 only wi Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz WN Noise may appear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases B 8 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes Table 3 Video modes WXGA Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model continued Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 800 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 Virtual with LCD only 1920 x 1440 Virtual with LCD only 2048 x 1536 Virtual with LCD only LCD colors 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M CRT colors 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M 16M Vertical frequency Hz 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 100 60 75 85 60 75 wl Only External Monitor can perform change of Vertical frequency Hz JN Noise may a
69. A Battery pack iine Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack Inset your fingernail into the slit and lift up the battery pack User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 8 Separate the battery pack and battery cover by releasing the latches Battery pack Figure 6 2 Separating the battery pack and battery cover To install a battery pack follow the steps below y Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer Or you may get injured by the dropped battery pack by unintentional release of the battery release latch 1 Attach the battery cover to the battery pack 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot and lock it i f A 4 y d Figure 6 3 Securing the battery pack 3 Make sure that the battery pack is securely in place and the battery lock is in the lock position g 4 Turn your computer over User s Manual 6 11 Power and Power Up Modes TOSHIBA Password Utility i User The TOSHIBA Password Utility provides two levels of password security User and Supervisor Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password Password To start the utility point to or click the following items start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt Password Utility The User Password dialog box contains two main fields User Password and User Token User authentication may be required to validate user righ
70. American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information processing requirements antistatic A material used to prevent the buildup of static electricity application A group of programs that together are used for a specific task such as accounting financial planning spreadsheets word processing and games ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that represent the most commonly used letters numbers and symbols async Short for asynchronous asynchronous Lacking regular time relationship As applied to computer communications asynchronous refers to the method of transmitting data that does not require a steady stream of bits to be transmitted at regular time intervals backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For example the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls d
71. Basics 4 About recorded DVDs HM Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R R DL R DL RW RW RAM discs E When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application E Ifyou use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and floppy disks Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD 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 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 Floppy disks 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect t
72. Basics External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer The computer supports WXGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side External monitor port Monitor cable Figure 8 15 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port 8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices TV i 3 Turn the monitor s power on 4 Turn the computer s power on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome However the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your computer if the display device exists when you turn on the power To change the display settings press Fn F5 If you disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer s power off be sure to press Fn F5 to switch to the internal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting You can connect a television set to the Video out jack on the computer Follow the steps below Depending on the model the Video out jack TV out is not present Using the TOSHIBA Assist button or TOSHIBA Presentation button 1 Connect the TV adaptor cable s S Video plug
73. Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power It is also the fastest way to get started because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes WN E Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the Toshiba Battery Charger that may have been provided with your PC or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury E Use only the AC adaptor supplied with your computer or an equivalent adaptor that is compatible Use of any incompatible adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor E Never plug the AC adaptor or Battery Charger into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury E Always use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage and frequency specifications and
74. Controls is not present This utility lets you assign applications or functions to the TOSHIBA Presentation button default setting is the simultaneous display on LCD and CRT with resolution of 1 024 x 768 and to the TOSHIBA Assist button default setting is the TOSHIBA Assist To access this utility click start point to Control Panel choose Printers and Other Hardware and click the Toshiba Controls icon User s Manual 1 13 Introduction DVD Video Player Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba installed TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Videos It has an on screen interface and functions Click start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices jl Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module The TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot utility allows you to create a bootable SD memory card to start the system You can access TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility from the menu bar as follows Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD Memory Boot Utility This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window You can create CD DVDs in several formats including
75. DD Protection section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details User s Manual Introduction F The HDD Protection function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive J will not be damaged Hibernation This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk so that when you next turn the power on 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 Standby If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off 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 txt files TOSHIBA Power To access the power management program click Saver start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon HW Setup This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer and the peripherals you use To access this utility click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and click the TOSHIBA HWSetup icon TOSHIBA Controls Depending on the model TOSHIBA
76. Doing so can cause data loss Click start then click Turn Off Computer From the Turn Off Computer menu select Turn Off Turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Standby Mode If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off When the AC adaptor is connected the computer will go into Standby Mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility To restore operation from Standby Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby Mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when the computer wakes up from Standby To prevent the computer from automatically entering Standby Mode disable Standby in TOSHIBA Power Saver That action however will nullify the computer s Energy Star compliance 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started pio pmi o E Before entering Standby Mode be sure to save your data E Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby Mode The computer or the module could be damaged
77. K IEEE1394 port is not present Serial port Use this 9 pin port to connect serial devices such as an external modem serial mouse or serial printer Depending on the model a serial port is not present Universal Serial Bus Three Universal Serial Bus ports are on the back USB 2 0 ports side The ports comply with the USB 2 0 standard Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly 2 6 User s Manual The Grand Tour Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer Memory module cover Notches Docking port 100 00 op p UET Battery pack Battery release latch Battery lock HDD pack cover Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack a Battery lock for removal The battery pack powers the computer when the Battery pack AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Notches Notches on the computer engage hooks on the Advanced Port Rep
78. M amp CD R RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or another utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R R DL DVD RW DVD R R DL or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button N on the RecordNow Console to open the Options panels Select the Data in the left side menu Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options Click the OK button User s Manual 4 13 Operating Basics DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW It does not support DVD R R DL DVD R R DL and CD R discs that are not rewritable DLA does not support formatting and writing to a DVD RAM disc these functions are performed by DVD RAM Driver Software Even if the DLA Format menu appears when inserting
79. Maintenance window Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 2 7 8 Click Start gt All Programs gt InterVideo WinDVD Creator2 gt InterVideo WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator Click Capture button then capture the video data from the DV Camcorder via IEEE1394 Click Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the edit track Click Make Movie button in the top bar Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side Put a blank DVD R R disc or an erased DVD RW RW disc in the drive Click Start to record to the disc When recording is finished the tray opens How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Please refer to the on line Help for additional InterVideo WinDVD Creator information Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write
80. OMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at maximum 24 speed CD RW at maximum 10 speed DVD R and DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD RW and DVD RW at maximum 4 speed DVD R DL at maximum 2 speed DVD R DL at maximum 2 4 speed DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed This drive supports the following formats in addition to DVD ROM amp CDR RW drive E DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL J 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM discs cannot be read from or written to Display The computer LCD display panel supports high resolution video graphics The LCD screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in 15 4 TFT LCD screen 16 million colors with one of the following resolution HM WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels Legal Footnote LCD 5 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding LCD please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 5 Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Appendix B Display Controller and Modes for more information User s Manual 1 7 Introduction Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 6 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 6 Keyboard Built in 85 keys or 87 keys compatible with IBM enhanced k
81. 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 Kit Battery pack Universal AC adaptor Battery charger Security lock USB floppy disk drive Kit Advanced Port Replicator Ill Plus Bluetooth Kit A 256 512 or 1 024 MB DDR2 667 533 400 memory module can easily be installed in Intel Celeron M Processor models A 256 512 1 024 MB DDR2 667 533 400 or 2 048 MB memory module DDR2 667 can be installed in Intel Core Duo Solo Processor models A battery pack 3600 mAh or 4400 mAh can be additionally purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer Use it as a spare or replacement If you use your computer at more than one site frequently it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer A slot is available to attach a security cable to the computer to deter theft The USB floppy disk drive accommodates either 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disk through connection to a USB port Please note that you cannot format 720 kilobyte floppy disks under Windows XP but you are able to use disks that have been previously formatted The Advanced Port Replicator III Plus provides the ports available on the computer in addition to separate PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard
82. Platinium Documentation E TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual E TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 Quickstart E Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort E Warranty Information Product Recovery Media and Additional Software E Product Recovery E Additional Software If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Features The computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in The computer is equipped with one of the following Intel processors E Intel Core Duo Processor which incorporates a 2MB level 2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology E Intel Core Solo Processor which incorporates a 2MB level 2 cache memory It also supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology E Intel Celeron M Processor which incorporates a 1MB level 2 cache memory User s Manual 1 3 Introduction Some models in this series carry Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology which is based on three separate technologies of Intel Core Duo processor Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family Some models of the computer
83. Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK E You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices E Notall i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed E Some devices might not support standby or automatic off functions E Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device 1 Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device 8 14 User s Manual Optional Devices Advanced Port Replicator Ill Plus A Il In addition to the ports available on the computer the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus provides serial port and separate ports for PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard The Advanced Port Replicator III Plus connects directly to the docking interface on the underside of the computer The AC adaptor connects the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus to a power source E When connecting your computer to the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus aline the arrow mark on your computer to the one on the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus Arrow mark E The computer must be configured properly befor
84. Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power After going through many charge and discharge cycles the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer Hard Disk Drive HDD Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 230 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary 10 2 User s Manual Legal Footnotes LCD 5 Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU c Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending
85. SUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the manufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used E Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite E Besure to close all other software programs except the writing software E Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU E Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features E 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 E Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds They may cause unstable operation and damage data E Write from the computer s hard disk drive to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device E Writing with software other than Sonic RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed User s Manual 4 7 Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media Do not use cut and paste as the original data will be lost if the
86. TOSHIBA User s Manual TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 Copyright 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition May 2006 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including conversion to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright or author s rights and is subject to civil damages or criminal action Please comply with copyright laws in making any reproduction from this manual Disclaimer This manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy The instructions and descriptions it contains are accurate for the TOSHIBA TECRA A8 Satellite Pro A120 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred direc
87. The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows Windows logo key activates the start menu and the other the application key has the same function as the secondary mouse button A H This key activates the Windows start menu E 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 gray letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The 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 User s Manual 5 7 The Keyboard Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode indicator lights Now try numeric data entry using the keys in figure 5 2 Press Fn F11 again to turn off the overlay mamma Waun 0 zi COCER EET ETT FTE Reet I Figure 5 2 The numeric keypad overlay
88. The password is necessary only if the computer was Shutdown and Hibernation in boot mode It is not needed in Standby and Restart To enter a password manually follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The following message will appear in the LCD eS Password 2 Enter the Password 6 14 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 3 Press Enter JN If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer shuts off In this case you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry Power up modes The computer has the following power up modes E Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode E Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk drive E Standby Data is maintained in the computer s memory F Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power I in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Standby Mode and Hibernation Mode within TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby Mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power will be turned on in Standby Mo
89. a it might take time to fill in the dummy data 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 sure to connect the 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 Be careful not to write to the wrong drive Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance hard disk drive access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage CD RW Ultra Speed media is not supported If used data may be lost or damaged Write from the computer s hard disk drive to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than RecordNow and InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum are not recommended User s Manual 4 11 Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Please observe con
90. ake heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions E The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 88 F The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions E The battery has not been used for a long time E The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time E 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 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer and the AC adaptor into power outlet 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows green Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the comput
91. andard Bi directional ECP Sets the port type to Extended Capabilities Port ECP For most printers the port should be set to ECP Default Standard This setting should be used with some other Bi directional parallel devices USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB keyboard mouse legacy emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation function USB FDD Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB floppy disk drive by setting the USB FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function Default Disabled Disables the USB floppy disk drive legacy emulation function 7 8 User s Manual HW Setup Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program i pmi o Notes before using the BIOS Setup In most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made within Windows by using applications such as TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Windows Device Manager and so forth If you make changes to the configuration through the BIOS setup program pl
92. as 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 you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Network Compatibility Statement This product is designed to work with and is compatible with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO05 ANO006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO01 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO05 007 012 and ESO1 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB AN003 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given iv User s Manual Optical disc drive safety inst
93. ata flow within the computer See also firmware bit Derived from binary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic components called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capabilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a storage device into the computer s memory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem User s Manual Glossary 3 Glossary buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits treated as a single unit also the smallest addressable unit within the system Cc cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases processor speed and data transfer rate When the CPU reads data from main memory it stores a copy of this data in cache memory The next time the CPU needs that same data it looks for it in the cache memory rather than the main memory which saves time The computer has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the
94. ates and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part Il The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe United Kingdom USA UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved E 2 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix F TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer ik This feature allows you to set up a timer activated BIOS password that will prevent unauthorized system access in the event of theft When the time limit is exceeded you are required to provide the Password or fingerprint authentication for the BIOS and Hard Disk Drive to gain access to the system To set permission and limits for the TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer please use the TOSHIBA Password Utility The settings can only be activated or modified by a user with supervisor authority If the supervisor password is not set click on the Set button in Supervisor Password from the supervisor tab in TOSHIBA Password Utility and set the password on the dialog screen that appears Then click on the Set button in TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer Take the following action if the set limit is exceeded
95. ation on shutting down or restarting the computer refer to Turning on the power in Chapter 3 Refer to Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program section in Chapter 7 for more information pmi o User Token field E Create button You can use an SD card token instead of entering the password After you have registered a password insert an SD card in SD card slot and click Create You can use an SD card of any capacity but it must be formatted correctly If an unformatted card or one with an incompatible format is inserted you will be prompted to format it with a tool named TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format To start the format tool point to or click the following items start gt All Programs gt TOSHIBA gt Utilities gt SD Memory Card Format When you format an SD Memory card all data will be deleted Be sure to save data on the card to other media before you format the card User s Manual 6 13 Power and Power Up Modes E Disable button Click this button to invalidate the token You cannot re validate old tokens but you can use the same SD cards to create new tokens After using the token created for authentication do not leave it inserted in the SD card slot ensure that the token is removed from the slot and stored in a safe location If the token is left in the slot there is a danger of theft or a third party using it for authentication and operating the user s computer resulting in extraction mod
96. audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folders on your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive or DVD Super Multi drive Depending on the model TOSHIBA Assist is not present TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that provides easy access to help and services It is the default function launched by the TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic information on the computer s configuration and allows to test the functionality of some of the built in devices To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click PC Diagnostic Tool User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA Mobile Extension TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touchpad ON OFF Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Depending on the model TOSHIBA Mobile Extension is not present This utility enhances the function of your computer when docking to an optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus To access the utility select TOSHIBA Mobile Extension from the TOSHIBA Assist application TOSHIBA ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication devices and network connections TOSHIBA ConfigFre
97. before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment If you connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is currently exchanging data with the computer data frames might be dropped Make sure data transfer has ended or turn off the computer before you E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer E Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer User s Manual 8 13 Optional Devices Connecting 1 2 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer i LINK IEEE1394 port i LINK IEE connector Figure 8 17 Connecting the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer
98. ble click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentation for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer 9 15 Troubleshooting USB device Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem USB device does not work Bios Beep Sounds Problem Beep sounds Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows XP documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and or USB keyboard If these devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Beep volume can be set to High Medium Low Off using the Bios Setup Program The Default is Medium The volume for the loud beep sound that occ
99. boot depending on the settings that were modified User s Manual 7 9 HW Setup i i Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings can be terminated halfway without saving any of the changes made 1 Press the Esc key The Exit without saving Y N message is displayed 2 Press the Y key The BIOS setup program will end Core Multi Processing The Core Multi Processing sets the CPU operating mode This option is displayed only on models with an Inte Core Duo processor Enabled is Dual Core mode Disabled is Single Core mode Enabled Enables Core Multi Processing functions Default Disabled Disables Core Multi Processing functions Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology sets enable or disable of the Intel Virtualization Technology installed in the CPU Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines The Virtualization Technology is supported with some models The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enables Virtualization Technology Disabled Disables Virtualization Technology Default Enhanced C States This feature enables or disables the Enhanced C States Enabled This lowers the power consumption Disabled This does not lower the power consumption 7 1
100. capabilities and its versatility This chapter describes connection or installation of the following devices which are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards memory E PC card E SD card E Memory expansion Power devices E Battery pack E AC adaptor E Battery charger Peripheral devices USB floppy disk drive External monitor i LINK IEEE1394 Advanced Port Replicator Ill Plus Serial port Other E Security lock User s Manual 8 1 Optional Devices PC card The computer is equipped with a PC card slot that can accommodate a Type Il card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufactured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slot supports 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides superior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission PC cards can sometimes become hot during PC operation Before you remove a PC card always wait for it to cool You could get burned removing a hot PC card Inserting a PC card Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on T Do not insert a PC card while the computer is in standby or Hibernation Mode Some cards might not work properly To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert a PC card in the PC card slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection
101. ce might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened E 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 User s Manual 6 5 Power and Power Up Modes E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function E Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function E 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 E After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery Charging the batteries When the power in the battery
102. cess Memory RAM High speed memory within the computer circuitry that can be read or written to restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset See also boot RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each activating an electron gun for a primary additive color red green and blue or port for using such a device See also CRT RJ11 A modular telephone jack RJ45 A modular LAN jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of peripheral devices SD card Secure Digital cards are flash memory widely used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants serial communications A communications technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time Contrast Parallel interface Glossary 12 User s Manual Glossary SIO Serial Input Output The electronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emulate keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options
103. cial features for details on settings F Do not put a magnetic object close to the switch The computer will J automatically enter Hibernation Mode and shut down even if the Panel Power Off feature is disabled System indicators LEDs at the left side of the icons light when various computer operations are in progress s OQ 00000 p Figure 2 7 System indicators SD card The SD card indicator glows green when the Sa computer is accessing the SD card slot DC IN The DC IN indicator glows green when DC power P is supplied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunctions this indicator flashes orange 2 10 User s Manual The Grand Tour Power The Power indicator glows green when the computer is on If you select Standby from Shut O Down Windows this indicator flashes one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down battery s charge Green indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes C Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the HDD The HDD indicator glows green when the computer is accessing the built in hard disk drive Wireless The Wireless communication indicator glows communication when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on All models are provided with a Wireless Communication sw
104. ck that the numeric keypad overlay is not selected Press Fn F10 and try typing again Make sure the software you are using is not remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer 9 7 Troubleshooting Internal LCD display panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup for more information Problem No display Markings appear on the LCD screen Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Slow performance Procedure Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor The marks may have come from contact with the keyboard Touch Pad or AccuPoint Try wiping the LCD screen gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use a good quality LCD screen cleaner taking care to ensure you let the LCD screen dry before closing it Refer to your software s documentation to determine if the software is causing the difficulty Run the diagnostic test Contact your dealer if the problems continue Procedure Check if a floppy disk is in the floppy disk drive or a CD ROM is in the optical disk drive Remove any floppy disk and or CD ROM and check the Boot priority Refer to the Boo
105. computer Operating system functions include interpreting programs creating data files and controlling the transmission and receipt input output of data to and from memory and peripheral devices output The results of a computer operation Output commonly indicates data 1 printed on paper 2 displayed at a terminal 3 sent through the serial port of internal modem or 4 stored on some magnetic media P parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface parity 1 The symmetrical relationship between two parameter values integers both of which are either on or off odd or even 0 or 1 2 In serial communications an error detection bit that is added to a group of data bits making the sum of the bits even or odd Parity can be set to none odd or even password A unique string of characters used to identify a specific user The computer provides various levels of password protection such as user supervisor and eject pel The smallest area of the display that can be addressed by software Equal in size to a pixel or group of pixels See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a
106. creen brightness Cooling Method System standby System Hibernation Monitor Power off E HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk optical disc and the floppy disk drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery supplies power Enabling Standby Mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the LCD display panel when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures 6 8 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes M The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention time Battery type State and Retention Time about 5 days Standby Mode Battery Back 3600 MAN about 65 days Boot mode about 6 days Standby Mode Battery pack COO mAN about 80 days Boot mode RTC battery 30 days Extending battery life To extend the life of your battery pack E Atleast once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the
107. d click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device Ta Power save mode Pressing Fn F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 in a Windows environment the settings dialog box for the Power Save Mode will be displayed Continue holding down Fn and release and press F2 again to toggle between the settings Release both Fn and F2 to put the new setting into effect You can also change this setting through the Profile options in TOSHIBA Power Saver Qe Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters the Standby Mode Before entering Standby a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be displayed in the future when you click the check box ago Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters the Hibernation Mode Before entering Hibernation a dialog box appears asking for your confirmation This dialog box will not be displayed in the future when you click the check box 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard J l d e Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be displayed Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down these hot keys for five seconds the selection will return to the internal LCD A
108. d that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Standard Revision A B or G E Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a 802 119 E Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b M Frequency Channel Selection 5 GHz Revision A 2 4 GHz Revision B G Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type E Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA E Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption E Wake up on Wireless LAN Intel module type E The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ E The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Legal Footnote Wireless LAN 7 For more information on the Legal Footnote r
109. data to external devices Data output depends on the type of device connected to the S Video cable Depending on the model a Video out jack is not present A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication supporting the V 90 V 92 standards The speed of data transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both the V 90 and V 92 standards are supported only in the USA Canada UK France Germany and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions This computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T only for Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model Some computers in this series are equipped with Bluetooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space User s Manual 1 9 Introduction Wireless LAN The computers in this series are equipped with a Wireless LAN car
110. de or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode F If the panel power off function is enabled and you manually shut down Windows do not close the computer s LCD display panel until the shut down process has been completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode in Windows User s Manual 6 15 Power and Power Up Modes 6 16 User s Manual TOSHIBA A Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and provides information on setting up the Execute Disable Bit Capability and TPM Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config Parallel Printer and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your changes without closing the HW Setup window User s Manual 7 1 HW Setup Il General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup
111. detection level to the maximum for 10 seconds HDD Protection Message Specify whether to display a message when HDD Protection is active E This function does not work when the computer is starting in standby in hibernation in transition to hibernation recovering from hibernation or powered off Be sure to not subject the computer to vibration or impact while the function is disabled This function supports only Windows XP 4 30 User s Manual Operating Basics Heat dispersal J To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage Data in memory will be lost User s Manual 4 31 Operating Basics 4 32 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 101 102 ke
112. e also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks To start ConfigF ree click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click ConfigFree This utility lets you disable enable the TouchPad with Fn F9 key This utility lets you set a password that restricts access to the computer This utility lets you make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key The Fn key remains active until another key is pressed DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing software which allows you to writes files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW discs via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks This utility lets you change the display device and the display resolution Press Fn F5 to change the active display device Press Fn Space keys to change the display resolution To access this utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format This utility allows you to configure the read speed of the optical disc drive You can either configure Normal Mode which operates the drive at its maximum speed for quick data access or Quiet Mode which runs audio CDs at single speed and which can lessen operational noise It is ineffective in DVD User s Manual Introduction
113. e connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures E You must connect the AC adaptor before you connect to an Advanced Port Replicator III Plus E When an Advanced Port Replicator III Plus is connected to the computer you can not use the following computer s ports Modem jack LAN jack DC IN 15V jack External monitor port i LINK IEEE 1394 port Video out jack E Only the Advanced Port Replicator III plus can be used with this product PC Do not attempt to use any other Port Replicator User s Manual 8 15 Optional Devices 1 The following ports and accessories are available on the Advanced Port Replicator III Plus E RJ45 LAN jack RJ11 Modem jack External monitor port Parallel port Serial port PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port DC IN 15V jack Security lock slot Audio line in line out jacks Universal Serial Bus 2 0 port four i LINK IEEE 1394 port DVI port This port is not supported by the computer As the port operation of all DVI Digital Visual Interface monitors has not been confirmed some DVI monitors may not function properly Serial port 1 Depending on the model the serial port is not present The serial connector can be used to connect to RS 232C compatible devices RS 232C compatible devices include the following E Modem E Mouse To
114. e cover and secure it with one screw 1 Be sure that the cover is closed firmly Memory module cover 2p Figure 8 7 Seating the memory module cover 8 Install the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 9 Turn your computer over 10 Turn the power on and make sure the added memory is recognized Click start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and select the System icon Open System Properties window and click General tab 8 8 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a memory module i To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 2 3 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it from being lost Insert your fingernail or a thin and flat object into the slit and lift it off Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up Grasp the module by the sides and pull it out If you use the computer for a long time the memory modules and the circuits
115. eae ee how ee 8 10 Battery Chargers lt cc0cs eee eee sigi ee ee eae ee ee ee ee 8 10 USB floppy disk drive 200 0c eee eee 8 10 External monitor 002 0065 ea ek eee eee eee ee we eee eee en 8 10 TW ccc cc a E E EA EE EE E Ug penance A T EE 8 11 LLINK IEEE1394 ioen anhini a ees ee eed a 8 13 Advanced Port Replicator Ill Plus 0 000 cece cease 8 15 Serial Pom esse ees eae eel eee ee ee Pease eee ee hes 8 16 Security IOCK ceca es eee Oa Sena a mee 8 17 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 0 000e eee eee eee eee 9 1 Hardware and system checklist 2 2 220020005 9 3 TOSHIBA SUPPOM ie ccsc sec ee ee ee ek ee ae ee ei ee eee 9 22 Legal Footnotes Specifications Display Controller and Modes Display controller 2 00 eee ee B 1 Video modes iiiu eed eae ee eee E aia E eee ee eae B 1 Wireless LAN Card Specifications 00 0c eee C 1 Radio Characteristics 000 cee eee eee C 1 Supported Frequency Sub bands 2000200 ee eeee C 2 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health D 3 Regulatory statements 00 02 cee ee D 3 Using Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan D 5 AC Power Cord and Connectors Certification agencies 00 cee eee E 1 TOSHIBA Anti theft Protection Timer If your computer is stolen Glossary Index User s Manual
116. ease be aware that the configuration set through the Windows applications will take priority Changes to the settings within the BIOS setup program will not be erased even if the power supply is switched off and the main battery removed However if the built in Real Time Clock RTC battery runs out of power most of the settings will revert back to their default values However please note that the following items will not be affected in this instance e Password e Hard Disk Drive Password e Security controller Starting the BIOS Setup Program 1 Switch on your computer while pressing the Esc key If Password is displayed enter either the Supervisor Password if one is set or the User Password and press the Enter key Please refer to Chapter 6 the TOSH BA Password Utility for details about the User Password The Check system Then press F1 key message is displayed Press the F1 key The BIOS setup program will start up Select either the Execute Disable Bit Capability or settings in the security controller to make changes Please refer to the operating instructions displayed in the settings screen Ending the BIOS Setup Program Save the changes and end the program 1 Press the End Key The Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot message is displayed Press the Y key The configured settings are saved and the BIOS setup program ends The computer may re
117. ect in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD DVD is dirty If itis wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 9 12 User s Manual Troubleshooting Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not 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 Addressing Method 2 Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disk drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour USB floppy disk drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Drive does not operate Some programs run correctly but others do not You cannot access the external 3 1 2 floppy disk drive SD card Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem SD card error occurs You cannot write to an SD memory card Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the comp
118. ed Under any other conditions the indicator does not light 6 2 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes i If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s power is on or off 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 Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another power outlet If it still does not operate properly contact your dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Green Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking orange Indicates power is being supplied to the computer while the computer is in Standby Mode The indicator turns on for one second and off for two seconds No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries E Battery pack 3600 mAh and 4400 mAh E Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery pack When the AC adaptor is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable
119. ed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer I edge CD read 24 speed maximum DVD ROM drive The full size DVD ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor 1 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 2 14 User s Manual The Grand Tour DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive The full size DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer julie edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media DVD Super Multi drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor 1 E The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD R DL write 2 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write 2 4 speed maximum DVD RW write 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maxim
120. egarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 7 Wireless communication switch This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions on and off All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions User s Manual Introduction Security Security lock slot Special features Allows the connection of a security lock to anchor the computer to a desk or other large object The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Presentation button Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Standby Hibernation Keypad overlay Press this button to automatically launch a predefined application or perform a predefined function The default is TOSHIBA Assist This button is available on Tecra A8 models only Press this button to change internal display external display simultaneous display or multi monitor display This button is available on Tecra A8 models only Hot keys are specific key combinations that let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s LCD display panel when there is no keyboard i
121. egions When you purchase DVD Video 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 User s Manual 2 13 The Grand Tour Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs E CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E CD RW discs including multi speed CD RW discs high speed CD RW discs and ultra speed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once DVDs E DVD R DVD R DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed E DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats E CD ROM E DVD Video E DVD ROM E CD Text E CD DA HM CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 E Photo CD E Enhanced CD CD EXTRA single multi session E Addressing Method 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 CD ROM drive The full size CD ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD without using an adaptor 3 The read spe
122. elongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment EYXF3CS JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D05 0074001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the embedded wireless module into other device D 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI User s Manual E 1 AC Power Cord and Connectors In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HOS5VVH2 F or HO3VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVV F For the United St
123. ely closed E Turn off the power to the computer H Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer E Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel E Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury E Always turn off the power when you move the computer If the power button has a lock set it to the lock position Also be careful not to subject the computer to impact Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to computer computer failure or loss of data E Never transport your computer with PC cards installed This could cause damage to your computer and or PC card resulting in product failure E Use the carrying case when transporting the computer E When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything E Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection J This computer has a function for reducing the risk of damage on hard disk drive Using the acceleration sensor built in the computer HDD Protection detects vibration shocks and those signs in the computer and automatically moves the HDD Hard Disk Drive head to the safe position to reduce the risk of damage that could be caused to the disk by head to disk contact E This
124. er 8 Optional Devices and to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in your printer and software documentation An Advanced Port Replicator III Plus is equipped with a parallel port Problem Procedure Printer does notturnon Check that the printer is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance 9 20 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Procedure Computer printer do not Make sure the printer is turned on and is online communicate 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 If problems persist contact your dealer TV output signal Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If problems persist contact your dealer Disposing of PC and PC batteries Discard this PC in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government
125. er looks for bootable files in the following order HDD floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM and LAN Default The computer looks for bootable files in the following order floppy disk drive 1 HDD CD ROM and LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and floppy disk drive 1 The computer looks for bootable files in the following order floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM 2 LAN and HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM 2 LAN HDD floppy disk drive 1 The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM 2 LAN floppy disk drive t and HDD You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U N 1 Cc M Selects the USB floppy disk drive Selects the network Selects the primary HDD Selects the CD ROM 2 Selects the USB Memory 1 The floppy disk drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the external drive If SD memory is installed as well the external floppy disk drive will be checked first followed by the SD memory device itself 2 The optical disk drive will be used to start the computer when there is a bootable disk contained in the drive User s Manual 7 3 HW Setup To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 The following menu wil
126. er on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharge the battery User s Manual 6 7 Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 E Wait at least 16 seconds 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 and to calculate the remaining operating time based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time With repeated discharges and recharges the battery s capacity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery Maximizing battery operating time A battery s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on How you configure the computer for example whether you enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options CPU Processing speed S
127. erference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device User s Manual D 3 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 I utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more
128. ess gently until it locks into place If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open fully when you press the eject button Figure 4 7 Closing the CD DVD disc tray Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 10 Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the media drive Wait for the optical disk indicator to go out before you open the disc tray Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the disc tray wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the disc tray partially open press the eject button Gently pull the disc tray out until it is fully opened When the disc tray pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can hold it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out Figure 4 8 Removing a CD DVD User s Manual 4 5 Operating Basics 3 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place How to remove CD DVD when the disc tray will not open Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer power is off If the power is off you can open the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to
129. et Postal Code City Country Phone Fax G 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual Alternate naming is included for reference Abbreviations AC alternating current AGP accelerated graphics port ANSI American National Standards Institute APM advanced power manager ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS basic input output system CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD ROM Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory DVD RW Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable ECP extended capabilities port FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics I O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte User s Manual Glossary 1 Glossary LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MB megabyte MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR optical character recognition reader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component interco
130. etooth USB floppy disk drive Printer SD card TV output signal PC card When the computer does not start properly check the following items Self Test E Power Sources E Power on Password User s Manual 9 3 Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the following will be displayed D In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA This message remains on the screen for a few seconds If the self test is successful the computer tries to load the operating system depending on how the Boot Priority is set in the TOSHIBA HW Setup program If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed E The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo mM Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally E The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again contact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the
131. eyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control ay and keys Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details TOSHIBA Pointing Device Built in Touch Pad Ports Serial External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Docking Slots PC card SD card A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer and scrolling of windows RS 232C compatible port 16550UART compatible Depending on the model a serial port is not present Analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B compatible functions The computer has three Universal Serial Bus ports that comply with the USB 2 0 standard This port enables connection of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus described in the Options section Depending on the model a docking port is not present The PC card slot accommodates a Type II card This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD card flash memory Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices 1 8 User s Manual Introduction Multimedia Sound system Video out jack S Video Headphone jack Microphone jack Communications Modem LAN Bluetooth The Windows sound system compatible sound system provides output to internal speakers and a microphone as well as supporting jacks for an external microphone and headphones The video out jack lets you transfer video
132. fer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for detail 6 4 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes UN The computer s RTC battery is a Ni MH 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 F The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if l the AC adapter is attached Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions E 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 E Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children It can cause injury JN E Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements E Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performan
133. fore 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 was the model number PA number E What was the serial number 8 digits E When was it stolen i e date E What is your address phone and fax number To register the theft on paper please follow these procedures E 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 To register the theft online please follow these procedures E Visit www toshiba europe com on the Internet In the product area choose Computer Systems E Inthe Computer Systems page open the Support amp Downloads menu and choose the Stolen Units Database option Your entries are used to track your computer at our service points User s Manual G 3 If your computer is stolen TOSHIBA Theft Registration Send to TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Technical Service and Support Leibnizstr 2 93055 Regensburg Germany Fax number 49 0 941 7807 921 Country stolen Machine type e g Satellite Pro A120 Model number 005006G3 Serial number eg 123845678 Date stolen Year Month Day Owner s details Last name first name Company Stre
134. function does not guarantee that the hard disk drive will not be damaged E A secondary hard disk drive fitted to the computer is not supported by the HDD protection function 4 28 User s Manual Operating Basics When vibration is detected the following message is displayed and the icon in the notification area of the taskbar is changed to the protection state This message is displayed until the OK button is pressed or 30 seconds pass When vibration subsides the icon returns to the normal state Wrosiea noo prewtion Hl ee ace Tite net ciapny this message in the fusen Figure 4 12 HDD Protection Message Taskbar Icon State Icon Description Normal HDD Protection is enabled Protection HDD Protection is active The hard disk drive 3 head is in a safe position OFF HDD Protection is disabled TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties You can make the HDD Protection settings by using the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window To open the window click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click HDD Protection setting The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel FA TOSHIBA HDO Protection Propartioe a E dieetay icon on the Notification ares Tabar Setup Rata Coe Ca Carat Figure 4 13 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties User s Manual 4 29 Operating Basics HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or d
135. fused with Fn are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys function differently from other keys a a a a a a a e om 3s 8 0 vo Ad up 2a E 8 F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer Refer to the section Soft keys Fn key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to TOSHIBA computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features 3 Some software may disable or interfere with soft key operations Soft key i settings are not restored by the Standby feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard a e258 EE Be CEHA EEA TITTY Tima ma fl eee EEE ET BENS Et TTT Figure 5 1 A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Y
136. ge volumes of data The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD ROM A Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory is a high capacity high performance disc suitable for play back of video and other high density files The DVD ROM drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RW RW RW A Digital Versatile Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times Glossary 6 User s Manual Glossary echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to printer the printer is said to echo the CRT erase See delete escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what follows are commands used with peripheral devices such as printers and modems 2 A means of aborting the task currently in progress escape guard time A time before and after an escape code is sent to the modem which distinguishes between escapes that are part of the transmitted data and escapes that are intended as a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard tha
137. grams configured with 15 4 WXGA typical 1 024MB 1 024MB RAM 100GB HDD DVD Super Multi drive Wireless LAN Bluetooth Minimum 2 85 kilograms configured with 15 4 WXGA 256MB 0MB RAM 40GB HDD CD ROM drive Size 368 w x 268 d x 29 8 36 9 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body 7 Weight and size will vary with other configurations Above weights are I measured at specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight size of the actual product Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 95 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb 26 C maximum temperature Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum User s Manual A 1 Specifications Power Requirements AC adaptor Computer Built in Modem 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second 15 VDC 4 0 amperes Network control unit NCU Type of NCU Type of line Type of dialing Control command Monitor function AA Telephone line analog only Pulse Tone AT commands EIA 578 commands Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21NV 22IV
138. hat reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a computer system typically the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras infrared port A cableless communications port capable of using infrared signals to send serial data input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communication device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or internal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands tha
139. he desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in Hibernation Mode When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and the content of memory has been saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge User s Manual 3 9 Getting Started Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if E You change certain computer settings E An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands E There are three ways to reset the computer system 1 Click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select Restart 2 Press Ctrl Alt Del to display the Windows Task Manager then select Shut Down and Restart 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 seconds then turn the power on again by pressing the power button Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software follow the steps below
140. hem and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk You could permanently damage it and lose data 3 Always handle floppy disks with care to prevent the loss of stored data Always apply the floppy disk label in the correct location Never apply a new label on top of an existing one The label could come loose and damage the floppy drive 4 Never use a pencil for writing on a floppy disk label Pencil lead dust could cause a system malfunction Always use a felt tipped pen When writing a title on a label first write on the label then apply the label to the floppy disk User s Manual 4 17 Operating Basics Never put a floppy disk in a location where water or other liquid may contact it or where it is excessively damp It could cause data loss Never use a wet or damp floppy disk It could damage the floppy disk drive or other devices Data may be lost if the floppy disk is twisted bent or exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your floppy disks Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your floppy disks Foreign particles inside the floppy disk s jacket can damage the magnetic surface Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your floppy disks Keep your floppy disks away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic f
141. ields Sound system This section describes audio controls including sound levels Volume Control The Volume Control utility lets you control the audio volume in Windows for both playback and recording To launch Volume Control for playback click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control To launch Recording Control click Options point to Properties select Realtek HD Audio input and click OK To view details of the Volume Control click Help on the Volume Control Microphone level The change the microphone gain follow the steps below 1 OaPrwon Click start point to All Programs point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control Click Options and point to Properties Select Mic Volume and click OK Click Options and select Advanced Controls Click Advanced Check the Microphone Boost checkbox User s Manual Operating Basics Modem A This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the buil
142. ies and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC for the supplied power adapter CE Marking is the responsibility of TOSHIBA EUROPE GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany phone 49 0 2131 158 01 For a copy of the related CE Declaration of Conformity please refer to the following website http epps toshiba teg com This product and the supplied accessories are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However Toshiba cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if accessories or cables not manufactured distributed by Toshiba are connected or implemented To avoid in general EMC problems the following advice should be observed E Only CE marked accessories should be connected implemented M Only best shielded cables should be connected Following information is only for EU member states The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product User s Manual Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment h
143. ification or deletion of data when the user is not at their desk Supervisor Password i If you set a Supervisor Password some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password execute the file TOSPU EXE The file is located at C Program Files Toshiba Windows Utilities SVPWTool TOSPU EXE This utility lets you do the following E Register delete or change the Supervisor Password E Create or invalidate a Supervisor Password token This function in the TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you invalidate only supervisor tokens or all tokens including user and supervisor tokens E Specify restrictions for general users Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password there are three ways to start the computer E Insert an SD card token before you turn on the computer The computer will start normally without displaying a password prompt E Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power on Security If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BkSp key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer E Enter the password manually
144. imum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode Video modes The computer supports video modes defined in the tables below If your application offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on mode type resolution character matrix number of colors and refresh rates Also if your software supports both graphics and text modes the screen display may appear to operate faster using a text mode User s Manual B 1 Display Controller and Modes Video mode 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 O 1 2 3 4 5 7 Type VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Text VGA Grph VGA Grph VGA Text VGA Text Table1 Video modes VGA Resolution 40 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters 40 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters 40 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters 320 x 200 Pels 640 x 200 Pels 80 x 25 Characters 80 x 25 Characters Character matrix pels 8x8 8x8 8 x 14 8x 14 9x 16 9x 16 9x 14 9x 16 Colors 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 16 of 256K 4 of 256K 2 of 256K Mono Mono Scanning frequency Vertical Hz 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 B 2 User s Manual Display Controller and Modes
145. ing modules 4 3 Soft keys enhanced keyboard 5 2 Enter 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 4 18 headphone jack 1 9 2 2 microphone jack 1 9 2 2 mute hot keys 5 3 problems 9 17 Stereo speakers 2 9 volume control 2 2 Standby 1 13 setting 3 6 System automatic 1 11 T TOSHIBA Assist 1 14 TOSHIBA Assist button 1 11 TOSHIBA ConfigFree 1 15 TOSHIBA Controls 1 13 TOSHIBA Mobile Extension 1 15 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 14 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 13 TOSHIBA Presentation button 1 11 TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility 1 14 TOSHIBA Theft Registration G 4 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 1 14 TV 8 11 U USB 1 8 location 2 4 problems 9 16 USB floppy disk drive 1 5 problems 9 13 using 4 2 V Video modes B 1 Video RAM 1 4 Volume control 2 2 W Wireless communication 4 22 indicator 2 11 4 25 Wireless communication switch 1 10 2 2 4 25 Wireless LAN 1 10 4 22 problems 9 20 Index 4 User s Manual
146. ireless LAN Intel module type Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics juulle E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The values shown above are the theoretical maximums for Wireless LAN standards The actual values may differ E The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over which the Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration client design and software hardware configurations The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is effective only when it is connected with AP This function becomes invalid when the connection is cut E The Wake up on Wireless LAN function is not available in battery mode Security E TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable WEP encryption functionality otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection If this occurs the outsider may illegally access your system eavesdrop or cause the loss or destruction of stored data E TOSHIBA is not liable for
147. isable HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level 3 is recommended for better protection of the computer However when the computer is used as handheld or in other unstable conditions setting the detection level to 3 could result in frequent execution of HDD Protection which will slow HDD reading and writing Set a lower detection level when the speed of HDD reading and writing is a priority Different detection levels can be set depending on whether the computer is used as handheld or mobile usages or whether it is used in a stable environment such as on a table in the workplace or at home By setting different detection levels for the computer depending on whether it runs with the AC power desktop or with batteries handheld or mobile usage the detection level automatically switches according to the power connection mode Details i To open the Details window click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window 7 A message duclnred when PCO Protecbon is active TOSHIBA WOO Protection Verion 1 01 08 Caph TOBA Cagaran All aghan reserves Figure 4 14 Details Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD Detection assumes that the computer will be carried and sets the
148. itch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Keyboard indicators The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the Caps Lock indicator When the Arrow mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the Numeric mode indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers When the Caps Lock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Caps Lock indicator Figure 2 8 Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase User s Manual 2 11 The Grand Tour Arrow mode Numeric mode Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green efa you can use the keypad overlay gray labelled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disk and connects to the USB port It is supplied as standard with some models and as an option with others USB connector Disk In Use Indicator Floppy disk slot Eject button Figure 2 10 USB floppy disk drive USB connector Insert this connector in
149. iting or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it E The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used E DISC created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read E There are two types of DVD R discs authoring and general use discs Do not use authoring discs Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive User s Manual Operating Basics You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R R DL DVD R R DL disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM disc cannot be recovered Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing to a DVD R R DL RW DVD R R DL RW or DVD RAM disc some disc space is required for file management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of dat
150. keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold down Alt Fn 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release Alt Fn and the ASCII character appears on the display screen User s Manual 5 9 The Keyboard 5 10 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor battery pack and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery pack is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Battery fully e Operates e No charge seis gia a charged e No charge e LED Battery green conneene e LED Battery green DC IN green DC IN green Main Battery e Operates Quick charge shee e Charge e LED Battery orange ee orna e LED Battery orange DC IN green DC IN green No battery Operates e No charge installed e No charge e LED Battery off e LED Battery off DC IN green DC IN green User s Manual 6 1 Power and Power Up Modes AC adaptor Battery charge not is above low
151. l Bus This serial interface lets you communicate with several devices connected in a chain to a single port on the computer V VGA Video Graphics Array is an industry standard video adaptor that lets you run any popular software User s Manual Glossary 13 Glossary volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores information as long as power is supplied to the computer W warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure Glossary 14 User s Manual TOSHIBA Index A AC adaptor 1 5 additional 1 16 8 10 connecting 3 2 Advanced Port Replicator III Plus 1 16 8 15 ASCII characters 5 9 Battery charging 6 6 extending life 6 9 indicator 2 11 6 2 location 2 7 monitoring capacity 6 8 real time clock 1 5 6 4 save mode 1 12 types 6 3 Battery charger 1 16 8 10 Battery pack 1 4 2 7 additional 8 10 replacing 6 10 Bluetooth 1 9 4 23 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba 1 14 problems 9 20 Boot Priority 7 3 c CD ROM 2 4 CD ROM drive 1 6 9 9 Cleaning the computer 4 27 Cooling vents 2 3 DC IN indicator 2 10 6 3 Display automatic power off
152. l be displayed with the following icons Built in HDD CD ROM FDD or SD memory card Network LAN USB Memory boot oS a Py J A bar will appear only under the selected device 3 Use the left right cursor keys to highlight the boot device you want and press Enter 7 E fonly a Supervisor Password has been set the following should be 1 noted E The boot device menu will appear when the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will not appear when the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured E f both a Supervisor Password and a User Password are set the following should be noted E The boot device menu will appear when you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will not appear when you use the User Password to start the computer and the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured E The boot device menu will appear when you use the Supervisor Password to start the computer even if the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device selection methods described above will not change the boot priority settings that have been configured in HW Setup In addition if you press a key other than one of those listed or if the selected device is not installed the system will continue to boot according to the current
153. ld down the Fn key and press the F5 key four times The display device selection menu is displayed and TV and internal LCD display both is selected b Release Fn key Sh gt Q mop j Click start and click Control Panel Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button Click the CATALYST R Control Center tab Click the ATI CATALYST R Control Center button Click the TV Properties 2 icon in the Graphic Settings Click the Format icon in the TV Properties 2 Select the TV type from the pull down menu of the Signal format Changing the resolution After you connect a TV follow the steps below to set the Display resolution Open Display properties and select the Settings tab 1 2 3 4 Select 1024 by 768 True Color 32 bit 60 Hertz Select Advanced Select the Adapter tab then select List All Modes 8 12 User s Manual Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 1 Depending on the model the i Link IEEE1394 port is not present 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 Writable optical disc drives 3 i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry any electric current p P A J External devices will need their own power supply to operate Precautions Make a back up of your data
154. led When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed LAN Wake up on LAN This feature lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Built in LAN This feature enables or disables the Built in LAN Enabled Enables Built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables Built in LAN functions User s Manual 7 7 HW Setup Device Config Device Configuration This option lets you set the device configuration All Devices BIOS sets all devices Setup by OS Operating system sets devices that it can control Default Parallel Printer Some models are equipped with Parallel Printer tab This tab lets you set the Parallel Port Mode Use the Windows Device Manager to make settings for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mode The options in this tab are ECP and St
155. lfunction or electric shock E Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be fatally damaged by static electricity Since the human body can carry Static electricity it is important that you discharge yourself before touching or installing any expansion memory modules To discharge your body s static electricity simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands If you install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer the power LED will flash on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways If there is only an error in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then green If there is only an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then green twice If there is an error in Slot A and in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange twice then green twice Use a 0 point Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws Use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads 8 6 User s Manual Optional Devices Installing a memory module There are slots for two memory modules one over the other The procedures are the same for installing either module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Refer to
156. licator III Plus to ensure a secure connection Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery C pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Docking port This port enables connection of an optional Advanced Port Replicator III Plus described in Chapter 8 Optional Devices Depending on the model a docking port is not present User s Manual 2 7 The Grand Tour E Only the Advanced Port Replicator III plus can be used with this computer Do not attempt to use any other Port Replicator E Keep foreign objects out of the docking port A pin or similar object can damage the computer s circuitry A plastic shutter protects the connector Memory module This cover protects memory module sockets ce cover Refer to the Memory expansion section in Chapter 8 Optional Devices HDD pack cover The built in HDD is under this cover Front with the display open This section shows the computer with the LCD display panel open Refer to the appropriate illustration for details To open the LCD display panel slide the display latch on the front of the LCD display panel and lift up Position the LCD display panel at a comfortable viewing angle Display hinge LCD screen Stereo speaker Right LCD Sensor switch Not shown Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons TOSHIBA Assist button TOSHIBA Prese
157. life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through repeated charging and discharging It will need to be replaced when it reaches the end of its operating life 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 To remove a discharged battery pack follow the steps below A a e O N 7 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost In Hibernation Mode data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the HDD indicator to go out Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Close the LCD display panel and turn the computer upside down Slide the battery lock to the unlock position m Slide it completely in the direction of the arrow shown in the Figure 6 1 Slide completely the battery release in the direction of the arrow shown in the Figure 6 1 to release the battery pack Slit Battery lock ZZ ae Battery release latch
158. limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use RecordNow s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW to CD R RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to back up a DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW recorder If you add data to a DVD R R DL and DVD R R DL disc that you have already recorded to you might not be able to read the added data under some circumstances It cannot be read in 16 bit operating systems such as Windows 98SE and Windows Me In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and DVD RO
159. located close to the memory modules will become hot In this case let them cool to room temperature before you replace them Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 8 Removing the memory module 8 Seat the memory module cover and secure it with one screw Be sure that the cover is closed firmly 9 Install the battery pack Refer to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details 10 Turn your computer over User s Manual 8 9 Optional Devices Battery pack You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs If you re away from an AC power source and your battery runs low you can replace it with a freshly charged battery Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes AC adaptor If you frequently transport the computer between different sites such as your home and office purchasing an AC adaptor for each location will reduce the weight and bulk of your carrying load Battery charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two battery packs lithium ion USB floppy disk drive The USB floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the USB floppy disk drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating
160. m problems E Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted E Skips may occur in sound User s Manual 4 21 Operating Basics Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modular cable follow the steps below 1 2 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the connector Disconnect the cable from the computer s modem jack in the same manner Wireless communications The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices All models are provided with Wireless Communication switch Some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with IEEE802 11 Wireless LAN standard Revision A B or G Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a 802 119 Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Frequency Channel Selection Revision A 5 GHz Revision B G 2 4 GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption Wake up on W
161. media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write the DVD Do not perform any of the following actions E Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel E Bump or cause vibration to the computer E Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice M Open the optical disk drive E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW discs cannot be written in VR format WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD or miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to a DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more of disk space for every one hour of video When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 3 About Disc Manager WinDVD Creator can edit one play list on a disc WinDVD Creator might show a different thumbnail than you previously set in CE Consumer Electronics DVD RAM recorder Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVD RAM DVD VR format on DVD RW and DVD Video format on DVD RW 4 16 User s Manual Operating
162. mmunication protocol Check the rings before auto answer setting in your communications application You can also use the ATSO command If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN hub Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN administrator User s Manual 9 19 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN administrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Wireless LAN communication switch is set to on If problems persist contact your LAN administrator Bluetooth For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Make sure the computer s wireless Bluetooth device communication switch is set to on Make sure the Bluetooth Manager is running and the power to the Bluetooth device is turned on Make sure no optional Bluetooth PC card and Bluetooth SD card are installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer Printer Refer also to the Serial port sections in Chapt
163. na is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb D 4 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Taiwan Article 12 Article 14 Without permission granted by the DGT any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power radio frequency devices The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications If found the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices Using Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of mobile object identification systems premises radio station and specified low power radio station 1 Sticker Please put the following sticker on computer incorporating this product The frequency bandwidth of this
164. ncrypted data can no longer be decrypted and the files can no longer be read Please backup or delete the data as necessary before carrying out this operation The operating procedure is as follows 1 Move the cursor to the Clear TPM Owner setting and press the Space key or BkSp key 2 Amessage is displayed Press the Y E S and Enter keys and the TPM information is erased User s Manual 7 11 HW Setup 3 The TPM setting changes from being displayed as Enable to Disabled and the setting is no longer displayed y E System configuration changes other than changes to this setting should be made in Windows using TOSHIBA HW Setup TOSHIBA Password Utility TOSHIBA Power Saver Device Manager etc E When using TPM please install the Infineon TPM Installation Guide from the TOSHIBA Application Installer Please ensure that the user reads the Infineon TPM Installation Guide as it contains usage information and notes on using TPM Diagnostic Mode Set whether the BIOS Setup Diagnostic test is enabled Disabled The Diagnostic test is disabled Default Enabled The Diagnostic test is enabled Beep Volume Set the volume to High Medium Low or Off High Sets the beep volume to high Medium Default Sets the beep volume to high medium Low Sets the beep volume to high low off Mutes the beep volume 7 12 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s
165. nformation to your attention Each type of message is identified as shown below JN Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment 7 Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of I your equipment Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions User s Manual xiii Preface xiv User s Manual TOSHIBA 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 Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from E Dust moisture and direct sunlight E Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or s
166. ng an optical drive always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum performance If data is written powered by the batteries writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics Important message Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW RAM discs read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Disclaimers TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following E Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product E Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents E 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
167. nnect RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system interface SIO serial input output SXGAt super extended graphics array plus TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus UXGA ultra extended graphics array VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A AccuPoint A pointing device integrated into the TOSHIBA computer keyboard adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in circuit cards that control external devices such as video monitors and magnetic tape devices allocate To assign a space or function for a specific task alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals Glossary 2 User s Manual Glossary analog signal A signal whose characteristics such as amplitude and frequency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog signals ANSI
168. nput for a specified time Power is restored when any key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a specified time Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the HDD power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically shuts down the system into Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either the System Standby or System Hibernation item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay User s Manual Introduction Power on password Instant security Intelligent power supply Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery automatic hibernation Heat dispersal HDD Protection Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the LCD screen and disables the computer providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and calculates the remaining battery capacity It also
169. nsumers 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 Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include E Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or E 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 organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment Regulatory statements General This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country region where the product is sold In addition the product complies with the following European Union EU and EFTA This equipment complies with the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause int
170. ntation button Figure 2 6 The front of the computer with the LCD display panel open 2 8 User s Manual The Grand Tour i Display hinge LCD screen Stereo speakers Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad TOSHIBA Presentation button The display hinge holds the LCD display panel at easy to view angles The LCD screen displays high contrast text and graphics You can change the resolution between 800 x 600 and 1 280 x 800 pixels Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B When the computer operates on the AC adaptor the LCD screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power The speakers emit sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Control buttons below the Touch Pad let you select menu items or manipulate text and graphics designated by the on screen pointer A Touch Pad located in the center of the palm rest is used to control the on screen pointer Refer to the Using the Touch Pad section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Press this button to display the same image on both internal and external monitors or to use multi monitor display Windows XP Only The default setting is Presentation Same Image 1 024 x 768 The same image is displayed on the internal and external monitor with screen resolution 1 024 x 768
171. ocessor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central Processing Unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen data Information that is factual measurable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters User s Manual Glossary 5 Glossary DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batteries default The parameter value automatically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instructions Also called a preset value delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that controls communication between a specific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file contains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the compu
172. on may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem E Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to consult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible User s Manual 9 1 Troubleshooting Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a serious problem Make sure you turn on all peripheral devices before you turn on the computer This includes your printer and any other external device you are using Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Check that your floppy disk or CD DVD ROM is correctly inserted and that the
173. on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN 7 The transmission speed over the Wireless LAN and the distance over which Wireless LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations 54Mbps is the theoretical maximum speed under the IEEE802 11 a b g standard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Non applicable Icons s Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product series Therefore please be aware that your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images 1o All images are simulated for purposes of illustration User s Manual 10 3 Legal Footnotes 10 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Weight Maximum 2 98 kilo
174. on class 1 laser product This computer is equipped with one of the optical drive in the following list according to the model Manufacturer Type Panasonic DVD Super Multi R Double Layer UJ 841 BJTJ J Panasonic DVD ROM amp CD R RW UJDA770TB A TEAC DVD ROM DV 28E RT4 TEAC CD ROM CD 224E NT4 User s Manual vi User s Manual TOSHIBA Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Preface General Precautions Introduction Equipment checklist 0000 2c eee eee eee 1 1 FOAUICS ices rida tsa a a healed ae E a 1 3 SPeClalieatures o 6 065350 s sessed thee ege adden a eae kee 1 11 Utilitie Siaa es ee re ee ed ccm dc eee en te ee 1 13 MPT ONNS eee a ee cere rna Seine acces nag far E ata 2s dade E ake date a 1 16 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 200 eee eee eens 2 1 Left Side ofc ed eee miga eee ea ee ee eee 2 3 Right Sid s fie ses 8 ears eat tie nee ele eed ety See es 2 4 Back Sid iic ciate eed ee eet ae ee ae ee dee 2 4 Underside oii ie ccina ie eee See eee es eet 2 7 Front with the display open 0000 0 cee eee eee eee 2 8 System indicators 0 ccc ees 2 10 Keyboard indicators 2 0c 2 11 USB floppy disk drive 200 0 cece eee 2 12 Optical disk drives 0 ccc ees 2 13 AC adaptor lt 5 jccisu 5 neea niai Oh din See ae Ss Ge 2 16 Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor 0002 cee eee eee 3 2 Opening
175. on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Properties in the Control Panel If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command 9 18 User s Manual Troubleshooting LAN Problem You place a call buta connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Communication is cut off unexpectedly A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Character display becomes garbled during a communication session You cannot receive an incoming call Problem Cannot access LAN Wake up on LAN does not work Procedure Make sure the settings are correct in your communications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command The computer will automatically cut off communication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthening this time interval Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and co
176. or I O address Interrupt level and DMA are correct for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have connected to the computer You may be experiencing feedback Refer to the Sound system section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 17 Troubleshooting External monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Monitor does not turn on No display Display error occurs Procedure Make sure that the external monitor s power switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal LCD Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer i LINK IEEE1394 device Problem i LINK device does not function Modem Problem Communication software can t initialize modem You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the
177. our 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 5 2 User s Manual The Keyboard H E tla Press Fn F10 or Fn F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with gray markings on the bottom edge 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 Ae Press Fn F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off eA le Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer e Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon User s Manual 5 3 The Keyboard ape Instant security Press Fn F1 to blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original settings press any key or press the Dual Pointing Device If a screensaver password is registered a dialog box will appear Enter the screensaver password an
178. peaker phones E Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters E Extreme heat cold or humidity E Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains information on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Geiting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress User s Manual XV General Precautions Heat injury E Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury E If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot E The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor disconnect it and let it cool before moving it E Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The material could be damaged Pressure or impact damage
179. pen the Mouse Properties and click Dual Pointing Device tab Then click the Detail Setting button and click the Device Select tab Check that the Touch Pad is not selected Pressing Fn F9 to enables TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to return to its normal shape and try again to move it Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK 9 14 User s Manual Troubleshooting Problem Double tapping Touch Pad does not work USB mouse Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Double clicking does not work The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow The mouse pointer moves erratically Procedure Try changing the double click speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as required and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Try changing the dou
180. poses you can E Physically destroy the hard disk drive E Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data E Take the hard disk drive to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will be borne by you TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before contacting TOSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write f 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 9 22 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 10 Legal Footnotes CPU This chapter states the Legal Footnote information applicable to TOSHIBA computers In the text in
181. possibly resulting in serious injury F SD memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative I which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawful copy or playback of digital music For this reason you cannot copy or playback protected material on another computer or other device You may not use the reproduction of any copyrighted material except for your personal enjoyment User s Manual 8 3 Optional Devices Formatting an SD memory card SD memory cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards If you format the SD card again be sure to format it with the TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility not with the format commands provided within Windows In order to run TOSHIBA SD memory card format click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD memory card Format The TOSHIBA SD memory card format utility does not format the protected area of the SD memory card Should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Inserting an SD card To insert an SD card follow the steps below 1 Insert an SD card in the Bridge media slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection SD card Figure 8 3 Inserting an SD card E Make sure the SD card is oriented properly before you insert it E Make sure that the SD card is facing the cor
182. ppear if the screen is displayed in high resolution mode on a simultaneous display or multi monitor display while running 3D applications during DVD playback or so on Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases User s Manual B 9 Display Controller and Modes B 10 User s Manual Wireless LAN Card Specifications Radio Characteristics Form Factor Compatibility Network Operating System Media Access Protocol Data Rate TOSHIBA Appendix C PCI Ex MiniCard Type IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANS Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Microsoft Windows Networking CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Theoretical maximum speed 54Mbps IEEE802 11a IEEE802 11g Theoretical maximum speed 11Mbps IEEE802 11b Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to E Country region where the product was purchased E Type of product Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although Wireless LAN wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4GHz and 5GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment User s Manual C 1 Wireless LAN T Refer to the sheet Information to the User
183. r selection 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics Connecting AN pmi o To connect the modular cable follow the steps below The modular cable that comes with the computer must be used to connect the modem Connect the end of the modular cable with the core to the computer E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the computer s modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack m Telephone jack N Modular cable Nx jF Modem jack ni m Figure 4 10 Connecting the internal modem Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected If you use a storage device such as an optical drive or hard disk drive connected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following mode
184. re is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions E Change users in the Windows XP operating system E Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem E Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices E Open the optical disk drive Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the CDs on DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive tray If the media is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive Il You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW RAM discs The following applications for writing are provided RecordNow and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions and InterVideo s WinDVD Creator Platinum Refer to the Writable discs Chapter 2 for details about the types of writable CD DVD discs When writing to media usi
185. rect direction when inserting it into the bridge media slot E Do not turn the computer off or switch to Standby Mode or Hibernate Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data to be lost 8 4 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the SD card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the SD card and remove it SD card Figure 8 4 Removing an SD card JN E Make sure the SD card indicator is out before you remove the SD card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the SD card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD card you may lose data or damage the card E Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation Mode The computer could become unstable or data in the SD card could be lost SD card care Set the write protect switch to the lock position if you do not want to record data E Do not write to an SD card if the battery power is low Low power could affect writing accuracy E Do not remove an SD card while read write is in progress E The SD card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the SD card into the Bridge media slot E Donotleave an SD card partially inserted in the slot Press the SD card until you hear it click into place
186. reless LAN or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt Wireless LAN or Bluetooth operation E Turn Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionality E Always turn off Wireless LAN or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communication functions Indicator status Indication Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off Automatic power down because of overheating Power malfunction Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application If you used the Task Bar to disable the Wireless LAN restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re enable it start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters IntelR PRO Wireless 3945BG 3945ABG Net
187. reless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to E Bluetooth Specification Ver2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group E Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group User s Manual D 1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability E Bluetooth wireless technology is a new innovative technology and TOSHIBA has not confirmed compatibility of its Bluetooth products with all computers and or equipment using Bluetooth wireless technology other than TOSHIBA portable computers Always use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA in order to enable wireless networks over two or more up to a total of seven TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E When you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contac
188. riting 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 DVDs Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 4 to 4 7 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open Eject button User s Manual 4 3 Operating Basics 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pulling the disc tray open Disc tray 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the disc tray Laser lens Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD Tl When the disc tray is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend J slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the disc tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in figure 4 5 E Do not touch a laser lens and its circumference portion Doing so could cause misalignment E Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive Check the surface of the disc tray especially the area behind the front edge of the disc tray to make sure there are no such objects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 4 4 User s Manual Operating Basics 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Pr
189. ructions i The optical disc drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read the 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 USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE The optical drive that is used in this computer is equipped with a laser device A classification label with the following sentence is affixed to the surface of the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT J ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASER KLASSE PRODUKT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 TO EN 60825 1 PRODUKT LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER spon F T PARA VF Beit TOENG60825 UNOGA UDSACTTELSE FOR STRALING The drive with the label above 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
190. s carry Intel Centrino Mobile Technology which is based on three separate technologies of Intel Core Solo processor Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family Legal Footnote CPU 1 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 1 Memory Slots 256 512 1 024 or 2 048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 4 096 MB Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model 256 512 or 1 024 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots for a maximum of 2 048 MB Intel Celeron M Processor model Video RAM Part of system memory is used for Video RAM Intel Celeron M Processor model up to 128MB Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model up to 128MB Main memory size 256MB up to 256MB Main memory size 512MB 768MB 1 024MB or more Legal Footnote General Main Memory 2 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding General Main Memory please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 2 Power Battery pack The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack User s Manual Introduction J Legal Footnote Battery Life 3 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 10 Click the 3 RTC battery The
191. sider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD R RW DVD R R DL RW RAM or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting HM Change users in the Windows XP operating system E Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel E Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the computer E Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice HM Open the optical disk drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the DVD Super Multi drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error 1 DISC created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump Recording cannot be read RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following
192. ssary 4 User s Manual Glossary commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its peripheral devices communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another computer or device See parallel interface serial interface compatibility 1 The ability of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifying the data or the media upon which it is being transferred 2 the ability of one device to connect to or communicate with another system or component components Elements or parts of a system which make up the whole system computer program A set of instructions written for a computer that enable it to achieve a desired result computer system A combination of hardware software firmware and peripheral components assembled to process data into useful information configuration The specific components in your system such as the terminal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the HW Setup program to control your system configuration control keys A key or sequence of keys you enter from the keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the pr
193. t Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your operating system documentation Your files may be fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your operating system s documentation or online HELP for information on running the Disk Defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer 9 8 User s Manual Troubleshooting CD ROM drive Problem Procedure You cannot access a Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely CD in the drive closed Press gently until it clicks into place Check whether the drive power is on If the power is off click on the optical disk drive icon in the task tray and turn on the power Open the disc tray and make sure the CD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the disc tray could block laser light from reading the CD DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the CD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner Refer to the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning Some CDs run The software or hardware configuration may be correctly but others do causing a problem Make sure the hardware not configuration matches your software s needs
194. t TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information E Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on web site http www toshiba europe com computers int bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba com in the United States for more information D 2 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by co
195. t enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can contain data programs or both fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities floppy disk A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data floppy disk drive FDD An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions User s Manual Glossary 7 Glossary G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte graphics Drawings pictures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information hard disk A non removable disk usually referred to as drive C The factory installs this disk and only a trained engineer can remove it for servicing Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electromechanical device t
196. t in modem to a key telephone system for residences or Offices E Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage Region selection AN O Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used The built in modem can be used only in specified countries and regions Using the modem in an area not specified for use may cause a system failure Check the specified areas carefully before using it To select a region follow the steps below 1 Click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar 3 Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the
197. t specify how to perform a particular task Glossary 8 User s Manual Glossary interface 1 Hardware and or software components of a system used specifically to connect one system or device to another 2 To physically connect one system or device to another to exchange information 3 The point of contact between user the computer and the program for example the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor 1 0 Input output Refers to acceptance and transfer of data to and from a computer I O devices Equipment used to communicate with the computer and transfer data to and from it IrDA 1 1 An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connecting two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equivalent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device containing switches that are activated by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte
198. tal connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX E Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices E Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge caused by the storm may result in a system failure loss of data or hardware damage LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T only for Intel Core Duo Solo Processor models The LAN has two indicators Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details E Do not connect any cable other than a LAN cable to the LAN jack It could cause damage or malfunction E Do not connect the LAN cable to a power supply It could cause damage or malfunction Link indicator green This indicator glows green when the computer is connected to a LAN and the LAN is functioning properly User s Manual 2 5 The Grand Tour LAN active indicator This indicator glows orange when data is being orange exchanged between the computer and the LAN i LINK IEEE1394 This port allows you to connect an external port device such as a digital video camera for high speed data transfer Depending on the model an i LIN
199. ter 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 Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer E Becareful 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 E Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the LCD display screen Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth WN Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any gt part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation E Before moving the computer it recommends changing the function of HDD Protection Refer to the section Using the Hard Disk Drive HDD Protection in this chapter E Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the HDD indicator on the computer E ifa CD DVD is in the drives remove it Also make sure the disc tray is secur
200. ter on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on magnetic disk Data is arranged on concentric tracks much like a phonograph record display A CRT LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output documentation The set of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse Dual Pointing Device Pointing device consisting of AccuPoint and Touch Pad Both of these device can function together or separately See AccuPoint and Touch Pad DVD R R R A Digital Versatile Disc Recordable disk can be written once and read many times The DVD R drive uses a laser to read data from the disc DVD RAM A Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is a high capacity high performance disc that lets you store lar
201. the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the Wireless LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Some models in this series are equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth SD card 3 simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operate in the 2 4 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight User s Manual 4 23 Operating Basics Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify the origin of a message E Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA J Please note that this software is specifically designed for the following operating systems E Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional E Microsoft Windows XP Detailed information regarding the use with these operating systems is listed below Please refer also to the elec
202. tion Mode this feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Actions tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver If you do not configure this feature the computer will shut down in Standby Mode if battery power becomes depleted data saved in Standby Mode will be lost E You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer E 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 E You can use the panel power off feature 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started Starting Hibernation Mode al You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn F4 Refer to I Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details To enter Hibernation Mode follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box 4 Click Hibernate Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Click start and open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver 5 Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable t
203. tion on an external keyboard to emulate the Fn key on the computer s internal keyboard Setting an Fn key equivalent will let you use Hot keys by pressing the set combination instead of the Fn key PS 2 keyboard only Disabled No Fn key equivalent Default Fn Equivalent Left Ctrl Left Alt Right Ctrl Right Alt Left Alt Left Shift Right Alt Right Shift Left Alt Caps Lock If you select Left Ctrl Left Alt or Right Ctrl Right Alt for this option you cannot use the selected keys to reboot the computer in combination with the Del key For example if you select Left Ctrl Left Alt you must use Right Ctrl Right Alt and Del to reboot the computer Left Ctrl Left Alt and Del cannot be used Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in Standby Mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in Standby Mode Enabled Enables the Wake up on Keyboard function Disabled Disables the Wake up on Keyboard function Default 7 6 User s Manual HW Setup CPU This function lets you set the CPU operating mode This option is displayed only on models with an Intel Core Duo processor and Intel Core Solo processor Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically CPU power consumption and clock speed Switchable automatic switching function is enab
204. tly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Sonic RecordNow is a registered trademark of Sonic Solutions Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license i LINK is trademark and registered trademark of Sony Corporation InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of InterVideo Inc WinDVD Creator is trademark of InterVideo Inc Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual User s Manual EU Declaration of Conformity CE TOSHIBA declares that the product PTA82 PTA83 PSACO PSAC1 conforms to the following Standards This product is labelled with the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives notably Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC for the notebook and the electronic accessories including the supplied power adapter the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99 5 EEC in case of implemented telecommunication accessor
205. to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example Enter identifies the Enter key Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl C means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left xii User s Manual Preface Display D Names of windows or icons or text generated by SS ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important i
206. to one of the USB ports of your computer Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being accessed 2 12 User s Manual The Grand Tour A i Floppy disk slot Insert a floppy disk in this slot Eject button When a floppy disk is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the USB floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive The USB floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface when in use Do not set the drive on an incline 20 while it is operating E Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk drive Optical disk drives One of the following Optical disk drives is installed in the computer CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM amp CD R RW and DVD Super Multi drives An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical disk drives section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Region codes for DVD drives and media DVD ROM amp CD R RW DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing r
207. to the Video out jack on the computer Video out jack Figure 8 16 Connecting the S Video cable to the Video out jack 2 Connect the TV adaptor cable s S Video plug to the Video out jack on the TV 3 Press the TOSHIBA Assist button or TOSHIBA Presentation button You can use the hot keys Fn F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard To open TOSHIBA Controls properties click Start click Control Panel and click Printers and Other Hardware select TOSHIBA Controls and set TV OUT to TOSHIBA Assist button or TOSHIBA Presentation button on Buttons tab User s Manual 8 11 Optional Devices J If a television is connected to the computer Intel Core Duo Solo Processor model set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below a b Click start and click Control Panel Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button Click the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile tab e Click the Graphics Properties button Pma Select Television in the Display Devices tab Select the TV format from the Video Standard pull down menu in the Display Setting tab When a television is connected to the computer Intel Celeron M J Processor model the TV type is set using the Display Properties by following the below procedure a Ho
208. tronic information which is included with each software This Bluetooth Stack is based on Bluetooth Version 1 1 1 2 2 0 EDR specification TOSHIBA cannot confirm compatibility between any PC products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA mobile PCs Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA 1 Install On Windows2000 or Windows XP Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSHIBA does not have a digital signature 2 Fax application software Regarding FAX application software there are some software that you cannot use on this Bluetooth Stack 3 Multi User On Windows XP the use of Bluetooth is not supported in a multi user environment This means that when you use Bluetooth other users logged onto the same computer will not be able to use its Bluetooth functionality Product Support The latest information regarding Operating System support Language Support or available upgrades can be found on our web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or www pcsupport toshiba com in the United States 4 24 User s Manual Operating Basics Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off WN E Do not use the Wi
209. ts when using TOSHIBA Password Utility to delete or change passwords or create tokens etc User Password field E Set button Click this button to register a password of up to 50 characters After a password is set you will be prompted to enter it when you start the computer Check Set the same string simultaneously as HDD User Password when setting the HDD User Password E Depending on models the HDD Hard Disk Drive password is not Supported E After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media If you forget the password you can open the password file on another computer Be sure to keep the media in a safe place E When entering the character string to register the password enter from the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCII code or copy and paste the character string In addition ensure that the registered password is correct by outputting the character string to the password file E When entering a password do not enter any characters for example P or produced by pressing the Shift or Alt keys and so on E Delete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly or insert a proper token Please use BIOS Setup to change or delete the HDD Hard Disk Drive Passwords or to set the HDD Master Password
210. u can connect with a CAT3 or higher Connecting LAN cable To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below E Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up E Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur E Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that is connected to the LAN jack Otherwise malfunctions or damage may occur 4 26 User s Manual Operating Basics 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN connector LAN jack 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 1 When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN Active indicator glows orange When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but is not exchanging data the Link indicator glows green Disconnecting LAN cable To disconnect the LAN cable follow the steps below Make sure the LAN Active indicator orange LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the compu
211. ulates to digital format where received monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanumeric characters or graphic images See also CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MP3 An audio compression standard that enables high quality transmission and real time playback of sound files non system disk A formatted floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable of permanently storing information Turning the computer s power off does not alter data stored in nonvolatile memory numeric keypad overlay A feature that allows you to use certain keys on the keyboard to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page movement Glossary 10 User s Manual Glossary O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a storage device online state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of programs that controls the basic operation of a
212. um Ultra speed media 2 6GB and 5 2GB DVD RAM media cannot be read from or written to User s Manual 2 15 The Grand Tour AC adaptor The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use this computer in almost any country region The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 12 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug E Depending on the model a 2 pin or 3 pin plug set of the above may be bundled E Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug E The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and regulations in the particular region Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your PC and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger that may have been provided with your PC or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the PC Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the PC possibly resulting in serious injury 2 16 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 3
213. ur dealer Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator For information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power The battery may be discharged Connect the AC the computer adaptor to charge the battery User s Manual 9 5 Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow orange Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected Procedure If the battery is completely discharged it will not begin charging immediately Wait a few minutes If the battery still does not charge make sure the outlet of the AC adaptor is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch If the battery is too hot or too cold it will not charge properly Let it reach room temperature Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the
214. urity lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot The optional security cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Optical disk drive A CD ROM DVD ROM DVD ROM amp CD R RW drive or DVD Super Multi is installed Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back side Modem jack Video out jack LAN active indicator Link indicator green orange DC IN 15V jack VV daa USB ports LAN jack erial port i LINK IEEE1394 External monitor port port Figure 2 4 The back side of the computer Video out jack Plug an S Video cable into this jack for video out S D The S Video cable carries video signal I Depending on the model a Video out jack is not present 2 4 User s Manual The Grand Tour 0 oC DC IN 15V L A External monitor port DC IN 15V jack Modem jack This external monitor port lets you connect an external video display The AC adaptor connects to this jack Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer The modem jack lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line E Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure E Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines E Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN E Never connect the built in modem to the digi
215. urs when there is a memory error cannot be adjusted 9 16 User s Manual Troubleshooting Memory expansion Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for information on installing memory modules Problem If there is a memory malfunction the power LED flashes on for 0 5 seconds off for 0 5 seconds in the following ways If there is only an error in Slot A repeatedly flashes orange twice then green If there is only an error in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange then green twice If there is an error in Slot A and in Slot B repeatedly flashes orange twice then green twice Sound system Procedure Make sure the memory module installed in the memory slot is compatible with the computer If an incompatible module has been installed follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral devices 3 Remove the battery pack Remove the memory module 5 Install the battery and or connect the AC adaptor 6 Turn on the power gt If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to documentation for your audio devices Problem No sound is heard Annoying sound is heard Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure If problems persist contact your dealer Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings f
216. uter and to the drive The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs Try another floppy disk If you can access the floppy disk the original floppy disk not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Reseat the SD card to make sure it is firmly connected Check the card s documentation Make sure the card is not write protected User s Manual 9 13 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot read a file PC card Procedure Make sure the target file is on the SD memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices Problem PC card error occurs Pointing Device Procedure Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the PC card is firm Check the PC card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB device section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem The Touch Pad does not work On screen pointer does not respond to Pad operation The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Procedure Check the Device Select settings Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon O
217. ve the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby Mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is completely discharged Standby Mode will not function and the computer loses all data in memory To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack is fully discharged Refer to Extending battery life in this chapter for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through an AC adaptor for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition Real Time Clock RTC battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time 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 B xk k RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is inconsistent Press F1 key to set Date Time You can change the Real Time Clock settings by pressing the F1 key Re
218. version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the internal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you select the display to be used when the computer is booted This setting is only available on Standard VGA mode and is not available on Windows Desktop properties Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Otherwise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD Analog RGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display If the connected external monitor does not support the computer s current video mode selecting the LCD Analog RGB mode will not display any image on the external monitor When Windows starts up the screen will be displayed on the external monitor if it was connected when the notebook was previously switched off and is still connected when the computer is switched on Otherwise the screen will be displayed on the internal LCD 7 2 User s Manual HW Setup Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting the computer Select from the following settings HDD gt FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN FDD gt HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN HDD gt CD ROM LAN gt FDD FDD gt CD ROM LAN gt HDD CD ROM gt LAN HDD gt FDD CD ROM gt LAN FDD gt HDD gt The comput
219. work Connection or Atheros AR5006EG AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter and enable User s Manual 4 25 Operating Basics LAN The computer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX and Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T only for Intel Core Duo Solo Processor models This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled E The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature E The link speed 10 100 1000 megabits per second switches automatically according to your network environment connected devices cables noise etc LAN cable types The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T yo
220. y enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s keyboard layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous languages are available There are six types of keys typewriter keys function keys soft keys Hot keys Windows special keys and keypad overlay Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lower case letters numbers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard E 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 E The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on computers as they are on a typewriter E The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable E 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 E The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special computer functions User s Manual 5 1 The Keyboard Function keys F1 F12 The function keys not to be con

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