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1. Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD keyboard or Touch Pad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sure to let the LCD dry before closing it User s Manual 9 7 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Problems above remain unresolved or other problems occur Hard disk drive Problem Computer does not boot from hard disk drive Procedure Refer to your software s documentation to deter mine if the software is causing the difficulty Contact your dealer if the problems continue Procedure Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a CD ROM is in the optical disc drive Remove any diskette and or CD ROM and check Boot priority Refer to Chapter 7 Boot Priority There may be a problem with your operating system files Refer to your OS documentation Slow performance 9 8 Your files may be fragmented Run SCANDISK and defragmenter to check the condition of your files and disk Refer to your OS documentation or online HELP for information on running SCANDISK and the defragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual Troubleshooting CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD
2. When installing Wireless LAN cards the channel configuration is managed as follows For wireless clients that operate in a Wireless LAN infrastructure the Wire less LAN card will automatically start operation at the channel identified by D 2 User s Manual the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required Ina 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 Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 36 5180 40 5200 44 5220 48 5240 52 5260 56 5280 60 5300 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 124 5620 d XIlGNaddy User s Manual D 3 APPENDIX D Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 128 56402 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 57453 US only 153 5765 US only 157 5785 3 US only 161 5805 US only 4 Wl KW 29 4 D 4 Factory set default channels Refer to the sheet Approved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used These channels are available
3. FN F9 Touch Pad Pressing FN F9 enables or disables the Touch Pad function User s Manual 5 5 auvOgAgy IHL THE KEYBOARD The Keyboard li Zoom Pressing FN space changes the display resolution l FN 1 i TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce Pressing FN 1 reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows FN 2 ve TOSHIBA Zooming Utility enlarge Pressing FN 2 enlarges the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows FN Sticky key You can use the Toshiba Accessibility Utility to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it once release it and they press an F number key To start the Toshiba Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Accessibility 5 6 User s Manual The Keyboard Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows one activates the Start menu and the other has the same function as the secondary mouse button A S This key activates the Windows Start menu This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypa
4. If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life see your dealer Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected 9 6 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 Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode User s Manual Troubleshooting Password Problem Procedure Cannot enter pass Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7 HW word Setup and Passwords Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by your setup configuration For more infor mation refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard and Chapter 7 HW Setup and Pass words Problem Procedure Some letter keys pro Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not duce numbers selected Press FN F11 and try typing again Output to screen is Make sure the software you are using is not garbled 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 con sult your dealer LCD panel Apparent LCD problems may be related to the computer s setup Refer to Chap ter 7 HW Setup and Passwords for more information Problem Procedure No display Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor
5. Next Button gt i 2 10 Press this button to launch an Internet browser If the computer s power is off you can press this button to turn on the computer s power and launch the browser automatically in one step Pressing this button will launch an application program that allows Windows Media Player DVD Video Player Press this button to begin playing an audio CD a DVD movie or digital audio files This button also acts as a Pause button Press this button to stop play Press this button to advance to the previous track chap ter or data Press this button to advance to the next track chapter or data User s Manual The Grand Tour System indicators Figure 2 7 shows the system indicators which light when various computer operations are in progress MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDI CARD SLOT DC IN POWER MAIN BATTERY Figure 2 7 Systems indicators Power source system indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC power is A sup Lil plied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s output voltage is abnormal or if the power supply malfunc tions this indicator flashes amber Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Sleep mode this indi cator blinks amber while the computer shuts down Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the C charge Blue means fully charged and amber means being charge
6. cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual mea surable or statistical that a computer can process store or retrieve data bits A data communications parameter controlling the number of bits binary digits used to make up a byte If data bits 7 the computer can generate 128 unique characters If data bits 8 the computer can generate 256 unique characters DC Direct Current Electric current that flows in one direction This type of power is usually supplied by batter ies default The parameter value automat ically selected by the system when you or the program do not provide instruc tions Also called a preset value Definition one of functions that increase clearness of sounds Glossary 5 AYVSSOTS GLOSSARY delete delete To remove data from a disk or other data storage device Synonymous with erase device driver A program that con trols communication between a spe cific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SYS file con tains device drivers that MS DOS loads when you turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make system settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memory It also writes data from memory to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit
7. AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten benach richtigen Sie bitte die n chste autorisierte Service Vertretung Um einen direkten Kon takt mit dem Laserstrahl zu vermeiden darf das Ger t nicht ge ffnet werden ADVARSEL Denne merking er anbragt udv endigt p apparatet og indikerer at apparatet arbejder med laserstr ler af klasse 1 hviket betyder at der anvendes laserstrlier afsvageste klasse og at man ikke p apparatets yderside kan bilve udsat for utilladellg kraftig str ling APPARATET BOR KUN BNES AF FAGFOLK MED SERLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRALER Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gen givne advarselsm kning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsette sig for laserstraling Xxi xxii OBS Apparaten innehaller laserkomponent som avger laserstraining verstigande gr nsen for laserklass 1 VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata Laite sis lt laserdiodin joka l het n kym t nt silmilie vaarallista lasers teily CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST MEN
8. The CD DVD should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place CAUTION If the CD DVD is not seated properly when the drawer is closed the CD DVD might be damaged Also the drawer might not open fully when you press the eject button User s Manual 4 13 SOISVg ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Figure 4 7 Closing the CD RW DVD ROM drawer Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 8 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the CD RW DVD ROM drive Wait for the optical disc drive indicator to go out before you open the drawer Also if the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer wait for it to stop before you remove it 1 To pop the drawer partially open press the eject button Gently pull the drawer out until it is fully opened CAUTIONS 1 When the drawer pops open slightly wait a moment to make sure the CD DVD has stopped spinning before pull ing the drawer fully open 2 Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the CD DVD is spinning when you open the drawer the CD DVD could fly off the spindle and cause injury 2 The CD DVD extends slightly over the sides of the drawer so you can grasp it Hold the CD DVD gently and lift it out 4 14 User s Manual Operating Basics Figure 4 8 Removing a
9. CAUTIONS 1 Make sure the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the com puters power If you remove the card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the card you may lose data or damage the card 2 Please do not remove the inserted memory card from the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot while in Sleep or in Hibernation state If you do PC may become unstable or the data in the memory card may be lost 3 Do not turn off or make computer in Sleep or Hibernation mode during data is being transferred The computer could become unstable or data would be lost 8 8 User s Manual Optional Devices Memory expansion You can install additional memory in the computer s memory module to increase the amount of RAM CAUTION Only memory modules with the following parts numbers can be installed 512MB PA3511U 1M351 1GB PA3512U IMIG 2GB PA3513U 1M2G Installing memory module To install a memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off in boot mode Refer to the Turning off the power sec tion in Chapter 3 CAUTIONS 1 If you use the computer for a long time the memory mod ules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and th
10. Choose the source video then go to Next page to apply Menu 5 After choose the menu template press Next button to go to Burning Page 6 choose the output type then press Burn button How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Please refer to the on line Help and Manual files for additional Ulead MovieFac tory information User s Manual 4 25 SOISVG ONILVYSdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Important information for use Note 1 m m 4 26 the following limitations when you write video DVD Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use DVD MovieFactory Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using DVD MovieFactory Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display properly DVD MovieFactory cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not enter sleep or hibernation mode while using DVD MovieFactory Do not operate DVD MovieFactory immediately after turning on the com puter Please wait until all Disc Drive activity has stopped 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 record ing your actual data CD recorder JPEG functions DVD Audio mini DVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While rec
11. DVD Video CD ROM CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc sec tion in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly User s Manual 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 com puter for recording e Do not run or start other software during writ ing 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 9 11 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Diskette drive Problem Drive does not operate Procedure There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive Some programs run correctly but others do not The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software needs You cannot access the external 3 1 2 diskette drive Infrared port Try another diskette If you can access the diskette the original diskette not the drive
12. EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending on the error control method used C 2 V42bis V42 V 42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression User s Manual AT Command V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default User s Manual C 3 9 XIGNaddy TOSHIBA Appendix D Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help you get your Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card specifications From Factor WW Mini Card Compatibility WM EEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs HM Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certi fication mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operat gg Microsoft Windows Networking ing System Media Access HM CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowl Protocol edgment ACK Data Rate Mi 54 48 36 24 18 9 6 Mb s Revision A G WM 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B Radio characteristics Radio characteristics of Wireless LAN cards may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased 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 fre
13. Mobility Center is a utility for accessing several mobile PC settings quickly in one window A default maximum of eight tiles are provided by the operating system and the additional two tiles are added to your Mobility Cen ter LI Lock Computer This can be used to lock your com puter without turning it off This has the same func tion as the Lock button at the bottom of the right pane in the start menu LI TOSHIBA Assist This can be used to open TOSHIBA Assist if it is already installed in your computer User s Manual Options Introduction You can add a number of options to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use The following options are available Memory expansion Battery pack AC adaptor USB diskette drive Security lock User s Manual Two memory expansion slots are available for installing 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules The modules are PC2 5300 200 pin SO Dual In line SO DIMM An additional battery pack 6 cells Type PA3534U 1BAS PA3534U 1BRS or 9 cells Type PA3535U 1BAS PA3535U 1BRS can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer The battery pack is identical to the one that came with your computer Use it as a spare or replacement If you use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor for each site so you will not have to carry the adaptor with you A 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte A slot is a
14. PA3535U 1BAS PA3535U 1BRS If you re away from an AC power source you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Additional 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 PA3516U 1ACA PA35 16E 1AC3 PA3516C 1AC3 USB FDD Kit The 3 1 2 external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer Port Replicator The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below CAUTION If an external monitor is connected to the computer do not connect the Port Replicator First disconnect the external moni tor from the computer then connect the Port Replicator and use its external monitor port NOTE The Resume feature can be used with an external monitor Simply enable Resume and the computer will maintain the data as it is displayed on the external monitor 1 Connect the monitor to the external monitor port 2 Turn the monitor s power on When you turn on the power the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is color or monochrome You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto Selected and Simultaneous displays Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup
15. 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 Battery indicator might not indicate a low battery condition After the battery pack is charged avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time Continuing to charge a fully charged battery pack can damage the battery User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the Battery indicator flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain If you con tinue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off NOTE The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged ees D S Procedures ci D To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet e The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged a 2 CAUTION Use
16. THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour AC adaptor The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage sup plied to the computer It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the com puter in almost any region To recharge the battery simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer See Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for details Figure 2 11 The AC adaptor 3 pin plug CAUTIONS 1 Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 2 Please use only the AC adaptor supplied with the com puter or an AC adaptor certified by TOSHIBA 2 16 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get you started using your computer It covers the following topics Ooocooeodno m O Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort This J guide which is included with the computer explains product liabil ity Connecting the AC adaptor Opening the display Turning on the power Starting up for the first time Turning off the power Restarting the computer System Recovery Options If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you pre pare to operate your computer User s Manual 3 1 O All users
17. if you maintain physical contact with the com puter for a long time for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest your skin might suffer a low heat injury Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the various interface ports as this can become hot The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condi tion does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the mate rial could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to any form of strong impact as this can damage the computer s components or otherwise cause it to malfunction PC card overheating Some PC Cards can become hot during prolonged use which may result in errors or instability in the operation of the device in question In addition you should also be careful when you remove a PC Card that has been used for a long time Mobile phones Please be aware that the use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio sys tem The operation of the computer will not be impaired in any way but it is rec ommended that a minimum distance of 30cm is maintained between the computer and a mobile phone that is in use Instruction Manual for Safety and
18. quency vary in proportion to are an analog of the value to be transmitted Voice communications are analog sig nals ANSI American National Standards Institute An organization established to adopt and define standards for a variety of technical disciplines For example ANSI defined the ASCII standard and other information pro cessing 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 etc ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange ASCII code is a set of 256 binary codes that repre sent 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 inter vals User s Manual AUTOEXEC BAT A batch file that executes a series of MS DOS com mands and programs each time you start the computer B backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system com mands or executable files See also AUTOEXEC BAT binary The base
19. tial hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed information about recycling of this prod uct please contact your local city office your household Sa waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where JIN you purchased Optical disc drive standards TOSHIBA Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 computer is shipped with one of the following drives pre installed CD RW DVD ROM or DVD Super Multi R DL drive The drive has one of the following labels CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Before it is shipped the Class 1 Laser is certified to meet the United States Chapter 21 Standards of the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS 21 CFR For any other country the drive is certified to meet the Class 1 Laser stan dards of IEC825 and EN60825 xiv User s Manual Important Notice Copyrighted works including but not limited to music video computer pro gram databases are protected by copyright laws Unless specifically permitted under applicable copyright laws you cannot copy modify assign transmit or otherwise dispose of any copyrighted work with the consent of the owner of the copyright Please take notice that unauthorized copying modification assign ment transmission and disposition may be subject to claims for damages and pe
20. 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 iLINK IEEE1394 This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video cameras infrared port A cableless communi cations capable of using infrared sig nals to send serial data Glossary 8 input The data or instructions you provide to a computer communica tion device or other peripheral device from the keyboard or external or inter nal storage devices The data sent or output by the sending computer is input for the receiving computer instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particu lar task interface 1 Hardware and or soft ware 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 exam ple the keyboard or a menu interrupt request A signal that gives a component access to the processor 1 O Input output Refers to accep tance and transfer of data to and from a computer T O devices Equipment used to com municat
21. 8 2 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the PC card 2 Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend the but ton 3 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the PC card and remove it PC CARD EJECT BUTTON Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card User s Manual 8 3 SOA TWNOILdO Optional Devices Express Card Installing an Express Card The Express Card slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one Express Card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install Express Card while the computer s power is on NOTE Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly To install an Express Card follow the steps below 1 Insert the Express Card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appro priate for your card OPTIONAL DEVICES Figure 8 3 Inserting the Express Card 8 4 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing an Express Card To remove the Express Card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the Express Card 2 Press the Express Car
22. CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place AV Button function This section describes a button function Six buttons are provided with some models Figure 4 9 AV Buttons Icon AV Button DVD CD None aR CD DVD Launch DVD Video Player Launch Windows Media Player pein Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Stop Stop Stop L a Previous Previous chapter Previous tune per Next Next chapter Next tune Windows Media Player 11 User s Manual 4 15 SOISVg ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Writing a CD on CD RW DVD ROM drive You can use the CD RW DVD ROM drive to write data to either CD R or CD RW discs The following applications for writing are supplied TOSHIBA Disc Creator NOTE CD R discs can be written to only once CD RW discs can be rewritten many times Important message CD RW DVD ROM drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section If you fail to do so the CD RW DVD ROM drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data We recommend the following manufacturers of CD R and CD RW media Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD M
23. CRT motherboard A name sometimes used to refer to the main printed circuit board in processing equipment It usu ally contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic func tions and provides connectors for add ing other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board MPEG Moving picture coding expert group is an industry standard architec ture for compression of video signals N non system disk A formatted diskette floppy disk you can use to store pro grams and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usu ally 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 move ment Glossary 10 O OCR Optical Character Recognition reader A technique or device that uses laser or visible light to identify characters and input them into a stor age device OCR wand A device that reads using an optical device hand written or machine printed symbols into a com puter See also OCR on line state A functional state of a peripheral device when it is ready to receive or transmit data operating system A group of pro grams that controls the basic operation of a computer Operati
24. ID and password to the fingerprint authentication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Q Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Q Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Q Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving sleep mode Q Power on Security and Single Sign On feature Q Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer NOTE To swipe refers to the action of reading a fingerprint using the fingerprint sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Failure to follow these guidelines might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate Q Do not scratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects Q Do not press the sensor strongly Q Do not touch the sensor with a wet finger or any wet objects Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor Q Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor Q Do not paste stickers or write on the sensor Q Do not touch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static elec
25. Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties CAUTION If you are using the computer in Japan the Telecommu nications Business Law requires that you select Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Connecting To connect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the modular cable into the modem jack 2 Plug the other end of the modular cable into a telephone jack TELEPHONE JACK MODEM JACK Figure 4 14 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected NOTE If you use a storage device such as a CD RW DVD ROM drive or HDD connected to a 16 bit PC card you might experience the following modem problems 1 Modem speed is slow or communication is interrupted 2 Skips may occur in sound 4 34 User s Manual Operating Basics Disconnecting To disconnect the internal modem cable follow the steps below 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the telephone jack and pull out the nector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner Wireless communications con The computer s wireless communication function supports both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that compli
26. and Passwords 8 12 User s Manual Optional Devices If you have selected Simultaneous under the Display options of the HW Setup both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer If Auto Selected is selected only the external monitor will be active To change the display settings press FN F5 If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off be sure to press FN F5 to switch to the inter nal display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details on using hot keys to change the display setting NOTE If you set Simultaneous for the computer 5 display you must set the computer 5 display resolution to the same as that of the external monitor or other device such as a projector Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Use a video cable not supplied to connect the television to the video out port VIDEO OUT PORT Figure 8 10 Connecting a television 3 Turn the television on 4 Turn the computer on User s Manual 8 13 SOA TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices i LINK IEEE1394 i LINK IEEE1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as l 2 3 4 Digital video cameras Hard disk drives MO drives CD RW drives CAUTION i LINK uses a four pin connector which does
27. automatically cut off commu nication when connection with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthen ing this time interval A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by Check the error control setting in your communi cations application NO CARRIER You can also use the AT N command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Character display In data transmission make sure the parity bit becomes garbled and stop bit settings correspond with those of during a the remote computer communication Check the flow control and communication pro tocol 9 20 User s Manual Problem Troubleshooting Procedure You cannot receive an incoming call Check the rings before auto answer setting in an incoming call your communications application You can also use the ATSO command Refer to the chapter on S registers in online help files for Appendix D S registers If problems persist contact your dealer Sleep Hibernation Problem The system will not enter Sleep Hiberna tion User s Manual Procedure Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Sleep Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or fin ished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Sleep Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer 9 21 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Trou
28. both the User Password and optionally the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and logging on to Windows using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User Password and Windows Logon password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and this Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register your User Password If Windows Logon is not the default for your system see Manual to register your Windows Logon password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User Password and if selected the HDD user and Supervisor passwords and Windows Logon password 4 8 User s Manual Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL applica tion prior to enabling and configuring the How to Enable Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Check that the fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings See Manual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger overtop of the Fingerprint Sensor and select Control Center from the MENU items 3 Click settings and click system settings 4 The Protector Suite Settings screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Allow power on security single sign on within Enable logon sup port a
29. color 640x200 and four color 320x200 graphics and 16 color 640x200 and 320x200 text modes character Any letter number punc tuation mark or symbol used by the computer Also synonymous with byte chassis The frame containing the computer chip A small semiconductor contain ing computer logic and circuitry for processing memory input output functions and controlling other chips Circle Surround Xtract a technol ogy that develops the multichannel sound source compressed into the ste reo by the Circle Surround form and reproduces the surround by TruSur round XT CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS tech nology can be tightly packaged and are highly reliable cold start Starting a computer that is currently off turning on the power COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 The names assigned to the serial and communication ports commands Instructions you enter at the terminal keyboard that direct the actions of the computer or its periph eral devices User s Manual communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another com puter 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
30. does not Check for a firm cable connection between the work USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly installed Refer to your Windows documentation for information on checking the drivers If you are using an operating system that does not support USB you can still use a USB 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 User s Manual 9 19 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Modem Problem Procedure Communication soft ware can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem set tings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel You can hear a dial tone but can t make a call If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tone dial detection feature is disabled You can also use the ATX command Refer to the chapter on AT Commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Commands You place a call but a connection can t be made Make sure the settings are correct in your com munications application After making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will
31. files which can be used to repair the sys tem in the event of a problem System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk when shipped from the factory The System Recovery Options menu includes some tools to repair startup problems run diagnostics or restore the system You can see the more information about Startup Repair in Windows Help and Support content The System Recovery Options can also be run manually to repair problems 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn the computer on again 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions from this point onward e The Window Vista Complete PC Backup feature can be used on dk Windows Vista Business Edition and Ultimate Edition User s Manual 3 9 GALYVLS ONILLSS GETTING STARTED Getting Started Create Optical Recovery Discs For HDD Recovery model A recovery image of your computer is stored on the hard disk You may use this image to create CD or DVD recovery discs using the folling steps l 2 3 10 Select either blank CDs or DVDs media The application will allow you to choose a type of media to create recovery CDs DVD including CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW NOTE Some media may not be compatible with Optical Drive of your computer Please verify
32. in chapter 9 Troubleshooting for more information 64 Bit Computing 64 bit processors are designed to take advantage of 32 and 64 bit computing 64 bit computing requires that the following hardware and software require ments are met e 64 bit Operating System e 64 bit CPU Chipset and BIOS Basic Input Output System e 64 bit Device drivers e 64 bit applications Certain device drivers and or applications may not be compatible with a 64 bit CPU and therefore may not function properly A 32 bit version of the operating system is preinstalled on your computer unless explicitly stated that the operating system is 64 bit See wWww pcsupport toshiba com for more information Memory Main System Part of the main system memory may be used by the graphics system for graph ics performance and therefore reduce the amount of main system memory avail able for other computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system appli cations utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Life Battery life may vary considerably depending on product model configuration applications power management settings and features utilized as well as the nat ural performance variations produced by
33. installed and what the charge level is for the battery User s Manual 6 1 S3GOW dN 43MOd ANY YSMO0d POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Table 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Battery fully e Operates e No charge adaptor charged s No charge s LED Battery Blue connected s LED Battery Blue DC IN Blue DC IN Blue Battery Operates e Quick charge partially Charge s LED Battery Amber charged or s LED Battery Amber DC IN Blue no charge DC IN Blue No battery Operates e Nocharge installed e No charge e LED Battery off s LED Battery off DC IN Blue DC IN Blue AC Battery Operates adaptor charge is s LED Battery off not above low DC IN off connected battery trigger point Battery Operates charge is s LED Battery below low flashes Amber battery DC IN off trigger point Battery Computer goes into charge is Hibernation or shuts down exhausted depending on the Toshiba power Management Utility Setting No battery e No operation installed s LED Battery off DC IN off 6 2 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Power indicators The Battery DC IN and Power indicators on the system indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flash
34. is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your dealer Refer also to the documentation for your IrDA compatible device and related software Problem Procedure Infrared devices do not work as expected 9 12 Check that the device is connected to an electric outlet Make sure the outlet is supplying power by plugging in an appliance Make sure there is no obstruction blocking com munication between the computer and the target device If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual Troubleshooting Pointing device If you are using a USB mouse also refer to the USB section in this chapter and to your mouse documentation Touch Pad Problem Procedure On screen pointer The system might be busy If the pointer is does not respond to shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its Pad operation normal shape and try again to move it Double tapping does Try changing the double click speed setting in not work the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer Try changing the speed setting in the mouse moves too fast or too control utility slow 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Pointer Option tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK User s Manual 9 13 SNILO
35. it may cause harm to the telephone network If the telephone company notes a problem they may temporarily dis continue service When practical they will notify you in advance of this discon nection If advance notice is not feasible you will be notified as soon as possible When you are notified you will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC In the event repairs are ever needed on your modem they should be performed by TOSHIBA Corpo ration or an authorized representative of TOSHIBA Corporation Disconnection If you should ever decide to permanently disconnect your modem from its present line please call the telephone company and let them know of this change Fax branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any per son to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a tele phone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax modem you should complete the setup of your fax software before sending messages User s Manual ix Instructions for IC CS 03 cert
36. it writes files or programs onto the disk folder An icon in Windows used to store documents or other folders function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 that tell the computer to perform certain functions G gigabyte GB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 megabytes See also megabyte GND Ground An RS 232C signal used in the exchange of data between a computer and serial device graphics The use of drawings pic tures or other images such as charts or graphs to present information H hard disk A non removable disk usu ally referred to as drive C Also called fixed disk hard disk drive HDD An electro mechanical device that reads and writes a hard disk See also hard disk hardware The physical electronic and mechanical components of a com puter 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 Glossary 7 AYVSSOTS GLOSSARY hexadecimal 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 dock undock Connecting or dis connecting a device to or from the computer while the computer s power is turned on hot key The computer s feature in which certain keys in combination
37. off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc 3 4 User s Manual Getting Started 3 Click Windows Start button point to J and then select Shut Down 4 Turn off the power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immedi ately Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge Hibernation mode The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk when the computer is turned off The next time the computer is turned on the previous state is restored The hibernation feature does not save the status of peripheral devices CAUTIONS 1 While entering hibernation mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Disk indicator to go out 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the com puter is in hibernation mode Data will be lost Benefits of hibernation The hibernation feature provides the following benefits LI Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery NOTE For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Otherwise the computer will shut down in Sleep mode If bat tery power becomes depl
38. on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer NOTES 1 When the computer is shut down in sleep mode the power indicator glows amber 2 Ifyou are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Sleep mode consumes more power Sleep limitations Sleep will not function under the following conditions Q Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Q Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system For example if Q You change certain computer settings Q An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard com mands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved 1 Click Start then click the narrow RS in the power management button zess ad select Restart from the menu 2 Press CTRL ALT DEL to display the menu window then select Restart from the Shut down options 3 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Once the com puter has turned itself off wait between ten and fifteen seconds before turn ing the power on again by pressing the power button 3 8 User s Manual Getting Started System Recovery Options About 1 5GB hidden partition is allocated on the hard disk drive for the System Recovery Options This partition stores
39. only the computer connected to an AC power D source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a dis charged battery Charging time hours Battery type System on System off Battery pack 3 cell 4 hours or more 2 hours Battery pack 6 cell 6 hours or more 3 hours Battery pack 9cell 8 hours or more 4 hours RTC battery 24 hours 24 hours NOTE The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer If you make heavy use of external devices for example the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time User s Manual 6 9 POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions Q The battery is extremely hot or cold If the battery is extremely hot it might not charge at all Also to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity charge the battery at room temperature of 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F Q The battery is nearly completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor con nected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating
40. or CD RW User s Manual 4 17 Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions Change users in the Windows Vista operating system Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Open the optical disc drive 0 Do not use shut down log off and sleep hibernation while writing or rewrit ing 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 SOISVg ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Disclaimer CD RW DVD ROM drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product
41. or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc qual ity or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents Writing a CD DVD on DVD Super Multi R DL drive You can use the DVD Super Multi R DL drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DE discs The following appli cations for writing are supplied TOSHIBA Disc Creator Ulead DVD MovieFac tory for TOSHIBA which is a product of Ulead Systems Inc Important message DVD Super Multi R DL drive Before you write or rewrite to CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL disc read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this sec tion If you fail to do so the DVD Super Multi R DL drive may not function prop erly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage 4 18 User s Manual Before writing or rewriting rates CD R CD RW High Speed MultiSpeed CD RW Ultra Speed DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R for Labelflash DVD R for
42. password Default Registered Set the password A dialogue box will appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password Enter a password of up to 10 characters The char acter string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks For example if you enter a password consisting of four characters the display is shown as Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Not registered will appear on the display 2 Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to ver ify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered click OK button If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error 7 2 User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currently registered password The character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisks Enter Password NOTE If you click the OK button before entering the password Registered will appear on the display 3 Click the OK button If the character string you enter matches the registered password the password option is reset and the display changes to Not registered If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat ste
43. 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 User s Manual vii Japan regulations Region selection If you are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that you select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with any other selection Redial Up to two redial attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on ana logue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommuni cations Equipment Caen A05 0413001 Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When you are ready to install or use the modem call your local telephone com pany and give them the following information Q The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem Q The registration number that is located on the device US AGSMDOI1BDELPHI The FCC
44. should be sure to carefully read the sections Windows J Vista setup which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time G3LYVLS 9NILLI9 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to oper ate 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 CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor gt Si j Figure 3 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the left side of the computer Figure 3 2 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 2 User s Manual Getting Started 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicator on the front of the computer should glow Opening the display The display panel can be rotated in a wide range of angles for optimal viewing 1 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing ang
45. tact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC adaptor the battery pack is the pri mary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including intelligent power supply and Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power prob lems This section provides check lists for AC adaptor and the main battery If you cannot resolve a problem after following them the cause could lie with another power resource In such case contact your dealer 9 4 User s Manual Troubleshooting Overheating power down If the computer s internal temperature becomes too high the computer will auto matically shut down AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected check the DC IN indicator Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes for more information Problem Procedure AC adaptor doesn t Check the connections Make sure the cord is power the computer firmly connected to the computer and a power DC IN indicator does outlet not glow blue 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 ora clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the com puter contact your dealer Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery check the DC IN indicator as well as the battery indicator For inf
46. the central processor and or main memory such as a printer or a mouse plug and play A capability with Win dows that enables the system to auto matically recognize connections of external devices and make the neces sary configurations in the computer pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel port The electrical connection through which the computer sends and receives data to and from devices or other computers User s Manual RAM Port Replicator Devices that enables one point connection to a number of peripheral devices and provides addi tional ports and slots printed circuit board PCB A hard ware 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 com puter can execute that enables it to achieve a desired result See also appli cation prompt A message the computer pro vides indicating it is ready for or requires information or an action from you R Radio frequency interference RFI shield A metal shield enclosing the printed circuit boards of the printer or computer to prevent radio and TV interference All computer equipment generates radio frequency signals The FCC regulates the amount of signals a computing device can allow past its shieldin
47. there is a write error Disclaimer DVD Super Multi R DL drive TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following Damage to any CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD R RW or DVD R R DL RW R R DL RW DVD RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business inter ruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc qual ity or problems with hardware devices Also it is a good idea to make two or more copies of important data in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded contents TOSHIBA Disc Creator Note the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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 disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM with copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be b
48. to the computer and to the device Make sure the device s power is turned on Reinstall the drivers Open the Windows Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer 9 23 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Recovery Discs Problem The following mes sage appears when executing Recovery Disc Creator The Recovery Disc Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition Procedure You will see this message if you have preciously chosen to remove the partition and are trying to create Recovery Media When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Disc Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition Simply follow the instructions in Resotring the preinstall software from your creating Recovery Media section in this manual You will be directed to select Restore Original Factory Image from the drop down menu If you have not created Recovery Media please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance 9 24 User s Manual Troubleshooting TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having prob lems operating the computer you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance Before you cal
49. tricity Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition LI Wash and dry your hands thoroughly 4 2 User s Manual m m m Operating Basics Remove static electricity from your fingers by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sen sor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recog nition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate m m m User s Manual 4 3 Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty oily soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered o
50. your Optical Drive supports the blank media you choose Turn on your computer to open Windows Vista Insert the first blank media into the tray of the Optical Drive Double click the Recovery Disc Creator icon on the Windows Vista desk top or select the application from Start Menu After Recovery Disc Creator starts select the type of media and the title you wish to copy to the media then click the Burn NOTE If your Optical Drive can only write to CDs select CD as the Disc Set on Recovery Disc Creator If your Optical Drive of your computer can write to either CD or DVDs select the one you are using as the Disc Set on Recovery Disc Creator User s Manual Getting Started Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery HDD For HDD Recovery model A portion of the total hard disk drive space is configured as a hidden recovery partition This partition stores files which can be used to restore preinstalled soft ware in the event of a problem When re setting up your hard disk do not change delete or add partition in a manner other than specified in the manual Otherwise space for software may be destoryed In addition if you use a third party partitioning program to reconfigure partitions on your hard disk it may become impossible to re setup your computer You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options 1 Turn off y
51. 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 9 26 In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Systems France S A 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPANA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa Planta Escalera A 28830 Madrid United Kingdom TOSHIBA Information Systems U K Ltd TOSHIBA Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL The Rest of Europe TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm 8 D 41460 Neuss Germany User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 10 Disclaimers This chapter slates the Disclaimer s information applicable to TOSHIBA com puters In the text in this manual XX is used to show which Disclaimer descrip tion is related to TOSHIBA computers Disclaimer s related to this computer are marked with a blue XX in this man ual Clicking on XX will display the related description CPU Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions Q use of certain external peripheral products Q use of battery power instead of AC power Q use o
52. 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 1 Only for WXGA panel Only External Monitor can perform change of Refresh Rate Hz NOTES 1 Some of display mode might not be sup ported depending on the external moni tor which you use Ifyou are running some applications for example a 3D application or video playback and so on you may see some disturbance flickering or frame drop ping on your screen If that occurs adjust the resolution of display lowering it until the screen is displayed properly You could also disable Windows Aero to help correct this situation User s Manual TOSHIBA mm Appendix C V 90 V 92 The TOSHIBA internal modem uses V 90 technology The modem is capable of downstream speeds of 56Kbps kilobits per second when connected to an Inter mn net service provider that supports V 90 V 92 As with any modem the actual throughput speed of data transfer depends on analog telephone line conditions which can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 32 44Kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate 9 XIGNaddy NOTE V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select auto matically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combi nation of network and or phone line conditions prevent V 90 connection V 90 V 92 mode Function Tr
53. 2 4 24 SS eh OY Sit Ze Click Start All Programs gt DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Laucher to lanuch DVD Movie Factory Click Print Dise Label gt Label Printing Ulead Label Once is started Click the General tab Choose DVD Drive for Printer e g lt E gt PIOBEER DVD Add and customize the look of your images and text Click Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality Click Print 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 Click Start gt All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Laucher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Insert a DVD RW or DVD RW disc in Burner 3 Click Video Disc Burn Video to Disc to launch Direct Recording dialog box choose DVD Video VR to invoke Straight Capture to Disc Page 4 Choose DVD Video format 5 Confirm the capture source is DV 6 Press Capture button Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from adding video source 1 Click Start gt All Programs DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA gt Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA Laucher to launch DVD MovieFactory 2 Click Video Disc New Project to invoke 24 Launcher choose your project type then invoke DVD MovieFactory 3 Add source from HD Disk by click Add Video files button to invoke browser dialog box 4
54. 416 Maetan 3Dong Yeongtong Gu Suwon City Gyeonggi Do 443 742 Korea User s Manual TEAC DW 224E Location of the required label CERTIFICATION TISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES21CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLI CABLE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN User s Manual xvii DVD Super Multi R DL drive safety instructions CAUTIONS 1 The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location 2 Use of controls adjustments or the performance of pro cedures other than those specified may result in hazard ous radiation exposure 3 To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Matsushita UJ 850U Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTD 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka JAPAN xviii User s Manual TEAC DV W28E Location of the required label CERTIFICATION TISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE DATE OF MANUFAC TURE MANUFACTURED TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN HDLS G
55. BA DVD RAM Utility Ulead DVD MovieF actory for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that pro vides easy access to help and services To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions You can create a CD DVD in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and folder son your hard disk drive This software can be used on a model with CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD R RW drive and DVD Super Multi drive You can boot TOSHIBA Disc Creator from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA gt CD amp DVD Applications Disc Creator TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility has the function of Phys ical Format and Write Protect to DVD RAM This utility is contained the setup module of TOSHIBA Disc Creator You can boot TOSHIBA DVD RAM Utility from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA CD amp DVD Applications DVD RAM Utility You can edit digital video and make a DVD Video and support Labelflash function User s Manual TOSHIBA ConfigFree Bluetooth TOSHIBA Stack Fingerprint Utility User s Manual Introduction ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and netwo
56. Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Be sure to read it before using the computer XXXVI User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an equipment checklist and it identifies the computer s features options and accessories CAUTION Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre installed by TOSHIBA Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer Save the box and packing materials for future use Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items Q Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 Portable Personal Computer Q Universal AC adaptor and power cord Q Modular cable Provided with some models User s Manual 1 1 NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION Introduction Software Windows Vista The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows Vista e Modem Driver Can be used only for Modem models e Display Drivers for Windows Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models e Sound Driver for Windows e DVD Video Player e LAN Drivers e Bluetooth Driver Can be used only for Bluetooth models e Pointing Device Driver e TOSHIBA Power Saver e TOSHIBA User s Manual e TOSHIBA Assist e TOSHIBA ConfigFree e TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool e TOSHIBA
57. D RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM x A Mode 2 Form1 Enhanced CD CD Form2 EXTRA e CD G Audio CD only CD RW DVD ROM drive The full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module lets you record data to rewrit able CDs as well as run either a 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVD without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum high speed media 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media 2 14 User s Manual The Grand Tour DVD Super Multi R DL drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either a 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor NOTE The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 6 speed maximum DVD R write 8 speed maximum DVD RW write 8 speed maximum DVD R DL write DVD R DL write 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum DVD RAM write 5 speed maximum CD R write 24 speed maximum CD RW write 16 speed maximum ultra speed media User s Manual 2 15 YNOL ONGen IHL
58. If the DC 6 12 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the con nections for the AC adaptor and power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows blue Q Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use Q Ifyou will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Q Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life Q Ifyou are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours discon nect the AC adaptor Q Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight User s Manual 6 13 S3qOW dn MO ONY YIMOd POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If the Battery indicator flashes amber shortly after fully recharging the battery the battery pack needs to be replaced You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source This section explains how to remove and install battery packs Removing the battery pack To replace a discharged battery pack follow the steps below CAUTIONS 1 When handling battery pack be careful not to short cir cuit the terminals Also do not drop hit o
59. Introduction Disks Hard disk drive CD RW DVD ROM drive The computer has an integrated 2 1 2 hard disk drive HDD for nonvolatile storage of data and software It comes in the following sizes 60 GB 80 GB 100 GB 120 GB 160 GB 200 GB Disclaimer Hard disk drive capacity For more information on the Disclaimer regarding Hard disk drive capacity please refer to the Disclaimer sec tion in Chapter 10 Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module that lets you run a CD DVD without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maxi mum 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 See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details For reading this drive supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive User s Manual DVD Super Multi R DL drive User s Manual Introduction Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi R DL drive module that lets you record data to a rewritable CD DVD as well as run either a 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVD without using an adap tor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 16 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at maximum 6 speed and DVD RAM at maximum 5 speed DVD R at up to 8 speed and DVD RW at up to 8 speed DVD R DL at up to 4 speed and DVD R DL at up to 4 speed This drive sup ports the same fo
60. Labelflash User s Manual TATYO YUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Operating Basics Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the follow ing manufacturers of CD R RW and DVD R R RW RW RAM R DL R DL disc However in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIYO YUDEN CO LTD PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd DVD Specifications for DVD RAM Disc for Version 2 0 Version 2 1 or Version 2 2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD FUJIFILM Corporation FUJIFILM Corporation 4 19 SOISVg ONILVaAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics NOTE This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or more DVD R DVD R 6 speeds or more DVD RW and 8 speeds or more DVD RW Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or dama
61. OHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem When the reaction of Touch Pad is sensitive to slow 9 14 Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click the Mouse icon 3 Click the Device Setting tab 4 5 The Properties for Synaptics Touch Pad on Click the Setting button PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sensitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen PalmCheck and Touch Sensitivity are dis played Click Touch Sensitivity Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual USB mouse Troubleshooting This section applies only with Windows Vista operating systems Problem On screen pointer does not respond to mouse operation Procedure The system might be busy If the pointer is shaped as an hourglass wait for it to resume its normal shape and try again to move it Make sure the mouse is properly connected to the USB port Double clicking does not work Try changing the double click sped setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setti
62. OSHIBA Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer and how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for display CPU boot priority keyboard USB LAN general and password NOTE If the supervisor password is set access to the TOSHIBA HW Setup program can be prevented when the user password is used to log on to the computer EH Accessing HW Setup To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs click S TOSHIBA click Utilities and select HWSetup icon 2 m oc p V d HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Display CPU Boot Priority Keyboard USB LAN General and Password There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup win dow 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 AND PASSWORDS HW Setup and Passwords General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Default Return all HW Setup values to the factory settings About Display the HW Setup version Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date Password User Password This option allows you to set or reset the user password for power on Not Registered Change or remove the
63. SA T20N Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by Panasonic Communications Co LTD 1 62 4 Chome Minoshima Hakata ku Fukuoka JAPAN User s Manual xix Pioneer DVR K17T Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 chome Meguro ku TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN Toshiba Samsung TS L632D Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 580 HORIKAWA CHO SAIWAI KU KAWASAKI SHI KANAGAWA 212 0013 JAPAN XX User s Manual CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 FA vi CLASS 1 LASTER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 ADVERSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRYDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDGA UDSAETTELSE FOR STRALING User s Manual CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS I LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest
64. TOSHIBA Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Copyright 2007 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 Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual First edition April 2007 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 con version to digital format alteration transfer of copied material and distribution on a network without the permission of the copyright owner is a violation of copy right 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 Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes
65. TS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCE DURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE VORSICHT DIE VERWENDUNG VON ANDEREN STEURUNGEN ODER EINSTEL LUNGEN ODER DAS DURCHF HREN VON ANDEREN VORGANGEN ALS IN DER BEDIE NUNGSANLEITUNG BESCHRIEBEN KON NEN GEFAHRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN User s Manual TOSHIBA Table of Contents Preface Manual CONTCNIS 0 00cscscssssecnenssscessesccsnsecnsenestessesersncees XXxi CORN TC xxxii EIERE XXxil ICONS eege XXxil Ree XXxil Key GUEST Gesbetegeteietediege g ie eegen eege xxxiii Ee EE xxxiii WIGS SASS EE XXxili TQ RMI ONG GY E Lea General Precautions Creating a computer friendly environment XXXV Stress TINNY EE XXXV Heat MjUTy Sege XXXVI Pressure or impact damage sssseeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeees xxxvi PC card overheating cccccccceeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens xxxvi Mobil GEMENGEN XXXvi Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort XXXVi Chapter 1 Introduction Eouipmentchechhtet eetrseuuuauegge egegegue eegen 1 1 HardWare EE 1 1 ENEE 1 2 eege EE 1 3 PROCESSOR EE 1 3 MEMO tege dee 1 3 DONS ee ete nan e a EA nee ee 1 4 DS E 1 6 ECHT 1 10 TOSHIBA Value Added Package cceccccccceeeeeeeees 1 12 User s Manual xxiii Utilities and Application ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 14 ODEN ONS eege 1 17 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the displ
66. The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerprint recognition technology will be error free Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times Toshiba is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility The following illustrations show the correct way to slide your finger over the rec ognition sensor L SE In Figure 4 2 Align the finger and sensor as shown on the above figure User s Manual Operating Basics Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility You can back up the fingerprint data or the information registered to Password Bank Please use Import or Export User Data menu on Fingerprint Software Manage ment Please note the files in Mysafe is not backed up with this menu If Windows Vista s file encryption function EFS Encryption File System is used to encrypt a file the file cannot be further encrypted using the encryption function of this software In the help file it is stated that this software s Password Bank function can be used for the Internet and general windows dialogs However the Password Bank function in the fingerprint utility provided in this computer can only be used with IE Internet Explorer Set Up Procedure Please use the following procedure when first using f
67. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge 3 6 User s Manual Getting Started Sleep mode In sleep mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode CAUTIONS 1 Before entering Sleep mode be sure to save your data 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the com puter is in sleep mode The computer or the module could be damaged 3 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost Benefits of sleep The sleep feature provides the following benefits Q Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna tion Q Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep feature Q You can use the panel power off feature Executing sleep NOTE You can also enable Sleep by pressing FN F3 See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways 1 Click Windows Start button point to B and then click Sleep 2 Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Options in the Control Panel 3 Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Power Option in the Control Panel User s Manual 3 7 G3LYVLS ONILLES GETTING STARTED Getting Started When you turn the power back
68. Windows NOTES 1 If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password User s Manual Operating Basics 2 Please logon using the Windows logon password if the fin 3 gerprint authentication failed for three consecutive tries To logon using the Windows logon password enter the Windows logon password at the Welcome screen as normal A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint System Boot Authentication General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboardbased User Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want to use the fingerprint authentication system for password authentication when booting up but prefer to use the keyboard based system instead press the BACK SPACE key when the Fingerprint System Boot Authentication screen is displayed This will switch the password input screen to the keyboard based one NOTES 1 User s Manual It is necessary to register the User Password before using Fingerprint Power on Security and its extended function the the Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password If you fail fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the User Password or Supervisor Password manually to start the computer When swiping
69. Zooming Utility e TOSHIBA CD DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer e TOSHIBA Disc Creator e Ulead DVD MovieF acotry for TOSHIBA e Fingerprint utility Can be used only for Fingerprint utility models e TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities NOTE SD Memory Card Format Utility and other SD functions are packaged into TOSHIBA SD Memory Utilities When unin stalling the SD utilities click Start Control Panel gt Uninstall a program and select TOSHIBA SD Memory Utili ties Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD Is included with some models 1 2 User s Manual Introduction Documentation e User Information Guide Microsoft Windows Vista manual package provided with some models e Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort e End User License Agreement Features This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in Please visit your region s website for the configuration details of the model that you have purchased Memory Slots PC2 4200 or PC2 5300 512 MB 1024 MB or 2048 MB memory modules can be installed in the two memory slots Maximum system memory size is depending on the model you purchased Video RAM Depending on the model you purchased Intel GM965 GL960 model Up to 256 MB integrated solution shares with main memory ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 model External 64 128 MB Depending on model you pur chased User s Manual 1 3 NOILONGOYLN INTRODUCTION
70. able ICONS cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 4 Copy Protection Zesgusegeu EVERE 10 4 PMMA SS sei Sats a ese a aw T 10 4 LCD Brightness and Eye Strain cseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 10 4 Appendixes Appendix A Specifications E A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee B 1 User s Manual xxix Appendix C VOI KE C 1 Appendix D Wireless E BE D 1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors cccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeees E 1 Glossary PREV E Glossary 1 Index XXX User s Manual TOSHIBA Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 computer This powerful lightweight notebook computer is designed to provide years of reliable high performance computing This manual tells how to set up and begin using your Satellite M200 Satellite Pro M200 computer It also provides detailed information on configuring your com puter 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 Get ting 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
71. acked up with the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 4 22 User s Manual Operating Basics You cannot back up DVD ROM DVD Video or DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW to CD R RW using the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA Disc Creator record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator 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 RW recorder Ifyou 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 Win dows 98 SE and Windows ME In Windows NT 4 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 CD RW DVD ROM drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs If the source drive does not support recording to DVD R RW o
72. ansmission speed Data V 90 V 92 From 56K maximum to 28Kbps minimum Reception only User s Manual CA APPENDIX C No 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 Table C1 Result codes for a KOU connection Result code CONNECT 32000 EC CONNECT 36000 EC CONNECT 40000 EC CONNECT 44000 EC CONNECT 48000 EC CONNECT 52000 EC CONNECT 56000 EC CONNECT 28000 EC CONNECT 29333 EC CONNECT 30666 EC CONNECT 33333 EC CONNECT 34666 EC CONNECT 37333 EC CONNECT 38666 EC CONNECT 41333 EC CONNECT 42666 EC CONNECT 45333 EC CONNECT 46666 EC CONNECT 49333 EC CONNECT 50666 EC CONNECT 53333 EC CONNECT 54666 EC Description Connection at 32000 bits s Connection at 36000 bits s Connection at 40000 bits s Connection at 44000 bits s Connection at 48000 bits s Connection at 52000 bits s Connection at 56000 bits s Connection at 28000 bits s Connection at 29333 bits s Connection at 30666 bits s Connection at 33333 bits s Connection at 34666 bits s Connection at 37333 bits s Connection at 38666 bits s Connection at 41333 bits s Connection at 42666 bits s Connection at 45333 bits s Connection at 46666 bits s Connection at 49333 bits s Connection at 50666 bits s Connection at 53333 bits s Connection at 54666 bits s EC stands for the Error Control method which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled
73. ardware devices to be tested This utility supports the following functions Q Hot Key function Q TOSHIBA utility launcher function When you start or resume your computer the TOSHIBA Flash Cards may take a moment to become available and may display several times before completely acti vating The hot key functions will be available once the TOSHIBA Flash Cards are completely active If your system is busy and you see a Not Responding message allow TOSHIBA Flash Cards to completely activate before you continue to use the utility and hot keys TOSHIBA Components Common Driver contains the module required for the utility which TOSHIBA offers User s Manual Introduction TOSHIBA The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility provides support to Accessibility movement impaired users when they need to use the TOSHIBA Hot key functions In use the utility allows you to make the FN key sticky that is you can press it Si once release it and then press one of the F keys in e order to access its specific function When set the FN 5 key will remain active until another key is pressed 5 User s Manual 1 13 INTRODUCTION Introduction Utilities and Application This section describes pre installed utilities and tells how to start them For details on operation refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBA Assist HW Setup DVD Video Player TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHI
74. arp object Never strike it with a hammer or other object Never step on it Never try to change the battery pack in any manner other than that described in user s manual Never connect the battery pack to a plug socked or to a automobile s cigarette lighter socket It may rupture or ignite Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an battery pack approved by the computer or device s manufacturer Battery packs have different voltages and terminal polarities Use of an improper battery could cause smoke fire or rupture of the battery pack Never subject a battery pack to heat such as storage near a heat source Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite explode or leak caus tic liquid and cause death or serious injury It could also fail or malfunction causing data lose User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes 8 Never expose the battery pack to abnormal shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device will fail causing it to over heat explode ignite or leak caustic liquids possibly resulting in death or serious injury 9 Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolyte fluid leaked from a battery pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your wm eyes immediately wash your e
75. ary turns on the fan This feature lets you turn off the power without exiting from your software The contents of main memory are saved to the hard disk when you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chap ter 3 Getting Started for details If you have to interrupt your work you can turn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off NOILONGOULN Introduction a 1 OSHIBA Value Added Package This section describes the TOSHIBA Component features pre installed on the INTRODUCTION computer TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOHSIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Flash Cards TOSHIBA Components common Driver TOSHIBA Power Saver provides you with the feature of more various power supply managements This utility controls the following computer button functions Internet button CD DVD button The starting application from the button can be changed This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the Windows Desktop or the zoom factor associated with specific supported applications The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool will display basic system configuration information and allow the func tionality of some of the computer s built in h
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77. become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special Features section of the ntroduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup and Passwords If you are going to install PC cards or connect external devices such as a printer be sure to read Chapter 8 Optional Devices Manual contents This manual is composed of ten chapters five appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 Introduction is an overview of the computer s features capabilities and options Chapter 2 The Grand Tour identifies the components of the computer and briefly explains how they function Chapter 3 Getting Started provides a quick overview of how to begin operating your computer and gives tips on safety and designing your work area Chapter 4 Operating Basics includes tips on care of the computer and on using the Touch Pad the fingerprint sensor optical disc drive the web camera the microphone Wireless LAN LANs Audio Video controls and internal modem Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys User s Manual XXxxi Preface Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and battery save modes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program It also tells how to set a password Chapte
78. bility of this feature is depending on the model you purchased This section describes how to connect and disconnect the internal modem to and from a telephone jack NOTE The internal modem does not support voice functions All data and fax functions are supported CAUTIONS 1 In case of a lightning storm unplug the modem cable from the telephone jack 2 Do not connect the modem to a digital telephone line A digital line will damage the modem Region selection Telecommunication regulations vary from one region to another so you will need to make sure the internal modem s settings are correct for the region in which it will be used To select a region follow the steps below 1 4 32 In Windows Vista click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Networking and click Modem Region Select Utility NOTE Do not use the Country Region Select function in the Modem setup utility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar ES 3 59PM Figure 4 12 The Region Selection icon Windows Vista 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 User s Man
79. bleshooting LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Wake up on LAN Make sure the AC adaptor is connected The does not work Wake up on LAN function con sumes power even when the system is off If problems persist consult your LAN adminis trator Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult your LAN admin istrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Wire less LAN 9 22 Make sure the computer s wireless communica tion switch is set to on If problems persist consult your LAN adminis trator User s Manual Bluetooth Troubleshooting For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Cannot access Blue tooth device Procedure Make sure the computer s wireless communica tion 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 Adapter is installed in the computer The built in Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth Adapter can not operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer i LINK IEEE1394 Problem i LINK device does not function User s Manual Procedure Make sure the cable is securely connected
80. board LCD panel Hard disk drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD Super Multi drive Diskette drive Infrared port Pointing device Fingerprint Sensor i LINK IEEE 1394 System start up When the computer does not start properly check the following items m m m Self Test Power Sources Power on Password User s Manual m LU UUUUUUUUU UU Touch Pad device PC card Express card SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Monitor Sound system TV output signal USB Modem Sleep Hibernation Memory Expansion LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth 9 3 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Self test When the computer starts up the self test will be run automatically and the fol lowing will be displayed 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 Hardware Setup the computer tries to load first from drive A then from drive C or first from drive C then from drive A If any of the following conditions are present the self test failed Q The computer stops and does not proceed to display information or mes sages Q Random characters appear on the screen and the system does not function normally Q The screen displays an error message Turn off the computer and check all cable connections If the test fails again con
81. calculates the remaining battery capacity It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remain ing battery capacity Use the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver User s Manual Battery save mode Panel power on off Low battery auto matic hibernation Heat dispersal Hibernation Sleep User s Manual Introduction This feature lets you save battery power You can spec ify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature turns power to the computer off when the display panel is closed and turns it back on when the panel is opened You can specify the setting in the When I close the lid item of the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver When battery power is exhausted to the point that com puter operation cannot be continued the system auto matically enters Hibernation and shuts down You can specify the setting in the Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver To protect from overheating the CPU has an internal temperature sensor If the computer s internal tempera ture rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Turns on fan first then if necessary Performance lowers CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing speed optimized first then if necess
82. card 9 17 power 9 4 preliminary checklist 9 1 recovery discs 9 24 SD SDHC MS MS_ Pro MMC xD card 9 17 self test 9 4 sleep hibernation 9 21 sound system 9 18 support from TOSHIBA 9 25 touch pad 9 13 TV output signal 9 19 USB 9 19 USB mouse 9 15 wireless LAN 9 22 Processor 3 R Real time clock battery See Battery S Screen See Display ScrLock Fn F12 See Soft keys Security lock 1 9 attaching 8 16 location 2 5 Self Test See Problems Serial port See Ports serial adaptor 1 17 2 16 8 12 options 1 17 Sleep 1 11 Soft keys 5 2 cursor control mode 5 2 5 3 ENTER 5 3 numeric mode 5 2 right ALT key 5 3 Index 3 XaAN INDEX Index right CTRL key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound system 1 8 headphone 1 7 2 2 microphone 1 7 2 2 problems 9 18 speaker 2 8 volume control 2 2 T TV 8 13 U Utilities list 1 12 USB 1 7 location 2 3 2 5 problems 9 19 V Video modes Appendix B Video RAM 1 3 Video outjack 1 7 2 5 Volume control See Sound system W Wireless LAN 1 8 using 4 35 Index 4 User s Manual
83. ce is an industry standard interface for connection of a variety of periph eral devices Glossary 12 serial The handling of data bits one after the other serial communications A communi cations technique that uses as few as two interconnecting wires to send bits one after another serial interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information sequentially one bit at a time Contrast Parallel interface serial port A communications port to which you can connect devices such as a modem mouse or serial printer SIO Serial Input Output The elec tronic methodology used in serial data transmission soft key Key combinations that emu late keys on the IBM keyboard change some configuration options stop pro gram execution and access the numeric keypad overlay software The set of programs proce dures and related documentation asso ciated with a computer system Specifically refers to computer pro grams that direct and control the com puter 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 User s Manual S video This connection provides separate
84. curity Security lock slot Software Operating System TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play User s Manual Introduction Some computers in this series are equipped with Blue tooth functions Bluetooth wireless technology elimi nates the need for cables between electronic devices such as computers and printers Bluetooth provides fast reliable and secure wireless communication in a small space This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth func tion on and off Provided with some models Connects an optional security lock to anchor the com puter to a desk or other large object Windows Vista is available Refer to the preinstalled software section at the front of this chapter A number of utilities and drivers are preinstalled to make your computer more convenient to use Refer to the Utilities section in this chapter When you connect an external device to the computer or when you install a component Plug and Play capability enables the system to recognize the connection and make the necessary configurations automatically 1 9 NOILONGOULN Introduction aaa OPeCial Features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use INTRODUCTION Hot keys Display automatic power off HDD automatic power off System automatic Sleep Hibernation Keypad overlay Power on password Instant security In
85. d Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the computer is SS accessing a disk drive Multiple digital The Multiple digital Media Card Slot indicator glows media card slot blue when the computer is accessing the Multiple D D tal Media Card Slot User s Manual igi 2 11 UNOL ONGen IHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour Keyboard indicator 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 The figures below show the positions of the keypad overlay indicators and the CAPS LOCK indicator When the F10 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay lets you enter numbers NUMERIC MODE ARROW MODE Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor gt keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys for 2 12 numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard User s Manual The Grand Tour Optical disc drive A CD RW DVD ROM drive or a DVD Supe
86. d let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth CAUTION Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple precau tions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation KA A Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer If a CD DVD is in the drive remove it Also make sure the drawer is securely closed Turn off the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the display Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Close all port covers Use the carrying case when transporting the computer When carrying your computer be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall or hit anything Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions 4 40 User s Manual Operating Basics Heat dispersal 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 turn
87. d of any changes to the specifications of these products which might affect compliance with the relevant PTC Specifications The grant of this Telepermit is specific to the above products with the marketing description as stated on the Telepermit label artwork The Telepermit may not be assigned to other parties or other products without Telecom approval A Telepermit artwork for each device is included from which you may prepare any number of Telepermit labels subject to the general instructions on format size and color on the attached sheet The Telepermit label must be displayed on the product at all times as proof to purchasers and service personnel that the product is able to be legitimately con nected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for each variation when submit ted at the same time as the original An invoice for NZ1237 50 will be sent under separate cover User s Manual xiii Following information is only for EU member states The symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Please ensure this product is properly disposed as inappropriate waste handling of this product may cause poten
88. d overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard in figure 5 1 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 1 Press FN F10 again to turn off the overlay User s Manual 5 7 auVvOSAgy IHL THE KEYBOARD 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 1 Press FN F11 again to turn off the overlay oo Figure 5 1 The numeric keypad overlay Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on While using the overlay you can temporarily access the normal keyboard with out turning off the overlay 1 Hold FN and press any other key All keys will operate as if the overlay were off 2 Type uppercase characters by holding FN SHIFT and pressing a charac ter key 3 Release FN to continue using the overlay 5 8 User s Manual The Keyboard Temporarily using overlay overlay off While using the normal keyboard you can temporarily use the keypad overlay without turning it on 1 Press and hold down FN 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing FN turns on the most recently used overlay If the Nume
89. d slightly to make it stretch out 3 Grasp the Express Card and pull it out from the slot Figure 8 4 Removing the Express Card User s Manual 8 5 SOA TWNOILdO Optional Devices Multiple Digital Media Card Slot The computer is equipped with a Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can accom modate Secure Digital SD Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro MS Pro Multi Media Card MMC xD memory cards These memory cards let you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cam eras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards See below for the card capacities Card Type Capacities SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB IGB 2GB SDHC 4GB MMC 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB MS 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS Pro 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB xD 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB NOTE The logo of SD memory card is DP The logo of SDHC memory card iS OPTIONAL DEVICES 8 6 User s Manual Optional Devices Installing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To install the memory card follow the steps below 1 Insert the memory card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection SD SDHC MS MS PRo MMC xD CARD CAUTIONS 1 MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA CARD SLOT Figure 8 5 Inserting the memory card Keep foreign objects out of the Multiple Digital Me
90. dels NOTE When multiple IEEE 1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE 1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them PC Card Slot The PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card iW Type II The slot supports 16 bit PC card and 32 bit CardBus PC card Depending on the model you pur chased Express Card The computer provides Express Card slot on its left Slot side which allows you to install an additional Express iW A card Depending on the model you purchased CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot and Express Card slot A pin or similar object can damage the com puter 8 circuitry 2 4 User s Manual Right side The Grand Tour Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side SECURITY LOCK SLOT USB PORTS VIDEO OUT JACK OPTICAL EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT Disc DRIVE Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Optical Disc Drive Universal Serial Bus Ports ZS A CD RW DVD ROM drive or a DVD Super Multi drive The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports comply with USB Serial 2 0 standards which enables data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A p
91. dia Card Slot A pin or similar object can damage the com puter s circuitry Make sure the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMCAD card is oriented properly before you insert it Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo and the Memory Stick adap tor are not compatible with the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Do not insert Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo into the slot Data may be lost or damaged if you use any card other than those supported Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Please insert only one card when using Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Do not format a memory card with Windows as it might result in that card not being able to be used with some peripheral devices The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not try to force the card into the slot For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards NOTE If Windows fail to read the SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC D card remove it then reinsert it User s Manual 8 7 SOA TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices Removing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card To remove the memory card follow the steps below 1 In Windows Vista open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray and disable the inserted memory card 2 Gently press the memory card inside the socket to eject it 3 Grasp the card and remove it SD SDHC MS MS PRO MMC xD CARD Figure 8 6 Removing the inserted memory card
92. e CATSE or higher To connect the LAN cable follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer 4 38 User s Manual Operating Basics 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place LAN JACK Figure 4 15 Connecting the LAN cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub NOTE When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN the LAN active indicator glows amber When the computer is con nected 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 NOTE Make sure the LAN active indicator amber LED is out before you disconnect the computer from the LAN 1 Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer s LAN jack and pull out the connector 2 Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub User s Manual 4 39 SOISVg ONILVaAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately an
93. e 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz band local radio regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wireless communication equipment NOTE Refer to the sheet Information to the User for regulatory information that may apply in your country region User s Manual D 1 d XlGNaddy APPENDIX D R F Frequency WM Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A Draft N WW Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G Draft N 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 The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials 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 your country region 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 informa tion about the radio regulations that apply in your country region Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 2400 2483 5 MHz 1 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 0 2457 11 2462 12 2467 2 13 24722 CO CO NI oO OF A GC N
94. e enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad one Press FN CTRL to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right CTRL key Press FN ALT to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right ALT key User s Manual 5 3 auvOgAgy IHL THE KEYBOARD The Keyboard Hot keys Hot keys FN a function or ESC key let you enable or disable certain features of the computers FN ESC Sound mute Pressing FN ESC in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed as an icon dq o Instant security Pressing FN F1 to enter Lock computer mode To restore your desktop you need to log on again dq ao Power Plan Pressing FN F2 changes the power settings d a Sleep Pressing FN F3 switches the system to Sleep mode Lt Hibernation Pressing FN F4 switches the system to Hibernate mode 5 4 User s Manual The Keyboard FN F5 Output Pressing FN F5 changes the active display device QA a Brightness Down Pressing FN F6 decreases the computer s display panel brightness in individual steps l FN F7 t Brightness Up Pressing FN F7 increases the computer s display panel brightness in indiviual steps Q A Wireless Pressing FN F8 switches the active wireless devices if the wireless communication switch is switched on NOTE If your wireless communication device is installed no dia log box will not appear
95. e memory module 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Remove one screw securing the memory module cover 5 Lift off the cover NOTES 1 Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver 2 Insert the two memory modules of the same specifications and capacity into Slot A and Slot B respectively The com puter will operate in dual channel mode You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel 3 Slot A is reserved for main memory Use Slot B for expanded memory If only one memory module is installed use Slot A Slot A is lower and Slot B is upper User s Manual 8 9 SOA TVWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices Figure 8 7 Removing the cover 6 Insert the memory module into the connector on the computer Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connection 7 Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured by two latches CAUTION 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 Inserting the memory module 8 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 9 When you turn the computer on it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized If it is not recognized check th
96. e module s connec tion 8 10 User s Manual Optional Devices Removing memory module To remove the memory module make sure the computer is in boot mode then 1 Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer CAUTIONS 1 If you use the computer for a long time the memory mod ules will become hot In this case let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them 2 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memory module 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes 3 Remove one screw securing the memory module cover 4 Lift off the cover 5 Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the memory module to the outside The memory module will pop up 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 9 Removing the memory module 7 Seat the cover and secure it with one screw User s Manual 8 11 SOA TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices Additional battery pack 6 Cell and 9 Cell You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs 6 Cell PA3534U 1BAS PA3534U 1BRS 9 Cell
97. e other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use 1 LINK a You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices b Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility with all i LINK devices cannot be guaranteed c Use S100 S200 or S400 cables no longer than three meters d Some devices might not support sleep 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 f When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows Vista is restarted while the devices are connected or when the power to the IEEE1394 devices is turned on before the PC is turned on If it occurs disconnect the IEEE1394 cables and then reconnect them Disconnecting 1 Open the Safety 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 CAUTION Refer also to the documentation that came with your i LINK device User s Manual 8 15 SOA TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices Security lock A security lock enables you to anchor your computer to a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to the d
98. e with the computer and trans fer data to and from it J jumper A small clip or wire that allows you to change the hardware characteristics by electrically connect ing two points of a circuit K K Taken from the Greek word kilo meaning 1000 often used as equiva lent to 1024 or 2 raised to the 10th power See also byte and kilobyte User s Manual KB See kilobyte keyboard An input device contain ing switches that are activated by man ually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that trans mits 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 megabit L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a current is applied Liquid Crystal Display LCD Liq uid crystal sealed between two sheets of glass coated with transparent con ducting material The viewing side coating is etched into character form ing segments with leads that extend to the edge of the glass Applying a volt age between the glass sheets darkens the liquid crystal to provide contrast to lighted portions of the display LSI Large Scale Integration 1 A technology that allows the inclusion of up to 100 000 simple logic gates on a single chip 2 An integrated circuit that uses the large scale
99. eader PCB printed circuit board PCI peripheral component intercon nect PCMCIA Personal Computer Mem ory Card International Association RAM random access memory RGB red green and blue ROM read only memory Glossary 1 AYVSSOTS GLOSSARY SCSI Abbreviations continued SCSI small computer system inter face SIO serial input output SO DIMM small outline dual in line memory module SVGA super video graphics adapter SDRAM synchronized dynamic ran dom access memory TFT thin film transistor UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter USB Universal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRM video ready modem VRT voltage reduction technology A adapter A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar elec tronic devices For example the AC adapter modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the computer This term also refers to the add in cir cuit 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 Glossary 2 alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose charac teristics such as amplitude and fre
100. ed 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 window 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 NOTE 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 41 SOISVg SNILVeAdO TOSHIBA Chapter 5 The Keyboard The computer s keyboard layouts are compatible with a 104 105 key enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 104 105 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s key board layout your computer is configured with Keyboards for numerous lan guages are available There are five types of keys typewriter keys keypad overlay function keys soft keys and cursor control keys Typewriter keys The typewriter keys produce the upper and lowercase letters numbers punctu ation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Q Letters and numbers pr
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102. egrated Web Camera Windows Sound System compatible sound system pro vides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone It also has a volume control dial This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices See Chapter 8 Television for details The computer is equipped with a LAN card that sup ports Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s 1 OBASE T Fast Ether net LAN 100 Mbit s 1OOBASE TX or Giga bit It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets depending on model you purchased Some computers in this series are equipped with a Wire less LAN mini card that is compatible with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Stan dard Revision A B G and Draft N Roaming over multiple channels Some computers in this series are equipped with an internal modem The internal modem provides capabil ity for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V 90 section in Appendix C The speed of date transfer and fax depends on analog telephone line conditions It has a modem jack for connecting to a telephone line It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions User s Manual Bluetooth Wireless Communi cation Switch Se
103. en if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media usually a dis kette may be damaged or the program might be corrupted Try loading another copy of the software If an error message appears while you are using a software package check the software documentation These documents usually include a problem solving section or a summary of error messages Next check any error messages in the OS documentation Hardware Ifyou 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 9 2 User s Manual Troubleshooting Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas m LU UUUUUUUUUUOUU System start up Self test Power Password Key
104. erious problem Q 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 Q Before you attach an external device turn the computer off When you turn the computer back on it recognizes the new device Q Make sure all options are set properly in the setup program Q Check all cables Are they correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause signal errors User s Manual 9 1 ONILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Q Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins Q Check that your diskette is correctly inserted and that the diskette s write protect tab is correctly set Make notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log This will help you describe your problems to your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunc tioning Keep the following questions in mind Q Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Q Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options Q What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the scre
105. erminals with electrical tape to pre vent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture 3 Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements User s Manual 6 7 POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes 4 Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely Oth erwise a battery pack could fall out and possibly cause injury Change the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius Otherwise the electrolyte solution might leak battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened Be sure to monitor the remaining battery power If the battery pack and real time clock battery discharge completely Sleep will not function and data in memory will be lost Also the computer might register an incorrect time and date In this case connect the AC adaptor to recharge the batteries Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer in Sleep mode Data will be lost Note 1 6 8 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the com puter on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully dis charged
106. ery 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 Battery pack 3 cell about 1 6 about 15 Battery pack 6 cell about 3 3 about 30 Battery pack 9 cell about 5 about 50 RTC battery about 3 Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack days Sleep mode days Shutdown mode days Sleep mode days Shutdown mode days Sleep mode days Shutdown mode months Q At least once a month disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges Before doing so follow the steps below 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 LED 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 LED should glow blue and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged
107. es with IEEE802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A B G or Draft N Supported features It supports the following features Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 36 24 18 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A G Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B 48 5 5 Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Draft N 5 GHz Revision B G Draft N 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type ila 11b 11g and 11n wireless are based on IEEE 802 1 1a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n respectively The IEEE 802 11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release The TOSHIBA 1 1a b g n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release Version 1 0 of the IEEE 802 11n specification An adapter with 1 1a b 11a b g or 11a b g n can com municate on any of its supported formats the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects User s Manual 4 35 SOISVG ONILVYAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed The Draft 11n function cann
108. esk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Figure 8 11 Security lock 8 16 User s Manual TOSHIBA 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 Q Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Q Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using the PRTSC Print Screen key 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 con sult your dealer or others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist Consider the simplest solution first The items in this checklist are easy to fix and yet can cause what appears to be a s
109. eted data saved in Sleep mode will be lost Q You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Q Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate fea ture Q You can use the panel power off feature User s Manual 3 5 GALYVLS ONILLES GETTING STARTED Getting Started Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Windows Vista 1 Click Windows Start button 2 Point to B 3 Select 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 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Mobile PC and open Power Options 3 Select Choose what the power button does 4 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When press the power button and When I close the lid 5 Click the Save changes 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 Built in HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices CAUTION Do not turn the computer or devices back on immedi ately
110. etween the first and second ring cadences is not destroyed The preferred method of dialing is to use DTMF tones ATDT as this is faster and more reliable than pulse decadic dialing If for some reason you must use decadic dialing your communications program must be set up to record numbers using the following translation table as this modem does not implement the New Zealand Reverse Dialing standard Number to be dialed 0 123456789 Number to program into computer 0987654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered nor mally User s Manual LI The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line with a standard Telepermitted telephone and only report a fault if the phone perfor mance is impaired Q It is recommended that this equipment be disconnected from the Telecom line during electrical storms Q When relocating the equipment always disconnect the Telecom line connec tion before the power connection and reconnect the power first Q This equipment may not be compatible with Telecom Distinctive Alert cadences and services such as FaxAbility NOTE THAT FAULT CALLOUTS CAUSED BY ANY OF THE ABOVE CAUSES MAY INCUR A CHARGE FROM TELECOM General conditions As required by PTC 100 please ensure that this office is advise
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112. f another type of battery or AC adapter may risk fire or explosion Q Before you connect the computer to a power source ensure that the voltage rating of the AC adapter matches that of the available power source 115 V 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East Q Ifyou use an extension cable with your AC adapter ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable Q To remove power from the computer turn it off remove the battery and dis connect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Q To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock do not connect or dis connect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this prod uct during an electrical storm Q When setting up the computer for work place it on a level surface FCC information FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Informa tion This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in acc
113. f certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applica tions Q use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections Q use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Q use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously Q use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level Q use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C TO 30 C 41F TO 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your PC documentation or visit the Toshiba website at www pcsupport toshiba com for details CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration Under some conditions your computer product may automatically shut down This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid User s Manual 10 1 SYAWIVIDSIG DISCLAIMERS Disclaimers 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 prod uct only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in your product documentation Contact Toshiba technical service and support refer to TOSHIBA support section
114. for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer When Using Your Computer CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body With extended operation heat can potentially build up in the base Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or eventually a burn Q Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Q Do not carry a battery in your pocket purse or other container where metal objects such as car keys could short circuit the battery terminals The resulting excessive current follow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns Q Be sure that noting rests on your AC adapter s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on Q Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery Do not cover User s Manual iii the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling also do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case Q Use only the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for use with this computer Use o
115. g The thumb s fingerprint has a bigger whirl which is prone to misalignment and distortions This will cause difficulty in registration and a drop in the authentication success rate Always confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl so that it is swiped along the centerline of the sensor 3 When fingerprint reading is not successful There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or too slowly Follow the onscreen instructions to adjust the speed of the swipe 4 10 User s Manual Operating Basics Using optical disc drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical disc drive However operation is the same for all other optical disc drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based programs You can run either a 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVD 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 NOTE Use the DVD Video Player application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing a CD ona CDRW DVD ROM drive section for precautions on writing to a CD If you have a DVD Super Multi drive refer also to the Writing a CD DVD on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to a CD DVD Loading discs To load a CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to fi
116. g A Class A device is suffi cient for office use Class B provides a more stringent classification for home equipment use TOSHIBA portable computers comply with Class B com puting device regulations Random Access Memory RAM High speed memory within the com puter circuitry that can be read or writ ten to Glossary 11 AYVSSO15 GLOSSARY restart restart Resetting a computer without turning it off also called warm boot or soft reset To restart the computer press CTRL ALT DEL while the computer is on See also boot RCA jack A single pin connector that carries composite video signals which include both contrast and color information See also S video RGB Red green and blue A device that uses three input signals each acti vating 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 ROM Read Only Memory A nonvol atile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You can not access or change information stored in ROM RS 232C The Electronic Industries Association EIA interface standard that describes the 25 pin connector interface and control data and status signals that allow asynchronous com munications between computers print ers communications and other peripheral devices S SCSI Small Computer System Inter fa
117. g or rewriting Please observe consider 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 Change users in the Windows Vista operating system Operate the computer for any other function including use of a mouse or Touch Pad closing opening the LCD panel Start a communication application such as a modem Apply impact or vibration to the PC Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the CD RW DVD ROM or DVD Super Multi R DL drive Do not use shut down log off and sleep hibernation while writing or rewrit ing Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into sleep hiberna tion Writing is completed if you can open the CD RW DVD ROM or DVD Super Multi R DL drive tray User s Manual 4 21 SOISVG ONILVaAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if
118. g your recorded disc on your computer please use the DVD Video Player software application If you use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc SOISVG ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Media care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVD Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVD 1 4 28 Store your CD DVD in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean Do not bend the CD DVD Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mark the surface of the CD DVD that contains data Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fin gerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVD If your CD DVD 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 User s Manual Operating Basics Using the Web Camera Built in Web Camera is provided with some mod els This section describes the bundled webcam utility which can capture still and video images The web ca
119. ged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The actual number of rewrites to CD RW DVD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used 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 com puter drive We can support only format 1 of DVD R DL Therefore you can not do the additional writing If your data is under DVD R SL capacity we suggest using DVD R SL media You can use DVD RAM discs that can be removed from a cartridge and DVD RAM discs designed without a cartridge You cannot use a disc with a 2 6 GB single sided capacity or 5 2 GB double sided capacity Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs Data written to a CD R DVD R DVD R disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part Data deleted erased from a CD RW and 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 con nected be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive In writing toa 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 ba
120. gures 4 3 to 4 7 1 a When the power is on press the CD RW DVD ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly P EJECT BUTTON Figure 4 3 Pressing the CD RW DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the CD RW DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the User s Manual 4 11 SOISVG ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics drawer by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straight ened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button EJECT HOLE Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 4 Manual release with the eject hole 2 Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 4 5 Pulling the drawer open 4 12 User s Manual Operating Basics 3 Lay the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 6 Inserting a CD DVD NOTE When the drawer is fully opened the edge of the computer will extend slightly over the CD DVD tray Therefore you will need to turn the CD DVD at an angle when you place it in the tray After seating the CD DVD however make sure it lies flat as shown in fig ure 4 6 CAUTIONS 1 Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause mis alignment 2 Do not keep foreign matter from entering the drive Check the back edge of the tray to make sure it carries no debris before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the CD DVD until you feel it click into place
121. he Options tab to change the tool posi tion the Picture tab to select picture output options such as size export file and saving location the Video tab to choose output settings such as Frama Rate Size Compression and the file save path the Audio Device Compression Volume and file save path Help Displays the help files for the software Using the microphone Your computer has a built in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Built in microphone is provided with some models Since your computer has a built in microphone and speaker feedback may be heard under certain conditions Feedback occurs when sound from the speaker is picked up in the microphone and amplified back to the speaker which amplifies it again to the microphone This feedback occurs repeatedly and causes a very loud high pitched noise It is a common phenomenon that occurs in any sound system when the microphone input is output to the speaker throughput and the speaker volume is too loud or too close to the microphone You can control throughput by adjusting the volume of your speaker or through the Mute function in the Master Volume panel Refer to your Windows documentation for details on using the Master Volume panel User s Manual 4 31 SOISVg SNILVaAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Modem The availa
122. he Grand Tour Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled provided with some models Q Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Q Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Q Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving sleep mode Q Power on Security and Single Sign On feature Q Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen Can be set to perform other mouse functions such as scrolling selecting and double clicking Function like the left and right buttons on an external mouse Press the power button to turn the computer s power on and off The Power button LED indicates the status Record Send still or video images with this integrated Web Camera Provided with some models 2 9 YNOL ONGen IHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour AV Button Six buttons are provided with some models Available for use Internet CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next These buttons allow you to manage Audio Video run applications and access utilities Refer to the AV button function section in Chapter 4 Operating Basics for details Internet Button CD DVD Button HSE Play Pause Button KI STOP E Previous Button laa
123. he power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader on the Protector Suite QL setting User s Manual Troubleshooting PC card Express card Refer also to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure PC card Express card Reseat the PC card Express card to make sure error occurs it is firmly connected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card Refer also to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Memory card error Reseat the memory card to make sure it is firmly occurs connected Check the card s documentation You cannot write to Make sure the card is not write protected the memory card You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the memory card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 17 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Monitor Refer also to Chapter 8 Optional Devices and to your monitor s documentation Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn Make sure that the external monitor s power on switch is on Confirm that the external monitor s power cable is plugged into a working power outlet No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness con trols on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display p
124. he steps below CAUTION The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dis pose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Be sure the computer s power is off and all cables are disconnected 2 Insert the battery pack BATTERY PACK Figure 6 3 Installing the battery pack 3 Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated Starting the computer by password If you have already registered a password there are two ways to start the com puter Q Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fin gerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power on Secu rity If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BACK SPACE key to skip the fin gerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up to five times If you failed fingerprint authentication more than five times you must enter the password manually to start the computer Q Enter the password manually To start up the computer with the user password follow these steps 1 Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3 Getting Started The follow ing message appears Password 6 16 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes CAUTION At this point the hot keys FN EI to F9 do not work They will f
125. hina USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada China CSA approved CCC approved E 2 User s Manual Glossary TOSHIBA The terms in this glossary cover the topics discussed in 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 CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube CSV Clear Super View DC direct current DDC display data channel DOS disk operating system DMA direct memory access DRAM dynamic random access memory DSVD Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital Visual Interface ECP extended capabilities port EGA enhanced graphics adapter User s Manual FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics 1 O input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ interrupt request KB kilobyte LCD liquid crystal display LED light emitting diode LSI large scale integration MDA monochrome display adapter MPEG moving picture coding experts group MS DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System OCR optical character recognition r
126. hone jack enables con nection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input A standard 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables con nection of a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum or other device for audio output When you connect head phones the internal speaker is automatically disabled Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system speaker and headphones Five LEDs let you monitor the DC IN Power status Main battery Disk and Multiple Digital Media Card Details are in the System indicators sections Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn on Wireless communication Slide it toward the left of the computer to turn off the functions Provided with some models CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the Wireless communication indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communicaiton 2 2 User s Manual The Grand Tour Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side USB PORTS FAN VENT PC CARD SLOT OR LAN JACK EXPRESS CARD SLOT EEE EE EE LMM lT DC IN 19V MODEM JACK HDD COVER LLINK IEEE 1394 PORT Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer DC IN 19V The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer 2ee Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the fan vent A
127. ified equipment 1 The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protec tive operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certi fied equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground con nections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particu larly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appro
128. in or similar object can damage the computer 5 circuitry NOTE Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed some functions might not execute properly Video out jack sp External monitor port Security lock slot Eis User s Manual Plug a 4 pin S Video connector into this jack This 15 pin port lets you connect an external monitor A security cable attaches to this slot The optional secu rity cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft 2 5 YNOL ONGen IHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back side Figure 2 4 The back side of the computer 2 6 User s Manual Underside The Grand Tour Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the display is closed before turning over your computer MEMORY MODULE COVER BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH PACK Lock Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery pack Battery RELEASE LATCH wl KS Battery PACK Lock Memory module cover D User s Manual The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected The Batteries section in Chap ter 6 Power and Power Up Modes describes how to access the battery pack Additional battery packs can be purchased from your TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s battery operating time Slide this latch to release the batter
129. in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 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 DVD CD 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 ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Recordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical disc sec tion in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour User s Manual 9 9 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write correctly Procedure If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use o
130. in 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 ade quate ventilation Otherwise they may overheat To keep your computer in prime operating condition protect your work area from Dust moisture and direct sunlight Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers other than speakers that are connected to the computer or speak erphones Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters Extreme heat cold or humidity Liquids and corrosive chemicals Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains informa tion on prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress User s Manual XXXV General Precautions Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch
131. ing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be con nected to recharge the battery See Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the d battery E S Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is z fully charged o5 No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light D S NOTE If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the D charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the bat tery s temperature falls to a normal range charge will resume This event occurs regardless of whether the power to the computer is on or off DC IN indicator Check the DC IN indicator to determine the power status with the AC adaptor connected Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Amber Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly see your dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light User s Manual 6 3 POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Power indicator Check the Power indicator to determine the power status Blue Indicates power is being supplied to the computer and the computer is turned on Blinking amber Indicates the power was turned off while the computer was in Resume mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The compute
132. ingerprint authentication Fingerprint Registration Enroll the required authentication data using the User Enrollment Wizard NOTES 1 The fingerprint authentication uses the same Windows logon ID and password If the Windows logon password has not been setup please do so before registration 2 Up to 21 fingerprint patterns can be registered 1 Click Start Point to All Programs point to Protector Suite QL and click User Enrollment NOTES You can also start User Enrollment Wizard using the following wm method 1 Click the icon in the Task Bar 2 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 The User s Password screen is displayed Ensure the same Windows logon username is displayed before entering a password into the Enter your Password field Click Next 3 Click Next 4 The Hints for fingerprint enrollment screen is displayed Confirm the message and that there is a checkmark in Run interactive tutorial and click Next SOISVG SNILVaAdO User s Manual 4 5 OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics 10 11 The Correct swipe Procedure screen is displayed Confirm the message and click Next The Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping your finger When you have finished practicing swiping your finger click Next The User s Fingers screen is displayed Based on the illustration select the finger to be recognized and then click Next The Capture Fingerprint screen is dis
133. integration User s Manual modem main board See motherboard MDA Monochrome Display Adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Monochrome Display Adapter and its associated circuitry for direct drive TTL displays that supports a monochrome 720x350 text mode megabyte MB A unit of data stor age equal to 1024 kilobytes See also kilobyte megahertz A unit of wave frequency that equals million cycles per second See also hertz menu A software interface that dis plays a list of options on the screen Also called a screen microprocessor A hardware compo nent 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 MMX Refers to microprocessors with additional instructions beyond the x86 standard The instructions were devel oped on the basis of multimedia code requirements and thus improve the performance of multimedia applica tions mode A method of operation for example the boot mode or the resume mode modem Derived from modulator demodulator a device that converts modulates digital data for transmis sion over telephone lines and then con verts modulated data demodulates to digital format where received Glossary 9 AYVSSO15 GLOSSARY monitor monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to display alphanu meric characters or graphic images See
134. ired for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifica tions are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next c Automatic calls to different numbers shall be not less than 5 seconds apart Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically dam aged and arrange for its disposal or repair The correct settings for use with this modem in New Zealand are as follows ATBO CCITT operation AT amp G2 1800 Hz guard tone AT amp P1 Decadic dialing make break ratio 33 67 ATS0 0 not auto answer ATS10 less than 150 loss of carrier to hang up delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration 90 ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect When used in the Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures a a person calling your modem will hear a short burst of ringing before the modem answers This confirms that the call has been successfully switched through the network b caller identification information which occurs b
135. itsui Chemicals Inc MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD Ricoh Co Ltd TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD R and CD RW media of the man ufacturers above Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed CD RW can generally be rewritten about 1 000 times However the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used De sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features 4 16 User s Manual Operating Basics Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and damage data Write from the computer s HDD to the CD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been con firmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R
136. l Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating sys tem it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first Before con tacting TOSHIBA try the following Q Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices Q Ifa problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Q Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below User s Manual 9 25 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hongkong new world tower No 300 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06
137. le for you NOTE While you open the display hold the base of the computer to avoid raising it Figure 3 3 Opening the display panel Turning on the power This section describes how to turn on the power NOTE After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn it off until you have set up the operating system OS and the OS has started up 1 Ifthe external diskette drive is connected make sure it is empty If a dis kette is in the drive press the eject button and remove the diskette 2 Open the display panel 3 Press and hold the computer s power button for two or three seconds User s Manual 3 3 GALYVLS ONILLES Getting Started POWER BUTTON Figure 3 4 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 emm Windows Vista Startup Screen Logo GETTING STARTED Follow the on screen directions Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of the following modes Shut down Boot Hibernation or Sleep mode Shut Down mode Boot mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the com puter will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 Ifyou have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a diskette 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove any CD DVDs or diskettes CAUTION Make sure the Disks indicator is off If you turn
138. lines for contrast and color which produces a video image superior to that produced by a composite con nection See also RCA jack synchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits char acters or events system disk A disk that has been for matted with an operating system For MS DOS the operating system is con tained 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 A color LCD technology that applies individual transistors to each pixel enabling fine display control and excellent screen legibility TTL Transistor transistor logic A logic circuit design that uses switching transistors for gates and storage U USB Enables chain connection of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer For exam ple you might connect a USB HUB to the computer then connect a keyboard to the USB HUB and a mouse to the keyboard User s Manual write protection V VGA Video graphics array is an industry standard video adapter that lets you run any popular software volatile memory Random access memory RAM that stores informa tion as long as the computer is con nected to a power source W Warm dock undock Connecting or disconnecting a device to or from the computer while the c
139. ll 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 LI 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 Precessing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method System Sleep System Hibernation Monitor Power off HDD Power off Q How often and how long you use the hard disk CD DVD ROM drive and the diskette drive Q How much charge the battery contained to begin with Q How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery sup plies power User s Manual 6 11 SAdOW dn 43MOd ANY YSMOd POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turn m ing the computer off and on Q Where you store your programs and data Q Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Q Operating time decreases at low temperatures m The condition of the batt
140. lso be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents A pin or similar object can damage the computer 8 circuitry LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has a built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per sec ond 1 OBASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx or Giga bit depending on model you purchased The LAN has two indicators See Chap ter 4 Operating Basics for details Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as stan dard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use Cl a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele phone line The modem is not supported in some mar keting regions Provided with some models User s Manual 2 3 YNOL ONE IHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour Universal Serial The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports comply with Bus Ports USB Serial 2 0 standards which enables data transfer e Qt speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the USB connectors A pin or similar object can damage the computer 5 circuitry NOTE Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed some functions might not execute properly i LINK IEEE Connect an external device such as a digital video cam 1394 Port era to this port for high speed data transfer Some mod H els are equipped with an i LINK port Provided with w some mo
141. mera will auto run when Windows starts WEB CAMERA LENS Active LED Figure 4 10 Web Camera User s Manual 4 29 SOISVgG ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Using the software The web camera software is pre configured to start when you turn on Windows Vista if you need to restart it go to Start All Programs Camera Assis tant Software Camera Assistant Software VIDEO CAPTURE STILL IMAGES RECORDING EFFECTS Capture Still Image Video Recording Audio Recording Function About Player Effects 4 30 AUDIO RECORDING LE FUNCTION DISPLAY WINDOW gt A CAMERA ___ RESOLUTION MUTE Figure 4 11 Using the software Click to see a preview of the captured image you can also e mail the image Click to prepare for recording Click again to start recording One more to stop recording and see preview of the video Click to start recording Click again to stop and listen to a preview of the audio Access additional functions About Player Effects Properties Settings and Help Display software manufacturer details Play video files Choose images to be displayed on the capture screen User s Manual Operating Basics Properties Choose from the Options tab to flip zoom flicker rate night mode and backlight compensation in the Image tab change the colour settings in the profile tab change the lighting conditions Settings Choose from t
142. nalties Q Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Q Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Q Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Q Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Q Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Use only the battery pack that came with the computer or an optional battery pack Use of wrong battery could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case User s Manual XV CD RW DVD ROM drive safety instructions CAUTIONS 1 The drive employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of pro cedures other than those specified may result in hazard ous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure Toshiba Samsung TS L462D xvi Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO COMPLY WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURED Toshiba Samsung Strage Technology Korea corporation
143. nce 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 User s Manual V BSMI Notice Taiwan Only SSRAS ERCMH TRE AMKHREP RAG ETA FR AEBHUT RAFCHLAARZROS AHR C 4 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information CORES HHUBRESERMSAERMAHMBBS VCCI OBA ICBO DFABRRAMHRECT COMBS RERACRATSCE 2AWELTHETA COREBMSUAPTLED a VRE RICE T ASNE VMBCSSROFCEMHVET Pika BAS I lt Gt gt TIE LUE Y RUE LTR SL Canadian Regulatory Information Canada Only This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emis sions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Note that Canadian Department of Communications DOC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corp
144. nd Power Up Modes Safety precautions Mishandling of batteries can cause death serious injury or property damage Carefully observe the following advisories Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 6 6 Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating device such as a microwave oven The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury Never try to disassemble repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack The battery pack will overheat and ignite Leakage of caustic alkaline solu tion or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury possibly result ing in death or serious injury Never short circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object A short circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery pack and possibly cause injury To avoid accidental short circuit always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sh
145. nd click OK The modified configuration for the Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature becomes effective the next time the system is booted up Fingerprint utility limitations TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Fingerprint utility technology will be completely secure or error free TOSHIBA does not guarantee that the Finger print utility will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the finger print software or utility User s Manual 4 9 SOISVG ONILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics How to Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures 1 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and swipe finger levelly towards you 2 While lightly touching the sensor swipe the finger towards you until the sensor surface becomes visible 3 Ensure the center of the fingerprint is on the sensor when swiping the finger NOTES 1 Avoid swiping with the finger stiff or pressed on too hard Fingerprint reading may fail if the center of the fingerprint is not touching on the sensor or when finger is swiped while pressing hard Make sure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping 2 Confirm the center of the fingerprint whirl before swipin
146. ng 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second Computer 19V DC User s Manual Y XIGNaddy APPENDIX A Specifications Built in Modem The ability of this feature is depending on the model you purchased 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 A 2 Communication system Communication protocol Communication speed Error correcting Data compression Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Data ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V 90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter Former CCITT V 21 ch2 Data transmission and reception 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 2 1600 24000 26400 28800 3 1200 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 MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis User s Manual TOSHIBA mm Appendix Display Controller and Modes Display controller B The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pel
147. ng in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press ENTER 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual 9 15 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Fingerprint Sensor Problem Reading of the fingerprint was not successful Procedure Please try again using the correct posture Refer to Using the Fingerprint Sensor in Chapter 4 Operating Basics Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger The fingerprint cannot be read due to injuries to the finger Try the recognition process again using another enrolled finger If fingerprints from all the enrolled fingers cannot be read please logon by using the keyboard to input the password for the time being If problems persist contact your dealer Fingerprint Power on Security or Single Sign On feature cannot be enabled Please use TOSHIBA HW Setup to register the User Password if it was not registered Fingerprint Power on Security does not work 9 16 1 Make sure you have enrolled finger in win dows account 2 Set the User Password by using TOSHIBA HW Setup and restart the system 3 Make sure place a checkmark in Replace t
148. ng system func tions 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 Refers to two or more pro cesses or events that can occur simul taneously and without interfering with each other See also serial parallel interface Refers to a type of information exchange that transmits information one byte 8 bits at a time See also serial interface User s Manual parity 1 The symmetrical relation ship 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 charac ters 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 pix els See pixel peripheral component interconnect An industry standard 32 bit bus peripheral device An I O device that is external to
149. nge of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts User s Manual Ports Headphone Microphone External monitor Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 i LINK IEEE 1394 Video Out Jack Slots Multiple Digital Media Card PC card Express card User s Manual Introduction Enables connection of a stereo headphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone 15 pin analog VGA port supports VESA DDC2B com patible functions Four Universal Serial Bus USB enables chain connec tion of a number of USB equipped devices to one port on your computer This port enables high speed data transfer directly from external devices such as digital video camera This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models A PC card slot accommodates One 5 mm Type II card Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details Pro vided with some models Express Card slot allows you to install an Express Card 34 or Express Card 54 to expand functional ity Provided with some models 1 7 NOILONGOULN INTRODUCTION Introduction Multimedia Web Camera Sound System S Video Out Port Communications LAN Wireless LAN Modem 1 8 Record Send still or video images with this int
150. nly media recommended by TOSHIBA e Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing e Use only the software supplied with the com puter for recording e Do not run or start other software during writ ing 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 DVD Super Multi R DL drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the drawer and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A foreign object in the drawer could block laser light from reading the CD or DVD Make sure there is no obstruction Remove any foreign object Check whether the DVD is dirty If it is wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral cleaner See the Media care section in Chapter 4 for details on cleaning 9 10 User s Manual Problem Some CD DVDs run correctly but others do not Troubleshooting Procedure The software or hardware configuration may be causing a problem Make sure the hardware configuration matches your software s needs Check the CD DVD s documentation Check the type of DVD CD you are using The drive supports DVD ROM DVD ROM
151. no liability for damages incurred directly or indi rectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark and IBM PC and PS 2 are trademarks of Interna tional Business Machines Corporation Intel Intel SpeedStep and Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i LINK is a trademark of SonyCor poration Labelflash is a trademark of YAMAHA Corportation ii User s Manual DVD MovieFactory is trademarks of the Ulead Systems Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protec tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended
152. not carry electric current External devices will need their own power supply Precautions 1 8 14 Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a possibility that the original data will be damaged There is a particular risk that some frames will be deleted in the case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is likeli hood 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 a Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from the computer b Connect disconnect an i LINK device to from another i LINK device that is connected to the computer User s Manual Optional Devices Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug th
153. ntil 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 more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not indicate a low battery condition Real time clock battery The Real Time Clock RTC battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar It also maintains the system configuration Pen If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and as the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power Ga gt Z e o Check system Then press F1 key m as CAUTION The computer s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and 5 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 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 User s Manual 6 5 POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power a
154. oduced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justifi cation and other factors Q The lowercase el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on com puters as they are on a typewriter Q The uppercase O oh and the 0 zero are not interchangeable Q 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 Q The SHIFT keys the TAB key and the BACK SPACE key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special com puter functions User s Manual 5 1 auvOgAgy IHL THE KEYBOARD The Keyboard F1 F12 function keys The function keys not to be confused with FN are the 12 keys at the top of your keyboard These keys are dark gray but function differently from the other dark gray keys F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ER F10 F11 F12 a e oo 2 BC vo ad bh D E B F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the FN key keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer See the section Soft keys FN key combinations in this chapter The function executed by individual keys depends on the software you are using Soft keys FN key combinations The FN function is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in c
155. older L C TOSAPINS 3 12 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad the fingerprint sensor optical disc drives the web camera the microphone the internal modem wireless communication and LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer and a CD DVD Using the Touch Pad To use the Touch Pad simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the on screen pointer to go 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 desig nated by the pointer Press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using NOTE You can also tap the Touch Pad to Perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap the Touch Pad 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 FINGERPRINT SENSOR JEE ToucH PAD CONTROL Figure 4 1 Touch Pad Touch Pad control buttons and Fingerprint sensor User s Manual 4 1 SoISVg ONILVYAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the
156. ombination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features NOTE Some software may disable or interfere with soft key opera tions Soft key settings are not restored by the Resume feature Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 104 105 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 104 105 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional ENTER CTRL and ALT keys to the right of the main keyboard Since the keyboard is smaller and has fewer keys some of the enhanced keyboard functions must be simulated using two keys instead of one on the larger keyboard Your software may require you to use keys that the keyboard does not have Pressing the FN key and one of the following keys simulates the enhanced key board s functions RG De Press FN F10 or FN F11 to access the integrated keypad When activated the keys with white markings on the bottom edge become numeric keypad keys FN F11 or cursor control keys FN F10 Refer to the Keypad overlay sec 5 2 User s Manual The Keyboard tion in this chapter for more information on how to operate these keys The power on default for both settings is off le De Press FN F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off le Press FN ENTER to simulate ENTER on th
157. omputer is sus pended warm start Restarting or resetting a computer without turning it off window A portion of the screen that can display its own application or doc ument Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN A short range radio technology designed to simplify wire less communication with other LAN systems based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio technology that complies with the IEEE 802 11 Stan dard Revision B write protection A method for pro tecting a diskette floppy disk from accidental erasure Glossary 13 AYVSSOT15 Index A AC adaptor 1 6 2 3 additional 1 17 8 12 connecting 3 2 ASCII characters 5 9 Auto power on See Power B Battery pack 6 5 additional 8 12 location 2 7 replacing 6 14 Battery See also Battery pack charging 6 9 extending life 6 12 indicator 2 11 6 3 monitoring capacity 6 11 real time clock 6 5 safety precautions 6 6 types 6 4 CG CD RW DVD drive 1 4 4 16 Cleaning the computer 4 40 COM level see Ports serial D DC IN indicator 2 11 6 3 Disk indicator 2 11 Display 1 6 2 8 automatic power off 1 10 opening 3 3 output See Hot keys See also Video modes and Monitor external DVD ROM drive User s Manual TOSHIBA using 4 16 E Equipment checklist 1 Expansion memory See Memory expansion External monitor 8 12 F Fingerprint sensor 2 9 location 4 1 problems 9 16 swipe 4 10 using 4 2 FN key em
158. operated on battery power and you will not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and fea tures utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode User s Manual 10 3 DISCLAIMERS Disclaimers Wireless LAN The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wire less LAN can reach may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic envi ronment 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 stan dard The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configura tions 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 unless you have selected all those features Copy Protection Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media Images All images are simulated for purpose
159. oration could void your authority to operate this equipment vi User s Manual This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence Causng Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du R glement sur le mat riel brouileur du Canada Modem warning notice Conformity Statement The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries regions the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assur ance 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 net works It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional require ments conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 ANO10 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB ANO005 AN006 and GRO1 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB ANO001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB ANO005 007 012 and ESO Switzerland ATAAB ANO02 All other countries region ATAAB AN003 004 Specific switch settings or software setup are required for each network please refer to the
160. ordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor rect the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver iv User s Manual Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by TOSHIBA is likely to result in inter ference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer 5 external monitor port USB port and microphone jack Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user 5 authority to operate the equipment FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfere
161. ording video to DVD 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 support mp3 decode and encode Before recording the video to DVD When you record to DVD disc please use only discs recommended by the Drive manufacturer Do not set the working drive to a slow device like a USB 1 1 hard disk drive or it will fail to write DVD Do not perform any of the following actions Operate the computer for any other function including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing opening the LCD panel Bump or cause vibration to the computer Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to repro duce music or voice Open the DVD drive User s Manual Ooodo oaoo OP User s Manual 4 27 Operating Basics e Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card USB device external display i LINK devices optical digi tal devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Not support to output VCD and SVCD format About Straight to Disc Not support to record on DVD R R disc Not support to record DVD VR format by HDV HDV support to burn DVD Video only DVD VR format not support to add Menu About recorded DVDs Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVD R R RW RAM discs When playin
162. ork function If this occurs the new network will have to be configured for all computers connected to the same network in order to re enable network connections Please be sure to use new network name User s Manual 4 37 SOISVG ONILVYAdO OPERATING BASICS 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 or Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1O00BASE T depending on model you purchased This section describes how to connect disconnect to a LAN CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Connecting LAN cable CAUTION The computer must be configured properly before con necting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer s default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 1OOBASE TX be sure to connect with a category 5 cable CATS or higher If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 1OBASE T connect with a category 3 cable CAT3 or higher If you are using Gigabit Ethernet 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T connect with a category SE cabl
163. ormation 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 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Battery doesn t charge when the AC adaptor is attached Battery indicator does not glow amber 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 is supplying power Test it by plugging in an appliance If it doesn t work try another power source 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 tempera ture Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to make sure the terminals are clean If necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery Make sure it is securely seated Check the Battery indicator If it does not glow let the computer charge the battery for at least 20 minutes If the Battery indicator glows after 20 minutes let the battery continue to charge at least another 20 minutes before turning on the computer If the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life Replace it
164. ot be used with WEP TKIP Draft 11n mode can be used only with WPA PSK AES mode or no security mode Security Be sure to enable encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruc tion eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wire less LAN and the damage thereof Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic devices such as desktop computers printers and mobile phones You cannot use the built in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth Adapter simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is main tained even if the devices are not within line of sight 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 Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy 4 36 User s Man
165. our computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Recovery Media For HDD Recovery model If preinstalled files are damaged use the your creating Recovery Media or using HDD Recovery to restore them To resotre the operating system and all prein stalled software follow the steps below You can not use System Recovery Options if restoring the preinstalled software without System Recovery Options When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will T be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Recovery Media in the optional optical disc 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 User s Manual 3 11 GALYVLS ONILLES GETTING STARTED Getting Started 3 Use the up or down cursor key to select CD DVD in the display menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup and Pass words 4 A menu appears Follow the on screen instructions R When drivers Utilities are installed you can setup the respective driv d VAN ers and utilities from the following folder C TOSAPINS When removing pre installed drivers utilities or when installing you g Cen setup the respective drivers utilities from the following f
166. ows special keys cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 7 WA 5 7 Turning on the overlays ccccccccccieneneneeneeeeeeceeesaeesdenceesteees 5 7 AMOW MOQ aera dase esse oo ene eos 5 7 N meric Mod ste ergeet ege 5 8 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 Temporarily changing modes 0 eeeeeeereeeeees 5 9 Generating ASCII Characters cccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 9 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions aen dE ee eeng 6 1 Power indicators ee eee 6 3 Betten INGICALON ssia eege 6 3 DC IN uer 6 3 Xxvi User s Manual Power indicator 2 ceeececceeceeceeceeceeceeccecaeceeceseaeeeeaees 6 4 Battery YPES oases dots ee cic urene auauai naian 6 4 Battery egeltegeggegbengiugegeeetetegegeee bt 6 4 Real time clock Egon gEeuEEe eege 6 5 Care and use of the battery pack ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 5 Safety precautions eicecsicacavnrnesscniuiteedicaavadaniadecaadacinadaneadal 6 6 Charging the batteries ccccccceeceececeececceeceeeeeeeetenees 6 9 Monitoring battery capacity eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 11 Maximizing battery operating time sseeessnneneeeeeeenne 6 11 Retaining data with power oft 6 12 Extending battery life scisccccscocte ccc tekee d eeedeek 6 12 Replacing the battery pack cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 14 Removing the battery pack 6 14 Installing the batte
167. p 1 Incorrect Password NOTE If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row the computer need to shut off You will not be able to access the password option in the HW Setup In this case you must turn the power off and back on to retry the procedure 4 Follow the same procedures described in the earlier section How to set the password to set a new user password Display This tab lets you customize your computer s display settings for either the inter nal LCD screen or for an external monitor Power On Display Lets you set the display to be used when the computer is booted Auto Selected Selects an external monitor if one is connected Other wise it selects the internal LCD Default LCD AnalogRGB Selects both the internal LCD and external monitor for simultaneous display User s Manual 7 3 SCYOMSSVd GNV dNlasS MH HW SETUP AND PASSWORDS HW Setup and Passwords CPU Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode This option lets you choose from the following settings Dynamically Switchable CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is enabled When the computer is in use CPU operation is automatically switched when necessary Default Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed Boot Priority Boot Priority Options This option sets the priority for booting
168. physically rotates the disk at high speed past a read write head disk storage Storing data on mag netic disk Data is arranged on concen tric tracks much like a phonograph record diskette A removable disk that stores magnetically encoded data used on a microcomputer Also called floppy disk diskette drive An electromechanical device that reads and writes to floppy disks See also diskette display A CRT plasma screen LCD or other image producing device used to view computer output Glossary 6 documentation The set of manual and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system docu mentation typically includes proce dural 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 con trols a specific piece of hardware fre quently a peripheral device such as a printer or mouse E echo To send back a reflection of the transmitted data to the sending device You can display the information on the screen or output it to the printer or both When a computer receives back data it transmitted to a CRT or other peripheral device and then retransmits the data to the printer the printer is said to echo the CRT EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and its associated circuitr
169. played Follow the onscreen instructions and use the same finger you have selected under Choose Fin ger to swipe three times to allow the sensor to read the fingerprint The fin gerprint will be shown in green if properly read or in red if the reading is abnormal In case of finger injury or authentication failure it is recommended that another fingerprint also be enrolled The following message will be dis played It is recommended that you enroll at least two fingers Would you like to enroll another finger now Click Yes and repeat steps 7 8 and 9 with another finger If any of the previously enrolled fingerprints is selected again the latest information will be enrolled and previous information over written The Advanced Security screen is displayed Select whether to enable the security function and click Next The Finalization screen is displayed Click Finish This completes the fingerprint registration process Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication In place of the usual Windows logon by ID and password fingerprint authentica tion also allows logon to Windows This is useful especially when many users are using the PCs as user selection can be skipped Fingerprint Authentication Procedure l 2 4 6 Start up the computer The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to
170. please do it slowly and at a constant speed If this does not improve the authentication rate please adjust the speed If there are any changes in the environment or settings related to authorization you will be required to provide authorization information such as a User Password and HDD password 4 7 SOISVg NILVYJdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics How to Enable Fingerprint System Boot Authentication Settings It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the Protector Suite QL applica tion prior to enabling and configuring the Fingerprint Power on Security System Check that your fingerprint is enrolled before configuring the settings See Man ual for Fingerprint Registration Enrollment instructions 1 Swipe your finger across the Fingerprint Sensor 2 MENU appears in the lower right corner of the screen Swipe your finger overtop of the Fingerprint Sensor and select Control Center from the MENU items 3 The Fingerprint Software Management screen is displayed to select settings Power on Security 4 Power on Security screen is displayed Place a checkmark in Replace the power on and hard drive passwords with the fingerprint reader and click OK The modified configuration for Fingerprint Power on Security becomes effective the next time the system is booted up Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature General This is a feature that allows the user to complete the authentication for
171. priate The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment s Ringer Equivalence Number REN and an explanation notice similar to the follow ing The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each ter minal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The standard connecting arrangement telephone jack type for this equip ment is jack type s USOC RJLIC The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 4005B DELPHI User s Manual Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand Modem warning notice for Australia Modems connected to the Australian telecoms network must have a valid Austel permit This modem has been designed to specifically configure to ensure com pliance with Austel standards when the country region selection is set to Austra lia The use of other country region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in you modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active set
172. r 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 Disclaimers states the Disclaimer s information applicable to TOSHIBA computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acro nyms used in the text The Jndex quickly directs you to the information contained in this manual Conventions This manual uses the following formats to describe identify and highlight terms and operating procedures Abbreviations On first appearance and whenever necessary for clarity abbreviations are enclosed in parentheses following their definition For example Read Only Memory ROM Acronyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the key board For example ENTER identifies the Enter key xxxii User s Manual Preface Key operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We iden tify such opera
173. r DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Only DVD Super Multi R DL Drive When TOSHIBA Disc Creator launched it is possible that the disc tray of the DVD drive with the disc loaded is unable to be ejected even the Eject button is pressed To solve this problem please click on the eject button amp on the TOSHIBA Disc Creator main screen or right click on the icon of the DVD drive where the disc loaded select Eject of the pop up menu under My Computer or Explore User s Manual 4 23 SOISVG SNILVaAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 4 Click the Options button on the TOSHIBA Disc Creator Assist 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 Video You can record video using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for TOSHIBA How to make a Labelflash DVD Simplified steps for making a Labelflash DVD L Insert a Labelflash disc in DVD drive O Set PRINTING SIDE surface for underside
174. r Multi R DL drive An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media Optical disc drive and media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions When you purchase DVD Video make sure it matches your drive otherwise it will not play properly Code Region 1 Canada United States 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Southeast Asia East Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean 5 Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia 6 China Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifica tions for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use TOSHIBA Disc Cre ator to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed CD RW discs can be recorded more than once Use either 1 2 or 4 multi speed CD RW discs or high speed 4 to 10 speed discs The write speed of the ultra speed CD RW discs Ultra speed is CD RW DVD ROM drive only is maximum 24 speed User s Manual 2 13 YNOL ONGen IHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour DVDs 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 DV
175. r enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identi fication Check sliding position and speed see the drawing below Fingerprint data is enrolled up to twenty one Fingerprint data is stored into the nonvolatile memory in the fingerprint sen sor Deleting fingerprint data with Delete menu on Fingerprint Software Man agement before you dispose the computer is recommended s 3lsvyg NILVYJdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Saved fingerprint data is stored in the Non volatile memory inside the fingerprint sensor If you hand over the PC to others or dispose of it to do the following operations is recommended l SH ge Zei Click Start point to All Programs point to Protector Suite QL and click Control Center The Protector Suite Software screen is displayed Click Fingerprints and click Delete Click Settings and click Fingerprint Storage Inspector The Fingerprint Storage Inspector screen is displayed If other finger print data is still displayed on the list Select all fingerprint data and click remove Check whether all fingerprint data was deleted on the Fingerprint Stor age Inspector screen Fingerprint Sensor Limitations m The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or rec ognition is not successful within a fixed duration
176. r has two types of batteries Q Battery 3 cell 6 cell or 9 cell depending on the models Q Real Time Clock RTC battery Battery When the AC power cord is not connected the computer s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack also referred to in this manual as the bat tery You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source CAUTION The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dis pose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements The battery recharges the RTC batteries The battery maintains the state of the computer when you enable Resume CAUTION When the computer is powered off in Resume mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supply power to maintain data and programs in memory If the battery pack is com pletely discharged Resume does not function and the computer loses all data in memory The following message appears when you turn on the power ERRPR 0271 Check date and time settings WARNING 0251 System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used Press lt F1l gt to resume lt F2 gt to Setup 6 4 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month u
177. r otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mood Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost 3 In Hibernation mode data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed Wait for the Fixed HDD ODD indicator to go out Save your work Turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Remove all cables connected to the computer Turn the computer upside down with the back of the computer facing you oe ee Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position 6 14 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes BATTERY PACK Lock BATTERY BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 1 Slide the locking latch to the unlocked position 6 Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then lift up the battery pack BATTERY PACK Lock BATTERY PACK BATTERY RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 2 Removing the battery pack 7 Pull the battery pack forward to remove it CAUTION For environmental reasons do not throw away a spent battery pack Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer User s Manual 6 15 S3QOW dN Y3MOd ON YaMOd POWER AND POWER Up MODES Power and Power Up Modes Installing the battery pack To install a battery pack follow t
178. reated as a single unit also the small est addressable unit within the system Glossary 3 AYVSSO15 GLOSSARY cache memory Cc cache memory High speed memory which stores data that increases pro cessor 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 com puter has two cache levels Level one is incorporated into the processor and level two resides in external memory card Synonym for board See board CardBus An industry standard bus for 32 bit PC Cards capacity The amount of data that can be stored on a magnetic storage device such as a diskette floppy disk or hard disk It is usually described in terms of kilobytes KB where one KB 1024 bytes and megabytes MB where one MB 1024 KB CD ROM A Compact Disk Read Only Memory is a high capacity disk that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disk Centronics The printer manufacturer whose method of data transmission between a parallel printer and a com puter has become an industry standard Glossary 4 CGA Color graphics adapter A video display protocol defined by the IBM Color Graphics Monitor Adapter and its associated circuitry This protocol supports two
179. registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label Q The Ringer Equivalence Number REN of the modem which can vary For the REN of your modem refer to your modem s label The modem connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C Type of service Your modem is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines Connec tion to telephone company provided coin service central office implemented viii User s Manual systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs If you have any questions about your telephone line such as how many pieces of equipment you can connect to it the telephone company will provide this infor mation upon request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any changes necessary to maintain unin terrupted service If problems arise If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly you should imme diately remove it from your telephone line as
180. ric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release FN to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASCII codes With the overlay on 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT and the ASCII character appears on the display screen With the overlay off 1 Hold ALT FN 2 Using the overlay keys type the ASCII code 3 Release ALT FN and the ASCII character appears on the display screen User s Manual 5 9 auvOgAgy IHL TOSHIBA Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes The computer s power resources include the AC adaptor and internal batteries This chapter gives details on making the most effective use of these resources including charging and changing batteries tips for saving battery power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capability and battery charge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is
181. riority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Sound system Problem No sound is heard 9 18 Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Procedure Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for UO address Interrupt level and DMA are cor rect for your software and do not conflict with other hardware devices that you may have con nected to the computer If problems persist contact your dealer User s Manual Troubleshooting TV output signal Refer also to your Personal Conferencing Kit s documentation 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 con trols on the external monitor Press hot keys FN F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard NOTE If you turn the computer off in Resume mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the inter nal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device If problems persist contact your dealer USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem Procedure USB device
182. rk connections Con figFree also allows you to find communication prob lems and create profiles for easy switching between location and communication networks You can boot ConfigFree from the menu bar as follows Start All Programs TOSHIBA Network ing ConfigFree This software enables communication between remote Bluetooth devices NOTES e Bluetooth cannot be used in models that do not have a Bluetooth module installed This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password to the fingerprint authen tication device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Q Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Q Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Q Disable the password protected screen saver when returning from power saving sleep mode Q Power on Security and Single Sign On feature Q Authentication of the User Password and Hard Disk Password when booting up the computer NOTE Fingerprint utility cannot be used in models that do not have a fin gerprint module installed NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION Introduction Windows Mobility Center This section describes the Windows Mobility Center
183. rmats as the DVD ROM drive DVD ROM e DVD Video e DVD R e DVD RW e DVD R e DVD RW e DVD RAM e DVD R DL e DVD R DL CD DA e CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROMXA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA CD G Audio CD only Addressing Method 2 1 5 NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION Introduction Display The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readabil ity Built in Graphics controller Keyboard Built in Pointing Device Built in Power Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor 1 6 Thin film transistor color LCD is available 14 1 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Appendix B for more information 85 keys or 86 keys compatible with IBM enhanced keyboard embedded numeric overlay dedicated cursor control and ag keys See Chapter 5 The Key board for details A Touch Pad and control buttons in the palm rest enable control of the on screen pointer The computer is powered by one rechargeable lithium ion battery pack The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock RTC and calendar The universal AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord Because it is universal it can receive a ra
184. ry Dk zgeegesseceeiugeeegeereeeuEkukEg 6 16 Starting the computer by Da ssword use 6 16 Power up Mun ele iisissicevaicneraniasantereiienetunmbiaseabons 6 17 VU VT EE 6 17 Hot VC 6 17 Panel power DEE sccesiceisc cane gt Srdeegeee d e ge gr Greg d i 6 17 System ACO HE caer antrccononharssanapantvarandoneialacneacenemnnnacs 6 17 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW SG d ME 7 1 ACCESSING HW Setup E 7 1 HW Setup ie e 7 1 Chapter 8 Optional Devices Gards MemOTy E 8 1 POW ENEE eier 8 1 Peripheral devices i icsiidesasteacesdnndanctecosdsnuainnatunacaiieannciarand 8 1 Eege 8 1 PC gt E 8 2 Installing a PC Earth 8 2 Removing a PC CAN E 8 3 Express Card E 8 4 Installing an Express Card 8 4 User s Manual xxvii Removing an Express Card 8 5 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot ccccseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 6 Installing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD card 8 7 Removing a SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD can 8 8 Memory expansion cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeees 8 9 Installing memory module esEEEEEEEEEEEEREREEEEEEEEEEEEen 8 9 Removing memory module eceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeees 8 11 Additional battery pack 6 Cell and 9 Cell 8 12 Additional AC adaptor cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 12 USB FDD Kit cota ees tcseccnttiesaiees sae tisce ceca cactesteeanseas 8 12 LEE Kr e TEEN 8 12 T 1O VISION E 8 13 ILINK IEEE1394 ee 8 14 e CL EEN 8 14 COMING CHING e
185. ry Options ccc 0 eceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 9 Create Optical Recovery Disce 3 10 Restoring the preinstalled software from the Recovery eege 3 11 xxiv User s Manual Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating Re covery E EE 3 11 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad ccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 1 Using the Fingerprint Sensor eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 2 Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor 4 2 Points to note about the Fingerprint Utility 4 5 Set Up Procedure wisisuscrrserensccarcaseuatedaatenaiiadeasanaunmaaddedacie 4 5 Windows Logon via Fingerprint Authentication 4 6 Fingerprint System Boot Authentcaton 4 7 Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature 4 8 How to Swipe the Finger ccccccccecssesseeeeeeeeeeeees 4 10 Using optical disc Arives ccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 4 11 es Sel ge fal 4 11 Removing diSCS dersienn aiii eneee 4 14 AV Button DOE 4 15 Writing a CD on CD RW DVD ROM drive see 4 16 Important message CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 16 Before writing or rewriting cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 16 When writing or rewriting eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetettttteeeeeees 4 17 Disclaimer CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 18 Writing a CD DVD on DVD Super Multi R DL drive 4 18 Important message DVD Super Multi R DL drive 4 18 Before writing or r
186. s of illustration LCD Brightness and Eye Strain Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recom mend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to pre vent possible strain on your eyes 10 4 User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendixes Appendix A Specifications ksi ietin ceteicennssoouicnnncdacceennetinaenuwhdoontnnnaiccenednsedoaedennn A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeeeeeees B 1 Appendix C V GON KE C 1 Appendix D Wireless LAN TE D 1 Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors 2 cecceeeeeeeeeeeeseeesneeeeeeeeeeeeeees E 1 User s Manual SAXIGNAddV Specifications TOSHIBA Appendix A This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Physical Dimensions Size With TFT display 334 w x 242 d x 33 7 front 37 8 rear millimeters Weight typical lt 2 26 kilograms configured with 14 1 panel DVD Combo drive 3 cell battery and modem Weight will vary depending on whether or not and what kind of options are adopted Environmental Requirements Ambient Relative Conditions temperature humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Nonoperating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient 20 C per hour maximum Wet bulb temperature 26 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 2 000 meters Nonoperati
187. s on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors to The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry stan dard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all SVGA and XGA modes the most widely used industry standards User s Manual B 1 g XIGNaddy APPENDIX B Video Modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table below If your applica tion offers a selection of mode numbers that do not match the numbers on the table select a mode based on resolution number of colors and refresh rates B 2 Table Video Modes CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution bpp Hz 800 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1280 800 lobpp 60 32bpp 60 1280 1024 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 1920 1440 16bpp 60 75 32bpp 60 75 2048 1536
188. sed on the DVD standard it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected be careful not to write to the wrong drive Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite Before you enter sleep hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writ ing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media 4 20 User s Manual Operating Basics 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 fea tures Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish and then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable operation and data damage Write from the computer s HDD to the CD DVD Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator is not recom mended When writin
189. t Q External monitor Q Television LI IEEE 1394 Other Q Security lock User s Manual 8 1 s331A3q TVWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES Optional Devices PC cards The computer is equipped with a PC card expansion slot that can accommodate one 5 mm Type II card Any PC card that meets industry standards manufac tured by TOSHIBA or other vendor can be installed The slots support 16 bit PC cards including PC card 16 s multifunction card and CardBus PC cards CardBus supports the new standard of 32 bit PC cards The bus provides supe rior performance for the greater demands of multimedia data transmission Installing a PC card The PC card slot is located on the left side of the computer You can install one Type II card in the slot Windows hot install feature lets you install PC cards while the computer s power is on NOTES 1 Do not install a PC card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly 2 A HDD or CD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC card might affect the performance of the computer 5 sound system and data transmission including slower transmission speeds and dialing errors To install a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert the PC card 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection PC CARD PC CARD SLOT Figure 8 1 Inserting the PC card 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appro priate for your card
190. telligent power supply Key combinations let you quickly modify the system configuration directly from the keyboard without run ning a system configuration program This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard input for a time spec ified Power is restored when any key is pressed You can specify the time in the Monitor power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically cuts off power to the hard disk drive when it is not accessed for a time specified Power is restored when the hard disk is accessed You can specify the time in the HDD Power off item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver This feature automatically shuts down the system in sleep mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Sleep or System hiber nation in the System sleep and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key function blanks the screen and disables the computer providing data security A microprocessor in the computer s intelligent power supply detects the battery s charge and
191. the computer This tab sets the Boot Priority of the devices Boot Priority Options High Priority Low Priority Figure 7 1 This tab sets the Boot Priority of the devices You can override the settings and manually select a boot device by pressing one of the following keys while the computer is booting U Selects the USB diskette drive N Selects the Network 1 Selects the primary HDD 7 4 User s Manual HW Setup and Passwords C Selects the CD ROM This procedure does not affect the settings In this computer CD ROM refers to the DVD ROM CD R RW or CD RW DVD ROM drives NOTE PC card HDD boot is not supported To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer 2 Use the up down cursor keys to select boot device you want and press ENTER NOTES 1 If a supervisor password is set the menu above does not appear when you use the user password to start the computer 2 The selection method above does not change the boot priority settings in HW Setup 3 Ifyou press a key other than one of those above or if the selected device is not installed the system will boot accord ing to the current setting in HW Setup Keyboard Wake up on Keyboard When this feature is enabled and the computer is in sleep 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 sleep mode Enabled Enables Wake
192. the design of individual components Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication Recharge time varies depending on usage Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power 10 2 User s Manual Disclaimers After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is a normal phenomenon for all bat teries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information that is shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www pcsup port toshiba com HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 10 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The com puter operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for wm the definition of 1 GB 2 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 Win dows and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual for matted capacity may vary LCD Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the bright ness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology SYAWIVIDSIG Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode The screen will dim when the computer is
193. time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions Q The battery has not been used for a long time Q The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time Q A cool battery is installed in a warm computer In such case follow the steps below 1 Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off 2 Plug in the AC adaptor 3 Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows blue Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity NOTE Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then recharged the battery 6 10 User s Manual Power and Power Up Modes Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in TOSHIBA Power Saver NOTES 1 Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time The com puter needs this time to check the battery 5 remaining capac ity 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 2 With repeated discharges and recharges the battery 5 capac ity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery wi
194. ting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT amp F AT amp W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Conse quently there would be no permit in force for this equipment and the Telecoms Act 1991 prescribes a penalty of 12 000 for the connection of non permitted equipment Notes for use of this device in New Zealand Q The grant of a Telepermit for a device in no way indicates Telecom accep tance of responsibility for the correct operation of that device under all oper ating conditions In particular the higher speeds at which this modem is capable of operating depend on a specific network implementation which is only one of many ways of delivering high quality voice telephony to cus tomers Failure to operate should not be reported as a fault to Telecom Q In addition to satisfactory line conditions a modem can only work properly if a itis compatible with the modem at the other end of the call and b the application using the modem is compatible with the application at the other end of the call e g accessing the Internet requires suitable software in addition to a modem Q This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers User s Manual xi xii Some parameters requ
195. tions by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example CTRL C means you must hold down CTRL and at the same time press C If three keys are used hold down the first two and at the same time press the third ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left Display ABC Names of Windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appears on its display screen is presented in the type face you see to the left Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your atten tion Each type of message is identified as shown below CAUTION Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment NOTE Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Microsoft Windows Vista User s Manual Xxxiii Preface XXXIV User s Manual TOSHIBA General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety minimize strain and with stand the rigors of portability However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer Be certa
196. to A B G combo type only Available Area US USA CANADA only User s Manual TOSHIBA Appendix E AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various interna tional 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 1 7 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm 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 two conductor Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI Australia AS In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type HOSVV F For the United States and Canada two pin plug configuration must be a 2 15P 250V or 1 15P 125V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II User s Manual E 1 J XIGNaddy APPENDIX E The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and C
197. turningon 5 7 Windows special keys 5 7 L LAN See also Wireless LAN 1 8 cable types 4 38 connecting 4 38 disconnecting 4 39 problems 9 22 using 4 38 Lock security See Security lock Main battery See Battery pack Memory 1 3 expansion 1 17 8 9 installing 8 9 removing 8 11 slots 1 3 Microphone See Sound system microphone Microprocessor See Processor Modem 1 8 4 32 connecting 4 34 disconnecting 4 35 jack location 2 3 problems 9 20 region selection 4 32 using 4 32 Monitor external problems 9 18 Moving the computer 4 40 N Numeric keypad See Keypad overlay User s Manual O Operating System 1 9 Overlay See Keypad overlay P Panel power on off See Power Password power on 1 10 starting the computer with 6 16 user 7 2 PC card 1 7 installing 8 2 location of slots 2 3 problems 9 17 removing 8 3 Ports external monitor 1 7 2 5 headphone See Sound system infrared 2 1 LAN 2 3 microphone See Sound system modem 2 3 USB 1 7 2 3 2 5 Power indicator 2 11 6 4 panel power on off 1 11 restarting 3 8 turning off 3 4 turning on 3 3 Problems analyzing the problem 9 2 bluetooth 9 23 CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 9 diskette drive 9 12 DVD super multi R DL drive 9 10 fingerprint sensor 9 16 hard disk drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 i LINK IEEE1394 9 23 User s Manual Index keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 22 LCD panel 9 7 modem 9 20 monitor external 9 18 password 9 7 PC card express
198. two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary num ber has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 then 4 8 16 and so on For exam ple the binary number 101 has a value of 5 See also ASCH BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firm ware bit Derived from gbinary digit i the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte User s Manual Byte Bluetooth A short range radio tech nology designed to simplify wireless communication among computers communication devices and the Inter net board A circuit board An internal card containing electronic compo nents called chips which perform a specific function or increase the capa bilities of the system boot Short for bootstrap A program that starts or restarts the computer The program reads instructions from a stor age device into the computer s mem ory bps Bits per second Typically used to describe the data transmission speed of a modem buffer The portion of the computer s memory where data is temporarily stored Buffers often compensate for differences in the rate of flow from one device to another bus An interface for transmission of signals data or electric power byte The representation of a single character A sequence of eight bits t
199. ual Operating Basics 4 Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the sub menu e When you click a region it becomes the modem s region selection and the New Location for telephony will be set automatically e When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is auto matically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Properties menu Click the icon with the secondary mouse button to display the following menu Setting Modem Selection About Exit Dialing Properties Figure 4 13 The menu list Windows Vista Setting You can enable or disable the following settings AutoRun Mode The Region Select utility starts automatically when you start up the operat ing 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 User s Manual 4 33 SOISVG SNILVeAdO OPERATING BASICS Operating Basics 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
200. ual 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 toward the left of the computer to turn it on and toward the right of the computer to turn it off CAUTION Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals Check the indicator It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier s regula tions before you use a computer on board Wireless communication Indicator The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless com munication 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 appli cation If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN Click Start open Control Panel click System and Maintenance click System click Device Manager double click Network Adapters and right click the wireless device then choose Enable It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name using the ad hoc netw
201. ulation 5 2 FN ALT enhanced keyboard simu lation 5 3 FN CTRL enhanced keyboard sim ulation 5 3 ENTER 5 3 N ESC Sound mute 5 4 N F1 lock computer mode 5 4 N F2 power save mode 5 4 N F3 sleep 5 4 N F4 hibernation 5 4 N F5 display selection 5 5 N F6 display brightness 5 5 N F7 display brightness 5 5 N F8 wireless setting 5 5 N F9 Pad mode 5 5 N F10 arrow mode 5 2 N F11 numeric mode 5 2 N F12 ScrLock 5 3 N Sticky key 5 6 Function keys 5 2 5 es les es gd eo gd gd gd rd eo rg rg gi gd a Index 1 XAQANI INDEX Index H Hard disk drive 1 4 automatic power off 1 10 problems 9 8 Hibernation 1 11 5 4 problems 9 2 Hot keys 1 10 5 4 brightness down 5 5 brightness up 5 5 hibernation 5 4 instant security 5 4 output 5 5 power plan 5 4 sleep 5 4 touch pad 5 5 wireless 5 5 HW Setup 1 14 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 4 CPU 7 4 Display 7 3 General 7 2 Keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 6 Password 7 2 USB 7 5 l Indicators 2 11 6 3 Infrared port See also Ports problems 9 12 instant security See Hot keys Interfaces See Ports 2 13 K Keyboard 1 6 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 F1 F12 function keys 5 2 problems 9 7 typewriter keys 5 1 Keypad overlay 1 10 5 7 Index 2 arrow mode 5 7 numeric mode 5 8 temporarily changing modes 5 9 temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9
202. unction after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press ENTER CAUTION 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 ees The computer has the following power up modes d Q Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work Cc S before you turn the computer off in boot mode gt Q Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk S 2 Q Sleep Data is maintained in the computer s main memory D e NOTE Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning a off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys FN F3 to enter Sleep mode and FN F4 to enter Hiber nation See 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 turns on in Sleep or Hibernation mode but not in boot mode NOTE If the panel power off function is enabled and use Shut down Windows do not close the display until the shut down function is completed System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Sleep mode or Hibernation mode in windows User s Manual 6 17 T
203. up on Keyboard Disabled Disables Wake up on Keyboard Default USB Legacy USB Support Use this option to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by setting the USB Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB Legacy Emulation User s Manual 7 5 SCYOMSSVd ON dNlasS MH HW SETUP AND PASSWORDS HW Setup and Passwords LAN Wake up on LAN This features lets the computer s power be turned on when it receives a wake up signal from the LAN Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Wake up on LAN Default CAUTION Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled NOTE Wake up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor Leave it connected if you are using this feature Built in LAN Enabled Enables built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables built in LAN functions 7 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA Chapter 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatility The following optional devices are available from your TOSHIBA dealer Cards Memory Q PC cards Q Express cards Q SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Q Memory expansion Power devices Q Additional battery pack 6 cell and 9 cell Q Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices USB FDD Ki
204. vailable to attach a security cable to the com puter to deter theft NOILONGOULNI TOSHIBA mm Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of your computer Become famil iar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed posi tion WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH SYSTEM INDICATORS VOLUME CONTROL FRONT EDGE Loco ae Loom e e Se INFRARED PORT HEADPHONE MULTIPLE DIGITAL MICROPHONE MEDIA CARD SLOT Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Front Edge Logo Satellite Infrared receiver window User s Manual Front Edge Logo indicates the computer series you bought The availability of this function depends on the model you purchased Infrared receiver window is provided with some models This is a sensor window that receives signals from the remote controller which is provided with your computer 2 1 XNOL GNVYS JHL THE GRAND TOUR The Grand Tour Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Microphone jack A Headphone jack Volume control p System Indicators Wireless commu nication switch Off dg On This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital camera and PDA that use flash memory SD SDHC MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards A standard 3 5 mm mini microp
205. which it is being trans ferred 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 instruc tions 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 compo nents in your system such as the ter minal printer and disk drives and the settings that define how your system works You use the Hardware Setup MaxTime or 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 soft ware that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller User s Manual Definition co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters per second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central processing unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set
206. y for direct drive TTL displays that supports 16 color monochrome 640x350 and 16 color 640x200 and 320x200 graphics and 16 color 640x350 and 320x350 text modes erase See delete User s Manual escape 1 A code ASCII code 27 signaling the computer that what fol lows are commands used with periph eral 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 indus try standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related informa tion a file can contain data programs or both firmware A set of instructions built into the hardware which controls and directs a microprocessor s activities fixed disk See hard disk floppy disk See diskette floppy disk drive FDD See diskette drive User s Manual hertz 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
207. y pack This latch moves only when the computer is upside down Slide the battery pack lock to unlocked position to free the battery latch This cover protects two memory module sockets One or two modules are preinstalled 2 7 YNOL ONE IHL The Grand Tour Front with the display open Figure 2 6 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display lift the display up and position the display at a comfortable viewing angle WEB CAMERA THE GRAND TOUR STEREO SPEAKER LEFT POWER BUTTON DISPLAY SCREEN AV BUTTON SYSTEM INDICATORS Depending on the model you purchased Figure 2 6 The front with the display open Display Screen Display Hinge Stereo Speaker 2 8 The full color LCD displays high contrast text and graphics The computer s LCD is 14 1 WXGA 1280 hor izontal x 800 vertical pixels Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition gen erated by the system User s Manual Fingerprint Sensor Touch Pad Touch Pad Control Buttons Power Button d Web Camera User s Manual T
208. yes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to pre vent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes 2 Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA ser vice provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture S3qOW dn MO ONY YIMOd 3 Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempt ing to charge the battery pack Improper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture 4 Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury Caution 1 Never continue to use a battery pack after its recharging capacity has become impaired or after the display of a warning message indicating that the battery pack s power is exhausted Continued use of an exhausted or impaired battery pack could cause the loss of data 2 Never dispose of battery packs with normal trash Bring them to your TOSHIBA dealer or to another recycling center to save resources and pre vent environmental damage Cover the t

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