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Cool-Lux A100/Satellite User's Manual

1. CPU LCD Memorv HDD Pentium M PentiumM 725 1 6GHz PM725 15 4 WXGA 15W 256MB 256M 40GB 5400rpm 140 5 PentiumM 730 1 6GHz PM730 15 4 WXGA CSV JISWCH 256 256MB 512M 60GB 5400rpm 60 5 PentiumM 740 1 73GHz JPM740 256 512MB 768M 60GB 7200rpm 60 7 PentiumM 750 1 86GHz PM750 256 1024MB 1280M 80GB 5400rpm 80 5 PentiumM 760 2 0GHz PM760 512MB 512M 80GB 7200rpm 80 7 PentiumM 770 2 13GHz PM770 512 512MB 1024M 100GB 5400rpm 100 5 PentiumM 780 2 26GHz PM780 1024MB 1024M 100GB 7200rpm 100 7 Celeron M 512 1024MB 1536M 120GB 5400rpm 120 5 CeleronM 370 1 5GHz JCM370 1024 1024MB 2048M CeleronM 380 1 6GHz CM380 CeleronM 390 1 5GHz JCM390 Optical Media Drive Communication Graphics CD ROM CD 802 11g Wo intel 915GM DVD ROM DVD 802 11a g WLag Intel 910GML CD RW DVD ROM E 802 11b BT JWLbIBT L emer E ek E 802 11gIBT JWLg BT L x700 Figures indicate the CPU operating speed in gigahertz For example PM1 6 means Mobile Intel Pentium M processor 1 6 GHz M Glossarv 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 Inter
2. THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual System indicators Figure 2 7 shows the system indicators which light when various computer operations are in progress MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA bo CARD SLOT lt SUPPORTED WITH SOME MODELS DISK MAIN BATTERY Figure 2 7 Systems indicators Power source system indicators DC IN The DC IN indicator glows blue when DC power is sup 78 plied from the AC power adaptor If the adaptor s out put voltage is abnormal or if the power supplv malfunctions this indicator flashes amber Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you turn off the computer in Standby mode this indicator blinks amber while the computer shuts down Main battery The Main battery indicator shows the condition of the f A charge Blue means fullv charged and amber means being charged Refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Disk The Disk indicator glows blue when the computer is accessing a disk drive Multiple Digital The Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator Media Card Slot glows blue when the computer is accessing the Multiple D Digital Media Card Slot Supported with some mod els 2 10 Svstem indicators The figures below show the positions of the kevpad overlav indicators and the CapsLock indicator When the F10 kev indicator glows the kevpad overlav lets vou control the cursor When the F11 key indicator glows the keypad overlay le
3. G 3 APPENDIX G Us er s Manual Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 128 56403 132 5660 136 5680 140 57003 149 574573 US only 153 57653 US only 157 57853 US oni 161 58053 US only Wireless Channels Sets Turbo Mode Frequency Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 42 5210 US only 4 50 5250 US only 4 58 529073 US only 152 5760 US only 160 58002 US only wi 2 3 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 to A B G combo type only Available Area US USA CANADA only Appendix H 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 countrv region in which it is used All cords must meet the following specifications Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm Current rating 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
4. Do not run communication applications like a modem or a LAN 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 TouchPad 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 Install remove or connect external devices including the following PC card SD card Multi Media Card Memory Stick USB devices external display i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format Media care format to DVD R R RW RW disc mat Q A maximum of about 2 hours of video data can be written in DVD Video LI WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD for UI WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer LI When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2 GB or more over disk space every one hour of video LI When you make a fully recorded DVD the chapter sequence may not play correctly 3 About Disc Manager Q WinDVD Creator can ed
5. Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high LO Low volume L1 Low volume Same as LO L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise MnMonitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off MO The speaker is off M1 The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal default M2 The speaker is always on when modem is off hook M3 Speaker is on until the carrier is detected except when dialing Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise NnModulation handshake CA This command controls whether or not the local modem performs a negotiated handshake at connection time with the remote modem when the communication speed of the two modems is different NO N1 When originating or answering this is for handshake only at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB com mand When originating or answering begin the handshake at the communication standard specified by S37 and the ATB com mand default During handshake a lower transmission speed may be selected Appendix C Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise OnReturn on line to data mode o0 Instructs the modem to exit on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence 01 This command issues a retrain before returning to on line data mode 03 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on l
6. 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 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 CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive You can use the DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive to write data to either CD R RW or DVD R RW R RW RAM R DL R DL discs The fol lowing applications for writing are supplied RecordNow and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum which is a product of InterVideo Inc Important message DVD Super Multi R Dou ble Layer 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 4 12 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi t R Double Layer drive If yo
7. 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 xxxiii User s Manual xxxiv General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safetv minimize strain and with stand the rigors of portabilitv However certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury damage to the computer or impared performance Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual Stress injury Carefully read the nstruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort It contains informa tion on prevention of stress injuries t
8. Card Power Management Wireless Communi cation Switch Securitv Securitv lock slot Software Operating Svstem TOSHIBA Utilities Plug and Play Features Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros mod ule type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryp tion based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type This switch turns the Wireless LAN and Blurtooth 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 XP Professional or Home Edition is avail able 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 User s Manual Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use Hot kevs Displav automatic power off
9. 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 Glossary 2 alphanumeric Keyboard characters including letters numbers and other symbols such as punctuation marks or mathematical symbols alternating current AC Electric current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals analog signal A signal whose charac teristics such as amplitude and fre 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 f
10. HDD automatic power off Svstem automatic Standbv Hiberna tion Kevpad overlav Power on password Instant securitv Intelligent power supplv Batterv save mode 1 10 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 standby mode or Hibernation mode when there is no input or hardware access for a time specified You can specify the time and select either System Standby or System hibernation in the System standby and System item of the Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver A ten key pad is integrated into the keyboard Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard for instructions on using the keypad overlay Two levels of password security supervisor and user are available to prevent unauthorized access to your computer A hot key functi
11. Type II The slot supports 16 bit PC card and 32 bit CardBus PC card CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the PC card slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer circuitry Express Card es Right side Figure 2 3 shows the computer s right side WIRLESS COMMUNICATION SWITCH The computer provides Express Card slot on its left side which allows you to install an additional Express card Provided with some models SECURITY LOCK SLOT B Ports us OPTICAL MEDIA DRIVE MODEM JACK Figure 2 3 The right side of the computer Universal Serial 2 4 Bus Ports lt 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 pin or similar object can damage the computer circuitry Note Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed some functions might not execute properly Optical Media Drive Modem jack i A DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive In areas where an internal modem is installed as stan dard equipment there is a modem jack that lets vou use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a tele phone line The modem is not supported in some mar keting regions Back side Wirle
12. 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 H 1 H XIGNaddy APPENDIX H User s Manual The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China USA United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by the appropriate agency Canada China CSA approved CCC approved Appendix Parts Numbers The computer configuration and parts numbers printed on a label on the bottom of the computer indicate the CPU LCD memory HDD ODD modules com munication and graphics devices XIGNaddy APPENDIX l User s Manual Configurations The following table shows the computer configuration indicated on a label Shaded areas indicate abbreviations used on the label The explanations are to the left of the shading Abbreviations are not limited to those in this chart Thev mav change without notice
13. User s Manual 2 3 Grasp the drawer gentiv and pull until it is fullv opened Figure 4 6 Pulling the drawer open Lav the CD DVD label side up in the drawer Figure 4 7 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 7 CAUTIONS 1 Do not touch the laser lens Doing so could cause mis alignment Using optical media drives 2 Donotkeep 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 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 Figure 4 8 Closing the DVD ROM drawer Removing discs To remove the CD DVD follow the steps below and refer to figure 4 9 CAUTION Do not press the eject button while the computer is accessing the DVD ROM drive Wait for the optical media drive indicator to go out before you open the
14. 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 Standby 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 Remove one screw securing the memory module cover Lift off the cover 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 Additional batterv pack 4 Cell 6 Cell and 8 Cell Additional batterv pack 4 Cell 6 Cell and 8 Cell You can increase the portability of the computer with additional battery packs 4 Cell PA3451U 1BAS PA3451U 1BRS 6 Cell PA3465U 1BAS PA3465U IBRS 8 Cell PA3457U 1BAS PA3457U 1BRS If you re away from an AC power source you can replace a low battery with a fully charged one See Chap ter 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 o
15. regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment vi 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 Conformitv 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 AN005 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 settin
16. see your dealer Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected If you frequently recharge a partially charged bat tery 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 Hardware and system checklist 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 informa tion refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard and Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords Problem Procedure Some letter keys pro Check that the numeric keypad overlay is not duce numbers selected Press Fn F10 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 Markings appear on They might have come from contact with the the LCD
17. the computer itself external disk drives etc See also software and firmware hertz A unit of wave frequency that equals one cycle per second hexadecimal The base 16 numbering system composed of the digits 0 through 9 and the letters A B C D E and F host computer The computer that controls regulates and transmits information to a device or another computer Glossary 7 hot dock undock hot dock undock Connecting or dis connecting a device to or from the computer while the computer s power is turned on hot kev The computer s feature in which certain kevs in combination with the extended function kev Fn can be used to set svstem parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utilitv 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 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 comput
18. 128 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Security 4 26 Wireless communications Besure to enable WEP encryption function Otherwise your computer will allow the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruction eavesdropping and loss or destruction of stored data TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the WEP 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 PC card simultaneously Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features Worldwide operation The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2 45 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is 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
19. 3 7 G3LUVLS ONILLAS GETTING STARTED User s Manual 3 If you are using Windows XP click start then click Turn off computer From the Turn off computer menu select Turn off 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 3 8 Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automaticallv 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 Standby mode If battery po
20. 3 kilograms configured with 15 4 panel DVD Combo drive 6 cell bat tery 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 3 000 meters Nonoperating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240 volts AC 50 or 60 hertz cycles per second A 1 Y XIGNaddy APPENDIX A User s Manual Computer 19 VDC 5 0 amperes Built in Modem Network control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computers speaker Communication specifications Communication Data Full duplex system Fax Half duplex Communication Data protocol ITU T Rec V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 Former CCITT V 32bis V 34 V O90 Bell 103 212A Fax ITU T Rec V 17 V 29 V 27ter Former CCITT V21 ch2 Communication Data transmission and reception speed 300 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 16800 19200 21600 24000 26400 28800 31200 33600 bps Data reception only with V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 4266
21. 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 HLDS GCC 4244A Location of the required label COMPLIES WITH FDA RADIATION PERFORMACE STANDARS 21C CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED HITACHI LG Data Storage 20 YOIDO DONG YOUNG DUNGPO GU SEOUL KOREA xvii DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive safetv 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 850B 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 TEAC DV W28EB Location of the required label CERTIFICATION TISH PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAP
22. CPU processing speed first then if necessary turn on the fan When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range the fan is turned off and the CPU operation returns to standard speed 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 SOISVg SNILVHIAO User s Manual SoIsvg DNILVHIAO 4 32 Chapter 5 The Kevboard The computer s kevboard lavouts are compatible with a 101 102 kev enhanced keyboard By pressing some keys in combination all the 101 102 key keyboard functions can be executed on the computer The number of keys on your keyboard depends on which country region s 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 QO Letters and numbers produced 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 interchangeab
23. Control Panel 3 Click the System icon in the Performance and Maintenance window Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi t R Double Layer drive Click the Advanced tab in the System Properties window Click the Settings icon in the Performance section Click the Advanced tab in the Performance Options window Click the Change icon in the virtual memory section Select the Custom size button in the Virtual Memory window Del Oy ht e Specify much higher values for Initial size and Maximum size 10 Click the Set button in the Virtual Memory window 11 Click the OK button in the Virtual Memory window How to make a DVD Video Simplified steps for making a DVD Video from video data captured from a DV Camcorder 1 Click Start All Programs InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Inter Video WinDVD Creator to launch WinDVD Creator 2 Click Capture button then capture the video data from the DV Camcorder via IEEE1394 3 Click Edit button then drag the video clips from Video Library tab to the edit track Click Make Movie button in the top bar 5 Double Click the Right arrow button icon in the center of right side Put a blank DVD R R DL and DVD R R DL disc or an erased DVD RW RW disc in the drive 7 Click Start to record to the disc 8 When recording is finished the tray opens How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator Please refer to the on line Help for additional InterVi
24. G Frequency Range Channel ID 2400 2483 5 MHz 1 2412 2417 2422 2427 2432 2437 2442 2447 2452 0 24577 11 2462 12 24672 13 247272 O0 CO NI Oo OFF A Ga N A ndix Wireless IEEE 802 11 Channels Sets 11G Turbo Mode Frequencv Range Channel ID 5150 5850 MHz Note 6 2437 US only 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 the Wireless LAN Access Point When roaming between different access points the station can dynamically switch to another channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 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 XIGNaddy 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 3 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 124 5620
25. L la EAC Is E me D T j e zeg egene P 1 1 lu i e S P M ar TH TE e Zu E EI S E ae T aoe Figure 5 1 The numeric keypad overlay vd wv Temporarilv using normal kevboard overlav on While using the overlav vou can temporarilv access the normal kevboard with out turning off the overlav 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 character key 3 Release Fn to continue using the overlay Generating ASCII characters Temporarilv using overlav overlav off While using the normal kevboard vou can temporarilv use the kevpad overlav without turning it on 1 Press and hold down Fn 2 Check the keyboard indicators Pressing Fn turns on the most recently used overlay If the Numeric mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift key Generating ASCII characters Not all ASCII characters can be generated using normal keyboard operation But you can generate these characters using their ASC
26. Pack 2 The following software is preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Modem Driver Display Drivers for Windows TOSHIBA Utilities Wireless LAN driver Can be used only for Wireless LAN models Sound Driver for Windows DVD Video Player LAN Drivers Pointing Device Driver TOSHIBA Power Saver TOSHIBA User s Manual TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA ConfigFree TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Virtual Sound Documentation e Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 Resorce Guide Microsoft Windows XP manual package e Instruction Manual for Safety amp Comfort End User License Agreement Product Recovery Media Features Features The computer uses TOSHIBA s advanced Large Scale Integration LSI Com ple mentarv Metal Oxide Semiconductor CMOS technology extensively to provide compact size minimum weight low power usage and high reliability This computer incorporates the following features and benefits Processor Built in Built in The computer is equipped with a Dothan processor on die 32KB instruction L1 cache and 2MB L2 cache memory Intel Pentium M Processor 725 Intel Pentium M Processor 730 Intel Pentium M Processor 740 Intel Pentium M Processor 750 Intel Pentium M Processor 760 Intel Pentium M Processor 770 Intel Pentium M Processor 780 The computer is equipped wit
27. Procedure Reseat the PC card to make sure it is firmly con nected Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is firm Check the card s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer DNILOOHS11EMMOUL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual SD MS 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 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 priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Hardware and system checklist Problem Procedure Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer S
28. 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 SE Plav Pause button Km STOP LI Previous button laa Next button gt Pi 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 in the power off condition will run Express Media Player DVD or Express Media Player CD Once Express Media Player DVD or Express Media Player CD is launched Power indicator turns on and the audio button is enable Meanwhile when Express Media Player DVD or Express Media Player CD is running pressing this button will do nothing Pressing this button in the power on or standby condi tions will launch Windows Media Player WinDVD NOTES When you use Express Media Player please assign the CD DVD button to CD DVD in TOSHIBA Controls Properties Press this button to begin or pause play on Express Media Player Press this button to run Windows Media Player WinDVD When Windows Media Player WinDVD was already run ning this button becomes to Play Pause function 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 2 9 YNOL ONGe IHL
29. Which ones What color are they Do they stay on or blink Write down what you see Do you hear any beeps How many Are they long or short Are they high pitched or low Is the computer making any unusual noises Write down what you hear Record your observations so you can describe them to your dealer Software The problems may be caused by your software or diskette If you cannot load a software package the media 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 If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First 9 2 run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Hardware and system checklist Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer s hardware or attached peripherals Basic problems may occur in the following areas System start up Self test Power Password Keyboard LCD panel Hard disk drive DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD R RW drive DVD Super Multi drive Diskette d
30. 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 Hardware and system checklist 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 or a 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 information on indicators and battery operation see Chapter 6 Power
31. 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 standby mode you can turn on the computer by pressing any key It is effective only for the internal keyboard and only when the computer is in standby mode Enabled Enables Wake up on Keyboard Disabled Disables Wake up on Keyboard Default USB USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Use this option to enable or disable USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB mouse and key board by setting the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation Default Disabled Disables the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation 7 6 HW Setup LAN Built in LAN Enabled Enables built in LAN functions Default Disabled Disables built in LAN functions SGHOMSSVd ONS dNlaS MH User s Manual SGHOMSSVd ON dNlas MH Chapte
32. 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 Q Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins ONILOOHS371ANOUL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual U 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 LI Which part of the svstem is not operating properlv kevboard diskette drives hard disk drive printer display Each device produces different symptoms Is the operating system configuration set properly Check the configuration options What appears on the display screen Does it display any messages or random characters Print a copy of the screen if you have a printer attached Look up the messages in the software and operating system documentation Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached Loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any icons light
33. contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to open the enclosure VORSICHT Dieses Ger t enth lt ein Laser System und ist als LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT klassifiziert F r den richtigen Gebrauch dieses Modells lesen Sie bitte die Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch und bewahren diese bitte als Referenz auf Falls Probleme mit diesem Modell auftreten 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 laserstraler 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 advarselsmekning som advarer imod at foretage s danne indgreb i apparatet at man kan komme til at udsette sig for laserstr ling 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
34. ensure a firm connection 3 Check the configuration in the HW Setup window to make sure it is appro priate for your card Figure 8 3 Inserting the Express Card 8 4 Express Card Removing an Express Card To remove the Express Card follow the steps below 1 In Windows XP open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the sys tem tray and disable the Express Card 2 Press the Express Card 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 S291A3G TVNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Sup ported with some models The computer is equipped with a Multiple Digital Media Card Slot that can accom modate Secure Digital SD 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 cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards CAUTION Keep foreign obiects out of the Multiple Digital Media Cards Slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer 5 cir cuitry See below for the card capacities Card Type Capacties SD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB IGB 2GB MMC 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB MS 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB MS Pro 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB xD 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128M
35. following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contact Address TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 1697 Telephone 949 583 3000 BSMI Notice Taiwan Oniv KARRE E UMHANAA ANANMATANE TH FR E ANNT RASPREARRELB SAHA 4 EU Declaration of Conformitv TOSHIBA declares that the product Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 con forms to the following Standards SERERE Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R amp TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information TOREJ FHUBRESERERS AME BS VCCI 84 Ee DIARRA CT COREIA RERA THAJ ATIE ZAKELTUOEFTH CORBMIVACTLEY a URRICMELT RASNE XiElE sl izzjOEN UET WERRASCEoTELURUROELTFEN 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
36. from interpreting the escape sequence as data The value of the escape sequence character may be changed using regis ter S2 A Repeat last command This command repeats the last command string entered Do not precede this command with an AT prefix or conclude it by pressing Enter 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual AAnswer command This command instructs the modem to go off hook and answer an incoming call BnCommunication standard setting This command determines the communication standard CCITT or Bell B0 Selects CCITT V 22 mode when the modem is at 1200 bps B1 Selects Bell 212A when the modem is at 1200 bps default B15 Selects V 21 when the modem is at 300 bps B16 Selects Bell 103J when the modem is at 300 bps default Result Codes OK n 0 1 15 16 ERROR Otherwise DnDial This command instructs the modem to dial a telephone number Enter n the telephone number and any modifiers after the ATD command Any digit or symbol 0 9 A B C D may be dialed as touch tone digits Characters such as spaces hyphens and parentheses do not count They are ignored by the modem but you may want to include them to make the number and modifiers easier to read The following may be used as phone number modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register S8 before processing the next character in the dial string Wait for dial to
37. lift up slowly DISPLAY LATCH GETTING STARTED Figure 3 4 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 Starting up for the first time POWER BUTTON Figure 3 5 Turning on the power Starting up for the first time When vou first turn on the power the computer s initial screen is the Microsoft Windows XP Startup Screen Logo 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 Standby 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 diskette CAUTION Make sure the Disks indicator is off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you can lose data or damage the disk disc
38. 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 communications The means by which a computer transmits and receives data to and from another com puter or device See parallel interface serial interface delete compatibilitv 1 The abilitv of one computer to accept and process data in the same manner as another computer without modifving the data or the media upon which it is being trans ferred 2 the abilitv of one device to connect to or communicate with another svstem 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 th
39. other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering of disassembly is prohibited Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your computer When Using Your Computer CAUTION Do not operate your portable computer for an 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 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 of another type of battery or AC ad
40. 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 2 Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed 3 Ifyou are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likeli hood that data will be damaged Connect all devices to the hub before you turn on the computer s power 4 You may not use any copyrighted video or music data copied from a video camera except for your personal enjoyment 5 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 6 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 Connecting 1 Make sure the connectors are properly aligned and plug the i LINK IEEE1394 cable into the computer 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the device Note the following when you use i LINK a You may need to install drivers for your i LINK devices b Not all i LINK devices have been tested Therefore compatibility wi
41. supplied with the com puter for recording Do not run or start other software during writ ing Do not jar the computer during writing Do not connect disconnect external devices or install remove internal cards during writing If problems persist contact your dealer Hardware and system checklist DVD Super Multi R Double Layer 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 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 C
42. that is located on the device The FCC registration number of the modem will be found on either the device which is to be installed or if already installed on the bottom of the computer outside of the main system label 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 RJLIC 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 systems is prohibited Connection to party lines service is subject to state tariffs viii If vou have anv questions about vour telephone line such as how manv pieces of equipment vou can connect to it the telephone companv will provide this infor mation upon request Telephone companv 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
43. 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 or otherwise apply impact do not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery pack 2 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mood Data is stored in RAM so if the computter loses power it will be lose 3 In Hibernation mode data will be lose if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before thesave is completed Wait for the Fixed HDD ODD indicator to go out Save your work Turn the computerks 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 ae tS Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the unlock position vu o a gt mz oe v Do m A POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual 6 l 6 14 BATTERV PACK Lock BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 1 Slide the locking latch to the unl
44. the computer can enter Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you check the checkbox in the dialog box it will not appear from the next time 5 4 Soft kevs Fn kev combinations Fn 4 F5 V Display selection Press Fn F5 to change the active display device When you press these hot keys a dialog box appears Only selectable devices will be displayed Hold down Fn and press F5 again to change the device When you release Fn and F5 the selected device will change If you hold down the keys for three seconds the selection will return to LCD n a Display Brightness Pressing Fn F6 decreases the display brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by an icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup window in Power Saver n fi Display Brightness Pressing Fn F7 increases the display brightness in increments When you press these hot keys the current setting will be displayed for two seconds by a pop up icon You can also change this setting through the Screen brightness item of the Basic Setup window in Power Saver Fn F8 wm Wireless setting If vour computer has both Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communica tion you want to use When you press thes
45. 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 4 22 Modem 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 Modem 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 In Windows XP 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 ut
46. ti we b aE a EEE 6 4 Real time clock battery EEN 6 5 Care and use of the battery pack seen 6 5 SIS PFC CAM MONS cee isir ada aa 6 5 Charging the batteries wissiena iii 6 8 Monitoring battery capacity sen 6 10 xxvi Maximizing battery operating time nnnnneeeeeeeeeee 6 11 Retaining data with power off 6 12 Extending battery EE 6 12 Replacing the battery pack ss enennnzzzzzzza 6 13 Removing the battery pack nn 6 13 Installing the battery pack 6 15 Starting the computer by D ssword ue 6 15 Power up MOOS is e ka 6 16 la OT lr 6 16 a ll 6 16 Panel power e e EE 6 16 System Auto OW EE 6 16 Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords HW SOU iii kai sa a a ki 7 1 ACCESSING HW Setup 1 sismsmintunenikamenzanenensnsaz etienne 7 1 HW Setup WINDOW cncossissswcnecindvedansanbsnsimensiabantsancerncos 7 2 Chapter 8 Optional Devices CardS MEMOFY censas aieeaa aiaa 8 1 le e 8 1 Peripheral GE egen 8 1 Di p 8 1 PC Tt ia aae Eapana asiaani 8 2 Installing a FO GA A ise new dcceeceeeeeec 8 2 Removing a PC card i iiine 8 3 Express GAD i nennen nna 8 4 Installing an Express Card s s 1 ss ssececcceeeneneee 8 4 Removing an Express Card ccccccccnesteeseseseneeeneneese 8 5 Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supported with some models ices es st tata cee nanasa eaaa iaiia 8 6 Installing a SD MS MS Pro MMC XxD car 8 6 Removing a SD MS MS Pro MMO XD can 8 7 Memory expansion cesccccietaiicnd
47. to set a password Chapter 8 Optional Devices describes the optional hardware available Chapter 9 Troubleshooting provides helpful information on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properlv The Appendixes provide technical information about vour computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acro nyms used in the text The ndex 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 kejv top symbols as they appear on the key board For example Enter identifies the Enter key xxxii Conventions Kev operation Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys We iden tify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign For example Ctrl
48. when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Call the software company s technical support for assistance Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and or software from They are your best sources for current information and support 9 22 TOSHIBA support TROUBLESHOOTING 9 23 User s Manual ONILOOHS7310NOUL 9 24 TOSHIBA support Where to write If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hard ware related write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed on the below Outside of Europe Australia TOSHIBA Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Canada TOSHIBA of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 China TOSHIBA Personal Computer amp Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hongkong new world tower No 300 Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 United States of America TOSHIBA America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 USA In Europe Germany amp Austria TOSHIBA Europe I E GmbH Gesch ftsbereich Deutschland sterreich Hammfelddamm8 D 41460 Neuss Germany France TOSHIBA Syst ms France S A 7 Rue Amp re B P 131 92804 Puteaux Cedex N
49. your CD DVDs become dusty or dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth Wipe from the center out do not wipe in a circular direction around the CID DVD If necessary use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner Do not use benzine thinner or similar cleaner Diskettes 1 Store your diskettes in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a diskette is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Do not slide back the diskette s protective metal covering or touch the dis kette s magnetic surface Fingerprints may prevent the diskette drive from reading data from the diskette 3 Data may be lost if the diskette is twisted bent or exposed to direct sun light extreme heat or cold 4 Do not place heavy objects on your diskettes Do not eat smoke or use erasers near your diskettes Foreign particles inside the diskette s jacket can damage the magnetic surface 6 Magnetic energy can destroy the data on your diskettes Keep your diskettes away from speakers radios television sets and other sources of magnetic fields Using the microphone Your computer has a built in microphone that can be used to record monaural sounds into your applications It can also be used to issue voice commands to applications that support such functions Since your computer has a built in microphone and speaker feedback may be heard under certain conditions Feedback occurs when sound from
50. 1 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 face 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 com
51. 4 22 Using the Microphone nn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn A 22 Neien a A a ee a a i kk 4 23 Region selectioni 1 11 si L 4 23 Properties Menu L iskedi ka a ba ke A 24 Wireless communications sess serenennnznnnnnnenenzanznenz 4 26 Wireless LAN WEE 4 26 Wireless communication Indicator sess seeeenennni A 28 XXV Connecting LAN cable nn nemmen 4 28 Disconnecting LAN cable A 29 Cleaning the COMPUTED cece eects nnennnnnennnnza A 30 Moving the computer nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnzzz A 30 Heat dispersal i eiiia iii ie a ik Eegeregie 4 31 Chapter 5 The Keyboard Typewriter keyS cccssssseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 1 F1 AN KA TT IR E 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations eeemennnnnnnnzznnznn 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced kevboard 5 2 ele ei EE 5 3 Fa Sticky KEV kg l 5 7 Windows special keys sssssssssssnsnununnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 7 Keypad overlay iii aka 5 7 Turning on the overlays sis ssnieiizeniii ian ipernn ernati 5 7 ATTOW MOUE ati n p EKn aR Ra aE 5 8 DRECHEN Eeer gek 5 8 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5 8 Temporarily using overlay overlay off 5 9 Temporarily changing modes 5 9 Generating ASCII Characters enza 5 9 Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions ii 6 1 Power indicators iii tana nide 6 3 Battery assi Fe eas geai 6 3 DC IN Wuel EE 6 3 e nie EEN 6 4 Battery PE i ita a a eee 6 4 Battery
52. 6 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis Appendix B Displav Controller and Modes Displav controller The displav controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular pels on or off The controller is an advanced Video Graphics Array VGA that provides Super VGA SVGA and Extended Graphics Array XGA support for the internal LCD and external monitors A high resolution external monitor connected to the computer can display up to 2048 horizontal and 1536 vertical pixels at up to 16M colors 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 B 1 g XIGNaddy APPENDIX B User s Manual Video Modes The computer supports video modes defined in the table below If vour 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 Table Video Modes CRT
53. B 256MB 512MB 1GB Installing a SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card To install the memorv card follow the steps below 1 Slide the cover toward the left 2 Insert the memory card 3 Press gently to ensure a firm connection SD MS MS PRO MMC xD CARD MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA Figure 8 5 Inserting the memory card CAUTION Make sure the SD MS MS Pro MMCAD card is ori ented properly before you insert it Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Supported with some models 1 Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Mini SD card is not supported 2 Two kinds of cards will not work at the same time Please insert only one card when using Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Note If Windows fail to read the SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card remove it then reinsert it Removing a SD MS MS Pro MMC xD card To remove the memory card follow the steps below 1 In Windows XP open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the sys tem tray and disable the inserted memory card 2 Grasp the card and remove it SD MS MS PRo MMC xD CARD Figure 8 6 Removing the inserted memory card CAUTIONS 1 Make sure the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot indicator is out before you remove the card or turn off the com puter 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
54. C 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 anv 30 minute period for anv 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 Gz2 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 hangup delay factory default of 15 recommended ATS11 90 DTMF dialing on off duration 90 ms ATX2 Dial tone detect but not U S A call progress detect When used in the Auto Answer mode the SO register must be set with a value of 3 or 4 This ensures a aperson 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 between the first and second ring cadenc
55. 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 The computer has the following power up modes LI Boot Computer shuts down without saving data Always save your work before you turn the computer off in boot mode Q Hibernation Data in memory is saved to the hard disk Q Standby Data is maintained in the computer s main memory Note Refer also to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 3 Getting Started Windows utilities You can specify the setting in TOSHIBA Power Saver Hot keys You can use hot keys Fn F3 to enter Standby mode and Fn F4 to enter Hibernation See Chapter 5 The Keyboard for details Panel power 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 Standby 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 Standby mode or Hibernation mode in windows Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to configure your computer an
56. CT 40000 EC Connection at 40000 bits s 76 CONNECT 44000 EC Connection at 44000 bits s 78 CONNECT 48000 EC Connection at 48000 bits s 80 CONNECT 52000 EC Connection at 52000 bits s 82 CONNECT 56000 EC Connection at 56000 bits s 100 CONNECT 28000 EC Connection at 28000 bits s 101 CONNECT 29333 EC Connection at 29333 bits s 102 CONNECT 30666 EC Connection at 30666 bits s 103 CONNECT 33333 EC Connection at 33333 bits s 104 CONNECT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bits s 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bits s 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bits s 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bits s 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bits s 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Connection at 45333 bits s 110 CONNECT 46666 EC Connection at 46666 bits s 111 CONNECT 49333 EC Connection at 49333 bits s 112 CONNECT 50666 EC Connection at 50666 bits s 113 CONNECT 53333 EC Connection at 53333 bits s 114 CONNECT 54666 EC Connection at 54666 bits s APPENDIX E EC stands for the Error Control method which appears only when the extended result codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending on the error control method used V42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V42 V 42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol Appendix E AT Command V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0
57. D EXTRA CD G Audio CD only 9 11 ONILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem Procedure Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions e Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA 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 Diskette drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Drive does not operate 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 Try another diskette If you can access the diskette the original diskette not the drive is probably causing the problem If problems persist contact your d
58. Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution bpp Hz 800 600 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 10247768 16bpp 60 75 85 100 32bpp 60 75 85 100 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 16bpp 60 32bpp 60 Appendix C AT Commands In most cases vou will not need to tvpe AT commands manuallv However there might be some occasions when vou will need to do so This chapter describes AT commands for data mode Fax and voice commands are taken care of by application software The format for entering AT commands is ATXn where X is the AT command and n is the specific value for that command After you type in the command press Enter Any command issued is acknowledged with a response in either text or numeric values known as result codes All commands and command values accepted by the modem are described in this section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can com municate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time S12 must be completed after an escape sequence is entered This pause prevents the modem
59. ED glows blue when the computer is accessing the memory card Provided with some models Four LEDs let you monitor the DC IN Power status Main battery and Disk Details are in the System indica tors sections Left side Left side Figure 2 2 shows the computer s left side VIDEO OUT JACK EXPRESS CARD FAN VENT SLOT EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT Figure 2 2 The left side of the computer External monitor This 15 pin port lets you connect an external monitor port Fan vent Provides air flow for the fan CAUTION Be careful not to block the fan vent Also be careful to keep foreign objects out of the vents A pin or similar object can damage the computer circuitry Video out jack Plug a 4 pin S Video connector into this jack GP 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 a i LINK port Provided with exes some models Note When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Windows XP 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 IEEE 1394 cables and then reconnect them YNOL ONGe IHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual PC Card Slot The PC card slot can accommodate one 5 mm PC card
60. ERROR Otherwise Appendix D S registers S registers contain the settings that determine how a number of functions of the internal modem operate For example how manv times to let the telephone ring before the modem answers and how long to wait before it hangs up if a connec tion fails You can also customize certain AT commands such as the escape sequence and command line termination The contents of the registers are changed automatically when you modify corre sponding settings in your communication software If you choose however you can display and edit the contents of the registers manually when the modem is in command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is gen erated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is rATSn wherein is the register number After you type in the register press Enter The format for modifying the value of an S register is rATSn where n is the register number and r is the new register value After you type in the register and its new value press Enter Note Some registers vary from one country region to another D 1 d XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual S0 Auto answer ring number This register determines the number of rings the modem will count before automaticallv answering a call Enter 0 zero if vou do not want the modem to automaticallv answe
61. G BASICS User s Manual 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 con nector 2 Disconnect the cable from the computer in the same manner Wireless communications 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 complies with IEEE802 11 wireless LAN standard Revision A B or G and Turbo Mode Supported features It supports the following features Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A and G Revision A B B G A B G combo type Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12 Mbit s Turbo mode Revision A B G combo type Frequency Channel Selection Revision A Turbo Mode 5 GHz Revision B G 2 4GHz Roaming over multiple channels Card Power Management Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on the
62. HDD to the DVD RAM Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Disclaimer DVD Super Multi R Double Layer 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 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow DVD Video cannot be created using RecordNow DVD Audio cannot be created using RecordNow You cannot use RecordNow s Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player function to record music to the DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc Do not use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to copy DVD Video and DVD ROM wit
63. II 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 GHVOSAJM IHL User s Manual GUVOSAJM IHL 5 10 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 batterv power and power up modes Power conditions The computer s operating capabilitv and batterv charge status are affected bv the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a batterv is installed and what the charge level is for the batterv 6 1 SAGOIW dn HIMOd ANY HIMOd POWER AND POWER Up MODES User s Manual Table 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC Battery fully e Operates e No charge adaptor charged e No charge e LED Battery Blue connected e LED Battery Blue DC IN Blue DC IN Blue Battery e Operates e Quick charge partially e Charge s LED Battery Amber charged or s LED Battery Amber DC IN Blue no charge DC IN Blue No battery e Operates e Nocharge installed e Nocharg
64. 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 display resolution to the same as that of the external monitor or other device such as a projector 8 12 Television Television A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer To connect a television follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 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 i LINK IEEE1394 Some models are equipped with a i LINK i LINK IEEE 1394 is used for high speed data transfer for a range of compatible devices such as 1 Digital video cameras 2 Hard disk drives 3 MO drives 4 CD RW drives CAUTION i LINK uses a four pin connector which does not carry electriccurrent External devices will need their own power supply S291A3G TVNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual Precautions 1 Make a back up of your data before transferring it to the computer There is a
65. 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 integration 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 1 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 ins
66. NO ANSWER CONNECT 2400 EC 1 CONNECT 4800 EC 1 CONNECT 9600 EC 1 CONNECT 14400 EC 1 CONNECT 19200 EC 1 CONNECT 7200 EC 1 CONNECT 12000 EC 1 CONNECT 16800 EC 1 CONNECT 300 EC 1 CONNECT 21600 EC 1 CONNECT 24000 EC 1 CONNECT 26400 EC 1 CONNECT 28800 EC 1 CONNECT 31200 EC 1 CONNECT 33600 EC 1 Numeric Description 0 1 2 3 onan A 10 12 13 14 24 25 86 40 55 56 57 58 59 60 Command executed Modem connected to line A ring signal has been detected Modem lost carrier signal or does not detect carrier signal or does not detect answer tone Invalid command Connection at 1200 bps No dial tone detected Busy signal detected No quiet answer Connection at 2400 bps Connection at 4800 bps Connection at 9600 bps Connection at 14400 bps Connection at 19200 bps Connection at 7200 bps Connection at 12000 bps Connection at 16800 bps Connection at 300 bps Connection at 21600 bps Connection at 24000 bps Connection at 26400 bps Connection at 28800 bps Connection at 31200 bps Connection at 33600 bps Appendix D Result Code Numeric Description DELAYED 2 88 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLACKLISTED 2 89 Dialed number is blacklisted BLACKLIST FULL 2 90 Blacklist is full 1 EC only appears when the Extended Result Codes configuration option is enabled EC is replaced by one of the following symbols depending upon the error control method used V 42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data co
67. NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION User s Manual Displav The computer s LCD panel supports high resolution video graphics The screen can be set at a wide range of viewing angles for maximum comfort and readability Built in Graphics controller Keyboard Pointing Device Built in Built in Power Ports 1 6 Battery pack RTC battery AC adaptor Headphone Microphone Thin film transistor color LCD is available in three sizes e 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels e 15 4 WXGA CSV 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 U kevs See Chapter 5 The Kev board for details A Touch Pad Lux 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 range of AC voltage between 100 and 240 volts Enables connection of a stereo headphone Enables connection of a monaural microphone External monitor Universal Serial Bus U
68. ONS SS INTERNET A BUTTON VSTEM CD DVD BUTTON S INDICATORS Figure 2 6 The front with the displav open Displav screen The full color LCD displavs high contrast text and graphics The computer LCD consist of one of below 15 4 WXGA 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels 15 4 WXGA CSV 1280 horizontal x 800 vertical pixels The computer has a Thin Film Transistor TFT display Refer to Appendix B When the computer operates on power through the AC adaptor the display screen s image will be somewhat brighter than when it operates on battery power The lower brightness level is intended to save battery power Display Hinge The display hinge holds the display screen at easy to view angles Stereo Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition gen erated by the system 2 8 Front with the displav open Touch Pad Touch Pad Control Buttons Power button d AV Buttons 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 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
69. OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Note This drive cannot use discs that allow writing of 8 speeds or more DVD R DVD R DVD RW 6 speeds or more DVD RW Ifthe disc is poor in quality dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it The actual number of rewrites to CD RW 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 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 RIDVD 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 f
70. OR ADJUST MENTS 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 K N NEN GEF HRLICHE STRAHLENEXPOSITIONEN ZUR FOLGE HABEN Table of Contents Preface Manual contents i i eae peerle pee re ssp her isn seta r ater rte xxvii CONVENTIONS eege ee Ee xxviii ee XXVili ICONS cess la XXVili BEE EE ageet Said kie xxviii Key OP EL ii ccscninicicanentceasssiwindieuevnocdebAdinddwbdouawsosnsed xxix DISPlaY i ai erent tetera eee tee tsar ser onan paei xxix Messages ai ecer EEN a ERER xxix General Precautions PC card overheating issikkat kima ksirt xxxi Mobile phone nn nnnnen ern n nannti xxxi Chapter 1 Introduction Equipment checklist sccccccscsnticsscesasscccnsctccensnecscedsssavendcnes 1 1 HardWare A 1 1 SON A ai pika ak deni E fis ie bat ad dd bit 1 2 Features ocina a AAEE aasan 1 3 Processos i a a Gineias 1 3 MG IMIONY EEN 1 4 DONS Sir i i kwa kie d ab l 4 Special features ssesenneennzznzznzannnnnnnnznnzznnenennnzz 1 10 UMES i sunuubeaniatebeastiavtvancesiorsiahenieds 1 12 OPtIONS ai A i EL 1 13 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ssssssenennzznnnnnnnnna 2 1 Left Side iii e b ae apa aR iia 2 3 Li Lu 3 LA 2 4 GT ET TN 2 5 Underside A 2 7 Front
71. SB2 0 i LINKTM IEEE 1394 Video Out Jack Slots PC card Multiple Digital Media Card Express card Multimedia Sound Svstem S Video Out Port Features 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 Provided with some models This S Video out port lets you transfer NTSC or PAL data to external devices A PC card slot accommodates One 5 mm Type II card Refer to Chapter 8 Optional Devices for details This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use flash memory SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models This slot allows you to install a Express Card 34 or Express Card 54 to expand functionality Provided with some models Sound Blaster Pro and Windows Sound System compatible sound system provides internal speaker as well as jacks for an external microphone and head phone 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 1 7 NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION User s Manual Communications 1 8 Modem LAN Wireless LAN An int
72. Safety amp Comfort 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when vou need to charge the batterv or vou want to oper ate from AC power It is also the fastest wav to get started because the batterv pack will need to be charged before vou can operate from batterv power The AC adaptor can be connected to anv power source supplving from 100 to 240 volts and 50 or 60 hertz For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the batterv pack refer to Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 3 2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor 2 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side of the computer Figure 3 3 Connecting the adaptor to the computer G3LUVLS ONILLAS User s Manual 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 Slide the display latch on the front of the computer to the right to unlatch the display panel 2 Lift the panel up and adjust it to the best viewing angle for you NOTE When you open the display hold it with both hands and
73. Slot while in Standby 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 Standby or Hiberna tion mode during data is being transferred The computer could become unstable or data would be lost S291A3G TVNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual Memorv 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 256MB PA3369U 1M25 512MB PA3412U 1M51 IGB PA3411U IM1IG 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 Standby and Hibernation mode You can damage the computer and the memory module 3 Ifyou install a memory module that is not compatible with the computer a beep will sound when you turn on the power If the module is installed in slot A there will be a long beep followed by a short beep If the module is in slot B there will be a long beep followed by two short beep
74. TER J APPLICABLE DATE OF MANUFAC TURE MANUFACTURED TEAC CORPORATION 3 7 3 NAKA CHO MUSASHINO SHI TOKYO JAPAN HDLS GMA 4082N 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 xix Pioneer DVR K16 Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured bv PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 chome Meguro ku TOKYO 153 8654 JAPAN NEC ND 7550N Location of the required label COMPLIES WITHFDA RADIATION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J MANUFACTURED Manufactured by NEC Solutions 1 10 Nissnin cho Fuchu Tokyo 183 8501 Japan XX CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 1 2911 LA BIN CLASS 1 LASTER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN 60825 ADVERSEL USVNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAF BRVDER ER UDE AF FUNKTION UNDG UDS ETTELSE FOR STRALING CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please
75. TOSHIBA Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Copvright 2006 by TOSHIBA Corporation All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein TOSHIBA Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 Portable Personal Computer User Manual First edition December 2005 Copyright authority for music movies computer programs data bases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner Copyrighted material can be reproduced only for personal use or use within the home Any other use beyond that stipulated above including 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 A100 Satellite Pro A100 Portable Personal Computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assume
76. V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default E 3 J XIGNaddy APPENDIX E User s Manual Appendix F Internal Modem Guide This appendix describes how to install and the remove the internal modem CAUTION Do not disassemble the computer bevond the steps described in this instruction or touch any components not specifi cally described Installing the modem board Note The internal modem is preinstalled The following is for infor mation only To install the modem board follow the steps below 1 CM NAAR WN Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral devices Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove the cover Remove two screws which you use later to secure the modem board Seat the modem board Connect the modem board cable Secure the modem board with two screws removed in step 5 Seat the modem board cover and secure it with one screw 10 Install the battery pack 4 XIGNAaddy APPENDIX F User s Manual Removing the modem board To remove the internal modem 1 Save your data quit Windows and turn off the power Disconnect the AC adaptor and any other peripheral devices Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Remove one screw securing the modem cover and remove t
77. a message Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy 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 4 27 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 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 W LAN restart the computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W LAN Open or click the following start Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager Network adapters TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and enable LAN The co
78. about the same height and distance as the computer Seating and posture The height of your chair in relation to the computer and keyboard as well as the support it gives your body are primary factors in reducing work strain Refer to the following tips and to figure 3 1 BELOW EYE LEVEL FOOT REST Figure 3 1 Posture and positioning of the computer Place your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees to ease pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far G3LUVLS ONILLAS User s Manual Lighting Proper lighting can improve legibilitv of the displav and reduce eve strain Q Position the computer so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows shades or other screen to elimi nate sun glare Avoid placing the computer in front of bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Use a lamp to illuminate your documents or desk but be sure to positio
79. amp VDisplay Current Configuration This command displays the current configuration of the modem If non volatile memory is supported the stored profiles are displayed as well SN View profiles amp WStore current configuration Saves the current active configuration profile including S Registers The current configuration comprises a list of storable parameters illus trated in the amp V command These settings are restored to the active con figuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the amp V command amp W Stores the current configuration amp Zn x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command is amp Zn stored number where n is the location 0 3 to which the number should be written The dial string may contain up to 34 characters The ATDS n command dials using the string stored in location n Result codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Appendix C NnError control mode selection This command determines the type of error control used by the modem when sending or receiving data NO Buffer mode No error control N1 Direct mode N2 MNP or disconnect mode The modem attempts to connect using MNP2 4 error control procedures If this fails the modem disconnects This is also known as MNP reliable mode N3 V 42 MNP or buffered default The modem attempts to
80. ams TOSHIBA Utilities PC Diagnostic Tool Options TOSHIBA Config Free Lux pad TOSHIBA Touch Pad On Off Utility TOSHIBA Controls TOSHIBA Vitrtual Sound Options ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy control of communication device and network 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 Networking ConfigFree The DualMode TouchPad is a TouchPad that provides normal Synaptics features in its default mode and switches to a DualMode interface when the upper right corner of the TouchPad is tapped Tapping the same cor ner again will revert to normal pointing mode Note The volume control on the right side of the Touch Pad and print button may not func tion with some applications Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be dis played as an icon This utility lets you customize Internet button and CD DVD button you can assign applications or several actions to these buttons Internet default browser and CD DVD are assigned to each button by default TOSHIBA Virtual Sound works as the audio filter using SRS TruSurround XT SRS WOW HD and SRS Circle Surround Xtract functions pr
81. 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 sharp 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 i
82. and the peripherals you use To start the utility click the Windows Start button and click Control Panel In the Control Panel select the TOSHIBA HW Setup icon This Windows program lets you define your own short cut keys to quickly launch applications and speed your work in Windows To start the utility click the Windows Start button point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Fn esse The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click Start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD This utility allows you to enlarge or reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window You can create CD DVDs in several formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard stereo CD player and data CD DVDs to store the files and 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 DLA Drive Letter Access is the packet writing soft ware which provides the function which writes files and or folders to DVD RW DVD RW or CD RW disc via a drive letter like a floppy disk or other removable disks TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic infor mation on PC and the test of built in devices can also be performed You can boot TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool from the menu bar as follows Start All Pro gr
83. 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 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual 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 If you do not think the battery is at the end of its operating life
84. apter 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 Product Name Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 Model number PSAA0 PSAA1 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 e
85. ard 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 Fn esse A TOSHIBA utility that lets you assign functions to hot keys format The process of readying a blank disk for its first use Formatting establishes the structure of the disk that the operating system expects before it writes files or programs onto the disk 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 host computer 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
86. au tions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble free operation e e Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer Check the Disk indicator on the computer Ifa 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 30 Heat dispersal 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 turned on or the processing speed is lowered You can select whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the CPU speed Or by lowering the CPU speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Use the Cooling Method item of the Basic Setup window in TOSHIBA Power Saver Maximum Performance Performance Battery optimized Turn on the fan first then if necessary lower the CPU processing speed Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU processing speed Lower the
87. board to perform numeric entry or to control cursor and page move ment Glossary 10 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 Operating 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 RAM 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 communicat
88. by DVD RAM Driver Software If DLA Format menu may appear when inserting a DVD RAM disc into the drive and right clicking the drive icon in Windows Explorer please use DVDForm to format this disc You can run DV Domm by clicking the Start button on the taskbar to display the Start menu and then selecting All Programs DVD RAM DVD RAM Driver and DVDForm sequentially Do not use any discs that have been formatted with packet writing software other than DLA Similarly do not use any discs that have been formatted with DLA with any packet writing software other than DLA When using a disc you are not familiar with format it by selecting Full Format before using it Do not use the Cut amp Paste function for files and folders A file or folder that has been cut may be lost if writing fails due to an error on the disc When writing the Setup files for the program into a disc formatted by DLA and starting Setup from this disc an error may occur In this case please copy them to your hard disk and then run Setup Video You can record video using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum You can record video back to your digital camcorder via 1 LINK IEEE1394 using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum However there is a case where its playback sound is choppy 1 Click the Windows Start button and select the Control Panel option 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon in the
89. cal 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 XV CD RW DVD ROM drive safetv 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 UJDA770 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 xvi Toshiba Samsung TS L462C Location of the required label PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED
90. cator 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 vu o a gt mz oe v Do m A POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual 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 Supsend mode No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Battery types The computer has two types of batteries Q Battery 4 cell 6 cell or 8 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 recomm
91. change BIOS basic input output system CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube 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 FDD floppy disk drive FIR fast infrared HDD hard disk drive IDE integrated drive electronics T 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 reader 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 RTC real time clock SCSI small computer system inter face SIO serial input output Glossary 1 AYVSSOT15 AccuPoint Abbreviations continued SO DIMM small outline dual in line memorv module SVGA super video graphics adapter SDRAM synchronized dynamic ran dom access memory TFT thin film transistor
92. connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails it attempts to connect in MNP mode If this fails it connects in buffer mode and continues operation This is also known as V 42 MNP auto reliable mode same as amp Q5 N4 V 42 or disconnect The modem attempts to connect in V 42 error control mode If this fails the modem disconnects N5 V 42 MNP or buffered same as IN3 N7 V 42 MNP or buffered same as N3 Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 ERROR Otherwise QnLocal flow control selection Q0 Disable flow control Q1 XON XOFF software flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual VnProtocol result code WO Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed Wi Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise BView numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two hours failed The ERROR result code appears in regions that do not require blacklisting CnData compression control This command determines the operation of V 42bis and MNP class 5 data compression On line changes do not take effect until a disconnect occurs first CO V 42bis MNP 5 disabled No data compression C3 V 42bis MNP 5 enabled Data compression enabled default Result Codes OK n 0 3
93. ction with the carrier is not successful for a set time interval Try lengthen ing this time interval 9 19 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem A CONNECT display is quickly replaced by NO CARRIER Procedure Check the error control setting in your communi cations application 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 becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication pro tocol 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 Standby Hibernation Problem Procedure The system will not enter Standby Hiber nation Is Windows Media Player open The system might not enter Standby Hibernation if Windows Media Player is either playing a selection or fin ished playing a selection Close Windows Media Player before you select Standby Hibernation If problems persist contact your dealer Hardware and svstem checklist LAN Problem Procedure Can
94. d poweron 1 10 starting the computer with 6 15 user 7 2 PC card 1 7 installing 8 2 location of slots 2 3 problems 9 18 removing 8 3 Ports DC IN 19V 2 5 external monitor l 7 2 3 headphone See Sound svstem infrared 1 7 2 1 LAN 2 5 microphone See Sound system modem 2 5 parallel 1 7 2 3 USB 1 7 2 3 2 4 Power button location 2 8 indicator 2 10 6 4 panel power on off 1 11 restarting 3 11 turning off 3 7 turning on 3 6 Printer parallel 7 4 8 11 problems 9 15 Problems analyzing symptoms 9 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive 9 10 diskette drive 9 14 DVD ROM drive 9 8 hard disk drive 9 8 hardware and system checklist 9 3 infrared port 9 15 keyboard 9 7 LAN 9 24 LCD panel 9 7 modem 9 22 monitor external 9 19 password 9 7 PC card 9 18 power 9 4 preliminary checklist 9 1 printer 9 15 self test 9 4 sound system 9 20 standby hibernation 9 23 support from TOSHIBA 9 26 system start up 9 3 TV output signal 9 20 Index 3 User s Manual USB 9 21 Wireless LAN 9 24 Processor l 3 R Real time clock batterv See Batterv Recoverv Media 3 12 S Screen See Display ScrLock Fn F12 See Soft keys Security lock 1 9 attaching 8 15 location 2 5 Self Test See Problems Serial port See Ports serial adaptor 1 14 2 17 8 11 options 1 14 Soft keys 5 2 cursor control mode 5 2 5 3 Enter 5 3 numeric mode 5 2 right Alt key 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 SerLock 5 3 Sound svste
95. d how to set passwords HW Setup TOSHIBA HW Setup lets vou configure settings for pointing devices displav CPU boot prioritv kevboard USB LAN general password and device config 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 Accessing HW Setup If you are using Windows XP click start click Control Panel click Print ers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup to run HW Setup 7 1 SGHOMSSVd ON dN13S MH HW SETUP AND PASSWORDS User s Manual HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains the following tabs Pointing Devices Displav CPU Boot Prioritv Kevboard USB LAN General Password and Device Con fig There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Applv 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 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 password Default Registered Set the password A dialog box w
96. d to reduce the risk of lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended conditions To avoid risk of lost data always make back up copies of data by periodically storing it on an external storage medium For optimum performance use your computer prod uct only under recommended conditions Read additional restrictions in bundled documents Contact TOSHIBA Service and Support for more information xxxvi Wireless LAN Atheros Non applicable Icons Certain notebook chassis are designed to accommodate all possible config urations for an entire product series Your selected model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis unless you have selected all those features Wireless LAN Atheros For 802 11a b and g The transmission speed over the wireless LAN and the distance over which wireless LAN can reach mav varv depending on surrounding electromag netic environment obstacles access point design and configuration and client design and software hardware configurations The actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed For Atheros To use the Atheros SuperAG or SuperG function your client and access point must support the corresponding feature Performance of these functions may vary depending on the format of data transmitted LCD Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the b
97. deo WinDVD Creator infor mation Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write video DVD 1 Editing digital video Q Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator Q Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator 4 19 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual LI Oooo DO 4 20 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 WinDVD Creator cannot show video on the external monitor when in simultaneous mode WinDVD Creator cannot edit or play copy protected content Do not change display settings while using WinDVD Creator Do not enter standby hibernation mode while using WinDVD Creator Do not operate WinDVD Creator immediately after turning on the 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 miniDVD and Video CD functions are not supported in this version While recording video to DVD or tape please close all other programs Do not run software like a screen saver because it can put a heavy load on the CPU
98. 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 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 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 Figure 4 9 Removing a CD DVD 3 Push the center of the drawer to close it Press gently until it locks into place Express Media Pla jer AV Button function Provided with some models This section describes a button function 6 m l Ku Figure 4 10 AV Button Windows mode Express Media Plaver mode DVD CD DVD Icon AV Button WinDVDS Ge 10 DVD CD Bet CD DVD Detect and Detect and Detect and Detect and activate media jactivate media activate media activate media p ii Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause m Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop l 44 Previous Previous Previous tune Previous Previous tune chapter chapter bii Next Next chapter Next tune Next chapter N
99. e 120 GB 111 78 billion bytes 3 1 2 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte connects to the USB port Windows XP does not support 720 kilo byte diskettes Some models are equipped with a full size CD RW DVD ROM drive module that lets you run CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at 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 DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive Features Some models are equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 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 supports the same formats as the DVD ROM drive e DVD ROM e DVD Video e DVD R e DVD RW e DVD R s DVD RW e DVD RAM e DVD R DL e DVD R DL s CD DA s 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
100. e Battery indicator flashes the computer enables Hibernation mode so you don t lose data and automatically turns off NOTES 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 Care and use of the batterv pack Procedures To recharge a batterv pack while it is installed in the computer connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet The Batterv indicator glows amber when the batterv is being charged CAUTION Use onlv the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batterv charger to charge the bat terv pack Never attempt to charge the batterv pack with anv other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fullv charge a dis charged batterv Charging time hours Batterv tvpe Svstem on Svstem off Batterv pack 4 cell 8 hours or later 4 hours Batterv pack 6 cell 8 hours or later 4 hours Batterv pack 8 cell 8 hours or later 4 hours RTC batterv 24 hours Don t charge Note The charging time when the computer is on is affected bv ambient temperature the temperature of the computer and how vou 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 batt
101. e hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holing down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless commu nication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be dis played Note If your wireless communication device is installed no dialog box will not appear GHVOSAJM IHL THE KEVBOARD User s Manual one Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or disables the Touch Pad function When you press these hot keys the current setting will change and be displayed as an icon H b Display resolution selection Press Fn space keys to change the display resolution Each time when you press these hot keys the display resolution changes as follows From the current resolution the original resolution to 1024x768 from 1024x768 to 800x600 from 800x600 to the original resolution AA TOSHIBA Zooming Utility reduce To reduce the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 1 key while holding down the Fn key sua TOSHIBA Zooming Utilitv enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desk top or the application window press the 2 kev while holding down the Fn kev Windows special kevs Fn Stickv kev 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 Accessibity Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA p
102. e 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 co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters per second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central processing unit The portion of the computer that interprets and executes instructions CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube in which beams projected on a fluorescent screen producing luminous spots An example is the television set cursor A small blinking rectangle or line that indicates the current position on the display screen D data Information that is factual 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 delete To remove data from a disk or other data sto
103. e light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the diskette or the drive NOTES 1 The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat hori zontal surface when in use Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20 while it is operating 2 Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive Optical Media drive Optical Media drive CD RW DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD Super Multi R Double Laver drive An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM opera tion When the computer is accessing a CD DVD an indicator on the drive glows Region codes for DVD drives and media CD RW DVD ROM DVD Super Multi R Double Layer 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 2 3 4 nN Canada United States Japan Europe South Africa Middle East Southeast Asia East Asia Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America South America Caribbean Russia Indian Subcontinent Africa North Korea Mongolia China 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 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics CDs CD R discs can be written only once The recorded data can
104. e may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Main Memory Disclaimer The graphics system in your computer may use part of the main system memory for graphics performance and therefore reduce the amount of system memory available for other computing activities The amount of system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications uti lized system memory size and other factors xxxviii 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 vou have all the following items Q Q Q Q Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 Portable Personal Computer Universal AC adaptor and power cord USB diskette drive Provided with some models Modular cable Provided with some models 1 1 NOILONGOYLNI INTRODUCTION User s Manual Software Windows XP Professional Home Edition Service
105. e s LED Battery off s LED Battery off DC IN Blue DC IN Blue AC Battery e 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 Power indicators Power indicators The Batterv DC IN and Power indicators on the svstem indicator panel alert you to the computer s operating capability and battery charge status Battery indicator Check the Battery indicator to determine the status of the battery The following indicator lights indicate the battery status Flashing amber The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be con nected to recharge the battery Amber Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and charging the battery Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Note If the battery becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the battery indicator will go out When the bat tery 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 indi
106. ealer Hardware and system checklist 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 waitfor it to resum 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 utilitv 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 Trv 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 9 13 DNILOOHS11EMMOUL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem When the reaction of Touch pad is sensitive to slow Procedure Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click the Printers icon and then the Other Hardware icon Click the Mouse icon Click the Device Setting tab Click the Setting button The Properties for Synaptics Touchpad on PS 2 port screen appears Double click Sen sitivity in the Select an item section on the left side of the screen 7 PalmCheck and Touch Sens
107. edcacasesanstadanesteentsestnaseeereste 8 8 Installing memory MOdUlE L 8 8 Removing memory module eee e eee e ee eeeeeeee 8 10 Additional battery pack 4 Cell 6 Cell and 8 Cell 8 11 xxvii Additional AC adaptor smnnennnnnzzznnnzzznnnnnzzz 8 11 USB FDD Kit eege ee 8 11 External monitor iii ai i ise takbad 8 11 EAA oT p iii a 8 13 ILINK IEEE U SDA A 8 13 e E 8 14 nie due e ence ee eee eee cee ede 8 14 DisconNeCtNg EE 8 15 SEENEN eege 8 15 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Problem solving pPrOCess sse ssreennzzzznnennnnnznznnnnnn 9 1 Preliminary Checklist AAR 9 1 Analyzing the problem iiiike Gie aaa doceenetonee 9 2 Hardware and system checklist ss 9 3 Svsiemi Start U Disinni a ee a eae 9 3 S lf i A 9 4 Eelere 9 4 Pee S WON RE 9 7 Keyboard ia e met cane eer rar ane eer eae Ee Te 9 7 LAS Dae d b i Ka 9 7 Hard Ke WE 9 8 ee 9 8 CD RW DVD ROM drive nn nn nn 9 9 DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive 9 11 Diskette drive 11 inkissru kndakskigoka santanna 9 12 Pointing Ke E 9 13 HK en E 9 13 USB MOUS reba etp i e e 9 14 a EE 9 15 SD MSIMMO XD card si sa eege EEEgebeeEeun 9 16 bie pi E 9 16 Sound system cis sccdecaristdiieniececdovaladerddestonddaesselatetinn 9 17 TV output le TE 9 17 Wee 9 18 ee EE 9 19 XXViii A 9 21 Wireless LAN c cccccsscceeeeceseeseeceeseeeeeeseeeeaesaeeeeeeees 9 21 LLINK IEEE1394 EE 9 21 TOSHIBA support wssiccnsdccencccccc
108. eed 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 2 14 Optical Media drive DVD RW write DVD R write DVD RW write DVD R DL write DVD R DL write DVD RAM write CD R write CD RW write 6 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 8 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 4 speed maximum 5 speed maximum 24 speed maximum 16 speed maximum ultra speed media 2 15 UNOL ONGe IHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual 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 CAUTION Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your computer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage in such case The output rating for the computer is 19 volts DC CAUTION Please use only the AC adaptor supplied with the com puter or an AC adaptor certified by TOSHIBA Chapter 3 Getting Started This chapter provides basic information to get vou started using vour computer It covers the following topics Q CODODD Q Setting up vour work space for
109. ended 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 WARNING RESUME FAILURE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE 6 4 Care and use of the batterv pack To ensure that the batterv pack maintains its maximum capacitv operate the computer on batterv power at least once a month until the batterv pack is fullv 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 If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working The following message appears when you turn on the power Check system Then press F1 key CAUTION T
110. er instruction Statements or commands that specify how to perform a particu lar task Glossary 8 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 T O Input output Refers to accep tance and transfer of data to and from a computer T O devices Equipment used to com municate 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 KB See kilobyte modem 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
111. er 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 infor mation 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 PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapter are meant as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques Many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from your dealer If you find you need to 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 serious 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
112. ernal modem provides capabilitv for data and fax communication It supports V 90 V 92 Refer to V 90 section in Appendix E 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 pre installed as a standard device in some markets Both of V 90 and V 92 are supported only in USA Canada and Australia Only V 90 is available in other regions The computer is equipped with a LAN card that sup ports Ethernet LAN 10 Mbit s IOBASE T Fast Ether net LAN 100 Mbit s IOOBASE TX It is preinstalled as a standard device in some markets depend 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 and G and Turbo Mode Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 and 6 Mbit s Revision A B B G A B G combo type Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 11 5 5 2 and 1 Mbit s Revision B Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 and 12 Mbit s Turbo Mode Revision A B G combo type Frequency Channel Selection 5 GHz Revision A 2 4 GHz Revision B G Roaming over multiple channels
113. ery operating time 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 time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions 6 9 SION dn UIMOd ANY HIMOd POWER AND POWER Up MODES User s Manual 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 green 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 bat tery is fully discharged then recharged the battery Monitoring bat
114. es 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 0123456789 Number to program into computer 098 7654321 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered nor mally Q 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 advised of any changes to the specifications of these products wh
115. etherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPA A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1 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 9 25 DNILOOHS11MMOUL User s Manual ONILOOHS3710NOUL 9 26 Appendixes Appendix A Specification S siine SEENEN DEER ENEE dee eECg A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes ccccesessecceeeeesseeeeeesseeeeeeeseseeeeeeees B 1 Appendix C AT GOMIMANGS iicccieiiisicessncidsnctnnnzisenansandasoninnsnpanneennandesdusennsncgenbonnesinies C 1 Appendix D E UE D 1 Appendix E AL IIIA AL p E 1 Appendix F nternal Modem Guide cece cee eeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeseeeneeeeeeeeenees F 1 Appendix G Wireless LAN TT G Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors ek EEN H 1 Appendix Parts Number iii irka a eines aaeecemaeiaes l 1 User s Manual Appendix A Specifications This appendix summarizes the computer s technical specifications Phvsical Dimensions Size With TFT display 360 w x 267 d x 29 8 front 36 8 rear millimeters Weight typical lt
116. etwork device Writing with software other than RecordNow is not recommended When writing 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 XP 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 Double Layer drive Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby hibernation Writing is completed if you can open the CD RW DVD ROM or DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive tray Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer Always copy data from the
117. ext tune XWindows Media Plaver 10 Express Media Plaver Express Media Plaver is a quick plav feature that enables users to perform DVD and CD plavback without using Windows Note Press FI to show pop up guide for Express Media Plaver and this guide available while Express Media Plaver is active CAUTION Express Media Player is available only for the LCD and has the following restrictions 1 Express Media Player does not support LCD CRT DVI TV LCD TV and Multi Monitor SOISVg DNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 2 Depending the video being played noise may be present 3 When WinDVD uses pre installation 4 External display output DVI S Video out is not supposed to support Writing CDs 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 RecordNow and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions 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 RW disc read and follow all setup and operat ing 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 rewr
118. f your carrying load PA3468U 1ACA PA3468E 1AC3 USB FDD Kit The 3 1 2 external FDD drive module can be connected to the USB port For details on connecting the 3 1 2 external diskette drive module refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics 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 8 11 S291A3G TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual You can use the HW Setup to select between Auto Selected and Simultaneous displays Refer to Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords 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
119. for operation in the license free 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 infor mation that may apply in your country region G 1 XIGNaddy APPENDIX G User s Manual R F Frequencv MI Band 5 GHz 5150 5850 MHz Revision A 11a Turbo Mode MM Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision B G 11g Turbo Mode Modulation Tech Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum nique HM CCK DQPSK DBPSK Revision B HM OFDM BPSK OFDM QPSK OFDM 16QAM OFDM 64QAM Revision A G Turbo Mode The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances 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
120. formation about recycling of this prod uct please contact your local city office your household my waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the WN This symbol may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased Optical disk drive standards TOSHIBA Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 computer is shipped with one of the following drives preinstalled DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD Super Multi R Double Layer 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 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 Xiv ment transmission and disposition mav be subject to claims for damages and penalties Q Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electri
121. greater than 32 ASCII This charac ter can be used to edit a command line When the echo command is enabled the modem echoes back to the local DTE the backspace char acter an ASCII space character and a second backspace character This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes the backspace character Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 8 backspace Units ASCII S6Wait before dialing This register sets the length of time in seconds that the modem must wait pause after going off hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restrictions In some countries regions S6 will set dial tone detect time Range 3 255 Default 3 Units seconds d XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual S7Connection completion time out This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must wait before hanging up because carrier is not detected The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing originate or goes off hook answer In origi nate mode the timer is reset upon detection of an answer tone if allowed bv countv restriction The timer also specifies t
122. gs or software setup are required for each network please refer to the relevant sections of the user guide for more details The hookflash timed break register recall function is subject to separate national type approvals It has not been tested for conformity to national type regulations and no guarantee of successful operation of that specific function on specific national networks can be given vii Japan regulations Region selection If vou are using the computer in Japan technical regulations described in the Telecommunications Business Law require that vou select the Japan region mode It is illegal to use the modem in Japan with anv 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 vou 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 bv Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommuni cations Equipment E A04 0609001 T Pursuant to FCC CFR 47 Part 68 When vou are readv to install or use the modem call vour local telephone com panv and give them the following information Q The telephone number of the line to which you will connect the modem Q The registration number
123. h a Dothan based Celeron M processor on die 32KB instruction L1 cache and 1MB L2 cache memory Intel Celeron M Processor 370 Intel Celeron M Processor 380 Intel Celeron M Processor 390 Note Intel Pentium M Processor and Intel Celeron M Processor can support Execute Disable Bit This function is available when it is setting to Avail able on BIOS setup menu Default setting is Not Available You can enter BIOS setup menu when you turn on the power with pressing ESC key 1 3 NOILONGOULNI INTRODUCTION User s Manual Memorv Slots Level 2 cache Video RAM Disks 1 4 Hard disk drive Diskette drive CD RW DVD ROM drive PC4200 256 MB or 512 MB or 1024 MB memory mod ules can be installed in the two memory slots for a max imum of 2048 MB system memory A 1 MB Intel Celeron M A 2 MB Intel Pen tium M level 2 cache is provided to maximize perfor mance Up to 128 MB of RAM is provided for video display Up to 128 MB integrated solution shares with main memory for intel 915GM External 64 128 256MB VGA DDR RAM for ATI Mobility RADEON X600SE X700 Depending on model you purchased 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 e 40 GB 37 26 billion bytes e 60 GB 55 89 billion bytes e 80 GB 74 52 billion bytes e 100 GB 93 15 billion bytes
124. h copyright protection DVD RAM disc cannot be backed up with the Exact Copy function of RecordNow You cannot back up a CD ROM or CD R RW to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW using the Exact Copy function of RecordNow 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 RecordNow Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi t R Double Layer drive RecordNow cannot record in packet format You might not be able to use the Exact Copy function of RecordNow to back up a DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW disc that was made with other software on a different DVD R R DL RW or DVD R 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 RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or other utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD R R DL RW or DVD R R DL RW discs If the source drive does not support recording t
125. he computer RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative The battery can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Care and use of the battery pack The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance Safety precautions Mishandling of 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 vu o a gt mz ee v D A m a POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage Note Provides important information Danger 1 Never 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
126. he cover Remove two screws securing the modem board Lift out the modem board Disconnect the modem board cable Secure the modem board with two screws removed in step 5 CH NDAAA WH Seat the modem board cover and secure it with one screw 10 Install the battery pack The internal modem is approved by Japan Approvals Institute for Telecommuni cations Equipment Berens A04 0609001 F 2 Appendix G Wireless LAN This appendix is intended to help vou get vour Wireless LAN network up and running with a minimum of parameters Card specifications From Factor WW Mini PCI Typelll Compatibilitv IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs WW 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 gj 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 12 9 6 Mb s Revision A and G Revision A B B G A B G combo type WM 11 5 5 2 1 Mb s Revision B WW 108 96 72 48 36 24 18 12 Mb s Turbo Mode Revision A B G combo type 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
127. he optical DVD ROM drive However operation is the same for all other optical media drives The full size drive provides high performance execution of CD DVD ROM based pro grams You can run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without an adaptor An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD DVD ROM operation When the computer is accessing a CD DVD ROM an indicator on the drive glows Note Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs If you have a CD RW DVD ROM drive refer also to the Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs If you have a DVD Super Multi drive R Double Layer refer also to the Writ ing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive R Double Layer section for precau tions on writing to CDs DVDs 4 4 Using optical media drives Loading discs To load CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 4 to 4 8 1 a When the power is on press the DVD ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly EJECT BUTTON Figure 4 4 Pressing the DVD ROM eject button b Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD ROM drive s power is off If the power is off you can open the drawer by inserting a slender object about 1 5 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole just to the right of the eject button Diameter 1 0mm Figure 4 5 Manual release with the eject hole SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS
128. he wait for silence time for the dial modifier in seconds S7 is not associated with the W dial modifier Range 1 255 Default 50 Units seconds S8Comma pause time This register sets the time in seconds that the modem must pause when it encounters a comma in the dial command string In some coun tries regions S8 will set both wait before dialing and comma pause time Range 0 255 Default 2 Units seconds S1IDTMF dialing speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds S12Escape guard time D 4 This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds Appendix D S37Dial line rate S37 0 default maximum modem speed S37 1 reserved S37 2 1200 75 bps S37 3 300 bps S37 4 reserved S37 5 1200 bps S37 6 2400 bps S37 7 4800 bps S37 8 7200 bps S37 9 9600 bps 37 10 12000 bps 837 11 14400 bps S37 12 16800 bps S37 13 19200 bps 837 14 21600 bps 837 15 24000 bps S37 16 26400 bps S37 17 28800 bps S37 18 31200 bps S37 19 33600 bps D 5 q XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual AT command set result codes The following table shows the result codes The result code summarv Result Code OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT 1200 EC 1 NO DIAL TONE BUSY
129. iccccassuscscnantcntdnssecneccweenstes 9 22 ee 9 22 Appendix Appendix A Specifications stesso awstats tenets A 1 Appendix B Display Controller and Modes sssssseeeeeenenzznnznnnnza B 1 Appendix C Lygellulu Te EE C 1 Appendix D SATO UE i cere eteceeernd rece ceentntantenneeneiess D 1 Appendix E V 90 V 92 asset at ecaatcta saeco testes becateptaas aaeeeenccckecem E 1 Appendix F Internal Modem Guide ssssennnnnznnnnennznnnnenznnznnnnnnznnz F 1 Appendix G Wireless LAN E G 1 Appendix H AC Power Cord and Connectors seseerenzannnnnzennzzzz H 1 Glossary Abbreviations ir d is Glossarv Index xxix XXX Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the TOSHIBA Satellite A100 Satellite Pro A100 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 A100 Satellite Pro A100 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 con
130. ich 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 colour 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 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 potential hazards to the environment and human health For more detailed in
131. il 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 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem Procedure Rrcordable CD R CD RW Check the region code on the DVD It must match that on the CD RW DVD ROM drive Region codes are listed in the Optical media section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Cannot write correctly If you have trouble writing make sure you are observing the following precautions Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA Do not use the mouse or keyboard during writing Use only the software
132. ility in the Control Panel if the function is available If you change the Country Region in the Control Panel the change may not take effect 2 The Region Selection icon will appear in the Windows Task Bar _ 12 00 4M Figure 4 11 The Region Selection icon Windows XP 4 23 SOISVg ONILVaadO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Click the icon with the primary mouse button to display a list of regions that the modem supports A sub menu for telephony location information will also be displayed A check will appear next to the currently selected region and telephony location Select a region from the region menu or a telephony location from the 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 12 00 AM Figure 4 12 The menu list Windows XP Setting You can enable or disable the following settings 4 24 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 dia
133. ill appear to let you set the password To enter a user password 1 Select Registered to display the following prompt Enter Password 7 2 HW Setup 2 Enter a password of up to 10 characters The character string vou enter is displaved as a string of asterisks For example if vou enter a password con sisting of four characters the displav is shown as Enter Password Note If you click the OK button before entering the password Not registered will appear on the display Click the OK button The following message appears allowing you to ver ify the password Verify Password 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 To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to displav the following prompt Enter Password 2 Enter the currentiv registered password The character string vou enter is displaved as a string of asterisks Enter Password Note If you click the OK button before entering the password Reg istered will appear on the display 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 step 1 Incorrect Password Note If you enter the password incorrectly three times i
134. inancial 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 Bvte asvnchronous 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 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 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 ASCII BIOS Basic Input Output System The firmware that controls data flow within the computer See also firm ware bit Derived from gbinary digit the basic unit of information used by the computer It is either zero or one Eight bits is one byte See also byte Bluetoo
135. ine data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise PSelect pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dial ing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received Tone dial is the default setting QnResult code control Result codes are informational messages sent from the modem and dis played on your monitor Basic result codes are OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER and ERROR The ATQ command allows the user to turn result codes on or off Qo Enables modem to send result codes to the computer default Q1 Disables modem from sending result codes to the computer Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual TSelect tone dialing This command instructs the modem to send DTMF tones while dialing Dialed digits are tone dialed until a P command or dial modifier is received This is the default setting VnDCE response format This command controls whether result codes including call progress and negotiation progress messages are displaved as words or their numeric equivalents vo Displays result codes as digits Vi Displays result codes as text default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise XnResult code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Command Dialtone Busy signal Supported Result detect detect Code X0 Disable D
136. ions 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 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 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 p
137. isable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR XI Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CON NECT lt RATE gt X2 Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODI ALTONE CONNECT lt RATE gt X3 Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt BLACKLISTED X4 default Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODI ALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Appendix G X5 Enable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODI ALTONE BUSY CONNECT lt RATE gt RRING NO BONGTONE DELAYED BLACKLISTED REORDER WARBLE CALL WAITING DETECTED Dial tone detect Disabled The modem dials a call regardless of whether it detects a dial tone Enabled The modem dials only upon detection of a dial tone and disconnects the call if the dial tone is not detected within 10 seconds Busy tone detect Disabled The modem ignores any busy tones it receives Enabled The modem monitors for busy tones Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 4 5 ERROR Otherwise ZnRecall stored profile The modem performs a soft reset and restores recalls the configuration profile according to the parameter supplied If no parameter is specified zero is assumed Either Z0 or Z1 restores the profile Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp CnData Carrier Detect DCD control Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicat ing that a ca
138. it one play list on a disc set in CE DVD RAM recorder QO WinDVD Creator might show a different a thumbnail than you previously Q Using the Disc Manager you can edit DVD VR format on DVD RAM DVD VR format on DVD RW and DVD Video format on DVD RW 4 About recorded DVDs may not be able to read DVD R R DL R R DL RW RW RAM discs Q When playing your recorded disc on your computer please use the WinDVD software application Q Ifyou use an over used rewritable disc the full formatting might be locked Please use a brand new disc Media care Q Some DVD ROM drives for personal computers or other DVD players This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your CD DVDs and dis kettes Handle your media with care The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on them CD DVDs 1 Store your CD DVDs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean 2 Do not bend the CD DVD 4 21 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 3 Do not write on apply a sticker to or otherwise mark the surface of the CD DVD that contains data 4 Hold the CD DVD by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole Fin gerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data 5 Do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or cold Do not place heavy objects on your CD DVDs 6 If
139. ite 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 TAIXOXVUDEN CO LID Mitsui Chemicals Inc MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd The following special media recommended the next manufacturers Multi speed and High speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd e Ultra speed CD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION 4 10 Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive 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 Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Operate the computer at full power Do not use power saving features Do not write while virus check software is running Wait for it to finish then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background Do not use hard disk utilities including those intended to enhance HDD access speed They may cause unstable o
140. itivity are dis played Click Touch Sensitivity 8 Move the slide bar for Touch Sensitivity to make an adjustment Click the OK button 9 Click the OK button on the Device Setting tab oo Rw If problems persist contact your dealer USB mouse This section applies only with Windows XP 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 Hardware and system checklist Problem Procedure 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Buttons tab 3 Set the double click speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves too fast or too slow Try changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Open the Control Panel select the Mouse icon and press Enter 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as instructed and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentations for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer PC card Refer also to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem PC card error occurs
141. jee Press Fn Alt to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Alt key E ju Hot kevs Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features e eh fet gt o fe e B Kei gS et ej H a Pe 5 Esc Fic 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 GHVOSAJM IHL THE KEVBOARD User s Manual bEl q Instant security Press Fn F1 to lock the keyboard and blank the screen to prevent others from accessing your data To restore the screen and original set tings press any key When a dialog box appears enter the screensaver password and click OK If no password is set the screen will be restored when you press any key H De Power save mode Pressing Fn 4 F2 changes the power save mode If you press Fn F2 the Power Save Mode is displayed in a dialog box Con tinue holding down Fn and press F2 again to change the setting You can also change this setting through the Plugged in or Running on batteries item of the Power Saver Properties window in Power Saver AG Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer can enter Standby To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you check the checkbox in the dialog box it will not appear from the next time Da Hibernation When you press Fn FA
142. keyboard TouchPad or cPad Try wiping the LCD gently with a clean dry cloth If markings remain use LCD cleaner Be sureto let the LCD dry before closing it 9 7 ONILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem Procedure Problems above Refer to your software s documentation to deter remain unresolved or mine if the software is causing the difficulty other problems occur Contact your dealer if the problems continue Hard disk drive Problem Procedure Computer does not Check if a diskette is in the diskette drive or a boot from hard disk CD ROM is in the optical media drive Remove drive 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 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 Hardware and system checklist CD RW DVD ROM drive For more information refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Procedure Make sure the drive s drawer is securely closed Press gently unt
143. l 8 11 location 2 6 replacing 6 13 Cc Cache memory CPU cache 1 3 Level 2 cache 1 3 CD RW DVD drive 1 4 4 9 Cleaning the computer 4 35 COM level See Ports serial D DC IN indicator 2 10 6 3 Disk indicator 2 10 Display 1 6 2 8 See also Video modes and Monitor external automatic power off 1 10 opening 3 6 selection See Hot keys Documentation list 1 1 DVD ROM drive 1 4 using 4 9 E Environment 3 2 Equipment checklist 1 1 Equipment setup general conditions 3 2 placement 3 2 Ergonomics lighting 3 4 seating and posture 3 3 work habits 3 4 Expansion memory See Memory expansion F Fn key emulation 5 2 Fn Alt enhanced keyboard simula tion 5 3 Fn Ctrl enhanced keyboard simula tion 5 3 Index 1 X3aNI User s Manual Fn Enter 5 3 Fn Esc sound mute 5 3 Fn FI instant security 5 4 Fn F2 power save mode 5 4 Fn F3 standby 5 4 Fn F4 hibernation 5 4 Fn F5 display selection 5 5 Fn F6 display brightness 5 5 Fn F7 display brightness 5 5 Fn F8 wireless setting 5 5 Fn F9 Touch Pad mode 5 6 Fn F10 arrow mode 5 2 Fn F11 numeric mode 5 2 Fn F12 ScrLock 5 3 Fn Sticky key 5 7 Function Keys 5 2 H Hard disk drive 1 4 automatic power off 1 10 problems 9 8 Hibernation 1 11 5 4 problems 9 23 Hot keys 1 10 5 3 display brightness 5 5 display selection 5 5 hibernation 5 4 instant security 5 4 power save mode 5 4 s
144. le 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 upper case while the shift lock on a typewriter places all keys in the shifted posi tion Q The Shift keys the Tab key and the BkSp backspace key perform the same function as their typewriter counterparts but also have special com puter functions GHVOSAJM IHL THE KEVBOARD User s Manual F1 F12 function kevs 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 m d d CEREA 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 2 Pause L Break PrtSc Sys Req Pu IER fe P IR La Aa Esc C a Soft keys Fn key combinations The Fn function is unique to Toshiba computers and is used in combination with other keys to form soft keys Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Note Some software may disable or in
145. log 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 Modem A warning dialog box is displaved if current settings for region code and telephonv location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displaved Select the COM port for vour modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to displav 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 bg TELEPHONE Wi MODEM JACK Figure 4 13 Connecting the internal modem CAUTION Do not pull on the cable or move the computer while the cable is connected Note If vou use a storage device such as a DVD ROM drive 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 25 SOISVg DNILVHIAO OPERATIN
146. m and all preinstalled software follow the steps below CAUTION When you reinstall the Windows operating system the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost 1 Load the Product Recovery Media in the drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When In Touch with Tomorrow TOSHIBA appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the CD ROM DVD drive in the dis play menu For details refer to the Boot priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE When you reinstall the Express Media Player use Express Media Player Recovery CD to restore them before reinstall the Win dows operating system 3 13 G3LUVLS ONILLAS User s Manual G3LUVLS ONILLES 3 14 Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter gives information on basic operations including using the Touch Pad USB diskette drive optical media drives the microphone the internal modem wireless communication and LAN It also provides tips on caring for your computer diskettes and CD DVDs Using the Touch Pad Lux 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 P
147. m l 7 headphone l 6 2 1 microphone l 6 2 1 problems 9 20 speaker 2 8 volume control 2 2 Standby 1 11 Index 4 T TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 12 Troubleshooting See Problems TV 8 13 U Utilities list 1 12 USB 1 7 location 2 3 2 4 problems 9 21 V Video modes Appendix B Video out jack 1 7 2 5 Video RAM 1 3 Volume control See Sound system W Wireless LAN l 8 problems 9 24 using 4 31
148. morv will be lose 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 batterv pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor Never remove the batterv pack while the computer in Suspend or Standbv mode Data will be lost Note 1 Never remove the batterv pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before vou remove a batterv pack disable the Wake up on LAN function To ensure the batterv pack maintains maximum capacitv operate the com puter on battery power once a week until the battery pack is fully dis charged 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 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 th
149. mpression V 42 V 42 error control only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear q XlaNaddy APPENDIX D User s Manual Appendix E 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 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 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 Transmission speed Data V 90 V 92 From 56K maximum to 28K bps minimum Reception only E 1 J XIGNaddy User s Manual Table E 1 Result codes for a V 90 connection No Result code Description 70 CONNECT 32000 EC Connection at 32000 bits s 72 CONNECT 36000 EC Connection at 36000 bits s 74 CONNE
150. mputer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Underside Underside Figure 2 5 shows the underside of the computer Make sure the displav is closed before turning over vour computer BATTERYPACK BATTERY PACK BATTERV Lock RELEASE LATCH MEMORV MODULE COVER Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer Battery pack 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 batterv pack Additional batterv packs can be purchased from vour TOSHIBA dealer to extend the computer s batterv operating time Battery pack Slide this latch to release the battery pack cover latch This latch moves only when the computer is upside d s down Battery lock Slide the battery pack lock to unlocked position to free C ab the battery latch Memory module This cover protects two memory module sockets One cover or two modules are preinstalled D UNOL GNVAS JHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual Front with the display open Figure 2 6 shows the front of the computer with the display open To open the display slide the display latch on the front of the computer and lift the display up Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle DISPLAY SCREEN DISPLAY HINGE STEREO SPEAKER RIGHT DISPLAY HINGE STEREO SPEAKER LEFT POWER BUTTON TOUCH PAD CONTROL BUTT
151. mputer has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second IOBASE T or Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX depend 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 fea ture Connecting LAN cable CAUTION The computer must be configured properly before con necting to a LAN Logging onto a LAN using the computer default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation Check with your LAN administrator regarding set up procedures If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 1 OOBASE TX be sure to connect with a category 5 cable CATS or higher 4 28 LAN If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second IOBASE T connect with a categorv 3 cable CAT3 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 2 Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack Press gently until you hear the latch click into place Figure 4 14 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 exchangi
152. n a row the computer need to shut off 7 3 SGHOMSSVd ON dNl3S MH HW SETUP AND PASSWORDS User s Manual 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 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 High CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at its fastest speed Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed 7 4 HW Setup Boot Prioritv Boot Prioritv Option
153. n the lamp so that it does not reflect off the display or shine in your eyes Work habits A key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day If you must spend long periods at the computer finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Po a ol o z ke tu ola q q q q q Sit in a relaxed posture Good positioning of vour chair and equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in vour shoulders or neck and ease back strain Varv vour posture frequentiv Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch vour wrists and hands a number of times during the dav Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Take frequent short breaks instead of one or two long breaks for example two or three minutes every half hour Have your eyes examined regularly and visit a doctor promptly if you sus pect you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury A number of books are available on ergonomics and repetitive strain injury or repetitive stress syndrome For more information on these topics or for pointers on exercises for such stress points as hands and wrists please check with your library or book vendor Also refer to the computer s Instruction Manual for
154. ne Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dial ing the number If silence is not detected the modem sends a NO ANSWER result code back to the caller Hook flash Causes the modem to go on hook for 0 5 seconds and then return to off hook Appendix G Return to command mode Causes the modem to return to com mand mode after dialing a number without disconnecting the call S n Dial a telephone number previously stored using the amp Zn X command See amp Zn X command for more information The range is 0 3 EnEcho command This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are displayed on your monitor echoed while the modem is in command mode E0 Disables echo to the computer E1 Enables echo to the computer default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise HnHook control This command instructs the modem to go on hook to disconnect a call or off hook to make the phone line busy HO Modem goes on hook default H1 Modem goes off hook Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise Request ID information This command displays product information about the modem 10 Returns modem identity string and driver version number 13 Same as 10 19 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual Ln
155. nergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be 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 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 external monitor port USB port serial port parallel port PS 2 mouse keyboard 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
156. ng 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 4 29 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Cleaning the computer To help ensure long trouble free operation keep the computer free of dust and use care with liquids around the computer Be careful not to spill liquids into the computer If the computer does get wet turn the power off immediately and let the computer dry completely before you turn it on again Clean the computer using a slightly damp with water cloth You can use glass cleaner on the display Spray a small amount of cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe the screen gently with the cloth CAUTION Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer The computer is designed for rugged durability However a few simple prec
157. ng 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 circuitry 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 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 Capabilitv Port An indus trv standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industrv stand
158. ng the USB diskette drive A 3 1 2 diskette drive connects to the computer s USB port It accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes Refer to Chapter 2 The Grand Tour for more information Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive To connect the drive plug the diskette drive connector into a USB port Refer to Figure 4 1 Note Make sure the connector is right side up and properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Figure 4 3 Connecting the USB diskette drive Note If you connect the diskette drive after turning on the computer it will take about 10 seconds for the computer to recognize the drive Do not disconnect and reconnect before 10 seconds has elapsed 4 3 SOISVg SNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Disconnecting 3 1 2 diskette drive When you have finished using the diskette drive follow the procedures below to disconnect it 1 Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped CAUTION If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or dam age the diskette or the drive 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray Click Diskette drive Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to t
159. njury It could also fail or malfunction causing data lose 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 Never let a battery pack become wet A wet battery pack will overheat ignite or rupture possibly resulting in death or serious injury Care and use of the batterv pack Warning 1 Never allow caustic electrolvte fluid leaked from a batterv pack to contact your eyes skin or clothing If caustic electrolyte fluid should contact your eyes immediately wash your eyes with large amounts of running water and seek medical attention to help prevent eye damage It electrolyte fluid should contact your skin immediately wash it under running water to pre vent rash If it contacts your clothes promptly remove them to prevent the fluid from contacting your skin or eyes Immediately turn off the power disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the battery if any of the following events are observed in the battery pack offensive or unusual odor excessive heat discoloration or deformation Never use the computer again until it has been checked by a TOSHIBA ser vice provider It might generate smoke or fire or the battery pack might rupture Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempt ing to charge the battery pack Impr
160. nk writable disc into your computer s CD DVD drive Select the type of disc you wish to create by adding a check mark next to the appropriate item on the Recovery Disc Creator screen Click Burn Your computer ejects the disc when the files have been completely written to the media Carefully label the backup disc and store it in a safe place in case you need to restore Express Media Player Software to your computer at another time Using the Express Media Player Soft ware Backup CD To use the CD you have created follow this procedure 1 2 Power off the svstem Power the svstem back on and as soon as the Toshiba splash screen dis plavs press the F12 kev until the boot menu appears Insert the Express Media Software CD into the CD DVD drive From the screen menu use the up down arrow kevs to select option 3 CD DVD and then press Enter Select the language of choice on the next screen bv using the up down arrow kevs then press Enter Select the default kevboard and press Enter The following options are available Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recoverv Recover to the initial state Update Express Media Player functions if you have a newer version of the SW Delete Express Media Player Cancel Restoring the preinstalled software from the Product Recovery Media If preinstalled files are damaged use the Product Recovery Media to restore them To restore the operating syste
161. not access LAN Check for a firm cable connection between the LAN jack and the LAN HUB Wireless LAN If the following procedures do not restore LAN access consult vour LAN admin istrator For more information on wireless communication refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Problem Procedure Cannot access Wire Make sure the computer s wireless communica less LAN tion switch is set to on If problems persist consult vour LAN adminis trator i LINK IEEE1394 Problem Procedure i LINK device does Make sure the cable is securelv connected to not function 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 vour dealer 9 21 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual 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 call 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
162. not 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 2 13 UNOL GNVYS JHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual DVDs DVD R DVD R and DVD R DL discs can be written only once The recorded data cannot be erased or changed DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM discs can be recorded more than once Formats The drives support the following formats e DVD ROM e DVD Video e CD DA e CD Text e Photo CD single multi session e CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 e CD ROM x A Mode 2 Form1 e 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 vou record data to rewrit able CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor Note The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge DVD read 8 speed maximum CD read 24 speed maximum CD R write 8 speed maximum CD RW write 10 speed maximum high speed media 24 speed maximum Ultra speed media DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive The full size DVD Super Multi drive module lets you record data to s as rewrit able CDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 or 8 cm 3 15 CD DVDs without using an adaptor Note The read sp
163. o DVD R RW or DVD R RW discs it might not be backed up correctly When you back up a DVD R DVD RW DVD R or DVD RW be sure to use the same type of disc You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW disc Only DVD Super Multi R Double Layer Drive When RecordNow 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 on the RecordNow 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 Com puter or Explore Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD DVD 1 Click the Options button 9 on the RecordNow Assist to open the Options panels 2 Select the Data in the left side menu SOISVg DNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 3 Mark the Verify data written to the disc after burning check box in the Data Options 4 Click the OK button DLA for TOSHIBA Note the following limitations when you use DLA This software supports only rewritable discs DVD RW R DL DVD RW R DL and CD RW It does not support DVD R DVD R and CD R discs that are not rewritable DLA does not support formatting a DVD RAM disc and writing to it They are performed
164. o your hands and wrists than can be caused by extensive keyboard use Chapter 3 Getting Started also includes information on work space design posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the com puter for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury e Ifthe computer has been used for a long time avoid direct contact with the metal plate supporting the I O ports It can become hot The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use This condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor dis connect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat The mate rial could be damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to strong impact Excessive pressure or impact can cause damage to computer components or oth erwise cause malfunctions XXXV User s Manual PC card overheating Some PC cards can become hot with prolonged use Overheating of a PC card can result in errors or instabilitv in the PC card operation Also be careful when you remo
165. ocked position Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then lift up the battery pack BATTERY PACK Lock BATTERY PACK RELEASE LATCH Figure 6 2 Removing the battery pack 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 Starting the computer bv password Installing the batterv pack To install a batterv pack follow the steps below CAUTION The batterv pack is a lithium ion batterv which can explode if not properlv 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 1 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 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 CAUTION At this point the hot keys Fn FI to F9 do not work They will function after you enter the password 2 Enter the password 3 Press Enter 6 15 SAqGOW dn UIMOd ANY HIMOd POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual
166. oftware from the Product Re covery Media ao acco ida 3 13 Chapter 4 Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad Lux Pad sssssreeeennnnennzznznnza 4 1 Using the USB diskette rive cccccsssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 3 xxiv Connecting 3 1 2 diskette drive 4 3 Disconnecting 3 1 2 diskette drive 4 4 Using optical media drives sssssseeennennnnennznznznnzza 4 4 Loading Bel 4 5 REMOVING CISCS iii dia ee i ie ita abu a na Sana A 7 AV Button function Provided with some models A 9 Express Media Player ss ssssssennnnenennenznnnznznnznnzzna 4 9 Writing CDs on CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 10 Important message CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 10 Before writing or rewriting 0 0 0 ss nn A 10 When writing or rewriting sseseseni ii nnnnnnrnnnnnjepennennntan 4 11 Disclaimer CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 12 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi R Double Layer o l Ee SEN 4 12 Important message DVD Super Multi R Double Layer le Sica deve cede clea ate EN le got leah 4 12 Before writing or rewriting 0 0 ss 4 13 When writing or rewriting L L sse A 15 Disclaimer DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive 4 16 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIDA ees 4 16 Data E de EE 4 17 DLA for EE 4 17 re 210 EE A 18 When using WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum A 18 Media care i a A 21 ED DS i es Cees EN toa ee Ry Ree are 4 21 Diskettesiu ika lobes csc lathe Mamet sed se
167. oing so follow the steps below l 2 S Q Ifyou have extra battery packs rotate their use Turn off the computer s power Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the battery LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet The DC IN LED should glow blue and the Battery LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the con nections for the AC adaptor and power cord Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows blue 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 Replacing the batterv pack 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 Replacing the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need to install a new one If
168. oint to Utilities and click Accessibility 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 ay ay This key activates the Windows Start menu Ka Pk This key has the same function as the secondary mouse button Keypad overlay Your computer s keyboard does not have an independent numeric keypad but its numeric keypad overlay functions like one The keys in the center of the keyboard with white letters make up the numeric keypad overlay The overlay provides the same functions as the numeric keypad on the 101 102 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 5 7 GHVOSAJM IHL THE KEVBOARD User s Manual 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 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 dl rr ak 2 WI ams Tr AE 2 m 3 a CT 1 U JE e eee oes x I E I uq DO y a
169. ol This command determines which guard tone if any to transmit while transmitting in the high band answer mode This command is only used in V 22 and V 22bis mode This option is not used in North Amer ica and is for international use only amp G0 Guard tone disabled default amp G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz amp G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise amp KnLocal flow control selection amp KO Disable flow control amp K3 Enable CTS RTS flow control default amp K4 Enable XON XOFF flow control Result Codes OK n 0 3 4 ERROR Otherwise amp PnSelect Pulse Dial Make Break Ratio WW 8PO Selects 39 61 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P1 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 10 pulses per second amp P2 Selects 33 67 make break ratio at 20 pulses per second Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise amp TnSelf test commands These tests can help to isolate problems if you experience periodic data loss or random errors 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual amp T0O Abort Stops any test in progress amp T1 Local analog loop This test verifies modem operation as well as the connection between the modem and computer Any data entered at the local DTE is modulated then demodulated and returned to the local DTE To work properly the modem must be off line Result Codes OK n 0 CONNECT n 1 ERROR Otherwise
170. omputer From the Turn off computer menu select Restart 2 Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds Wait 10 to 15 sec onds then turn the power on again by pressing the power button Recovering Express Media Player Software CAUTION If the Express Media Software and its partition have been removed from your system and you complete the recovery pro cedure you must use your system s Recovery media to re install the Windows operating system It is important to save all files and docu ments to another media source prior to recovering your Express Media Player Software Failure to do say may result in data loss Ifyou are recovering the Express Media Player Software but have 3 11 G3LUVLS ONILLAS GETTING STARTED User s Manual not removed the partition your operating system files and saved documents will remain on your computer NOTE The following procedure is for systems that have the Recov ery Disc Creator icon on the desktop If the Express Media Player Software is not provided on a separate software back up CD or is not included on your computer s recovery media Toshiba rec ommends that you create a backup copy of the software and store it in a conve nient location To make a backup of the Express Media Player Software 1 Double click the Recoverv Disc Creator icon on vour computer s desk top The application displavs the Recoverv Disc Creator screen Insert a bla
171. on 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 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 This feature lets you save battery power You can spec ify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Special features Panel power on off Low batterv auto matic hibernation Heat dispersal Hibernation Standbv This feature turns power to the computer off when the displav 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 nece
172. onitor Power off e HDD Power off How often and how long you use the hard disk CD DVD ROM drive and the diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a PC card to which the battery sup plies power Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turn ing the computer off and on Where you store your programs and data Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power Operating time decreases at low temperatures The condition of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack vu o Sy gt mz oe v D A m a POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual Retaining data with power off When vou turn off vour computer with fullv charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Batterv pack 4 cell about 1 5 davs Standbv mode about 20 davs Shutdown mode Batterv pack 6 cell about 2 davs Standbv mode about 30 davs Shutdown mode Batterv pack 8 cell about 3 davs Standbv mode about 40 davs Shutdown mode RTC battery about 2 months Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack 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 d
173. oper installation could generate smoke or fire or cause the battery pack to rupture Keep the battery pack out or reach of infants and children It can cause injury 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 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 terminals with electrical tape to pre vent short circuits which could cause the battery pack to ignite or rupture Use only battery packs recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always make sure the battery pack is installed correctly and securely 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 vu o a gt mz oe v D A m A POWER AND POWER UP MODES User s Manual 6 Be sure to monitor the remaining batterv power If the batterv pack and real time clock batterv discharge completelv Standbv and Suspend will not function and data in me
174. ormance 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 W 6 A OM A Ge d Q 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 8 2 PC cards Removing a PC card To remove the PC card follow the steps below 1 In Windows XP open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the sys tem tray and disable the PC card Press the eject button of the PC card you want to remove to extend the but ton Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly Grasp the PC card and remove it PC CARD EJECT BUTTON Figure 8 2 Removing the PC card 8 3 S291A3G TVNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual 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 vou install Express Card while the computer s power is on Note Do not install an Express Card while the computer is in standby 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
175. ound system Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume control dial Check the software volume settings Make sure the headphone connection is secure Check Windows Device Manager Make sure the sound function is enabled and that settings for I O address Interrupt level and DMA are 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 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 9 1 N SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual Problem Procedure Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 Keyboard NOTE If you turn the computer off in Resume mode while the display is on TV the computer will select either the internal LCD or an external computer CRT as the display device If problems persist contact your dealer USB Refer also to your USB device s documentation Problem USB device does not work Procedure Check for a firm cable connection between the USB ports on the computer and the USB device Make sure the USB device drivers are properly ins
176. ountry 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 xi xii Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s PT
177. ovided by SRS Labs Inc in United States The audio filter enables you to enjoy the sound and music of better quality on your computer 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 Two memory expansion slots are available for installing 256 MB or 512 MB or 1024 MB memory modules The modules are PC4200 200 pin SO Dual In line SO DIMM NOILONGOULN I INTRODUCTION User s Manual Batterv pack AC adaptor USB diskette drive 1 14 Securitv lock An additional battery pack 4 cells Type TBD 6 cells Type TBD 8 cells Type TBD 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 A3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to a USB port Win dows XP does not support 720 kilobyte diskettes A slot is available to attach a security cable to the com puter to deter theft Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of vour computer Become famil iar with each component before you operate the computer Front with the display closed Figure 2 1 sho
178. pace around the computer for proper ventila tion Q Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the com puter and easily accessible Q The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity should be 20 to 80 percent Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may occur m Keep the computer free of dust moisture and exposure to direct sunlight Keep the computer away from heat sources such as electric heaters Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals DODO Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic fields e g stereo speakers Q Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone Q Leave ample ventilation room for the fan Do not block the vents Placement of computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety 3 2 Setting up your work space Q Q Set the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable height and distance The displav should be no higher than eve level to avoid eve strain Place the computer so that it is directly in front of you when you work and make sure you have adequate space to easily operate other devices Allow adequate space behind the computer to let you freely adjust the dis play The display should be angled to reduce glare and maximize visibility If you use a paper holder set it at
179. peration 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 RecordNow has not been confirmed Therefore operation with other software cannot be guaranteed When writing or rewriting Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD R or CD RW Always copy data from the HDD to the CD Do not use cut and paste The original data will be lost if there is a write error Do not perform any of the following actions Change users in the Windows XP 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 media drive eee ee If the media is poor in qualitv dirtv or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur SOISVg DNILVHIAO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual 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 Disclaimer CD RW DVD ROM drive
180. 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 RJIIC The IC registration number of the modem is shown below Canada 4005B ATHENS 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 specificallv configure to ensure com pliance with Austel standards when the countrv region selection is set to Austra lia The use of other countrv region setting while the modem is attached to the Australian PSTN would result in vou modem being operated in a non compliant manner To verify that the country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the c
181. puter 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 S video This connection provides separate lines for contrast and color which produces a video image superior to that produced bv a composite con nection See also RCA jack svnchronous Having a constant time interval between successive bits char acters or events svstem disk A disk that has been for matted with an operating svstem For MS DOS the operating svstem 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 tvpewriter like kevboard and CRT displav 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 por
182. r 8 Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the computer s capabilities and its versatilitv The following optional devices are available from vour TOSHIBA dealer Cards memorv Q PC cards Q SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Q Memory expansion Q Express cards Power devices Q Additional batterv pack 4 cell 6 cell and 8 cell Q Additional AC adaptor Peripheral devices Q USBFDDKit Q External monitor Q Television Q IEEE1394 Other Q Security lock 8 1 S291A3G TWNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual 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 standby or hibernation mode Some cards might not work properly 2 An HDD or CD ROM connected to a 16 bit PC card might affect the perf
183. r at all When disabled the modem can onlv answer with an ATA command Range 0 255 Default 0 Units rings 1Ring counter This register is read only The value of S1 is incremented with each ring If no ring occurs over a six second interval this register is cleared Range 0 225 Default 0 Units rings S2AT escape character user defined This register determines the ASCII values used for an escape sequence The default is the character The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter command mode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII S3Command line termination character user defined D 2 This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return charac ter This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCII Appendix D S4Response formatting character user defined This register determines the ASCII value used as the line feed character The modem uses a line feed character in command mode when it responds to the computer Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 10 line feed Units ASCII S5Command line editing character user defined This register sets the character recognized as a backspace and pertains to asynchronous only The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value that is
184. rage device Synonymous with erase Glossary 5 device driver device driver A program that con trols communication between a spe cific peripheral device and the computer The CONFIG SVS file con tains device drivers that MS DOS loads when vou turn the computer on dialog box A window that accepts user input to make svstem settings or record other information disk drive The device that randomly accesses information on a disk and copies it to the computer s memorv It also writes data from memorv to the disk To accomplish these tasks the unit phvsicallv 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 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 Glossary 6 driver A software program generally part of the operati
185. ress 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 mate rial on VR bg f ToucH PAD TOUCH PAD Lux PAD E CONTROL BUTTONS Figure 4 1 Touch Pad Lux Pad and Touch Pad control buttons SOISVg NILVYJdO OPERATING BASICS User s Manual Lux Pad Button Function MAIL CONFIGFREE PRINTOUT aa ae b Ome TOSHIBA al ei e TAL LAUNCHING APPLICATION Ka J O D c j 4 o z VOLUME SIS T Figure 4 2 Functionalitv of each button on Lux Pad ES Mail Start vour mail box for vou to receive and send mails ConfigFree ConfigFree is a suite of utilities to allow easy con trol of communication devices and network connec tions ConfigFree also allows you to find communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communica tion networks E Printout To launch the default pronter m p Switch Button To switch between Lux Pad and Touch Pad 4 Launching To launch application assggined to button l 3 Application cy Volume To increase and decrease the volume of speackers or headphone d Using the USB diskette drive Usi
186. right ness of the LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Copy Protection Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media HDD Drive Capacity 1 Gigabyte GB means 1000x1000x1000 1 000 000 000 bytes using powers of 10 The computer operating system however reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB 1024x1024x1024 1 073 741 824 bytes and therefore may show less storage capacity Available storage capacity will also be less if the product includes one or more pre installed operating systems such as Microsoft Operating System and or pre installed software applications or media content Actual formatted capacity may vary xxxvii User s Manual SRS SRS audio enhancements are available in the Microsoft Windows operation system only Images All images are simulated for purposes of illustration Express Media Player The Express Media Player is not a Windows based application Battery life will be less than when using similar applications in the Windows Operating System 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 Graphics Processing Unit GPU Performance Disclaimer The graphics processing unit GPU performanc
187. rive ObOLbD DD OD D D D D D D D Pointing device Svstem start up Q OOODObOLbo DO 0 D DD D Touch Pad device PC card SD MS MMC xD card Monitor Sound svstem TV output signal USB Modem Standbv Hibernation Memorv Expansion LAN Wireless LAN i LINK IEEE 1394 When the computer does not start properlv check the following items Q Self Test Q Power Sources Q Power on Password 9 3 SNILOOHSATENOYL TROUBLESHOOTING User s Manual 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 A beep sounds and after a few seconds no new messages appear 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 tact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into
188. rnal 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 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 CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor An electronic circuit fabricated on a silicon wafer that requires very little power Integrated circuits implemented in CMOS tech
189. rogram 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 shielding 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 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 com puter 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 RJ1
190. rrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal 9 XIGNaddy APPENDIX C User s Manual amp CO The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD circuit is always on amp C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier signal is not detected default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise amp DnDTR control This command interprets how the modem responds to the state of the DTR signal and changes to the DTR signal amp DO Ignore The modem ignores the true status of DTR and treats it as always on This should only be used if your communication software does not provide DTR to the modem amp D1 If the DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem enters command mode issues an OK result code and remains connected amp D2 Ifthe DTR signal is not detected while in on line data mode the modem disconnects default amp D3 Reset on the on to off DTR transition Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise amp FLoad factory settings C 8 This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory This operation replaces all of the command options and the S register settings in the active configuration with factory values amp F Recall factory setting as active configuration Appendix C amp GnV 22bis guard tone contr
191. s This option sets the prioritv for booting the computer Select from the following settings FDD gt HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive HDD CD ROM and LAN HDD gt FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD diskette drive CD ROM and LAN default FDD gt CD ROM gt LAN gt HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order diskette drive CD ROM LAN and HDD HDD gt CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM LAN and diskette drive CD ROM gt LAN gt FDD gt HDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN dis kette drive and HDD CD ROM gt LAN gt HDD gt FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order CD ROM LAN HDD and diskette drive 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 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 SGHOMSSVd ONS dNlaS MH HW SETUP AND PASSWORDS User s Manual To change the
192. s XP click Start click Turn Off Com puter and click Stand by Close the display panel This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel In Windows XP open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver Press the power button This feature must be enabled Refer to the Setup Action tab in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel In Windows XP open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver Restarting the computer When vou turn the power back on vou can continue where vou left when vou shut down the computer NOTES 1 When the computer is shut down in standby mode the power indicator glows amber 2 If you are operating the computer on battery power you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode Standby mode consumes more power Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions 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 There are two ways to restart the computer system 1 Ifyou are using Windows XP click start then click Turn off c
193. s In this case shut down the power and remove the incompatible 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 4 Remove one screw securing the memory module cover Lift off the cover Note Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver 8 8 Memorv expansion Figure 8 7 Removing the cover Insert the memorv module into the connector on the computer Press the module carefully and firmly to ensure a solid connection Push the module down so that it lies flat and is secured bv two latches CAUTION Do not touch the connectors on the memorv module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 8 8 Inserting the memory module Seat the cover and secure it with one screw 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 the module s connec tion S291A3G TVNOILdO OPTIONAL DEVICES User s Manual 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
194. s 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 Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries regions Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Memory Stick is a registered trademark and i LINK is a trademark of SonyCor poration TruSurround XT WOW HD Circle Surround Xtract SRS and e symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT WOW HD Circle Surround Xtract TruBass SRS 3D Defini tion and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks of the InterVideo Inc WinDVD Creator is trademarks of the InterVideo Inc Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual Macrovision License of Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods and claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protec tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and
195. ss commu Slide this switch toward the right of the computer to turn nication switch on Wireless communication Slide it toward the left of p the computer to turn off the functions Provided with off On some models Security lock slot A security cable attaches to this slot The optional secu gcse rity cable anchors your computer to a desk or other large object to deter theft Back side Figure 2 4 shows the computer s back side LAN JACK USB PORTS DC IN 19V Figure 2 4 The computer back side Universal Serial The two Universal Serial Bus USB ports comply with Bus Ports USB Serial 2 0 standards which enables data transfer e Q 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 UNOL GNVAS JHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual LAN jack SR DC IN 19V Bo 0C DC IN 19V 2 6 This jack lets you connect to a LAN The adaptor has built in support for Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per sec ond 1OBASE T Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE Tx The LAN has two indicators See Chapter 4 Operating Basics for detailes The AC adaptor connects to this socket Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the co
196. ssary Performance lowers CPU processing speed Battery Lowers the CPU processing speed optimized first then if necessary 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 User s Manual Utilities This section describes preinstalled utilities and tells how to start them For details on operations refer to each utility s online manual help files or readme txt files TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Power Saver HW Setup Fn esse DVD Video Plaver TOSHIBA Zoom ing Utilitv RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA DLA for TOSHIBA TOSHIBA PC Diag nostic Tool 1 12 TOSHIBA Assist is a graphical user interface that pro vides easy access to help and services To access this power savings management program click the Control Panel and select the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon This program lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way you work with your computer
197. t 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 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 computer 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 Glossarv 14 Index A AC adaptor l 6 2 6 DC IN 19V port 2 5 additional 1 14 8 11 connecting 3 5 ASCII characters 5 9 Auto power on See Power B Battery See also Battery pack charging 6 8 extending life 6 12 indicator 2 10 6 3 monitoring capacity 6 10 real time clock 6 5 safety precautions 6 5 types 6 4 Battery pack 6 5 additiona
198. talled 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 Hardware and svstem checklist Modem Refer to the online help files for Appendix C and Appendix D Problem Communication soft ware can t initialize modem Procedure Make sure the computer s internal modem set tings are correct Refer to Phone and Modem Options in the Control Panel Vou can hear a dial tone but can tmake a call If the call is going through a PBX machine make sure the communication application s tonedial detection feature is disabled Vou can also use the ATX command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Vou place a call buta connection can t be made After making a call you can t hear a ring Make sure the settings are correct in your com munications application Make sure the tone or pulse selection in your communications application is set correctly You can also use the ATD command Refer to the chapter on AT commands in online help files for Appendix C AT Commands Communication is cut off unexpectedly The computer will automatically cut off commu nication when conne
199. tandby 5 4 HW Setup 1 12 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 6 CPU 7 5 Display 7 4 General 7 2 Keyboard 7 7 LAN 7 8 Parallel Printer 7 4 Password 7 2 USB 7 8 Index 2 Indicators 2 10 6 3 Infrared port See also Ports problems 9 15 Instant security See Hot keys Interfaces See Ports K Keyboard 1 6 5 1 emulating enhanced keyboard 5 2 Fl F12 function keys 5 2 problems 9 7 Typewriter keys 5 1 Keypad overlay 1 10 5 7 arrow mode 5 8 numeric mode 5 8 temporarily changing modes 5 9 temporarily using normal key board overlay on 5 8 temporarily using overlay over lay off 5 9 turning on 5 7 Windows special keys 5 7 L LAN See also Wireless LAN 1 8 cable types 4 33 connecting 4 33 disconnecting 4 34 problems 9 24 using 4 33 LCD See Display Video modes Monitor external Level 2 cache See Cache memory Lock security See Security lock Main battery See Battery pack Memory 1 3 expansion 1 14 8 8 Index installing 8 8 removing 8 10 slots l 3 Microphone See sound svstem microphone Microprocessor See Processor Modem l 8 4 28 connecting 4 30 disconnecting 4 31 jack location 2 5 problems 9 22 region selection 4 28 using 4 28 Monitor external 8 12 See also Video modes and Ports problems 9 19 Moving the computer 4 35 N Numeric kevpad See Kevpad overlav O Operating system 1 9 Overlay See Keypad overlay P Panel power on off See Power Parallel port See Ports parallel Passwor
200. terfere 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 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter 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 Aao A 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 Soft kevs Fn kev combinations tion in this chapter for more information on how to operate these kevs The power on default for both settings is off ES EI H d ES DO EI ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on Enter or Sa ca T nS o Bon wech N SC Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric key Ctrl l Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key
201. tery 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 s 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 s capac ity will gradually decrease Therefore an often used older battery will not operate for as long as a new battery even when both are fully charged In this case TOSHIBA Power Saver will indicate a 100 charge for both the old and new battery but the displayed estimated time remaining will be shorter for the older battery 6 10 Care and use of the batterv pack Maximizing batterv operating time A batterv s usefulness depends on how long it can supplv power on a single charge How long the charge lasts in a batterv depends on Q LI LU DD DI How vou configure the computer for example whether vou enable batterv power saving options The computer provides a batterv save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options e CPU Precessing speed e Screen brightness e Cooling Method e System standby e System Hibernation e M
202. th 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 treated as a single unit also the small est addressable unit within the system Glossary 3 cache memorv CG 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 exte
203. th 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 standby or automatic off functions e Do not connect or disconnect an 1 LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Securitv lock f When multiple IEEE1394 devices are connected to a PC the devices may not correctly be identified This problem may occur when Win dows XP 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 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 ofa cable to the desk and the other end to the security lock slot on the left side of the computer Figure 8 11 Security lock 8 15 S291A3G TVNOILdO User s Manual S3DIAAG TWNOILdO 8 16 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting TOSHIBA designed the computer for durabilitv Howev
204. tified equipment 1 The Industrv Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protec tive operational and safetv 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 companv The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions mav not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certi fied equipment should be coordinated bv a representative designated bv the supplier Anv repairs or alterations made bv the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions mav give the telecommunications companv 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 utilitv telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe svstem if present are connected together This precaution mav be particu larlv important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authoritv or electrician as appro
205. tinue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organized then become acquainted with this manual by browsing through its pages Be sure to look over the Special features section of the Introduction to learn about features that are uncommon or unique to the computers and carefully read HW Setup 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 nine chapters nine appendixes a glossary and an index Chapter 1 ntroduction 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 optical media drive external diskette drive Wireless LAN LANs Audio Video controls and internal modem Chapter 5 The Keyboard describes special keyboard functions including the keypad overlay and hot keys xxxi User s Manual Chapter 6 Power and Power Up Modes gives details on the computer s power resources and batterv save modes Chapter 7 HW Setup and Passwords explains how to configure the computer using the HW Setup program It also tells how
206. to the hard disk 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 Standby mode In standby mode the power remains on but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode G3LUVLS ONILLAS GETTING STARTED User s Manual CAUTIONS 1 Before entering Standby mode be sure to save your data 2 Do not install or remove a memory module while the com puter is in standby mode The computer or the module could be damaged 3 Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in standby mode unless the computer is connected to an AC power source Data in memory will be lost 4 If you carry the computer on board an aircraft or into a hospital be sure to shut down the computer in hiberna tion mode or in shutdown mode to avoid radio signal interference Benefits of standby The standby feature provides the following benefits Q Q Q Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna tion Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature You can use the panel power off feature Executing standby NOTE You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn F3 See Chap ter 5 Keyboard for details You can enter standby mode in one of three ways 1 In Window
207. tructions 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 monitor monitor A device that uses rows and columns of pixels to displav alphanu meric characters or graphic images See 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 key
208. ts you enter numbers NUMERIC MODE ARROW MODE Figure 2 8 Keypad overlay indicators Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay white labeled keys for numeric input when the Numeric mode indicator lights green Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The Keyboard When the CapsLock indicator glows the keyboard is in all caps mode Caps Lock INDICATOR Figure 2 9 CapsLock indicator Keyboard indicator Caps Lock This indicator glows green when the alphabet keys are locked in uppercase 2 11 UNOL GNVYS JHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual USB diskette drive A 3 1 2 diskette drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte diskettes It connects to the USB port Disk IN USE INDICATOR DISKETTE SLOT EJECT BUTTO Figure 2 10 USB diskette drive Disk In Use This indicator lights when the diskette is being Indicator accessed Diskette slot Insert diskette in this slot Eject button When a diskette is fully seated in the drive the eject button pops out To remove a diskette push in the eject button and the diskette pops out partially for removal CAUTION Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the dis kette drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while th
209. u fail to do so the DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive may not function properly and you may fail to write or rewrite lose data or incur other damage Before writing or rewriting 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 rates CD R CD RW High Speed Multi Speed CD RW Ultra Speed DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL DVD R DL TAIXOXVUDEN CO LTD MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd Hitachi Maxell Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2 0 TAIVOVUDEN CO LID PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd FUJIFILM Corporation MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION 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 CHEMICAL CORPORATION MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION 4 13 SOISVg ONILVaadO
210. ull capacity of the disc Since the disc is based 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 standby hibernation mode be sure to finish DVD RAM writing Writing is finished if you can eject DVD RAM media Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the CPU Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi t R Double Layer drive Operate the computer in the full power mode Do not use power saving fea tures Format 4 is not supported 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 n
211. ve a PC card that has been used for a long time Mobile phone Use of mobile phones can interfere with the audio system Computer opreation is not impaired but it is recommended that a distance of 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use Central Processing Unit CPU Performance Disclaimer CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications under the following conditions Use of certain peripheral products Use of battery power instead of AC power Use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applica tions Use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections Use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications Use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously Use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude gt 1 000 meters or gt 3 280 feet above sea level Use of the computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or gt 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model please refer to your Resource Guide 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 designe
212. vour health and safetv NOTE Be sure also to read Instruction Manual for Safetv Com fort This guide which is included with the computer explains prod uct liability Opening the display Connecting the AC adaptor Turning on the power Windows XP Professional Home Edition setup Turning off the power Restarting the computer Restoring the Windows system If you are a new user follow the steps in each section of this chapter as you pre pare to operate your computer NOTE All users should be sure to carefully read the sections Win dows XP Professional Home Edition setup which describe actions to take when you turn on the power for the first time G3LUVLS 9NIL1I9 GETTING STARTED User s Manual Setting up your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or seri ous injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics General conditions Placement of the computer and peripheral devices Seating and posture Lighting Work habits CODODD General conditions In general if you are comfortable so is your computer but read the following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment Q Make sure there is adequate s
213. wer becomes depleted data saved in Standby mode will be lost You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System hibernate fea ture You can use the panel power off feature Turning off the power Starting Hibernation To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below Windows XP Click Start Select Turn Off Computer Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box Select Hibernate ew E Se Automatic Hibernation The computer will enter Hibernate mode automaticallv when vou press the power button or close the lid First however make the appropriate settings according to the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options 3 Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button 4 Open TOSHIBA Power Saver Select the Setup Action window 6 Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When press the power button and When l close the lid 7 Click the OK button Data save in hibernation mode When you turn off the power in hibernation mode the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the Built in HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved
214. with the display open EEN 2 8 xxiii AV Buttons 2 9 System HEED eege SE 2 10 USB diskette drive sse nnneenennnnnzzznnznenznn 2 12 Optical Media drive sssssssesennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanznnzznzzz 2 13 Region codes for DVD drives and media 2 13 e IL sl MA 2 13 CD RW DVD ROM drive 2 14 DVD Super Multi R Double Layer drive 2 14 AG AAP ON iii i kk a 2 16 Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting Up your work Space se ennennnnnnnnza 3 2 General El e i e a nec roeren ennenen 3 2 Placement of Computer 3 2 Seating and POSING sissa ista eene eeeeeeereee eerren ne 3 3 Is go Runner erent E EEE 3 4 WV OM ADDING spncmaepcucemetencoroncnenis ev oemeunamececeterexcceeceeneat 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor senza 3 5 Opening the displav sssssseennenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnzzzzzzzz 3 6 Turning on the power sssserzzznnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnznnnzzzz 3 6 Starting up for the first time nnnenennnu 3 7 Turning off the pOWET sssssenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnzzzz 3 7 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 7 Hibernation un L E 3 8 Starting Hibernation issir stab 3 9 Automatic Hibernation 2 nnnnnnnnnn 3 9 Standby i f e L PA 3 9 Restarting the computer s ss ssseeezzzznnenzznnnnnnn 3 11 Recovering Express Media Player Software 3 11 Using the Express Media Player Software Backup CD 3 12 Restoring the preinstalled s
215. ws the computer s front with its display panel in the closed posi tion MULTIPLE MULTIPLE DIGITAL MEDIA DISPLAY LATCH DIGITAL MEDIA CARD SLOT CARD INDICATOR SYSTEM INDICATORS HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL MICROPHONE Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Display latch This latch secures the LCD panel in its closed position Slide the latch to open the display Volume control Use this dial to adjust the volume of the system speaker and headphones Microphone jack A standard 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables con nection of a monaural microphone or other device for audio input Headphone jack 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 e 2 UNOL GNVYS JHL THE GRAND TOUR User s Manual Multiple Digital Media Card Slot Slide the cover toward the medium to access the Multi ple Digital Media Card Slot of your computer This slot lets you easily transfer data from devices such as digital camera and PDA that use flash memory SD MS MS Pro MMC xD memory cards Provided with some models CAUTION Keep foreign objects out of the Multiple Digital Media Card Slot A pin or similar object can damage the computer 5 cir cuitry Multiple Digital Media Card Indicator System Indica tors 2 2 This L
216. your telephone line as 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 Instructions for IC CS 03 cer

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